Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi affirmed his support for all efforts in mineral exploration and production in Egypt, pledging to provide all possible support for serious investments in sourcing materials needed for the renewable energy industry.

The minister made these remarks during his meeting with the delegation from GeoDrill, led by CEO and Managing Director Dave Harper, as part of his series of meetings on the sidelines of the Egypt Mining Forum.

Harper stated that GeoDrill will leverage its 26 years of experience operating in various sites, including Africa, to enhance its presence in the Egyptian market. He added that the company plans to utilize its relationships with approximately 200 startups to foster cooperation in the mining sector.