Meet the 2008 partners

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Platinum Sponsors:

Stanbic Bank Congo (SARL) is proudly part of one of Africa's leading banking and financial services groups, Standard Bank Group Limited, which is based in South Africa and listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange. Stanbic Bank Congo is a small niche bank servicing the upper end of the commercial market. The client base is drawn mainly from subsidiaries of large multinational companies, exporters and importers, major airlines, hotel groups, breweries and European and African diplomatic representatives. Stanbic Bank Congo has recently extended this to emcompass suppliers and customers of its' corporate clients.

A BANK FOR LIFE
The TRUST MERCHANT BANK SARL is confirming its position as one of the major banks in the country thanks to its know-how and the professionalism of its staff .TMB nourishes itself with its experience in developing new products and delivering fresh opportunities. It strongly believes that a relationship with its customer is not only offering financial services, it is also a matter of business relations that should be developed over time.

Gold Sponsors:

	Anvil Mining is the leading copper producer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in central Africa, with a strong production profile, a proven development record and experienced management. The Company currently produces a copper and silver concentrate from the high-grade Dikulushi mine and copper concentrates from the Kulu copper tailings retreatment operation and the new Kinsevere mine, which was commissioned mid-2007. In addition, the Company is currently expanding Kinsevere with the construction of a 60,000 tonnes of copper per annum SX-EW copper processing plant at an estimated capital expenditure of $380 million in order to undertake more downstream processing and add value to the Company’s products.
	CVRD-Vale is a passionate mining pioneer that responsibly discovers and transforms mineral resources. We strive to contribute to the development of our employees, the communities we are a part of, our customers and shareholders, and to help the world imagine and achieve a better future.
	De Beers, formed in 1888 in Kimberley, has evolved from humble beginnings to become the leader of the diamond industry, exploring for, mining, and trading rough diamonds and retailing premium diamond jewellery. The De Beers family of companies employ 20 000 people in 25 countries and mine and trade over 40 per cent of gem diamonds from 15 mines operated in partnership with government or local companies in Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania and South Africa, where early in 2006 its mining operation, De Beers Consolidated Mines, became an empowerment company.
	Engen is an African-based energy company with keen focus on the downstream market and related businesses. The company currently enjoys the biggest market share in South Africa with 26%, has a significant presence in 14 other African countries, and exports to about 30 African countries and the Indian Ocean Islands. Engen is a major supplier of refined petroleum products, lubricants and greases, to the mining sector in Sub Saharan Africa. These products are used across the complete mining base, namely gold, coal, diamond and base metal mining, and are backed up by a full range of technical support services.
	First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a growing mining and metals company whose principal activities include mineral exploration, development and mining in Africa. The Company produces LME grade "A" copper cathode, copper in concentrate, gold and sulphuric acid. First Quantum's common shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada (symbol "FM"), the London Stock Exchange (symbol "FQM") in the United Kingdom. First Quantum is a member of the S&P/TSX 60 index.
	The FORREST Group is a group of companies owned by George Arthur Forrest or in which he has a stake. The main activities of the Group are the cement industry, the mining sector and the public works and civil engineering. The FORREST Group is one of the most important private investor and employer in the country. Through its activities, the Group employs 9,500 persons.

	Ingérop Africa is an engineering company profoundly orientated towards tailor-made solutions adapted to emerging economies. With more than 40 years of experience and 150 qualified employees in Southern Africa, the company is the ideal partner to bring about innovative and efficient solutions.
	Ruashi is a long-term, phased, copper and cobalt producing project, situated in the Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which produces a copper/cobalt concentrate treated at the Sable Processing Facility in Zambia. The Ruashi project comprises Phase I, mining and treatment of the Ruashi/Etoile stockpiles, and Phase II, mining of the Ruashi openpit orebodies. Additionally, Ruashi Mining has entered into an agreement with Gecamines covering three permit areas: Musonoi, Sokoroshe 1 and Sokoroshe 2, where drilling and interpretation continues.
	We are a mobile phone company, Celtel Group subsidiary located in fourteen countries in Africa. We offer several services such as: managing your communications through prepaid cards / text messaging or voicemail locally as well as in international / text messaging to a mailbox / the possibility of traveling with your number in the world thanks to our partners / our service clientèle.Our permanent concern is to serve you using all possibilities offered by modern telecommunications and related fields. We have a pretty solid experience in telephony, data transmission and signal and telecommunication satellite.

Silver Sponsors:

	African food & Beverages is incorporated in Zenufa Laboratories,a leading pharmaceuticals importer and distributor representing a portfolio of prestigiouscompanies such as Pfizer, Pharmacia Upjohn, Glaxo Welcome and SmithKline Beecham to mention a few.The overall objective of Zenufa is to provide a wide variety of pharmaceutical preparations manufacturedunder a hygienically controlled environment, with a promise of consistent guaranteed quality and affordability.
	AOC is a leading provider of geospatial data solutions. Our professional services and ‘off the shelf’ digital content embraces 3D databases, imagery (aerial & satellite), Lidar surveys and more.. Founded in 1931 as the Aircraft Operating Company, AOC provides quality survey and mapping services to South Africa and the African Continent. AOC is South Africa’s first full service spatial information company. We harness advanced technologies to deliver timely, reliable and cost effective spatial information.
	Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA). The company owns, operates and manages South Africa's commercial assets in the petroleum industry. PetroSA functions as a commercial non-listed entity under the South African law. PetroSA vigorously pursues exploration opportunities in South Africa and the African continent. Our company is also a pioneer of cutting-edge GTL technology. PetroSA owns and operates one of the world’s largest Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) refinery. GTL technology is recognized throughout the world for producing the ‘cleanest’ fuels, through an environmentally friendly process.
	Rawbank S.A.R.L. provides industrial and private banking services. It offers loan and mortgage, savings and deposit accounts, debit and credit card payment processing, and retail banking services. The company provides corporate banking, online bill payment, real estate financing, and treasury management services.
	OASIS: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)a telecommunication company part of the Millicom International Cellular.OASIS entered the Congolese Market in 2006. as of December 31, 2006, Oasis' GSM network comprises 155 base stations with the capacity to handle a maximum of 350,000 concurrent subscribers.
	Simmons & Simmons: An unrivalled experience of the Republic democratic of Congo.For the past 20 years members of international law firm Simmons & Simmons have regularly acted for international investors on many of the most important and sensitive matters of the Democratic Republic of Congo in particular in the field of natural resources, infrastructures as well as other industries and including in litigation matters. Simmons & Simmons is one of the largest international law firms with more than 1000 lawyers and 22 offices word-wide.