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Written by Newswire
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MONTREAL - The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) will hold the CIM Conference and Exhibition 2010 in Vancouver on May 9 to 12. The event will be held at the new Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.
The theme of the CIM Conference and Exhibition 2010, Mining - Your Foundation for a Better World - reflects the key role that mining plays in the social and technical development of communities and societies worldwide. Building on the conference theme, the technical program will focus on the leading technological, environmental and social issues facing the mining industry today. At the event, a focus will be on the increasing growth of mining in Latin America.
The Management and Finance Day features informative business sessions. For example, the day leads off with Session #1: Perspectives on Market Valuation of Properties and Companies. The session chair is Bob McKnight, vice-president, corporate development, Selwyn Resources Ltd. Speakers include Martin Murenbeeld, president, DundeeWealth Economics (precious metals); Greg Barnes, research analyst, TD Newcrest; and David Davidson, research analyst, Paradigm Capital (uranium, potash, coal, etc.).
Also at the CIM Conference and Exhibition 2010 will be another special session for delegates - Women in Mining: Past, Present, Future. This year's Women in Mining Forum will be moderated by Dr. Lyn Anglin, president and CEO of Geoscience BC. The forum will be held in conjunction with the CIM Conference and Exhibition 2010 and BC Mining Week. The Women in Mining Forum reception will follow the panel discussion.
The CIM Conference and Exhibition 2010 will further feature a technical program, plenary session, social program, guest program, workshops, field trips, student program and an exhibition and job fair. As part of the CIM Exhibition, equipment, technology, processes and services will be in the spotlight. This is one exhibition you don't want to miss.
For more information about the CIM Conference and Exhibition 2010 and to register online, contact the CIM National Office at (800) 667-1246 or visit www.cim.org.
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