Current News
Eritrean Minister of Energy and Mines to present at London seminar
August 30, 2010 - Minister Ahmed Haj Ali will introduce a special section on Eritrea during our day-long London seminar on November 29 with a presentation on mining in Eritrea. Two TSX listed companies - Nevsun Resources and Sunridge Gold - will follow the Minister with updates on their Eritrean projects.Canada as a Source of Mining Investment for Africa: Bruce Shapiro presentation at Africa Mining Congress 2010
July 26, 2010 - Download MineAfrica president Bruce Shapiro's white paper and presentation on Canada as a Source of Mining Investment for Africa. This comprehensive report covers: why should Africa's mines turn to Canada, how different jurisdictions can access Canadian finance, Africa's mining sector: competing against global leaders and how access to Canadian finance boosted South America's mining sector. Read the Mining Weekly article covering his presentation. Listen to his interview on CNBC Africa.Aviva Corporation Ltd. sponsors London seminar
July 23, 2010 - Australian based Aviva Corporation Ltd. joins Independent Site Services, Macleod Dixon LLP and Premier Sponsor Standard Bank as sponsors of MineAfrica's Investing in African Mining Seminar in London, UK on November 29, 2010. Aviva is earning a 90% interest in the Mmamantswe project in Botswana where it has outlined a 1.3 billion tonne coal resource.Seminar on Capital Projects Emerging Markets
July 21, 2010 - Participate in this one day seminar on capital project opportunities in the emerging markets of Africa and the Middle East to be held in Toronto on September 16. Download the one page brochure.Lion's on the Move
July 13, 2010 - Read the McKinsey Global Institute report on the progress and potential of African economies.Stakeholders declaration on a strategy for South Africa's mining industry
July 4, 2010 - South Africa has published a stakeholder's declaration on a strategy for the sustainable growth and meaningful transformation of its mining industry.MineAfrica President Bruce Shapiro to deliver keynote address at Africa Mining Congress 2010 in Johannesburg - July 26-27
June 8, 2010 - "Canada as a source of investment" is the title of his presentation which will cover the following topics; Why should Africa's mines turn to Canada? How different jurisdictions can access Canadian finance, Africa's mining sector: competing against global leaders and How has access to Canadian finance boosted South America's mining sector? See the program.Independent Site Services (ISS) sponsors London seminar
June 7, 2010 - South African based Independent Site Services has sponsored MineAfrica's Investing in African Mining Seminar in London, UK on November 29, 2010. ISS provides a full facilities management and logistics service for mining companies in remote locations on the African continent.Greg Hawkins, CEO of African Barrick Gold, to deliver keynote address at MineAfrica's London, UK seminar
April 16, 2010 - Greg Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer of newly created African Barrick Gold, will deliver the keynote address at MineAfrica's 4th Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar in London, UK on November 29, 2010. African Barrick Gold was spun off from Barrick Gold Corporation in February 2010 and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. It has four producing gold mines in Tanzania and a suite of exploration properties. Click here for more information on presenting at, sponsoring or attending the Nov. 29 seminar.A great evening and a great cause - don't miss the Lend to End [poverty] Fundraiser at Alice Fazooli's on May 13
April 16, 2010 - This is a fun and fabulous fundraising party for The Townships Project taking place on Thursday May 13, 2010 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Alice Fazooli's. Delicious food, upbeat entertainment and a visually stunning silent auction create an energetic and positive atmosphere. There is also an exceptional educational area, VIP lounge and gift bags. Money raised goes towards The Townships Project, a registered charity which supports microfinance institutions (MFIs) in South Africa. These MFIs make repayable, interest-bearing loans to entrepreneurs, primarily women, to start or expand small businesses, to become self-sustaining and to break the cycle of poverty. For more information and to purchase tickets ($40 general admission or $150 VIP tickets) visit Lend to End.Botswana tops list of African countries in the Fraser Institute 2009/2010 Survey of Mining Companies
April 14, 2010 - After Botswana, Mali and Ghana were the most attractive mining investment destinations in Africa. The province of Quebec, Canada was the top ranked mining jurisdiction for the third straight year while Ontario, Canada fell from 10th spot last year to 22nd this year. The survey is based on responses from 670 mining executives and is available for download here. MineAfrica was pleased to assist the Fraser Institute in promoting the survey to its database of mining executives active in Africa.Mineafrica sponsors TOPAC / Chamber charity golf tourney
March 20, 2010 - MineAfrica is pleased to be a sponsor of Tee off for Tiny Tots - a charity golf tournament that has raised $45,000 for South African pre-school children over the past five years. The tournament is a partnership between the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business and Tour Operators Promoting Africa in Canada. For more information contact Firdosh Bulsara."Nothing less than a sterling event..."
