09:00 – 10:00
Reception & Registration
Building Added Value
_The 12th International Forum and Exhibition for Mining and Quarrying Economies in the Arab World (ECOMINE X 12) will be held in Cairo from April 24 to 25, 2027, under the theme: “Mining and Industry: Enhancing Competitiveness Through Value Addition.”
_The event serves as the premier regional platform for developing the mining and manufacturing sectors, supporting the transition toward optimizing natural resources to build added value and localize modern technology.
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To be the premier international platform in the region for shaping the future of mining economies, fostering innovation and transition toward value-added manufacturing industries, and building sustainable investment partnerships that contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of the Arab economy.
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Bringing together leaders, experts, and investors in the mining and industrial sectors to localize modern technologies, showcase the latest exploration and eco-friendly mining solutions, and empower human resources to build an integrated, highly efficient, and sustainable Arab mining ecosystem.
Regional & International Gathering
Providing an integrated platform bringing together elite experts in mining and downstream industries from Africa, the Arab region, and worldwide.
Digital Investment Platform
Launching a unified digital platform for investment firms to facilitate and enable opportunities across all mining phases.
Enhancing Cooperation & Partnership
Strengthening strategic cooperation and partnership mechanisms from early-stage exploration to final manufacturing.
Leveraging Mining Potential
Maximizing sustainable utilization of mineral resources and mining potential available in the Arab region.
Global & Specialized Partnerships
Opening direct avenues for collaboration with major global corporations and specialized international mining entities.
International Support & Financing
Partnering with international financial institutions to back modernization and development efforts across the Arab mining sector.
Showcasing the latest exploration, geological mapping, and remote sensing technologies to boost resource discovery efficiency.
Focusing on minerals and raw materials used in clean energy solutions and sustainable mining applications.
Developing ore processing operations and shifting toward manufacturing industries to maximize economic returns.
Providing essential national raw materials for manufacturing industries to minimize reliance on external supplies.
Training programs and mining skill development in collaboration with international colleges and academic institutions.
Utilizing strategic minerals and rare elements to support advanced heavy and defense industries.
Providing essential national raw materials for manufacturing industries to minimize reliance on external supplies.
Developing ore processing operations and shifting toward manufacturing industries to maximize economic returns.
Building strong networks between investors, mining companies, and business leaders to seize promising investment opportunities in the mineral wealth sector.
Showcasing the latest technological innovations and smart solutions in extraction and processing fields for minerals and precious stones with the highest standards of efficiency.
Opening Remarks
Coffee Break & Networking
Opening Remarks
Coffee Break & Networking
The inaugural edition marked the forum's launch as a platform gathering 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 wealth.
The 11th edition was held in Cairo (May 16–18, 2026), resulting in the launch of the "Cairo Mining Declaration 2026" and establishing a strategic vision for the next twenty years.
The launch of the 12th edition (ECOMINE X 12) under the theme "Mining and Industry: Building Added Value", focusing on converting resources into manufacturing industries and enhancing Arab economic security.
International Forum & Exhibition / Panel Sessions / Peer-Reviewed Research Papers
Arab Industrial Development, Standardization and Mining Organization (AIDSMO) in collaboration with Arab & International Mining Institutions
Organizers
Arab Association for Mining & Petroleum
Arab Geologists Association
Strategic Sponsors
Maribor Hotel, Resort & Conference Management
Arabiax Mining Solutions & Consultancies
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Building Added Value