• Unparalleled networking opportunities with top level domestic and international decision makers
• A post-conference fieldtrip to some of Australia’s finest mine and rail facilities hosted by Rio Tinto and QR National
• Determine the best strategic position for your company in light of the most recent developments in the thermal and coking coal markets
• How will Australia’s new mining resources tax impact on investment in its coal industry – Both domestic and foreign?
• Whereto for thermal and coking coal prices in 2010? Demand trends and impact of coking coal indices
• Hear from key players in both the Queensland and New South Wales coal transport supply chains and join the discussion on how key developments will impact Australia’s coal industry

 Australia has been exposed to a stream of political changes over the past two months which will be challenged once again based on the results of the general election on the 21 August 2010. The recent New Mining Resources Tax agreement restored confidence in developing Australian coal mining and energy assets. How sustainable is this renewed interest in investment and development? With the two leading parties offering distinct policy options, Coaltrans Australia is offering you the opportunity to discover the current Governments justifications and intentions behind its proposed fiscal regulations. Coaltrans is delighted to announce The Honourable Paul Lucas will be making a keynote presentation. The conference enables a clear platform for debating the exact impact the proposed tax could have on coal mining operations as well as offering potential solutions to counterbalance the costs associated with the new tax.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE

• The Honourable Paul Lucas, MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health

• Doug Ritchie, Chief Executive - Energy, Rio Tinto

• Peter Freyberg, Chief Executive, Xstrata Coal

• Lance Hockridge, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, QR National

• Ralph Hillman, Executive Director, Australian Coal Association