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AAMEG CELEBRATES 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY AAMEG’s AFRICA AWARDS ARE BACK
Perth, Western Australia: The Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group The AAMEG Africa Awards present an opportunity to celebrate
(AAMEG) is set to mark its 10th year of operations with an event at visionary approaches to ESG which deliver long term benefits for
Fraser’s Restaurant in Perth on the 16th of June. communities—vastly improving their outcomes across employment,
Incorporated in May 2011 with the goal of representing and advocating health, education and environmental conservation.
for Australian mining and resources companies operating in Africa, AAMEG welcomes nominations from the junior end of the scale,
AAMEG has grown over the last decade to become one of right through to large multinationals who aspire to enable the local
Australia’s leading industry bodies. communities surrounding their operations to be engaged meaningfully
to reach their full potential, as well as contribute more broadly to the
The anniversary dinner will be an occasion to celebrate the host country’s socio-economic development and sustainable growth.
achievements of AAMEG member companies and the broader
industry, look back on a decade of growth and change and reinforce In 2020, and in line with AAMEG’s efforts to bolster the capacity of
the community’s commitments to progress in the years ahead. junior companies in Africa, the AAMEG Africa Awards have expanded
“10 years is a significant milestone to include a new category that is
designed to include junior explorers
for AAMEG, particularly because it’s or service companies (with a market
not a commercial venture,” says Peter capitalisation below $100,000,000 and
De Leo, Chair of AAMEG’s board or less than 25 employees).
and Managing Director of global
engineering firm In 2021, the Awards will celebrate
Lycopodium Limited. “The organisation was pulled together in innovation, ingenuity and resilience in projects over the last 24 months.
response to a clear need and has gone on to make a place for itself Nominations are now open!
as a vital source of support and advocacy for Australian operators in A respected panel will shortlist all finalists. Nominations are open to
Africa.” both AAMEG members and non-members.
The anniversary dinner is not the only significant event on the AAMEG There is no limit to the number of nominations a company can submit,
radar, with the return of the Africa Awards in September set to however, the same submission cannot be submitted to cover more
celebrate the achievements of Australian mineral and energy than one category.
organisations who have navigated the challenges of the COVID Finalists will be recognised and winners announced as part of the
pandemic to achieve success in Africa over the last 24 months.
Africa Down Under (ADU) Conference Programme, followed by
More information the anniversary dinner, the Africa Awards and networking drinks. The awards ceremony will be held on September 1.
other upcoming events can be found at aameg.org.
Nominate now at aameg.org

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