GNPP Aerogeophysica is a leading Russian company and one of world leaders in the area of providing airborne geophysical services. Every year, in Russia and abroad, GNPP Aerogeophysika carries up to 400,000 linear km of high resolution airborne geophysical surveys at various scales.

The company possesses a large arsenal of the most modern airborne geophysical equipment:

Airplane and helicopter-based EM survey systems of various modifications;
Airborne gravimeter GT-2M;
Multi-channel, high resolution gamma-ray spectrometers;
High-precision, cesium magnetometers-gradiometers;
Equipment for conducting infrared heat and aerosol and gas profiling aerial surveys;
Satellite navigation system.

AGR Software LLC provides innovative IT solutions for geological exploration. AGR Software is the Russian developer and owner of the AGR 4 information system for exploration works www.agr4.ru (the Skolkovo resident since 2015).

AGR 4 enables mineral developers and service companies to effectively collect, process, deliver and analyze raw geological data. Thanks to it, project managers benefit from online monitoring of exploration projects (including remote access). Standardized geological data ensures effective interaction between geological and drilling contractors. AGR 4 can be used at different project stages – prospecting, exploration and mining.

AGR 4 information system is a high-tech Russian platform aimed to build up corporate geological databases (including state repositories), LIMS, management systems for interlaboratory comparison and other solutions used to collect, process and manage geological data.

AGR Software LLC is a legal successor of RJC company with respect to AGR development, implementation and maintenance.

Almazgeobur LLC delivers complimentary drilling equipment and components for exploration companies.
Thanks to strong partnership relations with some of the world’s leading producers of drilling equipment we offer the most profitable terms of delivery for the full array of mining and geology-prospecting equipment.
We are the official distributor for companies such as:
• DBC Makina (Turkey) – manufacturer of drilling rigs and equipment;
• Safari Diamond Drill Bits Ltd (Canada) – manufacturer of diamond drill bits;
• Premium Drilling Mud (Germany) – manufacturer of drilling fluids and composite materials.
• DEVICO (Norway) – Directional core drilling and borehole survey tools;

In addition, our partners are:
• Halco Rock Tools Ltd (United Kingdom) – tools for RC drilling;
• Mincon Internation Limited (Ireland) – tools for RC drilling;
• Volgaburmash OJSC (Russia) – manufacturer of Tricone and PDC bits.

We’re supplying also spare parts for drill rigs:
– Boart Longyear: LF70, LF90C/D, LF230, LM55, LM75
– Atlas Copco: CS-14, CS-10, CS-1000, Diamec 232, Diamec 262, Diamec 282, U6, U8.
– Schramm: T685WS, T455WS/T455i, T450GT, T450WS, T450BH.

Our company delivers all over Russia and CIS. Thanks to availability of warehouses in Moscow and Khabarovsk the collaboration becomes efficient and mutually profitable.

ALS Geochemistry is the global leader in the provision of analytical data services to the mining and exploration sectors. With over 60 locations around the world we are able to provide consistent, swift, productive and reliable service to our clients. ALS Geochemistry recognises that mining company corporate wealth is tied to the estimation of mineral resources and that quality assays is of paramount importance to protecting assets.

Our analytical laboratories are certified and registered in each region with global application of standard procedures and audits to maintain standard practice throughout the laboratory network. Our network is linked together internally by our Global LIMS (GEMS) and for our clients using the state-of-the-art Webtrieve™ system, which allows our clients to view location, status and data for their projects.

AMC Consultants is a leading mining consultancy providing services to the exploration, mining, and financial industries. We work with our clients to plan new mines or improve the operations of existing mines, with a primary focus on achieving optimum output and return.

With experience gained on more than 7,500 assignments over 30 years, AMC is an expert in the business of mining. Our expertise spans mining engineering, exploration, geotechnical engineering, geology, feasibility studies, strategy optimisation, technical audits, appraisals, expert reports, and business improvement services. Our clients include mining companies, insurance companies, banks, and investors.

www.amcconsultants.com

ArtGeo supplies and delivers State-of-the-Art Geodetic equipment, services and software.

Main Business Offerings are:

• Riegl 3D Innovation: Airborne, Terrestrial, Mobile and Industrial Laser Scanners

Training, support and services are delivered from Artgeo’s modern service center in Moscow. Artgeo develops dealers network and partners relationships in regions of Russia and CIS.

JSC “Central Kola Expedition” provides comprehensive services for subsoil users at all exploration stages, carrying out work in the field of geological prospecting , evaluation and exploration of mineral deposits , geotechnical , environmental , hydro – geological and drilling works , technological studies of ores , block modeling of deposits , as well as technical and economic solutions.

The company has close professional ties with the majority of the specialized Russian companies – developers of technology solutions , analytical laboratories and project organizations . The company has considerable experience of work with ore and non-metallic materials projects in Russia working with both private subsoil users and state contracts .

Our work is performed in accordance with the requirements of the SRC , as well as international standards NI143-101 and JORC. The company is ready to provide highly qualified personnel for the implementation of exploration projects, including personnel having the status of «Qualified Person» in international reporting codes.

