Egypt ranks 14th in global kaolin production

Egypt ranks 14th globally in kaolin production and 24th in talc production, according to the World Mining Data 2026 report, as the country’s mining sector gains momentum through rising production, industrial value creation, and an increasingly attractive investment environment.

Between 2020 and 2024, kaolin production increased by more than 218 per cent, while talc production grew by nearly 67 per cent.

The strategic minerals are used in industries including ceramics, glass, paper, paints, plastics, and cosmetics, supporting industrial growth, exports, value-added manufacturing, and job creation.

Building on this progress, the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority has launched the Open Blocks System, introducing a flexible, year-round licensing framework for exploration opportunities in gold, phosphate, talc, and kaolin. The system is designed to encourage competition, streamline access to prospective areas, and prioritise projects that incorporate local value-added processing.

The Open Blocks System marks a new phase in the development of Egypt’s mining investment landscape by providing a flexible and transparent framework that promotes exploration and investment opportunities while encouraging the establishment of value-added mining industries.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English