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Egypt to launch nationwide aerial survey for mineral exploration
Egypt is finalising procedures to launch a nationwide aerial mineral survey as part of a strategy to attract new investment into gold and mineral exploration, Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi said. The announcement came during a meeting with the board of the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority, chaired by Yasser Ramadan. Badawi confirmed that the ministry is currently in talks with several companies to secure new investments for the exploration of gold and other minerals. The ministry is also tracking the issuance of new licenses for the prospecting and exploitation of various mining ores. Badawi stressed the importance of full coordination and integration between board members and various state entities to establish a strategy for the “optimal exploitation” of mineral wealth.
Source: Daily News Egypt February 22, 2026 18:08 UTC
