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IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

B2 2+4, Level 0

Session information

Is coal still an important mineral?

Monday 5 October (1115 - 1230)

B2 2+4, Level 0

Committee(s)

Mining Law Committee (Lead)

Description

This panel will discuss the ongoing relevance of coal in countries facing energy crises due to droughts, such as Zambia, and the continued importance of coal in nations like China amid fluctuating gas prices.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Patricia Arrazola-Bustillo	PEREZ-LLORCA, Bogota, Colombia; Vice Chair, Mining Law Committee

Speakers

Sokwani Chilembo	Zambia Chamber of Mines, Lusaka, Zambia
Tibor Fedke	Noerr, Berlin, Germany
Monica Sun	Fangda Partners, Shanghai, China
Andrey Zharskiy	ALRUD Law Firm, Moscow, Russian Federation; Secretary, Mining Law Committee

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