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Post Electra Mining Africa Expo Mining Networking Event

The Competence Centre Mining and Mineral Resources hosted an exclusive mining networking event in partnership with the Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa (MIASA), the Minerals Council South Africa, and the Mandela Mining Precinct on 11 September 2024 at Southern Sun Sandton, Johannesburg.

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Welcome Address and Opening Statement  

  • Simone Pohl, Chief Executive Officer at the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry  
  • Selleen Sewpershad, Head of Mining and Mineral Resources at the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry 

 

Presentation Session 

  • South Africa’s Mining Sector: Partnership to Leverage Mining Growth Opportunities by Mr Mzila Mthenjane, Chief Executive Officer at the Minerals Council South Africa 
  • An Overview of the SADC Mining Industry Value Addition by Mr Charles Siwawa, Chief Executive Officer at the Botswana Chamber of Mines & Representative Member of MIASA 

 

Closing Remarks 

  • Julie Courtnage, Director at the Mandela Mining Precinct.  

 

This gathering of industry leaders emphasised cross-border partnerships and showcased collaboration as a catalyst for accelerated transformation in mining, furthering Germany-SADC relations. 

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