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Acacia Mining

We have been operating in Tanzania for over a decade and during that time have produced over 9 million ounces of gold from our combination of open pit and underground mines, making us the leading gold producer in Tanzania. We have three producing mines, all located in north-west Tanzania, together with several exploration projects at various stages of development, including exploration land holdings in the highly prospective greenstone belts in Western Kenya, Western Burkina Faso and Western Mali. Acacia Mining plc is a UK public company with its headquarters in London. We are listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the symbol ACA and have a secondary listing on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange in Tanzania. In everything we do, we aim to act responsibly towards our people, the environment and our communities. This sits at the heart of our culture, and our licence to operate depends on it

www.acaciamining.com

A-Cap Resources

A-Cap has the Letlhakane Uranium Project, which is one of the world’s largest undeveloped Uranium Deposits. The Project lies adjacent to Botswana’s main North-South infrastructure corridor that includes a sealed all-weather highway, railway line and the national power grid, all of which make significant contributions to keeping the capital cost of future developments low. A Mining Licence was granted on 12 September 2016 and A-Cap plans to time construction to fully capitalise on an expected recovery in the uranium price. Currently A-Cap are optimising technical aspects of the mining and processing plan, following spatial studies identifying acid consuming ores. The optimisation studies aim to reduce overall acid consumption and operating costs.

www.acap.com.au

African Energy Resources Limited

African Energy Resources Ltd is focused on the development of multiple integrated power projects in Botswana to meet growing energy shortfalls in southern Africa. The company has executed a Joint Venture Agreement with First Quantum Minerals Ltd to develop an integrated power project at the 5 billion tonne Sese coal deposit to deliver up to 450MW of power to Zambia. First Quantum has now earned a 61% interest in the project and will sole fund the next $5M of pre-development costs for this project to reach 75%, following which it will loan carry African Energy’s residual 25% project stake to production. African Energy is also developing the 2.4 billion tonne, high quality Mmamabula West coal to power project and has a conditional agreement to sell the 1.25 billion tonne Mmamantswe coal project to a South African development partner/consortium should they be successful in winning a bid submitted into the tender for South Africa’s coal-fired IPP procurement programme.

www.africanenergyresources.com

African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC) UNECA and AUC

The mission of the Centre is to work with member States and their national and regional organisations to promote the transformative role of mineral resources in the development of the continent through increased economic and social linkages. A key objective of the Centre is to ensure that Africa’s interests and concerns in this lucrative sector are properly articulated and internalized throughout the continent, for the benefit and prosperity of all.

Africa is well endowed with mineral resources and has a long history of mining, but has so far not reaped the developmental benefits from these resources. This is largely due to the weak integration of Africa’s mining sector into national economic and social activities. The African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government have taken deliberate steps to address this weakness, through the endorsement of the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) and the establishment of the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) to provide strategic operational support for the Vision and its Action Plan. If well managed, Africa’s mineral endowments can lift the continent out of poverty and catapult it to growth, development and prosperity for all – this is the ultimate purpose of the African Mining Vision.

African Minerals & Geosciences Centre (AMGC)

The African Minerals and Geosciences Centre (AMGC), formerly known as SEAMIC is an independent Pan-African Centre of knowledge and information established in 1977, under the umbrella of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Founder Member States are Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Angola, Comoros, Uganda, Kenya and Sudan. Membership is open to all other African countries. The AMGC mission is to promote socio-economic and environmentally responsible mineral sector development in Africa. As a Centre of Excellence and significance, AMGC is able to provide specialized services for the mineral industries and the overall development of the mining sector in Africa.

www.seamic.org

African Union Commission (AUC)

The Department’s core mandate is to support the AU in boosting intra-African trade, fast track establishment of the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) and to ensure Africa’s competitiveness in the global economy. It supports Africa’s transformation by promoting diversification and modernisation of production structures. The Department’s core functions are to: ensure the formulation, implementation and harmonisation of trade policies to promote inter- and intra-African trade; ensure development of policies on tariffs, non-tariff barriers and free movement of business people; liaise with relevant stakeholders, such as chambers of commerce, industrial associations, exporters, importers, non-governmental organisations and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), to ensure fair trade; provide support to AU Member States in global trade negotiations; collect, analyse and monitor data on global trends in trade and the impact on Africa. The Department is also responsible for implementing initiatives such as Accelerating Industrialisation of Africa (AIDA) and the Africa Mining Vision (AMV), which promote transparency, social responsibility and tax compliance in the extractive industry. The Department has three divisions: Trade; Industry; and Customs Cooperation.

