The mining sector is expected to create thousands of jobs in the Kingdom in the coming years with the goal of 256,000 geologists, engineers and others by 2030. / Saudi Arabia
ArabNews
By 2025, mining is projected to generate over 20 million jobs globally, driving significant economic growth.
Farmonaut
A plan worth £3bn has been drawn up to secure the future of a North Yorkshire mining project that could create hundreds of jobs.
Yahoo Sport
In the 1.5 °C Paris Agreement-compatible scenario, the mining and extraction sector accounts for only about 8% of jobs in 2021 and no more jobs in 2030.
India
Demand for architects in mining is expected to decrease by 16% by 2030, while there will likely be 18% more architect jobs in healthcare, such as for designing hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities.
McKinsey & Company
Last updated: 04 January 2026
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