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Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) · Press Release

Saudi Arabia Launches EEP Wave 3 to Accelerate Mineral Exploration and De-Risk Mining Investment

وزارتا الصناعة والثروة المعدنية و"الاستثمار" تطلقان الجولة الثالثة من برنامج تمكين الاستكشاف التعديني

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The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the Ministry of Investment launched the third wave of the Enabling Exploration Program (EEP), aimed at accelerating mineral exploration and reducing investment risk in the mining sector. Twenty-four local and international bidders were qualified for Round 10 exploration licenses.

PublishedFebruary 1, 2026
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