U.S. Delegation to the 4^th Future Minerals Forum 2025

The U.S.-Saudi Business Council is leading a U.S. delegation to the 4th Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2025. See below for benefits we offer to our delegates.

Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM), the FMF25 is dedicated to creating resilient mineral value chains in the regions of Africa, Western, and Central Asia. In its fourth edition, the FMF has become one of the world's largest gatherings of senior government and industry representatives in the mining and minerals sector.

Saudi Arabia has the vision, mineral endowment, a large market, regional and international relationships and strategic location to become a hub for the minerals value chain in the Middle East and Africa region. With an estimated $2.5 trillion of mineral wealth across 52 commodities (including base metals, copper, zinc, bauxite, gold, silver, iron, lead, and phosphate), the Kingdom aims to develop its mining sector into the 3rd pillar of the national economic diversification plan and build an entire mine to metal manufacturing value chain.

The FMF agenda includes sessions on the theme: "New Voices on Critical Minerals."

• Developing a global critical mineral strategy
• Incorporating centers of excellence into regional strategies
• Establishing a global transparent standard for mineral supply
• Creating green metal value chains applying new technologies

Early confirmed international speakers to date include:

• Bob Wilt, CEO, Ma'aden (USSBC Board Member)
• Hon. Frank Fannon, Managing Director, Fannon Global Advisors; and Advisor, Impossible Metals (USSBC Member)
• Tom Palmer, President & CEO, Newmont
• Dominic Barton, Chairman, Rio Tinto
• Helena Hedblom, President & CEO, Epiroc
• Bill Oplinger, President &CEO, Alcoa Corporation
• Mark Cutifani, Chairman, Vale Base Metals
• Robert Friedland, Founder, Ivanhoe Mines, Ivanhoe Electric and I-Pulse
• Mark Bristow, President, Barrick Gold Corporation
• Melissa Sanderson, Director, American Rare Earths
• Dominic Raab, Senior Strategic Advisor for Global Affairs and former UK Deputy Prime Minister, Appian Capital Advisory
• Duncan Wanblad, CEO, Anglo American

For a full list of confirmed speakers, click HERE​.

Mining Sector Key Indicators, July 2024

32 new mining licenses

• 16 exploration licenses
• 10 building materials quarry licenses
• 3 surplus mineral ore licenses
• 3 exploitation licenses

2,281 total number of active licenses within the sector

• 1,463 building materials quarry licenses
• 556 exploration licenses
• 201 exploitation licenses
• 41 reconnaissance licenses
• 20 surplus mineral ore licenses

The exhibition includes over 150 local and international exhibitors and sponsors. For more information on the FMF, please visit https://www.futuremineralsforum.com/​

WHO SHOULD JOIN THE DELEGATION?

FMF aims to attract suppliers of:

• Advanced Engineering Services
• Air Mobility
• Analytical Products
• Batteries
• Batteries & Fuel Cells
• Consulting Services
• Data Systems
• Decarbonization
• Digitalization/AI/Technology
• Downstream and Processing
• Electrification
• Energy
• Finance and Investment
• Green Metals
• Hydrogen
• Industrial Tools and Machinery
• Mineral & Metal Infrastructure
• Mining & Exploration
• Refining & Processing
• Recycling Technologies
• Safety Solutions
• Security Services
• Smart Manufacturing
• Supply Chain & Logistics Services
• Sustainability Services & Products
• Water Usage

The Council has had a long-term collaboration with MIM and key Saudi stakeholders in the industrial and the mining sectors. The trade delegation agenda will consist of one-on-one meetings and group meetings with relevant public and private sector companies and institutions.

DELEGATION FEES&DELIVERABLES

• $2,500 per company representative (Council member)
• $3,000 per company representative (Council non member)
• $1,000 for each additional company representative

The fee covers:

• Inclusion of your company's promotional materials in the USSBC booth at the FMF25
• Promotion of your products/services to targeted audiences in Saudi Arabia prior to the FMF25
• One-on-one meetings with potential Saudi business partners, end users
• Group meetings with Saudi industrial stakeholders
• Onsite support during the FMF25 with introductions to relevant exhibitors
• Group ground transportation to and from the FMF25

Expenses for air travel, lodging, incidentals, and meals are separate and will be the responsibility of each participant. We offer business visa facilitation services as well.

Application Deadline: December 15, 2024

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Submit a complete application by December 15, 2024. Applications will be evaluated based on the prospects for their product or service in Saudi Arabia.

ABOUT the USSBC:

The USSBC is a nonprofit organization that has been promoting trade and investment between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia for 30 years. We provide quality one-on-one business advice and support to U.S. and Saudi companies with potential and commitment to develop and maintain new business relationships. For information on our Board Members, members, testimonials relative to our services and recent missions, please visit www.ussaudi.org​

POINT OF CONTACT

Ana Carmen Neboisa, Vice President

Email: anacarmen@ussaudi.org