Saudi Manara in advanced talks for stake in Zambian Copper mine

Saudi Arabia’s Manara in advanced talks for stake in Zambian Copper mine

First Quantum owns the Kansanshi and Sentinel copper mines in Zambia, which have become key to future output after Cobre Panama’s shutdown

Saudi miner Ma’aden to acquire SABIC stake in Alba for $1bn

Saudi Ma’aden to buy nearly 21% stake in Bahrain’s Alba for $1bn

The deal is valued between $963.25m and $1.06bn (BHD363m and 398m), and the proceeds will help SABIC grow in the chemicals industry

Saudi Ma’aden plans to sell aluminium units to Bahrain’s Alba

Saudi Ma’aden plans to sell aluminium units to Bahrain’s Alba

The potential deal is set to reshape the aluminium market, positioning the merged entity as one of the largest aluminium producers worldwide

Saudi Ma’aden acquires 25.1% stake in Ma’aden JV for $1.1bn

Saudi Ma’aden acquires 25.1% stake in Ma’aden JV for $1.1bn

The deal, which is expected to be completed in Q1 2025, is subject to regulatory and corporate approvals

Gold

Saudi Arabia moves to tap its mineral reserves, invites bids for gold and copper mines

Saudi Arabia plans to award more than 30 additional mining exploration licences to foreign investors in 2024

mining Ma'aden

Saudi mining firm Ma’aden’s profits surge 160% in first half of 2024

Rise in aluminium and gold sales volume boost Saudi mining giant’s earnings

Saudi Arabia eyes lithium investment in Chile

Saudi Arabia sees lithium investment options in Chile

The kingdom is working to secure access to lithium and other minerals as part of its goal to turn itself into a hub for battery and EV manufacturing

LME

LME undertaking consultation around Saudi expansion: Report

London Metal Exchange will undertake consulting on the final rulemaking around the Jeddah expansion, but said it remains positive on that initiative

Lubambe copper mine - IHCv - Vedanta

Vedanta in talks with IHC unit, investors for Zambian copper stake sale

Vedanta could sell up to 30 per cent of its shareholding in the Konkola assets

Lithium Production Chile

Saudi-backed Almar Water seeks lithium partnership in Chile

Water supply is a major challenge for the lithium industry, following persistent drought in the South American country

Dubai-based mining firm to enter Argentina lithium market

Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda

Chile is the world’s second-largest producer of lithium

Getty Images - saudi arabia joins lithium race

Saudi Ma’aden has extracted lithium from seawater, CEO says

The kingdom’s growing mining industry is a key pillar in Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s Vision 2030 programme to diversify the economy away from oil dependency

steel Tosyali

Turkish steel giant Tosyali could partner with Saudi firms for $5bn expansion 

Tosyali is pursuing investment opportunities in Europe and the Americas as it aims to become one of the world’s top 30 iron and steel producers

Dubai-based mining firm to enter Argentina lithium market

Dubai mining firm plans to start Argentina lithium production next year

The company is still determining which extraction method to use, but will likely begin with a mix of direct lithium extraction and evaporation pools

MITHRA METALS

MITHRA Metals expands global footprint with ambitious acquisition

The mining company’s strategic investment in ANS Exploration represents a proactive approach to identifying and collaborating with partners that exhibit promising growth prospects

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala invests in Australia’s largest urea plant

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala invests in Australia’s largest urea project

The transaction represents the largest investment ever made in the Australian fertiliser industry

Saudi Arabia acquires stake in critical metals mining company Vale SA

Saudi mining update: Vale transfers 10% to Manara while Mosaic to sell stake to Ma’aden

Vale and Manara Minerals is a joint venture between Saudi Arabian Mining Company, Ma’aden, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund