MINERAL MAPPING

Egypt launches aerial survey for gold, copper and other minerals

Energy Minister Karim Badawi said the nationwide survey will cover areas including Egypt’s Eastern and Western deserts and the Sinai Peninsula

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Egyptian Energy Minister Karim Badawi

Egypt plans to conduct its first nationwide aerial geological survey in more than 40 years to identify gold, copper and other mineral reserves as it seeks to attract foreign mining investment.

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