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Agency for Natural Resources and EnergyJ-SUMIT (Japan Sustainable Mining, Investment and Technology Business Forum), Japan’s First International Business Forum for the Resources Sector, was Held in Tokyo, Led by the Initiative of Japan

On May 16 and 17, 2013, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) jointly held the J-SUMIT (Japan Sustainable Mining, Investment and Technology Business Forum), ahead of the fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V), which will be held on June 1 to 3, 2013.

1. Outline and purpose

J-SUMIT is the first attempt for Japan and nearly 80 speeches and presentations were made by participants including ministers of Africa's resource ministries, major and junior mining companies, Japanese enterprises, and financial institutes. At the forum site, exhibition displays, such as those concerning Japan's observation satellites, water infrastructures, vehicles, and mining technologies were presented. About 2,000 people participated in the forum.

The forum aimed to share the latest information on African countries from two viewpoints: [i] the potential of resources-related business in overseas countries, focusing on Africa, the final frontier; and [ii] the promotion of the resource business through utilizing Japan's technology, as well as to promote specific business negotiations by holding business matching events.

As additional information, The Japan-Africa Ministerial Meeting for Resources Development was held on May 18, 2013, the day after the forum, which was also the first attempt. For details, see the separate press release concerning the meeting.

METI Minister Motegi's keynote speech at the J-SUMIT

2. Date, venue, and other information

Date
Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17, 2013
Venue
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo
Details of the forum
Nearly 80 speeches and presentations, as well as exhibitions displayed by 59 enterprises and organizations
Number of participants
About 2,000
Attendees
Ministers of Africa's resource ministries, people involved in the resource sector inside and outside Japan (government corporations, major companies, junior exploration companies, and related machinery manufacturers), government organizations, financial institutes, and downstream manufacturers, trading companies, and consulting businesses
Related website
http://www.j-sumit.org/index.htmlExternal Site Link

Release Date

May 22, 2013

Division in Charge

  • Mineral and Natural Resources Division, Coal Division, and Petroleum and Natural Gas Division, Natural Resources and Fuel Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE)
  • Nuclear Energy Policy Planning Division, Electricity and Gas Industry Department, ANRE

For information on TICAD
Middle East and Africa Division, Trade Policy Bureau, METI

 
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