Continental Industrie Blowers are a benchmark in reliability and efficiency in air and gas applications. With more than 40 years of experience in research, development and manufacturing of centrifugal blowers and exhausters and more than thirty thousand machines installed, Continental Industrie Blowers and Exhausters are the symbol of reliability and confidence for continuous duty and extremely rugged service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Over the last few years, our R&D department has been concentrating its efforts on optimising the efficiency of our machines and offer a new generation of centrifugal Blowers. As a result, Continental Industrie can now offer a new generation of high efficiency Blowers delivering from 100 to 55.000 m3/h dry, clean, non pulsating air with pressures of 1,1 Bar and vacuums of up to 6.700 mm H2O (WG).

ContiTech division relates to the world’s leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a specialist in plastics technology. ContiTech develops and produces functional modules, components and systems for mechanical engineering and instrument making, mining, automotive industry and other important industries. In 2014, the company ContiTech, together with the associated at the beginning of 2015 the American company Veyance Technologies Inc. achieved a turnover of about 5.4 billion euros (formally). Currently, the Group has about 41,000 employees in 34 countries.

DATAMINE is a world leading provider of the technology and services required to seamlessly plan and manage mining operations. With operations in thirteen countries, DATAMINE provides solutions ranging from exploration data management and orebody modelling to mine planning and operations to over 1,400 companies worldwide. Our software solutions integrate with our consulting and training services to ensure that we provide our clients with industry-leading support and expertise.

DMT GmbH & Co. KG is an independent engineering and consulting company active all around the world. The firm’s activities focus on the fields of mining engineering, natural resources exploration, construction and infrastructure projects, safety in buildings, product testing and measurement instrumentation in industrial settings and cokemaking technology.

DMT provides consultancy services and assistance which are tailored specifically to the clients’ needs. It also provides impartial assessment or in the following six business units:

• International Mining Consulting
• Exploration & Geosurvey
• Geo Engineering
• Cokemaking Technology
• Industry Systems
• Building Safety

We provide multi-disciplinary engineering services to assist mining and exploration/development companies at all stages of the mining life-cycle, from the initial exploration stage, onwards. DMT´s joint-venture subsidiary IMC Montan is the leading consultancy, representing group´s interest and competence for over 20 years in cooperation with mining companies and investors in Russia and CIS countries.

Eastern Drilling Company (EDC) – one of the largest Russian mineral drilling company. EDC is a subsidiary of FORACO International (3rd largest global mineral driller operating 308 rigs on 5 continents in 23 countries, having 51 years of experience and 2,200+ employees). EDC provides a broad variety of drilling services for mineral resources: diamond drilling, deep directional drilling with wedges, reverse circulation, air core drilling, large diameter drilling (up to 30” in diameter for exploration, bulk sampling, ventilation and backfilling holes, etc.), deep water well and dewatering drilling.

EDC fleet includes proprietary and technically innovative rigs, new Boart Longyear rigs and RC rigs, and other modern equipment for all kinds of exploration work (CAT dozers, camps etc.). We have experience bringing unique rigs into Russia from the global FORACO fleet for special drilling tasks. EDC has subsidiaries in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with all the necessary drilling licenses.

Eastern Drilling Company specializes in providing high-quality exploration services in compliance with international standards and best-in-class safety and environmental practices. We have extensive experience performing difficult projects in extreme climate conditions, in highly remote areas and terrains. Our ability to deliver high-quality drilling services on time, and on budget, is our key success factor.

EMC mining, Ltd. (Mining engineering, management, consulting) is Design Institute that belongs to the group of companies “M-Group” (Mining engineering group). It specializes in the mining and processing industries and provides wide range of services either for existing mining companies, or for the development of new projects. The company specializes in the development of projects development management for mining companies, design for mining objects, techno-economic study, concepts and development plans as well as independent audit.

The company includes departments like mining-and-geological, processing and metallurgical, of hydro-technical facilities, economic audit and analysis, environmental department, constructional department, engineering networks and systems, process control systems, the general plan, and the other departments.

The group of companies «M-group» includes «PromTrade Mining» company, which specializes in installation works and commissioning for processing companies, in supply of processing equipment, installation works management and plants construction.

It performs design of open pit and underground mines, processing and hydrometallurgical plants and heap leaching equipment, tailing dumps, dry stacking grounds and infrastructural facilities.

The company Ferrit is a private Czech company with worldwide presence and history dating back to 1993. Over the time Ferrit has transformed from a trading into a production company with an own R&D. An equipment for monorail suspended transport system has the largest share in Ferrit production and gained the company a leading position on world markets.
•A comprehensive transportation solutions, transportation of material and people in all types of mining works – in coal and ore mines and underground engineering in building of tunnels, subways or collectors
•Development and production of a complete range of mining machinery and equipment certified for use in potentially explosive areas with gas and coal dust presence
•Monorail suspended transport, ground rail transport, crawler and wheeled machinery and equipment
•Optimization of logistics and management of mining transport, turnkey projects and complete supplies of equipment in underground mines
A wide network of branches and service centres with trained personnel in all covered markets – in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Poland, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, China, Vietnam, Mexico, Colombia, Chile and seeking expansion of its activities to other countries such as South Africa, Indonesia, Australia, Argentina and India.

Work underground more easily, safely and effectively with Ferrit!