www.au.int

Anglo Gold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti Limited (AngloGold Ashanti) is a gold mining company. The Company's business activities span the spectrum of the mining value chain. Its main product is gold. Its South African operations comprise over four mines and surface production facilities, which include the Vaal River operations, including Kopanang and Moab Khotsong; The West Wits operations, including Mponeng and TauTona, and surface operations. It has operations in Continental Africa in locations, including Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Mali and Tanzania

www.anglogoldashanti.com

Black Soul (Pty) Ltd

Black Soul (Pty) Ltd is in the business of sourcing/mining, blending/provessing and selling thermal coal direct to end users. Located within the Highveld Steel complex in Witbank, South Africa, Black Soul's operation benefits are: a de-stoned & upgraded product for wash plant, not guaranteeing one-pass saleable product, low opex & high tonnage. Black Soul retains a cost effective Rand per ton treatment fee crushing, screening and de-stoning.

Botswana Chamber of Mines

The Botswana Chamber of Mines exists to serve the interests of the mining industry in the country and to influence policy decisions and strategic intents within the government, non-governmental organizations and related bodies. In its vision it has placed itself to be an effective and unified voice for the mining industry that also educates and shares knowledge with its stakeholders. It has managed to fulfil its mandate in the short history that it has been in existence and the future looks bright as the mining industry expands through exploration and establishing mining operations around the country. All mining companies in the country are affiliated to the Botswana Chamber of Mines and the organization is run by an executive committee.

www.bcm.org.bw

Botswana Diamonds plc

Botswana Diamonds plc (‘BOD’) is a diamond exploration and project development company whose origins lie in African Diamonds plc (‘AFD’) who were the original developers along with De Beers of Lucara Diamond’s Karowe Mine, which is famous for its production of large, high-value diamonds. Our focus is the identification of new diamondiferous kimberlite opportunities by securing high potential ground in the most prospective diamond provinces of Africa and leveraging our extensive African experience and diamond knowledge through partnerships with like-minded companies.

Location is key to improving the odds of discovery in any exploration programme: one must explore where diamonds are most likely to be found, i.e. in geologically prospective areas and preferably in the vicinity of known economic diamond deposits. Brownfields projects are the most logical place to start from. This is why we have been actively exploring in Botswana and have recently expanded our exploration footprint beyond the Botswana border, into South Africa. The board is chaired by Dr John Teeling and James Campbell is the Managing Director.

www.botswanadiamonds.co.uk

Botswana Geoscience Institute

Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) was established through the Botswana Geoscience Institute Act, 2014 (No 29 of 2014) for the purpose of undertaking research in the field of geosciences and providing specialised geoscientific services, empowering the Institute to be the custodian of geoscience information; promoting the search for, and exploration of any mineral in Botswana, to act as an advisory body in respect of geosciences and geohazards and for matters incidental thereto. The rational for establishing Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI), is premised on the following: to advance the geoscientific knowledge of Botswana by geothematic surveying, long-term monitoring, effective data management and high-quality applied research; to provide comprehensive, objective, impartial and up-to-date geoscientific information, advice and services to the client and user community of Botswana, enabling safe, sustainable and efficient choices to be made in managing the environment and utilising its resources, thereby contributing to national economic growth and competitiveness, the effectiveness of public policy and the quality of life; and to disseminate geoscience information in the community, and promote the public understanding of science, to demonstrate the importance of geoscience to resource and environmental issues.

Botswana Stock Exchange

The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) is Botswana’s national stock exchange given the responsibility to operate and regulate the securities market in Botswana. The mandate of the BSE is to provide and operate a fair, transparent and efficient stock market. The BSE is a statutory body established under the BSE act of 1994 and is regulated by the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA). The Exchange regulates the securities market in Botswana, which comprises of shares, bonds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Currently there are 34 companies, 43 bonds and 4 ETFs listed on the BSE.

www.bse.co.bw

Debswana Mining Company

Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd is a unique partnership between the Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group of Companies. The company was incorporated on 23rd June, 1969 under the original name of De Beers Botswana Mining Company (Proprietary) Limited. Debswana is the largest private sector employer in Botswana, with over 5,000 employees. These are mainly found on mining sites, along with just over 5000 fixed-term contractors and a small staff compliment at the Debswana Corporate Centre in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital. These four mines have contributed significantly to the economic growth of Botswana, as well as producing revenues responsible for lifting the country from one of Africa’s least developed to an international development success story. Botswana is now a middle-income country independent in means as well as name. Diamond mining operations are located at Orapa, Letlhakane, Damtshaa (OLDM) and Jwaneng.

