Ontario Mining Supply and Services Trade Mission
September 17-19, 2014
Trade Show Website: www.miningcolombia.com
Join the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines on a Trade Mission to the Colombia
Minera 2014 Trade Show in Medellin, Colombia from September 17th to 19th, 2014
Participation Details
Registration is limited to the first eight (8) companies and available on a first come, first served basis. Invoices will be
issued to the first eight (8) companies to register. Payment must be received within three weeks of receipt of the invoice
or space will be reallocated. See below for registration details.
MNDM is currently working on a pre-mission tour that would allow participating companies to visit some underground
mines in Colombia. This component has not yet been confirmed as it is subject to securing the appropriate partners
and relevant mine sites. More details will be provided to mission participants as it becomes available.
About Colombia Minera 2014
Colombia has the largest coal reserves in Latin America. Majors like Xstrata, BHP Billiton, and Anglo American are
producing coal in Colombia from Cerrejon (the world’s largest open pit coal mine) with plans for major expansion.
Indeed, Colombia may well be the next rapidly growing market for mining suppliers.
Under the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which came into force on August 15, 2011, Canada’s
exporters will benefit from reduced or eliminated tariffs on nearly all of Canada’s current exports to Colombia. The FTA
will also provide a more predictable, transparent and rules-based trading environment for Canadian investors and
businesses.
The Colombia Minera 2014 Trade Exhibition in its 9th year has demonstrated itself as a successful and expanding trade
show by consistently drawing a broad range of mining visitors, many of whom are senior mining representatives and
decision makers. Canadian companies have been in Colombia supporting the developing mining industry for more than
20 years. Previous attendance at this event was 16,891 participants – coming from 43 countries.
Costs
Colombia Minera 2014
Participation Fee: The mission fee is $2,500 per company plus additional exhibit requirements identified below. Fees
collected are used to offset costs associated with in-booth graphics, matchmaking, translation services and exhibit
space/setup. Please note each company is restricted to two delegates working the booth at any one time.
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In-booth Graphics (No exceptions): Based on the booth setup & configuration, and also included in the registration
fee, the Ontario Government will develop and produce all applicable graphics for each company participating in the
mission. Each company will be responsible for providing camera ready graphics, which will be used in the design and
production.
Travel, accommodation and meals: Mission participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, meals
and miscellaneous expenses.
Ground Transportation: Personal travel for other purposes is the responsibility of individual mission member(s) via
taxis, etc.
POSSIBLE FUNDING
Interested companies may wish to explore the following programs offered through the Mining Supply and Services
Export Development Program and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce respectively. Please contact these organizations
directly with any inquiry.
Northern Ontario Export Marketing Assistance offers Northern Ontario Companies access to financial assistance for
their export marketing activities. Each company can apply for up to $10,000 per year (or 50% of their eligible costs,
whichever is less) and sector associations can apply for up to $30,000.
www.investnorthernontario.com
Export Market Access (EMA) is designed to assist small to medium size organizations (SMEs) to access and expand
their growth in new foreign markets that are beyond the U.S. If your company has 5 or more employees and annual
sales of $500,000 or more, you may qualify for a grant covering up to 50% of eligible costs incurred to develop export
sales. To find out if your company qualifies, please visit: www.exportaccess.ca.
Disclaimer
Each Exhibitor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless MNDM, its officers, directors, employees, agents and
suppliers from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action and costs, including legal fees for damages of
any kind whatsoever including without limitation, any action of any nature by MNDM, and/or direct damages to property
and injury or death to persons, caused by, arising from or connected with the Exhibitor’s occupancy or use of the space
by any act or omission on the part of the Exhibitor, its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or invitees which
may cause or result in any such damage, injury or death. In the event that the event is cancelled for any reason beyond
MNDM’s control (such as, but not limited to, Acts of God, restrictive government regulations, riots, disasters, strikes,
curtailment of transportation facilities, insurrections, war, terrorist activities, quarantine restrictions, or public health
emergencies of national or international concern) then MNDM shall in no way whatsoever be liable to the Exhibitor other
than to return to the Exhibitor, without interest, such sums as have been paid as a deposit or advance in connection
with the show less a proportionate share of the event costs incurred.
For further information or participation requirements,
please contact the Trade and Investment Specialist below.
Contact: Paul Bradette
Phone: (705) 564-7595
Email: paul.bradette@ontario.ca
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REGISTRATION FORM
Ontario Mining Supply and Services Trade Mission to:
Colombia Minera 2014 in Medellin, Colombia – September 17 - 19, 2014
Please be advised space is limited to eight (8) companies and will be allocated on a first
come, first serve basis. Companies selected to participate in this mission will be required
to submit a report to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) indicating
the results of their participation. A report template will be provided to each company.
Please confirm your acceptance by clicking below.
I agree to provide a report to MNDM indicating results of my participation in this mission
To register, please complete this form and e-mail to: anne.belanger@ontario.ca
Colombian Minera 2014
$2,500
Payment must be received within three (3) weeks of receipt of the Invoice or space will be
reallocated.
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Company: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
City/Province: ______________________________
Telephone: ____________________________
Fax: _______________________________
Email: ____________________________________
Website: __________________________________
Products/Services: ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
For further information, please contact:
Anne Belanger
A/Program Coordinator
Trade, Investment and Marketing Unit (TIM)
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
159 Cedar Street, Suite 601, Sudbury, ON P3E 6A5
Office 705-564-7035
Email: anne.belanger@ontario.ca
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