RE: Saudi's tour Vale's giant iron ore mine29 Jul 2024 09:25
Rio de Janeiro, July 28, 2024, SPA -- Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has visited Vale's Carajas Mining Complex in the Brazilian Amazon, one of the world's largest iron ore operations. Accompanied by Vice Minister Khalid Almudaifer and industry leaders, Alkhorayef explored Vale's advanced mining technologies, including remote operations and driverless trucks.
A key focus of the visit was knowledge transfer. Alkhorayef discussed potential collaborations with Vale to share expertise in sustainable mining, particularly in rainforest environments. Vale is renowned for its balance between resource extraction and environmental protection, and the Saudi delegation sought insights into these practices.
Alkhorayef explored opportunities for Vale to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia and potential partnerships to boost production at the Carajas complex, which annually produces over 300 million tons of iron ore.
The visit to Brazil is part of a broader tour by Alkhorayef to strengthen bilateral ties and attract investment to Saudi Arabia's industrial and mining sectors.