[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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• 2026.06.16 10:48
• [Heilongjiang 2.75 billion wind power project enters the construction preparation stage]
• On June 13, 2026, the EPC bidding candidates for the 500MW wind power project in Qiqihar were announced. The project will be located in eight towns in Nehe, with a total installed capacity of 500MW and a newly built 220 kV booster station. The plan is to start construction at the end of September 2026 and complete it by the end of October 2028, with a construction period of 762 days. The leading unit of Hydroelectric Fourth Bureau ranked first with a quotation of 2.75 billion yuan, while two other enterprises ranked second and third respectively. This project is an important new energy project in western Heilongjiang. After completion, it will help promote the development of clean energy and dual carbon in the local area. The project announcement also indicates that Northeast wind power will usher in a new round of construction boom.Editor/Gong Ziwei

• 2026.06.16 10:28
• [Global offshore wind power is expected to reach 420 gigawatts by 2035]
• Recently, the Global Wind Energy Council reported that the total installed capacity of offshore wind power worldwide is expected to reach 420 gigawatts by 2035, doubling from the current level. In the next decade, the compound annual growth rate will reach 24%, and China will lead the world for eight consecutive years.Editor/Gao Xue