Saudi Arabia says it has $2.5 trillion in mineral reserves. That could make it a key player in the race for rare earths
- Posted on January 23, 2026
- By CNN
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Saudi Arabia says it has $2.5 trillion in mineral reserves. That could make it a key player in the race for rare earths

Saudi Arabia wants to rapidly grow its mineral sector, at a time when rare earths are at the heart of geopolitics.