www.debswana.bw

Department of Mineral Resources; South Africa

The vision of the Department of Mineral Resources is to enable a globally competitive, sustainable and meaningfully transformed minerals and mining sector to ensure that all South Africans derive sustainable benefit from the country’s mineral wealth. This is achieved within our legislative framework and as the legitimate custodian of the country’s mineral wealth. The Minister of Mineral Resources is the political head of the Department. The Department is headed by the Director General, followed by the following Deputy Directors General, who each leads their respective Branches: Mineral Policy and Promotion, Mineral Regulation, Mine Health and Safety, Corporate Services, and Chief Financial Officer. The Department of Mineral Resources aims to formulate and implement policy to ensure optimum use of the country’s mineral resources. With Citibank estimating in 2010 that South Africa had R2,5 trillion worth of mineral reserves, it is clear that the mining industry is crucial in the war against poverty and underdevelopment in South Africa.

www.dmr.gov.za

Ghana Manganese Company Limited

Ghana Manganese Company Ltd. (GMC), a subsidiary of Consolidated Minerals Limited Minerals headquartered in Jersey owns and operates the only Manganese Mine in Ghana located at Nsuta Wassaw in the South-West of Ghana, in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region administrative area, approximately four (4) kilometers South-East of Tarkwa. The mine is located (583468N, 613050E) near to the Sekondi-Kumasi railway, 63 kilometers inland (by rail) from the seaport of Takoradi. GMC mines a very pure and high-quality carbonate ore with unique product specifications for Hundred (100) years with a total concession area of 175km2. Ghana is rich in natural resources, with significant reserves of oil, gold, bauxite and manganese ore.

www.ghamang.net

Giyani Metals Corp.

Giyani’s corporate objective is to become the world’s leading supplier of low-cost high-grade feedstock manganese for the battery industry. Historical manganese production and extensive geological studies of the area provides Giyani with in-depth technical insight and the ability to accelerate the project to the mining stage. The company has acquired a large land package covering 8,135 square kilometers in southern Botswana in and around the K.Hill past producing manganese mine, and is uniquely positioned to return high shareholder value in a relatively short time.

giyanimetals.com

International Women in Mining (IWiM)

International Women in Mining (IWiM) connects with and supports more than 45 WIM groups around the world. It currently has 9,700+ members from over 100 countries. It aims to implement initiatives that improve worldwide gender balance in the mining industry, and foster the professional development of women in mining. IWiM provides information, links to resources and facilitates lively discussions on issues important to women working in the industry. IWiM is currently developing projects to: increase the number of women serving on boards via our Women on Boards webinar programme; increase the number of women presenting at mining conferences via IWiMSpeakUp project; and improve the representation of women in the industry via our photo campaign.

Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) is a vibrant network of professional women working in the South African mining industry. It was started in 2010 and is free to anyone working within the mining industry. It provides support and guidance for personal growth, leadership and career development by building relationships within the industry through: networking events which provide a platform for women in the industry to build their own networks; youth branch which facilitates informative events for scholars and mentoring partnerships for female students in mining related disciplines; mentorship programme which includes an online, inter company web-based platform and mentoring events; patrons' experience through their talks and opportunities to mingle at our events.

internationalwim.org

Jindal Botswana

Jindal Africa is a part of Indian multinational conglomerate Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), which in turn is part of the US$18 billion, diversified O.P. Jindal Group. This industrial conglomerate is a leading player globally in the steel, power, mining, coal to liquid and infrastructure sectors. Jindal recognizes that Africa is endowed with great mineral wealth and hardworking committed people. Its intent is to pass on its inherent knowledge and experience to the continent by enriching lives, creating job opportunities and adding value. Jindal Africa intends to have a strong presence throughout Botswana and substantially contribute to the country’s Economy. Our aim is to operate two surface mines in the rich coalfields of Mmamabula, as well as a power plant. The mine’s development will meet the demands of 3000MW power station and export region coal markets, with the potential to employ more than 5000 people. Our Expertise in development of CTL projects will also add value in monetization of coal reserves of Botswana.

www.jindalafrica.com

Kumuka Africa

Kumuka Africa (Pty) Ltd is a private company focused on the unlocking and commercial exploitation of the rich endowment of natural, cultural, economic and human resources of Sub-Saharan Africa through the innovative integration of technology, products, infrastructure, services and markets. Kumuka is a word of African origin meaning “the start of a journey”.

