Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) announced the signing of a Joint Venture Agreement on 10 January 2023 corresponding (17/06/1444H) with Barrick Gold (Singapore) Pte Limited an affiliate of Barrick Gold Corporation (Barrick) to establish a limited liability company between the two parties on the Jabal Sayid south exploration licenses owned by Ma'aden, with a 50/50 ownership between Ma'aden and Barrick. The objective of the new company is to expedite the exploration activities in Jabal Sayid south. Ma'aden's contribution for the exploration program will be determined at a future stage.

The new company will be headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.