Asian Pellets & DRIConference

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1 Asian Pellets & DRIConference 8-9 July, 2014 Singapore Marriott Hotel, Singapore Confirmed speakers include: Hoogeun Lee, Senior Executive Vice President, POSCO, South Korea Yuri Mishin, Advisor on Industrial Policy, Metalloinvest, Russia Kaushalendra Prasad, CEO, Bahrain Steel, Bahrain N. C. Mathur, Advisor, Jindal Stainless Ltd., and Chairman, Steel Furnace Association of India, India Amit Majumdar, CEO, Minmet Resources International, India Hadi Hami, Trade Management, Liberty Group, Dubai Robert Seward, Phoenix Bulk Carriers, USA Ian Roper, Commodities Strategist, CLSA, China Kensuke Kitani, CEO & Chairman, Shimabun Corporation, Japan Alberto Migliucci, CEO & Founder, Petra Commodities, Singapore Christopher Ellis, Index Analyst, Metal Bulletin Index, Singapore Register before 25 April 2014 & SAVE $500 Bronze Sponsor Media Partners Research Partner Web: Tel:

2 Asian Pellets & DRIConference 8-9 July, 2014 Singapore Marriott Hotel, Singapore Ensuring raw material procurement and production efficiency has always been a critical topic for the steel industry. Forced by a changing economic climate and growing environmental pressures, alternative iron-making and steel-making routes are now gaining far more interest from the steel makers. The shale gas boom in the USA, coupled with new technological advancements in DRI now represent an exciting time for world DRI development. Metal Bulletin Events Asian Pellets and DRI Conference will provide you with the first opportunity in the region to gain an indepth analysis about raw material supply and demand balance as well as world pellet and DRI/HBI production and trade flows. With open discussions on the opportunities ahead for DRI development along with the obstacles that Asian steel mills face, the most cutting-edge DRI and related technology advancements, and successful DRI projects showcases, this event is the perfect platform to meet business partners and counterparties from iron ore and pellet producers, logistic companies, technology firms, DRI and HBI producers and steel mill end users. Key coverage includes: Drivers of future development of DRI-EAF in the region DRI production from India and South East Asia Merchant DRI/HBIinternational trade flows into Asia and freight market focus Metal Bulletin LIVE Our new and improved Delegate Messenger System has a range of new features including searchable delegate lists. Available to all registered delegates, it provides a messenger system that gives you the chance to make connections and other registered delegates prior to the event. Raw material supply and demand - pellets, lumps and fines Latest DRI technological development and comparisons FINEX and COREX process advancement and case studies The easy to navigate buttons allow you to: Search the delegate list by name, company and country Find and make new connections Exchange messages with fellow delegates Network and arrange meetings with senior level decision makers View the event agenda to plan how to best use your time at the event Access presentations as soon as they become available Who should attend? Iron ore miners Iron ore pellet producers Steel mills Steel traders Technology providers (pelletizing, DRI etc) Scrap recyclers DRI producers HBI exporters HBI users Raw material traders Engineering and strategic consultants Shipping and logistics companies

