PDAC 2012 Industry events

Speaker: Jason Burkitt – UK Mining Leader, PwC
Date: March 5, 2012
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Toronto Board of Trade, 77 Adelaide Street West

The list of stock exchanges relevant to the mining industry is growing. How do you decide which exchanges your company should be listed on to ensure continued growth and investor attraction? The presentation will also look at how mining companies can ensure that their equity story stands out in difficult equity markets. In 2011, more than 250 IPOs were cancelled or postponed globally. Recent deals have been vulnerable to market volatility and changes in investor risk appetite, yet the pipeline remains strong. Amid this uncertainty, how can you ensure success with your equity story?

Mining taxation: Tell your own story
Speaker: Steve Ralbovsky – Global Mining Tax Leader, PwC
Date: March 5, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre – South Building, Rm 701
*PDAC Technical session - see PDAC Convention site for registration and pricing details

Mining companies are increasingly being asked by NGOs for disclosure of cash income tax and royalty payments to governments, and are even statutorily required to do so in some jurisdictions. Further, the mining industry is facing proposed increases in taxes and royalties in many countries. This is all occurring against a broadening sustainability definition seeking to ensure mining companies "pay their fair share." This presentation will explore the history of these demands, the current statutory requirements of disclosure, as well as various elements of the current global mining tax policy debate. It will also address the many reasons mining companies should fully disclose all of their payments to government and enter the mining tax policy debate. Overall, the message to mining companies is, "tell your own story."

Session full — Registration closed

Co-organized by PwC, Fasken Martineau and Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Speakers: Antenor Silva Jr. – CEO, MBAC Fertilizer, Carlos Vilhena – Partner, Pinheiro Neto Advogados, Jaime Andrade – Partner, PwC Brazil
Date: March 5, 2012
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: 18 York Street, 26th Floor

The Brazilian mining industry is set to undergo a series of structural changes that aim to speed its development amid growing world demand for certain metals. Mining taxes, royalties, property rights and the creation of a new mining regulatory agency are key areas being contemplated by the Brazilian government for reform. Attend this discussion to hear insights into the latest developments in the Brazilian mining industry.

Speakers: John Nyholt - National Leader, Transaction Services and Vanessa Iarocci – Director, Consulting & Deals, PwC
Date: March 6, 2012
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Toronto Board of Trade, 77 Adelaide Street West

Hot on the heels of the launch of PwC's Global Mining Deals Report in late February, join us to look at major M&A activity in 2011, and investigate key trends projected to dominate the global mining sector in the year to come. The presentation will focus on the impact these trends will have on Canadian mining companies and how to specifically address the issues and opportunities that will arise as a result. How did the year stack up after the rebound in mining deal activity in 2010? What factors led to a "cooling off" of deal activity in the last half of the year? What mining sectors were most active in 2011, and how will international markets such as China and India play a role for 2012? And finally, what impact will resource nationalism have on the pace of deal making?

*sponsored by PwC
Speakers: Orlando Marchesi – Mining Tax Partner, PwC Peru, Peruvian Government officials and key industry representatives
Date: March 6, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Room 206BA
*See PDAC Convention site for registration and pricing details

Session full — Registration closed

Speakers: John Gravelle – Mining Leader for the Americas, PwC, Fred McMahon – Researcher, and Chris Garman - Director, Latin America, Eurasia Group
Date: March 6, 2012
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 18 York Street, 26th Floor

As the opportunities for investment in North and South America continues to grow, mining companies and investors are looking to get a better understanding of the potential benefits of various mining jurisdictions. In order to make more informed investment decisions, you need a reliable source to assess and compare opportunities, obtain insights on the industry, and find out the risks and challenges you could face. This presentation will delve into PwC's Mining in America's newest publication (launching early March) to provide you with key insights and trends on the mining industry in nine different countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The Eurasia Group and Fred McMahon, mining industry expert will explore valuable information regarding political and policy risk in every country profiled.

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Date: March 6, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Location: The Real Sports Bar, 15 York Street

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