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Day One: Tuesday, 24 March 2009
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8am | Registration
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9am | Chairperson’s opening remarks
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| KEYNOTE SESSION: POSITIONING ASIAN METALS & MINING COMPANIES ON THE GLOBAL INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE |
This opening keynote session brings together some of Asia’s most powerful metals & mining companies that are amongst the most closely watched in the international M&A arena.
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9.15am | Asian metals & mining leadership keynote panel - Discovering new opportunities in international partnerships
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Perspectives on demand and supply outlook for metals and raw materials in the short and long term
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Evaluating partnerships, joint venture and investment opportunities in different parts of the world
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Ensuring sustainability in raw material supply and in mining operations for long-term growth
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| | Mr Madhu Koneru, Managing Director , Ras al-Khaimah Minerals & Metals Investments (RMMI)
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10.15am | Q&A time with session speakers
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10.30am | Morning refreshments
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| KEYNOTE SESSION: A NEW GENERATION OF INDUSTRY CHALLENGES & LEADERSHIP |
This panel features senior executives from some of the world’s most successful mining companies, holding varied responsibilities that will inform their unique perspectives on some of the most important challenges facing the global and Asian mining industry today.
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11am | Global mining leadership keynote panel - Global trends, growth strategies and the issues influencing the reputation, success and profitability of mining companies worldwide
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Overview of global trends and challenges in mining
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Key challenges and opportunities for Asia’s mining sector
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Growth and investment projections in Asia
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Addressing the issue of sustainability: What are trends in Asia reflecting this?
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| | Moderator: Mr Jim Tolley, Vice President of Aftermarket, Underground Hard Rock Mining, Sandvik Mining and Construction
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12pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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12.15pm | Networking lunch
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| BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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The conference will break out into different topical streams in the afternoon.
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Day One: Tuesday, 24 March 2009: Breakout Stream - ASIAN PROJECTS SHOWCASE
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1.30pm | Introductory remarks by session chairperson
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1.40pm | Erdene Resource Development Corporation: Sustaining growth and maintaining stability
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Diversification: Selecting specific commodities and regions
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Balance: Maintaining an ideal mix of projects at various stages of development
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Timing: Introducing a project to potential partners – the Zuun Mod Molybdenum Project
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Partnerships: Update on partnered coal and industrial material projects in Asia and North America
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| | Mr Peter Akerley , President, Chief Executive Officer and Director , Erdene Resource Development Corporation
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2pm | Leyshon Resources: Company and projects update
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Leveraging on Australian mine expertise into China’s 1st foreign-owned gold mine
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Updates on the Heilongjiang project
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Challenges and projections over the next 12 months for Leyshon
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2.20pm | CGA Mining: The 9 million ounce Masbate gold project
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Project overview and key milestones achieved
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Mineral potential and annual production forecast for the Masbate gold project
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Current exploration activities and expansion plans
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2.40pm | Metals & steel companies investor panel
Do metals & steel companies see this as an opportunistic time to invest in mining projects?
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Perspectives on raw materials price trends and the business implications for consuming companies
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What is the long term view for investing in mining projects today: Are projects currently undervalued?
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What kind of investment and partnership opportunities are steel and metal companies seeking?
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| | Mr Jiong Hui Wong , General Manager, Mining Resources Division, China Minmetals Corporation
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3.20pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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3.30pm | Afternoon refreshments
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4pm | Straits Asia Resources: Developing a coal business to fuel future energy needs
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Market outlook from the producer’s viewpoint
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Overview of Straits Asia Resources
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Opportunities for growth
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2009 and update on exploration activities
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4.20pm | Continental Minerals: Cultivating sustainable benefits from copper and gold developments in Tibet
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Overview of Continental Minerals
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Project update: Xietongmen copper-gold project
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Newtongmen deposit: Future plans for development
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| | Mr David Copeland, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Continental Minerals Corporation
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4.40pm | Mining project showcase – pending confirmation
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5pm | Mining & metals analysts panel -
Forecasting global economic developments in the next 6-12 months: Should investors invest in mining
companies now?
