Forum to discuss mining

JAKARTA (JP): The ASEAN Federation of Mining Associations, in cooperation with worldwide mining institutions, plans to hold the 4th Asia Pacific mining conference and exhibition at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center here from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29.

The federation's secretariat here reported yesterday that the forum, to carry the theme "World Mining Challenges to the Next Century," is expected to help promote mining development in Asia and the Pacific as well as to initiate various business meetings for all parties involved in the industry.

The conference will discuss mineral policies, mining technology, coal and mineral development, mineral processing, taxation and investment, mining regulation and environment issues.

During the four-day conference, the forum will also display a major exhibition of mining equipment and technology from Canada, Australia, Singapore, Germany, Malaysia, the United States, Russia, China, Italy and Indonesia. (fhp)