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HISTORY
OVERVIEW
★ China’s dependency on imported bauxite grows continuously
Most new alumina projects from coastal regions of China rely on imported bauxite, while inland alumina refineries face both challenges of local bauxite shortage and high imported bauxite cost. On the other hand, Indonesia declared to ban bauxite export from June, 2023, while new projects from Guinea witness slow progress.
★ Coastal regions of China witness more new alumina projects
More and more new alumina projects from China choose to locate in coastal areas like Guangxi, while old alumina refineries from Shanxi and Henan cut production because of the increased cost.
★ Seasonal power shortage in southwest China challenges new aluminum smelters
For the quickly increased aluminum projects in southwest China, the hydro-power supply becomes short in dry season and new smelters face challenges of unstable production.
★ Aluminum fluoride producers in Europe suffer high energy cost and Chinese export prices become more competitive
Chinese aluminum fluoride export prices become more competitive than higher prices in Europe, where producers suffer high energy cost. Aluminum smelters increase the purchase volume from China.
Thursday May. 18 16:00-19:00 Registration
18:00-21:00 Buffet Dinner
Friday May. 19 09:00-09:20 Report on Indonesia aluminum growth and investing potential
Evita Sanda, Director, Indonesia Investment Promotion Center Beijing Ministry of Investment/BKPM
09:20-09:50 Global Bauxite Supply Access for China in a Changing World
Ron Knapp, Adviser, China Hongqiao Group Co.
09:50-10:20 Ghana bauxite mining and development report
Frederick Sarkodie Peprah, General Manager, Ghana Bauxite Company (GBC)
10:20-10:40 Tea Break
10:40-11:10 The alumina industry development advantages in Guangxi of China
Jiankang Liu, Deputy General Manager, Jingxi Tiangui Aluminum Co.
11:10-11:40 How will the power supply shortage in southwest China influence the alumina-aluminum industry?
Rong Wang, Director Assistant & Chief Researcher, Guotai Junan Futures Co.
11:40-12:00 Report on Guinean bauxite mining
Craig Andrew Coughlan, Chairman, Wansa Group Commodities (WGC) UK Ltd.
12:00-14:00 Lunch
14:30-14:50 Analysis report on global bauxite shipping market
Bessy Wang, General Manager, Cargill Shipping (China), Cargill Investments (China) Ltd.
14:50-15:20 Taking into account the strategic and environmental challenges to secure bauxite resources
Yves Occello, CEO, AMBER Development
15:20-15:50 Report on Chinese aluminum fluoride supply and demand
Yongfeng Zhao, Deputy General Manager, Do-Fluoride New Materials Co.
15:50-16:10 Tea Break
16:10-16:30 Port logistics operation and supply-chain service by Shandong Port in Guinea
Zhaowei Zhang, Deputy Secretary of CPC & General Manager
Shandong Port International Development Group
16:30-16:50 Australian bauxite mining development and export
Simon Wensley, CEO & Managing Director, Metro Mining Limited
16:50-17:10 The bauxite-alumina industry growth in India
Dr. Ashok Nandi, President, International Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Society (IBAAS)
18:00-20:00 Business Dinner
SPEAKERS
  • Evita Sanda
    Director
    Indonesia Investment Promotion CenterBeijing
    Ministry of Investment of The Republicof Indonesia / BKPM
  • BKPM or Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board is a Government Agency, which in charge of implementing policy and service coordination in investment in accordance with the provisions of the regulations. As the primary interface between business and government, BKPM is mandated to boost domestic and foreign direct investment through creating a conducive investment climate. Reporting directly to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, this investment promotion agency’s goal also seeks quality investments that may drive the Indonesian economy and absorb a lot of manpower.
  • Ron Knapp
    Adviser
    Office of the Chairman
    China Hongqiao Group Limited (HK)
  • Ron joined China Hongqiao Group in January 2020, following 11 years as Secretary General of the International Aluminium Institute (London). Previous roles include Executive Director of the Australian Aluminium Council (2002 to 2008), Chief Executive of the World Coal Institute London (1997 to 2001) and senior positions with the Minerals Council of Australia (1987 to 1996). Prior to these appointments, Ron was an economist with the Australian Government (1976 to 1987). China Hongqiao Group is one of the largest fully integrated aluminum company in the world with extensive activities along the whole production chain, based on major direct investments and long-term strategic partnerships. Production is dominated by operations in China, combined with key resource developments in Indonesia and Guinea. China Hongqiao attaches great importance to environmental protection, energy conservation and sustainable development, with clean green production and higher value products as core business goals.
  • Frederick Sarkodie Peprah
    General Manager
