Ask the Expert Webinar - Doing Business in Australia
- Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
- 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EDT
- Via Zoom
- Free for MineConnect members
- $20 non-members
Join us for an interactive session to learn more about business opportunities in the Australian mining industry. Australia is the world’s largest producer of lithium and a global top five producer of gold, iron ore, lead, zinc, and nickel, and has large coal and uranium resources.
Mining continues to be a cornerstone of the Australian economy and has proven an attractive sector of export and investment for Canadian companies in Australia.
Find out why Australia should be your next export destination, and how the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and Export Development Canada (EDC )can assist in your export journey.
Learn more about the trade relationship between the two countries, acquire market intelligence and learn how you could take part in a trade mission to the International Mining and Resources Conference 2024 (IMARC) in Sydney, Australia.
Joining the Ontario mission to IMARC represents an excellent opportunity for innovative Ontario companies with mining supply and/or mining-related technologies or services to showcase their products, services and technology, and to learn about the latest industry/market trends. Participation in the mission also provides a unique platform and unrivalled visibility to access potential clients and partners from key markets across Australia.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions following the presentations.
About our Experts
John Williams - Resources Trade Commissioner, Mining, Oil and Gas, Australia, Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
John Williams was appointed Trade Commissioner for Canada in Queensland in 2013. John works with his colleagues in Sydney and Canberra, supporting Canadian companies to develop business in Australia, he is the national lead for the mining sector in Australia.
About the Trade Commissioner Service:
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) helps companies navigate the complexities of international markets and make better business decisions. The TCS is on the ground in more than 160 cities worldwide, gaining market intelligence, uncovering opportunities for Canadian companies and helping reduce business costs and risks. The TCS is a free service of the Government of Canada, helping companies prepare for international markets, assess market potential, find qualified contacts and resolve business problems. Learn more at tradecommissioner.gc.ca.
Diane Belliveau - Regional Vice President, East Asia & Oceania | Export Development Canada
Diane Belliveau is Regional Vice President for East Asia and Oceania, at Export Development Canada (EDC), in Sydney. Diane is an experienced leader in international banking and business development. Her roles at EDC have included underwriting financing transactions, business development for Africa and manager of EDC’s regional office in Quebec City. Within her areas of responsibilities, Diane leads business development and corporate loan origination, with a focus on energy, infrastructure and mining.
Lisa Qi, MBA - Senior International Market Consultant, Trade Programs Branch, Trade and International Engagement Division, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
As a Senior International Market Consultant with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Lisa has led more than 40 trade missions to Asia Pacific region including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia.
With diverse sector expertise in ICT, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and mining, Lisa has been responsible for supporting the export development of Ontario SMEs in the Asia Pacific region over the past 10 years.
Before taking the trade portfolio, Lisa was in charge of investment promotion and attraction with a geographic focus of Greater China Region and the Republic of Korea.
Warda Nayyer - Trade Commissioner, Ontario Regional Office, Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
As a Trade Commissioner at Global Affairs Canada, Warda is Ontario Region's CanExport Champion, assisting SMEs in accessing funding opportunities through the CanExport Program. Warda also works with SMEs in the Space industry to foster their international expansion, by providing them with market intelligence, and qualified contacts.
This webinar was programmed by Export Development Canada.
Export Development Canada (EDC) is a Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage. We equip them with the tools they need – the trade knowledge, financial solutions, equity, insurance, and connections – to grow their business with confidence. Learn more at edc.ca.
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