The New Valley Company for Mineral Resources and Oil Clay (Wadico) has inaugurated two projects aimed at enhancing phosphate production efficiency and improving its work environment. The first project is the company’s first ore production line, which employs modern technology to increase the quality of the phosphate produced while operating under environmentally friendly methods. The second project is an accommodation camp for workers, which reflects the company’s commitment to achieving the highest standards of safety and sustainability at its Upper Egypt sites.

Amgad Abdel Razek Ghoneim, Wadico’s Chairman, confirmed that the new phosphate production line operates with a PLC automated control system. It boasts a production capacity of up to 600,000 tons per year. Ghoneim added that the line features advanced technologies for limiting pollution and preserving the health of workers and the surrounding environment.

The project contributes to reducing dust resulting from mining operations, aligning with MoPMR strategy pillars for mining, environmental protection, and emissions reduction. A dedicated control room, equipped with surveillance cameras, covers all parts of the crusher to ensure high performance, monitoring, and quality of the produced raw material.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Yasser Ramadan, Chairman of the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (EMRA), Mohamed El Bagoury, General Manager for the Legal Department at Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ (MoPMR),

Among Wadico’s achievements in 2025 is the addition of 5.4 million tons to its phosphate reserves. Founded in May 2007, Wadico is an Egyptian joint-stock company under MoPMR that provides consultancy, exploration, and technical analysis services for minerals, quarries, and oil shale resources.