Senior Mining Industry Executives Discuss The Future Of The Industry

LONDON, ENGLAND, January 15, 2011 (Press-News.org) The 5th annual World Mining Investment Congress 2011 will be taking place May 17 - 19 at the Royal Garden Hotel, London UK. With next year's investment in mining expected to break the records set before the global financial crisis, there has rarely been a better time to be seeking capital for new projects. The World Mining Investment Congress therefore provides you with an ideal forum in which you can meet the investors and mines whose partnership can drive your business forward. In addition to key networking opportunities, the event offers the chance to hear from authoritative and engaging individuals, who will be giving the insight you need to position yourself in the new global economic order.

The World Mining Investment Congress has questioned those in the industry to find out exactly what is relevant for 2011. Based on the results of this research the conference will have more investors from China, miners from Russia and India as well as an Africa Focus Day. These Chinese investors, who will be driving future growth in the market, will be explaining what they look for in an investment and telling you how to position yourself for rapid growth. There will also be a wider range of attendees and speakers from the emerging markets as well as the traditional mining strongholds making this a truly global event.

There will be an IPO debate - London vs Hong Kong - with representatives from both exchanges, a panel discussion focused on attracting and securing investment from China. Coal India will be sharing their lessons for miners and investestors drawing from their expierence with their 3.4bn IPO. The rare earths sector will also be a looked at to gain the knowledge businesses need for the security of supply and the implications of this within the mining industry and beyond.

Now in it's 5th year, the World Mining Investment Congress has become a 'can't miss' event in the industry - for both major and minors in the industry. As Andrew Cranswick, CEO, African Consolidated Resources states, "As a junior miner in need of new avenues to raise capital, I have found the congress invaluable. I can get real insight as well as face-to-face meetings with a wide range of investors, all capable of helping my company move on to the next stage."

Speakers are a combination of renowned experts, who will deliver authoritative discussions in the engaging manner for which they have become known, but also new names from the emerging markets which will be driving tomorrow's mining sector. 2011 speakers include Partha Bhattacharyya, Chairman and Managing Director, Coal India, Godfrey Gomwe, Executive Director, South Africa, Anglo American, Mark Smith, CEO, Molycorp, Li Jinming, Chairman, GuangDong Rising Asset Management, Chris Rynning, Chief Executive Officer, Origo Partners PLC, Frank Holmes, CEO, US Global Investors and Steven Fox, Founder and CEO, Veracity Worldwide, amongst many others.

This year's congress will focus on the real issues and opportunities in the mining industry and will bring over 50 world-class speakers from all over the world during the 3 day conference. Packed with presentations from industry leaders, controversial and thought-provoking panel discussions and abundant networking opportunities, this event should be in your diary if you are a part of the mining industry or if you sell into the sector.

Book your place now to ensure you don't miss the group discount which could save you GBP580! Special mining company prices available! For more information please call +44(0)20 7242 2324.

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