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Confirmed speakers include:

•Stephen Riddle, President, Asbury Graphite Mills, USA

•Gary Economo, CEO, Focus Graphite, Canada

•Sait Uysal, General Manager, Spil Mining, Turkey

•Chris Berry, Founder, House Mountain Partners, USA

•Mark Thompson, Managing Director, Talga Resources, Australia

•George Hawley, President, George C. Hawley and Associates, USA

•Dr. Emma Kendrick, Research Supervisor, Sharp Labs, UK

•Richard Dean, Senior Product Manager, Tokai Carbon Group, UK

•Craig Scherba, President and COO, Energizer Resources, Madagascar

•Daniel McGroarty, President, American Resource Policy Network, USA

•Martin McFarlane, CEO, Flinders Resources, Sweden

•�Professor Ian Kinloch, Professor of Materials Science, University of Manchester, UK

•Trond Abelsen, Managing Director, Skaland Graphite, Norway

•Havard Gautneb, Senior Geologist, Geological Survey of Norway, Norway

•Dr. Corina Hebestreit, Director, Euromines, Belgium

•Suzanne Shaw, Senior Analyst, Roskill Information Services, UK

•Shishir Poddar, Managing Director, Tirupati Carbons and Chemicals, India

•�Dr. Andy Reynolds, Director of product development and applied technology, GrafTech International Holdings, USA

•Simon Moores, Manager, Industrial Minerals Data, UK

•Gerry Hand, Vice President of Marketing, Superior Graphite, USA

•Greg Bowes, CEO, Northern Graphite, Canada

•Alexey Trisvetov, Head of marketing department, Magnezit Group Ltd., Russia

• Nikolay Tlekhugov, Head of investment analysis department, Magnezit Group Ltd., Russia

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Fantastic opportunity to meet the who’s who in the graphite business. Gerard Anderson, Archer Exploration

5-6 December 2012Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London

The international graphite market has seen a boom over the past three years with the industry seeing a rise in demand for the mineral from traditional buyers due to the large scale growth coming from emerging markets. In addition, the promise of new technological advances and exciting new applications for the mineral, have led to graphite being hailed as the “one to watch” for resource investors and has brought promising business opportunities for graphite producers and consumers alike.

However, there are questions surrounding whether or not graphite can fulfil its predicted potential as one of the most lucrative and highly used minerals of the next decade. In addition to scepticism in the market regarding the potential of specialist forms of graphite, such as graphene, the slow down in price increases for the mineral have brought about lively and controversial discussions across the market place.

In light of these exciting developments and following the success of the 2011 conference, Industrial Minerals Events will once again host its 2nd Graphite Conference in London, focusing specifically on the issues facing the world of graphite.

5-6 December 2012 | Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, LondonConference

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Benefits of attending:

• Network with key players in the graphite marketplace

• Receive vital information on new graphite producers and their contribution to global graphite supply

• Hear from both the natural and the synthetic graphite world on key developments and exciting new applications

• Discuss the different qualities and types of graphite, and the unique opportunities that these products present

• Gain vital information from experts in the market regarding issues surrounding graphite pricing, supply and demand

Key topics for discussion:

• Examining the effects of the financial crisis on both the natural and synthetic graphite marketplace, and identifying where new demand streams will come from

• Focusing on issues affecting traditional graphite end users: security of supply and production technologies

• An in depth look at the complexities of graphite pricing

• The introduction of new technologies and their significance in the graphite marketplace

• Identifying the unique challenges facing junior miners when looking to develop a fully functioning graphite mine

• Understanding how important it is to understand the needs of your buyers, and ensure your product meets their specifications

Excellent event providing a broad overview of the industry. David Horsell, University of Exeter

DAY ONE Wednesday 5th December08:00 Registration desk opens

09:00 Chairman’s opening remarks

Session I: Graphite overview: issues in supply, demand and pricing

09:15 Global economic factors and their effect on the graphite market

� � •��With�the�markets�suggesting�doom�and�gloom�for�commodities, how much has the graphite world been affected by the financial crisis?

� � •��Where�will�new�demand�streams�come�from?�� � •��Will�emerging�market�growth�offset�the�effects�of�

slower gains in developed regions? � � •��An�overview�of�the�distinct�types�of�graphite,�and�

where they sit in the global marketplace Stephen Riddle, President, Asbury Graphite

Mills, USA

09:45 Panel discussion: an in-depth look at the complexities of graphite trading and production

� � •��What�are�the�reasons�behind�a�much�more�volatile market in 2012?

