AFRICA MINING SUMMIT 11–13 OCTOBER 2017 G A B O R O N E , B OT S WA N A
Post-Event Report
FOREWORD
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elcome to the Africa Mining Summit III Post-Event Report where, GRV Global would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all those who participated in the third annual holding of this important event; a series promoting innovative, sustainable and responsible mining across Africa through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Following a hugely encouraging, enjoyable and productive few days at the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort in Botswana, this report contains a detailed overview of the various workshops and plenary sessions, exhibition, afternoon matchmaking meetings, networking functions, and charity golf day including a large selection of photographs from the Summit. GRV Global would like to pass on our sincere gratitude to the various Government, Chamber, International & United Nations agency officials, mine owners and developers that joined our discussion panels across the two days, and were committed to meeting with event delegates throughout our afternoon matchmaking meeting sessions. We are extremely grateful for their kind time and support not only during the week of AMS 2017 but also, for their assistance during the build up to the event. GRV Global would like to express special thanks to H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, Commissioner of Trade & Industry at the African Union Commission (AUC), and to Hon. Advocate Sadique Kebonang, Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security of the Government of Botswana - to their wonderful teams and for their unwavering assistance with helping to organise our 3rd Africa Mining Summit. Additionally, we would also like to thank Alan Clegg Pr.Eng., Independent Mining & Energy Consultant, and Executive Chairman of Shumba Energy, who so expertly fulfilled the role of Conference Chair across the two days, utilising his vast experience and dedication to Africa’s mining sector. In its third year, the Africa Mining Summit has once again been heralded as a significant success by both the participating officials and private-sector delegates alike; testimonials of which can be found later in this report. We welcomed over 200 local and international participants to Gaborone and facilitated over a thousand face-to-face matchmaking meetings. Many important mining factors and challenges regarding the sector’s lasting development were discussed and some extremely valuable experiences and knowledge was shared. As a result of this event, and GRV Global’s ethos of personable engagement, longstanding collaborations are sure to result and ultimately, a stronger base on which to boost and develop the mining sector through PPPs.
GRV Global would like to thank the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort for its support across the few days. We thank all our local partners/suppliers for helping us to produce world-class materials such as the stage set, banners, invitations and tickets, and of course the Official Event Guide. Lastly and by no means least, GRV Global would truly like to thank our Summit Sponsors for their support and attendance without which, events of this magnitude and importance would simply not be possible. The support shown by our partners and sponsors was emphatic and a true testament to the potential they see for mining across the African continent. Thank you for joining us in Gaborone; we look forward to welcoming you next year and continuing our close efforts with the African Union Commission (AUC). Andy Dowell | CEO GRV Global
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CONTENTS Post-Event Report ....................................................................................... 4 Conference Agenda.................................................................................... 14 Close Out Summary from our Conference Chair............................ 20 The Africa Mining Summit in Pictures ................................................. 24 Testimonials ................................................................................................. 28 Roundtables ................................................................................................. 30 Media Partners ............................................................................................. 31 Attendee List................................................................................................ 32
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AFRICA MINING SUMMIT 2017 POST-EVENT REPORT GRV Global’s third Africa Mining Summit (AMS2017), held at the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort, Gaborone, was a resounding success; bringing together regional Governments, agencies, investors, developers and key mining companies to join the discussion in achieving the Africa Mining Vision and much more. Building on previous years (Istanbul and Dar es Salaam), the two day event focussed on direct engagement through high-level plenary discussions, social networking functions and 1-2-1 afternoon matchmaking meetings between public and private sector entities. Once again, AMS2017 welcomed leading local, regional and global operators from across the mining industry, representing a range of sectors, to hear from and meet with senior African government officials, UN heads, international agencies, chambers and NGOs, all focused on furthering the continent’s efforts to promote long-term development through sustainable mining solutions and advancements in technology. Whilst setup was underway within the Tsodilo Suites, with sponsors preparing their exhibition booths, Africa Mining Summit III commenced with an informal ‘ice-breaker’ Evening Reception overlooking the resort grounds. Participants were able to register, collect their access passes and delegate packs whilst enjoying a relaxed evening of networking accompanied by canapes and refreshments; an ideal opportunity for early introductions and discussion around the major talking points ahead.
