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THE ENHANCEMENT FACTORS OF MINING COMPLEXES IN RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA

AFAF ALMOALLEM 1, AHMED MAKKI 2, and TARIQ BADAWOOD 3.

Vol 19, No 04 ( 2024 )   |  DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10991640   |   Author Affiliation: Industrial Engineering Department, Engineering College, University of Business and Technology, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 1,2,3.   |   Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 388-406   |   Published on: 18-04-2024

Abstract

The research aim is to enable the mining sector to achieve sustainable development for Vision 2030, by reducing the number of scattered licenses outside of mining complexes, to assist the Ministry of Industrial and Mineral Resources to facilitate an attractive investment environment. Utilizing the Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) methodology helped to optimum solution. There are four main reasons for investors applying for licenses outside mining complexes: government regulations, complexes unsuitable, cost and time, and quality and specification. The most important consideration when choosing mining complexes is the quality of the raw materials. The minerals in Riyadh region are as follows Gravel, which investors need in the largest quantities (40.9%), Sand (30.9%) and Subbase (12.7%). This survey result found out that 100% of investors were open to obtain permits inside mining complexes with a guarantee to invest for up to 20 years. To satisfy and attract investors in the mining sector these factors are important: good quality of raw materials is the main factor for mining complexes selection, projects, manufacturers, and cities under development, early stakeholders' engagement. Also, it’s essential to avoid any future conflict and provide all public services (roads, telecommunications, electricity, water sources, etc.) needed in mining complexes.


Keywords

Mineral, Gravel, Sand, Subbase, Resources, Government Regulations, Mining Complexes.