March 13, 2010 - PDAC 2010 drew a record 22,000 delegates and the trend continued with the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business 11th Annual Mining Breakfast and MineAfrica's 8th Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar attracting 340 participants. In the words of Mark Coetzee, President, Drake International "Having worked on 5 continents in an array of business sectors, I have never attended such a well attended breakfast session in terms of level of individual, cross section of organizations servicing one sector and variety of countries not usually present at such events. The presentations were short and sharp, yet informative. Overall nothing less than a sterling event...." The breakfast featured welcoming remarks from Tony Andrews, Executive Director, PDAC, Christie Christelis, Chamber Chairman, and Jean Richardson, Global Marketing Director with Premier Sponsor SGS. Simon Village, Chairman, Banro Corporation delivered a well-received keynote address on The African Resource Development Cycle. MineAfrica's seminar featured a blend of presentations from African governments, mining companies active in Africa, and financial, legal and engineering experts on doing business in Africa. MineAfrica also had 4 booths at the PDAC which drew a steady flow of traffic throughout the 4 day event. Read the PDAC 2010 Report with links to the presentations, photos and seminar program.SGS takes Premier Sponsorship for Chamber Mining Breakfast and MineAfrica Seminar during PDAC
February 11, 2010 - We are delighted to announce that SGS has taken the Premier Sponsorship for the largest African focussed mining event in North America - the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business 11th Annual Mining Breakfast and MineAfrica's 8th Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar on Tuesday March 9, 2010 during the PDAC Convention in Toronto.SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, they employ 59,000 people and operate a network of more than 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS' innovative technology, expertise, capabilities and experience help clients reduce risk and improve quality, safety and productivity.
Speakers announced for Chamber's 11th Annual Mining Breakfast
January 18, 2010 - Simon Village, Chairman, Banro Corporation, will deliver the keynote address at the Chamber's 11th Annual Mining breakfast on Tuesday March 9, 2010 during the PDAC. The breakfast, combined with MineAfrica's 8th Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar, is the largest African focussed mining event in North America. For more information on presenting, sponsoring or attending the breakfast and seminar click here.MineAfrica partners with Intierra Resource Intelligence
January 14, 2010 - MineAfrica appears in Intierra's January 2010 West Africa mining map which it will be distributing at its March 9 seminar in Toronto and from its booth at the PDAC trade show this March 7-10. Intierra is a world leader in providing business intelligence to the mineral resources industry. See all of Intierra's maps.Season's Greetings & Best Wishes for 2010
December 21, 2009 - A big thank you to all our presenters, sponsors, media partners and delegates for making 2009 a success for us despite the economy. We ran 8 seminars in 2009 in Toronto, Vancouver and London, UK and have exciting plans to expand in 2010. Have a great holiday and best wishes for a successful 2010. Bruce and Wayne."The quality of the presentations has been excellent - interesting, relevant and topical...."
