PDAC — Your Window To The World (January 18, 2010)

Greenland exploration and opportunities

Room 711

9:00 am -12:00 noon

The Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum will present a half-day presentation showcasing the opportunities for mineral deposits in areas not yet covered by licences. This presentation aims to inform the exploration and mining industry about the mineral exploration opportunities in Greenland, licensing terms and conditions for operating in Greenland.

Program:

9:00 Welcome by the Greenland Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum

9:15 -9:40 Terms and conditions for operating in Greenland, Jørn Skov Nielsen, Director, BMP

9:40 -10:10 Mineral resource assessments in Greenland and new initiatives, Henrik Stendal, BMP

10:10 — 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 — 11:00 Mineral assessment in southeast Greenland, Jochen Kolb, GEUS

11:00 -11:30 Prospectivity of magmatic rocks with emphasis on nickel and platinum group elements Greenland, Troels Nielsen, GEUS

11.30 -12.00 Giant deposit targets in Greenland by Jochen Kolb, GEUS All are welcome.

Registration is not required.

PRESENTATION ROOMS CONFIRMED FOR PDAC 2010:

Aboriginal presentation room

Benchmark Six

Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce

Camara de Comercio Canada Peru

Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association (CERBA)

Colombia, Ministerio de Minas y Energia

Datamine Canada

Export and Development Canada (EDC)

Galway Resources

Geoscience BC

Geotech Ltd.

Government of India, Ministry of Mines

Greenland, Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum

Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office

Northern Mines Ltd.

Papua New Guinea

Zimtu Capital Corp

FOR FULL PRESENTATION ROOM SUMMARIES, PLEASE VISIT THE CONVENTION WEBSITE.

Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association (CERBA) International Mining Conference

Room 714A

9:00 am -5:00 pm

CERBA’s annual mining conference will offer a full day program dedicated to developments in the Russian mining sector and mining opportunities in Russia for Canadian companies. Expected participants will include representatives of leading Canadian and Russian mining companies, investors, suppliers, Russian and Canadian government officials and officials from the most significant mineral producing regions of Russia. The 2010 program is also expected to include a special panel on opportunities in Kazakhstan.

Speaking and sponsorship opportunities remain available. For further details, contact Natalia Gorelik, CERBA Regional Director for Toronto at natalia@cerbanet.org or 416 360 2299. There is a fee to attend this event and as such you must register.

Benchmark Six: Performance monitoring of assay laboratories

Room 714B

9:00 am — 5:00 pm

Benchmark Six will be introducing in North America its initiative for assessing the performance of assay laboratories. The Benchmark Six presentation room at PDAC 2010 will combine talks, video presentations and hands-on exhibits throughout the day in an informal setting to introduce the industry to the benefits of independent external performance monitoring. Each hour will begin with a short talk on topics ranging from geology and analytical chemistry to due diligence and legal issues. Industry professionals who are leaders in their fields will give these talks and will be available for one-on-one discussions and to answer questions following their presentation.

These presentations will allow participants to learn more about the benefits of external performance assessments and the product offerings of Benchmark Six.

All are welcome. Registration is not required.

Listing and capital rising in Hong Kong for mineral and natural resources companies

Room 717B

9:00 am — 12:00 noon

Co-organizers: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office and Invest Hong Kong

For mining and natural resources companies planning to raise funds, the ideal platform is the Hong Kong securities market — one of the most active and liquid markets in the world.

At this Hong Kong seminar, participants will receive pertinent information and market insights on ways to leverage on the Hong Kong securities market as their fund raising platform in Asia. There will be a panel of speakers from Hong Kong including a senior government official and a senior HKEx representative, to exchange views with the participants.

All are welcome. Pre-registration is required.

Email andrew.yui@hktdc.org to register.

Data for discovery: An innovative approach for increased exploration success in British Columbia

Room 717B

2:00 pm — 5:00pm

Geoscience BC was established by industry in partnership with the British Columbia provincial government to drive the generation of new, high-quality, exploration-focused, public geoscience data, to attract exploration investment to BC. Operating as an independent, non-profit organization, Geoscience BC is guided by industry and focused on discovery.

The Data for discovery session will review select Geoscience BC projects and highlight new geological, geochemical and geophysical datasets, applied research results, practical exploration tools, and data interpretation products and techniques. An overview of Geoscience BC’s business model and its effect on the minerals industry in British Columbia will also be presented.

All are welcome. Registration is not required.

DATAMINE takes virtual reality to the boardroom!

Room 717A

2:00 pm — 5:00 pm

DATAMINE is a global company developing and supplying a full range of technical software solutions and services to the mining industry worldwide. DATAMINE is setting a new standard by becoming the first mining technology company to integrate a full virtual reality system into its core resource / reserves management system, Studio 3. Exploration and mining staff are able to visualize multiple forms of data in an easy-to-use 3D environment. The virtual reality experience aids in the recognition of trends and reduces the risk of data errors while enhancing the communication of overall mine plans. DATAMINE clients will be showcasing their properties utilizing our VR platform. Companies presenting include:

• HudBay Minerals Inc. — “The Lalor Deposit — The Path of Discovery from Zn to Au to Cu”

• Noront Resources Ltd. — “An exploration update of the Eagle’s Nest Ni-Cu-PGE deposit in the Ring of Fire”

• Premier Gold Mines Ltd. — “The Hardrock Project — A 3D Review”

All are welcome. Registration is not required.

TUESDAY, MARCH 9

Global sales: Discovering the next big find (Matchmaking opportunities)

Room 711

9:00 am — 12:00 noon

Export Development Canada (EDC) is holding a full-day event with Canadian exporters on Tuesday, March 9. This morning session focuses on foreign companies highlighting their procurement needs and the education of Canadian companies wishing to become suppliers.

The afternoon session, Room 712, is a part of the International Mining Business Development Initiative; a series of one-on-one meetings between Canadian companies and foreign representatives. The meetings provide an opportunity for Canadian companies to highlight their products and services that may be of most interest to foreign companies.

Please visit www.pdac2010.edc.ca for more information.

Peru: A premier mining country with a golden future

Room 714

9:00 am -12:00 noon

Recently Peru has obtained the qualification of its credit documents as investme
nt grade. Due to its strategic location on the western coast of South America, Peru has a significant opportunity to become a regional hub, connecting the markets of South America, Asia and North America. The session will include informative discussions with high-level Peruvian government officials and key representatives of mining companies operating in Peru, including major producers and exploration companies. A cocktail reception that evening creates the opportunity to participate in a social event with Peruvian authorities and industry friends.

All are welcome. Registration is not required.

Mineral potential of the Russian Far East: Unique opportunities for junior exploration companies

Room 717B

9:00 am — 12:00 noon

By initiative of Magadan provincial government, Northern Mines Ltd. is proud to present the unique exploration potential of the Kolima region. Apart from Kolima there is huge exploration potential in other regions of the Russian Far East. New projects are awaiting in Chukotka, Khabarovsk and Primorski regions.

This presentation is aimed at junior exploration companies experienced in exploring new areas and focused on large discoveries.

The following topics will be discussed:

• Exploration potential of the Russian Far East and the Magadan region in particular

• Current legislation and how to establish operations in Russia

• The experience of foreign junior exploration companies in the Russian Far East

This presentation provides the opportunity to meet Russian companies operating in the region, to have face-to-face discussions with representatives of local government and gain a better understanding of the business potential in the Russian Far East.

Organizers and Speakers: Mr. Nikolay Karpenko– First Deputy Governor of the Magadan Region Mr. Andrey Rashin– General Director of Northern Mines Ltd.

Mr. Yuriy Radchenko– General Director of Ducat Geological and Mining Company

Mr. Alexander Mikhailov– Principal Geologist SRK Exploration Services

All are welcome. Registration is not required.

Aboriginal presentation room

2:00 — 5:00 pm

Room 717A

Fasken Martineau, with the PDAC Aboriginal Affairs Committee, proudly presents a cultural event and discussion on the topic of increasing co-operation in the mining sector between companies and aboriginal communities. This session will feature some of the pre-eminent leaders of Canadaís aboriginal and business communities. Maximize excellent networking opportunities between members of aboriginal communities interested in the mining industry and members of the mining industry to explore business opportunities with aboriginal communities.

Fasken Martineau is a leading Canadian-based business law and litigation firm that provides services to clients internationally and in most industry sectors. The firm receives consistent distinction in the Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory; Chamber’s Global Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers; and International Financial Law Review’s Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms.

All are welcome. Registration is not required.

Geotech: New techniques lead to new discoveries — Discover the advantage in Airborne geophysics

Room 711

2:00 — 5:00 pm

The Geotech team is showcasing the company’s exciting advances in Airborne EM techniques including presentations from Geotech and invited speakers.

Geotech specializes in advanced digital helicopter-borne electromagnetic (EM) systems as exemplified by its flagship system: VTEM (Versatile Time-domain ElectroMagnetics) — the most advanced and powerful system available today.

Geotech will be presenting information on other new airborne technologies, such as AirMt and megaVTEM. This session will also cover new advances in ZTEM technology focusing on how they can be utilized to help our clients with their exploration efforts to discover the next world class deposit. We will also review techniques in interpretation, advanced processing and modeling that can be used to help define target zones, thus reducing drilling costs and leading to higher success rates.

All are welcome. Registration is not required.

India: Opportunities galore for exploration and mining

Room 714A

2:00 — 7:30 pm

There are sufficient prospects of discovering major deposits in India. The geological and metallogenic history of India is similar to that of mineral rich Australia, Canada, South Africa and South America.

Topics of discussion will include:

• vital information about geological and investment opportunities available in India

• participate in interactive discussions with the policy makers and regulators in central and state governments, government undertakings and industry representatives including major private players.

All are welcome. Registration is not required. A host reception will follow from 6:30-7:30 pm.