The Conference for Streamlining Mining Permit Approvals Africa is held at Montecasino in Fourways, Johannesburg on 14 to 17 October 2013. The Streamlining Mining Permit Approvals Africa provides the perfect arena for all those striving to navigate the complex regulations and processes of African mining. The event will ensure that one understands the ‘what, when and how’ of mining and exploration permits across Africa, as well as allow one to fully understand the security of your tenure.
Bringing to you case studies and presentations from leading mining houses, government ministries and legal experts attendance will see you best placed to capture Africa’s vast resource potentials and develop profitable, long-term projects. Distinguishing practise from theory in dealing with African mining administration, alongside providing insight into the most productive approaches to growingly significant stakeholder relations this high-level business forum is a must for all those developing, operating or considering mining projects on the continent.
| • Hear from and meet representatives from the regulatory bodies and mining ministries of some of Africa’s leading mining countries |
| • Learn how mining companies have successfully navigated mining and exploration permitting processes in many African countries. |
| • Understand how government policy is developing and how it will affect your mining and exploration projects |
| • Learn how to successfully transfer your exploration licence to the mining licence you desire |
| • Hear what will be expected of you under the terms of your licence, what it means for your project and how you can ensure renewal |
| • Network with senior executives from mining companies, consultancies and law firms |
| • Understand the reality of your security of tenure, fully gauging the rewards and risks of African projects |
| • Hear the very latest, innovative approaches to corporate responsibility and stakeholder relations and how your business could benefit from them |
| • Mitigate security risks to your projects by understanding where threats come from and how you can combat them |
Speakers
Artkangelo Okwang Oler, Director General Mineral Development, Ministry of Petroleum and Mining, South Sudan
Tebello Chabana, Head of Public Affairs South Africa, Anglo American, South Africa
Bill Feast, Chief Executive, Spatial Dimension, South Africa
Nchidzi Mmolawa, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Botswana
Minister Boiyan Kpakolo, Assistant Minister for Exploration, Ministry of Lands Mines and Energy, Liberia
Sakhile Ngcobo, Executive Head: External and Corporate Affairs, De Beers, and Non-Executive Board Member, South African Diamonds and Precious Metals Regulator, South Africa
Yedwa Simelane, Executive VP Stakeholder Relationships and Marketing, Anglogold Ashanti, South Africa
Stephen Bullock, Head Sustainable Development and Reporting, Anglo Platinum, South Africa
Who Should attend:
– Mining companies
– Exploration companies
– Government bodies and regulators
– Legal firms
– Mining consultants
– Exploration and mining software providers
– Exploration and mining service providers
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
With one of our bespoke sponsorship packages you can:
– Provide thought leadership
– Demonstrate expertise
– Make new contacts
– Gain essential exposure to senior decision-makers
– Showcase your company’s activities
– Position yourself as a key player
Click here to register for this conference
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