RIYADH: The US is seeking partnerships with Saudi Arabia in high-quality mining projects after creating a suitable investment environment, according to Assistant Secretary of Energy Audrey Robertson.
In an interview with Al-Eqtisadiah on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum 2026, Robertson pointed to recent investments by US companies in developing the supply chain for critical minerals in the Kingdom.
She said these partnerships are expected to accelerate innovation and attract complementary private capital into the sector, driving faster commercialization, improving supply chain management, and enhancing energy security for both countries.
This aligns with developments in November, when during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington the two nations established a strategic framework for cooperation in uranium, minerals, permanent magnets, and critical minerals supply chains.
“The US-Saudi Arabia Energy and Minerals Partnership reinforces our shared vision of adding energy to the global economy by stimulating the development of critical minerals resources, mining, and manufacturing in both countries,” Robertson said.
