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ical innovations and equipment was only one aspect of SIMC. Organizers also arranged forum for conferences and scientists workshops as

well as dedi- cated space for B2B meetings between projects leaders, financers and investors. As such, there was plenty of

op- portunity for Siemens employees to enter into dialogue with potential partners and customers during the fair. SIMC also served

as an opportunity to gain good under - standing of the investment programs and the business ob- jectives of key

customers, for example OCP. It is imperative to have clear vision on how we can help our mining cus-tomers to resolve their operational and technical issues. During the conference Siemens employees were able to develop number of ideas with partners and custom-ers. Mining solutions were proposed that help them im-plement their strategic investment programs. Morocco is especially attractive as mining location, particularly for phosphates: Of the countrys mining production of 2.3 million tons, 2.6 million tons are phosphates. The mining industry as whole represents 6 percent of GDP and 2 percent of exports. In regard to cement, Moroccos yearly consumption is 1 million tons. Salon International des Mines et Carrires 2 provided number of opportunities to network: (from right to left) Slim Kchouk, CEO of Siemens Morocco, greets Aziz Rabbah, Moroccos Minister of Equipment and TransportMineralsFocus 2/2 | Awards & Fairs The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held the 1th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) from December 5 to 8, 2. CII touts the event as the largest trade fair dedicated to the mining industry. IMME took place in Kolkata, India, and attracted 2 exhibitors and 9,0 visitors. Siemens presented products and solutions for the mining industry with particular focus on drive systems for bulk material handling and mobile mining, as well as automation sys-tems for stockyard equipment. For Siemens, IMME was success: over 2