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5-6 December 2006 I The Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore

The operational challenges and coststructures of today’s coal mining industry

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Conference highlights:• Industry response to increasing cost pressures• Maximising operational efficiency• Mine planning for a profitable operation• Dealing with shortages of labour and OTR tyres• Update on developments in the global coal market• Raising funds to invest in equipment and infrastructure• Latest developments in coal enhancement and handling• Case studies from the heart of the mining industry

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ising global commodity prices combined witha surge in demand have led to unprecedentedgrowth in the coal industry, with total annual

production rising 5.2% to a record 5850Mt in 2005.At the same time, increasing costs have putadditional pressure on producers’ margins, makingit more and more difficult to capitalise on highercoal prices.

Mining companies across the world are bringing their operational efficiencyunder the spotlight in the drive for increased productivity and reduced costs. Aswell as investing in new equipment, it is becoming crucial to finance transportinfrastructure to ensure that a mine’s output is maximised. The questions ofoperational efficiency, mine economics, and the financing of new developmentsare therefore at the top of the agenda for mine owners and operators. Whilsthigher commodity prices are reflected in increased profits for the miningindustry as a whole, these results mask substantial increases in operating costsover the same period, and should prices fall, margins will become increasinglydifficult to maintain.

Coaltrans’ Coal Mining Operations and Economics will provide a detailedexamination of the operational challenges facing today’s coal mining industry,and how mining companies can take steps to maintain profitability in thecurrent cost environment. The conference will also address the issues of minefinancing, and how funds can be raised for investment in mining equipment,operations and infrastructure.

Mine planning� Open cast and underground

planning options� Mine planning and operational

performance� Environmental considerations

Cost management� Responding to increased cost

pressures� Maximising the benefits of

contractors� Strategies for tyre management

Equipment choice and usage� Opencast and underground

mining equipment� Matching technology to mine

conditions� Getting the most out of your

equipment

Coal transport and handling� Options for in-pit beneficiation� Choosing the most efficient

transport system� Financing transport infrastructure

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to examine the key drivers andchallenges facing coal mining operations now and into the future, and tobenchmark your operations with leaders from around the world.

Book your place now at www.coaltrans.com/economics

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Spaces are available in 6sqmand 12sqm packages.

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Alastair MacDonald Tel: +44 20 7779 8917 Fax: +44 20 7779 8946

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Coaltrans Conferences

Coaltrans Conferences organise large-scale international coalconferences, which attract delegates from all over the world. It also runsfocused regional events, exhibitions, field trips and training courses. It hasa reputation for employing the highest organisational standards.Coaltrans is running events in Brazil, China, Greece, India, Indonesia,Japan, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the USA in 2006.

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DAY 1: TUESDAY, 5 DECEMBER 2006

0730 Registration

0800 Exhibition opens

0900 Conference opening remarks andintroductionAllison Lindsay, Director of Conferences,Coaltrans Conferences

SESSION 1: EXPLORATION, INVESTMENT AND MARKET TRENDS

Chair: Jeffrey Mulyono, Chairman, Indonesian Coal Mining Association

0910 Trends and developments in the worldcoal markets• Current global coal demand and supply• Regions of highest demand and growth• Market effects on operators and producersBill Graybeal, Managing Director, RAG TradingAsia Pacific Pte Ltd

0930 Making sense of resource evaluation data• Use of standardised methodology for geological

mapping• Comparison of JORC and other international

standards for resource evaluation• Capabilities and limitations of geological data –

how to interpret the numbersSean Keogh, Exploration & MiningSupervisor/Consultant, Geoconsult Pty Ltd

0950 Trends in global coal exploration• Recent developments and future directions in coal

exploration• Greenfield exploration versus brownfield development• Exploring riskier resources in riskier countries

