Tuesday 16 December
Why submit an abstract?
Position your technical leadership at a milestone edition
Presenting at the 5th anniversary edition of the Egypt Mining Forum positions your organisation as a recognised technical authority within one of the region’s most strategically important mining platforms, aligned with Egypt’s national minerals development agenda.
Engage directly with high-value technical decision-makers
Secure visibility in front of geologists, exploration managers, mine planners, and project engineers actively evaluating technologies, methodologies, and partners for current and upcoming projects across Egypt and the Arabian–Nubian Shield.
Showcase applied innovation and project-ready expertise
Use the platform to demonstrate real-world case studies, field data, and proven methodologies that improve exploration success rates, optimise resource development, and de-risk project execution—moving beyond theory to practical commercial impact.
Influence technical best practice and regional standards
Contribute to shaping technical discourse, operational benchmarks, and exploration strategies in a rapidly evolving mining jurisdiction, while reinforcing your organisation’s role in advancing sustainable, efficient, and globally aligned mining practices.
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
2025 TECHNICAL SPEAKERS
HE Eng Karim Badawi
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
Arab Republic of Egypt
HE Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
HE Eng. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer
Vice Minister of Mining Affairs
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
HE Antonio Oburu Ondo
Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mining Development
Republic of Equatorial Guinea
HE Dr. Polite Kambamura
Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development
Republic of Zimbabwe
HE Dr. Yasmine Fouad
Minister of Environment
Arab Republic of Egypt
HE Ulric Shannon
Ambassador of Canada to the Arab Republic of Egypt
HE Dr. Axel Wabenhorst
Ambassador of Australia to the Arab Republic of Egypt
Dr Khaled Abdel Halim
Governor
Qena
Hanan Magdy Noureldin
Deputy Governor
New Valley
Dr. Magda Hanna Bebawy
Deputy Governor
Red Sea
Amr Lashin
Deputy Governor
Aswan
Hossam Heiba
President
General Authority for Investment & Free Zones
Mohamed El Sallab
Chairman, Industrial Committee
Egyptian Parliament
Mohamed Ismail
Member, Constitutional & Legislative Affairs Committee
Egyptian House of Representatives
Yasser Ramadan
Chairman
Mineral Resources & Mining Industries Authority
Abdullah Al-Shamrani
Chief Executive Officer
Saudi Geological Survey
Gillian Doran
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director
AngloGold Ashanti
Yassir Mustafa Hamza
Director General, Exploration Companies
Sudanese Mineral Resources Company
Alaa El Batal
First Undersecretary & Supervisor, HSE, Energy Efficiency & Climate
Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
Mohamed Abady
Chairman
Golden Triangle Economic Authority
Hoda Mansour
Managing Director & Vice Chair
Sukari Gold Mines
Tõnno Vähk
Chief Executive Officer
Aton Resources
Mostafa Elbahr
Chairman & Managing Director
AFAQ Mining
Gérard de Hert
Chief Executive Officer & Director
In2Metals
Helen Brume
Director & Global Head
Project & Asset Based Finance
African Export-Import Bank
Raj Khatri
Managing Director, Head of Metals & Mining EMEA
Canaccord Genuity
Manal Hassan
Chief Sustainability Officer
Elsewedy Electric
Khathutshelo Mapasa
Head of Africa
Appian Capital Advisory LLP
Mohamed Abd El Azeem
Chairman
Misr Phosphate
Mostafa El Gabaly
Chief Executive Officer
Polyserve Fertilizers and Chemicals
Amgad Abdel Razek
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Wadico
Sahit Muja
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Albanian Minerals
Mike Silver
Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder & Director
Lotus Gold Corporation
Al Fabbro
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Red Sea Resources
Mostafa Talaat
Chief Executive Officer
ANKH Resources
Dave Harper
President
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Geodrill
Mohamed Mamdouh
Chief Executive Officer
Ebdaa Gold Mines
Jon Perry
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Tim Lucks
Managing Director
SRK Consulting
Mario Guedes
Vice President, Mining
ARGAS
Patrick Barnes
Vice President
Head of Metals & Mining
Wood Mackenzie
Nere Emiko
Executive Vice Chairman
Kian Smith Company
Antony Benham
Regional Director
UK & Saudi Arabia
The MSA Group
Rhona O’Connell
Head of Market Analysis, EMEA & Asia
StoneX
Mohamed Elahmady
Vice President
Mediterranean Energy Partners
Hisham Alzyod
Director of Geology & Mining
Jordan Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Wael Jaber
Director, Mining & Metals Consulting
Wood Mackenzie
Ahmed Mokhtar
Vice Chairman & Managing Director
NBK Egypt Financial Investments
Hillary Mukodzani
Director of Energy Minerals
Zimbabwe Ministry of Mines and Mining Development
Vincent Morel
Country Manager, Egypt
Akh Gold
Omar A. Nasser
Country Manager, Egypt
Lotus Gold Corporation
Gavin Cooper
Country Manager, Egypt
Red Sea Resources
Mohamed El Bagoury
Head of Central Administration for Legal Affairs
Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
Charles Young
Project Director
Spatial Dimension
Eithne Treanor
Presenter
EMF 2025
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
May
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Egypt Mining Forum 2026 Opens
Monday 28 - Tuesday 29 September
