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.



GASTAT: Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia Reached 1.9% in December

The Saudi capital Riyadh. Reuters
The Saudi capital Riyadh. Reuters
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GASTAT: Inflation Rate in Saudi Arabia Reached 1.9% in December

The Saudi capital Riyadh. Reuters
The Saudi capital Riyadh. Reuters

The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia reached 1.9% in December 2024, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

The Kingdom has the lowest inflation rates among the G20 countries.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reflects changes in prices paid by consumers for a fixed basket of goods and services consisting of 490 items. This basket was selected based on the results of the household expenditure and income survey conducted in 2018. Prices are collected through on-site visits to sales points.

CPI statistics are published monthly.