EVENTS & ASSOCIATIONS
The biggest industry events and conferences from around the world
WRITTEN BY DAN BRIGHTMORE
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21 – 22 OCT
Future of Mining Americas
[ DENVER , USA ]
Highlighting the latest developments across the industry , Future of Mining Americas aims to address the issues
caused by jurisdictional and governance changes through the perspectives of a host of world-leading experts in the field . Key agenda topics for the second edition will include an investigation of the risks associated with tailings storage facilities ; how miners can embrace digital transformation ; how technology will impact on the social license to operate ; and analysis of the steps required to create a more collaborative industry .
28 – 29 OCT
East and Central Africa Mining Forum
[ KIGALI , RWANDA ] Established in 2017 , the East and Central Africa Mining Forum is an earlyto-market investment platform aiming to set a robust legal framework , uniting stakeholders across the region to consolidate its position as a mining hub . Kigali welcomes over 700 attendees along with more than 40 exhibitors and 20 key mining and exploration companies . Leading speakers include the event ’ s host Francis Gatare , CEO ,
Rwanda Mines , Petroleum and Gas Board ; Doto Biteko , Minister at Tanzania ’ s Ministry of Minerals ; Gabriel Thokuj Deng , Minister at South Sudan ’ s Ministry of Mining and Dr Samuel Urkato Kurke , Minister at Ethiopia ’ s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum . OCTOBER 2019