1. 5th West & Central Africa
Mining Summit 2012
11 – 12 September 2012
Accra International Conference Centre
Accra, Ghana
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WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome Delegates, Speakers, Exhibitors & all Participants
We are excited to welcome you to the 5th West & Central Africa
Mining Summit.
The West & Central Africa region is mineral rich. The region, especially West
Africa, is attracting the attention of all majors & the Chinese. Diversified
mining companies are attracted by the potentially large deposits of high grade
minerals like gold, diamond, manganese, bauxite, uranium, phosphate, nickel,
chromium, amongst many other minerals as well as the low processing
costs. It is an area with investment opportunities not only in the field of
mineral exploration & mining but also engineering support industries and downstream
mining sector infrastructure development.
This Summit has become an important & productive platform for the global mining
operators, exploration companies and service providers to get a first-hand understanding
of the mining potential and challenges in West & Central Africa.
The mining sector is not immune to the economic uncertainty that we have seen in recent
months. Prices of minerals are easing from their peak. This is a timely platform for all
stakeholders to address these market concerns and build greater sustainability for the industry.
We anticipate that this Summit will provide you with new information and foster business
partnerships as it brings an impressive range of professionals from more than 20
countries together. It promises to be an exciting platform for mining professionals to share
information and work towards the development & sustainability of the mining industry in
West and Central Africa.
I like to express our appreciation to the Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources of the
Republic of Ghana, the Minerals Commission & the Ghana Chamber of Mines for their
continued support of this Summit.
We are very pleased to receive the support of the Botswana Chamber of Mines, the
Geological Society of Africa, the Ghana Institution of Engineers and the Liberia
Chamber of Commerce for the Summit initiatives.
I also like to express our heartfelt thanks to our faculty of top speakers, sponsors,
exhibitors & partners.
We at Magenta Global will continue to serve the industry, driving economic growth &
delivering jobs across the West & Central African countries, by promoting a greater
understanding of the challenges & opportunities in mineral exploration, processing & trade
through thought provoking & informative Summits and networking sessions.
I wish all of you a rewarding Summit & trade show.
Sincerely,
Maggie Tan
CEO
Magenta Global Pte Ltd
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CONTENTS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Welcome Message from Magenta Global 3
Acknowledgements 4
General Information & Floorplan 5
Welcome Message from Ghana Minerals Commission 6
Welcome Message from Geological Society of Africa 7
Welcome Message from Ghana Institution of Engineers 8
Faculty of Speakers 9
Conference Program – Day One 10
Conference Program – Day Two 11
Sponsors 12 - 13
Exhibitors 14 - 18
Magenta Global 20
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank the following sponsors and supporting organizations for their
contribution, participation & support:
Platinum Sponsor Diamond Sponsor Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors
Supporting Organizations
Media Partners
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GENERAL INFORMATION & FLOORPLAN
1. Admission Guidelines:
a. Admission to the Summit is strictly by registration.
b. Admission to the exhibition is for Summit delegates & trade visitors only.
c. The general public and minors below the age of 16 will not be permitted entry.
d. Admission is free for the exhibition by business card registration
2. Exhibition Opening Hours:
Tuesday 11 September : 11.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 12 September : 9.00am – 5.00pm
3. Attire Guidelines:
All attendees must be in proper business attire. Those in shorts, bermudas, singlets or
slippers will not be allowed entry. The organizer reserves the right to refuse admission
to visitors who are not appropriately dressed.
4. Summit Proceedings:
The proceedings will be uploaded on our website www.magenta-global.com.sg/
mining65 one week after the Summit. The user name is “magenta” and the
password is “5WCAMS”. The proceedings will be available for download until
11 October 2012.
5. Luncheon and Refreshments Breaks:
Access to luncheon and refreshments breaks are strictly by officially issued
conference badge
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WELCOME MESSAGE
Dear Delegates,
I am pleased to welcome you back to the 5th West & Central Africa
Mining Summit in Accra. The Minerals Commission is happy to endorse
this important Summit.
Ghana is an important player in the mining world, not only in West
Africa, but also Africa-wide. While still a major gold producing
country, the country’s production of bauxite, diamond, manganese
and other minerals are being promoted in our diversification drive.
