Fostering Canadian German Relations in the Mining Industry Aarti Mona Soerensen Mining and Mineral Resources Department Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Inc. Conference: Discovering Opportunities in the Mining Sector Toronto, OITC, November 13, 2012
AGENDA 1. Overview Canadian German Chamber of Commerce 2. Germany and Canada Promising Partners 3. Competence Centre Mining and Mineral Resources
1. Overview Canadian German Chamber of Commerce In Canada since 1968 with offices in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver Private, non-profit organization established under federal law. 80% revenue locally, 20% government subsidy Primary contact for German and Canadian companies, organizations, and individuals interested in the respective other market Toronto Montreal Vancouver
Functions and Objectives Official representative of German trade and industry Promoting bilateral trade between Canada and Germany Member Organization Over 500 members in both Germany and Canada (420 Canadian & 110 German) Service Provider Business Partner Search, Market Entry Support, Customized Consulting Services
Key Industry Focus Areas Key Industry Focus Areas: Mining & Mineral Resources (Toronto) Medical Technology (Toronto) Food & Agriculture (Toronto) Construction & DIY (Toronto) Energy Efficiency & Green Building (Montreal) Renewable Energies & Green Technology (Montreal)
2. Germany and Canada Promising Partners Germany Diversifying supply sources is crucial for German companies Dependant on imports of technology metals and minerals New Raw Materials Strategy aims to re-activate mining activity World class manufacturing companies Canada is one of the identified target markets
Germany and Canada Promising Partners
Germany and Canada Promising Partners
Germany and Canada Promising Partners Canada Producer of strategic metals and minerals Canada is a global mining hub Cultural values provide great fit for cooperation with Germany Potential for technological collaboration (Rare Earth Processing) Potential for collaboration with Germany is manifold
Germany and Canada Promising Partners Equipment imports and exports Manufacturing and joint technological development Strategically: Partnerships for securing mid- and longterm resource supply Partnerships for Downstream Production and Supply Chain Security Upstream Production Downstream Production Canada: Resource Production Processing Germany: High- Technology, Value added production
3. Competence Centre Mining and Mineral Resources Objective: Providing an Interface for Canadian and German companies and public institutions in order to Promote trade and business relations in the mineral resources sector between Canada and Germany Provide up to date market information about Canada and Germany Raise awareness about business opportunities in Canada Facilitate contact to Canadian and German companies and public institutions
Competence Centre Mining and Mineral Resources Background: Mining and Minerals at the Chamber New Raw Materials Strategy (2010) by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology Research Study (2011) with DERA to assess opportunities for collaboration and raise awareness about Canada as potential resource supplier and technology partner Establishing a Competence Centre for Mining and Mineral Resources within the Canadian German Chamber of Commerce (2012)
Presentation of Study at the Ministry of Economics, Berlin, Germany
Strong Partner Network
Competence Centre Mining and Mineral Resources (Selected) Activities 2013: PDAC German Presentation Room, Toronto, March 2013 Delegation for CIM Conference, Toronto, May 2013 Establishing a Canadian German Raw Materials Forum in Germany Raising awareness about Canadian mining industry in Germany Extending direct contact network in both countries
Competence Centre Mining and Mineral Resources (Selected) Services: Providing first-hand industry and government contacts in Canada and Germany through extensive network in both countries Tailored market information about business opportunities in Canada Assistance in finding suitable business partners in Canada and Germany Market Entry Support for German exporters Organizing Delegations, Conferences, Trade Show Participation etc.
Thank You! Please contact us Aarti Mona Soerensen Department Manager Mining and Mineral Resources Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Inc. 480 University Avenue # 1500 Toronto Phone: +1 (416) 598 7091 aarti.soerensen@germanchamber.ca www.germanchamber.ca