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3, Issue 3| March 2008 | E-News
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What's
in the the news?
Jinshan opens the Toronto Stock Exchange
(www.jinshanmines.com)
On
Monday March 3rd, Jay Chmelauskas, President of Jinshan Gold
Mines, and Mr. Wang Min, Vice-Minister of the Ministry of
Land and Resources, The People's Republic of China rang the
opening bell on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Mr.
Chmelauskas and Mr. Wang were joined at the TSX ceremony by
members of Jinshan's management team, senior executives from
the Ministry of Land and Resources and other representatives
of the Chinese mining industry.
Jinshan
was well represented at the Prospector and Developers Conference
during the week in Toronto. PDAC is one of the world's largest
mining conferences and attracted approximately 20,000 attendees.
New
Chinese law will regulate geologists, prospectors
(www.mineweb.com)
China's Central Government announced
in March that it will increase control over the qualifications
of the nation's geologists and prospectors through the Provisions
on the Management of Qualification of Geological Prospectors.
Premier
Wen Jiabao signed the statute into law Saturday, which will
begin implementation in July, according to official news agency
Xinhua.
The
status is comprised of six sections regarding issues from
application, approval and supervision to responsibilities.
The Land Resources Administration Department of the State
Council of China's Cabinet will be responsible for approving
the qualification of geological prospectors, including those
from sea and ocean, petroleum and gas, aerial survey and other
A-class professionals.
Provincial
departments in charge of land resources will have the right
to approve lower-level prospectors.
Chinese
regulators will record the experience, achievements, reputation,
official appraisals, public complaints, and criminal records
of prospectors. The geologists will not be permitted to perform
tasks beyond their qualifications nor file false reports on
their work. They are also not allowed to lend their qualifications
to others.
Officials
who abuse their power by issuing qualifications to unqualified
individuals will be punished in accordance with the law, according
to Xinhua.
The
CIMG Secretariat emails daily a list of news headlines to
its members. To make sure you get your copy send an email
to Ivy at info@cimg.org.cn.
Please
remember to read the CIMG Update - Projects
and Member Updates section to make sure you are
abreast of the CIMG's upcoming projects, events and member
news.
News
from the last CIMG monthly meeting
Auslan
Ishmael welcomed the attendees to meeting and then made an
intoduction to the speakers for the monthly meeting.
This
meeting focussed on "Recent Trends in Environmental Permitting
in China and the Region". Environmental permitting is
a key instrument for regulating a wide spectrum of industry's
environmental impacts, facilitating their compliance with
environmental requirements and promoting technological innovation.
China has been exploring possibilities of a progressive move
toward an integrated permitting system. What can we possibly
expect in the coming years? What does this mean for the industry?
This meeting covered these topics and was followed by a lively
discussion.
Speaking
were Piers Touzel, Director - Strategic Services, ERM and
Dr John Coulter a researcher from Tsinghua University.
Piers
covered many topics including the EIA process. He stressed
in particular that the process was becoming stricter with
additional requirements being introduced over recent years.
A copy of his presentation is attached. For further informationplease
contact Piers at piers.touzel@erm.com.
John
provided interesting comments of the continuing push by central
regulators on the development of environmental policy in China.
He noted that regulators were looking at the "circular
economy" as a model for future policy. The process of
drafting, review and discussion of this policy through to
coming into effect could still be two more years, he said.
For a copy of his presentation please email him at atbeijing2008@yahoo.com.
After
the presentation
Auslan provided a brief update on upcoming activities.
Please
click this link CIMG Update - Projects
and Member Updates to veiw the CIMG's projects, events
and member news.
CIMG
Member Update - Projects and Member Updates
CIMG Projects
- Seeking
your input and involvement
CIMG
Sustainable Mining 2008 - CIMG and CNIA Sustainable/CSR
Mining Roundtable Discussion - Sponsored by Rio Tinto
The CIMG Secretariat is happy to advise
that on April 16 the CIMG and CNIA will be hosting
a CSR/Sustainable
Mining Roundtable Discussion with industry leaders and government
officials in Nanning in Guangxi Province.
The CIMG Secretariat would like to thank Rio Tinto for
thier kind support of this initiative.
The roundtable discussion has the support and attendance of
many government departments and is part of the overall forum
program of the CNIA's annual Non Ferrous Metals Forum. This
roundtable forms part of the CIMG's sustainable mining
work program for 2008/09. Information from the roundtable
will form a framework for a white paper on the Sustainable
Mining/CSR in China's mining sector.
The
roundtable seeks to enhance the understanding of sustainable
mining and CSR practices in the provincial areas of China.
It also seeks to create a platform to increase information
sharing between foreign and domestic mining companies on the
benefits, challenges and opportunities of adopting sustainable
mining and CSR practices.
