CIS Metals Summit

CIS METALS SUMMIT 2011 Summary:

A unique opportunity for all participants to obtain a comprehensive knowledge of the CIS market and meet METALS AND MINING executives IN ONE TRIP. In 2011 the event incorporated the 6th Annual Precious Metals Summit.

CIS METALS SUMMIT, 16th - 17th FEBRUARY

  • CIS MARKET LEADERS: Business Development Scenarios and New Investment Projects
  • NEW UNCERTAINTY. Double dip: how to get ready for a potential economic downturn
  • Customs Union: is it likely to increase competition in the CIS market?
  • FOCUS ON: UKRAINE. New agreements between Ukraine and Russia: creating a united metals market
  • STATE POLICY and new government strategy for the CIS metals industry
  • ASIAN MARKETS. CHINA, KOREA, JAPAN
  • IPO Spotlight: Hong Kong as a Bridge to the Asian Capital Markets
  • MIDDLE EAST: risks and opportunities
  • FINANCING MODERNISATION - New approaches
  • What are the price forecasts for the various key raw materials?
  • Iron ore pricing system: the end of annual benchmarks. For how long will prices for steel and other metals continue to be negotiated on an annual basis?
  • Export duties revision: nickel and copper. When will a new formula for export duties be developed?
  • IN CONVERSATION WITH TRADERS AND ANALYSTS. FOCUS ON STEEL: are prices sustainable?


CIS PRECIOUS METALS, 15th FEBRUARY: 

  • INDUSTRY LEADERS' PROJECT UPDATES: heavyweights of the global and CIS precious metals market will present their new investment projects, development strategies and innovative exploration techniques 
  • State policy for precious metals industry development: will policies be announced in the near future? WHAT ARE THE CURRENT GOVERMENT PRIORITIES AND PLANS for stimulating production and exploration? 
  • Russian regions: Yakutia, Urals, Altay - what is their exploration potential?
  • HOT TOPIC! Pricing and the costs of production: what to expect in the near and longer term?
  • Interactive Panel Debate: what government measures are needed and HOW CAN BUSINESS participate in formulating an effective development programme? Top-level government officials and precious metals producers will contribute to this debate
  • TERRA INCOGNITA: strategic exploration deposits. When will the decision on Sukhoy Log and other exploration fields be made?
  • Export duties for precious metals: how to stimulate domestic production?
  • GOLD TRADING: what are the priorities of the biggest international players and banks active in the CIS?
  • State programmes for investing into the gold industry in the CIS
  • M&A: will consolidation continue?
  • 'HAUTE COUTURE'. What do designers expect from their suppliers? Get inspiration from our special speaker - a representative of a luxury jewellery house