Hatch Chosen by Maaden to Advance Development of Saudi Arabia’s Expanding Mining Sector
Canadian engineering firm to support strategy and technical execution as Kingdom accelerates plans to unlock mineral resources
Saudi Arabian Mining Company, known as Maaden, has selected global engineering and project delivery firm Hatch to support the next phase of development in what officials describe as the Kingdom’s vast mineral wealth.
The agreement will see Hatch provide technical advisory and project support services across key mining and processing initiatives, as Saudi Arabia intensifies efforts to position mining as a central pillar of its economic diversification strategy.
Maaden has been expanding exploration, extraction and downstream processing capabilities in commodities ranging from phosphate and aluminium to gold and critical minerals.
Saudi authorities estimate that the Kingdom’s untapped mineral resources are worth trillions of dollars, spanning reserves of copper, zinc, rare earth elements and other materials vital to advanced manufacturing and energy transition technologies.
Developing these assets forms a core component of Vision 2030, the national transformation programme aimed at broadening the economy beyond hydrocarbons.
Hatch, headquartered in Canada with operations worldwide, is expected to contribute expertise in mine design, infrastructure development, sustainability integration and digital optimisation.
Company representatives said the partnership reflects confidence in Saudi Arabia’s mining ambitions and long-term industrial planning.
Maaden has in recent years increased capital investment in exploration and processing facilities, alongside efforts to strengthen regulatory frameworks and attract foreign participation.
The Kingdom has also introduced new mining legislation and licensing reforms intended to streamline investment and accelerate project timelines.
Industry analysts view the collaboration as part of a broader push to build a globally competitive mining ecosystem, including local value chains, advanced processing capacity and export-oriented growth.
By leveraging international engineering experience while expanding domestic capabilities, Saudi Arabia aims to transform its mineral resources into a strategic driver of employment, industrial development and technological advancement.
Officials described the Hatch partnership as a step toward realising the full economic potential of the Kingdom’s geological assets, reinforcing mining as a long-term growth engine within the national economy.
The agreement will see Hatch provide technical advisory and project support services across key mining and processing initiatives, as Saudi Arabia intensifies efforts to position mining as a central pillar of its economic diversification strategy.
Maaden has been expanding exploration, extraction and downstream processing capabilities in commodities ranging from phosphate and aluminium to gold and critical minerals.
Saudi authorities estimate that the Kingdom’s untapped mineral resources are worth trillions of dollars, spanning reserves of copper, zinc, rare earth elements and other materials vital to advanced manufacturing and energy transition technologies.
Developing these assets forms a core component of Vision 2030, the national transformation programme aimed at broadening the economy beyond hydrocarbons.
Hatch, headquartered in Canada with operations worldwide, is expected to contribute expertise in mine design, infrastructure development, sustainability integration and digital optimisation.
Company representatives said the partnership reflects confidence in Saudi Arabia’s mining ambitions and long-term industrial planning.
Maaden has in recent years increased capital investment in exploration and processing facilities, alongside efforts to strengthen regulatory frameworks and attract foreign participation.
The Kingdom has also introduced new mining legislation and licensing reforms intended to streamline investment and accelerate project timelines.
Industry analysts view the collaboration as part of a broader push to build a globally competitive mining ecosystem, including local value chains, advanced processing capacity and export-oriented growth.
By leveraging international engineering experience while expanding domestic capabilities, Saudi Arabia aims to transform its mineral resources into a strategic driver of employment, industrial development and technological advancement.
Officials described the Hatch partnership as a step toward realising the full economic potential of the Kingdom’s geological assets, reinforcing mining as a long-term growth engine within the national economy.
