MAG Group for Investment and Trade, an Egypt-based logistics and ground transportation company, is ramping up its Africa mining and infrastructure investment strategy, signing new agreements across Chad, Sierra Leone, and Burkina Faso as it deepens its footprint in some of the continent’s fastest-growing emerging markets.
The multi-country agreements span mining concessions, infrastructure development, logistics corridors, and social-impact projects, reinforcing Egypt’s expanding economic ties with Sub-Saharan Africa.
The push positions MAG Group as a key private-sector player supporting industrial growth, regional trade, and resource development across Africa.
Chairperson Mohamed Atta Gad said the expansion reflects MAG Group’s integrated business model connecting mining, logistics, infrastructure, trade, and food production to deliver long-term value in frontier markets.
The strategy, he noted, aligns with Africa’s rising demand for critical minerals, modern transport infrastructure, and cross-border supply chains, while strengthening Egypt’s commercial presence on the continent.
Mining concessions target strategic minerals
At the core of the expansion is a mining agreement with the Republic of Chad, granting MAG Group concessions to explore and develop high-value mineral resources critical to global supply chains.
The asset portfolio includes antimony, gold, silver, zinc, and lead—strategic minerals essential for energy systems, electronics manufacturing, and advanced industrial technologies. Demand for these resources has surged amid the global energy transition and renewed investor interest in Africa’s mining sector.
MAG Group has deployed specialized teams of geologists and geophysicists, supported by electromagnetic surveying and advanced exploration technologies, to evaluate reserve potential and commercial viability.
The company said all projects will adhere to international environmental, safety, and technical standards, aligning with global best practices for responsible mining in Africa.
Gold processing plant strengthens regional value chain
To capture downstream value, MAG Group is developing a gold processing and refining facility in Cairo’s Industrial Zone, designed to process raw materials sourced from African mining operations.
The plant will produce refined bullion for industrial, export, and investment markets, supporting Egypt’s ambition to become a regional gold refining hub as national gold output and exports continue to rise. The move reflects a broader push by African-linked companies to localize value addition and reduce reliance on offshore refining.
Logistics backbone powers regional trade
Founded in 1994, MAG Group has evolved from a logistics operator into a diversified infrastructure and trade platform, operating one of the region’s most extensive ground transportation networks.
The company currently moves commodities and goods across Egypt, Sudan, Libya, and the West Bank, extending into East and Central Africa, including Chad, Uganda, South Sudan, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. In 2025, MAG Group reported operating more than 1,350 trucks, transporting hundreds of thousands of tonnes annually along critical African trade corridors.
To support this expansion, the group has established six regional branches across the Sahel and Sahara, working with host governments to improve cross-border logistics, trade facilitation, and infrastructure delivery.
Infrastructure and renewables on the agenda
Beyond mining and logistics, MAG Group is investing in renewable energy and strategic infrastructure, including major roadway projects linking Egypt and Sudan. These developments aim to lower transport costs, unlock regional trade flows, and support sustainable economic development across Africa’s emerging economies.
As governments across the continent prioritize infrastructure-led growth, MAG Group’s integrated approach positions it at the intersection of Africa mining investment, infrastructure expansion, and regional trade transformation, sectors increasingly attracting global capital and long-term strategic interest.
