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AFMIC 2021 Virtual Connect
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The African mining industry has gained prominence in the global mining landscape fueled by the continent’s huge mineral reserves, yet to be explored. With an aim to promote Africa’s rich mining potential at the centre of global mining dialogue, Africa Mining Convention 2021 will bring together policymakers from Africa's major mining countries along with regional & global mining business leaders for three days of seamless networking, business match-making and discussions encompassing reforms, technology, investments and issues impacting the entire African mining value chain.
 
In wake of the ongoing pandemic and inability to host physical events, AFMIC 2021 will take advantage of a state-of-the-art virtual event platform to give attendees a seamless life-like event experience with real-time networking options such as live chats, video calls, etc. The event will be one of a kind opportunity for various mining companies and service providers to showcase their products & services through feature-packed virtual exhibition booths. 
 
In addition to the excellent networking and exhibiting opportunities at AFMIC, it will also facilitate a comprehensive conference featuring panel discussions, Q&A sessions and keynotes from regional and global industry experts and policymakers. Reforms in mining laws regulations, new mineral exploration updates, investment opportunities and disruptive technologies transforming Africa's mining industry will be the core topics of discussions on AFMIC Agenda.
 
AFMIC 2021 aims to be the largest virtual meeting place for the mining community to network and explore promising business avenues in the world's largest mineral hub - Africa, especially in times of crises when the majority of the businesses are struggling to find new opportunities and network with clients & peers.
 
Who Attends
 
AFMIC 2021- Virtual Connect is an exclusive mining expo and conference that will bring together the entire mining value chain including C- level executives, policymakers, etc to discuss and explore numerous business opportunities on an international scale.
 
Mining Companies
Quarrying Companies
Metallurgical Companies 
Exploration Companies
Metal Companies
Minerals Processing 
Service Providers 
Service Integrators
Geological Surveys
Technology providers
Consultants
Agents and Distributors 
Major Contractors
Subcontractors
Equipment Providers
Ministries and Government Departments
Regulatory Bodies
Environmental Agencies
Trade Delegations
Industry Associations
Investors and Financial institutions
Policy MakersP
R & D Experts
Junior Miners
 
What to expect at AFMIC 2021?
 
The Exhibition
 
The three-day exhibition will bring an exclusive opportunity for various regional & global mining companies, equipment companies and service providers to promote their brands and showcase new products & solutions to a wider audience through an immersive exhibiting platform.  
 
The live exhibition will provide a state-of-the-art virtual platform to exhibitors where they can introduce their products & services seamlessly, deliver informative content about their brands instantly, and interact with the prospects in real-time through integrated chat & video conferencing features. The exhibition at AFMIC will allow exhibitors to add images, brochures, videos, presentations and other documents on their interactive virtual booth, visitors can view, browse and download the attached material to their Virtual Briefcases. AFMIC will also enable exhibitors to generate qualified leads and gauge instant market reaction with real-time engagement metrics. 
 
The Conference
 
AFMIC will feature a programme-packed online conference for the entire mining community including policymakers, decision-makers and global business leaders to connect, convene and collaborate through an interactive dynamic platform. Participants will get a broader outlook of the African mining industry, gain valuable industry insights, discuss policy reforms, global trends & resilience of the mining sector amid COVID 19 pandemic and debate & capitalise over the business opportunities available in the region.
 
The excellent knowledge-sharing platform will feature live/pre-recorded sessions including a series of keynotes, panel discussions with live Q&A & polls, which can also be watched on-demand by navigating through the interactive agenda.
 
Speakers
 
H.E Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite
Minister
Ministry of Mines and Steel Development Nigeria
 
Charles Siwawa
Chief Executive Officer
Botswana Chamber of Mines
 
OUEDRAOOGO Abdoulaye
Director, Geological and Mining Research
Bureau of Mines and Geology of Burkina (BUMIGEB)
 
William Witham
CEO
Australia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group (AAMEG)
 
Duncan Harris
President
Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce (AACC)
 
Errol Smart
Managing Director and CEO
Orion Minerals
 
Simon Morris
VP, Global Head of Metals
Wood Mackenzie
 
Paul Freeman
President
ABMEC
 
Jeff Geipel
Founder and Managing Director
Mining Shared Value
 
Michelle Ash
CEO
GEOVIA
 
Mike Loch
President
Responsible Trade LLC
 
Marc Jadoul
Strategic Marketing Director
Nokia
 
Saad Hameed
Director of Operations - IROC
ArcelorMittal Mines Canada
 
Nicky Black
Director, Social and Economic Development Programme
ICMM
 
Abdulrazaq A. Garba
Director General (DG)
Nigerian Geological Survey Agency
 
Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom
Director General/CEO
Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office
 
Arabey Hashi Abdi
Director General
Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Somalia
 
Sourena Nasrollahi
CEO and Co-Founder
OPTECS
 
Mashaole Nkgapele
Deputy Director
National Department of Health, South Africa
 
Aidarus Mohamed
CEO and Founder
Somali Geoscience Society (SOGES)
 
Nick Wilshaw
Managing Director
Grinding Solutions Limited
 
Narjess Naouar
General Counsel
Golden Star Resources Ltd
 
Hermien Uys
General Counsel and Board Director
Vedanta Zinc International
 
Aleksandra Cholewa
Director of Investment & Development
Luma Holdings Ltd
 
Shirley Webber
Coverage Head - Natural Resources and Energy
Absa Group Limited
 
Arison Andre LOVASOA
Acting Director General
Bureau du Cadastre Minier de Madagascar (BCMM)
 
Dr. Edward Hill
Applications Manager for Mining
ZEISS Microscopy
 
Nathan Williams
Founder & CEO
Minespider
 
Ingrid Hibbard
President & CEO
Pelangio Exploration Inc.
 

International Women In Mining
International Women in Mining (IWiM) is a global organisation committed to advancing women in the mining sector by acting as Industry Change Agent, WIM Champion and Diversity Trend Setter.
 
When
Tuesday, July 13 - 15, 2021
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