Program

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Day 1
Sep 28, 2022
Day 2
Sep 29, 2022

08:00 - 09:00
Registration (60 min)
09:00 - 10:00
Conference Opening (60 min)
10:00 - 10:30
Morning Tea (30 min)
10:30
SESSION ONE
10:30 - 11:00
Developments in the regional security environment and trends in violent extremism
By Dr Neveen Abdalla Lecturer, Brunel University
11:00 - 11:30
Sahel: trajectory and the spread of extremism – Rinaldo Depagne, Africa Deputy
By Rinaldo Depagne Africa Deputy Director, International Crisis Group
11:30 - 12:00
Increasing presence of Private Military Companies (PMCs) in the region and implications for mining
By Dr Richard Warnes Senior Consultant, Vedette Consulting
12:00 - 12:30
Terrorism spill-over from the Sahel to littoral states
By Dr Lori-Anne Théroux-Bénoni Director, Regional Office for West Africa, Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, Institute for Security Studies
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30
SESSION TWO
13:30 - 14:00
Analysis of regional security trends and outlook and implications for international mining investment

by Jeremy Zakis, Australian Department of Home Affairs
14:00 - 14:30
Understanding the threat: evolution of terrorist tactics and safe havens and the challenges for mine operators
By Lt Col Liam Morrissey MBE CD FRGS Chief Executive Officer, MS Risk Limited
14:30 - 15:00
Security environment challenges for mining companies and risk mitigation
By John Moller Head of Security Crisis and Emergency Management, Perenti
15:00 - 15:30
Contingency Planning: a retrospective analysis
By Herlé-Xavier Carn Vice-President Security, International SOS
15:30 - 16:00
Afternoon Tea
16:00
SESSION THREE
16:00 - 17:00
Moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A on high-risk environment challenges and risk-based approaches to operations
By Roger Staley CEO, Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group
18:30 - 21:00
Welcome Cocktail Reception

Day 1

Day 2

Registration (60 min)

Conference Opening (60 min)

Morning Tea (30 min)

SESSION ONE

Developments in the regional security environment and trends in violent extremism

Sahel: trajectory and the spread of extremism – Rinaldo Depagne, Africa Deputy

Increasing presence of Private Military Companies (PMCs) in the region and implications for mining

Terrorism spill-over from the Sahel to littoral states

Lunch

SESSION TWO

Analysis of regional security trends and outlook and implications for international mining investment

Understanding the threat: evolution of terrorist tactics and safe havens and the challenges for mine operators

Security environment challenges for mining companies and risk mitigation

Contingency Planning: a retrospective analysis

Afternoon Tea

SESSION THREE

Moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A on high-risk environment challenges and risk-based approaches to operations

Welcome Cocktail Reception

SESSION ONE

Assessment of security risk for mining investment in littoral West Africa: potential flashpoints for conflict

Countering violent extremism: community peace and resilience building

Working alongside artisanal miners: engagement strategies for mining companies

Partnership opportunities between the mining industry and GCERF

Morning Tea

SESSION TWO

Developments in regional political instability and the coup contagion factor

Regional Political Outlook: 2023-2024 elections

SESSION THREE

Panel discussion and audience Q&A on engaging with mining communities

Conference wrap-up

Lunch – conference plenary concludes

WORKSHOP - Kidnap Mitigation

Workshop – PART ONE

Afternoon tea

Workshop – PART TWO