The China Analyst

Greater China and Asia

Platts Asian Steel Forum – Beijing, China
On 22 September 2011, the Platts Asian Steel Forum was held at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Beijing. Haiwei Huang, General Manager: Strategic Projects & Relationships, delivered a presentation entitled The long term outlook for China's chrome demand and outbound investment.

ICDA Chrome Ore Forum – Beijing, China
On 10-11 October 2011, the ICDA Chrome Ore Forum was held at Grand Mercure Xidan, Beijing. Haiwei Huang attended.

CHaINA 2011 – Shanghai, China
On 2-3 November 2011, CHaINA 2011 was held at Intercontinental Shanghai Puxi, Shanghai. Lilian Luca, Managing Director: Beijing Axis Procurement, delivered a presentation entitled Challenges and Opportunities for Procuring Capital Goods in China for Global Mining and Infrastructure Projects.

SA Expo – Beijing, China
On 24-26 November 2011, the SA Expo 2011 was held at the Beijing Exhibition Centre. The event was co-organised by the South African Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM). The Beijing Axis was invited by the South African Embassy in Beijing to attend and exhibit at the event.

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

McCloskey China Coal
6-7 September 2011; Beijing, China

Procurement Leaders Forum
14-15 September 2011; Singapore

SA Trade and Investment Forum
29-30 September 2011; Beijing, China

China: Prepare for Opportunity
19 October 2011; Beijing, China

China Mining 2011
6-8 November 2011; Tianjin, China

China Overseas Investment Fair 2011
8-9 November 2011; Beijing, China

GMAC ANZ Lunch Briefing
9 January 2012; Beijing, China

Africa

4th South Africa Ferroalloys Conference - Johannesburg, South Africa
On 15-16 September 2011, the 4th South Africa Ferroalloys Conference was held at Hilton Sandton, Johannesburg. Kobus van der Wath, Founder and Group Managing Director, delivered a presentation entitled The Global Context: How will China/Asia affect demand and will investment in South Africa continue? on September 15.

China Africa Business Forum – Johannesburg, South Africa
On 20 October 2011, the Beijing Axis co-organised this one-day business forum where Kobus van der Wath delivered a presentation entitled BRICS: The Africa and China Perspective, while Dirk Kotze, Director and GM: Africa, talked about India & China in Africa: Adversaries or Allies?

The Beijing Axis Procurement Roundtable – Johannesburg, South Africa
On 4 November 2011, The Beijing Axis organised this roundtable breakfast at Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton in Johannesburg. Kobus van der Wath delivered a presentation entitled Integrating China in Capital Project Planning and the Supply Chains of Global Mining, Infrastructure and Industrial Sectors.

Mining Business and Investment (MBI) East Africa 2011 – Nairobi, Kenya
On 17-18 November 2011, the MBI 2011 East Africa was held at the Crowne Plaza, Nairobi. Walter Ruigu, Manager: Eastern Africa Desk, delivered a presentation entitled Chinese Investment in Metals and Minerals in Eastern Africa.

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2012 – Cape Town, South Africa
On 6-9 February 2012, the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2012 was held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa. Kobus van der Wath was a keynote speaker, and delivered a presentation entitled Asia's Importance for African and Global Mining on 6 February. During the event, Kobus was interviewed by CNN as well as South Africa's Moneyweb.com, and Dirk Kotze was interviewed by CNN as well as the Chinese national network CCTV.

African Mining in the Year of the Dragon – Cape Town, South Africa
On 8 February 2012, the Beijing Axis co-organised this networking cocktail with joint venture partner, Cadiz Corporate Solutions, during the Mining Indaba week at Brundyn + Gonsalves art gallery in Cape Town.

The Beijing Axis Procurement Roundtable – Johannesburg, South Africa
On 16 February 2012, The Beijing Axis organised the second installment of the roundtable breakfast where Kobus van der Wath, Founder and Group Managing Director, delivered a presentation entitled Assessing China as a Supply Chain Partner for the African Mining, Industrial and Retail Sectors. The event was held at Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg.

Africa Forecasting Workshop – Johannesburg, South Africa
On 29 February–1 March 2012, the Africa Forecasting Workshop was held at Hilton Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg. Dirk Kotze delivered a presentation entitled Assessing China as a Supply Chain Partner for the African Mining, Industrial and Retail Sectors.

UCT GSB Distinguished Speakers Programme – Cape Town, South Africa
On 7 March 2012, the University of Cape Town (UCT) Graduate School of Business (GSB) Distinguished Speakers Programme was held at the UCT Graduate School of Business Breakwater Campus, Cape Town. Kobus van der Wath delivered a presentation entitled China and Asia in 2012 - Strategic Imperatives for South African Businesses in the Year of the Dragon.

Other events recently attended by The Beijing Axis in Africa include:

SAPICS Breakfast Presentation
15 September 2011; Johannesburg, South Africa

Smart Procurement World 2011
11-12 October 2011; Johannesburg, South Africa

China Day in South Africa Conference
3 February 2012; Cape Town, South Africa

Australia

CIPSA Sundowner – Perth, Australia
On 21 February 2012, The Beijing Axis sponsored the first local event of The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Australasia (Western Australia) at UWA Club in Perth.

Other events recently attended by The Beijing Axis in Australia include:

Africa Downunder Conference
31 August – 2 September 2011; Perth, Australia

Latin America

2nd Coaltrans Colombia - Bogota, Colombia
On 20-21 September 2011, the 2nd Coaltrans Colombia was held at AR Hotel Salitre, Bogota. Javier Cuñat, General Manager: Beijing Axis Strategy, delivered a presentation entitled The Role and Importance of Asia for Latin-American Coal – with specific reference to Colombia.

Events recently attended by The Beijing Axis in Latin America include:

Perumin
12-15 September 2011; Lima, Peru

Exposibram
26-29 September 2011; Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Europe and Americas

31st Coaltrans World Coal Conference – Madrid, Spain
On 16-18 October 2011, the 31st Coaltrans World Coal Conference was held at Palacio de Congresos, Madrid. Javier Cuñat participated in a panel discussion on Maximising Shareholder Value in the Coal Industry.

Mines and Money London 2011 – London, UK
On 6-7 December 2011, Mines and Money London 2011 was held at the Business Design Centre, London, UK. Matt Pieterse, Managing Director: Beijing Axis Capital, participated in a panel discussion entitled China and the other BRIC nations lead the way for growth, but what damage is being caused by the US decline?