This newspaper reports.

With the approval of the State Council, the 2016 (18th) China International Mining Conference—jointly hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government, and the China Mining Association—will be held in grand style from September 22 to 25, 2016, at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin.

To create more opportunities for exchange and collaboration, the conference organizing committee and participating companies have arranged a variety of exciting dinners and cocktail receptions during the event. We hope these activities will help strengthen business partnerships, enable participants to meet new industry colleagues, and uncover potential business opportunities.

  I. Dinner Event

1. Owner's Dinner Party

Purpose of the event: Build an industry network and create a platform for win-win cooperation.

Meeting time: September 22, 6:00 PM—9:00 PM

Meeting address: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Meijiang Center (directly opposite the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center)

Target Participants: Leaders from China’s domestic mining regulatory authorities; officials from foreign mining companies and embassies; leaders of prominent domestic and international mining associations; executives from leading domestic and international mining enterprises; heads of geological exploration units; chief engineers from mining planning and design institutes; representatives from universities and research institutions; as well as representatives from domestic and international mining service and equipment enterprises.

Event Schedule: Business Card Exchange, Speeches, Performances, Raffle Draw

Cultural and artistic performance: Available

Number of participants: 300 people

How to participate: Tickets must be reserved in advance. The dinner ticket costs 800 yuan per person.

Table rental: 8,000 RMB per table (limited to 10 people)

2. ICBC Night Event

Event Theme: Focus on the Supply Side—Reform for a Brighter Future

Meeting time: September 22, 17:00–19:30

Meeting Address: Tianjin Yingbin Hotel

Participants: Leaders from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Tianjin Municipal Government; foreign ministers of mining and officials from embassies; senior executives from selected large domestic and international mining enterprises, among others.

Number of participants: 80 people

Participation method: By invitation only

3. Welcome to the Conference

Event Purpose: September 23, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meeting Address: Tianjin Yingbin Hotel

Participants: Leaders from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Tianjin Municipal Government; foreign ministers of mining and officials from embassies; senior executives from selected large domestic and international mining enterprises, among others.

Number of participants: 100 people

Participation method: By invitation only

 
4. Appreciation Gala and Awards Ceremony

Event Highlights: Gala Dinner to Thank Participants of the 2016 China International Mining Conference; Award Ceremony for the 2016 China International Mining Conference Best Contribution Award.

Event time: September 24, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Event Location: Meijiang Convention & Exhibition Center, Conference Hall N7

Cultural and artistic performance: Available

Target Participants: Leaders from the Ministry of Natural Resources and relevant authorities in Tianjin; officials from foreign mining ministries and embassies; leaders from leading domestic and international mining enterprises, as well as senior executives from major Chinese and foreign mining companies.

Number of participants: 800

How to participate: Tickets must be reserved in advance. Dinner ticket prices are: 300 yuan per person (for domestic investors); 700 yuan per person (for foreign investors).

Table rental: 3,000 RMB per table (limited to 10 people)

II. Cocktail Reception and Networking Event

1. Reception for the Oyu Tolgoi Gold-Copper Mine in Mongolia

 
Event Time: September 23, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Event Location: Meijiang Convention & Exhibition Center, 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms N216 and N218

Participants: Relevant personnel from Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi gold-copper mine, as well as representatives from some invited participating and exhibiting companies.

Number of participants: 80 people

Participation method: By invitation only

2. Smithfield Legal Salon & Wine Tasting Gala

Event Highlights: Savor exquisite wines from France, South Africa, and Australia, and engage in insightful discussions with top international lawyers and mining law experts.

Event Time: September 23, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Event Location: Meijiang Convention & Exhibition Center, 2nd Floor, Conference Room N211

Participants: From Smith & Fils Law Firm: Sun Ye, Global Energy Practice Partner; Liu Kaixin, Global Energy Practice Partner; Jay Leary, Co-Head of Global Mining; Stephane Brabant, Co-Head of Global Mining and Co-Chair of Africa Practice; Andrew Blacoe, Partner in Mining, Energy, and Infrastructure; as well as representatives from participating and exhibiting companies.

Number of participants: 150 people

Participation method: Open to all.

3. Cocktail Reception at Dacheng Law Office in Beijing

Event Theme: Cross-Border Mining Investment—New Opportunities and New Challenges

Event Time: September 24, 09:00-10:30

Event Location: Meijiang Convention & Exhibition Center, 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms N215/N217

Participants: Yao Yichuan, Deputy Director of the Department of Regulations at the Ministry of Natural Resources; Alan Hutchison, Partner at Dacheng Vancouver Office; Noor Kapdi, Managing Partner at Dacheng Cape Town Office; Patrick Larrive, Managing Partner at Dacheng Morocco Office; Bi Liyan, Deputy General Manager of the Legal Department at China Minmetals Corporation, and other representatives from domestic and international companies attending and exhibiting at the event.

Number of participants: 150 people

Participation method: Open to all.

4. South Africa Ministry of Mining Networking Event

Event Theme: Understanding South Africa’s Mining Investment Environment and Projects

Event Time: September 24, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Event Location: Meijiang Convention & Exhibition Center, 2nd Floor, Conference Room N214

Participants: Minister of the Department of Mineral Resources of South Africa, officials from the Department of Mineral Resources of South Africa, officials from the South African Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, representatives from the South African Embassy in China, and relevant participating and exhibiting delegates.

Event format: Tea, snacks, and beverages will be provided (not a cocktail party).

Number of participants: 100 people

Participation method: Open to all.

5. Briefing on the Investment Environment of the Binhai New Area

Event Theme: Focusing on the Coastal Region—China’s Third Growth Pole

Meeting time: September 22, 2:30 PM—4:20 PM

Meeting location: Meijiang Convention & Exhibition Center, 1st Floor, Conference Room N9

Participating key enterprises: China Minmetals, Chinalco, China Gold, Mongolia Oyu Tolgoi

Number of participants: 150 people

Participation method: Open to all.

6. Outdoor Equipment Roadshow for Mining Operations

Event Theme: Custom-Made Outdoor Mining Gear

Meeting time: September 24, 2:00 PM—3:30 PM

Meeting Location: Meijiang Convention & Exhibition Center, 1st Floor, N2 Roadshow Area

Inviting target customers: Heads of corporate procurement departments responsible for outdoor gear (clothing).

Number of participants: 100 people

Participation method: Open to all.

Introduction to the Background of the 2016 (18th) China International Mining Conference:

2016 Conference Theme: Upholding New Ideas, Jointly Creating a New Future

Time: September 22–25, 2016

Latest statistics:

The expected number of attendees will exceed 9,000.

Exhibition area: 38,000 square meters;

Over 600 exhibitors are expected.

More than 55 countries and regions are participating.

For more exciting events in the mining industry, stay tuned for the 2016 (18th) China International Mining Conference!

To register for the Mining Conference and related events, please contact:

Sanjiang United International Exhibition (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Wang Xiaofeng 13810105275 Wang Jie 13466796933

Phone: 010-64465066

Fax: 010-64466368

Email: info@chinamining-expo.org

Website: www.chinamining-expo.org