Tuesday 16 December
Why submit an abstract?
Showcase Your Organisation’s Expertise
Position your organisation’s technical capability and experience before a senior audience of policymakers, geologists, geophysicists, exploration managers, and mining executives actively involved in mineral exploration, mine development, and operations.
Present Real-World Case Studies
Highlight proven methodologies, data-driven insights, key lessons learned, and the technologies driving performance through practical case studies and applied approaches spanning the exploration and mining lifecycle.
Help Shape Egypt’s and the Arabian-Nubian Shield’s Mineral Exploration Narrative
Support Egypt and the wider Arabian–Nubian Shield’s ambition to emerge as a leading mineral exploration hub by sharing geological insights, exploration techniques, and best practices drawn from projects in comparable geological provinces worldwide.
Gain Visibility Among Senior Industry Leaders
Technical presentations offer a valuable opportunity to demonstrate capability, share success stories, and connect with industry leaders eager to learn about the latest innovations, technologies, and services.
TECHNICAL CATEGORIES
ARABIAN NUBIAN SHIELD GEOLOGY
- Geological evolution of Egypt and the Arabian Nubian Shield
- Comparative studies across different parts of the Shield
- Mapping and mineral potential assessment within the Shield
- Exploration implications for Greenfield and Brownfield terrains
- Targeting and evaluation of critical minerals within the region
- Structural and economic geology applications of the Shield
GEOCHEMISTRY & LAB SAMPLING
- Soil, rock, and stream sediment geochemistry for mineral exploration
- Geochemical vectoring and pathfinder element analysis
- Portable analytical tools
- Laboratory innovations and quality assurance/quality control protocols
- Geochemical databases and data interpretation best practices
GEOPHYSICAL METHODS
- Airborne magnetic, gravity, and radiometric surveys
- Seismic and electromagnetic methods for subsurface imaging
- Ground-based and drone-assisted geophysical applications
- Data integration, inversion, and interpretation techniques
- Seismic methods and exploration seismic methods for subsurface characterisation
EXPLORATION TO MINE DEVELOPMENT
- Transitioning from exploration to feasibility and mine development
- Resource estimation, classification, and reporting standards
- Geological inputs to mine design, planning, and optimisation
- Case studies of successful projects that have moved from discovery to full scale production
EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES & INNOVATION
- Emerging technologies in mineral targeting and prospecting
- Subsurface intelligence and technological innovation
- GIS and remote sensing
- Intelligent mining solutions - the use of AI in ground selection
- Geoscience data Integration for mineral exploration
MINE OPERATIONS
- Mine design, planning, and scheduling optimisation for productivity and safety
- Open-pit and underground mining methods and engineering solutions
- Equipment performance, maintenance strategies, and cost control
- Mineral extraction, material handling, and haulage efficiency
- Automation, digital mine management, and real-time monitoring systems
- Sustainable and responsible mining practices; ethical governance and environmental stewardship
ADVANCES IN DRILLING
- Innovative drilling techniques for hard rock and frontier terrains
- Core recovery optimisation and sample quality assurance
- Drilling automation, robotics, and safety innovations
- Integration of geotechnical and geological data from drilling
- Planning an effective drilling campaign
NEXT-GEN WORKFORCE
- Workforce upskilling and reskilling
- Collaboration between universities, industry and government
- Gender and youth engagement in mining careers
- The role of leadership and career development in mining
- Talent acquisition strategies
- People management and continuous development
- Strategic HR management and planning
TIMELINE
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Call for papers opens
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Call for papers closes
Thursday 12 March
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Author Notifications
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Egypt Mining Forum 2026 Opens
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