Australia’s Paydirt is once again hosting the annual Africa...

Australia’s Paydirt is once again hosting the annual Africa Downunder Conference

Last year’s conference attracted a wide cross-section of business leaders from Australia and Africa, the seven Australian heads of mission representing the Australian Government in most African countries, as well as delegations of government officials from African countries.

Africa Downunder 2005 was a huge success, reflected in a great deal of positive feedback received from exhibitors, presenters and delegates. The conference attracted more than 300 delegates, 45 exhibition booths and a full programme of top-notch speakers. We are confident the 2006 event will consolidate our reputation as the hosted Australian mining indaba for business conducted between the two continents.

Confirmed speakers for the Africa DownUnder conference are:

John Lewins, Managing Director, Platinum Australia Ltd
Richard Revelins, Executive Director, Mintails Ltd
Mike Griffiths, CEO, Sub-Sahara Resources NL
Craig Williams, CEO, Equinox Minerals
Nick Halkas, Global Head, Oil & Gas, Mining and Chemicals MIGA, World Bank Group
Mark Berger, Director – Business Development, E+PC Engineering & Projects Company Ltd
Rick Yeates, Principal, RSG Global
Michael Bula, Barrister and Solicitor, Michael Bula Solicitors, International Lawyers
Mike Robertson, Principal Geoscientist, MSA Geoservices
Philip Green, High commissioner to South Africa, Australian Government – Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Peter Breese, Managing Director - LionOre Africa, LionOre Mining International
John Borshoff, Managing Director, Paladin Resources Ltd
Mark Gubbins, Partner, Trade and Political Risks, FirstCity Partnership Ltd
Ian Willis, Vice President Exploration, Anglo American
Brian Thomas, Managing Director, Chrome Corporation Ltd
Bill Turner, Managing Director, Anvil Mining Ltd
Steve Parsons, Managing Director, Gryphon Minerals Ltd
Marc Flory, CEO, Aim Resources Ltd
Hon.Charles Tibone, Minister for Minerals, Energy and Resources Botswana, Republic of Botswana
Hamish Halliday, Managing Director, Adamus Resources Ltd
Adv.Sandile Nogxina, Director General, Dept of Minerals and Energy, South African Government
Hon.Dr Kolombo Mwansa, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Zambia, Zambian Government
Nic Limb, Executive Chairman, Mineral Deposits Ltd
Alex Burns, Managing Director, Sphere Investments Ltd
Charles Mostert, CEO, Nare Diamonds Ltd
Noah Greenhill, Manager: Business Development - JSE and AltX, JSE Limited
Hon.Ahmed Diane Semega, Ministre des Mines de l’Energie at de l’Eau, Republique du Mali
Miguel-Angel Ondo Angue, Director General of Mines, Equatorial Guinea
Jeremy Read, Managing Director, Discovery Nickel Ltd
Col Roberts, General Manager & Partner, RSG Global
Matthew Yates, Technical Director, OmegaCorp Ltd
Max de Vietri, Managing Director Baraka, Petroleum Ltd
Nigel Forrester, Chairman, Mt Burgess Mining Nl
Sir Sam Jonah, Non-Executive officer, Ranges Resources Ltd
Dr Mohamed Bashir Baegi, Geologist, Ministry of Industry and Minerals Libya
Hon.Ousmane Thiam, Minister for the Promotion of Investment and Enterprise, Republique du Mali
Peter Sullivan, CEO, Resolute Mining Ltd Harry Mason, Managing Director, Central Rand Gold Plc
Keith Liddell, executive Chairman, Mineral Securities Ltd
Alem Kibreab, Director General, Depart of Mines, The State of Eritrea Sean Heathcote, Business Development Executive, GRD Minproc
Marc Smith, Global Business Development for PITRAM & DOME, Micromine Ltd
It’s a conference not to be missed.

Click here to request registration forms for visitors and sponsors or send a message to Samantha Goulding requesting further information. You can also visit the Africa Downunder web site for more information.