AFRICA DAY 19-03-10

Africa hosts amongst the best mineral deposits in the world. The continent represents 20% of the world’s land area but contains an estimated 30% of the mineral reserves (by value). This includes 40% of the gold, 60% of the diamonds and fully 90% of the world’s platinum group metals.

According to the International Finance Corp, however, Africa’s 53 countries are amongst the most diffi cult places in the world to establish a business. Nevertheless, mining companies can not pick and choose, they must follow the mineral deposits; and in this regard Africa is the place to be. This investor seminar introduces some of the companies that have established successful businesses there.

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GOLD DAY 09-04-10

Gold has always been set apart from other commodities and, amidst the ongoing turmoil in the global financial markets the metal is performing its historic role as a store of wealth. Still wary of the current environment, investors (professional and retail alike) want to focus on an asset that will at least hold its value. As a result, the gold price is poised to break back through the US$1,000/oz level.

BASE METALS DAY 09-10-09

Zinc and copper have been noteworthy achievers, and the price of nickel also rose in the second quarter. Restocking continues to underpin these metals prices and, although metals consumption remains depressed, investors are again showing interest in the sector.

AUSTRALIA DAY 30-11-09

With its well-regarded exploration and mining companies, service providers and equipment manufacturers, Australia is central to the international mining industry.

The country hosts amongst the world's largest mineral resources, and is the largest producer of bauxite and diamonds, the second largest for gold, the third largest for iron ore, manganese and nickel, and the fourth largest producer of coal and copper.

If you wish to attend you may register in person at the event on Monday 30th November. Registration opens at 10am, and the event takes place at the Business Design Centre in Islington.

DIAMOND DAY 20-04-10

The market for rough diamonds recovered significantly in the second half of 2009, and is expected to benefit this year as customers replenish inventories. In a sign of the improved confidence, Debswana Diamond Co (the joint venture between De Beers and the government of Botswana) is increasing diamond production by 17%.

Rough diamond prices rose in the second half after producers slashed production earlier in the year and gem dealers rebuilt stockpiles for Christmas. De Beers, the world's largest producer, cut output 73% in the first half of 2009.

China recently surpassed Japan to become the world's second largest diamond consumer. The country's polished-diamond imports rose 31% last year to reach US$699 million.

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GOLD DAY 08-09-09

Gold Day has now taken place, and we are pleased to announce that it was an extremely successful event with an audience of over 180. This provided speakers and delegates with some fantastic networking opportunities. The next event in the Mining Journal Investor Seminar programme is Base Metals Day taking place on Friday 9 October.

We began our new and exciting programme for the Mining Journal Investor Seminars with Gold Day.

Gold has always been set apart from other commodities and, amidst the ongoing turmoil in the global financial markets the metal is performing its historic role as a store of wealth. Still wary of the current environment, investors (professional and retail alike) want to focus on an asset that will at least hold its value. As a result, the gold price is poised to break back through the US$1,000/oz level.

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URANIUM DAY 27-01-10

The price of uranium has been declining for much of the past two years since hitting an all-time high in mid-2007. However, prices soared in October on supply fears following a shaft accident at the Olympic Dam mine in Australia.

Looking ahead the metal's fundamentals look very robust, with a looming supply shortfall. Indeed, the metal, and near-term producers of it, feature high in the target lists of most professional investors.

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