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Symposium4-6 May 2010

Intercontinental Hotel, Prague

The world’s foremost gathering ofiron ore and steel professionals

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“The most important event in the iron ore industry” Roberto Carvalho, Chief Commercial Officer, Samarco

Speaker panel include:•Shuijun Feng,Managing Director, Sinosteel Trading Co. Ltd, China•Bill Scotting, Head of Strategy, Member of the Management Committee, ArcelorMittal, UK

• Lars-Eric Aaro, President and CEO, LKAB, Sweden •Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, Vice President, ENRC Marketing AG, UK•Kamal Naqvi, Director of Commodities, Credit Suisse, UK•Richard White,CEO, ISSB - Iron & Steel Statistics Bureau, UK•Magnus Ericsson, Partner and Co-founder, Raw Materials Group, Sweden• John Macnamara, Head of Structured Commodity Trade Finance, Deutsche Bank, Netherlands•William Husband, Director, Global Loans, CIS, Barclays Capital, UK•Neil Goodman, General Manager, Operations & Technology, HIsmelt Corporation, Australia• Cameron Hunt, Director, MBIO, UK•Dr. Neil Bristow, Director, H&W Worldwide Consulting, Australia• Jim Lennon, Head of Commodities Research, Macquarie, UK•Peter Kerr-Dineen, Joint Chairman, Howe Robinson & Co., UK •Clive Murray, CEO, London Commodity Brokers, UK

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Metal Bulletin Events’ biennial International Iron OreSymposium is the world’s leading iron ore event. Every twoyears, an unparalleled group of distinguished guests gather to hearfrom and meet with an industry-leading line-up of expert speakersfrom throughout the global iron ore community. As global iron ore and steel markets rebound in 2010, the industry’s leading lights will gather inPrague for the 16th conference in the series. Here they will discuss a turbulent last few years forinternational iron ore and steel markets whilst looking ahead to much brighter times.

An expert programme of speakers will discuss and debate key industry issues, giving you an insight intowhat is happening, where and with whom, from mine to marketplace, including:

• Stimulus plans and the drivers of recovery in global steel markets

•What is the future of iron ore pricing and the annual price negotiations? Where do the major miners and producers stand?

• Global iron ore derivatives: developments in creating an efficient and flexible pricehedging mechanism

•M&A, acquisition finance and strategic vertical integration across the supply chain

• The new dynamics of raw materials supply as steel production moves from developed todeveloping countries

• Upgrading global dry bulk transportation infrastructure and new investments in seaborne freight

• Plant efficiencies, green technologies and reducing coking coal consumption

In addition, we are offering a separately bookable pre-conference, Introduction to Iron Ore Derivatives Workshop. Thiswill run in the afternoon of Tuesday, May 4th and is the ideal forum for traders, steel producers, iron ore miners andfinanciers to understand the benefits of and evolving mechanisms for hedging risk using iron ore derivative products.

Whether you are a miner, trader, producer, broker, steel company, purchaser, financier, regulator, shipping companyor end-user; Metal Bulletin Events’ 16th International Iron Ore Symposium promises to be the biggest yet and is anevent not to be missed for any serious player in global iron ore.

We look forward to welcoming you in Prague this May.

Benefits of attending:Attend the most significant iron ore event in the world

Keep abreastof the allimportant price negotiations and its effecton demand

Hear vital and up-to-date information

Networkwith over 300 keydecision-makers in your industry 68%10%

11%

6% 5%

Where did 2008 delegatescome from?Europe 68%

Middle East & Africa 10%

America 11%

Asia 6%

Australia 5%

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Over 300expectedattendees

16th International Iron OreSymposiumPre-conference: Tuesday, May 4th 14:00 – 17:30

Separately bookable pre-conference workshop:

“An introduction to iron ore derivatives and trading”

An opportunity for you to learn about the growing use andsophistication of controlling price and margin risk using ironore derivatives. This introductory workshop will lead you intothe subject and improve your understanding of themechanisms involved.

• Status of derivatives in the iron ore market• What is an iron ore swap and how does it work? • Implications of financial trading for physical iron ore traders,producers & end-users

• Concrete examples of how to use iron ore derivatives forrisk management

Led by Guillaume Perret, Director, Perret Associates, UK

The course is open to all and is ideal for miners, financiers,steel producers, lawyers, consultants and anyone else whowishes to develop their understanding of the fast-developingimportance of derivatives within the iron and steel industries.

