POST SUMMIT REPORT 17 – 18 April, 2013, Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania
Summit Report
The Great Rift Valley Mining Summit 2013 (GRVMS) organised by Entico Events opened on the 17th and 18th April, 2013 and far exceeded all expectations. Having taken place in Dar es-Salaam, Tanzania at the Kunduchi Beach Hotel we were pleased to see such a diverse and exciting delegation from government ministers, permanent secretaries, senior dignitaries, NGOs and funding bodies from eleven countries situated on the Great Rift Valley.
The Great Rift Valley is a name given in the late 19th century by British explorer John Walter Gregory to the approximately 6,000 kilometres long continuous geographic trench that runs from northern Syria in Southwest Asia to central Mozambique in South East Africa. Today though, the term is most often used to refer to the valley of the East African Rift, the divergent plate boundary which extends from the Afar Triple Junction southward across Eastern Africa, and is in the process of splitting the African Plate into two new separate plates. Geologists generally refer to these incipient plates as the Nubian Plate and the Somali Plate.
The Rift Valley is blessed with an abundance of natural resources and the Great Rift Valley Mining Summit provided the platform for discussions on the development of these untapped reserves. The ministers & officials, international agencies & NGOs used the Summit as an occasion to discuss their aims, challenges and goals, and announced opportunities, projects & time scales and presented a programme for planned contracts for 2013 and beyond.
Hon. Stephen Masele, the Tanzania Deputy Minister of Energy and Minerals opened the summit by presenting the unique position his country holds within the mining industry in the East Africa region.
The next two days saw country presentations from all the nine country delegations present, including Hon. John BANDE, the Malawi Minister of Mining, Hon. Mukanga YAMFWA, the Zambia Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development, Hon. Peter LOKERIS, the Uganda Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development and other high level dignitaries.
GRVMS hosted many leading companies from the mining sector including mine owners such as African Barrick Gold, AngloGold Ashanti, Base Titanium, East African Gold, Kabanga Nickel Company Ltd., Kasese Cobalt Company Ltd, Kilo Goldmines, Mantra, Maweni Limestone, Midroc Goldmines Ltd., Mozambique Mining Exploration Company, Peak Resources, PW Mining International Ltd., Shanta Gold, STAMICO - Tanzania State Mining Corporation, TanzaniteOne, Tata Steel, Tulawaka Gold, Uranex Ltd., Vedanta Zinc International, Wesizwe Platinum Ltd., ZCCM – Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Ltd. Investments Holdings as well as technology providers, such as Software AG (the gold sponsor), Atlas Copco and Warrior Security International (silver sponsors), Bolloré Africa Logistics Kenya, Civicon Ltd., Danimex Communication, First Tech Group, IBM Tanzania, MA Attorneys, Panafrican Group of Companies, Quest Qualitas, RMA Group, SGS Tanzania Superintendence Co. Ltd. and Vivo Energy (bronze sponsors) and many more.
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The summit also included keynote presentations from a select number of business organisations, amongst which Tata Steel, The US Embassy in Tanzania, Africa Finance Corporation and UN Economic Commission for Africa.
During the afternoons of both the days, the participants gathered around thirty-seven roundtables for a busy program of one-on-one meetings where business negotiations took place.
During the evenings of both the days, the participants gathered on the welcoming beachfront of the Kunduchi Beach Hotel for informal meetings which many of the participants saw as excellent opportunities for further networking.
A great number of the participants have expressed their satisfaction with both the format and the content of the summit, highlighting the wealth of information delivered through the morning plenary speeches and the direct, tangible benefits provided by the afternoon roundtable meetings.
We sincerely hope that, by bringing international expertise to East Africa, in some small way, the GRVMS will help these governments develop their economies further and would very much like to see you again at future Entico Events.
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Testimonials
“Many thanks and congratulations to all for a very smoothly-run conference. The roundtable format is an absolute winner for networking, and all those on hand for Entico keep the thing hopping along.” Bryan MECKLENBURGH Group Commercial, Alfred H. Knight
“For me the round table session was the best. I have attended many summits but have not had the chance to have such sessions with my potential clients. Thanks and keep it up!” Evans MABEYA Business Line Manager, Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd.