Founded and staffed by a world-class team of project- and technical experts, skilled and knowledgeable in the commercialisation of mining mega-projects, Kumuka Africa has been working actively since 2013 towards establishing a footprint in the Mining, Metals, Logistics, Energy and Sustainable Development sectors, starting in Southern Africa and expanding into the African continent over the next 10-15 years. The present focus of Kumuka Africa is the early-phase shaping and development of opportunities to enable the sustainable economic utilisation of lower-grade iron ore and coal mineral resources, either through providing cost-effective export logistic solutions, or through value addition at source.

www.kumuka-africa.com

KWAME Diamonds

www.kwamediamond.co.za

Laconia Resources Limited

Laconia Resources Limited (ASX: LCR) is an emerging Australian-based resources company with precious and base metals exploration projects in southern Botswana. Laconia’s flagship project is the 100% owned Kraaipan Gold-Nickel-Copper-PGM Project, which covers a 50 kilometre stretch of the Kraaipan Greenstone Belt. The Kraaipan Project greenstones are directly along strike from significant gold deposits/mines, as well as adjacent to significant PGM deposits in the same rocks across the border in South Africa.

Laconia’s strategy is to complete a comprehensive exploration program of the 50 strike/km’s of highly prospective, greenstone rocks within the Kraaipan Project. The exploration program will utilise geochemical and geophysical techniques, which have been successfully used to find gold and base metals deposits in Australia’s Yilgarn Goldfields but have not yet been routinely applied in this terrane. Laconia is currently prioritising several gold and nickel-copper-PGM targets through the analysis of approximately 6,000 regional soil samples across the Kraaipan Project (ASX announcements 11/09/2017, 26/09/2017 and 2/10/2017) and the assessment of historic electromagnetic surveys that contain several high priority targets (ASX announcement 25/07/2017). The highest priority targets will be drilled in Q4 2017.

www.laconia.com.au

Minerals Development Company Botswana (Proprietary) Limited

Minerals Development Company Botswana is a wholly-owned private company established by the Government of the Republic of Botswana to ensure that mining companies in which the Government has an interest are managed efficiently and effectively and to advise the Government on future mining related investments.

www.mdcb.co.bw

Minergy Limited

Minergy Limited is a coal focused company listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange that owns 100% of Masama Coal Project, 50 km north of Gaborone in Botswana. The company’s goal is to build a 2.4 Mtpa opencast coal mine and to be in production during 2018 to focus on supplying the regional market with further expansion to 3.5 Mtpa to supply the seaborne thermal coal market. In addition Minergy, in conjunction with other stakeholders, aims to be instumental in developing the Botswana coal industry for the benefit of the country and to address the future requirements of Africa as a whole.

www.minergycoal.com

Mining Dialogues 360

Mining Dialogues 360° (MD360°) is a multi-stakeholder platform for integrated, empirically-informed agenda-setting for sustainable development in mining. It has come to be known as a convener of evidence-based dialogues involving all industry actors. Its founding dialogue in June 2012 looked at the ‘Rise of Resource Nationalism’ and was based on a comparative study of the legal frameworks and political environments across the world. Since then there have been many other dialogues all focused on issues of concern to the industry, most especially on socio-economic development and establishing meaningful engagement with mine affected communities. MD360° is currently driving a technology based research programme, the SETI Project, to develop an intuitive, interactive platform that will allow all stakeholders to engage and share knowledge to improve decision making for positive sustainable impact. MD360° contends that it is possible to dramatically improve development planning frameworks, the impact of investments and especially the efficacy of social spending in mining areas by utilizing innovative technology in data gathering, information management and analysis. Advances in big data processing power and machine learning technologies, offer an opportunity to accelerate and deepen understanding of complex, interconnected issues and enable problem solving at a scale not conceivable before.

miningdialogues360.co.za

Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development; Uganda

The mandate of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) Uganda is "To Establish, promote the Development, Strategically Manage and Safeguard the Rational and Sustainable Exploitation and Utilization of Energy and Mineral Resources for Social and Economic Development". The Ministry strives to ensure reliable, adequate ans sustainable exploitation, management and utilisation of energy and mineral resources, and to be "A Model of Exellence in Sustainable Management and Utilisation of energy and Mineral Resources".

