[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 30, 2026, the Xudabao Nuclear Power 500 kV Transmission Project successfully delivered power to the entire line. The project is designed for grid connected power transmission of Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant units. After the project is fully put into operation, it can deliver 10 billion kilowatt hours of green electricity annually, ensuring the electricity supply for a large number of enterprises while significantly reducing carbon emissions. Editor/Cheng Liting
On June 30, 2026, the ± 800 kV high-voltage direct current transmission project from northern Shaanxi to Anhui was fully completed and put into operation. This is the first ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project put into operation in China during the 15th Five Year Plan period. After the project is put into operation, it can replace 5.5 million tons of coal consumption and reduce 14.2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Editor/Cheng Liting