Technology Metals Research presents the

RARE EARTHSBOOT CAMPOctober 31- November 1, 2011

St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre, Toronto, CanadaAn intensive, two-day educational program for technical, financial, investment & policy-making professionals, focused on teaching the fundamentals of the rare-earths sector

Course Directors:Dr. Gareth Hatch & Mr. Jack LiftonFounding PrincipalsTechnology Metals Research, LLC, USA

Prof. Corby AndersonHarrison Western Professor ofMetallurgical & Materials Engineering,Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy,Colorado School of Mines, USA

With world-class, independent expert faculty, including:

Prof. Rod EggertProfessor and Division Director,Division of Economics & Business,Colorado School of Mines, USA

Dr. Tony MarianoConsulting Rare-Metals Geologist,Mineralogist & Petrographer,Carlisle, Massachusetts, USA

Prof. Karl GschneidnerAnson Marston Distinguished Professor of Materials Science & Engineering,Ames Laboratory,Iowa State University, USA

Prof. Rex HarrisProfessor of Materials Science,School of Metallurgy & Materials,University of Birmingham, UK

Prof. Andries MeijerinkProfessor of Solid-State Chemistry,Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science,University of Utrecht, The Netherlands

Dr. Dave TruemanConsulting Rare-Metals Geologist,Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Chris GriffithSenior Chemist,ANSTO Minerals,New South Wales, Australia

LimitedPlacesAvailable!

Includes introductory sessions on rare-earth geography, geology & mineralogy, mining economics & resource estimates, extractive metallurgy, processing &

separation, as well as tutorials on permanent magnets, battery alloys, phosphors & other important end-use applications

For more information & to register your place on the Boot Camp, visit http://www.rareearthsbootcamp.com TODAY!

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Boot Camp OutlineIntroductionTechnology Metals Research (TMR) is proud to present the Rare Earths Boot Camp, an intensive, two-day educational program for technical, financial, investment and policy-making professionals, focused on teaching the fundamentals of the rare-earths sector.

Hosted in Toronto, Canada, the Boot Camp features a world-class, independent expert faculty, who will draw from their decades of experience to teach specific aspects of the rare-earths lifecycle, at a level that everyone can understand. In these two days, you will learn everything that you need to know to get a firm grasp of the rare earths, in a conducive learning environment that is free from company pitches or other distractions (but still full of high-quality networking opportunities).

The DatesThe Rare Earths Boot Camp takes place on Monday, October 31 & Tuesday, November 1, 2011.

Who Should Attend?We have paid special attention to creating an educational program from which everyone with an interest in the rare-earths sector can benefit. You wonʼt need a degree in geology, metallurgy or finance to get the most out of the event. The Rare Earths Boot Camp was specifically created for:

! Technical, financial & strategic analysts! Fund managers, institutional investors & retail investors! Mining & exploration company executives and professionals! Processors, refiners & producers of finished rare-earth materials! Researchers, manufacturers & end users of rare-earth-based components, devices and systems! Government representatives, policymakers, staffers and other personnel! Journalists, reporters and the members of the media! And anyone else with an interest in understanding the fundamentals of the rare-earths sector

The InstructorsYour Course Directors are Dr. Gareth Hatch & Mr. Jack Lifton, the co-founders of TMR. Weʼve assembled a top-notch team of expert instructors for your Boot Camp faculty. They include:

! Prof. Corby Anderson, Harrison-Western Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy, Colorado School of Mines, USA

! Prof. Rod Eggert, Professor and Division Director, Division of Economics & Business, Colorado School of Mines, USA

! Dr. Chris Griffith, Senior Chemist, ANSTO Minerals, New South Wales, Australia! Prof. Karl Gschneidner, Anson Marston Distinguished Professor of Materials Science &

Engineering, Ames Laboratory, Iowa State University, USA! Prof. Rex Harris, Professor of Materials Science, School of Metallurgy & Materials, University of

Birmingham, UK! Dr. Tony Mariano, Consulting Rare-Earths Geologist, Mineralogist & Petrographer,

Massachusetts, USA! Prof. Andries Meijerink, Professor of Solid-State Chemistry, Debye Institute for Nanomaterials

Science, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands! Dr. Dave Trueman, Consulting Rare-Metals Geologist, British Columbia, Canada

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Boot Camp Schedule - Monday, October 31, 2011Boot Camp Schedule - Monday, October 31, 2011Boot Camp Schedule - Monday, October 31, 20118:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration & continental breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Welcome & Opening RemarksGareth Hatch & Jack LiftonCo-founding PrincipalsTechnology Metals Research LLC, USA• Overview of the rare-earths lifecycle and supply chain• Faculty introductions & biographies• Boot camp schedule & logistics

