The China Analyst

Greater China and Asia

Mines and Money Hong Kong – Hong Kong, China
On 19-23 March 2012, Mines and Money Hong Kong was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. Kobus van der Wath, Founder and Group Managing Director,  chaired a panel discussion entitled Chinese outbound investment: Meeting China’s demand for resources.

Commodity Trade and Finance World Asia 2012 – Singapore
On 28-29 March 2012, Commodity Trade and Finance Asia was held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Kobus van der Wath delivered a presentation entitled Revisiting China’s role and influence in global commodities.

Brazil Invest – Hong Kong, China
On 21-23 May 2012, Brazil Invest was held at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, Hong Kong. Javier Cuñat, Associate Director, General Manager: Beijing Axis Strategy, delivered a presentation entitled China’s rising outward investment in resources – What’s in it for Brazil?

ICDA Members’ Meeting – Kyoto, Japan
On 12-14 June 2012, an ICDA Members’ Meeting was held at the Hyatt Regency Kyoto, Japan. Matt Pieterse, Managing Director: Beijing Axis Capital, delivered a presentation entitled China’s Resource Demand and Influence on Global Mining.

Mines and Money Beijing – Beijing, China
On 20-21 June 2012, Mines and Money Beijing was held at the  China World Hotel, Beijing. Matt Pieterse chaired a panel discussion entitled Traditional vs. Frontier – Exploring the pros and cons of the world’s mining regions for future Chinese investment.

FutureChina Global Forum – Singapore
On 9-10 July 2012, the FutureChina Global Forum was held in Singapore. Kobus van der Wath participated in a panel discussion entitled Towards the end of the “China price”?

Young African Professionals and Students (YAPS)
On 31 August 2012, The Beijing Axis sponsored the YAPS August Networking Event, which was held at the Novotel Sanyuan in Beijing. The intimate event was attended by African student leaders and professionals.

5th Coaltrans World Anthracite, Coke, Coking Coal and PCI Summit – Hong Kong, China
On 4 September 2012, the 5th Coaltrans World Anthracite, Coke, Coking Coal and PCI Summit was held at Sheraton Hotel, Hong Kong. William Dey-Chao, Senior Manager: Beijing Axis Strategy, delivered a presentation entitled China’s Steel Supply and Demand and the Implications for Coal.

China Commodities Trade & Investment Summit 2012 – Shanghai, China
On 13-14 September 2012, China Commodities Trade & Investment Summit 2012 was held in Shanghai. Javier Cuñat delivered a presentation entitled The End of Commodities’ Upward Trends Boosted by ‘China Factors’?

Mining Philippines – Manila, Philippines
On 18-20 September 2012, Mining Philippines was held at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Manila. Barbie Co, Manager: Marketing and Sales Planning, delivered a presentation entitled The Global Context: The Role of China/Asia in Global Mining Developments.

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

Asia Mining Congress
26 March 2012; Singapore

South Africa Freedom Day
27 April 2012; Beijing, China

Fifth Ministerial Conference of FOCAC
18-20 July 2012; Beijing, China

Platts Steel & Material Seminar
20 September 2012; Beijing, China

Africa

UCT GSB Seminar – Cape Town, South Africa
On 7 March 2012, UCT GSB Seminar was held in Cape Town. Kobus van der Wath participated in a panel discussion entitled China and Asia in 2012 - Strategic Imperatives for SA Businesses in the Year of the Dragon.

Coaltrans Southern Africa – Johannesburg, South Africa
On 10-11 May 2012, Coaltrans Southern Africa was held in Johannesburg. Dirk Kotze, Director and GM: Africa, chaired a panel discussions entitled Outlook for Regional Coal Prices and Investment and Regulations.

Africa Rail & Ports and Harbour Show – Johannesburg, South Africa
On 25-29 June 2012, the Africa Rail & Ports and Harbour Show was held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. Kobus van der Wath delivered a presentation entitled China in Africa: From Commodity Demand Driver to Infrastructure Partner.

Africa Mining Congress – Johannesburg, South Africa
On 16-19 July 2012, the Africa Mining
Congress  was held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. Dirk Kotze delivered a presentation entitled The changing landscape in China/Asia and how this affects African iron ore.

CEIBS-Chengwei Capital ‘China Meets Africa’ Forum – Accra, Ghana
On 30-31 August, the 1st Annual CEIBS-Chengwei Capital ‘China Meets Africa’ Forum was held at the Accra International Conference Centre, Ghana. Dirk Kotze delivered a presentation entitled The Chinese Business Environment in Africa.

South African Ferro-alloys Conference – Johannesburg, South Africa
On 5-7 September 2012, South African Ferro-alloys Conference was held at Hilton Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg. Dirk Kotze participated in a panel discussion entitled Demand for ferro-alloys in Asia: will China still be the main driver?

Mining Business and Investment (MBI) East Africa Summit 2012 – Nairobi, Kenya
On 27-28 September 2012, Mining Business and Investment (MBI) East Africa Summit 2012 was held at Laico Regency Hotel, Nairobi. Walter Ruigu, Manager: Eastern Africa Desk, delivered a presentation entitled China’s Role in Africa’s Mining Sector in the Context of a Slowing Global Economy.

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

Africa Iron Ore Conference
5-6 June 2012; Cape Town, South Africa

Infrastructure Africa
10-11 July 2012; Johannesburg, South Africa

Electra Mining Africa 2012
10-14 September 2012; Johannesburg, South Africa

Australia

Global Iron Ore and Steel Conference – Perth, Australia
On 20-21 March 2012, the Global Iron Ore and Steel Conference was held at the Pan Pacific, Perth. Lilian Luca, Managing Director: Beijing Axis Procurement, delivered a presentation entitled The changing business landscape within China.

Mining Procurement and Supply – Perth, Australia
On 12-13 June 2012,  Mining Procurement and Supply was held at the Burswood Convention Centre, Perth. The Beijing Axis sponsored this event wherein Kobus van der Wath delivered a presentation entitled Mining Procurement and Supply from China and other Low Cost Countries – Extracting Value and Managing the Risks.

CIPSA’s Managing Major Projects 2012 – Perth, Australia
On 14 August 2012, CIPSA’s Managing Major Projects 2012 was held at the Novotel Langley, Perth. Kobus van der Wath delivered a presentation entitled Capital Project Procurement and the China/Asia LCC Opportunity – for the Australian Mining, Infrastructure and Industrial Sectors.

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

Diggers and Dealers 2012
6-8 August; Kalgoorlie, Australia

Africa Downunder
29-31 August; Perth, Australia

AMEC Convention 2012
4-6 September 2012; Perth, Australia

Latin America

Expomin – Santiago, Chile
On 9-13 April 2012, Expomin was held at Espacio Riesco, Santiago. Javier Cuñat delivered a presentation entitled The Global Context: How will Asia affect demand and will investment in Latin America continue?

Europe

World Mining Investment Congress – London, UK
On 29-31 May 2012, World Mining Investment Congress was held at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, London. Matt Pieterse delivered a presentation entitled Chinese foreign direct investments in mining – major threat or great opportunity?