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The Asian coal markets are driving demand and pricing across the whole coal industry. With Indonesia and Australia, the largest exporters of thermal coal in the world, placed geographically close to China, Japan and India they are set to maintain their dominant position in the market. Indonesia is forecasting production to reach 270mt by the end of 2010 compared to 254mt in 2009 - and will rise to an estimated 315mt by 2011. How will this increase in production be absorbed by the market and what impact will it have on the other exporting countries?

But what of coal qualities? Australia has managed its mining operations to maintain coal grades but other countries due to rapid expansion will have to adjust export specifications as exports continue to rise. Indonesia is moving ahead with expansion into “Low Rank” coals as the buyers’ requirements widen.

To meet Asia’s demand for growth, investment is still needed within infrastructure and mining operations. Australia and Indonesia both face the issues of increased transportation distances, export taxes, funding and capital costs to name just a few.

The conference will cover the following topics and more:

• Upgrading of Asia’s transport and port facilities
• Future demand from Chinese and Indian power production
• Changing dynamics of Indonesia’s government to coal procurement
• Growth of index-linked contracts
• Freight indices – what does the future hold for the Asian buyer?
• Australia’s future production outlook
• Growth in investment from Indian and Chinese companies
• Asia’s energy mix: Coal v gas
• Outlook for Asian thermal coal demand
• Global economic outlook
• Growth in mergers and acquisitions within Asia in the drive to reduce costs and meet customer demand
• Thermal and metallurgical coal production outlook 2010 - 2011
• How do Colombia and South Africa view the Asian markets?
• Indonesia’s domestic power production: Meeting demand to avoid the impact on exports
• Met coal and subituminous coal indices – Is clearing the favoured path forward?

Delegate Rate - Book now to secure the discounted price of US $1,595 This offer is available until 22nd October 2010, when the price will increase to US$1,699, excluding accommodation, meals and leisure facilities at the hotel. Delegates will be responsible for their own costs relating to room service, spa treatments, bar and mini bar.

Further Information If you would like to receive further information 12 weeks prior to the event, please email Letoya Anderson or call on +44 1730 265095 and we will ensure you are sent a brochure as soon as it is published.

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