Some of the Key Speakers of 2011
Call for Speaker Papers
Over 60 national and international companies and experts presented at the 2nd MINEX Central Asia forum in 2011 offering extensive information on current mining practices, projects and regulatory developments. The forum demonstrated strong indicators of industry’s rapid recovery from the effects of the Global Financial Crisis and illustrated new growth areas in Mining Exploration, Mining Efficiency and Mining finance.
MINEX Technical committee calls on National and International mining professionals, analysts, investors, technological companies and authorities to submit before 1 March 2012 presentation abstracts to be considered for presentation at the forum in the following fields:
Mining and exploration: trends and regulation
- The current role of mining in supporting economic recovery, growth and innovation.
- Competition for Mineral Resources: supply/demand, regulation, taxation, investment flows
- Boosting mineral exploration in Kazakhstan and Central Asia – what needs to be done?
- Exporting mining and exploration experience to the global markets.
- Mining regional update: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Caspian and Caucasus, Mongolia and Afghanistan.
Update on Mining and mineral exploration projects in Kazakhstan and Central Asia
- Gold, Platinum and Silver
- Iron Ore
- Cooper and non-ferrous metals
- Uranium
- Coal
- Rare earths and metals
Innovative technologies and management systems
- Mining efficiency: technological and management solutions
- Modernising mining and ore-processing enterprises: practical experiences
- Development of Low Grade Gold mine project
- New technical solutions and tools for mining and geological modelling.
- Development and implementation of complex technological and production cycles in Mining Sector
- Health and safety in mining: hazard and risk factor prevention practical solutions
- Mines Design and Planning
- IT in Mine Engineering and Management
- Drilling, Blasting and Excavation Operations
- Resources and reserves reporting and economic modelling
- Exploring in hazard and remote areas. Practical experiences. Mining Equipment Selection and Automation
- Geomechanics, Rock Mass Shift Management
- Efficient Reclamation, Mine Closure and Mining Waste Disposal Methods
- Engineering and Equipment Selection
- Ecological Aspects of Mining Engineering and Mineral Processing
Management strategies
- Foresight solutions and practices
- Mining project cost management from project planning to construction.
- Risk factoring and benchmarking.
- Mining risks: corporate, environment, investment considerations
- Advanced solutions for optimisation of costs and business processes
- Adapting and implementing planning systems at mining and metallurgical enterprise
- Best HR practices and challenges of training mining professionals.
Mining Investment and Finance
- Financing mineral exploration projects in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
- Valuation of mineral resources – buying and selling side perspectives.
- Competition for new Exploration Investment.
- M&A in the mining sector: new developments
- Mining project selection criteria used by mining companies and investors
- Mining data (projects, CAPEX, OPEX, benchmarking, etc.) global management solutions
- Mining finance solutions and strategies
Technical committee will be happy to consider presentation papers which offer cutting edge or cost saving solutions applicable to prospecting, exploration and mining in Russia and Globally.
How to submit your speaker presentation proposal?
When proposing speaker presentation please note that we are unable to cover speaker’s travel expenses or sponsor research. Speakers, unless otherwise agreed, will be expected to pay entry fee should they wish to attend the forum or forum’s receptions. Exceptions must be consented by the Head of the Organising Committee prior to the forum. If you are happy with these terms, please:
- Complete speaker registration form. Please note that abstract should be no longer than 1000 words and include information about the author(s), contact details (tel, email), time required to deliver presentation and special technical requirements.
- Should you wish to attend the forum, please complete admission form.
- Send completed forms before 1 March 2012 the form with supporting documentation to admin@minexforum.com
What’s next?
If your paper presentation has been accepted by the MINEX Technical Committee, you will be expected to submit the following documentation prior to the forum:
- Bio and Photo
- Presentation slides in PDF format (to be included in the Minex CD materials)
- Handout notes in PDF format (to be included in the Minex CD materials)
- Presentation slides in PowerPoint format for on-screen presentation during the forum
Do you have any questions? Please contact:
Mr Arthur Poliakov
Head of MINEX Forum Organising Committee / Managing Director, Advantix Ltd
Tel: + 44 207 520 9341
Fax: + 44 207 520 9342
Email:
Mr Jan Lewis
Head of MINEX Forum Technical Committee / Director, Wardell Armstrong International Ltd
Tel: 020 7287 2872
Fax: 020 7494 1768
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