Egypt's prime minister reviews mining sector and Egypt Mining Forum outcomes

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met Petroleum Minister Karim Badawy to review mining sector developments and follow up on the Egypt Mining Forum's results.

• Madbouly met Badawy to review mining sector developments and the Egypt Mining Forum's outcomes.
• Badawy reviewed the ministry's strategy, including easing licensing, boosting exploration, and encouraging local processing of mineral ores over raw exports.
• Madbouly stressed the sector's role in supporting the economy, raising its GDP contribution, and attracting domestic and foreign investment.
• Madbouly directed coordination with relevant authorities to turn forum investment opportunities into concrete projects with periodic follow-up.