For
more information or to take part on the panel, please call
Auslan at the CIMG Secretariat or by email at auslan@cimg.org.cn.
We
hope that you are interested into be part of this initiative
and the output will be a way to share information that will
assist the industry greatly.
CIMG
Taxation Discussion
Group 2008
Since 2003
the CIMG has worked on creating a greater understanding of
Chinese Taxation as applied to the exploration and mining
industry. The CIMG undertook a number of workshops in 2003
and 2005 with the State Administration of Taxation and MOLAR.
Members
indicated in the membership survey their wishes for the CIMG
to take on taxation as a key project for the CIMG's work in
2008. The CIMG has taken this on board and is in the process
of planning how and what to lobby the State Administration
of Taxation on. It is hoped that this process will lead to
a taxation white paper, meetings with the State Administration
of Taxation, etc. The outcome of this work will be to enhance
the understanding of taxation and its implementation for the
mining industry.
Last
month the taxation discussion group formed of taxation specialists
from the ranks of its CIMG members met. They concluded that
many of the issues raised to the State Administration of Taxation
are still unresolved. As such, they will be working with the
CIMG Secretariat on producing a taxation white paper and intend
to meet with the State Administration of Taxation in the coming
months.
For
more information or to take part in this discussion group,
please call Auslan at the CIMG Secretariat or by email at
auslan@cimg.org.cn
CIMG
White Paper 2008
and MOLAR Roundtable in April
Last year's
White Paper has been well recieved by MOLAR and other government
departments. A recent meeting with MOLAR indicated that
the CIMG's White Paper 2007 provided a useful information
that they would like to further analyse. As such, the CIMG
Secretariat has begun planning with MOLAR a roundtable discussion
to be held in late April/Early May.
Given
the momentum from last year's white paper and this upcoming
roundtable with MOLAR the CIMG will be starting the process
of formulating the White Paper 2008 earlier this year. Doing
so wil enable the members to add more input and build upon
the foundations of last year's white paper.
Apart from the meeting with MOLAR the CIMG Secretariat
would like to inform members of first meeting of the White
Paper Discussion Group. This group will be responsible for
assisting the Secretariat in drafting the CIMG White Paper
2008 and will meet on 9 April at 4.30pm at the offices of
Allens Arthur Robinson. For more information or to take
part in this discussion group, please call Auslan at the CIMG
Secretariat or by email at auslan@cimg.org.cn
Extractives
Industry Working Group on CSR
It is with great excitement the CIMG Secretariat advise members
of this initiative. Late last year in the membership survey
it was discussed that Sustainable Mining/CSR form a pinnacle
part of the CIMG's work program. After the CIMG Secretariat's
discussion with the Business of Social Responsibility (BSR)
on the importance of CSR in China it was thought that it would
be beneficial for these two groups to work together.
As
such this "Extractives Industry Working Group on CSR
" is a joint initiative between BSR and the CIMG and
held its first meeting in late March. It is hoped that this
group will work in unison to:
- Enhance
the understanding of sustainable extractives industry in
China and explore how our concepts of sustainability and
CSR are
changing and are specific in nature to China.
- Create
a platform to increase information sharing between foreign
and
domestic extractive companies on the benefits, challenges
and
opportunities of adopting sustainable extracting and CSR
practices.
- Work
on
White Paper research project to better understand the root
causes of these challenging situations and what companies
can do to
navigate them better. The findings of the roundtable discussion
will
become part of research aimed to lobby China policymakers.
For
more information or to take part in this discussion group,
please call Auslan at the CIMG Secretariat or by email at
auslan@cimg.org.cn
UBC:
The NBK Institute of Mining Engineering at UBC in Vancouver
is pleased to announce a new internship opportunities
"UBC:
The NBK Institute of Mining Engineering" at UBC in Vancouver
is pleased to announce a new internship opportunity for international
applicants to its innovative Master of Engineering Program.
Four qualified international applicants will be offered an
eight-month internship with Wardrop Engineering of Canada.
Successful applicants will begin the Mining Engineering MEng
program in August, undertake nine months of intensive study,
and then work at one of four Wardrop Engineering offices across
Canada. Interns will work as part of a team developing mining
projects. Internship salaries will range from $3000 to $5000/month
and interns will be considered for fulltime employment in
Wardrop's Beijing office, or in Canada. Applicants must have
an applicable undergraduate engineering degree, good marks
and strong English abilities. For more information, please
contact AJ Gunson at ajgunson@interchange.ubc.ca,
or visit our website at http://www.mining.ubc.ca/MEng.html.
Update on the CIMG's Website
All members should have recieved their passwords for the
CIMG website. Please note that the following sections
of will be accessable by members only "Policy and Regulations"
and the "Current News". If you are having problems
in accessing the website please contact Ivy Ma on info@cimg.org.cn.
