Sponsorship of this high profile mining convention by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines and the Department of State Development forms part of the Queensland Government Trade Strategy-Export Solutions. This strategy recognises the ongoing contribution of traditional industries such as mining and seeks to support the industry's future expansion through initiatives to generate a greater international profile. Some of the other sponsors who will make presentations and contribute to the more than 50 display booths at the conference include: Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE), Association of Mining and Exploration Companies Inc. (AM EC), Geoscience Australia, Gympie Gold Ltd, Helix Resources Ltd, Pan Australian Resources Ltd Queensland Mining Council and Xstrata Plc.
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