CONTENTS

CONTACTS

About Forum 2Brief agenda 5Exhibition 6Sponsorship 7Opportunities 8Registration 9

Mrs Borka MikulicInternational Business Development

(Delegate and Exhibitor enquires)

Tel: +44 1275 540582 (direct line)Mobile: +44 776 4949433

Email: borka.m@minexforum.com

Mrs Irina YukhtinaHead of Communications

(Delegate and Exhibitor enquires)

7-10 Adam Street, London WC2N 6AA, UKTel: + 44 (0) 207 520 9341 Fax: + 44 (0) 207 520 9342

Email: ira.y@minexforum.com

Mr Arthur PoliakovHead of Organising Committee

(Speaker and Sponsor enquires)

Tel: + 44 207 520 9341Fax: + 44 207 520 9342

Email: Arthur.p@minexforum.com

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MINEX Central Asia 2012

3rd Mining and Exploration Forum & Expo17-19 April 2012, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan

• Mineral and metal reach of Kazakhstan and Cen-tral Asian states remain underexplored compar-ing to neighbouring Mongolia and China.

• Close proximity to China and major Asian con-sumers of metals and minerals.

• Presence and successful experience in the Re-gion of FTSE 100 and junior mining companies

• Well educated work force, political stability, developed infrastructure, cheaper utilities and relatively mild climate conditions.

• Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are presently revis-ing their policies which promise more relaxed terms to international investors interested in developing Greenfield and Brownfield Mineral projects.

• Silk route development and Customs Union will enhance trade between Asia, including Central Asia, and Western Europe

• Kazakhstan is actively developing its Capital Markets and Stock Exchange which will create greater liquidity and provide capital for local mining IPOs.

Growing Importance of Central Asia to international investors and miners

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“MINEX Central Asia” Mining Forum, a premier international business event, is organised with the aim of unlocking underexplored mineral potential of Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The forum focuses on creating new international partnerships, attract-ing investments for the Greenfield and Brownfield mineral exploration and also provides know-how exchange on the development of sustainable and efficient mining in the region.

What differentiates MINEX forum is its strong connection to the mining and mineral explora-tion Industry. The forum’s is steered by the MINEX Technical Committee – an international diversified group of top 30 industry experts and senior gov-ernment officials which determines the forum’s objectives, structure and ensures the high quality agenda. MINEX Technical Committee, chaired by Jan Lewis, President of the UK’s Institute of Materials,

Minerals and Mining and Director of Wardell Arm-strong International, receives regular technical and practical advice from the experts of Association of Mining and Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises (AGMP), Association of Geological Organisations of Kazakhstan American Appraisal, ARMZ Uranium Holding Co., ENRC, Eurasian Business Council, Glencore International, Grata Law Firm, IMC Mon-tan, Kazakh-British Chamber of Commerce (KBCC), Kazakhmys, Kazatomprom, KPMG, Kyrgyz Mining Association, London Stock Exchange, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Republic of Kazakhstan, Ministry of Industry and New Technol-ogies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, PwC, Rio Tinto, Samruk Kazyna State Wealth Fund, SRK Consulting, State geological directorate of Tajik Republic, Tau Ken Samruk National Mining Company and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

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MINEX’s strong ties with the Government Agen-cies and Policy makers in Kazakhstan provide a developed Government Relations Platform at the forum. Presently the leadership of Kazakh-stan is taking a proactive approach in resolving issues faced by the mining and exploration indus-try in the country and in the region. Forum par-

ticipants can learn about forthcoming legislation and government initiatives from the conference speakers, as well as ask direct questions regard-ing taxation, licencing, investment opportunities and other related issues during the Q&As ses-sions and one on one meetings with the senior government officials.

Karim Masimov, Prime Minister of KazakhstanKeynote address at MINEX Central Asia 2010 forum

Nurlan Sauranbayev, Vice-minister of industry and new technologies, Republic of Kazakhstan presents at MINEX Central Asia 2011 forum

Kairat Kelimbetov, Chairman of the Board of theSovereign Wealth Fund “Samruk-Kazyna” moderates MINEX Central Asia 2011 forum

Asset Issekeshev, Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Industry and New Technologies of Kazakhstan Keynote address at MINEX Central Asia 2011 forum

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FORUM’S BRIEF AGENDA

MASTER CLASSES

At the two day multi track conference speakers from lo-cal and international companies and government organi-sations, will address key issues related to further develop-ment of mining and mineral exploration in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and Caspian States:

• Government initiatives and regulatory changes - proposed changes in the reorganisation and fur-ther development of mining and geological industry

• Investment opportunities - forthcoming changes and initiatives designed to stimulate inflow of the international investment in the mineral exploration and mining sectors. Show-case of gold, silver, coal, iron ore, copper, uranium and rear earth develop-ment projects. M&A and investment opportunities.

