Jordan: $2.6bln is annual production volume for mining industries sector
The statistical data monitored on Saturday by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, indicated that the sector's contribution to the Gross Domestic Production (GDP) amounted to 2.6 per cent in 2024, while employing about 8,000 workers, of which 90 per cent constitute the local workforce.
The sector's exports in 2024 amounted to JD1.032 billion, reaching more than 61 markets around the world, with India and Indonesia accounting for 50 per cent of its total exports, according to the JCI.
The sector's products constitute an "important" and "complementary" part of all industrial sectors, as the mining industries products are "essential" to all industrial sectors.
The products of this sector are also considered a "final" product for the local consumer, as well as a "productive" input for a number of industries, especially specialised fertilisers, Dead Sea products and others.
The mining sector is one of the "largest" industrial sectors nationwide, with both phosphate and crude potash being one of Jordan's most important natural resources.
The sector consists of large industries in terms of the volume of investments, which contribute "significantly" to the employment of the local workforce and cover the market need for primary, intermediate and final products.
The sector is characterised by the use of the "latest" scientific methods of extracting and mining natural resources and converting them into products for export or local consumption.
While there are many "positive" expectations for the sector with increasing "local" added value and investment in new fields such as oil shale and uranium.
The statistical data prepared by the Department of Studies and Strategies in Jordan Industry, indicated the need to work on activating the exploitation of "unused" raw materials in the Kingdom in order to elevate the sector and meet the increasing demand locally and globally.
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Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MP Materials Corp (MP Materials) to jointly to explore opportunities to establish a fully integrated, end-to-end rare earth supply chain in Saudi Arabia. Signed a five-year supply agreement with three major Indian fertilizer producers for SAR 3.1 million MT of DAP annually, securing demand for approximately half of Maaden's annual DAP production. Appointed Chief Technology Officer, Donovan Waller, to lead Maaden's digital and technology transformation. Initiated utilization of Fleet Space Technologies to accelerate discovery and development of the Kingdom's mineral resources with its end-to-end exploration platform. Bob Wilt, Maaden CEO: 'During the first half of 2025, we delivered the second highest first half EBIDTA, maintained strong momentum in our pursuit of operational excellence by setting record quarterly production in Phosphate, achieving ongoing exploration successes, advancing projects and building key partnerships. 'We fully consolidated our aluminum portfolio in MAC and MBAC, closing the acquisition of the remaining 25.1% of Alcoa's stake post period on 1 July 2025. And we are moving forward with the Ar Rjum project toward FID, which will allow us to develop a new gold asset expected to produce around 300 thousand ounces annually in the Central Arabian Gold Region. We also continue to uncover more of the KSA's mineral wealth as we accelerate exploration in Wadi Al Jaww, driven by promising initial results. 'Looking ahead, I am confident that we will deliver strong results in the second half of 2025 as we progress our growth strategy, drive forward with our exploration program and maintain operational excellence across our businesses. We remain committed to creating long-term value for shareholders and profitably advancing mining as the third pillar of Saudi Arabia's economy.' 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