As part of its commitment to strengthening collaboration between the academic sector and the private sector, and supporting national talent, Golden Compass Mining Services, in collaboration with RASI Investment Companies, successfully conducted a visit to Taibah University, represented by the College of Science and the Department of Geology, to explore opportunities for cooperation in training, employment, and the recruitment of qualified Saudi professionals in the mining and geological exploration sectors.

This visit reflects the Company’s ongoing commitment to developing the mining sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, investing in national talent, and creating promising career opportunities for young men and women, particularly in the Madinah Region, through stronger collaboration with Saudi universities and educational institutions.

During the visit, both parties discussed several potential areas of cooperation aimed at aligning academic outcomes with labor market requirements. Discussions also focused on identifying the technical skills and professional qualifications required by the mining industry, as well as exploring opportunities to recruit geology graduates and prepare them for employment in mining projects.

The discussions further covered potential cooperation in cooperative training, field training, professional development, specialized lectures, workshops, and educational field visits to the Company’s projects. These initiatives would provide students with practical exposure to the mining industry and the real-world applications of geology and mineral exploration. Both parties also explored the possibility of establishing a framework for future cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding.

During the visit, Golden Compass reaffirmed its confidence in the academic standards and qualifications of Taibah University graduates. The Company has already recruited more than 13 graduates from the first and second graduating cohorts of the University’s Department of Geology, who are actively contributing to the Company’s operations and projects. This represents a positive example of successful collaboration between academic institutions and the mining industry.

The visit successfully achieved its objectives by strengthening communication, exchanging perspectives, and opening new opportunities for future collaboration. Both parties expressed their interest in developing this relationship into practical and sustainable initiatives that benefit students, graduates, and the industrial sector.

Golden Compass Mining Services and RASI Investment Companies reaffirm their commitment to supporting national talent, empowering young professionals from the Madinah Region, and contributing to the development of a highly qualified workforce capable of advancing the Kingdom’s mining sector.

These efforts align with Saudi Vision 2030, particularly its objectives of developing human capabilities, localizing employment, increasing local content, and strengthening the contribution of Saudi professionals to the Kingdom’s growing mining industry.