Press release
DRC mining community prepares for BIG bash in Lubumbashi in June as DRC Mining Week returns
Welcome return of flagship mining event as DRC booms
The event boasts longstanding and loyal support from many sector leaders, including ERG Africa, FBN Bank and Glencore, who are diamond sponsors, while Equity BCDC, Orange and Standard Bank are platinum plus sponsors. Other big names in industry that have partnered with DRC Mining Week in June include Ivanhoe Mines, the Cobalt Institute, USAID and Global Communities.
The largest expo and conference in the Copperbelt dedicated to the mining and industrial sector, DRC Mining Week will again gather some 600 mining executives from 80 mining houses and operators, 4000+ attendees, of which 70% will be international, more than 80 expert speakers, and the in- and outdoor exhibition will expect four country pavilions.
Anyone working in or for the mining and exploration sector, energy, professional equipment, machinery, transport and logistics, safety and security, construction, consulting and insurance should be in Lubumbashi from 1-3 June.
18 years and still going strong!
"The DRC Mining Week team is ready to put the 'bash' back into Lubumbashi!" jokes event director Natalie Courtois, representative of the zest, energy and fun the organisers have become known for over the last 17 years of the event's existence. "We cannot wait to open our doors again and welcome all our clients and partners back to the Karavia Hotel, and we know that everyone has really missed having the event live and onsite during the last two years" says Courtois.
Despite maintaining an innovative digital series of virtual engagement for mining companies, investors and industry suppliers during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown and hosting many exciting debates with major players in the DRC mining sector, the event organisers, the Vuka Group (formerly Clarion Events) feel the time is right to return to Lubumbashi. "We are ready to have a live event again," Courtois confirms, "all the safety protocols will be in place to ensure a valuable and safe experience for everyone to meet other delegates, attend presentations, workshops, networking functions and spend quality time on the expo floors."
International and local who's who
The who's who in the sector who are part of DRC Mining Week's conference programme include:
• Louis Watum, President, Chamber of Mines, DRC
• H.E. Jacques Kyabula Katwe Governor of Haut Katanga, DRC
• H.E. Antoinette N'Samba Kalambayi, Minister of Mines, DRC
• Amedeo Anniciello, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Bank, DRC
• Marie-Chantal Kaninda, Head of Corporate Affairs, Glencore, DRC
• Rene Monzambe, Executive and Regional Manager, Vodacom Congo, DRC
• Amanda Zaina Matenda, Mine Planning Services and Support Lead- EMEA, Hexagon Mining, South Africa
The programme will address topical issues and challenges in the sector, as well as give the mining houses, operators and industry suppliers the opportunity to share project updates and success stories. The South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition as well as the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy have already confirmed their return to DRC Mining Week with country pavilions.
The themes for the conference programme include:
Day 1: Power & Energy Pre-Event Forum & Official Opening (Wednesday, 1 June 2022):
- 09h00: Power & Energy Pre-Event Forum
- The race for sustainable power supply: Progress reports from current and upcoming projects
- Off grid: Diversifying the energy mix and relooking at DRC operating models to maximise local production
- 14h00: Official opening of DRC Mining Week
- Collaboration to build a resilient and sustainable mining industry in the DRC
Day 2: (Thursday, 2 June 2022):
- Collaboration to build a resilient and sustainable mining industry in the DRC
- Junior Mining Forum: Exploration and investment opportunities in the DRC
- Battery metals: Is the DRC ready to harness the green transition?
- CEO Roundtable (by invitation only)
- Women in Mining: Paving the way for inclusivity in the sector
- Financing the sector: What are the options for local companies?
- From mines to market: Transforming raw materials into end products in Africa
Day 3 (Friday, 3 June 2022):
- Beyond borders: Increasing intra-regional and international trade with the DRC
- The era of smart mines: Is the DRC mining market ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
- Insurance: Mining risk and Responsible mining
Other activities at the event include the welcome cocktail function, daily networking functions during the day and after hours, a golf day, the Women in Mining Lunch (by invitation only) and site visits.
