History the oldest written document proving the existence of a metallurgical plant a gift certificate of 21st April 1311

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1 Presentation 2013

2 Plant tour Kovohute An introduction to the plant Tour of the lead recycling facilities Visit to the lead production processes Tour of the smelter museum Discussion and refreshment

3 3 History 1311 the oldest written document proving the existence of a metallurgical plant a gift certificate of 21st April construction of a new metallurgical plant on the same place as the old plant worked as early as foundation of the joint stock company Kovohutě Příbram, a. s transformation only one shareholder 2005 Kovohutě Příbram nástupnická, a. s.

4 Metallurgical plant for silver and lead production Success base = 700years metallurgy tradition 4 kovohute@kovopb.cz

5 5 Basic information (year 2012) Production: 41,495 tons of lead and alloys from 58,975 tons of lead wastes 12 tons of precious metals Turnover: 2,036 m CZK 80 million EUR (exchange rate 1/2013) 106 million USD (exchange rate 1/2013) Employees: white collars of all

6 6 Organisation chart Kovohutě Příbram Recycling division Precious metals division Products division E-scrap division Overheads Services, Administration

7 7 Division share on sales in 2012 Lead Recycling division Precious metals division Products division E-scrap division

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13 13 Recycling division (lead) The Recycling division purchases and recycles lead waste (lead batteries). The production of this division consists of lead and its alloys in ingots. Lead is recycled and produced in blast furnace and rotary furnaces and then refined. This division recycles classic zinc and alkaline batteries as well. Toll-free information line

14 Batteries Pb metal Other lead wastes PbSb oxides Sewage plant PbSn oxides PbSb oxides Acid Int.or ext. exploitation Fe metal Fe oxides Limestone Coke Soda Reductant PP Effluent water Dust Sale Cl leaching Returning silica slag BLAST FURNACE Dust ROTARY FURNACE Excess silica slag Lead bullion Dust Drosses Lead bullion Soda slag Matte Metals Chemicals RAFINERY Lead bullion External landfill Ext.storages covering Lead alloys Lead PbZnAg crusts PRECIOUS METALS PRODUCTION

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16 16 Precious metals division The Precious metals division buys and recycles waste containing precious metals such as gold, silver, palladium and platinum. The production range of this division consists of silver anodes containing a minimum of 98 % of precious metals. drahekovy@kovopb.cz Toll-free information line Precious Metals Group (PMG): Galmet trade - Kovohuty SK Kovohutě Příbram * Precious Metals and E-scrap division

17 BLAST FURNACE & ROTARY FURNACES PbZnAg crust DISTILLATION Zn distilled 17 Oxides PbAg metal Pb metal Rich materials with PM Returning materials Fluxes Pure lithcharge FOR SALE Rich lithcharge CUPELLATION Ag bullion FINE CUPELLATION FOR SALE

18 18 E-scrap division The E-scrap division ecologically processes electrical devices taken from users and separately collected e-scrap (WEEE) and lighting sources. The synergy of recycling activities 3 recycling divisions. elektroodpad@kovopb.cz Toll-free information line

19 19 Products division The Products division focuses on manufacturing and selling a wide range of products based on lead, tin, antimony and other non-ferrous metals. The entire range, with approximately 2,000 items, can be divided into four groups soft solders (lead-free and lead), cast alloys, products and semi-products made of lead and air gun ammunition. produkty@kovopb.cz

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21 Kovohutě Příbram is the editor of the magazine Xantypa ( a media partner of The Czech Olympic Committee. 21

22 22 Integrated Management System (IMS) Quality Ecology Health and safety at work

23 23 Quality Kovohutě Příbram ensures the highest quality of all its activities by a proven quality management system, according to standard CSN EN ISO 9001:2008, which is certified by TÜV NORD.

24 24 Ecology To systematically minimize the negative impact of corporate manufacturing equipment on the environment, the company has introduced an Environmental Management System (EMS), according to CSN EN ISO (TÜV NORD). IPPC integrated licence to

25 Specialised waste management company Kovohutě Příbram was the first company in the Czech Republic to obtain a certificate acknowledged throughout Europe in June 2003 together with recertifying EMS. 25

26 26 Health and safety at work The company has repeatedly acquired (in 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2010) the Safe Enterprise certificate. This is a program that is based on proven approaches of industrialy developed countries. The quality and level of the labour safety management system in the company is confirmed by OHSAS certification and a Health Promoting Enterprise certificate (in 2007 and 2010) as well.

27 27 Certificates - summary Quality system according to EN ISO 9001:2008 Environmental management system according to EN ISO 14001:2004 Safety and health system according to BS OHSAS 18001:2007 Health Promoting Enterprise Waste disposal company (according to Entsorgungsfachbetrieb standards) Accreditation of testing laboratory according to CSN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Safe enterprise

28 28 Ecological services of company Purchase of lead car-batteries from citizens 24 hours a day and 7 days a week (non-stop) at the gatehouse of ( internet company (actual purchase prices in E-scrap collection point of e-scrap in the company area Kovohutě Příbram 24 hours a day and 7 days a week (non-stop) Precious metals wastes recycling gold, silver, palladium, platinum Waste materials from car-wrecks purchase and recycling car-catalyzers, car-radios and control boards, printed circuits, cables and spools, lead car-batteries and e-scrap Collection of another wastes - recycling collection and recycling batteries-dry cells (ZnC, Al) as well - in Kovohutě collection point School Project cooperation on the field of ecology and wastes; fight against crime too Football against crime from 08/09 (football club 1. FK Příbram and Town Příbram) other sports, culture, etc. = new Chance for every one from 09/10

29 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 29 Emphasis on: staff care ecology environmental management quality correct business relations, partnership We believe that friendliness to people and the environment is worth complying with.

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31 31 The mission of the company We provide environmental-friendly services with >lead wastes >precious metal wastes >e-scrap (WEEE) with the best available recycling technologies. We are a traditional and trustworthy supplier of products and alloys based on lead, tin and precious metals. Our goal is to achieve the leading position as a regional employer.

32 CSR conduct our advantage Thank you for your attention. Welcome to Kovohutě Příbram.