This document provides an agenda for the Resources CFO conference taking place from December 4-6, 2012 in Perth, Australia. The conference will address topics related to capital raisings, tax implications, and finance and business risk strategies for resources companies. It will feature presentations and case studies from experts in accounting, taxation, law, economics, and the resources industry. Sessions will cover equity versus debt financing, emerging capital raising options, tax obligations, improving feasibility studies, and new reporting standards. The goal is to help CFOs improve efficiency, control, and risk management strategies in their organizations.

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Capital raisings – tax implications – finance & business risk strategies
Geoff Simpson, Eddie Grieve, Roger Rose, James Cooper- Richard Sheridan, Mathew Herring, Campbell Jaski, Steve Jones, Chief
Partner, Senior Manager, Deputy Chief Jones, Chief Financial National ENR R&D Partner, Financial Officer,
ALLEN & OVERY Listings Business Economist, CFO & Officer & Company Partner, PPB ADVISORY SOUTHERN
Development, BREE, Company Secretary, KPMG CROSS
ASX FEDERAL Secretary, KBL MINING GOLDFIELDS
GOVERNMENT IMPACT
MINERALS
Peter Wilkes, Partner, ALLEN & OVERY Stuart Moran, Division Director, MACQUARIE CAPITAL
Wayne Basford, Partner, BDO Soruban Rajakulendran, Associate Director, MACQUARIE CAPITAL
Brad Wylynko, Partner, CLAYTON UTZ Justin McGovern, Director, MKT TAXATION ADVISORS
David Ocello, Partner - Corporate Tax, DELOITTE Peter Morris, Partner, PPB ADVISORY
Jonathan Schneider, Corporate and International Tax, DELOITTE Andrew Rowell, Managing Director, PURSUIT CAPITAL
Peter Wirtz, Senior Manager, R&D Incentives Tax, KPMG Matt Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer, SANDFIRE RESOURCES NL
Tony Locantro, Managing Director, LOCANTRO CAPITAL
Conference highlights
n Equity vs. debt: applicability of equity, structured debt and n Improving working capital, cash available and capital
other hybrid alternatives employed
n Mitigating risks of accessing capital through M&As and JVs n Ensuring an appealing bankable feasibility study to attract
n Expert advisory on how best to account for MRRT, PRRT investors
and Carbon tax n Successfully navigating the junior to mid-cap transition
n ASX initiatives to improve liquidity and facilitate capital n Benefits of the new research & development tax incentives
raising to producers and explorers
n Insightful analysis of the business impact of the new IFRS n Understand risks allocation between parties and the
accounting standards liabilities arising under the legislation
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PRE-CONFERENCE MASTERCLASS CONFERENCE DAY ONE
Tuesday 4 DECEMBER 2012 WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER 2012
8:15 Registration and morning coffee 8.20 Registration and morning coffee
Lunch at 12.00 with morning and afternoon tea breaks provided
8.50 Opening remarks from the Chair
James Cooper-Jones, Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary,
9:00 - 4:00 MASTERCLASS
IMPACT MINERALS
Emerging capital raising options and alternatives –
insights for mid to small cap producers and explorers RESOURCES UPDATE & MARKET ANALYSIS
n Reviewing key traditional forms of fundraising for mineral explorers
and small cap producers, including the role of rights issues/entitlement 9.00 KEYNOTE
offers Dealing with the critical business risks facing
Australia’s Resources sector
n Understanding emerging alternative sources of finance for junior mineral
n Identifying and dealing with critical financial and business risks facing
explorers and small cap producers
the resources sector
n Assessing applicability of equity, structured debt, hybrid and other n Understanding the tools available to help Resource CFOs improve risk
funding alternatives - depending on stage of advancement assessment and financing options
n Accessing alternative sources of capital for growth and/or restructure n Dealing with the impacts of resources nationalism on equity markets
n Understanding the practicalities of revolving equity line/converts and and international investments
n Assessing the risks associated with alternative sources of funding
similar alternative products
n Addressing solvency concerns at board level
n How successful have recent M&A transactions been as equity raising n Managing cost pressures in a competitive environment
alternatives?
Campbell Jaski, Partner,
n Seeking capital via strategic partners and export credit agencies – PPB ADVISORY
factors to consider
n Seeking capital by way of asset sales – key considerations TAX OBLIGATIONS & IMPLICATIONS
n Restructuring capital to make it appealing for investors 9.45
n Identifying the right market conditions to take advantage of the different Carbon tax post July 2012 - analysing the economics
capital raising alternatives of the Carbon Tax
n Chasing the deals. Review which international investee forums have n Analysing the financial implication of the Carbon tax post 1 July 2012
given the best results? n Carbon tax and investment - keeping your international competitive
edge
n Finalising your capital raising - processes to follow n Measuring your NPV in a carbon tax era
n Examining the impact of carbon price on unincorporated joint venture
About your Masterclass facilitator:
interests
Andrew Rowell, n Evaluating how the carbon tax interacts with PRRT, MRRT and
Managing Director, company Tax
PURSUIT CAPITAL n Understanding the implication of Carbon pricing mechanism for financial
reporting
Andrew Rowell is a qualified and experienced geologist,
resources analyst and corporate financier. Andrew has significant 10.30 Morning tea
experience in analysing resources based companies and opportunities
from both a corporate and finance perspective. Andrew has over eleven 10.50
years experience as an exploration geologist in Australia and a further Analysing the technicalities, obligations & liabilities
seven years experience in the financial services sector. Prior to establishing of the MRRT & PRRT - Expert Insight
Pursuit Capital, Andrew was an Associate Director of corporate advisory n Introduction of the MRRT: How does it affect you?
