There are three basic mining methods: surface mining, underground mining and solution mining. However, most of
the metallic mineral resources and energy resources such as oil and natural gas are buried thousands of meters under the earth’s surface, which can only be detected with the finest equipment and technology. As a result, one can never overestimate the importance of underground mining.
With the development of the industrialization and urbanization, the chances to find surface or hypergene mines are gradually decreasing, and the trends for the mining industry to go underground is even more obvious.
At present, the underground metal mines composes 89% of the overall metal mines of China, and the underground iron ore mines, though only account for 10% of the national output, are on the transition from surface to underground mining. Thus, underground mining technology is becoming more and more important. A lot of new technologies and techniques are being used in the mining industry, but there is still a technology gap between the Asian countries and western countries. Whether the underground tunneling or mining, the technologies employed by Asian countries are perceived as outdated in an expert’s view. And the project management, throughput in the quarry, and labor productivity are to be enhanced.
Herbert Wirth
Chairman of the Management Board
KGHM Polska Miedz S.A
Randel Rademann
General Manager
Mponeng & Savuka Mines & Mine Services
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.
Johan Ferreira
General Manager
Moab Khotsong Mine
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.
Achmad Ardianto
Human Resources Director
PT. Antam Tbk
Mark Julian Platts
General Manager
Qinghai Dachaidan Mining Ltd.
Eldorado Gold Corporation
Cheng Zhiyan
Deputy General Manager of ECC
East China Mineral Exploration and Development Bureau
Zhang Qingsong
Manager for mining operation
China National Gold Group Coorperation
Gao Rui
Researcher
Institute of Geology Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences
Mangantar S. Marpaung
Director of Technique and Enviroment
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Republic of Indonesia
D. Gambold
President
Mongolian National Mining Association (MNMA)
Karsten Fuelster
Senior Investment Officer of Oil Gas Mining & Chemicals Dept
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
World Bank Group
Horacio Ramos
Director
Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
A. K. Bhandari
Senior Advisor
Indian Technical Planning and Policy Committee of Ministry of Mines
Andre Gauthier
Chairman
China International Mining Group (CIMG)
Bengt Ljung
Chairman
Swedish Mining and Tunnelling Group(SMTG)
Li Zhiguo
Chief Engineer
China Railway Tunnel Group Research Institute
Chen Kaiyuan
Professor
School of Energy Resources, China University of Geosciences
Yu Bin
Director, Mining Project Research Institute
Beijing General Research Institute Of Mining & Metallurgy
Wang Yunhai
Director of Institute of Mine Safety
China Academy of Safety Science and Technology
Sun Zhongming
Senior Engineer, Mining Project Research Institute
Beijing General Research Institute Of Mining & Metallurgy
Zhou Aimin
Vice-President
Changsha Research Institute Of Mining and Metallurgy
Zhen Zonglai
Manager
Changsha Digital Mine Info Tech Co.,ltd
Li Guofeng
Executive Director
World Capital Market Inc.
Charles Yao
Chief Tech Officer
SINOM (Hong Kong) Limited
In recent years, while on their development paths to industrialization, Asia Economies, especially China is experiencing the natural resources bottleneck more then ever. This developing country with the highest economic growth is very eager to find the breakthrough in its search for natural resources to foster its industrial development.
March 22nd, 2009, officer from The Ministry of Land and Resources PRC announced that China will start its ‘Drill Down Into Deep Earth’ exploration plan in order to find mineral resources and alleviate geological calamities. So, the need to speed up the technology importing and updating is becoming more and more pressing.
Are you looking for opportunities to establish new business in this market?
Do you want to make cooperation with local industry players?
This two-day informative and high-level event will offer you the expert advice necessary in achieving your business needs:
• Analysis and perspective of Mining & Tunneling industry
• Multinational Mining Companies’s Global Strategies and International Cooperation
• Strengthening international cooperation of underground mining projects
• Providing the first-class service for underground mining
Tunnel and Underground works Branch of China Civil Engineering Society
Tunnel and Underground works Branch of China Civil Engineering Society
