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CONFERENCE PROGRAM

 

Monday 7 November 2011

 

08H00 – 19H00: Registration of participants and installation of exhibition stands at CICB

 

Tuesday 8 November 2011

 

08H00 – 09H00: Seating of participants for the opening ceremony

09H00 – Seating of participants completed

09H30 – Arrival of Her Excellency Madame CISSÉ Mariam Kaïdama SIDIBÉ, Prime Minister, Republic of Mali, Head of Government 

HOSTED BY:

- The Minister of Mines

- The Governor of the District of Bamako;

- The Mayor of the District of Bamako;

- The Mayor of the Commune III;

- The Director of CICB

- The President of the Chamber of Mines of Mali

 

INSTALLATION

09H40 – Presentation of the program by the Master of Ceremonies

- Welcome Speech by the Mayor of the Commune III

- Speeches by the Platinum Sponsors of JMP 2011

- Speech by the Minister of Mines, Amadou CISSE

- Special remarks of the Opening Ceremony of the JMP 2011 by Her Excellency Mrs CISSÉ Mariam Kaïdama SIDIBÉ, Prime Miniester, Republic of Mali, Head of Government

 

11H00 – Visit of the exhibition stands

 

11H00 - Coffee break sponsored by Gold Fields

11H45-13H15 Session 1: political and regulatory framework of mining activities in Mali

Chairman : Mohamed Keita

Rapporteurs : Waly DIAWARA, Mme Karembé Awa GOUNDIAM

11H45-12H00 : Mining Policies and innovation of the new Mining Code, Mohamed KEITA, Secretary General of the Ministry of Mines in Mali - DOWNLOAD

12H00 -12H15 : Improvement of the management of the mining cadastre, Ms Lelenta AWA BA, Head of Legislation Division, DNGM - DOWNLOAD

12H15- 12H30 : The Chamber of Mines of Mali : Challenges and Opportunities, Abdoulaye PONA, President of the Chamber of Mines of Mali - DOWNLOAD

12H30-12H45 : How to protect your investment, Bertrand MONTEMBAULT, Partner, Herbert Smith - DOWNLOAD

12H45-13H00 : The new Mining Code of Guinea, Sadou NIMAGA, Legal Advisor, Ministry of Mines and Geology, Guinea - DOWNLOAD

13H15-13H30 : Questions and Answers

13H30-14H30 : Lunch hosted by IAMGOLD

 

14H30-18H00 Session 2: Potential and diversification of mining activities in Mali

Chairman : Ousmane Cisse, DG de la Geologie et des Mines, Senegal

Rapporteurs : Sékou TANGARA, Bafa SANGARE

14H30-14H-45 : Geological overview and strategies for diversification of mining activities in Mali, Lassana GUINDO, National Director of Geology and Mines in Mali - DOWNLOAD

14H-45-15H00 : Potential and current research in limestone deposit in the Gangontery area, Mr T.S.S SARMA, Manager, WACEM - DOWNLOAD

15H00-15H15 : Potential and current research in iron deposit in the Tienfala area, Arabinda SAMAL, CEO, Sahara Mining - DOWNLOAD

15H15-15H30 : Potential and current research in manganese in the Ansongo area, John BRINKHURST, Director, Mali Manganese S.A - DOWNLOAD1 DOWNLOAD2

15H30- 16H00 : Questions and Answers

16H00-16H30 : Coffee Break sponsored by Gold Fields

 

Session 2 cont’d: Potential and diversification of mining activities in Mali

Chairman : Madani DIALLO, Chamber of Mines

Rapporteurs : Sékou TANGARA, Bafa SANGARE

16H30-16H45 : Exploration of IAMGOLD in Mali, Dr Eric HANSSEN, Exploration Manager, West Africa, IAMGOLD - DOWNLOAD

16H45-17H00 : Potential and current iron ore research in the Bafoulabé area, Sharata Kumar NAIK, President and Chief Operating Officer, Earthstone Group - DOWNLOAD

17H00-17H15 : Loulo mining complex, Samba TOURE, General Manager Operations, West Africa, Randgold Resources - DOWNLOAD

17H15-17H30 : Diversifying mining in Mali with the Falea Uranium-Silver Deposit, KARL KOTTMEIER, CEO, Rockgate Capital Corporation - DOWNLOAD

17H30-17H45 : The interest of logging in the mining sector, Dr. Muriel LAJARTHE, Phd., Executive Vice President, SEMM Logging - DOWNLOAD

17H45 -18.00: Potential and current research in phosphates in the Bourem area, Mohammed BOUHSANE, Chief Operations Officer, Great Quest Mali SA - DOWNLOAD

18H00-18H30 : Questions and Answers

18H30 : End of Day 1

18H30: Welcome cocktail at the Hôtel Salam sponsored by Anglogold Ashanti

 