Day One: Wednesday 11 October
Ahead of AMS2017’s Opening Ceremony, those delegates that hadn’t already done so, were able to register and collect their Summit access passes/delegate packs whilst networking and enjoying tea, coffee and pastries in the morning Gaborone sun. The Summit’s opening morning of themed plenary sessions began with Welcoming Remarks from GRV Global’s CEO, Andy Dowell. Mr. Dowell took a moment to welcome the esteemed audience to Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, and offered sincere thanks to the African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry, H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, the Government of Botswana’s Hon. Minister Advocate Sadique Kebonang and all Summit delegates, before duly handing over, for the 4
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third year running, to the Summit’s official Conference Chair & Moderator Mr. Alan M. Clegg Pr.Eng., Independent Mining & Energy Consultant and Executive Chairman of Shumba Energy. Mr. Clegg also welcomed everyone to Gaborone, thanked GRV Global for the opportunity and all their hard work, before summarising the Summit’s structure and some of the topics set to be discussed and detailing how he had personally worked across Africa during his long, illustrious career. Alan kindly stressed the importance of trying to keep sessions to time, as we head towards the pre-scheduled 1-2-1 afternoon meetings. Mr. Clegg then invited H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, to say a few words and officially open 2017’s Summit. His Excellency Ambassador Albert Muchanga, the AUC’s Commissioner for Trade and Industry, opened with a warm address of the audience, welcoming one and all – dignitaries, mining experts, delegates and valued sponsors. Amb. Muchanga spoke of the revival of African mining products across the continent and the Africa Mining Vision. He spoke of the
H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, AUC Commissioner for Trade and Industry
AMV successes seen to date, the changes that the industry is beginning to see and sincerely commended the efforts public and private sector stakeholders were making to reignite and boost Africa’s mining industry. Amb. Muchanga wished all attendees well and in opening the Summit, he looked forward to the discussions ahead and afternoon matchmaking meetings that had been scheduled. With proceedings officially underway, Summit delegates would be treated to an Opening Keynote Address from Hon. Advocate Sadique Kebonang, Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security, on behalf of the Government of Botswana. Honourable Kebonang, proudly greeted all attendees as joint host of the Summit, before praising the remarkable resilience of the thermal coal and energy fuels markets, as well as junior and energy fuels development market in SADC, that has driven progress on the continent. However, he went on to remark the need for alternative energy sources in Africa, in which Botswana has notably begun, with a number of solar energy projects. Finally, Honourable Minister Kebonang thanked all delegates for their support in attending and working towards African mining development and hoped that the event would cultivate the relationships and business needed for African success.
Hon. Advocate Sadique Kebonang, Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security, on behalf of the Government of Botswana Advisor of the African Union Commission’s (AUC) Department of Trade & Industry whom when asked what was the mining industry’s greatest challenges, suggested that communication was a key barrier in establishing the African Mining Vision to which Paul Msoma, Economic Affairs Officer - Mineral Sector Governance of the African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC) at UNECA added that integrating Africa, and trading among themselves, also remained an issue to developing the industry. On integrating policy to allow the industry to thrive, Andre Boje, CEO of Minergy Limited, commented that recent initiatives have received a lot more investment, than in the past, from governments to get projects
Panel 1: AFRICA MINING VISION (AMV) - Past, Present & Future...
Conference Chair, Alan Clegg, chaired the Summit’s first panel discussing development strategies, using local, accounting for impact & CSR, integrating policy, junior mining and reform. Discussing these topics was Ibrahim Abdelrahman Ibrahim Shaddad, Director General of the African Minerals & Geosciences Centre (AMGC), who focused on development strategies, particularly in South Sudan and called for greater youth training and education in geosciences and minerals; Frank Dixon Mugyenyi, Senior Industry
Paul Msoma, Economic Affairs Officer - Mineral Sector Governance of the African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC), UNECA
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POST-EVENT REPORT off the ground. Tiyapo Hudson Ngwisanyi, Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Geoscience Institute (also representing the Government of Botswana) addressed accounting for impact & CSR, which engaged the audience, facilitating greater discussion during the panel’s concluding Q&A period. Before heading to Panel 2: CAPITALISING ON FUTURE TRENDS, delegates enjoyed a little more time in the Gaborone morning sun whilst enjoying pastries, tea and coffee through a brief networking break. Back in the Tsodilo Suites, Otto van der Ende, Mining Expert - MineLens of McKinsey chaired Panel 2 on seizing opportunities – overcoming challenges with talent, mega projects & related demand, digital growth, the value of data, drones and advanced solutions and beneficiation (inc. tailings) – becoming the added value! Hentie Fourie, Founder & CEO of Kumuka Africa commented that building the steps to development is not only political but there needs to be stronger African industries to allow for collaboration, particularly within iron and coal, in order to operate efficiently and cut the continent’s carbon footprint. A member of the audience then questioned how the mining industry, a traditionally labour led industry, should position itself with current technical advances, to which Dr. Ezbon Mill Adde
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Andu, Undersecretary at South Sudan’s Ministry of Mining suggested that instead of a definite increase in unemployment, the work force should move with the trend and job profiles will continue to change in order to keep up. Before heading to the first day’s midway point and Networking Lunch Break, Robson Mugomba, Finance Director of Minerals Development Company Botswana (Proprietary) Limited Chaired Panel 3: RELIABLE FINANCE & INVESTMENT discussing good investable projects, enabling entrepreneurs, funding markets, raising & stimulating capital and the global economy – Trump, Brexit and the Eurozone, and was joined by Dr. Quinton Hills, CEO of Laconia Resources Limited, who spoke on funding markets and the global economy. Speaking on enabling entrepreneurs was Stefan Eitel, Director Metals & Mining of KfW IPEXBank GmbH, Mike Seeger, Director of MX Mining Capital Advisors CC, touched on investable projects, whilst Thapelo Tsheole, Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Stock Exchange focused on raising and stimulating capital. The panel summarised the morning’s session by agreeing on a need to draw up synergies between mining and finance to establish both capital and opportunities on the continent.
