Selling and buying used mining equipment for sale seem to be one of the rising trends in the industry to recover assets and produce savings

The mining sector weakly started into 2009 with much less confidence than with which it launched itself into 2008. Selling and buying used mining equipment for sale seem to be one of the rising trends in the industry to recover assets and produce savings. The super-cycle characterised by high commodity prices and rising demand, which had been dominant for so long, continued for the first half of 2008 unabashed – but then it all changed. Used mining equipment for sale are now at an upscale.

Back then, rising production costs were more of an inconvenience than any genuine cause for alarm as companies ramped up production to sate robust demand. The biggest problem was not being able to keep apace with demand. Now that this want has dissipated, supply constraints, along with other challenges such as the skills shortage, are but a distant memory.

Finance, Procurement Directors and Used Construction Equipment for Sale

Finance and procurement directors in construction companies must play a bigger role in ensuring that they maximise cost savings and make use of inactive assets like purchasing used construction equipment or putting up their used construction equipment for sale to help thrive in today's economic challenges.

China Steel Export and Heavy Equipment for Sale to Meet at the China Steel Export Summit 2009

China Steel Export Summit 2009 is organized by CBI China on 25 to 26th February 2009 at Beijing, China. China steel export and heavy equipment for sale have been affected by series of disadvantages in 2008, including, strict export policies, the appreciation of Chinese RMB, and the world financial crisis. China steel export volume in 2008 decrease more than 12% comparing with 2007.

With the influences of the world financial crisis, the down-stream of steel industry suffered a lot, resulting in the weak demand for steel products as well as mining and heavy equipment for sale. To solve the financial crisis, and also support the steel export, China cancelled the export tax of 13 kinds of steel. Meanwhile, the export policies adjust in auto, house appliances, machinery, and ship industries, will also increase the demand for steel. China government carries out series measures to increase the domestic demand for steel, which will help to balance the price gaps in domestic market and export market, and what other policies China government will take in the year 2009? Will these policies inspire the global demand for steel?

‘China Steel Export Summit’, the brand event of CBI, with 4 year’s experience, will bring you the most update China steel export situation, the latest export policies, and will help you to fasten the vane of China steel export trend!

Reasons to attend:

• To meet the China government officials and get the latest China steel export policies


• To hear the export strategies of China leading steel mills


• Hear from expert speakers to discuss the market outlook for 2009


• To network with all the delegates from global steel industry


• A unique platform to brand your company in front of all these present


• decision-makers of global steel industry

What topics will be discussed in this event?

• What policies and measures will Chinese government take to support China steel industry?


• How will the “40 Billion Economy Boosting Plan” impact the China domestic demand for steel and export?


• The export strategies of China steel mills in the 2009

Highlighted conference sector:

• Senior Level Round Table Discussion
• The latest conference discussion sector in CBI Events
• Specially design for officials, decision-makers
• A ‘Brain-Storm’ for minds exchanges in company management, marketing, and cooperation.
  

For more information contact Nigel Ni

Email: Nigelni@Cbichina.com
Tel:+86-21-51550746
Fax: +86-21-51550744

The 15th CRU World Steel Conference and the Construction Equipment Market

The 15th CRU World Steel Conference is organized by CRU Events on 8th to 10th March 2009 at Imperial Riding School in Vienna. The 15th CRU World Steel Conference will give you a comprehensive update and insight into the latest movements of the steel market brought to you by the leaders in the industry, which would give us insights on the construction equipment market as well.


Why businesses in the construction equipment industry should attend CRU’s 15th World Steel Conference?

1. Hear CRU's predictions on demand and supply for 2009 and beyond

2. Identify key challenges in order to plan your company strategies

3. Understand restraints and opportunities due to recent market collapse

4. Gain a good general insight into the worldwide steel industry by learning about key aspects including raw materials, steel mills, finished products, end-users, pricing and risks, and developing markets

5. Network with senior level delegates from around the world

For more information, email Glenn Cooney.

The 2nd Annual Steel Markets Focus and Used Mining Equipment for Cost Savings

The 2nd Annual Steel Markets Focus conference will hold on January 29-30 2009, organized by Platts at Grand Hotel Kempinski, Geneva, Switzerland.

Steel markets are currently in a period of commercial restructuring. Supply and demand imbalances in raw materials upstream are creating strong and frequent price volatility downstream. Evolving demand patterns downstream are impacting upstream investment. This confluence of change is creating unprecedented uncertainty, while it relatively increases the utilisation of used mining equipment for cost savings.

An understanding of the steel market’s supply chain dynamics is vital to creating a commercial structure that can reduce exposure to price volatility. Developing flexible pricing mechanisms for each link of the value chain including mining equipment suppliers, maintenance services, and personnel providers and payroll processes may well help achieve stability in the industry.

Platts 2nd Annual Steel Markets Focus conference will focus on the changing commercial structure of steel markets It will bring together leading raw material suppliers, steel producers, distributors and traders, as well as consumers and members of the financial community to debate and discuss the evolving commercial structure of the industry.

Key topics discussed will include:

The changing commercial structure of steel markets

Raw material supply and its relationship with the steel industry

Drivers affecting steel price volatility

Differing pricing mechanisms and their impact on the value chain

Price volatility, risk and what its means for steel consumers

Future cost concerns to the industry in its response to climate change.

Regional steel markets overview: Europe, US and Asia

Confirmed speakers include:

Michael Pfitzner, Executive Vice President, ArcelorMittal
Dr. Thomas Ludwig, Chief Executive Officer, Klöckner & Co SE.

Carlos Barajas, Director, Global Commodity Management, Steel, Whirlpool

Nasser Alaghband, Chief Executive Officer, Balli Steel

Ricard Hugas, Corporate Commercial Director, CELSA Group

John H. Goodish, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, US Steel

Alain Davezac, EVP Strategy & Business Development, Essar Steel

Jean-Pierre Birat, Director of the CO2 Breakthrough Program, ArcelorMittal

Joachim Ruth, Managing Director, Interseroh ERC Ltd.

Jay Das, Group Purchasing Manager, Volvo 3P Purchasing

Alexander Petersen, Purchasing Manager, Odense Steel Shipyard Ltd

Raymond Key, Global Head of Metals Trading, Deutsche Bank

Laurent Charbonnier, Executive Director, UBS

Phil Checkley, Business Development Manager, Sections and Plates, Corus

Joseph J. Innace, Chief Managing Editor, Steel Markets Daily, Platts

Juergen Nusser, President, EASSC and Vice President, EUROMETAL

Olle Östensson, Special Adviser, International Trade and Commodities Division, UNCTAD

John Healy, FRMGlobal Manager - Commodity Price Risk, ABB Inc.

Georges Kirps, Vice President, EUROMETAL

Michael Piel, Vice President, Bilfinger Berger AG

Mike Davis, Global Editorial Director, Risk, Platts

Philippe Wolper, Managing Director, APEAL (The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging)

Venue: Grand Hotel Kempinski, Geneva, Switzerland

For further information contact:
Stacey Knox
Tel: +44 (0)207 176 6226
Fax: +44 (0)207 176 8512
Email: stacey_knox@platts.com