Geology and ore deposits of the Mahd Adh Dhahab District
Mahd adh Dhahab is the principal goldsilver mine in Saudi Arabia; it was productive during three principal periods, two during ancient times (about 950 and ) and one in modern times (193954). The early production is not known, but the recorded production in 193954 is 765,768 fine ounces gold and 1,002,029 ounces silver. The district is underlain by a .