Egypt, Australia discuss mining and green hydrogen production

CAIRO, 14 November 2022, (TON): Egypt and Australia have discussed boosting cooperation in mining, energy transformation projects, reducing emissions and green hydrogen.

Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Tarek El-Molla and Australian Environment and Climate Action Minister Reece Whitby met on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh.

El-Molla said “modern mining technology was important to preserve the environment, especially Australia’s, advanced expertise.”

He added “there were many mining opportunities in Egypt and that the country’s legislative reforms had made mining an attractive sector for investment.”

He said “Australian mining companies were already operating in Egypt.”

He further said that we look forward to having similar cooperation with Australia in green hydrogen production in Egypt.

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