Mining concessions granted

 RIYADH, 22 May  — The Shoura Council yesterday decided to award the Tabuk Cement Company concession to exploit gypsum from the Raghafa Hills in Dhuba. It also endorsed a request from Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) for concession to exploit gold ore and associated metals in Balgha in Qassim. This was disclosed by Dr. Hamoud Al-Badr, secretary-general of the consultative body. The meeting was chaired by Shoura President Muhammad ibn Jubair.