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3, Issue 9| September 2007| E-News
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 Please note the CIMG's new office details!!
Date: Friday, September 29th
Donganmen Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China.
T: +86 10 8522 6205
F: +86 10 8522 6247
W: www.cimg.org.cn
E: mining@cimg.org.cn
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News
from the last CIMG monthly meeting
The last monthly meeting was well attended
and two presentations were given. The CIMG Secretariat would
like to make a special thanks to the Canadian Embassy for
hosting the last CIMG meeting. At the beginning of the meeting
Canadian Ambassador to China, Mr. Robert Wright gave a short
address. Nigel Clark also provided an update on some upcoming
CIMG initiatives and urged members to be involved in the CIMG's
activities around China Mining 2007 as well as the drafting
of the CIMG's 2007 White Paper. Nigel made a note of thanks
Vivian Feng from CVRD/Inco and the other members for coordinating
the draft. Auslan Ishmael then gave a brief update on the
CIMG's last mission that visited Ningxia, Shaanxi and Henan
Provinces. The mission he said focussed on Coal and he noted
that much opportunity exists in this sector given China's
pressing need for energy. As well, he said that the mission
was able to visit a number of leading coal mining operations,
such as Asia American Coal Inc's Daning mine. The mission
visited a number of Chinese mines that were up to world class
standards, using foreign technology and contractors.
The
first presentation was given by Jay Chmelauskas, Director,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Jinshan Gold Mines.
Jay holds a Geological Engineering degree from the University
of British Columbia as well as an MBA from Queens University
in Kingston, Ontario. Prior to becoming president of Jinshan
Gold Mines, Mr. Chmelauskas managed business development and
other corporate finance activities for the company from Beijing.
He has extensive international experience as an engineer and
financial analyst in the resource sector and gold mining industry,
including operating experience at one of the largest remote
gold mines in the Asia Pacific region. Jinshan Gold Mines
is a Canadian mining company focused on the exploration and
development of gold projects in Asia. The company operates
the CSH 217 Gold Mine in Inner Mongolia and is conducting
exploration work on other prospective properties in China.
He outlined the development of the 217 Gold Mine and how the
mine had begun to add to local economy via the multiplier
effect. He noted that through engaging the local community
and being accessible to them, Jinshan is able to work closely
with the local community ensuring that their needs are met
and concerns addressed. His presentation can be downloaded
by email Jay at jayc@jinshanmines.com.
The
second presentation was by Mr Hou Huimin the Vice Chairman
of the China Gold Association. Mr Hou is a well known analyst
in China's gold sector and presented on the history of China's
gold sector. The CGA was set up in 2001 According to the provisions
of CGA, to provide a platform and create channels for China's
gold producers, processing businesses, wholesalers and retailers
to exchange information and link together to promote the development
of gold industry in China. He noted that gold mining in China
dates back thousands of years and China could soon be the
largest gold producer in the world.
At
the start of the meeting Nigel made some comments
- CIMG
Update:
a. White Paper Discussion Group - met during August and
September and another meeting is scheduled in mid October.
If you are interested to be part please contact the Secretariat.
b. CIMG events around China Mining 2007 - The CIMG will
be hosting a number of events around China Mining 2007 and
seeks the support of its members. Please remember to keep
a lookout for updates and sponsorship opportunities on these
events.
Member
Update
CIMG Golf Day
The CIMG Secretariat would
like to thank the Sponsors for their generous sponsorship
of the first annual CIMG golf day at the Tianzhu Golf Course
on 21st September, 2007. It was an enjoyable day for all with
a total of 11 flights who participated in the event and the
awards presentation afterwards. The
CIMG secretariat sincerely appreciates the ongoing support
of our sponsors - without whom we could not hold successful
events like this golf day. I hope your company and participants
found the event rewarding and enjoyable, and I look forward
to your continued involvement with the CIMG throughout the
year.On behalf of our Chairman, Nigel Clark, and all the members
of the CIMG - thank you!
