On the sidelines of participating in the African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town, South Africa, a delegation of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources met with Asimwe Kabunga, Founder and Executive Chairman of Australian Resource Minerals International Limited and officials from Abu Dhabi Ports Group. The meetings highlighted investment opportunities in Egypt’s mining sector, supported by mineral resources, infrastructure, and energy sources, as well as recent reforms that have helped create a more competitive and investor-friendly environment, according to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR).

The petroleum ministry noted in its statement that discussions focused on investment opportunities in gold exploration and in critical and strategic minerals seen as key to the future of the global economy.

During the meeting with Abu Dhabi Ports Group, the discussion focused on strengthening regional cooperation under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between both sides in late July 2025. It aims to integrate the group’s advanced digital capabilities and operational expertise with the developed infrastructure of Egypt’s petroleum sector.

Resource Minerals International Ltd is an independent Australian minerals company with a focus on the exploration and mining of critical and precious minerals, including gold, copper, lithium, and nickel. It mainly operates in Tanzania and holds two projects in Finland.

The delegation also met with Tamer Fahmy, General Manager & Vice Chairman of the Board of Eqat Gold Mines on the sidelines of the African Mining Indaba. It is worth noting that the conference will feature a special session dedicated to promoting investment in Egypt’s mining sector and presenting the new investment climate in the industry.