Dear CIMG Members,
This year marks the official establishment of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, which will usher in unprecedented opportunities and broad prospects of development for the economic and trade cooperation in the region. In order to facilitate a new carrier for furthering the mutually beneficial exchange and co-operation between mining industries in the region, we feel obliged to host the “2010 China-ASEAN Mining Cooperation Forum and Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as ‘Mining Forum’)” from September 6 to 7, 2010 in Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Co-sponsored by Ministry of Commerce of China, Ministry of Land and Resources of China，China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, 2010 China-ASEAN Mining Cooperation Forum and Exhibition has received strong support from relevant government authorities and broad regional and international attention.
The theme of this forum has been set as “Regional Mining Co-operation in the Framework of China-ASEAN Free Trade Area”. This forum will be a grand gathering which covers meetings, exhibitions and business negotiations. It is estimated that more than 1000 participants, including entrepreneurs from mining industries, investment companies and banks, mining research and education institutions, government organizations, as well as well-known experts in this field. It will also turn out to be a rare chance for deepening communication, expanding the network of business partners and building up more channels for cooperation in and beyond the region. More than 300 booths will be provided for the event.
This forum will serve as a perfect opportunity for company display, and promotion of products, projects, new technologies and mining equipment, as well as attracting investment. It will also turn out to be a rare chance for deepening communication, expanding the network of business partners and building up more channels for cooperation in and beyond the region.
Hereby, we would like to take this opportunity to cordially invite your esteemed company to participate in this Mining Forum so as to share both your business as well as your expertise with partners across the region. We are willing to provide preferential terms and incentives for ASEAN companies and will be happy to provide assistance where necessary. Please also let us know if your company wishes to make a presentation at the forum.
The CABIS Secretariat will highly appreciate any support from your esteemed company in promoting this forum and we are looking forward to your earliest possible reply at your best convenience.
China-ASEAN Business & Investment Summit Secretariat & CIMG
Agenda of the Mining Forum
September 4 (Saturday)
09:00-22:00 Registration (Red Forest Hotel, MEKONG Hotel)
09:00-22:00 Exhibition Arrangement
(Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center)
September 5 (Sunday)
09:00-22:00 Registration
(March Flower Hotel, Red Forest Hotel)
09:00-22:00 Exhibition Arrangement
(Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center)
18:30-19:30 Welcoming Banquet
(Red Forest Hotel, Invitation Required)
September 6 (Monday)
09:00-17:00 Mining Exhibition and Project Promotion
( No. 5, No. 14 Hall, Nanning International Convention & Exhibition Center)
09:00-10:30 Opening Ceremony
(Chinese Hibiscus Hall, Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center)
Chaired by Leader of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Welcoming Address by Leader of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Opening Address by Leader of Ministry of Commerce of China
Speeches by Leaders of Ministry of Land and Resources of China, Ministry of Commerce of China, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Guangxi Non-Ferrous Metal Group and Mining Authorities from ASEAN Countries
09:50-10:00 Projects Signing Ceremony
(Chinese Hibiscus Hall, Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center)
10:00-10:10 Tea Break
10:10-12:00 Entrepreneur Forum
(Chinese Hibiscus Hall, Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center)
Theme: Mining Cooperation with the Establishment of CAFTA
Chaired by Ms. Sally Wu, Renowned Anchor of Phoenix TV
Interactive Guests: CEOs of Mining Enterprise from China and ASEAN
12:30-14:00 Buffet Luncheon (Hoyo Banquet)
14:30-17:00
1. Mining Academic Forum
(No.102 International Convention Hall, Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center)
Chaired by Leader of Mineral Department of Guilin, Guangxi
Interactive Guests: Mining Experts from China and ASEAN
2. Mining Investment and Financing Forum
(No. 103 Hall, Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center)
18:00-19:30 Banquet (Red Forest Hotel)
September 7 (Tuesday)
09:00-17:00 Mining Exhibition
(No.5, No.14 Hall, Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center)
09:00-17:00 Mining Project Promotion
(No. 5 Hall, Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center)
September 8 (Wednesday)
Business Trip to Hechi City, Guangxi, at the Guests’ Own Expense/ Booth Dismantlement
