Organised under the central theme “Central Asia – moving up with the buoyant markets” the Forum will offer an industry-wide discussion strategic rethinking of the economic priorities and emerging role of the mining industry as a potential backbone for economic growth of the mineral-rich countries of Central Asia.
Local and international companies whose professional interests are aligned with the Central Asia Mining Industry are cordially invited to shape up ideas and present their vision for new business and investment opportunities at MINEX Central Asia 2018 Forum in Astana.
The Forum agenda will cover the following main areas:
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Established in 2010 MINEX Central Asia is one of the largest and most authoritative international mining events in the region. The Forum provides an industry-wide platform for presenting developments in the mining industries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
MINEX Central Asia Forum regularly brings together over 300 government regulators, mine operators, prospectors, geologists, investors, experts, financiers and service companies from Central Asia, CIS and overseas.
300 + delegates from 23 countries
15-30 + exhibitors
70 + speakers and panelists
10 + corporate sponsors
15 + media and trade publication partners
The Forum is conducted in English and Russian via simultaneous translation
· Mining & Exploration companies – 34% · Mining Consultants – 16% · Government representatives – 12% · Technological & Software companies – 9 % · Financiers and Investors – 7% |
· Academics – 5% · Equipment producers – 4% · NGOs – 3% · Legal and audit services – 2% · Construction services – 1 % |
Forum attendee by responsibility
CEO or Managing Director – 17 %
COO or Chief Engineer – 8%
Senior manager – 53 %
Government official – 9 %
To maintain sustainable development, mining companies need to continuously invest in the renewal of mineral resources, infrastructure development, personnel training and business processes improvement. The prolonged period of low prices and unstable demand for metals continued to weigh on the investment attractiveness and profitability of the mining businesses in Central Asia. Against this background, most companies continue to give priority to the optimisation of production, ensuring profitability and ROI, and the consolidation of assets.
Constant improvement of efficiency and reduction of costs presents a great challenge to many mining enterprises, as mistakes can be very costly. The success of modern mining enterprise relies on many internal and external factors. How efficient is the management? Is there a good knowledge and skills set? Do the leaders and operational managers work in sync and share the same goals? Are the right technologies and equipment being used to achieve best results? Is there a culture for innovation and self-improvement? The word “innovation” is no longer a tribute to fashion.
Ability of companies to innovate is the main pre-requisite for keeping up with the low margins and challenging environment. MINEX Central Asia 2018 Forum will stimulate practical discussion on how local and international businesses innovate to meet regulatory changes, adapt new technologies, manage social and safety pressures, fund and develop projects, and much more.
to discuss changes in mining regulation in the countries of Central Asia
to present investment projects and industrial developments
to organise meetings with potential investors and partners
to examine alternative funding options for developing projects
to facilitate cross border trade and investment discussions
to improve practical knowledge of local mining managers and specialists
to introduce innovative technologies and solutions in exploration, mining and processing
to benchmark the region’s subsoil use practices with the international standards
to share experiences in improving operational processes throughout the entire production cycle of a mining business from exploration to reclamation