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AL-SOR CHARKI FOR MINING

Established in 2024, AL-SOR CHARKI FOR MINING is a joint venture co-founded by Tianjin C2 Intelligent Drilling Co., Ltd. of China (40% ownership) and Zhejiang Lygend Investment Co., Ltd. (40% ownership). Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, the company is dedicated to drilling service, mineral exploration, and resource development across the Middle East region.

With strong technical, financial, and human resource support from both shareholders, AL-SOR CHARKI FOR MINING has formed independent teams in engineering, operations, and finance, and is committed to becoming a leading integrated mining services platform in the region.

DRILLING SERVICES

The company operates 16 diamond core drilling rigs and 4 reverse circulation (RC) rigs, with service coverage spanning mineral exploration drilling, production blasting drilling, groundwater investigation drilling, and post-ethical drilling for construction and infrastructure foundation projects such as roads and bridges. These capabilities enable the company to meet the comprehensive drilling needs of various engineering projects.

GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION CONSULTING

The company employs a team of geologists with strong academic backgrounds and extensive field experience. Well-versed in international reporting standards such as JORC and NI 43-101, the team includes Qualified Persons under the JORC and NI 43-101 code. With advanced geophysical and geochemical exploration equipment and technologies, the company offers professional, efficient, and compliant consulting services for resource exploration and project evaluation.

MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

AL-SOR CHARKI FOR MINING is actively applying for exploration licenses and identifying prospective mineral projects. Meanwhile, it is proactively seeking partnerships with local Saudi firms and internationally renowned mining companies operating in the region. The company aims to achieve major breakthroughs in mineral resource development within three years and build a high-standard, modern, and fully integrated mining enterprise.

Goals for the next three years

2025
Establish an integrated drilling and exploration service platform
In 2025, the company will focus on building its drilling operations team and improving equipment management to lay the foundation for large-scale deployments. At the same time, a dedicated exploration team will be gradually established to identify and acquire high-potential target areas, paving the way for future exploration permits and licenses.
2025
2026
Expand drilling operations and launch exploration projects
The company plans to increase the size of the drilling fleet to 30 rigs and build a support team for engineers in parallel. We seek to acquire one or more exploration licenses through government auctions, acquisitions, or joint ventures. Exploration activities will officially commence on the licensed territories.
2026
2027
Strengthen drilling capacity and build mineral resources
In 2027, the company aims to operate 50 drilling rigs throughout the country, becoming a major drilling services provider in the region. Exploration efforts will be accelerated to advance key projects through detailed data collection and resource estimation, supporting long-term development and value creation.
2027

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