Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, conducted an official field visit to the Nuclear Materials Authority (NMA) field center in the Abu Zenima area of South Sinai, in line with the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to advance the utilization of rare earth elements and maximize the economic value of the country’s natural resources.
Egypt unveiled a new investment incentives package aimed at attracting small and medium sized mining companies for mineral exploration activities during Karim Badawi's, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, visit to Australia. The announcement was made at the "Explore in Egypt" event, where Badawi met with over 30 Australian companies and institutions interested in investing in the mining sector in Egypt.
During his official visit to Perth, Western Australia, Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, led high-level engagements focused on building technical expertise and strengthening investment partnerships in mineral exploration and development.
The visit featured the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) and Curtin University—one of the world’s foremost mining institutions. This agreement lays the groundwork for two specialized training programs. They aim at equipping Egyptian mining professionals with skills in advanced geology, resource estimation, geotechnical integration, mining engineering, project economics, and data-driven optimization.
Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, inspected the early operational status of the soda ash and derivatives production complex located in the New Alamein City Industrial Zone. Operated under the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM), the project is set to produce 600,000 tons of soda ash per year in its first phase.
Egypt is set to conduct a comprehensive airborne geophysical survey of mineral potential nationwide under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority and Spain's Xcalibur Smart Mapping. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, witnessed the signing during his visit to the company's operations site at Jandakot Airport in Western Australia.
On the sidelines of his official visit to Australia, Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, met with executives from three Australian firms: Capital Drilling, Hunter, and Bell Potter. The meetings focused on attracting new foreign investments, supporting the expansion of existing operations, and securing crucial financing for exploration projects within Egypt’s mining sector. The discussions are part of the Ministry's efforts to leverage Egypt's mineral wealth and bolster the new investment climate.
Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, witnessed today the signing of a contract for establishing one of the largest integrated chemical phosphate industrial complexes in the Middle East. The major project, set to receive an investment of approximately $1 billion across all phases, is located within the "Sokhna 360" integrated industrial city in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).
Al-Suwaidi Industrial Development signed the contract with CJN Company, the Chinese global leader in phosphate industries. The project is expected to create around 10,000 direct and indirect job opportunities and will dedicate the majority of its production for export.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) took part in the 16th Kuwait Week in Cairo, held under the patronage of Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly. The ministry participated with a dedicated pavilion in the Egyptian-Kuwaiti Companies Exhibition, featuring several of its key entities, including the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA), the Petroleum Projects and Technical Consultations Company (Petrojet), the Engineering for the Petroleum and Process Industries (ENPPI), the Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC), Petroleum Marine Services (PMS), and the Modern Drilling Company (MDC).
During his visit to Perth in Western Australia, Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, met with David Michael, Minister of Mines and Petroleum in the Government of Western Australia, to discuss expanding cooperation and leveraging Australian expertise to support the development of Egypt’s mining sector. The visit also included the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority and Murdoch University to build the capabilities of Egyptian mining professionals through advanced Australian training programs.
Iman Hill, Country Manager and Managing Director of Vaalco Energy Egypt, has been appointed Chairwoman of the Egypt Oil and Gas Committee, effective December 11—the set date for EOG2025 convention. The announcement was made during the Committee’s Executive Board meeting on November 24, which also witnessed the launch of a comprehensive restructuring of the committee’s operational framework.
