CHINA MINING News

Wang Min Meets with the Minister of Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia

Source：www.mlr.gov.cn  Citation：www.mlr.gov.cn  Date：Nov.03, 2013

(Photo by Zhao Xinhao Xu Xiaojing)

Deputy Minister Wang Min met with Willem Issacks, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Namibia on Nov.03, 2013, and the two sides had a friendly conversation. (translated by TLRHVC)

About CHINA MINING

Since first held in 1999, the scope and influence of CHINA MINING has grown rapidly year by year. As a global mining summit forum and exhibition, CHINA MINING Congress and Expo has become one of the world’s top mining events, and one of the world’s largest mining exploration, development and trading platforms, covering all aspects of the whole mining industry chain, including geological survey, exploration and development, mining rights trading, mining investment and financing, smelting and processing, mining techniques and equipment, mining services, etc. playing an active promotion role in creating exchange opportunities and enhancing mutual cooperation between domestic and foreign mining enterprises.

CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013 will be held at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on November 2-5, 2013. We invite you to join the event and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of CHINA MINING with us. For more information about CHINA MINING 2013, please visit: www.chinaminingtj.org.

Mr. Jiang Daming, Minister of Land and Resources of China Addressed in the Opening Ceremony

Source: www.mlr.gov.cn  Citation: www.mlr.gov.cn  Date: Nov.03, 2013

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, 

On the occasion of the opening of CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013, I would like to extend, on behalf of the organizing committee and the Ministry of Land and Resources of the People`s Republic of China, my sincere welcome to the delegates and new and old friends both at home and abroad!

Under the support of the international mining industry, CHINA MINING has walked 15 years’ history. In the tide of opening and cooperation of global mining, International Seminar on China Mining Regulations was born in 1999. In 2005 its name was changed to the CHINA MINING, and in 2009 having a tie with open and inclusive Tianjin, it entered a new stage of development. In the past of 15 years, we are glad to see that in all aspects of the joint efforts, coordinating the theme of time development, closely connecting with the development of mining industry and economy, expanding and enriching the connotation of the conference and exhibition, CHINA MINING has gained recognition and positive response, and has become an important platform of deepening exchanges and close cooperation and facing the future for the international mining industry, and has played a positive role in promoting the world mining and sustained economic development . In order to hold the CHINA MINING 2013 successfully we would like to work with all parties to further enhance the effectiveness of the conference, promote the inclusiveness, highlight the professionalism of the conference, and make more positive contribution to the continuous development of the international mining industry. 

This year’s congress, as the theme of "opportunity, challenge and development", is very targeted and significant. At present, the world economy, still in the phase of deep adjustment, shows signs of recovery and also faces the problems such as  foundation instability, power shortage, and the imbalance of the development, needing a long time for overall recovery. As a result, the global mining development momentum is slowing and there is turbulence contraction in commodity prices, trade, and the indexes of mining investment. However we should see more, the current international industrial structure adjustment and new technology revolution is accelerating and manufacturing and consumer expectations are emerging recovery, while mining development are faced with both challenges and also there are opportunities. The international mining industry should be confident, take the initiative to grasp the opportunities brought by the current global economic adjustment, deal with difficulties and challenges in the development of mining industry hand in hand, and take efforts to promote the global economy and sustained and healthy development of mining industry.

In the new stage of economic rapid growth, Chinese government taking the transformation of the mode development, adjusting the economic structure as a priority, the independent innovation as the core strategy, the release of "reform dividend" and giving play to the role of the market as a power, synchronously and rapidly advances industrialization, informatization, urbanization and agricultural modernization, and the quality and efficiency of economic development is rising steadily. The Chinese government attaches great importance to the mining industry`s ability to support economic development, promotes mining to realize scientific development vigorously, through measures such as the implementation of prospecting breakthrough action, comprehensive utilization of resources, the building of green mining and harmonious mining area, strengthens resource support capability, makes efforts to transform the mode of resource utilization and strives to improve the efficiency of resource utilization. In recent years, China`s main metallogenic provinces and belts 1:50000 regional geology and mineral resources survey coverage in an average annual increase of almost 5%, completed 25 kinds of important mineral resources potential evaluation including the iron, copper, aluminum and potassium, found a group of world-class reserves of ore deposits such as oil, natural gas, coal and uranium, molybdenum, nickel and other new , mining capacity increasing from 6.8 billion tons to nearly 10 billion tons  The "three rates" of coal, copper, iron, phosphorus and other minerals mining, recovery rate and ore dressing recovery and comprehensive utilization rate level increased by 0.5 to 1%. China`s sustained and healthy development of the mining industry, not only strongly supported the construction of China`s modernization, but also made an important contribution for global mining and its stable development. 

China`s economy has entered into an innovation driving, scientific developing new stage. The upcoming the third plenary session of 18th CPC central committee will make an important strategic deployment in comprehensively deepening reform to . We will conscientiously implement the spirit of the session, further deepening the opening up reform of mining areas and improve the comprehensive security ability of domestic mineral resources.  

1. Constantly push forward the geological prospecting. China will adhere to base on domestic, vigorously implement the strategy of prospecting breakthrough action, focus on enhancing domestic energy resource support capability. In accordance with ‘the action program for prospecting breakthrough strategy plan deployment’, we are actively promoting geological survey and mineral exploration work in 20 important metallogenic zone, 78 integrated exploration area and fully implementing "the public interest first, business follow up, fund cohesion, integrated exploration, rapid breakthrough" new mechanism of geological prospecting, taking efforts to achieve significant progress in 3 years, a major breakthrough in 5 years , 8 to 10 years to restore the overall goals of mineral exploration development pattern and within 10 years or so, forming a batch of important mineral resources base, providing a powerful resources and industry support for China`s economic and social development. In prospecting breakthrough strategic action. China is starting a new round of geological prospecting, and the three years’ target is expected to over fulfill in the first stage. 