Federal State Unitary Enterprise”All-Russian Research Instituteof Mineral Resources.Named after N.M.Fedorovski(FGUP VIMS) is the leading organizationof the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russiaand the Federal Agencyfor Subsoil Usein geology for study ofthe mineral resource base, scientific and methodological workonthe forecast,exploration and evaluation ofuranium deposits as well as rare kinds of ferrous, alloy, non-ferrous and other rare metals and development and improvementof complexmineralogical andanalytical methods for studyof mineral raw materials and technologies for their enrichment and processing.

The Institute acts as the Federal Researchand Methodological Center fortesting and certificationof minerals on behalf ofRussianMinistry of Natural Resources, as well as Interdepartmental Scientific Councilon Analytical(NSAM), mineralogical(NSOMMI) andtechnological (NSOMTI) research methods.

FGUP VIMSprovides organizational support of theCentralCommission of the Federal Agencyfor Subsoil Usefor miningof solid minerals (CCR-RosnedraTPI).

Togetherwith the Department ofGeology of Mineral Deposits of GOU VPO “Russian State Geological Prospecting Universitynamed after Sergo Ordzhonikidze”FGUP VIMS formed aresearch and educational center”Geology, mineralogyand geochemistry.”

The activities of the institute arefocused on developmentof the mineral resourcebase of the country-the basis of itsindustrial, energy, military and economic potentials

Company FORGEO is a distributor of diamond core drilling tools, equipment and supportive tools manufactured by the Canadian company FORDIA.

FORDIA is a synonym for quality products and technical innovations.

All products of FORDIA are always in stock at our warehouses in Khabarovsk and Saint-Petersburg.

Federal State Unitary Enterprise Central Research Institute of geological prospecting for base and precious metals (FSUE TsNIGRI)

129-1VarshavskoyeShosse
117545 Moscow, Russia
Tel/fax: +7 495 313-18-18
E-mail: tsnigri@tsnigri.ru
http//www.tsnigri.ru
Acting Director: Dr. Anatoly I. Ivanov
FSUE TsNIGRI is a strategic entity of the Federal Agency on Subsoil Use (part of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology) with a focus on:
• development of scientific and methodological fundamentals for forecast, prospecting, assessment and exploration of gold, silver, PGM, diamonds, copper, lead, zinc, nickel and cobalt deposits
• implementation and methodical support of all exploration activities
• geological and economic evaluation, reserve calculation, feasibility studies of mineral properties
• analytical methods and ore dressing technologies.

FSUE TsNIGRI provides:
• main functional directions of the Federal Agency on Subsoil Use activities
• solution of tasks to develop non-fuel mineral base
• efficient subsoil use by public and private companies
• scientific advance and realization of prospective activities in the field of geological subsoil study and replacement of non-fuel mineral base.

Company Gelios provides services in the field of geophysical exploration – implementation of drilling and complex of geophysical methods for geological problems solution. Low cost and high depths of obtained data are achieved by using gravity and magnetic exploration technologies, as well as pulsed electrical sounding.

Service Exploration Company GeoJet Exploration features necessary qualifications for planning and implementation of the full spectrum of exploration in mineral deposits for solid resources required for a subsoil user and an investor for project development at its any stage.

The mission of our Company is the adaptation of effective exploration methods to technological cycle of exploration for mining industry demands.

Sustainable development of the Company and advanced geophysical technologies is ensured by the operation of Proprietary Design Bureau, strong collaborative relationship with Divisions of the Russian Academy of Sciences on geophysics as well as practical experience of completed projects on various types of deposits around the globe.

«GeoSolutions» was established in 2015 within strategy of the largest private service company – «OGK Group» (www.ogkgroup.ru) to create a Russian Consultant at the market of solid minerals.

Understanding that geological risk one of the most important and we have set the main task – to establish company focus on issues related to highly professional and complex geological assessment of deposits and support of field operations.

GeoSolutions a strong emphasis was made on building and strengthening a professional team. We do believe that experts with significant experience gained in the shall be a guarantee successful result of any company that provides consulting services in the area where investment and operational risks are measured in millions.

Client orientation, responsibility and commitment, high level of corporate standards and quality requirements, in-depth understanding of methodology and modern practice are the key principles of GeoSolutions.

The main company services are:

• Development of strategies;
• Geological support of field work;
• Geological modeling;
• Resources and reserves assessment;
• Preparation of Scoping Study and PreFeasibility study;
• Others

Geotech is the world’s leading airborne geophysical survey company and is a full service company in helicopter and fixed wing geophysics offering high end technical services in the fields of unique active and passive electromagnetic methods (VTEM, ZTEM, AIRMT), state of the art gravity, high sensitivity magnetics and the most advanced radiometric systems. Geotech’s team has decades of experience in planning and executing successful airborne geophysical surveys throughout the world. Geotech is well recognized for high-end airborne geophysical surveys for around 35 years and has been an innovator in the design and application of detailed airborne geophysical surveys offering the most advanced exploration platforms available in the World market today. We are committed to continuous improvement of existing systems and invention of new technologies. Geotech owns and operates an Aviation company (Geotech Aviation) with a world-wide fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircrafts.

JSC “Giprotsvetmet”- one of the oldest institutions of non-ferrous metallurgy, founded in September 1929. Currently, part of the industrial holding of State Corporation “Rostec”.

