Egypt seeks expanded mining and tech investments from AngloGold Ashanti and Orange

During the Egypt Mining Forum 2026, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with key international executives to discuss expanding foreign investment in the mining and technology sectors.

In the mining sector, El-Sisi met with Alberto Calderon, CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, the operator of the Sukari Gold Mine. The discussions focused on evolving the current partnership into a broader strategic cooperation involving mineral exploration, technology transfer, and the development of local supply chains. Calderon indicated that Egypt remains a priority destination and that the company intends to inject further investments into promising mining sites.

In the technology sector, the President met with Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange Group, to discuss digital transformation and capacity building. Orange announced plans to provide training grants to approximately 200,000 Egyptians in fields such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Additionally, the group will allocate 25 million euros to support startups specializing in AI and advanced technologies. The meeting also touched upon potential cooperation regarding the second phase of Egypt’s national digital health project.