Saudi Arabia's UN representative spoke at a high-level meeting on critical energy transition minerals in New York. The country highlighted its mining investment law that cut tax rates from 45% to 20%, and its push for a circular carbon economy alongside one of the world's largest renewable energy programs. The ambassador argued that critical minerals should support all energy transition pathways, including hydrogen and carbon capture. He called for more investment in developing countries to build a resilient global system. The meeting included governments, private sector, and civil society discussing international cooperation across mineral value chains.