18:00 Pre-registration and welcome reception

Day One:Wednesday, May 5th

08:15 Registration and morning refreshments

09:05 Opening remarksRaju Daswani, Managing Director, Metal Bulletin, UK

09:15 Session 1: Major producers’ views on theyear ahead for global steel• The view on the ground: global steel demand in 2010 asworldwide stimulus packages begin to take effect

• How long can China maintain current levels of steelinvestment and production?

• Has the global steel landscape been moved by therecession? Who are the winners and losers? What is thefuture of steelmaking in Europe?

• Moving from a survival mentality to a growth mentality• Reasons for optimism and drivers of growth

Shuijun Feng, Managing Director, Sinosteel Trading Co. Ltd, China

Bill Scotting, Head of Strategy, Member of theManagement Committee, ArcelorMittal, UK

Jack Machlachlan, Member of the Board of Directorsand Head of Steel, Metinvest, Ukraine

Phillip Price, Steel Editor, Metal Bulletin, UK

10:45 Networking break and morning refreshments

11:30 Session 2: Major miners’ strategies forconsolidation and growth• Success of strategies adopted during the crisis• Opportunities presented as we emerge from the downturn• Possible consolidation within the industry• Investments in seaborne freight infrastructure• Areas for growth • Maintaining the push towards green production through atime of cost-cutting

Lars-Eric Aaro, President and CEO, LKAB, Sweden

Renato Neves, Director of Global Iron Ore, Vale, Brazil

Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, Vice President, ENRCMarketing AG, UK

Rod Beddows, CEO, Hatch Corporate Finance, UK

13:30 Networking lunch

15:00 Session 3: The new dynamics of rawmaterials supply as steel production movesfrom developed to developing countries • Investing in raw materials security of supply: whatstrategies proved most successful during the downturn?

• Consolidation, vertical integration and moves to self-sufficiency in major raw materials supply

• Managing raw material risk without an integrated iron oresupplier – how does this risk change as the iron ore sectorbecomes increasingly consolidated?

José Francisco Martins de Viveiros, Director Presidente,Arcelor Mittal Mineração Serra Azul, Brazil

Richard White, CEO, ISSB - Iron & Steel StatisticsBureau, UK

16:00 Afternoon refreshments and networking break

16:30 Session 4: The future of pricing in iron ore markets• The evolution in iron ore pricing and the development of aprompt market in iron ore

• How are future price negotiations with the major Asianproducers likely to unfold?

• Spot markets and iron ore paper trading: has the pricesettlement negotiation model become outdated?

• Factoring freight differentials into iron ore spot prices• Adoption and industry acceptance of the spot price model

Raymond Key, Global Head of Metals Trading,Deutsche Bank, UK

Clive Murray, CEO, London Commodity Brokers, UK

Kamal Naqvi, Director of Commodities, Credit Suisse, UK

Cameron Hunt, Director, MBIO, UK

18:00 End of day one followed by evening cocktail reception

4-6 May 2010, Intercontinental Hotel, Prague

Note: This programme is provisional only and both timings and content may be subject to change. © Metal Bulletin Ltd.

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Day Two: Thursday, May 6th

08:45 Morning refreshments

09:20 Chairperson’s opening remarks

09:30 Session 5: Regional review – global outlookfor iron ore production• Current commercial and supply issues in:

– Iran– Sub-Saharan Africa– North America– China– Australia– Brazil

Magnus Ericsson, Partner and Co-founder, RawMaterials Group, Sweden

Dr. Neil Bristow, Director, H&W WorldwideConsulting, Australia

Jim Lennon, Head of Commodities Research,Macquarie, UK

10:45 Morning refreshments and networking break

Session 6: Panel discussion: finance and strategy

11:15 Finance and strategy

• Is the current availability of finance suitable to meet theneeds of the iron ore supply chain, from mine to steelproducer?

• What products are currently in demand: –Working capital– Commodity and project finance– IPO– M&A

• How has the recession affected risk modelling for anytransaction related to the commodities sector?

John Macnamara, Head of Structured CommodityTrade Finance, Deutsche Bank, Netherlands

William Husband, Director, Global Loans, CIS,Barclays Capital, UK

Pepi S. Bedi, Assistant General Manager, StructuredTrade and Commodity Finance, Sumitomo MitsuiBanking Corporation Europe Limited, UK

12:15 How efficiencies in technology and freight can improvefuture risk management

• New technologies to increase smelting efficiency andreduce coking coal consumption

• Developments in seaborne freight and freight derivatives• Has the recession and subsequent cost-cutting detractedfrom the efforts of the industry to continue to improve itscarbon footprint and environmental record?

