International Forum & Exhibition for Mining & Quarrying Economies
The 12th International Forum and Exhibition for Mining and Quarrying Economies in the Arab World (ECOMINEX 12) will take place in Cairo from March 27 to 29, 2027. The event serves as the premier regional platform dedicated to advancing mining economics, fostering transformational industries, maximizing natural resource utilization, and localizing modern technology.
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To be the leading international platform in the region shaping the future of mining economies, driving innovation, transforming into value-added manufacturing, and building sustainable investment partnerships that enhance regional economic competitiveness.
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Bringing together mining leaders, experts, and investors to localize modern technologies, showcase sustainable exploration solutions, and empower national talent to build an integrated, efficient, and sustainable Arab mining ecosystem.
Global & Regional Hub
Providing an integrated environment gathering top mining and industrial experts from Africa, Arab nations, and worldwide.
Digital Investment Platform
Launching a unified digital platform for investment companies to connect across all mining phases.
Strategic Partnerships
Fostering collaboration and partnership mechanisms from early exploration to final manufacturing.
Optimizing Mining Potential
Maximizing the sustainable utilization of rich mineral assets and opportunities across the Arab region.
Specialized Alliances
Expanding direct cooperation avenues with leading international and specialized mining enterprises.
International Financing & Support
Partnering with international financial institutions to back the modernization of the Arab mining sector.
Showcasing the latest mineral exploration technologies, geological mapping, and remote sensing systems to maximize resource discovery efficiency.
Focusing on minerals and raw materials essential for clean energy solutions and sustainable mining applications.
Developing mineral processing operations and shifting toward manufacturing industries to maximize economic returns.
Providing essential national raw materials for manufacturing industries to reduce reliance on external supply chains.
Mining skills training and development programs organized in collaboration with international academic institutions and faculties.
Leveraging strategic metals and rare earth elements to empower advanced heavy and defense manufacturing.
Providing essential national raw materials for manufacturing industries to reduce reliance on external supply chains.
كلمات الافتتاح

The first edition launched the forum as a platform bringing together mining 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 value of Arab mineral resources.

The 11th edition was held in Cairo (May 16–18, 2026), resulting in the launch of the 'Cairo Mining Declaration 2026' and laying a 20-year strategic vision.

Launch of the 12th edition (ECOMINEIX 12) under the theme 'Mining & Industry... Building Added Value', focusing on transforming resources into manufacturing industries and enhancing Arab economic security.
An international platform bringing together experts, investors, and professionals in the metals and precious stones sector.
The forum brings together leading experts, decision-makers, investors, and specialized companies from Egypt and around the world.
Organizing Entities
Arab Mining & Petroleum Association
Arab Geologists Association
Organizational PartnerS
Konouz News
Strategic Sponsors
Maribor
Arabia