Alternative Energy TotalEnergies inks renewable energy deal in Oman These projects will generate over 1.4 terawatt-hours (TWh) of renewable electricity per year Joseph MortonDecember 11, 2024
Gold Iran imports more gold to get around United States sanctions in 2024 Iran paid for energy imports with Turkish lira, which was then converted into gold to avoid restrictions on dollar transactions Joseph MortonSeptember 26, 2024
AI and Autonomy Saudi Arabia plans to become world AI leader with US$40 billion technology fund The country has discussed potential partnerships with American venture capital firms like Andreessen Horowitz Rowan DunneMarch 26, 2024
Crypto/Blockchain Hashgraph Association teams with Saudi Arabian investment ministry to launch tech studio This collaboration achieves a significant milestone in fostering Web3 and deep technology development within the Kingdom Joseph MortonFebruary 8, 2024
Mining Ma’aden and Ivanhoe Electric start exploration activities in Saudi Arabia The 50/50 joint venture company aims to explore approximately 48,500 km2 of the underexplored Arabian Shield Natalia Buendia CalvilloNovember 30, 2023
Gold Saudi Arabia wants to buy major untapped copper-gold deposit in Pakistan, says Barrick Gold CEO Barrick says the project will rank among the world’s top 10 copper producers when it reaches full production Natalia Buendia CalvilloNovember 2, 2023
Alternative Energy Hyundai Motor to drive hydrogen mobility in Saudi Arabia, enters $500M vehicle manufacturing venture Hyundai Motor exported ELEC CITY Fuel Cell buses to Saudi Arabia in 2020 Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 23, 2023
Driving Lucid Group opens electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia Lucid intends on bumping production up to 150,000 cars annually by the mid 2020s Joseph MortonSeptember 27, 2023
Mining Vale enters $3.4B agreement with Saudi government-backed Manara Minerals and Engine No.1 The transaction is expected to close by the first quarter of 2024 Natalia Buendia CalvilloJuly 28, 2023