Annual Mining & Exploration Forum and ExhibitionMoscow, Russia

MINEX Russia Forum is one of the largest and most authoritative international events dedicated to promotion of innovation, tech-nology and investment in mining and mineral exploration in Russia. Organised in Moscow since 2005, this annual forum attracts over 500 business executives, mining engineers, geologists, investors, consultants and financi-ers from Russia, CIS countries and all over the world.The Forum offers extensive networking platform where Russian and International businesses can meet to discuss current min-ing practices and new opportunities in Russia and beyond. The forum stimulates information exchange on key developments in mining and mineral exploration in subsoil use regulation, licens-ing, tax planning, innovation, foreign trade and investment in Russia and CIS.The Forum also provides ample opportunities to the mining champions as well as junior and mid-size companies for organising investor-aimed presentations. Technical platform of the Forum has proved over the years to be a successful venue for the Russian and international technical, engineering and mining manufacturing com-

panies looking to engage miners and organise demonstration of advanced technical, financial and innovative solutions aimed at the Russian mining industry.MINEX Russia Forum is also a unique event for drawing attention to the Russia’s growing regional mineral and infrastructure projects. Local regional authorities of Buryat and Sakha Republics have successfully presented their regional development and investment plans at the forum.MINEX Russia incorporates:• Master Classes for mining professionals;• Mining Investment and Technology Forum;• Mining Trade & Industry Show;• “Russian Mining Excellence” annual award;• “Mining University - Mining Business” career

development and training program for mining graduates, universities and mining companies;

• “From Idea to Innovation” competition for young mining professionals;

• Amateur Photo Competition “MINING RUSSIA”

Regular Forum Partners

www.minexrussia.com

Annual Mining and Mineral Exploration Forum and ExhibitionAstana, Republic of Kazakhstan

MINEX Central Asia Forum is aimed at un-locking mineral potential of Kazakhstan and Central Asian countries by stimulating inter-national investment and technical dialogue on opportunities for efficient development of mineral resources.The forum’s initiatives are supported by the key ministries and industry organisations in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.The Forum regularly attracts over 450 del-egates from about 200 national and interna-tional companies offering excellent networking and business development opportunities in mining and metals sector in Central Asia. Extensive technical and business program of the forum facilitates information exchange and understanding of business, investment and regulatory developments in the mining industries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Organised alongside the forum technical exhibition provides international and local companies excellent visibility and opportuni-ties to present to the key decision makers.

The amateur photography competition “Prospector. Miner. Metallurgist” helps to engage local miners while helping to project an unbiased image of modern mining and metals industry in Central Asia. Holding the forum in Astana provides unique opportunities for organising meetings and consultations with key government officials and government agencies which coordinate mining and metallurgical industry in Kazakhstan. In the past among the guest speakers of the forum were H.E. Karim Masimov, Prime-Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Kairat Kelimbe-tov, Deputy Prime-Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Asset Issekeshev, Minister of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.MINEX Central Asia incorporates:• Master Classes for mining professionals;• Mining Investment and Technology Forum;• Country focused mining presentations;• Specialised Mining Exhibition; • Annual Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony

of the amateur photography competition “Prospector. Miner. Metallurgist”

Regular Forum Partners

www.minexasia.com

MINEX Mining Club

MINEX Moscow Mining Club was established in 2009 with the aim of holding regular informal meetings and exchange of practical experiences between mining, investment and consulting companies involved in the mining sector in Russia.The Club’s meetings are organised several times a year at the venues offered by the sponsoring companies. Individual participa-tion in the meetings of the MINEX Moscow Mining Club is open to all regular partici-pants of the MINEX Forums organised in Russia and Kazakhstan. The topics, format and attendees vary from meeting to meet-ing, driven by the theme and agenda.

Some of the themes of the previous Club meetings:• Practical aspects of the harmonisation

of Russian reserves classification system with international systems;

• Higher mining education and training for the mining industry;

• Practical advice for preparing mining company for an IPO;

• Investment attractiveness of mineral projects;

• Operational efficiency in the mining sector.

Companies interested in subscribing to a Corporate Membership or Sponsoring the Club’s meetings are invited to contact the secretariat of the club by writing to: admin@minexforum.com

Regular Partners of MINEX Moscow Mining club

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MINEX Forum is the initiator and organiser of a number of long-term social projects related to the mining industry. Amongst them are:• «Russian Mining Excellence» Award;• “Mining University - Mining Business”

career development and training program for mining graduates, universities and companies. The program is organised jointly with the Moscow State Mining University and Educational and Methodical association of universities of the Russian

Federation on higher education in the field of mining;

• “From Idea to Innovation” competition for mining graduates, postgraduates and young mining professionals;

• “Mining Russia” amateur photography competition in Russia;

• “Prospector. Miner. Metallurgist” amateur photography competition organised in cooperation with the “Mining and Metals Industry» Magazine in Kazakhstan

Companies interested in supporting MINEX Social Projects for Mining Industry are welcome to contact us at: admin@minexforum.com

Regular Partners of the MINEX Social projects for Mining Industry

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Thanks to the long-term relationships with the mining industry in the CIS and throughout the world, strong technical capabilities, as well as considerable experience in organising business events and projects for the mining industry, MINEX is able to offer a unique set of tailor-made services to assist companies with international business development and communications.For international companies looking for new business opportunities, local partners, suppliers or potential clients in the mining sector throughout Russia, Central Asia and Ukraine, MINEX can offer the following services:• Organisation of fact finding market

research; • Preparing marketing lists of potential

suppliers and customers;• Organisation of business meetings, road

shows and presentations to targeted audiences selected through initial research;

• Planning and executing local mining media communication and advertising campaigns;

• English to Russian translation of technical and marketing literature and assistance with organisation of the local printing services.

For companies from Russia and other CIS countries interested in the international business development and communications, MINEX can offer:• Assistance with organisation of the

presentations at the leading international mining and investment events throughout Europe, America and China;

• Assistance in organising international tenders to supply equipment and services;

• Planning and executing international mining media communication and advertising campaigns;

• Russian to English translation of technical and marketing literature;

• Organisation of business meetings, road shows and presentations to targeted audiences selected through initial research;

• Assistance with organisation of corporate training programs in the CIS and overseas as well as organisation of technical visits abroad.

Contacts us to discuss your needs. You will not be disappointed: admin@minexforum.com

MINEX FORUM

Irina YukhtinaHead of Communications of the MINEX Forum

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Evgeny TarasovHead representative of MINEX Forum in Russia

Tel/Fax: +7 495 510 8693Email: MoscowOffice@minexforum.com

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