09:00 – 10:00
reception and registration
Added Value and Sustainable Investment
_The International Forum for Minerals and Precious Stones (PMG.EGYPT 2026) is held in Cairo, serving as the first specialized event of its kind on the economics of precious metals and gemstones in Egypt. The forum gathers experts, industry leaders, and decision-makers to exchange insights on advancing this vital sector.
_The event serves as an independent global platform aimed at examining value creation, showcasing the latest innovations, exploring investment opportunities, and enhancing international cooperation in the gold, precious metals, and jewelry sector.
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to position the international forum for minerals and precious stones as the leading global platform in the region for shaping the future of the gold and precious metals sector. it aims to enhance value addition through manufacturing and trading, while building sustainable investment partnerships that contribute to transforming egypt into a regional and global hub for gold and jewelry manufacturing and trade.
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to position the international forum for minerals and precious stones as the leading global platform in the region for shaping the future of the gold and precious metals sector. it aims to enhance value addition through manufacturing and trading, while building sustainable investment partnerships that contribute to transforming egypt into a regional and global hub for gold and jewelry manufacturing and trade.
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bringing together leaders, experts, and investors in the gold, precious metals, and gemstones sector across supply chains to exchange insights, showcase the latest innovations, and promote transparency and sustainability. empowering egyptian cadres to build an integrated system capable of increasing the sector's contribution to the national gdp and achieving a competitive edge in global markets.
bringing together leaders, experts, and investors in the gold, precious metals, and gemstones sector across supply chains to exchange insights, showcase the latest innovations, and promote transparency and sustainability. empowering egyptian cadres to build an integrated system capable of increasing the sector's contribution to the national gdp and achieving a competitive edge in global markets.
a global hub for gold
transforming egypt into a global hub for manufacturing, trading precious metals, gold jewelry, and gemstones.
enhancing value addition
increasing the contribution of the gold and precious metals sector to the national gdp by deepening local manufacturing and integrating supply chains.
legislation and transparency
examining and developing necessary legislation to facilitate gold and precious metals trading within a framework of transparency and sustainability.
african partnerships
building strategic partnerships with african nations to develop their mining and manufacturing capabilities, ensuring a fair flow of raw materials.
exploring new opportunities
opening new horizons for exploring more precious metals and gemstones in egypt, while boosting investment opportunities in the sector.
decision-making support and investment
providing practical insights and recommendations for decision-makers, and facilitating the penetration of egyptian products into global markets with high quality and competitive prices.
reviewing the latest exploration techniques, geological surveys, and remote sensing systems to enhance resource discovery efficiency.
focusing on metals and materials used in clean energy solutions and sustainable mining applications.
developing raw material processing operations and shifting toward manufacturing industries to maximize economic returns.
reviewing the latest exploration techniques, geological surveys, and remote sensing systems to enhance resource discovery efficiency.
focusing on metals and materials used in clean energy solutions and sustainable mining applications.
developing raw material processing operations and shifting toward manufacturing industries to maximize economic returns.
reviewing the latest exploration techniques, geological surveys, and remote sensing systems to enhance resource discovery efficiency.
opening remarks
first panel session: developmental planning between reality and aspirations
coffee break
the inaugural edition of the forum served as a platform uniting mining sector leaders, investors, and experts, highlighting promising opportunities in the egyptian mining sector.
subsequent editions witnessed growing participation from arab and african nations, focusing on exploration, development, and maximizing the utilization of arab mineral resources.
the 11th edition was held in cairo (16-18 may 2026), resulting in the launch of the "cairo mining declaration 2026" and setting a strategic vision for the next twenty years.
the launch of the twelfth edition (ecominex 12) under the title "mining and industry.. building added value," focusing on transforming resources into manufacturing industries and enhancing arab economic security.
An international platform bringing together experts, investors, and specialists in the minerals and precious stones sector.
The forum gathers an elite group of experts, decision-makers, investors, and specialized companies locally and internationally.
organizers
arab mining and petroleum association
arab geologists association
strategic sponsors
maribor for hotel, resort, and conference management
arabiax for mining solutions and investments
