Author name: Matthew Davis

In the rugged landscapes of South Sinai, Egypt, a technological revolution is unfolding, one that could reshape the future of mineral exploration and energy resource mapping. Researchers, led by Mohamed W. Ali-Bik from the Geological Sciences Departm

In the heart of Egypt’s Central Eastern Desert, a devastating flash flood swept through Wadi Al-Barud on October 26-27, 2016. The storm, though moderate in rainfall, unleashed a torrent that caused significant infrastructure damage and highlighted th

In the wake of devastating earthquakes, rapid and accurate identification of landslides is crucial for emergency response and infrastructure protection, particularly in the energy sector. A groundbreaking study led by Zhenyu Zhao from the Institute o

In the heart of Egypt’s Eastern Desert, a geological treasure trove is revealing its secrets, thanks to cutting-edge research led by Ahmed M. Eldosouky from Suez University. The Safaga-Semna shear belt (SSSB), a complex network of rock formations, ha

In the vast, icy expanse of Antarctica, a monumental update to our understanding of the continent’s hidden landscape has just been unveiled. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has released Bedmap3, a comprehensive suite of gridded datasets that offer

In the depths of the ocean, where sunlight barely reaches and pressures are immense, a new frontier in mineral exploration is unfolding. Researchers at the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, led by Zhenzhuo We

In the heart of Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is a geological treasure trove, brimming with critical minerals essential for the global energy transition. The country is the world’s top producer of cobalt and is poised to become

In the rugged, mountainous terrain of Son La province, Vietnam, a comprehensive study led by T. N. Nguyen, a researcher affiliated with the Sergo Ordzhonikidze Russian State University for Geological Prospecting and the Viet Nam Institute of Strategy

In the heart of Khorasan province, Iran, a vast and delicate ecosystem known as the Sahl Abad playa is undergoing significant changes, and a recent study led by Mahdi Saghafi is shedding light on the intricate dance between chemical compounds and geo

In the vast, windswept landscapes of central Inner Mongolia, a treasure trove of niobium and tantalum (Nb-Ta) deposits lies hidden beneath the surface. These elements, crucial for the energy sector, are essential in the production of high-performance