“The organization of the Summit was brilliant and it allowed me to meet the right people from different organisations in the same place and at the same time. Had I arranged meeting the same people myself, it would have taken me weeks. See you at the next one.” Mr. Claus LEVINSEN Marketing Manager, Balton/Danimex
“I have to commend you guys on a job well done. You guys showed high levels of work ethic to ensure a resounding success for the delegates and participants. The experience was truly a memorable one and I have to highlight the following achievements as exceptional contributors to a job well done:
• The team and their personal approach to the event and proceedings • The team’s diligence to ensure the participants’ needs were met • The team’s friendly attitude toward their guests and delegates • The team’s willingness to assist even in instances not related to the event
In my opinion the networking session is of great importance to us and has also given our business the necessary exposure we needed, especially in Tanzania. We hope to receive enquiries and sales from this investment and are already investigating new opportunities with potential partners in the country.
Keep up the good work and good team spirit as these factors where the main contributors to the success of the event. I look forward to the pleasure of being part of the next successful event and wish you all the best of luck in your professional and personal lives.”
Wesley AYLWARD Export Development Manager, First Tech Group
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“I found the GRV Summit a great source of networking and information gathering regarding activities in countries and companies in our region. I found the summit worthwhile to attend, as it gave me the opportunity to know other participants in person, particularly if one thinks of the people factor in doing business.” Johan VILJOEN Managing Director, Nitro Explosives (T) Ltd.
“Personally was more than happy for the job well done by you, to organize such a successful summit in Africa, in particular Tanzania. It was such an exciting moment to network with great industry players and learn about gifted wealth that is still lying untapped. My personal view is that, with appropriate mining policies in respective African countries, the region will see a boom in mining sector which will soon liberate the appalling state of the economy in these countries.” Wandwi Daniel MUGESI Cargo Services Manager, Swissport Tanzania Ltd.
“Great event, guys! I achieved all my objectives set prior to joining the conference. Key among them was networking. The attendance was amazing but not surprising given the preparations you guys had made for this event. One learning point for me is the team work displayed by the Entico group. Particular appreciation to Andy, whose hands-on approach ensured that we achieved our objectives. In addition, the summit format was well thought out and allowed for maximum interactions. Round table was an excellent idea. Keep it up!” Stephen MUNGUTI Business Development Manager, Shell & Vivo Lubricants, Kenya Ltd.
“The conference was an excellent initiative and allowed participants to gain a very good feel for regional developments in the sector. It was well organized, with the roundtable format allowing for good 1 on 1 interaction with key parties. I would certainly attend again, and look forward to further conferences.” Solomon ASAMOAH Deputy CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Africa Finance Corporation
“The summit served as a one-stop centre for information on mining investment opportunities in the entire Great Rift Valley region” Aaron KIGONA Logistics Specialist, AngloGold Ashanti – Geita Gold Mine
“A well organised international mining summit. Excellent work, keep it up Entico!” Eliya SAITI Regional Mining Engineer, Department of Mines, Malawi Ministry of Mining
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“The GRV Mining Summit was organised in a very professional way. The wide range of presentations delivered at the Summit was very exciting and satisfying. Very importantly, I was very satisfied to meet with old friends and new contacts which I am sure will profoundly benefit my institution. I am definitely sure to recommend friends from the Rift Valley region to participate in your future events so that they promote their mineral resources to the rest of the world.” Ketema TADESSE Director General, SEAMIC
“The GRV Mining Summit was a wonderful opportunity to interact with the players in the mining sector. It was a good platform for attracting investment and for learning by sharing different experiences.” Fred BANDA Senior Mining Engineer, Zambia Ministry of Mines, Energy & Water Development
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Press Coverage Selections
Over 30 mining companies from Africa
hold crucial summit in Tanzania
As over 30 mining companies from Africa converged today in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania’s capital city for a marathon and crucial summit on mining in the continent, discussion on the health and safety of workers in minefields took center stage, with accusations of negligence and theft in the lucrative industry topping the agenda.
… read more at www.thezambezian.com
Report: Mining to speed up economic growth in Tanzania
Speaking during the recent Great Rift Valley Mining summit in the city, the Chief Executive of Tanzania Minerals Auditing Agency (TMAA), Mr Paul Masanja said that until the end of last year the contribution of mining sector to government’s revenue stood at Sh12.6 trillion and its contribution to economic growth was 3.5 per cent.
