Mining Forum Invitation - 15 Jul 05 21
On the occasion of the visit to Australia of
His Excellency, Mr. Ricardo Lagos
President of the Republic of Chile
You are invited to attend
A MINING FORUM:
Opportunities Across the Pacific
(Organized and sponsored by the Foreign Investment Committee of Chile)
Speakers: Alfonso Dulanto, Chilean Minister for Mining
Ian Macfarlane, Australian Minister for Industry, Tourism & Resources
Juan Villarzú, Executive President, Codelco
Alfredo Ovalle, President, National Mining Association of Chile
Diego Hernández, President Base Metals, BHP Billiton
Garry Draffin, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Australia
Additional Speakers - Covering issues relating to the mining sector in each country
Note: Please visit www.alabc.com.au for details of a Luncheon with President Lagos that will be held after the Mining
Forum. Prior registration is essential for the Luncheon, which is a separate event from the Mining Forum.
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Date: Friday, 15 July 2005
Venue: Shangri-La Hotel - Cambridge III & IV - Level 3
176 Cumberland Street, Sydney
Time: 09.00am – 12.00pm (Registration from 08.30 am)
Cost: No charge (Prior registration is essential)
Supported By
BHP Billiton
COALAR
XSTRATA Copper
AUSTRADE
Santander
Securencu Pte.Ltd.
LAN
ProChile
AGSM
A MINING FORUM:
Opportunities Across the Pacific
(Organized and sponsored by the Foreign Investment Committee of Chile)
AGENDA
08.30 Registration
09.00 Ms. Karen Poniachik, Executive Vice-President, Foreign Investment Committee of Chile
Welcome
09.05 Mr. Ian Macfarlane, Australian Minister for Industry, Tourism & Resources
“Overview of the Australian Mining Industry and the Mining Technology Services Action Agenda ”
09.25 Mr. Alfonso Dulanto, Chilean Minister for Mining
“Chile’s Mining Policy: Current Developments and Future Challenges”
09.45 Mr. Diego Hernández, President Base Metals, BHP Billiton
“BHP Billiton’s Experience in Chile and Plans for the Future”
10.00 Mr. Juan Villarzú, Executive President, Codelco
“Codelco’s Experience in the Use of New Technologies”
10.15 Mr. Alfredo Ovalle , President, Chilean National Mining Association
“Investment Opportunities in Chile’s Medium-size Mining Sector”
10.30 Coffee Break
10.40 Sr. Francisco Costabal , President of the Minerals Council of Chile
“Mining: A Sustainable business for Chile”
10.55 Mr. Garry Draffin, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Australia
“Foreign Investment in Australia’s Mining Industry”
11.10 Mr. Marco Medel, Managing Director, Conymet Duratray
“Conymet’s Experience of Investing in Australia”
11.20 Mr. John Downing, Executive Director, Downing Teal
“The Human Resources Challenge facing Australia’s and Chile’s Resources Sectors”
11.30 Questions & Answers
11.45 Closing Remarks: Keynote address by H.E. the President of Chile Mr. Ricardo Lagos.
12.00 End.
A MINING FORUM:
Opportunities Across the Pacific
(Organized and sponsored by the Foreign Invesment Committee of Chile)
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All enquiries should be directed to:
Mrs Pilar Mudge - Australia-Latin America Business Council ABN: 27 091 186 015
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