December 6, 2009 - Read the report on MineAfrica's Nov 30 Investing in African Mining Seminar in London, UK.Competition and challenges reduce western investment in African mines
November 10, 2009 - MineAfrica vice president, Wayne Floreani, quoted in Nov. 6 article in Mining WeeklyMineAfrica website traffic hits record level in October
November 2, 2009 - 3,300 unique individuals visited MineAfrica's website in October marking the highest level of traffic to date and continuing a consistent upward trend. While the absolute numbers may not seem high the specific focus of the MineAfrica site means that each of these unique visitors are specifically interested in mining in Africa.Association of Mining Analysts partners with MineAfrica for London seminar
October 30, 2009 - MineAfrica has partnered with the Association of Mining Analysts (AMA) of the United Kingdom for its London seminar on November 30. Under the chairmanship of Tony Mahalski the AMA has 300 members from the broader mining community in the UK and hosts presentations by mining industry leaders and rising stars.Download the presentations from October 22 Risk Mitigation & CSR in Africa seminar
October 23, 2009 - 60 participants benefitted from expert presentations and case studies covering a variety of approaches and angles towards mitigating risk and implementing successful CSR programs in Africa. Download the presentations.Mark Bristow to deliver keynote address at London, UK seminar
October 16, 2009 - Mark Bristow, CEO, Randgold Resources will deliver the keynote address at MineAfrica's 3rd Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar in London, UK on November 30. Now in its 3rd year the seminar features updates by companies on their African mining projects and technical presentations by service provides including banks, law and engineering firms on doing business in Africa's mining industry. For a complete list of presenters and to register click here.Banro, La Mancha and MDN to present at London seminar
October 5, 2009 - Banro Corporation, La Mancha Resources Inc. and MDN Inc. will be presenting at MineAfrica's Investing in African Mining Seminar in London on November 30. The full day seminar takes place the day before Mines and Money and features updates by mining companies on their African projects as well as technical sessions on doing business in Africa's mining industry.Mining Deal Exchange seminar Vancouver report
October 3, 2009 - 125 representatives from the financial and mining communities participated in the On the Ground Group's (a division of MineAfrica Inc.) October 1 seminar in Vancouver featuring 10 presentations, 3 panelists and an opening address by John McCoach, President of the TSX Venture Exchange. Read the one page report including links to the photo gallery, presentations and presenter and corporate profiles.Fraser Insitute 2010 Survey of Mining Companies
October 2, 2009 - Participate in the 2010 survey of how miners and explorers rate the investment climate of jurisdictions around the world. You can complete the survey in less than 15 minutes. To thank you for your participation the Fraser Institute will send you a free copy of the survey when it is released and automatically enter you in a draw to win C$1,000.MineAfrica website traffic hits record level
October 1, 2009 - 2,800 unique individuals visited MineAfrica's website in September marking the highest level of traffic since February 2009. While the absolute numbers may not seem high the narrow focus of the MineAfrica site means that each of these unique visitors are specifically interested in mining in Africa.African mining highlighted in Toronto
September 20, 2009 - The glitterati descended on Toronto last week and not just for the Toronto International Film Festival. MineAfrica and the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business's African mining events showcased a glittering lineup of African focussed gold mining and exploration companies. Click here to read the report, download the presentations and see the pictures from MineAfrica's Africa Investor Series Seminar, the Chamber's 8th Annual Indaba Dinner and the African Mining Market Open at the Toronto Stock Exchange.Risk Mitigation and CSR in Africa: Striking a Balance Seminar set for Oct. 22 in Toronto
September 19, 2009 - MineAfrica is pleased to sponsor the Canada-SA Chamber of Business 3rd Annual Risk Mitigation and CSR Seminar on October 22 in Toronto. Canadian companies are world leaders in CSR and this one-day seminar features expert presenters, successful case studies and great networking opportunities. Register to attend.On the Ground Group - a New Division for MineAfrica Inc.
August 18, 2009 - MineAfrica has developed a new corporate identity for its non-African focussed events and programs called "On the Group Group." The MineAfrica brand is very strong and well recognized but our expansion into other mining jurisdictions outside of Africa dictated a need for a broader approach for seminars such as our "Mining Deal Exchange: Mining Financing Opportunities through the TSX Venture CPC Program" and "Surviving the Global Financial Crisis in the Mining Industry."Cost-Effective, 2010 Mining Indaba Travel Packages from Toronto to Cape Town
August 10, 2009 - Take advantage of this all-in package designed for the busy executive planning on attending Mining Indaba in Cape Town from Feb 1-4, 2010. The concept was designed by MineAfrica and the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business and put together by travel specialists Africa Experts and PaceSetter Travel. The combined package includes return travel from Toronto to Cape Town, 5 nights accommodation at either the Protea Victoria Hotel (4 star) or Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel (5 star), meet and greet airport service and daily breakfast. If you have business in Johanesburg there is also a free return flight to Johannesburg for bookings received before September 15. In addition there are four optional mini vacation add-ons including a safari experience and garden route tour to give you a chance to see a bit of South Africa before heading home. For more information download the Mining Indaba 2010 Travel Packages Brochure.MineAfrica's 2009 - 2010 Schedule of Events
August 5, 2009 - Download a list of our upcoming events and seminars.Follow MineAfrica on Twitter
August 4, 2009 - MineAfrica is now on the micro-blog twitter - a real time communications medium that lets recipients control the information they receive from MineAfrica. Check it out here.Bruce Shapiro Speaks at the African Mining Congress
July 21, 2009 - MineAfrica president Bruce Shapiro (also the president of the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business) was invited to speak and participate on a panel at the African Mining Congress in South Africa from July 14 to 16, 2009. Download his presentation. Read the media coverage in Business Day and Mining Weekly.MineAfrica in The International Resource Journal
July 14, 2009 - Editor Sara Kopamees interviewed MineAfrica's Bruce Shapiro and Wayne Floreani in the July 2009 special African Feature of The International Resource Journal. Read the article. Read the full magazine online.Financing and CPC Seminar draws 133 registrants and rave reviews
June 25, 2009 - 133 senior representatives from the financial and mining communities participated in MineAfrica's June 23 seminar on "Financing Opportunities for Mining Ventures & Going Public with the TSX Venture Exchange CPC Program" in Toronto.The seminar was an opportunity for resource and related companies seeking financing and/or a listing via the TSX Venture CPC (Capital Pool Company) program to present to, and network with, a senior level audience of potential investors.
