Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources I fell According to a statement by the Ministry, the launch of a comprehensive aerial geophysical survey of the country’s mineral resources was signed on Sunday, May 24.
And it was the agreement I fell Between the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority and the Spanish geographical data and aerial survey company Xcalibur, in cooperation with the Nuclear Materials Authority and the Egyptian company DroneTech for drone services.
According to the ministry, the project represents the first comprehensive aerial survey of mining in Egypt in 42 years, and aims to create a modern database of mineral resources in the country to support exploration and attract investment in the mining sector.
The contract was signed at Marsa Alam International Airport, where a specialized aircraft equipped with geophysical survey technology was displayed before the start of operations.
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi He said The survey would help reduce the costs and risks of exploration by providing updated geological data to local and international investors.
The survey is expected to cover six regions across Egypt, including parts of the Eastern Desert, Western Desert, Sinai Peninsula, Bahariya Oasis, and the Abu Tartur area of New Valley Governorate.
Officials said project It forms part of broader efforts to expand the mining sector in Egypt and increase its contribution to the national economy. In recent years, Egypt has sought to attract more foreign investments into the mining sector, especially in the field of gold, phosphate, and exploration for rare metals.