Conference. September 10-11, The premier event for all DRI, HBI and mini-mill professionals. Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA

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1 DRI & Mini-mills Conference September 10-11, 2013 Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA Confirmed speakers include: l John Ferriola, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nucor Corporation l Madhu Vuppuluri, President and Chief Executive Officer, Essar Steel Minnesota LLC l Sujit Sanyal, Vice President, Operations, ArcelorMittal Montréal l Tobin Pospisil, President, Gallatin Steel Co l Erica Bowmen, Vice President and Chief Economist, America s Natural Gas Alliance l Thomas Danjczek, President, Steel Manufacturers Association l Lynn Lupori, Managing Consultant, Hatch l Michelle Applebaum, Senior Steel Equity Analyst, Steel Market Intelligence l Phillip Hoffman Esq., Vice President of US Ferrous Scrap Trading, Medtrade Inc and Chairman, Hoffman Iron and Steel l Todd Ames, General Manager MENA region, Midrex l Pravin Mathur, Global Market Director, Praxair l Dr Sara Hornby, Principal, Global Strategic Solutions Inc l Atilla Widnell, Senior Analyst, Metal Bulletin Research l David Sweitzer, Director for Nucor DR Plant Project, Tenova HYL l Jeremy Jones, Vice President Process Services, Tenova Core l Orlando Mazzei, CEO, DR Group & DR Technical l Ralph Smailer, President, Metserv Consulting l Kenny Rocker, Assistant Vice President of Industrial Products Marketing, Union Pacific Railroad l Ricardo Vescovi, CEO, Samarco Mineracao l José Carlos Martins, Executive Director of Ferrous and Strategy, Vale l Steve Baisden, Vice President, Strategy, Cliffs Natural Resources l Alessandro Martinis, Executive Vice President, Danieli Centro Metallics l Alberto Pesamosca, Process Technology Engineer, Danieli Centro Metallics The premier event for all DRI, HBI and mini-mill professionals Signature Sponsor: Gold Sponsor: Silver Sponsor: Media Partners: Research Partner: W: E: marketing@amm.com T:

2 DRI & Mini-mills Conference A burgeoning DRI market in North America has the potential to be an industry game changer. It is now more important than ever to stay ahead of the latest developments and meet the key players in the DRI and Mini-mill markets. Shale gas developments have made DRI based steel making feasible again and there are new opportunities to take advantage of this potential feed stock. The current economic climate has brought production and procurement efficiency to the fore and now is the perfect time to evaluate innovative new approaches and best practices. This inaugural conference represents an unparalleled opportunity to stay up to date with this ever evolving industry. It will provide the perfect platform to efficiently network with a diverse supply chain ranging from pellet producers, logistic companies, technology firms, DRI and HBI producers and steel mill end users. Benefits of attending Evaluate the future of DRI in North America Learn how DRI is going to influence the steel market Determine the most efficient procurement strategies for your facilities and products Gain vital insight into the future steel making raw material balance Understand how DRI will interact with the scrap market Review the current and new technologies available for mini-mills Discover how to increase mini-mills efficiency through burdening and feed optimization Network with decision makers from across the global supply chain Who should attend? l Iron ore miners l Iron ore pellet producers l Steel mills l Ferrous traders l Technology providers (pelletizing, DRI etc) l Scrap recyclers l DRI producers l HBI exporters l HBI users l Raw material traders l Engineering and strategic consultants l Shipping and logistics companies l Mini-mill users A Ten Year Strategic Outlook for the Global Iron Ore Industry New and Updated FIVE EASY WAYS TO ORDER +44 (0) (0) marketing@metalbulletinresearch.com Metal Bulletin Research, Nestor House, Playhouse Yard, London, EC4V 5EX UK You are also able to request a brochure, sample extracts and detailed table of contents for more information Quote promo code 5357 when ordering

3 Day One: Tuesday, September 10, :00am Session I: Keynote panel Keynote panel what is the potential role of DRI in US steel making? What are the advantages of using DRI in EAF steel making? How important could DRI be to controlling variable costs? To what extent can DRI mitigate the volatility in the scrap market and offer mini-mill operators the opportunity tap into the iron ore markets? What steel making raw material will be displaced by DRI? What effects will this have on producers? How will new DRI capacities manifest? Multiple small capacity furnaces or a few large furnaces contributing to a merchant DRI market? Location, location, location where are new DRI projects likely to be commissioned? What markets will they serve? Where will they source their pellets and gas from? How could