Wednesday 9 November 2011

9H00-10H30 Session 3 : Enhancement of building materials

Chairman : Kabine Komara, Former Prime Minister of Guinea 

Rapporteurs : Lamissa SANOGO, Boubacar OGONIANGALY

9H00-9H15 : Mali lime project, Lamine COULIBALY, Technical Director, Carrières et Chaux - DOWNLOAD

9H15-9H30 : Building material potential and current research of STONES in Mali, Bourama DIAWARA, Director, STONES

9H30-9H45 : Building material potential in the Sonityeni area and current research of RAZEL, Bekaye DIAKITE, Commercial Director, RAZEL - DOWNLOAD

9H45-10H00 : Study of construction material potential by the Czech Republic Cooperation,  Boureima DJIGUIBA, Head of Project, DNGM - DOWNLOAD

10H00-10H30 : Questions and Answers

10H30-11H00 : Coffee break sponsored by Avnel Gold

11H00- 13H00 Session 4: Policies and prospects for oil exploration in Mali

Chairman : Alpha Cheick CISSE, Secretary General of the Association of Former Geologists in Mali

Rapporteurs : Idrissa Djibrilla MAIGA, Amadou COULIBALY

11H00-11H15 : Progress and prospects of oil exploration in Mali, Amadou Diadié CISSE, DGA AUREP - DOWNLOAD

11H15-11H30 : Current research on the Bloc 4, Sai Larbi, Resident Director, ENI Mali - DOWNLOAD

11H30-11H45 : The Results of Exploration works realised on Block 20/ Taoudeni/Mali, Boualem MAACHE, General Manager & Controller, SIPEX MALI BRANCH SARL

11H45-12H00: Heritage Oil Activities in Mali, Madani DIALLO, Heritage Oil - DOWNLOAD

12H00-12H30 : Questions and Answers

12H30 -14H00 : Lunch sponsored by Randgold Resources

14H00- 16H30 : Session 5: Sustainable development and governance of the extractive industry

Chairman : Brigitte BOCOUM, Representative World Bank 

Rapporteurs : Lassine TOURE, Fatiaga KONE 

14H00-14H15: Cooperation with Australia, Hon Billy WILLIAMS, High Commissioner to Ghana  - DOWNLOAD

14H15-14H30 : Implementation status of EITI in Mali, Djibouroula TOGOLA, Permanent Secretary, EITI Mali  - DOWNLOAD

14H30- 14H45: Socioeconomic impacts of SOMIKA on the development of local communities, Charles DOUGNON, Human Resource Director, Avnel Gold  - DOWNLOAD

14H45-15H00 : The contribution of mining companies in the fight against AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis, Dr Moctar DIALLO, Coordinateur Coalition du Secteur Privé (CSP)  - DOWNLOAD

15H00-15H15 : The experience of PADIS in Sadiola and Yatéla, Issaka SIDIBE, Director of Social and Community Development and Public Relations  - DOWNLOAD

15H15-15H30 : Experience of the agro business program at Morila, Nouhoum DIAKITE, Coordinator, Agro Business Morila  - DOWNLOAD

15H30-15H45: Film Projection: SANSO - A Successful Partnership In Local Development, Abdrahamane DICKO, Mission Director, USAID/ Mali

15H45-16H00: Importance of early engagement of communities during exploration, Andries WILKE, Director, Digby Wells  - DOWNLOAD

16H00–16H15   The governance of natural resources: A matter of policy and support of the German Cooperation, Kristian LEMPA, GIZ  - DOWNLOAD

16H15-16H30: The extractive industry and the Canadian Experience, Carlos ROJAS-ARBULU, Advisor Commercials Affairs, Canadian Embassy, Senegal  - DOWNLOAD

16H30 – 17H00 Coffee Break hosted by Avnel Gold

 

18H00: Official Cocktail sponsored by par Ben & Co at the Grand Hotel

20H00 : Gala Dinner sponsored by Wassoul’Or at the Grand Hotel

 

Thursday 10 November 2011

9H00-10H45 Session 6A : The development of mining and energy infrastructure (Grand Salle de Conférence)

Chairman : Moctar TOURE, President CREE

Rapporteurs : Lamine Alexis DEMBELE, Boureima DJIGUIBA

9H00-9H15: Railway investment for Mali : What can the West African Mining Industry Expect ? Jim BLAZE, Director Operations Economics and Strategic Planning, Zeta-Tech and Dialla KONATE, Regional Director, ENRC - DOWNLOAD

9H15-9H30: Opportunities for sustainable biofuel development in West Africa: the case of Mali Biocarburant SA., Hugo VERKUIJL, CEO, Mali Biocarburant - DOWNLOAD

9H30-9H45 : Energy policies and the state of the interconnection of the goldmines  Sadiola and Syama to the EDM network, Cheick Ahmed SANOGO, Deputy National Director, National Energy Directorate, Ministry of Energy - DOWNLOAD

09H45-10H00 : Mali road policy impacts on the development of mineral resources, Abdrahamane ABDOULBACOU, Head of Project, Direction of Roads, Ministry of Equipment - DOWNLOAD

10H00-10H15 : Results and current petroleum research on bloc 25 of PETROMA, Dr TOM JERKIEWICZ, Geologist, Champman Petroleum Engineering Ltd.

