ABMEC Annual Mining Conference

Next month’s event to address key issues affecting the global mining and minerals market

THE Association of British Mining Equipment Companies (ABMEC) will be holding its Annual Mining Conference at the Warmsworth Hall Hotel, Doncaster, on Thursday 14 November. Wth a line-up of 10 speakers, the conference is set to address the key issues affecting the global mining and minerals market.

The keynote speaker will be Keith Brown, who will draw upon his 20 years of industrial experience, including a story of survival in a South African gold mine, and the way it can change lives forever.

Other speakers will include: John Ford (HSE); Chris Hinde (InterraRMG research); Jim Kier (UK Export Finance); Stuart Bennett (mining H&S research consultant), Daniel Smith (Latham & Watkins law firm), Chris Torrens (Control Risks), David Vint (ArcellorMittal) and Jim Walker (mining industry veteran and past-president of ABMEC).

The proceedings will be moderated by BBC correspondent Nick Higham, who will also chair what is expected to be a lively and thought-provoking question and answer session, with a strong focus on recent trends and the changes which are taking place in this key economic sector of the economy.  

At a time when the UK domestic mining industry is shrinking, the conference will explore emerging markets and new overseas opportunities, and while addressing the acknowledged obstacles, will emphasize the potential rewards available. 

For more information contact: Jane Isaacs, director general of ABMEC, on email: [email protected]; or visit: www.abmec.org.uk