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Conference 19-20 March 2013Mövenpick Hotel, Istanbul

Speakers include:l Johann-Friedrich Dempwolff, Vice President, Industry & Governmental Relations, Johnson Controls Power Solutions EMEA,Chair, EUROBAT Automotive Committee, Belgium

l Harry Yoo, Senior Director, Korea Zinc, South Koreal Tim Tu, President, United Metals Enterprise, Taiwanl Rajat Agrawal, Managing Director, Gravita, Indial Nikola Dobrev, Chief Executive Officer, KCM, Bulgarial Kareem Barbir, Market Analyst, Nyrstar, Switzerlandl Tolga Oztutan, Chief of R&D, Mutlu Akü, Turkeyl Huw Roberts, Director, CHR Metals, UKl Jin Wang, Vice General Manager, Hubei Jingyang Metallurgical, Chinal Yonggang Ma, Vice General Manager, Jiangsu Chunxing Alloys, Chinal Thierry Tardivent, Group Chief Marketing Officer, General Manager Middle East Africa, NorthStar Battery, UAE

l Ashish Bansal, Director, Pondy Oxides and Chemicals, Indial Allan Cooper, European Projects Coordinator,

Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, UKl Andy Bush, Managing Director, International Lead Association, UKl Wang Ye, Analyst,

Beijing General Research Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, Chinal Eric Le Roux, Director, Metals Markets, Société Générale CIB, Francel Dr Heinz-Jürgen Büchner, Managing Director, Industrials/Automotive,

IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, Germanyl Renato Guerriero, President, STC, Italyl Paul White, Head of Forecasting & Statistics,

International Lead & Zinc Study Group, Portugal

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“In a market with so manydrivers and angles to beseen, the conferencecovers the needs of thosewho must be activeparticipants of it. Paolo Cabrejos, Volcan Compania Minera”

Now in its fifth year, Metal Bulletin Event’s World Lead Conference is the only place tomeet high-level personnel throughout the supply chain and learn about the majorissues impacting the industry. Just as Istanbul spans continents, so will discussions atthe conference. This year features an impressive array of speakers that between themrepresent the perspective of more than 15 countries from every corner of the industry.

Executive speakers from across Asia will deliver the outlook for supply and demanddynamics in emerging markets and what this means for the rest of the world. Analystswill deliver market insight into what is ahead for pricing and any risks posed to theindustry. And well known-industry players will demonstrate what you need to know soyou can make the best decisions for your business in 2013 and beyond.

Whether you mine, produce, trade or buy lead, make sure you seize the opportunityto learn from and network with suppliers and users of lead from around the globe.

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Conference 19-20 March 2013Mövenpick Hotel, Istanbul

l Amalgamated Metal Trading Ltdl Anglo Europe Minerals Ltdl AS Batterireturl Aurubis AGl Bain Capitall Baterpol SAl Berzelius Metall GmbHl Bloomberg Newsl Boliden Mineral ABl Bolmet SAl Britannia Refined Metals Ltdl Campine Recycling NVl CHR Metalsl CRM Synergiesl Dedeman Madencilik San Tic ASl Ecometal Ltdl Engitec Technologies SpAl Envirowalesl EUROBATl Fenix Metalsl FLT & Metals Ltd

l Gopher Resource LLCl Groupe SOMEDl Guangzhou Nanfang GuangyuanSuper Energy

l Harz Metall GmbHl IMN Oddzial w Legnicyl IMPAG AGl Impexmetal SAl Inci Aku San Tic ASl International Lead Associationl Interstate Batteriesl Ivernial Jamestown Metal Resources Ltdl Jean Goldschmidt InternationalSA/Hydrometal SA

l Johnson Controls GmbHl KCM ADl KCM Trade SAl KGHM Metraco SAl Kovohute Pribram Nastupnicka ASl LN Metals International Ltd

l London Metal ExchangelM & R Claushuis BVlMacquarie Bank LtdlMagellan Metals/IvernialMetalliancelMetallo Chimique NVlMiddle East Battery CompanylMonbat Recycling EADlMPI Reciklaza dool Newaltal Nizi International SAl Non Ferrl Ocean Partners USA Incl Orzel Bialy Spolka Akcyjnal Outotecl Pacorini Metals Vlissingen BVl Poyandegan Qom Non FerrousMetals Co

l Prince Minerals Ltdl Recobat SLl Recycle & Co – Laxmi Enterprises

l Recylex GmbHl RJO Brienl SFPZl Societe Generale Corporate &Investment Banking

l South China Normal Universityl Starlit Power Systems Ltdl STC Science TechnologyConsulting Srl

l Systems Sunlightl The Doe Run Resources Corpl The Starlit Groupl ThyssenKrupp MetallurgicalProducts GmBh

l Trade House Istal Traxys Europe SAl Umicorel Volcan Compania MineralWeser Metall GmbHlWilhelm Grillo Handelsges mbHl Yigit Aku

