2nd Cameroon International Mining Conference & Exhibition Palais des Congres•Yaounde•Cameroon

27 – 29 May

Developing Central Africa’s Sustainable Mining Sector

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MINISTRY OF MINES, INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

Republic of Cameroon

www.cimecameroon.com

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POST SHOW REPORT

STaTEMEnT fROM THE ORganiSing COMMiTTEE ................................................................................................... 02

CiMEC 2015 in nuMbERS .......................................................................................................................................... 03

COnfEREnCE PROgRaMME .................................................................................................................................... 04

CiMEC 2015 RECOMMEnDaTiOnS............................................................................................................................. 06

SPEakERS PanEl ......................................................................................................................................................... 08

TESTiMOnialS .............................................................................................................................................................. 09

aCknOWlEDgMEnTS ................................................................................................................................................. 10

STaTEMEnT fROM THE ORganiSing COMMiTTEE

the success of an event such as CIMEC 2015 rests on the contribution made by all partners and a collaborative team. the conference and exhibition hosted 1500 delegates and participants during 3 days. also, our thanks go particularly to the sponsors (IMIC, Camiron, tractafric, CMC-west african Minerals, tradex, geni & Kebe, g4S and Barakat) as well as the great numbers of exhibitors, for their participation, which contributed to the success of the event. we would also like to extend a sincere thank you to each of the speakers for their enthusiasm they put into the conference.

the Conference report gathers all discussions and recommendations made during the 2 days of the conference and satisfies the general aim of the conference which is to stimulate, encourage and promote the setting-up of these related structures, whose objectives is to significantly reduce their burdens in terms of time, energy and resources for the benefit of all operators in t3he mining industry sector.

CIMEC 2015 has demonstrated once again that this conference and exhibition is undeniable importance for all stakeholders of the mining sector in Cameroon. we are pleased to invite you to the 3rd edition of Cameroon International Mining Conference & Exhibition.

COntEntS

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PARTICIPANTS SPONSORS EXHIBITORS SPEAKERS

COnfErEnCE in numbers

COnfErEnCE PrOgraMME

TuesdaY • 26 MAY – daY 1

10.00 - 18 00 registration of Participants & Decoration of

Exhibition Stands

WednesdaY • 27 MAY – daY 2

09.30 Participants to be seated

10.00 oFFiCial oPening CeremonY• Welcome speech government Delegate to the yaoundé City Council

• introduction speech of the organising Committe President Hon. Dr. fuh Calistus gentry, Secretary of State, Ministry of industry, Mines and Technological Development

11.00 Coffee Break and Visit of the Exhibition Stands

11.30 SESSIOn 1 a yET unTaPPED MinERal POTEnTial

Moderator: Professor georges Emmanuel Ekodeck, Former Vice President, university of Yaounde ii and university of douala

• Christian braux, geographical Director Central africa, BrgM

Questions related to Mineral resources - the development of metal production :

from yesterday to today, to tomorrow - the essential role of geology and geosciences - the data required for a good knowledge of

a country’s mining sector

• Jean kisito Mvogo, Director of Mines, Ministry of Mines, Industry and technological Development

Cameroon: Mining Sector Overview - Mineral potential - activities evaluation - Mining view and legal framework overview

12.30 lunch hosted by

14.00 session 2 – Case sTudies SuPPORT anD STREngTHEn THE SECTOR

THROugH a REal infRaSTRuCTuRE DEVElOPMEnT

Moderator: Mr Tchouplaou, Director of technical Studies for buildings and other infrastructures, Ministry of Public works

• developing iron ore Projects in Cameroon Haresh kanabar, Chief Financial officer, International Mining & Infrastructure Corporation (IMIC)

• supply of petroleum products to the mining industry in Cameroon Stephane k. Soumahoro, Vice Director general, tradex Sa

• How to support mining customers in Cameroon Christophe Heintje, accounts Manager South africa, tractafric Equipment

15.00 Coffee Break

16.30 session 3 - disCussion fROM SEMi-aRTiSanal Mining TO THE

bEginning Of inDuSTRial PRODuCTiOn: local Content Development and Skills transfer

Moderator: Professor Paul bilong, dean of science university, university of Yaoundé

• strengthen professionalization policies and human resources capacity (capacity building plan)

