Title: What Are The Major Natural Resources Of Saudi Arabia? - WorldAtlas
Headings: What Are The Major Natural Resources Of Saudi Arabia?
What Are The Major Natural Resources Of Saudi Arabia?
The Value of Natural Resources
Major Natural Resources
Oil
Natural Gas
Gold
Phosphate
Aluminum
Future Economic Plans

Content: The Al Hajar mine is situated in the southern parts of the kingdom about 441 miles from Riyadh, the capital city. Operations at the mine began in 2001 and produced about 1 ton of gold per annum. The Al Amar mine is found in the Ar Riyadh region, and it began operations in the year 2009 with the capacity of 220,262 tons per annum. The country is currently considering exploiting its untapped potential as global oil prices drop. Phosphate
The Jalamid Phosphate mine in the northern regions of the country produces an estimated 11.6 million tons of phosphate raw material which are transported to the Ras Alkhair Port. Works are underway to establish the Waad Al-Shamal mine which is also found in the northern part of the country. Aluminum
Aluminum in Saudi Arabia is produced through one of the most integrated projects in the world. It encompasses the Al Baitha Bauxite mine, an ore crushing facility situated 372 miles from Ras Al Khair, and a rolling mill. The facilities handle an estimated 4.4 million tons of bauxite. Future Economic Plans
Saudi Arabia is currently considering diversifying from the hydrocarbon-based economy as oil reserves continue to decline.