Key benefits of attending the Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast Conference

As a leading professional involved in the mining industry you can not afford to miss your opportunity to attend.

Australia’s premier gathering for the region’s iron ore and steel executives.

Unparalleled first class speaker faculty - Get a balanced assessment of the iron ore marketplace from a well-researched, leading forum of industry experts on the topics you’ve identified as being important and worthy of further development.

Meet over 430 attendees and capitalise on the chance to communicate with Australia’s foremost iron ore companies and industry leaders – gaining insight into iron ore market plans moving forward from the senior executives in the business.

The longest running and well established conference and exhibition dedicated to the iron ore & steel industry in Australia.

Resources analysts, fund managers and industry management recognise this as THE conference to keep
themselves up to speed on the global outlook for iron ore and steel demand/supply balance, where industry leaders comment on their future plans and release new announcements into the market.

Glean relevant information on various iron ore issues and operations that can be applied to your role in the industry, with the conference to focus on pressing concerns such as

• Comprehensive industry reviews and market forecasts
• Has China’s consumption of steel peaked?
• Meeting demand - The push to expedited timetables for new projects and expansions
• Will Africa overcome the challenges of political risk and infrastructure to be the next great frontier in the iron ore market?
• Investment consideration for funding new iron ore projects
• Strategic Chinese & Indian investment in the Australian iron ore sector set to increase?
• Update on partnerships, consolidation and takeovers
• The continuing evolution of the pricing system
• What role will the introduction of a China iron ore price index play? How will this affect domestic and imported ore pricing?
• How will iron ore miners expand output with increasing development costs, poor access to infrastructure, rising finance costs and tightening labor markets?
• What effect will transhipment hubs in Asia have on Vale’s penetration in Asia and supply from Australia?
• Australia’s new iron ore provinces in South Australia, Mid West & Northern territory – What role will they play?

Unrivalled opportunity to network and do business with all of your key clients in one place and develop your business for future success.