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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

Ma'aden, Saudi Arabia's leading mining company, today announced its sponsorship

of the upcoming Future Minerals Forum (FMF), which will take place in Riyadh

between 10-12 January 2023. As Founding Partner, Ma'aden will showcase its

latest achievements in the mining industry, which contribute to developing

economies and societies.

As part of its programming, FMF will feature Mr Robert Wilt, CEO of Ma'aden, as

one of its main speakers. Mr Wilt is a mining industry veteran with more than

30 years' experience in engineering, mining, and multinational corporate

management, well known for delivering exceptional strategic and operational

results in challenging global environments.

Mr  Wilt  comments:  "With Ma'aden a Founding Partner of the Future Minerals

Forum , I'm pleased to join the line-up of esteemed speakers to highlight our

efforts in leading a sustainable and responsible mining industry, which will be

instrumental in realizing the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and its economic

diversification goals."

"As one of Saudi Arabia's top 10 companies and among the world's

fastest-growing mining corporations, we look forward to forging long-term

partnerships in the mining industry, in addition to supporting the local

economy. Our operations are well positioned to support the industrial sector

with mining and minerals and related investments in technology and

sustainability across the local ecosystem", he concludes.

Hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the second

Future Minerals Forum is expected to gather over 13,000 decision-makers from

more than 130 countries and over 200 international speakers.

About Ma'aden, The Saudi Arabian Mining Company

Ma'aden is the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle

East and among the fastest-growing mining companies in the world, with revenues

of SAR 26.7 billion ($7.12 billion) in 2021. The company is developing the

mining industry into the third pillar of Saudi economy in line with Vision 2030

and aiming to be a role model in responsible and sustainable operations.

Ma'aden operates 17 mines and sites, has 6,000+ direct employees and exports

products to over 30 countries. It is embarking on massive growth over the next

18 years across its phosphate, aluminum, gold, copper and precious minerals -

to leverage the Kingdom's estimated $1.3 trillion mineral endowment.

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Source:Future Minerals Forum