Mining industry of Egypt Wikipedia
Mining in Egypt has had a long histories that goes back to predynastic times. Egypt has substantial mineral resources, including 48 million tons of tantalite (fourth largest in the world), 50 million tons of coal, and an estimated million ounces of gold in the Eastern Desert. The total real value of minerals mined was about #163;E102 million (US million) in 1986, up from #163;E60 million