Egypt will launch a digital mining portal in January 2026 to provide global investors with access to geological data and opportunities across its mining sector, Yasser Ramadan, Chairman of the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority, has announced.
Speaking during a fireside chat at African Mining Week 2025, Ramadan outlined why Egypt is positioning itself as one of Africa’s most attractive mining destinations. He highlighted six strengths, including the country’s strong geology with significant deposits of phosphate, gold, silver, cobalt and zinc, and its strategic location connecting Africa, Asia and Europe.
“Logistics-wise, Egypt is a good zone,” Ramadan said, citing the country’s infrastructure of more than 180,000 kilometers of roads and multiple ports that offer access to international markets.
Egypt is also pursuing fiscal and regulatory reforms to create a more competitive environment. A new model agreement adopted in 2018 provides investor-friendly terms, while the government is reviewing regulatory fees to align with global standards. Upcoming licensing rounds will allow investors to explore multiple minerals under a single license with exemptions on several taxes.
Ramadan further emphasized Egypt’s stable political and business environment and commitment to local participation in mining. “About 97% of the mining sector workforce are Egyptians,” he noted, underscoring the government’s focus on jobs and skills development.
With these measures, officials say Egypt is ready to welcome investors to a modernized, digitally accessible mining sector.
Source: Energy Capital & Power / APO Group
