Nigeria’s Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite has announced the return of Nigeria’s leading industry event on the calendar: Nigeria Mining Week; which will be back at the Abuja International Conference Centre from 1st -3rd November 2022. “After two consecutive years of digital connection, the entire mining value chain will reconnect face-to-face and explore the many exciting opportunities that the mining sector of this West African block offers, while the progress that has been made so far to kick-start the country’s mining sector will be showcased.
The event is being organized by the Vuka Group and PwC Nigeria in collaboration with the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), and is designed to promote what is widely regarded as the best next investment destination for mining houses and investors.
“This year’s event has been designed to promote the best next investment destination for mining companies and investors. Furthermore, this event forms part of our strides in beating the country’s proverbial mining drum loudly and clearly. We grace many mining fora around the globe and communicate the message that the Nigerian Mining Sector is ready for investment and development. The results are worthy of mention with exciting new projects that are in active development or already up and running,” he said.
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Key issues to be discussed
Key issues to be discussed, include the critical mineral resources which are the building blocks for new technologies providing us with green renewable energy; ESG global trends, the journey so far on the bankable geoscientific data acquisition, NIMEP and downstream opportunities
“You may please note that Nigeria is one of the epicentres for the next technological change in the mining sector and is well positioned to support supply chain diversification as well as the security of supply on a global scale. Therefore, we are carrying a model that will enable us to network with colleagues from all around the globe, hear expert analysis, secure deals in private chats, and debate the latest opportunities and challenges of the mining industry,” he added.
