Saudi Arabia sees 144% jump in mining licenses

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Al Diriyah Fort, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Al Diriyah Fort, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. | Credits: Jimmy283 via Shutterstock

New mining exploration licenses in Saudi Arabia have increased by 144% year-on-year during the first half of 2025, the country’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said in a press release published…

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