Saudi Arabia launches Mining Innovation Studio

By Arya M Nair, Official Reporter
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Saudi Mining Innovation Studio
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The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has launched the Mining Innovation Studio, an initiative designed to solve critical challenges in the mining sector through cutting-edge technological solutions.

The launch of Mining Innovation Studio aims to drive innovation, sustainability, and economic growth, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a global leader in mining and mineral solutions and advancing its Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and global leadership in sustainability.

As Saudi Arabia positions mining as the third pillar of its economy and a cornerstone of the energy transition, the studio will play a key role in advancing the secure supply of critical minerals essential for the global energy transition, decarbonization initiatives across the mining value chain to meet global sustainability goals, and de-risking new mineral and metal applications, accelerating the development of a low-carbon economy.

The Mining Innovation Studio is a collaborative effort between key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the Saudi Geological Survey, the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program, the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden), Newlab, a leading global platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, and Saudi Mining Services Company (ESNAD).

The Mining Innovation Studio has invited global innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups to join its mission of transforming the mining industry. By leveraging the Kingdom’s vast resources and unparalleled infrastructure, participants will gain access to unique opportunities to develop and commercialize solutions with global impact.

With this initiative, Saudi Arabia aims to solidify its position as a leader in the commercialization of mining technologies and solutions, advancing its Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and global leadership in sustainability.

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