- Tue, 27 Jan 2026 2 Min Read
NEWS: 5th Future Minerals Forum Concludes with 21,500 Attendees, Agreements Worth USD 26.6 Billion
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2026 -- The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced the successful conclusion of the fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), with a record attendance of 21,500 participants, including investment leaders, heads of major mining companies, experts, and technical specialists from around the world.
The Forum, held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh from January 13 to 15, 2026, witnessed the signing of 132 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding totaling USD 26.6 billion. These covered critical areas including exploration and mining, financing, research and development, innovation, sustainability, value-added supply chains, and mining industries.