“Giprotsvetmet” is one of the leading institutions in the Russian Federation for the design of non-ferrous metallurgy in our country and abroad. Our Institute has made a significant contribution to the establishment and development of the domestic non-ferrous metallurgy in Russia and CIS countries.

Today, Giprotsvetmet provides a full range of services in the mining and metallurgy from the stage of field evaluation to the automation of industrial processes, including services for the design, construction, equipment supply, management and integrated IT solutions.

Highland Gold Mining Limited was incorporated in Jersey on 23 May 2002 for the purpose of acquiring, consolidating and developing a portfolio of quality gold mining projects in the Russian Federation with good growth potential.

Highland’s vision is to become the most profitable gold mining company in Russia and Central Asia with a firm commitment towards safety, health and the environment, and social responsibility towards employees and communities.

Highland Gold Mining is a well-established gold producer with a world class Russian asset base of producing, development and exploration projects. It has strong management and operational teams with local and international expertise, and an exciting portfolio of JORC audited resources

Highland Gold’s operations are located around three main hubs in the Khabarovsk, Zabaikalsky and Chukotka regions of Russia, as well as in Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia. The Company currently has three operating mines, three development projects, and three exploration properties.

Highland Gold has 325,222,098 common shares in issue which, since December 2002, have traded on AIM in London under the symbol “HGM”.

Core shareholders include Millhouse LLC (through Primerod International Ltd) and company management.

IMC Montan is an independent international mining consultancy and one of the leading consulting companies in mining sector of Russia. The Group also includes such companies as DMT GmbH & Co. (Germany), WYG Plc. (UK).

IMC Montan successfully operating in Russia and the CIS since 1992. Since then the company implemented over 450 projects for Russian and international mining companies, investors and banks.

IMC Montan is a recognized technical consultant and sector expert; its opinion is respected by analytical agencies, financial institutions and Russian state supervisory bodies.

The range of the Company consulting services covers all solid minerals, all types of deposits and full cycle of the mine life.

Disciplines covered by the Company services include reserve audit in compliance with international standards, technical and technological consulting, feasibility studies, higher labour productivity or core business production build-up justification, engineering services.

IRGIREDMET provides R&D expertise, testwork and process optimization for precious and base metals and diamonds. The activities range from initial investigations to process development and design, construction and commissioning of industrial mines and plants. Working closely with clients and in conjunction with engineering partners, Irgiredmet supplies a flexible package of technology for process development and optimization. We offer a full range of sophisticated facilities for sample preparation and characterization, gravity, flotation, physical separation, smelting, leaching, purification and metals recovery, tails detoxification etc. Our key customers are: Polyus Gold International Limited, GV Gold, Petropavlovsk PLC, Nordgold, Uzhuralzoloto Group of Companies (UGC) JSC, Russdragmet, ALROSA Joint Stock Company, Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combinat State Company, Group of companies «Russian Platinum».

Kinross Gold is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Russia, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximately 9,000 people worldwide. Kinross has been present in Russia since 1995 and to date is the largest foreign investor in Russia’s gold mining industry. Main Kinross assets in Russia: Kupol mine (“Chukotka Mining and Geological Company”) and Dvoinoye mine (“Northern Gold”), both located in Chukotka. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).

We are one of India’s leading manufacturers of Drilling Rigs suitable for various applications like Water Well Drilling, Piling, Geotechnical, Geothermal, Mineral Exploration, Blast Hole, Core Drilling, Reverse Circulation and many Custom made Rigs.

We also manufacture Drilling Accessories like DTH Hammers, Cluster Hammers, Rock Roller Bits (Milled Tooth & Tungsten Carbide Insert Bits) and API Drill Rods.

We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified company having wide global presence with world class quality products and services which provide most affordable and reliable solution for drilling across the world.

We have successfully to our credit supplied Drilling Rigs to various Government Organizations, Private Organizations and Contractors in India and many countries across Africa and rest of the world from the past 30 years.

MICROMINE is a leader on Russian market in developing and selling software solutions for exploration and mining industries including the entire production circle. MICROMINE holds a leading position in Russia as a modular solution of full cycle that allows explorative and mining companies substantially increase productivity. The Geobank system creates a flexible and efficient environment for collection, verification and storage data. Geobank Mobile facilitates the work of specialists in the field conditions. The Pitram system enables to Increase production, reduce costs, and improve safety of production. MICROMINE is a consulting arm, Micromine Consulting Services delivers competent person reports compliant with international and local reporting standards. MICROMINE provides you with local support and services in your language and your time zone.

Mineral Exploration Network (Finland) ltd is prospecting company taking risks of early stages and providing drill ready gold exploration targets for JV partners. During three years since it was established MEN (Finland) explored over 500 square kilometres and discovered several mineralisation zones with strike 6-11 km.

We have balanced combination of experience of traditional geological school with enthusiasm of young geologists supported by modern technologies. We believe that success of exploration is result of informed target selection and very intensive field work.

Finland is the best exploration target in the world with geology similar to the leading gold producing areas, good and easy accessible geological information, perfect infrastructure and government, actively supporting mineral exploration.

