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 will award mining exploration grants based strictly on merit through the new EMERGE program. - The EMERGE program, funded by the Solid Minerals Development Fund and administered by PwC, aims to boost mineral exploration, research, and development. - This initiative is part of the Tinubu administration's efforts to diversify the economy and increase the mining sector's contribution to GDP…
Uzbekistan Aims to Attract $30 Billion for Mining Sector Development
- Uzbekistan plans to attract $30 billion in investments for its geology and mining sector by 2030. - The country aims to significantly increase reserves of gold, silver, and copper within the next fi…
NGO Demands Transparency on Venezuelan Mining Operation
- An NGO has called on Venezuela's government to provide transparency regarding a large-scale operation in a mining region. - The operation is reportedly taking place in the Las Claritas sector of the…
Army dislodges armed leaders from Venezuela's southern mining zone, NGO reports
- Venezuela's military deployed armed helicopters and troops to mining areas in southern Venezuela to dislodge leaders of armed gangs. - The operation targets areas like Las Brisas and Las Claritas, k…
Vaca Muerta and mining now contribute nearly as much in dollars as agriculture
- Argentina's energy and mining sectors are now contributing nearly as much in foreign currency as the agricultural sector. - This shift is driven by the growth of Vaca Muerta shale gas and increased …
Army dislodges armed leaders from southern Venezuela's mining zone, according to NGO
- Venezuela's military deployed troops and armed helicopters to mineral-rich areas in the south to dislodge armed gang leaders operating in the region. - The operation, which lacks official confirmati…