a dearth of technically skilled labour curtail possible steel market expansion? Chair: Thomas Danjczek, President, Steel Manufacturers Association Madhu Vuppuluri, President and CEO, Essar Steel Minnesota LLC Sujit Sanyal, Vice President, Operations, ArcelorMittal Montréal 09:45am 10:15am 11:00am US Steel market analysis and forecasts how is the industry recovering? What finished products are currently driving demand in the US? What grades of steel do they require? How are finished product markets such as automotive and nonresidential construction developing? Is there fresh demand on the horizon? A level playing field how can US steel producers compete with foreign state subsidized importers? How does DRI fit into the recovery of the general steel market? US steel makers consolidation and thirst for cost savings is DRI the next innovative route to cost savings in steel making? What new grades of steel are viable for mini-mills with DRI as an affordable feedstock? What new markets would this allow minimills to cater to? To what extent will DRI based mini-mill steelmaking affect demand for blast furnace products? Michelle Applebaum, Senior Steel Equity Analyst, Steel Market Intelligence Networking refreshment break Session II: DRI in focus DRI in use how can DRI be utilized in the blast furnace? A brief history of use What are the logistical considerations for using DRI in blast furnaces? Primary incentives for using DRI What are the typical costs and productivity issues? Ralph Smailer, President, Metserv Consulting 11:30pm 12:00pm 12:30pm 2:00pm 2:45pm 3:15pm DRI explored how is DRI being utilized globally? What are the latest developments of DRI/HBI production in the rest of the world (excl. USA)? Where are the key growth areas/regions for future production? How will growth of DRI/HBI production effect scrap and metallics consumption in these key regions? What consequence will this have on metallics trade as a result? Given the expected global DRI/HBI production growth, what will be the impact on international DRI/HBI and metallics prices? Atilla Widnell, Senior Analyst, Metal Bulletin Research Mini-mill burdening how can burdening maximize efficiency and yield? How can you optimize the use of scrap impurities with the Fe purity of DRI? What technologies are available for burdening calculations? How can chemical composition calculations maximize EAF yields? What are the best procurement strategies to ensure the required quantity and quality of feedstock? Dr Sara Hornby, Principal, Global Strategic Solutions Inc Networking lunch DRI technology panel how do the leading DRI technologies compare? How are the leading technologies optimizing cost, ore to product efficiency, energy efficiency and output? To what extent are smaller capacity DRI furnaces economically and technologically viable? What other reductants are feasible? How are DRI technologies adaptable for the US steel markets? To what extent can lower grade pellets be utilized in DRI production? David Sweitzer, Director for Nucor DR Plant Project, Tenova HYL Todd Ames, General Manager MENA region, Midrex Praxair Thermal Reactor System DRI production using coke oven gas DRI in integrated steel mills Praxair and Midrex develop unique partial oxidation system Demonstration project results Pravin Mathur, Global Market Director, Praxair Merchant DRI/HBI how feasible is DRI as a merchant product? HBI as a merchant product globally where is there demand for imported HBI? With production issues in Venezuela and other HBI exporters how feasible is it that the US could become an exporter of HBI? How viable is DRI/HBI as a merchant product on the domestic market? Would DRI producers be prepared to share their commercial advantage? To what extent does the higher Fe content of DRI make it a more preferable merchant product than HBI? How is DRI/HBI currently priced? How is the merchant DRI market likely to evolve spot, off take agreement or long term contracts? How does DRI compare to other ore based metallics in terms of cost, value in use, energy efficiency and finished products? DRI by products and their uses in steel making Lynn Lupori, Managing Consultant, Hatch 3:45pm Networking refreshment break

4 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm Which DRI is best for you? How much DRI will be utilized in mini-mills? What different compositions of DRI are possible? How do HBI and DRI compare? What are the advantages of using hot DRI rather than cold DRI? What different processes should be considered when using DRI? Orlando Mazzei, CEO, DR Group & DR Technical Session III: Infrastructure and logistics Domestic logistics how is national infrastructure suited to cater to a new DRI market? What are the logistical pre-requisites for a new DRI plant? What regions/markets are feasibly reached using domestic infrastructure? A logistical comparison of possible DRI projects DR pellet supply, natural gas, deep water ports, infrastructure and reachable