Neil Goodman, General Manager, Operations &Technology, HIsmelt Corporation, Australia

Robert Hunter, Marketing & Applications of IronProducts, Midrex, USA

Peter Kerr-Dineen, Joint Chairman, Howe Robinson & Co.,UK

13:15 Networking Lunch

14:30 Session 7: Mine projects showcaseNew and growing mining projects from around the worldpresent their business to the international iron ore and steelcommunity.

From exploration to mine development and expansion, eachcompany will present for 15 minutes, outlining their plans,the benefits, challenges and impacts of development, theirhopes for their project going forward and details of themarkets into which they will sell.

If you have a project that you would like to showcase andwould like to be considered for this showcase, pleasecontact:Manjit Sandhu, Tel: +44 (0) 207 779 8188Email: msandhu@metalbulletin.com

16:00 Chairperson’s closing remarks and end of conference

Reach out to international decision makers and budget holders at the world’sleading iron ore event. Taking a sponsorship option or exhibition stand is the mostcost-effective and targeted way of reaching the international iron ore community.

Sponsorship andExhibition Opportunities

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Sponsorship OpportunitiesShowcase your company at the 16th International Iron Ore Symposium.Sponsoring an element of the event ensures your company features at theforefront of the conference. Join us and illustrate your company’s expertiseand competitive edge to the key decision makers in the iron ore industry.

Raise your company profile before, during and after the event using ourunique sponsorship options. Sponsorship offers longevity and packages aretailored so that your company can gain exposure from the time of inceptionto the event itself. By taking a sponsorship option at the event, you willhave your logo displayed on the main conference stage and create anopportunity for potential clients to contact you by showcasing yourcompany details in the delegate documentation and on the conferencewebsite with a hyperlink to your corporate homepage.

Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze sponsorship packages are available offeringvarious degrees of exposure. We can customise a variety of options to suityour budget, objectives and aspirations, examples include:

• Welcome Reception – network and welcome potential clients withyour branding prominent

• Host a Delegate Lunch – entertain a large number of existing andpotential clients

• Coffee Break Sponsor – get your message across with highvisibility branding

• Delegate Bag Sponsor – your company logo on the move formaximum effect

• Brochure Distribution – ensure your message is communicated toall the delegates

Exhibition OpportunitiesThe International Iron Ore exhibition area acts as the heart of the networkingactivity and provides the perfect opportunity to showcase your company,services and achievements whilst establishing business contacts andensuring your clients know where to find you.

Exhibiting at the International Iron Ore Symposium is an investment into yourcompany’s future success; it will provide you with the ultimate tool to achieveyour goals by delivering a targeted audience of over 300 decision makers.

As an exhibitor you will have the opportunity to:

• Network and do business with industry decision makers

• Target new customers, build and reinforce relationships

• Create greater company exposure

• Showcase your products, services and achievements

• Launch a new company, service or product

• Increase your sales

• Attend the conference and improve your industry knowledge

• Relax and enjoy communicating with colleagues old and new at theevening receptions

Exhibition FloorplanTo reserve your exhibition booth, please contact Manjit Sandhu, Tel: + 44 20 7779 8188, Email: msandhu@metalbulletin.com

Junior Minor ShowcaseThere are a limited number of packages which include:• A 10 minute presentation in the Junior Miner Showcase session• Exhibition space in which you can erect and build your ownpersonalised stand

• 50 word company profile / entry in the event guide • Company logo on web page with reciprocal link • A full conference registration for the speaker • Access to all networking receptions

Please note there is limited availability for this session,first come first served!

Forthcoming Events 2010

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Key: High Tables Exhibition Stands

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To find out more about tailored sponsorship orexhibition packages, please contact Manjit Sandhu.T: +44 (0) 20 7779 8188E: msandhu@metalbulletin.com

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Fees: The seminar fee includes attendance at all sessions, refreshments, welcome reception and lunch.Accommodation: The fee does not include accommodation. A limited allocation of rooms has beenreserved at the conference hotel. Delegates will be sent an accommodation booking form along withconfirmation of registration. This form should be completed and returned to the hotel.

Accommodation DetailsIntercontinental Hotel, PraguePařížská 30, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic

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