The minister of petroleum and natural resources stated that raising Egypt’s standing in international mining investment indexes is a strategic priority to increase investor confidence and draw in foreign finance.
The statements were given by Minister Karim Badawi at the Egypt Mining Forum (EMF) 2026’s inaugural executive committee meeting, which was attended by representatives of significant Egyptian and foreign mining businesses, strategic partners, and forum organizers. Under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s patronage, the forthcoming event is set for September 28 and 29 in the New Administrative Capital.
According to Badawi, improving Egypt’s standing in specialized international surveys has a direct effect on investor confidence, makes it easier for businesses to obtain financing, broadens international alliances, and boosts investment flows into the industry.
According to the minister, the government, parliament, and private sector are working together to execute legal, regulatory, and institutional changes that are supporting the qualitative transformation of Egypt’s mining industry. He pointed out that these actions have put the industry on a more competitive and sustainable path by making it more appealing to both domestic and global investors.
Badawi continued, “The industry’s success depends on an integrated system that includes mineral wealth, energy, modern infrastructure, and an appealing legislative environment.” He confirmed that Egypt has achieved noticeable strides in the development of these elements in recent years, emphasizing that continuing communication with investors is essential to optimizing and promoting these changes on a global scale.
Badawi described the concept of a “integrated mining ecosystem” as the foundation for EMF 2026. The full value chain—from geological exploration and research to development, production, local manufacturing, and optimizing the added value of mineral resources—is covered by this strategy, which goes beyond conventional mining operations.
Along with specific sessions for talent acquisition and human capacity building, the minister oversaw the addition of technology, innovation, digital transformation, and environmental sustainability on the forum’s agenda.
During the discussion, authorities reviewed preparations for the September forum, noting that the 2026 edition is likely to be the largest since its beginning in 2022 in terms of foreign participation, firms, sponsors, and official delegations.
The conference will comprise roughly 15 high-level strategic discussions attended by foreign ministers, officials, CEOs of major mining firms, and global financial institutions, alongside government and investment delegations from countries attending for the first time.
Additionally, a technical programme involving roughly 10 main sessions will host over 40 speakers and professionals from Egypt and beyond. Discussions will address mineral exploration, value chains, sustainability, current technology, and local manufacturing, complemented by roundtables, bilateral meetings, and an accompanying exhibition showing the latest mining technologies and services.
Concluding the discussion, Badawi said the success of the 2026 forum will serve as a practical translation of the active engagement between the government and investors to establish a modern and competitive mining sector.