CIMG
and Chinese Media - CIMG Member Submissions 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 auslan@cimg.org.cn.
CIMG
Member Update - Member News, Events and more
New CIMG members
The
CIMG warmly welcomes the following members who have joined
the CIMG:
Contact: Graham Brown
Telephone:
+61 8 6210 5222
Email:gbrown@jzj-international.com
Website:http://www.jzj-international.com
The
firm has more than 160 professional staff, provides a full
range of services and has offices in Beijing, Shanghai and
Shenzhen. The International Business Group, headed by Wei
Xin and Graham Brown, is a specialist 20 member team, and
provides comprehensive legal and consulting services of international
standard to clients investing in, trading with, or operating
in China. Clients include some of the world's largest companies.
The International Business Group also provides services to
Chinese companies seeking to expand into international markets.
Practice areas include: Banking and finance; Corporate and
securities, Mergers and Acquisitions, Direct foreign investment;
IT, Intellectual property; International trade; Employment;
and Maritime Law.
Contact:
Arthur Zhang
Email:XIANGGER@GMAIL.COM
Seven
Platinum Co. Ltd is a Canadian advisory firm specialising
in investment and consulting for mining and exploration companies.
Contact: Craig Hart
Telephone:
618 6488-5804
Email:chart1@cyllene.uwa.edu.au
Website:http://www.uwa.edu.au/
The
Centre for Exploration Targeting (CET) has been established
by The University of Western Australia (UWA), Curtin University
of Technology (Curtin) and the exploration industry, with
key funding support from the Government of Western Australia,
through the Centres of Excellence in Science and Innovation
Program.
CET
is located within the School of Earth and Geographical Sciences
at UWA and commenced operation on 9 August 2005.
This
new Centre is aimed squarely at the mineral industry's need
to increase the discovery of new mineral deposits. Its five
integrated research themes reflect the belief that more effective
targeting, coupled with independent action to reduce the risks
of value destruction, will deliver outcomes that can significantly
improve the risk : reward ratio. The Centre has five key objectives:
- Develop
practical technologies to increase the effectiveness of
brownfields and greenfields exploration, especially in covered
terranes, and at depth
- Develop
methods for integration of the business and science of exploration
through improved assessment of risk and value
- Advance
the science of exploration targeting in close collaboration
with other research groups and industry
- Train
new generations of postgraduates with skills directly relevant
to exploration targeting
- Develop
demand for the Centre's outputs, at the State, national
and international levels, to provide sustaining revenue
over the long term
Contact: Gary Stephen Wiebe
Telephone:
86-10-82273040
Email:505victor@vip.163.com
Website:www.victorbj.com
Victor
Geological Exploration Inc. is a wholly subsidiary of Nahanni
Drilling Corp. Canada. The business scope covers geological
exploration, geological information consultation, training
and other services on relevant technology.
Victor was founded on March 31st, 2005 with the registered
fund of $2.50 million. And it got its permit of solid mineral
exploration and construction issued by Beijing Municipal Bureau
of Land and resources. Victor abides the tenets of superb
skills, high-quality and excellent-striving spirits. Victor
always tries its best to satisfy the clients.
Victor has 10 sets of the most advanced rigs which were imported
from Canada. Victor keeps an excellent group of drillers who
are experienced and willing to work in remote places.
Items
for Sale From CIMG Member Eldorado Gold
Eldorado
Gold have completed their fleet sale & have a stock of
redundent
spares. They are interested in speaking to CIMG members who
may be interested in purchasing some or all of the parts.
If you are interested please contact Eldorado Gold's Supply
Manager Hongzhou Fan on mobile: 13897378219 or by email at
hongzhouf@qdml.com.cn.
CIMG
Golf Day 2008 - The
CIMG Charity Golf Tournament 2008
Tianzhu Golf Course, Beijing China, Friday, May 16 2008
This year the CIMG will be hosting its 2nd annual golf
charity tournament in aid of the Special Olympics and the
Half the Sky Foundation.
We
invite you to join us and support the Special Olympics and
the Half the Sky Foundation. You can look forward to a great
team event on one of Beijing's top courses, and at the same
time support a very worthy cause.
Your
support will help Special Olympics and the Half the Sky Foundation
to further support disadvantaged children in China. More detaiils
to come soon. Remember to keep the day free. Be ready for
a great day out on the course, great food and a charity fundraising
auction. We are interested to play, sponsor or have questions
regarding please do not hesitate call Mary or Auslan at the
CIMG Secretariat on +86 10 8522 6205.
The global Green Lead project comes to China
The
global Green Lead project is an initiative of the lead industry.
