Global Mining Investment
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Uzbekistan aims to attract $30 billion for its mining sector by 2030, while Nigeria will award mining grants based on merit through its new EMERGE program. Meanwhile, an NGO demands transparency on a large-scale mining operation in Venezuela, where the army has been dislodging armed gang leaders.
Nigeria to award mining grants based on merit via new EMERGE program
Nigeria is launching the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment (EMERGE) Programme to spur growth in its mining sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced that grants will be awarded solely on merit, emphasizing transparency and competitiveness. The EMERGE program, a joint effort between the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) and PwC as the admi…
Uzbekistan Aims to Attract $30 Billion for Mining Sector Development
Uzbekistan is set to attract substantial investment in its mining sector, with plans to draw $30 billion by 2030. The government aims to significantly boost the nation's mineral reserves, targeting an…
Army dislodges armed leaders from Venezuela's southern mining zone, NGO reports
Venezuela's Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) deployed troops and armed helicopters Tuesday into mineral-rich regions of southern Venezuela, aiming to expel leaders of armed gangs operating in t…
Army dislodges armed leaders from southern Venezuela's mining zone, according to NGO
Venezuela's military has launched an operation involving troops and armed helicopters in southern mining zones, aiming to expel armed gang leaders who control parts of the region. The operation, repor…
Vaca Muerta and mining now contribute nearly as much in dollars as agriculture
Argentina's economy is witnessing a notable shift in its foreign currency earnings, with the energy and mining sectors now rivaling the traditional powerhouse of agriculture. During the first four mon…
