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Category: Webinars

Commercial coal mining reforms: New beginning or non-starter?
The government has invited technical and financial bids for 38 coal blocks to be submitted for commercial mining. Sans the restrictive end-user clause in mining auctions, commercial mining is expected to boost output and rein in burgeoning coal imports. However, uncertainties persist about private participation in coal mining, especially at a time when core sectors of the economy are grappling with the pandemic-induced slowdown. Join us as we interact with our panel of experts on a plethora of pressing issues.

Date: Saturday, 17th Oct, 11:00 AM (IST), 1:30 AM (Singapore time), 9:30 AM (Dubai time)

Panellists:
- Mr A.K. Jha, Former Chairman, CIL
- Mr Somesh Biswas, Chief, Raw Materials Strategy Group, Tata Steel India
- Mr V.K. Arora, Chief Mentor, Karamchand Thapar & Bros. (Coal Sales) Ltd.
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Points of discussion:
- Restrictive industry structure as a disincentive to private participation in coal mining
- Concerns related to quality of domestic coal, grade slippage
- National Coal Index, grade issues and rationale behind factoring in import prices in NCI
- Will commercial miners be able to match lower prices than CIL?
- Delay in approvals/difficulty in acquiring land as against facilities available to PSUs under Coal Bearing Act
- Evacuation and logistical concerns around blocks to be auctioned
- Renewables and new investments in coal mining – the broader picture
October 14, 2020
VIRTUAL EVENT – CHROMIUM 2020
ICDA is pleased to announce that the Chromium 2020 conference will be maintained and held online and you will have the opportunity to attend themed sessions covering a wide range of topics which are decisive for businesses.

“Highlights”
- What to Expect for the Coming Months and 2021?
- How is China’s Economy Recovering After the First Wave of COVID-19?
- Is Europe the Weak Link in Between China and Usa, Struggling to Maintain its Economy Amidst Lockdown?
The world at the time of Covid-19 and after
- In addition to a world sanitary crisis, geopolitical tensions are rising and developed countries’ economies are stagnating waiting for signs of recovery, when will the recovery happen?
- Covid-19 has shown how other regional economies are highly dependent on China, will the after crisis leads to a new economic world order with countries repatriating industries?
- Who are China key partners for economic cooperation and trade, will China remain a strong driving force after Covid-19?
Climate emergency remains
- How the chromium industry is adapting its processes to protect the climate and meet with regulatory standards?
- What role can chromium have in the sustainable transition?
Regional and sectoral industry analysis
- South Africa overview for chromium and ferrochromium amidst social and energy matters
- China ferrochromium and stainless steel industry, will growth of the previous year come back?
- Is the sector in a state of overcapacity?
- India, overview of the industry following the auctions, what are the changes?
- Global supply demand balance for chrome ore and ferrochromium
- Stainless steel, special steels, what are the updated forecasts for consumption ?
Register now online!
October 10, 2020
BIR World Recycling Convention Week 2020

Monday, 12 Oct – Friday, 16 Oct 2020, starts at 15:00 (CEST)

Online commodity webinars and networking sessions

The BIR World Recycling Convention Week 2020 will be a five-day online event, from 12 to 16 October 2020. You can expect the same quality content as during our face-to-face conventions plus innovative networking opportunities providing a smooth virtual conference experience.

A safe and successful BIR Convention for all concerned—this is our first priority. Due to uncertainties related to travel restrictions worldwide, the BIR World Recycling Convention 2020 will now take place fully online. This will enable more people to attend and provides participants from all around the world with the opportunity to do business from the comfort of their offices and homes, within their own time zones.

Don’t miss out!

Registrations are now open, get your ticket from here!

Tickets

a. Gold Member registration – EUR 200.00*

b. Ordinary Member registration – EUR 250.00*

c. Non Member registration – EUR 400.00*

October 7, 2020
RBI’s Resolution Framework for COVID-19 Stress & its Implication for Downstream Steel Sector
COVID 19 pandemic has disrupted operations across the nation and also affected the steel demand in FY 20-21 which is slated to fall by about 15%. In result, the market has encountered challenges on account of labour shortage, hampered logistics movement and poor demand. It has also resulted in significant financial stress on Indian Companies in the Downstream Steel Segment and has potentially impacted long-term viability of borrower companies, as existing debt obligations have become disproportionate to the cash flow generation capabilities.

In order to address the situation, The Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) has allowed a special one-time dispensation to lenders to restructure the loans of companies & individuals which are stressed specifically due to the pandemic via Circular “Resolution Framework for Covid-19 related stress” on Aug 06, 2020. Under this framework, lenders can restructure the outstanding balance debt and give borrowers more time to pay back with an extension up to 2 years of the residual maturity without classifying the account as NPA.

Date: Thursday, 8th Oct, 04:00 PM (IST), 6:30 PM (Singapore time), 2:30 PM (Dubai time)

Panellists:
- Mr S.M. Sundaresan, President and Co-Head Investment Banking, InCred Capital
- Mr V. S. Sampath Kumar, Senior Advisor, Infrastructure, InCred Capital
- Mr Rahul Toshniwal, Associate, Special Situation Advisory, InCred Capital
- C.A. Amit Agrawal, Partner, AUM & Co. Chartered Accountants
SteelMint Events in association with Incred Capital brings you, experts, to understand RBI’s Framework in detail and the necessary steps to be taken to apply for a resolution plan.

Key points of discussion:
- Financial stress
- Resolution Framework for Covid-19 related stress
- Criteria for being an Eligible Borrower
- Eligible Lenders under Framework
- Step-by-Step Resolution Plan
- Live restructuring mandates
October 5, 2020
Indian TMT Steel Industry
India is a developing country and one of the major economies of the world where the Iron and Steel Industry plays a very crucial role. The steel industry has always been at the forefront of industrial development and forms the backbone of any economy. Important industries such as shipbuilding, railway locomotive and construction as well as heavy and light machinery depend heavily on the availability of the country’s iron and steel resources.

Manufacturing of steel and TMT steel bars is regarded as a major industry in its own right. The Global TMT Steel bar market is expected to grow at the CAGR of more than 8% until 2023. But with COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented toll has taken on the construction industry. The nationwide lockdown has not only put brakes on the ongoing real estate and infrastructure projects, but the allied TMT Steel industry has also suffered a setback. As the lockdown eases, stalled projects both in construction and infrastructure along with capital expenditure plans are coming back on track and demand for steel items are likely to recover lost ground.

To discuss the issues and challenges faced by the TMT steel industry as the nation undergoes in the unlock phase, ASSOCHAM is organizing a Webinar on “Indian TMT Steel Industry” on Wednesday, 30th September 2020 from 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM IST.

Invited Speakers:
- Ms Rasika Chaube, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Government of India
- Mr V R Sharma, Co-Chair ASSOCHAM National Council on Mines and Minerals & Managing Director, JSPL
- Mr Bidyut Chakraborty, Director – Mining & Metals Advisory, KPMG Advisory Services Private Limited
- Mr Alok Sahay, ED (Commercial), SAIL
- Mr Sanjay Agarwal, Sr. Vice President-Sales & Marketing, JSW Steel Ltd.
- Mr Sushim Banerjee, Director General, Institute for Steel Development & Growth (INSDAG)
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September 26, 2020