markets Kenny Rocker, Assistant Vice President of Industrial Products Marketing, Union Pacific Railroad Close of day one 10:00am 10:30am Shale gas boom how is it developing? What effects will it have on the steel industry? Shale gas developments overview where? How much? How accessible? Where and when will new pipelines be built? What impact is shale gas having on the manufacturing industries? What levels of steel demand are shale gas projects generating? Price forecast what is the long term price outlook for shale gas? How likely is the export of shale gas in the future? Should US shale gas reserves be protected for domestic use? Erica Bowmen, Vice President, Chief Economics, America s Natural Gas Alliance Steel scrap how are the markets developing? What effects will DRI have on the markets? Global scrap market overview How are trends in the scrap markets affecting the steel industry? Scrap and finished product pricing how do they interact? What affects are new DRI capacities likely to have on the scrap market? Phillip Hoffman Esq., Vice President of US Ferrous Scrap Trading, Medtrade Inc and Chairman, Hoffman Iron and Steel 6:00pm Networking drinks reception 11:00am Networking refreshment break Session V: Rise of the mini-mill Day Two: Wednesday, September 11, :45am 9:15am Keynote address John Ferriola, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nucor Corporation Session IV: Raw materials and feedstock Day two keynote panel an analysis of DR grade pellet availability Global iron ore market how are new capacities and stable demand going to affect long term iron ore prices? What is the availability of DR grade ores? Where is there potential for new projects or expansions? Which regions are currently driving DR pellet demand? How will they be affected by new competition from the US? To what extent can new demand for DR grade pellets in the US be met by domestic producers? How economically viable is it to beneficiate lower grade ores for DR pellet production? What routes are financially and logistically feasible for imported DR pellets from Brazil? How do different DR pellets compare in silica content, sticking and productivity? Ricardo Vescovi, CEO, Samarco Mineracao José Carlos Martins, Executive Director of Ferrous and Strategy, Vale Steve Baisden, Vice President, Strategy, Cliffs Natural Resources 11:45am 12:15pm 12:45pm 1:30pm Mini-mills the future of steelmaking? How does primary steel making compare to secondary steel making routes in terms of energy efficiency, environmental controls, costs, inputs and output? How have the capabilities of mini-mills evolved? To what extent can they now compete with primary steel making techniques in the flat and specialist steel markets? To what extent will we see a rise in micro-mills catering to very specific local regions and demands? Tobin Pospisil, President, Gallatin Steel Co Value in use of DRI what are the costs and benefits of using DRI in mini-mills? Value in use of DRI in EAFs: a technical overview how will DRI affect the tap to tap times, power up times and energy consumption? How do different volumes of DRI affect EAF yields? What are the best uses of scrap in conjunction with DRI? What new products and steel grades are feasible for mini-mills using DRI? Jeremy Jones, Vice President Process Services, Tenova Core Mini-mill technology panel optimization and evolution, where is EAF technology heading? What EAF technologies are available? How are they improving efficiency in EAF steel making? What factors are driving EAF technology developments? How can EAFs be adapted to best utilize DRI? Enhanced EAF performances by utilization of high quality DRI from ENERGIRON process Alessandro Martinis, Executive Vice President, Danieli Centro Metallics Alberto Pesamosca, Process Technology Engineer, Danieli Centro Metallics Networking lunch and close of conference Note: This program is provisional only and both speakers and content may be subject to change American Metal Market Events, part of Euromoney Trading Limited

5 Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities American Metal Market and Metal Bulletin Events DRI & Mini-mills Conference will be THE meeting place for senior executives in the DRI, HBI and pellet market. This is where the community will meet and it will provide a unique and novel opportunity to showcase your company and services to individuals who make the decisions in your sector. Don t miss out on the chance to enhance your networking opportunities. Sponsorship gets your brand in front of a senior audience. It associates your company with the premier event of its kind, right through our pre and post event marketing campaigns. We have an unparalleled international reach and attract large audiences of high level executives, this is an ideal chance to raise your company s profile, stay ahead of the competition and to be seen as a leading player in the industry with maximum exposure both prior to and at the