group, Inteq Limited and was integral in completing numerous corporate n Impact of the MRRT on the effective company tax rate
transactions and capital raisings. Prior to his position with Inteq, Andrew n Overview of the new MRRT regime
was the Senior Resources Analyst at Perth broking firm, Hartleys, covering n Analysis of the up-front and on-going implications and obligations under
a diverse range of resources companies in the base metals, precious the MRRT
n Impact of the MRRT on financial reporting, M&A and financing
metals, coal, oil and gas industries. Andrew holds an Honours Degree in
n PRRT extended: How does this affect you?
Geology from Flinders University and a Masters in Mineral Economics from
n Fundamental PRRT concepts and principles
the Western Australian School of Mines.
n Overview of the expanded regime and key issues
n PRRT implications and considerations of acquiring a project interest
n PRRT and Joint Ventures Arrangement: What you need to know
David Ocello, Partner - Corporate Tax, &
Jonathan Schneider, Corporate and International Tax,
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25 - 27December 2012, Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth
4 - 6 September 2012, Stamford Plaza, Brisbane
11.50 4:10 CASE STUDY
Understanding the emissions & carbon reporting Learning from recent capital raisings – Insights from
requirements for Resources CFOs various case studies
n Meeting your obligation through timely reporting n Globalisation of capital markets
n Understanding carbon reporting and liabilities under joint venture and n Practical insights to help decision process
strategic alliance arrangements n Understanding important factors to consider
n Cost pass through - legal issues in allocating costs and risks n Capital raising options & commercial rationale for specific choice
n Allocating risks between parties and the liabilities arising under the Stuart Moran, Division Director, &
legislation Soruban Rajakulendran, Associate Director,
n Examining mechanism to ensure transparency and equity MACQUARIE CAPITAL
Brad Wylynko, Partner,
CLAYTON UTZ 4.55 Closing remarks from the Chair
12.35 Lunch 5.05 Close of day one
CONFERENCE DAY TWO
1.35
Emerging Income tax opportunities & traps Thursday 6 DECEMBER 2012
n Income Tax implications of Farm Outs
8.30 Morning coffee
n Understanding the future implications of MRRT decisions
n Exploration & prospecting deductions – is the landscape changing?
n Examining the deductibility of Share Based Payments
8.50 Opening Address from the Chair
Justin McGovern, Director,
MKT TAXATION ADVISORS
ECONOMICS & CAPITAL RAISING
2.20 CASE STUDY 9.00 KEYNOTE
Benefits of the new Research and Development tax Economic update and insight into price and market
incentives to producers and explorers volatilities
n Overview of new R&D tax credit, including 45% cash refund n Examining the impact of global macroeconomic news on equity markets
n Eligible R&D activities undertaken by explorers and producers n Emerging market risks, commodity and resource volatilities
n Analysing the investment and capital outlook of various commodities
n Accessing the R&D program
n Analysing commodity fluctuations and impact on capital raising
n Potential claims for overseas explorations
n Dealing with the concerns of the impact of new taxes on commodities
n Dealing with the challenges relating to the new compliance regime
n Taking advantage of the research and development tax incentives - what Roger Rose, Deputy Chief Economist,
you stand to gain BUREAU OF RESOURCES AND ENERGY ECONOMICS,
Mathew Herring, National ENR R&D Partner, & DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES, ENERGY AND TOURISM
Peter D Wirtz, Senior Manager, R&D Incentives Tax,
KPMG 9.45
Specialised funding - accessing sufficient capital
3.05 Afternoon tea for projects development and expansion
n Debt capital markets - what juniors and mid-tier explorers need to be
Junior to mid-cap transition considering
n Deciding between equity capital raising and internal funding
3.25 CASE STUDY n Considering debt based financing versus equity based financing
Practical consideration for junior explorers and n Understanding key practicalities of using M&A and JVs to fund projects
producers looking to transition to mid-tier entities n Mitigating the risks of accessing capital through M&As and JVs
n Engaging shareholders and would be investors n Sourcing the right financing vehicles for your projects
n Improving the quality of share register Geoff Simpson, Partner, &
n Factors to consider when weighing broker options Peter Wilkes, Partner,
n Examining secondary listing options to finance project expansion ALLEN & OVERY
n Presenting capital management structures that appeals to investors
10.30 Morning tea
n Understanding the full-cycle economics as impacted by increasing
operating prices 11.00
n Business strategies to consider in the transition process
Strengthening Australia’s equity markets - discussing
n Navigating operational and risk management realities
ASX initiatives to improve liquidity and facilitate
Matt Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer, capital raising
SANDFIRE RESOURCES n Reviewing recent and ongoing ASX initiatives and reforms
n How the initiatives are directed at better capital market outcomes for
small to mid-cap resource companies
