Hear from experts on how to deal with specific issues that affect your growth

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1 Overview: The Centre for Copper & Mining Studies (CESCO) estimates that approximately USD 250 billion will be invested in Latin America mining projects by Research reveals that Brazil remains in third place (after Australia and Canada) and Chile and Peru have moved up to fourth and fifth. Over the years, the increased number of new projects, mine site expansions and global investments make Latin America the world s leading destination for mining and mineral exploration. However, the region is no exception to its set of challenges. Certain deposits are located remotely and at high altitudes, which make it difficult to work. Parts of the region are under explored and need the necessary funding and appropriate expertise to develop them. This highlights one of the most common issues facing mining operations; the availability of qualified personnel. Further, problems related to social, environment and infrastructure (such as water, power, etc) also blanket the region. Successfully launched in 2011, this year, the 2 nd Annual LatAm International Mining Conference will be a one stop conference for miners, explorers and investors to think out-of-the-box and come up with a collaborative approach of doing business in the region. What you can expect from this year s conference: Find out how to raise capital for your projects Hear from experts on how to deal with specific issues that affect your growth Avenues to work more effectively with governments and local communities to ensure smooth operations Explore case studies from local and international companies operating in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay and Guyana Energize and re-energize yourself with 20 hours of best practise sharing, case studies, interactive discussions and networking with peers and solution providers Who should attend? CEO s, Managing Directors, Presidents, Chairmans, Directors, Chief Operating Officers, General Manager of Mines, Government officials, Project Directors and Managers, Heads of Exploration, Geologists, Lawyers & Heads of Legal Departments, Heads of Corporate Affairs, Heads of Business Development, Mine Managers, Sustainable Development Managers, Technology Directors, Technical Managers, Water treatment specialists, Heads of Environment & Community relations, Mining Consultants, Market Intelligence Manager

2 Our Distinguished Speaker Panel: (so far) Santiago Yepez, Monterra Gold (Ecuador), Country Manager & President, The Chamber of Mines of Ecuador Joao Carlos Cavalcanti, World Mineral Resources (Brazil), Chairman & CEO Jonathan Molyneux, ERM (UK), Global Leader for Safety Transformation Programmes Emma Tristan, Futuris (Costa Rica), Senior Partner & Operations Director David Hernandez G, Immersive Technologies (Chile), Regional Manager Latin America Edna Liliana Rodriguez, Cerrejon Ltd. (Colombia), Head Service Project Management Division Waldo A. Perez, Lithium Americas (Argentina), President, Director & Chief Executive Officer Petri Salopera, Rio Tinto (Peru), Senior Manager Community Relations & Regional Development Advisory Panel: Alex Jaques, BHP Billiton (Chile), Vice President HR Base Metals Xavier Ochoa, Xstrata Copper (Argentina), General Manager - San Juan Projects Rafael Herz, AngloGold Ashanti (Colombia), Chief Executive Officer Petri Salopera, Rio Tinto (Peru), Senior Manager Community Relations & Regional Development Santiago Yepez, Monterra Gold (Ecuador), Country Manager & President, The Chamber of Mines of Ecuador Dr. Osvaldo Arce, Geologists Board of Bolivia, President Robert S. Tyson, Source Exploration Corp (Canada), Director Paulo Pereira, Brazil Resources Inc (Brazil), Vice President Exploration Juan Jose Cordova, KPMG (Peru), Audit Partner Eduardo Chaparro Avila, Asociación Nacional de Empresarios de Colombia ANDI (Colombia), Executive Director Michael Bennell, Lara Exploration Ltd (Brazil), Vice President Exploration

3 What participants have say about our events: It is very interesting to know/to learn how they work in mining in the other places in the world - Maintenance & Energy Superintendant, COMPAÑIA MINERA PODEROSA S.A. (Peru) All topics were very interested, which will improve the operations of CMP - General Manager, COMPAÑIA MINERA PODEROSA S.A. (Peru) I found it excellent in every way, high level attendees and presenters with a variety of subjects for every party - General Manager, Rio Alto Mining Limited This event was very interesting because it has every topic that I considered important in the mining industry today - General Manager, Compania Minera Aguilar, Argentina The conference has touched an important spot of the mining industry. Any accident jeopardizes the life and health of human and endangers the reputation of the raw materials sector. That s why prevention of accidents and the right and professional response in a case of emergency is indispensable. The competent speakers and the very professional organization gave the participants new perspectives and a great benefit for their companies. - Managing Director, Austrian Mining & Steel Association & Member of Parliament, Vienna State Parliament "Many successes and thanks for everything was spectacular!" - Corporate Health & Safety Manager, Orusur, Uruguay

4 Day 1, 27 th November Registration and Coffee 9.00 Opening remarks from the Chair 9.10 KEYNOTE: Latin America as an opportunity for miners, explorers and investors: A 20 year snapshot Procedures for biddings for exploration permits Impact of increasing state control China s role as an investor and as a market for mineral commodities Tapping the untapped resources: Support from world class providers towards expanding the Industry 9.40 Attracting investments and risk capital into the region The importance of risk management How mining companies can acquire finance for their projects? Capital availability for those explorers who are pursuing ideas and are looking out for seed capital to fund ideas Foreign investments that mining brings to the country Lack of infrastructure development: What needs to be done? Developing an infrastructure to reach to exploration and mining sites Is investment in infrastructure sustainable community development? What is the government doing about it? Morning Coffee & Networking Simulation technology in the mining industry Simulation within Production Safety Cost Reduction David Hernandez G, Immersive Technologies (Chile), Regional Manager Latin America Dealing with the energy crisis: Impact on competitiveness & profits How to resolve power cuts that lead to delays Implementing advanced technologies to help reduce energy consumption Is there a need for companies to build their own power stations?