09H00-10H45: Session 6B: Human resource management/ Subcontracting and Reinforcement of Capacity (200 seater hall)

Chairman : Moussa KANTE, Director, ENI

Rapporteurs : Emmanuel THERA, Seydou DIABATE 

09H00-09H15 : Reinforcement of capacity for the supply of goods and services in the Mali mining industry, Cheickna Seydi DIAWARA - DOWNLOAD

09H15-09H30: Subcontracting mining activities, a factor for sustainable development, Abdou Mbacke LO, Director, Afrique Mines et Industries - DOWNLOAD

 09H30-09H45 : Vocation training and development of competences in the Mali mining industry, Mr Zanga TRAORE, UFAE - DOWNLOAD

09H45-10H00 : African Mining School in Mali: Challenges and Prospects, Ousmane KONATE, Technical Advisor, Ministry of Mines, Mali - DOWNLOAD

10H00-10H15 : Example of continuous training of executives and managers of mining companies, Alain AMGHAR, Director, AAC - DOWNLOAD

10H15-10H30 : 2iE to serve in the sustainable management of mines and quarries, Ms Salimata SPINATO, Teacher in Environmental Management/Waste Management, 2iE - DOWNLOAD

10H30-10H45: International Schooling in Remote Locations, Ms Caroline JACOBY, Director, American International School of Bamako - DOWNLOAD

10H45-11H00: Questions and Answers of sessions 6A and 6B

 

11H00-11H30: Coffee Break sponsored by ENRC

 

11H30-13H00 Session 7 : Financing of mining activities

Chairman : Abdoulaye Kone

Rapporteurs : Hachimi B SIDIBE, Mamadou SIDIBE

11H30-11H45: Taxing Mining Operations in African French Speaking Countries: Case Studies of Burkina Faso and Mali, Dr Brahima GUIRE, Managing Director, Conseils et Fiscalités Associés en Afrique - DOWNLOAD

11H45-12H00 : The Banker's Assistance: Accelerating Mali on the Path to Sistainable Mining Development, Ms Brigitte BOCOUM, World Bank - DOWNLOAD

12H00-12H15: Investing in Aflatoun financial education for children in schools at mine sites, Ben HAIDARA, Training Supervisor, Aflatoun - DOWNLOAD

12H15-12H30: Listing of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange: The Case of Pearl Gold, Jean Louis Dupuy, Chief Executive, Pearl Gold - DOWNLOAD

12H15-13H00 : Questions and Answers

 

13H00-14H15 : Lunch sponsored par DAMCO

13H00-14H00 : Invitation only lunch hosted by HE  William BILLY, High Commissioner of Australia in Mali, Hotel SALAM followed by conference on “Developing Mining Education in Mali’, by Pr STEVEN HALL, University of Curtin, Australie Occidentale

 

14H15-15H45 Session 8: Mines in development 

Chairman : Abdoulaye PONA, President of the Chamber of Mines, Mali

Rapporteurs: Abdou DIARRA, Bakary Ba

14H15-14H30:  Kalana Mine – Future Development, Mamadou KOUYATE, Chief Geologist, Avnel Gold - DOWNLOAD

14H30-14H45: Regional significance of cover sequences in West Africa and early stage exploration methods, Jon NORTH, President and CEO, Northquest Ltd - DOWNLOAD

14H45-15H00: An Update on Gold Fields Exploration in Mali, Mr Neil JONES  -  Project Manager  -  Yanfolila Project (GOLD FIELDS EXPLORATION) - DOWNLOAD

15H00-15H15 : Development of the Nampala Project by Robex Resources, Daniel GAGNON, Director, Met-Chem Canada Inc. - DOWNLOAD

15H15-15H45 : Questions and Answers

15H45-16H00 : Coffee Break sponsored by ENRC

 

 16H00-17H15 Session 09: Roundtable: Strengthening of sub-regional cooperation and enhancement of transboundary resources

Chairman : Mohamed KEITA, Secrétaire Général Ministère des Mines

Rapporteurs : Waly DIAWARA, Amadou Diadié CISSE

17H15: Closing Ceremony of the JMP

17H30: Arrival of Honourable Amadou Cissé, Minister of Mines, Republic of Mali

17H40 : Arrival of Honourable Prime Minister

17H50: Presentation of the Program by the Master of Ceremonies

17H55: Presentation of the general report of the JMP

18H15 : Handing over of symbolic certificates by the Minister of Mines to a sponsor representative: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze

18H30 : Speech by the Minister of Mines

18H45: Closing Speech by the Honourable Prime Minister

19H30 : Closing Cocktail sponsored by Earthstone Resources at the Botanical Park