Event Schedule
DISCOVER. CONNECT. ELEVATE
Gear-up for an Engaging Five Days Experience
Join us in shaping the future of mining—connecting industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders for five days of insights, collaboration, and transformative opportunities at the Mining Week & Exhibition 2025.
8th April 2025: Special Forum 2 – Implementation of the Sustainable Diamond Standards (SDS)
Facilitator - Ing Andrew Kailie, Chairman EDSA Board, Sierra Leone
| 08:00–09:00 | Registration - All |
| 09:00–09:10 | Roll Call - Mrs. Ellah Muchemwa, Executive Director |
| 09:10–09:15 | Opening Remarks - Hon. Umaru Napoleon Koroma, Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Republic of Sierra Leone |
| 09:15–09:30 | Keynote Address - Hon. Julius Daniel Mattai, Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Republic of Sierra Leone & ADPA Vice Chair (2023 – 2024) |
| 09:30–09:40 | Purpose of Workshop - Mr. P. Kunaka, Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Republic of Zimbabwe |
| 09:40–10:10 | Key Features and Significance of ADPA Sustainable Diamond Standard (SDS) in promoting responsible diamond mining practices in Africa, and its Auditing Processes - Mr. Peter Karakchiev – Member of the Committee of Experts |
| 10:10–10:25 | TEA BREAK |
Session 2: Panel Discussion: Regional Insights on SDS Implementation
Moderator - Ing Andrew Kailie, Chairman EDSA Board, Sierra Leone
| 10:25–10:45 | Mining Legislation Framework - Mr. Peter Kapr Bangura, Director of Mines, National Minerals Agency, Republic of Sierra Leone |
| 10:45–11:15 | Insights from Large-scale, Small-Scale and Artisanal Mining in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone Diamond Mining Sector: i. Presentation from GemFair (SL) Limited, ii. Presentation by Koidu Limited |
| 11:15–12:15 | Group Exercise & Presentation on Implementation of the SDS. i. How can the Sierra Leone diamond mining industry benefit from the SDS implementation? ii. What challenges may arise in the implementation of the SDS? iii. In your view, how can ADPA support member states in overcoming these challenges? |
| 12:15–12:45 | Summary and Way Forward |
| 12:45–13:00 | Closing Remarks - Honourable Wilmot Paye, Minister of Mines and Energy, Republic of Liberia |
| 13:00–14:00 | LUNCH |
2nd Adhoc Meeting of the Working Group of Technical Advisors: Pre – Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting
| 15:00–15:10 | Roll Call |
| 15:10–15:20 | Welcome Remarks - Mr. Mohamed Bah, Director of Precious Minerals Trading, Republic of Sierra Leone & Chair of Working Group of Technical Advisors |
| 15:20–15:30 | Adoption of Agenda & Appointment of Rapporteurs - Mr. Mohamed Bah, Director of Precious Minerals Trading, Republic of Sierra Leone & Chair of Working Group of Technical Advisors |
| 15:30–16:15 | Conflict Diamond Definition |
| 16:15–16:30 | KPCS Chair 2026 |
| 16:30–16:55 | KPCS Relevance - Letter from CAR |
| 16:55–17:00 | Closing Remarks - Dr. Olga Masekoa, Republic of South Africa, Deputy Chair Working Group of Technical Advisors |
| 19:00–21:00 | DINNER |
9th April 2025: 10th ADPA Ordinary Meeting of the Committee of Experts (Hybrid)
| 08:00–09:00 | Registration - All |
| 09:00–09:30 | Roll Call - Mrs. Ellah Muchemwa, Executive Director, ADPA |
| 09:00-09:30 | Welcome Remarks,Adoption of the Agenda & Appointment of Rapporteurs - Mr. Pfungwa Kunaka, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Republic of Zimbabwe & Chairman of Committee of Experts (2023 -2024) |
| 09:30–10:00 | ADPA 2024 Annual Report and Annual Plan Review |
