ONTARIO MINING FORUM

June 19, 2012

Registration and Continental Breakfast

Welcoming Remarks from Insight Information

Co-Chairs' Opening Remarks

Michael Fox
President
Fox High Impact Consulting

Sandra A. Gogal
Partner
Miller Thomson LLP

Keynote Session

Meeting the Challenges in the Ring of Fire (Part 1)

Deputy Grand Chief Les Louttit
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)

This presentation will focus on some key and critical issues to consider in existing and new mining development on northern Ontario:

• Regional skilled labor
• Community development, infrastructure and benefits to NAN First Nations
• Regulatory regimes and burdens
• Ecological and environmental sustainability

Chief Cornelius Wabasse
Webequie First Nation

• Community position paper
• Community-based processes
• Capacity challenges and supports

Networking Coffee Break

Meeting the Challenges in the Ring of Fire (Part 2)

Dr. Christine Kaszycki
Assistant Deputy Minister for the Ring of Fire Secretariat
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

• The Ring of Fire initiative scope, opportunity, discoveries to date
• Building capacity in support of aboriginal community and economic development
• Moving forward key considerations

David de Launay
A/Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic Policy and Planning
Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs

The opportunity of a generation to develop Ontario's Far North in a way that benefits local First Nations and all Ontarians without harm to the environment:

• Challenges that need to be addressed to realize the significant economic and social benefits
• First Nations capacity and partnership with each other, companies, and provincial and federal governments
  • infrastructure development
  • economic benefits and their distribution, and
  • environmental vision, protection and mitigation

The presentation will explore these challenges based on the current legislative framework, historical context, and experience from other jurisdictions.

Sheila Daniel
Head Environmental Management, Senior Associate Geoscientist
AMEC

Environmental regulatory process - what process is best suited?

• Challenges to obtaining mining approvals in Ontario
• Building a practical mine development schedule
• Effectiveness of developing a team approach to environmental approvals

Networking Luncheon

Keynote Luncheon Speaker

The Honourable Rick Bartolucci
Minister of Northern Development and Mines
Chair of Cabinet

Infrastructure development and Land Use Panning in Ontario Far North

Dianne Corbett
Director, Far North Branch
Ministry of Natural Resources

The presentation will focus on the role of First Nations and Ontario Far North Land Use Planning in realizing the opportunities in the Ring of Fire.

Stephen Lindley
Vice President Aboriginal and Northern Affairs
SNC Lavalin Inc.

The presentation will focus on new developments in improving infrastructure to energy and mineral resources in Northern Ontario.

Networking Refreshment Break

Aboriginal – Industry Partnership and Opportunities Related to Resource Development

Bernie Hughes
Director, Aboriginal Relations, Mines and Minerals Division
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

• Aboriginal-Industry relationship building in Ontario's mineral industry
• Ontario government programs supporting partnerships

Glenn Nolan
Vice President, Aboriginal Affairs
Noront Resources Ltd.

Effective communications for positive relationship development

• Listen – listening is the cornerstone for effective communications. What are the ways of improving relations with community partners by effective active listening
• Learn – learn about the community to be respectful and responsive to community issues that might or might not impact the project
• Leverage – leverage the new knowledge into action steps that support the relationship

Derek Teevan
Vice President Aboriginal and Government Affairs
Detour Gold

• Negotiations principles
• IBA pitfalls
• The challenge of implementation
• IBAs vs. revenue sharing

Colin Webster
Director, Aboriginal, Government & Community Relations Canada & US
Goldcorp Inc.

• Overview of the mineral development sequence
• Business and contracting opportunities associated with each phase of mineral development
• Job opportunities associated with mineral development

Closing Remarks by Co-Chairs and Conference Ends

Wine and Cheese Reception
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Works hop – June 20, 2012

Developing an Impact and Benefit Agreement

Sandra A. Gogal
Partner
Miller Thomson LLP

Richard J. King
Partner
Norton Rose Canada LLP

Neal J. Smitheman
Partner
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

• Identify the type of agreement to use and when: Exploration Agreements vs. Impact and
  Benefit Agreements
• Consider financial benefits
• Formulate your goals and objectives before negotiations start
• Work through difficult negotiations of key IBA provisions
• How to satisfy consultation
• The role of the Crown
• Multiple parties
• "Compensation" issues
• Differences from IBAs

The program will have most direct appeal to:

• Mining Investors
• Federal and Provincial Government Energy Officials and Regulators
• Environmental Officials and Consultants
• Natural Resources Lawyers and
  In-house Counsel
• Exploration Geologists and Geophysicists
• Geophysical Contractors
• Officials from Aboriginal Groups and Businesses
• Aboriginal Land Administrators and
  Area Regulators
• Community Relations Coordinators
• Financial and Legal Experts

Mining Industry Executives in:

• Investor Relations
• Exploration, Production and Operations
• Business Development and Strategic Planning
• Geology and Engineering
• Regulatory, Environmental Affairs and Corporate Affairs
• Government & Community Relations
• Resource Management
• Project Management

Dear Colleague:

Ontario mineral discovers and future developments are estimated to be in the billions.

This creates a spectacular opportunity for investors who are not afraid of undertaking new or expanding existing businesses and industries and create wealth from the exploration and monetization of these stranded resources.

For its 2nd Annual Ontar io Mining Forum Insight Information has assembled a select group of government and industry leaders and experts to help conference participants understand what they must do in order to be successful. All the presenters are well known in the Ontario resource scene, and will be sharing their insights into what it is that defines the Ontario resource sector and more importantly, how one can participate in developing the Province's resource endowment. Participants will also hear from companies presently involved with the exploration and development of those resources and also the general economic, regulatory, and financing environment related to resource projects in Ontario.

Conference attendees will be able to address their questions and comments to presenters during sessions and informally during networking breaks. Attendees will also be provided with information binders to assist their assessment of opportunities and to build their network of contacts.

We invite you to join us at this defining Ontario resource event! Yours truly,

Michael Fox
President, Fox High Impact Consulting

Sandra A. Gogal
Partner, Miller Thomson LLP

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Please note: Full payment is required in advance of conference dates. Please make all cheques payable to Insight Information.