Read the one page seminar report with links to the presentations, presenter profiles, full program, media coverage and photo gallery.
Northern Exposure: Canada a Key Player in Africa's Development
June 5, 2009 - Read the article on Canada's role in Africa's economic development in Africa Decisions, issue 1, 2009.Mining Financings up on the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange
May 4, 2009 - The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) released market statistics on April 29, 2009 for the first quarter ending March 31, 2009. New equity financings in the mining sector were up by 71% compared with the first quarter in 2008, raising C$4.8 billion in 356 financings. Within three months, mining companies raised 57% of the total mining finance in 2008.The first quarter of 2009 saw a continuation in the interest in gold and other precious metals with a large number of equity financings being completed on a bought deal basis. Bought deals are a made-in-Canada innovation allowing issuers to access capital quickly as the underwriters purchase equity at a set price, and shoulder the risk of selling the securities to investors.
TSX and TSXV listed companies in various metals including base metals, iron ore, uranium, specialty metals and potash also started to raise financing for their projects. Most of the capital was for advanced stage development companies and producers with less going to the junior exploration companies compared with previous years. According to Greg Ferron , Senior Manager, Global Mining, TSX, as the quarter progressed TMX exchanges started to see new capital flow into the junior exploration sector primarily on a private placement basis. Year to date (at the end of April 29) the S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 4% and the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index realized a return of 27%. During the same period the S&P/TSX Capped Diversified Metals & Mining Index realized a return of 102%.
The Global Economic Crisis - Worldwide Impact on Mining Companies
April 14, 2009 - Download the article by Janne Duncan of Macleod Dixon LLP.Fraser Institute's 2008/2009 Survey of Mining Companies
March 23, 2009 - Since 1997, The Fraser Institute has conducted an annual survey of metal mining and exploration companies to assess how mineral endowments and public policy factors such as taxation and regulation affect global exploration investment. Survey results represent the opinions of executives and exploration managers in mining and mining consulting companies operating around the world. The survey now includes data on 71 jurisdictions around the world, on every continent except Antarctica. Top ranking African countries include Botswana, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia. Download the report.MineAfrica at PDAC 2009
March 10, 2009 - MineAfrica had its biggest program ever during the PDAC 2009 including six booths at the trade show and the following high profile events: 1) Surviving the Global Financial Crisis Seminar in the Mining Industry on February 28, 2) opening the Toronto Stock Exchange on March 2, and 3) Investing in African Mining Seminar on March 3 with the Canada-South Africa's Annual Mining Breakfast and a Panel Discussion on Mining in Africa: Financing Solutions from Canada. Read the report, see the photo gallery and download the presentations.African delegation opens trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange
March 2, 2009 - Representatives from MineAfrica and the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business' mining delegation in Toronto during PDAC opened trading for the March 2 session at the Toronto Stock Exchange. 170 TSX listed mining companies have projects in Africa.MineAfrica kicks off PDAC with its 2nd Surviving the Global Financial Crisis in the Mining Industry Seminar
March 1, 2009 - A who's who of the mining investment community addressed an international audience at MineAfrica's 2nd seminar on Surviving the Global Financial Crisis in the Mining Industry. The seminar took place in Toronto the day before the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) show. A special thanks to seminar chairman Richard Lachcik of Macleod Dixon LLP and sponsors Macleod Dixon LLP (Premier Sponsor) and Schuster Boyd McDonald. Download the presentations.MineAfrica website traffic hits record level in February
