5744 Discovered metal locations in Saudi Arabia to the first quarter of 2025

The Saudi Geological Survey, in a recent statistical report, revealed that the number of metal sites discovered in the Kingdom reached 5744 sites until the beginning of the first quarter of 2025.
This comes in a move that reflects the continuous progress in geological exploration programs and the confirmation of the Kingdom’s wealth with natural resources.
According to the report, which “today” obtained a copy of it, the discovery was distributed by 3196 non -metal mineral sites, which include materials that are included in the building, cement, and ceramic industries, and 2548 locations for metal minerals, which are minerals of high economic value such as gold, copper and silver.

Gold in the lead

The most prominent report has the list of metal metals discovered with 859 sites, to confirm its position as a strategic resource and a major axis in the Kingdom’s plans to develop the mining sector.
This large number reflects the diversity of geological environments containing gold ore, and indicates promising investment capabilities that can contribute effectively to promoting local product and diversifying sources of income.
In second place, copper came with 579 discovered sites, highlighting great opportunities to expand the base of industries associated with this vital metal, which is witnessing an increasing global demand in light of the shift towards renewable energy and electrical technologies.

The abundance of luxurious minerals

At the level of non -metal minerals, the limestone is released by 573 locations, and this crude is one of the basic components in cement industries and building materials.
The clay, of all kinds, such as Al -Kawulin and Pentonite, recorded 366 discovered sites, which opens the way for the development of ceramic and clay products, while the aggregate (AGGREGATE), 331 sites were registered, and it enters many infrastructure and construction projects.

Silver .. promising reservoirs

In the context of focusing on precious minerals, the report indicated that silver was discovered in 258 sites, which places it in the third place among the metal metals, and its presence is an important indication of the possibility of gold in some areas, as it is often geologically linked to gold, which enhances the economic value of the discovered sites.

Direct support for Vision 2030

In its report, the authority emphasized that these numbers reflect the Kingdom’s richness in mineral resources and confirms the economic feasibility of developing the mining sector as one of the most promising sectors in the Kingdom’s 2030 vision.
In cooperation with the relevant authorities, the authority is working to enhance exploration and stimulating local and foreign investment in this sector, in a way that contributes to achieving the goals of economic diversification.