With the assistance of BHP Billiton and a number of Chinese
based companies the Green Lead project has come to China.
The vision of the Green Lead project is to independently certify
that producers are applying best practice to all aspects of
the product life cycle - mining, processing, transporting,
treating, manufacturing, storing, using and recycling. A group
of foundation project partners, representing industry stakeholders
involved in mining, smelting, manufacturing and recycling,
is involved in implementing the project. for more information
and to become involved please visit: http://www.greenlead.com
CRU
Strategies Position in Beijing Office
Principal Consultant CRU Strategies
CRU
Strategies is the management consultant of choice for the
decision makers in the mining and metals industry. Our revenues
doubled in 2007, and will double again over the next 2 to
3 years. Our Beijing office has delivered some important projects
recently and our next strategic hire will aim to build upon
this confident and young team and develop further our presence
in the Chinese market.
CRU
Strategies provide market and commercial consultancy, assisting;
major metal and mining companies in their strategic decision
making;
banks and private equity companies in their due diligence,
both of the market, technical assets and management; and governmental
organisations in their understanding of the markets and the
associated impacts on policy (and vice versa).
The
role would develop from a business development opportunity
to a leadership role, with the objective of taking the CRU
Strategies presence in Beijing to new heights.
You
would be expected to develop project assignments from business
leads from our sister company CRU Analysis (providers of reliable
industry data on the metals and mining industry for almost
40 years) and create client relationships through which CRU
Strategies can deliver practical advice.
With
a financial background, you would be able to talk the language
of commercial due diligence and provide practical assistance
to our clients’ teams as they pursue industry related
transactions in China, or overseas on behalf of Chinese investors.
Your
background would ideally involve a technical or business degree
in China or overseas, followed by either an MBA or some experience
within a mainstream consultancy group or financial institution.
You are fluent in Mandarin and English and attuned to the
cultural issues of working in China and the Western World.
You have experience in managing a growing team of consultants
and understand the importance of making timely decisions.
You will have a track record of successful client-facing assignments
or positions.
The
future for this position is in your hands; the work is expected
to be challenging and demanding but you will be provided with
support both from within the Beijing office and from the London
head office which is committed to growing the Beijing presence
over the next 3 to 5 years.
CRU
Strategies is a global organisation which generates leads
from every continent the company shares the marketing effort
and deploys its resources to optimise both client satisfaction
and staff development. As a result, you may need to delegate
work overseas and complete either local or overseas assignments
for others
We
are seeking ambitious individuals, preferably with some experience
in the metals and mining industry, to fill this important
role. The salary will be competitive and the incentives significant
– the market is there, our service and quality aims to
be second to none and hence this opportunity should not be
overlooked.
Please
forward your CV in Mandarin and English with a cover letter
that clearly states the reasons you can provide the CRU Strategies
Beijing operation with the boost it needs to ensure our recent
growth continues and remains sustainable.
More
information on CRU Strategies is available on www.crustrategies.com
2008 China Nonferrous Metals Mining Forum
Tuesday April 15
- Saturday April 19
2008 China Nonferrous Metals Mining
Forum will be held in Nanning, Guangxi Province between 15th
-19th April 2008. This forum will focus on South Western China
as an important production and reservation base for the nation's
nonferrous metals and gold mineral resources, which accounted
for more than half of the total reserves and became the primary
provider of China's nonferrous metals raw materials. The forum
in the past has been well attended with many seminar sessions
on mining development and other potential projects. The
CIMG and the CNIA will be holding a roundtable on April 16th.
The aim of the roundtable is to bring together domestic and
foreign companies to discuss the challenges facing the implementation
of sustainable mining in China. We urge members and other
companies to join in this discussion.
A
preliminary copy of the program can be found here
as well details to register and sponsor. CIMG members are
able to attend this function at the CNIA/Domestic company
rate.
The
ASIA Miner Summit Hong Kong 2008
Industry heads, associations, regulators,
consultants, financial mining analysts, MDs and CEOs are invited
to make their presentations at this prestigious event and
deliver business-critical information to a senior level international
audience. If you have content that is unique and valuable,
please send your topic submission and the biography of the
proposed speaker to The
ASIA Miner. For more information please visit Asia
Miner's website.
The
Exploration Exchange Macau June 2008
XX Macao - the exploration exchange
focuses on finding matches between mining opportunities and
sources of financing in the region. The event features a conference,
an exhibition, networking and private meetings. It is designed
to be the communication centerpiece for mining and investment
companies in Asia. For more information please visit the Exploration
Exchange Website.
CIMG
News Links
Members are being emailed news
links each day 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 news
that you would like to add please email, Ivy Ma, who will
be looking after this at info@cimg.org.cn.
Regulatory Update
Please find below the lastest
updates for 2007/8.
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