Asmara ConferenceASMARA MINING CONFERENCE 2014
1 ‐ 5 October, 2014
Eritrea hosts a variety of mineral deposits including Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) and Gold Deposits in Neoproterozoic
terrains of the Arabian‐Nubian Shield, together with younger Potash Deposits in the Danakil Depression. The first modern mine
Bisha (Au‐Cu‐Zn VMS), has been successfully producing gold for two years and switched to copper production at the end of 2013. A
second mine at Koka (Gold) is under construction and a Bankable Feasibility Study under review by the Government at a third
Project, the Asmara VMS‐Gold deposits. A Feasibility Study is underway on the world class Colluli Potash Deposit
In support of the industry, the Eritrean Ministry of Energy & Mines and the Eritrean National Mining Corporation (ENAMCO) will be
hosting the Asmara Mining Conference from 1 ‐ 5 October, 2014. The Conference will provide a forum for discussions and will
include:
• 2 days of Technical Sessions at the Asmara Palace Hotel (1 & 2 October2014)
• 1 day of site visits to the Asmara Gold & VMS deposits, Koka Gold Deposit and Bisha Mine (October 3, 2014)
• 2 day excursion to Massawa and the Dahlak Islands – including the historic steam rail journey (October 4‐5, 2014)
The programme for the Asmara Technical Sessions will include Keynote Presentations by;
Dr. Clfford R. Stanley – Geology (Title to be confirmed)
Bruce Shapiro (President, Mine Africa Inc.)‐ Striking the right balance
Dr Graeme D Cambell (Director, Graeme Campbell & Associates Pty. Ltd) ‐ Mine‐waste and tailings geochemistry
Chesher, Mark (Principal Mining Engineer, AMC Consultants) ‐ Marrying Resource and Processing
There will also be presentations by Bisha Mining Sh. Co., Zara Mining Sh. Co., Asmara Mining Sh. Co. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Sunridge Gold)))))))))))))))))))),, Colluli
Mining Sh. Co. (South Boulder) and Andiamo Exploration Ltd. Presentations from the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Eritrea and
representatives from other countries in the region is expected. A booth space is available at the Asmara Palace Hotel near the
conference room for promoting supplies and services.
The Conference dates have been selected to tie in with incoming/outgoing flights and enable Delegates from outside the region to
participate in all (or part) of the proceedings. Participation in site visits to the deposits around Asmara will be optional with the
helicopter trip to the Bisha and Koka Mines, only for selected Delegates (due to limited space). The steam train journey down the
escarpment and trip to Massawa/Dahlak Islands for snorkeling, will also be optional
Fees:
Registration Fee (includes Technical Sessions and Formal Dinner): USD350 Steam train ride: USD50
Site visits to Asmara Gold & VMS deposits USD50 Massawa/Dahlak excursion: USD200
Anyone interested in attending the Asmara Mining Conference 2014 should contact Mebrahtu Ekubazghi (efremrerina@gmail.com)
with copy to Amanuel Arefaine (aarafine@sunridgegold.com) for details of registration or for any other enquiry.
We look forward to welcoming you in Eritrea