VISIT SUDBURY - THE MINING CAPITAL OF CANADA!

As Chairman of COM 2009 it is my pleasure to invite you to Sudbury this August. This year’s Conference of Metallurgists, which is held in conjunction with Nickel & Cobalt 2009, will take place in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada starting on August 23rd. This event will certainly offer something for delegates and companions alike. COM 2009 and Nickel & Cobalt 2009 will be a unique opportunity to explore technological, scientific and strategic trends. Among the numerous attendees, there will be industry executives, representatives of universities and research institutes, design engineers, H.R. professionals, plant operators, and environmental experts from all over the world. The technical program will highlight the 7th UBC-McGill- UA Mineral Processing Symposium in honour of Prof. Jim Finch, Applied Mineralogy, sessions on the Hydrometallurgical or Pyrometallurgical Processing of Ni-Co-PGM Materials, Process Control applications, Materials, Management Issues and Green Technologies. We are pleased to also be offering an exceptional selection of plenary and keynote speakers throughout the conference.

We are also hosting several high quality short courses prior to the conference as well as industrial tours after the technical sessions are completed. The conference incorporates a Trade Show, along with several social events, in order to maximize your networking opportunities. Students are especially encouraged to participate as we will be hosting a Poster Session and a Student-Industry Mixer. Spouses are invited to attend as well; we will be offering separate tours to Sudbury and beautiful Manitoulin Island.

Sudbury, Ontario is world renowned as a leader in mining and metallurgical research. The city of Greater Sudbury has been the recipient of numerous international awards in recognition of its efforts in the area of environmental rehabilitation. More than 300 mining supply and service companies have made their home here, resulting in Sudbury being the Mining Capital of Canada.

Hope to see you in Sudbury. This will be a truly memorable event!

Nathan M. Stubina, Conference Chair
Barrick Gold Corporation
nstubina@barrick.com