Argus Metals Week 2016

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The speaker line up also includes: Russel Clark, Managing Director, Wolf Minerals

Bent Laine Larsen, Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Haldor Topsoe A/S

Dmitry Kruznetsov, Chief Analyst, Norilsk Nickel

Tim Outeridge, Secretary General, IMOA

Anil Shah, President, Ni-Met

Michael Lillja, Executive Director, Afarak Group

Yoran Guenegou, Sales Manager, Chrome Delachaux

Frank Jackel, Niobium Sales Manager, Anglo American

Barbara Buck, VP Sales and Marketing, Climax Molybdenum

Richard Toller, Ex-LME Floor Trader

A world-class networking and information-exchange event for minor metals producers, traders, buyers and recyclers.Building on the success of NiCoMo, Argus Metals Week now includes complementary metals, a one day Tungsten summit and LME seminar.

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BASF Climax Molybdenum Haldor Topsøe ICD Alloys & Metals Powmet Pratt & Whitney Traxys North America Aerospace Technology Institute Anglo American Argus AVAS Trading Avon Specialty Metals Climax Molybdenum IMOA ITSCI JOGMEC K&L Gates London Chemicals & Resource Materia

Consultancy Mitsui & Co PCC Revert Rio Tinto Stemcor Stainless Tata Steel Wogen Resources

Euromet Glencore International Saloro Norilsk Wolfram AB Business Company C.Steinweg-

Handelsveem Institute of Environmental Sciences, Leiden University Oryx Stainless Pacorini Metals Vlissingen Traxys Europe A.M.P.I. SRL Orim Faxgroup Metal Earth Resources International M.M. Ceramics & Ferro Alloys Grondmet Karl

Simon Gmbh & Co DCX - Chrome Delachaux Afarak Almonty Ni-Met Specialty Metals Resources ITIA King Island Scheelite Wolf Minerals

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7-9 March | London, UKHilton Tower Bridge

Supporting Partners

Stephen Hall, Director of Sales and Strategic Planning, PCC Revert Group

Bill Reid Strategic Sourcing Manager Pratt & Whitney

Sebastian Kreft Head of Nickel Sales Anglo American

Nigel Clarke Sourcing Manager Tata Steel Procurement

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For 8 years Metal Pages hosted the NiCoMo conference, bringing together more than 150 traders and buyers in nickel, cobalt, molybdenum and ferro-chrome. Now part of Argus’ metals portfolio, the NiCoMo platform has expanded to cover a select number of related metals and markets. The newly reconceived event incorporates content and expertise from across Argus’ metals business including Metal Pages, Metal Prices and Argus’ ferrous metals group.

You now get access to market data presentations, intel on consumption and trade patterns, dedicated workshop and seminar content, structured round table discussion groups, debate panels and streamed content. More importantly, the agenda set up ensures that you get to focus on your core interest areas whilst having plenty of opportunities for the right kind of deal-generating networking.

“The Metal Pages Events are great for meeting a good concentration of major decision-making professionals from within the industry”Avon Metals

Who will you meet in London?

Introducing Argus Metals Week

Why attendThe event will bring together industry leaders and market facilitators from across the world. Hear about the most relevant issues affecting the metals markets, and discover how these will impact you and your business

Presentations, panels and Q&A sessions will give you the opportunity to put your questions to industry experts and market leaders on their thoughts and opinions on the market

Hours of formal and informal networking opportunities will give you the opportunity to meet both new and existing clients

Meet the decision makers from the industry’s leading companies, all in one place over just two days

Trader 35% Mining / Producer 15% Consumer 13% Processor 11% Consultant 6% Association / 6%

Government / Exchange Warehouse 5% Inspection 5% Recycling 2% Financial institution 2%

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Pre-conference AgendaTungsten Summit: Monday 7 March, 2016

LME Workshop: Monday 7 March, 2016

10.00Chairman’s Opening Address and Market CommentNigel Tunna, Vice President Business Development, Argus Media

10.30Tungsten Recycling - are we looking at the future primary source of Tungsten in Europe? Assessing developments in tungsten recycling and its effect on the supply chain How is this impacting primary tungsten supply dynamics? What do these developments mean for the supply demand balance across the industry?

Burghard Zeiler, Secretary General, ITIA

11.00An Overview of Downstream Tungsten Markets Assessing the current uses of Tungsten Analysing the growth in different sectors An overview of supply – demand balance and a price outlook

Mark Seddon, Consultant, Argus

11.30Morning Coffee Break

12.15Resolving Conflict Mineral Issues for Tungsten, Including New Chinese responsible Business GuidelineKay Nimmo, Manager of Sustainability, ITSCI

12.45Is the EU Clamping Down on Pricing Benchmarks? To what extent is the EU tightening up restrictions on pricing methodology? How has the reduction in spot trading had an effect on pricing methodology? How will this affect the market?