� � •��With�increasingly�complex�and�varied�products�coming onto the market, how do producers achieve transparent product pricing?

� � •��How�will�the�wide�range�of�new�graphite�projects�and producers affect traditional graphite trade relationships?

Introduced & Moderated by Simon Moores, Manager, Industrial Minerals Data, UK

Gerry Hand, Vice President of Marketing, Superior Graphite, USA

Greg Bowes, CEO , Northern Graphite, Canada

10:45 Networking Coffee Break

Session II: End user focus

11:30 The use of graphite in the refractory industry� � •��With�recent�concerns�over�production�declining�in�

the graphite industry, what can refractories do to ensure security of supply?

� � •��Understanding�the�technology�and�processes�used in refractory production

� � •��Working�with�suppliers�to�improve�product�quality and ensure products meet optimum manufacturing requirements

� � •��Case�study:�Magnezit’s�new�graphite�project,�the�first of its kind in Russia

Alexey Trisvetov, Head of marketing department, Magnezit Group Ltd., Russia & Nikolay Tlekhugov, Head of investment analysis department, Magnezit Group Ltd., Russia

12:00 The introduction of new technologies and their significance in the graphite marketplace

� � •��Gaining�an�understanding�of�new�applications�and technological advances that are vital for the world of graphite

� � •��What�kind�of�growth�can�the�markets�expect�to�see from new technologies?

Gary Economo, CEO, Focus Graphite, Canada

12:30 Examining the relationship between lithium ion batteries and the raw materials needed to produce them

� � •��An�overview�of�the�varied�applications�using�lithium ion batteries

� � •��What�producers�take�into�account�when�developing batteries for the consumer markets: cost of materials, production and formulation

� � •��How�can�the�properties�of�graphite�be�optimised�for battery production?

Dr. Emma Kendrick, Research Supervisor, Sharp Labs, UK

13:00 Natural graphite versus synthetic, silicon and others in lithium ion battery anodes

� � •��Is�graphite�use�in�lithium�ion�batteries�soon�to�be�a thing of the past?

George Hawley, President, George C. Hawley and Associates, USA

13:30 Current and future trends in electric and hybrid electric vehicles

� � •��Major�differences�in�EV�and�HEV�technologies� � •��Current�and�future�market�trends�in�the�uptake�of�

EVs and HEVs� � •��What�are�the�key�factors�that�will�encourage�a�

significant amount of consumers to make the transition from petrol vehicles to EVs/HEVs?

� � •��What�does�the�future�of�EVs/HEVs�mean�for�graphite consumption?

Suzanne Shaw, Senior Analyst, Roskill Information Services, UK

14:00 Networking Lunch

Session III: The graphite industry and its place in government critical resource policy

15:15 The US perspective� � •��What�is�the�US�government�policy�on�graphite?�� � •��How�government�policy�can�either�impede�or�

accelerate business interests � � •��Is�the�US�government�making�a�mistake�by�not�

taking a closer look at graphite? Daniel McGroarty, President, American Resource

Policy Network, USA

15:45 EU policy and how it affects graphite� � •��How�policy�can�help�to�ensure�Europe�continues�

to play a significant role in new technologies and innovation through supply security of critical minerals

� � •��Why�governments�should�aim�to�improve�the�availability of reliable, consistent statistical data about domestic materials

� � •��What�do�graphite�miners�in�Europe�need�to�know�about the EU policy on industrial minerals, and how it affects their business?

Dr. Corina Hebestreit, Director, Euromines, Belgium

16:00 Investor focus: is graphite still the ‘one to watch’?

� � •��Why�the�financial�markets�should�still�be�excited�about graphite

� � •��Understanding�what�your�project�needs�to�be�viable to investors: product quality, grade and location

� � •��Getting�to�grips�with�the�economics�of�your�mine,�and demonstrating a firm understanding of who your primary buyers will be

� � •��Following�a�slight�downturn�in�the�market�since�last year-are new exploration projects still viable?