… read more at www.thecitizen.co.tz
Tanzania cries for more investments in its mining sector
Tanzania called for more investment in its mining sector as the nation is exploiting only 10 percent of its mineral resources due to low technical capacity for conducting exploration activities, a senior government official said on Thursday.
Stephen Masele, Deputy Minister for Energy and Minerals, told the Great Rift Valley Mining Summit that recognizing such a challenge, the government of Tanzania is working hard to attract foreign investors for harnessing more mineral resources that are yet to be tapped.
… read more at www. news.xinhuanet.com
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The need for having protected mines
Mines need to have proper security systems with credible, capable staff who can protect not only mines, but also personnel working on site, Warrior Security Ltd, CEO Major Tony Sugden has said.
Speaking during the Great Rift Valley Mining Summit held today in Dar es Salaam, Sudgen said, “Mines and their subcontractors are often the only truly meaningful commercial entity in their areas of operation,” said Maj. Sugden. “This makes them stand out like shining beacons, with people good and bad attracted by a mine, often with tragic consequences.”
… read more at www.fountainmedia.co.ke
We also kindly acknowledge the online posts by the US Embassy in Tanzania and Quest Qualitas.
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List of Country Delegations TANZANIA Hon. Stephen MASELE (MP), Deputy Minister for Energy and Minerals Eng. Paul MASANJA , CEO- Tanzania Mineral Audit Agency Ally SAMAJE , AG. Commissioner for Minerals Grey MWAKALUKWA , DG Tanzania State Mining Company (STAMICO)
DJIBOUTI Mr. Abdourahman OMAR HAGA , Director of Natural Resources, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources Mr. Ismael ADEN, Functionary, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
CONGO DR Mr. Kasanda Ngoy AUGUSTIN , General Secretary, Ministry of Mines
ETHIOPIA Mr. Sisay AYALEW , Head of Licensing, Ethiopia Ministry of Mines
MALAWI Mr. John BANDE , Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Mr. Eliya SAITI , Regional Mining Engineer, Dept. of Mines, Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment
MOZAMBIQUE Mr. Geraldo VALOI , Mineral Processing Engineer, Ministry of Mineral Resources Mr. Antonio MANHIÇA , CEO, Mozambique Company for Mineral Exploration
RWANDA Mr. Emmanuel UWIZEYE , Director of Land and Mines, Ministry of Natural Resources
UGANDA Hon. Peter LOKERIS , Minister of State, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development,
ZAMBIA Hon. Mukanga YAMFWA , Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development Mr. Fred BANDA , Chief Mining Engineer, Zambia Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development Mr. Mukela MUYUNDA , CEO, Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited (ZCCM) Investments Holdings plc, Zambia
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Pictures
Group picture
Hon. MASELE, Tanzanian Deputy Minister Hon. Mukanga YAMFWA, Zambian Minister of
of Energy & Minerals opening the summit Mines Energy and Water Development
Networking Roundtable meeting
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Timetable of Events
Tuesday, 16th April, 2013 Pre-event Registration & Networking 17:00 KIKWETE Hall, Kunduchi Beach Hotel and Resort
Day One: Wednesday, 17th April, 2013 KIKWETE Hall, Kunduchi Beach Hotel and Resort
Registration and Welcome Coffee 08:00 Tanzania National Anthem 08:20 Welcome Remarks 08:30
TANZANIA - COUNTRY PRESENTATION & Q&A 08:40 Chaired by Garth van der HORST, Business, Business Development, VIVO Energy Speaker: Hon. Stephen MASELE (MP), Deputy Minister for Energy and Minerals Panellist: Eng. Paul MASANJA , CEO- Tanzania Mineral Audit Agency Panellist: Ally SAMAJE , AG. Commissioner for Minerals Panellist: Grey MWAKALUKWA , DG Tanzania State Mining Company (STAMICO)
PRESENTATION 09:10 The Africa Mining Vision and the African Minerals Development Centre - Tools for National Development Mr. Wilfred LOMBE, Interim Coordinator, African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC)
DJIBOUTI - COUNTRY PRESENTATION & Q&A 09:30 Chaired by Mr. Wilfred LOMBE, UNECA Speaker: Mr. Abdourahman OMAR HAGA , Director of Natural Resources, Djibouti Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources Panellist: Mr. Ismael ADEN, Functionary, Djibouti Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
PRESENTATION 09:50 Mr. Somdeb BANERJEE , Executive in Charge of Southern Africa, Tata Steel (Minerals) Southern Africa
CONGO DR - COUNTRY PRESENTATION & Q&A 10:10 Speaker: Mr. Kasanda Ngoy AUGUSTIN , General Secretary, Congo DR Ministry of Mines
Coffee & Networking 10:30
PRESENTATION 10:50 Don’t Let the Future of Mining Pass You By Mr. Patrick Shields , Deputy Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Software AG
PRESENTATION 11:10 Geology and Investment Opportunities in Tanzania Prof. Mr. Adbulkarim MRUMA , CEO, Geological Survey of Tanzania
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ETHIOPIA - COUNTRY PRESENTATION & Q&A 11:30 Speaker: Mr. Sisay AYALEW , Head of Licensing, Ethiopia Ministry of Mines
PRESENTATION 11:50 East African Gold Mr. Richard KAIJUKA , Chairman, East African Gold plc.