The Ghana government, under the leadership of H.E. President John Dramani
Mahama, works closely with all key players in the mining sector within a win-win
framework to ensure its sustainable growth and contribution to the economy.
We commend Magenta Global for again bringing top mining investors, companies,
technology and equipment experts together here in Accra, to discuss current
challenges and opportunities facing the world’s mining industry.
To participants, we say thank you for your interest, support and involvement in this
enterprise by which we hope the contribution of mining to sustainable development
would be enhanced. We wish you a very fruitful summit.
Yours sincerely,
Benjamin Aryee
CEO
Minerals Commission of Ghana
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WELCOME MESSAGE
The Geological Society of Africa (GSAf) which was established in 1973
to encourage geoscientific collaboration and cooperation across the
continent has signed an agreement with the Ethiopian Government in
June 2012 and is accredited as an International NGO with its permanent
office in Addis Ababa.
Its main objectives are:1) to promote understanding of the earth sciences
and improve standards of earth science education and research in Africa;
2) to provide a forum for discussion and dissemination of information
across national boundaries between scientists, associations and institutions engaged
in African geology and earth resources; 3) to promote the development and sustainable
management of the continent’s earth resources, to advance its socio-economic
development; and 4) to improve natural hazards assessment and disaster mitigation.
In order to achieve its objectives, it has an active website, monthly online newsletter,
organizes bi-annual colloquium of African Geology, supports national and continental
geological meetings, conferences in the continent.
We started to be a supporting partner to the West & Central Africa Mining Summit
which is being organized in Accra Ghana starting in 2011. Our Council members
which included Dr. Gbenga Okunlola (GSAf Vice President for the Western African
Region, from Nigeria); Prof. Daniel Asiedu (Councilor of the GSAf, Western African
Region from Ghana); and one of the keynote speakers at the meeting, Dr.Gaetan
Moloto (Councilor of the GSAf, Central African Region; from the Republic of Central
Africa) represented our society at this prestigious meeting. The Geological society
of Africa considers the sustainable development of the continent to be directly
connected to its enormous known and unknown energy and mineral resources.
Such a conference is the place where scientists, policy makers and investors meet
and exchange ideas. The Geological Society of Africa appeals to all participants to
develop the human capacity in the Earth Sciences in Africa in order to be able to
have a lasting and environmentally sustainable development of these resources for
the benefit of all concerned. I welcome you to the 5th West & Central Africa Mining
Summit 2012, and hope your deliberations will have an important development
impact for the continent of Africa and world-wide.
Prof. Aberra Mogessie
President
Geological Society of Africa
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WELCOME MESSAGE
On behalf of the Council, the entire Membership and on my own behalf
as the President of the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE) I welcome
all delegates, sponsors and exhibitors to the 5th West and Central Africa
Mining Summit 2012.
The GhIE exists to promote the science and practice of engineering in
Ghana and has always been a partner to the summit. The Institution
acknowledges the important role that mining plays in the economy
of Ghana and those of many other countries in Africa. Therefore the
institution is proud to be a supporter and promoter of the mining industry through
its certification function aimed at ensuring the availability of high quality engineering
capacity for the mining sector in the country.
The GhIE is happy that the 5th West and Central African Mining Summit 2012
provides a platform for mining companies, investors and government officials to
explore new possibilities within the mining sector. It is our hope that the exchanges
and networking, will not only further promote the mining sector’s contribution to the
economies of the West and Central African Countries but also lead to sustainable
exploitation of the mineral wealth of the participating countries. Once again we wish
you all a fruitful 2012 Mining Summit.
