Natural Resources
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
October 15, 2014

Strengthening Partnerships for Mineral Resource Prosperity

Minister Meets with Business and Government Representatives in China

The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, is in China this week to join a larger Canadian delegation in a trade promotion and investment attraction mission focused on the mining and minerals exploration sector.

“As part of this mission, we will meet with business and government officials, showcase our province’s mineral resources, explore new opportunities in the mining and mineral exploration sector, and further build relationships which are fundamental to doing business with China.”
- The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources

Scheduled events include meetings with China’s senior government officials, as well as representatives of major Chinese steel companies with investment interests in the province.

The trade mission agenda also includes participation in the Canada Natural Resources Forum in Shanghai and the Canada Mineral Investment Forum in Beijing. This marks the eighth year that the Provincial Government has taken part in mining investment forums which has helped contribute to significant interest and investment in the province.

In addition, the Provincial Government is presenting at and hosting a trade show booth to promote mineral opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador at China Mining, Asia’s largest mining conference, attracting more than 7,000 industry and government delegates from 55 countries.

“The trade mission to China will advance Newfoundland and Labrador’s significant interest in promoting long-term working relationships with China. These kinds of collaborations serve to position the province as a strong business partner and investment destination and we look forward to continued success.”
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development provided a financial contribution of $13,900 to Mining Industry NL to assist with various costs associated with their attendance in the trade mission to China.

“China is a significant source of global mineral commodity investment and trade, and an important market in which to expand business opportunities for member companies. Our association is pleased to participate in the annual Canadian mission, and looks forward to furthering business to business relations with firms active in China’s mineral sector.”
- Heather Bruce-Veitch, Director, Communications and External Relations, Rio Tinto/Iron Ore Company of Canada and Chair, Mining Industry NL

This is the eighth year that the Department of Natural Resources has participated in China Mining and other investment attraction events in China.

QUICK FACTS

• The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, is in China this week to join a larger Canadian delegation in a trade promotion and investment attraction mission focused on the mining and minerals exploration sector.
• Meetings are scheduled with China’s senior government officials, as well as representatives of major Chinese steel companies with investment interests in the province.
• The Provincial Government is also participating in the Canada Natural Resources Forum in Shanghai, the Canada Mineral Investment Forum in Beijing, and China Mining, Asia’s largest mining conference.

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