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Minexpo International 2008, September 22-24, 2008, Las Vegas, NV

Join our official Philippine trade delegation to Minexpo International 2008, September 22-24, 2008, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Your participation as member of our official trade delegation will provide you the following benefits:

  • Waived Registration Fee;
  • Invitation to a private International Delegates Reception;
  • Matchmaking opportunity to meet with the corporate officers of exhibiting U.S. companies;
  • Free access to the International Business Center organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce;
  • Pre-departure briefing by a U.S. Embassy Specialist to help you get the most from your visit to the show.
  • A special group travel package through an official travel agent who will handle booking and ticketing;

Minexpo International 2008 is the premier mining show held every four years. This indoor/outdoor exposition features nearly 1,300 exhibiting companies displaying their products and services on over 580,000 square feet of exhibit space. Approximately 36,000 visitors attended Minexpo® 2004.

Product features: Manufacturers of Equipment • Suppliers of Parts and Products • Consultants • Providers of Mining-Related Services for Exploration • Mine Development • Production • Processing / Preparation • Materials Handling • Environmental Remediation • Safety & Many More!

Unique spin off opportunity for international delegates to Salt Lake City, Utah!

On September 24-25, 2008, the U.S. Commercial Service-Utah in partnership with the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development is organizing a Business Matchmaking and Networking opportunity for international delegates to take advantage of the spin off program in Salt Lake City, Utah immediately following MINExpo.

This Two-Day Spin-Off features:

September 24, Wednesday: Proposed Welcome Dinner or Networking Reception

September 25, Thursday (Whole Day):

  • Tour of Rio Tinto’s Kennecott Utah Copper Bingham Canyon Mine, one of the world’s largest and most up-to-date integrated open pit copper operations;
  • Pre-Arranged and Pre-Screened One-on-One Meetings with Utah-based companies specializing in mining-related products, services and expertise; and,
  • Various Business Matchmaking Opportunities with key contacts in Utah’s mining industry.
  • Optional: Golf Tournament at Talons Golf Course sponsored by the World Trade Association of Utah (Fri, September 26)

Interested parties are advised to make their own respective travel arrangements from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City (Note: The estimated non-stop airfare from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City is $150, while lodging costs are estimated at $100 per night). Most meals during the two-day event will be free of charge to all participants. Deadline for Registration: AUGUST 29, 2008.

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Outside the Philippines? Contact the U.S. Commercial Service Office in your country:http://www.buyusa.gov/home/export.html

Take the first step to join the Official Philippine Trade Delegation to the Minexpo International 2008 by calling Mr. Edu Niala/Ms. Dell Santos, U.S. Embassy Manila, at phone number: 632-888-4088; 888-6619. Please complete the registration form below.

For more information on the show, exhibitors, conference details, and other related information, please see this link:http://www.minexpo.com

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