Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has emphasised the importance of a sustainable mineral industry framework and the need for the world to address geopolitical tensions during the ministerial roundtable session at the Future Minerals Forum 2025 (FMF25) held recently in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad stated that the mineral industry framework is crucial as it plays a role in energy transition and technological advancement, while addressing geopolitical tensions can help leverage the best technology at lower costs.

FMF25 welcomed more than 20,000 participants and featured 250 panelists over 70 sessions. Topics discussed included critical minerals, mineral resource management, renewable energy, sustainable mining, and promoting regional and global integration in the mineral industry.

Nik Nazmi mentioned that Malaysia will review the feasibility of participating in future FMF exhibitions after witnessing the success and extraordinary reception of this edition of the FMF and the benefits to all participating countries. FMF25, themed ‘Years of Impact,’ was held over three days from Jan 14