The Chairman of the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA), Yasser Ramadan, announced that the Authority will finalize and launch its new mining geoportal by the end of the year. The move supports EMRA’s transformation into an economic body, with a dedicated digital platform that provides investors with the up-to-date geological data they need to make informed investment decisions in Egypt.
“We needed to think like an investor. So we had to ask: what does an investor need? An investor needs clarity, stability, and a huge amount of data. Data is crucial for making a decision to invest,” said Ramadan. “Our goal in the next few years is to conduct a survey across the entire Egyptian territory, interpret satellite imagery using modern techniques, carry out geological excavations to identify mineral occurrences, and collect samples for geochemical analysis.”
He made the statements during a session titled “Increasing Transparency and Accessibility for Investors Through Egypt’s Mining Portal,” which introduced the portal’s features, benefits, and its strategic role in enhancing licensing efficiency and market access.
Ramadan also expressed plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the geoportal in future phases, with the aim of building a fully investor-friendly ecosystem. “This will eventually help us achieve our target of increasing the mining sector’s contribution to GDP from 0.5% to 0.6%,” he noted.
The EMRA Chairman was joined by the project’s international partners: Antony Benham, Regional Director for the U.K. and Saudi Arabia at The MSA Group, and Charles Young, Project Director at Spatial Dimension. The session was moderated by Patrick Barnes, Vice President and Head of Metals and Mining at Wood Mackenzie.
MSA Group is providing technical geological support and data validation, ensuring that the information presented on the platform is accurate, investor-ready, and aligned with global exploration standards. Spatial Dimension is responsible for developing the digital infrastructure of the portal, including the mining cadastre and user interface that will allow investors to access real-time geological data, concession maps, and licensing workflows.
