Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced new penalties for mining companies that fail to employ qualified Saudi personnel.
According to the newly released penalties guide, mining firms must hire a Saudi employee who meets specific qualifications, including certification as a mining supervisor and continuous presence at the license site during operating hours.
Initially, companies that do not comply will receive a 15-day warning. If the issue is not rectified within this period, they will be issued a notice of violation. Failure to address the violation within 30 days will result in a fine of 5,000 riyals. If the non-compliance continues, the penalty will increase to 10,000 riyals for subsequent violations.
The penalties guide outlines nine primary offences, which branch into 22 specific penalties depending on the raw material category.