CIMG
News Links
Hopefully you have been
recieving
news links from the CIMG Secretariat. In an effort to keep
members informed of the latest developments in the mining
sector in China you will recieve on a regular basis an excel
file with links of mining news in China. Please note this
is a CIMG member only service and will provide only links
to the news with a short headline translation. There will
be no commentary or analysis of the news. If you have any
comments on how we can improve this service please let the
CIMG Secretariat know.
Conferences
from CRU
10th World Stainless Steel
Conference
4-6 November 2007, Shimao, Taiyuan, Shanxi, P.R. of China
Over
the last two decades, the consumption of stainless steel has
grown faster than those of zinc, aluminium, copper, lead and
carbon steel. A faster rate of growth is likely to be maintained
in the years ahead. But it may have resulted in global over-investment
in production capacity, jeopardising the industry's prospects.
The most prestigious industry event for the global stainless
steel community will cover all the latest key issues. Senior
executives from the most influential global and Chinese stainless
steel companies will be taking part and sharing their vision
for the industry in Taiyuan this year. For more information
please visit the CRU
website
CIMG
Member Sumbissions Wanted
The CIMG is now
contributing to a number of publications. The Secretariat
is seeking content related to Environment, Community, Safety
and Technology. Articles should be case studies, in Chinese
and 2 pages long. This is a unique chance to share information
and promote the international mining community in China. If
you are interested in submitting an article, please send your
article as a word document to nyka@ballochgroup.com.
CIMG
Notice on Invest China Collaboration
The
CIMG recently collaborated with China Internet Information
Center (CIIC) led by State Council Information Office, and
cooperated with Invest China of CIIC on supplying particular
and public relations professional services for CIMG members.
Services include a total spectrum of public relations services
that enable CIMG members to access Chinese government agencies.
For more infomation please call Sharon Liang, General
Manager, Invest China, Phone: +86 10 6561 5818-808, Mobile:
+86 13910200293, email: sharon.liang@isino.com.cn.
CIMG
Notice on Endorsing the Asia Miner Magazine
The
CIMG recently endorsed Asia Miner Magazine. The
ASIA Miner started in late 2004 and since then it has grown
to be the voice of many new mining and resource projects around
the Asia Pacific, China and India . The magazine¡¯s
circulation has grown immensely during the last two years
growing to a massive 9200 readership and we aim to reach 20,000
readers by end of 2007. The
ASIA Miner publishes news from established, new and emerging
mining projects and company activities throughout the region.
The CIMG through endorsing the Asia Miner Magazine has expanded
its exposure in the Asia Pacific region and complements existing
media relations with China with Mining Journal China. We recommend
members visit and bookmark the Asia Miner Website at: http://www.asiaminer.com/magazine/
Regulatory Update
Please find below the lastest
updates for 2007.
CIMG Information -
China's unification of company income tax
China
to end tariff exemptions on some imported equipment
- Jan 2007
China
to Implement One Mine, One Company Policy - Jan 2007
State Council Number
4 - Notice to Government Departments to seek better harmony
for FDI in Mining - Jan 2007 (In Chinese)
MLR
Beijing issued 2 new regulations. The CIMG was recently informed
that MLR Beijing issued 2 new regulations that will come into
affect on the Jan 1 2007:
1. Furthering Reform of the Exploration/Mining License Issuance
2. Equity Method for Paying for Exploration/Mining License
Provisional Regulation on Disciplining Dereliction of Duty in
Environmental Protection Activity -SEPA -issued date: 20030228
Notice
of Further Regulating Exploration Licenses and Mining Licenses
Granting/Transfer Process Management
Notice
of the People's Government of Yunnan Province on new four
laws including Management Rules of Yunnan Province for Rights
of Exploitation and Mining. Laws in Yunnan were released that
focus on the Rights of Exploitation and Mining, Interim Procedures
of Yunnan Province for Levying and Management of Fees for
Compensated Use of Mineral Resources, Interim Procedures of
Yunnan Province for Management of Mineral Property Transaction,
and the Interim Procedures of Yunnan Province for Management
of Deposit for Security for Rehabilitation and Governing of
Mine Geologic Environment. For those wishing to make comment
or if you would like a copy of the laws please contact Auslan
at auslan@cimg.org.cn
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