Ing. Prof. Samuel I. K. Ampadu, FGhIE
President
Ghana Institution of Engineers
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FACULTY OF SPEAKERS
Hon Mike Hammah, Minister, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ghana
Benjamin Aryee, Chief Executive, Minerals Commission, Ghana
Prof Jean Koulidiati, Minister, Ministry of Environment & Sustainable Development,
Burkina Faso / Interim Minister, Ministry of Mines & Energy, Burkina Faso
Hon William S Hines, Assistant Minister for Mines, Ministry of Lands, Mines &
Energy, Republic of Liberia (confirming)
Babacar Diouf, Head of Division, Mining Economy, Department of Mines and
Geology, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Senegal
Yvon Oterigui, Director of Geology and Mining Research, Ministry of Mines, Energy,
Oil and Hydraulics, Gabon
Prof John C Anyanwu, Lead Research Economist, African Development Bank
George Kwatia, Tax Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers (Gh) Ltd
Marcus S Wleh, Head of External Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, ArcelorMittal, Liberia
Dr Désiré Vencatachellum, Director, African Development Bank
Amadou Sangaré, Partner, Sangaré Partners sarl
Yves De Moor, Director, Group DML
Tshediso Mabelane, Managing Director, Newblak Investments
Daniel (Dan) Kenneth Bansah, Vice President, Exploration, Banro Corporation
Chris Waller, Manager of Studies, Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd
Adrian Singh, Gold Process Specialist, DRA Mining
Madeline R Young, CSR Analyst / Government Relations Advisor, Cominco Resources
Dr Andreas Barth, Managing Director, Beak Consultants GmbH
Peet van Schalkwyk, Executive Vice President & Head of MENA & Eurasia Region,
Gold Fields
Geoffrey Wynne, Partner, SNR Denton UK LLP
Kwabena Osei-Boateng, Managing Director, IC Securities (Ghana) Ltd
Richard Levack, Director & Operations CEO, Banlaw Africa Group
George Apostolopoulos, Regional General Manager, West Africa, Atlas Copco Ghana Ltd
Paul-Harry Aithnard, Group Head, Research, Ecobank Ghana
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM 11th September 2012, Tuesday
8.00 Registration 12.30 Malian Mining Environment after
the Coup
9.00 Welcome remarks from Amadou Sangaré
Magenta Global Partner
Sangaré Partners sarl
9.05 Chairman’s opening remarks
9.15 Opening Ministerial Address: Ghana’s 13.00 Networking Luncheon & Exhibition Visit
Mineral Potential and Resources
Hon. Mike Hammah 14.00 Mining in Ghana, Gold Fields
Minister Contributions and Expansion Plans in
Ministry of Lands and Natural West Africa, and the Challenges of
Resources, Ghana Operating in the Region
9.45 Ghana’s Policy Challenges for Peet van Schalkwyk
Minerals and Metals Executive Vice President & Head of
Benjamin Aryee MENA & Eurasia Region
Chief Executive Gold Fields
Minerals Commission of Ghana
14.30 Commitment to Country
10.30 Morning Refreshments & Exhibition Visit Chris Waller
Manager of Studies
11.00 Mining Potential and Opportunities
in Burkina Faso Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd
Pr. Jean Koulidiati
Minister, Ministry of Environment 15.00 Exploration Potential of the Twangiza
and Sustainable Development, – Namoya Gold Belt
Burkina Faso Daniel (Dan) Kenneth Bansah
Interim Minister, Ministry of Mines Vice President, Exploration
and Energy, Burkina Faso Banro
11.25 Exploring Investment Environment and
Mining Project Opportunities in Liberia 15.30 Afternoon Refreshments & Exhibition Visit
Hon. William S. Hines
Assistant Minister for Mines 16.00 Key Legal Issues to Consider in any
Ministry of Lands, Mines & Energy, Mining Finance
Republic of Liberia (confirming) Geoffrey Wynne
Partner
11.45 Senegal: Fast Growing Mining Country SNR Denton UK LLP
Babacar Diouf
Head of Division, Mining Economy
Department of Mines and Geology 16.20 Atlas Copco in West Africa
Ministry of Energy and Mines, Senegal George Apostolopoulos
Regional General Manager West Africa
Speaking on behalf of Atlas Copco Ghana Ltd
Ousmane Cissee
Director of Mining & Geology
Ministry of Mines, Senegal 16.50 Current Tax Issues Affecting the
Mining Sector in Ghana
12.05 Update on Manganese Mining George Kwatia
Deposits in Gabon Tax Partner
Yvon Oterigui PricewaterhouseCoopers (Gh) Ltd
Director of Geology and Mining Research
Ministry of Mines, Energy, Oil and 17.20 End of Day One
Hydraulics, Gabon
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12th September 2012, Wednesday
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
9.00 Chairman’s Remarks 12.30 Building Mines and Mining in Africa
