Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has issued Decision No. 87 of 2025 amending select provisions of Law No. 198 of 2014, which established the Mineral Resources Law. The move, published in the Official Gazette, aligns with the state’s ongoing efforts to drive a genuine transformation in the mining sector and boost the added value of the country’s mineral wealth.

The new law stipulates the transformation of the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA) into the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority, with an independent economic structure, which enhances its ability to lead the mining sector with greater efficiency. It also grants it broad powers to develop sector strategies, regulate mineral exploration and exploitation operations, localize mining industries, and promote transparency and attract investments.

The amendments further include regulating the issuance of licenses for operating rock and ore analysis laboratories, implementing a non-cash payment system for fee collection, and imposing deterrent fines for conducting activities without a license. Furthermore, they aim to create a stimulating investment environment through advanced regulatory and financial mechanisms that enable the Authority to achieve financial sustainability.

This law acts as a qualitative leap in the development of the Egyptian mining sector, following integrated efforts. It establishes a new phase of institutional work based on efficiency and governance, emphasizing that this step translates Egypt’s Vision 2030 towards a competitive and sustainable economy, and solidifies Egypt’s position as a regional hub for mining industries.