The "Future of Minerals Summit" will be held in Riyadh from January 11 to 13, 2022 AD.

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources indicated that more than 50 international speakers from leading companies specialized in the mining sector or value-added chains participated during the conference. , globally, to meet and learn about everything that interests them about the potential and opportunities of the mining sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.

Among the most prominent scientific speakers at the summit are Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow, Founder and Co-Chairman of Canadian Ivanhoe Mines Robert Friedland, Managing Director of Mollis & Company Eric Kantor, President of Fortescue Metals Group Andrew Forrest, and President of Lucid Motors Corporation Andrew Forrest. Liveris, President and CEO of Alcoa Roy Harvey, Chairman and CEO Trafigura Jeremy Weir, Secretary General of WWF Marco Lambertini, Nova Gold Chairman Thomas Kaplan, and CEO of Komatsu Mining Jeffrey Dawes, Rohich Dhawan is CEO of the International Council on Mining and Minerals, partner in Herbert Smith Freehills Peter Lyon, and one of the world's leading mining lawyers.

Rohich Dhawan, CEO of the International Council on Mining and Minerals (ICMM), stressed that the global mining industry is currently going through a very important period, which can be described as the most important decade for the industry as the world seeks to shift from dependence on fossil fuels to rely on renewable energy. This came in an interview as part of a series of talks held by the "Future of Minerals" summit.

Dhawan added that mining will be at the heart of this transformation due to the increasing demand for minerals used in solar and wind energy, and in batteries needed for the electric car industry, and that the parties participating in the Future of Minerals Summit will discuss this during the summit, which will be held in the capital, Riyadh, next January.

He explained that the message of the International Council of Mining and Minerals is represented in the concept of "mining by principles" to maximize the benefit of mining while minimizing harm to people and the environment, noting that the Council seeks to ensure the improvement of the lives of individuals working in the mining sector, and that operations are safe, fair, equitable and sustainable. better.

The members of the International Council of Mining and Minerals (ICMM) are 24 companies representing one third of the global mining industry, which gives the Council effective in indirect impact on most sectors.

Dhawan pointed out that the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa region is rich in mineral resources and suitable geography to become the center of the value chain for the minerals industry, as it is expected to play a vital role in meeting the rapid growth in global demand for important minerals needed in light of the world's orientation towards a low carbon society.

Rohich Dhawan, CEO of the International Council on Mining and Minerals (ICMM), concluded by saying that the Council and the Future of Minerals Summit will play an important role in sending the message that mining is part of the solution to the global carbon emissions problem, with the need to open up new mining areas to meet the increasing demand for minerals.

The three-day event is expected to attract more than 2,000 participants from over 95 countries, 150 investors, 100 global speakers, 100 mining companies, 15 ministers and heads of state.