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Session 1: An Introduction to Rare-Earth ChemistryKarl GschneidnerAnson Marston Distinguished Professor of Materials Science & EngineeringAmes Laboratory, Iowa State University, USA• Origins of the unique properties of rare-earth elements and compounds• History of the development of rare-earths chemistry and extraction• Overview of end uses and the specific properties that we exploit

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Refreshments and networking break

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Session 2: Rare-Earth Geology & GeographyDavid TruemanConsulting Rare-Metals GeologistBritish Columbia, Canada• The different types of rare-earth mineral deposits• Methods and techniques used by the exploration geologist• The geographic location and distribution of key rare-earth deposits

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Networking lunch

1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Session 3: Rare-Earth MineralsTony MarianoConsulting Rare-Metals Geologist, Mineralogist & PetrographerMassachusetts, USA• Rare-earth minerals and mineralogy• Identification and characterization of rare-earth minerals• Initial metallurgical testing and process development for rare-earth mineral deposits

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Refreshments and networking break

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Session 4: Rare-Earth Resources, Reserves & Mining EconomicsRod EggertProfessor and Division DirectorDivision of Economics & Business, Colorado School of Mines, USA• Lifecycle of rare-earth exploration and development projects• The role of codes such as NI-43-101 and JORC• The economics of developing rare-earth mines

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Email & voicemail break

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception

6:00 PM Group Dinner

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Boot Camp Schedule - Tuesday November 1, 2011Boot Camp Schedule - Tuesday November 1, 2011Boot Camp Schedule - Tuesday November 1, 20118:00 AM - 9:00 AM Continental breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Session 5: Rare-Earth Mining & Mineral ProcessingCorby AndersonHarrison-Western Professor of Metallurgical and Materials EngineeringKroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy, Colorado School of Mines, USA• Rare-earth mine design and engineering• Physical beneficiation of rare-earth ores• Other metallurgical processes for the processing of rare-earth ores

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Refreshments and networking break

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Session 6: Rare-Earth Separation & Waste ManagementChris GriffithSenior ChemistANSTO Minerals, New South Wales, Australia• Production of rare-earth concentrates• Separation and refining processes for rare-earth oxides, metals and other compounds• Handling of naturally occurring radioactive materials and other waste by-products

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Networking lunch

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Session 7: Rare Earths in Magnetic & Energy-Storage ApplicationsRex HarrisProfessor of Materials ScienceSchool of Metallurgy & Materials, University of Birmingham, UK• Utilization of rare earths in permanent magnets and other magnetic materials• Key end uses and applications of rare-earth-based permanent magnets• Application of rare earths in batteries and energy-storage devices

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Refreshments and networking break

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Session 8: Rare Earths in Phosphors & Other Optical ApplicationsAndries MeijerinkProfessor of Solid-State ChemistryDebye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands• Utilization of rare earths in phosphors, optical fibers and other optical applications• Key end uses of these compounds in optical components and hi-tech systems• The physics and chemistry behind these applications

4:00 PM Boot Camp ends

Boot Camp Course DirectorsBoot Camp Course DirectorsGareth HatchFounding PrincipalTechnology Metals Research LLC, USAGareth Hatch is co-founder of Technology Metals Research, LLC (TMR). He is also co-founder of Innovation Metals Corp, a provider of downstream processing and marketing services to the strategic-metals industry. Gareth has a BEng (Hons) in Materials Science & Technology and a PhD in Metallurgy & Materials, focused on rare-earth permanent-magnet materials. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering & Technology, a Chartered Engineer and a Senior Member of the IEEE. He holds five US patents.

Jack LiftonFounding PrincipalTechnology Metals Research LLC, USAJack Lifton is co-founder of TMR. He is also a consultant, author, and lecturer on the market fundamentals of the technology metals - those strategic rare metals whose special properties make our technological society possible. Educated as a physical chemist, Jack has been a researcher, marketing and manufacturing executive, as well as a metal trader specializing in technology metals and other rare metals. Today, he  advises exploration & mining companies and the global institutional-investment community, on opportunities in the rare-metals sector.

Boot Camp Faculty MembersBoot Camp Faculty MembersCorby AndersonHarrison-Western Professor of Metallurgical and Materials EngineeringKroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy, Colorado School of Mines, USACorby Anderson has over 32 years of global experience in the mining, minerals, metallurgy, chemical, energy & environmental industries. This includes plant operations, consulting, engineering, research, teaching and professional service. In 2009, Corby was awarded the prestigious Milton Wadsworth Award from SME for his contributions to hydrometallurgical processing. He holds a PhD in Mining Engineering & Metallurgy from the University of Idaho along with degrees in Metallurgical and Chemical Engineering. Corby is  a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers and the Institute for Materials, Minerals and Mining.

