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Saudi Arabia carried out 757 mining-site inspections in September
Saudi Arabia’s Industry Ministry carried out 757 inspections at mining sites across the country in September 2026.
The checks were meant to ensure operators followed the Mining Investment Law.
Inspectors issued warnings when they found violations, following a policy of warning sites before imposing penalties.
The Eastern Province had the most inspections, with 213, followed by Riyadh with 198.
The ministry says it will continue monitoring mining activity to protect mineral resources and communities near mining areas.
The oversight supports Saudi Arabia’s goal of making mining a larger part of its economy and reducing reliance on oil revenue.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources conducted 757 inspections at mining sites in September 2026.
The inspections took place across regions of the kingdom.
They aimed to monitor compliance with the Mining Investment Law and issue warnings when violations were found, before imposing penalties.
The Eastern Province had the most inspections, with 213, followed by Riyadh Region with 198.
The ministry said it would continue inspections to protect the mining sector, mineral resources and nearby communities.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, through its agency overseeing mining operations.
- What
- It conducted 757 inspections at mining sites.
- When
- September 2026.
- Where
- Various regions of Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To monitor compliance with the Mining Investment Law and warn sites when violations are found.
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- Total inspections
- 757
- Inspection period
- September 2026
- Eastern Province
- 213 inspections
- Riyadh Region
- 198 inspections
- Mining wealth estimate
- 9.3 trillion riyals