Africa Mining Summit III delegates then enjoyed a Networking Lunch Break, digesting the morning’s discussion highlights with newly established colleagues, over traditional meals within the resort’s exterior dining area, overlooking the championship golf course, before the much-anticipated afternoon Matchmaking Meetings. Pre-event, delegates had been able to select their preferred one-to-one meetings with the event’s delegation of VIP speakers and officials. Through 15 minute, roundtable meetings, delegates were able to move around the room, following their own personalised schedule, personally introducing themselves to officials and strike up collaborations that would go on to aid the continent’s efforts for lasting stability and development across the mining sector. In all, the event’s first day saw hundreds of private meetings take place and participants were quick to identify the format’s value and praised their efficiency and effectiveness. After a very long first day of discussions and meetings, Summit participants enjoyed a Cultural Dinner overlooking the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort’s lake and golf course, in a relaxed and casual setting (Jacana’s Nest), featuring fine cuisine, a delicious Botswanan barbeque and refreshments whilst being thoroughly entertained with music from Liesel Graham. It proved to be an ideal opportunity for all to reflect on the day’s talking points whilst continuing the discussions they had already started during the afternoon matchmaking meetings.
Day Two: Thursday 12 October
Building on the successes of day one, the second and final day of GRV Global’s third Africa Mining Summit began with morning tea and coffee, before heading to the Tsodilo Suite for a 9:00am start. Conference Chair, Alan Clegg would open up with a warm welcome and summary of both Wednesday’s talking points and the major discussion points ahead for Thursday.
H.E. Peter T. Lokeris, Uganda’s Minister of State for Minerals of Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development
Getting the day officially underway would be a Keynote Address from Dr. Gyu-Sang Jang, Consultant at the National Geologic Information Institute (NGII) from the Republic of Korea. Dr. Jang would speak on the Africa Mining Vision (AMV); AMGI Pilot Project: Current Status & Future Plan, giving details of the project’s current progress to date and how future targets would be met. Thursday’s first panel, Panel 4: Ministerial Panel Discussion, chaired by James Campbell, Managing Director of Botswana Diamonds plc, featured a high-level Government discussion on the continentwide mining outlook, Africa Mining Vision (AMV), common challenges & success stories, collaborations & partnerships and promoting investment & commitment. Special guests took to the stage including H.E. Peter T. Lokeris, Uganda’s Minister of State for Minerals of Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, who remarked that one of the continent-wide challenges is the need to gain resources in a sustainable manner in order to not damage the environment and ecology of the continent and to seek-out African partners so that they can face and conquer challenges together. Mr. Tiyapo Hudson Ngwisanyi, Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Geoscience Institute (also representing the Government of Botswana) echoed the need www.gr vglobal.com
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POST-EVENT REPORT for Botswanan economic diversification in order to continue development and add to Africa Mining Vision efforts (headed by H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga), an initiative commended by Hon. Fred Moyo, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Mines & Mining Development from Zimbabwe for its initial success. Speaking on common challenges, H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga identified the need for the continent’s societies to benefit from their wealth of resources, as Dr. Ezbon Mill Adde Andu, South Sudan’s Undersecretary of Ministry of Mining agreed, greater success also rested in greater control of the investment flow on the continent. After a very engaging and informative Ministerial Panel Discussion, Summit delegates were once again able to enjoy pastries, tea and coffee out in the Gaborone sunshine through our morning networking break. Heading back to the Tsodilo Suites, James Campbell would lead Panel 5: COUNTRY MODELS THAT ARE WORKING AND WHY? What should be the trend for a united & common African mining development protocol or code? discussing successful models, competition, myth busting and the climate for exploration where, why & which commodity? This enlightening session welcomed a panel with Patrick Leyden, Director of Herbert Smith Freehills South Africa, Charles Siwawa, Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Chamber of Mines, and Ashley Jones, Operations Manager of A-Cap Resources. During the discussion Mr. Leyden noted that Botswana has been the most consistent country in mining for approximately 5 years, in addition to the DRC, Zambia and Ivory Coast making significant progress. Additionally, Charles Siwawa asserted that the revenue coming from Debswana benefits the country, which stands to set a trend and good model for other countries. Ashley Jones stated, from a financial perspective, that it was important for African countries to ascertain how to gain more risk capital to grow the industry. 8
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Hon. Fred Moyo, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Mines & Mining Development from Zimbabwe Moving immediately to Panel 6: INNOVATION – People, Technology & Communications, Alessandro Cardoso, Sales Director for Africa of SES Networks, would fulfil the role of Chair discussing inspiring innovation through leadership and adopting technology (its lead on equipment and process development) and production efficiency, security and its impact on people. Also assessing and accepting risk and developing skills for the future. The panel unanimously believed technology allowed for greater connectivity and made it safer to work in the mines as suggested by Edwin Elias, Head of Ore Processing of Debswana Mining Company, with Theresa (Tracey) Cooper, Executive Director of Mining Dialogues 360, suggesting that the mining industry will innovate and be able to keep up with the technological changes as it has done since the industrial revolution. When questioned during the Q&A, on the future of energy, Emmanuel Coffie-Anum, HSE Coordinator of Ghana Manganese Company Limited, remarked that he would like to see solar energy brought to far greater use across the mining sector. Noleen Pauls, Principal Geoscientist at Reflex (EMEA) & Former Chairperson of International Women in Mining South Africa (IWiMSA) assessed that there needs to be greater education to stir the interest and introduction of more women in mining in the future.
