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CRU Group [CRU] - 8th World Copper Conference, 31 March - 2 April in Santiago, Chile

Over 330 high level participants are already confirmed for CRU�s 8th World Copper Conference.



The conference will address the most pertinent issues confronting the global copper industry, including the ramifications of the new macro economic landscape.

View the full agenda on the website: http://www.worldcopper09.com


New presentations confirmed:

-Andres Velasco, Minister of Finance will be speaking on �The Copper Downturn and its Impact on the Domestic Economy�.
-Marcelo Awad, CEO, Antofagasta Minerals S.A.

will address �Identifying Hidden Opportunities in the Crisis�.



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PRESS COVERAGE:

As a journalist, you would be very welcome to attend on a complimentary basis.

If you would be interested, please contact Jenny Barlow, who will arrange your complimentary registration as an accredited press member.


In return for your free place, we ask that you include these dates in your advance conference diary and any pre- and post-editorial coverage in your publication/website.



Please contact mailto: to enquire about press places at the conference.


Note: we can only offer one complimentary press pass at the conference per organisation.

Subsequent places will be chargeable at a rate of $300.

INFORMATION ABOUT CRU:

CRU is an independent business analysis and consultancy group focusing on the mining, metals, power, cables, fertilizers and chemicals sectors.

Founded in the late 1960s, and still privately owned to ensure its independence, the group employs more than 200 experts in London, Beijing, Santiago, Sydney, and key centres in the United States.



For more information about CRU please visit http://www.crugroup.com