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Determining investment strategies in a turbulent market
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Forecasting global demand, supply and prices for different types of metals and commodities
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Identifying opportunities and understanding different investment channels
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| | Ms Ami Tantri, Director, Indonesia Equity Research, Credit Suisse Securities Mr Ian Preston , Executive Director, Resource Analyst , Goldman Sachs JBWere Mr Andrew Dale , Division Director and Head of Resources Research, Asia, Macquarie Securities Mr Lee Bowers , Commodities, Equities Analyst , RBC Capital Markets
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5.40pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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5.50pm | End of conference day 1
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Day One: Tuesday, 24 March 2009: Breakout Stream - FORUM A: MINERAL EXPLORATION STRATEGIES & TECHNOLOGIES
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| FORUM A: WORLD CLASS MINERAL EXPLORATION STRATEGIES & TECHNOLOGIES |
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1.30pm | Introductory remarks by session chairperson
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1.40pm | Assessing the tools and implications of applying 21st century geophysics in mineral exploration
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Seismic reflection as the most powerful geophysical tool: Are miners ready to invest in this tool to improve imaging capabilities?
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Relating lessons from marine controlled source electromagnetic methods’ rapid evolution to exploration
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Are integrated geological and geophysical interpretation software platforms going to be instrumental in augmenting geophysics applications?
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Assessing the appropriate applications of differing geophysics technologies during the different stages of mining and exploration
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2pm | Sonic drilling and sampling technology: Continuous core sampling for challenging geological formations
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Basic description and brief history of sonic drilling technology and the current state of the technology globally
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Leveraging on sonic drilling technology for soft mineral exploration to obtain precise and uncontaminated drilling samples from delicate formations
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Applying sonic drills to collect continuous samples in mine tailings and mine dumps - Increase ore reserve and mine life expectancy
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Correct application of sonic drilling technology to optimise Mine Planning process: Case study - Mineral Sand
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2.20pm | The integrated interpretation of geophysics for resource discovery and mine planning
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Leveraging on exploration data to assist in the mine planning process
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Extracting maximum knowledge value from the vast amounts of data acquired in exploration, mine feasibility and mining activities
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Determining relationships between various data sets acquired at regional and mine planning scales
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What is the “Common Mine Model” and how does it help in resource extraction?
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| | Mr Stephen Fraser , Principal Research Scientist ( Exploration & Mining Spatial Data Analyst) Mining Geoscience Group, CSIRO Exploration and Mining
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2.40pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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2.50pm | Afternoon refreshments
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3.20pm | Creating efficiencies in exploration through to closure through mobile satellite services
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Optimising communications through connectivity for remote mines
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Minimising downtime in exploration by improving data access and exchange for immediate analysis
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Improving asset monitoring and site security
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The impact of mobile satellite services on costs as it increases manpower flexibility
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3.40pm | Harnessing a holistic approach to exploration to optimise targeting of mineralisation potential
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Identifying high-potential mineral districts or belts in under-explored terrains of Indonesia
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Selecting favourable styles of epithermal and gold-rich porphyry copper deposits to focus exploration effort
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Optimising mineral exploration strategies through selection of appropriate and cost-effective methodologies
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| | Mr David Royle , Vice President Exploration & Business Development, East Asia Minerals Corporation
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4pm | Exploration managers and chief geologists panel: Designing and managing an exploration programme
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Identifying key success indicators in a good exploration programme
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Leveraging on best practices in data management
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Establishing and adhering to rigorous quality control
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Challenges in managing exploration programmes and overcoming them
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| | Mr David Royle , Vice President Exploration & Business Development, East Asia Minerals Corporation Mr Stephen Fraser , Principal Research Scientist ( Exploration & Mining Spatial Data Analyst) Mining Geoscience Group, CSIRO Exploration and Mining
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4.40pm | End of conference day 1
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Day One: Tuesday, 24 March 2009: Breakout Stream - FORUM B MINE MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE & OPTIMISATION
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| FORUM B: STRATEGIC MINE MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE & OPTIMISATION |
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1.30pm | Introductory remarks by session chairperson |
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1.40pm | Best in breed mine maintenance strategies: Understanding future maintenance models and technologies
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Overview of mine management systems and understanding key success drivers
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New and emerging technologies to optimise equipment maintenance
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Best practice case studies
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| | Mr Jim Tolley, Vice President of Aftermarket, Underground Hard Rock Mining, Sandvik Mining and Construction
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2pm | Newcrest’s Cracow Gold Mine: Achieving an operational edge through best mine design and OHS practices
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Cracow Gold Mine: A brief history and its geology and operations
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Mining: Extraction design and improvements utilising new technologies with a focus on stope blasting
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Addressing culture and safety at Cracow: A continuous improvement path led by Newcrest initiatives
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2.20pm | Improving productivity and reducing costs through real-time integrated monitoring systems
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How real-time production data can be used to increase ROI
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Identifying KPIs to maximise machine utilisation
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Leveraging on real-time production data to protect investments in expensive mobile equipment
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2.40pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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2.50pm | Afternoon refreshments
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3.20pm | Developing flexible power solutions for mine sites
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3.40pm | Thriving in tough times: Exploring vital operational considerations facing miners today
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Targeting areas in mining operations to improve operational efficiency
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Understanding strategic asset management’s role
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Exploring key aspects of capital and cost management
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4pm | Enhancing productivity and creating cost savings through best practices in optimising OTR tire management
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Setting new benchmarks in tire performance and lifecycles through best practices in tire management
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Maximising productivity through the reduction of machinery downtime
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Realising cost optimisation benefits from an end-to-end tire management strategy
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4.20pm | Mining executives panel: Challenges and strategies to increase productivity and OHS
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Overview of the status quo in safety, health and environmental issues in mining
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Identifying key ingredients to achieve OHS excellence
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Key tools in driving productivity and OHS in mining operations
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Benchmarking productivity and OHS excellence gains
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| | Moderator: Mr Vincent Quek , Product Manager, Industrial Tools , Stanley Works
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5pm | End of conference day 1
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Day Two: Wednesday, 25 March 2009
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9am | Chairperson’s opening remarks
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| NAVIGATING MINING REGULATORY CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN ASIA |
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9.15am | Asian regulators keynote panel presentations:
Mining and investment policy updates across Asia
Each speaker will present short updates on:
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Key trends, developments in the Asian mining sector
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Country-specific updates on regulatory developments and investment incentives
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Updates on concessions and licensing issues for foreign explorers and operators
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| | Dr. Ir. Bambang Setiawan , Director General, Mineral Coal, and Geothermal , Directorate General of Mineral, Coal and Geothermal, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
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10.15am | Q&A time with session speakers
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10.30am | Morning refreshments
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| WHERE’S THE MONEY NOW FOR JUNIOR PLAYERS? |
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11am | Financing mining projects in Asia – Options, considerations and opportunities in today’s credit markets
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Analysing the credit crunch’s impact on mining project finance
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Financing options, structures and availability
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Project quality and other key factors of consideration for mining companies
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| | Mr Chris Tonkin, Executive Director and Head of Natural Resources, Project and Structured Finance, ANZ
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11.20am | Asian and Middle Eastern investors panel
Accessing Asian and Middle Eastern investors – Shifting your focus from the West to the East
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Perspectives of new investors towards the evolving mining investment landscape in Asia
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Assessing the investment and risk appetite of Asian & Middle Eastern investors in mining projects
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Determining preferred investment channels for Asian and Middle Eastern investors
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| | Mr Tadashi Maeda , Head, Energy and Natural Resources Finance Department , Japan Bank for International Cooperation Mr Naveen Chandralal, General Manager, Investment and Strategies, Ras al-Khaimah Minerals & Metals Investments (RMMI)
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12pm | Junior miners CEO panel: Attracting capital, managing risks and increasing shareholder returns – Challenges & strategies
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Capital-raising challenges for the junior mining sector in the current market climate
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Managing shareholders’ and investors’ expectations
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Strategies in maximising returns and managing commercial risks
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| | Moderator: Mr Chris Tonkin, Executive Director and Head of Natural Resources, Project and Structured Finance, ANZ Mr David Copeland, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Continental Minerals Corporation Mr Peter Akerley , President, Chief Executive Officer and Director , Erdene Resource Development Corporation
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12.40pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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12.50pm | Networking lunch
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| BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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The conference will break out into different topical streams in the afternoon.
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Day Two: Wednesday, 25 March 2009: Breakout Stream - ASIAN PROJECTS SHOWCASE
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1.50pm | Introductory remarks by session chairperson
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2pm | Indo Mines: Overview of the Iron Sands project in Jogjakarta, Indonesia
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2.20pm | Medusa Mining: An expanding gold producer in the Philippines
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Expanding low cost gold production to 100,000 oz/year
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Expanding high grade gold resource
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Excellent gold and copper exploration upside
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2.40pm | Intex Resources: Developing the Mindoro Nickel Project
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Intex Resources: A global mining company with projects in Norway, Greenland and the Philippines
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The Mindoro Nickel Project: Harnessing the potential of one of the world’s largest nickel laterite deposits
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Our explorations pipeline: Where are we venturing next?