| 10:00–10:30 | Unaudited Financial Statements for 2024 |
| 10:30–10:45 | Progress Update – Council of Ministers Resolutions |
10:45 -11.00: BREAK
| 11:00–11:30 | Membership Fees Policy & Rules and Procedures - Mr. Mohamed Bah, Director of Precious Minerals Trading National Minerals Agency, Republic of Sierra Leone & Chair of Working Group of Technical Advisors |
| 11:30–11:50 | Closed-door session on Quota Policy, Rules and Procedure, and Debt Recovery - Paid Up Members Countries ONLY |
| 11:50–12:00 | Report of Closed-door session by Paid-up members |
| 12:00–12:15 | Update on the recommendation from Internal Audit Report 2022-2023 - Mr. Nicolas Shuva, Republic of Zimbabwe & Chair of Working Group of Internal Auditors |
| 12:15–12:30 | ABC and SDS Implementation Plan |
| 12:30–13:00 | Generic Marketing |
13:00 -14.00: LUNCH
| 14:00–14:15 | Potential New Members: Botswana and India |
| 14:15–14:30 | Website Approval |
| 14:30–14:45 | Asset Disposal Policy |
| 14:45–15:00 | Employee Relations – Formal Complaint - Mr Nicolas Shuva, Republic of Zimbabwe & Chair of Working Group of Internal Auditors |
| 15:00–15:15 | Report of the 2nd Adhoc meeting of the Working Group of Technical Advisors: Pre-Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting - Mr. Mohamed Bah, Director of Precious Minerals Trading, National Minerals Agency, Republic of Sierra Leone & Chair of Working Group of Technical Advisors |
| 15:15–16:00 | Compilation of Committee of Experts Report |
| 16:00–17:00 | Approval of the Committee of Experts Report for the Council of Ministers |
| 17:00–17:15 | Closing Remarks - Mrs. Nancy Tengbeh, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, Republic of Sierra Leone & ADPA Vice Chair 2023 - 2024 |
| 19:00–21:00 | DINNER |
| 08:00–08:30 | Registration - All |
| 08:30–09:00 | Arrival of Ministers and other VIPs - MMMR/NMA/ADPA |
| 09:00–09:30 | Arrival of HE, The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio and Closed-door briefing Session with ADPA Ministers - MMMR/NMA/ADPA |
| 09:30-09:35 | National Anthem - Republic of Sierra Leone |
| 09:35-09:45 | Opening Prayers - Individual Silent Prayers |
| 09:45-09:50 | Welcome Remarks - Alhaji Eng. Hadji Dabo, Director General, National Minerals Agency |
| 09:50–10:00 | Presentation by the ADPA Executive Director - Ms. Ellah Muchemwa |
| 10:00–10:20 | Remarks by the ADPA Chairperson (2023 – 2024) - Hon. W. Chitando (MP), Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Republic of Zimbabwe |
| 10:20–10:35 | Interlude - Recitation of Poems - Pupils/Students |
| 10:35–10:40 | Video from Sponsors |
| 10:40–11:00 | Remarks by the Host & ADPA Vice Chair (2023-2024) Hon. Julius Daniel Mattai, Minister of mines & Mineral Resources, Republic of Sierra Leone |
| 11:00-10:44 | Keynote Address & Official Opening of the 10th Ordinary Meeting of ADPA Council of Ministers and Committee of Experts & The Sierra Leone Mining Week 2025 - His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr Julius Maada Bio |
| 11:45–12:00 | Photograph Session - Photograph of Council of Ministers/ADPA Delegates with H.E Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone |
| National Anthem - Republic of Sierra Leone | |
| 12:00–13:00 | Tour of Exhibition Booth: H.E Dr. Julius Maada Bio - President of the Republic of Sierra Leone + Ministers + ADPA Delegates |
13:00-14:00 - LUNCH
10th ADPA Ordinary Meeting of the Councils of Ministers (Hybrid) - ADPA Meeting Room - Strictly for Council of Members & ADPA Delegates
