Murdoch University in Australia is set to launch an advanced training programme for geologists working with Egypt’s mining sector in a new partnership aimed at strengthening technical expertise and leadership skills.
The programme will target professionals from the Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority and its affiliated companies. It was developed in cooperation with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and has already received the necessary approvals.
The initiative was first discussed during a visit to Perth in November by Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi. During the trip, the ministry signed a letter of intent with Murdoch University to enhance the capabilities of geologists and leaders in Egypt’s mining sector and transfer advanced global expertise to the industry.
According to the ministry, the programme will focus mainly on practical training and direct professional exposure rather than traditional classroom-based learning. Officials said the hands-on approach is designed to provide participants with real-world experience that cannot be achieved through theoretical or online instruction.
Murdoch University, based in Western Australia, is located in one of the world’s leading mining regions, giving trainees an opportunity to learn about modern mining practices and technologies used in the industry.
The ministry said applications for the programme will soon be opened to eligible staff within the authority and its affiliated companies. Candidates will be selected through a transparent evaluation process, with priority given to those who meet the required technical and administrative qualifications.
Additional specialised training programmes are also being planned for senior managers within the authority.
The first phase of the initiative will involve two groups of trainees, each consisting of ten participants. The programme will include a three-week technical track for geologists, beginning with a one-week online introduction covering theoretical concepts, followed by two weeks of in-person practical training at the university campus in Australia.
Participants will also take part in field training and geological site visits across Australia. The programme includes visits to gold and lithium mines, where trainees will observe professionals through a job-shadowing system designed to transfer practical experience.
During the training period, participants will complete applied projects that will be evaluated by programme coordinators. The best projects are expected to be presented during the fifth edition of the Egypt Mining Forum 2026 scheduled for September next year.
The ministry said the training programme forms part of broader efforts to strengthen human capacity and transfer knowledge in the mining sector through partnerships with leading international institutions.
Further cooperation is also expected under a separate agreement with Curtin University, one of the world’s top universities in mining studies. Egypt is also exploring collaboration with the Colorado School of Mines, widely recognised as the world’s leading institution for mining and mineral engineering education.
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