RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hatch, a global leader in engineering, project delivery and professional services, has been selected by Maaden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company) as a strategic delivery partner for a number of strategic growth projects. The partnership will implement a portfolio-wide approach to project development and execution, utilizing world-class design and delivery models to ensure predictable, value-driven outcomes.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is driving one of the most ambitious economic transformation programs in the world through Vision 2030, transforming its economy and infrastructure to create a diversified, sustainable future. Central to this vision is the mining and metal sector, where Maaden is at the forefront.
A core pillar of this partnership is the shared commitment to developing the capabilities, skills and workforce needed to position the metals industry as a long-term driver of Saudi Arabia’s economy. Through hands-on project delivery and in-depth technical collaboration, the program will cultivate the next generation of industry talent, enable meaningful, forward-looking careers and enable people across the Kingdom to contribute to a thriving, globally competitive metals sector.
“This partnership marks a defining moment for the region’s mining and metals industries. Having worked closely with Maaden for many years, I have seen first-hand their commitment to excellence and innovation. By combining Maaden’s vision with Hatch’s global expertise in metals and project delivery, we are creating a framework that will develop vast mineral resources and set new benchmarks for sustainable development.” – Joe Lombard, Vice Chairman, Hatch
“Maaden’s growth ambitions are bold and achieving them requires speed and scale. Strategic partnerships, such as our collaboration with Hatch, give us the expertise to deliver results today as we build Saudi talent, create jobs and shape the future of the Kingdom’s mining sector.” – Bob Wilt, CEO, Maaden.
The partnership will consolidate all research, realistically identify capital and plan baselines, and embed systems and workflows that enable data-driven decisions across Maaden’s entire project pipeline. Hatch will bring deep technical expertise in process design, constructability and innovation to future-proof projects and ensure alignment with the kingdom’s long-term goals.
For more information please contact:
Lindsay Janca
Global Director of Public Relations
Tel: +1 905 403 4199
E-mail: media@hatch.com
About Hatch
Whatever our customers have in mind, our teams can design and build. With more than six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors, we know your business and understand that your challenges are rapidly changing. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient and more innovative. We leverage our 10,000 employees with experience in more than 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our customers, our employees and the communities we serve.
More information can be found at http://www.hatch.com.
About Maaden
Maaden is Saudi Arabia’s engine of industrial transformation and is one of the top ten mining giants in terms of market capitalization and the fastest growing globally. We are building the future of mining for the Kingdom, creating fully integrated value chains for gold, phosphate, bauxite, copper and more.
Maaden’s new era of growth is at a pace and scale unlike anything the industry has ever seen. We are increasing production by scaling up world-class projects that will redefine what is possible for Saudi mining. With a team of more than 8,000 people, Maaden is writing the next chapter of industrial progress in Saudi Arabia.
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