www.energyandminerals.go.ug

Ministry of Geology & Mines; Angola

The Ministry of Geology and Mines, abbreviated as MGM, is the Central State Administration body that ensures the implementation of the national policy defined by the Executive in the field of geological and mining activities in Angola. The objective of the MGM is to transform the Geological and Mining Sector into one of the largest contributors to GDP and one of the largest employers, adopting Transparency, Loyalty and Rigor as values to achieve this goal.

www.mgm.gov.ao

Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security; Botswana

The Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR) coordinates development and operational activities in the energy, water and minerals sector. The Ministry is made up of Corporate Services (Headquarters), departments of Mines, Water Affairs, Geological Survey, Energy, Mineral Affairs Division and parastatals Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and Water Utilities Corporation (WUC). The Ministry is led by the Honorable Minister Onkokame Kitso Mokaila and Permanent Secretary Mr. Kgomotso Abi.

www.mimes.gov.bw

Ministry of Minerals; Sudan

The Ministry of Minerals is the authority responsible for the application of mining investment system in the Republic of Sudan as per the Presidential Decree No. 22 for 2010. Among its main responsibilities is to encourage and attract local and foreign investment in order to promote the development of the mining sector in Sudan. Sudan is considered as one of the promising countries in the field of mining and the development of mineral resources, is one of its main targets. Sudan has taken solid steps to encourage investment in the mining sector and for developing it.

Ministry of Mines & Geology; Central African Republic

Ministry of Mines, Petroleum & Natural Gas; Ethiopia

The mining sector has passed through different organizational structures. In 1977, it was established as the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Resources. Later in 1982, the Water Resource was separately structured as an independent Commission and the Ministry remained with the mining and energy sectors. However in 2002, the energy sector was divided into two and structured under the ministries of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Ministry of Infrastructure while the mining sector was organized alone as a Ministry of Mines. After that, in 2005 the mining and energy sectors were re-organized as the Ministry of Mines and Energy. In 2010 the mining sector has established again as a Ministry of Mines with the following powers and duties: to Promote the development of mining; Ensure the proper collection, maintenance and accessibility to users of data on minerals; Encourage mining investment through facilitating exploration and mining operations; Regulate in cooperation with the concerned organs, the market for precious and ornamental minerals produced at the level of traditional and small – scale mining operations; Organize, as may be necessary, research and training centers that may assist the enhancement of the development of mining; Issue licenses to private investors engaged in exploration and mining operations, and ensure that they conduct mining operations and meet financial obligations in accordance with their concession agreements.

www.momines.gov.et

Ministry of Mining; South Sudan

The Ministry was established in 2005 as Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry. However, as part of restructuring of the ministries during CPA period, the ministry was restructured in 2008 and became Ministry of Energy and Mining (MoEM). After independence, the ministry was restructured again and became Ministry of Petroleum and Mining (MP&M). After the signing of the Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan,2015 and the formation of Transitional Government of National Unity, 2016. The ministry was restructured again and became Ministry of Mining (MOM), and is one of the ministries under the Economic cluster. Its Mission is to facilitate the development, promotion and management of the mineral resources in a sustainable way in order to foster the economic growth of the country.

www.mom-goss.org

Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy & Mining; Malawi

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy & Mining of Malawi, serves to promote, coordinate, monitor and oversee compliance with environment and natural resources programmes, policies, and legislation to ensure sustainable development and poverty reduction. The Ministry's vision is to provide excellent services in cross-sectoral coordination, monitoring, overseeing compliance and facilitating integration of environmental concerns into sectoral policies, plans and programmes to ensure sustainable development.

www.nccpmw.org

MX Mining Capital Advisors CC

MX Mining Capital Advisors is a mining capital advisory firm focused on providing professional, tailormade advisory services to mining project developers, mining investors and mine owners. We link mining projects to mining capital by ensuring the mining business is structured and engineered to attract and warrant investment. We arrange diverse types of mining capital that match the specific mining business case and are linked to diverse global mining capital sources. We have experience in developing and financing mining projects from exploration, feasibility studies, mine development projects to mining operations. Collaborating with Norton Rose Fulbright to structure and implement mining deals across Africa.

