7th WaCA Mining 2014 Set to Take Place in Accra, Ghana from December 9 to 10

SINGAPORE - Sept. 23, 2014 - PRLog -- The 7th West & Central Africa Mining Summit & Expo 2014, the region’s premier African mining event focusing on the West & Central Africa mining marketplace originally scheduled in Accra in October, will now take place from December 9 to 10.

The event's organizer, Singapore-based Magenta Global, earlier announced that this postponement is in compliance with the Ghanaian Government's proactive steps to contain the spread of the current outbreak of the Ebola virus in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, imposing a three-month ban on all international meetings and events in Ghana.

"In compliance with this new ruling, the 7th WaCA Mining 2014 Summit & Expo will now take place from 9-10 December 2014. This decision was taken in consultation with all stakeholders and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana," said Maggie Tan, Magenta Global CEO.

"As a responsible and reputable global event organiser and partner, we remain committed to delivering a first class event. The later date augurs well for all parties, and we have received stronger support and participation." Ms Tan further noted that the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised that no ban on international travel or trade is currently necessary.

Also known as WaCA Mining, the seventh edition of this regional event will bring together industry stakeholders such as mining companies, both major and junior, equipment and technology suppliers, financiers, advisers, investors, mining industry associations and governments to discuss the theme of resilience during challenging times.

The 2014 Summit boasts a robust line-up of mining industry speakers including: Dr Tony Aubynn, CEO of Minerals Commission, Ghana; Johan Fereirra, Head of Africa & Regional SVP, Newmont Mining Corp and President, Ghana Chamber of Mines; Alfred Baku, Head of West Africa & EVP, Gold Fields Ltd; Daniel Owiredu, Chief Operating Officer & EVP, Golden Star Resources; Dr Greg Pan Guocheng, President & CEO, China Hanking Holdings Ltd; and Li Xinchuang, President & Chief Engineer, China Metallurgical Industry Planning & Research Institute and Executive Deputy Secretary, General China Iron & Steel Association.

The 2014 Expo will also see new exhibitors from Canada, Italy, Poland, South Africa, France & Australia showcasing their project highlights, products innovation and service competencies. Some of the first time exhibitors include Veolia, Miwatek, WBHO Construction, Nitroerg, Manex, Binotto Srl, Aggreko, Group Five Projects, etc.

7th WaCA Mining 2014 is endorsed by Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Ghana Minerals Commission, and supported by the Geological Society of Africa, the International Chamber of Commerce Ghana, the World Trade Centre Accra, the Botswana Chamber of Mines, and the Liberia Chamber of Commerce.