March 1, 2009 - MineAfrica's website attracted 2,300 unique visitors in February 2009 up 30% over January 2009 and 218% over February 2008. Each visitor viewed an average of 4 pages and returned to the site 1.5 times during the month. "While the absolute numbers may not appear high, the narrow focus of the website on mining in Africa means that those visiting are specifically interested in mining in Africa", said MineAfrica Vice President Wayne Floreani. If you are interested in advertising on the website and reaching an African-focussed audience of senior mining and financial executives please contact Wayne FloreaniVisit MineAfrica the PDAC
March 1, 2009 - The world's largest mining exploration and investment show opens today and MineAfrica has 6 booth in the trade show. Visit us and our exhibiting companies and governments in booths 444,445,446,447,448 and 449.Special Report on Mining in Africa hits newstands today in Canadian Business magazine
January 22, 2009 - MineAfrica's twelve page Special Report on Mining in Africa appears in the February 16 issue of Canadian Business magazine which hits newstands today. With 1 million readers Canadian Business is Canada's largest paid subscription business magazine. 5,000 copies oft the report will also be distributed at all MineAfrica events throughout 2009 including the Mining Indaba in Cape Town and PDAC in Toronto. Download the report. If you want to receive a hard copy by mail please email Wayne Floreani.MineAfrica to repeat Surviving the Global Financial Crisis Seminar with Premier Sponsor Macleod Dixon LLP prior to PDAC
January 20, 2009 - Based on the positive feedback on its augural seminar MineAfrica is pleased to announce it will repeat its Survival Seminar on Feb. 28 - the day before the start of the PDAC convention in Toronto, again with Premier Sponsor Macleod Dixon LLP.Standard Bank renews Premier Sponsorship for London Seminar
January 15, 2009 - Standard Bank (with the largest footprint on the African continent) has renewed its Premier Sponsorship of MineAfrica's 3rd Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar in London on November 30, 2009."The seminar was simply excellent"
January 14, 2009 - MineAfrica's first non-Africa specific seminar drew 110 delegates to hear a who's who of the North American mining investment community cover a diverse range of topics and strategies for surviving the current financial crisis. "The conference was simply excellent. You had such a high concentration of quality speakers, as well as interesting and diverse attendees," said Jonathan Gardner, of Kavinoky Cook LLP in New York. The full-day seminar was sponsored by Macleod Dixon LLP (Premier Sponsor) and Schuster Boyd McDonald. Read the one page report including photo gallery, presentations, and media coverage in the National Post, Northern Miner and Mining Weekly.MineAfrica and the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business in Mining Review Africa
January 5, 2009 - Editor Antonio Ruffini visited Canada in October 2008 where he interviewed Wayne Floreani and Bruce Shapiro for two articles on MineAfrica and the Chamber's role in promoting mining investment in Africa.Seasons Greetings
December 23, 2008 - Best wishes for the holiday season and for 2009.Support Women in Mining and the Townships Project in South Africa
December 15, 2008 - The Women in Mining networks in Toronto and Vancouver are seeking your help in its latest corporate social responsibility initiative - raising C$250,000 for The Townships Project to support microfinance institutions (MFI's) in township areas in South Africa. These MFIs help to break the cycle of poverty by making modest loans to entrepreneurs (primarily women) so they can operate self-sustaining small businesses. A fun part of the Townships Project is a "Meet the Mining Mogul" contest with the celebrated Frank Giustra, Rob McEwen and Eric Sprott participating. The contest prizes will be a Dragons' Den-style one-hour private meeting with one of the three. The contest winner will be announced at the International Women in Mining Reception on March 3, 2009, at the PDAC Convention in Toronto.Click for more information on how you can support Women in Mining and the Townships Project.
