Gold mining has been carried out in Egypt since antiquity. Ancient Egyptians discovered most of the known deposits and exploited only the obvious ones through milling, sieving and washing freely occurring gold, contained mostly in quartz veins. The mining of these deposits lasted from Phar... read more

While the mining industry plays a prominent role in the economic growth of our country, the activities associated with mining can have a detrimental impact on the environment if not properly managed. With over 10 000 km2 of hydraulically linked coal mines and over 300 km2 of inte... read more