Ma’aden awards SAR 105 Million construction contract to Darkstone Company Ma’aden Gold and Base Metals Company (MGBM) awarded the Procurement and Construction contract of the stage 02 project to Darkstone Arabia Ltd company and the Engineering assigned to ATC Williams to aid in designing the tailings and water management system. The…
Mineral exploration does not begin with drilling alone. Before investing in a drilling program, exploration teams need to understand the geology of the target area, identify potential mineralization indicators, and evaluate available geological data. Geological mapping and geochemical sampling can help build a stronger technical basis for deciding where further…
Mineral exploration drilling can generate valuable information about underground geology, mineralization and potential resource development. However, the usefulness of a drilling program depends on more than the number of boreholes completed or the volume of samples collected. Mining companies also need reliable geological logging, representative sampling, accurate drillhole surveys, laboratory…
Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is attracting attention as the Kingdom works to develop its mineral resources under Vision 2030. As mineral exploration advances, reliable drilling programs and accurate geological data are essential for understanding subsurface conditions and evaluating potential mineral deposits. Mining drilling is more than creating boreholes. It involves…
Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is gaining attention as the Kingdom works to expand its mineral industry under Vision 2030. Beyond traditional mining activities, critical minerals such as lithium, copper and rare earth elements are becoming increasingly important for energy storage, renewable energy, electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing. Recent developments have…
Choosing the right mining contractor in Saudi Arabia is an important decision for companies planning mineral exploration, drilling, geological investigations, mine development, or related infrastructure work. Mining projects require more than equipment and field manpower. Successful execution depends on geological understanding, project planning, drilling coordination, sampling and QA/QC, technical supervision,…
Mineral Resource Estimation in Saudi Arabia is an important stage in evaluating whether geological information collected during exploration is sufficient to support a structured understanding of a mineral deposit. Resource estimation does not begin with a mathematical model. It begins with reliable geological information. Drilling, sampling, geological logging, assay results,…
Geological Services in Saudi Arabia support mining and mineral exploration projects by turning field observations, samples, drilling information and geological data into structured information that can guide exploration and project decisions. A professional geological services program may include geological mapping, surface sampling, rock-chip and core logging, structural measurements, sample preparation,…
Mining Drilling Services in Saudi Arabia play an important role in mineral exploration, resource definition and geological investigation. Choosing the right drilling method depends on the project’s geological objectives, exploration stage, target depth and the type of subsurface information required. In Saudi Arabia, the right drilling approach depends on the…
Rare Earth Minerals in Saudi Arabia: Exploration, Resources & Mining Opportunities Rare Earth Minerals in Saudi Arabia are attracting growing attention as the Kingdom expands mineral exploration and develops its position in global critical-mineral supply chains. A major recent development came in September 2026, when Saudi Arabia announced that exploration…
Mining Investment in Saudi Arabia is entering a new phase as the Kingdom expands mineral exploration, develops mining infrastructure and attracts local and international companies to its growing minerals sector. The momentum is increasingly visible across gold, copper and other strategic minerals. In August 2026, Saudi Aramco and Ma’aden announced…


