Hatch Selected as Strategic Partner to Accelerate Saudi Arabia's Mining Development
In a significant move for the global mining sector, Hatch has been officially selected by Maaden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company) as its strategic delivery partner across multiple growth projects. This partnership represents a major step forward in Saudi Arabia's ambitious economic transformation under Vision 2030, with the mining and metals sector positioned as a central component of the Kingdom's diversification strategy.
Strategic Partnership for Economic Transformation
The collaboration between Hatch, a global leader in engineering, project delivery, and professional services, and Maaden will implement a comprehensive portfolio-wide approach to project development and execution. This partnership leverages world-class design and delivery models to ensure predictable, value-driven outcomes across Maaden's expanding operations.
At a recent signing ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, key executives from both organizations formalized this strategic alliance. The event featured Abdullah Al-Osaimi, senior vice president of Procurement and Business Support at Maaden, and Abdulrahman As-Sadlan, senior vice president of Project Development and Engineering at Maaden, alongside Hatch representatives including Joe Lombard, vice-chairman, and Andrea De Mori, global managing director of Metals.
Vision 2030 and Mining Sector Development
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently driving one of the world's most ambitious economic transformation programs through Vision 2030, which aims to reshape the nation's economy and infrastructure to create a diversified, sustainable future. The mining and metals sector represents a core pillar of this vision, with Maaden positioned at the forefront of this industrial development.
A central commitment of this partnership involves developing the capabilities, skills, and workforce needed to position the metals industry as a long-term engine of Saudi Arabia's economy. Through hands-on project delivery and deep technical collaboration, the program will cultivate the next generation of industry talent, enabling meaningful, future-ready careers and empowering people across the Kingdom to contribute to a thriving, globally competitive metals sector.
Executive Perspectives on the Partnership
Joe Lombard, Vice-chairman of Hatch, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating: "This partnership marks a defining moment for the mining and metals industry in the region. Having worked closely with Maaden for many years, I've seen firsthand their commitment to excellence and innovation. By combining Maaden's vision with Hatch's global expertise in metals and project delivery, we are creating a framework that will develop vast mineral wealth and set new benchmarks for sustainable development."
Bob Wilt, CEO of Maaden, highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership for achieving the company's ambitious growth plans: "Maaden's growth ambitions are bold and achieving them demands speed and scale. Strategic partnerships, like our collaboration with Hatch, give us the expertise to deliver results today while building Saudi talent, creating jobs and shaping the future of the Kingdom's mining sector."
Operational Framework and Technical Expertise
The partnership will consolidate all studies, establish realistic capital and schedule baselines, and embed systems and workflows that enable data-driven decisions across Maaden's entire project pipeline. Hatch will bring deep technical expertise in several critical areas:
- Process design optimization
- Constructability analysis
- Innovation implementation
- Future-proofing projects
- Alignment with Saudi Arabia's long-term objectives
With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, Hatch brings substantial global expertise to this partnership. The company's 10,000 staff members with experience in over 150 countries will contribute to challenging the status quo and creating positive change for clients, employees, and the communities they serve.
This strategic alliance between Hatch and Maaden represents a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia's journey toward economic diversification and sustainable development through its mining sector. The partnership combines Maaden's regional leadership with Hatch's global engineering excellence to accelerate the Kingdom's mining development ambitions under Vision 2030.
