Saudi Arabia plans major mining bidding rounds to unlock $2.5 trillion in minerals | World News

Saudi Arabia plans major mining bidding rounds in 2026-2027 to tap $2.5 trillion in minerals/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is preparing to expand its mining sector with large-scale exploration opportunities through competitive bidding rounds in 2026 and 2027. The Kingdom aims to develop its untapped mineral wealth, valued at around $2.5 trillion, and position itself as […]

Two of Saudi’s biggest mining firms seal landmark deal to swap licences; set to create 47,000 jobs | World News

A major mining move just unlocked 47,000 Saudi jobs / AI Generated Image Two big Saudi mining firms, agreed to exchange a set of exploration licences. In practice this means each company will take ownership of licences that better fit its strengths and project plans: Ma’aden will hand some licences to AMAK, and AMAK will […]

Two of Saudi’s biggest mining firms seal landmark deal to swap licences; set to create 47,000 jobs | World News

A major mining move just unlocked 47,000 Saudi jobs / AI Generated Image Two big Saudi mining firms, agreed to exchange a set of exploration licences. In practice this means each company will take ownership of licences that better fit its strengths and project plans: Ma’aden will hand some licences to AMAK, and AMAK will […]

Alleged Journalist Arrested for Aiding Illegal Mining Trucks in Banda | Udaipur Kiran

Banda, December 6 (Daily Kiran) – Banda police achieved a significant breakthrough in their ongoing campaign against illegal mining and transportation activities. The police arrested a man accused of pressuring officials to allow trucks loaded with illegal morum and gravel to pass, abusing duty officers, and threatening them with violence. The arrested individual has been […]

Hindustan Zinc Partners with Epiroc to Advance Digital Safety Technologies in Mining | Udaipur Kiran

– Innovative Collision Avoidance System to elevate operational safety at Sindesar Khurd Mine, among the top five silver-producing mines globally. Udaipur, 28th August 2025: Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has entered into a strategic partnership with Epiroc through a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). Under this collaboration, Epiroc’s Collision Avoidance […]

A French mining company sues Niger after its director disappears and offices are raided | World News

A French mining company sues Niger after its director disappears and offices are raided (Photo: AP) French uranium mining company Orano has sued the government of Niger after the disappearance of its director and the raiding of its local offices, as military authorities in the west African country tighten their grip on foreign companies and […]

Canadian firm submits first application seeking US approval for deep-sea mining in international waters

Canadian firm The Metals Company (TMC) announced on Tuesday that it has submitted application to the United States for deep-sea mineral mining in international waters. This marks the first such application, supported by President Donald Trump’s push for the industry. The minerals targeted by TMC are crucial for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries and electric cables, […]

Trump’s deep-sea mining order violates global norms: France

This is an AI generated image, used for representational purposes only PARIS: France on Monday accused the United States of violating international law after President Donald Trump signed an order to fast-track deep-sea mining in the open ocean outside his country’s territorial waters.Washington wants to spearhead mining for mineral-rich nodules in the deepest ocean floor, […]