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African Copper III26-28 September 2012 Southern Sun Ridgeway, Lusaka, ZambiaZambia’s annual copper output is set to reach 1.5mtonnes by 2016 while the DRC is aiming for similarproduction levels within the same time-frame – andtheir largely untapped mineral wealth is drawing theinterest of the global mining community. With thelong-term fundamentals remaining very buoyant forcopper, the search for new and economically viablesources of the red metal is gaining pace, and Africais high on the list of resources to be mined.The continent as a whole offers a great deal in terms ofreward – higher ore grades than in most parts of theworld, exciting and lucrative by-products, and aneconomy that is desperately keen for economicdevelopment and diversification. There are risks too –logistical and operational hurdles, not to mention therecent drive for ensuring the proceeds from mining toremain, to a larger degree, within national boundaries.Given the heightened interest in investing in Africancopper to replenish the global supply pipeline, MetalBulletin Events is holding its third African CopperConference in its natural home – the Central AfricanCopperbelt. Recognising the region’s growingimportance to global copper balances, Zambia and thecity of Lusaka will play host to this year’s conferencewhich will feature an extended programme and a visit toa local mining operation.Key topics for discussion:l Overcoming logistical, infrastructure and energyhurdles? How much progress is being made?l Will resource nationalism put the brakes onmine development?l Global concentrate supply-demand balances –what can Africa realistically contribute?l Balancing economic pressures withenvironmental and ecological imperativesl Where is the mineralization and how good is it?What about co-products such as cobalt and gold?l Can DRC and Zambia spawn new mega-projects?l What do other countries such as Eritrea,Botswana, Nambia, and Gabon have to offer?l Geopolitical stability and country risk; mining lawreform – promises or reality?l Financing options: the banks, the trading houses,the multilateral agenciesWho should attend?l Traders, smelters and users of copper lookingfor new supply sourcesl Junior miners and exploration firms looking toshowcase their projects and secure financel Brokers and bankers looking for newopportunities and wanting to gauge the risksl Logistics and infrastructure providers,equipment makers and consultants seekingnew sales openingsl Anyone with an interest in global copper supply– demand balances and trends
Wednesday 26 September 201218:00 RegistrationConference welcome receptionDay oneThursday 27 September 201208:00 Registration desk opens09:00 Opening remarksAnn-Marie Moreno, Metal Bulletin Events, UK09:05 Welcome addressHonourable Yamfwa Mukanga, Minister of Mines,Energy & Water Development, ZambiaSession I: Copperbelt copperpotential under scrutiny09:30 The role of government in building a sustainablecopper industry• Creating an attractive investment model for mine development• Striking the right balance in fiscal and regulatory reform• Good governance, transparency and political stability as foundationsfor investment• Mining as a driver for social and economic improvement• The government’s role in developing infrastructure and energy• The state-investor-community alliance – optimising benefits forall stakeholders• Valuation of minerals by-products and creating a copper downstreamindustry for a sustainable developmentDieudonné-Louis Tambwe, Deputy TechnicalCoordinator, CTCPM, Ministry of Mines, DRCMagnus Ericsson, Managing Director,Raw Materials Group, Sweden10:20 Gecamines and African copper development – howwill this partnership evolve in the coming years?• How has Gecamines’ role changed in the past 20-30 years and what isits purpose today?• The transition from state mining company to commercial enterprise –what challenges remain? How will it be financed?• What expertise can Gecamines bring to exploration and miningjoint ventures?• Is there scope for investment outside the DRC?Ahmed Kalej Nkand, CEO, Gecamines, DRC11:05 Refreshment breakSession II: African copperresources – how good, howmuch, how needed?11:35 African copper mine production in a globalcontext – and what of the future?• Latin America remains king – but is it losing momentum? What of Asiaand Australasia?• How much is Africa supplying today and what prospects for the next5-10 years?• SX-EW versus concentrate? Contrasting acid supply and smeltercapacity in Latin America and Africa• How do African mining costs compare to other major productioncentres?Steven Lewis, Senior Copper Analyst,Wood Mackenzie, UK11:50 Exploring Sub-Saharan Africa for new copperresources – what more can the region offer?• How well explored is Sub-Saharan Africa today?• Quality, quantity, ore type, depth – how attractive are theknown orebodies?• What new resources are being uncovered – where and what potential?• Who is spearheading the exploration drive? Is moreexpenditure needed?• Using modern exploration techniques and geological mapping tooptimise resultsPeter Godwin, Director of Mapping & Tenements,Intierra Resource Intelligence, Australia12:15 An overview of copper geology and other mineraldistribution in Zambia• Where are the country’s copper resources – what form, type, quality?• What else can the country offer in terms of mineral wealth?• How much scope is there for boosting energy mineral output?• Examining the investment potential of Zambian mineralsNic Money, Geologist and Councillor, Association ofZambian Mineral Exploration Companies (AZMEC),and Editor, AZMEC Bulletin, Zambia12:40 LunchSession III: New initiatives forCopperbelt copper14:15 Kamoa – a world class copper mine in the making?• Geology, resources reserves• What are the metallurgical, geotechnical, socio-economic andenvironmental considerations in this new area of the Copperbelt?• Does this western extension of the CAC have the potential to hostmore sizeable orebodies? What is exploration indicating?David Edwards, Geology Manager, Kamoa Project, DRC14:40 Building new life into Nkana – a review of theSynclinorium shaft project• Investment costs, feasibility results, financing and time lines• How much more copper will be produced and for how much longer?• What other plans are on the drawing board to extend Mopanimine lifespans?Wellington C K Mukumba, Manager ExplorationProjects, Mopani Copper Mines, Zambia15:05 African Copperbelt smelter developments– an update• Copperbelt main centres producers and logistical aspects ofcopper smelting• Existing and proposed copper smelters and their technologies andestimated capacities• Related smelter issues – power, transport and cobaltTim Smith, Vice President Copper Technology (Global)and Managing Director M & M (UK),SNC Lavalin UK Ltd, UKMetal Bulletin Events reserve the right to alter the venue, timings and/or speakers. © Metal Bulletin Events, part of Euromoney Trading Limited
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