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ICC India Minerals and Metals Forum scheduled on 7th August, 2014 at The Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.

Chawm Ganguly — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 12:12:37 +0000

DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM:

3^rd India Minerals & Metals Forum

Indian Chamber of Commerce

7^th August, Hyatt Regency, New Delhi

Registration Timings: 0930 Hrs to 1000 Hrs

Registration Form

The following Participant / Participants will attend the conference

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Note – Copy of Identity Proof is mandatory

Delegate Participation Fees

ICC Member	INR 3000/ Delegate
Non Member	INR 3,500/ Delegate
Overseas Participant	US$ 100 / Delegate

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Cheque / DD of Rs _________________________ in favour of “Indian Chamber of Commerce” Payable at Kolkata

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Date: Signature

PRIOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS MANDATORY

For further details please contact:

Ms Suranjana Moitra, Executive

Indian Chamber of Commerce, ICC Towers, 4, India Exchange Place, 8^th Floor, Kolkata: 700001; Phone: 033 2253 4293 (D) / 2230 3242 – 44, Mob: 9874264503, Fax: 033 2231 3377/3380; E-mail: icc3@indianchamber.net

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TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL REPORT CALLS FOR MORE ACTION TO COMBAT CORRUPTION IN CRICKET

Chawm Ganguly — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:14:42 +0000

The International Cricket Council (ICC) must face up to the corruption risks both on and off the pitch that challenge the integrity of cricket by strengthening its own governance and by using its influence to promote high standards in national cricket boards, according to a new report from Transparency International, the global anti-corruption organisation.

“Cricket has a proud tradition as a by-word for fair play. To keep that reputation the International Cricket Council must start to implement reforms that will strengthen transparency in cricket and address the many corruption risks that threaten the game,” said Deryck Murray, a co-author of the report Fair Play: Strengthening Integrity and Transparency in Cricket, and chair of Trinidad & Tobago Transparency Institute, the Transparency International chapter.

Although much of the focus of combatting corruption in cricket has been in the area of match-fixing, Transparency International considers it vital that if the message of zero tolerance for corruption on the pitch is to be taken seriously everyone in the game, including cricket administrators, have to operate to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Sport can shape social values, particularly with young people, which is why it is important that those running sport do all they can to protect its integrity.

The ICC has commissioned two recent governance reviews in the past two years but as yet there has been no update on whether the reforms they suggested have been implemented. We believe that the ICC should take the following steps as soon as possible to achieve greater transparency and accountability:

publish information about its anti-corruption programmes and procedures
increase the independence of the Board and Committees, by introducing independent nonexecutive directors
publish progress reports of the implementation of the Woolf and de Speville reports
oublish minutes and decisions of Board and Committee meetings.

Transparency International has sent a copy of the report to the ICC and its chapters in many of the world’s biggest cricketing nations will also send the report to their domestic cricket boards in an effort to stimulate debate and change.

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2nd ICC India Minerals and Metals Forum – 25th September, The Park, New Delhi

Chawm Ganguly — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:37:17 +0000

2nd ICC India Minerals and Metals Forum – 25th September, The Park, New Delhi

For More Information Contact: www.indianchamber.net

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5th India Coal Summit “Thank You” from ICC

Chawm Ganguly — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 08:18:02 +0000

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ICC 5th India Coal Summit – 3rd July 2013, Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi

Chawm Ganguly — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:04:10 +0000

Coal with a proven reserve of 860 billion tonnes is mined the most in the world. At the same time, the demand curve for this sector is always on the rising side. The major reasons are the soaring power demand in India and China, the growing worldwide steel production, and lastly, the increasingly stringent environment regulations.

The gap between demand and availability of coal is expected to rise every year. As per the 12^th plan, the estimated demand of coal will rise to 980 MT by 2016-17 and 1373 MT by 2021-22 while the supply of domestic coal is expected to be 795 MT by 2016-17 and 1102 MT by 2021-22. Today nearly 60 % of the country’s total installed power capacity of 209276 MW is generated using coal. India rank fourth largest in coal reserves (286 BT) and the third largest coal producing country in the world.