Hear...about world lead supply and demand dynamics and pricing forecasts

Understand...the shifts in emphasis between primary and secondary lead production andwhat this means for global supply

Learn...about trends and innovations in end user applications of lead

Manage...LME pricing and hear about the outlook for premium prices

Discuss...how to protect the reputation and regulation of lead throughout the world

Good opportunity to meet ourpartners and to be updatedon market information. Galya Kozhuharova, KCM Trade Bulgaria

Sample of companies that attended in 2012

Recycler 35%Trader 27%Smelter 13%Battery manufacturer 10%Equipment & technology suppliers 5%Financial 5%Other 5%Consultant & analysts 1%

Industry breakdownof 2012 delegates

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Day oneTuesday 19 March 2013

08:00 Registration desk opens

08:50 Chairman’s opening address

Session I: Keynote presentationson global market dynamics

09:00 The future for world lead: How the global lead market is faring• What is the physical availability of lead throughout the market?• Is the European market slowing down?• What are the greatest concerns throughout the supply chain andhow can these be managed?

• Strategies for getting better priced lead in a competitive market• What is the pricing forecast for lead and scrap?• What impact is Chinese demand for lead having on pricing?

Huw Roberts, Director, CHR Metals, UK

09:30 Emerging markets panel: The future for lead demand• Is the future for lead demand going to come from emerging markets?

• What are the economic growth projections for countries in Asiaand what does this mean for lead?

• Where are the most exciting regions for growth and in what industries?

• At what rates are battery powered electric bikes and otherapplications of lead expected to take off in highly populated Asian countries?

Moderator: Huw Roberts, Director, CHR Metals, UKHarry Yoo, Senior Director, Korea Zinc, South KoreaRajat Agrawal, Managing Director, Gravita, IndiaAshish Bansal, Director, Pondy Oxides and Chemicals, IndiaTim Tu, President, United Metals Enterprise, Taiwan

10:15 EUROBAT’s perspective on the lead-based battery market• How to handle hazardous substances well• The latest developments in the automotive lead battery market• Recycling; achieving resource efficiency and managing closedloop systems

• Regulatory activities and how the industry is responding

Johann-Friedrich Dempwolff, Vice President, Industry& Governmental Relations, Johnson Controls PowerSolutions EMEA, Chair, EUROBAT AutomotiveCommittee, Belgium

10:45 Networking coffee break

Session II: Trends in end userapplications of lead

11:30 What’s next for start-stop batteries and hybrid technology?• What growth is predicted in lead-acid batteries and for what purposes?

• Over the next 10 years will consumption be driven by lead-acidbatteries or lithium ion batteries?

• When will the widespread adoption of start-stop technologybecome a reality?

• How might innovations such as the VW LC-super hybridadvanced lead acid battery compare with other lead batteries andwhat is the predicted impact for lead?

• The recycling of AGM batteries: How much harder are they torecycle? Is it more costly and can technology help?

Allan Cooper, European Projects Coordinator,Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, UK

12:00 Innovation and demand in the automotive market • What are the predicted trends for car production in Europe, theUS and Asia?

• What innovations are occurring for batteries in the automotivemarket and what are the lead requirements?

• How should battery manufacturers position themselves ahead ofthe growth of secondary production of lead?

• Are there concerns about sourcing the quality of lead that primaryproduction can offer?

Dr Heinz-Jürgen Büchner, Managing Director,Industrials/Automotive, IKB Deutsche IndustriebankAG, Germany

12:30 Telecoms: A growing application for lead• As telecommunication systems increase in coverage, standbybatteries are becoming more important – at what rate is theindustry growing?

• Where are the main regions of demand?• What is the outlook for this industry and how should lead producersposition themselves ahead of telecoms battery demand?

Thierry Tardivent, Group Chief Marketing Officer,General Manager Middle East Africa, NorthStar Battery, UAE

13:00 Networking lunch break

Session III: Developments in primary production and lead supply

14:30 A new era of production of primary lead: Why and how?• The impact of reduced primary production within the lead market• Potential changes in lead supply following the recent closures inthe US and Europe: Could other regions ramp up production?

• Could there be a negative impact on quality and supply for endusers of lead? Where will America source its primary lead from now?

• What impact is the closing of primary producers likely to have on pricing?

