Friday 24/October/2025 – 04:35 PM
A delegation from major Australian exploration companies conducted several field tours of mines and mining areas in the Eastern Desert, which operate according to the latest international systems in the fields of exploration and production.
Petroleum and mineral resources
Come and visit Australian delegation They traveled to Egypt with the aim of learning about the promising investment opportunities and geological potential in Egypt, during which they were accompanied by geologist Yasser Ramadan, Chairman of the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority.
The delegation conducted a field tour of the Sukari gold mine in Marsa Alam, and they were received by Engineer Hoda Mansour, Managing Director of Anglo Gold and Vice President of Sukari Company. The delegation listened to a comprehensive presentation on the safety procedures followed and the ongoing development plans at the mine. The visit included a solar energy station that covers 20% of the mine’s needs, and is planned to be connected to the national electricity grid in The Ministry’s strategy framework for reducing emissions and rationalizing traditional fuel consumption.
He also inspected the gold mining operations in the open and subsurface mines, and the safe operating systems and advanced transportation and processing mechanisms during the various stages of production were reviewed.
The delegation also inspected the gold prospecting site of the Nubia Mines Company. They were received by Dr. Attia Makhlouf, Director of Research and Exploration, who reviewed the geological nature of the area and the ongoing drilling work. They also inspected internationally accredited mineral sample analysis laboratories.
In a related context, the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority hosted a delegation of Australian companies to discuss ways of cooperation and explore promising investment opportunities in the Egyptian mining sector, where officials from the Authority gave a comprehensive introductory presentation during which they reviewed the competitive elements of the sector and the investment opportunities available, in addition to the updated legislative and regulatory framework that enhances the attractiveness of Egyptian mining for investments. foreign countries and facilitates procedures.
For his part, the head of the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority confirmed that the visit comes as a continuation of the efforts made to activate the outcomes of the mining conference in Australia last month, which contributes to paving the way for establishing new partnerships for the Authority with private Australian companies, with the availability of investment opportunities in the mining sector.
For their part, the delegation of Australian investors confirmed their increasing interest in the Egyptian mining sector in light of the distinguished potential and attractive investment environment in Egypt, and praised the development projects undertaken by the Authority, including, but not limited to, the digital investment platform and the aerial survey project for areas where minerals are present.
The Australian delegation included representatives of Marvel Gold, SRK and BD Consulting, and the Australia-Africa Mining and Energy Association.