Rod EggertProfessor and Division DirectorDivision of Economics & Business, Colorado School of Mines, USARod Eggert heads the Division of Economics & Business at the Colorado School of Mines, where he has taught since 1986. His research and teaching have focused on various aspects of mineral economics and public policy, including the economics of mineral exploration, mineral demand, micro-economics of mineral markets, and mining and sustainable development.  Rod has a BA in Earth Sciences from Dartmouth College, a MS in Geochemistry & Mineralogy from Penn State University, and a Ph.D. in Mineral Economics, also from Penn State. He served for two terms on the Committee on Earth Resources of the U.S. National Research Council (NRC). 

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Boot Camp Faculty MembersBoot Camp Faculty MembersChris GriffithSenior ChemistANSTO Minerals, New South Wales, AustraliaChris Griffith is a senior chemist with ANSTO Minerals, a mining consultancy with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation. He is focused on the development of rare-earth processes, with particular expertise in solvent extraction and ion exchange technologies.

Karl GschneidnerAnson Marston Distinguished Professor of Materials Science & EngineeringAmes Laboratory, Iowa State University, USAKarl Gschneidner has been a senior metallurgist and educator at Iowa for over 50 years, where he focuses on the thermal, magnetic & electrical behaviors of rare-earth materials. Karl founded the Rare-Earths Information Center and was its Director for over 30 years. He has over 450 peer-reviewed journal publications and over a dozen patents. Karl has a BS in Chemistry from the University of Detroit and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Iowa State. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of ASM International, a Fellow of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society and a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

Rex HarrisHonorary Professor of Materials ScienceSchool of Metallurgy & Materials, University of Birmingham, UKFor around 40 years, Rex Harris was leader of the Applied Alloy Chemistry Group at Birminghamʼs School of Metallurgy & Materials. He is also a past Head of School. Rexʼs longstanding research interests include rare-earth alloys, permanent magnets, hydrogen purification and storage materials. He has a BSc in Physical Metallurgy, and PhD and DSc degrees in Metallurgy & Materials, all from the University of Birmingham. Rex has published over 500 scientific papers and he is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining and a Fellow of the Institute of Physics.

Tony MarianoConsulting Rare-Metals Geologist, Mineralogist & PetrographerMassachusetts, USATony Mariano has been the "go-to" expert on the geology and mineralogy of rare earths, niobium-tantalum, and other rare metals for several decades. He is an expert mineralogist and petrographer, and he integrates a strong knowledge of geology and extractive metallurgy to predict success or failure of proposed rare-earth and niobium-tantalum ventures. His professional opinions on the potential economic viability of these deposits based on mineralogical examination are eagerly sought by the industry worldwide, and he is a renowned world expert in the exploration for new rare-metals resources.

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Boot Camp Faculty MembersBoot Camp Faculty MembersAndries MeijerinkProfessor of Solid-State Chemistry,Debye Institute for Nanomaterials, University of Utrecht, The NetherlandsAndries Meijerink is a senior researcher at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. He leads an active research group that focuses on the optical spectroscopy of lanthanide ions and of semiconductor quantum dots. Recent work on lanthanides involves spectral conversion for solar cells, LEDs and scintillators. Andriesʼ work has resulted in over 250 publications and 10 patents. He has an MSc in Solid-State Chemistry and a PhD in Chemistry (both from the University of Utrecht), focused on the luminescence of new x-ray storage phosphors. He is a past awardee of the Gold Metal of the Royal Dutch Chemical Society and was recently elected as a member of the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences.

Dave TruemanConsulting Rare-Metals GeologistBritish Columbia, CanadaDave Trueman has been a geologist for almost 50 years. He has spent time in academia, government, and industry, and the last 35 years specializing in the “rare metals” field. He entered the junior-mining sector in 1983 and his work has taken him to dozens of countries around the world. Dave has specifically focussed on rare earths, tantalum, niobium, lithium, cesium, indium, gallium, germanium, zirconium, hafnium, chromium and titanium. He has served as an adjunct professor and as a lecturer for geophysical and geological short courses. Dave has also held a number of directorships on various junior and producing mining companies and has authored some 80 papers in various professional journals.

Boot Camp LogisticsBoot Camp LogisticsThe VenueOur event takes place at the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre, located on the 27th floor of the Sun Life Centre, at 150 King Street West in Toronto. Youʼll love the ease of access to the venueʼs state-of-the-art conference facilities, and the stunning views of the city from your classroom.

The VenueOur event takes place at the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre, located on the 27th floor of the Sun Life Centre, at 150 King Street West in Toronto. Youʼll love the ease of access to the venueʼs state-of-the-art conference facilities, and the stunning views of the city from your classroom.

