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restrictions around the world continue to be
lifted. 1 - 2 September 2021
2022 will also see the physical return of Perth, Western Australia
the Australian Ambassadors and African
Heads of Mission who have become corner-
stone members of the ADU fraternity over
the years. Expect the Ministerial Lounge to
once again be a busy meeting place for Aus-
tralian-based mining executives looking to
welcome visiting delegations into their own
backyard.
Of course, the prestigious Ministerial Din- For more information on Africa
ner at Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park is also Down Under, including sponsorship
back on the agenda, providing VIP guests a opportunities, contact Paydirt
special opportunity to enjoy an evening of Media on +61 8 9321 0355 or visit
fine Australian food and wine. africadownunderconference.com.au

recount his famous victory over Australia’s The world game And the winner is…
Jeff Fenech.
ADU remains a must-attend event for any It might not be the actual FIFA World Cup One of the recent additions to the ADU
company with projects on the continent and which kicks off in Qatar in November, but programme has been the popular Aus-
for those thinking about investing or doing rivalries are certainly put on the line with tralia-Africa Minerals and Energy Group
business in Africa. ADU’s own version of the famous round ball (AAMEG) Awards, celebrating the Austral-
In addition to creating a melting pot for pro contest. ian explorers, miners and service providers
Africa-Australia relations, ADU has been the Run by Football West and supported by a that champion a transparent, equitable and
principal pillar of “Africa Week”, Australia’s number of key sponsors and exhibitors from mutually beneficial mineral resources indus-
week-long celebration of the strong and the conference, the ADU Cup has become a try in Africa.
growing business, social and cultural ties be- regular fixture at Langley Park on the Thurs- Three key awards are presented for the
tween Australia and the entire African conti- day afternoon, with teams from local African Best Innovation in Corporate Social Devel-
nent, culminating in the annual Organisation communities proudly kitting up for sporting opment, Best Workforce and Industry De-
of African Communities in Western Australia glory. velopment Initiative and the Emerging ESG
(OACWA) Awards Gala Night. Companies sponsoring the round-robin Leader, sponsored by the Minerals Council
tournament have their logos emblazoned of Australia.
across team jerseys, with a bag of 10 foot- Other notable side events which will take
balls donated to a community children’s pro- place on the sidelines of the conference in-
gramme in attendance. clude the Australia-Africa Research Forum
Food trucks, musical entertainment and (AARF), the Ghana investment lunch and
other festival-style activities also ensure the African Mining Professionals Associa-
there is something for everyone. tion of Australia (AMPAA) networking event.

Yes Minister

ADU has welcomed numerous senior Af-
rican mining officials to the main stage over
the years and 2022 will be no different.
As this edition went to print, mines min-
isters from Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria and
Zimbabwe were confirmed to be attending,
and that list is only expected to grow as the
conference approaches and various travel

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