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Thursday, 20 April

Novotel Bishkek City Center
720010 Kyrgyzstan ­– Bishkek – Manas Avenue, 16

Swedish mining excellence session
Prospects for partnership with Sweden in the field of mining, development of alternative energy sources, and climate change

Trade and economic ties between Sweden and Central Asian countries are actively developing. One of the priorities for intensifying cooperation is the reproduction of critical metals and minerals in the region to meet the needs of the European economy. The session will examine case studies and development plans for partnerships between Sweden and Central Asian nations, as well as introduce new cooperation opportunities with the major Swedish companies. 

Session organiser – Business Sweden

Moderator
Trade Commissioner for Poland | Head of Türkiye | Country Manager for Poland, Romania and Eurasia
Business Sweden
Presenters
09:30 - Sustainable Swedish Mining (video recording)
Technology and Innovation Manager
Swedish Mining Innovation

09:45 - ABB Ability Smart lift
Regional sales manager for mine hoisting machines in the CIS countries
ABB

10:00 - Bruxite wear steel for mining companies
Managing Director
Olofsfors

UK mining excellence session
Technology and Investment Partnerships with the United Kingdom

The UK is the world’s leading financial, trade and technology hub. Shares of 175 mining companies are traded on the London Stock Exchange with a total capitalisation of $472 billion, or 16% of the global capitalisation. The annual turnover of the London Metal Exchange exceeds 15 trillion dollars.  In addition to investments, British companies offer advanced technologies and expertise in assessing and developing mineral deposits, increasing productivity, introducing alternative energy technologies, reducing the environmental impact of mining, water management, etc. The session will examine case studies and development plans for partnerships between the UK and Central Asian nations and introduce new cooperation opportunities with leading British companies and organisations. 

Moderator
His Majesty Ambassador in Kyrgyz Republic
British Embassy Bishkek
Presenters
11:30 - Navigating the pitfalls of project evaluation – the value of thorough due diligence and high quality technical studies
Corporate Consultant (Project Evaluation), Director
SRK Consulting (UK)

11:45 - Global Technical Assistance: Unearthing the Power of Geological Survey Organizations
Director of National and International Geoscience
British Geological Survey

12:00 - Chaarat Gold - Building a Leading Emerging Markets Gold Company
Technical manager
Chaarat Gold

12:15 - Finding the balance: A look at the Evolution of British Manufacturing and services.
Managing Director
Prolog Supply & Services

12:30 - Weir Minerals development and capabilities
Regional Sales Manager in Southern and Eastern Kazakhstan and Uzbekista
Weir Minerals

12:45 - Concrete Canvas
International Business Development Manager
United Concrete Canvas

Technology session 1
Innovations for Developing a More Intelligent and Efficient Geological Exploration
  • Increasing the reliability of the results of geological and technological testing in the mining and metallurgical industry in Central Asia.
  • Early-stage exploration activities: cost optimisation experience and implementation of modern technologies.
  • Cutting edge airborne geophysical technologies.
  • Driving sustainable practices through drilling Optimisation.
Moderator
General director, Director by Geotechnics and Hydrogeology
CMT Consulting Kazakhstan
Presenters
14:00 - Integration is the key to solving problems in exploration geology
Chief geophysist
Aerogeophysica

14:15 - Modern geological exploration technologies
Geophysicist
AGT Systems Vostok

14:30 - Modern geophysical equipment for geological exploration from GEODEVICE company
Director
Geodevice Kazakhstan

14:45 - CHCNAV geotechnical radar application experience
General Director
GEOSUPPORT

15:00 - Describing services of Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories
Chief Chemist
Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories

Technical session 2
Solutions for Improving Production Efficiency and Risk Management in the Mining Industry

Identifying and analysing all technical and non-technical issues can help companies to bring the risks to an acceptable level, reduce the cost of finance and increase the overall value. The session will highlight some of the advanced Risk and Hazard Management assessment tools and technology-driven practices which helped companies to ensure sustainable growth and de-risking investments.

Session sponsor: ErAdia

Moderator
Principal Consultant (Processing Engineer)
SRK Consulting (Kazakhstan)
Presenters
16:00 - Enterprise production system to improve business efficiency: what KPIs and benchmarks need to be used to monitor implementation effectiveness
Director of Operational Efficiency
ERG

16:15 - Geotechnical risk assessment in the Design and Development of Deposits
General director, Director by Geotechnics and Hydrogeology
CMT Consulting Kazakhstan

16:30 - Improving efficiency and optimising gold extraction processes
Director, Hydrometallurgy
Metso

16:45 - Glycine Leaching Technology (GLT)
Eurasia Technology Leader
Draslovka Holding

17:00 - Anthropogenic deposits as input of the Kyrgyz Republic to just transition
Chief geologist
Kyrgyz National Reporting Organization

17:15 - Presentation of the company and its products
Commercial Director
ErAdia

Panel
Deputy Mill Manager
Kumtor Gold Company
Investment projects presentation
  • Investment Proposal for Rare Earth Metal Development from Ak-Tyuz Tailings Dumps.
  • Rare Earth Metals Development Opportunity at the Kutessai-II Deposit: A Strategic Investment Proposal.
Presenter
17:45 - Innovative proposal for the production of rare earth metals
Counselor
Kyrgyzgeology