The upcoming 3rd International Future Minerals Forum is poised to be a pivotal event for global leaders in the geological survey arena. The forum is set to take place on January 9 at the prestigious King Abdulaziz Center in Riyadh, with the aim of fostering enhanced collaboration and strategic coordination among nations in geological surveying to pursue shared goals.
Abdullah Al-Shamrani, CEO of the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS), has highlighted the forum’s critical role in leveraging international expertise in surveying and mineral exploration. The event will serve as a platform for exchanging ideas and solutions to tackle the inherent challenges in geological survey work and mineral prospecting. It will also focus on the implementation of sustainability practices and unveiling the geological potential of participating countries.
Al-Shamrani elaborated on the SGS’s intention to utilize the forum as a springboard for unifying viewpoints to address gaps in geological surveying faced by survey organizations. The objective is to stimulate advancement in mineral exploration, ensure the supply of minerals to meet worldwide demand, pinpoint priority areas for surveying alongside funding sources, and improve access to dependable geological data. This, in turn, is expected to boost investment in mineral prospecting and production, paving the way for a more collaborative and prosperous future in the mining sector.