Case Study 2: Nigeria Mining Roadshow 2018 in Melbourne & Perth
The Nigeria Mining Roadshow in Australia 2018 was a pioneer two-leg event designed to bring Nigeria mining decision-makers and their Australian counterparts in exclusive meetings in Melbourne and Perth respectively. The event was targeted to introduce mining opportunities in Nigeria to Australian stakeholders and give both parties a unique opportunity to meet, interact and establish connections.
The Nigeria Mining Road Show enabled a great opportunity for Nigerian Mining decision-makers to share detailed information on types of minerals and their locations in Nigeria. The Roadshow also gave vent to Nigeria mining regulatory frameworks, entry strategies and Government-backed incentives for new investors. On the other hand, invited Australian miners based in Nigeria shared their experience and prospects for their mining projects.
The Nigeria Mining Roadshow was the first of its kind for an African country in Australia. The event achieved key objectives which includes but not limited to creating awareness for mining opportunities in Nigeria and attracting more Australia miners into Nigeria mining sector.
The events were hosted by Nigeria High Commission in Canberra, organised by OctoberFirst Consulting with support from Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
Since the Roadshow in 2018, more Australian miners have sought exploration licenses while others started new projects in Nigeria.
The Roadshow attracted key stakeholders such as the following:
Mr. Anyitomizayi M. Tukura
Deputy Director, Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA)
Amb Ayo Olukanni:
Director General, Nigeria Chamber of Commerce, Mines & Agriculture & Former Nigeria High Commissioner to Australia
Amb. Bello Kazaure Husseini:
Nigeria High Commissioner to Australia
mb Jon Richardson:
Senior Adviser, African Geopolitics (Former Australia High Commissioner to Nigeria)
Engr. Simon O. Nkom:
Director Concession, Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO)
Mr. Ojeka, O.P.:
Director, Artisanal and Small Scale Mining, Ministry of Mines & Steel Development, (MMSD)
Mr Bradley George:
Commercial Director, AG Vision Mining
Iyalode Alaba Lawson, MFR:
National President, Nigeria Chamber of Commerce, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA)
Mr Ian Goldberg:
CFO: Symbol Mining Ltd
Dr Stephen Davis:
Director: Comet Minerals Ltd.
Panel discussionDr Warwick Crowe:
Chief Geologist, AG Vision Mining
DelegatesMr. Shettima Bukar Barma:
Deputy Director: Dept of Investment Promotion, NIPC.
Mr Linus U Adie:
Project Coordinator MinDiver
DelegatesMr. Bill Witham:
CEO: Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group (AAMEG).
Amb Jon Richardson: Senior Adviser, African Geopolitics (Former Australia High Commissioner to Nigeria.Dr Warwick Crowe:
Chief Geologist, AG Vision Mining
Mr. Shettima Bukar Barma:
Deputy Director: Dept of Investment Promotion, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission(NIPC)
Mr Bradley George:
Commercial Director, AG Vision Mining
Iyalode Alaba Lawson, MFR:
National President, Nigeria Chamber of Commerce, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA)
Ms. Rose Ndong:
Director, Investment Promotion and Mineral Trade, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD),
DelegatesMr. Anyitomizayi M. Tukura:
Deputy Director, Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA)DelegatesPanel discussionMr Hugh Morgan:
Director: Comet Minerals Ltd
Mr Linus U Adie:
Project Coordinator MinDiver
Ministry of Mines & Steel Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Amb Bello Kazaure Husseini:
Nigeria High Commissioner to Australia
Mr. Duncan Harris:
Director, Arete Capital Partners Pty Ltd
Mr Frank Aneke: Principal, OctoberFirst Consulting
The Nigeria Mining Roadshow in Australia 2018 was a pioneer two-leg event designed to bring Nigeria mining decision-makers and their Australian counterparts in exclusive meetings in Melbourne and Perth respectively. The event was targeted to introduce mining opportunities in Nigeria to Australian stakeholders and give both parties a unique opportunity to meet, interact and establish connections.