| 14:00–14:30 | Roll call |
| Opening Remarks by the ADPA Chairperson 2023 and 2024, Hon. Winston Chitando (MP), Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Republic of Zimbabwe | |
| Handing over of ADPA Chairmanship | |
| Remarks by the ADPA Incoming Chair (2025-2026) | |
| Adoption of Agenda | |
| Appointment of Rapporteurs | |
| 14:30–16:00 | Report of the 10th ADPA Ordinary Meeting of the Committee of Experts 9th April 2025 - MrS. Nancy Tengbeh Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, Republic of Sierra Leone |
| 16:00-16:15 | Tea Break |
| 16:15-17:15 | Compilation of Communique by Rapporteurs |
| 17:15-17:45 | Approval and Adoption of Communique |
| 17:45-18:00 | Closing Remarks by the Incoming ADPA Vice Chairperson (2025 – 2027) - Hon. M. Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Republic of South Africa |
| 19:00-21:00 | Cocktail (STRICTLY BY INVITATION) Sponsor 0 Marampa Mines Ltd. |
19:00 - 21:00 Cocktail (STRICTLY BY INVITATION) Sponsor: Marampa Mines Ltd
Sierra Leone Mining Week & Exhibition
| 14:00-14:05 | Keynore Address: Hon. Dr Kandeh K Yumkella Chairman, Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy & Food Security |
| 14:05-15:00 | Panel I: Transitioning & Sustainable Energy in Mining - Challenges & Opportunities |
| Moderator - Mr. Abu Kamara, General Manager, CECA SL Generation LTD (Nant Power) | |
| Panellist | |
| Hon. Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella - Chairman, Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy & Food Security | |
| Dr. David Moinina Sengeh – Chief Minister | |
| Eng. Karim Nasser – Executive Chairman CECA SL Generation LTD (Nant Power) | |
| Nicola Asgill – Head of Corporate Development, Sustainability, and Investor Relations Director, FG Gold | |
| Jasmin Roberts – Vice President, Energy Solutions, Marampa Mines Limited | |
| Kunzhen Gou – General Manager Kingho Mining Company Limited | |
| 15:00-15:10 | Video from Sponsors |
| 15:10–16:00 | Panel II: Sierra Leone’s Mining Industry: Challenges and Opportunities for Investment |
| Moderator: "Mdm Hussainatu Yillah | |
| Palellist | |
| Madam Jeneba Bangura – Commissioner General, National Revenue Authority (NRA) | |
| Mr. Ibrahim D. Cole – Managing Director, Leonoil and Executive Director, Sierra Rutile Holdings | |
| Mr. Ibrahim Sorie Kamara – Executive Director, Meya Mining and Vice President, Sierra Leone Chamber of Mines | |
| Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy - Executive Director, National Investment Board (NIB) | |
| Hon. Matthew Sahr Nyuma - Leader of Government Business and Chairman for the Information Committee | |
| Winston George Williams – Executive Director and Head, Corporate Bank, Ecobank | |
| 16:00–16:15 | Tea Break |
| 16:15–18:00 | Tour of the Exhibition Booth |
| 09:00-09:15 | Recap of Thursday's Delibration |
| 09:15-09:30 | Video from Sponsors |
| 09:30-09:45 | Keynote Address - Hon. Julius Daniel Mattai, Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources |
| 09:45–11:00 | Panel 3: The Role of Critical Minerals in Shaping Sierra Leone's Future Economic Development. |
| Moderator: Dr. Solomon Tucker, Head of Department, Mining Engineer, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone | |
| Panellist | |
| Hon. Julius Daniel Mattai – Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources | |
| Mr. Karefa Kargbo - The Executive Director Sierra Leone Mines and Minerals Development and Management Corporation (SLMMDMC) | |
| Lima Sufian-Kargbo – Chief Executive Officer, Sierra Rutile Limited and President, Sierra Leone Chamber of Mines | |
