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Name: The global economy is changing fast and minerals are at the heart of it. As demand surges, driven b
Uploaded: 2026-07-06T11:09:27.338Z
Channel: World Economic Forum
Description: The global economy is changing fast and minerals are at the heart of it. As demand surges, driven by the energy transition, AI and data centres, one thing is clear: supply isn’t keeping up. Saudi A

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The global economy is changing fast and minerals are at the heart of it. As demand surges, driven by the energy transition, AI and data centres, one thing is clear: supply isn’t keeping up. Saudi Arabia’s Future Minerals Forum is quickly becoming a global hub for #minerals diplomacy - uniting over 90 countries, industry leaders and international organizations to address one of the defining challenges of our time. In this interview, Saudi’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, explains his vision for the future: - Safer, more efficient and more sustainable #mining - Stronger partnerships between industry, science and entrepreneurs - Global standards for traceability and accountability - Investment in knowledge through centres of excellence across continents The Critical Minerals Project, led by C4IR Saudi Arabia in partnership with the World Economic Forum, enables innovation and responsible technology adoption in order to strengthen mineral supply chains supporting the global energy transition. Learn more: https://ow.ly/nq1b50ZkzcH

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