CONFERENCES

San Francisco Hard Assets Conference and Exhibition

21 April 2008
Date Commences:  30 November 2008
Date ends:  01 December 2008

Delegates who participate in IIC conferences develop essential knowledge, and experience first-hand the rewards and risks of investing in more than 130 mineral-rich countries around the world. They personally meet the policymakers of these nations, and hear case studies of successful and unsuccessful ventures. IIC conferences provide companies with an ideal platform on which to build shareholder base, and with exposure to the most influential professionals specializing in natural resources worldwide.

There will always be great opportunities for investment in the natural resource sector. Savvy investors have acquired and increased their wealth by accessing the most current and credible information available to maintain an edge on their competitors. International Investment Conferences supports the natural resource industry by providing education and creating wealth for its participants.



Venue(s):  San Francisco Marriott Hotel
Organised by:  International Investment Conferences
Contact number:  +1 314 824 5515
Link:  http://www.iiconf.com

MineAfrica - Investing in African Mining

08 October 2008
Date Commences:  01 December 2008
Date ends:  01 December 2008

Participate in the premier African mining investment forum for the international mining and financial communities with an interest in Africa.

Sponsors

Standard Bank - Premier Sponsor

Macleod Dixon LLP

 Topics

African mining project updates, African mining legislation, Operating in Africa.

MineAfrica's Investing in African Mining Seminar is the premier platform for mining companies, service providers and governments to present to a senior level, Africa friendly audience of analysts, financial institutions, mining executives and media.

This one-day seminar features project updates by mining companies in Africa, expert presentations on doing business in Africa's mining industry (such as country risk, operating security, financing projects, public listing options, and African mining hotspots) and government presentations on specific investment opportunities in Africa.

Who should attend? The seminar will be of interest to mining analysts, merchant bankers, private investment houses, securities dealers, pension and mutual fund managers, mining executives interested in opportunities in Africa, lawyers, engineers, accountants, consultants, and other service providers, mining media, and government representatives.



Venue(s):  Andaz Hotel, Livepool Street, London
Organised by:  MineAfrica
Contact number:  +1 - 416-533-3998
Contact email:  info@mineafrica.com
Link:  www.mineafrica.com

Mines and Money London 2008

10 February 2008
Date Commences:  01 December 2008
Date ends:  03 December 2008

Mines and Money London is now firmly established as the biggest mining and financing events in Europe and is one of the best-connected events in the world.



Venue(s):  The Business Design Centre, Islington, London, UK
Organised by:  Mining Communications Ltd.
Contact number:  +44 (0)20 7216 6063
Contact email:  pablo.martin@mining-journal.com
Link:  http://www.minesandmoney.com

Vancouver Resource Investment Conference

21 April 2008
Date Commences:  25 January 2009
Date ends:  26 January 2009

Cambridge House International Inc., Canada's largest producer of Resource Investment Conferences, is based in Vancouver, British Columbia and conducts annual conferences in several Canadian cities throughout the year.  Cambridge House International Inc. also produces and hosts the annual World Gold, PGM and Diamond Investment Conference in Vancouver.

Through these conferences, Cambridge House brings individual and professional investors together to hear from world class speakers and meet with public companies offering high growth potential.

The focus through 2005 and beyond is with the resource sector; gold, precious metals and other minerals which are leading the markets and growing in investor confidence.

Cambridge House Conferences take place over a two day period. The format features speakers who offer investment advice to individual investors, investment dealers and fund managers involved in the markets. These speakers comprise top ranked international newsletter writers, analysts, fund managers and advisors.



Venue(s):  Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, Vancouver, Canada
Organised by:  Cambridge House International
Contact number:  +1 604 687-4151
Contact email:  info@cambridgehouse.ca
Link:  http://www.cambridgehouse.ca

The World Money Show Orlando

11 June 2008
Date Commences:  04 February 2009
Date ends:  07 February 2009

Stock markets and oil set new highs-just as the Fed fights a recession. Only by treating yourself (and your portfolio) to the most in-depth "annual checkup" at The Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando-can you be confident that you have fully explored all of today's best investment opportunities-amidst such market wrenching economic transition. Obtain the best financial advice from top investment gurus-all under one roof. Attendance is FREE! Register today!

Attend and you'll spend four days focused on your investments and discover profitable investment ideas you can implement TODAY!

Meet face-to-face with top investment experts and expand your understanding of the markets in over 320 sessions

Network and talk one-on-one with the experts to get ideas specific to your objectives and your portfolio

Discuss ideas and strategies with fellow investors - some of the best investment ideas come from other attendees

Discover new investing tools and services, meet face-to-face with representatives from 250+ companies in the exhibit hall

Fine-tune your portfolio - perform your annual investment checkup and use our new workbook to focus all of the intelligence you've gathered into an effective game plan for boosting your profits in 2009



Venue(s):  Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, USA
Organised by:  InterShow
Contact number:  800/970.4355 (toll free US and Canada)
Link:  http://www.moneyshow.com/msc/twms/main.asp

Mining Indaba 2009

15 April 2008
Date Commences:  09 February 2009
Date ends:  12 February 2009

The world's largest gathering of mining industry stakeholders will reconvene on 9-12 February 2009. Delegates appeared in record numbers to participate in last year's conference, creating a near sell-out. Don't chance missing this year's signature forum for mining industry opinion-shapers. Register today and secure your place!



Venue(s):  Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa
Organised by:  International Investment Conferences Inc.
Contact number:  +1 314 824 5515
Link:  http://www.iiconf.com

PDAC 2009

09 July 2008
Date Commences:  01 March 2009
Date ends:  04 March 2009

Quite simply the world's largest mineral exploraion technical and investment showcase held anywhere in the world. Four days of technical presentations and woorkshops, side-by-side exhibitions of technical equipment and services and t Investors Exchange where mining companies display details of their mines and projects, a core shack and much, much more.  Up to around 20,000 delegated expected from all over the world.



Venue(s):  Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada
Organised by:  Prosectors and Developers Association of Canada
Contact number:  +1 (416) 362 1969
Contact email:  info@pdac.ca
Link:  http://www.pdac.ca/pdac/conv/index.html

Global Capital Dubai 2009

03 November 2008
Date Commences:  18 March 2009
Date ends:  19 March 2009

Dubai's appeal has increased as a new centre for mining exploration companies to raise finance, with a number already listed on the Dubai International Financial Exchange. Global Capital Dubai takes metals and minerals exploration companies on the road to this emerging financial powerhouse.

Delegates will attend from some 40 countries. So if your company is looking for new sources of finance or an investor searching for exciting opportunities, Global Capital Dubai will provide the ideal arena to accomplish your goals.



Venue(s):  Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Organised by:  Pro Publications
Contact number:  +44 (0) 1372 743837
Contact email:  peter.jacobs@propubs.com
Link:  www.glo-cap.com

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