GEOMIN SYMPOSIUM GEOMIN

REDEFINING MINERAL EXPLORATION,

POTENTIAL, AND IMPACT

INNOVATIVE GEOSCIENCE FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

12 - 14 OCT 2025,

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY MR. BANDAR IBRAHIM ALKHORAYEF, MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND MINERAL RESOURCES, SAUDI ARABIA

HOST & PRINCIPAL SPONSOR
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ORGANIZER

Who We Are?

The GEOMIN Symposium, hosted by the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) and organized by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), is the region’s first-of-its-kind platform bringing together global mining leaders, geoscience innovators, researchers, and academics. This groundbreaking event will tackle critical challenges in mineral exploration across the Super Region—spanning Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa—while integrating cutting-edge technologies and global expertise to redefine how resources are discovered and developed.

The Vision Driving GEOMIN

Driven by its bold Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is undergoing a major transformation aimed at positioning itself as a global leader in economic diversification. With mining established as the third pillar of its economy—alongside hydrocarbons and petrochemicals—the Kingdom is making significant investments in critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, copper, nickel, and rare earth elements (REEs). These essential resources are key to advancing low-carbon technologies and building a more sustainable future.

At the heart of this transformation is a commitment to unlocking vast, untapped mineral resources through advanced exploration techniques, global collaboration, and technological innovation. GEOMIN is the catalyst for this progress—bringing together expertise, strategies, and solutions to accelerate the mineral exploration life cycle and drive sustainable growth.

Join us at GEOMIN Symposium and be part of the conversation shaping the future of mineral exploration—where innovation meets opportunity

KEY OBJECTIVES

EXPLORING AND UNDERSTANDING COMPLEX MINERAL SYSTEMS

UNLOCKING THE SUPER REGION'S POTENTIAL

DRIVING SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE MINING PRACTICES

HARNESSING BIG DATA AND AI FOR SMARTER EXPLORATION

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS OPEN
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 30 MAY 2025

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GEOMIN VISION : COMMITTEE INSIGHTS

There’s no better time for the GEOMIN Symposium! This key event brings together industry experts to share ideas related to mineral exploration. From emerging tech and critical mineral discoveries to sustainable practices, the discussions couldn’t be more relevant. Got experiences or challenges to share? Submit an abstract, join the conversation, and help shape the future of the industry.

Taqi Alyousuf - Saudi Aramco (Task Force)

The GEOMIN Symposium aims to connect global leaders in mineral exploration, technology development and researchers across various sectors to influence the acceleration of critical minerals discovery in the Super Region. With the central focus being “Redefining Mineral Exploration: Potential and Impact”, this premier event offers significant opportunities to network, share knowledge and stimulate collaboration on topics ranging from unlocking critical mineral value and harnessing big data for critical mineral discovery to driving sustainable mining practices.

David Khoza - Integrated Geoscience Solutions (Task Force)

As a member of the GEOMIN Task Force, I firmly believe that this event, strategically aligned with Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030," is redefining the paradigm of global mineral exploration. In an era marked by energy transition and geopolitical technological competition, the symposium will address critical topics such as "super-regional resource integration" and "sustainable development of critical minerals," which are central to the future of the global mining industry over the next two decades.

Peng Suping - China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing (Task Force)

This October, the heart of geoscientific innovation beats in Saudi Arabia. Join us for the GEOMIN Symposium with researchers, industry experts, and professionals. Abstracts are welcome under the various themes including Advanced Exploration Technologies and Critical Mineral Exploration & Processing. We look forward to welcoming you to Saudi Arabia—where geoscience meets discovery!

                                Daniel Kwayisi - Geological Society of Africa (GSAf) - (Technical Committee & Endorsing Partner)

                            

World demand for new mineral resources is increasing at an astounding rate. Increased demand and the need to explore under cover is testing the ability of traditional mineral exploration geophysics, mineral system concepts, and economics to meet the challenge. The GEOMIN Symposium is calling for explorationists to participate and come together as a community to share and learn from each other to meet this challenge

Daniel Hollis - Sisprobe SAS (Task Force)

Join us to discover the major advancements in geological research, explore mining sector opportunities, and engage with international experts. Don’t miss this key event for the future of geosciences!

                                Mantuila Tadila Erick - Service Géologique National du Congo (SGN-C) - (Technical Committee & Endorsing Partner)

                            

The GEOMIN Symposium is an exciting opportunity for industry leaders to come together and explore the future of geoscience and mining. With a strong focus on sustainable mining and AI-driven investigations, you can expect a dynamic mix of thought-provoking talks, networking sessions, and valuable insights