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Seequent Unveils Geoscience Solutions at Future Minerals Forum

1/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Seequent, the geoscience technology company, participated in the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh January 13–15, 2026.
The company showcased geoscience technologies to support Saudi Arabia's mining sector transformation.
Seequent aims to align with Saudi Vision 2030 by boosting visibility with regulators and stakeholders.
Minister Bandar Alkhorayef emphasized localizing mineral processing while exporting surplus resources.
Vice Minister Khalid Al-Mudaifer highlighted rare earth elements' importance for modern technology.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, Saudi Arabia launched Vision 2030 to reduce its heavy reliance on oil, aiming to increase non-oil revenue from 163 billion SAR to 1 trillion SAR by 2030. This initiative follows decades of attempts since the 1970s to diversify the economy, reflecting a global shift towards sustainable resource management and technological advancement, crucial for economic resilience amid fluctuating oil prices.

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Story summary

Seequent, the geoscience technology company, participated in the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh January 13–15, 2026.
The company showcased geoscience technologies to support Saudi Arabia's mining sector transformation.
Seequent aims to align with Saudi Vision 2030 by boosting visibility with regulators and stakeholders.
Minister Bandar Alkhorayef emphasized localizing mineral processing while exporting surplus resources.
Vice Minister Khalid Al-Mudaifer highlighted rare earth elements' importance for modern technology.

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