PRESENTATION 12:10 Patrick COLLINS , Political and Economic Officer, US Embassy in Tanzania (OBO Thomas YAGER , Country Specialist, United States Geological Survey - USGS)
Lunch & Networking 12:30 PRESCHEDULED ROUNDTABLE MEETINGS 14:00
Day Two: Thursday, April the 18th, 2013 KIKWETE Hall, Kunduchi Beach Hotel and Resort
Welcome Coffee 08:00
PRESENTATION 08:20 Mining and Rock Excavation Equipment and Service by Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Mr. Evans MABEYA , Business Line Manager , Geotechnical Drilling and Exploration – GDE, Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd
PRESENTATION 08:40 Mr Solomon ASAMOAH , Deputy CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Africa Finance Corporation
MALAWI - COUNTRY PRESENTATION & Q&A 09:00 Chaired by Mr Solomon ASAMOAH, Deputy CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Africa Finance Corporation Speaker: Mr. John BANDE , Minister, Malawi Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Panellist: Mr. Eliya SAITI , Regional Mining Engineer, Dept. of Mines, Malawi Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment
PRESENTATION 09:25 Strength and Integrity Mr. Tony SUGDEN, Chief Executive, Warrior Security International
MOZAMBIQUE - COUNTRY PRESENTATION & Q&A 09:35 Chaired by Mr. Tony SUGDEN, Chief Executive, Warrior Security International Speaker: Mr. Geraldo VALOI , Mineral Processing Engineer, Mozambique Ministry of Mineral Resources Panellist: Mr. Antonio MANHIÇA , CEO, Mozambique Company for Mineral Exploration
PRESENTATION 09:45 Emery Mukendi Wafwana Mr. Fulgence Kalema BWATUNDA, Attorney at Law
PRESENTATION 10:05 Envisioning the Future of Mining Mr. Rajesh YIER , Director, Global Strategy & Operations, Industrial Products, IBM Tanzania
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RWANDA - COUNTRY PRESENTATION & Q&A 10:25 Speaker: Mr. Emmanuel UWIZEYE , Director of Land and Mines, Rwanda Ministry of Natural Resources
Coffee & Networking 10:45
PRESENTATION 11:05 SEAMIC and its GIS Services for Mining Development in Africa Mr . Mesfin GEBREMICHAEL , Manager of the Geo-Information Department, South-Eastern and Eastern African Mineral Centre (SEAMIC) Mr. Ketema TADESSE , Director General, South - Eastern and Eastern African Mineral Centre (SEAMIC)
UGANDA - COUNTRY PRESENTATION & Q&A 11:25 Speaker: Hon. Peter LOKERIS , Minister of State, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda
PRESENTATION 11:45 Kilo Goldmines' DRC projects Mr. Alex van HOEKEN , President & CEO, Kilo Goldmines Limited
ZAMBIA - COUNTRY PRESENTATION & QA 12:05 Chaired by Mr. Alex van HOEKEN, President & CEO, Kilo Goldmines Limited Speaker: Hon. Mukanga YAMFWA , Minister, Zambia Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development Panellist: Amb. Judith K.K. Kangoma – Kapijimpanga, Zambia High Commissioner to Tanzania Panellist: Mr. Fred BANDA , Chief Mining Engineer, Zambia Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development Panellist: Mr. Mukela MUYUNDA , CEO, Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited (ZCCM) Investments Holdings plc, Zambia
