25 – 26 August 2016 I Novotel Sydney Central I Sydney
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Connecting Australia’s coal producers and international customers
Australia's coal industry is transformingWith major production powerhouses divesting prime assets and
opportunities opening up for new owners, the industry's competitiveplaying field is changing drastically.
So in a trading environment where competitive edge matters,Coaltrans Australia is your opportunity to stay ahead of the game.
Taking place in Sydney, this key industry event will connectAustralia's coal producers with international customers to provide the
answers you need to succeed in today’s volatile market.
Join Coaltrans and your fellow coal industry leaders in Sydney andfind out how you can gain your competitive edge.
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Six month thermal coal price forecast
Mark GresswellChief AnalystHDR Salva
Internationalthermal coal
supplyavailability andinventory levels
Outlook for coalconsumption and
electricitygeneration in China,
Japan, India andother importing
countries
Competition fromother fuels and
impact of oil prices
Welcome and opening remarks
Registration and refreshments
How crucial are low emission technologies to coal’s survival?
Mick BuffierChairman, World CoalAssociation; Director and DeputyChairman, NSWMinerals Council
How critical willcoal continue tobe in fulfilling
energy demandacross Asia?
Scenarios forcoal in the
future globalenergy mix
What lowcarbon emissionsolutions exist
for coal?
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Thursday 25 August 2016
Sarah RobertsonHead of Conference ProductionCoaltrans Conferences
Be the first tohear the latestmarket updates
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Networking refreshment break
What are thegreatest
challenges facingAustralianproducers?
How easy is it toadapt long term
production strategyto increasing spotmarket requests?
Is China set to erode market
share in traditional markets?
How are marketingstrategies developing
in the face of price pressure?
Is branding nowredundant for midCV thermal coals?
Emerging sourcesof demand forAustralian coal
Panel discussion - What scope is there for Australia to increase itsinternational coal market share?
Panellists: Gary VernonGlobal Head ofCoal TradingMacquarie Bank Limited
Sam FisherGeneral Manager– MarketingNew Hope Coal
David HeapMarketing DirectorPT Harum Energy
CameronVoriasManagingDirector andChief ExecutiveOfficerSojitz CoalMining Pty Ltd
The audience will have the opportunity to contribute questions of interest.
Opening CEO/ Keynote interview
Which economieswill see what kindof growth across
Asia?
How quickly isChina moving
towards a service-based economy?
Who will win theshale oil price war?
Chances of Chinajoining the globalreserve currency
Currency forecast – Will AUSD weakness continue?
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Networking lunch
Emerging marketingstrategies for marketing
of metcoal
How accepting are key global steel mills of
index pricing?
How is index pricing adaptingto better suit qualities ofcoking coal in supply?
Will small- mid tier producerscontinue to adopt an independent
brand marketing strategy?
Panel discussion - Indexing or branding: What is the way forward formetcoal marketing?
Panellists: Gordon FletcherPresident, Strategic Marketing & Analysis LLC
Arun Kumar JagatramkaChairman & Managing DirectorGujarat NRE Coke Limited
Matt LatimoreManaging DirectorM Resources
How is the government supporting the coal industry?
Kylie HargreavesDeputy Secretary - Division of Resources and EnergyNSW Department of Industry
Government reforms to increase competitivenessand manage greenfield coal
development in NSW
What is the investmentcase for NSW coal?
Incentives for innovation andefficiency improvements
in the coal sector in response to climate change
Coal import forecasts for China, Japan, Korea and emerging markets inSouth East Asia in 2017
Matthew BoylePrincipal ConsultantCRU
Qualities in demand inJapan, Korea and
emerging markets inSouth East Asia
Is China’s boost inAustralian coking coal
imports set to continue?
Number of new powerstations & steel millsbeing developed in
target countries
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Combine networking and informationsharing at our private roundtablediscussions. Each roundtable is led by an expert in the relevant
field and lasts one hour. Places areoffered on a first come,
first served basis upon arrival.