Participants of the professional association “Mining and Geological Consortium” are the companies with a long-term and successful work experience in the sphere of subsurface resources use:

• Oreoll LLC specializes in reserves calculation, resource assessment, Geological and mathematical modeling of deposits, creation and management of geological databases and maintenance of exploration works.
• GeoConsultInvest LLC specializes in geological and economic assessment of solid mineral deposits at various development stages, mining operations optimization, Scoping study development, design solutions, mining technologies for ore deposits and non-standard minerals.
• Geotechproect LLC specializes in mining enterprises design and industrial infrastructure.

Consortium provides a full range of services, from geological exploration support, placing reserves on the State balance sheet of SRC to the design and construction of mining enterprises.

Consortium allows clients to reduce seriously the cost and performance time of all works complex necessary for effective development of solid minerals deposits.

Neftetank group of companies is the developer and leading manufacturer of flexible reservoirs registered under «Neftetank» trademark.

The containers are intended for long and short term storage and transportation of diesel fuel, gasoline, kerosene, water, alcohols and other liquids.

Northern Urals Exploration Company carries out a range of geological exploration works of ore and non-metallic mineral deposits in the Russian Federation.The fundamental principles of the company are the most effective use of modern exploration equipment, modern drilling technologies, fast and accurate execution of the customer’s orders fully complying with their requirements for exploration.The main company’s activity is drilling operations for mineral exploration:

• Core-drill method for daylight surface.
• RC drilling.
• Drill core orientation for geo-mechanical modelling.
• Engineering surveys.
• Hydrogeological works.
• Geological support for drilling operations.
• Well Logging surveys.

The company is equipped with modern drilling equipment – both Russian made and imported.

Northern Urals Exploration Company fully complies with ISO 14001 standard for environmental managements systems.

OGK Group is the consortium comprised of Russia’s leading exploration service companies.  It provides prompt, high quality maintenance services of geological exploration with guaranteed fulfillment of contractual obligations.

The Group unites a number of leading exploration service companies in the country, whose experts accumulated the experience in exploration project management over many years in this business. This country-wide business coverage allows the Group to help its customers significantly reduce their costs on mobilisation and other works, as well as ensure access to almost any necessary equipment in any quantities.

The company’s mission:

• Creation of competitive consortium of experts in the exploration service market with unitary high standards and country-wide business coverage.

The company’s strategy:

• Concentration of investment and administrative resources for the creation an industry leader in Russia and former Soviet Union;
• Diversification of investments in business assets;
• Active use of partnerships and alliances to maximise the effect of joint investment;
• Strong management team;
• Application of international management standards and advanced technologies;
• Social responsibility and general humanitarian values.

The Malmyzh Copper Gold Porphyry Deposit

The prospecting Stage of the Malmyzh Project has been completed. Approval to advance the Project was received from the RF Government on Monitoring Foreign Investment SIL on July 2016. The Project covers advance Exploration stage with officially listed reserves С₁+С₂ (1.39 Bt, 5,6 Mt Cu и 298 t Au) , Resource Р₁ (1.31 Bt, 4,3 Mt Cu и 191 t Au) , reserves approbation, preparation and coordination of field development plan, and construction of GOK infrastructure with year production of ore – 35 Mt, Cu conc. – 113 thsnd. t and Au – no less than 2 t. Excellent logistics and infrastructure – national highway, railroad, power lines 110 и 220 kW, navigable Amur river, Nikolaevsk port, Vanino port, gas pipeline. Life of mine based on current reserves is no less than 50 years. About 30 000 jobs will be provided.

Pavlik Gold Ore Company holds a license for search, exploration and ore gold mining at Pavlik deposit, Tenkinsky District, Magadan Region of the Russian Federation since 2007. Within 2007 – 2011 a detailed exploration of the deposit and its flanks, a considerable volume of core drilling, bulk sampling, hydrogeological, geotechnical, environmental studies and a complex of detailed geophysical works were carried out. In 2013 was prepared constant exploration conditions approved by GKZ Rosnedra with “On-Balance” reserves (C1+C2) 154.3 (t) gold. Resources of Russia P1 category estimates 61 (t) gold. Average gold grade is 2.5 g/t. Accordance with JORC, indicated resources estimates 163.5 (t) gold, inferred resources estimates 53.8 (t) gold.

At the end of 2014, started mining, and in mid-2015 was the first gold production.

In the near future the company intends to complete the preliminary exploration of the deposit Rodionovskoe”, Magadan region. In addition, the company exploration activities on the deposits “Burkhalinskoye”, “Shakhskoye”, “Utinskoye”. also Magadan region.

RosGeoPerspektiva Group of companies specialises in a full range of exploration work and has a great wealth of experience of geological exploration of ore and non-metallic deposits.

For over 19 years in the business of geological exploration RosGeoPerspektiva completed more than 60 projects in the Russian Federation and neighbouring countries.

RosGeoPerspektiva cooperates with the world’s leading companies on the market of drilling equipment, and is equipped with everything required to carry out exploration works.

Current clients of RosGeoPerspektiva include:

• HIGHLAND GOLD MINING
• Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant OJSC (CZP)
• Altyntau Group of Companies (Vasilkovsky GOK JSC)
• Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company OJSC (UMMC)
• Timan Bauxites OJSC
• North Pacific Coal Company CJSC
• Ural Gold LLC
• Ural Chromites LLC

and many others.

