“The simple fact is that we will need more minerals if we are going to lead a transition to a less carbon-intensive economy. We need to produce new tools and produce them more sustainably. We believe the Future Minerals Forum will become the most important mining event for our super-region, which includes Africa, the Middle East, and West and Central Asia. A place for dialogue between investors, managers, NGOs to agree on the future agenda for mining.” 

Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice Minister for Mining Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.  Saudi Arabia Looks To Mining As Way To Diversify Its Economy [Forbes]