Speakers presentations 2006

  The following speakers made presentations at the October 2006 INSG Meetings, which was held in Lisbon, Portugal:

Ms. Vanessa Davidson of CRU spoke on nickel laterite and sulphide mine projects around the world, and looked at the implications for the likely supply/demand balance in the medium term. Mr. Peter Kaumanns of the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) presented the latest developments in stainless steel production and usage.

Mr. Masanori Ohyama, Nickel Sales and Raw Materials, Sumitomo Metal Mining, examining factors affecting nickel supply and demand both in Japan and globally. Mr. Volker Pawlitzki, ELG Haniel GmbH, on the current situation and likely future trends in the stainless steel scrap market. Mr. Peter Cranfield, Consultant, who analysed the wide range of issues that could influence the nickel market in the medium to long term.

Mr. Jean-Pol Wiaux, RECHARGE, reviewed the impact of the new European Batteries directive on nickel-based battery technology, and reported on trends in this important downstream sector. Mr. Hugo Waeterschoot, Secretary General of the European Nickel Industry Association elaborated on how the nickel industry is preparing for the challenges from the introduction of REACH, the Globally Harmonized System, and the upcoming assessment of nickel in the framework of the OECD High Production Volume Program.

  Mr. Sven F. Tollin, Chief Statistician of the INSG, general presentation of the International Lead & Zinc Study Group, International Nickel Study Group and the International Copper Study Group, at the "China (Western) Nonferrous Mining Forum 2006", which was held in Huhhot, China, 22-25 August 2006.

  The following speakers made presentations at the April 2006 INSG meeting, which was held in Lisbon, Portugal:

Mr. Bian Gang, Deputy Director General of China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, spoke about the Chinese nickel market and the country’s involvement in international nickel development projects.

Mr. Francois Sauvage of Eramet informed delegates about a new initiative to promote nickel trade liberalization from a European industry perspective.

Mr. Stephane Chorlet Marketing Manager, Eramet, reviewed the main factors affecting nickel supply and demand, while Mr. Volker Pawlitzki, ELG Haniel GmbH, spoke on the current situation and likely future trends in the global stainless steel scrap market. On behalf of International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF), the Chief Statistician presented the latest developments in stainless steel production and usage.

Ms. Barbara Reck, Yale University, provided the first results of an extensive material flow analysis for nickel. Mr. Kunitomo, Director General of the Metal Strategic Group of the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEG), provided an overview of the Japanese legislation on batteries recycling.

Mr. Stephen Barnett, President of the Nickel Institute, made a presentation on the Institute’s main activities and updated the participants on the industry concerns related to the EU Nickel Risk Assessment and the EU New Chemical Policy, REACH.