Quarry Owners Clash With Petroleum Ministry Over New Mining Law

Quarry owners have voiced anger after learning that Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry has completed a new mining bill and submitted it to the prime minister for approval.

The proposed legislation would replace Law No. 86 of 1956, which governs mines and quarries. Submission to the prime minister marks a step toward replacing the longstanding legal framework, rather than confirmation that a new law has taken effect.

The move has put the quarries division at odds with the petroleum minister, with owners expressing frustration over the ministry’s preparation of the bill.

The available details do not identify the provisions drawing objections or set out specific demands from quarry owners. They also give no timetable for approval or implementation of the proposed legislation.