The heart of the African Australian relationship

摘要

An estimated 2,500 people are set to head to the Pan Pacific Perth and Novotel Lang-ley on August 29-31 for the 10th instalment of Africa Down Under, the biggest African resources event outside the continent.From a small-scale concept launched by Paydirt Media in 2003, Africa Down Under has grown into a vital component of the Australian and African resources calendars, reflecting the remarkable rise of Australian mining interests on the African continent.Australian companies now have interests in 42 of the 56 countries in Africa with ASX-listed miners and explorers active there numbering 180.In addition, more than 200 Australian mining services companies have carved out a niche on the continent, making Australia one of the biggest players in the burgeoning resources destination.