This volume gathers together in one place the papers presented at the meeting. They report views from around the region of the key issues in the minerals and energy sectors. A feature of the meeting was the involvement of ministers from PECC member economies. The meeting was addressed by the Honourable Alan Griffiths, Australian Minister for Tourism and Resources, and by the Honourable John Luxton, MP, New Zealand Minister for Energy. The meeting also heard a presentation on behalf of the Honourable Patterson Lowa, Papua New Guinea Minister for Mines and Energy.