Following two successful years the Metal Mining North East Asia conference has expanded and adopted a new name – the Northern Asia Metal Mining Forum.

The forum in Shanghai from May 14-16 will focus on mining developments in China, Mongolia, Russia and Central Asia with special emphasis on exploration and development of uranium resources in Asia.

The first day of the forum, Thursday, May 14, has been set aside for uranium. The level of optimism about the prospects for growth in nuclear power programs has not been as high for more than 30 years and this has resulted in rising uranium prices.

Asia is emerging as a vital part of the world’s uranium supply and demand market, but concerns have also been raised as to the liquidity and transparency of this market. The day-long forum will investigate uranium prices, the supply and demand pattern, risk hedging tools for investment and what the future holds as well as examining co-operation in the sector.

The following two days will see the Northern Asia Metal Mining Forum examine mining policies in China and North Asia, mining investment in Russia and CIS countries, risks in the mining market and hedging instruments, financing solutions for small-cap miners, exploration technology and mining techniques.

During the two days mining companies will be given time to present their projects and business plans through presentations and displays.

There will be government officials from China, Russia, Mongolia and Central Asia on hand to discuss policy directions and changes.

Northern Asia Metal Mining Forum 2008 will be a meeting place where regulators, major and junior mining companies, investors, financiers, analysts, lawyers and other stakeholders come together to discuss policies, updates, partnership opportunities and risks across Asia’s mineral rich countries.

The forum is endorsed by China Mining Association, Mongolia National Mining Association and Russian Mining Advisory Council, and is organized by China Decision Makers Consultancy.

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