Day Two- World Mining Investment Congress Thursday 31st May

last modified: 10 February '12

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9am
Chairman’s opening remarks

INTERNATIONAL MINING OPPORTUNITIES

9.10am
Geopolitical risk focus: what can companies do to mitigate and manage risks in emerging markets?
Mr Stephan Vermaak at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

Mr Stephan Vermaak

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Mr. Vermaak lead s IFC’s oil, gas, mining and chemicals investments in Sub-Saharan Africa. Mr. Vermaak is responsible for overseeing and developing the corporation's strategy, managing key client relationships...

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  • Building strong relationships with local communities and establishing a social licence
  • Ensuring transparent relationships with local and national governments
  • Finding the right strategic partners

Case Studies

What are the opportunities and unique risks of mining investments and projects in the following key regions:

New for this year is our unique region by region analysis section, featuring insights from leading junior and major miners from a variety of key mining regions from around the globe.
 

Sub-Saharan Africa                                
Canada                                                  
Western Europe
Russia & CIS                                           
Oceania                                                  
South America

SOUTH EAST ASIA

9.40am
Case study: Examining the continuing development of Nickel mining in The Philippines

  • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
  • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
  • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
  • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
  • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
  • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
  • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
  • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    10am
    Case study: Building an Asia-Pacific focused world class gold company
    Mr Owen Hegarty at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Owen Hegarty

    Owen L HEGARTY was appointed as Vice-Chairman and an Executive Director of G-Resources on 19 August 2009 and 10 May 2009 respectively. Mr Hegarty has had 40 years’ experience in the global mining industry. Mr Hegarty was with the Rio Tinto Group for ...

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    10.20am
    Case study: Cokal's metallurgical coal projects in Central Kalimantan and Eastern Africa
    Mr Peter Lynch at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Peter Lynch

    Since graduating from UNSW with a Mining Engineering degree in 1988, Mr Lynch has held various positions within the coal industry in Australia, as mining engineer, project manager, mine manager, general manager and managing director, from January...

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    10.40am
    Panel discussion: what is the outlook for the South East Asian mining sector?
    Mr Gerald Cheyne at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Gerald Cheyne

    Gerald Cheyne is Director Corporate Development of Kalimantan Gold, an AIM and TSX.V quoted exploration company with copper and gold projects in Indonesian Borneo. Over his 25 year corporate finance career he has acted for a wide range of companies ...

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    Mr Owen Hegarty at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Owen Hegarty

    Owen L HEGARTY was appointed as Vice-Chairman and an Executive Director of G-Resources on 19 August 2009 and 10 May 2009 respectively. Mr Hegarty has had 40 years’ experience in the global mining industry. Mr Hegarty was with the Rio Tinto Group for ...

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    Mr Peter Lynch at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Peter Lynch

    Since graduating from UNSW with a Mining Engineering degree in 1988, Mr Lynch has held various positions within the coal industry in Australia, as mining engineer, project manager, mine manager, general manager and managing director, from January...

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    11.10am
    Morning refreshments and networking

    CENTRAL ASIA

    11.40am
    Case Study: What opportunities exist in central Asia and what are the unique political and infrastructural challenges of the region?
    Mr Erlan Sagadiev at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Erlan Sagadiev

    Erlan Sagadiev (42) is well respected as a capable and responsible developer of Kazakh businesses, his economic advice and insight is regularly sought by both private business and government officials. He has extensive experience in the...

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    SOUTH AMERICA

    12pm
    Case study: Building a multi-commodity portfolio through acquisition and discovery in South America
    Mr Andre Gauthier at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Andre Gauthier

    Mr. Gauthier has been President at Lara Exploration Ltd. since December 21, 2009.

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    NORTH AMERICA

    12.20pm
    Case study: Diamond mining in North America
    Mr Chad Ulansky at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Chad Ulansky

    Mr. Ulansky commenced his career 17 years ago working for Dia Met Minerals Ltd. on the project which yielded the Ekati diamond mine. Since then Mr. Ulansky has led exploration programs in over 15 countries on four continents and is currently...

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    12.40pm
    Networking lunch

    EUROPE AND TURKEY

    1.40pm
    Case study: Developing successful gold mining in Russia
    Mr Mikhail Damrin at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Mikhail Damrin

    Mikhail Damrin is currently the CEO of Kopy Goldfields AB (former Kopylovskoye AB, a Swedish publicly listed gold exploration company with market cap of 17 MUSD and 45 personnel in Sweden and Russia). Previously he has worked with Central Asia Gold ...

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    2pm
    Case study: Examining copper and gold mining opportunities across Europe
    Mr Harry Anagnostaras-Adams at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Harry Anagnostaras-Adams

    Mr Anagnostaras-Adams has served as Deputy Chairman of the Australian Gold Council, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He moved to Europe to lead EMED. His experience in the...

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    2.20pm
    Case study: exploring and developing resources in Northern Ireland
    Mr Patrick Anderson at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Patrick Anderson

    Mr. Anderson is an exploration geologist, entrepreneur and business executive with over 16 years of experience working in the resource sector. After graduating with a geology degree from the University of Toronto, he moved to Venezuela to work as...

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    2.40pm
    Panel discussion: what does Europe have to offer as an international mining region?
    Mr David Cliff at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr David Cliff

    David C. Cliff has been Chief Executive Officer and President of Empire Mining Corp. since February 2008. Mr. Cliff served as Exploration Manager of Europe at Rio Tinto Exploration from 1980 to2006. He has been Director of Empire Mining Corp. since...

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    Mr Harry Anagnostaras-Adams at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Harry Anagnostaras-Adams

    Mr Anagnostaras-Adams has served as Deputy Chairman of the Australian Gold Council, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He moved to Europe to lead EMED. His experience in the...

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    Mr Patrick Anderson at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Patrick Anderson

    Mr. Anderson is an exploration geologist, entrepreneur and business executive with over 16 years of experience working in the resource sector. After graduating with a geology degree from the University of Toronto, he moved to Venezuela to work as...

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    3.20pm
    Afternoon refreshments and networking

    AUSTRALASIA

    3.50pm
    Case Study: Examining petroleum and mining investment opportunities in Western Australia
    Dr Phil Gorey at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Dr Phil Gorey

    Dr Phil Gorey is the Executive Director Environment at the Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum. This is the primary State government agency for the regulation of mining and petroleum developments in Western Australia. ...

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    4.10pm
    Case study: Uranium mining in Australia
    Mr Greg Hall at World Mining Investment Congress 2012

    Mr Greg Hall

    Greg Hall is a Mining Engineer with 30 years’ experience in the resources industry, including 23 years in the uranium industry in operational management, senior marketing and MD roles. Mr Hall previously held senior operational management roles with ...

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    • Key project features - What are the key features of the mining projects in this region?
    • Geopolitical risks - What political and environmental risks exist in the region?
    • Regulatory Climate - Are there ongoing regulatory incentives or barriers in the region, and what are the impacts of these?
    • Infrastructure - How strong is the underlying infrastructure in the region?
    • Overcoming challenges - What crises and setbacks have projects faced, and how have these been overcome?
    • Maximising Projects - How can project portfolio be successfully optimised?
    • Regional overview - To what extent do the case studies represent the region as a whole?
    • The bottom line: what are the pros and cons of investing in mining in this region?

    4.30pm
    Chairman’s closing remarks and end of conference

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