Future Minerals Forum Advances Global Discussion on Clean Energy Transition

New Partnerships to Shape Conversations on Sustainable Development in Global Metals and Minerals at Future Minerals Forum 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Future Minerals Forum (FMF), scheduled to take place 9-11 January in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today announced three new strategic partnerships to inform the global discourse on minerals and their critical role in sustainable global development and the need to transition to new energy sources. The new partnerships with CRU Group, Global AI and Wood Mackenzie will deliver business intelligence and insights in a series of studies to be published ahead of FMF. They complement existing partnerships with McKinsey & Company, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Clareo-DPI and Baker Institute.

Wood Mackenzie is embarking on a pivotal study to define the super region’s potential. The white paper will identify key drivers for the creation of sustainable value chains as well as highlight the current challenges facing the global minerals and how they affect the minerals industry across this resource-rich area. This report will serve as a crucial guide for stakeholders by establishing the foundations for what can be achieved from governmental and market collaboration as the region looks to unlock its resource potential to better enable the energy transition.

Global AI is set to conduct a comprehensive global sentiment analysis using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, focusing on mining and mineral operations across the Super Region. This analysis aims to shed light on societal perceptions to inform dialogue on the roles governments, the private sector, and civil society must play in securing social license to operate, ensuring mining operations deliver tangible benefit local communities and minimize impact on the environment.

Meanwhile, CRU’s report will highlight the urgency of addressing critical mineral bottlenecks to meet climate goals, with a focus on the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia as key future suppliers.

Together, these insights all align with FMF’s mission to enable the development of sustainable mineral industries, place the Super Region at the forefront of the global minerals conversation, and shape responsible mining practices. FMF, as a government-led, multi-stakeholder platform, aims to catalyze dialogue among industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to drive progress toward a more sustainable and prosperous future in mineral development.

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‫مؤتمر التعدين الدولي يعقد شراكات مع مؤسسات بحثية رائدة حول دور المعادن الحاسم في التنمية المستدامة على مستوى العالم

الرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية, Dec. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

أعلن مؤتمر التعدين الدولي إطلاق شراكات جديدة مع عدد من المراكز والمؤسسات البحثية الرائدة عالميا، لتطوير نقاشات حول المعادن ودورها الحاسم في التنمية العالمية المستدامة والحاجة إلى الانتقال إلى الطاقة النظيفة. وشملت هذه الشراكات كلا من “وود ماكنزي” للاستشارات، و (جلوبال إيه إي) و (سي آر ي يو جروب)، بالإضافة إلى الشراكات القائمة مع معهد شركاء التنمية، وشركة كلاريو، ومركز دراسات الطاقة في معهد بيكر للسياسة العامة بجامعة رايس، ومعهد باين بجامعة كولورادو للمناجم
  
ويسعى المؤتمر، الذي تنعقد نسخته الثالثة في يناير القادم، إلى تكثيف وتطوير البحوث والنقاشات العالمية في مجال المعادن والفلزات، وتقديم رؤى ديناميكية تدعم عملية النهوض بقطاع التعدين وصناعة المعادن، أخذاً في الاعتبار أن الانتقال إلى مصادر الطاقة المتجددة سيؤدي إلى زيادة الطلب على المعادن الحرجة في السنوات القادمة، وذلك وفقا لتقرير وكالة الطاقة الدولية، كما ينهض المؤتمر بدور مهم في قيادة التعاون والنقاش حول تعزيز سلاسل القيمة المعدنية المرنة والمسؤولة، لا سيما في المنطقة الكبرى التي تمتد عبر أفريقيا وغرب ووسط آسيا، وذلك من خلال توفير منصة للتواصل وتبادل المعرفة والخبرات بين المستثمرين والمختصين في مجال المعادن من جميع أنحاء العالم.
  
وبموجب الشراكة ستعمل شركة وود ماكينزي على إعداد تقرير يهدف إلى تحديد إمكانات المنطقة الكبرى، ومبررات إنشاء سلاسل تصنيع قوية عبر هذه المنطقة الغنية بالمعادن؛ حيث سيكون هذا التقرير بمثابة دليل لذوي العلاقة لتسخير موارد المنطقة غير المستغلة وتعزيز التنمية المستدامة فيها.
  
