[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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• 2026.09.08 11:35
• [The Pinglu Canal will be completed and open for navigation on September 16th]
• The Pinglu Canal will be completed and open for navigation on September 16, 2026. It is reported that the Pinglu Canal started construction on August 28, 2022, with a total investment of about 72.7 billion yuan and a total length of 134.2 kilometers. It is the first national level coordinated construction of the Tongjiang Dahai Canal project in China since the founding of the People's Republic of China. This canal, which has the highest domestic navigation level, is built according to the Class I standard for inland rivers and can accommodate ships of up to 5000 tons.Editor/Cheng Liting

• 2026.09.08 11:35
• [Shaanxi Coal Industry's coal production in August 2026 was 15.02 million tons]
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