Following a further Networking Lunch Break, overlooking the Phakalane Resort’s lake and golf course, the final plenary session of AMS2017 commenced, Panel 7: POWER & ENERGY FUELS – Key Commodities in Africa Chaired by Wayne Kingwill, Managing Director of VIVO Energy Botswana. Welcoming a plethora of panellists, Bunty Kiremire, Engineering Manager of juwi, began by giving a short presentation on Renewable Energy and its Evolution. When asked about co-generation systems, Frazer Tabeart, Managing Director of African Energy Resources Limited, asserted it was important to ascertain what resources a country has available and what the economy’s energy requirements are, in order to reach the best combination of fuel that can be created for energy. Gabaake Gabaake, Executive Director of Tlou Energy and Percy Ntuthuko Khoza, CEO of Black Soul (Pty) Ltd, discussed power generation systems, the potential for renewables and changing mind-sets, whilst Neeraj Saxena, Country Director of Jindal Botswana, commented on the future of energy and suggested that it remains unclear how fuel use will change but that with certainty it will, and the mining industry will need to move with the changes when they occur.
Led by a resounding round of applause for the Summit’s numerous Chairs and Panellists, GRV Global’s third Africa Mining Summit would move to its Closing Ceremony. Delegates were treated to final remarks from the AUC’s Commissioner of Trade & Industry H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, who offered his heartfelt thanks to all and commended the efforts and important discussions and meetings that had taken place over the past two days in Gaborone. Ambassador Muchanga emphasised the importance of continued collaboration between the public and private sectors and attributed these efforts to the success of the Africa Mining Vision thus far, but noted challenges of communication, crossborder links and infrastructure still remain and need to be overcome. After rapturous applause, H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga encouraged all attendees to join him next year in attending GRV Global’s fourth Africa Mining Summit to be held once again in the beautiful capital of Gaborone; to build on the progress made over the past three years and further develop the relationships already established - to build a ‘Prosperous and Dynamic Future for Africa’. Ambassador Muchanga, in closing and before wishing everyone a safe journey home, went on to further mention
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POST-EVENT REPORT GRV Global’s Charity Golf Day, in aid of Botswana’s Mpule Kwelagobe Children’s Centre, a place of safety that provides short-term residential care, support and protection to orphans and vulnerable children - making a personal donation of $500, the Commissioner encouraged any donations towards such a worthy cause. Bringing AMS2017 to a close, GRV Global’s CEO, Andy Dowell, took a moment to sincerely thank the African Union Commission and H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, for their unwavering support and guidance during the buildup and throughout the third Africa Mining Summit. Mr. Dowell also offered sincere thanks to Hon. Advocate Sadique Kebonang, Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security and the Government of Botswana for their warm hospitality, to all the speakers and officials for taking time out of their busy schedules to present to, and meet with, the event’s sponsors and delegates, all the local suppliers GRV Global had used to produce a world-class event e.g. printers, photographers and designers, and last but certainly by no means least, huge thanks
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to all the Summit’s valuable sponsors who had actually made it possible to host the event in Gaborone. Friday 13 October would see GRV Global’s inaugural Charity Golf Day, in aid of Gaborone’s Mpule Kwelagobe Children’s Centre – a unique opportunity for Summit delegates to play Botswana’s only 18 hole Championship Golf Course set amongst the Phakalane Resort’s beautiful landscape! The wind blew but there was some fabulous golf on offer... in the end, NSSL Global’s Peter Crafter of the UK came out on top, with a genuine life-time best round of 77. Engraved prizes were presented to the victors with GRV Global’s CEO, Andy Dowell presenting a cheque of $2,000 to the Children Centre’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Obolokile Obakeng, Director, Ms. Ruth Radibe, Head of Division - Child Protection Services, Ms. Ookame Mokabathebe and Government of Botswana colleagues. A thoroughly informative, productive and enjoyable few days in Botswana; see you all in Gaborone for the fourth Africa Mining Summit on 10-12 October 2018!
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CONFERENCE AGENDA Tuesday 10 October
Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort 16:00 – 19:00
PRE-EVENT REGISTRATION Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required). Sponsors are asked to also setup their exhibition booths.
19:00 – 21:00 EVENING NETWORKING RECEPTION An ‘ice-breaker’ opportunity for event participants to meet and discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying snacks and refreshments.
