TECHNICAL CONFERENCE

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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