Agenda

9:10 – 9:20 Introduction and Welcome

9:20 – 10:00 Opening Ministerial Keynotes

10:00 – 10:30Unlocking the Geological potential of West Africa and the Sahel

Key commodities under investigation: status updates and investment opportunities.
International perceptions of different mining destinations in the region.
The role of government in facilitating exploration and development of mineral resources.
Challenges and risks of developing and financing mining projects in West Africa.
The role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in developing the mineral industry.

10:30 – 11:30 Country Spotlight Presentations

12:00 – 13:00 Designing Modern Mining Codes to attract FDI

New mining codes in Africa and the Arab World: what is the best model to encourage Foreign Direct Investment?
Resource nationalism and current political trends: the impact of regulatory risk on investment.
Drafting public policy to develop the mining sector and its production chain.
The role of law in attracting investment and the key features of modern mining codes.

14:00 – 15:00 Unearthing Mineral Riches in the Horn of Africa

The recent normalisation of relations within the Horn of Africa: what does this mean for regional mining?
Positive developments in the production of key commodities: copper and gold.
Commercialising mining operations- partnership opportunities between governments and mining companies.
Exploring Collaboration Opportunities between the Horn of Africa and GCC countries.

15:30 – 16:30 Country Spotlight Presentations

09:30 – 10:30 The Arabian Nubian Shield

New Mining Frontiers in the Arabian Nubian Shield.
Highlighting successful Exploration and Development projects across the Shield.
The Arab World as “more than just oil and gas”. Opportunities in Exploration, FDI and project development.
The UK and Europe’s contribution to developing mineral industries in the Arab World.

11:00 – 12:00 Country Spotlight Presentations

12:30 – 13:00 Spotlight on Oman and its new judicial mining code

14:00 – 15:00 Junior Spotlight Presentations

15:00 – 16:00 Obtaining and Marketing Geological Data

Latest technologies and innovations in producing and analysing Geodata.
New tools for marketing Geodata to stimulate investment: i-MINE Case Study
Geodata occurrences, undercurrent geology, license areas, airborne studies, historical records- what kinds of data are likely to generate most interest in a project?

16:30 – 17:00 Good Governance and Boardroom Diversity

Emerging trends and best practice in the good governance of natural resources.
Seeking out Arab and African talent: local community outreach and content policies.
Women in Arab and African Mining: benefits of building a diverse workplace.
Changing the perception of mining: promoting transparency, inclusion and accountability.

09:00 – 10:00 Investor Perceptions of Arab and African Mining

Investment flows into Global Mining: Key Drivers.
Optimism or Caution: projections for the industry in 2019 and beyond.
Electric vehicles, battery storage and renewable energy: how can Africa and the Arab World contribute?
Key requirements for capital raising: what do investors look for in a project?
Arab and African Mining: an international investor’s perspective

10:30 – 11:30 Responsible and Sustainable Mining

How can mining contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals?
Mining and Socially Responsible Investment: does the sector risk becoming an investment wilderness?
Bridging the trust gap between miners, governments and communities. What needs to happen after the Vale dam disaster?
Attracting capital to the industry when the demand for ESG investments is on the rise.

12:00 – 13:00 Future Tech in Mining

Future Tech: unaffordable luxury, or necessary driver for higher efficiency and lower costs?
Identifying key technology requirements of Arab state-owned companies and producing mines.
Case studies demonstrating ROI on cutting edge technological solutions.
Showcase Technology Solutions: Internet of Things, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Analytical Laboratories, Aerial Vehicles, Drones, Automation and Remote Control in Extraction and Exploration.

13:00Close of the Arab and African Mining Conference