    Ghana Bauxite Company (GBC)
  • Ghana Bauxite Company (“GBC”) has been operating in Awaso, Ghana – West Africa since 1940 and produces premium bauxite with Al2O3 52%min and SiO2 1.5%max. Over the past decade, GBC has shipped 1.2 million tons per annum on average and with the ongoing mine expansion, production is expected to exceed 2.5 million tons per annum.
  • Jiankang Liu
    Deputy General Manager
    Jingxi Tiangui Aluminum Co.
  • Jingxi Tiangui Aluminum Co., fully invested by Tianshan Aluminum Group, is located in Jingxi of Guangxi. The company launched alumina production in January of 2020, with the annual production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes, consisting of two high temperature dissolution production lines and one low temperature line, which depend on high concentration decomposition technology. By focusing on imported bauxite, they produce alumina which leads other producers in terms of technical and economical indexes.
  • Rong Wang
    Director Assistant & Chief Researcher
    Guotai Junan Futures Co.
  • Master of Industrial Economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and Bachelor of International Economics from Zhejiang University. Focusing on interaction and long-term trend research of nonferrous macro, base metals, and precious metals with 11 years of research experience. Obtaining awards of Shanghai Futures Exchange awards for many years and ranking first in 2020-2021 Nonferrous Metal Industry Team Award, Precious Metal Industry Team Award and Precious Metal Excellent Analyst Award. Striving to find investment value in bulk price research through continuous iteration.
  • Craig Andrew Coughlan
    Chairman
    Wansa Group Commodities (WGC) UK Ltd.
  • Bessy Wang
    General Manager
    Cargill Shipping (China)
    Cargill Investments (China) Ltd.
  • Cargill, set up in 1956 in Geneva, provides services by transporting bulk commodities and finished products between continents and across countries and operates a charter fleet of about 650 vessels, with the average bulk commodities delivery volume over 200 million tonnes per year. Throughout our history, Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business has developed deep expertise in efficiently transporting bulk commodities and finished products between continents and across countries.
    Throughout our history, Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business has developed deep expertise in efficiently transporting bulk commodities and finished products between continents and across countries. The expertise and quality expectations we have developed to support our global operations we also offer to customers who seek to gain operational efficiency, manage volatility, reduce costs, and ship products safely.
    From capes to coasters to tankers, we operate a charter fleet of about 650 vessels. A dedicated worldwide logistics team proactively manages every voyage. We optimize vessel performance through the experience and expertise of our global operations staff, backed by a proprietary vessel information system.
  • Yves Occello
    President
    IB2 Bauxite
  • Yves Occello (AMBER) has a unique experience in the bauxite and alumina industry and proposes technical and marketing services for this sector. With AMBER Team, he has also developed a breakthrough environment friendly technology (IB2 Technology) for alumina refineries with a team of 10 professionals cumulating more than 300 years of experience, especially in Bayer process and all types of bauxites.
  • Zhaowei Zhang
    Deputy Secretary of CPC & General Manager
    Shandong Port International Development Group
  • Shandong Port Overseas Development Group Co.,Ltd., established on March 26, 2020, is directly affiliated to Shandong PortGroup as one of the top 13 business sectors. It undertakes important missionson strategic internationalization development of ports in Shandong andconcentrates on businesses of crude oil, coal, bauxite, iron ore, container,tire and auto parts, etc.
  • Simon Wensley
    CEO & Managing Director
    Metro Mining Limited
  • Ashok Nandi
    President
    International Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Society (IBAAS)
  • Dr. Ashok Nandi, President, International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS), is actively involved in evaluation of various bauxite-alumina projects in the world. He is one of the founder members of IBAAS. During 2007-2012 period, Dr. Nandi worked as Senior Geological Consultant to BHP Billiton in Australia. Also worked as Geo-metallurgist in alumina refineries of India and Australia. Presently he is consultant to bauxite projects of Guinea and Sierra Leone namely Sierra Minerals Holding Ltd./VIMETCO, Axis Minerals / AGB2A, Canyon Resources and Rio Tinto Alcan. Dr. Nandi has about 40years experience of working in bauxite-alumina industry, research and development and geological-mining fields. Published more than 50 papers in the field of Bauxite-Alumina. He is JORC competent person and also Registered Specialist of ASI (Aluminium Stewardship Initiative).
ACCOMMODATION