• Promote and protect the local and national manpower and integrate the various components of Cameroonian mining

• adopt a strategy to increase the number of jobs in formal sector employment

• The aspects of safety in a mine site Rose yongue fouateu, teacher, Faculty of sciences university of Yaoundé

Prof. nicolas gabriel anjigah, director, ecole normale supérieure

Denis Dubois, Director of Operations & Safety expert, bsaFeTY

gregor binkert, Country Director afC, world Bank

18.00 welcome Cocktail at the Palais des Congrès hosted by

THursdaY • 28 MAY – daY 3

09.00 SESSIOn 4 finanCing inVESTMEnTS – a Call fOR

PRiVaTE fOREign anD naTiOnal inVESTMEnTS

Moderator: Eric Martial ndjomo Emgbang, Journalist, la Voix des Decideurs

• eiTi implementation process in Cameroon: Situation, impact and challenges for the next validation agnès Solange Ondigui Owona, national Coordinator, technical Secretariat EItI Committee Cameroon

• Cameroon - a favourable country to the conduct of mining activities by fiscal and investment policies transparency Roger ngoh yom, Executive Director, transparency International au Cameroun

10.30 Coffee Break

11.00 SESSIOn 5 naTuRal RESOuRCES ManagEMEnT –

lEgal anD inSTiTuTiOnal fRaMEWORk

Moderator: Thérèse Dieudonnée Olomo belinga (born Bessomo), heads the legal and treaties Division, Ministry of Industry, Mines and technological Development

• legal Framework and incentives for mining in Cameroon barrister nico Hall, nico Halle & Co. law Firm

• mining Taxation in Central africa: between the imperative of socio economic development and the harmonisation of national legislation Hervé niçaise Ebode, Head of control, smes tax office, ministry of Finance, republic of Cameroon

• Key legal and fiscal issues for international investors in mining projects in Central africa: feedbax from Dentons Practice Maître Vincent lacombe, Partner and ludovic Bernet, associate, Mining, Oil & gas, Dentons

12.30 lunch hosted by

14.00 session 6 – Case sTudies MinERal DEPOSiTS Of glObal iMPORTanCE

Moderator: Théophile ndougsa Mbarga, Director of geology, Ministry of Industry, Mines and technological Development

• The sanaga permit and the binga permit fidel Steve Hisan Mbay Makang, Project Operation Manager, CMC west african Minerals

• a new african goldfield in eastern Cameroon Jack Rogoyski, Exploration Director, Caminco Sa

15.30 Coffee Break

16.00 session 7 - disCussion SOCiO ECOnOMiC EnD EnViROnMEnTal

iMPaCT Of THE Mining SECTOR

Moderator: anaclet Désiré Dzossa, Demographer/Statistician, national Statistical Institute (InS)

• a strategice environmental and social assessment of the mining sector in Cameroon

• Foster inclusive and sustainable growth respectful of the environment and stregntehn productive links with the rest of the economy for long lasting benefits and for all

• Create an environmentally responsible industry• strengthening the capacity of companies

and civil society for a good governance of the mining sector

george lwanda, Economics adviser and Head of Policy and strategy unit, Pnud

Dr. Muzong kodi, International governance Consultant, african Development Bank

Emmanuel-antoine ibot-ibot, manager durable QHse, gdF sueZ

ignatus Mbah, Business Development Manager, g4S

17.00 oFFiCial Closing CeremonY

• Conclusion & presentation of the conference report

• Presentation, conclusions and recommendations of CIMEC 2015

• Mr Dan Coberman Director aME trade ltd

• allocution, Hon. Emmanuel bonde, Minister of Mines, Industry and technological Development

• speech Hon. Dr. fuh Calistus gentry, Secretary of State, Ministry of Industry, Mines and technological Development

FridaY • 29 MAY – daY 4

09.00 – 16.00 CIMEC trade Show

COnfErEnCE PrOgraMME

the conference took place from 27th to 29th of may 2015 at the Palais des Congrès, Yaoundé, with the main theme: “Developing Central Africa’s Sustainable Mining Sector”. under the high Patronage of the Head of State, His Excellency Paul biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon, the conference was co-organised by the Cameroonian government and aME trade from london, and the support of different sponsors.