Chris Berry, Founder, House Mountain Partners, USA

16:30 Chairman’s closing remarks, and end of day one

17:00 Networking drinks and reception, and end of day one

DAY TWO Thursday 6th December 08:30 Registration desk opens

Session IV: An update on new graphite projects across the globe

09:00 Geology and resources of graphite deposits in Scandinavia

� � •��A�review�of�the�geology�and�potential�resources�available in the region

� � •��How�Europe�is�poised�to�benefit�from�the�availability�of domestic supply

� � •��Talga�Resources�responding�to�European�demand�for high quality graphite, and developing strategic partnerships to bring products to market

Mark Thompson, Managing Director, Talga Resources, Sweden

09:30 Flake graphite mining in India� � •��An�update�on�the�Indian�market�place� � •��Understanding�the�various�applications�of�

graphite powders � � •��Brake�pads,�carbon�rods�and�blocks� Shishir Poddar, Managing Director, Tirupati Carbons

and Chemicals, India

10:00 Graphite mining in Madagascar� � •��Understanding�the�unique�opportunities�available�in�

the region� � •��Fulfilling�the�potential�of�the�deposit�at�the�Green�

Giant mine, from commercialisation through to development

� � •��When�will�the�product�come�to�market,�and�who�will�be core consumers?

Craig Scherba, President and COO, Energizer Resources, Madagascar

10:30 Graphite mining in Norway� � •��A�review�of�graphite�in�Norway:�deposits�

and potential� � •��Skaland�Graphite:�understanding�the�features�of�

underground graphite mining Havard Gautneb, Senior Geologist, Geological

Survey of Norway, & Trond Abelsen, Managing Director, Skaland Graphite, Norway

11:00 Networking refreshment break

Session V: Graphene

11:45 Understanding the unique properties of graphene� � •��Recognising�the�differences�between�graphene�and�

nano-graphite � � •��Identifying�the�various�products�that�are�available�

within the graphene family, and how different manufacturing methods can bring about alternative graphene products

� � •��Application�potential�in�flexible�solar�cells,�stretchable electrodes, foldable displays, and much more

Professor Ian Kinloch, Professor of Materials Science, University of Manchester, UK

12:15 The arrival of the graphene revolution � � •��Examining�the�ways�in�which�graphene�production�

can be scaled up � � •��What�industries�can�do�to�be�in�a�position�to�take�full�

advantage of graphene products as they become more available to the marketplace

� � •��Graphene�applications�in�reinforced�plastics� � •��Hybrid�products:�can�cross�industry�collaboration�

bring about the best near term applications for graphene?

Gary Economo, CEO, Focus Graphite, Canada

12:45 Networking Lunch

15:30 Chairman’s closing remarks and end of conference.

STREAM A: MINING AND EXPLORATION

Session 3 – Natural Graphite

14:00 What are the unique challenges faced by junior miners when looking to develop a fully functioning graphite mine?

� � •��How�failing�to�comply�with�local�legal�requirements�from the offset can have devastating effects on your project

� � •��Identifying�and�managing�effective�communication�streams with all project stakeholders, from your shareholders to the local community

� � •��Managing�the�graphite�mining�cycle,�from�pit� to port

� � •��How�to�gain�control�of�project�timelines�and�costs� � •�Challenges�when�acquiring�finance Martin McFarlane, Chief Executive Officer, Flinders

Resources, Sweden

14:30 Flake graphite� � •��Developing�natural�fake�graphite�into�expandable�

graphite foils� � •��An�in�depth�look�at�customised�foil�applications� � •��The�development�of�increasingly�effective�thermal�

management solutions, and their use in electronic applications

Dr. Andy Reynolds, Director of product development and applied technology, GrafTech International Holdings, USA

15:00 Amorphous graphite� � •��Why�investment�in�amorphous�graphite�can�bring�

encouraging business rewards.� � •��Examining�the�important�position�in�the�market�of�

low cost, low value amorphous graphite � � •��Case�study:�the�opportunities�for�amorphous�

graphite mining in Turkey Sait Uysal, General Manager, Spil Mining, Turkey

STREAM B: SYNTHETIC GRAPHITE

Carbon products and processes

14:30 Synthetic graphite processing trends � � •��Outlining�the�product�grades�and�quality�available�

within synthetic graphite Richard Dean, Senior Product Manager, Tokai Carbon

Group, UK

15:00 Adding value, and improving the performance of graphite electrodes

� � •��Improving�the�overall�performance�of�graphite�electrodes

� � •��Minimising�electrode�breakage��� � •��How�producers�and�buyers�can�work�together�to�

improve product quality, and how this can add value on both sides

� � •��Why�recycling�by-products�from�electric�arc�furnaces have the potential for large scale growth in the graphite industry

Gerry Hand, Vice President of Marketing, Superior Graphite, USA

Session VI

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Truly an international event with delegates from all over the world with a common interest in a mineral of the future!James Jessop, Hydro-Quebec

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