Ferro-alloys. $300 Joint rates available to attend the. 7th South African & SAVE. Conference 3-4 September July 2014

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1 7th South African Ferro-alloys Conference 3-4 September 2014 Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg, South Africa Confirmed speakers include: l Professor Ben Turok, Member of Parliament, African National Congress, South Africa l Matti Suurnaakki, Senior Vice President Chrome, Outokumpu, Finland l Jill Wolfe, Head of Marketing Africa: Precious and Base Metals, AngloAmerican, South Africa l Dr. Alistair Ruiters, CEO, Afarak South Africa, South Africa landrew Etzinger, Senior General Manager, Eskom, South Africa l Deirdre Strydom, Programme Director - Manganese Export Expansion, Transnet Freight Rail, South Africa l Hanré Rossouw, Fund Manager, Investec Asset Management, South Africa l Sun Yougen, Senior Engineer of Energy and Infrastructure, Sinosteel Equipment and Engineering Co., Ltd, China l Dr. Danko Konchar, CEO, Afarak Group, Finland l Kevin Fowkes, Managing Consultant, Alloy Consult, UK l Johan Kriek, CEO, UMK, South Africa l Doug Kuni, Executive Chairman, South African Independent Power Producers Association, South Africa l Thulo Malumise, CEO, Kalagadi Resources, South Africa Register before 18 July 2014 & SAVE $300 Joint rates available to attend the Chromite 2014 conference Silver sponsor: Media partners: Tel: +44 (0) marketing@metalbulletin.com Web:

2 7th South African Ferro-alloys Conference 3-4 September 2014 South Africa has long been an extremely significant part of the machine that is the ferroalloys industry, with the rest of the globe keen to see how reoccurring political and social changes in the country will affect the health of the international markets. Once again key figureheads in the industry will gather to discuss the most important topics affecting the market right now. From the financial to the strategic, the agenda will bring about crucial discussions regarding the future of this business. The conference is well known for attracting the main players in the South African ferroalloys industry and provides excellent networking opportunities. A conference for... l Chrome and ferrochrome producers l Manganese and ferromanganese producers l Ferro-vanadium and ferro-silicon producers l Ferro-alloy traders l Stainless steel producers l Logistics providers l Financiers and investors l Equipment and technology providers Some key topics to be discussed l One year on, what has been the effect of BHP s capacity increase on manganese alloy production? l How will the Chinese ferrochrome price fair over the next few months - and what will this mean for producers in the South African market? l Could South Africa regain its leading position as the top ferrochrome producer within the next 5 years? l How will Eskom s recent partnerships with the industry improve power shortages? Can energy plans in neighbouring countries be part of the long term solution? l What are government plans for ore exports over the next five years? 2013 attendees by job title Chinese chrome ore imports (m tonnes) Ore imports are soaring, with South Africa gaining increasing market share 14.0 S. Africa (LHS) 70% 12.0 Total (LHS) S. African import market share (RHS) 60% % Managing Director 35% % Sales, Marketing, Business Development or Commercial Manager 21% % Head of Department, Region, Plant 16% Other 12% % Purchasing or Procurement 8% Trader 5% % Analyst, Consultant, Advisor or Researcher 2% CEO/Chairman/Director/President/ Logistics or Shipping 1% f 0 source: Metal Bulletin Research

3 Day one: Wednesday 3 September :00 Registration desk opens 14:00 Chairperson s opening remarks Market dynamics: Analysis of global trends in stainless steel and ferro-alloys markets 16:30 The role of the rand analysing where the currency will go next and what this means for the chrome industry l Will rand depreciation continue? l What are the implications for chrome and FeCr production in South Africa? l A similar downward trend occurred in 2001 but turned around and strengthened could the same be expected this time? Hanré Rossouw, Fund Manager, Investec Asset Management, South Africa 17:00 Welcome drinks reception co-hosted with the Chromite Conference 14:15 Developments in the stainless steel industry and the impact on ferro-alloy demand l Supply and demand for the global stainless steel industry has the market turned a corner? l How is consolidation in the European stainless steel industry affecting demand for ferro-alloys? l The ferro-chrome benchmark Matti Suurnaakki, Senior Vice President Chrome, Outokumpu, Finland The future of South African chrome ore and ferro-chrome markets 14:45 The platinum producers perspective l How badly has production been affected by labour disputes in platinum mines? l What has been the impact on how much UG2 is available for export? What has been the effect on chrome ore prices? l Which markets have been most affected by less availability of UG2? Jill Wolfe, Head of Marketing Africa: Precious and Base Metals, AngloAmerican, South Africa 15:15 Networking refreshment break 16:00 The big question: Can South Africa regain its position as the leading ferro-chrome producer? l How much will FeCr production increase in 2014 as a result of the end of power buyback deals? l How much more ore will be consumed internally as a result of this? l To what extent is industry consolidation a concern? l Can South Africa step up domestic beneficiation? Dr. Alistair Ruiters, CEO, Afarak South Africa, South Africa Day two: Thursday 4 September :30 Registration desk opens 09:15 Chairperson s opening remarks 09:30 Keynote presentation Professor Ben Turok, Member of Parliament, African National Congress, South Africa The China factor can its dominance of the FeCr industry last? 10:00 Is the Chinese market in decline? l Are Chinese domestic conditions deteriorating for FeCr? l Where is renewed competition from overseas FeCr smelters coming from? l What is the scenario for production volumes of FeCr in 2014 and 2015? l Is it likely that China will raise import tariffs? Metal Bulletin Events reserves the right to alter the venue, timings and/or speakers. Metal Bulletin Events, part of Euromoney Trading Limited