Our primary target is to deliver the highest quality service to meet our clients’ requirements for exploration

We are open for cooperation!

A management company for financial and industrial groups and holdings

RT-Business Development focuses on the professional management of financial and industrial groups and holding companies. 

Andrey Korobov is the head of the company.

RT-Business Development was founded in 2014 to provide professional asset management services, as well as to promote the development of Rostec Corporation’s most promising areas of business through a variety of financial instruments. These key areas include innovative and high-tech industries (telecommunications, electronics, IT, and production of advanced materials) as well as traditional sectors (resources, transportation, and infrastructure).

With its significant experience and representation in the leadership of major companies, Rostec can provide substantial assistance to businesses and organizations in many areas, including interaction with public authorities; mergers; consulting; and much more. RT-Business Development will help to increase the value of companies and minority shareholdings under its control.

Currently, assets of RT-Business Development include shares in the following companies:

– Yota Holding Limited;

– Yota Devices;

– Avia Capital Services LLC;

– National Center of Informatization;

– VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation;

– MegaFon PJSC.

In 2015 RT-Business Development acquired 100% share of RT Global Resources.

A corporate competency center for planning, supporting and managing raw materials and infrastructure projects

The company was created in order to carry out projects involving raw materials and infrastructure development in Russia and abroad. State Corporation Rostec holds a 100% stake in RT Global Resources.

Rodion Sokrovishchuk is the head of the company.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

In December 2012, when Rostec was taking part in a series of large-scale international raw materials projects, it decided to set up RT Global Resources, a corporate competency centre dealing with the project planning, support and management.  RT Global Resources follows Rostec strategy to achieve maximum value and increase the capitalization of its commercial raw materials projects and supporting infrastructure ventures.

ACTIVITIES

• Preparation and development of international raw materials projects;
• Implementation of a  ‘package’ approach through linking the access to deposits with the export deliveries  of Rostec’s and its partners’ end products as well as with technology transfers;
• Ensure the dynamic growth of Russian raw materials projects by the corporation, and attract funding from extra budgetary resources;
• Participation in infrastructure, service and logistics projects to support the raw materials industry, using innovative technologies and equipment produced by Rostec companies;

PRIMARY PROJECTS

The investment portfolio of RT-Global Resources has more than 10 projects in various commodity sectors, both in Russia and world-wide:

1. Uganda Refinery Project (The project involves the construction of refinery with a capacity of up to 60 mbd in Uganda);
2. Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project (construction of 1,100 km gas pipeline with a capacity of up to 12.4 bcm per year in Pakistan with estimated construction budget of $2.1 bn);
3. Mongolian-Russian joint Company «Erdenet» (one of the largest copper and molybdenum mining and enrichment companies in Asia);
4. Sea Coal Terminal «Vera Port» (Vera Port Project assumes the construction of the Sea Coal Terminal in Primorsky Region);
5. Sugodinsko-Ogodzhinsky Coal Deposit (Ogodzha project involves the comprehensive development of the Sugodinsko-Ogodzhinsky coal deposit in amur region of Russia);
6. Tomtor Deposit of Rare Earth Elements (Project assumes the supplementary exploration and integrated development of Tomtor deposit in Yakutia);
7. World Class Tungsten Deposit in Russia (Project includes reinitiating production on the high-grade part (0,4% of WO3) of the biggest Russian Tyrnyauz tungsten deposit in Kabardino-Balkaria Region);
8. Udokan Copper Deposit in Zabaykalsky Region (Project assumes the integrated development of the copper deposit);
9. Establishment of a research centre consisting of 4 major scientific bodies for iron and steel industry (OJSC «GIOPROCVETMET», OJSC «GINCVETMET», OJSC «VIOGEM» AND FEDERAL STATE UNITARY ENTERPRICE «GIGKHS» IN COOPERATION WITH CJSC «ROSENGINEERING»).

Russian Drilling Company – is a company focused on complex geological exploration for solid minerals. Our mission is «turnkey» development of existing sites and “greenfield” projects.

Key components of our services are:

• modern drilling equipment and materials produced in Canada;
• professional staff with experience in hard working conditions (low temperatures, swamps, mountains etc.);
• proven and effective technologies;
• a number of regional bases created for improving of logistic management efficiency and supply of the drilling sites with reagents and materials;
• compliance with the Environmental Management System ISO 14001 and Quality Management System  ISO 9001-2011
• license to perform different works using radioactive substances and a certificate to perform complex engineering surveys;
• compliance with the OSH Management System and local documents of labor protection and industrial safety.

Scania has a long and successful history, dating back to the end of the 19th century. Since that time, the company has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of highly productive, profitable vehicles for various haulage and special applications, construction and mining segments.

Scania offers cost-effective transport solutions for various stages in mining – from exploration to site reclamation: heavy duty trucks, industrial engines and buses for personnel transport as well as wide range of connected services, e.g. flexible field workshops, consignment spare parts stocks, etc.

