“Success stories such as Ma’aden and AMAK have sparked interest across the sector, and strong demand for technical expertise, equipment, and investment from local and international players.”
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How did Behre Dolbear establish its presence in the kingdom’s mining industry?
Behre Dolbear, founded in 1911, is a global mining advisory firm, providing impartial guidance to banks, governments, and private companies. As a trusted partner in Saudi Arabia’s mining sector, we contributed to the first national mining strategy and the establishment of Ma’aden in the 1970s-80s. With strong ties to lenders and government institutions, and experience in major projects including phosphate and aluminum, we provide technical and environmental advisory services, support initial public offerings, and consult for local and international companies.
The mining industry is growing rapidly, with strong government support offering financing, technical assistance, and logistical backing. Recent reforms, including the 2021 Mining Investment Law, created a favorable environment for growth. Success stories such as Ma’aden and AMAK have sparked interest across the sector, and strong demand for technical expertise, equipment, and investment from local and international players renders Saudi Arabia an open and promising market for mining.
What makes Saudi Arabia a key emerging market for mining?
Saudi Arabia is geopolitically stable. Companies are active, supported by strong legal frameworks, abundant mineral resources, and government-backed infrastructure, providing a solid foundation for growth strongly supported by regulatory bodies such as the Ministry for Industry and Mineral Resources and ESNAD. The Saudi mining sector possesses a well-developed financial market, supported by the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, the Ministry of Investment, and banks.
Current priorities focus on technical expertise, including geological mapping, resource estimation, mine design, testing, and environmental management. Drilling, exploration, and sample analysis are in high demand, with junior companies facing challenges due to the market’s scale and operational complexity, thus making advisory and technical guidance critical.
How is the mining industry supported to operate sustainably in Saudi Arabia?
The government places a strong emphasis on excellence and compliance, requiring proper permits, waste management, rehabilitation plans, and closure strategies. Companies must meet clear environmental standards. While support is offered through environmental, social and governance incentives and initiatives, access to raw materials and energy remains the key factor for operating successfully in the country.
In Saudi Arabia, Behre Dolbear helps bridge the gap between global best practices and local operations, supporting government initiatives and advancing the mining sector. Our services include inspections, permitting, licensing, benchmarking, and implementing industry-leading systems and procedures while ensuring due diligence.
How is local talent being developed for emerging mining ventures in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is experiencing a strong growth, fueled by the next generation of engineers and geologists. Young professionals demonstrate excellent capabilities and a keen understanding of the industry, working alongside experienced experts to support a wide range of market players. Government education and training initiatives are helping develop local talent, ensuring the sector adapts to modern requirements while leveraging deep local knowledge. The mining industry has been actively promoted, with university programs in mining and geology raising awareness and building expertise, particularly in the mineral-rich western region.
This is building on top of the Kingdom’s long-standing expertise in gold, phosphate, aluminum, limestone, and silica, while emerging ventures in processing, environmental management, and large-scale refining present new developments.
How does Behre Dolbear leverage its experience to help clients succeed in the Saudi mining market?
The Saudi government promotes best practices and long-term investment in the sector. Mining presents unique challenges, including harsh conditions and vast infrastructure considerations, requiring adaptability, technical expertise, and careful planning. Our services span the mining value chain from exploration and resource evaluation to technical studies, due diligence, ESG advisory, and strategic support for project development. With our global experience and our local focus, we aim to consistently provide critical support to government entities and private companies, including ESNAD, Ma’aden and other key players.
We aim to keep expanding our presence in Saudi Arabia, providing advisory and technical services across the mining sector, including market studies, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, due diligence, and project design. We are actively working to enhance local technical capabilities, particularly through initiatives in mineral testing and environmental labs. While new international players are entering the market, Behre Dolbear remains a longstanding presence with decades of experience in the kingdom.
How did Behre Dolbear establish its presence in the kingdom’s mining industry?
Behre Dolbear, founded in 1911, is a global mining advisory firm, providing impartial guidance to banks, governments, and private companies. As a trusted partner in Saudi Arabia’s mining sector, we contributed to the first national mining strategy and the establishment of Ma’aden in the 1970s-80s. With strong ties to lenders and government institutions, and experience in major projects including phosphate and aluminum, we provide technical and environmental advisory services, support initial public offerings, and consult for local and international companies.
The mining industry is growing rapidly, with strong government support offering financing, technical assistance, and logistical backing. Recent reforms, including the 2021 Mining Investment Law, created a favorable environment for growth. Success stories such as Ma’aden and AMAK have sparked interest across the sector, and strong demand for technical expertise, equipment, and investment from local and international players renders Saudi Arabia an open and promising market for mining.
What makes Saudi Arabia a key emerging market for mining?
Saudi Arabia is geopolitically stable. Companies are active, supported by strong legal frameworks, abundant mineral resources, and government-backed infrastructure, providing a solid foundation for growth strongly supported by regulatory bodies such as the Ministry for Industry and Mineral Resources and ESNAD. The Saudi mining sector possesses a well-developed financial market, supported by the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, the Ministry of Investment, and banks.
Current priorities focus on technical expertise, including geological mapping, resource estimation, mine design, testing, and environmental management. Drilling, exploration, and sample analysis are in high demand, with junior companies facing challenges due to the market’s scale and operational complexity, thus making advisory and technical guidance critical.
How is the mining industry supported to operate sustainably in Saudi Arabia?
The government places a strong emphasis on excellence and compliance, requiring proper permits, waste management, rehabilitation plans, and closure strategies. Companies must meet clear environmental standards. While support is offered through environmental, social and governance incentives and initiatives, access to raw materials and energy remains the key factor for operating successfully in the country.
In Saudi Arabia, Behre Dolbear helps bridge the gap between global best practices and local operations, supporting government initiatives and advancing the mining sector. Our services include inspections, permitting, licensing, benchmarking, and implementing industry-leading systems and procedures while ensuring due diligence.
How is local talent being developed for emerging mining ventures in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is experiencing a strong growth, fueled by the next generation of engineers and geologists. Young professionals demonstrate excellent capabilities and a keen understanding of the industry, working alongside experienced experts to support a wide range of market players. Government education and training initiatives are helping develop local talent, ensuring the sector adapts to modern requirements while leveraging deep local knowledge. The mining industry has been actively promoted, with university programs in mining and geology raising awareness and building expertise, particularly in the mineral-rich western region.
This is building on top of the Kingdom’s long-standing expertise in gold, phosphate, aluminum, limestone, and silica, while emerging ventures in processing, environmental management, and large-scale refining present new developments.
How does Behre Dolbear leverage its experience to help clients succeed in the Saudi mining market?
The Saudi government promotes best practices and long-term investment in the sector. Mining presents unique challenges, including harsh conditions and vast infrastructure considerations, requiring adaptability, technical expertise, and careful planning. Our services span the mining value chain from exploration and resource evaluation to technical studies, due diligence, ESG advisory, and strategic support for project development. With our global experience and our local focus, we aim to consistently provide critical support to government entities and private companies, including ESNAD, Ma’aden and other key players.
We aim to keep expanding our presence in Saudi Arabia, providing advisory and technical services across the mining sector, including market studies, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, due diligence, and project design. We are actively working to enhance local technical capabilities, particularly through initiatives in mineral testing and environmental labs. While new international players are entering the market, Behre Dolbear remains a longstanding presence with decades of experience in the kingdom.