| Ansu Katta – Ex-President, Sierra Leone Institution of Geoscientists (SLIG) |
11:00 -11.30: TEA BREAK & NETWORKING
| 11:00–11:30 | Tea Break & Networking |
| 11:30-11:45 | Video from Sponsors |
| 11:45–13:00 | Panel 4: Mining & Climate Change: Balancing Resource Extraction and Environmental Stewardship in a Changing Climate |
| Fuad Yusuf Bangura - Director of Climate Change, Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy & Food Security | |
| Panellist | |
| Andrew K. Keili - Chairman, Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) | |
| Mo-Bashir Idriss - GOLD Sierra Leone Project Lead, Environment Protection Agency-Sierra Leone (EPA-SL) | |
| Joseph Rahall - Executive Director, Green Scenery | |
| Gabriel Kpaka – Deputy Director General and Head of Operations, Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency. |
13:00 -14.00: LUNCH
| 14:00–14:15 | Video from Sponsors |
| 14:15-15:30 | Panel 5: Assessing the Imapact of the Community Development Fund (CDF) in Sierra Leone: Successes & Challenges |
| Mr. Abu A. Brima – Executive Director, Network Movement for Justice and Development (NMJD) | |
| Mr. Ibrahim Satti Kamara - Director of Communication and Community Affairs, National Minerals Agency (NMA). | |
| Hon. Madam Kenyeh Barlay – Minister of Planning and Economic Development | |
| PC Paul Ngabga Saquee V – Paramount Chief, Gbense Chiefdom, Kono District | |
| Mr. Salim K. Sillah – Chief Technical Officer, Leone Rock Metal Group | |
| 15:30–16:00 | Networking |
| 16:00-17:00 | The Launch of The Sierra Leone Chambers of Mines |
| 17:00-18:00 | Networking/Coacktail |
| 09:00-09:15 | Recap of Friday Deliberation |
| 09:15-09:30 | Video from Sponsors |
| 09:30-09:45 | Keynote Address - Hon. Umaru Napoleon Koroma Esq, Deputy Minister of Mines & Mineral Resources |
| 09:45–10:45 | Panel 6: Legal and Regulatory Framework: The Impact of Effective Monitoring and Compliance in the Mining Sector |
| Moderator: Daniel T.M. Gbondo, Esq. – Mineral Sector Policy and Law Reform Consultant | |
| Panalist | |
| Peter Kapr Bangura - Director of Mines, National Minerals Agency (NMA) | |
| Umaru Napoleon Koroma – Esq - Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources | |
| Wara Seray Kamal – Director and General Counsel, Marampa Mines Limited | |
| Hon. Saa Emmerson Lamina – Deputy Leader of Government Business II and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Mines and Mineral Resources |
10:45 -11.00: NETWORKING
| 11:00–12:00 | Panel 7: The Impact of Illegal & Illicit Mining on Sierra Leone’s Economy: Challenges and Solutions |
| Moderator: Daniel T.M. Gbondo, Esq. – Mineral Sector Policy and Law Reform Consultant | |
| Panalist | |
| Mr. Alusine Timbo - Deputy Director of Mines, National Minerals Agency (NMA) | |
| Mr. Sheku Kanneh - Chief Director, Environmrnt Protection Agency-Sisrra L eone (EPA-SL) | |
| Hon. PC Sheku A. T. Fasuluku Sonsiama III, Paramount Chief, Sandor Chiefdom and Chairman Council of Paramount Chiefs | |
| Andrew K. Keili - Chairman, Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) | |
| Madam Esther Finda Kandeh – Founder and Director, Women in Mining (WoME) |
| 12:00-13:00 | Closing & Award Ceremony |
| Presenters | |
| Alhaji M. S Turay - Chariman NMA Board | |
| Amb Sahr E Johnny - Chairman Mineral Adversary Board | |
| Eng. Desmond Williams - Board Member Mineral Wealth Fund | |
| Mr. Karil Barrie, - Board Member Mineral Wealth Fund | |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch |