[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]BMO Capital Markets will host its annual Global Metals & Mining Conference from February 24 to February 26, 2014, in Hollywood, Florida. Now in its 23rd year, the conference will bring together metals and mining industry leaders and institutional investors from around the world.

This year, BMO Capital Markets welcomes nearly 1,000 institutional and industry professionals and more than 200 companies representing 27 countries from six continents.

The conference, typically viewed as an early barometer of industry sentiment for the year to come, features presentations from some of the world's largest mining companies.

“This annual event provides a forum for executives and investors to discuss the influences that are driving the industry today,” said Tom Milroy, Chief Executive Officer, BMO Capital Markets.