4+ hour, 2+ min ago  (333+ words) AL RUSTAQ: South Al Batinah Governorate recorded 35 mining licences by the end of 2025, highlighting the growing importance of the minerals sector in supporting economic diversification and industrial development. According to the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, 15 licences are currently operational,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (407+ words) Oman Observer Oman's MDO explores promising lead, zinc deposits in Al Hajar range MUSCAT: Adding to its portfolio of metallic minerals currently targeted for exploration and development, Minerals Development Oman (MDO) says it is zeroing in on prospective deposits of…...

4+ week, 3+ hour ago  (175+ words) Oman Observer State/shura joint committee agrees on draft mineral resources law MUSCAT: The joint committee of the State Council and Majlis Ash'shura concluded its discussion of the articles of disagreement regarding the draft amendment to certain provisions of the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (451+ words) MUSCAT: Minerals Development Oman (MDO) has signed a strategic agreement with Australian Laboratory Services (ALS) Arabia to establish the Sultanate of Oman's first advanced mineral testing facility, marking a shift towards localising critical mining services and strengthening in-country value. The…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1205+ words) Five upstream oil and gas blocks, spanning a total area of around 48, 000 square kilometres, have been offered for local and international investment under the 2026 Oman Licensing Round. Onshore Blocks 12 (Non-Associated Gas), 16, 45, 42 and 55 present a "compelling and diverse onshore investment portfolio,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (315+ words) BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, JAN 18 The Ministry of Energy and Minerals participated in the fifth International Mining Conference in Riyadh, one of the world's leading platforms for discussions on mining development, mineral supply chains and sustainability. The conference brought together delegates from…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (299+ words) Engineer Mattar bin Salim al Badi, CEO of Minerals Development Oman, said the findings point to fertile geological environments that require further detailed exploration to confirm resource size and quality. He stressed that the current phase remains technical in nature…...

6+ mon, 3+ day ago  (254+ words) MUSCAT: A new minerals trading entity being rolled out by Minerals Development Oman (MDO) will help strengthen the Sultanate of Oman's position in the global minerals supply chain and unlock greater value from the country's mineral resources, according to a…...

9+ mon, 3+ day ago  (30+ words) Ouagadougou: The Sultanate of Oman and Burkina Faso have signed three investment cooperation agreements covering various economic sectors. Inked in. .. Oman, Burkina Faso establish joint venture in gold mining sector...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (682+ words) MUSCAT: The Ministry of Energy and Minerals signed on Sunday, June 22, 2025, a mining concession agreement with Integrated Global Engineering Company. .....