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2. Dear Rare Earths & Strategic Metals Professional, Who Will Attend Rare Earths & Strategic
I am proud to present Mining IQâs inaugural Rare Earths & Metals 2011?
Strategic Metals 2011 Conference agenda.
- Chief Executive Officers
This event responds to the global search for rare earth resources - Financial Investors
and processing experience outside of China. This forum examines
the overall development of rare earth & strategic metal projects, - Geological Consultants
from demand and supply, to exploration and processing, right - Geologists
through to the representation of end-users.
- Head of Metals &/or Minerals
Why attend Mining IQâs Rare Earths & Strategic - Head of Strategic Development
Metals 2011?
- Managing Directors
A: Hear from and network with an expert speaker panel
comprised of both Australian and international rare earths - Risk Management Consultants
and strategic metals experts. - Vice Presidents of Development
B: Meet key contacts from across the rare earths supply
chain - the audience will comprise rare earth companies,
financial investors, EPCMs, specialist consultants and end
users.
Companies that have Previously Attended
C: This is the only rare earths & strategic metals event that
will feature presentations from end-users.
Mining IQ Events include:
This conference will attract an international audience of rare earth - Anglo Coal
and strategic metal executives, geologists, metallurgists, specialist - BHP Billiton Ltd
consultants and financial investors. It focuses on, and will help you
on your way to, establishing a processing supply chain, - BMA Coal
ensuring & validating your deposit as commercially viable, - Birla Nifty Pty Ltd
and managing environmental constraints and concerns.
- Cobar Management Pty Ltd
What topics will be covered? - epartment of Employment, Economic
D
Rare Earths & Strategic Metals 2011 will bring you Development and Innovation (QLD)
presentations, forecasts, case studies, panel discussions and round - Gold Fields Australia Pty Ltd
tables to debate topics such as:
- Harmony Gold Pty Ltd
âą Determining if you have an economically viable material
âą Dealing with thorium & uranium
- Intrepid Mines Ltd
âą Perspectives in critical metals - Jellinbah Resources
âą are earths in Western Australia: their presence and
R - Macarthur Coal Ltd
future directions - Mincor Resources
All the sessions are delivered by rare earth experts and are tailored - Minerals & Metals Group Century Mine
to provide you with new and exciting information regarding - Minerva Mine
strategies and forecasts that will help you in the directions and
development of your rare earths and strategic metals projects. - Mining Logic Solutions
- Newmont Mining
I look forward to meeting you at this critical new conference.
- Northparkes Mines Ltd
Kind regards, - Orion Integration Pty Ltd
- PT Nusa Halmahera Minerals
- Panoramic Resources Ltd
- Rio Tinto
Francesca De Michele
Conference Director - Savannah Nickel Mines Pty ltd
- Rare Earths & Strategic Metals 2011 - Wesfarmers Curragh Pty Ltd
Mining IQ - Western Areas
3 Key Reasons Why Rare Earths & Strategic Metals 2011 Gives You the Best Value
for Your Marketing Spend:
1. Complete exposure to decision-makers who are responsible for the selection and instruction of rare earth specialist consultants, EPCMs
and investors.
2. Youâll notice that the atmosphere is different from other conferences. We actively maintain a reduced vendor ratio, which creates a more
intimate environment for networking and knowledge sharing.
3. Your clients and critical potential clients will be attending Rare Earths & Strategic Metals 2011 and this is the perfect chance to make yours
the brand and product they remember.
As Rare Earths & Strategic Metals 2011 is not a tradeshow, there will only be a limited number of opportunities available. To secure
premium exposure, contact Mike Adams on +61 (0)2 9229 1083 or mike.adams@iqpc.com.au.
3. DAY 1 Tuesday 21 June 2011
8.30 Registration and Refreshments Tasmanâs Norra Karr Heavy REE project â a near term production
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opportunity
9.00 Opening Remarks from Conference Chair Mark Saxon, CEO, tASMAn MetALS LtD
9.10 OPening KeynOte: Rare earths in Western Australia: their Presence & 2.00 What are the Strategic and Critical Metals in 2011 and Beyond, and
Future Directions Where do the Rare earth Metals fit in these Categories?
