WAIMM UMaT Chapter’s Post

Day 3 at Indaba was enlightening! Attended a thought-provoking conference session on academic improvements needed in African universities to support technological and sustainable leapfrogging in Africa. One key takeaway: To excel as a mining engineer, emphasis on soft skills is crucial. Moreover, making the mining industry attractive through entrepreneurship initiatives akin to the IT domain can help attract talent. Experience is also paramount for new graduates, underscoring the need for expanded mining engineering programs. Anthony Anyimadu Mzila Mthenjane Sthembiso Phakathi Jean-Marie Kanda #IndabaInsights #AfricanEducation #MiningIndustry #Indaba2024

Dr. Taufeeq Dhansay from the Council of Geoscience will unpack the 'Integrated Mapping for the Sustainable Development of South Africa’s Critical Mineral Base.' In the wake of increased interest and focus on critical minerals globally, the council has synthesised and analysed global trends to inform a compelling case for specific minerals in the Northern Cape. This basket of energy minerals holds the potential to be a catalyst for South Africa's economic growth. The pivotal question now is: where will this new 'big' mineral emerge, and how can South Africa harness it for its prosperity? #MI24 #InvestingSA #miningindaba2024 Investing in African Mining Indaba

The WSC is the WAIMM (West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum)'s official Conference & Education platform for the students and early career professionals in the Mining and Petroleum industry. The WAIMM Student Conference is an extraordinary gathering of aspiring professionals and industry leaders in the field of mining and minerals. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and knowledge-sharing, the conference provides the platform for students to showcase their research, learn from experts in the field, and network with like-minded peers. WSC2024 will focus on addressing issues including best practices, framework and industry regulations, mining and petroleum industry code of ethics, AI, current innovations and technological research in the mining and petroleum industry. The conference will bring together, key speakers from the Mining & Petroleum industries, participants from all the various WAIMM student chapters across Ghana, to discuss new developments, mentorship, technological innovations, and the latest industry trends in operations. WAIMM UMaT Chapter WAIMM UENR WAIMM KNUST CHAPTER West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (WAIMM-KNUST) WAIMM UG CHAPTER WAIMM CKT-UTAS Chapter WAIMM- OBUASI CHAPTER Adamu Abdul-Aziz Lawrence Omari-Mensah FWAIMM, FGS, MAIG University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa University of Ghana Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi University of Energy and Natural Resources University for Development Studies #mentorship #leadership #empowerment #impact #inclusion #innovation #sustainability

Unlocking Ghana's Full Mineral Potential: Key Takeaways from Dr. Kwasi Ampofo's 12th ALUMaT Lecture. Kwasi Ampofo, on Friday, 18th October 2024, delivered the 12th ALUMaT Lecture at the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa. He highlighted the essential factors to optimize Ghana's mineral resources. HERE ARE THE KEY TAKEAWAYS: 10 Identifications for Unlocking Ghana's Mineral Potential 1. Good Policies 2. Money 3. Talent and Skills 4. Exploration 5. Infrastructure 6. Value Addition 7. Research, Development, and Innovation 8. Economic Leakages 9. Sustainable Mining Practices 10. Care for Our Communities TWO KEY RECOMMENDATIONS 1. National Graduate Training Program: Collaborative effort between government and industry to provide engineering students with industry exengineering. He notes, "The biggest resource of any country or company is his people" 2. Effective Policies: Government must draft policies beneficial to business, governance, people, and the environment. EXPERT INSIGHTS Dr. Ampofo emphasizes that mining is the bedrock of civilization, yet it poses environmental challenges. So let's work together to unlock Ghana's full mineral potential by addressing these 10 key areas. Share your thoughts on how we can drive growth and sustainability in the mining sector. Source: Aikins Nuakoh Sat, 19 Oct 2024 #ALUMaTLecture #DrKwasiAmpofo #UMaT

Zambia Says Jubilee Is in Talks to Buy Chambishi Copper Plant 26 Feb 2024 Jubilee Metals Group is in talks to buy a mothballed Zambian copper-cobalt refinery from Eurasian Resources Group Sarl, according to the southern African country’s mining minister https://lnkd.in/eDvrFnHk # africa climate mining economics evs gvcs industrial policy

