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South African Women in Mining (SAWIMA)

South African Women in Mining (SAWIMA) PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON MINERALS AND ENERGY – 31 ST MARCH 2003. Introduction. We seek to brief the Standing Committee on our efforts to acquire funding for our Black Economic Empowerment mining projects.

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South African Women in Mining (SAWIMA)

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  1. South African Women in Mining (SAWIMA) PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON MINERALS AND ENERGY – 31ST MARCH 2003. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  2. Introduction • We seek to brief the Standing Committee on our efforts to acquire funding for our Black Economic Empowerment mining projects. • SAWIMA is a group of previously disadvantaged women who are interested in investing in mineral and energy projects. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  3. Topics of Discussion • Our presentation will focus on: • 1. Our vision. • 2. Our activities. • 3.The challenges we face. • 4. How the Standing Committee might be able to assist us. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  4. Our Vision • To contribute to the facilitation of the empowerment of previously disadvantaged women especially in the Mining and Petroleum Sectors consistent with the Constitution of South Africa. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  5. Our Activities • SAWIMA has been in existence for the past 40 months. Our principal activities include: • 1. Exploring opportunities in our sectors by liaising with: • a. Mining companies; • b. Role players in the industry; • c. Government. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  6. Other Activities • Preparing: • 1. A Company Profile; • 2. A Business Plan; • 3. A Financial Plan; • 4. Seeking Financial Support. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  7. Need for Decentralization • We have been in regular contact with the Regional Director in PE. We have received lots of encouragement and many ideas. • We are of the view that greater decentralization will make it possible for her to attend to our needs more urgently. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  8. Need for empowerment • The Regional Director needs to be empowered to make firm financial and administrative decisions. • This will make it possible for the Department to be able to translate policy decisions into action plans. • As it is SAWIMA has many plans but no actions. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  9. For SAWIMA to get off the ground we need:A Strategic Business Advisorto provide administrative support and identify business opportunities. Prepare Business Plans, Provide Financial Guidance etc. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  10. NeedsA Geologist –to survey the potential mining areas and give us guidance on where to explore Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  11. NEEDS • Access to Finance. To be able to put all our plans into place. • To kick-start our project we need comprehensive workshops on mining opportunities in order to familiarize ourselves with the activities of our sector. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  12. Regular access to the Department of Minerals and Energy.BudgetFinancially we need:1. R1.2million for 2003-2004:+ To establish an office infrastructure;+ Retain the services of basic office staff;+ Retain the services of a Geologist and Strategic Manager. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  13. BUDGET2003-04 –R1.2 million- Organize workshops- Establish Office and infrastructure;-Retain the services of basic office staff;-Retain the services of Geologist and Strategic Manager Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

  14. THANK YOUThanks for the opportunity to appear before you. Prepared by Strategic Consultants stcon@iafrica.com

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