Times may be tough but interest in Africa remains strong
December 2, 2008 - MineAfrica's Investing in African Mining Seminar in London, UK on December 1 drew 135 participants over the course of the day to hear an interesting blend of presentations by mining companies, service providers and African governments. The full day seminar kicked off with an interesting keynote address by Tim Read on "Surviving the Nuclear Winter" and wrapped up with "Africa Where to From Here" by Standard Bank's Mark Cohen. The seminar was chaired by Thys Terblanche, Head of Mining and Metals with Premier Sponsor Standard Bank. The seminar was also sponsored by Macleod Dixon LLP. See the program, presenters and presentations.MineAfrica website hits record traffic level in November
December 2, 2008 - 1,528 people visited MineAfrica's website in November averaging 1.6 visits and viewing a total of 8,300 pages.Africa: Canada - the Mining Superpower
November 21, 2008 - Read the article in allAfrica about Canada's mining presence in Africa.Bruce Shapiro delivers presentation at World Platinum Congress 2008
November 18, 2008 - MineAfrica President Bruce Shapiro addressed the World Platinum Congress in London, UK on November 18, 2008 speaking on "Understanding the stability of the political situation in Southern Africa - the impact on long term investor confidence." Download his presentation.Botswana Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources to deliver opening address at Chamber Mining Breakfast
November 2, 2008 - The Honourable Minister P.H.K. Kedikilwe Botswana Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, will deliver the opening address at the 10th Annual Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business Mining Breakfast in Toronto on March 3, 2009 during the PDAC. He joins keynote speaker, Gordon Miller, Chief Executive Officer of First Uranium Corporation and Simmer and Jack Mines Limited. Register to attend.Tim Read, Executive Chairman, Kopane Diamond Developments to deliver keynote address at London, UK seminar
October 14, 2008 - Mr. Read is also the Non-Executive Chairman, Nevoro Inc., He was previously President and Chief Executive Officer of Adastra Minerals Inc. and prior to that Managing Director of Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch in London, UK, leading its specialist mining and metals team. Register to attend.Macleod Dixon LLP sponsors London Investing in African Mining Seminar
October 1, 2008 - Canadian based law firm Macleod Dixon LLP has signed on as a Sponsor for MineAfrica's 2nd Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar in London, UK on Dec. 1 2008 joining Premier Sponsor Standard Bank.Seminar on Executive Compensation by Macleod Dixon LLP
September 23, 2008 - New executive compensation disclosure rules are being proposed by Canadian Securities Administrators for the 2009 proxy season. Learn about disclosure requirements, best practices in stock option granting, change of control provisions, and more in this Macleod Dixon LLP seminar, sponsored by the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business and MineAfrica. Download the brochure and registration form.MineAfrica in Inside Mining Magazine
September 13, 2008 - Read the special feature on a Canadian Perspective on Mining in Africa and MineAfrica in Inside Mining - Africa's newest mining magazine, edited by Dr. Willem Smuts.Africa Investor Series focusses on Southern Africa and Energy in Africa
September 11, 2008 - MineAfrica's latest seminar featured a keynote address by Robert Francki, Global Managing Director for Hatch and corporate presentations by CIC Energy Corp., First Uranium Corporation, Mag Industries Corp., Mag Minerals Potash Corp. and New Dawn Mining Corp. See the presentations.MineAfrica and Canadian Business Magazine to Publish Special Report on Mining in Africa
July 21, 2008 - Participate in this exciting business development and public relations/marketing opportunity to present your corporate message to senior business and government leaders and decision-makers with an interest in mining in Africa. Download the brochure for more details on benefits, distribution, timelines, and investment required.Mining Industry TV Feature on MineAfrica Vancouver Seminar
July 16, 2008 - Watch the 5 minute report by Mila Nawrocki of Mining Industry TV.Website traffic at www.mineafrica.com hits record level in June
July 1, 2008 - 1,440 individuals interested in mining in Africa visited MineAfrica's website in the month of June viewing a total of 6,500 pages. Each individual visited the website an average of 1.5 times.MineAfrica hosts inaugural Vancouver Seminar
June 18, 2008 - The Fairmont Hotel was the setting for MineAfrica's initial venture into Vancouver with its Investing in African Mining seminar on June 17. The keynote address by the Fraser Institute provided an insightful ranking of African countries as mining investment destinations based on 13 policy factors including taxation, regulation and land claims. Presenting companies covered the diverse geographic scope of Africa (including Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, the DRC, Mali, Republic of Congo, South Africa and Sudan) with equally diverse and exciting projects in copper, nickel, energy, gold, potash, uranium. A special thanks to Daye Kaba, from Fasken Martineau, for chairing the seminar and to our sponsors; Fasken Martineau (Premier Sponsor), Adira Capital, MagIndustries, Riverstone Resources and the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business.Download the program and presentations.
