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Russian firm "Infinity” to Invest $1 Billion in Egyptian Mining Sector

Published on : 2024-04-08

Infinity, a Russian company, has announced plans to inject approximately $1 billion in investments into Egypt's mining sector. 

This decision follows a global bidding initiative for gold conducted by the Shalateen Mineral Resources Company, targeting lucrative gold areas in Egypt, including Baramiya and Hamata, which have demonstrated significant potential in gold exploration.

In a statement released on Sunday, the company highlighted its possession of cutting-edge mining equipment utilizing advanced global technologies for remote operations. It operates across various countries, including Russia, Egypt, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Poland, Sierra Leone, France, Switzerland, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, Pakistan, and India, with partnerships in the UAE.

The auction stands out as a pivotal event in global gold exploration, particularly in Egypt's Eastern Desert region, renowned for its richness in gold deposits and high recovery rates.

Furthermore, "Infinity" revealed plans to launch an extensive training program in Egypt targeting thousands of mining sector workers, aiming to localize the industry by enhancing research and exploration capabilities with state-of-the-art technology and specialized laboratories. The company also aims to extract gold and associated precious metals using the latest extraction methods.

Moreover, it aims to establish the largest and most modern internationally accredited gold refinery in Africa and the Middle East, with the goal of attracting further investments in the sector and expanding into new markets in the region to bolster the gold industry.

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