JEDDAH: The GEOMIN Symposium, the first-of-its-kind geoscience event in the region, kicked off in Jeddah on Sunday with the aim of tackling challenges in mineral exploration throughout Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
The three-day symposium, themed “Redefining Mineral Exploration, Potential, and Impact” was organized by the Saudi Geological Survey and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists and held under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef.
The event gathers more than 342 experts, global mining leaders, geoscience innovators, researchers and academics from 34 countries, as well as more than 130 participating organizations.
At the opening of the symposium, Al-Khorayef said that GEOMIN 2025 is the technical heart of the vision and a space where geologists, researchers and experts exchange knowledge and advance the science that drives every successful mineral discovery.
“GEOMIN in Jeddah and Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh platforms combine scientific excellence with strategic investment, showcasing the Kingdom’s commitment not only to advancing its own mineral ecosystem but also to making meaningful contributions to the global mining community,” he said.
