IndustrialMineralsConference 28-29 June 2012Hanoi Daewoo HotelHanoi, Vietnam

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Speakers include:l Dr. Nguyen Quang Hung, Deputy General Director, General Department of Geology and Minerals of Vietnam, Vietnam

l Jaswinaldi, Senior Manager, Corporate Strategic & Project Development Group,PT Antam, Indonesia

l Christopher Ecclestone, Principal & Mining Strategist, Hallgarten & Company, USA

l Bill Magennis, Managing Partner – Vietnam, Allens Arthur Robinson, Vietnam lMarae Ciantar, Partner – Head of International Mining Practice, Allens Arthur Robinson, Singapore

l Senior Representative, McKinsey & Company, Vietnam l KP Rajendran, Former Managing Director, Kerala Mining & Metals, Indial Dr Ian Wilson, Consultant, UKl Larry Lie, President, Yie Lie Enterprises, Chinal Martin Lynch, Director, Zirconium Research Group, AustralialMurray Lines, Director, Stratum Resources, Australia l Richard Flook, Managing Director, Shinagawa Refractories Australasia Pty Ltd, Australia

l Vinh Huynh, General Manager, Yen Bai Cement & Mineral JSC, VietnamlMarcello Maffeis, Sales Area Manager, Terruzzi Fercalx Spa, Italyl Jean Eric Husson, Managing Partner, Dofson Consulting, Malaysial Hoanh Son Nguyen, Chairman, S.O.N International Minerals Consulting Corp, Vietnam

l John Evans, Managing Director, Tractus Asia, Thailand

“A great conference with a diverse range oftopics covered to a wide range of delegates.” Dominic Heaton, CEO, Masan Resources, Vietnam

Hội nghị Khoáng sản Công nghiệp Nam ÁNgày 28-29/6/2012 • Khách sạn Daewoo Hà Nội, Hà Nội, Việt Nam

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Optional Field TripVissai Limestone Mine27th June 2012Located in Ninh Binh, just 2.5 hours fromHanoi, the trip includes a visit to the mineand a chance to see the stunning limestonekarsts in the surrounding area.

Field trip price: US$200

This year Industrial Minerals Events takes its Asian conferenceto Hanoi once again. Based on the success of 2011’sVietnamese Conference we are delighted to announce SouthAsian Industrial Minerals. The region possesses a wealth ofuntapped mineral resources and provides outstandinginvestment opportunities for those who can successfullynavigate the changing business environment.

Asian countries are opening their doors to foreign investors butthere are many challenges to overcome. The conference willprovide clarity on mining laws and export quotas and informationregarding new projects in the region. Increasing demand andtightening supply of mineral sands and rare earths has had muchrecent exposure, learn the latest about these changing industriesand the forecast for supply, demand and pricing. Other importantminerals in the region include bauxite and limestone – what is theoutlook and where do business opportunities exist? These keymarket topics will be covered in addition to the latest technologicaland processing developments and end user perspectives.

Attracting over 100 delegates from Vietnam, South Asia andAustralasia the conference will provide unparalleled networkingopportunities with senior government officials, miners,producers and traders, and your chance to hear from leadingindustry figures.

For anyone with an interest in Industrial Minerals within South Asiathis opportunity is not to be missed.

Topics include...l Key minerals in the regionl Updates on mining laws l The latest processing developments

Benefits of attending:l Find out what important minerals exist in South Asia and

where they are located

l Hear the strategies for successful investment in the region

l Learn how China affects key mineral markets and the latest on the WTO’s ruling on export quotas

lMeet leading industry figures from throughout the region

l Discover India’s role as a new source of raw materials

l Keep abreast of the latest technological advances inmineral processing

l Understand the new Vietnamese mining law

Các lợi ích khi tham gia: l Tìm ra những khoáng sản quan trọng nào đang có ở Nam Á

và chúng nằm ở đâu

l Nghevề các chiến lược để đầu tư thành công vào khu vực này

l Tìm hiểu xem Trung Quốc ảnh hưởng đến thị trườngkhoáng sản then chốt như thế nào và thông tin mới nhất vềquyết định của WTO đối với hạn ngạch xuất khẩu

l Gặp gỡ những người đứng đầu ngành từ khắp các nướctrong khu vực

l Khám phá vai trò của Ấn Độ như một nguồn cung cấp vậtliệu thô mới

l Cập nhật sự tiến bộ về công nghệ mới nhất trong côngnghiệp chế biến khoáng sản

l Hiểu rõ luật mới về khai thác mỏ của Việt Nam

IndustrialMineralsConference 28-29 June 2012Hanoi Daewoo Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam

Năm nay Industrials Mineral Events một lần nữa tổ chức hộinghị châu Á tại Hà Nội. Nhờ thành công của Hội nghị Việt Namnăm 2011, chúng tôi vui mừng thông báo về hội nghị Khoángsản Công nghiệp Nam Á. Khu vực này có nguồn tài nguyênkhoáng sản phong phú còn chưa được khai thác và cung cấpcơ hội đầu tư to lớn cho những ai có thể chèo lái thành côngvượt qua môi trường kinh doanh luôn thay đổi này.

Các nước châu Á đang mở cửa cho các nhà đầu tư nước ngoàinhưng cũng có nhiều thách thức phải vượt qua. Hội nghị này sẽcung cấp thông tin chi tiết về luật khai thác khoáng sản, hạnngạch xuất khẩu và thông tin liên quan đến các dự án mới trongkhu vực này. Do nhu cầu tăng lên và việc siết chặt cung cấpkhoáng sản titan-zircon và đất hiếm là những vấn đề nổi cộm gầnđây nhất, hãy tìm hiểu thông tin mới nhất về các ngành kinhdoanh nhều biến động này và những dự báo về lượng cungcấp, nhu cầu và giá cả. Các khoáng sản quan trọng khác trongkhu vực này bao gồm quặng bô-xít và đá vôi – viễn cảnh như thếnào và cơ hội kinh doanh nằm ở đâu? Những chủ đề chính vềthị trường sẽ được đề cập cùng với thông tin về sự phát triểncông nghệ và kỹ thuật chế biến mới nhất và những triển vọngcủa người dùng cuối.

Lôi cuốn hơn 100 đại biểu từ Việt Nam, các nước Nam Á vàchâu Úc, hội nghị sẽ cung cấp các cơ hội giao lưu chưa từng cóvới các quan chức cao cấp của chính phủ, nhà khai thác mỏ,nhà sản xuất và thương nhân, và quý vị có cơ hội để nghe cácbài phát biểu của những người đứng đầu ngành.

Bất kỳ ai quan tâm đến ngành Khoáng sản Công nghiệp ở Nam Ácũng không nên bỏ lỡ cơ hội này.

Các chủ đề bao gồm...l Các khoáng sản quan trọng trong khu vựcl Những cập nhật về luật khoáng sản l Các công nghệ kỹ thuật chế biến mới nhất

Day oneThursday 28 June 08:15 Registration desk opens

09:00 Chairman’s opening remarks

Session I:Keynote presentations

09:15 Mineral potential in Vietnam and the governmentplan for geological investigation• Distribution area of minerals• Examining the resource potential in Vietnam• Orientation for further investigation, exploration and exploitation

Dr. Nguyen Quang Hung, Deputy GeneralDirector, General Department of Geologyand Minerals of Vietnam, Vietnam

09:45 Industrial minerals resources in South East Asia:examining economic factors, challenges andopportunities• To what extent is the Asian industrial minerals market affected bythe global economic situation?

• Which industries are booming and where?• What are the biggest challenges that the industry faces? • Experience of conducting business throughout the region

John Evans, Managing Director, Tractus Asia, Thailand

10:15 The challenges & opportunities facing foreigninvestment into Vietnam• Does underdeveloped infrastructure still provide a hugehindrance to potential projects or are the circumstanceschanging?

• Concerns regarding power supply and labour markets

Senior Representative, McKinsey &Company, Vietnam

10:45 Refreshment break

Session II:Mineral sands

11:30 Changing dynamics of the TiO2 industry: who inthe supply chain possesses the power?• How the TiO2 supply chain has changed in recent years – whonow controls the pricing?

• To what extent are prices now dictated by feedstock suppliersrather than pigment producers?

• The move towards shorter contracts • Vertical integration as the way forward?• Where can we expect the industry to be in the next 12 months?

12:00 Current TiO2 production & markets in China &future growth prospects• Current production of TiO2 in China• Markets for TiO2 in China and major uses• Breakdown of the market and future growth• Overview of deposits and new projects

Dr Ian Wilson, Consultant, UKLarry Lie, President, Yie Lie Enterprises,China

12:30 India’s potential as a new source of titaniumbearing minerals• The mineral potential in India – ilmenite, rutile, zircon, garnet • Current exploration and utilisation rates • Large reserves but under exploited – which minerals offer themost potential for investment?