2. Speed up the transformation and upgrading of the mining. The Chinese government is focusing on through the optimization and upgrading of economic structure adjustment and industrial innovation driven development strategy, building "updated version" of China`s economy in quality and efficiency. Specific to the mining, we need to accelerate the transformation mode of mining development, vigorously promote resource conservation and environmental protection, and realize the transformation and upgrading of the mining and green development. We insist on conservation priority strategy, actively carry out comprehensive utilization of mineral resources demonstration base construction, exploration development technology research and development and the standard research. We launched the first 40 mineral resources comprehensive utilization demonstration base construction, introduced the catalogue of mineral resources saving and comprehensive utilization, encouraged, restricted and elimination technology and the comprehensive utilization of resources and technology in China policy outline, issued 99 advanced technology of mineral resources saving and comprehensive utilization with independent intellectual property rights, wide range of application, good prospect, so as to guide and promote the economical and intensive use of resources. We have released three batches of 459 state-level green mining pilot units, and through carrying out the green mining and harmonious mining area construction, efforts are made to promote resource development and environment protection, the harmony of community development.

3. Improve the mining management services. China is pushing forward the administrative system reform taking the transformation of government function as the core, activating market, and building the fair competitive development environment for all kinds of enterprises. We will focus on streamlining the optimization of mineral resources management and approval procedures, fully give play to the role of market mechanism, improve the service system, improve the industry to promote mining investment facilitation and efficient. We will face all kinds of investment subject, including foreign enterprise, advance the mining right market and opening up and strive to create open, fair, multiple mineral resources exploration and development investment pattern. At present, China`s social capital in mineral exploration investment accounted for more than 70%, the mineral exploration market has formed in the social investment as the main body of the multivariate situation. We will actively strengthen the service function, geological information push service, promote the integrated exploration area prospecting information society public, promote and guide the enterprise investment  

4. Deepen mining opening-up. The establishment of China (Shanghai) free trade experimental area marks a new stage of China`s opening to the outside world. We will continue to deepen the opening and cooperation in geological and mineral resources field, encourage foreign enterprises to make full use of its advantages in capital, technology, management, etc, in accordance with the relevant laws, actively participate in the fields of China mineral resources exploration and development, comprehensive utilization of mineral resources, shale gas exploration and development and so on, and share China`s mining development opportunities. We also support Chinese companies in foreign mining investment cooperation, advantage, responsibility, and realize mutual benefits and development between the host country and local community.　 

Ladies and gentlemen,    

In the in-depth development of economic globalization today, mining has become one of the most important area of international economic exchanges and cooperation, and plays an irreplaceable role in promoting the common development and prosperity of all countries . In the key moment of the difficult economic recovery in the world, the international mining industry is more needed to closely unite, grasp the opportunities meet challenges, and promote the sustainable development of global mining, providing strong support for the world economic recovery. In addition, I put forward the following suggestions: 

First, future-oriented, lay solid foundation of mining development. Although the global mining industry is still in the depth adjustment, in the long run, the development of a new round of mining "super-cycle" continues. As the emerging economies of global billions of people and continuous pushing of the industrialization and the urbanization in developing countries, in a long time the strong demand for mineral resources will exist. International mining industry should grasp the developing trend, set up of the faith of development, continue to strengthen basic inputs in capital, talent, technology, etc, make efforts to break the institutional barriers which restrict the development of the mining, actively promote economic structure optimization and industrial transformation and upgrading of mining.　 

Second, based on innovation, promote mining development ability. Mining is the knowledge and technology intensive industries. Give full play to the guidance and support of science and technology innovation to realize the sustainable development of mining industry and prosperity. International mining industry should continue to increase investment in mining science and technology innovation, and actively carry out research and development, application and promotion in the fields of theory, technology and equipment, standard and norms in geological prospecting, comprehensive utilization, new energy, mine safety and environment protection, and increase mining innovation driving ability. All countries should further deepen the system innovation, and constantly standardize the order of the mining market, and promote sound mining investment policy and market environment. 

Third, deepen cooperation and promote common development of mining. Different countries have different resources endowment, and mining economy is closely interdependent. Deepening exchanges and cooperation and promoting the complementary advantages are the path to realize the win-win development of national mining. In the face of the current world economic recovery and global mining deep adjustment, the international mining industry needs to unite more closely, firmly implement the open cooperation policy, strengthen information sharing and mining policy dialogue and promote international exchange of scientific and technological cooperation and technology innovation and management experience in the field of mining, promote mining investment liberalization and facilitation, build together mutually beneficial and win-win global commodity supply-demand and trade patterns.　　 

Ladies and gentlemen, 

Communication creates opportunity, cooperation brings a win-win pattern. For the purpose of grasping the situation, enhancing communication, and promoting the cooperation, CHINA MINING is devoted to build the platform of communication and investment cooperation for the international mining. I believe all the people will make good use of platform resources the conference provides , seize the development opportunity, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and join hands in creating a better future in global mining!

I wish the CHINA MINING every success and the guests smooth work and good health! Thank you all!    (translated by TLRHVC) 

About CHINA MINING

Since first held in 1999, the scope and influence of CHINA MINING has grown rapidly year by year. As a global mining summit forum and exhibition, CHINA MINING Congress and Expo has become one of the world’s top mining events, and one of the world’s largest mining exploration, development and trading platforms, covering all aspects of the whole mining industry chain, including geological survey, exploration and development, mining rights trading, mining investment and financing, smelting and processing, mining techniques and equipment, mining services, etc. playing an active promotion role in creating exchange opportunities and enhancing mutual cooperation between domestic and foreign mining enterprises.

CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013 will be held at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on November 2-5, 2013. We invite you to join the event and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of CHINA MINING with us. For more information about CHINA MINING 2013, please visit: www.chinaminingtj.org.

