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Saudi Industry Minister Explores Latest Mining Technologies at MINExpo International 2024 Las Vegas

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef visits the MINExpo International 2024 Las Vegas. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef visits the MINExpo International 2024 Las Vegas. (SPA)
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Saudi Industry Minister Explores Latest Mining Technologies at MINExpo International 2024 Las Vegas

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef visits the MINExpo International 2024 Las Vegas. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef visits the MINExpo International 2024 Las Vegas. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef visited the MINExpo International 2024 Las Vegas, the largest mining exhibition in the world.

He reviewed the latest technologies in mining operations and discussed the most promising opportunities in the mining sector with participating global mining companies, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Friday.

He was accompanied by Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Eng. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer.

Alkhorayef visited the Saudi pavilion during the tour of the exhibition that is organized by the National Mining Association (NMA). The exhibition features several prominent Saudi mining companies alongside the National Industrial Development Center.

Alkhorayef met with several leading global mining companies. He explored collaboration opportunities in the mining sector, highlighting the relative advantages of investing in mining in Saudi Arabia.

Since 1996, the MINExpo has been held every four years and attracts the leading mining companies from around the world. It showcases all mining operations' latest technologies and equipment, including safety equipment, drilling machinery, and mineral exploration machines.

The exhibition serves as a platform for exchanging experiences and the latest innovations in the mining sector, fostering effective partnerships between government and private institutions interested in mining.

Its events and exhibits cover all mining sectors, including precious metals, non-ferrous metals, ferrous metals, industrial minerals, stone and quarry mining, sand, gravel, and coal.

Alkhorayef is on an official trip to the US that aims to develop industrial and mining cooperation, strengthen bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia, and attract quality investments to the Kingdom. The visit also explores mutual investment opportunities in promising industrial sectors, particularly aviation and space.

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Putin: Russia to Continue Cooperation with OPEC+

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow on Thursday (EPA)
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow on Thursday (EPA)
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Putin: Russia to Continue Cooperation with OPEC+

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow on Thursday (EPA)
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow on Thursday (EPA)

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that his country will continue to develop cooperation with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies known as OPEC+, as well as members of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

Putin also said Russia is fulfilling its obligations to supply energy resources to the global market.

The Russian President was speaking at the Russian Energy Week before a panel of top ministers from OPEC+ called the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee is scheduled to meet on Oct. 2 to review the market and is not expected to make any changes to policy.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told Reuters on Thursday that there were no changes to OPEC+ plans to start phasing out oil production cuts from December.

OPEC+, which groups OPEC members and allies such as Russia, is scheduled to raise output by 180,000 barrels per day in December. Iraq and Kazakhstan have pledged to cut 123,000 bpd in September to compensate for earlier pumping above agreed levels.

OPEC+ sources told Reuters on Thursday that the producer group is set to go ahead with a December oil output increase because its impact will be small should a plan for some members to make larger cuts to compensate for overproduction be delivered in September and later months.

Speaking at the Russian Energy Week, Putin said on Thursday, “Russia is fulfilling its obligations to supply energy resources to the global market. It plays a stabilizing role in it, participating in such authoritative formats as OPEC+, and the GECF.”

He added: “And we will certainly continue this cooperation with our partners.”

Putin praised cooperation with the BRICS group of countries, which Moscow sees as a counterbalance to the West, adding that Russia will continue cooperation with the OPEC+ oil producers.

Putin also acknowledged difficulties in payments for Russian energy exports, for which “friendly” counries, which have not introduced sanctions against Russia, account for 90%.

Russian oil and gas sales account for around a third of total state budget revenues and have been crucial for underpinning country's economy, which faces multiple sanctions from the West over the military conflict with Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters on the sidelines of Russian Energy Week that all countries participating in the OPEC+ deal are currently in full compliance with their respective obligations, Russian, according to the Interfax news agency.

He said Russia aims to be producing 540 million tons of oil per year by 2050 in the baseline scenario, but this amount might be adjusted depending on the country's obligations within OPEC+.

“Indeed, 540 million tons is the baseline scenario for which we're aiming [for oil output by 2050], but with a caveat taking into account cooperation with our partners in OPEC+. We have no objective to flood the market if it does not require this. But [it also works] the other way, to give the market additional resources if this is required,” Russian Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin said.

He said Russia is not worried about potential growth of demand in the period to 2030 or the period to 2050.

“In our view, it's fairly substantial. It's at least 5 million-7 million bpd, meaning about 4.5%-5.5% from current consumption to 2030. Subsequently, we're talking about around 5% additional growth to 2050,” Sorokin said.