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Africa Mining Congress Day One – 20th July 2011

Africa Mining Congress Day One – 20th July 2011
7.30am

Registration and refreshments

8.45am

Chairperson’s opening remarks

Mahendra Raghunath, Anchor & Producer, SABC TV News

 

RE-IMAGINING AFRICA

9am

Keynote opening address: Growth drivers and investors for Africa’s mining industry

  • Operating in Africa: how senior mines are doing business in Africa 
  • What’s on the strategic agenda for 2011/2012 and beyond?
  • Regions and commodities – where to next?
  • Looking at the advantages of partnering with African government to proceed with projects

CEO, De Beers Consolidated Mines
9.30am

Keynote address: How mining houses can access foreign investment

  • Africa’s rich commodities regions and China
  • China's investment into Africa going beyond just the search for resources
  • Chinese mining enterprises favouring Africa’s listed mining enterprises
  • China’s outlook for mining investment in Africa


Chairman & CEO, World Mining Investment Ltd.
10am

Keynote address: China as a driver of the African resources sector

  • Sustainability of the China story
  • China’s resource consumption outlook
  • China’s role as an investor in Africa mining
  • Imperatives for African companies looking to leverage Chinese opportunity
›  Mr Kobus van der Wath,
CEO, Beijing Axis
10.30am

Morning refreshments

11am

Key industry players panel: The future of hot commodities in Africa

  • Where are the different commodity markets likely to head?
  • Looking at sustainable development in Africa’s mining sector
  • A look at the best options and strategies for commodity investing
  • Knowing which commodities will ensure the best return
  • Hot future commodities – which are they? 
Associate Director, The Fraser Institute
›  Mr Isaac Takawira,
CEO, Kwality Commodity Traders
Head: Mineral Economics, Mintek
›  Mr Ernst Venter,
Executive General Manager, Exxaro
Director, De Beers Consolidated Mines
 

MONEY TALKS I - INVESTMENT

11.45am

Panel discussion: Uncovering new opportunities for investors in Africa

  • The direct investment environment in Africa 
  • Uncovering ideal returns in Africa’s mining projects 
  • How to overcome the geopolitical risk
  • Funds key criteria and concerns when investing
  • Risk ratios that funds are seeking in emerging markets

King Modise Tlou, Managing Director, Riyashuma Business Enterprise

Director, E.I.M Capital Managers
Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
›  Mr Neil Gardyne,
Director, New Africa Mining Fund ? Decorum Investment Holdings
12.30pm

Networking Lunch

1.30pm

Panel discussion: Investing in Africa-key players & priorities

  • Looking at the attractive investment themes and the funding gaps
  • Performance track record of Africa funds vs. other emerging market funds
  • Potential overseas partnerships and future expansion plans

Richard Procter, General Manager, LinQ Capital Limited, South Africa

Managing Director, LinQ Capital Limited
Chief Operating Officer, Umbono Capital
›  Mr Bruce Williamson,
Investment Manager, Imara Asset Management
›  Mr Ibrahim Bwire,
Principal Consultant, Nova Capital Partners
Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, African Finance Corporation
2.15pm

Case study: ETF’s as a key driver for African resource investment

  • Why exchange traded funds for Africa?
  • How African capital markets today  is affecting resource investment
  • How ETF’s are providing a solution to investment in commodities
  • An depth look at exchange traded funds and resource investments
Principal: Head Investments, ABSA Capital
 

MONEY TALKS II – CAPITAL RAISING

2.45pm

Private equity panel: Unearthing the real value – emerging opportunities for private equity

  • What are private equity and private investors considering in mining investments today?
  • Opportunities in the African exploration mining sector
  • Comparing mining projects at different stages – identifying the most lucrative
  • Who are the dealmakers and brokers?

Berth Koth, Director, Denham Capital

Chief Operating Officer, Umbono Capital
CEO, Pan-African Private Equity Fund
›  Mr Stephan Vermaak,
Principal Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation
3.30pm

Afternoon refreshments and speed networking

4pm

Panel discussion: How to raise capital

  • A look at the best options and strategies for getting listed
  • Knowing the benefits of simple listing and EPL’s (Exclusive Processing Licences)
  • Identifying the difference between various stock exchanges and your needs as a mining house

Noah Greenhill, Senior General Manager:  Marketing and Business Development, Johannesburg Securities Exchange

CEO, Namibia Stock Exchange
Head of Primary Markets, London Stock Exchange AIM
 

PARTNERSHIPS

4.45pm

Case study: Strategic mergers and acquisitions - creating world class mines through collaboration

  • Analysing some of the global players and drivers of mining M&A’s
  • The role of Africa’s majors and their strategic directions in choosing partners
  • Uncovering new opportunities for investors
  • Expansion plans and projects throughout Africa that are attractive for M&A transactions
  • How to choose your partners wisely
›  Mr Bruce Beath,
Chief Financial Officer, Richards Bay Minerals
5.15pm

How to achieve business growth through joint venture partnerships

  • What do the next wave of junior joint ventures look like?
  • Identifying the right synergistic partner for your project 
  • Critical  considerations when looking at joint venture partnerships
  • To JV or not to JV – it this the best strategy for your mine that ensures long term return on your investment?
Vice President, Sekoko Resources
5.45pm

Chairman’s closing remarks and end of day one

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