3 Day one: Tuesday, 08 July :00 Opening of registration desk and welcome coffee 08:50 Chairman s welcome address 09:00 Is it time for Asia to re-evaluate DRI-EAF routes? Primary steel making vs. secondary steel making Overcapacity in the steel market and flexibility of EAFs Will growing environmental controls make steel makers favour the shorter process? Raw materials procurement strategies under current environmental pressures -choosing high price pellets or putting more investment in environmental projects? EAF production output of total crude steel production in Asia Drivers of future development of DRI-EAF in the region N. C. Mathur, Advisor, Jindal Stainless Ltd., and Chairman, Steel Furnace Association of India, India 09:30 Can we expect to see a foreseeable trend of more DRI/HBI being exported to Asia? DRI/HBI production from Middle East, Russia and USA - how much for domestic steel production and how much for exports? New capacity and expansion across the globe Regulation and tax considerations Yuri Mishin, Advisor on Industrial Policy, Metalloinvest, Russia 10:00 India and the challenges facing DRI producers Steel production and consumption from the domestic market How are the latest mining and export restrictions affecting Indian iron ore exports, domestic pellets and DRI investment and production? Planned and new pelletizing capacity Coal gasification-a good solution for Indian DRI production? Can we expect a DRI production increase from India in ? Amit Majumdar, CEO, Minmet Resources International, India 11:00 South East Asia and its position compared to China and India in DRI production Manufacturing and processing growth in SE Asia s automotive parts, furniture and electrical and electronic appliances sectors Demand for high quality and special grade steel and DRI production and scrap availability in the region The availability and cost of natural gas in SE Asia Production cost curves in Asia Can we see growing usage of DRI in BF and BOF throughout SE Asia? 11:30 The impact of DRI/HBI on transportation and freight markets World seaborne trade of DRI/HBI Safe handling and sea carriage Regulations and guidelines when shipping DRI Robert Seward, Phoenix Bulk Carriers, USA 12:30 Networking lunch 14:00 Which regions are we seeing global DR pellet demand from and where is the future growth? How much iron ore is getting pelletized? Are we seeing more pellet capacity in the pipeline? BF and DR pellet ratios To what extent is it economically viable to beneficiate and concentrate lower grade ores for DR pellet production? Is demand well met with current DR pellets production? Any expansion? How do different DR pellets compare in silica content, sticking and productivity? Kaushalendra Prasad, CEO, Bahrain Steel, Bahrain 14:30 World iron ore consumption by types - fines and lumps, BF and DR pellets How is the future supply and demand balance for fines, lumps and pellets? Pellets and DRI production from MENA and other producing countries/regions How many pellets and how much DRI is currently exported to Asia now and to where exactly? Hadi Hami, Trade Management, Liberty Group, Dubai 10:30 Morning refreshments and networking

4 10:00 Leading technology comparisons on cost, energy efficiency, reducing agents and products How can non-rich natural gas regions and countries develop DRI? Requirements for DRI production gas, capex and DR grade pellets How to choose the right technology? 10:45 Morning refreshments and networking 15:00 Pellets pricing and premiums How are pellets currently priced? How price and premiums are reflective of the market and interact with the wider iron ore spot market and long term contracts Is there a reliable and clear benchmark or index that market participants can refer to? Is MB BF pellet index a good benchmark? How are DR pellets related? Christopher Ellis, Index Analyst, Metal Bulletin Index, Singapore 15:30 Afternoon refreshments and networking 16:30 Scrap availability, quality issues and trade flows What good quality scrap is available to which Asian countries? Will China become a net scrap exporter in the future with its growing scrap resources? High quality scrap and metallics (ie. pig iron and mill dust) - comparison on prices, supply accessibility and usage as feedstock in steel making The influence of the scrap market on DRI industry development Ian Roper, Commodities Strategist, CLSA, China Kensuke Kitani, CEO & Chairman, Shimabun Corporation, Japan 11:15 How is technological advancement optimizing the pelletizing process? What are the available pelletizing technologies? How are the new technologies streamlining pellet production in terms of energy efficiency, input material and finished product quality? How pelletizing technologies help deal with the lowering iron ore quality What technology is suitable for your pellet plant? 12:00 Shale gas as the game changer - will we see the same momentum for shale gas development and subsequent DRI growth in Asia? Analysing shale gas as the key driver for the USA s rapid DRI growth Global shale gas reserves Obstacles to shale gas exploration and development in China- water resource, pipeline infrastructure and technological problems Price forecast what is the long term price outlook for shale gas? Alberto Migliucci, CEO & Founder, Petra Commodities, Singapore 12:30 Close of conference followed by networking lunch Note: This programme is provisional only and both timings and content may be subject to change. Metal Bulletin PLC 17:30 Close of day one followed by cocktail reception Day two: Wednesday, 09 July :30 Opening of registration desk and welcome coffee 09:20 Chairman s welcome address 09:30 Is the FINEX process a good module for Asian steel mills? The FINEX process outline Advances in commercial operations Scale - up to 2.0MTPA FINEX Economic evaluation and summary Hoogeun Lee, Senior Executive Vice President, POSCO, South Korea

