[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
In September 2026, Harbin Electric Power Group completed the hoisting and installation of the No.1 gas turbine at the Shatruma No.2 Combined Cycle Power Station, marking the full start of the project installation. The power station replaces fuel power generation with natural gas power generation, and is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 5 million tons per year after completion. It is a landmark project of Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision for energy transformation.Editor/Gao Xue
On September 15, 2026, Qinghai Province signed 50 project cooperation agreements with 18 central enterprises, with a total investment of 306.984 billion yuan, focusing on the layout of clean energy, power communication and other fields. After all are put into operation, it is expected to create 115800 new jobs.Editor/Gao Xue