3rd Annual International Mining in Africa Conference

Steel Guru, as official media partner, is proud to present 3rd Annual International Mining in Africa Conference which is organized by Omega Investment Research on 24th May 2007 at FNB Conference & Training Centre Sandton, Johannesburg.

Although, Africa is often thought of as the world’s poorest continent, it has almost all the earth’s reserves of the scarcest and most precious minerals Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, Iridium & Osmium and more than half the world’s reserves of gold and diamonds in addition to other minerals like iron ore, chrome ore, bauxite and coal.

All countries find mining of its natural resources essential for maintaining its economy, improving their standards of living, funding infrastructure development and industrial activity. In addition, mining is economically important to producing regions and countries. It provides employment, dividends, and taxes that pay for hospitals, schools, and public facilities. The mining industry produces a trained workforce and small businesses that can service communities and may initiate related businesses. Mining also yields foreign exchange and accounts for a significant portion of gross domestic product.

Mining fosters a number of associated activities, such as manufacturing of mining equipment, provision of engineering and environmental services, and the development of world class universities in the fields of geology, mining engineering, and metallurgy. The economic opportunities and wealth generated by mining for many producing countries are substantial.

With increasing democracy and political stability, there has been a dramatic increase in exploration and mining interest in Africa. Therefore Omega is timely organizing this conference to bring together various stake holders in the mining industry thus creating a high powered networking platform.

Who should attend and participate?

•    Established players who have a story to tell
•    Mid-cap miners looking to market themselves
•    Producer companies looking to expand beyond
•    the early phases
•    Entrepreneurs looking for start-up capital
•    Institutional and private investors
•    Investment advisors
•    Portfolio managers
•    Analysts
•    Stockbrokers

Venue

FNB Conference & Training Centre Sandton, Johannesburg South Africa

For further details

Mr David Byrne
Conference Organiser
Omega International Business Conferences
Tel: +27-21-689-7881
Fax:+27-21-689-8015
Mobile:+27-(0)83-5039101
Website:www.omegaconferences.com