Genope Africa Mining (Pty) Ltd and Syrian Venture Group (SVG Ltd) Hold Strategic Meeting with the General Establishment for Geology and Mineral Resources to Advance Mining Cooperation in Syria

Johannesburg, South Africa / Damascus, Syria — 11/11/2025

Genope, a leading African mining and energy development firm, and its strategic partner Syrian Venture Group (SVG), held a high-level virtual meeting with the General Establishment for Geology and Mineral Resources (GEGMR) in Syria, represented by Mr. Siraj Al-Hariri, to discuss expanding collaboration in the country’s rapidly evolving mining sector.

The meeting, conducted via video conference, forms part of Genope’s ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships with government entities and develop sustainable, high-impact mining projects that align with national development goals.
Discussions focused on the investment potential of Syria’s phosphate reserves and strategic mineral resources, as well as the modernization of geological exploration, technology transfer, and the development of technical and production infrastructure to enhance long-term productivity and resource value.

Mr. Al-Hariri highlighted the Establishment’s commitment to creating an enabling investment environment, emphasizing the government’s readiness to provide legal, technical, and administrative facilitation for qualified investors and partners. The shared objective is to generate sustainable economic growth, optimize national resource utilization, and attract reputable international expertise into Syria’s mining industry.

Speaking on behalf of Genope, the company reaffirmed its vision to bring cutting-edge mining technology, operational excellence, and responsible environmental practices to the region. Together with SVG, Genope aims to contribute to Syria’s economic revitalization through responsible resource management and international cooperation.

This partnership represents a milestone in cross-border mining collaboration, underscoring the potential of African-Middle Eastern cooperation to drive resource development and industrial progress in new frontier markets.

 Genope is a South Africa-based mining and energy development company specializing in the full lifecycle of resource projects—from geological research and feasibility studies to extraction, infrastructure development, and operations. The company is committed to responsible, sustainable, and globally compliant mining practices.

Syrian Venture Group (SVG) is a leading consultancy and advisory firm that partners with government and private entities to design, structure, and implement transformative investment projects across key economic sectors in Syria and the Levant.

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