On September 29, 2026, Egyptian Petroleum and Mineral Wealth Minister, Engineer Karim Badawi, met with Worley Global Vice President, Engineer Vivek Natarajan, and the company's Operations Manager, Engineer Mahmoud Abu El-Ala. The meeting aimed to explore ways to enhance cooperation in the mining sector and leverage Worley's global expertise to support and develop Egyptian mining projects.
Minister Badawi emphasized the importance of utilizing specialized international expertise to develop mining projects, improve implementation efficiency, and support the state's goal of maximizing the value added from mineral wealth and increasing investments in the mining sector. He highlighted the significance of collaborating with global companies having specialized expertise in various project stages.
The meeting also discussed cooperation in training and building human capacity through practical training programs and technical qualification. This aims to develop Egyptian cadres and enhance their capabilities to work efficiently in mining projects, benefiting from global expertise, technology, and best practices.
Worley Global's Vice President, Engineer Vivek Natarajan, expressed appreciation for the warm reception and welcomed the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Egypt Mining Forum. He confirmed Worley's commitment to enhancing cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Wealth and companies operating in the country's mining sector.
Both parties agreed to strengthen ties between Worley and Egyptian mining sector companies to directly identify their needs, projects, and development stages. This opens new avenues for cooperation in infrastructure, processing facilities, and other mining project components.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue coordination to explore cooperation opportunities in existing and new mining projects. The parties aim to leverage Worley's global expertise to develop integrated solutions supporting the growth of Egypt's mining sector while developing human capacity and skills.
The discussions reflect Egypt's efforts to attract international expertise and investments in the mining sector, aligning with the country's goals to maximize the value of its mineral wealth and promote sustainable economic growth.
Key points
- Egypt's Petroleum Minister met with Worley Global's Vice President to enhance cooperation in mining projects and leverage international expertise.
- The meeting discussed cooperation in training and building human capacity in the mining sector.
- Both parties agreed to strengthen ties between Worley and Egyptian mining sector companies to identify needs and projects.