Richard Levack
9.15 Panel Discussion: From Democratic Director & Operations CEO
Republic of Congo to Mauritania: Banlaw Africa Group
Developing Mining Enterprises in
the Resource Rich West & Central 13.00 Networking Luncheon
Africa Region
Invited Speakers of the Summit 14.00 Creating Sustainable Mining in the
Republic of Congo and Comparison
to Ghana
9.40 Financial Modelling in the
Madeline R. Young
Mining Sector
CSR Analyst / Government
Dr. Désiré Vencatachellum
Relations Advisor
Director
Cominco Resources
African Development Bank
14.30 Building Healthy Partnerships with
10.05 Macro-Economic Trends and the Local Communities
Commodities Investment Climate Marcus S. Wleh
Tshediso Mabelane Head of External Affairs and Corporate
Managing Director Responsibility
Newblak Investments ArcelorMittal Liberia
10.30 Morning Refreshments 15.00 DRA’s Project Capability in Africa
Adrian Singh
11.00 Funding your Mining Discoveries Gold Process Specialist
Paul-Harry Aithnard DRA Mining
Group Head, Research
Ecobank Ghana 15.30 Afternoon Refreshments
11.30 Is Africa an Acquisitions-Friendly 16.00 Mining and the Zambian Economy
Market? M&A Trends and Professor John C. Anyanwu
Lead Research Economist
Implications for Investors
African Development Bank (ADB)
Kwabena Osei-Boateng
Managing Director
16.30 Advangeo®: Exploration Targeting
IC Securities (Ghana) Limited
by Use of Artificial Neural Networks.
Background and Experiences
12.00 Mining PPP with the European Dr Andreas Barth
Community, a new geopolitical Managing Director
strategy Beak Consultants GmbH
Yves De Moor
Director 17.00 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and
Group DML End of Summit
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SPONSORS
Platinum SPONSOR
Atlas Copco Ghana Ltd Booth # 1
Atlas Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, construction
and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. The Group delivers
sustainable solutions for increased customer productivity through innovative products and
services. Founded in 1873, the company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and
has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2011, Atlas Copco had about
33,000 employees. The Group operates through a number of divisions within four business areas: Compressor
Technique, Mining & Rock Excavation Technique, Construction Technique and Industrial Technique. Atlas Copco
Ghana Ltd was established in 1992 to serve the mining industry (both in underground and surface operations)
and is currently the leading supplier of mining equipment, compressors, road construction equipment (Dynapac)
as well as aftermarket services in the country. The company operates in Accra, Obuasi and Tema with a total
of 128 employees. Atlas Copco Ghana continuously strives to be a good corporate citizen and as part of its
corporate social responsibilities, immense contributions have been made towards the sustainable development
of the Obuasi community. The Company has also been involved in various charity and community engagement
projects in Ghana, and it remains committed to sustainable productivity.
Diamond SPONSOR
Banlaw Africa Group Booth # 2
Banlaw Africa Group is a mining services company, which builds mines and
carries out contract mining. The Group operates in Sub-Sahara Africa, with
offices in Tarkwa, Ghana, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire,
Monrovia, Liberia, and in Bukavu, DRC. As a multi-discipline company, Banlaw
has carried out many contracts in the fields of contract mining, earthworks, infrastructure civil works and
joint management of mine construction projects with EPCM companies. Other areas of expertise include
mine Infrastructure maintenance, material processing, geotechnical and geodetic services as well as joint
venture mining. Banlaw has in-depth experience in Sub-Saharan logistics, operating procedures, mining
codes, and management. The company also has the support of its own in house fleet of earthmoving and
civil works equipment. Co-founder and CEO, Richard Levack heads a strong team of expatriates gathered
from around the world as well as qualified and experienced African Nationals, to enable Banlaw to provide
high quality services to the mines of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Gold SPONSORS
Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd Booth # 16
Lycopodium Minerals Pty Ltd has undertaken projects across a broad range of
commodities including gold, base metals, iron ore, uranium and rare earths.
