Under the Patronage of The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Excellency the Saudi Minister of Finance, Mr. Mohammed Aljadaan, participated in the Future Minerals Forum 2026, scheduled for January 13-15, 2026 in Riyadh, at a session entitled, "A Society Grows When People Plant Trees in Whose Shade They Will Not Sit: Collaboration on Mineral Supply for Global Development."

 Minister Aljadaan said that investing in the minerals sector is characterized by a long-term cycle, and requires a high degree of stability, clarity in policies, and predictability of future variables, as these elements are essential for making sustainable investment decisions.

Minister Aljadaan stressed that current geopolitical and economic challenges require industry actors to exercise discipline in the selection of target countries and minerals, and compel them to deal with investments with a great deal of planning and care.

Minister Aljadaan noted that investment decisions in the mining sector cannot be seen just in the short-term, but extend beyond 2026 until 2040. Thus, they are long-term investments that must consider credibility, stability, and foresight of the future, which are crucial factors for success.

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