EXHIBITORS

Minerals Commission Ghana Ghana's Minerals Commission is a government agency established under Article 269 of the 1992 Constitution and the Minerals Commission Act. As the main promotional and regulatory body for the minerals sector in Ghana, the Minerals Commission is responsible for "the regulation and management of the utilization of the mineral resources of Ghana and the coordination and implementation of policies relating to mining. It also ensures compliance with Ghana's Mining and Mineral Laws and Regulation through effective monitoring.

Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) is a South African trade and inward investment promotion agency, established to promote the province of KwaZulu-Natal as an investment destination and to facilitate trade by assisting local companies’ access international markets. Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal Chief Executive Officer, Neville Matjie, is supported by his management team and board of directors from key industries in KwaZulu-Natal. The institution also boasts highly skilled staff members from, especially, marketing, investment promotion, strategy and research, as well as project management backgrounds. The organisation came into being following the national government’s decision to divest investment promotion to the provinces, rather than retaining it as a national function as had previously been the case. Internationally, the Department of Trade & Investment promotes the country as an investment destination, whereas Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal presents a seamless trade and inward investment promotion for, specifically, KwaZulu-Natal. The agency is equipped with the professional expertise and experience as well as national and international networks geared to maintaining and growing KwaZulu-Natal’s competitive advantage as a premier investment destination and leader in export trade.

Finnexx Energy Ghana Finnexx Energy Ghana Ltd, a wholly-owned Ghanaian company incorporated in April 2004, markets the Finnexx brand of lubricating oils and also the provides lubrication consultancy services to various clients within the automotive, construction, mining, manufacturing and marine industries. Finnexx offers a portfolio of high-quality lubricating oils and a range of technical solutions comprising lubrication management and equipment maintenance solutions within a framework of an effective health, safety and environmental practices that ensure total product stewardship and meets the demands of a modern industry as well as those of discerning stakeholders. Finnexx lubricant products are blended from premium quality base oil with patent additive technology from global leading additive suppliers, such as Chevron Oronite, Lubrizol etc. Finnexx lubricants are formulated to meet a wide range of international lubricants performance standards like the American Petroleum Institute (API) classifications as well as the European ACEA standards and other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications.

Mytilineos METKA is a leading international energy sector contractor, working with its clients and partners throughout Africa to bring critical power projects to life. Beyond its core strength in power plant construction, METKA leverages the significant development and management expertise of its group companies – with more than 1500MW in operation – to support projects through development and financing into successful operation. The company has an extensive track record in combined cycle power plants, with capacity ranging from 20MW up to 1000+ MW, and unique experience in delivering fast-track projects with mobile power generation units. Whatever the most appropriate technology – gas turbine or reciprocating engine - METKA is able to offer the optimum solution for your project. In the renewables sector, METKA offers a complete range of solar PV based solutions ranging from micro-grid / off-grid applications up to large utility scale projects. With a customer portfolio including some of the leading investors in the sector, our references include over 1 GW of medium – large scale solar PV and hybrid projects internationally. Building on over 50 years of experience, METKA has a strong track record in emerging markets and is quickly establishing itself as a key player in the African market.

Valvoline Valvoline Inc is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, the company’s heritage spans more than 150 years, during which it has developed powerful brand recognition across multiple product and service channels including Mining Solutions.

Xpanda Security Securing homes and businesses and offering real security solutions to real people, real fast. Xpanda today is privileged to serve thousands of customers annually, manufacturing a wide range of security products: from physical barrier systems to perimeter security, roller shutter trellis sliding doors, school furniture, fuel tanks and pretty much everything in between. Xpanda has a large distribution network - its DIY range of products are available at all major retailers, while its custom-manufactured products are available through a distributor network operating in 28 countries.

Protea Coin Group Protea Coin Group has become the leading provider of security services within the mining and corporate sectors since 2011. Strongly-linked to Bidvest Coin Group SA, Protea Coin offers a broad range of integrated security solutions to the Southern African region. The company is known and recognized for its ability to deliver exceptional customer value through service excellence to the West African economy. Protea Coin provides value-added, tailor-made security solutions and services empowered by its commitment to service excellence and market requirements - a key partner to its customers by creating a valued offering through the professional deliver of integrated security and risk solutions, a business supported by a culture of enthusiastic and devoted personnel of more than 1,000 employees.

WearCheck After 40 years in the business, WearCheck is still the leading oil conditioning monitoring company in Africa. The company specializes in reliability solutions services and the scientific analysis of oil and other fluids from mechanical and electrical systems. WearCheck helps to boost the availability and reliability of components, thereby helping its customers to operate more efficiently and to save money on maintenance. Alongside WearCheck's traditional fluid analysis services - which cover the analysis of fuels, transformer oils, coolants, greases and filters - the company's customers also have access to its reliability solutions (RS) service and its transformer chemistry services (TCS). Its RS Team specialises in thermal imaging, vibration analysis, laser alignment, balancing, and a host of other RS techniques. Its TCS Team has made the monitoring of transformer oils its specialty, reducing the risk of downtime.

Thermal Valve Manufacture Thermal Valve Manufacture (TVM) is an experienced 100% black-women-owned, Level 1 B-BBEE company that is also ISO 9001:2008 certified. TVM specialises in the distribution of new valves and the refurbishment of old valves. The company is a good partner for customers who require valve solutions, flexibility of production, quality and superior service. TVM's strategic partnerships with LVSA, ROMOTAS, and PETREL enables it to have serious engineering and PVF (pipes, valves and fittings) capabilities. The company has branches located nationwide. The main markets TVM services are: Mining, Power Generation, Petro-Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Sugar, Iron & Steel, as well as Food & Beverage and many more.