28 - 29 September 2026

The St. Regis New Capital, Cairo

UNLOCKING EGYPT AND THE ARABIAN NUBIAN SHIELD'S EXPLORATION POTENTIAL

TECHNICAL CONFERENCE

TECHNICAL CATEGORIES

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

TIMELINE

  1. Call for papers opens

    Wednesday 14 January

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  2. Call for papers closes

    Thursday 23 April

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  3. Author Notifications

    May

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  4. Egypt Mining Forum 2026 Opens

    Monday 28 - Tuesday 29 September

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