13 October 2010 | The Brewery, London Topics to be discussed: ● ● Global concentrate supply-demand balances – what can Africa realistically contribute? ● ● Where is the mineralization and how good is it? What about co-products such as cobalt? ● ● Geopolitical stability and country risk; mining law reform– promises or reality? ● ● Financing options: the banks, the trading houses, the multilateral agencies ● ● Logistics, energy, infrastructure, skills and equipment, security and the environment Confirmed speakers include: ● ● Andrew harding, Chief Executive Copper, Rio Tinto plc, UK ● ● Christophe Zyde, Head of Johannesburg Office, Trafigura, South Africa ● ● william Bulmer, Head of Mining Investments, International Finance Corp, USA ● ● Clive Newall, President, First Quantum Minerals Ltd, UK ● ● Mark Tyler, Head of Mining & Resources, Nedbank Capital, South Africa ● ● Tony Southgate, Cobalt Trader, Standard Bank, UK ● ● Graham Trusler, CEO, Digby wells & Associates, South Africa ● ● Silane K Mwenechanya, Principal Consultant, SKM Consulting Associated, Zambia ● ● Vaughan wickins, Head of Mining & Metals, Project Finance Team, Standard Bank, South Africa ● ● Andrew Barr-Sim, Managing Director, Drum Resources, UK ● ● Dieudonne-Louis Tambwe, Joint Technical Affairs Coordinator, Ministry of Mines, DRC ● ● Tim Smith, Vice President Copper and GM Mining & Metals, SNC Lavalin UK Ltd, UK PLUS! JUNIOR MINER ShOwCASE Media Partner Official publication Sponsor Register ONLINE & SAVE £100 For more information and to register please visit www.metalbulletin.com/events/acopper African Copper Conference
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13 October 2010 | The Brewery, London
Topics to be discussed: ●● Global concentrate supply-demand balances – what can Africa realistically contribute?
●● Where is the mineralization and how good is it? What about co-products such as cobalt?
●● Geopolitical stability and country risk; mining law reform– promises or reality? ●● Financing options: the banks, the trading houses, the multilateral agencies ●● Logistics, energy, infrastructure, skills and equipment, security and the environment
Confirmed speakers include:●● Andrew harding, Chief Executive Copper, Rio Tinto plc, UK●● Christophe Zyde, Head of Johannesburg Office, Trafigura, South Africa●● william Bulmer, Head of Mining Investments, International Finance Corp, USA●● Clive Newall, President, First Quantum Minerals Ltd, UK●● Mark Tyler, Head of Mining & Resources, Nedbank Capital, South Africa●● Tony Southgate, Cobalt Trader, Standard Bank, UK●● Graham Trusler, CEO, Digby wells & Associates, South Africa●● Silane K Mwenechanya, Principal Consultant, SKM Consulting Associated, Zambia●● Vaughan wickins, Head of Mining & Metals, Project Finance Team, Standard Bank, South Africa
●● Andrew Barr-Sim, Managing Director, Drum Resources, UK●● Dieudonne-Louis Tambwe, Joint Technical Affairs Coordinator, Ministry of Mines, DRC●● Tim Smith, Vice President Copper and GM Mining & Metals, SNC Lavalin UK Ltd, UK
PLUS! JUNIOR MINER ShOwCASE
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African CopperConference
08:00 Registration desk opens
09:00 Opening remarks by a representative of Metal Bulletin Events
09.10 Keynote address: Copper industry growth expectations – do we need African copper?• If copper continues on at least its long-term growth trend,
what will this mean for industry balances?• The concentrate pipeline today – can it live up to
expectations? • Where will tomorrow’s mine supply come from, and at
what cost?• Where does Africa sit in terms of deposit quality and scope
– how does it compare to Latin America, SE Asia and other key copper mining provinces?
