Asmara, 4 October 2012 - The Third Mining Conference in Asmara
concluded yesterday.
Various research papers were presented at the conference in which 350
participants took part, including envoys of various nations,
investors, mining experts, diplomats, as well as new and mining
companies in operation.
Accordingly, it dealt with the potential of mineral resources in
Eritrea, preservation and use of minerals, the comparative advantage
of potash findings in the country, activities by the mining projects
of Bisha and Zara, as well as the exploration activity around Debarwa
town, besides the incidence of volcanic eruption and mining
opportunities it creates.
The conference also provided a forum to discuss the proper harnessing
of the Arabian Nubian Shield Region which is progressively drawing
mining interest. The participants conducted extensive discussion on
future prospects of the region vis-a-vis the available potash
potential, feasible income of the respective countries in this
regard, the technology they are applying and the ways and means it
could be transferred, in addition to the issues of environmental safety.
Moreover, a number of mining company managers expressed conviction
that Eritrea is in a position to draw the attention of several mining
and exploration companies thanks to the resources it is endowed with
and the prevalence of peace in the country. They also said that it
would attain higher capacity as regards mining in line with the
enormous investment it is making in human resource development.
Meanwhile, the participants of the Third Mining Conference are
engaged in excursions to mining, exploration and tourism sites that
would last until October 6.
Received on Thu Oct 04 2012 - 21:26:29 EDT