Though the coal demand has risen by around 9% over the last four years, coal production has not been able to keep up with the requirements. Coal production has grown by around 5% over the same horizon (FY 06-07 to 10-11). The domestic Industry could supply only 534.53 MT coal as against the demand of 696.03 MT in financial year 2011-12. Organisations are acquiring mines abroad to augment the capacity and meet the growing demand. Besides, there is also an urgent need to adopt some possible measures like rationalization of coal linkage, dedicated freight corridors to improve the situation, need to develop skill sets of mining professionals, promoting Under Ground Mining, cleaner coal technologies for sustainable development. More R&D and efforts are required to promote CTL, CBM and UCG and land acquisition process should be streamlined.

Against this backdrop, Indian Chamber of Commerce is organizing the 5^th India Coal Summit on 3^rd July 2013 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.

Summit Focus

Policy Issues for Mining Business in India

The outlook for the future of coal-fired power stations in India
Rationalization of coal linkage
Assessing India’s position as a leading global coal buyer
The balance between use of domestic and imported coal – What strategies are in place to maximise the potential within both markets?
Maximising the utilisation of India’s coal blocks
Shortage of coal, delays in green clearances and problems in acquiring land as well as reluctance of lenders to fund new projects are proving to be major hindrances

Price Pooling and Impact on Power Companies

How beneficial would be the price pooling for private sector as well as centre or state run companies – Are all the beneficiaries having equal status? Do all face the same problems?

Impact on power tariff due to price pooling – Rationales behind calls for restructuring of tariffs – How can such reforms facilitate power sector growth?

A hike in the basic customs duty on steam coal from present 0 to 2% and countervailing duty (CVD) from 1% to 2%. –Whether the power generating companies will pass on the increase to the consumers and may lead to increase in power tariffs?

How India’s power sector will handle wider variation in coal quality both import and domestic- Economic benefits of utilising lower grade coals in power plant

Coal Infrastructure – Streamlining Internal Logistics- Rail, Road and coastal shipping

Access and reliability issues – How are India’s coal producers and buyers being served by the internal coal supply chain
Role of road and shipping in internal coal transportation – Economic viability and competitiveness
Value of increasing the involvement of the private sector in driving infrastructural development – What changes are needed in order to better facilitate private sector participation?
Assessing existing shortfalls in India’s coal rail network – Bottlenecks, reduced capacity and wagon shortages
As India’s port sector develops rapidly, how does the rail network need to develop in order to ensure suitable linkages between ports and end users
Viable strategies for upgrades and growth over the coming 5 years

State Issues related to FSA in Power Generation- West Bengal, Gujarat, Maharastra,Orissa,Jharkhand & Chattisgarh

Laws relating to Coal Mines in India
Laws relating to Mines Safety

Regulations on Quality Control and Coal Distribution

Environment Laws –The Environment Act
Coal Block Allocation –Distribution and Marketing Policy

New Initiatives: Impacts Thereof

Competitive Bidding

Go/No-Go Classiﬁcation

Fuel Supply Agreement

Merger & Acquisition & Allocation

Securing Long-Term Coal Import Deals or Acquiring Coal Assets? Achieving the Right Mix
Indian Coal Industry M & A opportunities and Challenges
Political Compulsions Guiding Global Coal Trade
Mozambique, Mongolia, Indonesia – the challenge of identifying the potential
Moving away from long term fixed price arrangements toward index linking Derivative based risk management
Emerging Import Trends :

Invited Dignitaries/ Speakers (Partial List)

Mr Sriprakash Jaiswal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal, Government of India
Mr Pratik Prakashbapu Patil, Hon’ble Minister of State for Coal, GoI
Mr B K Chaturvedi, Member, Planning Commission, Government of India

Mr S K Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India
Mr R H Khwaja, Secretary,Ministry of Mines, Government of India
Mr D R S Chaudhary, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Government of India
Mr S Narsing Rao, Chairman & Managing Director, Coal India Ltd
Mr C S Verma, CMD, SAIL
Mr H M Nerurkar, Managing Director – Tata Steel Ltd

Summit Chairman – Sir Ganesan Natarajan

Why Attend

A Summit dedicated to addressing the compelling concerns of the coal and mining sector.
Equip yourself with first hand information from senior government officials and leading industry experts on related policy matters.
A unique platform for extensive networking with industry associates and meeting new prospects

Who should attend

The summit is a must for all players in the Coal, Steel, Mining & Minerals sector, players who are seriously looking for various business opportunities available in India. The participants will certainly benefit and enrich themselves from the high-quality information sharing and networking opportunities through the presence of key decision makers from the central government and corporate sectors in India.

