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Technical Committee<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) is committed to the sustainable development and strategic management of Africa\u2019s mineral wealth. To ensure that our objectives are met with the highest standards of technical expertise and innovation, AMSG has established the\u00a0Technical Committee-<\/b>a specialized body designed to provide expert guidance and technical support to the Ministerial Steering Committee (Article 4.4 of the AMSG Establishment Charter).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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First AMSG Technical Committee: 2024 - 2026<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Mrs. Esther Udo<\/h5>

Director Investment Promotion, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ms. Fatima Maikore<\/h5>

Asssistant Chief Geologist, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Joseph Mkandawire<\/h5>

Principal Secretary, Ministry of Mining, Republic of Malawi<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mr. Mphatso Chikoti<\/h5>

Ag. Director of Mines and Minerals, Ministry of Mining, Republic of Malawi<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Dr. Cosmas P. Kujjo<\/h5>

Under Secretary, Ministry of Mining, Republic of South Suda<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mr. Eruaga Jackson<\/h5>

Director General of Marketing & Public Relations, Ministry of Mining, Republic of South Sudan<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mr. Ahmed Guett Gobaye<\/h5>

Secretary General, Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Geology, Republic of Chad<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mr. Sadrack Dobe<\/h5>

Director of Geology, Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Geology, Republic of Chad<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Dr. John D. Cooper<\/h5>

Director of Policy & Research, Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, Republic of Sierra Leone<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Director of Mines<\/h5>

Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, Republic of Sierra Leone<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Abdulrahman Mwanga<\/h5>

Commissioner for Minerals, Ministry of Minerals, United Republic of Tanzania<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Mussa Daniel Budeba<\/h5>

Chief Executive Officer of Geological Survey of Tanzania, United Republic of Tanzania<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mr. Mohamed Arabey Hashi Abdi<\/h5>

Director General, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Federal Republic of Somalia<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Representative<\/h5>

Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Federal Republic of Somalia<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ms. Benitha Tambwe Ngoie<\/h5>

Head of Strategic Partnerships, Ministry of Mines, Democratic Republic of Congo<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mr. Jay Aymar Kodjo Goudhino<\/h5>

Ministry of Mines, Democratic Republic of Congo<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Eng. Irene Batebe<\/h5>

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Republic of Uganda<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ms. Agnes Alaba<\/h5>

Commissioner for Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Republic of Uganda<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Thothi Obakeng<\/h5>

Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Republic of Botswana<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ms. Banabose Makosha<\/h5>

Senior Minerals Officer, Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Republic of Botswana<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Representative<\/h5>

Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Republic of Liberia<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Representative<\/h5>

Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Republic of Liberia<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Representative<\/h5>

Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Republic of Zimbabwe<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Representative<\/h5>

Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Republic of Zimbabwe<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Representative<\/h5>

Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Republic of South Africa<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Representative<\/h5>

Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Republic of South Africa<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mr. Felix Ngendabanyikwa<\/h5>

Assistant to H.E the Minister, Ministry of Hydraulic, Energy and Mines, Republic of Burundi<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mrs. Concilie<\/h5>

Director of Policy, Republic of Burundi<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Representative<\/h5>

Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Republic of Zambia<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Representative<\/h5>

Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Republic of Zambia<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Aissato Indjai<\/h5>

Inspector General, Ministry of Natural Resources, Republic of Guinea-Bissau<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ms. Fina Domingos Sa<\/h5>

Director of Mining and Quarrying Services, Ministry of Natural Resources, Republic of Guinea-Bissau<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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About AMSG Steering Committee<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The\u00a0AMSG\u00a0<\/strong>Technical Committee<\/b>\u00a0plays a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of AMSG\u2019s initiatives. This committee is tasked with providing the necessary knowledge, insights, and resources to support the implementation of AMSG\u2019s goals. With its strong focus on research, technological development, and sustainable practices, the Technical Committee ensures that Africa\u2019s mineral sector evolves in a way that meets the demands of both the present and the future.<\/p>

Composition of the Technical Committee
<\/b><\/b>For the first Technical Committee, each\u00a0founding member nation<\/b>\u00a0will appoint two representatives. These representatives will bring their national expertise, knowledge of regional mineral resources, and insights into the challenges and opportunities within their respective countries\u2019 mining sectors. With a diverse mix of technical skills and regional perspectives, the inaugural Technical Committee will be well-equipped to provide strategic, actionable recommendations to the Ministerial Steering Committee.The appointment of two representatives from each founding nation ensures a balance of expertise across key areas such as resource exploration, mining technology, sustainability practices, and local beneficiation. The members will work together to identify best practices, research developments, and innovative solutions that can be scaled across the continent to drive Africa\u2019s mining sector forward.<\/p>

Key Responsibilities of the Technical Committee
<\/b><\/b>The Technical Committee is entrusted with several critical responsibilities that will shape the success of AMSG\u2019s mission:<\/p>

  1. Providing Technical Guidance<\/b>
    The committee will offer expert advice to the Ministerial Steering Committee on matters related to exploration, extraction, beneficiation, and the environmental sustainability of the mining sector.<\/li>
  2. Facilitating Technology and Innovation<\/b>
    The committee will focus on promoting technological advancements and innovation in Africa\u2019s mining sector, ensuring that the continent stays ahead of global trends and optimizes its mineral resources.<\/li>
  3. Supporting Capacity Building<\/b>
    By leveraging expertise and knowledge-sharing, the Technical Committee will help build the capacity of African nations to develop and manage their mining sectors, enhancing skills development, resource governance, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies.<\/li>
  4. Driving Sustainability<\/b>
    The committee will ensure that sustainability is at the heart of Africa\u2019s mining activities, providing recommendations for environmentally responsible mining practices and supporting the transition to green technologies.<\/li>
  5. Research and Development<\/b>
    The committee will oversee research initiatives aimed at unlocking new mineral exploration techniques, improving extraction processes, and advancing beneficiation technologies that add value to Africa\u2019s mineral resources.<\/li><\/ol>

    A Strong Foundation for Africa\u2019s Mineral Future
    <\/b><\/b>The AMSG Technical Committee is essential to realizing the group\u2019s vision of transforming Africa\u2019s mineral sector into a global leader in sustainability, innovation, and economic growth. By combining the expertise of each member nation, the committee will play a central role in addressing the continent\u2019s challenges and leveraging its mineral wealth for long-term prosperity.
    Through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and technical excellence, the AMSG Technical Committee will help pave the way for Africa to become a key player in the global minerals economy and drive the successful implementation of AMSG\u2019s ambitious goals.<\/p>

    Join Us on This Journey
    <\/b><\/b>As AMSG continues to grow and evolve, the Technical Committee will remain at the forefront of the technical and strategic development of Africa\u2019s mining sector. By working together, we can unlock the full potential of Africa\u2019s mineral resources, foster innovation, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.<\/p>

    For more information on the AMSG Technical Committee and how it contributes to Africa\u2019s mineral strategy, please contact us today. Together, we are driving Africa\u2019s future, one innovation at a time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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