Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has approved 53 decisions from the Mineral Resources Authority for issuing and renewing mining exploration and exploitation licences in the fourth quarter of 2025. These approvals stem from recommendations by a specialised committee, as part of efforts to regulate mining and maximise the economic value of mineral resources. The measures aim to boost investment in the sector and support local industries.
Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced approval of 53 decisions from the Board of Directors of the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA), concerning the issuance and renewal of mining exploration and exploitation licences during the fourth quarter of 2025. These approvals were based on recommendations from a specialised committee established by ministerial decree to review licence applications.
The decisions included issuing 11 exploration licences for minerals such as vein feldspar, calcite, vermiculite, wadi feldspar, magnetite, iron oxide, and talc. Additionally, 15 exploitation licences were granted for fluorite, iron oxide, and phosphate, while 26 exploitation licences were renewed for phosphate, wadi feldspar, iron oxide, glass sand, and vein feldspar. The approvals also covered one land licensing request.
The ministry emphasised that all decisions complied fully with applicable laws and regulations, aligning with its strategy to promote investment in mining and enhance the added value of mineral resources. The authority approved licences for a total of 24 companies, including 18 private-sector firms and six public-sector and public business entities, in line with regulatory frameworks.
These measures support the ministry's vision of linking mineral exploration and exploitation to domestic industry needs, ensuring raw materials for strategic sectors like phosphate fertilisers (phosphate), glass manufacturing (glass sand), ceramics (feldspar), cement (iron oxide), and other industries relying on talc, vermiculite, and magnetite. This approach fosters industrial localisation, strengthens integration between mining and industry, and contributes to sustainable economic growth.