فيما تعمل (جلوبال إيه إي) على إجراء تحليل شامل للاحتياجات العالمية، مع التركيز على عمليات التعدين والمعادن في جميع أنحاء المنطقة الكبرى. ويهدف هذا التحليل إلى تسليط الضوء على التنمية المجتمعية، بهدف توجيه الحوار إلى الأدوار التي يجب أن تلعبها الحكومات والقطاع الخاص والمجتمع المدني لتأمين الدعم الاجتماعي، وضمان تحقيق الفائدة من عمليات التعدين للمجتمعات المحلية، وتقليل التأثير على البيئة.
  
ويسلط تقرير (سي آر ي يو جروب) الضوء على دور المعادن الحرجة في معالجة قضايا المناخ، مع التركيز على الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا وآسيا الوسطى كموردين رئيسيين في المستقبل.

يُذكر أن مؤتمر التعدين الدولي والاجتماع الوزاري الذي يُعقد في إطاره يعد بمثابة منصتين عالميتين لبناء التعاون وإدارة الحوار الذي يستطلع آفاق التعدين ويفتح باب استكشاف فرص الاستثمار في العالم بشكل عام وفي المنطقة الكبرى الممتدة من أفريقيا إلى غرب ووسط آسيا بشكل خاص، بالإضافة إلى إتاحة الفرصة للجميع ليطلعوا على الدور المحوري لاستدامة القطاع ومستجداته على الصعيد التقني، وتأثيراته الاجتماعية والاقتصادية بما يتماشى مع المبادرات الإستراتيجية الأربع الناتجة عن الاجتماع الوزاري للوزراء المعنيين بشؤون التعدين الذي عقد في يناير من 2023. وتشمل هذه المبادرات تطوير استراتيجيات المعادن الحرجة في منطقة التعدين الكبرى التي تضم 80 دولة، وإنتاج المعادن الخضراء باستخدام التقنيات الحديثة وتطوير مراكز معالجة لتلك المعادن في المنطقة، وتطوير معايير استدامة ملائمة لدول المنطقة تسهم في تعزيز ثقة المجتمعات المحلية في القطاع، وبناء مراكز تميز في هذه المنطقة لتمكين الاستثمار وبناء القدرات البشرية في مجال التعدين.

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Syrian dentist obtains a patent in the field of orthodontic treatment


Damascus, A new scientific excellence has been achieved by dentist Dr. Ibrahim Abbas al-Hamoud, through his design (for the shapes of the control connections for transparent braces and the conveyor switch for them), under which he obtained a patent, as these connections help to overcome any problem at work, in addition to shortening time while ensuring optimal results.

Dr. al-Hamoud, a consultant in orthodontics and jaws from the University of Paris, told SANA Youth Bulletin that the problems he faced within the framework of his work were the motivation behind his determination to develop this invention to overcome the obstacles that usually limit the quality of the expected results.

He added that ‘the treatment with transparent braces is done by adding control connections installed on the surface of the teeth aimed at increasing control over the movement of the teeth and helping the plates of transparent braces (aligners) by applying forces in specific directions that serve the orthodontic treatment plan.

Dr. al-Hamoud said: ‘These connections have specific shapes that serve certain goals within the treatment plan, as they allow the application of forces to the teeth in certain directions and to apply these connections to the teeth, and based on three-dimensional printing, a transparent plate (key) is made between the tooth surface and the plate that covers the teeth, leaving a space in a computer-designed manner.’

According to Dr. al-Hamoud, the invention includes three new shapes of transparent orthodontic control joints with multiple effective surfaces and slope angles for those surfaces that ensure easy placement and removal of the pavement, and allow simultaneous control of tilt, twitching and rotation movements with innovative new ways to transfer the design of these connections to be applied to the patient’s teeth accurately.

He pointed out that the invention aims to transfer the required forces from the pavement to the tooth optimally, and give the pavement control over the movement of the tooth a
nd thus give the possibility of accomplishing multiple movements at the same time, which results in speed in completing the required movements and thus shortening the orthodontic treatment time.

Dr. al-Hamoud stressed that it is preferable to use this invention by an orthodontist, as it is part of the orthodontic treatment that is developed according to a precise plan by the rectifier and needs accuracy to be applied in terms of place, shape and choosing the appropriate tooth, which is the essence of its success.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Temperatures above average, weather cold at night


Damascus, Temperatures will remain from 2 to 3 degrees above average as the country is affected by a superficial low air pressure accompanied by southwestern air currents in the upper layers of the atmosphere.

Meteorology Department expected in its Wednesday bulletin that the weather will be cloudy in general with a chance for thundershowers, particularly over the southeastern, southern and al-Qalamoun regions.

