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New energy consumption standards released
(Source - Climate Change Info)
China released 46 national standards on energy consumption
issues ranging from coal-fired power to household induction
cookers Friday, as part of efforts to promote energy conservation
throughout the country. The standards will improve implementation
of China's energy conservation law, which took effect at the
beginning of this month, guaranteeing a reduction in energy
intensity and pollutants for enterprises and the supervision
work of government departments, said Liu Pingjun, chief of
the National Standardization Management Commission.
Liu
told reporters that China currently had 46 standards, including
37 newly formulated and nine revised standards, of which 36
were mandatory. Most of the standards will go into effect
on June 1 and the others are scheduled to take effect sometime
on or before November 1.
The
standards involve energy consumption norms on 22 products
in five high energy consumption industries such as power,
steel and building materials, fuel consumption limits on five
vehicle types, energy efficiency grades on 11 consumables
for end-users such as household induction cookers and water
heaters, and eight calculation and measurement principles.
After
their implementation, those items that do not meet the standards
will be banned for production, sale and use. Ten to 20 percent
of high energy-consumption products will fall into disuse,
said He Bingguang, an official with the National Development
and Reform Commission.
Energy
consumption for such industries as power, steel and building
materials currently accounts for 40 percent of the country's
total energy use, according to He.
However,
some experts were not optimistic about the success of the
standards. "What if those products which fail to meet
the standards are nonetheless produced, sold and used?"
said Jin Yuefu, deputy chief engineer of China Automotive
Technology & Research Center.
High
up-front costs often blind consumers to the greater cost-efficiency
of energy-saving products in the long run, according to Jin.
On
the other hand, tight government control over key energy prices
is in effect subsidizing enterprises that drag their feet
in improving energy efficiency.
The
new law and standards will hopefully boost the country's energy-saving
drive if the authorities also add other administrative measures
to encourage energy conservation in coordination, said Jin.
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
Nigel welcomed the attendees
to the meeting and made an introduction to the NDRC International
Co-operation Centre (NDRC ICC) who were present at the meeting.
Director General Zhang (NDRC-ICC) with Nigel
Clark
At
this meeting the CIMG and the NDRC signed a co-operation agreement.
The agreement will form the foundation to the CIMG and NDRC
collaborating on future projects relevant to the development
of China's mining industry, economy and society.
The
NDRC ICC also presented on its main functions. The NDRC ICC
is an organization directly under the jurisdiction of NDRC.
It has an independent legal status and is the NDRC's portal
for international co-operation. The NDRC ICC maintains broad
contacts and close relations with departments of the Chinese
central and local governments, domestic academic circles and
businesses.
Director
General Zhang from the NDRC ICC described the main functions
of ICC are as follows:
- To
organize and implement cooperation programs signed between
NDRC and foreign governments, international organizations,
institutions as well as foreign companies;
- To
conduct international seminars, workshops, lectures and
training courses of synthetic and special topics in the
fields of economic development and system reform;
- To
organize and research international economic issues;
- To
manage the procedures for overseas study tours and training
groups related to ICC;
- To
serve as host for foreign organizations, civil institutions
and companies visiting China and assist them in exploring
business opportunities;
- To
provide consulting services for foreign investors and introduce
cooperation partners to them;
- To
set up commercial and industrial entities;
- To
edit, translate and publish materials in both Chinese and
English on economic development and system reform;
- To
publish an internal semi-monthly magazine entitled Perspectives.
The
NDRC ICC has eleven divisions, which include General Administration,
International Cooperation, Foreign Affairs, Information and
Consulting, Training, Research, Development, Industry, International
Economy, Institute of Cultural Industry, and Institute of
Assets Management.
Director
General Zhang also outlined one of their current projects
in relation to climate change. The NDRC ICC in co-operation
with the China Green Foundation, the NEWS & Information
Center of People's Daily and the Corporate Citizenship Center
of Boston College will jointly hold the program named "All
Are Making Efforts: The World, China and Ourselves-Responding
to the Situation of Global Warming -Planting Program on Corporate
Social Responsibility for Foreign Organizations/Enterprises
in China, 2008". It was mentioned that climate change
has influenced ecological environment worldwide, attracting
great attention of the international society. This program
aims to spread the concept of tree planting and emission reducing
among foreign enterprises and institutions in China, showing
their decisiveness in responding to the challenge of global
warming. Director General Zhang asked for interested members
to download related materials & application form here
http://www.greeningchina.cn/
The
NDRC ICC and CIMG will in the near future work on joint projects
such as sustainable mining, foreign investment in China's
mining industry and sharing information to domestic companies
investing abroad.