During these three days, several topics were discussed in the different sessions including: the Cameroonian mining potential, investment and funding opportunities in the mining sector, sustainable development, legal and fiscal framework.

M. Dan Coberman, Director of aME trade ltd, greeted the participants and thanked the Cameroonian government for the trust it had placed once again in his company.

the Opening Ceremony, chaired by Dr. fuH Calistus gentry, Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry, Mines and technological Development, representing personally the Minister, was held in the presence of the main stakeholders involved in CIMEC 2015 which are: the mining and exploration, producing and processing companies, rocks and minerals analytical laboratories, surveys, equipments and logistic companies in the mining industry, law firms, experts in law, finance and studies, as well as training structures in the fields of mining.

the general aim of the conference was to stimulate, encourage and promote the setting-up of these related structures, whose objectives is to significantly reduce their burdens in terms of time, energy and resources for the benefit of all operators in the mining industry sector.

in a specific way, CimeC 2015 aims:

in the short term:

• to encourage the mining industries and related activities (survey and drilling companies, analytical laboratories, consulting firms, etc.) with proven experience, to set up their business in Cameroon to develop local and sub-region deposits

• highlight the mining projects which will soon go into production

• contribute to the promotion and enhancing the mining sector especially in Cameroon and in the CemaC zone in general, in order to help and support growth economic policies, anti-poverty strategy, reduce unemployment, improve the living conditions of rural communities.

in the mid-term:

Set Cameroon up as a meeting, exchange of experiences, promotion and trading platform for the region with the stakeholders of the mining industry and african associated activities and the rest of the world, of the same level as InDaBa in South africa, or PDaC in toronto, Canada. In other words, CIMEC 2015 should contribute to:

• depict the potential of the rich and varied mining sector in Cameroon, in order to attract increased foreign direct investments in this sector now chosen as one of the priorities to support national economic recovery

• draw interest from mining related industries, including laboratories, survey end drilling companies to come to Cameroon

• To make Cameroon a new destination in the mining industry in africa and a lasting sub-regional networking and trading platform for the mining sector

CIMEC 2015rECOMMEnDatIOnS

if you missed your chance to witness first-hand the presentations made during CimeC 2015, please email us on cimec@ametrade.org to find out how to get access to the PowerPoint displayed during the event.

The conference was held in 7 plenary sessions :

1. a yet untapped mineral potential ; 2. support and strengthen the sector through a real infrastructure development ; 3. from semi-artisanal mining to the beginning of industrial production: local Content Development and Skills transfer; 4. financing investments – a call for private foreign and national investments; 5. natural resources management – legal and institutional framework; 6. mineral deposits of global importance; 7. Discussion: socio economic and environmental impact of the mining sector

following the high level of the presentations and after productive exchanges, the following recommendations have been made by the participants and read by Dr. MVOgO Jean kisito, Director of mines:

1. further prospection for mineral resources which may constitute inputs (phosphate, limestone, etc.)

2. foster the acquisition of necessary infrastructures for the mining sector development (machineries, fuel depots, laboratories, sounding equipments, etc.);

3. promote vocational training policy and capacity building;

4. enhance public debate on mining projects development (forum, roundtables, b2b meetings, etc.);

5. continue to organise the artisanal mining activity in order to move it towards the formal sector and improve the living standards of local populations;

6. further examine the compatibility of the artisanal mining activity with the sustainable development

7. maintain the status of EItI Compliant country and as a KPCS member for more transparency in the extractive industries;

8. organise the next edition of CIMEC in 2017;

9. initiate a process of reflection on the evolution of CimeC from a conference to an exhibition and a place for diverse transactions between the potential investors of the mining sector make Cameroon, in the near future, a mining transaction centre in Central and west africa.

the closing ceremony was chaired by Dr. fuH Calistus gentry, Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry, mines and Technological development, representing personally the minister. He thanked the participants for their varied contributions and reminded the overall purpose of the Conference namely:

“To make Cameroon a new destination in the mining industry in Africa and a lasting sub-regional networking and trading platform for the mining sector and its related activities ”

while inviting mining investors to turn the talk into action, the Secretary of State has reminded that the Cameroonian government is willing to welcome and assist them in their business.

He wished everyone a safe journey home, and first invited them to visit the exhibition stands and make a tour in the rest of the country in order to discover many touristic and cultural attractions.