Wednesday 11 October
Tsodilo Suites, Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort 08:00 – 08:50 REGISTRATION & NETWORKING Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required) whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee. 08:50 – 09:15 OPENING CEREMONY Andy Dowell, CEO, GRV Global H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, Commissioner of Trade & Industry African Union Commission (AUC) Conference Chair Alan M. Clegg Pr.Eng., Independent Mining & Energy Consultant, and Executive Chairman, Shumba Energy 09:15 – 09:30 OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS Hon. Advocate Sadique Kebonang, Minister Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security; Botswana 09:30 – 10:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: AFRICA MINING VISION (AMV) PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE... Discussing development strategies, using local, accounting for impact & CSR, integrating policy, junior mining, and reform. 09:30 – 09:40 Panel Chair: Alan M. Clegg Pr.Eng., Independent Mining & Energy Consultant and Executive Chairman Shumba Energy Tiyapo Hudson Ngwisanyi, Chief Executive Officer Botswana Geoscience Institute (Government of Botswana) Frank Dixon Mugyenyi, Senior Industry Advisor of Department of Trade & Industry African Union Commission (AUC) Andre Boje, CEO, Minergy Limited
Ibrahim Abdelrahman Ibrahim Shaddad, Director General African Minerals & Geosciences Centre (AMGC) Paul Msoma, Economic Affairs Officer - Mineral Sector Governance African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC) UNECA
PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
10:30 – 11:00
TEA & COFFEE NETWORKING BREAK
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11:00 – 12:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: CAPITALISING ON FUTURE TRENDS Discussing seizing opportunities – overcoming challenges with talent, mega projects & related demand, digital growth, the value of data, drones & advanced solutions, and beneficiation (inc. tailings) - becoming the added value! 11:00 – 11:10
Panel Chair: Otto van der Ende Mining Expert - MineLens McKinsey
Hentie Fourie, Founder & CEO, Kumuka Africa Dr. Ezbon Mill Adde Andu, Undersecretary, Ministry of Mining; South Sudan
PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
12:00 – 13:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: RELIABLE FINANCE & INVESTMENT Discussing good investable projects, enabling entrepreneurs, funding markets, raising & stimulating capital, and the global economy – Trump, Brexit and the Eurozone 12:00 – 12:10
Panel Chair: Robson Mugomba, Finance Director Minerals Development Company Botswana (Proprietary) Limited
D r. Quinton Hills, CEO, Laconia Resources Limited
Stefan Eitel, Director Metals & Mining, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH Mike Seeger, Director, MX Mining Capital Advisors CC Thapelo Tsheole, Chief Executive Officer, Botswana Stock Exchange
PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
13:00 – 14:30 NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK 14:30 – 19:00 AFRICA MINING MATCHMAKING MEETINGS Afternoon session devoted to 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Governments, Miners, Developers, Investors and Suppliers. Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss continent-wide mining matters and solutions. 16:30 – 17:00 TEA & COFFEE NETWORKING BREAK 20:00 – 22:00 CULTURAL DINNER: JACANA’S NEST An informal Cultural Dinner welcoming the Official Delegation and all Event attendees; enjoying local food, refreshments and entertainment from Liesel Graham. An ideal opportunity for further networking and to discuss the day’s talking points.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA Thursday 12 October
Tsodilo Suites, Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort 08:30 – 09:00 REGISTRATION & NETWORKING If needed, event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required) whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee. 09:00 – 09:15 DAY TWO WELCOMING REMARKS A brief overview of day one’s major talking points with a look at the topics of discussion to come. Conference Chair Alan M. Clegg Pr.Eng., Independent Mining & Energy Consultant, and Executive Chairman, Shumba Energy 09:15 – 09:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS Africa Mining Vision; AMGI Pilot Project: Current Status & Future Plan Dr. Gyu-Sang Jang, Consultant National Geologic Information Institute (NGII); Republic of Korea MINISTERIAL PANEL DISCUSSION 09:30 – 10:45 High-level Government discussion including special guests such as the African Union Commission (AUC) and UNECA etc. Discussing the continent-wide mining outlook, AMV, common challenges & success stories, collaborations & partnerships, promoting investment & commitment, leadership and stability. Panel Chair: James Campbell, Managing Director Botswana Diamonds plc
.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, Commissioner of Trade & Industry H African Union Commission (AUC) Hon. Fred Moyo, Deputy Minister Ministry of Mines & Mining Development; Zimbabwe H.E. Peter T. Lokeris, Minister of State for Minerals Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development; Uganda Dr. Ezbon Mill Adde Andu, Undersecretary, Ministry of Mining; South Sudan Tiyapo Hudson Ngwisanyi, Chief Executive Officer Botswana Geoscience Institute (Government of Botswana)
PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
10:45 – 11:15 TEA & COFFEE NETWORKING BREAK 11:15 – 12:15 PANEL DISCUSSION: COUNTRY MODELS THAT ARE WORKING & WHY? What should be the trend for a united & common African Mining Development Protocol or Code? Discussing successful models, competition, myth busting, and the climate for exploration - where, why & which commodity? Also, advocating local content development, understanding economic impact, and ensuring local skills employment. 11:15 – 11:25
Panel Chair: James Campbell, Managing Director Botswana Diamonds plc
Patrick Leyden, Director, Herbert Smith Freehills South Africa Charles Siwawa, Chief Executive Officer, Botswana Chamber of Mines Ashley Jones, Operations Manager, A-Cap Resources
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12:15 – 13:15 PANEL DISCUSSION: INNOVATION - PEOPLE, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS Discussing inspiring innovation through leadership and adopting technology (its lead on equipment and process development) and enhanced communications (high-speed connectivity for a seamless exchange of information between mining sites and headquarters, for production efficiency, security, and its impact on people). Also assessing and accepting risk, and developing skills for the future. Panel Chair: Alessandro Cardoso, Sales Director Africa SES Networks Theresa (Tracey) Cooper, Executive Director, Mining Dialogues 360 Noleen Pauls, Principle Geoscientist at Reflex (EMEA) & Former Chairperson WiMSA of International Women in Mining (IWiM) Edwin Elias, Head of Ore Processing, Debswana Mining Company Emmanuel Coffie-Anum, HSE Coordinator, Ghana Manganese Company Limited Panel Discussion; Question & Answer Session