Scania’s powerful and reliable trucks with high payload, high uptime and low fuel consumption are the result of many years of research and development. They are built to withstand the toughest operating conditions, transporting ore, coal, overburden, etc. both in open pit and underground mines always providing low operating cost per transported ton of material. Due to flexible, well-proven modular system, the trucks can be easily adapted to customer’s requirements in the environment of the particular mine to ensure high performance, safety and availability. Each Scania vehicle features high quality durable components – engine, transmission, axles, etc. with long lifetime as well as a cab with good ergonomics and high level of driver comfort.

Having over 125 years of experience Scania perfectly understands the needs of customers worldwide.

Taking into consideration the growing demand for equipment and services in mining segment and also peculiarities of mining industry, Scania has established a dedicated business area “Global Mining”. It has headquarters in Södertälje, Sweden and is responsible for the development of Scania business, satisfying the needs of mining customers around the world.

The experts in Russian branch of Scania’s  Global Mining  Unit are  ready to  offer machinery  for any application  in mining industry and taking into account  specific  operating conditions in Russia.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 85’000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1’800 offices and laboratories around the world with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

SGS has been present in Russia since 1981. Today, the Russian subsidiary of the SGS Group operates a network of offices and laboratories in 56 cities of the Russian Federation and employs 4’400 people. Own testing infrastructure of SGS Vostok Limited includes 51 laboratories located in 41 cities of Russia.

Silver Bear Resources Inc. (TSX: SBR) is a Canadian exploration and mining Company that is focused on the development of its wholly-owned Mangazeisky Silver Project, covering a licence area of ~570 sq. km that includes the high grade Vertikalny deposit (amongst the highest grade silver deposits in the world) located 400 km north of Yakutsk in the Republic of Sakha within the Russian Federation. Silver Bear is led by an experienced management team with a successful track record of developing and operating mines in Central Asia. The Company was granted a 20-year mining licence for the Vertikalny deposit in September 2013 and completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment in February 2014. The Feasibility Study, scheduled for completion in 2H 2015, is contracted to Tetra Tech in the UK with SRK and ERM as subcontractors for the mining and environmental studies respectively. Other information relating to Silver Bear is available on the Company’s website at www.silverbearresources.com

SRK Consulting is the world’s first one-stop consultancy offering specialist services to mining and exploration companies for the entire life cycle of a mining project from exploration through to mine closure.

Among SRK Consulting’s clients are most of the world’s major and medium-sized mining houses, exploration companies, banks, audit firms and government departments.

Formed in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1974, SRK now employs over 1,500 professionals in 50 permanent offices in 22 countries on six continents.

In 2009 SRK Consulting opened its office in Moscow. Opening of the office in Russia has allowed SRK Consulting to provide its excellent quality technical solutions in Russian and with consideration of the existing Russian legislation in the sphere of subsoil use.

SRK Consulting employs leading specialists in each field of science and engineering. Its seamless integration of services, and global base, has made the company the world’s leading practice in due diligence, feasibility studies and confidential internal reviews.

TOMS engineering provides services for mineral deposits development from reserves investigation, selection of mining and processing technologies to enterprise launch and achievement of designed capacity.

Main company`s activities:

• Geological, geo- economical audit and assessment of deposits, projects, FS, geological exploration;
• Science and research works;
• Functions of general designer, design of mines, slurry facilities and infrastructure, processing plants for solid minerals development;
• Integrated equipment procurement, start up and commissioning;
• Functions of general contractor, construction management, EPCM.

TOMS engineering is accredited by major banks to conduct technical and financial assessment of projects, as well as to take part in fund raising.

TOMS engineering participated in design of Vasilkovsky mining plant, Oleniy Ruchey processing plant, Gremyachinsky mining plant, Aleksandrovsky mining plant, Ametistovy mining plant, Bugdainsky mining plant, Tominksy mining plant, etc.

TOMS engineering can be distinguished among other companies not only by its experience (since 1993), but also rapid response to current challenges along with tailor-maid approach which guarantee the most efficient business solutions to the Clients.

Union of Gold Producers of Russia (UGPR) – is a non-commercial organization which was founded in 1995. Among the members of the Union – companies producing precious metals and precious stones, refineries, commercial banks and engineering companies. Union of Gold Producers of Russia includes few biggest Russian gold mining companies, which annually produce about 70% of gold in Russia.

The main purpose of UGPR is coordination of efforts of UGPR’s members to prepare and realize concrete actions for developing gold mining and precious metals industry in Russia, as well as lobbing interests of UGPR’s members in governmental institutions of Russian Federation.

Union Initiatives on improving the legal framework of the market of precious metals and subsoil legislation are actively represented in the State Duma (parliament), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation, Federal Agency for Subsoil Use (Rosnedra), Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Economic Development, the Chamber of Commerce of Russia and other state institutions.

UGPR is actively defending the interests of members of the Union concerning subsoil use at the parliamentary hearings in the State Duma (parliament) and during the meetings with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation.

Many years, the Union of Gold Producers of Russia collects and analyzes inaccessible statistical data specialized in the production and consumption of gold, silver, platinum group metals and diamonds in Russia, which Is reflected in the annual reviews of the Union, and sending it to the relevant ministries and departments of the country. The Union also prepares and publishes quarterly reports on mining and production of gold in Russia, which include real-time data of refined gold by domestic gold mining enterprises and the Russian regions.

