MEDIA RELEASE PR38415
BMO Capital Markets to Host 19th Annual Global Metals & Mining Conference
SINGAPORE, Feb. 20 /CNW-AsiaNet/ --
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Industry leaders from six continents will attend one of the largest
metals and mining investor
conferences in the world
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Few other sectors have changed as rapidly
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Consolidation has created a truly global industry, with companies
investing heavily far from home
A record 1,300 people are registered to attend the 19th annual BMO Capital
Markets Global Metals & Mining Conference, one of the largest events in the
world for metals and mining investors. The event will be held from February 28
to March 3 in Hollywood, Florida.
"BMO's annual Metals and Mining conference will provide investors a unique
opportunity to meet executives from about 230 leading mining companies from
around the world. From Australia to South Africa; China to Brazil; India to
Canada; nearly 30 countries will be represented, which is a truly outstanding
turnout," said Eric Tripp, President, BMO Capital Markets.
"BMO has nearly a century of service to this dynamic sector. Hosting
distinctive events such as this helps our clients better understand the forces
that shape the industry as they look for new global opportunities," added Mr.
Tripp.
Some of the companies scheduled to present include:
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Barrick Gold Corp. (ABX)
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Eurasian Natural Resources (ENRC)
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Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX)
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Goldcorp Inc. (GG)
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Ivanhoe Mines (IVN)
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Newmont Mining Co. (NEM)
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Rio Tinto plc (RIO)
The three-day event will be hosted by BMO¡¯s Metals & Mining Equity Research
team. With 10 dedicated metals and mining analysts in Toronto, London, and
Denver, the BMO team collectively covers more than 125 companies, making it one
of the largest mining research efforts in the world.
"We anticipate one of the main themes this year will again be
consolidation," said Tony Robson, Co-Head, Metals & Mining Research, BMO
Capital Markets.
"Few other sectors have changed as rapidly in recent years. Consolidation
has created a truly global industry, with companies investing heavily far from
home," added David Haughton, Co-Head, Metals & Mining Research, BMO Capital
Markets.
Members of the BMO Metals & Mining Equity Research Group comprise:
David Haughton, Co-Head, Metals & Mining Research and Precious Metals
Analyst
Tony Robson, Co-Head, Metals & Mining Research and Metals and Mining Analyst
Meredith Bandy, Research Analyst, Coal, Metals & Mining
Andrew Breichmanas, Research Analyst, Precious Metals & Mining
David Cotterell, Research Analyst, Metals & Mining
John Hayes, Director, Mining Exploration Analyst
Andrew Kaip, Vice President, Precious Metals & Mining
Bart Melek, Vice President, Global Commodity Strategist
David Radclyffe, Managing Director, Metals & Mining Analyst
Edward Sterck, Research Analyst, Uranium, Metals & Mining
A list of participating companies and an up-to-the-minute agenda* with
presentation times for the conference are available on the web site:
*Agenda subject to change
Members of the media are required to register directly with BMO¡¯s Media
Relations Group prior to the conference to gain access to presentations that
will be webcast.
Media interested in scheduling telephone interviews are asked to call: (416)
867-3996 or (866) 298-8385.
About BMO Capital Markets
BMO Capital Markets is the investment and corporate banking arm of BMO
Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), one of the largest diversified financial
services providers in North America with US$359 billion total assets and more
than 36,000 employees as at October 31, 2009. BMO Capital Markets offers
corporate, institutional and government clients access to a complete range of
investment and corporate banking products and services through 27 offices
worldwide including Melbourne, London, Paris and Mumbai. BMO has branches in
Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
SOURCE: BMO Bank of Montreal; BMO Capital Markets; BMO Financial Group
CONTACTS: Tony Choy, Beijing,
tony.choy@bmo.com,
+86 (10) 8518-6660
Kim Hanson, Toronto,
kim.hanson@bmo.com,
+1 (416) 867-3996
Holly Holt, New York,
holly.holt@bmo.com,
+1 (646) 919-8629
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