Jordan invites investors to mining sector

Jordan has announced the opening of mineral-rich sites in the southern Aqaba region to investors. According to a report published by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, several areas have been made available to attract both local and foreign investors. Surveys conducted since 1994 have identified significant deposits of zinc, copper, lead, iron, and tin in these areas.

To revitalize the mining sector, the government has allocated approximately 700,000 Jordanian dinars (USD 980,000) in the 2025 budget to accelerate exploration activities in the southern regions. These investments are expected to attract both domestic and international companies while helping Jordan make more efficient use of its natural resources.

Jordan's long-term goals for the mining industry are also noteworthy. The government aims to increase the sector's contribution to GDP from 700 million Jordanian dinars (USD 980 million) in 2024 to 2.1 billion Jordanian dinars (USD 2.9 billion) by 2033. New discoveries and investment incentives are anticipated to drive growth in the sector.