Lara Smith, Managing Director, Core Consultants, South Africa
Gerhard Pariser, Director - Market Research, Heinz H Pariser Alloy Metals and Steel Market Research, Germany
Ronel Oberholzer, Principal Economist, Africa, IHS Economics, South Africa
Lerato Molebatsi, Executive Vice President Communications and Public Affairs, Lonmin, South Africa
Eddie Majadibodu, Head: Production Pillar, National Union of Mineworkers, South Africa
Panaso Ndlela, Financial Manager, Transnet Port Terminals, South Africa
Misheck Nyoka, Technical Manager, Verref Shaped Pty Ltd, South Africa
Atanu Laik, Business Head - Ferro Alloys, Mitra SK, India
Senior representative, Mintek, South Africa
Kenneth Coster, Partner, Webber Wentzel, South Africa Great forum to understand the impact of various aspects on the future of the industry Leon Richardson, General Manager Chrome Mining Division, Xstrata Great opportunity to meet many of the real market insiders Andreas Eickhoff, Head of Strategic Marketing Chrome, Lanxess Joint rates available to attend the South African Ferro-alloys conference Bronze sponsor Silver sponsor Benets of attending: Understand the global chrome ore market and what it means for you Gain invaluable knowledge about your industry Hear from industry leaders about what to expect in the next 12 months Obtain new contacts while renewing old ones a multitude of networking opportunities will be available 80+ 60 17 At the Chromite Conference last year: delegates companies countries 2-3 September 2014 Chromite 2014 Conference Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg, South Africa Industrial Minerals and Metal Bulletin Events is delighted to announce that the Chromite Conference will once again be going to Johannesburg and running alongside the South African Ferro-Alloys Conference in September. This provides an excellent opportunity for anyone involved in the chrome ore markets to get together and share knowledge and experience. Since both the chrome market and South Africa have been having a difcult year, this is perfectly timed to enable you to nd out when it is going to improve. At this years Chromite Conference, we will look at the key issues facing the industry such as: How is the weak rand afecting the chrome ore supply chain? What impact are the platinum mine strikes having on the industry warehouses shutting and logistics companies suffering. Is there a brighter future on the horizon? The last 12 months have been incredibly difcult for the industry and so its important to know where to go next and meet with others in the same situation. The Chromite Conference will give you that opportunity. Key conference topics: l Chrome ore market overview, non metallic and ferro-chrome l How the rand has been and still is impacting on the South African mining industry l What the platinum miner strikes have meant for the UG2 and consequently chrome markets 2013 Attendees by Job Title: l CEO / Chairman / President / Vice President / General Manager 46% l Head of Department/Region 31% l Sales & Marketing 17% l Trader 3% l Analyst 2% l Other 1% Who attends? l Chrome ore miners l Chrome ore traders l Ferrochrome smelters l Ferrochrome traders l Stainless steel producers l Chromium chemical producers l Foundry casting producers l Refractory brick producers l Logistics companies l Industry consultants l Banks from based in Tuesday 2 September 08:30 Registration desk opens Welcome Address 09:30 Global overview of the ferro-chrome market Outlining the main trends in the ferro- chrome markets Prices are down across the board what can be done to improve this The ferro-chrome side is looking up, will this spread to the non-metallic markets? What lies in store for the future Lara Smith, Managing Director, Core Consultants, South Africa Session I: Keynote presentations 10:00 Chrome ore the critical success factor Outlining the main trends in the non-metallic refractory, foundry and chemical grades UG2 production and its impact on pricing How does the metallic market for ferro- chrome impact on the non-metallic market Gerhard Pariser, Director- Market Research, Heinz H Pariser Alloy Metals and Steel Market Research, Germany 10:30 The South African rand: A double edged sword Analysing the macro economic backdrop inuencing the currencys outlook What impact do international events have on the rand How does the level and movement of the rand impact on industry Ronel Oberholzer, Principal Economist, Africa, IHS Economics, South Africa 11:00 Refreshment break Session II : Mining strikes and UG2 11:45 UG2 issues moving on from the strikes? Are non-South African and Chinese ferro- chrome producers beneting from the lack of UG2? How have the strikes impacted the industry and will this continue What does this mean for South Africa and domestic benication? Lerato Molebatsi, Executive Vice President Communications and Public Afairs, Lonmin, South Africa 12:15 Miner strikes how to avoid them going forward What can be done to help avoid strikes going forward Why are some markets afected more than others How to work efectively with your workforce Eddie Majadiboda, Head: Production Pillar, National Union of Mineworkers, South Africa 12:45 Networking lunch Session III: Making logistics work for you 14:15 Richards Bay where are we now? What advantages are there to using