Getting ThereToronto is served by two airports:

! Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is located approximately 19 miles from the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre and the Hilton Toronto. An Airport Express Shuttle runs from the Arrivals terminal at Pearson to downtown Toronto every 40 minutes, between 4:15 am and 11:10 pm. The nearest drop-off point is across from the Hilton Toronto at the corner of York and Richmond Streets. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Taxi cabs are also available at Pearson.

! Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is located less than 2 miles from the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre and the Hilton Toronto. A 5-10 minute taxi cab ride will bring you to either location.

The TTC Osgoode station on the Yonge-University-Spadina line is located across the street from the Hilton Toronto. The TTC St. Andrew station on the same line is located across the street from the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre.

Getting ThereToronto is served by two airports:

! Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is located approximately 19 miles from the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre and the Hilton Toronto. An Airport Express Shuttle runs from the Arrivals terminal at Pearson to downtown Toronto every 40 minutes, between 4:15 am and 11:10 pm. The nearest drop-off point is across from the Hilton Toronto at the corner of York and Richmond Streets. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Taxi cabs are also available at Pearson.

! Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is located less than 2 miles from the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre and the Hilton Toronto. A 5-10 minute taxi cab ride will bring you to either location.

The TTC Osgoode station on the Yonge-University-Spadina line is located across the street from the Hilton Toronto. The TTC St. Andrew station on the same line is located across the street from the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre.

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Boot Camp LogisticsHotelsAttendees coming into Toronto from out of town are free to make their own hotel arrangements. TMR has secured discounted group rates for attendees who wish to stay at the Hilton Toronto, located at 145 Richmond Street West in Toronto, just 4-5 minutes walk from the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre. The Hilton Toronto is where the instructors and course directors will be staying for the event.

To take advantage of the group rate, you will need to book your room before September 15, 2011, using the Group Code TMRA11 for Boot Camp attendees. Discounted rooms may still be available after this date – check with the hotel.

Meals and RefreshmentsAs an attendee weʼll be providing you with a hearty continental breakfast prior to the sessions on each day of the Boot Camp, as well as with lunches and refreshments throughout each day.

In addition, after the dayʼs sessions on Monday October 31, 2011, you will join your fellow attendees for a Cocktail  Reception, followed by the Group Dinner, which will both take place at the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre. This will be a great opportunity to get to know your instructors and fellow attendees better.

Course MaterialsAll attendees will receive a full set of the course materials presented by the faculty instructors.

Fees and RegistrationThe standard Rare Earths Boot Camp attendance fee is currently US$1,999, payable by check, credit card or wire transfer to TMR. The fee includes access to all Boot Camp sessions, all written course materials, meals, refreshment breaks, the Cocktail Reception and Group Dinner. Discounts are also available for government, academic and non-profit attendees, and for multiple attendees from the same organization.

Please note that places are strictly limited, in order to maintain a low ratio of attendees to faculty during the sessions, so please register early. Please also note that the above information, including faculty members, program and other details is subject to change, as appropriate.

See the next page for more details on how to register. We look forward to seeing you in Toronto!

Please register online via http://www.regonline.com/rebc

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HOW TO REGISTER: Please register online via http://www.regonline.com/rebcPlease register online via http://www.regonline.com/rebc

REGISTRATION RATES: Company / Individual:Government:Academic / Non-Profit:

US$1,999US$1,799US$1,799

Discounts are available for four or more attendees from the same organization - see the registration page for details.Discounts are available for four or more attendees from the same organization - see the registration page for details.

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Payment for the registration fees may be made via credit card, bank transfer or check. See the registration page for details.Payment for the registration fees may be made via credit card, bank transfer or check. See the registration page for details.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: TMR reserves the right to cancel the Boot Camp if insufficient attendees register, or if it is deemed necessary for other reasons, and will not be responsible for airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants. No liability is assumed by TMR for required changes in program dates, content, speakers or venue.

TMR reserves the right to cancel the Boot Camp if insufficient attendees register, or if it is deemed necessary for other reasons, and will not be responsible for airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants. No liability is assumed by TMR for required changes in program dates, content, speakers or venue.

REFUND POLICY: Registrants who unable to attend the Rare Earths Boot Camp may send a substitute instead. Please notify TMR at least 3 business days before the event if you do so. If you are unable to send a substitute, please notify us via email, on or before Oct 1, 2011, to request a refund of fees paid, less a 25% service charge.

No refunds can be given for cancellations received after Oct 1, 2011.

Registrants who unable to attend the Rare Earths Boot Camp may send a substitute instead. Please notify TMR at least 3 business days before the event if you do so. If you are unable to send a substitute, please notify us via email, on or before Oct 1, 2011, to request a refund of fees paid, less a 25% service charge.

No refunds can be given for cancellations received after Oct 1, 2011.

CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone / Fax:Email:Web site:

+1-847-867-3091info@rareearthsbootcamp.comwww.rareearthsbootcamp.com