Operating in centres for mining in Africa

PwC and Eurasia Group would like to extend an invitation to our in-depth analysis of operating in the following centres for mining in Africa:

• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Ghana
• Tanzania

This forum has been designed to provide an essential opportunity, for those that are currently invested or are considering an investment, to be informed of the latest developments influencing the business environments within these nations.

We are proud to offer experienced PwC partners from each of the countries as speakers - to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of “doing business” in their respective locations.

We are also delighted that Philippe de Pontet, the Africa Director, from Eurasia Group will be on hand to provide an insight into the current political landscape for each country and give his assessment of the future for these nations.

Following the presentations a panel including each of the speakers, the PwC Global Mining Leader - Tim Goldsmith and the PwC African Mining Leader - Hein Boegman will be at your disposal to further discuss any of your questions or observations.

A cocktail event will follow the proceedings. The details are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Forum: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Ballroom, The Table Bay Hotel, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Quay 6
Cocktail event: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Pavilion Function Room at The Table Bay Hotel

We look forward to your company at this event. Please confirm your attendance and any special dietary requirements via e-mail to Mercia Pieters, by Friday, Jan. 27, 2012.

Should you wish to organise a one on one discussion with PwC or Eurasia Group please inform Mercia in your response to this invitation.

Speakers

DRC – Emmanuel Lebras; Ghana – Gert Allen; Tanzania – Nelson Msuya
Philippe de Pontet – Eurasia Group
Philippe is a Director in Eurasia Group’s Africa practice focusing in particular on the continent’s resource-rich countries. He leads the firm’s risk analysis in key mineral-rich nations including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ghana, among others. He also has a background in development, foreign assistance and donor relations in Africa. Prior to joining Eurasia Group, Philippe worked as an Africa analyst for Intellibridge Corporation, focusing on open-source intelligence for government and private-sector clients with interests in Africa. He has spearheaded numerous above-ground risk assessments across Africa to guide market entry strategies by mining and energy companies. Philippe is proficient in French and Spanish, and can read Portuguese.