He thereupon declared the proceedings of the second edition of the Cameroon international mining Exhibition and Conference (CIMEC) 2015 closed.

CIMEC 2015rECOMMEnDatIOnS

HOn. fuH CaliSTuS gEnTRyseCreTarY oF sTaTe For mines, indusTrY and TeCHnologiCal DEVElOPMEnt

rePubliC oF Cameroon

PROf. gEORgES EMManuEl EKODECKfOrMEr VICE PrESIDEntuniVersiTY oF Yaounde iiuniVersiTY oF douala

CHRiSTian bRauXgeograPHiCal direCTor CEntralBrgM

DR. JEan kiSiTO MVOgODIrECtOr Of MInES, minisTrY oF mines, indusTrY and TeCHnologiCal

DEVElOPMEnt

MR TCHOuPlaOudireCTor oF TeCHniCal sTudies For buildings and oTHer inFrasTruCTuresminisTrY oF PubliC WorKs

HanESH kanabaRCHieF FinanCial oFFiCerIMIC

STEPHanE k. SOuMaHOROVICE DIrECtOr gEnEraltraDEX Sa

CHRiS HEinTJE mining KeY aCCounT ManagErTraCTaFriC eQuiPmenT

PROf Paul bilOngDEan Of SCIEnCE uniVersiTYuniVersiTY oF Yaounde i

PROf niCOlaS gabRiEl anJigaHDIrECtOrECOlE nOrMalE suPerieure

ROSE yOnguE fOuaTEuTeaCHerFaCulTY oF sCienCes uniVersiTY oF Yaounde

DEniS DubOiSDIrECtOr Of OPEratIOnS & saFeTY eXPerTbsaFeTY grouPe baraKaT

ERiC MaRTial nDJOMO EMgBangJournalisTla VoiX des deCideurS

agnÈS SOlangE OnDigui OWOnanatIOnal COOrDInatOrTeCHniCal seCreTariaT eiTi COMMIttEE CaMErOOn

ROgER nHOH yOMeXeCuTiVe direCTorTransParenCY inTernaTional au Cameroun

THERESE DiEuDOnnEE OlOMO BElIngaHeads THe legal and trEatIES DIVISIOnMInMIDt

MaiTRE niCO HallEniCo Halle & Co. laW fIrM

HERVE niCaiSE EbODEHead oF ConTrol, SMES taX OffICEminisTrY oF FinanCe, rePubliC oF Cameroon

MaiTRE VinCEnT laCOMbEaVOCatDEntOnS

luDOViC bERnETaSSOCIatE, MInIng, OIl & gaSDEntOnS

THEOPHilE nDgOuSa MBargadireCTor oF geologYMInMIDt

fiDEl STEVE HiSan Mbay MakangPrOJECt / OPEratIOn ManagErwESt afrICan MInEralS

JaCk ROgOySkiEXPlOratIOn DIrECtOrCaMInCO

anaClET DESiRE DZOSSademograPHe / sTaTisTiCiennatIOnal StatIStICal insTiTuTe (ins)

DR. MuZOng kODiIntErnatIOnal goVernanCe ConsulTanTafrICan DEVElOPMEnt BanK

EMManuEl-anTOinE ibOT_ibOTsusTainable managergdF sueZ

ignaTiuS MbaHbusiness deVeloPmenT ManagErg4S

SPEaKErS

A great opportunity to sell-out the geologic potentials of Cameroon and the West region in particular and to meet with potential investorsblaiSE nDaPEH, ingÉniEuR DES MinES, MinMiDT

Good platform for exchange with the experts in the field; visibility of potential exploited and discoveredPRinCE lORXguE MREE, TRaining ManagER, MkC HOlDing Sa

Event very helpful for its presentations and meetingsMaRTin MaTiP, SalES ManagER, TRaCTafRiC

CIMEC 2015 has been a total success, despite the fall in iron ore world pricesWanDJia ngOuME, HEaD Of gEOlOgiCal anD Mining PROMOTiOn, MinMiDT

Rewarding experience and opportunity to meet with different stakeholders of the mining sectorbalbinE PaSCalinE OMgba, HEaD Of uniT, CaPaM

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“On behalf of the organizers we would like to thank all of the following organizations who contributed to CIMEC 2015:”