Adam Smith Conferences would like to thank all participants – speakers, sponsors and delegates – for contributing to the great success of the recent the CIS Precious Metals and Stones Summit.

Over 200 industry executives gathered in Moscow for two days of extensive information-gathering, discussions and networking at the highest level. Attendees also enjoyed the many new features on offer at this 2006 event, including:

  • Spotlight on Central Asia: a session entirely devoted to evaluating existing and future prospects for the production of gold and other precious metals in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
  • Case Study Session “Expansion Strategies for Companies in Russia and the CIS”: investigating optimal expansion strategies and presenting best practice for developing strategic alliances with local partners
  • Extended Session on Optimal Sources & Methods of Financing: devoted to analysing the major challenges in acquiring funds and to identifying the best sources and methods of financing mining and exploration projects
  • Spotlight on Diamond Exploration and Mining in Russia: analysing key issues for Russia’s diamond industry and examining the opportunities for and challenges to investing and operating in the region

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All of these new elements were extremely well-received, and we are already planning new ideas for 2007!

Many of the key industry decision-makers were featured in the 40+ speaker line-up at the Summit – including:

  • Evgeniy Ivanov, President, Polyus
  • Vitaly Nesis, General Director, Polymetal
  • Peter Hambro, Chairman and Chief Executive, Peter Hambro
  • Alexey Mikhailovsky, Executive Director, Alrosa Investment Group
  • Valeriy Rudakov, Head of Committee for Precious Metals and Gemstones, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia
  • Vitaliy Basygysov, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, State Duma
  • Victor Orlov, Chairman, The Committee for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, The Federal Council of Russia
  • William Trew, Chief Executive Officer, Oxus Gold Corporation
  • Len Homeniuk, President, Centerra Gold
  • John Reade, Precious Metals and EMFX Analysis, UBS
  • Nuraly Akhmetov, Head of the Board, Joint Venture "Vasilkov Gold"
  • Hugh Agro, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Kinross Gold Corporation

As well as further senior speakers from:

Kentor Gold • Ovoca Resources • Avocet Mining • Aton • Nomos Bank • SG Mining Finance • The London Stock Exchange • MICEX Stock Exchange • UBS • Numis Securities • GFMS • EBRD • Bema Gold • Macleod Dixon • Caterpillar • Kristall •Highland Gold Mining, and Standard Bank, amongst many others

Once again, particular thanks go to the sponsors of the conference for making it all possible!

Lead Sponsor: Aton; and sponsors Barrick, Polymetal, Nomos Bank, SG Mining, Arlan, Bema Gold, Caterpillar, Macleod Dixon, Lanta Bank, American Appraisal and Standard Bank

We look forward to shortly informing you about the preparations for the Adam Smith’s the CIS Precious Metals and Stones Summit – 2007. For all enquiries regarding the event, including your preferences regarding the dates and venue, please write to Masha Egorova at masha@adamsmithconferences.com.

If you did not have a chance to participate in this outstanding event, but want to access the presentations, you can purchase the conference documentation here.


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