Shangri-La Hotel XIamen

一、The Shangri-La Xiamen is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Shangri-La Xiamen is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Xiamen.

The hotel is only 12km from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and 12km from Xiamen Railway Station, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. The closest major public transportation, Guanyinshan Metro Station, is only 500m away. Seeing Xiamen's sights from this hotel is easy with Sailboat Sailing Experience, Wuyuan Bay Yacht Club and Wuyuan Bay Sailing Harbor all close by.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Xiamen hotel features parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.
二、Hotel Location
Shangri-La Hotel, Xiamen is located within the city's newly developed financial and IT zone, Guanyinshan Business Centre. Just a 10-minute and 20-minute drive away, respectively, are the Conference and Exhibition Centre, and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. The soon-to-open line 2 subway station with walking distance and the bus station just right outside the hotel main entrance are the best ways to unlock the city.
Address:No. 168 Taidong Road (Guanyinshan International Business Center), Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
Shangri-La Hotel XIamen

Xiamen Gaoqi International    --Airport --11km --20min
Xiamen Train Station --11.4km --20min
Xiamen North Train Station --22.6km --30min
Xiamen International --3km --6min
Conference and Exhibition
Centre
Xiamen Software Park     --4.2km --10min
Wanda Plaza --4.2km --12min
Wutong Ferry    to Jinmen   --5.7km --10min
Tzengtsu Mount --11.8km --15min
Xiamen University --14.1km --20min
Nanputuo Temple --17.2km --20min
三、Hotel reservation
1. Shangri-La Hotel XIamen upplies special room offers for all Forum attendees.Please book hotel in time, as room supply is limited.
Room Type and Preferential Price
Room Type Preferential Price
Deluxe Twin Room RMB1050 nett with one or two daily breakfasts
Deluxe Sea-view King Room RMB1150 nett with one daily breakfasts
Deluxe Sear-view Twin Room RMB1250 nett with one or two daily breakfasts
Horizon Sea View King Room RMB1600 nett with one or two daily breakfasts
Executive Sea View Suite Room RMB2500 nett with one or two daily breakfasts
2. Notes:
1). Meetings' representatives book rooms by yourselves at your own expenses
2).Details for room reservation:For room reservation, you can Download the Guest Room Reservation Form for your information and send email to hugo.wu@shangri-la.com.
3).Rooms are limited and the specific accommodation is subject to the reservation confirmation.
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AM members USD2,480/person
Non-members USD2,680/person

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Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Beijing Municipal Branch
Add: 100 Balizhuang Xili
Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100025, China

1. Registration can only be confirmed on receipt of payment or proof of payment.
2. Conference fee includes attendance at all sessions, refreshments, lunches, dinners and conference documentation, but accommodation and traveling costs are excluded.
3. A substitute delegate will be accepted.
Prospective attendees can, subject to an administrative charge of USD100, claim a refund on the following terms:
a. 100% refund if application for refund is received four weeks prior to the conference date;
b. 50% refund if application for refund is received up to two weeks prior to the conference date;
c. No refund if application for refund is received less than two weeks prior to the opening of the conference;
d. In the event that the summit is postponed or cancelled by forces outside of Asian Metal's control, the organizing committee will directly refund all paying participants.