IT IS DONE ✅ President Hakainde Hichilema writes…. We were thrilled to officiate the launch of the nationwide high-resolution aerial geophysical survey, which will utilize cutting-edge airborne geophysical technology to reveal hidden geological treasures. This initiative will pave the way for targeted exploration of both mineral and water resources, significantly reducing exploration costs and promoting investment. The project underscores our commitment to unlocking the untapped potential of the country's mineral resources as we work towards achieving our goal of 3 million tonnes of copper production by 2031. This mapping exercise also enhances our ability to realize the true market value of our mineral wealth and positions us to engage in transactions with greater certainty. We urge the people of Zambia to support this initiative, which will ultimately create jobs and drive economic growth. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia. #miningbeyondcopper #100yearsofmining #mining

🇹🇿 Tanzania has done a significant amount of work over many years promote  local talent in the mining industry.  In this episode of #VoicesOfAfrica,  @Africa Practice CEO marcus courage and Laura Cornish, Head of Content at @Investing in African Mining Indaba, speak to Chairman of the Tanzania Chamber of Mines, Engineer Philbert Rweyemamu about how strategic collaborations and partnerships have  ensured that Tanzanians are equipped to excel in the mining industry - training competent local managers and challenging the historical dominance of foreign talent. 🔊 "Tanzania has made significant strides in local content initiatives, ensuring that Tanzanians are trained, mentored, and given opportunities to excel. In major operations today, you'll find hardly 10 percent of managers as foreigners, with most being competent Tanzanians who have been given opportunities to work abroad, gaining a broad understanding of the industry." - Eng. Rweyemamu Listen to the podcast here 👉  https://bit.ly/3TTMtwH *The 30th instalment of  the Investing in African Mining Indaba takes place from 5 - 8 February under the theme: 'Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining’. Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/eWHVvHfe #Diversity #MiningIndaba2024 #PositiveDisruption #MI24 #Mining #Partnership

This report presents the findings of a comprehensive mapping study conducted by community monitors under the guidance of the SOUTHERN AFRICA RESOURCE WATCH (SARW) on the social and environmental impacts (positive and negative) of Chinese mining companies in communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC), #Zambia, and #Zimbabwe. The study was initiated to provide credible evidence (from the community, workers, and local authority perspective) on the conduct of #Chinese mining companies in these countries and to suggest reforms that could be implemented to improve their social, environmental, and economic practices. The research project, known as Mapping, Monitoring, Documenting, and Improving (MMDI), aims to systematically document the human and environmental impact of Chinese extractive companies, and to develop policy and practice reform strategies that facilitate engagement with the Southern African Development Community Secretariat Community (SADC) countries on proposed reforms for improved operations and conduct. The report highlights the perspectives of community members, employees of mining companies, and local authorities on Chinese mining companies’ conduct and the impacts of mining on society and the environment. The study utilised a case study approach, with trained monitors in the #DRC, #Zambia, and #Zimbabwe collecting data and information on Chinese mining operations in their respective areas. ⏬⏬⏬ Follow Integrated Africa Power (IAP) for more updates. #JustEnergyTransition #FOCAC

Salute AGC for keep helping the artisanal miners. Formal and legal market is one important element for legal-artisanal miners

Neocons keeping Kazakhstan in line with decarbonization. The US needs the contiguous Turkic alliance from Istanbul to Baku onto Central Asia to replace gas from Russia, and for Kazakhstan to use its Chinese Belt and Road infrastructure to do it; however this same reality doesn't allow for the Kazakh's to get rich from the East as well. Summary: "Authors recommend policies to prepare mining regions and towns in Kazakhstan for decarbonization with a goal of achieving just, equitable, and sustainable development." #kazakhstan #unitedstates #geopolitics #centralasia #eurasia #geopoliticalrisk #geopolitique #geopolitical #geopolitik #geopolitica #riskassessment #riskanalysis #china #beltandroad #azerbaijan