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Firstly, my heartiest congratulations on the successful opening of CHINA MINING 2005! Mining is an underlying industry that supports human civilization and social progress. China, the largest developing country in the world, always gives priority to its mining industry as far as the economic development of the country is concerned...... This event provides an unprecedented opportunity for mining experts and market leaders from around the globe to exchange and share their insights and visions, which is a part of our joint efforts to promote sound financial policies, technical sophistication and resource efficiency for the mining sector, and give impetus to sustainable development on a global scale.
Zeng Peiyan
Vice Premier, China
November 14, 2005 |
Topics
CHINA MINING 2005 is a three-day congress focused on five major themes:
CHINA'S MINING POLICY FRAMEWORK |
| New China mining policy announcements covering developments in exploration regulation and mining law reform, as well as classification and investment environment regulation, |
| World Bank and IFC support and perspective, |
Regional discoveries and frameworks for further exploration.
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| INVESTMENT AND COOPERATION OPPORTUNITIES |
A chance to hear from domestic and foreign mining sector leaders on what factors have contributed to success in cooperative and joint venture projects and the opportunity to learn about direction and intent of future cooperation.
MARKET TRENDS
Long term commodity pricing trends, China's demand and market outlook,
Environmental and safety developments.
FINANCING AND RISK ASSESSMENT IN CHINA
Financing options for exploration and mining in China,
How have recent developments in China's overall economic policy and external situation impacted on financing options for the mining industry,
The ever changing nature of China risk.
DEVELOPMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT
Geophysical / geochemical practices in areas of active exploration,
Latest technologies, methods and techniques,
IP issues for technology in China |
| Breakdown of CHINA MINING 2005 attendees by area of business |
Government |
13% |
Association |
2% |
Finance |
13% |
Legal/Consulting |
6% |
Technical Service |
9% |
Exploration |
18% |
Production |
24% |
Trading |
7% |
Equipment |
8% |
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