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Is white gold the commercial breakthrough for global decarbonization?
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (622+ words) In this context, the discovery of a high-flow, naturally occurring energy source represents a significant pivot point in decarbonization strategies. The discovery was made within the Bulqiz" mine, which is situated in a Jurassic ophiolite'a section of the Earth's oceanic…...
Saudi Arabia rises into global top ten mining investment destinations after major leap
2+ week, 4+ day ago (625+ words) Saudi Arabia has been recognized among the world's top ten mining investment destinations in the Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2025, a respected global benchmark for assessing mining investment environments and a significant reference for international investors. The report…...
Global commodities supercycle faces collapse risk as speculation rises, Chinese industrial demand stalls
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (545+ words) Global commodities supercycle faces collapse risk as speculation rises, Chinese demand stalls'economymiddleeast.com Global commodities supercycle faces collapse risk as speculation rises, Chinese industrial demand stalls In the opening weeks of 2026, the global commodities market appeared to be entering a…...
Davos 2026: International cooperation key to securing mineral supplies, says Saudi industry minister
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (282+ words) During a panel titled "Geopolitics of Materials, held within the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, which focused on the roles of governments and companies in stabilizing mineral supply chains against geopolitical shifts, Alkhorayef emphasized that no single…...
FMF 2026: Saudi Arabia launches infrastructure initiative to unlock $51.3 billion Jabal Sayid mineral belt
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (285+ words) The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in Saudi Arabia has unveiled the Mining Infrastructure Enablement Initiative, collaborating with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON). They also announced a project for providing treated water in the…...
Saudi Arabia surges to 23rd in global mining investment as exploration spending grows fivefold
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (280+ words) Saudi Arabia has advanced from 104th globally in 2013 as a mining destination with limited investment appeal to 23rd worldwide today, according to the Fraser Institute's 2024 Annual Survey of Mining Companies. This shift reflects Saudi Arabia's emergence as a leading mining investment destination…...
Future Minerals Forum 2026: Saudi Arabia prioritizes local manufacturing, mineral processing to leverage unique national competitive advantages
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (226+ words) Future Minerals Forum 2026: Saudi Arabia prioritizes local manufacturing, mineral processing to leverage unique national competitive advantages'Economy Middle East Saudi Arabia's mining strategy, as emphasized by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, is fundamentally focused on localizing processing and…...
Saudi Industry Minister inaugurates Future Minerals Forum, announces $280 million exploration spending surge and new infrastructure initiatives
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (321+ words) Saudi Industry Minister inaugurates Future Minerals Forum, announces $280 million exploration spending surge and new infrastructure initiatives'Economy Middle East The fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) was officially launched today by Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar…...
Saudi Arabia inks mineral cooperation deals with Chile, Canada and Brazil
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (292+ words) Saudi Arabia, represented by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, recently signed three international memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on mineral resources cooperation with the Republic of Chile, Canada and the Federative Republic of Brazil. The MoUs were signed on…...
Saudi Arabia closes ninth licensing round, awarding 172 mining sites
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (384+ words) Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has revealed the names of all 24 companies and consortia awarded licenses in the ninth exploration licensing round, marking the largest round in the kingdom's history. The scale of investment pledges in this…...