4 10:30 The future of ferrochrome is there a limit to the consumption of charge chrome and how will this impact the market? l The rise in consumption of South African and other low grade ores relative to higher grades l The resulting decline in chrome content of ferrochrome especially in China l Does this matter and how low can it go? What is the minimum ferrochrome quality a customer can accept? l The importance of stainless steel scrap and residual silicon l Is the emergence of a premium for high-carbon ferrochrome the start of a long term trend Kevin Fowkes, Managing Consultant, Alloy Consult, UK 11:00 Networking refreshment break Energy constraints and the impact on producers 11:45 Panel discussion: Latest developments in energy supply and plans for the future l The 8% electricity price: How has this changed the situation? l Is there a possibility that this will increase within the next 5 years? Can current price increases only cover expenditure for the next 5 years? l Have Eskom s buybacks artificially propped up struggling integrated FeCr producers? Has this delayed what would be a normal downturn in the market? l The new build programme - what is the latest with the construction of Medupi and Kusile? l Will there be any role for IPPs? l What long term strategies will be adopted by FeCr producers to deal with the energy situation? Should FeCr producers take more responsibility when factoring energy requirements into new smelters? l What plans are in motion for an additional third major coalfired power station? Dr. Danko Konchar, CEO, Afarak Group, Finland Andrew Etzinger, Senior General Manager, Eskom, South Africa Doug Kuni, Executive Chairman, South African Independent Power Producers Association, South Africa 14:30 Waste heat recovery technology in the ferro-alloys industry l Comparison of different technologies differences between semi-closed furnaces and closed furnaces in waste heat recovery for ferro-alloys l Case study of Sinosteel s successful waste heat power project in South Africa Sun Yougen, Senior Engineer of Energy and Infrastructure, Sinosteel Equipment and Engineering Co., Ltd, China Manganese: Ore, beneficiation and logistics 15:00 South African manganese: What role does it play in the global industry? l What is the forecast for output of South African manganese mines in 2014? l As the biggest consumer of manganese ore how much demand has there been from China? l What is the consumption of manganese ore excluding China? 15:30 Networking refreshment break 16:00 Kalihari basin: New producers and logistics panel l Developments in new manganese projects l Will we be looking at oversupply in the manganese market soon? l Can South Africa continue to dominate? l When will developments for an efficient transport system and port terminals be a reality? l Clarification on Transnet s huge expansion plans Johan Kriek, CEO, UMK, South Africa Kevin Fowkes, Managing Consultant, Alloy Consult, UK Deirdre Strydom, Programme Director- Manganese Export Expansion, Transnet Freight Rail, South Africa Thulo Malumise, CEO, Kalagadi Resources, South Africa 17:00 Close of conference 13:00 Networking lunch Metal Bulletin Events reserves the right to alter the venue, timings and/or speakers. Metal Bulletin Events, part of Euromoney Trading Limited

5 Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities What s available? Welcome reception Network and welcome potential clients with your prominent branding Host a delegate lunch Entertain a large number of existing and potential clients Coffee break sponsor Get your message across with high visibility branding Delegate bag sponsor Your company logo on the move for maximum effect Brochure distribution Ensure your message is communicated to all delegates Exhibition space Showcase your company services and products while establishing business contacts We welcome your creative sponsorship ideas If you have a unique message, we will work with you to communicate this to the delegates Why exhibit? Showcase your company, increase your brand awareness and enhance your networking opportunities by becoming a sponsor of the 7th South African Ferro-alloys Conference. Sponsorship opportunities developed by Metal Bulletin Events have become essential tools for organisations in fulfilling their marketing objectives. There are a range of sponsorship opportunities which will enable your company to raise your brand profile, before and at the event as well as highlight your company to an audience of senior executives and key decision makers from across the sector. For sponsorship & exhibition opportunities, please contact: Charles Osborne Sponsorship and Exhibitions Manager on tel: +44 (0) or cosborne@metalbulletin.com Sample of Attending Companies in 2013 l Access Freight Africa l African Rainbow Minerals l Anglo Platinum l Arxo Logistics l ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd l BHP Billiton l Bushveld Chrome Resources l Chromtech l Department of Mineral Resources l Eramet Comilog Manganese l Eskom l Exxaro l FerroChrome Furnaces (Pty) Ltd l Fraser Alexander Bulk Mech l Georgian American Alloys l Glencore l Kalagadi Manganese l Lanxess Deutschland GmbH l LBH South Africa (Pty) Ltd l Limpopo Economic Development Agency l Meca-Trade OY l Merafe Resources Limited l Metal Partner GmbH l Metix SMS Group l Metmar Trading (Pty) Ltd l Mitsubishi Corporation l Mitsui & Co Europe Plc Johannesburg Branch l MRI Trading AG l Nedbank Limited l Newtron Mining PVT Ltd l Nizi International SA l Opes Capital l Oreport a Division of Grindrod Trading l Pacific Linkage China Limited l Pacorini Metals l Picor Africa l Portnex l Pyrocon l Roskill Information Services l SAL Steel Limited l Samancor Chrome l Samchrome FZE l SDV South Africa l Sebilo Resources l Sibelco Europe Minerals Plus l Sinosteel South Africa Pty Ltd l Siyanda Chrome Investment l SK Sarawagi & Co PVT Ltd l Sojitz Corporation l Tenova Takraf l Tharisa Minerals (Pty) Ltd l Transalloys l Zamanco Minerals Limited l Zimasco (Pvt) Ltd