Karim Badawi

Egypt Mining Forum drives strategic sector reforms

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Egypt targets 6% GDP contribution from mining sector

The fifth edition of the Egypt Mining Forum, held in late September 2026, marked a significant effort to increase the mining sector’s contribution to Egypt’s GDP from less than 1% to approximately 5–6% by 2030. Under the

Egypt marine seismic survey initiatives

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Egypt launches major OBN seismic survey projects in Suez Gulf and Mediterranean

Egypt has initiated a series of advanced marine seismic survey projects to evaluate hydrocarbon resources. The first phase, announced by Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi, involves an 18,000 square ki

Turkey-Cyprus energy and maritime sovereignty dispute

60 clusters · 174 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Eni signs $1.8bn contracts for Cyprus Kronos gas field

Tensions between Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus have escalated as Turkey moves to codify its “Blue Homeland” (Mavi Vatan) doctrine into national law. This legislation, expected to pass in June 2026, seeks to formalize Turkey

Egypt petroleum refining and fuel price management

9 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Egypt government denies fuel price hikes and electricity cuts

Egypt continues to implement strategic measures to manage its petroleum sector and energy security. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has prioritized increasing domestic refining capacity to lower the natio

Saudi Arabia energy and mining sector developments

7 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Libyan delegation holds energy and investment talks in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a central hub for international energy and resource discussions through major upcoming summits in Riyadh. In October 2026, Riyadh hosted a series of major international and regional

Egyptian petroleum sector fiscal and production updates

9 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Egypt petroleum and investment ministries sign cooperation protocol

The Egyptian petroleum sector continues to report growth in production and infrastructure expansion. Following the 2025/2026 fiscal year results, which saw the General Petroleum Company (GPC) achieve 12 discoveries and C

Chevron Mediterranean offshore exploration expansion

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Chevron and EGAS sign $88m offshore exploration deal in Egypt

Chevron is expanding its offshore energy exploration and production activities in the Mediterranean region. In late September, the company announced plans to begin seismic research in Greek waters following an agreement

Global critical mineral supply chain and sovereignty shifts

14 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: African Mining Week 2026 attracts international partners and state mining firms

Global demand for critical minerals—including cobalt, nickel, lithium, copper, and gold—is rising due to the energy transition, digitalization, and the expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers. While demand

Egypt industrial development and export support efforts

6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Egypt President holds meeting on energy and industrial expansion

Egypt's Ministry of Industry has initiated efforts to strengthen the national manufacturing sector through both high-level strategic planning and localized administrative reforms. Initially, Minister of Industry Khaled H

Egypt mining sector development initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Egypt and Worley discuss mining project cooperation

Egypt is pursuing several initiatives to develop its mining sector through international partnerships and human capital investment. In early September, Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi launched a c