• Overview of the value added industry – chloride and sulphate routes

KP Rajendran, Former Managing Director, Kerala Mining & Metals, India

13:00 Lunch

14:30 Establishing the Vietnamese TiO2 industry:current and future developments • How feasible is the plan to create a domestic TiO2 market –domestic TiO2 consumption and government policy for TiO2pigment projects

• Are Vietnamese investors ready?• Outlining the size of reserves and existing projects• New reserves, projected capacities and how this fits with the masterplan

• Process overview – chloride, sulphate and AlSher Titania’sprocess – which is most suitable for Vietnam?

Hoanh Son Nguyen, Chairman, S.O.N International Minerals ConsultingCorp, Vietnam

15:00 Substitution or slowing demand: where is zircon heading?• Explanations for recent price volatility• Current supply and demand • To what extent is zircon exposed to slowdown in the Chinese market?

• Are there viable substitutions available for the main end uses,should producers be worried?

Martin Lynch, Director, Zirconium Research Group, Australia

Session III:Bauxite & alumina

15:30 Challenges in establishing bauxite production inSouth East Asia• Large bauxite reserves exist in Vietnam, Laos and Indonesia –how can these resources be exploited?

• In the absence of cheap power will these reserves remain untapped?

• PT Antam’s chemical grade alumina project in Indonesia – whatare the conditions that have made this project viable from a costpoint of view?

Jaswinaldi, Senior Manager, CorporateStrategic & Project Development Group, PT Antam, Indonesia

16:00 Refreshment break

Session IV:Regulations

16:45 Working within Vietnam’s mining regulation & taxframework • Clarification of the government’s masterplan and what thismeans for foreign investment

• An update on the mining law – what has been the impact of thechange and how will it play out in the future?

• Have there been any more developments in the last 12 months?• Clearing up confusion regarding export quotas and tax • Step by step guide to developing resources in Vietnam

Bill Magennis, Managing Partner – Vietnam,Allens Arthur Robinson, Vietnam

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17:15 Overcoming challenges for mining projects inLaos, Cambodia & Thailand• Key issues for investors • Recent developments • Structuring your investment – foreign ownership restrictions,investing with local partners, government participation rights

• Agreements with governments – key issues to address • Other strategies for managing risk and developing successful projects

Marae Ciantar, Partner - Head ofInternational Mining, Allens ArthurRobinson, Singapore

17:45 Close of day one followed by evening drinks reception

Day twoFriday 29 June 08:30 Registration desk opens

09:15 Chairman’s opening remarks

Session V:Rare earths

09:30 The global rare earth supply chain in the 21st century• Global supply and demand for rare earth elements • New sources outside of China and projected capacities• Has China’s dominance over rare earths ended?• Update on the WTO ruling and what the impact has been onthe industry

• Which countries in the region possess the largest reservesand where are operations already underway?

Christopher Ecclestone, Principal & Mining Strategist, Hallgarten & Company, USA

Session VI:Limestone

10:00 Asia’s abundance of limestone: location ofresources and market trends• Where are limestone resources in the region? • Outlook for global and regional demand for GCC• What factors are likely to affect the limestone industry in thenext 12 months?

Vinh Huynh, General Manager, Yen Bai Cement & Mineral JSC, Vietnam

10:30 Alternative uses for lime: flue-gasdesulphurisation• What is FGD and how does the technology work?• In the drive to make Asia cleaner will there be a rise indemand for this technology?

• How feasible is it for companies to incorporate FGD into theirproduction processes and at what expense?

• Forecasting the uptake for this technology

Murray Lines, Director, Stratum Resources, Australia

11:00 Refreshment break

11:45 Limestone processing technology • Hydrated lime plants & milk of lime plants• PCC plants• Limestone preparation & lime grinding-storage

Marcello Maffeis, Sales Area Manager, Terruzzi Fercalx Spa, Italy

Session VII:End uses

12:15 Fuelling China’s ceramic demand• Outlook for the Asian ceramics industry – tiles, sanitary and tableware

• Key minerals for household ceramics in China – feldspar,kaolin and ballclays

• Are Chinese raw material costs for ceramics sustainable in thelong term?

