Petroleum and mineral resources minister Karim Badawi said improving Egypt's ranking in global mining investment indices is a strategic priority during the first executive committee meeting for the Egypt Mining Forum 2026.
The meeting was held with representatives of major Egyptian and international mining companies, strategic partners, and forum organisers. Badawi noted that the upcoming forum scheduled for Sept. 28 and 29 in the New Administrative Capital under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to be the largest since its inception in 2022.
The forum will feature approximately 15 high-level strategic sessions attended by international ministers, officials, CEOs of major mining companies, and global financial institutions. It will also include a technical programme comprising about 10 main sessions hosting over 40 speakers and experts.
Badawi said the event is based on an integrated mining ecosystem concept that expands beyond traditional activities to encompass the entire value chain from geological exploration to local manufacturing. He directed the inclusion of technology, innovation, digital transformation, and environmental sustainability on the agenda.