# Aramco and Maaden plan Saudi mineral exploration venture

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- Reuters, 2026-08-18 18:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/aramco-maaden-form-mineral-exploration-venture-saudi-arabia-2026-08-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a84a139c69d2900018194ab

> Saudi state oil giant Aramco and mining company Maaden said they plan to establish a joint venture focused on mineral exploration and hard-rock mining in the kingdom.