One of the most important task of UGPR at the present stage is the attraction of long-term investments and reliable investors into Russian gold mining industry. UGPR is traditionally partnered with the Russian banking community and actively attracts new investors to the industry from investment banks, private equity funds and private investors.

UGPR is working on attraction to the industry of new financial instruments (such as gold loans, etc.) and on the creation in Russia of a specialized stock exchange for small and mid-cap and so-called junior companies conducting advanced exploration works.

The Union attracts to the Russian gold mining industry investors from China and other countries from South-east Asia, contributing to the dynamic growth of partnership relations between our countries. In light of the increased cooperation between China and Russia, the Union of Gold Producers has taken steps to establish relations with Chinese partners, including big commercial banks, investment companies, exchange platforms and gold mining companies.

Urantzvetmet have been running drilling, geological and exploration operations worldwide for over 10 years.  In the field of exploration we gained the confidence of the largest mining enterprises.

The company staff is over 300 highly competent specialists, working, at the moment, on 3 continents: Africa, Eurasia and South America. Right from the start we carried out 120 projects and drilled over   3.4 million linear meters of geological boreholes.

Core projects are connected with exploration for precious metals: gold, silver, platinum. Also a great number of projects in exploration for copper, ferrum, rare metals etc. are carried out.

Company project portfolio is enlarged with researches of radioactive ores. The company has all necessary Certificates and expertise to carry out works keeping up to safety norms to preserve environmental ecology.
Following the results a number of projects, through qualified and quality work, mining enterprises for thousands of working places were built, which supply million tons of mineral resources for the needs of world industry.

Urantzvetmet aims at intensive development, and our achievements are premises for further growth.    We strive to strategic partnership and effective work with largest Russian and foreign companies.

Our goal is constant movement to improvements and performance of high quality work. The main priority for the Company is to increase cost-effectiveness of all processes to meet clients’ requirements. We will widen our international representation and ready to provide quality service during all work stages.

Constant improvement of working conditions and regular work for minimization of bad influence on the environment are very important for us.

VNIPIpromtechnologii JSC is a full-service company that performs a full cycle of design and survey works as well as scientific and research works for:
Building and reconstruction of companies that specializes in mining and processing of uranium, rare-earth elements, non-ferrous metals ores and precious metals ores;
Recovery of territories damaged by radioactive waste;
Radiation-dangerous works at handling, operating and liquidation of nuclear weapon and nuclear munitions;
Building of nuclear-waste repositories and radioactive waste disposal facilities;
Liquidation of industrial facilities that were build using nuclear technology;
Handling of radioactive waste, reactor blocks and spent nuclear fuel from atomic submarine utilization.

Currently VNIPIpromtechnologii OJSC is an engineering subsidiary company of ARMZ Uranium Holing Co. It performs design and survey works as well as scientific and research works for both companies of the Holding and the third parties.

Seeking to comply with market demands our company is actively developing itself and its competencies and discovers new areas of activity. The Institute is located in Moscow and has its own exploration base in Moscow area and a branch in the city of Chita. The company has about 500 high-quality specialists. Their working places are upgraded with the modern equipment and software. Our highly skilled specialists are capable to participate in implementation of large-scale projects of development of atomic sector and mining industry.

Wardell Armstrong International has provided the mineral industry with specialised geological, mining, processing and environmental expertise since 1987, initially as an independent company, but from 1999 as part of the Wardell Armstrong Group (WA). Our experience is worldwide and has concentrated on the metalliferous mining sector and coal.

Our parent company is a mining engineering/environmental consultancy that services the industrial minerals sector from nine regional offices in the UK and international offices in Russia and Kazakhstan. Total worldwide staff complement is now in excess of 400.

The Group provides a wide range of services for minerals-related projects. This ranges from preliminary exploration planning, through reserve estimation, mine design and financial appraisal, to bankable final feasibility study.

WAI has a strong client list, including companies and organisations from the private and public sectors, as well as many major lending institutions. In addition, WAI has been involved in many AIM and Full Board London stock exchange listings.

The World Gold Council is the market development organisation for the gold industry. Our purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership, and be the global authority on the gold market.

We develop gold-backed solutions, services and products, based on authoritative market insight and we work with a range of partners to put our ideas into action. As a result, we create structural shifts in demand for gold across key market sectors. We provide insights into the international gold markets, helping people to understand the wealth preservation qualities of gold and its role in meeting the social and environmental needs of society.

Based in the UK, with operations in India, the Far East and the US, the World Gold Council is an association whose members comprise the world’s leading gold mining companies.

For more information, visit www.gold.org

Zabaikalzolotoproyekt (ZZP) has been providing professional industrial engineering services to support mines’ construction and operation for over 50 years. The main activity flows include Reserves estimation; Feasibility Study (Russian TEO) of mineral deposits development; Technical designs for open pit and underground mine development (optimisation, pit and unground mine design, ventilation, mine drainage, transport infrastructure); Process plant and infrastructure engineering (gravity, flotation, hydrometallurgical and combined ore processing flowsheets); Engineering of ancillary mine infrastructure (mine assay lab, mine camps, internal and external power transmission and communication lines, water and heat supply networks, sewage systems); Project support during expert reviews; Environmental audit; Ore processing flowsheet audit; General engineering.