Miners have descended on Canberra on Wednesday to pick apart the federal government's resources profits tax.
The Minerals Council of Australia's annual forum usually discusses the industry's strategic direction, but this year it's the controversial 40 per cent profits tax that's set to dominate.
Miners and government figures are set to go head-to-head at various functions, kicking off with the official welcome from Minerals Council boss Mitch Hooke at Canberra's Hotel Realm.
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Day one finishes up with the annual parliamentary dinner, although Prime Minister Kevin Rudd reportedly won't be there.
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