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3pm | Private equity investor panel I:
Investment strategies of private equity companies in today’s market
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How is the liquidity crunch impacting PE investment into mining?
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Are mining companies currently undervalued and where are their opportunities for growth?
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Perspectives on managing risk and maximising returns in mining sector investments
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| | Moderator: Mr Denny Kurien, Managing Director (Asia Pacific), Commodities, Dow Jones Newswires Mr Roy McKelvie, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Gresham Private Equity Mr Greg Mazur , Managing Director and Head of Energy and Resources, Millennium Finance Corporation
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3.30pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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3.40pm | Afternoon refreshments
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4.10pm | The Indo Gold experience: Does India really want foreign investment in its minerals sector?
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4.30pm | Mining project showcases – pending confirmation
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5.10pm | Lenders & financiers panel: Outlook for debt and project financing for the mining sector in Asia - Perspectives from both commercial and development banks
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Outlook of commercial banks in lending to the mining sector in the short and long term
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How have the requirements of commercial banks changed in financing mining projects?
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Comparing multilateral/ development banks with commercial banks on how they finance mining projects
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Identifying new sources of financing and other innovative financing solutions
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| | Moderator: Mr Denny Kurien, Managing Director (Asia Pacific), Commodities, Dow Jones Newswires Mr William Bulmer , Associate Director, Oil, Gas, Mining and Chemicals Department, International Finance Corporation Mr David Lloyd, Managing Director, Head of Project Finance Asia Pacific, Structured Commodity Finance Asia Pacific, Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank AG Mr Tarek Nashar, Senior Vice President, Head of Mining & Metals, Structured Finance Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
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5.40pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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5.50pm | End of conference day 2
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Day Two: Wednesday, 25 March 2009: Breakout Stream - FORUM C PROJECT & INVESTMENT RISK MANAGEMENT
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| FORUM C: PROJECT & INVESTMENT RISK MANAGEMENT |
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1.50pm | Introductory remarks by session chairperson
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1.55pm | Legal and risk issues facing international mining companies entering Asian countries
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Difficulties in obtaining investment security
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Dealing with various political climates and challenges that the rise of economic nationalism presents
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The importance of community support for a project
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Royalties and equity participation
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2.15pm | Mitigating political risk in Asia: Risk insurance options
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Key political risks faced by companies and investors into Asian projects
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Understanding insurers’ risk assessment models for investing into Asian mining projects
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Complementing project financing with investment insurance
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2.35pm | Risk: An Australian view of the domestic and international
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Proactively addressing changing legislation
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Managing the risks of an export dependent nation
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Labour issues and solutions for a large nation with a small population
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The outlook for Australia as a mining locale of choice
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2.55pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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3.15pm | Afternoon refreshments
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3.45pm | Risk management strategies in overseas mining investments: China Minmetals’ experience
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Overview of our overseas mining investments
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Assessing project risk in overseas mining investments: What criteria do we consider
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Strategies in mitigating project risk: Case studies
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| | Mr Jiong Hui Wong , General Manager, Mining Resources Division, China Minmetals Corporation
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4.05pm | Achieving business risk reduction through tactical planning
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Determining and valuing key business drivers and tactical planning for their delivery
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Aligning key business drivers with technical staff to ensure the appropriate business focus
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Keeping a clear organisational focus on risk reduction to avoid mismanaging resources
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4.25pm | Project risk and cost management at the Martabe Project: Key developments and challenges
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Forecasting an annual production rate of 200,000 oz of gold, 2,000,000 oz of silver over a 9.5 year mine life
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Mapping out project risk factors; political, social, and technical to plan capital operational budgets accordingly
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Mitigating operational risk through an environmental management plan
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Implementing monitors for regulatory compliance, and aligning standards with contractors
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5.05pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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5.20pm | End of conference day 2
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Day Three: Thursday, 26 March 2009
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9am | Chairperson’s opening remarks
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| | Mr Chris Tonkin, Executive Director and Head of Natural Resources, Project and Structured Finance, ANZ
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| THE MINING CFO SESSION: RETHINKING BUSINESS STRATEGIES AMIDST THE CURRENT ECONOMIC BACKDROP |
This session brings together the CFOs of two of the world’s most prominent mining companies, Vale and Rio Tinto, to share their outlook on their companies’ business opportunities, investment opportunities and defensive strategies amidst an increasingly challenging global economic landscape
