Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef reportedly met with Arab Mining Co. Chairman of the Board Mohammed Ahmed Al-Shehhi in Jordan this week to discuss ways of enhancing cooperation in the mining sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Alkhorayef also held meetings with officials from Jordanian companies operating in the mining sector during his official visit to Jordan, including Jordan Phosphate Mines Company, to explore opportunities for cooperation in phosphate extraction and production.
Additionally, the Saudi Press Agency reported that Alkhorayef met with officials from the Arab Potash Co. to review the progress made in implementing a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2022 (GM Jan. 21, 2022) with the Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Ma’aden) to enhance collaboration in specialized fertilizers and products in both countries.