Wang Min Respectively Meets with Five Mining Delegations

Source： www.mlr.gov.cn  Citation：www.mlr.gov.cn  Date：Nov.03, 2013

Wang Min, Vice Minister of land and resources, China, director of China geological survey met with Willem Issacks, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Namibia;Germán Elías Alba, Deputy Minister, Minerals and Metallurgy of Bolivia; The Hon. Shri R.H. Khawaja, State Secretary, Ministry of Mines, India;Marian Campbell Jarvis, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Minerals and Metals Sector, Dept of Natural Resources, Canada; Jorge Omar Mayoral, Secretary of Argentina Mining, Federal Ministry of Public Investment Planning and Services of Argentina, and other members of the five delegations in the afternoon of Nov.03, 2013. The host and the guest had in-depth exchanges for strengthen further cooperation in the field of Geology and mineral resources.

Wang Min said, China adheres to the reform and open up policy, supports the strong and credible enterprises to invest abroad, and to participate in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in compliance with local laws and customs and regulations, hoping to promote good cooperation, and achieve mutual benefits. China also welcomes foreign companies to invest in China, and hopes that more enterprises would acquaint with China to enhance mutual understanding, lay the foundation for a wider range of cooperation. China hopes to establish a consultation mechanism with the competent mining department of foreign countries, to exchange the information of laws and regulations, and to timely notify the mining investment information to carry out substantial cooperation projects. Wang Min suggested the both sides would maintain high-level exchanges, duly sign a cooperation agreement, and agree to a specific cooperation projects and to be implemented. The host and the guest also exchange of views on how to strengthen personnel exchanges, and promote the cultivation of geological survey projects in the areas of cooperation.

During the meeting, Wang Min representing China transferred the achievement of 1:250000 geochemical mapping project of Northwest Argentina, which was completed by both countries.

Zhong Ziran, Chief engineer of the Ministry of land and resources and other relevant departments and bureaus responsible officer and some business representatives attended the meeting. (Cheng Xiujuan). (translated by TLRHVC)

About CHINA MINING

Since first held in 1999, the scope and influence of CHINA MINING has grown rapidly year by year. As a global mining summit forum and exhibition, CHINA MINING Congress and Expo has become one of the world’s top mining events, and one of the world’s largest mining exploration, development and trading platforms, covering all aspects of the whole mining industry chain, including geological survey, exploration and development, mining rights trading, mining investment and financing, smelting and processing, mining techniques and equipment, mining services, etc. playing an active promotion role in creating exchange opportunities and enhancing mutual cooperation between domestic and foreign mining enterprises.

CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013 will be held at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on November 2-5, 2013. We invite you to join the event and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of CHINA MINING with us. For more information about CHINA MINING 2013, please visit: www.chinaminingtj.org.

Wang Min Visited the Exhibition Area of CHINA MINING 2013

 Source: www.mlr.gov.cn  Citation: www.mlr.gov.cn  Date: Nov.2, 2013

(Photoed by: Zhao Xinhao, edited by: Xu, Xiaojing )

CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013 was held in Tianjin in the afternoon, on Nov.2, 2013. The picture shows the Party members, the Deputy minister the Ministry of Land and Resources and Wang Min, director of China Geological Survey, visited the exhibition area of CHINA MINING Congress and Expo and listened to the related introduction from the staff.  (translated by TLRHVC)

About CHINA MINING

Since first held in 1999, the scope and influence of CHINA MINING has grown rapidly year by year.  As a global mining summit forum and exhibition, CHINA MINING Congress and Expo has become one of the world’s top mining events, and one of the world’s largest mining exploration, development and trading platforms, covering all aspects of the whole mining industry chain, including geological survey, exploration and development, mining rights trading, mining investment and financing, smelting and processing, mining techniques and equipment, mining services, etc. playing an active promotion role in creating exchange opportunities and enhancing mutual cooperation between domestic and foreign mining enterprises.

CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013 will be held at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on November 2-5, 2013. We invite you to join the event and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of CHINA MINING with us. For more information about CHINA MINING 2013, please visit: www.chinaminingtj.org.

Jiang Daming Meets with the Minister o fMinistry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Greenland Autonomous Government

Source：www.mlr.gov.cn  Citation：www.mlr.gov.cn  Date：Nov.03, 2013

Minister Jiang Daming Met Jens-Erik Kierkegaard, Minister, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Danish Overseas Territory of Greenland Autonomous Government. The two sides had a through exchange on establishing a long and stable cooperation, and promoting the realization of mutual benefit. (translated by TLRHVC)

About CHINA MINING

Since first held in 1999, the scope and influence of CHINA MINING has grown rapidly year by year. As a global mining summit forum and exhibition, CHINA MINING Congress and Expo has become one of the world’s top mining events, and one of the world’s largest mining exploration, development and trading platforms, covering all aspects of the whole mining industry chain, including geological survey, exploration and development, mining rights trading, mining investment and financing, smelting and processing, mining techniques and equipment, mining services, etc. playing an active promotion role in creating exchange opportunities and enhancing mutual cooperation between domestic and foreign mining enterprises.

CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013 will be held at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on November 2-5, 2013. We invite you to join the event and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of CHINA MINING with us. For more information about CHINA MINING 2013, please visit: www.chinaminingtj.org.

Listen to the Footsteps of China’s Mining Industry A Review on the Previous CHINA MINING

Abstract

Mining is one of the most sensitive industries affected by economic changes. It has become an indispensable force in the global economy and received more attention from the various countries` governments.

In order to publicize and introduce Chinese government’s work in improving the mining investment environment and promoting foreign cooperation of mining enterprises, from 1999, the Ministry of Land and Resources held consecutive international seminars on China`s mining industry, which was renamed as CHINA MINING from 2005. So far, the event has been held successfully for 14 years.

As the brand of China mining co-operation with foreign countries, Asia’s largest mining event and one of the world`s four top mining events, CHINA MINING has become an important platform for mining companies at home and abroad and related institutions to seek line information and cooperation opportunities. It has been highly valued by the international mining industry.

In 2008, the global financial tsunami caused a hit to the global economy and the global mining experienced ups and downs. Through CHINA MINING, we have seen that China`s mining industry has been facing the world with a mature component.

The 1^st

Theme: Promote the further Opening of Mining Industry to the Outside World

Time: October 26, 1999

Place: Dalian, Liaoning

Focus: China’ s Mining Industry Sought New Breakthrough

This event was called "International Seminar on Chinese Mining Regulations", which opened a new chapter in China`s mining industry to the world. More than 170 delegates from 10 countries and regions such as Canada, Australia attended the conference. During the event, the delegates discussed such problems as how to perfect China`s mining laws and regulations so as to improve China`s mining investment environment, how foreign companies can succeed in Chinese market. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Land and Resources released the first 19 mines available to foreign development. The Chinese government released the news that overseas capital investment on China`s mining industry could be realized.

The 2nd

Theme: Improve the level of Mineral Exploration Development of the Western Part of China and the Opening to the Outside World

Time:  October 13, 2000

Place: Urumqi, Xinjiang

Focus: Western Part of China, New Emphasis on China’s Mining Industry

This event was called "International Seminar on Western Development and China’s Mining Industry", which was the first mining conference after the western development kicked off. The decision was made to improve the western mineral exploration development and opening level to the outside world, strengthen mineral exploration in the western region, and realize China’s mining focus westward gradually. More than 120 Chinese and foreign representatives attended the event. For the first time, the World Bank Group became its co-organizer.

The 3rd

Theme: Enhance Understanding and cooperation, Promote Common Development of Mining Industry

Time: September 20, 2001

Place: Xi’an, Shanxi

Focus: Reform and Outlook of Mining in the New Century

This event was called “2001 International Seminar on China’s Mining Industry ". It showed the great changes of geological exploration system and mining system in our country in the new century. Vice premier Wen Jiabao met with some delegates presented. Zou Jiahua, vice chairman of the standing committee of the National People`s Congress, sent a congratulatory letter to the conference. About 200 representatives from 11 countries and regions attended the conference. Canada and Australia embassy in China became the co-organizer for the first time.

The 4th

Theme: Fulfill Commitments and Adapt to Rules Actively

Time: October 22, 2002

Place: Chongqing

Focus: China’s Accession to WTO, Opportunity and Challenge for China’s Mining Industry

This event was called “2002 International Seminar on China’s Mining Industry ". It made clear that Chinese government would fulfill the commitment of abiding by the WTO rules after joining WTO, purify the mining development environment. More than 200 delegates from 16 countries and regions attended the conference, including 109 foreign representatives. The representatives from the World Bank Group and the APEC, together with the representatives from mining industry at home and abroad had a further discussion on the development trend of global and regional mining, mining development after China`s entry into the world trade organization, mining financing and development, and mining policies of foreign investment in China.

The 5th

Theme: Enhance Exchange and Cooperation, Promote Reform and Development

Time: October 27, 2003

Place: Kunming, Yunnan

Focus: Carry out “Bring In and Go Out” Resource Strategy gradually

This event was called “2003 International Seminar on China’s Mining Industry ", which was held after APEC economic leaders` meeting, the ASEAN business and investment summit. The Conference centered on the problems such as policy evolution of China`s mining industry, and regional mining cooperation. More than 300 representatives from 14 countries and regions attended the conference, including 140 foreign representatives. Vice premier Zeng Peiyan made important instructions for the conference: "I hope you continue to deepen reform, strengthen international exchanges and cooperation, take solid steps, work together to promote the prosperity and development of the mining.”

The 6th

Theme: Strengthen International Exchange and Cooperation, Promote Mining Boom and Development

Place: Beijing

Focus: Ming Recovery

This event was called “2004 International Seminar on China’s Mining Industry”. With many years’ downturn, China`s mining began to recover with the global mining industry. To strengthen cooperation and exchange became the priority of China`s mining development. New measures were suggested such as the encouragement of healthy development of mining industry, and promoting the mineral exploration development in harmony with the environment protection. For the first time, the domestic and foreign exhibitors participated in the exhibition at the same time. The exhibition covered the whole industrial chain from resources project, mining technology and equipment, financing services to other related services. Over 1000 representatives at home and abroad attended the conference, including 500 foreign representatives from nearly 30 countries and regions. Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. He elaborated our policies to realize the sustainable development of mining industry, and proposed the suggestion of promoting the prosperity of global mining and economy through strengthening cooperation.

The 7th

Theme: Strengthen Mining Cooperation, Realize Mutual Benefits

Time: 15 to 17, November, 2005

Place: Beijing

Focus: CHINA MINING Became one of the Four Top Mining Conferences

This event was named "CHINA MINING" for the first time. From this conference, CHINA MINING became one of the four top mining events. Vice premier Zeng Peiyan sent a congratulatory letter for the conference.

The event involved 14 themed sessions such as China`s mining industry policy, global mining review and outlook, minerals market, new theory and technology, mining financing, mining investment opportunities in China and neighboring countries, mine safety and environment, etc. The forum by executives from important mining companies both at home and abroad was especially striking. Mining rights trading was also held by departments from geological exploration industry which showed that China`s mining right market was actively open to the world. Almost 2000 representatives from more than 20 countries and regions attended the conference. Among them, two-thirds of the representatives were foreigners

The 8th

Theme: Promote Prosperous Mining and the Harmonious Development

Time: 14 to 16, October, 2006

Place: Beijing

Focus: Promote the Health Development of Global Mining and China’s Mining

The event had 8 themed sessions. They were: the present situation and outlook of China`s mining policy, global investment trends and minerals market outlook, mineral risk management, investment opportunities and company show, sustainable development and environment, China’s mining environment, the exploration trend, mining technology, and ore processing.  At the same time, mining ministers forum, global CEO forum, and forums on countries and regions, overseas investment, mining equipment were held. Meanwhile, there were such exhibitions as trade exhibition, national pavilion, government and equipment exhibition. The government exhibitions represented by the Ministry of Land and Resources appeared in the event for the first time.

Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan attended the conference and delivered an important speech. From this conference, the award for international cooperation of China’s mining industry was established in order to summarize the successful experience of Sino-foreign cooperations in the field of mineral exploration and development, which showed the new image of China`s mining industry opening to the outside.　　

The 9th

Theme: Carry Out “Scientific Development” View, Promote Green Mining

Time: 13to 15, November, 2007

Place：Beijing

Focus：Green Mining Enjoyed Popular Support

During the event, the topics on green mining policies, efficient utilization of resources, mine environment, mining safety, and international minerals markets were discussed. In order to promote mining saving, cleaning, safety and sustainable development, together with the contribution to the world’s mining, vice Premier Zeng Peiyan sent a congratulatory letter to the conference.

The conference covered keynote sessions and breakout sessions. Keynote sessions involved mining ministers forum, forum on development trend of domestic and foreign mining, market outlook of global minerals. Among the 18 topics during the breakout sessions, 4 themed meetings organized by the Ministry of Land and Resources” such as “roundtable discussions on China’s mining policies”, “the development and utilization of coal in China”, "mining right evaluation and internationalization", " the new results release on the basic geological survey and prospecting” were held. More than 3000 representatives from over 30 countries and regions attended the conference. More than 240 domestic and foreign enterprises attended the various exhibitions.

The 10th

Theme: Meet New Challenges, Promote Continuous Prosperity of Mining

Time:  11 to 13, November, 2008

Place:  Beijing

Focus: Develop with Global Mining in Face of Financial Crisis

Under the background of international financial crisis, this event was attached great importance by global mining industry, governments of various countries, and the financial circles. Such topics as mining development trend and plans of investment policies, new theory, new technology and mining responsibilities were discussed during the event. Over 3200 government delegates, experts, and representatives from enterprises and financial circles from more than 40 countries and regions attended the event. Vice premier Li Keqiang sent a congratulatory letter to the conference.

There were many themed sessions on minerals during the event. Hot minerals were analyzed and discussed. During the forum on “geological survey and prospecting new achievements”, geological map (1:50000) and aeromagnetic map series were first released with 3000 kinds of new geological data to provide online services.

The 11^th

Theme: Seize opportunities, Promote Common Development

Time: 20 to 22 October, 2009

Place: Tianjin

Focus: Strengthen Geological Prospecting, Bring Fresh Energy to the Recovery of Global Mining Industry

The event centered on the situation and development of global mineral exploration, regional mining development, international mining cooperation under the background of international financial crisis. Vice premier Li Keqiang pointed out in his congratulatory letter to CHINA MINING that based on domestic efforts, China should strengthen geological prospecting, adhere to the opening, expand international mining cooperation. Mining industry from all countries should grasp the opportunity; promote the stability and prosperity of international mining industry, the development and recovery of world economy.

It consisted of 3 parts-peak forums, exhibitions, and coherent featured events, including 17 themes, 23 streams, 420 booths. 3500 delegates from more than 50 countries and regions attended. During the conference, the mining leaders from 12 countries such as Canada and Australia, ambassadors in China from 10 countries such as South Africa and Mongolia, senior management from over 80 top mining companies both at home and abroad, the world bank, JPMorgan Chase and other famous financial institutions, discussed the development trend of global mining, and the challenges and opportunities.

The 12th

Theme: Cooperation, Responsibility, Development

Time: 11 to 16 November, 2010

Place: Tianjin

Focus: Combine Domestic Efforts and International Cooperation

The conference conducted extensive exchanges and discussions on the sustainable development of global mining, the situation and development of mineral resources exploration, mining and capital market, mine geological environment and green mining. At the same time, meetings on domestic and foreign mining cooperation projects promotion and large mining exhibition activities were also held.

Vice Premier Li Keqiang attended the event and delivered an important speech. He pointed out that China should, in accordance with the “Scientific Development View”, accelerate transformation of economic development, combine domestic development and international cooperation, make full use of “two markets", "two resources", strengthen resources guarantee abilities of economic and social development

Government officials from more than 50 countries and regions, experts, and representatives from mining industry, financial institutions, attended the conference, totaling over 4000 people. During the ceremony of projects matchmaking, 62 projects were signed, reaching to RMB11.7 billion. The projects were mainly located in China, Australia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Zambia and other countries, involving the main minerals such as copper, iron, gold, lead and zinc, etc.

The conferences presented awards to the enterprises for international cooperation of China’s mining industry.

During CHINA MINING 2010, Tianjin Mining Right Exchange was unveiled.

The 13th:

Theme: Accelerate International Cooperation and Prospecting Breakthrough

Time: 6 to 8, November, 2011

Place: Tianjin

Focus: Improve the Guarantee Abilities and Efficiencies of Minerals

During CHINA MINING 2011, there were keynote sessions, Mining Ministers Forum, the Mining Development Forum, 21 seminars, 23 breakout sessions, and 7 cooperation project promotions. Over 4800 delegates from more than 50 countries and regions attended the conferences. The conferences centered on such topics as mining sustainable development, the situation and progress of global mineral prospecting, mining and capital market, mine environment and green mine, mineral resources comprehensive utilization. Vice premier Li Keqiang sent a congratulatory letter to the conference.

Xu Shaoshi, the minister of land and resources mentioned that since world population had surpassed 7 billion, in order to make the limited mineral resources support and guarantee the sustainable development of human society to satisfy the need of modern people and leave space for offspring survival and development, “HE (meaning harmony in Chinese) leads to symbiosis “should be the concept of global mining industry.

The agreements signed reached 485, including 55 projects matching during the signing ceremony, totaling to RMB 15.7 billion.　　

The 14th

Theme: Joint Hands to Promote Development

Time: 4 to 6, November, 2012

Place: Tianjin

Focus: Joint Hands to Face Difficulties and Challenges, Promote the Sustainable Development of Global Mining Together

This event highlighted real projects cooperation and the combination of mining and finance, focused on the concern and participation from young people.  More than 6000 delegates such as government officials, experts, from 55 countries and regions joined CHINA MINING 2012 conference, exhibition, and coherent events. Vice Primer Li Keqiang sent a congratulatory letter. He expressed that Chinese government should strive to promote the cooperation and development of mining cooperation.

CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013 will be held at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on November 2-5, 2013. We invite you to join the event and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of CHINA MINING with us. For more information about CHINA MINING 2013, please visit: www.chinaminingtj.org.

Resource Security is Still the Guarantee of the World’s Economic Development

Source: www.mlr.gov.cn  Citation: www.chinamining.com.cn  Date: Nov.2, 2013

Enjoying the gentle ocean breezes from Bohai Gulf, we get together here again as scheduled------

Under the approval of the State Council, the four-day CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013 was held at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin as scheduled. We express our warm congratulations on smooth convening of CHINA MINING

The main themes of the congress “Opportunity，Challenge，Development” determined by organizers which has showed the message and mission this time. Except the opening ceremony, CHINA MINING would hold three main forums including theme forum, foreign mining minister forum and Enterprise Development Forum, 34 streams and 10 promotion conferences of national projects. At the same time, there will be the awards party and a series of distinct features of all kinds of exhibitions, etc during the congress. Meanwhile, the relevant sides will focus on boosting Chinese government’s strategic methods including Strengthening exploration and development of domestic mineral resources, promoting the transformation of mining industry development methods, innovating management and services on exploration and exploitation of geology and mineral resources. Some special subjects will be discussed on the situation of the global mineral resources, the international minerals market, mining industry and financial capital market, the sustainable development of mining industry, the geological prospecting and technological innovation, mining resource saving and multiple use, green mine and harmonious mining deposit construction and organize native and external related sides to negotiate and exchanges mining cooperation projects. Threading up the demands of global resources development, CHINA MINING adds the coal, oil, natural gas, shale gas forums and investment special forum of preliminary exploration enterprises. This congress will pursue efforts to absorb new technologies and ways such as new energy development and utilization, deep mineral exploration, high precision detection, and so on and enhance our countries ability in technological innovation.

These have undoubtedly set up an important platform  for strengthening pragmatic cooperation between Chinese and foreign mining fields, providing the solid guarantee for pre-set agendas for complete success of congress and paving the way for seizing the opportunity, facing the challenge and promoting development.

It is understood that this congress has received high attention and positive response from international mining industry, attracting more than 4000 delegate both at home and abroad from more than 40 countries (regions) of the world. Mining minister or deputy minister from Australia, Canada, Peru, Ethiopia, India, Greenland, Sudan, Serbia and other countries and regions are invited to attend the congress, covering important resources courtiers of continents. senior management personnel from the world bank, the world resources institute, the world wide fund for nature, the committee on foreign investment in Chile, Rio Tinto, Eldorado gold corporation, royal bank of Canada, the Canadian metals economics group, standard bank, the bank of Montreal, Toronto stock exchange, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Pricewaterhouse coopers, the international council on mining and metals, Russia chamber of commerce and so on. More than 80 international organizations, foreign mining companies, financial institutions, consultancy, industry association are invited to attend the congress, too. The representatives from domestic many large enterprises, geological exploration units and financial investment institutions and society are stronger and promised to come. 

At present, the global economy is difficult to recover. Even though current global mining has appeared a certain degree of adjustment and contraction, but positive fundamentals have not changed. The industrialization and urbanization of emerging countries are promoting continuously and will maintain a strong demand for resources for quite a long period of time. From the perspective of China, economic development has entered a new stage, facing many new situations and new problems. But on the whole, China is still at the stage of middle industrialization, which also is the key stage of informatization , urbanization and agricultural modernization. Promoting the industrialization and urbanization needs large-scale infrastructure construction including constructing highway, railway, airport, solving the problem of farmers entering into the city, improving the housing conditions of urban households and also needs to develop real estate. These will drive the steel, cement, building materials, construction machinery and other heavy industry and light industry, such as household appliances, household consumer goods development, which need the support of energy minerals and mineral raw materials to support. At the same time, as a "world factory”, China is expected to needs product a large number of machinery and equipment, household item for all countries in the world, which will also consume large amounts of mineral resources each year.

The latest economic data shows that it is no problem for china to achieve 7.5% growth in China`s economy this year. From a long-term perspective, through the transformation and upgrading of economic structure adjustment , China can fundamentally solve the problem of sustainable development of economy for decades and ensure that the implementation of Chinese dream on schedule. According to the mainstream view, at least the next 20 years, China`s economy has the ability to achieve more than 7% of the average annual growth rate and China will continue to be the most important engine of the world economy, which will drive mineral exploration, geological exploration and great demand of energy resources.

Accordingly,, after analyzing the development trend of the world`s major economies in the next 10 years to 15 years, and the pattern of resource supply and demand, the experts believed that in the next 10 to 15 years, because of being driven by the industrialization of brics countries and the developing countries, global commodity demand focus will shift from developed countries to developing countries and the global mining industry will enter a new boom. But at the same time, the contradiction between supply and demand of global resources will be further highlighted. Experts estimate that, due to the huge demand for domestic and international market, China`s demand for mineral resources will continue until after 2025. In a long time, China`s demand for mineral resources will continue to grow. Therefore, the difficulty of mining is temporary. In the long run, mining prospect remains bright.

It would be specially mentioned that this conference placed science and technology innovation, mineral resources saving and comprehensive utilization, green mining, and construction of harmonious mining area in the agenda and organized bespoke conferences, which shows conference organizers have clearly understood the countries are not balanced in the development of the mining technology. Especially there are the realistic problems on high efficient development, low utilization, waste precious of mineral resources in brics countries’ mining development. How the developed countries transfer the mineral development of advanced technology and management experience to developing countries in an effective way and how Developing countries change the pattern of mining development as soon as possible and realize green development and ecological development should become the problems being commonly concerned and strived to solve around the world, which also is the importance of the meeting.

