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Electra Mining West Africa is the newest addition to the global Electra Mining Africa brand receiving recognition for its broad reach across mining, construction, industrial and power generation industry sectors is to be held in Ghana in March 2014.
The mining industry as one of the high potential areas of the West African economy is a major driver of economic growth and long-term sustainability of supporting industries. West Africa’s mining sector although at early development stages is set to grow rapidly as investment pours into the region’s significant mineral wealth.
The mining industry, as one of the high potential areas of the West African economy, is a major driver of economic growth and long-term sustainability of supporting industries. West Africa’s mining sector although at early development stages is set to grow rapidly as investment pours into the region’s significant mineral wealth.
It has been reported that much of this growth will be focused on the regions untapped gold and iron ore reserves. Sierra Leone and Guinea are envisaged to show the fastest growth in iron ore production over the coming years and exporting by 2016. Gold production in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso continue to attract investment.
The West African mining landscape presents a series of challenges for both international players entering and operating in the region and local mining operators. Political risk and regulatory constraints, win-win community engagement strategies and responsible mining and sustainability are some of the issues facing operators in the region.
The inaugural Electra Mining West Africa is a platform for mining professionals to engage with government, regulatory, banking & financial international experts and regional leaders to evaluate the latest technology, devise strategy and review latest thinking in mining in West Africa.
Electra Mining West Africa will attract top business professionals and government officials and by attending, you will:
As a delegate you get full access to the conference and awards ceremony, with the option to also book for the pre conference workshops.
The conference will also feature workshops facilitated by experts on topics including:
Facilitated by Didier Rault, Chairman and CEO, International Finance Capital (IFC) and World Mining Investment (WMI)
Facilitated by Simon Atebiya, Technical Director of Mines, Ministry of Land & Natural Resources of Ghana.
Facilitated by Portia Molefe, Chairman, UBU Investment Holdings.
Facilitated by May Hermanus, Director, Centre for sustainability in mining & industry & Daniel S. Amlalo, Executive Director and Board Member, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Facilitated by Adesoji Adesugba, Board Member, IIIP International Institute for investment / Direct Investment Advisory Services.
Facilitated by: Nico Pienaar, Director, Aspasa/ Sarma
If you are interested in doing business in West Africa this is a MUST ATTEND event
For further information and to register: http://www.electraminingwestafrica.com/
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