MINING PHILIPPINES 2013 CONFERENCE and EXHIBITION

ABOUT The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines will hold the 11th annual Mining Philippines Conference and Exhibition from

September 10 to 12 2013, with the theme

“Moving Forward: Harnessing Opportunities”

Mining Philippines 2013 will focus on discussion of opportunities and challenges created by EO 79 and how to

best take advantage of them.

Our speakers will discuss these realities in a new era of optimism, coinciding with the release and implementation of

the Executive Order

ABOUT

PROGRAM FLOW

8:00am - 4:00pm Registration of Delegates to Mining Philippines 2013

10:00 - 10:30am

Formal Opening of Mining Philippines 2013 Exhibition (Grand Ballroom & Foyer)

Guest of Honor: Senate President Franklin Drilon

Viewing of Exhibits (Visayas & Luzon Ballroom)

Press Conference

10 September 2013

OPENING OF EXHIBIT There will be pep squad

(dancers) and drummers to open the exhibit, followed by

upbeat music played by a DJ.

PROGRAM FLOW

1:00 - 5:00pm

Focus Group Discussion (Session1) Reforming the Fiscal Regime of Mining Agreements Chairperson: Atty Ronaldo S. Recidoro Usec Ma. Theresa Habitan Assistant Secretary, Department of Finance

Focus Group Discussion (Session2) National Reporting Template - Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) Chairperson: Ms. Nelia C. Halcon

Mr. Philip Chan World Bank Group

10 September 2013

PROGRAM FLOW

5:30 - 6:00pm Registration for Welcome Cocktails (Davao Ballroom)

6:00 - 8:00pm Welcome Cocktails (Davao Ballroom)

10 September 2013

Welcome Cocktails: BAIHANA

PROGRAM FLOW 11 September 2013

8:00am - 4:00pm Registration of Delegates to Mining Philippines 2013 (Mindoro & Romblon Rooms)

8:00am - 6:00pm Exhibition

9:00 - 10:00am Plenary Session 1: Formal Opening of Mining Philippines 2013 Conference

9:00 - 9:05am Invocation / National Anthem Fr. Emiterio Barcelon or Odette Javier Society of Jesuits / Lepanto Mining Corporation

PROGRAM FLOW

9:05 - 9:25am

Welcome Remarks / Session Chair Mr. Benjamin Philip G. Romualdez President, Chamber of Mines of the Philippines President and CEO, Benguet Corporation

Introduction of the Keynote Speaker Mr. Benjamin Philip G. Romualdez

9:30 - 10:30am

Keynote Address Hon. Secretary Alejandro Almendras Cabinet Secretary, Office of the President

Hon. Secretary Feliciano S. Belmonte House of Representatives

Hon. Justice Artemio Panganiban Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

11 September 2013

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10:30 - 11:00am Viewing of Exhibits by the Keynote Speakers, Special Guests and COMP Officials

Coffee / Tea Break

Plenary Session 2: The Global Mining Industry’s Future : Opportunities and Challenges (Mindanao Ballroom)

Session Chairman: Mr. Bryan Yap President, Lepanto Consolidated Mining Corp.

11:00 - 11:20am The Future of the Global Mining Industry Mr. Allan Trench Managing Consultant, CRU Group

11 September 2013

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11:20 - 11:40am Will China Control Copper and Nickel’s Future? Mr. Karim Awad Partner, Sigma Commodities

11:40 - 12:00nn The State of the Market - A Global Perspective on the Mining Industry Mr. Mickey Thompson Manager of Research IntierraRMG

12:00 - 12:30pm

12:30-1:00pm

Panel Discussion / Q&A

Lunch

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Plenary Session 3: Investment Grade Status: What’s In Store for the Mining Industry (Mindanao Ballroom)

Session Chairman: Mr. Joey Leviste Chairman, Oceana Gold Philippines

1:30 - 1:50pm The Power of Inclusive Business in Poverty Reduction: Mining in Remote Areas Mr. Rapa Lopa President, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP)

1:50 - 2:10pm The Local Bourse: Analyzing Mining Stocks and Undiscovered Gems Mr. Augusto M. Cosio President, First Metro Asset Management, Inc.

2:10 - 2:30pm Financial Challenges Facing Mining Ventures Mr. Eduardo Francisco President, BDO Capital & Investment Corp.

3:30 - 3:50pm Panel Discussion / Q&A

Plenary Session 4: Projecting Pipeline Mining Projects: Moving Forward (Mindanao Ballroom)

Session Chairman: Prof. Artemio F. Disini UP College of Engineering

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3:50 - 4:10pm Oceana Gold Mining Operations : Overcoming Challenges Mr. Mick Wilkes CEO, Oceana Gold (Philippines) Inc.