PReSenTATIOn
This session will focus on the current prospects and occurrences This session will be presented by Jack Lifton, the founding Principal of
of rare earths in Western Australia. Furthermore it will look at future Technology Metals Research, LLC, and a specialist in the sourcing and
directions for the state and government initiative that encourage end use trends of rare & strategic metals. This session will focus on:
KeYnOTe
exploration. This session will cover: ï hat Strategic and Critical Metals are in high demand in 2011 and
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ï Known deposits, prospects, and occurrences of rare earths in
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Western Australia ï importance of developing your own comprehension of the rare
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ï Likely development scenarios of mines for rare earths in Western
earth industry and understanding the difficulties and complexities
Australia associated with mining rare earth material
ï Exploration potential for further discoveries in Western Australia
ï here do the Rare Earth Metals fit in these categories?
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ï overnment initiatives that encourage exploration.
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ï we able to produce rare earths and do we have the technical
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Don Flint, Manager â Commodities and Industry Analysis, capabilities?
geOLOgiCAL SURVey OF W.A. DePARtMent OF MineS & PetROLeUM Jack Lifton, Principal, teCHnOLOgy MetALS ReSeARCH
9.50 CASe StUDy: the Machinga niobium-Rare earths Project (Malawi): 2.40 Dealing with thorium & Uranium
Determining if you have an economically Viable Material Commonly occurring alongside rare earths & strategic metals is the
Whether you come across rare earth elements in a targeted presence of radioactive material thorium and uranium. This session
exploration, or by accident, it is crucial to determine the potential will focus on the best practices and methods to dealing with and
commercial viability of your site. This session will look at âthe next stepâ
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managing these two potentially dangerous materials.
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and focus on an analysis around production, demand and supply. ï Understanding the geological make-up of your landscape and how
ï earths and their associated minerals; determining viable elements
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thorium & uranium are often present in rare earth deposits
ï Focusing on value: heavy rare earths
ï Assessing the safest and most manageable methods for processing
ï Exploration methods for heavy rare earths
radioactive material
ï aximising the value of your rare earth and strategic metal by
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ï Increasing your efficiency through Radiation Safety Training
understanding critical market demand ï Generating data from your mine site to develop your Environmental
ï Understanding your local jurisdiction and the effects it will have on
Impact Statement and accounting for the time and resources this
the progression and time frame of your project from exploration to will require
production ï Evaluating the complexity of the separation and implementing
Andrew Bell, Chief Executive Officer, ReSOURCe StAR LiMiteD positive practices on your site
James Kennedy, Principal, WingS enteRPRiSeS inC
10.30 Morning tea and networking Opportunity
3.20 Afternoon tea and networking Opportunity
11.00 CASe StUDy: Kipawa Heavy Rare earths Deposit: 10 Steps Required to
Develop a Rare earths Mine 3.50 Queenslandâs Rare earth and Strategic Metal Resources and Potential
Andre Gauthier, president, will be presenting on the heavy rare earths The
Geological Survey of Queensland provides geoscience and
Kipawa deposit. This session will focus on an outline of the rare earths resource information to improve the understanding of the geology and
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market and will present the 10 steps required to develop a rare earths minerals and energy resource potential of Queensland. In particular this
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mine. session will focus on rare earths & strategic metals:
ï The Kipawa heavy rare earths deposit, Canada ï ccurrences
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ï Overview of the rare earths market ï eological associations
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ï 10 steps to develop a rare earths mine ï Production
ï Kipawa deposit project timeline ï Future potential
Andre Gauthier, President, MAtAMeC eXPLORAtiOnS inC Russell DâArcy, Geological Survey of Queensland, DePARtMent OF
eMPLOyMent, eCOnOMiC DeVeLOPMent AnD innOVAtiOn
11.00 CASe StUDy: the Dubbo Zirconia Project
Delivered by the Managing Director of Alkane Resources, this session 4.30 Closing Comments from the Chair and end of Day One
will focus on their Dubbo Zirconia project and the processes required
to take a next generation poly metallic rare metal and rare earth 4.45 WORKSHOP A: A global Rare earth issue: Dealing with thorium
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deposit to production. & Uranium
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ï Identification of the resource and both ore mineral and host rock. Commonly occurring alongside rare earths is the presence of the
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ï Process development radioactive materials thorium nad uranium. This workshop will help
ï Large scale confirmation of the flow sheet you manage and account for risks associated with this potentially
dangerous material.
