We are pleased to extend to you all a very cordial invitation to participate in the 11th China International Lead and Zinc Conference (11CILZC) to be held at Xingya Jianguo Hotel, Zhengzhou Henan province, China, 18th-20th November 2008.
China International Lead and Zinc Conference, an annual event, is the largest gathering for world lead and zinc industry. A great many industrial insiders both from China and abroad will attend the it, including chief representatives from lead and zinc mines, smelters, traders, iron & steel corporations, lead acid battery enterprises, govt. depts., institutes, etc.
The key topic is to fully understand the global lead and zinc industry and market. Participants will be brought together to discuss the market changes for the past year and to keep updating the opinions for the future.
It is worth noting that decision makers of lead and zinc mines, smelters and traders both from domestic and overseas markets usually start the negotiations of supply contracts and TC for the coming year at the conference time.
Henan province is the most important refined lead production base in China, whose refined lead output contributes over one third to Chinese total. It is also a world famous lead concentrate producing base and refined lead trading market. Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co., Ltd. is the No.1 lead producer and a key zinc supplier in China, which is capable of producing approximately 400 kt of lead and 200 kt of zinc each year.
The capital city of Henan province, Zhengzhou is a national historical and cultural city. The ancient city was the capital of Shang Dynasty (16th - 11th century BC) 3,500 years ago when porcelain and the Chinese technique of bronze smelting were comparatively more developed. A long history has left Zhengzhou with many cultural and historic sites. Shaolin Temple situated at the foot of Mt. Song is the cradle of Shaolin Kong Fu. Thanks to the important position (central China), the provincial capital has become a vital transportation and communication hub of China.

We welcome you all to the 11CILZC in Zhengzhou, Henan, China on November 2008.

Organizing Committee of 11CILZC