World
This section brings you relevant mineral industry news, developments, and trends from around the globe. As we navigate the world of minerals, it’s crucial to look beyond our immediate region and understand the broader, global context. In this section, you’ll find information on major mineral-rich countries, global industry trends, worldwide events, international policies, and much more. Discover how the GCC and MENA regions fit into the bigger picture, learn from international best practices, and stay informed about the latest global advancements in mineral exploration and extraction. Let’s explore the earth’s hidden wealth on a global scale.
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Russia, Kyrgyzstan sign radioactive decontamination deal
Kyrgyzstan ratified an agreement with Russia on Wednesday for the mass decontamination of radioactive areas that pose a threat to…
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Saudi Arabia launches Kingdom’s most extensive mineralised belts to date
The ministry has invited major mining and exploration companies from across the world to participate in the ongoing Exploration Licensing…
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PH must say a firm ‘no’ to seabed mining
FROM July 29 to August 2, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), a UN-backed regulatory body primarily comprising executives from the…
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Badawi Inaugurates Third Egypt Mining Forum
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, inaugurated today the third edition of the Egypt Mining Forum (EMF). The…
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Canada invests $142 million in critical minerals infrastructure in British Columbia
Canada and British Columbia are making an investment of C$195 million ($142m) into critical minerals infrastructure in northwest BC, aimed…
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Angola’s growing strategic significance for the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is deepening its economic ties with Angola – and elsewhere in Africa – by promising significant…
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FG increases rates, charges for all activities in the mining sector
The Federal Government has raised the rates and charges for all activities in the mining sector. This comes as it…
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Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out
At the end of the second quarter of 2024, the MINING.COM TOP 50* ranking of the world’s most valuable miners…
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Mining for the energy transition needs to respect human rights
When Clarissa Mwanza spoke to me of her work mining zinc in central Zambia, she looked anxious. Her husband, working…
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US miners push Washington to revive long-dormant Bureau of Mines
Mining trade groups plan to push Washington to revive and expand the long-dormant Bureau of Mines, an effort aimed at…
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