[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

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• 2026.07.02 16:21
• [Shipping activities in the Strait of Hormuz continue to resume]
• According to data from market service agency Kepler, 24 oil tankers and cargo ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 29th, indicating the continued recovery of shipping activities in this globally important energy transportation channel. 24 ships, including crude oil carriers and liquefied natural gas carriers, passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the same day. The data also shows that on June 30th, shipping activities in the strait further increased, with a giant oil tanker and several small ships entering the Persian Gulf, reflecting a rebound in confidence in the shipping market's navigation conditions in the region. Editor/Min Jing

• 2026.07.02 16:20
• [The export volume of foreign trade automobiles at Guangzhou Port increased year-on-year]
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