Ministry of Industry conducts 620 inspections of mining sites in July 2026
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry carried out 620 inspections of mining sites nationwide in July 2026 to monitor regulatory compliance.
In July 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry conducted 620 inspections of mining sites across the Kingdom to ensure regulatory compliance. The Agency for Mining Operations Oversight, under the Ministry, carried out these inspections in various regions, with the highest number in the Eastern Province (140), followed by Riyadh (136), Makkah (99), Jazan (63), Asir (40), Tabuk (31), Madinah (30), Al-Baha (20), Qassim (19), Hail (17), Al-Jouf (10), the Northern Borders region (9), and Najran (6).
These inspections aimed to verify adherence to the Mining Investment Law and issue warnings for any detected violations, as per the principle of warning before imposing penalties. The ministry emphasized its commitment to ongoing inspections, monitoring mining activities, preventing irregular practices, and safeguarding mineral resources.
This effort aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to maximize the value of the Kingdom's mineral resources and enhance the mining sector's attractiveness as the third pillar of national industry. The sector also seeks to boost its contribution to diversifying national income and increasing non-oil revenues. The estimated value of mineral resources in the Kingdom is approximately 9.3 trillion riyals (SAR), distributed across more than 5,300 sites.
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