Mining Review Africa, the leading monthly magazine and digital platform in the African mining industry, is the event's premium media partner.
DRC Mining Week dates and venue:
- Live event: 1-3 June 2022
- Keynote opening session: 2 June 2022
- Expo and conference: 1-3 June 2022
- Location: The Pullman Grand Karavia Hotel, Lubumbashi, DRC
Commmunications: Annemarie Roodbol
Email: Annemarie.Roodbol@wearevuka.com
Tel: +27 82 562 7844
Website: http://www.drcminingweek.com
Postal address: PO Box 321, Steenberg, 4794, South Africa
DRC Mining Week is organised by The Vuka Group (formerly Clarion Events Africa), a leading Cape Town-based and multi-award-winning organiser of exhibitions, conferences and digital events across the continent in the infrastructure, energy, mining, mobility, ecommerce and CX sectors. Other well-known events by The Vuka Group include Enlit Africa, Nigeria Mining Week, Smarter Mobility Africa, ECOM Africa and CEM Africa.
This release was published on openPR.
Permanent link to this press release:
Copy
Please set a link in the press area of your homepage to this press release on openPR. openPR disclaims liability for any content contained in this release.
You can edit or delete your press release DRC mining community prepares for BIG bash in Lubumbashi in June as DRC Mining Week returns here
News-ID: 2611686 • Views: …
More Releases for DRC
Medical Recruitment Market Is Going To Boom | DRC Locums, Apex K.K., Impellam
The latest research on “Global Medical Recruitment Report 2021” offered by HTF MI provides a comprehensive investigation into the geographical landscape, industry size along with the revenue estimation of the business. Additionally, the report also highlights the challenges impeding market growth and expansion strategies employed by leading companies in the “Market”.
Get Free Sample PDF including full TOC, Tables and Figures and Available customizations) in Global Medical Recruitment: https://www.htfmarketreport.com/sample-report/3116730-global-medical-recruitment-market-7
Proceeding further, the…
Returning to Lubumbashi: DRC Mining Week is “embracing the recovery”
“We are ready to embrace the recovery and celebrate the mining sector which has once again proven its resilience amidst a global and sweeping pandemic, says Emmanuelle Nicholls, the Group Director, Mining and Natural Resources at Clarion Events Africa, who have been the organisers of DRC Mining Week for the last 17 years.
“DRC is still an exciting destination for investors and business in the sector has by no means come…
Mining potential of DRC in focus next week in Cape Town
The DRC's Minister of Mines, the Honourable Prof Willy Kitobo Samsoni, will address the DRC Mining Investment Breakfast next week, Wednesday 5 February, in Cape Town. It will gather financiers, technology suppliers and successful mining operators who have been part of the sector in the DRC for many years, thanks to this country's generous reserves of copper, gold, diamonds, cobalt, lithium and coltan amongst others. The growing numbers of electric…
“Standard Bank remains excited about DRC as important mining investment destin …
“The DRC has the potential to become the world’s largest copper producer through the consistent application of clear and rational mining policy. This would be a game changer for the economy, placing the DRC in a position to transform into a middle-income country by 2050.” This is according to Peter von Klemperer, the Head of Mining and Metals at the Standard Bank Group, and the exclusive Diamond Plus sponsor at…
JENNIFER WHITE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE THANKS TO DRC WEB DESIGN
Ottawa-based lawyer and investigator, Jennifer White, has just launched her brand new website thanks to DRC Web Design.
Jennifer White came to DRC Web Design after meeting with Domenica Agostini through their mutual work in law within the city of Ottawa. She has established herself in the city by working alongside companies in the private and public sectors investigating allegations of harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual violence.
As a…
South African presence at DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi indicates strong interes …
“Renewing the presence of the South African National Pavilion at the DRC Mining Week positions South African companies as leading players in the mining and power sectors and will allow them to enhance their presence in the region, and for new companies to increase the South African foothold in the DRC.” This is according to Eric Bruggeman, CEO of the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), that is bringing…
