March 14, 2016

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JOGMEC Seminar on Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources
for the Mining Sector of Zimbabwe～The Cooperative Project based on“Japan-Africa Ministerial Partnership for Resources Development”～
Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Mr.
Keisuke Kuroki) conducted the Seminar on “Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources for theMining Sector of Zimbabwe” co-organized by Ministry of Mines and Mining Development ofZimbabwe (MMMD) in Harare, Zimbabwe on March 3rd, 2016.
The Seminar is one of the activities under “Japan-Africa Ministerial Partnership for Resources
Development” which was announced in the second Japan-Africa Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo onMay 30th, 2015. The objective of the Seminar is to share information about Japanese technologies
and knowhow on the metals exploration and environmental conservation in Zimbabwe which has
much potential of mineral resources and contribute to strengthening the relationship between
Zimbabwe and Japan.
The Seminar is based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MMMD andJOGMEC agreed in September, 2015. It was the 5th JOGMEC Seminar in Africa after having
seminars in Zambia, South Africa, Madagascar and Botswana.
Nearly 130 people of both public and private sector of Zimbabwe and Japan participated in theSeminar. H.E. Mr.Yoshi Tendai Hiraishi, Ambassador of Japan to Zimbabwe mentioned in hisopening remarks that the Seminar is historically very important and Japanese technologies andknowhow about metals exploration and environmental conservation would contribute to thesustainable development of mining industry in Zimbabwe. He also showed his expectation about
JOGMEC’s initiative to induce Japanese investment in Zimbabwe in the future.
JOGMEC had presentations about its exploration in Africa and the Remote Sensing Techniques
and their projects towards the South African Development Community (SADC) member countries.
JOGMEC also presented its role and technologies on mine pollution prevention.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe side explained updated situation of their mining policies,exploration and environmental conservation.
Mr. Daisuke Matsunaga, Senior Councilor of JOGMEC summarized the Seminar and showed hisappreciation to the Seminar participants as his closing remarks.
JOGMEC will continue its cooperation with resource rich countries such as African countries
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MOU Agreement between JOGMEC and MMMD on September 10th, 2015

(The contents of MOU)
-JOGMEC and Geological Survey Department (GSD) of Zimbabwe will conduct the Training
Program and cooperative analysis utilizing the Remote Sensing techniques and Geological
Information System.
-JOGMEC and GSD will implement ground truth checking to specify the potential areas of mineralresources.
“JOGMEC signed the MOU with Zimbabwe”, News Release on September 11, 2015
http://www.jogmec.go.jp/english/news/release/news_06_000004.html

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