The event is being organized by the Mining Chamber of Nicaragua and is expected to involve mining companies from all of the countries in Central America, and Canada, the United States, Colombia, Australia, England and Argentina. 

The congress will be held at the Olof Palme Convention Center, which is located near the Agusto C. Sandino International Airport.  

See more information on the congress' website.

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