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The Power of the Mine: A Transformative Opportunity for Sub-Saharan Africa

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A growing population and rising energy demand will mean that 650 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa may still not have access to electricity in 2030, even though the continent has vast, untapped energy resources. Meanwhile, mining companies—which need a huge amount of power for their operations—are expected to spend up to $3.3 billion to source power by the end of the decade. Is there a way to turn this industry’s substantial need for power into an opportunity to help energy-starved people in the region?

As part of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, this World Bank live event will bring together leaders from international organizations, policy-makers, and the private sector to present and discuss a new report entitled “The Power of the Mine—A Transformative Opportunity for Sub-Saharan Africa,” which discusses the potential of power-mining integration as a win-win for everyone.

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Nii Osah Mills

Hon. Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Ghana
Mark Bristow

CEO, Randgold Resources
Dr. Kerfalla Yansane

Minister of Mines and Geology, Guinea
Richard Morgan

Head of Government Relations, Anglo American
Cyprian Chitundu

Managing Director, ZESCO Limited, Zambia
Elisabeth Mealey

Communications Manager for Sustainable Development, World Bank
Anthony Hodge

President, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
Anita Marangoly George

Senior Director, Energy & Extractives Global Practice, World Bank Group
Sudeshna Ghosh Banerjee

Senior Economist, Energy and Extractives Global Practice, World Bank