Andrew harding, Chief Executive Copper, Rio Tinto plc, UK
SESSION I: ThE LURE OF AFRICAN COPPER
09.35 The “new Chile”? what expectations for copper growth in Africa?• Africa’s geology – where is the mineralization? How much
work is being done to quantify and qualify resources?• Copper production today in Africa – how attractive are
these operations? • Where can we expect new mine developments – in the
Central African Copperbelt or in new provinces? • Mining law reform in the Copperbelt and elsewhere – just
promises or reality?Clive Newall, President, First Quantum Minerals Ltd, UK
10.00 Zambian copper – the next stage• An overview of mineral resources in Zambia – copper, cobalt
and beyond? • Has investment reform achieved its goals? Or are there
lessons still to be learned? • What role for the government in resource development going
forward?Silane K Mwenechanya, Independent Mining & Business Consultant, Zambia
10.25 Copper mining in the DRC today and tomorrow – where are the challenges and the opportunities ?• An update on mining resources and reserves• Who is doing what today and what prospects for growth?• How attractive is the current mining and investment regime
for explorationists and developers?• The mining industry as a platform for national development
and job creationDieudonne-Louis Tambwe, Deputy Technical Coordinator, CTCPM, Ministry of Mines, DRC
10.50 Discussion period
11.05 Refreshment break
SESSION II: BRINGING NEw PRODUCTION TO MARKET – ThE FUNDING AND OPERATIONAL ChALLENGE
IntroductionMetal Bulletin Events would like to invite you to attend the forthcoming African Copper Conference which will be taking place during LME week, on 13 October 2010, in London. The long-term fundamentals for copper are very robust: all current probable and possible copper mine projects will be needed to meet demand growth. Africa, with its rich and largely untapped resources has moved into the spotlight. The risks are high, but so too potentially are the rewards. This one-day event, when the international copper community will be gathered in the investment hub that is London, will provide timely and expert insight into who is doing what in this challenging but exciting continent, and where the obstacles and opportunities lie.
who should attend• Traders, smelters and users of copper
looking for new supply sources • Junior miners and exploration firms looking
to showcase their projects and secure finance
• Brokers and bankers looking for new opportunities and wanting to gauge the risks
• Logistics and infrastructure providers, equipment makers and consultants seeking new sales openings
• Anyone with an interest in global copper supply-demand balances and trends
wednesday 13 October, 2010
African CopperConference
11.30 Doing business in Africa: addressing the logistical and commercial issues• Helping the miner to quick off the project in a risky
environment: structured finance• Bringing mine production to market. At what costs?• Investing in infrastructure to overcome the logistical hurdles• Setting import and export supply chains to support
constructions and productionChristophe Zyde, Head of Johannesburg Office, Trafigura, South Africa
11.55 The importance of the multinational development bank in fostering mining industry growth – the IFC approach• What are the criteria for receiving funds? Is a feasibility
study required?• From appraisal to resource mobilisation and finance
disbursement – the IFC project cycle• The benefits of IFC financing for the mine developer – is it
more than just access to capital?william Bulmer, Head of Mining Investments, International Finance Corp, USA
12.15 The role of South Africa in supporting regional mine development • From project finance to insurance to technology provision –
examining intraregional synergies and services• Examining geopolitical stability and country risk – how does
one African country compare with the next?• How is African mining being funded: bank versus equity
finance in today’s commercial and political environmentMark Tyler, Head of Mining & Resources, Nedbank Capital, South Africa
12.35 The cost of mine finance today – how difficult is it for the African miner and what solutions are at hand?• Are banks still adopting a tough stance – and how is this
affecting transaction times and costs?• Has the equity market picked up again? What of private
equity in developing African copper?• How much of Africa’s current and expected copper supply
is effectively tied up in equity and offtake deals? What benefits do these arrangements offer?
Vaughan wickins, Head of Mining & Metals, Project Finance Team, Standard Bank, South Africa*
12.55 Discussion period
13.15 Lunch
SESSION III: AFRICAN MINING – ThE BIGGER PICTURE
14.15 African copper projects – an overview from the engineering and construction industry• Copper production trends in the Copperbelt• Major recent and planned projects – their scale and
particular challenges • Reviewing the technology aspects of mine developmentTim Smith, Vice President Copper and GM Mining & Metals, SNC Lavalin UK Ltd, UK
14.40 Analyzing the strategic importance of Africa as a supplier of cobalt• How much is the continent producing; how much more is
expected to come from new copper mining operations?• To what extent does cobalt drive mine development and
support project economics?• Is African cobalt key to meeting global metal demand?Tony Southgate, Cobalt Trader, Standard Bank, UK
15.05 Outlining a different approach to collateral management in Africa• Analysing independence of operations and negotiating
complex legal structures• Pricing, staffing and fulfillment of responsibilities• Ensuring provision of the correct insurances to fulfill obligations• What has gone wrong in Africa in the past?Andrew Barr-Sim, Managing Director, Drum Resources, Bankingwise, UK
15.30 Social and environmental responsibility within the African Copperbelt and other mining areas • How to manage the expectations and interests of all concerned• Critical social and environmental issues in Africa that need
to be addressed• Dealing with artisanal miners and resettlement• Where do social and environmental aspirations sit in relation
to the economic and strategic imperatives? • Managing employment expectations and skills transferGraham Trusler, CEO, Digby wells & Associates, South Africa
15.55 SESSION IV: JUNIOR MINER ShOwCASE – whERE DO ThE OPPORTUNITIES LIE?• Updates from the newest prospects and projects• Where are these operations and where are they on the
development time line?• How do they intend to fund mine development – what do
they offer the investor?• What news from countries outside the Central African
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