12:15 – 12:25
13:15 – 14:45
NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
14:45 – 16:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: POWER & ENERGY FUELS - KEY COMMODITIES IN AFRICA Discussing reducing costs, prioritising needs, the provision of power generation services, co-generation systems, the potential for renewables, changing mind-sets, and the global battery boom. 14:45 – 14:55 Panel Chair: Wayne Kingwill, Managing Director VIVO Energy Botswana Frazer Tabeart, Managing Director, African Energy Resources Limited Gabaake Gabaake, Executive Director, TLOU Energy Neeraj Saxena, Country Director, Jindal Botswana Percy Ntuthuko Khoza, CEO, Black Soul (Pty) Ltd Bunty Kiremire, Engineering Manager, juwi PANEL DISCUSSION; QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION 16:00 – 16:15 CLOSING CEREMONY Closing remarks with a summing up of discussion highlights and takeaway points. H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, Commissioner of Trade & Industry African Union Commission (AUC) Andy Dowell, CEO, GRV Global
Friday 13 October
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Close Out Summary from our Conference Chair Alan M. Clegg Pr. Eng. Pr.CPM PMP FSAIMM FIOQ Independent Director of Resource Companies Conference Chairman
It with great pleasure that on behalf of GRV Global and myself that I can herewith report back to you, in summary, regarding the outcomes and success of the above mentioned prestigious event. The AMS17 was openly described from the start by co-host and Patron, the African Union Commissioner of Trade & Industry (AUCTI), Ambassador Albert Muchanga as an ‘Institution’ supported by the AU to generate alignment and understanding between member states Ministers and ministries of Mines and Energy and the private sector to join these key stakeholders in Africa to engage formally in developing and shaping exploitation of Africa’s continental & coastal natural resources and related industrial profile. Further, the AUCTI placed emphasis on the event as a platform for Policy debate towards mobilising the private sector towards and within the African Mining Vision (AMV) released by the AU in 2009 and as a ‘Blueprint for Structural Transfer of African Economies’. To this he informed the delegates of the Private Sector Compact (PSC) developed and now under execution as a tool to facilitate dialogue to reduce and share risk. The specific vehicle(s) used in the PSC for this are created within the African Minerals Governance Framework (AMGF), as common platform for transparency consisting of Regional Chambers of Mines across the continent and the Societies of Mining Associations. The keynote address by the Botswana Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security, Hon. Minister Sadique Kebonang highlighted a number of local and continental challenges while emphasising, that “Theses need to become action at country level across the continent” and that, analyses of impact, economic and earned value of the Mineral resources development needs to be fully considered.
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From my own opening comments below that were echoed by Minister Kebonang, the scene was set for strong and healthy discussion & debate within the topical panels. The past business period was filled with mixed sentiment in the global mining sectoral environment compounded by resource nationalism extremes in some countries, in particular in Latin America and Africa. Generally, though, the mining & natural resources investment market remained positive even within the volatile economic and political environment, with precious metals (Gold & Silver) marching upward on demand for risk hedging against government & public debt levels, US Dollar weakness and fear of Fiat currency failure. Base metals and related Base metals stocks continued to rise on LME stock depletion, stronger than expected economic demand and continued significant capital inflows and massively increased exploration and development activity in the infrastructure commodities and energy storage or battery metals have underwritten this further. Some key environmental features of the discussions and debate, much focussing on the year to date in 2017 are as follows: • Mixed sentiment in the global mining & energy sectoral environment compounded negatively in the SADC region by resource nationalism. • Mining & natural resources investment markets remain positive even within the volatile economic and political environment and risk hedging against government & public debt levels.
• A continuing volatile and sentiment driven investment environment compounded by central bank monetary system manipulation driving mineral commodity prices steadily higher. • Junior Mining Company Valuations strongly positive, in particular in the precious metals, infrastructure commodities, energy fuels and battery metals. • AISC (All in Sustaining Costs) improvements, ongoing productivity initiatives and capital investment in technologies is also a continuing trend of management teams across the globe. • Mergers and acquisitions in the Junior and Mid-Cap sector continues with even higher frequency than 2016. • Exploration programs, project developments, and old mines are being restarted, in particular in the base & precious metals commodities, but also in energy fuels (Uranium & Coal) or related energy storage metals (Cobalt) & mineral salts (Lithium).
And, by way of an outlook as students of the world at large we must continue to monitor closely the ‘experts’ conversation. Nothing has changed in this area and the totally failed confidence and predicted collapse of the FIAT Currency system and its replacement by some other more secure exchange unit continues unabated. While the central banking experiment with negative interest rates seems to have gone, the tiny incremental interest rate increases that have been imposed has still left real rates at zero to negative. This continues to underscore the uncertainty and as societal and political structures continue to breakdown worldwide, war cycles are ramping up across the globe, with decreasing confidence in central banking and other key financial and currency based infrastructures. The mining & minerals development sector in Africa should begin to benefit significantly from market commodity positioning as we move in to 2018 and beyond. The clear investment trend
