17-18 June 2015 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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EUROPEMININGSUMMIT 20

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ABOUT THE SUMMITEurope as a continent is one of the richest in natural resources, with a long tradition of being active in mining. The European mining industry is critical for the economy of Europe as the industry drives forward in line with European Union objectives and goals supporting further development.

Europe is able to cover its own needs from its domestic production given that the majority of the minerals being produced are industrial, corresponding directly to the industrial needs of Europe. However, the continent is an importer of most metals and metal ores, with the European Union’s target being to discover new mining deposits so Europe can become self-sufficient in terms of both minerals, metals, and metal ore. The mining industry in the region is very active and prosperous, with new techniques and technologies being implemented and developed within Europe, that are constantly leading the continent to benefit from its mining resources and wealth.

The Europe Mining 2015 Summit is the only Summit focusing on the European mining industry’s developments in recent years, with dedicated focus on future plans for further development. The Summit will give the audience a unique opportunity to meet with the Regulatory Authorities, Investment Bodies, Mining Companies, Service and Equipment Providers responsible for all major mining projects in Europe. Senior-level Speakers will review and discuss the current and upcoming business opportunities in Europe by examining every part of the mining exploration and production process in the European Countries.

Meet the biggest players in the industry and the current mining explorers and operators as well as top technology providers, to fully understand how you can form your strategy to be involved. You will benefit from real case studies and operational success stories to acknowledge the practicalities of the sector, and to gain hands on insights from those with experience and expertise in each European country. Moreover, our 5* setting will provide the best context to develop your business relationships and of course, give you an atmosphere to genuinely enjoy.

ABOUT THE REGION

GreenlandOver a fifth of the world’s untapped reserves of coal, uranium, gold, diamonds, zinc, platinum, nickel and iron ore are found in Greenland. As global warming uncovers precious metals, the country is expected to be one of the world’s next major mining frontiers. Greenland is widely recognized as one of the world’s largest resources of rare earth elements.

SwedenSweden’s mining industry is an major contributor in Europe’s self-sufficiency. Sweden holds an extraordinary position with its attractive investment environment and rich mineral resources. It is estimated that in 2025 Sweden could triple its mining production.

Turkey Turkey’s main mineral export is steel and iron. In recent years, production increased significantly as a result of both local and foreign investment trends. Advanced mining technologies have been introduced as exploration investment rises. Turkey carries an estimated 82.5 million tons of iron ore reserves, and imports also rose by 18% last year and reached 7.8 million tons.

Poland Poland ranked third in mined zinc, sixth in silver, and seventh in coal and sulphur - all major export commodities. Poland is also listed in the top ten in mining copper and is a leading producer in central Eurasia and Europe for lead, lime, nitrogen, and salt.

SpainSpain owns the most mineralised territory in Western Europe and is the home of one of the richest open-pit zinc mines in Europe. The country produces significant resources of industrial mineral and stone; while it is a leading EU producer of sodium sulphate, slate and strontium minerals.

IrelandIreland has a long history in exploration and mining. It is internationally known as a zinc province, is Europe’s largest producer of mined zinc and ranks among the top ten in the world. Ireland has a varied geology with potential for a diverse range of metals and industrial mineral deposits. The well-established minerals policy and regulatory regime facilitates a progressive and sustainable framework for the exploration and working of minerals and the closure of operations leading to productive long-term land use and management.

Albania Privatisation has become a priority for the Government within the mining sector as they offer concessions for construction and operations. Production is occurring in 300 deposits with a variety of 25 different kinds of minerals and rocks. Albania is well known for chromium, copper, nickel and copper reserves.

Along with general sessions around the regulatory framework and outlook of the European mining industry, there will be case studies looking at what is happening in specific European countries’ mining landscape, including:

and many more...

MEDIA PARTNERS

SPEAKER FACULTYOUR SENIOR LEVEL SPEAKER FACULTY INCLUDES A STRONG PANEL OF EXPERTS:

Mattia PellegriniHead of Metals, Minerals and Raw Materials UnitDG Enterprise, European Commission

Edmond GoskolliAdvisor of the General Director of Mining Division National Agency of Natural Resources, Albania

Olav HallsetCommunications ManagerNorwegian Mineral Industry, Norway

Christopher WelchChairmanAssociation of Mining Analysts, UK

Manuel Regueiro y González-BarrosChief of External Affairs & Communication Spanish Geological Survey

Marino G. PieterseStrategic Commodity Analyst and Publisher/Editor of Goldletter International, Uraniumletter International and Strategic Metals & Rare Earths Letter International, the Netherlands

Nicos KouyialisMinisterMinistry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Republic of Cyprus

