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A new amendment to Egypt's mineral resources law, aimed at boosting investment and increasing the mining sector's contribution to gross domestic product, has been hailed as a significant step forward by officials and industry leaders. The overhaul, which was the result of a legislative evaluation of
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The Department of Atomic Energy's AMD recently hosted a thematic workshop to discuss the geological frameworks and exploration strategies for atomic and critical minerals in Central India. The event, which brought together geoscientists, researchers, and stakeholders, stressed the importance of continued geological research and innovation in identifying and
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Egypt is intensifying its efforts to revitalize the mining sector, with the government and private sector partnering to enhance competitiveness and address the country's significant mineral potential. The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) has implemented various incentives to attract investors, including tax deductions and streamlined
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Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has upgraded its atmospheric monitoring network with the installation of new instruments at its Perth site, solidifying its position as a leader in remote sensing for mineral exploration. With over 500 ground-based remote sensing sites globally, the network is critical
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Ballymore Resources has made a significant stride in its Dittmer Project, west of Proserpine, North Queensland, as the Land Court of Queensland has recommended approval for a new mining lease. The application, initiated on July 20, 2023, underwent a thorough examination, including objections under the Mineral Resources Act 1989 and
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Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, recently embarked on an official visit to the Russian Federation, focusing on strengthening the country's international industrial ties. During his high-level meetings with leading Russian industrial and mining companies, Alkhorayef explored collaboration opportunities in various sectors,
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Saudi Arabia's investment environment offers competitive advantages, showcasing promising opportunities across key sectors including industry, mining, and energy, and presenting enablers and incentives offered to investors. The Kingdom aims to attract high-quality investments in priority sectors, build strategic partnerships, and strengthen its position as a trusted global economic
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Deep sea mining is gaining momentum as companies navigate the energy transition and advanced manufacturing or technology supply chains. The ocean floor holds high concentrations of critical minerals, including copper, cobalt, nickel, manganese, and rare earth elements, essential for batteries, renewable infrastructure, and defence applications. With demand for terrestrial supply
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Gansu Province in the People's Republic of China has taken significant steps to promote mining rights transfer and attract investment in the mining sector. On July 7, the 2025 Gansu Province Mining Rights Transfer Project Investment Promotion Event was held in Lanzhou, where Vice Governor Wang Jun attended
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Researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology, led by Abbas Maghsoudi, have developed a semi-supervised learning framework for intelligent mineral prospectivity mapping. This framework incorporates the CatBoost and Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) algorithms to efficiently use labeled data and extrapolate patterns from unlabeled data. The research aims to address challenges associated
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Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma highlighted Rajasthan's abundance of mineral resources and its immense potential for mining, emphasizing the government's focus on balancing revenue generation with environmental sustainability during a meeting with Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy. The state aims to capitalize
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Sustainable mining practices are crucial to mitigate environmental damage and preserve ecological security in regions rich in ion-adsorbed rare earth mineral resources. A recent study by researchers from Jiangxi University of Science and Technology developed an innovative dynamic ecological security evaluation and early-warning simulation framework to address the challenges of
