The
Pacific Rim countries ofAustralia, New Zealand, Papua New
Guinea, Indonesia, Fiji, Philippines and Solomon Islands
will be reviewed from an equity investors perspective.

The following areas will be
covered:
Country risks
Exploration spending and
activity
Project development
Taxation
Relative cost of doing business
Environmental considerations
Political/bureaucratic
situations
Capital raising
Equity markets as a source of
funds
Developing market funds
The aim of the paper will be to outline the most
attractive areas for investment by equity and private funds plus documenting the
changes needed in the less favourable countries if they are to attract
investors.