A. Kefalas CSR & Mining Sustainable Development

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April 2015

CSR & Mining Sustainable Development: The Social LicenseAthanassios Kefalas , General Manager Bentonite & Perlite Intermediates



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Contents

About Imerys

Sustainable Development – a strategic approach

The case of Milos

In conclusion



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Minerals processing into mineral-based specialties:

Know-how, technological expertise, industrial efficiency

Unique tailor-made range of minerals, bringing high performance

Upstream integration:2/3 of revenue achieved “from mine to market”

Leadership positions

A robust, profitable business model:

Generally high substitution cost

Low share in customer’s total production cost for key functionalities

A decentralized, responsive and value creation-focused organization

Imerys, world leader in mineral specialties for industry

6th International Forum, Mineral Resources in Greece – April 2015



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Imerys: key figures 2014

Western Europe

Emerging countries

North America

Japan / Australia

45% revenue 24% revenue

26% revenue

Revenue €3.7 bn

Current operating income €495 M

Net income from current operations €316 M

Headcount 14,900

Industrial facilities 250

Market capitalization €4.9 bn5% revenue

The world leader in mineral-based specialties for consumer goods, industrialequipment and construction, active in 50 countries

6th International Forum, Minerals Resources in Greece – April 2015



Sustainable Development: a strategic approach



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Overview of strategy

Governance &tools

We invest inorganization,

policies and tools

Materiality

We mapeveryone’s needs

Engagement

We listen to ourstakeholders

Accountability

We measure anddisclose

performance

Maintaining theSocial License to Operate requires a Proactive Strategy

with significant investment in People and Resources

an on-going process




Achieving balance

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Return Value toSociety / Local

community

Recognition ofBest Practices

Goodwill Evidence of

GoodPerformance

AProactive Strategy is a balancing act among stakeholder needs

achieving:




The case of Milos



5,000 habitants

GDP/capita est. at 28k euros (Greek avg. 20k euros),2011 data

4 hours from Athens by ferry, 30 min by plane

80-100.000 visitors/yr - tourism activity peaks in July-August

Services (incl. tourism & public services) account for 55% ofdomestic product

Milos enjoys nearly 0% unemployment – in fact it “imports”unemployed

Over 1.5 million MTs of industrial minerals extracted annually

More than 80% exported overseas

Milos factsheet – Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research study 2012




Our presence on Milos

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Present on the island since 1934

Active in mining and processing of industrial minerals: bentonite and perlite

Word-class reserves and top quality minerals

Nearly 1.5 million MTs of industrial minerals extracted annually

More than 80% exported overseasLargest employer, contributes 1/3 of local GDP

Operates with respect to the principles of Sustainable Development




Milos island economy stands on two pillars

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Volcanic originof MilosGeology

Uniquelandscapes

Tourism

Mining

Unique minerals

MilosSustainableEconomic

Development

Tourism & Mining are driving the economicdevelopment of Milos hand-in-hand



Direct contribution, in money or in-kind:

Support to various local associations, Infrastructure works, Conservation of natural environment

Indirect contribution through various on-going initiatives:

Annual Scholarship scheme and local community Volunteerism Award, Internships

Creation and operation of infrastructure works that promote the cultural and industrial heritage (Milos Mining Museum)

International and National Conferences and Meetings hosted at Milos Conference Center

‘Added’ value initiatives:

MILOS Initiative S.A.

Developing and promoting Sustainable Tourism (MILOTERRANEAN)

Post-mining use (Vineyards)

Our Social Contribution tools



Mining & tourism co-existence

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Milos Cultural Festival 2013: Aggeria mine rocks!



Education & tourism

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• Founded in1998 and operating with the supportof S&B Industrial Minerals S.A.

• Aims to honor the island’s geological and mininghistory• 10.000 visitors/annum • Unique obsidian exhibition, as well as various

temporary exhibitions• Has produced documentaries, publications

• Organizes educational programs annually• Among most popular tourist attractions of the

island• Member of the European Museum Forum

www.milosminingmuseum.gr

http://www.milosminingmuseum.gr/

http://www.milosminingmuseum.gr/





Community infrastructure development

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• Milos Initiative S.A.: a Milos Municipality and S&B

non profit Joint Venture established in 2007

• Aimsto promote the island’s sustainable

development through major CAPEX undertakings

• First major project: urban wastewater treatment

facility

• S&B contributed machinery, engineering and

construction works (0.8 mio euros)




Branding tourism

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In 2011 a sharp decline in the number of Milos tourists was noted, resulting fromthe on-set of the Greek crisis

S&B took on the challenge to create a branded product that would promotetourism, building onMilos’ comparative advantages

MILOTERRANEAN was born!

The project was initiated in the autumn of 2012.

7 routes selected and mapped outConcise texts/‘guides’ compiled for each route A group of geologists, mining engineers, foresters, cartographers, historians andcommunication specialists combined their expertise and insights

www.miloterranean.gr



Post-mining land use

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• 17,500 vines of a Cyclades variety (Assyrtiko) in the first 50 hectaresplanted in Feb 2014

• A new economic, environmentally friendly activity at the site of arestored perlite mine in Milos island

• Transform a best practice land reclamation that simply follows amining permit’s environmental conditions, to a new financial activitywith multiple benefits for Milos

• Encourage Milos’ residents to begin using more environmentallyfriendly farming methods – organic cultivation method

– irrigationfrom recycled water, i.e. not derived from the island’saquifer

– revival of traditional activity, ingrained in the island’s history andtestimonials

• Educate visitors about industrial minerals

• Attract visitors since wine production is linked with culture,hospitality, quality, and tradition.



In conclusion

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Our licensing process is“enabled” by our local

acceptance

We are accepted as avalid interlocutor with

local authorities and othersociety sectors

We are recognized as anequal social citizen -partner with rights &

obligations

Our strategy promotes the balanced

development of Milosfostering the co-existence of mining and tourism

Our long-term achievements:




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