2024 Asia lron Ore Summit

Iron Ore

Host:
●  Shanghai Ganglian E-commerce Holdings Co.,Ltd (Mysteel)
Co-host:
●  Metallurgical Council of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (MC-CCPIT) 
●  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) 
●  The Department of Minerals and Geoscience Malaysia (JMG)
●  South East Asia Iron and Steel Institute (SEAISI)
●  Malaysian lron and Steel Industry Federation (MISlF)
●  Vale in Malaysia
Supporting Partner:
●  Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX)
●  Tata International
Strategic Sponsor
●  Cargill
●  Vale in Malaysia
●  Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX)
●  CiClO
●  Gold Valley lron Ore Pty. Ltd.
●  Grange Resources
●  RARLON RESOURCES DMCC
●  globalORE Pte. Ltd.

 

WHY Malaysia?


Strategically Located: Boasting a prime location adjacent to Singapore, it serves as a gateway to the expansive Southeast Asian and broader Asian markets. Its geographical advantage enables easy access and influence across the region, making it an ideal hub for business and trade.

Convenient entry and exit: Malaysia is VISA free with relatively high safety attributes in Southeast Asian countries.

Strong Industrial Presence: It is recognized as the heart of the steel and mining industry in Southeast Asia. With a well-established industrial ecosystem, it plays a pivotal role in the regional supply chain, attracting investments and fostering economic growth in the sector.

 

Highlights:

▪ Insights into China's macroeconomic policies and impact on steel & iron ore markets

▪ The expansion of the Southeast Asian and Indian steel industries and the impact on global iron ore trade patterns

▪ Green pathways in steelmaking and their impact on BF burden charge

▪ Rising competitiveness of Chinese domestic iron ore in supplying market

▪ Outlook on iron ore market for 2025 and a longer future

▪ Trend of portside iron ore trading & application of derivative packages

 

Conference Agenda

New Forces Driving Iron Ore Market

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Time

Agenda

 

14:00-17:00

An review of Southeast Asian Market

Julia Zhu, Head of APAC Iron Ore Market, Mysteel

Completing the SGX's ‘Virtual Steel Mill’

Mr. Kenneth Ng, Director & Commodities Specialist, SGX Group

Iron Ore and Steel Markets in Russia

Mr. Dmitry Li, Head of Marketing and Operations, Severstal

New Focus - Outlook on Steel & Iron Ore Market in India

Mr. Indranath Jha, Manager, Iron Ore and Coal, BigMint

Application of Mysteel Iron Ore Index in Asian Market

Albert Peng, Head of Index - Iron Ore, Mysteel

Main Session

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Time

Main Session

 Guests

08:30-09:00

Registration

 

09:00-09:20

Opening Session-Welcome Address

 

Welcome address- South East Asia Iron and Steel Institute (SEAISI)

Dato' Lim Hong Thye, Chairman, SEAISI

Welcome address- Mysteel

Mr. Gao Bo, CEO, Mysteel

Opening Ceremony

Honorable Tuan Nik Nazmi Bin Nik Ahmad, Minister of NRES

Keynote Speech: The Potential of Mineral Resource Development in Malaysia

Datuk Zamri bin Ramli, Director General, JMG

 

9:20-10:40

 

Chapter 1 — A New Shaping Global Steel Sector: Traditional Market Vs Booming Market

Keynote Speech: China's Steel Market Review and Outlook

Mr. Su Buxin, Deputy Secretary General, Metallurgical Council of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (MC-CCPIT, CISA-affiliated)

Keynote Speech: How the Emerging Southeast Asian Steel Sector Affects Global Iron Ore Trade Flows

Mr. Yeoh Wee Jin , Secretary General, SEAISI

Chapter 2 — Green Pathways in Steelmaking and Their Impact on Raw Materials

Keynote Speech: Future of High-Grade Iron Ore to Decarbonize the Steel Industry

Mr. Juan Merlini, Director of Strategy and Marketing for lron Ore Solutions, VALE

Keynote Speech: S&D Balance Outlook of Iron Ore Amid the Rapid Expansion of India’s Steel Industry

Mr. Swapnil Patil, Head - Iron Ore & DRI Trading, Tata International

10:40-10:55

Tea Break

 

10:55-11:35

Chapter 3 — Macro Background and Market Trends

Keynote Speech: 2024 Insights on Global Steel and Raw Material Market Trends

Ms. Jiangli, Principal Analyst, Baosteel

Keynote Speech: How Does Macro Volatility Affect the Commodity Market?

Mr. Dim Ariyasinghe, Research Analyst, UBS

11:35-12:35

Panel A: Navigating Future Shifts in Iron Ore Trade Flows Amid Innovation of Green Steel Transformation

Moderator: Mysteel

Guest Speaker (Part):

1. VALE

2. Mr. Keyvan Jafari Tehrani,Senior International Market Analyst of Iron Ore & Steel, JTC

3. Mr. Bilal Muftuoglu, Head of Dry Bulk Research, Howe Robinson Partners

12:35-13:25

Lunch

 

13:25-14:35

Chapter 4 — Outlook in High-Grade Iron Ore

Keynote Speech: From Mine to Furnace: Enabling Steel's De-carbonization Journey with High-Quality Iron Ore

Mr. Alex Hau, Regional Sales Manager, Anglo America

Keynote Speech: Operation of China's Domestic Iron Ore Market

Mr. Lei Pingxi, Chief Engineer, Metallurgical Mines' Association of China

Keynote Speech: Trends in the DRI Raw Material Market

Mr. Bolotov Anton, Director of Strategy and Development, Metalloinvest

14:35-14:50

Tea Break

 

 

14:50-16:00

 

Chapter 5 — Progress and Prospects of Diversified Sources of Iron Ore in China

 

Fireside Chat: Opportunities and Challenges for Mines in the Portside Spot Market/Blended Ore Model

Moderator: Mr. Albert Peng, Head of Index - Iron Ore, Mysteel

Guest Speaker: Mr. Eduardo Mello Franco, Marketing Manager, VALE

Keynote Speech: Review and Outlook of the Iron Ore Market

Ms. Hannah Yang, Head of Research - Iron Ore, Mysteel

 16:00-17:00

Panel B: Exploring the Synergistic Effects of Iron Ore Spot and Derivative Markets

Moderator: Mr. William Prajogo, Director, Commodities, SGX

Guest Speaker(Part):

1. Mr. Purna Chandra Patro, Export Sales Marketing Manager, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.

2. Anna Li, International Iron Ore Merchandizing Manager, Cargill

3. Robin Wang, Asia Iron Ore and Ferrous Trading, Levmet

 

 

Registration Fee

Standard Rate/per

Early Bird Offer Before Sep 1st /per

Feature Seminar, afternoon Oct 22nd

US$200

free to join but need pre-registration

Main Session, full-day Oct 23rd

US$1,200

US$800

Plant Tour, morning Oct 24th

US$200

US$100

 

For more detailed information, do not hesitate to contact Julia Zhu <zhuniannian@mysteel.com>.