• With production costs increasing and environmentalregulations more stringent will Chinese producers continue tobe competitive in export markets?

Jean Eric Husson, Managing Partner, Dofson Consulting, Malaysia

12:45 Lunch

14:15 Supply & demand in the Asian refractory market• Current trends in the Asian refractory market – with oversupplyin China what are the implications for producers in the region?

• What is the outlook for the steel and cement sector and arethere any emerging growth areas?

• Refractory raw material supply – which minerals in particularare affected?

Richard Flook, Managing Partner,Shinagawa Refractories Australasia PtyLtd, Australia

14:45 Regional outlook for the pigment industry –current trends and projected growth• How are macroeconomic factors affecting the SE Asian paint industry?

• Examining key market drivers, trends and restraints to forecastgrowth for the coming years

• What are the current key applications and are any newmarkets expected to emerge?

15:15 Refreshment break

Session VIII:Processing

16:00 Innovations for the separation of minerals• New separation technologies • Analysis of new processes in regards to cost, environmentand effectiveness

16:30 Computational fluid dynamics modelling tooptimise mineral processing • Using advanced mathematical modelling to improve theperformance of equipment

• Identifying the flow of material within a processing plant todiscover the most effective physical design for equipment

• How can CFD be applied to both brand new equipment andexisting technology?

17:00 Close of conference

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Ngày thứ nhất:Thứ 5,ngày 28, tháng Sáu08:15 Đăng ký khách tham gia

09:00 Phát biểu khai mạc của Chủ tịch

Phần I: Giới thiệu các vấn đề chính 09:15 Làm rõ quy hoạch: tầm nhìn chiến lược cho năm 2012

09:45 Tài nguyên khoáng sản công nghiệp ở Đông Nam Á:các yếu tố kinh tế, thách thức và cơ hội

10:15 Các thách thức và cơ hội cho đầu tư nước ngoàivào Việt Nam

10:45 Nghỉ giải lao

Phần II: Công nghiệp Titan – Zircon 11:30 Những thay đổi quan trọng trong ngành công

nghiệp TiO2: Ai là người sở hữu sức mạnh trongchuỗi cung ứng

12:00 Sản lượng TiO2 và thị trường hiện tại tại TrungQuốc & Tiêm năng phát triển trong tương lai

12:30 Ấn Độ – Tiềm năng về một nguồn cung cấpnguyên liệu thô mới cho ngành công nghiệp titan

13:00 Ăn trưa

14:30 Xây dựng ngành công nghiệp TiO2 Việt Nam, hiệntại và các phát triển trong tương lai

15:00 Sự thay thế hay nhu cầu Zircon đang giảm, Ngànhzircon sẽ đi về đâu ?

Phần III: Bô Xít & Nhôm 15:30 Những thách thức trong việc sản xuất quặng bô xít

ở Đông Nam Á

16:00 Nghỉ giải lao

Phần IV: Các quy định16:45 Làm việc với khung thuế và quy định của luật

khoáng sản Việt Nam

17:15 Vượt qua các thách thức của các dự án khoángsản tại Lào, Cambuchia và Thái Lan

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Ngày thứ 2:Thứ 6, ngày 29, tháng Sáu 08:30 Đăng ký khách tham gia

09:15 Phát biểu khai mạc của Chủ tịch

Phần V: Công nghiệp đất hiếm09:30 Chuỗi cung ứng đất hiếm toàn cầu trong thế kỷ 21

Phần VI: Đá vôi 10:00 Sự phong phú của đá vôi tại châu A: vị trí nguồn tài

nguyên và các xu hướng của thị trường

10:30 Chất thay thế cho đá vôi: Hệ thống khử lưu huỳnh (FGD)

11:00 Nghỉ giải lao

11:45 Công nghệ chế biến đá vôi

Phần VII: Hộ sử dụng cuối cùng12:15 Đáp ứng nhu cầu gốm sứ của Trung Quốc

12:45 Ăn trưa

14:15 Cung và cầu trong thị trường vật liệu chịu lửa ởchâu Á

14:45 Toàn cảnh về ngành công nghiệp bột màu khu vựcchâu Á – các xu hướng và tiến triển của các dự án

15:15 Nghỉ giải lao

Phần VIII: Công nghệ chế biến16:00 Các cải tiến trong công nghệ chế biến khoáng sản

16:30 Các mô hình thủy động học điện toán (CFD) để tốiưu quá trình chế biến khoáng sản

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