During the Opening Session of EMF 2026, Attended and Honored by H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi: Senior Officials of Major Global Mining Companies and Institutions Praise Egypt’s Reforms and Emphasizes Its Promising Opportunities on the Global Mining Map
The opening session of Egypt Mining Forum 2026, inaugurated by H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt, this morning in the New Capital, witnessed the participation of a number of senior officials from major international mining companies and institutions. They presented their views on the future of Egypt’s mining sector and praised the reforms being undertaken to improve the investment climate, enhance exploration and production activities, and increase the added value of Egypt’s mineral resources.
Alberto Calderon, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, the world’s fourth-largest gold mining company, praised H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s vision for modernizing the Egyptian economy and advancing the mining sector. He also commended the efforts made by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources over the past two years to translate this vision into practical steps and establish an attractive environment for long-term mining investments.
Calderón emphasized that the Ministry had recognized the structural, financial, and legal requirements that mining investors need to see in place before committing long-term capital, and had taken steps to develop them. He pointed out that updating the Mining Law, improving fiscal terms, streamlining licensing procedures, and establishing an independent economic authority had contributed to creating a more transparent and efficient business environment, while conveying a clear message to international capital markets about Egypt’s openness to long-term investment in the mining sector.
For his part, Doug Horak, CEO of the Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group (AAMEG), which has approximately 100 Australian companies among its members, representing the Australian mining community, affirmed that Egypt is going through an important phase aimed at supporting growth and developing its mining sector. He expressed his appreciation for the growing cooperation between Egypt and Australia in this domain.
For his part, Rohitesh Dhawan, President and CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), affirmed that Egypt has a clear opportunity to develop a mining sector that is better positioned to attract investment, noting that the Egyptian sector is undergoing an important transformation that is enhancing its attractiveness to investors.
Additionally,, Namrata Thapar, Global Director for Metals and Mining at the World Bank Group, affirmed that Egypt Mining Forum represents an important platform for dialogue and cooperation on the future of the mining sector.
