23-07-2025
SGS finds 107 minerals, rocks; identifies 5,650 sites
The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) announced that the number of minerals and rocks finds in the Kingdom has exceeded 107, with a total of 5,650 mineralization sites identified so far.
It said the recently-updated geological surveys helped improve elemental distribution maps and statistical data, resulting in higher site counts between 2022 and 2024.
Gold sites rose 1% from 850 to 859, silver increased 0.78% from 256 to 258, and copper grew 0.52% from 576 to 579.
Clay rock sites climbed 1.73% from 347 to 353, crushed stone jumped by 1.25% from 319 to 323, and limestone edged up 0.35% from 571 to 573.
SGS said these efforts align with the Saudi National Industrial Strategy (NIS) and the Integrated Strategy for Mining and Mineral Industries.
