Asian mining news
World Mining Congress places the mining challenge on the agenda at the Future Minerals Forum in Saudi Arabia
Within the framework of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), Dr. Doris Hiam-Gálvez, PhD, FCAE, Program Chair of World Mining Congress 2026, took part in the Great Debate entitled “What happened to the nation builders?”, where she offered a profound reflection on the role of mining in national development.
Geopolitics and capital discipline to define metals & mining industry in 2026
Geopolitical shifts, a rewired energy transition and cautious investment strategies will define the metals and mining sector in 2026 according to Wood Mackenzie.
Maaden selects Metso to deliver a gold processing plant to the Ar Rjum project in Saudi-Arabia
Maaden has commissioned Metso to supply a gold processing plant for their Ar Rjum mine located in the Makkah Region, approximately 200 km northeast of Ta’if, Ar Rjum in Saudi-Arabia.
Weir and Olayan Saudi Holding Company strengthen commitment to Saudi Arabia’s mining industry, achieving key milestone in establishment of joint venture
The Weir Group PLC and Olayan Saudi Holding Company have announced the signing of the shareholders’ agreement to establish a joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in their collaboration to provide advanced mining technology solutions.
Maaden adds more than 7 million oz of new gold resources through discovery and resource development, accelerating ambitious growth pipelines
Maaden reports resource additions of 7.8 million oz across four key areas spanning operating mines, early stage prospects, and new discoveries, all within Saudi Arabia.
Hexagon and Ma’aden to advance next-generation mining talent and technology at Future Minerals Forum
Hexagon and Ma’aden are strengthening mining education and workforce development across the Middle East by deepening their strategic partnership at next week’s Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13–15 January.
Maaden establishes a joint venture with Hancock Prospecting to accelerate exploration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) and Midana Exploration Pty Ltd (Hancock) have entered into a shareholders’ agreement to establish a joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the JV) to accelerate exploration efforts.
GMR Year-In-Review: July 2025
Catch-up on MMD’s cover story and more from GMR July 2025 – Montree Pichayathana, MMD Group, Thailand, studies how MMD Thailand is driving long-term success in Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Metso to deliver advanced flotation and dewatering equipment to Reko Diq copper-gold project
As part of the frame agreement announced in August 2024, Reko Diq Mining Company has awarded Metso with the remaining major contracts to supply advanced Metso Plus beneficiation and dewatering equipment for Reko Diq Mining Company’s copper-gold project in Pakistan.
Almonty begins commercial mining at Sangdong tungsten mine
Almonty Industries Inc., a leading global producer of tungsten, has announced the first truckload of ore has been successfully delivered to the ROM (Run-of-Mine) pad at the Sangdong Mine.