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19 September 2025

Sino-Egyptian phosphate cooperation deal

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Sino-Egyptian phosphate cooperation deal

Egypt’s Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Asia-Potash International Investment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. The MoU is designed to strengthen joint cooperation in exploring and assessing phosphate ore reserves. The objective is to maximise the added value of this crucial resource.

Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, says that this initiative aligns with the Ministry’s vision to develop the mining sector, aiming to increase its contribution to Egypt’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from less than 1% to 5-6% by attracting substantial investments, offering new opportunities, and implementing an integrated system to maximise the added value of mineral resources.

The MoU further aims to foster cooperation in scientific research for the exploration and confirmation of phosphate ore reserves, enrichment and processing operations, and studying the establishment of a modern plant for the production of phosphate fertilizers.

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