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Attendees: approx. 200 persons
Suppliers & consumers of bauxite, alumina and aluminum ingots etc.
Suppliers & consumers of prebaked anode, aluminum fluoride, fluorspar and cryolite etc.
Securities and futures companies
Logistics companies and related equipment manufacturers
Government officials
Attendees
SUMMIT IN 2022
At 5 pm of November, 14, the 12th Aluminum Raw Materials Summit closed successfully in Sanya, Hainan of China. The summit, organized by Asian Metal, secured sponsorship from Ghana Bauxite Company (GBC), Tianshan Aluminum Co., Xiamen Xiangyu Logistics Group Co., and Chongqing Bosai Minerals Group Co.
Despite the new wave of pandemic, delegates are active in attending the summit, with over 100 registrations, including bauxite suppliers from Guinea, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ghana and Brazil, accounting for 60%; Chinese alumina refineries, accounting for 30%; rest 10% from logistics, consulting and inspections etc.
At 9 am, the Summit opened up with the opening speech by Mr. Zhishuang Wu, Deputy General Manager of SPIC International Investment and Development (Guinea) Co. Meanwhile, Mr. Wu made a presentation on Guinean bauxite development and market outlook. By the presentation, Mr. Wu introduced the key preparing steps and legal documents of bauxite mining investment in Guinea; He talked about in details the hot topics of Guinean bauxite pricing and alumina refinery building in Guinea. Mr. Bingsong Cui, Deputy Marketing Director of SPIC International Investment and Development (Guinea) Co., delivered a market report on imported bauxite resources by introducing the Group’s consumption of bauxite from Indonesia, Australia and Guinea, etc. Ms. Virdiana Ririen Hapsari, Minister Counselor of Economic Affairs, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing, PRC, made a brief introduction of Sino-Indonesia economy cooperations, Indonesian bauxite mining review, bauxite export policy and alumina refinery investment outlook. Mr. Hailong Zhou, Deputy Chairman of Xiamen Xiangsen Aluminum, together with Mr. Dan Liu, Deputy General Manager delivered a report on the application of Australian bauxite in Shanxi. Mr. Zhou analyzed the technology application of Australian bauxite in high temperature alumina production lines of Shanxi. Mr. Norman Ting, Asia Marketing General Manger of Metro Mining Ltd. introduced their latest bauxite mining operation and analyzed the special advantages of Australian bauxite in terms of sales price and logistics cost. Mr. Frederick Sarkodie Peprah, General Manager of Ghana Bauxite Company (GBC), make a brief introduction on Ghana bauxite history, production scales and loading capacity, etc. Mr. Marcio Lario, Marketing & Business Development Director of Bautek Minerals Industrials, delivered a report by focusing on Brazil calcined bauxite production, export and the demand outlook from China.
In the afternoon, Mr. Lu Jiang, Chief Researcher of China Futures Co., delivered a market report on the aluminum price forecast by analyzing major global economy entities growth, the aluminum production cut and demand in Europe, as well as the Chinese alumina production and the demand, etc. Mr. Aboubacar Kagbe Toure, General Manager of SOGUIPAMI Guinea, introduced the Guinean bauxite mining history and reserves details, listed major bauxite producers in Guinea and alumina refineries and stressed tax policies in terms of bauxite mining and export. Mr. Aichun Liu, Technical Counselor of Shanxi Dao’er Aluminum Co., reported the low-grade bauxite floatation status in China, listed major companies and explained the purification processing, equipment and applications. Mr. Lingju Huang, Marketing Deputy General Manager of Guangxi Tiandong Jinsheng Chemicals Co., delivered a speech on the caustic soda market in Guangxi, by analyzing the caustic soda production capacity in Guangxi and other regions, introducing the consumption structure and forecasting the new capacity in the coming few years. Finally in the schedule, Mr. Miles Prosser, Secretary General of International Aluminium Institute, made a video presentation on the topic of global aluminum supply chain and sustainability. He analyzed the present global aluminum demand structure and expressed his opinion on the forecast, stressing the impetus of aluminum on the sustainable growth.
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