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Denarius Metals Announces Saudi Arabia Mining Collaboration
By MGN Editorial•February 20, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Denarius Metals has entered a strategic joint venture to develop mining, metals and critical minerals opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
Denarius Metals Corp., a Canadian mining company, has announced a new strategic collaboration to develop and commercialize mining, metals and critical minerals projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
According to the press release, Denarius has entered into a joint venture partnership with ProGrowth Ltd. Company, a Saudi-based diversified group. The two companies will work together to identify, evaluate and advance mining and minerals opportunities in the kingdom.
'This strategic collaboration represents an important milestone for Denarius as we continue to expand our global footprint and leverage our technical expertise to unlock value from critical mineral resources,' said Serafino Iacono, CEO of Denarius Metals. 'ProGrowth's local market knowledge and relationships will be invaluable as we work to develop and commercialize new projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.'
The announcement comes as Saudi Arabia continues to position itself as a hub for mining and minerals development. The kingdom is home to significant deposits of gold, copper, zinc and other key resources, and has been actively courting foreign investment to help develop its mining sector.
'We are excited to partner with Denarius Metals, a proven leader in mining and minerals development,' said Khalid Al-Falih, Chairman of ProGrowth. 'Together, we see tremendous potential to create value by responsibly unlocking the Kingdom's vast mineral wealth for the benefit of all stakeholders.'
The joint venture will leverage Denarius' technical expertise in exploration, development and production, as well as ProGrowth's local market knowledge and relationships, to advance new mining projects in the kingdom. Further details of the collaboration were not disclosed.
This strategic partnership represents an important step for Denarius as it seeks to expand its global footprint and diversify its portfolio of mining assets and opportunities. It also underscores the growing importance of the Middle East as a destination for mining investment and development.
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