1010 Questions and answers

1030 Networking refreshment breakSponsored by

SESSION 2: THE MINE PLANNING PROCESS

Chair: Ian Alexander, Managing Director, John T Boyd Company (Australia) Pty Ltd

1100 Life of mine strategic planning andresource optimisation• The application and limitations of pit optimisation

for coal • Optimisation of mining reserves• Optimising multi-pit, multi-product production

schedulesMartin Smith, Principal Mining Consultant, AMC Consultants

1120 Site rehabilitation and wastemanagement as part of the mineplanning process• Incorporating waste management and remediation

into the initial mining plan• Environmental remediation during mining and after

site closure• Economic importance of an effective waste

management policy

1140 Local stakeholder relations: Bestpractice to avoid costly issuesdownstream • IFC Best Practice in: Involuntary resettlement,

community consultation, land acquisition • Pre-construction: Managing expectations; engaging

Prime Contractors; supply chain linkages with local businesses

• Engaging local government in long-term regional planning

Juanita Darmono, Programme Manager,Oil/Gas/Mining Linkages, International FinanceCorporation (IFC-PENSA)

1200 Harnessing the benefits of coal seammethane as part of the mine planningprocess• Pre-mining drainage of coal seam methane• Infrastructure requirements for CSM extraction

and distribution• Maximising the economic benefits

for a mining operationA Senior Representative, Arrow Energy


1235 Lunch

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SESSION 3: FINANCING CONSIDERATIONSAS PART OF THE MINE PLANNING PROCESS

1350 Mechanisms to raise finance for a miningproject from a shareholder's perspective• Funding options available to mine owners• Choosing the best option to raise capital and

maximise shareholder value• To dilute now or later? – Time may be your biggest enemyGary Cochrane, Managing Director, Resource Management International

1410 Using project finance to fund operationaldevelopments • Overview of project finance as a fundraising mechanism• Key parameters and requirements for a successful

transaction • What makes a mining project attractive? -

The financier's perspective Christian Stauffer, Managing Director, EuroFin Asia Pte Ltd

1430 Investing in operational performance• Maximising the benefits of financial investment • Allocating capital expenditure to mining

equipment and transport infrastructure• Making the most of increased efficiency and capacityIan Alexander, Managing Director,John T Boyd Company (Australia) Pty Ltd


SESSION 4: OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES FOR MINE OWNERS

1500 Why use contractors? – The benefits ofoutsourcing production • Operational and financial benefits to a mine owner• Achieving maximum cost effectiveness through a

contractor• Contract management and risk allocationBruce Munro, President Director, P.T. Thiess Contractors Indonesia

1520 Addressing the skills shortage• Availability of skilled mining staff across the world• Effects of current and future shortages on the

global mining industry• Strategies to address skills shortages and their

implementationJohn Davidson, Managing Director, John Davidson & Associates

1540 Software applications to enhanceoperational management• Enterprise resource planning software for mining operations• Selecting and implementing a software system • Impact on operational performance and economic

benefitsJohann Poppenbeck, Vice President - Industry &Product Management, Mincom Limited



SESSION 5: MANAGING THE IMPACT OF COST INCREASES

Chair: Mark Earley, Executive Director, Barlow Jonker Pty Ltd

1630 Trends in cost increases affecting the globalcoal mining industry• Rising fuel prices: current and future impact on

the industry• Transport cost as a proportion of operational costs• Coal price as a controlling factor in mining operationsShaun Browne, Executive Chairman, AME Mineral Economics

1650 Cost structure flexibility – industryresponse to external pressures• Effects of strip ratio and other operational factors• Fuel price, export taxes and external market forces• Adjusting cost structures in response to changing

conditionsNeil Turvey, Senior Vice President – TechnicalDevelopment & Services, Banpu Public Company Limited

1710 Case study: Managing operational costs atEnsham Mine• The impact of rising costs of inputs on open cut

mining operations• Implementing an effective cost management strategy• Longer term sustainabilityPeter Westerhuis, General Manager Operations,Ensham Resources


