The fifth edition of the Egypt Mining Forum will kick off in the New Capital on Monday under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The two-day forum will feature the announcement of the results of Egypt’s first mineral exploration tender under an open-block system, alongside discussions on investment opportunities.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced in a statement on Sunday, September 27, 2026, that the forum will be held on September 28-29 under the theme “Unlocking the Exploration Potential of Egypt and the Arabian-Nubian Shield,” with the participation of major international mining companies, as well as mining ministers and officials from Arab and African countries.
Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi said the forum provides an international platform to showcase Egypt’s mining potential, noting that recent reforms aim to create an attractive investment climate for exploration and prospecting and encourage downstream industries to maximize value added.
Badawi said the measures lay the foundation for a new phase aimed at enhancing the sector’s ability to attract investment. The second day of the forum will feature a roundtable chaired by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly with senior investors to strengthen partnerships and explore available investment opportunities.
The minister added that the forum will announce the results of investment opportunities offered by the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority in June for gold, phosphate, talc, and kaolin exploration, with the aim of streamlining the allocation of mining areas and accelerating the start of operations.
He also said a meeting of the African Minerals Strategy Group will be held on Sunday, bringing together African ministers and officials and investors to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation, ensure the optimal use of the continent’s mineral resources, and accelerate growth.
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