Since its establishment in 1992, the company has focused on evaluation and
development of mineral processing and infrastructure projects in Australia,
Africa, Asia and Europe. Lycopodium has implemented major projects and studies within Africa covering
over 18 countries including Ghana, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Mauritania and has a reputation for
successful project delivery to world class levels of safety through the introduction of modern process plants
and associated infrastructure to logistically challenging locations on time and on budget. Lycopodium’s
commitment to consistently delivering to client expectations has helped foster strong working relationships
and ongoing repeat assignments with its international client base over the past 20 years. The company
works with clients to ensure that assessment and implementation of projects integrate social criteria with
traditional drivers of economic and environmental impact.
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SPONSORS
Gold Fields Booth # 17
Gold Fields is one of the world’s largest unhedged producers of gold with
attributable annualized production of 3.6 million gold equivalent ounces from eight
operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and South Africa. The company also
has an extensive and diverse global growth pipeline with four major projects in
resource development and feasibility, with construction decisions expected in the
next 18 to 24 months. Gold Fields has total attributable gold equivalent Mineral
Reserves of 76.7 million ounces and Mineral Resources of 225.4 million ounces. The company is listed
on the JSE Ltd (primary listing), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ Dubai Ltd, Euronext in
Brussels (NYX) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX).
The BIOX® process was developed for the pre-treatment of refractory ores and concentrates ahead of
conventional cyanide leach for gold recovery. The BIOX® process destroys the sulphide minerals and
exposes the gold for subsequent cyanidation, thereby increasing the overall gold recovery.
Silver SPONSORs
Banro Corporation Booth # 20
Banro is a Canadian gold company with production from its first gold project, Twangiza,
which is located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Banro is also focused on the
development of its second open pit project Namoya and is undertaking exploration on
two further fully permitted and licensed projects, Kamituga and Lugushwa. All of the
company’s current projects lie along the 210 km long Twangiza-Namoya gold belt in the
South Kivu and Maniema provinces of the DRC.
Banro’s Twangiza oxide mine began production in October 2011 and is projected to produce some 120,000
ounces of gold during its first full year of operation. Led by a proven management team with extensive
gold and African experience, the company’s business model is to focus on the substantial and open pit-
able oxide resources it has delineated to date. Banro has identified 6.74 million ounces of Measured and
Indicated Resources, plus Inferred Resources of 4.59 million ounces along this highly-prospective gold belt.
DRA Mining Booth # 18
DRA Mining, a division of the DRA Group, was established in 2006. The company
provides a high standard of engineering competence, with a leaning towards the
practical application of technologies. DRA offers the following services: mine design
and planning; materials handling; infrastructure; compressed air, water and cooling
requirements; electrical design; EPCM services; mining construction; and management
of contract mining. Additional services with the assistance of specialized service providers include: mine
modeling and geology; rock mechanics; ventilation; environmental and social.
DRA Mining offers services in projects, feasibility studies, procurement supplies, fabrication, erection,
commissioning and training. The company offers operations and maintenance services that ensure a
flawless hand-over from design, construction and commissioning to production.
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Premium EXHIBITORS
Premium Exhibitors
E-Global Drilling Corp Booth # 28
Energold Drilling Corporation is a leading global specialty drilling company
that services the mining and energy sectors in the Americas, Africa and Asia.
Internationally recognized for their social and environmental approach to drilling,
the company operates over 230 rigs in 22 countries worldwide, and provides a
comprehensive range of drilling services from early stage exploration to mine site operations. Energold’s
frontier portable drills are able to operate in areas without road access and terrains conventional drills are
unlikely to even set up. The company combines their global presence with intimate local knowledge through
their extensive local crews to ensure project success.
Liebherr Mining Ghana Ltd Booth # 6
The Liebherr mining equipment range of products comprises eight hydraulic
excavators in the size range of 100 to 800 tons, the 400-ton truck T 282 C, as well
as the 60-ton dozer PR 764. The company’s hydrostatic wheel loaders, such as
the flagship model L 586, are widely used in smaller material extractions in processing plants, and material
stock management, while its mobile cranes are used widely in mining operations for various build and plant
service activities. Strength and reliability, at the optimum power to weight ratio, is the key to Liebherr’s
outstanding equipment performance. Innovative design of technologically-advanced equipment provides
higher productivity at a lower cost. The company also provides customers with a complete range of services
that deliver the lowest cost of ownership, implementing the right combination of scheduled, preventative,
and planned maintenance to allow customers to achieve availability goals. Product support personnel work
with customers from equipment assembly throughout its operating life.
