DRC Mining Community Embraces the DRC Mining Industry Awards in Kinshasa
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Press Release Pricing | News by Category | News by Country | News by US Region | Recent News | PR.com News on Your Site Press Releases iPAD DRC Press Release Receive press releases from iPAD DRC: By Email RSS Feeds: DRC Mining Community Embraces the DRC Mining Industry Awards in Kinshasa Kinshasa, Congo (Kinshasa), September 08, 2015 --( Impressive industry support The DRC’s Ministry of Mines is an official supporter of the 11th edition of iPAD DRC and the event has already secured impressive industry support through the diamond sponsorship of Ivanhoe Mines as well as Banro Corporation, Engen and Tenke Fungurume Mining as platinum sponsors and Tiger Resources Limited and Aggreko as gold sponsors.“When we launched the awards last year the industry responded with such enthusiasm that it was a tremendous success,” says Nicole Smith, event director of iPAD DRC.Other wins included Kibali Gold Project that was named Mining Company of the Year while Energold Group won Best Performer in Innovation.· Best performer in Social Investment This award celebrates the mining house that has excelled in implementing a clear social investment framework that provides a catalyst for development, namely one that establishes an agenda for the future; assesses priorities for development; ensures compatible land uses; resolves land use conflicts and engages local communities in CSR planning.Tenke Fungurume received a triple nod of approval from the judging committee with three awards, including its Managing Director, Claude Polet, winning the Lifetime Achievement Award.Other wins included Kibali Gold Project that was named Mining Company of the Year while Energold Group won Best Performer in Innovation.This year’s DRC Mining Industry Awards categories are as follows:· Lifetime Achievement AwardThe Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual for achievements which have made an outstanding contribution and impact on the DRC’s mining industry, whether from a public or private company or institution.· Best performer in Environmental ManagementThis award celebrates the accomplishments within the past year of an individual in a senior position from a mining house who has implemented programme/s that are excellent examples of the integration of environmental management into the core business strategy and continue to champion sustainable environmental practices.· Best performer in Occupational Health and SafetyThis award celebrates the mining project that has excelled in promoting a holistic health and safety culture, in compliance with regulations and standards.· Best performer in Social InvestmentThis award celebrates the mining house that has excelled in implementing a clear social investment framework that provides a catalyst for development, namely one that establishes an agenda for the future; assesses priorities for development; ensures compatible land uses; resolves land use conflicts and engages local communities in CSR planning.· Outstanding Woman in MiningThis award celebrates a woman for outstanding achievements during the past year which have made a contribution to and impact in the Mining Industry, whether from a public or private company or institution.· Best performer in InnovationAward for the mining house that has rolled out state of the art mining technology and innovation creating production efficiency and streamlined processes.· Mining Company of the YearThis award celebrates the mining company who overall has achieved top results in terms of output, cost savings, employee satisfaction, innovation and that contributed to the overall development and growth of the sector in the DRC.iPAD DRC Mining and Infrastructure Indaba is organised by Spintelligent, leading Cape Town-based trade exhibition and conference organiser, and the African office of Clarion Events Ltd, based in the UK.iPAD DRC Mining and Infrastructure Indaba dates and location:Industry Awards: 15 October 2015Location: Beatrice Hotel, KinshasaConference and exhibition: 15-16 October 2015Location: Fleuve Congo Hotel, 119 Boulevard Tshatshi, Kinshasa Gombe, DRC Contact Information iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba Annemarie Roodbol +27 21 700 3558 www.ipad-drc.com Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from iPAD DRC Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend