Few industries are as cyclical as mining, or as fraught with technical, social and environmental challenges. To help mining professionals manage risks and meet changing expectations, the Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) and the Mineral Economics Society (MES) are sponsoring a symposium on the most topical issues affecting mine finance and mineral economics.
The one-day event, entitled “Shifting Sands: Changing Investment Climate for the International Mining Industry,” will be held at Toronto’s Sheraton Hotel on Jan. 25. Topics for discussion include: the impact of the Asian crisis on commodity demand; the role of China and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in metals markets; the obligations and responsibilities of mining companies; the influence of the media in shaping the public’s perception of the industry; and the impact of environmental concerns on mine financing.
The luncheon speaker, Graham Mascall, chief executive of mergers and acquisitions for Billiton, will discuss acquisitions, whereas senior executives from Cominco, Falconbridge and Inco will discuss the copper, zinc, nickel and cobalt markets, the role of China and the CIS in those markets, and the impact of new technology. Social responsibility and risk will be addressed by several speakers in a panel discussion.
William Prast of Strategic Risk Management will present a paper on tailings dam failures and their impact on mine financing and environmental regulation, and Vivian Danielson, editor of The Northern Miner, will discuss mining, the media and public perception. Donald McLean, senior gold analyst for Deutsche Bank Securities, will present a talk entitled “What would you pay for gold in the ground?”
For further information, contact Jennifer Barnham, CIM/MES, at (416) 955-4753.
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