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Fourth Future Minerals Forum 2025

The highly anticipated Fourth Future Minerals Forum commenced today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year’s forum witnesses a remarkable participation of representatives from 90 countries, including 16 nations from the G20. This gathering serves as a Ministerial Roundtable aimed at enhancing international collaboration in producing the vital minerals crucial for the global energy transition.

As the world grapples with the urgent need to shift to sustainable energy sources, critical minerals have taken center stage. These minerals, including lithium, cobalt, and nickel, are essential components in renewable energy technologies and electric vehicle batteries, underpinning a global endeavor to achieve sustainability. The forum provides a vital platform for government officials to discuss strategies for sustainable development within the mining sector while emphasizing its role as a catalyst for economic growth and social advancement.

The event hosts 50 international organizations, NGOs, and industry leaders, encouraging dialogue on several key topics:

1. Strategic Framework for Critical Minerals: This meeting focuses on developing a collaborative strategy among countries in the Superregion of Africa, Western and Central Asia to maximize the mineral potential of these areas, which are rich in resources yet under-explored.

2. Sustainability Priorities: Discussion revolves around prioritizing responsible supply chains that align with local realities in resource-producing countries. By enhancing transparency and certification in supply chains, the forum aims to bolster responsible mining practices.

3. Centers of Excellence: A crucial part of the forum includes the establishment of a network to promote investments, develop human capital, and accelerate technological innovation within the Superregion and its resource-rich nations.

In addition to these discussions, the Future Minerals Forum is expanding its programming with the introduction of