Looking to diversify its energy sources, Mongolia is stepping up efforts to expand the value-added content of its coal industry through developing a coal-to-liquids capacity, a move that could reduce energy import costs and provide cleaner fuel.
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Economic update | New uses for coal in Mongolia
14 Oct 2013
With strong industrial growth and demand for electricity on the rise, Ras Al Khaimah’s energy needs are expanding. This is being met by broadening the number of players in the sector. Aside from the Federal Electricity and Water Authority, several international firms have become major players in the emirate’s energy sector. RAK is working to ensure greater energy independence by boosting access...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Sultan J Shawli, Deputy Minister for Mineral Resources from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013
To what extent is rail network development a “game changer” for Saudi Arabia’s mining industry?
Articles & Analysis | The third pillar: Diversification of output as international investment continues to rise from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013
Hydrocarbons are not the only underground resource to yield billions of dollars of profit in Saudi Arabia. The mining of metallic ores, phosphates, bauxite and construction materials is an area of growth which the government hopes will become the third pillar of the economy, after oil and petrochemicals.
Articles & Analysis | City slickers: Two new clusters are expected to spark an uptick in private investment from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2013
The emergence of two mining cities in Saudi Arabia could galvanise further private sector investment both upstream and downstream, with a host of new rail linkages set to sweeten the deal.
Hydrocarbons are not the only underground resource to yield billions of dollars of profit in Saudi Arabia. The mining of metallic ores, phosphates, bauxite and construction materials is an area of growth that the government hopes will become the third pillar of the economy, after oil and petrochemicals. Indeed, Saudi Arabia encompasses geologically diverse areas that contain a wealth of resources...