Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources figures revealed the Kingdoms mining sector recorded unprecedented growth in 2025. Data showed a 220% increase in granted exploitation licenses and total investments worth SAR 44 billion (USD 11.7 billion).
Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Reveal Trajectory
The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources report revealed mining exploration spending increased by almost double year-on-year, rising 110%. The sector’s export value reached SAR 56 billion (USD 14.9 billion) with total shipment volumes at approximately 29 million tonnes. Furthermore the Kingdom’s industrial sector mirrored this upward trajectory in 2025. Total investment in new factories reached SAR 76.1 billion (USD 20.29 billion). Meanwhile investments in factories that commenced production reached SAR 31.2 billion (USD 8.31 billion). In addition, data shows the total number of factories reached 12,946, including 10,394 operational facilities employing around 903,547 employees. Importantly, digital transformation initiatives introduced by Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources were pivotal in the sector’s evolution. Moreover, over 1,800 factories benefited from Industry 4.0 initiatives, supported by comprehensive assessments carried out by The Ministry. These included 1,800 Smart Industry Readiness Index evaluations and 350 advanced factory reviews.
Current Sector Figures In Line With Saudi Vision 30 Targets
Overall figures align with Saudi Vision 2030 to position the sector as the third national economic pillar, alongside oil and petrochemicals. The initiative targets developing SAR 9.37 trillion (USD 2.5 trillion) in untapped mineral resources, including gold, zinc and critical metals. In addition, Saudi Arabia also recorded a sharp improvement in the global Mining Investment Attractiveness Index rising from 104th place to 10th. This advancement was accompanied by several strategic milestones announced by the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. These include establishment of specialised industrial clusters in Jeddah, Dammam and Al-Kharj.
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