QUEENSLAND SHINES AT MAJOR MINING EXHIBITION IN INDIA
Published Thursday, 23 November, 2006 at 03:38 PM
Minister for State Development, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
KOLKATA: Queensland’s strengths in mining, mineral processing and mining services are on show from 22-25 November at a major industry exhibition in India.
Minister for State Development John Mickel is in Kolkata today to attend the 8th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Indian Government.
The biennial trade show is the largest mining event in India and focuses on mining technology, services and equipment. In 2004, it attracted 200 exhibitors from 15 countries, overseas delegations from 10 countries and over 25,000 visitors.
“This year Australia is the partner country for the exhibition with over 25 Australian companies exhibiting at the trade show,” Mr Mickel said
“The largest contingent of Australian exhibitors is from Queensland. Exhibiting companies include Thiess, Sedgman Ltd, Elasto Plastic Concrete, Intellection, Oildrive, Softblast, Scantech, Ludowici, JK Tech, Leica Geosystems, Simtars and Johnson Screens.”
Mr Mickel said the mining industry in India, like the rest of the Indian economy, was experiencing a boom and along with its energy and manufacturing sectors provides numerous opportunities for Queensland companies.
“India is looking for mining technology and services for exploration, software and systems, safety, environment, communications, training and niche mining equipment,” Mr Mickel said.
“India is also looking for state-of-the-art technological and management expertise, which can improve productivity through good planning and design of mines and reduction of operating costs.”
Mr Mickel is currently on a trade mission to India furthering business opportunities for Queensland companies and promoting Queensland, the Smart State, as a key investment destination.
In Kolkata, Mr Mickel will speak at two major functions and meet with key representatives of India’s largest private steel company, Tata Steel.
Mr Mickel said Queensland is a well established global mining and minerals powerhouse.
“Mining and mineral operations account for more than 50 percent of our total merchandise exports and we are significant global players in coking and thermal coal, mineral sands, copper, silver, lead, zinc, nickel, bauxite, alumina and aluminium,” he said.
“As well as the mining activity itself, we have over many years built up a world class capability in mining and support services which support operations not only in Australia, but throughout Asia, the Pacific, South America and Africa.”
Mr Mickel said Brisbane now ranked with Johannesburg, Montreal and Santiago as a global centre for mining and processing support.
There are at least 5000 engineers based in the city or working on site in other Queensland locations such as Mt Isa or Moranbah.
He said Queensland had much to offer Indian miners, including some of the best mine technology, expertise and equipment in the world, and for Indian investors, the booming mining industry in the State was a major drawcard.
He said a number of Indian companies had already invested in Queensland, including the Aditya Birla Group, Vedanta Resources, VISA Steel and Tata Steel.
India is Queensland’s third largest export destination.
Media contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349 or Elouise Campion 3224 6784.
23 November, 2006
Minister for State Development John Mickel is in Kolkata today to attend the 8th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Indian Government.
The biennial trade show is the largest mining event in India and focuses on mining technology, services and equipment. In 2004, it attracted 200 exhibitors from 15 countries, overseas delegations from 10 countries and over 25,000 visitors.
“This year Australia is the partner country for the exhibition with over 25 Australian companies exhibiting at the trade show,” Mr Mickel said
“The largest contingent of Australian exhibitors is from Queensland. Exhibiting companies include Thiess, Sedgman Ltd, Elasto Plastic Concrete, Intellection, Oildrive, Softblast, Scantech, Ludowici, JK Tech, Leica Geosystems, Simtars and Johnson Screens.”
Mr Mickel said the mining industry in India, like the rest of the Indian economy, was experiencing a boom and along with its energy and manufacturing sectors provides numerous opportunities for Queensland companies.
“India is looking for mining technology and services for exploration, software and systems, safety, environment, communications, training and niche mining equipment,” Mr Mickel said.
“India is also looking for state-of-the-art technological and management expertise, which can improve productivity through good planning and design of mines and reduction of operating costs.”
Mr Mickel is currently on a trade mission to India furthering business opportunities for Queensland companies and promoting Queensland, the Smart State, as a key investment destination.
In Kolkata, Mr Mickel will speak at two major functions and meet with key representatives of India’s largest private steel company, Tata Steel.
Mr Mickel said Queensland is a well established global mining and minerals powerhouse.
“Mining and mineral operations account for more than 50 percent of our total merchandise exports and we are significant global players in coking and thermal coal, mineral sands, copper, silver, lead, zinc, nickel, bauxite, alumina and aluminium,” he said.
“As well as the mining activity itself, we have over many years built up a world class capability in mining and support services which support operations not only in Australia, but throughout Asia, the Pacific, South America and Africa.”
Mr Mickel said Brisbane now ranked with Johannesburg, Montreal and Santiago as a global centre for mining and processing support.
There are at least 5000 engineers based in the city or working on site in other Queensland locations such as Mt Isa or Moranbah.
He said Queensland had much to offer Indian miners, including some of the best mine technology, expertise and equipment in the world, and for Indian investors, the booming mining industry in the State was a major drawcard.
He said a number of Indian companies had already invested in Queensland, including the Aditya Birla Group, Vedanta Resources, VISA Steel and Tata Steel.
India is Queensland’s third largest export destination.
Media contact: Chris Brown 3224 7349 or Elouise Campion 3224 6784.
23 November, 2006