With VerAI’s AI-powered targeting technology, the company intends to set new industry standards for environmentally conscious mineral exploration activities.

The Saudi Arabia project is still a pilot and not yet at commercially viable levels, Ma'aden's CEO said.

The energy storage pilot is expected to support mine services such as lighting and light EV charging at the Glencore operations.

Both governments step up efforts to reduce their reliance on Chinese supplies of energy transition minerals.

The first equipment model assembled at the new factory is Sandvik’s Toro LH517i loader, with production expected to ramp up over the coming year.