MineAfrica Principal Bruce Shapiro delivers keynote address at African Mining Congress in South Africa
June 10, 2008 - Bruce Shapiro, who is also the President of the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business, delivered a keynote address "A Canadian Perspective on Africa's Mining Industry" at the African Mining Congress today in Johannesburg, South Africa. The annual conference focuses on exploration and investment in mining industry and brings together junior and senior mining executives, government and regulators, banks and financiers. Download his presentation.This unique Special Report on "Mining in Africa" will be inserted in the February 2009 issue of Canadian Business magazine and mailed to 81,000 paid subscribers of Canadian Business magazine (total readership for Canadian Business magazine is one million). In addition, overruns of the Special Report will be produced for additional distribution by Canadian Government Trade Offices in select African countries, at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town in February 2009, at the PDAC convention in Toronto in March 2009, and at all MineAfrica and Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business events throughout 2009.
Companies and governments can participate in two ways: a full or half page editorial written by a Canadian Business reporter or a full or half page, full colour advertisement .
Download the 2 page brochure and contact Wayne Floreani for more information.
Chamber Seminar on Risk Mitigation and Corporate Social Responsibility in Africa draws 75 participants and rave reviews
June 4, 2008 - 75 participants heard firsthand from experts on how to mitigate risk and implement effective CSR programs in Africa during a well received full day seminar on June 2 in Toronto. Topics included security issues, mitigating risk through legal, insurance and communications, reducing your carbon footprint, human rights and case studies on successful CSR programs in Africa by Canadian companies. The seminar was organized by the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, and sponsored by MineAfrica.Download the final program. Download the presentations.
First Uranium's Gordon Miller to deliver keynote address at Chamber Mining Breakfast on March 3, 2009
May 28, 2008 - Prominent South African mining executive Gordon Miller, Chief Executive Officer of First Uranium Corporation and Simmer and Jack Mines Limited will deliver the keynote address at the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business 10th Annual Mining Breakfast on Tuesday March 3, 2009 during PDAC. The 2008 breakfast sold out with 300 participants and, combined with MineAfrica's Investing in African Mining Seminar which immediately follows the breakfast, is the premier African focussed mining event in Canada.MineAfrica Principal Bruce Shapiro wins South African Entrepreneurial Award
April 27, 2008 - Bruce Shapiro received the Entrepreneurial Award during South Africa's Freedom Day celebrations in Toronto. The award recognized his contributions towards trade and economic connections between Canada and South Africa.Adira Capital and MagIndustries sponsor Vancouver seminar
April 25, 2008 - MineAfrica is pleased to announce that Adira Capital and MagIndustries have signed on as sponsors for its June 17 Investing in African Mining Seminar in Vancouver, joining Premier Sponsor Fasken Martineau.Riverstone Resources and Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business sponsor Vancouver seminar
April 8, 2008 - MineAfrica is pleased to announce that Riverstone Resources and the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business have signed on as sponsors for its June 17 Investing in African Mining Seminar in Vancouver, joining Premier Sponsor Fasken Martineau.MineAfrica website traffic hits record level
April 1, 2008 - 1,163 individuals visited MineAfrica's website in the month of March viewing a total of 8,228 pages. Each individual visited the website an average of 1.5 times. Traffic has grown steadily over the past six months and over that period has averaged 1,000 unique visitors, 1,515 visits and 5,458 pages viewed each month.March 4 Mining Breakfast and Seminar sells out with 300 participants
March 7, 2008 - If you doubt the importance of Africa as a mining powerhouse you weren't at the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business Mining Breakfast and MineAfrica's Investing in African Mining Seminar on March 4th during PDAC.Three hundred mining executives, financiers, and senior government representatives were.
Given how overwhelming PDAC can be an Africa specific networking event is an informative and effective way to remain focussed amidst the chaos. Even if it starts at 7:30 am.
The Chambers breakfast and MineAfrica's seminar have become the pre-eminent forum for companies with projects in Africa, governments pitching investment and law firms and experts advising on how to do business in Africa.
See the report and photo gallery.
