The 2026 Egypt Mining Forum is being held today, Monday, in the New Administrative Capital, under the patronage and presence of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The event has attracted a wide global participation, including ministers, officials, and major mining companies, as well as investors from various countries.
The forum is being organized by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources under the slogan of "Unlocking Egypt's Exploration Potential and the Arabian-Nubian Shield". This event aims to promote promising investment opportunities in the sector and announce the results of the new mining opportunities offered, in support of the state's strategy to maximize the value added to its natural resources and attract foreign investments.
The opening session of the forum will feature a speech by Engineer Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, as well as keynote speeches by heads of major global mining companies and organizations. The event has a significant investment participation, including major Egyptian, Arab, and international mining companies, as well as ministers and officials from several Arab and African countries.
Minister Karim Badawi emphasized that the forum represents an international platform to review promising investment opportunities in the Egyptian mining sector and promote Egypt's and the Arabian-Nubian Shield's mining potential. He pointed out that the past period has witnessed reforms and measures, at the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, aimed at creating a more attractive investment climate for mineral exploration and exploitation, as well as encouraging the establishment of industries that maximize the value added to mining raw materials and support job opportunities and exports.
The forum's activities come as part of the state's efforts to enhance the mining sector's contribution to the national economy and increase the sector's attractiveness to investors. Egypt has a rich mining history, with a wide range of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and phosphate. The government has been working to update the legislative and regulatory framework to encourage investment in the sector.
The participation of major global mining companies and investors in the forum reflects the growing interest in Egypt's mining sector, which is considered one of the most promising sectors for investment. The forum provides a unique opportunity for dialogue and cooperation between the Egyptian government, investors, and industry experts to discuss challenges and opportunities in the sector.
The 2026 Egypt Mining Forum is expected to have a significant impact on promoting Egypt's mining sector and attracting foreign investments, which will contribute to the country's economic growth and development. The forum's outcomes are expected to be crucial in shaping the future of the mining sector in Egypt and enhancing its role in the national economy.
Key points
- President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi opens the 2026 Egypt Mining Forum in the New Administrative Capital.
- The forum aims to promote promising investment opportunities in the Egyptian mining sector.
- The event has attracted a wide global participation, including ministers, officials, and major mining companies.