n Understanding the new capital raising listing rules
n Assessing the impact of the changes
Eddie Grieve, Senior Manager - Listings Business Development,
AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE
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11.45 Case Study NEW IFRS REPORTING STANDARDS
Ensuring appealing bankable feasibility studies
to attract the right investors and financiers 4.05
n Analysing what investors and banks are looking for in your projects Insightful analysis of the impact of the new IFRS
n Understand how banks now measure and evaluate risk on projects Accounting Standards for the Resources sector
n Understanding how financiers assess your projects for finance n Broad analysis of the new IFRS standards impacting the resources
n Convincing investment banks and big lenders - facts to consider sector
n Understanding the timing, process and associated cost relating to n Transitioning from IAS 31 to IFRS 11 and interaction with IFRS 10 and
delays IFRS 12
Steve Jones, Chief Financial Officer, n Understanding the changes and new interpretations
SOUTHERN CROSS GOLDFIELDS n Examining the implication of the transition from proportionate
consideration to the equity method
12.30 Lunch n Understanding the transitions proportionate consolidation to the equity
method of accounting to accounting
1.30 n Analysis of the ramification of the changes for joint arrangements as
Raising capital whilst keeping shareholders happy – newly defined (joint ventures and joint operation
insight from various case studies n Overcoming the challenges of adopting and applying IFRS 11
n Understanding what retail investors want and may expect when it n Examining the core essentials of IFRS 10 and its ramifications
comes to capital raisings n Analysing the interactions between IFRS 10, IFRS 12, IAS 27, IAS 28
n Overcoming negative perceptions of capital raisings and IFRS 11
n How to raise capital in a “positive” manner n Key issues resource companies need to be considering pre and post
Tony Locantro, Managing Director, January 2013
LOCANTRO CAPITAL n Understanding the new interpretation in IFRS 12 and what you need to
disclose
STRATEGY & OPERATIONS BEST PRACTICE n Future changes, considering potential impact of the revenue and the
leases projects on the resources sector
2.15 Wayne Basford, Partner, Head of Technical Services Australia,
Improving working capital and achieving an overall BDO
improvement of Cash available and capital employed
n Effectively managing and negotiating payment terms for customers and 4.50 Closing remarks from the Chair
suppliers
n Measuring the internal cash and cash life cycle Working capital funding 5.00 Close of conference
and forecasting working capital
n Identify and quantify the trade-offs that need to be made in sales and
procurement process Resources CFOs are faced with competing demands,
n Enterprise value: Improving value by Identifying and improving key
increasing cost pressures and compliance burden. This
drivers of working capital consumption conference is strategically organised to help you improve
Richard Sheridan, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary,
efficiency, control and best practice business risk strategies.
KBL MINING
The conference promises insightful expert advisory and
3.00 Afternoon tea analysis from some of Australia’s leading Accounting,
Tax and Law firms. You also get to network and share
3.20 experiences with on how best to respond to the challenges
Best practice for dealing with the risks of bribery & of current business landscape.
corruption
n The current legislative framework for bribery and corruption Also, register today for the pre-conference masterclass
n Dealing with illegal payments to get practical capital raisings solutions and emerging
n Due diligence around third party as part of anti-corruption control
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n Establishing & encouraging whistle blowing mechanism Take advantage of the early bird offer and save up to $440
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Peter Morris, Partner,
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Who should attend: Official Media
n CFOs n Corporate Finance Managers
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n Company Secretaries n Tax Managers
n Financial Controllers n Director/Executive Directors
n Finance Analysts
Key topics of focus:
n Capital raisings options and alternatives
n Dealing with the business risks facing Australia Resources sector
n Recent economic updates and market analysis to aid your decision
processes
n Financial, reporting and commercial impact and implication of MRRT,
PRRT and carbon tax
n New IFRS accounting standards - what you need to know!
n Successfully navigating the junior to mid-cap transition
n Insights into ASX new measures to ease equity raising for mid cap to
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junior
n Budgeting and forecasting in an era of new taxes
n Insights into how explorers and producers can take advantage new
Research and Development tax incentives
Why you should attend:
Network and share ideas with colleagues on winning strategies in
increasingly volatile business environment
Hear from leading advisory and equity experts on emerging
capital raisings options and alternatives.
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