4:30 - 4:50pm Beyond Operations: Environmental and Social Responsibility Mr. Adrian Ramos President, Atlas Mining Corporation

4:50 - 5:30pm

Geology and Mineral Potential of the US$2 Billion Mining Project of Intex Resources, Philippines Mr. Sven Monrad Jensen EVP, Intex Resources Philippines Inc.

4:50 - 5:30pm Panel Discussion / Q&A

6:00 - 6:30pm Registration for Gala Night

6:30 - 10:30pm Gala Night - Hawaiian Theme (Poolside)

PROGRAM FLOW 11 September 2013

Gala Night: THE BAND OF

BROTHERS

GALA NIGHT PARTY

• Welcome Remarks

•  Entertainment / Dinner

•  Presentation

•  Raffle

•  Awarding

•  Party

PROGRAM FLOW 12 September 2013

Plenary Session 5: Mining Policy Reforms, Boon or Bane? (Mindanao Ballroom)

Session Chairman: Atty. Roderick Salazar Managing Partner, Fortun Narvasa & Salazar Law Office

9:00 - 9:20am

Taking the Take without Considering the Risks: A Look into Mining Taxation Atty. Romulo Danao CPA Lawyer, Tax Partner - SGV

PROGRAM FLOW 12 September 2013

9:20 - 9:40am

Value-Adding in the Mining Sector: Its Importance in the next 20 years Mr. Peter Wallace President, Wallace Business Forum

9:40 - 10:00am Panel Discussions / Q&A

10:00 - 10:20am Rationalizing Small-Scale Mining in the Philippines Director Manuel Gotis Bureau of Local Government Development, DILG

10:20 - 10:40am Harmonizing National and Local News: Will this Take Forever? Atty. Jeus B. Duque Director of Legal Services, DILG

PROGRAM FLOW 12 September 2013

10:40 - 11:00am Panel Discussions / Q&A

Plenary Session 6: Communicating Responsible Mining for Development (Mindanao Ballroom)

Session Chairman: Atty. Mike Toledo SVP for Corporate Affairs, Philex Mining Corporation

11:00 - 11:20am Winning Public Opinion: View from the Press Atty. Raul C. Pangalangan Publisher, Philippine Daily Inquirer

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11:20 - 11:40am Harnessing Emerging Social Media Technology Mr. Tony Ahn Tony Ahn & Co.

11:40 - 12:00nn Investing in Geological / Mining Museum: Addressing Advocacy Mr. Jeremy R. Barns Director, National Museum

12:10 - 12:30

12:30-1:00pm

Panel Discussion / Q&A

Lunch

PROGRAM FLOW 12 September 2013

Plenary Session 7: Mining and the Environment: Addressing Perceptions and Issues (Mindanao Ballroom) Session Chairman: Dr. Rolly Cuano President, BMP Environmental & Community Care, Inc.

1:30 - 1:50pm Sustainability Reporting thru the Global Reporting Initiative Mr. Karthik Subburaman Country Manager, ECC International

1:50 - 2:10pm Limiting Areas Open to Mining : Treading a Point of No Return Ms. Ma. Francisca N. Dayrit Executive Director, Geodata Systems & Technologies, Inc.

2:10 - 2:30pm

Options for Trailings Disposal Today Prof. Artemio F. Disini Chairman, Chamber of Mines of the Phils Professor, UP College of Engineering

2:30 - 2:50pm Panel Discussion / Q&A

Plenary Session 8: Mining Taxes and Emerging Global Mining Issues (Mindanao Ballroom)

Session Chairman: Mr. Gerard H. Brimo President, Nickel Asia Corporation

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2:50 - 3:10pm Proposed Mining Revenue Sharing Arrangement

Hon. Jeremias Paul Undersecretary, Department of Finance

3:10 - 3:30pm

Managing Natural Resources Wealth

Dr. Ronaldo Mendoza Executive Director, AIM Policy Research Institute

3:30 - 3:50pm Philippine Mining Fiscal Regime : Is it Globally Competitive?

Mr. Justin Hillier Vice President - Finance, Sagitarius Mines Inc.

PROGRAM FLOW 12 September 2013

3:50 - 4:15pm

Emerging Global Mining Issues: What the Future Holds

Mr. Michael Stanley Lead Mining Expert, Asia Sustainable Energy, Oil, Gas & Mining Development World Bank Group

4:15 - 5:00pm Panel Discussion / Q&A

5:00 - 5:10pm Closing Remarks Mr. Benjamin Philip Romualdez President, Chamber of Mines of the Phils

6:30 - 7:00pm Registration for Farewell Cocktail Reception (Davao Ballroom)

7:00 - 10:30pm Farewell Cocktail Reception (Davao Ballroom)

FAREWELL PARTY •  Registration

•  Cocktails

•  Welcome Remarks

•  Presentation

•  Entertainment

•  Party

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