Mining in Algeria: seven axes of the sector action programme for PLF 2027 (communique)
The Minister of Mines and Mining Industries presented the sector's seven action axes to the Finance and Budget Committee.
In short
On 24 October 2026, the Finance and Budget Committee heard the Minister of Mines and Mining Industries during its review of sectoral budgets under the 2027 draft finance law (PLF 2027). The sector budget falls within an action programme built on seven main axes, including investment and local content development.
Key points
- Presentation by the Minister of Mines and Mining Industries on 24 October 2026.
- Review of sectoral budgets under the PLF 2027.
- Action programme built on seven main axes.
- Axes include investment, local content, reforms and modernisation of procedures.
- Committee members raised the restart of idle mines.
What the communique says
As part of the review of sectoral budgets under the PLF 2027, the Finance and Budget Committee heard a presentation by the Minister of Mines and Mining Industries on Saturday 24 October 2026.
The minister stated that the sector budget entered in the PLF 2027 falls within the established action programme.
The seven axes of the action programme
- Research and exploration, the foundations of mining development.
- Development of industrial chains and major projects.
- Investment and development of local content.
- Implementation of reforms and modernisation of procedures.
- Employment and sustainable development of regions.
- A budget for strengthening the ministry's capacities and supporting the sector.
- Commitments on delivery and dialogue with Parliament.
Points raised by the Committee
Committee members made several proposals and raised concerns during the debates.
- Regulating the operation of quarries and extraction sites, and strengthening specifications.
- A specific programme to rehabilitate areas that suffered environmental damage.
- Restarting mines that are idle or facing difficulties and obstacles.
- Strengthening wilaya inspectorates with material and human resources.
For foreign investors
The communique sets no rule for foreign operators. It mentions diversifying exports outside hydrocarbons and replacing imports with local production, and lists investment and local content among the axes.
Frequently asked questions
What are the axes of the mining sector action programme for the PLF 2027?
The minister presented seven main axes. They include research and exploration, investment and local content, and reforms and modernisation of procedures.
When did the Minister of Mines present to the Finance and Budget Committee?
The presentation was heard on the evening of Saturday 24 October 2026, during the review of sectoral budgets under the PLF 2027.
What concerns did Committee members raise?
They raised the regulation of quarry operations, the rehabilitation of damaged areas, the restart of idle mines and stronger wilaya inspectorates.
Who can handle this procedure in Algeria?
UpGrowth, based in Algiers (Birkhadem), supports Algerian and foreign companies with administrative procedures (NIF, trade register, CASNOS, etc.). Contact: https://www.upgrowth.dz/contact?service=demarches.