Andor LipsDirector Industry Lending - Metals and MiningING Bank N.V., The Netherlands

Mona SchancheExploration ManagerNordic Mining ASA, Norway

Vladan DubljevicDeputy Minister for Mining and Geological ResearchMinistry of Economy, Montenegro

Karsten FuelsterSenior Investment Officer, Infrastructure and Natural Resources DepartmentInternational Finance Corporation (IFC), Turkey

Dumitru ForneaMemberEuropean Economic and Social Committee

Dr. Nevzat KavaklıDeputy UndersecretaryMinistry of Energy and Natural Resources, Republic of Turkey

George HadjineophytouCorporate CFO and Company Secretary EMED Mining, Republic of Cyprus

Sofia StamatakiProfessorNational Technical University of Athens, Greece

João Carlos Gaspar de Sousa Vice President OperationsColt Resources, Portugal

Dr. Eibhlin DoylePrincipal GeologistExploration and Mining Division (EMD), Ireland

Christer C. LindqvistPresident & CEONordic Iron Ore AB

Dorina CinariDirectorExtractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), Albania

Mehmet TangutProject DirectorPrime Ministry Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey (ISPAT)

YOUREXPERIENCE

The Summit is also relevant for:

- Mining experts - Consultants - Service Provider - Mining Law Practices - Academics

- Governmental Bodies and Associations

- National Mining Companies - International Mining

Companies

- Country/Region - New Ventures/Frontiers/

Regions - Business Development/

Commercial - Exploration - Operations

- Marketing/Communication - External Affairs/Investor

Relations - HSE - Assets and Projects - Geology/Geoscience

WHO SHOUld ATTEnd?Managing Directors, Vice Presidents, Members of the Board, Directors, Heads and Advisors of:

Over the two days you will hear a number of highly relevant, regionally focused, case studies and presentations looking at the promising European mining industry. Speakers at the Summit will analyse the latest developments for active mines in Europe; future plans and strategies, as well as regulations and differences in fiscal regimes.

The Summit will be held in a luxurious central 5* hotel in Amsterdam, and throughout the meeting you will benefit from a number of networking opportunities, including Networking Lunches, a Private Gala Dinner, and Drinks Reception, to allow you to forge valuable business relationships in a relaxed and informal fashion.

Our Summits get a great amount of exposure from our media partners and attract a high-calibre of Speakers and Delegates from international and local companies, and Governmental Authorities. Our Summits also receive global exposure both online and in print, as well as in Press Conferences open to international media.

ABOUTIRN

COMPANIES IN ATTENDANCE AT PREVIOUS IRN SUMMITS INCLUDE:

SUPPORT AND ENDORSEMENTS RECEIVED FOR SUMMITS wE HAVE ORGANISED:

Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus

Embassy of the Hellenic Republic

Congressman Mohammad Kabbani, Chairman of the Lebanon

Parliamentary Committee on Energy

National Oil Corporation, Libya

Ministry of Economy Trade and Energy, Albania

Ministry of Communications & Transportation,

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Ministry of Petroleum,Pakistan

Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport &

Infrastructure, Croatia

Government of Montenegro Ministry of Economy

Deputy Prime Minister Office for Construction and

Services Affairs, Iraq

National Office of Hydrocarbones, Morocco

ABBArabian Gulf Oil Company, NOC LibyaAzzawiya Oil Refining Company, NOC LibyaBaker HughesBB EnergyBonattiCameronCGGVeritasChina Petroleum Technology & DevelopmentCorporationConocoPhillipsCrosco, Integrated Drilling & Well Services,Dana Gas PJSCDanagasDeloitte (Petroleum Services Group)

Dolphin GeophysicalExxonMobil Upstream VenturesFlowserveFugroINAION Geophysical Concept SystemsJ&PJowfe Oil Technology. NOC LibyaJapan Oil, Gas & Metals National CoporationMaersk Oil Middle EastMedserv OperationsMoody-SandmanMubadalaOMV Exploration & ProductionOPS Group

PetrobrasPetrofacPetroLibyaPolish Oil & Gas Company LibyaRas Lanuf Oil & Gas Processing, NOC LibyaSerica EnergyShell InternationalSonatrachSpectrum GeoSubsea 7Techint SpATurkish Petroleum OverseasWintershall LibyaWorley Parsons Bahrain

...and many more

The Summit provided and ideal platform for a wide spectrum of

informative briefings and discussions Secure west International

IRN managed to get dynamic personalities together at a great venue

with relevant subject matter topics. Made some good friends, thanks

Group41

Provided a good opportunity to meet people in the industry

Aerovironment

Excellent exchange of information MMTI ltd

A good and relevant conference, met a lot of new, good people Safeguard Security

The depth pf experience, knowledge and geographical locations of the

speakers/presenters was extremely good and made this forum a success

Pinkerton

Very informative, a wide range of topics able to equip Security

Managers, Executives and Board Members with a wealth of knowledge.

