World Ferrosilicon Forum 2008
16-18 Oct.
Yinchuan, China

80 ferrosilicon producers, traders and consumers are located within 100km from Yinchuan, Ningxia Province. Another 100 ferrosilicon companies are situated in its adjacent provinces, Inner Mongolia and Gansu. Ferrosilicon production capacity in Ningxia, Inner Mongolia and Gansu accounts for 85% of China's total, and their outputs account for over 80%.

Organizers:	Asian Metal
	Erdos Metallurgy Industrial Group Co.
Co-organizer:
	Ningxia Commercial Foreign Trade Co.

As the largest producing and consuming country of ferrosilicon, the change in supply and demand in China has constantly attracted much attention worldwide. After going through the sharp rise in the first half of 2008, ferrosilicon price has begun turning down since June. Having purchased a lot of ferrosilicon in April and May, consumers are watching and waiting for the market currently. Some Industry insiders believe that ferrosilicon market will not improve before the Olympic Games. But which way would the market go after that? Will it go down further or turn around strongly when consumers come back to the market?

Meanwhile, there are many factors affecting ferrosilicon market. For example, the increasing production cost from energy sources, the strengthening in environmental protection, the outspread of magnesium industry, the rapid increase of Chinese crude steel output and the relevant export duty and price limit.

At this forum, all individuals and organizations related to ferrosilicon business will be invited, including relevant agencies, policy makers, professors, and researchers.

The forum will discuss ferrosilicon production, China's import and export policies, environmental protection, international supply and demand, international competitions, transfer of industries, product substitution and trade barriers.

The forum is committed to building a global communication platform for ferrosilicon production, recovery, processing, trading, consumption and research.

Topics to discuss in the forum:

Analysis on Ferro Silicon Market and Our Measures to Deal with the Changing Market, Li Jvcai Vice-President of Erdos Metallurgy Industrial Group Co., Ltd

Analysis on Chinese Ferrosilicon Market and the Development of the Industry, Zhang Xifeng Vice General Manager of Ningxia Commercial Group Co., Ltd CNSIC and Chairman of Ningxia Commercial Foreign Trade Co., Ltd

Current and Future Trends of Ferrosilicon & Magnesium in India, Subodh Panchal Managing Partner, Kastwel Foundries & Past President, The Institute of Indian Foundrymen

The Future Development of Magnesium Industry's Consumption on Ferrosilicon, Wang Jvjin, President, Taiyuan Tongxiang Magnesium Co., Ltd.

The Ferro Silicon Market Review of 2008, Zhang Zengchan, Assistant of Chairman, China Ferroalloys Indsutry Association