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Conference Chair in ‘stuff’ that is physical and tradeable including infrastructure and energy related commodities, like Copper, Zinc, both of which are already in or close to supply/demand deficit, Battery metals (Cobalt & Lithium) and/or the Junior Mining Equities that hold such assets or the technologies to enhance them. This therefore continues to offer us and all stakeholders and investors on the continent strong fundamentals in the business and in the progressive project developments. From the first panel discussions and presentations, we heard more about the AMV which, sets real Questions and not answers, is designed to create alignment and mutual trust among stakeholders that is to be propagated through our continental Chambers of Mines. The African Minerals & Geoscience Centre (AMGC) informed us about the important role they are playing is providing services and training, propagating standards and professionalism and engaging the private sector and government(s). Further panels covered important trends related with benchmarking, especially in cost controls and determination and sustainability of AISC (All in Sustaining Cost), productivity and efficiency. Technology leveraging, in particular in deployment of beneficiation tools and technologies that are available but not yet widely adopted or even adopted at all, despite being patented and proven. Cultivation of the talent that exists was also noted as requiring more focus at all levels. Issues around finance, financing and investment were discussed, including the role of banks and the restrictions and problems caused by regulation. Financial design for individual projects and companies was highlighted as important as there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ and the alignment to the Mining development value chain, in some cases elementally, needs to be considered for the type and size of funding required. The ongoing and growing importance of continental development banks was also highlighted. The positives and negatives of public markets was also debated vigorously and the related need to cultivate a retail investment market awareness at grass roots level to facilitate the growth in ‘Investment Money’ inflows from continental sources rather than from outside. 22
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And all of the above was just in the first day! The second day was also rewarding with further energetic discussion and debate led by a Ministerial panel on the linkages and communication between governments, breaking down borders, facilitating better logistics on all forms of movement of professionals, companies, and materials engaged in Mining, including the potential in the formation of a Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) for full value chain exploitation of Africa’s mineral endowment. Country models were also addressed, highlighting the structural challenges and changes required by some, such that reference to those that are successful may be learned from and prevent polarisation of views and interests that has become known to Investors and the public at large as resource nationalism. Energy Fuels and Power supply remains an important topic that was discussed at some depth. The availability of electrical energy remaining central to Africa development of its mineral endowment and growing deficits are in this regard of concern. Innovation in general is very much alive on the continent and the importance around its mobilisation and practical use through people, technology deployment and communications was also highlighted as a creator of opportunity and a development foundation stone. On top of all of the above panel sessions we ofcourse had the GRV winning formula of the ‘One to One’ roundtable meeting sessions on the first day. These were again animated and very successful speaking just from my own personal experience and where it was clear that new relationships that would add value and momentum to the Africa Vision were being made. So, with all of the above, I am sure you will agree that the event was an again an unqualified success and that you will join me in applauding the AUCTI and Botswana Ministry for the support for this event and GRVglobal for organising it. I now look forward to the AMS IV in 2018 the venue for which will be advised in the first quarter of 2018. I shall look forward to seeing you there.
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TESTIMONIALS “I am looking forward to next year, and hope you will all join me at the next Summit to continue the discussion between the governments, private and public sector and build on the progress we’ve made here.” H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga – Commissioner of Trade & Industry, African Union Commission (AUC) “AMS is the only meaningful platform in existence that delivers un-fettered access to the highest level Government policy makers for continental Africa for Private Sector Mining Investors, Companies and service providers for constructive debate and dialogue that has a proven record of generating alignment, trust and sustainable business contracts.” Alan M. Clegg Pr.Eng. – Shumba Energy (CONFERENCE CHAIR) “The effort and commitment that GRV showed, to actually make meeting arrangements, the way you kept introducing me to senior individuals from the corporate sector, who would be a beneficial contacts for our future company growth, those introductions was very much appreciated.” Richard Harper – APE Pumps Pty Ltd “Very well organised and attended, as well as, informative and engaging panel discussions. The networking opportunities were phenomenal.” Amrin Panjwani – Khan Corporate Law “We found the keynote speakers and panel discussions very informative. The ‘speed dating’ set up of the B2B was the most productive and is a fantastic forum in forcing face to face discussions and introductions. We have gained key leads from this. Overall this event was well planned and executed.” Dianne McCallum – Worley Parsons “The conference was well organised with quality speakers and interesting topics.” Thapelo Tsheole – Botswana Stock Exchange 28
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“Well organised, more professional each year with good venue and all running smoothly.” Ciaran Quinn – PW Mining International Limited “I think the organisation of the conference was good, and a good balance of presenters and topics. It was really value add to our economy and the thinking process was applicable to the industry” Charles Siwawa – Botswana Chamber of Mines “This summit has gone from strength to strength each year; from venue, level of attendance and participation and price. The different panels also did well. A work well done.” James Yousif – Ministry of Mining; South Sudan “Well-coordinated, well organised and informative. Please keep this going.” Kneipe Setlhare – Giyani Metals “Good organisation – bringing Africa together to develop the continent together.” H.E Peter Lokeris – Ministry of Energy & Mining; Uganda “The summit is well organised and conducted. It provided an overview of mineral mining sites, stages, benefits and promises for future development of Africa. It offers chances for exchanges of experience challenges and collective outlook.” Dr. Ezbon Mill Andu – Ministry of Mining; South Sudan “Very informative and well-presented and organised.” Lindsay Shankland – Manitou S.A “Informative, engaging and necessary for problem solving and idea generation. Kennedy Lesole – Gabz Media