• Innovative technologies and business solutions - latest information on key business / technical / in-vestment and financial tools to assist companies in managing their exploration and mining businesses in Central Asia.

• Mining Finance – current opportunities for raising finance for exploration and mining projects from early to developed stages

• Country focused sessions on mineral exploration and potential development in Kazakhstan, Kyr-gyzstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia and other Central Asia states.

Master Classes – technical and business focused ses-sions, organised for Mining professionals and Investors, offer practical advice and insight into specific issues on mining operational management, economics and finance.

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EXHIBITION

FLOOR PLAN

On site Exhibition with over 50 professional exhibition shells. During the two days the forum offers excellent opportunity to companies for presenting their prod-ucts, projects and services to the forum delegates, speakers, VIP guests, trade visitor and media as well as to have their own space for holding meetings with po-tential and existing clients and business partners. The exhibition hall is located next to the main conference halls and coffee area offering excellent visibility and a targeted audience.

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SPONSORSHIP

FORUM SPONSORS

Sponsorship packages - to suit all marketing require-ments and budgets, offer companies opportunities for active involvement in shaping the forum’s agenda, corporate communications and brand exposure.

LEAD SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

CORPORATE SPONSOR

SESSION SPONSORS

PLATINUM SPONSOR

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OPPORTUNITIES

• Ample business networking and communication opportunities – Coffee breaks, Business luncheons, Evening drinks receptions and Mining Excellence Gala Dinner offer extensive opportunities to ex-change ideas and establish business contacts with over 500 representatives of local and international mining and exploration companies, financiers, in-vestors, engineering companies, equipment produc-ers, management consultants, law & audit firms and other service providers as well as government officials.

• One-on-One meeting rooms offer opportunities for organising private discussions with forum’s distinguished guests, investors or clients. Additional presentation room for up to 50 seats is available for companies who wish to organise private presenta-tions, board meetings or media briefings.

• Online discussion platform offers registered participants opportunities for communication and exchange with the forum’s speakers, moderators and exhibitors before, during and after the forum.

• Extensive knowledge exchange – over 70 local and international speakers presenting at the forum offer extensive insight into current issues and new opportunities arising in the mining and exploration in Central Asia. State of the art post-event forum documentation published on-line, offers convenient and “always on” access to the materials which are presented at the forum. Accompanied by the video recordings of the forum’s main session, this unique tool offers great opportunity to revisit the forum any time and serves as great reference facility exclusive-ly available to the forum’s participants.

• Further reach – extensive coverage by local and international TV and professional media extends forum’s reach to wider audiences in Central Asia and Globally.

• Mine site visits – Mining Companies from Kazakh-stan and other Central Asian states can further extend their business and investor communication programs by organising site visits which can be offered to the forum’s delegates, VIP guests and ac-credited media.

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INFORMATION PARTNERS

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REGISTRATION FOR DELEGATESSTANDARD DELEGATE FEES

DELEGATE DETAILS

10% discount applies to delegate registration payments received by 31 Jan 2012

Master Classes17 April

£ 200

Forum18-19 April

£ 600

Gala Dinner18 April

£ 130

Early Bird Discount 10%ends on 31.01.2012

Master Classes and Forum17-19 April

£ 750

Name:

Company Name:

Job Title:

Email:

Register for:

Master Classes

Print and mark the options you need, and send by fax to + 44 (0) 207 520 9342

Forum

Gala-DinnerForum and Master Classes

PARTICIPATION TERMS:Delegate pre-registration ends: Friday 13 April 2012Payment: Delegate fees can be paid by VISA, Solo or Master Card, Bank Transfer or by Cheque from UK Bank. Barclays Bank Exchange rates will apply to other currencies payments. Admission: Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to delegates who have failed to pay the delegate fee prior to the forum.Early bird discount: Register and pay before 31 January 2012 to save 10% from the standard delegate rate. For multiple registrations (3 and more) a 10% discount off standard fees applies. Accumulated 20% discount applies to multiple delegate registrations received before 31 January 2012. Student discounts: up to 50% discretionary discount may be offered to full time students and academicians.Master class delegate fee: includes admission to all master class sessions on 17 April; master classes hand-outs; luncheon; coffees; admission to welcome drinks on 17 April; use of simulta-neous translation (Russian and English) Forum delegate fee: admission to welcome drinks on 17 and 19 April; admission to forum sessions on 17 and 18 April; confer-ence bag with MINEX Central Asia 2012 materials; luncheons, coffees; use of simultaneous translation (Russian and English)Gala Dinner fee: includes admission to the pre-dinner drinks; unreserved seat at the dinner table; Gala show during the din-ner. Kazakh Visa: If you require Kazakh entry visa please allow at least 1 week for visa application processing. For more informa-tion please check with your local consulate or visit website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://portal.mfa.kz/portal/page/portal/mfa/en/content/consular/advisory

