Meshary AlDehashi: Mining Conference Transforms Mineral Wealth into Economic Growth
Eng. Meshary AlDehashi, CEO, of Golden Compass Mining Consulting emphasized that the International Mining Conference, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, represents a strategic global platform aimed at transforming the Kingdom’s untapped mineral wealth into a sustainable economic driver, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to diversify the national economy and strengthen the contribution of the mining sector.
AlDehashi stated that the conference reflects the significant transformation underway in Saudi Arabia’s mining sector, supported by an attractive and transparent regulatory and legislative environment that has successfully drawn local and international investors, while opening broad opportunities for private sector participation across exploration, development, and operational projects.
He highlighted the growing investments in geological exploration activities, which have reached billions of Saudi riyals, noting that these investments are fundamental to building an advanced national mineral database that enhances investment decision-making and maximizes the economic value of natural resources.
AlDehashi also underscored the importance of the conference in strengthening international partnerships and facilitating the transfer of expertise and advanced technologies, stressing that effective integration between government entities, global mining companies, and the private sector is essential for developing resilient mining supply chains and ensuring long-term sustainability.
He concluded by affirming that the International Mining Conference has evolved beyond an annual event into a highly influential decision-making platform that helps shape the future of the mining industry in Saudi Arabia and the wider region, while supporting job creation, boosting local content, and reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a leading global mining hub.
It is worth noting that Golden Compass is one of the companies in which Rasi Investment Company invests, with Rasi Investment focusing on the industrial and mining sectors.
