Invitation Workshop Africa 2016

WORKSHOP
Mining Opportunities in Africa
Prospects. Projects. Technology. Sustainability. Finance.
17th & 18th March 2016 at Berlin
The German Federation of international Mining and Mineral Resources (FAB), the Competence
Centre Mineral Resources at the Southern African - German Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(AHK) and the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) cordially invite
you to a workshop on:
‘Mining Opportunities in Africa’
Members of the organising parties, African guest speakers, guests from German Federal
Ministries, and members of industry related associations and interested companies will meet for
two days of active discussion and exchange on the following topics:
• Prospects of African Mineral Deposits
• Development of Projects
• Technology Transfers
• Environmental and Sustainability Solutions
• Financing
Venue:
Haus der Deutschen Wirtschaft (House of German Economy), Hanns-Martin Schleyer Hall,
Breite Strasse 29, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Costs and Registration:
The attendance of the workshop is free of charge, but requires a registration until 11th March
2016. Kindly use the attached registration form.
Program:
The workshop runs over two half days and includes an evening reception on the first day:
17 March 2016:
2.30 pm till 9.30 pm
18 March 2016:
9.00 am till 2.00 pm
Moderation: Ms Brittany Arthur
17th March 2016 (Economics, Finance, Trade)
02:30 pm
02:40 pm
02:50 pm
03:10 pm
03:30 pm
03:50 pm
04:10 pm
Welcome
Dr Volker Treier, DIHK and Dr Martin Wedig, FAB
Opening Remarks by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
Matthias Machnig, State Secretary
Mobilizing Capital for the Mining Sector in Zimbabwe
Isaac Kwesu, Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe
Strategic Minerals of Rwanda
Dr. Michael Biryabarema, Rwanda Natural Resources Agency (RNRA)
Opportunities in Mozambique’s Coal and Energy Sector
Armin Hunke, FICHTNER Water & Transportation GmbH
Investment and Procurement possibilities regarding mineral resources in South
Africa
Dr Herwig Marbler, Deutsche Rohstoffagentur (DERA)
Getting to a new Understanding of Sustainable Mining and Mineral Trade between
Africa & Europe
Dr Aissa Rechlin, Projekt-Consult GmbH
4:30 pm
Coffee break and Networking
05:00 pm
Mining in Zambia – Lead or Led to 2063
Chabuka Kawesha, Zambia Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI)
Geology and Mineral Deposits of Tanzania – status of knowledge and
opportunities
Dr Andreas Barth, Dr Claus Legler, BEAK Consultants GmbH
Prof. Abdulkarim Mruma and Yokbeth Myumbilwa, Geological Survey of Tanzania
Africa Strategy of the VDMA
Helmut Schgeiner, German Engineering Federation (VDMA Mining)
Mineral potential assessment, using historical data research: example Africa
Dr Thomas Krassmann, Mineral & Exploration Dr. Krassmann
Mining Opportunities in Africa: Environmental and Sustainability Solutions
Tiyani Majoko, Lawgistics Legal Consultants
05:20 pm
05:40 pm
06:00 pm
06:20 pm
06:40 pm
Get-together and Networking
18th March 2016 (Project & Technical Development)
09:00 am
09:10 am
09:30 am
09:50 am
10:10 am
Welcome
Rima Al-Tinawi, DIHK and Lea Heidemann, AHK
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Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
DRC Development with responsible sourcing in Artisanal Gold
Pascal Nyembo Muyumba, Directeur Général Adjoint du CEEC et Coordonnateur de
la Commission Nationale de Lutte contre la Fraude Minière
Introducing Information Technology into Geodata Management
Andreas Knobloch, Silke Noack, Thomas Berndt, BEAK Consultants GmbH
Dr Vickey Do Cabo, Yokbeth Myumbilwa, Kwame Boamah, Geological Survey
Department, Ghana
Experiences in the Development of a Graphite Mine in Tanzania
Christoph Frey, Kibaran Resources Ltd
10:30 am
Coffee Break and Networking
11:00 am
CMT: Clever Mining Technologies for multiple application in Africa
Peter Quarten, MBE Coal & Minerals Technology GmbH
The world largest drives in Zambia – Siemens Gearless Mill Drives for the
mining industry
Helmut Liepold, Siemens AG
Mining the Internet of things – Process Optimization in Industry 4.0
Andrew Reese, Endress + Hauser Consult AG
Welding Solutions for Maintenance & Repair Applications in the Mining
Industry
Andreas Iburg, voestalpine Boehler Welding Germany GmbH
Remote Mine Sites: Operational Visibility is Key
Paul Ziegler, Onlime Business Communications
Closing Remarks by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and
Development
Günter Nooke, Commissioner for Africa and German Chancellor's Personal
Representative for Africa
11:20 am
11:40 am
12:00 pm
12:20 pm
12:40 am
12:50 pm
Lunch and Networking
Please note that this program is preliminary and subject to change. Further speakers are invited.
Presentations will be held in English language.
Program as of: 27 January 2016
Directions:
House of German Economy
Train U2
Hotel 1
Hotel 2
Public Transport: Underground Train, Route U2, Exit at station Märkisches Museum
Parking: parking bays on the street are available at Wallstraße and Breite Strasse
Hotels (in walking distance to the Venue):
Special rates for accommodation, using the Booking Code FAB, are available at the following two
hotels. The special rates are only available until 18th February 2016.
Derag Livinghotel Grosser Kurfürst
Neue Roßstraße 11-12, Berlin
Telefon: +49(0)30-246 00 843 / Fax: +49(0)30-2 4600-300
Email: [email protected] / www.deraghotels.de
Price per night incl. breakfast, internet, mini bar, access to sauna and fitness centre: EUR 108.00
Art’otel Berlin Mitte by Park Plaza
Wallstraße 70-73, Berlin
Telefon: +49 30 400 557 700 / Fax: +49 30 400 557 777
Email: [email protected] / www.artotels.de
Price per night incl. breakfast and internet: EUR 79.00
Registration form
Via fax/email to +49 (0)30 3151 8235 or [email protected]
I would like to register for the workshop as follows (please tick accordingly):
17th March 2016
Workshop Day 1
Evening Reception
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18th March 2016
Workshop Day 2
Lunch & Networking
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Position
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Email
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and updates)
Date
Signature
Registration deadline: 11th March 2016
Please send this form to:
Brigitte Mönkemeyer
Management Office FAB
Am Schillertheater 4, 10625 Berlin, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)30 3151 8242
Fax: +49 (0)30 3151 8235
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.consulting-fab.de

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