Ministry of Environment Discusses Aquaculture Sector Investment with 60 Chinese Companies

Ministry of Environment Discusses Aquaculture Sector Investment with 60 Chinese Companies

Substantial investments are needed in the mining sector to facilitate the transition to renewable energy and achieve carbon neutrality, revealed Saudi Vice Minister for Mining Affairs, Khalid Al-Mudaifer.

Al-Mudaifer, in remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, emphasized that “these investments are currently insufficient and unavailable.”

The vice minister’s statements were made during a press conference dedicated to outlining the details of the third edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), to be held in Riyadh on Jan. 9-11 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center.

The conference is organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM).

According to Al-Mudaifer, this conference has evolved into the foremost global platform and gathering for the mining and mineral sector.

Delegates from 95 countries, 30 international organizations, 20 mineral production trade unions, and over 30 global non-profit organizations focused on sustainability and environmental impact will take part in FMF 2024.

Additionally, the event will witness the presence of eight of the top 10 global company CEOs and suppliers of cutting-edge technologies for the production of green and future minerals.

Over 70 countries will be represented by government ministers and high-ranking officials at the Ministerial Roundtable on January 9.

For the first time, a Geological Survey Leaders meeting will be held concurrently with