Metals and Mining
Support the Growth of the Metals and Mining Sector
Saudi Arabia is endowed with a wealth of mineral resources that remain largely unexplored and untapped. From phosphate and bauxite to gold, copper, and rare earth elements, it holds a wealth of strategic minerals critical to the industries of the future. In line with Vision 2030, PIF is playing a central role in enabling this transformation by investing in critical mineral projects, fostering integrated supply chains, and accelerating the sector’s growth through its portfolio companies.
This evolution industrial landscape not only advances Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification goals but also strengthens its role in powering the global clean energy and advanced manufacturing transitions.

Opportunities
- One of the world’s largest untapped mineral resources, estimated at $2.5 trillion
- Access to a resilient economy and stable jurisdiction backed by strong government support
- The rapid growth in construction, automotive, and energy industries in Saudi Arabia and the region is driving demand of metals, positioning Saudi Arabia as an attractive destination for investments in metals and mining
Portfolio companies in this sector
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Progress
Outcomes through supporting portfolio companies in achieving their business objectives by
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PIF, Aramco, and Baosteel entered a shareholders’ agreement to establish the first integrated steel plate manufacturing complex in Saudi Arabia
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Maaden discovered significant gold resource potential extending along a 100 km strike from the existing Mansourah Massarah gold mine, the first find from the company’s extensive exploration program launched in 2022 to build Maaden’s production pipeline
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Manara Minerals Investment Company acquired 10% of Vale Base Metals Limited, a global leader in the mining industry with projects in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia
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Maaden completed its first international senior sukuk offering with an aggregate face amount of US$ 1.25 billion. With orders exceeding US$ 11.5 billion (9.2 times oversubscribed), it has become one of the most successful debut international sukuk offerings in Saudi Arabia to date
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Maaden and Alcoa, a global leader in the production of aluminum, enter into a Share Purchase Agreement and a Subscription Agreement for Alcoa’s current investment in Maaden Aluminum Post-transaction, Maaden will become the sole owner of MAC and MBAC, both key players in the regional aluminum value chain. MAC, with a capital of SAR 6.57 billion, and MBAC, capitalized at SAR 5.1 billion, will be fully integrated under Maaden's operational control
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Maaden and Saudi Aramco announced the signing of non-binding Heads of Terms to establish a minerals exploration and mining joint venture in Saudi Arabia. The JV will focus on energy transition minerals, including extracting lithium from high-concentration deposits and advancing cost-effective direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies
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Maaden acquired 9.9% of the shares of Ivanhoe Electric Inc. and formed a 50/50 joint venture to undertake one of the largest exploration programs ever conducted
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Maaden acquired a 20.62% stake in Bahrain’s Alba from SABIC. The transaction is indicative of Ma’aden’s continued growth and ambitions to grow 10x by 2040, with its aluminum business as a core contributing factor to that strategy
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10 December 2024 The PIF Effect: Pioneering investments send ripples of real impact through Saudi Arabia and the worldPIF News Network
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3 September 2023 PIF, SABIC and Rajhi Invest Announce National Champion in the Saudi Arabian Steel IndustryPress Releases
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