I would recommend it to anybody Lonmin Mining

09.00 Registration and coffee09.45 Welcome from Ben Hillary, Chairman of IRN 09.55 Opening comments from the Chairman10.00 Presentation: EIP & H2020 opportunities for Raw materials

Mattia Pellegrini, Head of Metals, Minerals and Raw Materials Unit, DG Enterprise, European Commission10.30 Presentation: Balkans as the main mineral source of Europe

• The importance of mining and mineral processing for the economy of Western Balkans• Capitalising the mineral resources of copper, chromite, lead and zinc as a priority for South Eastern Europe • Assessing the long history of the mineral extraction industries for base, precious metals and metallurgy in the western

Balkans• How will mining production developments boost the local economy and attract much needed foreign investment?Sofia Stamataki, Professor, National Technical University of Athens, Greece

11.00 Country Focus: Finland • Why Finland is one of the most attractive countries leading European mining operations• Finland’s estimated resources in gold, platinum group metals, base metals, diamonds and industrial minerals• Advantages of working in mining sector of Finland such as:

- Security of tenure - Political stability - Highly developed infrastructure

• Assessing the Talvivaara’s bioheapleach project in eastern Finland as the first project of its kind in the world and one of the largest known sulphide nickel resources in Europe

• Examining the current stage of the activities in Laiva gold mine, one of the largest gold deposits in the Nordic region11.30 Morning break 12.00 Presentation: Supporting the economic importance of raw materials to Europe, a shared responsibility

• Mobilizing capital investments in the mining industry• Financing mining champions• Contributing to an improved critical raw materials supply to Europe, a commercial bank perspectiveAndor Lips, Director Industry Lending - Metals and Mining, ING Bank N.V., The Netherlands

13.00 Presentation: Future exploration prospects within the European mining industry; 2020 outlook• The importance of the mining production industry for the economy of the European countries and how it could

contribute to escape Europe’s financial crisis• Overall exploration plans for the mining industry in Europe; what is next in terms of strategic exploration projects? • How Governments in the region increasingly perceive mining resources as strategic resources for the countries’

economic growth14.00 Lunch break 14.30 Presentation: The Ludvika Mines – The next European iron ore producer

• Development of a European mining project in current volatile and changing market environment • Lessons learned from the activities in the Ludvika MinesChrister C. Lindqvist, President & CEO, Nordic Iron Ore AB

dAY OnEwEDNESDAY 17TH JUNE 2015

dAY OnEwEDNESDAY 17TH JUNE 2015 (CONTINUED)

15.00 Country Focus: Albania• How to get involved in the Albanian mining industry; Licensing procedures and regimes• The richest minerals of Albania: groundwater resources, carbonate minerals, industrial minerals, mineral

rocks, sedimentary industrial minerals, chromites and more• Chrome, copper, iron-nickel and coal resources of Albania, where are these resources located?• Perspective areas of chrome potential in the:

- North-eastern Region (Tropoja and Kukës Ultrabisc Massifs) - Central Region (Bulqiza Ultrabasic Massif). - Southeastern Region (Shebenik-Pogradec Ultrabasic Massif)

• The privatisation of the Albanian mining industry and the Government’s plan to offer concessions for construction and operations in the mining sector

• The three largest mines and fabrics in Albania: Chrome Mine of Kalimash, Chrome Mine of Vlahna, Fabric for the Enrichment of Chrome Kalimash, and Fabric for the Enrichment of Copper Golaj

Edmond Goskolli, Advisor of the General Director of Mining Division, National Agency of Natural Resources, Albania15.30 Presentation: Improving transparency and objectivity of the Albanian mining industry

• What is the purpose of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative ?• How we can improve transparency in the European mining licensing system?• Determining the criteria that the bidders need to meet in order to submit their offer in Albania • Selecting companies; aligning their experience with the country’s objectivesDorina Cinari, Director, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), Albania

16.00 Afternoon break 16.30 Presentation: Investment opportunities in the European gold, uranium and rare metals markets

• Which are the new frontiers in the European mining landscape?• What is the potential of Europe to contribute to future worldwide gold supply• Arctic countries have the potential to emerge to the Western world’s major producer of strategic metalsMarino G. Pieterse, Strategic Commodity Analyst and Publisher/Editor of Goldletter International, Uraniumletter International and Strategic Metals & Rare Earths Letter International, the Netherlands

