Herr Carlos Matos, Diretor Geral América Latina, Steel Business Briefing

An overview on economic fundamentals within Latin America, both from the production and the financial side. How are Latin American countries doing after the world crisis and what can be expected from the region's developing economies for the next few years?

Brazil and Latin America: Development and Perspectives

Herr Pedro Mader Meloni, Financial Markets Analyst, International Finance Corporation - World Bank Group

Raw material contracts are becoming shorter, and prices have risen substantially. How is the steel market responding to this change in paradigm? Steelmakers and traders discuss this new reality

Vorsitzender: Mr Mark Wiggett

Challenges and changes in the Latin American steel markets

Frau Alma Iglesias, Commercial Manager for Special Steels, Coutinho & Ferrostaal Mexico, SA de CV

Sidor

Frau Alejandra Vielma, Head of Marketing, Sidor

“Exporting agents: past, present and future”

Herr Osvaldo Sicardi, President, Imexbra Trading S.A.

How Chinese steel mills cope with the challenge of high costs due to raw material price rising.

Herr Jerry Zhang, Vice-General Manager, Cumic Steel Limited

The economic downturn postponed many investments and projects, which had been planned for Latin America. Now the mills are revisiting their plans: it is a suitable time for much more ambitious projects. An integrated mill was recently commissioned in Brazil, but it seems this may only be the tip of the iceberg.

Vorsitzender: Mr Carlos Matos

The ThyssenKrupp CSA steel mill concept for green steel slabs

Dr. Friedrich-Wilhelm Schaefer, Projects Vice-President, ThyssenKrupp CSA

From pig iron to green steel

Herr Ricardo Carvalho Nascimento, Plant Director, Ferroeste Group/Gusa Nordeste

Projects and products

Herr Ruy José Alvarenga, General Sales Manager, SMS Siemag

Marcelino Chavez - Corporación Aceros Arequipa

Herr Marcelino Chavez Montes, Construction Division Director, Corporacion Aceros Arequipa S.A.

Some of Latin America’s smaller countries have remarkably vibrant domestic markets. Yet this year and going forward, tighter profit margins are likely to encourage more intra-regional trade, as well as consolidation among suppliers, whether they are producers, processors or distributors. This session will look at some of the consequences of the recent market downturn and how different markets and producers have responded.

Vorsitzender: Miss Sandra Boga

James Forbes - PwC

Herr James Forbes, Global Metals Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Herr Carlos Matos, Diretor Geral América Latina, Steel Business Briefing

Herr Carlos Matos, Diretor Geral América Latina, Steel Business Briefing

Pricing moved from benchmark to a quarterly system. What else is about to change within the iron ore market, and how definitive will these changes be?

Herr Stephan Weber, CEO, Anglo Ferrous Brazil

Latin America is already known as one of the world’s primary raw materials suppliers. Can local steel making and mining markets be self-sufficient without relying on China and other external markets? And will the mining companies look increasingly at new products, such as coking coal?

Vorsitzender: Mr Carlos Matos

MMX

Herr Chequer Hanna Bou Habib, Commercial Officer, MMX

The past, present and future of Metallurgical Coal in Colombia - History and the Current Situation

Dr. Cristian Gregorio Rodriguez Martinez, Chairman, Invercoal S.A.

The past, present and future of Metallurgical Coal in Colombia - Looking Forward

Herr Juan David Rodriguez, CEO, Member of the Board of Directors, Invercoal S.A.

The True Role of Futures Markets – “Price Discovery in Raw Materials”

Herr Paul Shellman, Principal Consultant, Wainscott Commodities Inc

Global steel markets are extremely volatile at present, having to accommodate fluctuating iron ore and coking coal prices, worldwide excess production capacity, and austerity programmes. China is an enigma, and whilst the Brazilian market may be quite strong, many other national markets worldwide are still facing much slower demand growth. A range of panelists, include some speakers from earlier sessions, will discuss these issues and take questions from conference panelists. Mark Wiggett to make an initial presentation.

Vorsitzender: Mr Mark Wiggett

Herr Marcelo Emilio Ferrando, General Manager, Tubos Argentinos

SMS Concast

Herr Decio F. Catharino, Managing Director, SMS Concast Metalurgia do Brasil Ltda.

Venezuelan Steel Markets Perspectives

Frau Alejandra Vielma, Head of Marketing, Sidor

Herr Marcos Sampaio da Fonseca, Presidente, Instituto Nacional das Empresas de Preparação de Sucata Não Ferrosa e de Ferro e Aço (Inesfa)

Mark Wiggett

Herr Mark Wiggett, Manager, The Steel Index

Roger Manser - Steel Business Briefing

Herr Roger Manser, Founder, Steel Business Briefing