United Spectrometer Technologies Booth # 15
Established in 2007 by Ingo Steinhage & Jacques Le Roux, United
Spectrometer Technologies cc is a supplier of scientific analytical
equipment in Southern Africa for the mining and mineral industry.
Although products like THERMO Niton (Portable XRF), Analytik-Jena
(Analytical Spectromters) and Stable Micro Systems (Texture Analyzers) have been trading very successfully
since 2003 within United Scientific (Pty) Ltd it was decided to separate these products into a more focused
metallurgical analytical equipment supplier headed by Ingo Steinhage. Since then United Spectrometer
Technologies cc has grown from strength to strength and has achieved awards from Thermo Niton in
2006 and 2007 for the most Portable XRF Instruments sold in Mining in the world. United Spectrometer
Technologies now exports these products to more than 30 counties in Africa.
Metso Mining & Construction Technology Booth # 27
Metso Minerals (Ghana) Ltd (MMG) is a fully-owned subsidiary of Finland-based
Metso Corporation. Metso Minerals is the world leader in the supply of Rock &
Mineral Process Equipment and has a strong commitment to the industry in the West
Africa sub-region, being the first leading equipment and service supplier to set up in the region in 1997.
Metso Ghana supports 18 West African countries from its base in Accra, with 45 employees operating
from three locations - Accra, Tarkwa and Obuasi. MMG supplies the following to the mining and quarrying
industry: capital equipment; spare parts and aftermarket upgrades and services; service solutions; mineral
process optimization services; laboratory mineral processing equipment and special tools; and training and
industry best practise in mineral processing and technology.
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Premium EXHIBITORS
Beak Consultants GmbH Booth # 23
Beak Consultants offers a broad range of planning, research and development
services in the area of geology, minerals, hydrogeology, environmental planning, data
management, cartography, and information technology. A modern and innovative
service enterprise, Beak offers integrated services for all stages of mineral projects
including target identification, prospecting, exploration and reserve calculation,
project due diligence, feasibility studies, environmental and hydrogeological planning, closure planning
and monitoring. The company’s advangeo® software products include: geodata management (mineral
tenements, mineral deposits, bore holes, samples and analytics, geophysical and geochemical data); field
cap (capture/management of geological field data); library (documents, reports, maps, drawings and their
metadata); 3D database (software independent storage/visualization of 3D raster data); and prediction
software (neural network-based data interpretation for generation of exploration targets, geohazards
prediction, etc).
AOC Geomatics Booth # 22
Founded in 1931 as the Aircraft Operating Company, AOC provides quality survey and
mapping services to South Africa and the African Continent. The company is South
Africa’s first full-service spatial information company harnessing advanced technologies to
deliver timely, reliable and cost effective spatial information. AOC’s technologies include:
Airborne LiDAR for terrain and asset data; large format, aerial digital imaging; Pictometry®: Visualise
& Analyse; high-resolution satellite imagery; terrestrial laser scanning; and SiteSeeTM. The company
combines the strengths of both shareholders: TsaRona Investments and AAM. AOC embraces Broad-
Based Black Economic Empowerment; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all actions; introduces
leading-edge technologies for our clients; fosters technology transfer and skills development; creates new
opportunities and new career paths; and supports, develops and guides careers for spatial professionals.
SGS West Africa Booth # 14
SGS is a world-leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
Recognized as a global benchmark for quality and integrity, the company employs more
than 64,000 people and operates a network of over 1,250 offices and laboratories around
the world. SGS plays a proactive role in safeguarding the environment by offering a wide
range of tests to ensure environmentally-friendly products - ranging from eco-friendly textiles, computer
products, biodegradable packing materials and consumer electronics to green-label bearing products and
less noise producing equipment. SGS Minerals Services delivers a broad spectrum of independent services
for coal and coke, precious and base metals, steel and steelmaking raw materials, bio-fuels, fertilizers,
cement, industrial minerals and diamonds.