event. There are also opportunities for exhibition stands in the refreshment area alongside the conference. This gives you the platform to meet face to face with key industry figures and discuss the products and services your company has to offer. Stands are located in a prominent position visible to every attendee. What s available? Registration sponsor Prominent branding and exclusive signage on registration booths which every delegate will register Breakfast sponsor Increase your presence with branding of coffee sleeves and napkins Lunch sponsor High visibility sponsorship during the lunch break, includes speaking Networking breaks Raise your profile with logos on napkins and coffee sleeves and much more Use this unique opportunity to: Generate new business Meet many international and local customers face-to-face Promote your products/services Raise your company s profile Enhance your presence Stand out from the crowd For more information please contact: Mary Connors, Global Sales Director, American Metal Market Tel: , mconnors@amm.com

6 Registration WEB DRI & Mini-mills Conference September 10-11, 2013 Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA Registration Rates Before June 28, 2013 $999 Before August 2, 2013 $1,199 Standard Rate $1,399 Payment lnformation Credit Card Option: To make a payment by credit card, please call or visit to book and pay online Wire Transfer Option: I would like to pay by wire transfer, option only available until August 13, 2013 Registration Details PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS (Mr/Miss/Mrs/Ms/Dr) Family Name: First/Given Name: *Delegate *Administrator Position in Company: Company Name: Address: Postal/Zip Code: Country: Tel: + Fax: + Please indicate your topics of interest in order of preference: What is your company s main business activity: *Delegates must provide their address in order to receive booking confirmation and access to the delegate messenger system. DELEGATE NAME MUST BE INCLUDED FOR WIRE TRANSFER TO BE PROCESSED PLEASE SIGN THE FORM IN ORDER FOR REGISTRATION TO BE PROCESSED: Signature: Date: Please this completed form to marketing@amm.com or fax to +44 (0) For logistical enquiries please contact: Reserve Your Space Today There are two easy ways to register: 1. Register on-line at 2. Call to register over the phone lmportant Data Protection Notice The information you provide on this form will be used by Euromoney lnstitutional lnvestor PLC and its group companies ( we or us ) to process your order and deliver the relevant products/services. We may also monitor your use of the website(s) relating to your order, including information you post and actions you take, to improve our services and track compliance with our terms of use. Except to the extent you indicate your objection below, we may also use your data (including data obtained from monitoring) (a) to keep you informed of our products and services; (b) occasionally to allow companies outside our group to contact you with details of their products/services; or (c) for our joumalists to contact you for research purposes. As an intemational group, we may transfer your data on a global basis for the purposes indicated above, including to countries which may not provide he same level of protection to personal data as within the European Union. By submitting this form, you will be indicating your consent to the use of your data as identified above. Further detail on our use of your personal data is set out in our privacy policy can be provided to you separately upon request. lf you object to contact by telephone, fax, or mail, please check the relevant box. lf you do not want us to share your information with our journalists or other companies please check the relevant box. Accommodation Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans 300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Tel: Tel: SONESTA (U.S. & Canada) Web: Sonesta.com/RoyalNewOrleans Delegate cancellations Registration cancellations received in writing on or before August 13, 2013 wlll qualify for a refund less US$200 handling charge. No refund will be given on cancellations after this date, although delegate substitutions will be accepted. For hotel cancellation policy, please contact the hotel directly. ln the unlikely event of this conference being canceled for any reason, neither AMM not its subsidiaries and/or associated companies nor its employees accept any responsibility for travel accommodation cost or consequential losses incurred by a prospective delegate as a result of any such cancellation. We therefore recommend that prospective delegates arrange appropriate travel insurance coverage. Note: While every effort is made to ensure the speakers, papers, topics, tours etc that are announced in advance materialize, neither AMM Events nor is subsidiaries and/or associate companies nor its employees accept any liability or responsibility in cases where they fail to materialize.