ï Market development
Facilitator: James Kennedy, Principal, WingS enteRPRiSeS inC
Ian Chalmers, Managing Director, ALKAne ReSOURCeS
12.20 Lunch and networking Opportunity
1.20 exploration and Development in the Home of Rare earth elements â
Scandinavia
Focusing on a European perspective of Rare Earth supply, this session
will cover:
Bring your project team and SAVe
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ï European perspective on securing REE supply
The
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4. DAY 2 Wednesday 22 June 2011
8.50 Opening Remarks from Conference Chair future. However production levels are set to outstrip global supply of these
materials by 2014. With this in mind, it has never been more crucial to find
9.00 the Management of naturally Occurring Radioactivity in Rare earth and develop new sources. This panel discussion will look at ways rare earth
companies can engage end-users in their projects.
DISCuSSIOn
Processing
A major risk associated with rare earth processing arises from the fact that ï integral role of rare earths and strategic metals on electronic
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technologies and the effects of the shortage of supply on this industry
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most rare earth minerals contain uranium and/or thorium. The chemical
and/or thermal processing of such minerals requires that these contained ï ow strategic metals and rare earths are currently employed by
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elements, and their decay chain progeny, must be monitored and end-use companies to produce a cleaner future environment
managed. This session will focus on: ï the end-users donât get the supply they need, what is next for
If
ï Ensuring occupational health and safety, product quality and
this industry? Are there alternate options beyond rare earths?
environmental impacts are minimised Joined by key end-users of rare earths
ï deportment of radioactivity during processing and measures to
The
manage this radioactivity 2.25 Rare earths Ripe for Recycling: extending the Life-Cycle: what Role for
Douglas Collier, Manager, Process Development Consulting, Recycling with Rare earths?
AnStO MineRALS Due to the high value â low volume of rare earth & strategic metals,
it is crucial to ensure that we are actively working towards extending
9.40 end Uses and Applications of Rare earths: a Review of the Key Demand its life-cycle. This session will focus on:
Drivers ï nderstanding that supply and demand for individual rare earths is not even
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Rare-earth metals and compounds are enablers; they can have a profound and seeking alternate options once the âpeakâ of supply is reached
effect on the ultimate performance of complex engineered systems and ï ow does recapture and reuse of rare earths such as lithium compare
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devices. As such, rare earths are critical to a wide range of technologies in the with other metals like copper and gold?
national defense, clean energy and hi-tech sectors. This session will focus on: ï ow the responsible use of rare earths, in particular a move towards
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ï Specific applications of rare earths, and how they are used within the
recycling rare earth products, will help the globe move toward a
technology supply chain sustainable future
ï end users of rare earths, and their perspective on the current supply
Key
Damien Giurco, Research Director, inStitUte FOR SUStAinABLe
and demand issues FUtUReS UtS
ï some end users are evaluating ways to make better use of the rare
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earths available, or to replace them altogether. 3.05 Afternoon tea and networking Opportunity
Gareth Hatch, Founding Principal, teCHnOLOgy MetALS ReSeARCH LLC
3.20 CASe StUDy: Rare earth elements: Mine-to-Market
10.20 Morning tea and networking Opportunity Great Western Minerals Group is an integrated rare earths processor.
Currently the company is planning to produce a separation plant at their
10.45 Development of Flow-Sheet for Rare earth Recovery Steenkampskraal site in order to become a fully integrated rare earths
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producer. This session will focus on their current work and the companyâs
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This session will be delivered by Karin Soldenhoff, Manager of Process
Development Research for ANSTO Minerals. Karin has extensive future directions.
experience in hydrometallurgical process development for base metals, Gary Billingsley, Director, gReAt WeSteRn MineRALS gROUP
precious metals, rare earths and uranium, with particular emphasis on
solvent extraction and ion exchange technology 4.00 CASe StUDy: nORniCO âtri-Metalâ Project nickel-Cobalt and Scandium
Karin Soldenhoff, Manager â Process Development Research, Metallica Minerals Limited discovered two scandium deposits northwest of
AnStO MineRALS Townsville, Queensland in early 2010. The resource totalling approximately
15.2 million tonnes averaging 130g/t Sc containing 3,000 tonnes scandium
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11.25 CASe StUDy: CyU and goldsearch - exploring a new Ree Province in the oxide is being developed for tri-metal production by late 2013.
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Mount isa district ï etallicaâs potential to be the major world supplier
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This session will look at the joint venture between China Yunnan Copper ï ew reliable source of scandium, what this means for the market?
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Australia and Goldsearch. It will specifically examine their heavy rare earth ï Scandiumâs unique properties
project at their Mount Dorothy site and will focus on: ï unique synergy and savings of combining nickel-cobalt and
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ï Exploring the Mary Katleen trend for light and heavy REE
scandium â same ores, same processing, same plant
ï rowing Elaine resource of over 2000ppm REE.
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Andrew Gillies, Managing Director, MetALLiCA MineRALS LiMiteD
ï ount Dororthy discovery of predominately Yttrium and Heavy REE.
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4.20 Rare earths in the tanami
Jason Beckton, Managing Director, CHinA yUnnAn COPPeR AUStRALiA
Orion Metals Ltd is a junior explorer that decided to focus on exploration for
12.05 Lunch and networking Opportunity Heavy Rare Earths. In October 2010 we rediscovered Killi Killi in the Tanami
after our geologist had first work on the tenement in 1969. We have raised
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over $ 4 million and we plan on a drilling program to fully explore the area and
CASe
1.05 Minerals Down Under: Flagship Program â the importance of Rare earths
other Heavy Rare Earth tenements.
& Strategic Metals
ï significance of Killi Killi Hills in the Tanami
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This session will look at the emergent rare earth industry in Australia, with a
ï Challenges of exploration in the Tanami
particular focus on technological solutions that can improve and maximise
the supply chain. ï future of heavy rare earths as we see it
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ï hallenging the uncertainty surrounding the processing supply chain and
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James Canning-Ure, Managing Director, ORiOn MetALS LiMiteD
how we can improve and develop our current models and methods
ï tilising national expertise and applying this knowledge base to new rare
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4.40 Closing Remarks from the Conference Chair and end of Conference
earth and strategic metal projects
4.45 WORKSHOP B: WORKing WitH enD USeRS OF StRAtegiC MetALS
ï nderstanding that rare earths are often of âhigh value â low volumeâ and
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using recycling methods to maximise their life cycle WitHin tHe teCHnOLOgy SUPPLy CHAin
ï sing predictive geo-science to develop your understanding of the
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Understanding the technology supply chain and the needs of the end-use
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geological make-up of your site and planning the mining procedures companies within it, is an important part of the marketing and business
based on your findings development activities of any strategic-metals company. Players at either end
of the technology supply chain often seem to talk past each other, without
Anna Littleboy, Deputy Director, Minerals Down Under Flagship, CSiRO really understanding the perspective of the other side.
This interactive workshop will use case studies to give a better
1.45 PAneL DiSCUSSiOn: end Users of Rare earths: the importance of Rare
understanding of how the technology supply chain actually works.
earths & Strategic Metals in electronics & a Cleaner Future
Rare earths and strategic metals are crucial for developing national
Facilitator: Jack Lifton & Gareth Hatch, Founding Principals,
defence and electronics, as well as moving toward a cleaner greener teCHnOLOgy MetALS ReSeARCH, LLC
Register today: T: (02) 9229 1000 F: (02) 9223 2622
www.rareearthsandstrategicmetals.com.au E: registration@iqpc.com.au
5. WORKSHOPS
Workshop A: Tuesday, 21 June 2011 4.45pm â 7.45pm (including a light dinner)
A Global Rare Earth Issue: Dealing with Thorium & Uranium
This interactive workshop will equip you with the best methods, strategies Your Workshop Leader:
and practices to help you and your company deal with the presence of
James Kennedy,
Thorium and Uranium. Commonly occurring alongside rare earths is the
presence of radioactive material. This workshop will help you manage and Principal,
account for risks associated with this potentially dangerous material. WINGS ENTERPRISES INC
âą nderstanding the association of thorium and uranium in the majority
U Wings Enterprises is the developer / operator of the Pea Ridge Iron Ore and
of rare earth deposits Rare Earth Deposit in Washington County Missouri. Mr Kennedy purchased
âą valuating the safest and most successful methods for processing
E the Pea Ridge Iron Ore Mine and developed the complete mining engineering
radioactive material. and logistics system. This mining project is a true Pit to Port and Mine to
âą enerating clear and definitive results through your geological
G Metal project. The redeveloped underground iron ore mine will be the lowest
assessment to build your Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) cost producer in North America. The finished iron oxide with be the highest
âą trategies to help you combat common obstacles in the separation
S quality iron oxide in the world.
process Mr Kennedy has authored papers on rare earths and consulted on the
âą Managing uranium and thorium and implementing positive practices topic with members of Congress, the financial industry and other rare earth
companies. Mr Kennedy is currently working on federal legislation regarding
the strategic re-development of a US rare earth industry.
Workshop B: Wednesday, 22 June 2011 4.45pm â 7.45pm (including a light dinner)
Working with End Users of Strategic Metals within the Technology Supply Chain
Understanding the technology supply chain and the needs of the end-use metallurgy, Jack was first a researcher before becoming both a marketing
companies within it, is an important part of the marketing and business and manufacturing executive. Finally, he became a metal trader specialising
development activities of any strategic metals company. Players at either in the field of technology metals and of rare metals.
end of the technology supply chain often seem to talk past each other, Jack has 48 years of industry involvement. He advises both OEM high tech
without really understanding the perspective of the other side. industry and the global institutional-investment community on the natural
This interactive workshop will use case studies to give a better resource issues that impact either a proposed business model or a high-
understanding of how the technology supply chain actually works, volume manufacturing plan for the mass market. Jack has extensive
including: experience examining opportunities where rare and technology metals
availability is a factor in determining the probability of commercial success
âą verview of the procurement lifecycle for components and assemblies
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of a metals-related venture.
that contain strategic metals such as rare earths
âą he various tiers within the supply chain and the different perspectives
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of prime and sub contractors Gareth Hatch,
âą he typical knowledge level of procurement departments when it
T Founding Principal,
comes to the sourcing of strategic metals TECHNOLOGY METALS RESEARCH LLC
âą ow the research and development activities of companies feed into
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Gareth Hatch is a Founding Principal of Technology Metals Research, LLC.
procurement decision making
He is interested in helping people to understand the challenges associated
âą he degree of difficulty in changing the materials used for established
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products and strategic materials, and how those challenges affect market sectors
âą hat end users âreallyâ want from their suppliers
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For several years Gareth was Director of Technology at Dexter Magnetic
Facilitators: Technologies, where he focused on the design & application of innovative
Jack Lifton, magnetic materials, devices and systems, in order to solve real engineering
Founding Principal, problems.
TECHNOLOGY METALS RESERCH LLC Throughout his career, Gareth has been particularly interested in the strategic
challenges faced by the permanent-magnet industry and its supply chain, in the
Jack Lifton is a Founding Principal of Technology Metals Research, face of growing demand for REEs as well as the increased use of permanent
LLC. Educated as a physical chemist, specialising in high-temperature magnets in the areas of renewable-energy production and electric vehicles.
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