So, under the new situation of international economy and mining, the conference is closely around the theme of "opportunity, challenge and development". it has the unusual significance to strengthen the study and judge on international mining and the economic situation, to strengthen the analysis of important minerals market and price trend, to strive to seize the current mining situation of new opportunities, to enhance the confidence of mining development at home and abroad and to strive to resolve a lot of problems on the use of the mining process of global economic prosperity and civilization. （translated by TLRHVC）

About CHINA MINING

Since first held in 1999, the scope and influence of CHINA MINING has grown rapidly year by year.  As a global mining summit forum and exhibition, CHINA MINING Congress and Expo has become one of the world’s top mining events, and one of the world’s largest mining exploration, development and trading platforms, covering all aspects of the whole mining industry chain, including geological survey, exploration and development, mining rights trading, mining investment and financing, smelting and processing, mining techniques and equipment, mining services, etc. playing an active promotion role in creating exchange opportunities and enhancing mutual cooperation between domestic and foreign mining enterprises.

CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013 will be held at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on November 2-5, 2013: www.chinaminingtj.org.

Face the Challenges, Seize the Opportunities, Analyze the Situations, and Focus on the services

------Take you To CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013

Abstract

On the first Saturday of November, CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013 will meet with you again in Tianjin on schedule. Perhaps this is the last time to meet you in November. Starting from next year, this event will be advanced to October 20 to 23 every year.

Each mining event exerts an edifying influence on people from the mining industry. What’s the future development of the global mining industry? What is the role of China in world mining pattern, and how will China develop? What are the highlights of this event? What forums will arouse your interest?

Therefore, in combination with the agenda, through analyzing the key words such as “opportunity, challenge and development", "minerals situation",  “private corporations going abroad", "building the service platform", "prospecting new technology and new method", “the harmonious development of green mining", the reporters reviewed and forecasted what you might be concerned and introduced the background of the reform and development of China’s mining industry in recent years, which they hope are helpful and useful to you.

Key words: Opportunity, Challenge, Development

According to the institutional analysis, the pattern of the international mining industry has entered a stage of the deep adjustment with the deep influence of international financial crisis.

In terms of the current situation, the development of the global mining industry has slowed down and appeared a certain degree of adjustment and contraction, which has become a reality.

 “Strengthen international cooperation and accelerate prospecting breakthrough” has always been the theme of CHINA MINING Congress and Expo. The theme of CHINA MINING 2011 was “strengthen international cooperation and speed up the prospecting breakthrough”.  Li Keqiang, politburo member and vice premier, emphasized in the congratulatory letter. that China would adhere to domestic efforts, rely on technological progress and institutional innovation, strengthen geological prospecting and comprehensive utilization of resources, raise efficiency of utilization of minerals support capability and promote a long-term, stable and rapid economic development. At the same time, China would actively participate in international mining mutual benefit cooperation, and take advantage of "two markets and two resources" to play a constructive role for the development and prosperity of the global mining industry. Xu Shaoshi, the Minister of Land and Resources, put forward the cultural concept of "HE (meaning harmony in Chinese and it leads to symbiosis, and difference” which was refreshing.

The theme of CHINA MINING 2012 was "joint hands to promote mutual development" which fully reflected the desire of the international mining industry to promote cooperation in form of unity and promote development in form of cooperation according to Xu Shaoshi.

The theme of CHINA MINING 2013 is “Opportunity, Challenge, and Development". The word "Challenge" was included into the theme only in 2008 when the international mining industry was under financial crisis. The word “Opportunity” only appeared in the theme of CHINA MINING 2009. At that time, MINING Congress and Expo called on the mining industry from all countries to seize the opportunity to promote stability and prosperity of international mining industry, the recovery and development of world economy.

The combination of “Opportunity, Challenge, Development" reflects the grasp of the whole mining industry by China’s mining industry under the current international situation and also utters “Chinese good voice” to the world’s mining industry.

What have to be mentioned are the opening ceremony and the keynote sessions on November 3. Then, government senior officials, business executives and industry experts at home and abroad will deliver speeches on the topic. During the themed events on the morning of November 4, ministers and deputy ministers from mining industry, global mining officials will discuss the global mining development opportunities and mining in the future. The content would make you think more on global mining development opportunity and the future development strategies.

Key words: Private Mining Companies “go abroad”

In recent years, various types of enterprises in China have achieved significant achievements in international cooperation such as mineral resources exploration and development, and processing trade.

However, the overseas exploration and development of mineral resources are not satisfactory because our enterprises are not familiar with the rules of the international mining industry, weak in international market development capability, short of experience in international cooperation, and so on.

In 2012, the ministry of land and resources focused on the information service, strengthened the international guidance and support in geology and mineral resources, and compiled the mining investment guide, important national mining law, and world mining consultancy list, etc, for dozens of countries and regions.

China Mining Association set up a private mining branch, which meant private mining finally had his own "home". One of the three important tasks was to create conditions to help private enterprises “go abroad”.

Since this year, China Mining Association has centered on how to “go abroad” and, how we can go further to do a lot of work. They also put forward China`s mining industry "go abroad" plan: “The private enterprises are the first to go abroad with the support of geological exploration enterprises and finances, followed by big mining companies. Private and exploration companies form new productivity through the development of holdings and meanwhile leave some shares to secure benefit. Large listed companies make development, which results in win-win situation. “

Like the previous, there will be an important sector to introduce our private enterprises "go out" financing and investment as well as how to avoid risks in outbound investment; the introduction on "go out" policy support, the social responsibility and self-discipline, and the cases analysis on outbound investment success and failure. On November 2, there will be the forum on “Investment and Financing of China`s Private companies” the whole afternoon. I hope you don`t miss it.

Key Words:  the Situation of Minerals

The analysis on the situation of minerals was the focus of the past MINING Congress and Expo.

CHINA MINING 2013 is no exception. What is the supply and demand situation of Iron ore? What are the price trends of gold, platinum and other precious metals? What are the prospects of other metals, nonmetals and uranium products? The themed event on minerals, the essential part of the past MINING Congress and Expo will be held on time.

Coal situation, which was rarely talked about during the past annual congress, becomes the hot topic. The themed event on coal is included.

As is known to all, the price of coal fell sharply since the downlink channel was opened last year. In the first half of this year, the coal industry fell to the bottom after several rounds of big adjustment, and came to the most difficult period in history.

Out of the depth of misfortune comes bliss. Ups and downs coexist. The coal industry began to improve after a year’s depression in the second half of the year. Now, with continuous good policy and downward pressure, what will be the trend of coal price? What is the supply and demand status at present and in the future? The above will be discussed during the stream.

Except coal, there are oil and natural gas. The development and reserve status of oil and natural gas and the forecast of prices will be discussed during the stream on oil and natural gas.

From the forum on coal, oil, natural gas on the afternoon of November 2, to the forum on iron ore and gold on the afternoon of November 3, from the forum on precious metals such as silver, platinum and other base metals to the forum on uranium, other metals and nonmetals on November 5, you will have a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the price trends of the main minerals now and in the future, the supply and demand situation and the development of new projects.

Key Words: Build Platforms

Mining cooperation project promotion at home and abroad becomes beautiful scenery every year during CHINA MINING.

The mining cooperation projects and investment opportunities will be focused on such countries and regions as central Asia, Chile, Canada, Australia, Greenland, Peru, Argentina and Africa, which builds a platform for the domestic and foreign mining companies to promote mining cooperation projects.

In addition, “Asia investment forum” will be held, which focuses on the mining cooperation opportunities among the Asian countries, the investment policies of mineral exploration development, and the case analysis of foreign direct investment in Asia. The above will be the first time in recent successive mining conference.

It should be mentioned that “focus on service” will be given greater prominence.

Except the policy introduction on project promotion according to regions, streams on China international mining investment, overseas investment policy and risk interpretation, the methods and channels of mining financing, the performance and future trend analysis of mineral assets, mining company`s demand for capital and financing, the global exploration development trend and opportunity are also held. Among them, the present status of the mining enterprise overseas investment during China international mining investment stream will be fully introduced with the deep analysis of relevant risks, and full coverage of overseas investment trends. “The social responsibility guidelines of China overseas mining corporate" will be released, which guides the healthy and orderly development of overseas investment. This stream, guided by Ministry of Commerce, PRC, will be one of the highlights of greatest concern.

For those companies which want to “go abroad”, the above will be very usef

In addition to the opening ceremony and the keynote session on the morning of November 3 and 4, streams on Policies & Financing will run through the entire CHINA MINING.

Key words: Mining Green Development

Mining green development is the inevitable choice of ecological civilization construction, and an important way in promoting the transformation of the development mode.

Ten days ago, the experience exchange on recycling economy of China’s mining industry (green and harmonious mine) was held in Luoyang, Henan, with the theme "Change the Way of Development through Green Harmony".

In recent years, according to the relevant requirements of “Guidance on the implementation of national natural resources plan to develop and construct green mining”, the Ministry of Land and Resources gives full play to the functions of departments, transforms the green mine construction as the mode of mining development, promotes the intensive and efficient utilization of resources, promotes the overall image of mining, and strengthens the construction of ecological civilization, improves the livelihood of the people, safeguards the rights and interests of the masses to promote social harmony, which has achieved obvious results together with all relevant aspects and areas.  

So far, 459 mining enterprises have been identified in three batches as the national green pilot units, covering oil, coal, nonferrous metal, metallurgy, gold, chemical industry, building materials and non-metallic mining industry and etc, which has played a leading role in the efficient use of resources, innovative technology, energy conservation and emissions reduction, reforming environment, the promotion of local economic and social development. At present, the declaration of the fourth batch of national green mine construction is in steady progress.

According to sources, China will strive for the number of national pilot mining to more than 600 by the end of “twelfth five-year” plan.

What is the development trend of the green mine construction? How are the principles of sustainable development and responsible modern mining implemented in China? On the afternoon of November 3, the above will be discussed during the stream on mining sustainable development. On the afternoon of November 4, there will be case studies during the stream on mining sustainable development, e.g., how to establish interactive relationship with the local community? How to realize the harmonious coexistence of mining and community? , How to make use of mine construction to promote the new rural development?

Key words: New technologies and methods to prospect and explore mining

If you are an expert from geological exploration units, you will have a lot to concern.

On the afternoon of January 3, during the stream on the Progress and achievements in geological survey, there will be introductions on progress and development of China’s basic geological survey, evaluation progress of China’s mining reserves, new examples of national prospecting & exploration of mining, and the important role of geological exploration fund to China`s geological prospecting.

On the afternoon of November 2, during the stream on mining technology and equipment, you will have an opportunity to hear the experts from different mining companies and research institutions present their latest technical innovations and equipments in exploration and mining. At the same time, you can have a general idea of how the international giants procure equipment in China.

On the morning of November 5^th, during the stream on geological prospecting and technological innovation, the related experts will discuss and exchange on such topics as geological survey new technology and method of mineral exploration at home and abroad.

For overseas primary exploration companies, this year`s conferences have more surprises. On the afternoon of November 4, there will be themed sessions which provide more advice on how to attract investment for these companies, and introduce more opportunities for exploration, mining project, and seeking listings, etc.

At that time, Chinese investors will have an opportunity to see a large number of high-quality overseas exploration projects, which builds a high-end platform towards internationalization. (Zhang Li) （translated by TLRHVC）

About CHINA MINING

Since first held in 1999, the scope and influence of CHINA MINING has grown rapidly year by year. As a global mining summit forum and exhibition, CHINA MINING Congress and Expo has become one of the world’s top mining events, and one of the world’s largest mining exploration, development and trading platforms, covering all aspects of the whole mining industry chain, including geological survey, exploration and development, mining rights trading, mining investment and financing, smelting and processing, mining techniques and equipment, mining services, etc. playing an active promotion role in creating exchange opportunities and enhancing mutual cooperation between domestic and foreign mining enterprises.

CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2013 will be held at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on November 2-5, 2013. We invite you to join the event and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of CHINA MINING with us. For more information about CHINA MINING 2013, please visit: www.chinaminingtj.org.