Lunch & Networking 12:30 PRESCHEDULED ROUNDTABLE MEETINGS 14:00 SUMMIT CLOSE 18:00
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List of Roundtables
COUNTRY DELEGATIONS
Country Headed by
1 Tanzania Hon. Steven MASSELLE, Deputy Minister, MP, Tanzania Ministry of Energy and Minerals 3 Congo DR Mr Kasanda Ngoy AUGUSTIN, Secretary General, Congo DR Ministry of Mines 4 Ethiopia Mr Sisay AYALEW, Director, Ethiopia Ministry of Mines 5 Malawi Hon. John BANDE, Minister, Malawi Ministry of Mining 6 Mozambique Mr Geraldo Simao VALOI, Mineral Processing Engineer, Mozambique Ministry of Mineral Resources 7 Rwanda Mr Emmanuel UWIZEYE, Director of Land and Mines, Rwanda Ministry of Natural Resources 8 Uganda Hon. Peter LOKERIS, Minister of State, Uganda Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development 9 Zambia Hon. Mukanga YAMFWA, Minister, Zambia Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development 37 Djibouti Mr. Abdourahman OMAR HAGA, Director of Natural Resources, Djibouti Ministry of energy and Natural Resources
ORGANISATIONS
10 United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) 11 AFC - Africa Finance Corporation 12 SEAMIC - South - Eastern and Eastern African Mineral Centre 13 US Geological Survey / US Embassy
MINE OWNERS
14 Kilo Goldmines 25 ZCCM – Zambia Consolidated Copper 15 Base Titanium Mines Ltd. Investments Holdings 16 Mozambique Mining Exploration 26 Kasese Cobalt Company Ltd Company 27 Uranex Ltd. 17 Tata Steel 28 Mantra 18 Tulawaka Gold 29 PW Mining International Ltd. 19 African Barrick Gold 30 Vedanta Zinc International 20 AngloGold Ashanti 31 Wesizwe Platinum Ltd. 21 Maweni Limestone 32 Kabanga Nickel Company Ltd. 22 Peak Resources 33 TanzaniteOne 23 STAMICO - Tanzania State Mining 34 Midroc Goldmines Corporation 35 Shanta Gold 24 East African Gold 36 Geological Survey of Tanzania
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Participants List
GOLD SPONSOR Bureau Veritas Acme Analitik Software AG Caspian Ltd Castor Networks Consolidated Power Projects Diplomat Group, The SILVER SPONSORS DLA Piper EGIS Atlas Copco Tanzania Ltd. Emery Mukendi Wafwana & Associates Warrior Security International Geodrill Ltd. Helio Resource Corp. HID Global BRONZE SPONSORS ISA Ltd. J&C Engineering Bollore Africa Logistics Kenya Kabanga Nickel Company Ltd. Civicon Ltd. Macquarie Bank Danimex Communication Major Drilling First Tech Group Moolman Mining Tanzania IBM Tanzania Mota – Engil Minerals & Mining Panafrican Group of Companies MTL Consulting Company Ltd. Quest Qualitas Nexus Minerals Tanzania Ltd. RMA Group (Sub-Sahara Africa) Nitro Explosives (T) Ltd. SGS Tanzania Superintendence Co. Ltd. Ports of Africa Vivo Energy (Shell) PW Mining International Ltd. Sudamin Company Ltd. PARTICIPANTS Remote Site Solutions SDV Mining AFEX Group, The Spedag Interfreight Kenya Ltd. Air Charter Service Swissport Tanzania Ltd. Akagera Aviation Tenova Bateman Alfred H Knight International Ltd. TRIO Engineered Products, Inc. APR Energy Vedanta Zinc International Balton Tanzania Ltd Weatherford BlueScope Buildings Wesizwe Platinum Ltd. BQ Contractors Ltd. BSI Group
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