The Asian Mining Congress and International Mining Exhibition, a biennial event organized by the Mining, Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI) provides a forum for the miners, machinery manufacturers, planners and policy makers to discuss the various issues affecting the mining industry in the Asian region in particular, and also in the rest of the world. The event provides an opportunity for the manufacturers of mining machinery in the world to showcase their products and do business. The first AMC and Exhibition were held in January 2006 to commemorate the centenary of MGMI, the 2nd AMC was held in January 2008, the 3rd AMC was held in January 2010, the 4th AMC was held in January 2012 and 5th AMC was held in February 2014. These events were highly successful with participation of about 20 countries spread over different parts of the world along with large participation of various mining companies in India.
The 6th Asian Mining Congress and Exhibition in this sequel will be held from 23 – 27 February 2016 in Kolkata.
BACKGROUND
Asia, the world's biggest continent, is also the worlds' largest raw material producer, to the tune of 10 billion tonnes per year, accounting for 56% of world total mineral production. With its huge area and geological diversity, it is likely that virtually every kind of deposit is present somewhere. The outlook for development of the mineral industry is promising and it will play a major role in the global economy to achieve its full potential.
The Congress will provide forum for promotion and support of techno-scientific cooperation towards national and international progress in the areas of mineral production, in addition to the development of new opportunities of sustainable business that will benefit both Asian and world societies.
Topics include:
Participation is expected by 600 delegates from 20 countries such as: Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Iran, Mongolia, Oman, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, Turkey as well as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Poland, South Africa, Sweden, U. K. and U.S.A.
For more information on the Exhibition and registration, please visit the websites:
http://asianminingcongress.com
http://www.mgmiindia.org
Contact:
THE MINING, GEOLOGICAL & METALLURGICAL INSTITUTE OF INDIA
GN – 38/4, SALT LAKE, SECTOR – V, KOLKATA – 700 091, INDIA.
Phone: +91 33 2357 3482/3987/6518
Telefax: +91 33 23573482