Richards Bay What is being done to reduce delays loading cargo Infrastructure developments and investments what is the current timetable Panaso Ndlela, Financial Manager, Transnet Port Terminals, South Africa 14:45 How getting your logistics right can improve margins Getting your products to port quickly and cost efectively Which port and why? Why making logistics a business priority can help 15:15 Refreshment break Session IV: Diferent markets and developments 15:45 Market developments for chromite containing refractories within the SADC region Advantages of chromite containing refractories User industries South Africa Pt and Cu Zimbabwe Pt and Ni Zambia Cu Namibia - Cu Botswana - Ni Market share Recent developments Chinese threat Misheck Nyoka, Technical Manager, Verref Shaped Pty Ltd, South Africa 16:15 Recyling chromite sand for use in foundry markets Latest developments in the market Is foundry casting demand returning to previous levels? How recycled sand compares with primary source sand 16:45 Close of day one 17:00 Networking drinks reception Industrial Minerals Events reserve the right to alter the venue, timings and/or speakers. Industrial Minerals Events, part of Euromoney Trading Limited Wednesday 3 September 09:00 Registration desk opens Session V: New developments in the markets 09:45 Improving your inspection and testing services How to make your business more efective Why use Mitra for your testing/inspection? Atanu Laik, Business Head - Ferro Alloys, Mitra SK, India 10:15 Chromite processing challenges and the future Chromite qualities and processing requirements Latest processing developments what they mean for you Senior representative, Mintek, South Africa 10:45 Refreshment break 11:30 A discussion on some of the proposed amendments to the Mine Health and Safety Act What are the proposed amendments? How could they afect your business? What impact will this have on the market? Kenneth Coster, Partner, Webber Wentzel, South Africa 12:00 Networking lunch 14:00 Close of day two and of conference 18:00 South African Ferro-Alloys Welcome reception Note: This programme is provisional only and both timings and content may be subject to change. Sample of the companies that attended in 2013 l MCD l Oreport a Division of Grindrod Trading l Cofermin Rohstoffe GmbH & Co KG l Independent Mineral Distributors (Pty) Ltd l Mine Feuerfest GmbH & Co KG l Glencore l LKAB Minerals l Chinalight Resources Imp & Exp Corp l Ore & Metal Co Ltd l Plomp Mineral Services BV l Elementis Chromium l Lanxess Deutschland GmbH l Meca-Trade OY l Mhs Gayrimenkul Tas. Maden Dis Tic AS l Lanxess Pty Ltd l Metmar Trading (Pty) Ltd l Tharisa Minerals l Druzhkovskoye Rudoupravlenie l Metalmin Minerals and Investments Pty Ltd l Asia Steel & Metals Ltd l Chrome Iberica l Hernic Ferrochrome Pty Ltd l New Sokao SA l Prince Minerals Inc l Siyanda Chrome Investment l AMCOL International l ASA Metals Pty Ltd l Transnet Port Terminals l Northam Chrome Producers l Samchrome FZE l Alfred H Knight Group l Eskom l Facor Alloys Ltd l MPDC Maputo Port Development Company l Opta Minerals Inc l Possehl Erzkontor GmbH l Sibelco Europe Minerals Plus l Vishnu Chemicals Limited l SAL Steel Limited l Anglo Platinum l Department of Mineral Resources l Mitsubishi Corporation l Sanex International LLC Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities For sponsorship & exhibition opportunities, please contact: Charles Osborne Sponsorship and Exhibitions Manager on tel: +44 (0) 20 7779 8109 or email: cosborne@metalbulletin.com Showcase your company, increase your brand awareness and enhance your networking opportunities by becoming a sponsor of the Chromite 2014 Conference. Sponsorship opportunities developed by Industrial Minerals and Metal Bulletin Events have become essential tools for organisations in fullling their marketing objectives. There are a range of sponsorship opportunities which will enable your company to raise your brand prole, before and at the event as well as highlighting your company to an audience of senior executives and key decision makers from across the sector. As an exhibitor you will have the opportunity to: Network and do business with senior level decision-makers Target new customers and build relationships Attend the conference and improve your industry knowledge Showcase your company, its products or services Whats available? 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VENUE Hyatt Regency Johannesburg Address: 191 Oxford Road, Rosebank Johannesburg, South Africa, 2132 Tel: +27 11 280 1234 Fax: +27 11 280 1238 Email: johannesburg.regency@hyatt.com Booking your accommodation Upon registration, delegates will receive an accommodation booking form by email to be completed and returned direct to the hotel. Chromite 2014 Conference 2-3 September 2014 Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, South Africa To register with joint rates contact marketing@metalbulletin.com or call the credit card hotline on +44 (0) 20 7779 7222 REGISTRATION RATES Chromite 2014 Conference only Full standard rate $2,299 Chromite 2014 Conference + South African Ferro-alloys Full standard rate $3,998 METHODS OF PAYMENT PLEASE SIGN THE FORM IN ORDER FOR REGISTRATION TO BE PROCESSED Signature:
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