[Saudi Arabia expands its mineral exploration with 377 mining complexes]Saudi Arabia's mining industry is experiencing unprecedented growth as the government is boosting the sector by increasing investment and upgrading laws to attract more private companies. According to the latest government data, the number of mining complexes in the Kingdom rose to 377 by the end of 2022, with an estimated area of 44,365 square kilometers. Editor/Xing Wentao
On June 22, 2026, a team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shenzhen University proposed a polymer locking mechanism to achieve efficient solar powered seawater desalination, with a daily water output of 20 liters, which can irrigate farmland and meet drinking water needs.Editor/Gao Xue
On June 18, 2026, State Grid and Southern Power Grid completed the first market-oriented transmission rights transaction in China at Yunxiao DC, with a transaction volume of 21.16 million kilowatt hours, breaking down inter provincial barriers and accelerating the construction of a unified electricity market.Editor/Gao Xue