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9.10am | CFO keynote address I
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9.30am | CFO keynote address II
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9.50am | In conversation with keynote speakers
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10.20am | Morning refreshments
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| EMERGING MINING PLAYERS IN ASIA |
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10.50am | OZ Minerals: Australia’s third largest diversified mining company
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OZ Minerals: Maximising synergies between Oxiana and Zinifex to add shareholder value
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Updates on Sepon Gold and Sepon Copper projects
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Prospects for new exploration and development pipelines
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11.10am | Eldorado Gold: Multi-mine, mid-tier, pure gold producer with a strong balance sheet and good margins
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Overview of Eldorado Gold – One of the lowest cost pure gold producers with strong internal growth and assets in Brazil, China, Greece and Turkey
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Updates on the Tanjianshan Mine in China, Kisladag Mine in Turkey and development projects in Turkey and Brazil
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11.30am | Centerra Gold: An emerging senior gold producer in Central Asia
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Cultivating gold properties in Central Asia and other emerging markets through acquisition, exploration and development
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The Kumtor and Boroo mines: Key project details
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Centerra’s exploration pipelines in Mongolia
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Maximising profitability through acquiring new long-life, low cost projects and optimised operations
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12.20pm | Investment bankers panel:
M&A strategies and opportunities for global major mining companies in Asia
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How will current market conditions impact mining M&A activities in Asia and globally?
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Where are the investment and acquisition opportunities in Asia?
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Challenges and strategies in price negotiations, valuations and due diligence
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Evaluating capital-raising instruments and the costs of borrowing - Have we seen the end of leveraged buy-outs?
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| | Moderator: Mr John Dick , Managing Partner, South East Asia , Freehills Mr Alexander Molyneux, Managing Director, Head of Metals and Mining, Investment Banking, Asia Pacific, Citi Ms Sulian Tay , Managing Director and Co-Head of the Natural Resources Group, Asia Ex-Japan, Goldman Sachs Mr Paul Knight , Managing Director, Joint Global Head of Metals and Mining, and Head of the EMEA Industrials Team, UBS
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12.30pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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12.40pm | Networking lunch
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| INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS SHOWCASE |
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1.40pm | Arafura Resources: Rare earths - Delivering environmental solutions
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What are rare earths metals and their value
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Arafura’s projects pipeline and updates on development activities
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Focusing on productivity for 2009 and our growth
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2pm | Trendfield Energy & Resources: An international energy and resources company exploring West Africa and Asia
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Company overview - Key advantages and expertise
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Updates on the company's gold and uranium projects in Africa
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Sustainable development and strategic partnerships in Africa and China
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2.20pm | ARMZ Uranium: An emerging Asian leader in uranium mining
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Overview of ARMZ Uranium
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Our projects and joint ventures in Armenia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Ukraine
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ARMZ Uranium’s outlook and future plans for uranium mining development
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2.40pm | Fund and asset managers investor panel
Are asset managers going to continue to invest in mining? – Rethinking investment approaches
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Assessing the risks and returns of investing in mining companies as an asset class in the current environment
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Considerations of funds in investing into major and junior mining players today
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Evaluating opportunistic investments in the mining sector currently available: Strategies and risks
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| | Moderator: Mr Martin Wood , Deputy Chairman , Association of Mining Analysts Mr Trevor Steel , Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Baker Steel Capital Managers Mr Ian Henderson, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, Natural Resources Funds, JP Morgan Asset Management
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3.20pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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3.30pm | Afternoon refreshments
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4pm | Liberty International Mineral Corporation: The largest holder of mineral territories in both British Columbia, Canada and Liberia, West Africa
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Overview of Liberty International Mineral Corporation
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Uncovering huge potential in gold, silver, copper and base metals
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Overcoming and rapidly growing despite challenging economic times to become a serious contender in the global mineral resource sector
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4.20pm | Mining project showcases – pending confirmation
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5pm | Private equity investor panel II:
Unearthing the mining projects with real value in the current market
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Opportunities in the junior mining sector: What project factors do private equity investors consider?
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Analysing market trends: Are today’s price bumps permanent or will commodity prices recover in the next year?
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Determining the best entry strategy into the mining sector to mitigate risk
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| | Moderator: Mr Martin Wood , Deputy Chairman , Association of Mining Analysts
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5.40pm | Q&A time with session speakers
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5.50pm | End of main conference
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