BMO Capital Markets Global Metals & Mining Conference Begins Today

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    More than 200 leading mining companies from around the world to
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    HOLLYWOOD, FL, Feb. 23 /CNW/ - BMO Capital Markets, the investment and
corporate banking arm of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), will kick-off
its 18th annual Global Metals and Mining Conference today in Hollywood,
Florida.
    The conference will feature a full slate of presenters from the Metals
and Mining sector. Over 1000 delegates from around the world have registered
to attend the event, which will be audiocast live and archived at:
    www.bmocm.com/conferences/metalsandmining2009/
    The entire three-day event will be hosted by the highly-regarded BMO
Capital Markets Metals & Mining Equity Research team:

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    David Haughton, Co-Head, Metals & Mining Research, Precious Metals and
    Mining Analyst
    Tony Robson, Co-Head, Metals & Mining Research, Metals and Mining Analyst
    David Radclyffe, Managing Director, Metals & Mining Analyst
    John Hayes, Director, Mining Exploration Analyst
    Chris Rollason, Director, Mining Exploration Analyst
    Bart Melek, Vice President, Global Commodity Strategist
    Meredith Bandy, Research Analyst, Coal, Metals & Mining
    Andrew Breichmanas, Research Analyst, Precious Metals & Mining
    David Cotterell, Research Analyst, Metals & Mining
    Edward Sterck, Research Analyst, Uranium, Metals & Mining
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    An up-to-the-minute agenda with presentation times for the conference is
also available on the web site.
    Media interested in scheduling interviews are asked to call (416)
867-3996.

    About the BMO Capital Markets Metals & Mining Group

    BMO Capital Markets has been focused on the Metals & Minerals industry
for almost 100 years. As a member of BMO Financial Group, (TSX, NYSE: BMO),
the firm is able to leverage the financial strength and capabilities of one of
North America's leading financial services organizations. With 10 dedicated
Metals & Mining equity research analysts targeting coverage of 120 public
companies, BMO Capital Markets provides clients with access to the best
analysis and ideas in specific sectors such as coal, base metals, zinc, nickel
and other precious metals. BMO Capital Markets has offices in London,
Australia, China, Europe, and across North America including Toronto, New York
and Chicago. For more information, visit: www.bmocm.com.

For further information: Media Contacts: Orli Namian, Toronto,
orli.namian@bmo.com, (416) 867-3996; Holly Holt, New York, holly.holt@bmo.com,
(646) 919-8629; Internet: www.bmocm.com