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Egypt Aims to Become Regional Mining Powerhouse, Petroleum Minister Says

Egypt Aims to Become Regional Mining Powerhouse, Petroleum Minister Says

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Egypt Aims to Become Regional Mining Powerhouse, Petroleum Minister SaysEgypt has large reserves of minerals, such as gold, copper, silver, zinc and platinum... 15.07.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Egypt Aims to Become Regional Mining Powerhouse, Petroleum Minister SaysEgypt has large reserves of minerals, such as gold, copper, silver, zinc and platinum, Karim Badawi pointed out at the launch of the Egypt Mining Forum 2025, held in Cairo on July 15-16."Egypt is endowed with vast mineral resources, an unrivaled strategic location, and advanced transportation and energy infrastructure, […] making it a land of golden opportunities," he stated.Recent reforms in mineral resource management aim to maximize resource benefits and drive qualitative changes in the mining sector, the minister emphasized.With over 635 million tonnes of known mineral reserves (excluding gold), Egypt is opening doors to local and international companies through competitive tenders.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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