5 12.10 Water scarcity and water provision How mining companies are dealing with the challenge of access to water Technologies to reduce water footprint Clear definition and agreement with authorities and locals on the use of water Interactive Panel Discussion: Challenges of working in remote mine sites: The way forward Dealing with harsh climate conditions, dust or humidity Limited access to power, electricity and water Limited access to skilled labour LUNCHEON Accessibility to environment friendly energy sources: A key concern Reducing the reliability of diesel fuel especially to remote locations How viable are alternatives like wind power or solar energy? Significantly reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions Impact of carbon free technologies on the bottom line Best approaches and solutions to identify sustainability concerns Investing socially and involving the community Sustainable development as a means for green economy and poverty eradication Role of mining companies and government regarding sustainability Moving a step beyond CSR to sustainable community development Petri Salopera, Rio Tinto (Peru), Senior Manager Community Relations & Regional Development Afternoon tea and networking Rare Earths Discovery and development of deposits associated to Bambui Group limestones / dolomites from state of Bahia Brazil Discovery of rare earth deposits in the region Meeting the critical metals demand Addressing complexities like permits and infrastructure issues Joao Carlos Cavalcanti, World Mineral Resources (Brazil), Chairman & CEO Accelerating Safety Performance Improvement An alternative view of the portfolio helped the executive team to reframe their challenge Acceleration support helped site leaders to reframe their challenge and create new energy in their teams The leaders discovered the 4-5 opportunity areas on which to focus They worked with their people to develop solutions

6 Work across the portfolio has revealed profound insights for the corporation as a whole Jonathan Molyneux, ERM (UK), Global Leader for Safety Transformation Programmes Emma Tristan, Futuris (Costa Rica), Senior Partner and Operations Director Interactive Panel Discussion: Going beyond mining & exploring activities Dealing with community issues such as indigenous people Resolving the latest trend of social conflicts Factors affecting the importance of social license NGO pressure and environment compliance Closing remarks from the chair Speakers and delegates are cordially invited to attend a Networking Cocktail reception 8.30 Registration and Coffee 9.00 Opening remarks from the Chair Day 2, 28 th November Responsible Mining in Brazil Mining in the Amazon: Extracting natural resources and its impact on the ecosystem Technologies to reduce the consumption of diesel Investing in water treatment and relevant technology innovation 9.40 Mining and Exploration in Chile: A destination for new opportunities How to resolve the energy crisis and increase its capacity Infrastructure development for smooth mining operations Addressing the challenge of operations efficiency Developing Mining Projects in South America The Lithium Americas Business case: from discovery to definitive feasibility study in 3 years Waldo A. Perez, Lithium Americas (Argentina), President, Director & Chief Executive Officer Morning Coffee & Networking Initiatives to ensure continuous growth of the mining sector in Peru Dealing with community issues such as indigenous people Role of the government towards mining projects Attitude towards new mine development Tel: Fax:

7 11.40 Integral strategy to overcome poverty: A resettled communities Case Study by Cerrejon Employability, Education and Entrepreneurship strategy Socioeconomic scorecard: roadmap to formal measurement Knowledge management Edna Liliana Rodriguez, Cerrejon Ltd. (Colombia), Head of Project Management Division Mining in Mexico: One of the best mining investment hubs Having a well-structured and supportive regulatory framework Meeting the demand of precious metals Growth within the mining equipment industry Interactive Panel Discussion: Making the mining industry an attractive place to work: Human resource management Organizational development: establishing processes from other industries to add value to the business How to overcome the shortage of skilled labour in the next few years? Initiatives undertaken with schools to develop students for the mining industry Increase the participation of female workers especially in engineering and operational role Timely training of human resources while adopting technologies LUNCHEON Ecuador: An unexplored country with great potential The new mining horizon: strategic sector: policies, strategies, regulations The beginning: The exploitation contract Geology & mining in Ecuador: Areas and opportunities for its development Next steps Santiago Yepez, Monterra Gold (Ecuador), Country Manager & President, The Chamber of Mines of Ecuador Geology and mining potential of Bolivia Will the government nationalize the mines? Bolivia as a mineral reservoir in Latin America Can it be a place for investing in mining? Resolving mining dilemmas Afternoon tea and networking Mining in Paraguay Tel: Fax:

8 Steps taken by the government Identifying latest technologies to conduct smooth operations Unlocking the potential of Guyana From evolution to a major gold producing nation The importance of mining to the economy: initiatives by the government Foreign investments towards mining & exploration Interactive Panel Discussion: Safety systems in Underground Mining Avoiding collisions in underground mines Technological challenges to underground mining Automation tools used in hazardous areas How Robots can play a role to ensure higher safety? Closing remarks from the chair & end of conference