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iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba celebrates 10 years

The iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba, which is celebrating its 10th year, is to take place on 22-23 October 2014 in Kinshasa. The event will, once again, enjoy the official support of the DRC's Ministry of Mines.
iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba celebrates 10 years

This year's iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba will focus on the following major themes:

  • The liberalisation of the power sector in DRC;
  • Public-private partnerships and their impact for the electrification of the region;
  • Major projects and funding from donors; and
  • Solutions and alternatives for operators to meet their power demand.

    The event's director, Nicole Smith, said: "The mining industry in DRC has undoubtedly made a tremendous contribution to the impressive economic growth, which reached 8.5% at the end of 2013.The DRC is believed to hold mineral resources estimated at $24 trillion dollars, including deposits of gold, diamonds, copper, cobalt and tin.

    "Moreover, in early July this year, the DRC earned full membership of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and has been recognised as part of this global organisation promoting good management and transparency in the oil, gas and mineral industry. The timing could not be better and this step is the key to ensuring economic and international success for ministries and investors, and will gradually give the country the chance to establish a transparent and well-managed business climate."

    DRC Mining Industry Awards

    "To celebrate the success and the loyalty of our event participants during the past 10 years, we are proud to launch the DRC Mining Industry Awards Gala Dinner, recognising excellence within the mining sector and rewarding companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the industry," said Smith.

    The public can nominate candidates in the following categories:

  • Lifetime Achievement Award;
  • Best Performer in Environmental Management;
  • Best Performer in Occupational Health and Safety;
  • Best Performer in Social Investment;
  • Best Performer in Innovation;
  • Best performer in Engineering; and
  • Mining Company of the Year.

    Conference highlights

  • Power Pre-conference day

    Chairman: Vika di Panzu, MD, Katanga Energy; Eric Mbala, MD, SNEL. Gustave Nzeng, KCC DRC, Chairman.
    Opening session:
    - Perspectives for the mining industry: H.E. Martin Kabwelulu Labilo, Minister of Mines;
    - Increase financing within the mining sector: issues and opportunities: Eric Mboma, CEO, Standard Bank DRC.
    - Good governance and transparency: Jeremy Mack Dumba, National Rep, EITI DRC; Eric Mukandila, Mining Advisor, Prime Minister's Office.

    The iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba will be held at The Fleuve Congo Hotel, 119 Boulevard Tshatshi, Kinshasa Gombe, DRC.

    Katanga Mining Week

    Following the iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba, the Katanga Mining Week, will celebrate its fifth edition in Lubumbashi from 26 to 29 October. The event has become a reference for mining operators and is now the biggest exhibition in the DRC, giving the opportunity to suppliers to meet the key decision makers of the mining industry in Katanga.

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