Improving the investment climate and sustainable development in China will be among the topics addressed at China Mining 2002, a conference slated for Oct. 21-23 in Chongqing, in South Sichuan province.
The forum is designed to help the Chinese government create an environment more conducive to mineral resources development.
The Chinese Ministry of Land and Resources is organizing the event, together with the World Bank and the Canadian Embassy.
For more information, e-mail dic@cags.cn.net
NWMA highlights Coeur d’Alene
The Northwest Mining Association’s 108th annual meeting, slated for Dec. 2-6 at the Doubletree Hotel City Center in Spokane, Wash., will focus on the Coeur d’Alene mining district in Idaho.
Also, the U.S. Forest Service will present a permitting workshop and short course on mineral development, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will present a workshop describing its restoration of abandoned mine sites.
The conference will also feature an all-day workshop on sustainable development and the Global Mining Initiative.
For more information, call (509) 624-1158 or visit www.nwma.org
Mining taxation conference
A course on the latest developments in mining taxation will be held at the Metropolitan Hotel in Toronto on Aug. 13.
Among the topics slated for discussion are: foreign investment considerations in Canadian mining; cross-border, inter-company financing issues; mining tax changes in Ontario; mineral tax act royalties in British Columbia; using flow-through shares to deduct 2003 expenses in 2002; and tax issues for partnerships with Aboriginal organizations.
Industry professionals use the course to bring themselves up to speed on tax issues affecting exploration and development within the Canadian mining industry.
For more information, call 1-888-777-1707 or visit www.insightinfo.com
Electra mining conference
In 2000, the Electra Mining Conference attracted more than 30,000 visitors, and this year’s event, slated for Sept. 30-Oct. 4 in Johannesburg, is likely to draw even more.
The global tradeshow provides retailers with access to local and international mining and electro-mechanical sectors.
The Canadian Association of Mining Export and Services for Export will work with Natural Resources Canada to boost the Canadian presence at the event.
The Canadian High Commission is helping organize activities at the trade show, including a visit to a deep mine and a seminar on how to penetrate the African market.
For more information, contact Specialized Exhibitions at +27 011 835-1565. E-mail: veda@specialised.com
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