Privatediscussion
roundtables
Roundtable 1: Where doAustralian producers sit onthe cost-curve and howmuch further cost-cuttingcan be made?
Andrew KeithMarket Director -Resources, ANZ and AsiaAurecon
Roundtable 2: Whichemerging markets aredriving thermal andmetcoal trade across Asia?
Roundtable 3: How muchflexibility is being offered in the blend by Asia’s steel mills?
Gordon FletcherPresidentStrategic Marketing & Analysis LLC
George EdwardsIndependent M&A and Trading Consultant
Roundtable 4: Is India’sfuture coal demandoverhyped?
Networking evening receptionTake the opportunity to catch up with your contacts and meet new clients at the networking evening reception whilstenjoying the vibrant city of Sydney.
Networking refreshment break
Amit KumarHead – Coal Sourcing andPower TradeJindal Steel & Power Ltd.
Friday 26 August 2016
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Welcome and opening remarks Sarah RobertsonHead of Conference ProductionCoaltrans Conferences
Which qualities are mostin demand by Indian
power plants?
Will coal import continueand challenges andopportunities for
international supply
How self-sufficient is India becoming in coal supply?
How important are take-or-pay contracts in drivingproduction volumes?
How much unused capacityis there by rail and port?
What is the best contractstructure for the future?
Rail and port tariffs –Flexibility and regulation
Panel discussion - How much flexibility can be offered in take-or-pay contracts?
Panellist: Stephen CowanGeneral Manager - NSW/VicPacific National
How major hurdles ofland acquisition andforest clearances are
being tackled
Strategies for minimising the margin for discrepancyin quality test results in an increasingly spot market
Stephan NelGlobal Product/ApplicationsManager, Coal & SinterThermo Fisher Scientific
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Networking refreshment break
M&A - Howmany deals are
being done?
Capitalavailability and
requirements forinvestment inthe coal sector
Have the bestcoal assets all
come to market?
Surat vs Galilee basin
Role of take-or-pay obligationsand flexibility in
acquisition
Margin forfurther
stripping ofAustralia’s coal
production costs
Will Chinesebuyers return tothe market for
Australian assetsor will they be out-
priced by Indianand Vietnamese
coal asset buyers?
Panel discussion - How attractive is the coal industry as an investment prospect?
Panellist: Dawei ZhangDirectorSino East Minerals Ltd
How does Australian coalcompete with competitivesources on quality, price
and delivery?
Emissions requirementsfor new power plants in
Asia and impact ondesired coal qualities
Managing regionaltender processes – What
lessons can be learnt?
Competition fromrenewable energies- How
is this impacting coalbuying patterns?
Are index-linkedcontracts the new norm?
Panel discussion – Thermal coal buyer perspectives on quality vs price
Networking lunch
Nathan ForsythAssociate DirectorRFC Ambrian Limited
Greg EvansExecutive Director, MineralsCouncil of Australia & CEOACALET
Panellist: Ashwani GoelGeneral ManagerTata International Limited
Amit KumarHead – Coal Sourcing andPower TradeJindal Steel & Power Ltd.
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Coaltrans Live An exclusive benefit for all registered delegates, Coaltrans Live is the indispensablemobile app and ultimate networking tool.
l Browse the delegate list by name, company name and country
l Contact fellow delegates to pre-arrange meetings, introduce your company orsimply catch up with old industry friends
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l Send your speaker questions to the moderator live
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The app is available 4 weeks ahead of the event.
Maximise yournetworkingopportunities
Brand exposure in valuable places such as delegate badges, networking lunches and
the main auditorium
Exhibition space in a prime networking area of the conference
Take advantage of growing opportunities in the Australian coal market
Feature alongside leading coal industry players and your competitors
Generate new sales and maintain client relationships
For more information please contact: Georgina Stroud
Email: [email protected]: +44 207779 8753
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