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China Mining Congress to celebrate 10th anniversary

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-08-12 17:06

China Mining Congress & Expo 2008 will be held at Beijing International Convention Center from November 11 to 13, according to sources recently.

Hosted by the Ministry of Land and Resources and supported by the World Bank Group, China Mining Association, Australian Embassy and Canadian Embassy, the congress is approaching its 10th anniversary.

High-level speakers from both Chinese and foreign mining industries will attend the congress and discuss new developments, investment policies and programs of the Chinese mining industry.

Various topics will be discussed, including Mining Investment and Financing, New Technology and Equipments, Mining and Sustainable Development, Mining Commodities, and Mining Valuation and Service.

The conference will also increase the networking opportunities to address business issues that are relevant for the participants.

This year's exhibition will still include the Countries Pavilions, the Chinese Government Area, and an Equipment Exhibition Area, as well as most of sections in the mining industry.

Until now, more than 150 booths have been booked or reserved. Eighteen domestic and international companies including CIBC, Sino Gold and China Minmetals have confirmed to be sponsors of this year's event.

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the China Ming Congress, the organizing committee will promote several featured events, including China Mining Awards Nomination.

Chian Mining Awards are being presented in five different categories. They recognize and promote innovation and co-operation achievements in China. Focusing on exceptional success stories in exploration, mining, technical innovation and sustainable behavior, they reward industrial leaders in terms of business strategies.

As one of the world's top four mining events and the biggest Asian platform for mining exploration and exploitation, the event provides an important channel for communication and exchanging information among global mining enterprises, while building relationships.

More than 3000 registered delegates, 300 exhibitors and 30 sponsors from 45 countries and regions participated in last year's congress.