Egypt&rsquo;s Cabinet has approved a plan by the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority to contract the international company X-Calibur to carry out a nationwide airborne geophysical survey aimed at identifying promising mineral resources across the country.
The initiative is part of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources&rsquo; strategy to develop Egypt&rsquo;s mining sector and increase its contribution to the national economy.
According to the ministry, the survey will cover the entire Egyptian territory across six geographic regions using advanced global technologies. The project will use specialised aircraft equipped with modern geophysical systems to collect highly accurate data to help locate mineral-rich areas.
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The survey will be conducted by X-Calibur using its latest aircraft and technologies, in cooperation with national institutions, particularly the Nuclear Materials Authority, which will contribute scientific and technical expertise to enhance the accuracy of the results and the project&rsquo;s technical outputs.
Aircraft owned by the Nuclear Materials Authority will also participate alongside the international company&rsquo;s aircraft, working with local technology firm Drone Tech. The collaboration aims to maximise the use of national resources and strengthen local expertise in major national projects.
The ministry noted that transforming the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority into an economic entity, following directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, has provided greater flexibility to attract investment and support the development of the mining sector.
The project marks the first nationwide aerial survey in more than four decades and is expected to accelerate both local and foreign investment in mining.
It will also provide a modern geophysical database and updated geological maps, helping to identify new investment opportunities based on advanced scientific data.
Officials say the initiative will improve exploration accuracy, reduce risks and costs, and enhance the competitiveness of Egypt&rsquo;s mining sector both regionally and globally.
Photo Credit: Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources&rsquo; official page

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