Panafrican Mining Services Ghana Ltd Booth # 8
Panafrican Mining Services provides superior product and support services to specific
mining projects and customers across Africa. The company began by providing
services to Tanzania’s burgeoning mining industry in 1999, offering access to a
worldwide network of expertise. Panafrican maintains well-trained technicians on-
site to fully support the complete range of Komatsu mining and Sakai compaction
equipment. The company has well-equipped workshops and store facilities to ensure reliable services to its
customers 24/7. Panafrican also provides diverse programs to support total machine-life and parts support
solutions to each customer from adhoc to full maintenance and repair.
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Premium EXHIBITORS
G4S Security Services (Ghana) Ltd Booth # 4
G4S is the largest employer on the London Stock Exchange, with operations in more than
125 countries and over 657,000 employees. The company specializes in outsourced business
processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic
threat, with expertise in the assessment and management of security and safety risks for
buildings, infrastructure, materials, valuables and people. From risk assessment to delivery, G4S works in
partnership with governments, businesses and other organizations to provide integrated solutions to security
challenges. For the mining industry, the most secure and beneficial solutions come from understanding the
challenges of protecting mining infrastructure and surroundings. By seeing the challenges of mine protection
more holistically, G4S can maintain and build trust in the security of these facilities and their surrounding
communities, reduce operating costs and build reputation by improving the experience of those it serves.
Bell Equipment Co / Stellar Power Ltd Booth # 21
An OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) listed on the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1995 with an annual revenue
of 500-million rand, Bell Equipment has since grown into
a significant operation with annual revenue in excess of 3.5-billion rand. Over the years, the company
developed into a leading global manufacturer and exporter of a wide range of materials handling machines.
Bell Equipment manufactures and markets an impressive range of over 50 models of Articulated Dump
Trucks, Wheeled Loaders, Tri-Wheelers, Rigid and Articulated Haulage Tractors, Backhoes, Forklifts,
Dozers, Motor Graders, Excavators, Compaction Rollers and a range of customized equipment for the
mining, construction, forestry, sugar and related industries.
Exhibitors
Innov-X Africa Booth # 19
Innov-X Africa is the African distributor for Olympus Innov-X, an innovative
company involved in x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrumentation. Olympus
Innov-X systems perform fast, accurate chemical analysis in seconds
to identify, differentiate and quantify most materials by elemental
composition. The Olympus Innov-X Analyser family includes, on-line liquid Analysers, Handheld and Bench
top units suitable for the analysis of liquids, powders, ore, solids or slurry and the world’s first truly portable
x-ray diffraction (XRD) instrument the “TERRA”. The company’s DELTA Hand held XRF with integrated GPS
and GIS software, has been widely accepted as the new standard in the geologist’s tool box for instant
geochemistry out in the field.
Robertson Geologging Booth # 25
Now, as probably the major supplier of digital slim-hole borehole logging (wireline) equipment
in the world, Robertson Geologging Ltd’s success remains based on technological leadership
and international customer support. RG borehole logging systems are currently used for
mineral/mining applications, CBM exploration and shallow oil/gas exploration etc. globally. Our
extensive product range includes the latest Micrologger II portable log acquisition unit, various
winches ranging from 150m to 5000m capacity and nearly 50 digital combination probes.
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EXHIBITORS
Terratec Geophysical Services Booth # 13
Terratec offers surface geophysical and borehole logging services worldwide for
the acquisition, compilation, processing, analysis and interpretation of geophysical
data. The company executes these services for mineral exploration, water, energy
prospecting and civil engineering. Founded in 1989, Terratec’s team consists of 35
geophysicists and geologists based in Germany, Austria, Mali, Namibia and Canada, with comprehensive
working experience in various countries and climates, and optimized and adapted to harsh conditions in
remote areas. At present, the company is able to field over 17 logging systems. Specialist down hole
tools include optical and acoustic borehole scanners, spectral gamma deviation tools, Induced Polarisation
surveys and flow meter surveys from 0 to 2000 meters depth.
Major Drilling Booth # 7
Major Drilling Group International Inc is one of the world’s largest drilling service
companies primarily serving the mining industry, with field operations and offices
in Canada, the United States, South and Central America, Australia, Asia and
Africa. The company provides all types of drilling services including surface and
underground coring, directional, reverse circulation, multi-purpose, grade control, sonic, geotechnical,
environmental, water-well and coal-bed methane and shallow gas.