“The event served as a great opportunity to interact with the important stakeholders in implementing the GMIS strategy of the AMV. I look forward to enhance the working relationship with your esteemed GRV Global and its much appreciated organized future important events that serve mining, geosciences, environment, climate, disasters and related themes.” Ibrahim Shaddad – African Minerals & Geosciences Centre (AMGC) “Roundtable was the best part. All round satisfied and was useful.” Arnim Schon – juwi “Good mix of government, mining CEO’s and suppliers, the programme was varied and interesting, the venue was superb and finally, the organisation exceptional.” James Campbell – Botswana Diamonds “The venue, organisation and format of the conference, as well as the quality of the speakers/panellists were all excellent. It was very informative, strategic and well worth attending. .” Spencer Eckstein – Ukwazi “Very informative panel discussions.” Elisa Davis – Minerals Development Company Botswana
“Very good conference and working sessions, well received .” Mike Seeger - MX Mining “This summit was very informative.” Jakoba Kuhn – Discovery Drilling Contractors “Interesting topics and great to hear the positive African story.” Stanford de Jong – Trimble “Unique form of conference that provides a relaxed atmosphere for discussion. Panel discussions provided various perspectives within a short time.” Tiyapo Hudson Ngwisanyi – Botswana Geoscience Institute “Topics were well presented and panel participants knowledgeable on subject matters. Discussions were very engaging and helpful and generated sound communication channels.” Kirby Vermaak – Metso SA “Despite initial hesitations, we have been very pleased to attend and have had several encounters of high potential. Hats off to GRV Global on a well organised and wellmanaged conference.” John Maddalena – GHCE Botswana
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ATTENDEE LIST Acacia Mining Deo Mwanyika, Vice President, Corporate Affairs A-Cap Resources Ashley Jones, Operations Manager African Energy Resources Limited Frazer Tabeart, Managing Director African Minerals & Geosciences Centre (AMGC) Ibrahim Shaddad, Director General African Union Commission (AUC) Patient Kotchikpa Atcho, Communication Officer African Union Commission (AUC) Hussein Hassan Hussein, Head of Industry African Union Commission (AUC) H.E. Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, Commissioner of Trade & Industry African Union Commission (AUC) Frank Dixon Mugyenyi, Senior Industry Advisor African Union Commission (AUC) Mariam Nabatanzi, Partnership Expert APE Pumps (PTY) Ltd Richard Harper, MD Aquatan (Pty) Ltd Piet Meyer, Managing Director Aquatan (Pty) Ltd Kobus Potgieter, Technical Sales Engineer Armstrongs Aimee Crewe-Brown, Business Manager Armstrongs Mark McKee, Partner Armstrongs Sipho Ziga, Partner Belservest FM Botswana Bradley Hall, Operations Manager Belservest FM Botswana Victor Senye, Executive Director BioTherm Energy Richard Challis, Business Development Manager BioTherm Energy Evan Jones, Technical Director Black Soul (Pty) Ltd Percy Ntuthuko Khoza, CEO Bookbinder Business Law Jeffrey Bookbinder, Partner Bookbinder Business Law Chabo Peo, Senior Associate Botswana Chamber of Mines Charles Siwawa, Chief Executive Officer Botswana Diamonds plc James Campbell, Managing Director Botswana Geoscience Institute (Government of Botswana) Tiyapo Hudson Ngwisanyi, Chief Executive Officer Botswana Investment & Trade Centre (BITC) Anthony Sefako Director, Projects Botswana Stock Exchange Thapelo Moribame, Head of Market Development Botswana Stock Exchange Thapelo Tsheole, Chief Executive Officer Business Magazine in Botswana Samuel Marufu, Publisher Capital Drilling Brian Rudd, Director Capital Drilling Stuart Thomson, MD Production Collins Newman & Co Neill Armstrong, Partner Debswana Mining Company Edwin Elias, Head of Ore Processing Discovery Drilling Contractors Africa Francois Conradie, Director Discovery Drilling Contractors Africa Mrs Jakoba (Kowie) Kuhn, Director Discovery Drilling Contractors Africa Marius Swart, Production Manager Flanders Kevin Landey, Global Business Development Flanders Douglas Patterson, Director of Global Business Development Geodrill Limited Dave Harper, President & CEO 32
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ATTENDEE LIST Kumuka Africa Hentie Fourie, Founder & CEO KWAME Diamonds Jo Mathole, CEO Laconia Resources Limited Dr. Quinton Hills, CEO Luke & Associates Edward Luke II, Attorney at Law Manitou S.A. (Pty) Ltd Lindsay Shankland, Managing Director Marlink Catherine Mauvais, Business Development Manager Africa Master Blaster Mark Davis, Director Master Blaster Jeff Fenwick, Sales Director McKinsey Otto van der Ende, Mining Expert - MineLens Metso South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Otlaadisa Moshashane, Manager Metso South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Charles Ntsele, General Manager Metso South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Kirby Vermaak, General Manager Minerals Development Company Botswana (Proprietary) Limited Elisa Davis, Project Management Administrator Minerals Development Company Botswana (Proprietary) Limited Tshireletso Modukanele, Director, Corporate Services Minerals Development Company Botswana (Proprietary) Limited Robson Mugomba, Finance Director Minerals Development Company Botswana (Proprietary) Limited Sebetlela Olebile Sebetlela, CEO Minergy Limited Martin Bartle, Managing Director Minergy Limited Andre Boje, CEO Minergy Limited G Tshekiso, Mine Manager Mining Dialogues 360 Theresa (Tracey) Cooper, Executive Director Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development; Uganda H.E. Peter T. Lokeris, Minister of State for Minerals Ministry of Geology & Mines; Angola Jose Carlos Daio da Silva ,Counselor Ministry of Geology & Mines; Angola Flavia Chinossanda Isaac Lutucuta, First Secretary Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security; Botswana Kgomotso Abi, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security; Botswana Rahul Bohra, Deputy Director Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security; Botswana Asnath Chimbombi, Manager Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security; Botswana Ofentse Ditsele, Deputy Director Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security; Botswana Hon. Advocate Sadique Kebonang, Minister Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security; Botswana Chebanana Malebe, Manager Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security; Botswana Obolokile Obakeng, Deputy Permanent Secretary 34
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