The Nile Ritz-Carlton, well-known for its historical significance, once again served as the venue for the landmark third edition of the Egypt Mining Forum 2024 (EMF 2024), which took place on the 16th and 17th of July and was organized by dmg events. The ceremonious opening was honored by remarks from the newly appointed Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, who delivered an inspiring speech conveying a message of optimism and a positive outlook for the future of Egypt’s burgeoning mineral sector.
“The Egypt Mining Forum has evolved to become a platform where we can have the gathering of industry experts, decision-makers, representatives from the corporate world, representatives from governments and different stakeholders, which all collectively make a difference,” Badawi said. “The mining sector is a sector which is very important not only to Egypt but to the rest of the world. The mining sector plays a key role in providing key critical elements, which are the heart of all the key industries, which actually enable us to live a better world, and which also help us in the energy transition for a sustainable future for all.”
Hosted by the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and supported by the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA), EMF 2024 has managed to attract the industry’s most well-known corporate leaders, mining leaders, innovators as well as the best minds that will pave the way for a prosperous future for the sector.
Over the course of two exciting days, the Forum witnessed three main events, the Strategic Conference, the Technical Conference, and the exhibition which showcased all the products and services related to the mining and minerals industry.
As success in the global mining sector depends on effective planning, the Strategic Conference featured an engaging series of panel discussions and presentations, focusing on everything from Egypt’s advantageous position in the global mining industry as a country rich with mineral resources to measures being taken by the Egyptian state to create an attractive business climate for investment. The Strategic Conference also witnessed discussions about key issues within the sector, such as gender inclusiveness and the importance of Gen Z. It is worth noting that Egypt’s mining investment portal became a central theme of the engagements that took place.
With the Egyptian mining sector seeking to keep pace with global technological developments, the Technical Conference also offered an extensive series of presentations and engagements that explored the potential of digital solutions and innovations in unlocking investment opportunities, enabling enhanced geological exploration approaches, as well as building the potential for the sector’s future growth.
This year’s edition of EMF was also a major deal maker with several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) being signed in the presence of Minister Badawi.
