President Sisi directs boosting local manufacturing of black sand, rare earth elements

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has directed initiatives to boost local manufacturing of black sand, rare earth elements, and related value-added products including fertilizers. This strategic move involves collaboration with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy to enhance domestic production capabilities.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi directed the development of local manufacturing in the black sand industry and related value-added products, as well as fertilizers and rare earth elements. This came during President Sisi’s meeting in New Alamein on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat, and … The post President Sisi directs boosting local manufacturing of black sand, rare earth elements appeared first on Egypt Independent.