DAY TWO | THURSDAY 23RD APRIL, 2026
8:00AM - 8:45AM REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING REFRESHMENT
8:45AM - 9:00AM RECAP OF DAY ONE (1) BY CHAIRPERSON
PANEL DISCUSSION
9:00AM - 10:00AM SESSION 9: THE MINERALS COMMISSION OF GHANA AND THE
GHANA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SMALL SCALE MINERS: STRENGTHENING HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS IN SMALL-SCALE MINING
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Interactive Q&A
CASE STUDY
10:00AM - 10:30AM SESSION 10: SMARTER, SAFER MINES: HOW TECH PROTECTS PEOPLE
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As mining operations grow more complex, the risks to workers remain significant. This session explores the latest
technologies from automation and remote operations to wearable safety devices and AI-driven monitoring that
are transforming how the industry protects people in high-risk environments
10:30AM - 11:00AM NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
CASE STUDY
11:00AM - 11:30AM SESSION 11: MANAGING FATIGUE, STRESS, MENTAL HEALTH TO BOOST
TOTAL MINE WORKER WELLBEING ON AND OFF THE SHIFT
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Mine worker wellbeing is no longer just a compliance issue, it’s a driver of safety, productivity, and retention. This
session examines proven strategies and innovative solutions for managing fatigue, stress, and mental health in
mining, both on and off the shift. Learn how forward-thinking companies are integrating total worker health into
their operations and the benefits of doing it right
PANEL DISCUSSION
11:30AM - 12:15PM SESSION 12: THE COST OF RISK AND THE VALUE OF SAFETY:
EXPLORING HOW PROACTIVE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES REDUCE
LIABILITIES, IMPROVE INSURABILITY, AND STRENGTHEN COMPLIANCE
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Human rights in mining: from policy to practice
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Indirect regulations with direct impact: non-mining laws that impact mine sustainability
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Risk management and safety innovations to protect people, assets, and reputation
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Aligning mining health, safety, and environment with legal obligations and insurance resilience
12:15PM - 1:15PM NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
CASE STUDY
1:15PM - 1:45PM SESSION 13: COMMUNITY-SAFE APPROACHES TO WATER AND WASTE
MANAGEMENT IN MINING
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Mining generates waste that affects both operations and the communities around them. This session explores
innovative approaches to managing mine waste responsibly, safeguarding the environment while advancing
long-term sustainability
1:45PM - 2:15PM SESSION 14: RETHINKING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN MINING: REIMAGINING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS FOR A CHANGING MINING LANDSCAPE​​
CASE STUDY
PANEL DISCUSSION
2:15PM - 3:15PM SESSION 15: CLOSING DEBATE: PROFIT, PEOPLE, AND PLANET; WHAT WILL DEFINE THE NEXT ERA OF RESPONSIBLE MINING
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The future of mining will be defined at the intersection of profit, people, and planet - but who decides the balance? This closing debate brings together industry leaders to challenge assumptions and reimagine what responsible mining looks like in the next era