2nd Africa Mining Summit (AMSII):Commissioner Acyl calls for Shared Benefits from Mineral Resources between Member States and Private Sector in Africa

The objective of the Summit was to enable delegates to establish valuable connections and relationship in a relaxed and professional environment

The 2nd Africa Mining Summit came to a close today in Dar es Salam. The Africa Mining Summit was comprised of a two-day conference including extensive presentations and panel discussions on all aspects related to the continent’s ongoing mining and mineral resource development efforts, an exhibition, a matchmaking 1-2-1 sessions,…

President Museveni hails the African Union Commission for engaging the Private Sector in Mineral Resource Development Policies

According to the Senior Industry Advisor, a global Strategy to optimally use Africa’s resources that benefit all Africans is urgently needed for Africa

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum which holds the Chair of the Association of Eastern African Chamber of Mines and Petroleum hosted from 5-6 October 2016, a high level Conference in Kampala, Uganda under the theme: “Attracting Exploration Investment to Uganda’s Mineral Sector…

Commissioner Acyl on working visit in Ottawa to strengthen Africa-Canada Cooperation

H.E. Mrs. Fatima Haram Acyl, the African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry paid a working visit to Global Affairs Canada in the Canadian capital city of Ottawa where she held important meetings and useful engagement with a number of senior government officials and stakeholders on critical issues related to…

The African Union Commission and the African Minerals Development Center consult the Private Sector on the implementation of the Africa Mining Vision

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Minerals Development Center consulted today the Private Sector on the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) initiative under the theme: “Leveraging the role of Chambers of Mines and Mining Association in the implementation of the Africa Mining Vision”. The objective of the two-day meeting…

African Union to launch African Minerals Development Centre and Commodities Strategy

The African Union is to launch an African Minerals Development Centre so as to ensure that African Governments are better equipped to negotiate better mining and exploration terms and contracts.  This emerged at the second edition of the Junior Indaba, which is a gathering of small and medium sized mining…

Commissioner Acyl stresses the need for Member States and Stakeholders to come together in order to achieve the structural transformation of Africa

The Ministerial Session of the First AU Specialized Technical Committee on Trade, Industry and Minerals (STC-TIM), commenced on 23 May at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters in Addis Ababa under the theme: “Promoting Regional Integration through Trade and inclusive and sustainable Industrialization in Africa”. The STC-TIM is set to…

The Senior Officials Session of the First African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Trade, Industry and Minerals (STC-TIM) commences at AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Senior Officials Session of the First AU Specialized Technical Committee on Trade, Industry and Minerals (STC-TIM), kicked off today at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters in Addis Ababa under the theme: “Promoting Regional Integration through Trade and Industrialization in Africa”. The STC is set to provide technical guidance…

Change of Venue - Media Advisory - 1st STC on Trade, Industry and Minerals

“Promoting Regional Integration through Trade and Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development in Africa”

INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA When:                  Monday 16 to Saturday 24 May 2016 Where:                                Nelson Mandela Hall - AU Headquarters, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia Who:                                     Organised by the Department of Trade and Industry Format                                 The Inaugural Conference of the AU Specialized Technical Committee on Trade and Industry and Minerals…

First AU Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on trade, industry and minerals

“Promoting Regional Integration through Trade and Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development in Africa”

INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA When:                         Monday 16 to Saturday 24 May 2016 Where:                        Medium Conference Hall - AU Headquarters, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia Who:                           Organised by the Department of Trade and Industry Format                        The Inaugural Conference of the AU Specialized Technical Committee on Trade and Industry and Minerals…

H.E. David G. Bala, outgoing ambassador of Nigeria to Burkina Faso, pays a farewell visit to AU SAFGRAD office.

HE David G. BALA, outgoing Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Burkina Faso, pays a farewell visit to AU SAFGRAD Office. He used the opportunity of the visit to highlight the crucial role of Agriculture in Africa, hence African Union SAFGRAD programmes. HE David G. Bala (in the…