Mining worldwide
Mining news and original analysis with dated primary sources.
S&P Global expects UAE and Saudi Arabia to add 2–3 GW of data-center IT power by 2030
The October 7 update highlights a regional expansion forecast. The 2–3 GW estimate concerns data-center IT power, not newly operating Bitcoin hashrate or a confirmed connection available to every project.
Hashrate Index Q4 map puts US mining share at 35.6% and Oman ahead of UAE
The October 5 geographic update estimates country-level Bitcoin hashrate. Its map describes physical mining locations, not ownership, pool control or a live census.
Amazon commits more than $1 billion to U.S. data-center communities
Built Together adds funding over five years for education, workforce training, energy upgrades, water projects and locally directed grants; most participation details and outcomes remain future work.
Freedom Tech DC brings energy and data centres into Bitcoin policy agenda
The September 14 announcement schedules a Washington summit for September 22–23, expanding its focus to AI, computing infrastructure and grid resilience.
Blockmate seeks zoning for a Wyoming data center
The application covers roughly 40 acres. The proposed capacity of up to 200 MW depends on approvals, power and further development.
Mexico seizes suspected crypto-mining site with around 300 computers
Puebla’s official statement identifies the equipment as GPUs and confirms an ongoing investigation. The exact miner models and the cryptocurrency were not disclosed.
Brazil’s mining sector gains ground
Luxor estimates Brazil’s contribution grew from roughly 2.5 to 3.5 EH/s over a year, amid complex grid and tax conditions.
The global mining map shifts again
The Q3 heatmap tracks estimated country shares. Mining margins and investment moving toward AI both influence geographic redistribution.
Inside HIVE’s Yguazú mining campus
Luxor’s Paraguay site visit explores HIVE’s large-scale operation, with attention to electrical infrastructure and cooling in a hot climate.