TERMS OF BOOKING: Booking confirmation: You will receive acknowledgement of your booking and invoice within 48 hours of sending your regis-tration form. Please call us on + 44 (0) 207 520 9341 or fax + 44 (0) 207 520 9342 in case you do not receive confirmation within stated period. Cancelations: Cancelations received in writing before 13 April 2012 – refund will be issued subject to administration charge of 5%. Full conference fees are payable in the event of cancela-tion on 13 April 2012 or thereafter. Delegate substitutions are welcome at any time free of charge (providing the delegate has Kazakh entry visa). Taxes and charges: UK VAT is not applied to payments made to the UK account. Payments made to the account in Kazakh-stan will be subject to Kazakh taxes, Bank commission charges and Exchange rates. All credit card payments are subject to 3% charge. AMEX payments are not accepted.

Registration enquiries

Mrs. Irina YukhtinaAdvantix Ltd (forum manager)7-10 Adam Street, London WC2N 6AA, UKTel: + 44 (0) 207 520 9341 Fax: + 44 (0) 207 520 9342

Email: ira.y@minexforum.com

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REGISTRATION FOR EXHIBITORSEXHIBITION BOOTH BOOKING FORMprices quoted in British Pound Sterling – GBP.

Option 1£ 3000

Exhibition booth (2 m length x 1.5 m depth x 2.5 m height)

Fee includes: 2 admission passes to Minex Master classes, Minex Forum and Gala Dinner.

Option 2£ 4000

Exhibition booth (3 m length x 1.5 m depth x 2.5 m height)

Fee includes: 3 admission passes to Minex Master classes, Minex Forum and Gala Dinner.

Option 3£ 5000

Exhibition booth Exhibition booth (4 m length x 1.5 m depth x 2.5 m height)

Fee includes: 4 admission passes to Minex Master classes, Minex Forum and Gala Dinner; Full page advert in the Forum catalogue

Table Top£ 1250

1) Hire of table, chair and small area for mobile exhibition stand (maximum width up to 1.3 m and height up to 2.5 m); 2) Listing of exhibitor’s profile (up to 150 words) on MINEX Central Asia 2012 website and in the Forum catalogue; 3) One delegate ticket to MINEX Forum on 18-19 April (excludes Gala dinner); 4) 15% off standard rate delegate rates.

Virtual Booth

£ 1200

Virtual booth hire for the period of 12 months on MINEXForum.com and MinexAsia.com/2012 websites (expo area), placement of marketing information (up to 50 MB), full page colour adver-tisement or 150 word company profile in MINEX Central Asia 2012 catalogue, 30% discount off standard delegate fee.

Print and mark the options you need, and send by fax to + 44 (0) 207 520 9342

BOOTH EXHIBITOR TERMS (Foyer Exhibition Hall): BOOKING AND CANCELLATION TERMS:

1. Exhibition booth hire from 7 am on 18 April until 6 pm on 19 April 2012 at the Radisson Astana Hotel (Forum venue), mono-chrome company name print on the front panel, hire of 0.7 m table, 2 chairs, 2 spot lights & 220 V electricity; 2. Short (150 words) exhibitor profile on MINEX Central Asia 2012 website and in the Forum’s catalogue; 3. Delegate admission to MINEX Forum on 18-19 April and admission to MINEX Gala Dinner on 18 April (pls. see terms above); 4. Additional delegate passes to Master Classes or Forum can be purchased at 30% off standard rate; 5. Exhibitors who have booked exhibitor option 3 are entitled to a complimentary full page advert in the Forum’s catalogue.

Booking confirmation and invoice: You will receive acknowl-edgement of your booking and invoice within 48 hours of send-ing your registration. Please call us on + 44 (0) 207 520 9341 in case you do not receive confirmation within stated period. Payment: Payments must be received in full before 30 March 2012. UK VAT is not applied to payments made to the UK ac-count. Payments made to the account in Kazakhstan will be sub-ject to Kazakh taxes, Bank commission charges and Exchange rates. All credit card payments are subject to 3% charge. AMEX card payments are not accepted. Cancelations: if received in writing before 26 March 2012 will be subject to administration charge of 5% of total amount. Full fees are payable in the event of cancelation after 26 March 2012. Delegate substitutions are welcome at any time (provid-ing the delegate has Kazakh entry visa).

Exhibitor enquiries

Mrs. Irina YukhtinaAdvantix Ltd (forum manager)7-10 Adam Street, London WC2N 6AA, UK

Tel: + 44 (0) 207 520 9341 Fax: + 44 (0) 207 520 9342

Email: ira.y@minexforum.com

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EXHIBITOR OPTIONS Custom design is the responsibility of the exhibitor

Option 1£ 3000

Option 2£ 4000

Option 3£ 5000

Table Top£ 1250