The Hashemite Kingdom accelerates investments in phosphates, rare earths and energy storage, projecting a greener and more resilient economy by 2030.
Amman, Jordan – Week of May 13 to 17, 2025
In a strategic turn to strengthen its energy independence and regional leadership, Jordan has begun a new stage in its economic development by focusing its attention on minerals critical for sustainable energy, such as phosphates, rare earths, copper and manganese, essential for batteries, solar panels, desalination technologies and energy storage.
During an official event in Amman, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, led by Minister Saleh Ali Al-Kharabsheh, presented the “National Strategic Minerals Strategy 2025-2035”, which positions Jordan as a future technological and logistics hub for the green supply chain in the Middle East.
“The world needs lithium, rare earths and strategic elements to move towards a low-emission economy. Jordan is ready to be an active part of that solution, with an approach based on innovation, sustainability and global partnerships,” said Minister Al-Kharabsheh.
🪨 Geological wealth with sustainable vision
Historically known for its phosphate reserves, Jordan is rediscovering the strategic value of its subsoil in a context where energy security and the fight against climate change are intertwined.
Recent studies conducted in cooperation with the Geological Survey of Jordan (NRRA) and the University of Science and Technology of Jordan revealed potential deposits of:
• Light rare earths (LREE) in the desert areas of Wadi Al Gharandal.
• Copper and manganese in the Dana area, currently under revision for exploitation with sustainable mining standards.
• Elements used in batteries and storage systems, such as vanadium and nickel, in the southwest of the country.
These minerals are essential for electric vehicles, solar energy, smart power grids and green hydrogen production, sectors that Jordan seeks to boost in the next five years.
Integration with renewable energies: the new industrial heart
Jordan’s bet goes beyond mining. The new national plan includes:
• Create green free zones to attract solar-powered mineral processing plants.
• Develop sustainable battery pilot plants with European and Asian technology.
• Encourage the installation of floating solar panels in desert areas to power mining operations without depending on fossil fuels.
Currently, the country generates more than 26% of its electricity from renewable sources, and the goal is to reach 50% by 2030, which would make Jordan one of the leaders in decarbonization of the mining industry in the MENA region.
International alliances: Bridge between Europe, Asia and Africa
This week’s announcement also included the launch of an international dialogue table between the Jordanian government, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the African Mining Union, and representatives of the global private sector, with the aim of:
• Finance exploration and clean processing projects.
• Facilitate technology transfer from countries such as Germany, South Korea and Chile.
• Establish a regional center of excellence in sustainable mining in Amman, supported by UNESCO and the IEA.
In addition, international companies such as Umicore, LG Energy Solutions, and the Spanish CAF have expressed their interest in exploring logistical and productive opportunities in Jordanian territory.
📈 Economic and social impact: more green jobs, more resilience
According to government estimates, this new approach could generate:
• More than 25,000 direct jobs in exploration, manufacturing and R&D by 2030.
• A key diversification of GDP, less dependent on tourism and energy imports.
• New educational opportunities in technical universities and vocational institutes in Zarqa, Irbid and Karak.
“We want our young people not only to dream of emigrating, but to build the future here, with green, well-paid and technologically advanced jobs,” said the Minister of Higher Education, Fahd Al-Khatib.
Jordan aligns with the new global energy standard
At a time when the world competes to ensure stable access to minerals critical to the energy transition, Jordan emerges as a bold, resilient and sustainable actor.
Its geological wealth, combined with responsible policies, strategic alliances and an increasingly empowered society, make the country an inspiring example of how natural resources can promote a modern, fair and ecological economic model.
From the Wadi Rum desert to the technology laboratories in Amman, Jordan shows that there is no energy transition without inclusion, innovation and geopolitical vision.
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