Australia’s Largest Presence at Future Minerals Forum 2025 Strengthens Bilateral Trade

The Future Minerals Forum 2025 (FMF2025) marked a historic milestone for Australia-Saudi relations, with over 300 registered Australian attendees—the largest Australian presence at the forum to date. Welcoming His Excellency Bandar Alkhorayef and His Excellency Khalid Almudaifer to the Australia Pavilion was a testament to the growing strength of our bilateral trade and investment relationship. Australia’s mining and minerals expertise was on full display, reinforcing our shared commitment to sustainable development, innovation, and long-term industry collaboration.

Acknowledging Key Contributors

We extend our gratitude to His Excellency Mark Donovan, Australian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), led by Todd Miller and Abd Hakmi, for their exceptional efforts in making this year’s forum a success.
A special acknowledgment to our state partners:

Your collaboration played a vital role in strengthening Australia’s engagement in Saudi Arabia’s mining and minerals sector.
We also extend our appreciation to His Excellency Suliman Almazroua, CEO of NIDLP, for his unwavering support of Australia-Saudi business relations, and Mr. Ali Al Mutairi for his efforts in facilitating Australian participation.

Australia’s Thought Leadership at FMF2025

FMF2025 provided an exclusive opportunity to gain insights from Australia’s leading industry experts:

Their discussions highlighted the forum’s impact on the future of the global minerals industry, the immense potential for international partnerships, and Australia’s role in shaping a sustainable future.

Looking Ahead to FMF2026

FMF2025 was more than just a conference—it was a catalyst for innovation, a platform for collaboration, and a gateway to the future of the mining and minerals sector. A heartfelt thank you to Arab News for their coverage of this significant event and to our platinum sponsors, Servcorp, for their invaluable support in driving meaningful Australia-Saudi partnerships.

We look forward to an even greater Australian presence at FMF2026, continuing to build stronger trade and investment ties with Saudi Arabia and beyond.