FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK

Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to extend an invitation to you once again to attend the 2009 AMEC National Mining Congress.

Now in its 5th year, the Congress is firmly recognised as a leading conference in the mining events calendar, for industry representatives, heads of government, the investment community and suppliers.

Thanks to the work of the programme planning committee the Congress continues to feature an outstanding programme. Additionally the Hosted Investor Programme offers stockbrokers, fund managers, institutional investors and retail investors the opportunity to attend the Congress complimentary (this is possible thanks to the generous support of our many sponsors).

The 2009 Congress will feature many highlights and I sincerely hope you will take the time out of your busy schedule to join me at the Congress.

Regards                                                                                                                        Ian Walker President                                                                                   ASSOCIATION OF MINING AND EXPLORATION COMPANIES