Past Events
Annual Conference 2019
In 2019 the WAOML Annual Conference moved outside of Europe for the first time, to the historical city of Marrakech, Morocco. One of the largest events to be hosted by WAOML, the conference provided a platform for the presentation of the Draft Small Scale Mining Model Regulations prepared by WAOML. Panels covered issues from ASM to Mine Closure, from Streaming Finance to Occupational Health & Safety issues. The full agenda can be found here.
Annual Conference 2018
The 4th Annual Conference was held on the 27th – 28th June 2018 at Penha Longa Resort in Sintra, Portugal.
2018’s conference had a particular focus on mining finance and operations; competition and disputes in the mining industry; environmental, human rights and local community issues; mining contracts; and mineral policies in Lusophone and SADC countries.
2018’s Conference Programme can be found here.
Annual Conference 2017
The 3rd Annual Conference was held on the 6th – 7th of June 2017 at Hotel Eurostars Palacio Buenavista in Toledo, Spain.
During the conference, the Association presented the updated Model Mining Code (MMC 2017). Other topics of discussion included fiscal policies in mining, mineral tracing and reporting legislation, human rights matters and the management of international litigation.
2017’s Conference Programme can be found here.
Annual Conference 2016
The 2nd Annual Conference was held on the 6th – 7th of June 2016 at Chateau de Montvillargenne in Chantilly, France.
The first iteration of the Model Mining Code was unveiled for wider comments and consultations at this event. The conference focused on Francophone Africa and legal developments in South American countries.
2016’s Conference Programme can be found here.
Inaugural Conference 2015
The inaugural conference was held in London in May 2015.