Scott Megregian, Partner, K&L Gates

13.15Networking LunchDiscuss the mornings presentations with other delegates over a networking lunch

14.30Case Study: Mining Project Developments from across the globe Developments in tungsten production Feasibility study assessment

15.00Tungsten Panel DiscussionKey market players debate current challenges and developments being seen across the industryMaarten Gassmann, Trader, GrondmetLewis Black, CEO, Almonty Industries

15.45The Western Mining Session: How Are New Western Mines Surviving with Low Prices How are Western mines combatting low prices? What are their strategies for the future of their production?

Russell Clark, Managing Director, Wolf Minerals

16.15Afternoon Coffee

17.00Round Table Dicussions:These roundtables offer you the chance to join the group of your choice and to be led in discussion by an industry leader in that sector. This is an ideal opportunity to ease into the more informal networking of the evening, enjoying a drink while you meet delegates with similar interests and concerns.The conference team will be in touch with you in the run up to the conference to ask you to select the table of your choice – or if you’d like to suggest a topic/leader for a discussion then contact emma.allard@argusmedia.com

17.45Close of Conference

18.00Drinks ReceptionJoin us and conference attendees for an evening of hospitality - your chance to discuss the day’s presentations in an informal, off-the-record setting

14.00LME seminar Run by Richard Toller, Ex LME Floor Trader and Presenter at LME’s Educational Seminars.Introduction History, organisation and services of the LME Market

Terminology of the LME Warehousing and fundamentals of delivery Trading at the LME Clearing Role of the broker Regulation of the LME

Hedging Basic concepts, uses and benefits of hedging with futures Basic hedging examples Contango and backawardation Hedging with LME swaps

Options Introduction to LME options Risk implications and motives Hedging with options Hedging combinations Options pricing models Traded average price options Selling an option

18.00Drinks ReceptionJoin us and conference attendees for an evening of hospitality

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AgendaMain Conference: Tuesday 8 March 201609.15Chairman’s Welcome09.30Specialty Metals in Jet Engines and the Impact of Production Changes for Procurement Teams

Requirements of super alloys for jet engines Specialty metals – current and future use in aerospace What this means for metals procurement and suppliers

Bill Reid, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Pratt and Whitney

10.00The Challenge of Materials in the Aerospace Supply Chain

Which key materials are used in aircraft (structures, systems, propulsion)? Where do they come from, and what are they used for? How are world markets, politics and regulation affecting supply? Role of composites and additive manufacturing in future demand What should be the response of the ATI and others involved

Peter Willis, Economist, Aerospace Technology Institute

10.30Exploring How The Changing Global Market for Stainless Steel is Altering Regional Supply and Demand

Tony Lockely, Managing Director, Stemcor Stianless (UK)

11.00Networking Coffee Break

11.45Exploring Future Requirements for Cobalt, Nickel and Vanadium in the Fast-Growing Rechargeable Battery Industry

New technologies for renewable batteries The battery market outlook What this means for specialty metals demand

12.15Examining the Shifting Procurement Strategies of Specialty Metals by Catalyst Producers

Challenges due to changing market conditions with Mo, Co, Ni and W in the catalyst industry Where are catalyst producers seeing future growth? The changing requirements for metals in the catalyst industry

Bent Laine Larsen, Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Haldor Topsoe A/S

12.45Opportunities for Chromium, Vanadium and Molybdenum Consumption in Tool Steels

Usage of key alloys across tool steels The growing European tool steel industry and the effect of this on metal procurement

13.15Networking Lunch

“...gives a valuable insight into the key drivers that are affecting the market. A must for supply chain professionals.”Tata Steel

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AgendaMain Conference: Tuesday 8 March 2016 continued...

16.00Networking Coffee Break16.30Round Tables DiscussionsThese roundtables offer you the chance to join the group of your choice and to be led in discussion by an industry leader in that sector. This is an ideal opportunity to ease into the more informal networking of the evening, enjoying a drink while you meet delegates with similar interests and concerns.The conference team will be in touch with you in the run up to the conference to ask you to select the table of your choice – or if you’d like to suggest a topic/leader for a discussion then contact Emma.Allard@Argusmedia.com.Roundtable title 1: Nickel Roundtable title 4: Chrome Roundtable title 7: VIP End use purchasing – Roundtable title 2: Cobalt Roundtable title 5: Specialty Metals invite onlyRoundtable title 3: Molybdenum Roundtable title 6: Scrap and Recycling

17.30End of Conference Day 118.30Networking Reception for All Attendees at Gaucho Tower BridgeJoin your colleagues for some informal drinks and nibble - this is your opportunity to cement new relationships and to catch up with old friends in the sector.

As a new addition to the conference, you can now select sessions which allow you and your colleagues to investigate topics in more detail and to meet like-minded new contacts.

Track A: Metals for Stainless and Specialty Steel14.30Identifying the Global Requirements of Niobium and Assessing the Impact on Niobium Trade

Production outlook for niobium An outlook for niobium consumer industries and the effect on supply - demand balance The future of the niobium industry

Frank Jackel, Niobium Sales Manager, Anglo American

15.00Exploring the Supply-Demand Balance of Vanadium and What the Future of Consumption Looks Like in Specialty Steels

A global market review of vanadium supply Assessing vanadium consumption markets : is there growth and where is it coming from? Vanadium consumption in specialty steels and what this means for suppliers of vanadium going forward

15.30An Outlook for Ferro – Nickel Production and trade flows in the Stainless Steel Industry

Sebastian Kreft, Head of Nickel Sales, Anglo American

Track B: Superalloy Recycling14.30How Does Superalloy Recycling Contribute to the Nickel Raw Material Market?

Highlighting the pros and cons of using recycled superalloys as a source of nickel raw material

Exploring the interaction between the primary and secondary nickel markets and how one has a knock on effect on the other

What effect does low metal prices have on superalloy recycling and the secondary material market?

Stephen Hall, Director of Sales and Strategic Planning, PCC Revert Group

15.00Becoming a trusted partner in the superalloy recycling industry

What do buyers require from suppliers of recycled material? How can you become a trusted partner?

15.30Exploring the Availability of Superalloy scrap from Aerospace and how this affects procurement of primary strategic metals

Purchasing superalloy scrap and ensuring a reliable supply Understanding what proportion of specialty metal is available as secondary material

Analysing the knock on effect of the secondary market on primary metal purchasing and what that means for metal producers

AgendaMain Conference: Wednesday 9 March 201609.45Chairman’s Welcome10.00A Nickel Producers Outlook of the Market: What are The Challenges for Production in a Low Price environment

Who is surviving with the low nickel prices? Which companies are looking to cut production, and what affect will this have on the supply demand balance?

What is the outlook for Nickel prices?Dmitry Kuznetsov, Chief Analyst, Norilsk Nickel

10.30The Impact of Copper Mine Shut Down in the DRC on the Cobalt Market

DRC copper and cobalt production The effect on the cobalt market and prices so far Future impacts of reduced production from DRC

Euan Sadden, Consultant, Argus

11.00Exploring the Outlook for Molybdenum Supply: How Will New Sources Impact Already Low Prices?

The outlook Molybdenum Primary and By – product supply A brief of demand What this means for price outlook

Barbara Buck, VP Marketing and Sales, Climax Molybdenum

11.30Networking Coffee

12.15Analysing the impact of the weakening South African Rand on the Ferro Chrome Industry and its effect on purchasing strategies

Ferro Chrome production in South Africa vs China How has the weakened Rand affected the South African Ferro Chrome market?

Michael Lillja, Executive Director, Afarak Group

12.45High Temperature Alloys Panel Discussion Ni, Co, Mo, Cr, Ta, Nb, W, V, Hf, Re

Analysing metal uses in aerospace and gas turbines How are low oil prices impacting these markets? How efficient is recycling of these metals? Is there a need for more recycling, and where do the gaps lie? An outlook for the markets, and the impact of low prices on production costs

The future of production - new projects

13.30Networking Lunch

16.30The conference concludes

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15.00Assessing the Economic Viability of Stainless Steel Recycling Versus Purchasing Primary Raw Materials

Is recycling still viable with such low nickel prices How has the availability of scrap changed during recent periods of low prices? What is the knock on effect on the primary nickel market of increased secondary metal trade

Joost Van Kleef, Oryx Stainless

15.30To What Extent is Stainless Steel Scrap the Future of Molybdenum and Chrome Raw Material Supply?

Can stainless steel scrap be a more competitive source of raw materials?

16.00Exploring How The Indian Scrap Market is Working to Improve Quality and Reliability of Nickel Supply

Analysing the requirements for nickel from recycled material Assessing the export volumes from India’s Secondary Metals Market

Anil Shah, President, Ni-Met

15.00Evaluating Chrome Use in Superalloys and Drivers Affecting Availability and Price

An outlook for chrome demand in different consumption industries Understanding challenges in chrome production Exploring developments in chrome demand and how this affects price

Yoran Guenegou, Sales Manager, DCX - Chrome Delachaux

15.30An overview of the tantalum industry: Assessing The Challenges

Nabeel Mancheri, Institute of Environmental Science, Leiden University

16.00Molybdenum Market Overview and Downstream Uses

Tim Outteridge, Secretary general, IMOA

Track A: Stainless Steel Recycling Track B: Metals for Superalloys

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