Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi opened the Egypt Mining Forum on September 28, 2026, with Dr. Mostafa Madbouli, Prime Minister, and Engineer Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, in attendance. A photo opportunity was held with representatives from governments, heads of international organizations, and major foreign companies operating in the mining sector.
The forum's opening program included a film titled "Egypt.. From Past Gold to Future Mining," followed by speeches from Minister Karim Badawi and Alberto Calderon, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti. A documentary about the Sukari mine was also screened, along with speeches from Doug Horak, CEO of Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group, and Rohit Dawan, President and CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals.
The President welcomed attendees to the fifth edition of the Egypt Mining Forum, reaffirming the Egyptian government's commitment to supporting investments by companies and businessmen in the mining sector. He toured the Egypt Mining Exhibition, cutting the ribbon to mark its opening and inspecting pavilions from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and companies such as Capital Drilling, El-Swedy Electric, and AngloGold Ashanti.
On the sidelines of the forum, President El-Sisi met with Alberto Calderon, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, in the presence of Dr. Mostafa Madbouli and Engineer Karim Badawi. The President emphasized his appreciation for the strategic partnership with AngloGold Ashanti, which operates the Sukari gold mine, and expressed interest in supporting the company's investments in Egypt.
During the meeting, President El-Sisi and Calderon discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the Egyptian mining sector, including exploration, technology transfer, and training national cadres. Calderon praised the Egyptian government's ongoing support for the company and highlighted its plans to increase investments in Egypt, particularly in promising mining areas.
The Egyptian government aims to expand the mining sector and maximize its contribution to the national economy by attracting more foreign investments. President El-Sisi assured Calderon that the government is committed to providing necessary facilities to support AngloGold Ashanti's activities and facilitate its operations.
The forum brings together major companies and international organizations to discuss opportunities and challenges in the Egyptian mining sector. The President's meeting with Calderon reflects the government's efforts to strengthen partnerships with foreign companies and promote investments in the sector.
Key points
- President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi opens the Egypt Mining Forum to promote investments in the sector.
- The forum brings together major companies and international organizations to discuss opportunities and challenges in Egyptian mining.
- President El-Sisi meets with AngloGold Ashanti CEO to discuss cooperation and investment plans in Egypt.
