[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 April 20, 2026, the construction of berths 7-10 in the Bi Li operation area of Luoyuan Bay in Fuzhou Port was approved by the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, with a total investment of 1.823 billion yuan. The project is constructed by Fujian Luochuan Port Co., Ltd., which is controlled by Fuzhou Port Group. It will build two 50000 ton general berths with a designed annual throughput capacity of 8.61 million tons. The dock structure is reserved for the 70000 ton class and can accommodate multiple ship types for combined berthing. Editor/Cheng Liting
On April 22, 2026, the first "ship to ship" bonded green methanol refueling in the province landed in Meishan Port Area of Zhoushan Port in Ningbo. The refueling ship "Daqing 268" injected green methanol into the "COSCO Shipping Libra" ship. In the context of global shipping emissions reduction, customs, maritime, border inspection and other departments collaborate efficiently to ensure operational safety through institutional innovation and remote supervision. Editor/Cheng Liting