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.
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
Update
- CIMG Sustainable Mining 2008 - CIMG and CNIA Sustainable/CSR
Mining Roundtable Discussion - Sponsored by Rio Tinto
This event held in conjunction with
the CNIA was a great success with other 50 attendees from
domestic industry and government. The roundtable discussion
was lively and the presentations made by the CIMG members
clearly showed the benefits and options of how a mining company
can be sustainable in China.
Participants
at the CIMG/CNIA Sustainable Mining/CSR roundtable in Nanning
The
roundtable highlighted that domestic mining companies are
well aware of sustainable mining practices and CSR being that
many regulatory requirements in this area have recently been
introduced. Still though, sustainability and CSR is seen as
a relatively new concept and many of the domestic participants
were unsure of the sustainability and CSR options/tools available
to them.
At
the end of the meeting the CIMG and CNIA sought to continue
this dialogue and information sharing to enhance the understanding
of sustainable mining and CSR practices in the provincial
areas of China.
The
CIMG Secretariat would like to thank Rio Tinto for their kind
support of this initiative.
For
more information, please call Auslan or Mary at the CIMG Secretariat
or by email at auslan@cimg.org.cn.
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.
The
taxation discussion group of the CIMG was formed in March
2008. They are currently 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 July
The
Last year's White Paper has been well recieved by MOLAR and
other government
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 - 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.
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
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.
Competitions
on the day will include:
- 1st Prize
- 2nd Prize
- 3rd Prize
- Lowest Gross
- Closest to the Pin
- Longest Drive
- Craziest Hat
Competition
format: 2 ball best ball
Prizes: There are a number of great prizes on offer.
Apart from trophies we
have prizes from: Taylormade, Avid Golf, China World Hotel
and more
Special
Olympics Putting Green Comp: Take part in this great pre-game
competition with The Special Olympics and students from Shunyi
Special
School. Before tee-off test your putting skills with students
from the
Shunyi Special School. It will be a great way to get involved
with one of
the beneficiaries of this golf day and have some fun. Special
Prizes for the
winners will be awarded.
On
they day you will get first class hospitality: For all
players, the event
will provide light refreshments on the day from Franks Place.
Apart on the
course refreshments, there will be a first class BBQ dinner
with canap¨¦s and
beverages after golf. Pre-dinner and dinner beverages (beer,
wine and soft
drinks) will also be included for all guests.
Charity
Auction: On the night there will be exclusive sports memorabilia
as
well as children's paintings for auction to benefit the Special
Olympics and
Half the Sky. Items include autographed pieces from Tiger
Woods, Yao Ming
and more. On the day players will be able to make donations
to the Special
Olympics and Half the Sky.
A
special thanks to the sponsors of this event:
   
Venue:
Located on Litian Road, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. Tianzhu
Golf
County Club is also located near Beijing Capital Airport.
Tianzhu Golf
County Club boasts 27 holes, 9 of which are under lights,
and a driving
range. Designed by 'Strategic Golf Design' from the US the
course was its
1st project in China. The course is regarded as competitive
with its design
of small greens, large bunkers, water hazards and large number
of trees.
Cost
(SINGLE PLAYER PACKAGE ¨C 980RMB)
- Full day of golf and activities
- Quality merchandise gift pack for each guest including an
event polo shirt
and cap, golf balls and tee pack for each player.
- Driving range
- Refreshments on arrival and refreshments on-course for each
guest
throughout the round.
- Post golf & pre dinner drinks for each guest.
- BBQ dinner for each guest, inclusive of beer, wine and soft
drinks.
- Locker and use of shower facilities is included.
- One (1) guest invitation, player will be allocated to a
group, making a
playing group of 4.
- 100RMB from your sponsorship will be donated to the designated
charities
Hole
Sponsorships are available at 10KRMB of which 2KRMB will be
donated.
Apart from this donation your sponsorship includes 4 player
registrations.
The CIMG Secretariat is seeking a Title Sponsor for the day
of which there
will only be one. This sponsorship is available at 40KRMB
of which 8KRMB
will be donated. Apart form this, the title sponsorship includes
8 player
registrations. These are great sponsorship opportunities that
will help two
worthy charities.
Register
and play! The event is open to golfers of all levels who are
keen
to spend a day on the fairways. Invite your clients, friends
and partners.
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
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
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.
CIMG
Sustaining Sponsors
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