17.00 Presentation: How the EU can benefit from the recent boost of mining activities• What is the contribution of mining to European economic development?• How much is actually invested in the European mining sector from major investors, such as exploration

and production mining companies and investment banks? • Rosia Montana gold and silver mining project in Romania; what will its impact be on the country’s

economy?• Increasing the employment status and helping local community economics by promoting activities through:

- Mine operations - Service providers - Transportation services

17.30 Closing remarks from the Chairman

17.40 Drinks Reception

19.00 Gala Dinner

dAY TWOTHURSDAY 18TH JUNE 201509.00 Registration and coffee09.50 Opening comments from the Chairman10.00 Country Focus: Turkey

Presentation: Presenting an overview of the Turkish mining industry • Turkish Mining Potential • Turkish Mining Law • Investment Incentives in TURKEY • Incentives for the Mining SectorDr. Nevzat Kavaklı, Deputy Undersecretary, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Republic of Turkey

10.30 Presentation: Environmental strategies and technologies for mining operators in line with the EU legislation• What is the current available environmental data around mining exploration?• Is the database updated with the latest data? • Assessing policy requirements to protect the environment from mining operations and what companies are doing to

follow these objectives • How successful exchange of data among EU mining companies has minimised environmental risk

11.00 Country Focus: Sweden • The characteristics of the Swedish mining sector: successful application of modern techniques

and technology, high standards and high productivity• The rise of production volumes in Sweden’s Iron ore resources and the estimated increase, up to triple by 2025• How the growth of the Swedish mining industry accelerated EU self-sufficiency in iron ore• The capacity constraints of the Swedish rail network and the urgent need for infrastructure improvement• Assessing production activities in the Kaunisvaara iron ore mine situated north of the Arctic Circle in Norrbotten• Uranium resources in Sweden’s territory: Kallsedet Uranium Project

11.30 Morning break 12.00 Presentation title: Ireland’s regulatory system and mineral potential

• The mineral potential of Ireland• A robust regulatory system for exploration, mining and closure• The economic contribution of the industry to IrelandDr. Eibhlin Doyle, Principal Geologist, Exploration and Mining Division (EMD), Ireland

12.30 Panel Discussion: Mining and investments • Strategies that Governments need to follow to strengthen the mining industry and encourage investment in the

private sector • How can mining companies in Europe attract further investment from Asia and Middle East?• How different types of investors view the exploration mining market of Europe and how they decide whether they will

invest13.00 Lunch break14.00 Panel discussion: The European mining industry; lessons learnt in 2014, expectations and what to avoid

• Challenges mining exploration companies have to deal with • How regulations can help mining companies to deal with these challenges• What miners and investors need to understand about local communities• Increasing production efficiency and minimising costs for producers

14.30 Presentation: Analysing European domestic mining production and consumption; what the industry needs?• The high dependence of the European economy on primary metal imports; vanadium, magnesium, cobalt• Examining European self-sufficiency in production of construction minerals and the need of the European market for

industrial minerals • Regulations and restrictions to the European mining industry; Registration, Evaluation, and Authorisation of

Chemicals (REACH) legislation15.00 Country Focus: Poland

• Coal and lignite as the strategic fuels for power generation in Poland• Presenting the two lignite fields Bełchatów and Szczerców in the Bełchatów basin, central Poland• Poland’s hard coal reserves, in Upper Silesia and in the Lublin basin-the second-largest in Europe as the fuel for

power generation

dAY TWOTHURSDAY 18TH JUNE 2015 (CONTINUED)

15.30 Afternoon break 16.00 Presentation: Mineral economics, investment promotion and strategy formulation

• Assessing mineral policy and promotion strategies • How to evaluate local and international mineral related economic market trends and monitor mineral resource

developments• Identifying potential investment project partners and implementing investment promotional marketing strategies• Mineral mining resources: evaluation, promotion and contribution to policy decision making processes• Monitoring production and consumption trends of data received from the mines in accordance with stipulated

legislationsKarsten Fuelster, Senior Investment Officer, Infrastructure and Natural Resources Department, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Turkey

16.30 Country Focus: Spain • Exploring the mineral resources of Spain; metallic and non-metallic • Discussing current projects in Spain, active licenses and the opportunities offered to operators • The benefits of increased mining activities in Spain and how investors can take advantage of it:

- Excellent infrastructure - Sound and well-tested mining law - Political stability - Investors knowledge of the Spanish market

• How to overcome the challenges; Economic crisis and fluctuating commodity prices Manuel Regueiro y González-Barros, Chief of External Affairs & Communication, Spanish Geological Survey

17.00 Closing remarks from the Chairman Concluding remarks and summary of key points and investment opportunities in the European Mining Sector

17.10 Thank you from IRN

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17-18 June 2015 | Amsterdam

Europe Mining 2015 Summit

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