Ministries, Embassies and Consulates
Steel, Mining and Mineral Processing Plant,
Raw Materials Suppliers: Iron Ore Mines, Coke Plant, Coal producers
Steel Manufacturing Plants
Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Associations
Equipment Suppliers: Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealer
Financial Firms: Commercial and Investment Banks, Trade Organisations, Stock Exchanges
Engineering: Technology and Engineering Vendors
Transporters: Shipping and Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring, Freight Forwarders
Consultants/ Contractors
Government – Center/ State
Coal Traders: Importers, Exporters
Institutions: Research Institutions, Development Institutions
Education: Universities, Colleagues and Schools
Media and Press: Journals, Magazines, Newsletters, Books, Online Services,
End-User & Consumers of Steel, Coal, IronOre, Coke

The summit is expected to be attended by more than 250 National and International participants

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Private business sector in Myanmar taking the leading role in the country’s development of urban development, banking and finance, as well as logistics and supply chain sectors

Chawm Ganguly — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:33:54 +0000

Yangon, 11 January 2013¡V Sphere Conferences and the Republic of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI) today announced that they will jointly organise a series of industry-specific investment conferences showcasing investment opportunities in the urban development, banking and finance as well as logistics and supply chain sectors starting from May 2013.

The three conferences are –

„« Myanmar Urban Development Conference ( 6 to 8 May 2013)
http://mudc.sphereconferences.com/
„« Myanmar Banking and Finance Conference (27 to 29 May 2013)
http://mbfc.sphereconferences.com/
„« Myanmar Logistics and Supply Chain Conference (16 to 18 September 2013)
http://mlsc.sphereconferences.com/

UMFCCI has identified the banking, logistics and supply chain as well as urban development as key sectors that require foreign investment as Myanmar seeks to modernise economy to cope and thrive in the 21st century. Sphere Conferences is the conference arm of Singapore Press Holdings, the country’s leading multimedia group which publishes newspapers such as The Straits Times, its flagship English-language newspaper and one of the region¡¦s oldest and most established newspaper.

UMFCCI stands as a national level non-governmental organization representing and safeguarding the interest of private business sector. With a vast network of chambers and trade associations affiliated, UMFCCI is acting as a bridge between the State and the private sector.It is a member of the Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the ASEAN Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASEAN-CCI), the (BIMST-EC),Greater Mekong Subregion Business Forum (GMS-BF), and Joint Economic Quadrangle Committee (JEQC). It has also played a key role in the formulation of the recently updated version of the Foreign Investment Law in Myanmar.

This announcement was made during the signing ceremony between Sphere Conferences and UMFCCI held at the Sedona Hotel in Yangon this morning. It was attended by more than 80 people, comprising policy makers from the various ministries and government authorities such as the Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Finance and Revenue, Ministry of Commerce, Central Bank, Ministry of Transport,Ministry of Rail Transportation, Yangon City Development Committee and Mandalay City Development Committee. The venue was kindly sponsored by Keppel Land Hospitality Management as a gesture of support to the development of Myanmar.

Dr. Maung Maung Lay, Vice-President of UMFCCI said: ¡§Myanmar is transforming into a modern country, and we seek foreign participation in these industrial sectors. We are happy to partner with Sphere Conferences for the upcoming conferences, which will profile the country¡¦s key sectors such as, urban planning, banking and logistics. I believe the conferences will foster valuable partnerships between the local authorities and international business partners. With our re-engagement with the international community, we aim to grow and develop Myanmar as a country that is both socially and economically attractive.¡¨

Mr. Chua Wee Phong, Chairman of Sphere Conferences, said: ¡§With the Myanmar government projecting an average GDP growth of 7.7% by 2015 ¡V 2016, we are positive of the country¡¦s prospects and the investment opportunities it offers to foreign investors. Through our partnership with UMFCCI, we will create dynamic platforms for the public and private sectors in Myanmar to network with the foreign investors.This will be the first step in developing Myanmar¡¦s economy by equipping the conference delegates with the knowledge to make smarter and well-informed decisions about investing in Myanmar.¡¨

About Sphere Conferences

Sphere Conferences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings, produces conferences that are of the highest quality that brings inspiration, innovation and value to customers. Sphere¡¦s purpose is to empower customers with big and fresh ideas and key lasting relationships that will enable them to excel in their chosen markets, by providing unique networking and learning platforms whereby they can learn, network and do business.
For more information, please visit www.sphereconferences.com

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