The Serbia Mining Sector Seminar,

London UK

The Association of Mining Analysts is hosting a one day seminar, free to industry participants, entitled "The Serbia Mining Sector" to be held on January 30th, 2008 in London.  This is a high level event with the Minister and a delegation attending.  You will in a single day be able to meet the decision makers in he Ministry of Mines, meet senior staff from the Serbian Privatization Agency and the Investment Promotion Agency, hear first hand about the JICA industry support program in Serbia and meet companies already active in the country.

Date: 30th January 2008

Time: 0900

Location: 30th January 2008, Armourers' Hall, 81 Coleman Street, London EC2R 5BJ

Seminar Description:

The AMA (association of Mining Analysts) is holding a one day seminar entitled "The Serbia Mining Sector" to be held on January 30th, 2008 at the Armourers' Hall, 81, Coleman Street, London.  FREE to industry participants.

Until 1990, the territory that is now Serbia had a thriving minerals industry, which contributed at today's values, the equivalent of over US$3bn to the country's economy. There are now significant opportunities for investment in Copper, Lead & Zinc and Coal operations being offered for privatization. Also, Serbia is soon to enact a new Mining Law which will reflect modern best practice with improved arrangements for exploration and exploitation licences. The economic outlook is positive and with its location at the heart of the Balkans, Serbia is now moving to re-establish its position as the major regional supplier of raw materials.

Program:

The provisional programme is as follows:

0900  Doors open to receive guests. Coffee, Tea and croissants available

1000  The Serbian Ambassador to introduce the Minister of Mines

1005  The Serbian Minister of Mines to welcome delegates

1015  Introduction to Serbia and its Mining Sector

1040  Highlights of the Japan International Cooperation Agency's Study on the Master Plan for the Promotion of the Mining Industry in the Republic of Serbia

1110  Break for coffee

1130  Serbian Mining law, regulation and taxes

1155  The Geology of Serbia

1220  Description of the Opportunities investment in Copper, Lead and Zinc operations

1245  Break for Serbian Lunch

1400  Coal and the Serbia Energy sector

1420  Early Stage Exploration - Case History 1 - EurOmax Resources Limited

1440  Advanced Exploration - Case History 2 - RioTinto Limited

1500  The Serbia Privatization Agency

1520  SIEPA, Serbia Investment Promotion Agency

1540  Closing remarks by Minister of Mines

1545  Informal discussion with refreshments

For More Information: Richard Thompson