1740 Chairman’s closing remarks and close of Day 1

1800 Networking Drinks Reception

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, 6 DECEMBER 2006

0800 Exhibition opens

0900 Opening remarks Allison Lindsay, Director of Conferences,Coaltrans Conferences

SESSION 6: OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES FOR OPEN CUT MINING OPERATIONS

0910 Panel: Mobile mining equipment• Evaluating the range of equipment available• Equipment choice depending on mine location and

geology• How equipment can be used to maximise efficiency –

case studies• Equipment delivery times and availabilityRoyce McCutcheon, Project Manager, Terex Material Processing and MiningJohn Enderby, Commercial Manager, Asia PacificDivision North, Caterpillar Global Mining David Turnbull, General Manager - Mining,Komatsu Asia & Pacific Pte LtdA Senior Representative, P&H Mining Services,Australasia

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1010 OTR tyre management and availability• Tyre operational management• The global tyre shortage• Decreasing the impact of this drastic shortageHidayat Rahman, Sales Manager, PT Chitra Paratama

1030 Running an efficient drilling and blastingoperation• Choosing the right technology for geological and

operational requirements• New developments in drilling and blasting techniques• Impact on cost management and overall mine economicsA Senior Representative, Orica Mining Services

1050 Key cost and planning issues associatedwith the transition to deep pits• Mine planning to reduce haulage costs in 300m deep pits• Switching to new technologies as the mine progresses• Current examples and future locations for these

developmentsPaul Westcott, Director, MineConsult

1110 Highwall mining – challenging opportunities• Highwall mining: how does it work?• Geological conditions favouring highwall mining• What are the best sites to start highwall mining operations• Case study: using SHM’s technology for an

efficient highwall mining operationRobert Stein, General Manager, Superior Highwall Miners BV



SESSION 7: MAXIMISING THE OPERATIONALEFFICIENCY OF UNDERGROUND MINES

Chair: Brian Nicholls, Brian Nicholls Mining Pty Ltd

1200 Transition from open cut to undergroundmining operations• Geological and geotechnical considerations for transition• Operational and economic factors• Criteria for ensuring a smooth and efficient changeJohn Pala, Managing Director, Palaris Mining Pty Ltd

1220 Underground mine design and planningfor optimal production and returns• Mine design and planning to maximise the drivers

of productivity • Understanding benchmarking and productivity • Choosing the best method to exploit resources • Planning an efficient transition from open cut to

underground operations • Managing production: ‘Measure what you manage’Chris Wilkinson, Managing Director, Mining Consultancy Services Pty Ltd

1240 From equipment supplier to miningpartner: delivering long term value for anunderground mining project• Developments in underground mining technology• Long term operation and maintenance agreements as

an alternative to contractors• Benefits of these agreements: risk sharing and

enhanced value for the customerDaniel E. Hibbert, Senior Mining Consultant,DBT Mining Engineers GmbH


1310 Lunch

SESSION 8: COAL ENHANCEMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Chair: Bob King, Consulting Mining Engineer, Bob King & Associates

1420 Panel: Developments in coal preparationand handling• Crushing options• Coal handling and processing options• In-pit handling• Treatment of fine coalGary Everson, Technical Manager, StamlerProduct Line, Joy Mining MachineryGC Mrig, Managing Director, Aryan Coal BeneficiationsA Senior Representative, Sedgman Limited


1550 Options for transporting coal from mineto port• Comparing transport options: trucks, conveyors,

barges, railway• Using infrastructure to increase output• Operational considerations for installing new infrastructure• Increasing capacity through upgrading existing

infrastructureAndrew Keith, Director, PT Connell Wagner Indonesia

1610 Addressing the challenges of mineinfrastructure development in Asia• Decision-making • Resourcing • Delivery Carl Memmott, General Manager, Logistics &Transport, Straits Resources Limited

1630 Maximising operational efficiency intrans-shipment• Overview of current options for trans-shipment • Selecting the most economical method • Case study: Kalimantan floating coal terminalRussell Neil, Business DevelopmentManager, Bayan Group


1700 Closing remarks and end of conference

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