Oman to mine critical silica for renewables
Oil and Gas News|November 2024
MINERALS Development Oman (MDO) has signed a mining concession agreement with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM), allowing MDO to explore and develop strategic minerals in concession area 51F, located in the Al Wusta Governorate.
Oman to mine critical silica for renewables

The area holds high-value deposits of silica, limestone, and dolomite, which are critical for industrial growth and economic diversification in Oman.

Silica is in increasing demand due to industries like glass manufacturing, renewable energy technologies, and energy storage.

The glass industry is the largest consumer of silica sand in the region, with projections estimating a compound annual rate growth of 6.7 per cent from 2022 to 2027.

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