The China Analyst

Greater China and Asia

12th Asian Ferro-alloys Conference - Hong Kong, China
On 28-30 March 2011, the 12th Asian Ferro-alloys Conference was held at Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong. Matt Pieterse attended the event and delivered a presentation entitled The move westward and elsewhere for Asian M&A on 30 March.

7th Annual Asia Mining Congress 2011 - Singapore
On 4-8 April 2011, The 7th Annual Asia Mining Congress 2011 was held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Kobus van der Wath (Founder and Group Managing Director) attended the event and chaired the Africa Mining Investment Forum on 4 April.

AFBG on Africa: Penetrating the South African Market - Singapore
On 6 April 2011, AFBG on Africa: Penetrating the South African Market, a dialogue session by the Singapore Business Federation's Africa Business Group (AFBG), was held at Keppel Towers in Singapore. Kobus van der Wath was a panelist of the session entitled Perspectives from a Southern African company/businessmen.

Brazil-China Seminar Attended by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff - Beijing, China
On 12 April 2011, Javier Cuñat (General Manager, Beijing Axis Strategy) and Barry van Wyk (Senior Consultant) attended a bilateral trade and investment seminar at the China World Trade Centre in Beijing. The event was attended by the President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, as well as Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan.

5th CCPIT Chinese Enterprises Outbound Investment Conference - Beijing, China
On 28 April 2011, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) hosted the fifth installment of its annual conference on Chinese outbound investment. Dirk Kotze (General Manager: Strategic Projects) and Haiwei Huang attended the seminar. Dirk was also invited to deliver a presentation at the event on the major trends and dynamics of China's drive to invest abroad, particularly focusing on implications from a Chinese perspective.

Investment in Energy and Natural Resources – Current Themes and Issues - Beijing, China
On 24 May 2011, Javier Cuñat attended and delivered a presentation entitled An Examination of China's Strategy for Outbound Investment in Mining and Infrastructure Sectors in Africa.

International Chromium Development Association Members Meeting 2011 - Hong Kong, China
On 1-3 June 2011, the International Chromium Development Association (ICDA) Members Meeting 2011 was held in Hong Kong. Matt Pieterse attended the meeting and delivered a presentation entitled The Influence of Asia on the World Economy.

FutureChina Global Forum - Singapore
On 11-12 July 2011, the FutureChina Global Forum 2011 was held at the Ritz-Carlton in Singapore. Kobus was invited as the panelist of a session entitled Chinese Outbound M&As: From steady growth to a tidal wave?

Annual Precious Metals Meeting - Guiyang, China
On 26-27 July 2011, the Annual Precious Metals Meeting was held in Guiyang, China. Haiwei Huang attended the event and delivered a presentation entitled The Development and impact of Chinese Mining Investment in Africa.

3rd Mining Investment Summit 2011 - Singapore
On 27-28 July 2011, the 3rd Mining Investment Summit 2011 was held in Singapore. Kobus van der Wath delivered a presentation entitled The outlook for the Asian and global commodities market.

Other events recently attended by The Beijing Axis in Greater China and Asia:

Africa

Africa Project Access Business Briefing - Johannesburg, South Africa
On 18 May 2011, the Africa Project Access Business Briefing was held at Werksmans Attorneys in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nitesh Dullabh of the South African office attended and delivered a presentation entitled Strategic Market Entry by Chinese Companies in Africa.

Zambian Mining and Energy Conference - Lusaka, Zambia
On 15-17 June 2011, the 1st Zambian International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC) was held in Lusaka, Zambia. Nitesh Dullabh attended the event and delivered a presentation entitled China's Importance to the African Resources Sector on June 15.

10th Coaltrans South Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa
On 21-22 June 2011, Coaltrans South Africa was held at the Hilton Hotel Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kobus van der Wath attended the event and delivered a presentation entitled The Role and Importance of Asia for African Coal.

Africa Mining Congress 2011 - Johannesburg, South Africa
On 19-22 July 2011, the Africa Mining Congress 2011 was held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kobus van der Wath attended the event and delivered a presentation entitled China as a Driver of the African Resources Sector on 20 July.

Other events recently attended by The Beijing Axis in Africa:

Australia

SA Boardroom Lunch - Perth
On 27 May 2011, Kobus van der Wath attended the event and delivered a presentation entitled China and its role in the Australian Mining industry.

Financial Review Mining Investment Conference 2011 - Sydney
On 23-24 June 2011, this conference was held at the Amora Hotel Jamison in Sydney, Australia. Javier Cuñat attended the event and delivered a presentation entitled China's Rising Outward Investment and How the West Can Benefit.

AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies) Convention 2011 - Perth
On 28-30 June 2011, the AMEC Convention 2011 was held at Burswood Convention Centre in Perth, Australia. Kobus van der Wath delivered a presentation entitled China and its Role in the Australian Mining Industry on June 28.

Global Mining Investors 'n' Explorers Show - Sydney
On 4-6 July 2011, the Global Mining Investment 'n' Explorers Show was held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney, Australia. Kobus van der Wath delivered a presentation entitled China Outbound Investment Strategy on 5 July.

Xstract Lunch Time Technical Series - Brisbane
On 16 August 2011, Xstract held one of its Lunch Time Technical Seminars in Brisbane, Australia. Kobus van der Wath delivered a presentation entitled The Why, What & How of China Procurement.

Other events recently attended by The Beijing Axis in Australia:

Europe and Americas

Structured Commodity Finance Conference 2011 - London, UK
On 13-14 April 2011, the Structured Commodity Finance Conference 2011 was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in London, UK. Matt Pieterse attended the event and delivered a presentation entitled China's Impact on Global Commodity Markets and Increasing International Investment on April 13.

Texel Breakfast Briefing - London, UK
On 16 May 2011, Matt Pieterse attended and delivered a presentation entitled China Moving Westwards and How Europe Stands to Benefit.

World Mining Investment Congress - London, UK
On 17-19 May 2011, the World Mining Investment Congress was held at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, UK. Matt Pieterse attended the event and delivered a presentation on 18 May.

HARBOR Annual Aluminium Outlook Conference - Chicago, US
On 20-22 June 2011, the HARBOR Aluminium Conference was held at the Swissotel in Chicago, US. Lilian Luca delivered a presentation at the event entitled China's Economic Growth and its Expected Effects on Aluminium Supply and Demand on June 21, and another presentation entitled CHINA SOURCING: Perspectives on Why, What and How on June 22.