MARSA ALAM, Egypt, May 15 (MENA) - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli inspected Thursday the manufacturing workshops at the Sukari Gold Mine in Marsa Alam.

Touring the mine, he also observed the underground mining operations and visited the solar power generation station there.

Madbouli inspected the locally manufactured truck dumping body and listened to a briefing by Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawy.

The minister explained the methods used in underground gold extraction, the latest equipment employed, tunnel reinforcement operations, and the most recent quality control systems used to ensure the stability and safety of gold extraction processes.

He also presented data on progressive drilling and production achieved in the underground section of the mine, as well as future mining plans, upcoming infrastructure, and targeted development projects, all supervised by the global company AngloGold Ashanti.

Badawy revealed the completion of the first mining industry school in Marsa Alam.

Mine officials noted that operations adhere to the highest international standards of occupational health and safety, which has enabled the mine to achieve outstanding performance rates that exceed globally recognized benchmarks in the mining sector. These practices align with international standards and the latest technologies used in the industry.

Madbouli also visited the solar power station at the mine, which has a capacity of 36 megawatts, which reflects a commitment to environmental preservation, reducing emissions, and lowering diesel fuel consumption.

The Sukari Gold Mine currently meets over 20% of its energy needs through solar power as a clean energy source. Plans are underway to explore potential expansions to fully supply the mine’s electricity through solar energy.

The station helps reduce the mine's fuel consumption by 22 million liters annually and cuts carbon emissions by 60,000 tons of CO2 equivalent per year. There are future plans to connect the station to the national power grid and increase its capacity to 45 megawatts.

Madbouli praised the progress at the mine, commended the use of modern technologies and qualified personnel at the site, and called for continued efforts to enhance the mine’s contribution to the Egyptian economy. (MENA)

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