Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 15.45

China and the Metals Market W15.45C

KING VAULT The explosion in Chinese manufacturing, combined with a massive population shift to Chinese cities, has resulted in tremendous demand for aluminum, copper and other base metals. A panel of experts discusses the hedging-related activity of Chinese firms in metal futures markets around the world, the development of metal futures markets within China, and the outlook for Chinese consumption going forward. Chair: Roy Leighton Speakers: Gayle Berry, Associate Director, Commodities Research, Barclays Capital Jane Ding-Fincham, Commercial Director and Head of Far East Region LME Metals, MF Global UK Michael Jansen, Metals Analyst, JPMorgan Richard Toller, Senior Client Liaison, RBS Sempra