AMAK Obtains Quartz Exploration License in Saudi Arabia

One of AMAC’s mining projects (The company’s website)
One of AMAC’s mining projects (The company’s website)
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AMAK Obtains Quartz Exploration License in Saudi Arabia

One of AMAC’s mining projects (The company’s website)
One of AMAC’s mining projects (The company’s website)

Almasane Alkobra Mining Co. (AMAK) has won a quartz exploration license from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, covering 90.15 square kilometers in the Najran-Aseer province.

In a statement to the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) on Monday, the company said the license was issued on Aug. 11, 2024 and is valid until Aug. 10, 2029.

It added that the license, which covers a total area of ​​90.15 square kilometers, was issued in accordance with the Mining Investment Law and its executive regulations, indicating that it will conduct the necessary studies and exploratory work on the sites during the regulatory period to ensure the availability of the required raw materials.

The financial impact value and timing of this license will become clear after the completion of exploration work and studies. Any major development regarding this license will be disclosed in a timely manner, AMAK noted.



Italy, Albania, UAE Sign Deal for Energy Subsea Interconnection

People visit the World Future Energy Summit 2025 (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 January 2025.  EPA/ALI HAIDER
People visit the World Future Energy Summit 2025 (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 January 2025. EPA/ALI HAIDER
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Italy, Albania, UAE Sign Deal for Energy Subsea Interconnection

People visit the World Future Energy Summit 2025 (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 January 2025.  EPA/ALI HAIDER
People visit the World Future Energy Summit 2025 (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 January 2025. EPA/ALI HAIDER

Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates signed on Wednesday a deal worth at least 1 billion euros ($1 billion) to build a subsea interconnection for renewable energy across the Adriatic Sea.

"We strongly believe in this project involving our three governments, as well as our private sector and grid operators," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said as she announced the deal at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

The three-way partnership, which aims to produce green power in Albania and export it to Italy through underwater cables, will involve Italian grid operator Terna and UAE's National Energy Company (Taqa), Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said.

The Albanian premier added that the infrastructure would connect the Albanian port of Vlore to the southern Italian region of Puglia, the narrowest point between the two countries, and was expected to be operational within a maximum of three years.