The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
Royal Decree No. (A/472) dated 12/29/1440 AH, corresponding to August 30, 2019 was issued establishing the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, and transferring competencies, tasks and responsibilities related to the industrial and mineral resources sectors to it. Provided that the ministry begins its duties as of 1/1/2020 AD.
Our Vision
For the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to become a magnet for high-quality industrial and mining investments.
Statistics
A glimpse of industrial and mining indications for June 2025.
- 12,840
Total industrial facilities
- 2,403
Total mining licenses
- 58
Factories Started Production
Ministry Services
Services of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
Querying transactions
To facilitate the process of tracking the progress and status of transactions
Mining Licenses Transfer
This service allows the holder of a license (exploration or exploitation) to transfer their license to another eligible investor. This process is overseen by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to ensure compliance with legal, financial, and technical standards
Renew Industrial License
Extends license validity for up to five years upon meeting all requirements.
Customs Exemption for Equipment and Spare Parts
This service enables industrial investors to obtain a customs exemption for machinery, equipment, and spare parts after obtaining an industrial license.
Transfer Ownership
An electronic service that enables industrial investors to permanently cancel their industrial licenses.
Labor Enablement
This service enables industrial investors to obtain workforce approval based on the establishment’s labor needs, following an on-site assessment.
Unrestricted Chemical Imports Permit
This service allows industrial investors to request a permit for importing and clearing unrestricted chemicals necessary for production within the industrial facility. The request is evaluated by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in coordination with relevant authorities, in accordance with updated regulations.
Cancel Industrial License
Allows the industrial investor to permanently cancel the industrial license.
Customs Exemption for Additional Raw Materials
This service enables industrial investors to obtain an additional customs exemption to increase the quantity of exempted raw materials within the licensed limit or add licensed raw materials that have not been previously exempted.
Mining Licenses Issuance
The License Issuance Service enables individuals or companies to apply for and obtain mining-related licenses, including reconnaissance, exploration, exploitation, and general purpose licenses. The service is regulated by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to ensure compliance with legal, environmental, and technical standards.
Modify Industrial License
Allows modification of license details, including general information (such as type and contact details) or technical data (such as products, machinery, and raw materials).
Mining Licenses Renewal
The license renew service involves extending the validity and continuity of the license. This service includes submitting renewal applications, updating required documents and information, and paying the associated fees. The purpose of renewing a license is to allow the operator to continue their mining activities in a legal and regulated manner.
Restricted Chemical Imports Permit
"This service allows industrial investors to request a permit for importing restricted chemicals required for production within industrial facilities. The request is evaluated by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in coordination with relevant authorities, in accordance with the updated executive regulations of the Chemical Import and Management System, based on Ministerial Decision No. 4503 dated 09/06/1438 H.
Certificate of Origin Service
The Certificate of Origin service is an e-service that enables local exporters and manufacturers to issue a certificate of origin and follow it up electronically without the need to visit the ministry in order to save time and effort.
Modify Mining Licenses
License Modify service allows the licensee to amend the minerals or increase the license area. Which supports the investor to achieve exploration or exploitation goals based on operational findings.
Mining Licenses Relinquishment
Relinquish license allows the license owner to partially or completely abdicate the license along with its rights and obligations associated with mining activities. This requires submitting an official request to cancel the license and providing reasons for relinquishing it. The aim of this service is to provide an opportunity for the owner to relinquish the if it is undesirable or for any other reason that necessitates discontinuing the authorized mining activities.
Issuance of Industrial License
It is a document issued by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources to the industrial investor to start completing the requirements that help him establish the industrial project. It is valid for only one year and does not entitle the owner to start production.
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