The calendar of international events in the metallurgical industry in 2016 – part I

The metallurgical industry calendar from 2016.

22nd Bauxite & Alumina Conference

Location: Miami, USA

Date: February 29 – March 2, 2016

The conference is a key event for people interested in these two important materials (aluminum and bauxite) and continues to attract new participants every year.

Discussion topics will include:

– The global economic perspective and its impact on the industry

– China: What is happening on the ground?

– Global price trends for bauxite and alumina (aluminum oxide obtained industrially)

– Alumina Capacity: What awaits us?

China Iron Ore 2016

 Location: Grand Millennium Hotel, Beijing, China

Date: 1 – 3 March 2016

The commodities sector – and especially the iron ore sector – is facing enormous pressure. Prices are falling and demand is slowing down. The business environment is difficult for everyone involved in the supply chain.

Plenary session topics will also cover:

– How much of the new stock will flow in 2016-2018? Will small miners survive in this challenging market?

– Will India resume its iron ore exports?

– News regarding buying trends and strategies

– The current mechanism for establishing index prices.

Metallurgical industry calendar – 29th International Copper Conference

Location: SANA Lisboa Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal

Date: 7 – 9 March 2016

Attended by executives from all relevant metallurgical sectors, from all parts of the globe, this annual event offers a platform for debates and the opportunity to meet new business contacts.

Key program topics include:

– How do the latest economic and financial problems on the world’s largest market, China, affect copper demand?

– Miners continue to report lower profits or even losses, what does this mean for investments?

– How robust is the midstream segment today – smelting, refining and manufacturing? The midstream sector involves the transportation (by pipeline, rail, barge, tanker or truck), storage, wholesale trading of crude oil or refined petroleum products.

SteelOrbis Spring 2016 Conference & 74th IREPAS Meeting

Location: Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa, Lisbon, Portugal

Date: April 10 – 12, 2016

The number one event for long steel products is coming to Lisbon!

With an attendee list of more than 300 metallurgical executives, the SteelOrbis & IREPAS Conference offers attendees the opportunity to hear presentations covering various markets delivered by expert professionals.

20th Zinc & its Markets Seminar

Location: Madrid Hesperia Hotel, Madrid, Spain

Date: 9 – 11 May 2016

The zinc market is in a state of flux, obtaining a clear picture requires in-depth debates and analyses.

Main reasons to participate:

– Informative and insightful presentations by experts in the field

– Engaging in inter-sectoral debates

– Networking possibilities and business opportunities worldwide

– Future informed decisions for the future success of your company.

15th International Stainless and Special Steel Summit

Location: Hotel Intercontinental Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Date: 6 – 8 September 2016

Following the successful event that took place in Vienna in October 2015, you are invited to join over 200 key players in the stainless steel industry.

„The only world conference that specifically covers the topic of stainless steel and offers a global picture at a high level.” Martin Vogeli, Hans Kohler AG

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