Spokesperson Jarrah bin Mohammed Al Jarrah stated Al-Baha is wealthy in treasured and base metals together with gold, silver, copper, zinc, and lead, alongside industrial rocks and decorative stones similar to feldspar, marble, and pozzolan.
He estimated the area’s mineral sources at SR285.4bn ($76.1bn).
Mining in Saudi Arabia
The area additionally accommodates a number of mineral belts for gold, copper, and zinc, and has 19 designated mining complexes for constructing supplies, together with quarries that assist native improvement initiatives.
Al Jarrah added that Al Baha has an established industrial base with 49 factories, led by:
- 34 factories producing constructing supplies
- 9 factories in meals manufacturing
- 5 factories in plastics and rubber
- Extra services in chemical compounds, metals, and different sectors
The commercial sector employs 2,289 staff throughout the area, reinforcing Al Baha’s position within the Kingdom’s drive to broaden mining and business as engines of progress.
