Industry ministry conducts 757 inspections of mining sites in September 2026
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry carried out 757 inspections of mining sites nationwide in September 2026 to ensure regulatory compliance.
In September 2026, the Ministry of Industry in Saudi Arabia conducted 757 inspections of mining sites across the Kingdom as part of regulatory compliance efforts. The Agency for Mining Operations Oversight, representing the ministry, carried out inspections in various regions, including the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Makkah, Asir, Madinah, Najran, Qassim, Hail, Jazan, Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, and Al-Baha.
The inspections aimed to ensure adherence to the Mining Investment Law and issue warnings for detected violations, rather than imposing penalties immediately. In a statement, the ministry highlighted the importance of continuing inspection campaigns and monitoring mining activities to protect the sector from irregular practices, safeguard mineral resources, and shield nearby communities.
The ministry's objectives include maximizing the value derived from Saudi Arabia's mineral resources, enhancing the mining sector's appeal as part of the third pillar of national industry under Vision 2030, and boosting the sector's role in diversifying national income and increasing non-oil revenues. The estimated value of mineral resources in the country is around 9.3 trillion riyals (SAR), distributed across more than 5,300 sites.
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