RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, January 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — More than 85 governments from key mineral producing and consuming countries, including 16 countries from major G20 economies, as well as 50 ministers and 13 deputy ministers, have confirmed that they will join the 2025 Ministerial Roundtable of the FMF on January 14, 2025.
The Ministerial Roundtable, a government-led multi-stakeholder initiative, is the traditional opening of the FMF, spurring international action to increase investment in mineral supply and build capacity in the super region of AfricaWestern and Central Asiaand other supply regions. It will be the largest and highest-level gathering of mineral resources officials in the world.
The discussion will focus on progress made over the past year on the three Ministerial Roundtable initiatives:
- Development of a International Critical Minerals Framework
- Creation of centers of excellence build capacity for sustainability (Morocco), talent development (South Africa), and technological innovation (Saudi Arabia).
- Advances in certification systems to ensure responsible sourcing of minerals.
His Excellency Khalid Al–Mudaiferthe Deputy Minister of Mining Affairs of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, emphasizes that “the meeting is an important step towards achieving sustainable development in the mining sector globally. It is an ideal platform to propose solutions, develop legislation on best practices in the field of sustainable mining and explore ways to invest in mining projects to achieve economic and social development of producing countries.
Alongside him are senior leaders including suppliers and finance ministers like Brazil, South AfricaDRC, India, Egypt, Italy, Nigeria, Qatar, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Morocco, Indonesia, France, USA and the United Kingdomdiscussing opportunities for global cooperation.
“This year, discussions will aim to strengthen collaboration between governments, industry and communities to drive more investment in minerals and development through value addition in supplier countries. We want to address the urgent need for sustainable mining practices, resilient supply chains and value-driven partnerships in the mining industry.
It is important to note that the results of the Ministerial round table are not limited to the event itself but form a continuous program throughout the year. Regional coordination groups will continue to lead the implementation of key initiatives.
“The FMF is becoming the world’s largest hub for minerals collaboration and action – no other platform brings together government ministers and senior industry leaders on this scale. »concludes Al-Mudaifer.
SOURCE Future Minerals Forum