Over the years, Major Drilling has become one of the largest specialized operators in the world by
leveraging its main competitive advantages: specialized equipment, long standing relationships with the
world’s largest mining companies, access to capital and skilled personnel. This positioning is strengthened
with its senior management who have experienced several economic and mining industry cycles.
Damco Logistics Ghana Booth # 10
HERITAGE: Working as an independent business unit, Damco is a member of the
A.P. Moller - Maersk Group. Damco has been providing its customers with global
transportation services and integrated supply chain logistics solutions for more
than 100 years. NETWORK: Damco operates a global network of more than 320
owned offices across 100 countries on all 6 continents. We work with some of the world’s largest
and most recognized customers. Industries we serve include mining, retail, technology, chemicals,
government and defense. AFRICA FOOTPRINT: With experienced professionals in over 30 offices
in Africa we have the knowledge and expertise to serve our customers when exploring business
opportunities in emerging markets.
Jozi Power Ltd Booth # 26
Jozi Power Limited is a company founded in 2007 to address the expected shortage
of power in Africa. The company is specifically set-up to respond quickly to power
requirements of industrial clients, including mines and other large industrial
consumers in Africa. Jozi Power owns, operates and maintains a fleet of containerized
1MW and 2MW diesel gen rator sets organized in standard flexible modules that can be used in various
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power station applications. The company’s 1MW gensets are each built into standard 20ft shipping
containers with each genset container effectively a self-contained mobile power station. All gensets can
be controlled and operated either locally or remotely with full alarm monitoring capabilities.
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PRD Rigs Ghana Booth # 24
Paranthaman Rock Drills (PRD), a family-owned company with over three decades of
experience in the design, manufacture and sales of drilling rigs and ancillary equipment to
meet the ever growing demands of its esteemed customers. Drawing on this vast body of
experience and expertise, PRD RIGS offers an unmatched range of drilling rigs for water
wells, mineral exploration, core drilling, reverse circulation and multipurpose drilling. The company also
supplies a huge range of drilling equipment and consumables. PRD RIGS has branches in Ghana (West
Africa) and Kenya (East Africa) for customer support.
Antrak Ghana Booth # 9
Antrak Logistics Group is an international organization specializing in
moving complicated and over-dimensional project consignments to and
from some of the most remote and difficult locations around the world.
From crates of oil well equipment to a 300-tonne ball mill, or a complete gold processing plant, the company
delivers shipments safely, securely and on-time. Antrak’s competitive edge is our experience and ability to
perform in arduous and sometimes hostile environments - whether it be the African Sahara, former Soviet
Steppes or the tropics of South East Asia. The company’s know-how and experience in handling project
logistics in remote, politically volatile and underdeveloped countries is widely recognized and its bona fides
in the project area is well established.
Department of Mineral Resources of South Africa Booth # 3
Drillmasters Africa Limited is an international, multipurpose exploration
drilling contractor committed to providing professional, reliable and safe
drilling services to mining and mineral exploration companies throughout
West Africa. The company combines a highly-experienced management team
and workforce with state-of-the-art technology and equipment to provide a consistently high-quality
service, having developed an enviable reputation for drilling in extremely difficult terrains. DMA’s focus
is to drive productivity and maximize the exploration budgets of their clients, whilst ensuring safe,
secure working environments. The company operates a fleet of 685 Schramm and Sandvik DE820 and
DE810 multipurpose drilling rigs, as well as Sandvik DE710 core rigs and a Schramm GT450 RC rig. All
DMA rigs are fitted with the latest safety equipment as standard.
Digby Wells Environmental Booth # 5
Digby Wells Environmental is a South African company with expertise in delivering
comprehensive environmental and social solutions for clients in the resources and
mining sectors across Africa. Projects are undertaken to both in-country specific
requirements and international standards such as the Equator Principles, and
International Finance Corporation (IFC) and World Bank Group Guidelines.
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20. See you next year at…
6th West & Central Africa
Mining Summit 2013
17 – 18 September 2013
Accra International Conference Centre
Accra, Ghana
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