Silver News

Third China International Silver Conference Planning Underway

(Washington, D.C. - April 8, 2004) Mark your calendars for the Third China International Silver Conference, to be held in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, October 19-22, 2004. The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association is organizing the conference and the Silver Institute will again serve as one of the principal sponsors. Conference program information and registration materials will soon be available.

This four-day conference will be held at the Huatian Hotel in Changsha and will feature a wide-ranging program of presentations from international and domestic industry experts. There will also be ample opportunities for extramural networking in which to foster business relationships.

"The Silver Institute is pleased to be a sponsor of this important international conference," said Mike DiRienzo, Acting Executive Director of the Silver Institute. The conference will build on the tremendous success of the previous two China International Silver Conferences. The conference is open to all interested parties, and foreign participation is greatly encouraged by the conference's organizers and sponsors.

"It is beneficial to bring together participants from all silver sectors to meet and discuss the latest developments facing the silver industry in China, a country that is experiencing extraordinary economic growth and offers many opportunities for foreign businesspersons," DiRienzo added.

Changsha, the capital of the Hunan Province, is located along the Xiangjiang River and is an important commercial center. Changsha is also known historically for its links with Chairman Mao Zedong and there are many cultural and historical sites to see. Changsha can be reached by air from Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai in ninety minutes.

The Silver Institute is a nonprofit international industry association headquartered in Washington, D.C. Established in 1971, the Institute serves as the industry's voice in increasing public understanding of the value and many uses of silver.

For Further Information Contact:

Mike DiRienzo
The Silver Institute
1200 G Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel: (202) 835-0185
Fax: (202) 835-0155