100 Most Influential People in South Africa's Mining Industry book introduced in Canada
March 1, 2008 - Rainmakers and Potstirrers, a new book published by MineAfrica media partner miningmx, listing South Africa's top mining people will be introduced in Canada at the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business Mining Breakfast. Copies are also available at the MineAfrica pavillion (booths 446-449) at PDAC. The book features a number of past MineAfrica and Chamber speakers including Ian Cockerill, Neal Froneman, Neil Gardyne, Noah Greenhill, Peter Leon, Rick Menell, Gordon Miller, Paul Miller, Warren Newfield, Nicky Oppenheimer, Bridgette Radebe, and Mike Salamon.MineAfrica kicks off PDAC with its 2nd African Ministers Reception
March 1, 2008 - Stormy weather on Friday night didn't dampen spirits at MineAfrica's kickoff reception which drew over one hundred participants from around the world during the World Mines Ministries Forum.Sold out March 4 Seminar to feature 30 presentations on mining opportunities and doing business in Africa
February 28, 2008 - Thirty mining companies, governments and experts on doing business in Africa's mining industry will be presenting at MineAfrica's sold out seminar on Tuesday March 4 in Toronto. Download the final program and presenter profiles.Mining Breakfast and Seminar Sold Out
February 25, 2008 - The March 4 2008 Mining Breakfast and Seminar in Toronto during PDAC is now sold out with 300 registrations.Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP signs on as Premier Sponsor for Vancouver
February 22, 2008 - MineAfrica is pleased to announce that international mining law firm Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP has taken the Premier Sponsorship position for its inaugural Investing in African Mining Seminar in Vancouver on June 17, 2008.MineAfrica takes gold sponsorship for Chamber/TOPAC golf tournament
February 22, 2008 - MineAfrica has taken the title gold sponsorship for the annual Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business / Tour Operators Promoting Africa in Canada (TOPAC) Golf tournament in Toronto. The tournament raises money for "African Pre-Schools Society", a Canadian registered charity. Click here to register for this great networking (and fun!) event.Visit the MineAfrica pavillion at PDAC
February 21, 2008 - MineAfrica has 4 booths at the PDAC trade show featuring the following exhibitors; Algeria - The National Agency for Mine Patrimony, Baobab Resources, BSC Resources, Control Risks, Gryphon Minerals, ITC Global, Mozambique - Ministry of Mineral Resource, Platmin, Western Metals, Xemplar Energy and Zambia - Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development. See our full page advertisement in the PDAC program.MineAfrica announces its 2008/09 schedule of presenter opportunities
January 24, 2008 - Our 2008/09 schedule includes "Investing in African Mining Seminars" in Toronto, Vancouver, and London, UK (with Premier Sponsor Standard Bank) as well as regular Africa Investor Series Seminars in Toronto. Download the schedule in our 2008 Presenter Opportunities Flyer which includes a description of each seminar and the benefits of presenting.Standard Bank renews its Premier Sponsorship of MineAfrica's 2008 "Investing in African Mining Seminar" in London
January 24, 2008 - Following the success of its inaugural London seminar in 2007 which drew 135 participants, MineAfrica is pleased to announce that Standard Bank has renewed its Premier Sponsorship for its 2008 London seminar to be held on Dec. 1, 2008.MineAfrica announces its 2008 schedule of presenter opportunities
January 24, 2008 - Our 2008 schedule includes "Investing in African Mining Seminars" in Toronto, Vancouver, and London, UK (with Premier Sponsor Standard Bank) as well as seven Africa Investor Series Seminars in Toronto. Download the schedule in our 2008 Presenter Opportunities Flyer which includes a description of each seminar and the benefits of presenting.Meet Canadian Trade Commissioners from Africa at the International Mining Café during PDAC
January 24, 2008 - Organized by The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), this unique event on Wed. March 5 will provide an opportunity to meet one-on-one with Trade Commissioners from Africa and other mining jurisdictions around the world, as well as representatives from Export Development Canada (EDC), the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT), Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM), 48th North International, and the Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE).Key African mining jurisdictions to be represented include Algeria, Burkina Faso, DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.
This is a free event and you do not have to be registered with PDAC 2008 to attend.
Register or more information contact Catharine Butler at ctbconsulting@rogers.com
Twenty-one presenters confirmed to date for March 4 seminar in Toronto during PDAC
January 23, 2008 - Register for the definitive African focussed mining investment seminar to hear concise 10 minute presentations from mining companies updating on their African projects, African Mining Ministers discussing their mining investment climate, and service providers on doing business in Africa's mining industry. Click here to see the list of presenters and to register.MineAfrica in International Mining Magazine
January 23, 2008 - See MineAfrica's latest full page, full colour advertisement for our 2008 Investing in African Mining Seminars in Toronto, Vancouver and London currently running in the February issue of International Mining magazine.Botswana and Namibia the focus for MineAfrica's Jan. 14 Seminar
January 15, 2008 - 63 particpants heard project updates from African Copper, Hana Mining, Helio Resource, Homeland Energy and Xemplar Energy during MineAfrica's Africa Investor Series Seminar on Botswana and Namibia on January 14.Download the presentations.
