Dear Members and Friends,
The XII Vancouver International Conference on the Margins of AME BC Roundup "Mining in a Transitional World: Trends and Opportunities in Eurasia" took place:
When: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Where: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
(595 Burrard Street, Suite 2600, Vancouver, BC V7X 1L3)
The conference was focused on new government policies in Greater Eurasian countries, latest Canadian investment experience, regional industry updates in the global context of critical transition and opportunities to explore uncharted paths to discover new business solutions.
8.30 9.00
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Registration and coffee
Opening and Welcome Remarks
Keynote:
- Canada-Eurasia Cooperation in Shifted International Environment|
Erin Campbell, Member of CECC National board of Directors, Founding Partner of MONETA Capital Partners Corp.
Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboah, Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada, Pacific Regional Office
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9.10 |
PANEL I: Regional Mining Updates
Content: Current global trends in mineral exploration and mining
Moderator: Prof. Julian Dierkes, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, The University of British Columbia
Keynote: Canada’s Leadership in Supplying Critical Minerals Globally – Critical Minerals Strategy | ,
Alex Morrison Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada, Pacific Regional Office
Panel presentations:
- Mining Sector of Kazakhstan in the Context of Global Industrial Transition
H.E. Akylbek Kamaldinov, Ambassador of Republic of Kazakhstan to Canada |
Nurlan Gabdyzhamalov, Counsellor of the Embassy
- Eurasia Commodity Powerhouse: Ensuring Accessibility and Managing Risks |
Hon. Gongor DAMDINNYAM, Member of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia
Mr. Agzam Kadirhodjaev, Deputy Chairman of State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Geology and Natural Resources (pre-recorded)
- Governments, Industry, and Universities: An Innovation Ecosystem | Prof. Scott Dunbar, Head Applied Science, Mining Engineering, The University of British Columbia
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10.00 |
Networking Break (Teas and Snacks)
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10.15 |
PANEL II: Commodity Outlook – Global Economic Uncertainty and Energy Transition
Content: Commodity Focus, Energy Transition and the Eurasian Opportunity
Moderator: Olav Langelaar, Investment Banker, Mining
Keynote: Global Commodity Forecast | Dr. Geordie Mark, Co-Head of Mining Research – Haywood Securities
Panel Presentations:
- Gold – Time to Shine in Increasing Global Uncertainty| Mark Ward, B2Gold Corp.
- Copper – Filling the Gap for Critical Minerals through Exploration in Kazakhstan | Darren Klinck, President and Director, Arras Minerals Corp.
- Energy Transition and Investment Projects in Kazakhstan | Galiyzhan Mataev, Head of Representative office of KEZEKHINVEST NC US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil
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11.00 |
Q&A - Moderator: Tatiana Domilovskaya, Regional Director, CECC-Vancouver
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11.10
11.20-
12.00
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CLOSING REMARKS |Jonathan Buchanan
Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, Association for Mineral Exploration
Networking and Individual B2B discussions
The conference language is English
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The conference is attended by the delegation of mining professional from Mongolia, co-organized with the CECC partner in Ulaanbaatar, international engineering consulting company Trigteq LLC. We welcome all participants interested to connect with this group to book a meeting.

LIST OF MONGOLIAN DELEGATES
CONFERENCE BROCHURE / SPEAKERS BIOs
PRESENTATIONS PANEL I:
1. Embassy of Kazakhstan
2. Hon. Gongor DAMDINNYAM
3. Prof. Scott Dunbar
PRESENTATIONS PANEL II
1. Olav Langelaar, Investment Banker, Mining
2. Dr. Geordie Mark, Co-Head of Mining Research – Haywood Securities
3. Mark Ward, B2Gold Corp.
4. Darren Klinck, President and Director, Arras Minerals Corp.
5. Galiyzhan Mataev, Head of Representative office of KEZEKHINVEST NC US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil
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