What is SMG 2021?

Symposium Mines Guinea (SMG 2021), will take place from 11 – 13 October 2021, in Conakry, Republic of Guinea. This 7th edition is once again organised by the Ministry of Mines & Geology, Republic of Guinea, in association with AME Trade Ltd, United Kingdom, under the theme:

“Growing Guinea’s economy through diversified & sustainable mining operations”

Our aim at SMG 2021 is to innovate and keep you safe at the same time!

PROVIDING A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS

IMPROVED BUSINESS MATCHMAKING SYSTEM & MATCHMAKING LOUNGE

PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING LED BY EXPERTS – CPD ENDORSED CERTIFICATE

SMG MINING NIMBA AWARD CEREMONY – REWARDING EXCELLENCE IN MINING

The 6th edition which took place in 2019, was inaugurated by H.E Professor Alpha CONDE, President of the Republic of Guinea, who reiterated that the Government’s mining policy has three objectives: Create the best conditions for investors / Utilise the country’s mineral resources as profitably as possible / Improve the living conditions of the population.

2019 Speakers

His Excellency Prof. Alpha Condé

President of the Republic of Guinea

HE Abdoulaye Magassouba

Minister of Mines and Geology

Malick N’DIAYE

President, Guinea Chamber of Mines

Mr. Abdoulaye COULIBALY

Director, Governance and Public Finance Management Department, AfDB

Click here to see the full list of speakers

SMG is the only place where you will meet all of Guinea’s mining industry under one roof!

You will network with Senior government officials, Major and junior exploration and production companies, Mining service companies, Energy providers, Legal and financial experts, Associations and non-governmental associations and Environmental, education & training advisors.

Listen to the Interview with Minister Abdoulaye Magassouba at SMG 2019 ->

SMG 2019 contributed a total of $1,300,000 to the Guinean economy.

Indirect contributions: US ($)450,000, ie. Participants travelling to Guinea, hotel, transport, and entertainment costs

Direct contributions: US ($)850,000 ie. Direct payments made to suppliers and for direct event costs in Guinea

Organised by

In recent years, the Republic of Guinea has undergone a major overhaul of its institutions. The democratic and economic reforms initiated have transformed the investment environment. Guinea can accomplish more, and much more quickly, in collaboration with foreign investors. Today, as the country has become more open and outward looking, it has strengthened its partnership with investment partners to accelerate its progress in terms of development. At the same time, Guinea has created the conditions for partners to better leverage their investments through profitable, win-win projects.

AME Trade Ltd is an international events organizer, specializing in B2B conferences with over 20 years’ experience working in emerging economies. With headquarters in the United Kingdom, AME Trade has regional offices in Angola, Cameroon, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia, and further representation in more than 15 countries in Africa.

over 800 delegates

88 speakers

96 exhibitors

27 sponsors

34 countries represented