5 Sponsoring an element of our Asian Pellets and DRI Conference Ensures your company is promoted in the DRI and pellet market place. Join us and showcase your company s brand and competitive edge to decision makers within the industry. Why exhibit? Exhibiting at the Asian Pellets and DRI Conference is an investment into your company s future success. Whether your goals are to increase your market share, launch a new product, increase brand awareness, penetrate a new market sector or increase your sales, this event will provide you with the ultimate tool to achieve these goals by delivering a targeted audience of over 100 decision makers. For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please contact: Wendy List Sponsorship and Exhibitions Manager Tel: wendy.list@metalbulletinasia.com What s available? Welcome reception Network and welcome potential clients with your branding prominent Delegate bag sponsor Your company logo on the move for maximum effect Lunch and refreshment breaks Entertain large numbers of new and existing clients Exhibition space Showcase your business with an exhibition stand and enhance your networking opportunities Writing folder Delegates will keep these after the event giving your sponsorship greater longevity USB stick Create maximum impact with this unique opportunity to have your company logo on USB sticks for all delegates As an sponsor you will have the opportunity to: Generate new sales Create great company exposure Showcase your products, services and achievements Strengthen your position in the market Launch a new product / service Contact new clients and maintain existing relationships

6 Asian Pellets & DRIConference REGISTRATION RATES: Before 25 April $1,799 Before 30 May $1,999 Thereafter...$2,299 For multiple delegates, please call METHODS OF PAYMENT PLEASE SIGN THE FORM IN ORDER FOR REGISTRATION TO BE PROCESSED Signature: Date: To make a payment by credit card, please call or visit to book and pay online. I would like to pay by bank transfer. Option only available before 10 June 2014 If your details above are incorrect please amend them here PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS (Mr/Miss/Mrs/Ms/Dr) Family Name: First/Given Name: *Delegate *Administrator Job title: Company Name: Address: Note: Full bank details will be ed to you with your booking confirmation. When paying by bank transfer, please ensure that you transfer enough funds to cover the full price of your purchase, plus any bank charges you may incur. IMPORTANT: Please make sure you quote your full invoice number, details can be found on your invoice. Metal Bulletin standard terms and conditions apply. Visas are the responsibility of delegates Fees: The conference fee includes attendance at all sessions, refreshments, welcome reception and lunches. Accommodation: The fee does not include accommodation. A limited allocation of rooms has been reserved at the conference hotel. Delegates will be sent an accommodation booking form along with confirmation of registration. This form should be completed and returned to the hotel. VAT: If your organisation is tax registered within the European Union please provide your company VAT number: Our VAT Number is GB Please tick if you are not registered for sales tax. EASY WAYS TO REGISTER Online: Credit Card Booking Hotline: Postal/Zip Code: Country: Tel: + Fax: + Please indicate your metals interest in order of preference: What is your company s main business activity: Logistical Enquiries: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Address: VENUE marketing@metalbulletin.com Metal Bulletin Events, Nestor House, Playhouse Yard, London, EC4V 5EX, UK *Delegates must provide their address in order to receive booking confirmation and access to the delegate messenger system. USE OF YOUR INFORMATION Metal Bulletin Events is part of the Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC group of companies. We will use your information to process your registration and communicate with you about it. As an international group, we may transfer your data on a global basis. We may monitor use of our websites. Subject to your choices below, we may use your data for marketing. By submitting your details, you indicate your consent to the use of your data as identified here. Read our full privacy policy at MARKETING CHOICES (these will be applied to all delegate contact details supplied on this form) Please tick if you don t want marketing from our group by telephone, fax, , post or from companies outside our group (including sponsors). BOOKING CONDITIONS Registrations can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment or proof of payment and discounted fees will only apply when payment is received within the offer period. If you are not able to attend, a substitute delegate will be accepted. Cancellations must be received in writing 28 days prior to the event to qualify for a full refund less $200 administration fee. It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organisers to alter the content, timing and venue. In the unlikely event of the conference being cancelled or curtailed due to any reason beyond the control of Metal Bulletin Ltd., or it being necessary or advisable to relocate or change the date and/or location of the event, neither Metal Bulletin Ltd., nor its employees will be held liable for refunds, damages and/or additional expenses which may be incurred by delegates. We therefore recommend prospective delegates arrange appropriate insurance cover. Singapore Marriott Hotel 320 Orchard Rd, Singapore Booking accommodation Upon registration, delegates will receive a confirmation with a booking form to be completed and returned direct to the hotel.