On 12-16 February 2007, the Hon Ian Macfarlane MP, Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, hosted the 3rd APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining (MRM3) Meeting. Themed 'APEC – Improving Leading Practice Sustainable Development in Mining', the meeting focused on three main themes: - Global Supply and Demand
- Effective Governance
- Sustainable Development - Implementation
MRM3 provided Ministers with the opportunity to discuss the challenges arising for both producer and consumer economies from the increasing demand for minerals and metals globally, and the development of new technologies and applications which require new material. The MRM3 meeting supported the APEC region's continued endeavour to work together to ensure the resources sector can continue to maintain a high level of environmental protection while providing a strong economic and social development path for the region. For more information on APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining, visit www.apec.org |