How Many Gold Mines Are There in Saudi Arabia?

The number of gold mines in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is six, with a total production of 434,845 oz. in 2020. Ad-Duwayhi Mine, the currently largest gold-producing mine in the Kingdom, is located in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province and has produced 248,998 oz. Al-Amar Mine, located west of Riyadh Province, produced 31,968 oz. The Bulghah and as-Sukhayrat Mines, located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah and Qassim Provinces, had a combined production of 78,524 oz.

Mahd ad-Dhahab Mine, located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province, is one of the oldest gold mines in the Kingdom, with a production volume of 28,928 oz. As-Suq Mine, in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, produces 20,928 oz. Additionally, the Mansourah and Massarah Mine Project is the latest initiative, involving the construction of two separate mines in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province. It is expected to produce an average of 250,000 oz. annually.

Gold production in the Kingdom reached approximately 11,153 kg in 2021, increasing to 12,268 kg in 2022.