Conference to Attract Investors, Stakeholders.” –Akueche
By: Newscount
Mica Equity Allocation Limited (MEAL), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, is set to organize a landmark mining conference in Abuja, Nigeria, from April 7-9, 2025.
This 3-day event, Africa Mineral Commodities Conference and Exhibition (ACCE) promises to be a game-changer for Nigeria’s mining industry, attracting key players, investors, and stakeholders from across the country and abroad.
Nigeria’s rich mineral resources, including coal, tin, ore, tantalite, gemstones, limestones, gold, etc remain largely untapped or exploited, with host communities often bearing the brunt.
The conference aims to address these challenges, providing a platform for stakeholders to discuss sustainable development, community engagement, and investment opportunities.
According to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, the Ministry plans to add at least 50% value to the Nigerian economy, attracting foreign direct investment in line with Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This goal is expected to be achieved through the Ministry’s efforts to reposition the mining sector, including the review of rates for mining licenses and other sundry fees and issues.
The conference with the theme: ” Building Generational Wealth Leveraging Mineral Resources for All Nigerians”, scheduled to take place at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, will feature key insights, global best practices, mining projects financing opportunities, and great networking sessions.
Participants will have the opportunity to register and attend the conference, which promises to be a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s mining industry.
Some of the key topics to be discussed at the conference include:
- Funding Opportunities : Exploring for Local Nigerian Miners finance opportunities from the designated government intervention agencies like the Solid Minerals Development Fund SMDF.
- Access to Sales and Marketing Avenues:
Ready opportunities for engagement with Brokers, Exchangers and others to help miners and sellers explore for more opportunities to sell or market their products - Access to New Minerals Discoveries :
Accessing opportunities for the discovery of New Minerals Discovered in other parts of the country waiting for exploration. - Sustainable Development :
Strategies for harnessing Nigeria’s mineral resources for sustainable development and economic growth. - Community Engagement :
explore ways to engage host communities in mining activities and ensure their benefits. - Investment Opportunities : Financing opportunities available for mining projects, both locally and internationally.
- Illegal Mining Activities : Challenges and solutions to illegal mining activities in Nigeria.-
The conference has already secured key partnerships with reputable organizations, including the Miners Association of Nigeria, Bank of Industry BOI, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative NEITI, Solid Minerals Development Fund, SMDF, and Nigerian Export Promotion Council NEPC and looking forward for more other sponsors and partners to make it a huge success.
In an exclusive media chat with Newscount crew, Mr Michael Akueche, the founder of Mica Equity Allocation Limited MEAL,
who is a seasoned capacity building and project management consultant and mineral commodity merchant in the minerals industry;
as well as, a local content development expert stated that: “the 3-day mining conference promises to be a huge success, setting the tone for a new era of growth and increased prosperity in Nigeria’s mining sector. With its focus on sustainable development, community engagement, and robust investment opportunities, the conference is expected to attract key industry players, investors, and stakeholders from across the country and abroad”.
For more information on the conference, including registration details and sponsorship opportunities, please visit: https://accande.com/payment/