www.mxminingcapital.com

National Geologic Information Institute (NGII); Republic of Korea

The National Geographic Information Institute (NGII) makes an utmost effort as the central government institute since its establishment in 1974. It provides the latest and accurate information to the public to realize “Digital Territory”in the Republic of Korea based on patriotic spirit on our land by producing, recording and managing of national spatial information. NGII consists of 6 departments under the President. These include; Planning & Policy, General Service, Geodesy, Geospatial Imagery Information & Photogrammetry, National Geographic Data Monitoring department, with 119 government employees. The directors in each department work with high technology equipments for geodesy, photogrammetry, cartography, print and computerized management systems.

www.ngii.go.kr/en

Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company, engaged in finding, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company offers aluminum; copper; diamonds; gold; industrial minerals, such as borates, titanium dioxide, and salt; iron ore; thermal and metallurgical coal; and uranium. Its aluminum products are used in the automotive and transportation, building and construction, containers and packaging, electrical, machinery and equipment, and consumer durables markets.

www.riotinto.com

Shumba Energy

Shumba Energy is a Botswana based coal mining and energy development company with dual listings on the Botswana Stock Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Mauritius with over 300 Botswana & International shareholders including retail investors, institutions and pension funds. The company’s strategy is to build a portfolio of quality energy assets that are focused on efficient and reliable power generation, for the benefit of the Southern African region.

www.shumbaenergy.com

Standard Bank of SA Ltd

Standard Bank Group is the largest African bank by assets with a unique footprint across 20 African countries. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, we are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Standard Bank has a 154-year history in South Africa and started building a franchise outside southern Africa in the early 1990s. Our strategic position, which enables us to connect Africa to other select emerging markets as well as pools of capital in developed markets, and our balanced portfolio of businesses provide significant opportunities for growth. The group has over 54 000 employees, over 1 200 branches and 8 822 ATMs on the African continent, which enable it to deliver a complete range of services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking and wealth management. Standard Bank's Corporate & Investment Banking division offers its clients banking, trading, investment, risk management and advisory services to connect selected emerging markets to Africa and to each other. It has strong offerings in mining and metals; oil, gas and renewables; power and infrastructure; agribusiness; telecommunications and media; and financial institutions.

www.standardbank.com

Tlou Energy

Tlou Energy is an AIM and ASX listed company focused on delivering power in Botswana and the broader southern African region through the development of coal bed methane (‘CBM’) projects. Tlou Energy provides investors with access to a compelling immediate and longer-term opportunity using domestic gas to produce power and displace the expensive diesel and import market.
The Company holds 10 Prospecting Licences covering an area of ~8,300Km2 and the Lesedi Project already benefits from significant, independently certified Contingent Gas Resources of ~3.2 trillion cubic feet (3C) and is the first in the country to achieve independently certified Gas Reserves. Tlou’s first planned gas-to-power solution is expected to be delivered through a 10MW pilot project. Following successful implementation of the 10MW pilot project the Company plans to upscale the plant in order to provide further power to Botswana and the southern African region having received a request for proposal (‘RFP’) from the Botswanan Government to provide up to 100MW of CBM power from its Lesedi project.

www.tlouenergy.com

Vedanta Resources plc Africa

Vedanta Resources is a London Stock Exchange listed, globally diversified natural resources company with interests in Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Aluminium, Power and Oil & Gas. Geographically, our operations are centered in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Liberia, Ireland and Australia with an employee strength of over 25,200 regular employees.

www.vedantaresources.com

Yara Dallol BV

Yara Dallol BV is a registered company with its major share is owned by Yara international, and involved in the exploration and development of potash mining concessions in Ethiopia. It has acquired its potash exploration license right form the Ministry of Mines of Ethiopia, and has been doing exploration since 2007. The concessions (namely Musley, North Musley and Crescent areas) are located in the Danakil Depression, Afar National Regional State (ANRS) in the Northeastern part of Ethiopia. Yara Dallol has completed Definitive Feasibility Study, and submitted the application for the development of potash mine within these concession areas to Ministry of Mines in 2015. Yara Dallol B.V. is currently in the process of negotiation with the Ministry in order to finalize the Large Scale Mining License Agreement. It has planed the potential to produce 600,000 metric tonnes of potash per annum for approximately 20 years based on the resources in the western part of North Musley only. The Project will produce Sulphate of Potash (SOP or K2SO4) which is a product mainly used for fertilizer.