The railway line connecting Gara Djebilet and Bechar is scheduled to be inaugurated in January 2026, according to Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab. This announcement highlights significant progress in overcoming infrastructure challenges associated with major projects.
Minister Arkab made the statement during a presentation to the People’s National Assembly’s Committee on Economic Affairs, Development, Industry, Trade, and Planning on Thursday. He emphasized that the completion of the Gara Djebilet-Bechar railway, along with the Tebessa-Souk Ahras-Annaba line dedicated to the integrated phosphate project, and the ongoing expansion of the Annaba mining port, signifies a major leap forward.
“The infrastructure challenge has been successfully addressed in these large-scale projects,” Arkab stated, underscoring the strategic importance of these developments for Algeria’s economic diversification.
Furthermore, Minister Arkab affirmed the ministry’s commitment to fostering international partnerships in collaboration with the Sonarem Group. This collaboration aims to attract foreign investment, introduce advanced technologies, and enhance the skills of the national workforce through mutually beneficial agreements.
The Minister emphasized that the new national strategy, supported by the revised mining law, provides a practical framework for transforming the mining sector into a cornerstone of the national economy and a sustainable source of wealth and employment. He reiterated the ministry’s dedication to achieving these objectives.
“We are committed to unlocking the full potential of Algeria’s mining sector,” Arkab concluded, reaffirming the government’s commitment to economic growth and diversification.