• When might technological developments allow for closed plants tocome back onto the market?

• What investments need to be made in order for it to beeconomically viable?

Nikola Dobrev, Chief Executive Officer, KCM, Bulgaria

15:00 Zinc, silver and lead: Could they bring primary lead out ofthe doldrums?• Some zinc mines are expected to come into the market in 2014 -2016. What does this mean for lead production?

• Is the zinc price strong enough to encourage new investment inlead mines?

• Many smelters are increasing their silver production as a result ofinvestor demand – could this stimulate lead production?

• How might silver add value in lead smelting and could silver futures play a part in this?

• Who else is increasing their silver production and in what regionsof the world?

Paul White, Head of Forecasting & Statistics, International Lead & Zinc Study Group, Portugal

15:30 The changing dynamics of the lead industry• Do prices and premiums decouple for long? • Are high silver prices a curse or an opportunity for producers? • Will environmental regulations lead to a bottleneck in refining supply?

• What is the outlook for demand as China switches to consumerled growth?

Kareem Barbir, Market Analyst, Nyrstar, Switzerland

16:00 Networking coffee break

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Session IV: Challenges and opportunities forsecondary production

16:30 The growing importance of secondary production: The future for lead supply?• What is the outlook like for secondary production as the industryis being pushed by changes in lead supply?

• What opportunities are there for primary producers to movetowards secondary production or for secondary producers totake advantage of primary production closures?

• Is there room for this new capacity in the market or isconsolidation ahead as a result of scrap shortages?

• How can scrap shortages be managed?

17:00 The past, the present and the future for lead battery recycling• How can new technological processes reduce operating risksfor the recovery and the recycling of lead batteries?

• How to eliminate the production of slag and the harmful gasemissions and increase recovery yield

• How is this impacting the economic and regulatory challengesthat the industry is under?

Renato Guerriero, President, STC, Italy

17:30 End of day one followed by networking drinks reception

Day twoWednesday 20 March 2013

08:30 Registration desk opens

09:00 Chairman’s opening address

Session V: Regional supply and demand dynamics

09:15 Chinese economic growth and demand for lead• Predicted lead production rates in China in a challengingeconomic climate

• Where is demand for lead coming from in China and at what rate?

• What are the growth indictors for lead and related products in China?

• How might aspects of the five year plan and the control ofinflation impact the lead industry and consumer demand?

Wang Ye, Analyst, Beijing General ResearchInstitute of Mining & Metallurgy, China

09:45 China’s environmental standards: Fit for the future?• What impact have the tightening environmental regulations hadin China – have they hampered the development of the industry?

• What smelting and recycling technology is being utilised inChina and how is it addressing environmental concerns?

• Could it be widely adopted in other parts of the world?• Where does the government stand on the issue now and whatare the plans for the future?

Jin Wang, Vice General Manager, Hubei JingyangMetallurgical Incorporated, ChinaYonggang Ma, Vice General Manager, JiangsuChunxing Alloys, China

10:30 Turkey: Market spotlight• How does the secondary market in Istanbul compare with therest of Europe?

• Are recyclers working at full capacity?• How does regulation in Turkey support the collection of scrap in Istanbul?

• Could Turkey open up its barriers to the import of scrap?

Tolga Oztutan, Chief of R&D, Mutlu Akü, Turkey

11:00 Networking coffee break

Session VI: Pricing andinvestment focus

11:30 Understanding LME and premium pricing: What does itmean in today’s trading environment?• What is investor interest in lead like at the moment and whatimpact is this having on pricing?

• What really moves lead prices up and down – LME investmentactivity or macroeconomic events?

• Why has the LME experienced more volatility in recent years?• How to effectively hedge – are people getting it wrong?• Can the industry manage growing premium prices? Who iscarrying the cost?

• Does the LME price become less relevant if the market is beingdriven by the premium price?

Eric Le Roux, Director, Metals Markets, Société Générale CIB, France

12:00 LME warehousing: Is it holding the industry back?• What does the takeover of the LME by the Hong Kong boursemean for the LME in relation to lead?

• Do they have a new strategy for the warehousing problem?• What effect is the backlog having on the physical delivery of lead? • Whose margins are being squeezed the most?

Session VII: Protecting thereputation and regulation of lead

12:30 Managing the reputation of lead and communicating its benefits• What are the current perceptions of lead and the lead industry?• How has the lead industry been impacted by these perceptions?• Key benefits of lead, messages and future target audiences • How can the industry unite to better communicate a morepositive image?

Andy Bush, Managing Director, International Lead Association, UK

13:00 End of day two and close of conference

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