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Wealth Creation by Mineral Creation Concluding Remarks: Mining & Innovation Mark Rachovides – President of Euromines Leading by Example Mark Rachovides 3 December 2013

The European metals and minerals mining industry Euromines (see transparency register) ≡ Represents large and small companies and subsidiaries in Europe and in other parts of the world; 18 national mining federations ꞊ 27 direct company members ꞊ ≡ 350,000 jobs; ≡ Representing 42 different metals and minerals ≡ For some metals and minerals, ≡ Europe is the world's leading producer. European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals www.euromines.org 2

» 3 Key facts ≡ 3 guiding principles RESOURCES ≡ We strongly believe that Europe has a viable resource base DEMAND ≡ The demand for raw materials is continuously increasing STANDARDS & INNOVATION ≡ The EU should maintain an enabling environment that provides for achievement of the highest standards in the extractive industries and foster innovation European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals www.euromines.org

Europe is rich in resource ! We are a Responsible Source! Ni-Cu, Fe, Au, Cu, Zn, REE ! Au, K, Sn-W ! Zn-Pb, Au ! Cu, Zn ! Au, Cu, Zn, Ni, Au, Au, Trona ! Cu, Li- Cu, Sn- B, Ni ! W ! [Source: The Natural History Museum, London] European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals www.euromines.org 4

Circular Economy requires responsible sourcing from all sources [Source: Aachen University RWTH] European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals www.euromines.org 5

Innovation is the key ≡ Innovation in techniques:  EU Leadership in technology for all aspects of resource management (exploration, extraction, processing, re- processing, reuse, recycling, recovery, design, …) ≡ Innovation in dialogue:  Renewed thinking to promote good governance and public acceptance through:  Predictability: Land-Use Planning  Transparency: Nothing to hide, just explain!  New forms of dialogue with stakeholders European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals www.euromines.org 6

Thank you for your attention! Lead by Example In case of any questions please contact: Euromines 12, Avenue de Broqueville B-1150 Brussels Belgium Tel.: +32 2 775 63 31 Fax: +32 2 770 63 03 E-mail: assistant@euromines.be www.euromines.org