At night, the weather will be cold in general, and frost is expected over the mountains, while fog is expected in some inland areas.

The wind will be easterly with a low to moderate speed with active gusts sometimes, particularly over the western and southern regions, and it will be southeasterly in the southern, eastern and al-Badia ‘semi-desert’ regions. The sea waves will be low in height.

The expected temperatures in some major Syrian cities will be as follows: Damascus 17/8, Daraa 21/10, Homs 17/7, Lattakia 23/13, Aleppo 18/6 and Deir Ezzor 19/7.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Six Palestinians martyred, six others injured in Israeli attack in Tulkarm


Occupied Jerusalem, Six Palestinians were martyred and six other were wounded on Wednesday at dawn as the Israeli occupation forces stormed Nour Shams Camp in Tulkarm City, the West Bank.

Palestinian Wafa News Agency reported that the occupation forces broke into the city with a number of bulldozers before a drone for the occupation started to bomb Nour Shams Camp which led to the martyrdom of six young men, while six others were seriously injured.

On Tuesday, two Palestinians were martyred and two others were wounded by fire of the occupation forces in al-Fawwar Camp, south of Hebron City in the West Bank.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Israeli enemy continues attacks on villages and towns in southern Lebanon


Beirut, The Israeli enemy continued its attacks on villages and towns in southern Lebanon.

Lebanese National News Agency reported that enemy fighter jets launched a raid on Monday in the vicinity of the towns of Marwahin and Balat.

The aircraft also launched raids on the outskirts of the towns of Aita al-Shaab and Khallet Warda, throwing a number of missiles and causing a resonant loud in most areas of the south, while clouds of thick smoke rose from the target area.

Meanwhile, the enemy forces shelled with phosphorous bombs on Monady Bab Thaniya in al-Khiyam and Tallet al-Awaidah.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Mikdad meets Palestinian Ambassador in Damascus Samir Al Rifae


Damascus, The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Fayssal Mikdad, met Wednesday afternoon with the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Syria, Samir al-Rifai, where the two sides reviewed the latest developments on the Palestinian arena.

Minister Mikdad stressed that the steadfastness of the Palestinian people in the face of the criminal acts committed by the Israeli occupation is a source of pride for our Arab nation, Stressing the need for all Arabs to stand together to stop the barbaric Zionist liquidation policies and the Israeli occupation’s violations of all principles of international law, and that Syrian has always been standing with the Palestinian brothers.

Mikdad also renewed Syria’s condemnation of the destructive role played by the US of and the West who are partners in shedding the blood of children and women in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank,

Minister Mikdad attached great importance to uniting Palestinian ranks and finding a strategic vision to confront the conspiracies being
hatched to liquidate Palestinian just cause.

The Palestinian ambassador, in turn, voiced high appreciation for the long-term support that Syria provides to the Palestinian cause and the struggle, highlighting also the necessity of strengthening joint action to put an end to the crimes committed by the Israeli occupation.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

More martyrs and wounded in continued Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip


Occupied Jerusalem, Gaza- Dozens of Palestinians were martyred and others were injured in the continued aggression launched by the Israeli occupation on the war-torn Gaza Strip for the 82nd consecutive day.

Palestinian media stated that the occupation shelled with warplanes and artillery different areas in Khan Yunus and Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, and Nuseirat Camp, central Gaza as well as Jabalia to the south and Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza City claiming the lives of dozens and injuring others.

Meanwhile, 16 Palestinians were martyred and others were injured in bombing by the occupation forces of a house in al-Daraj and al-Tuffah neighborhoods in Gaza and two schools housing displaced people, one in al-Maghazi Camp, central Gaza, and the second in al-Saftawi neighborhood in Gaza City.

20,915 Palestinians have been martyred and 54,918 have been wounded in the ongoing Israeli aggression launched by the Israeli occupation forces on the Gaza Strip since October 7 amid an exacerbating humanitarian sit
uation.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Hazem Al-Nou qualifies for semi- finals of Arab Elite Tennis Championship


Doha, Syrian national tennis player Hazem Al-Nou qualified for the semi-finals of the Arab Elite Championship currently being held in the Qatari capital, Doha, with the participation of 16 elite Arab players

Al-Nou qualified after beating the first seed in the Lebanese tournament, Benjamin Hassan, in two sets to none, 7-6, 6-2, to meet in the semi-finals with the Egyptian player Mohamed Safwat.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency