PDAC — Your Window To The World (January 26, 2009)

The PDAC convention offers a unique venue to learn about opportunities and developments from around the globe. The following independently organized presentation rooms will take place on level 700 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building.

Monday, March 2

GREENLAND — THE LAND OFUNEXPLORED OPPORTUNITIES

Room 711, 9:00 am -12 noon

The Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum (BMP) deals with all companies applying for exploration or production licences in Greenland, whether onshore or offshore, whether for minerals or for petroleum. BMP handles licence applications with a “one-door” process, normally making it unnecessary for applicants to contact other departments within the Government of Greenland or the Government of Denmark.

Greenland is known for having some of the oldest rocks in the world including the oldest banded iron formation, Isua (c. 3.8 Ga) to Paleogene deposits such as the famous Skaergaarden (c. 40 Ma) and the world class porphyrymolybdenum deposit, Malmberget (c. 25 Ma). Greenland is also known for having large areas, which are highly underexplored.

The presentations will outline some of the underexplored areas and will also include:

• Overview of licensing, new initiatives and conditions in Greenland

• Overview of geology and mineral potential in Greenland with special emphasis on prospective regions

• Mineral potential of Palaeogene magmatic rocks in Greenland

• IOCG possibilities in Greenland

• Statistic methods to find new mineral targets in Greenland and web based products

The seminar will illustrate geological environments with a potential for mineral deposits in areas not so well known in Greenland. The session is aimed at the mining industry and will highlight favourable areas for new mineral discoveries. All are welcome. Registration not required.

DEVELOPING OVERSEAS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CHINA MINING INDUSTRY

Room 714A, 2-5:00 pm

Due to the recession in the United States and Euro Zone, much more attention is being directed to the emerging markets, especially China. There is much optimism that China will be able to contribute in the recovery process. Learn the facts in regard to developing business opportunities within the Chinese mining industry in regions outside of China. We will discuss topics such as: 1) Where does the mining industry presently stand in China

2) What is the projected trend for the China Mining industry for 2009 and the near future

3) How and what have the Chinese contributed to the overseas mining business to date, and what are their plans for the future

4) How to conduct business in mining with the Chinese, especially overseas

Attendees will leave this presentation with a true understanding of how mining in China is affecting mining in other parts of the world and how use this information to improve future relationships and working plans with the Chinese mining sector. All are welcome. Registration not required.

EXPLORATION DOWN UNDER:AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED

Room 717B, 2-5:00 pm

Australia is recognized around the world as a leading mineral exploration and mining country. It’s large and diverse inventory of mineral resources has enabled it to be a major supplier of mineral commodities to the world for many decades. This position has been sustained by successful, ongoing exploration of highly prospective regions. Despite sustained activity Australia remains substantially under-explored even in regions of high mineral potential.

The Australian Government and State and the Northern Territory governments have recognized the importance of exploration and discovery of new mineral resources. They have and are currently undertaking multi-million dollar geoscience programs and other activities in support of company exploration activities. These programs are making a substantial contribution to reducing the risks associated with mineral exploration.

As the full impact of the global financial crisis strikes the exploration sector ongoing government support will be crucial to exploration success. Companies exploring in Australia are receiving and will continue to receive government support in a variety of forms all aimed at reducing the risk inherent the exploration process. This support includes free access to the world’s best pre-competitive geoscientific data and open file reports of past company exploration as well as, some jurisdictions have drilling assistance programs. This seminar will review the benefits flowing to explorers and the opportunities that have arisen recently from current government programs.

In addition, presenters will highlight the potential opportunities for participation in mineral exploration in Australia for a range of commodities through joint activities with companies already operating in Australian jurisdictions.

More to Explore

Registration is not required — all welcome. Further details from Booth 414 in the Australian Pavilion.

LEADING PRACTICES: WHAT LESSONS CAN BE DRAWN FROM THE EXPERIENCES OF THE LARGE COMPANIES?

Room 711, 2-5:00pm

Sustainable development issues have become a key priority for the mining industry over the past few decades. A number of tools have been developed to help companies meet sustainability challenges. But how well do tools developed for large companies translate for the junior and exploration sector?

Apanel of representatives from major and junior companies will be answering your questions on how sustainable development issues are impacting on their operations and discussing the tools which exist to address these issues.

This session is hosted by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and will feature presentations and discussion on ICMM Good Practice material and sustainable mining initiatives. ICMM represents many of the world’s leading mining and metals companies — with operations in 60 countries in all continents — as well as regional, national and commodity associations. ICMM members are committed to pursuing best practices and raising standards across the industry as a whole.