CIM Toronto Branch Lunch - September 15, 2016

THE FUTURE OF MINING

IN THE DIGITAL AGE

CIM TORONTO BRANCH

presents

RICK HOWES

President and CEO

Dundee Precious Metals Inc.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

The Future of Mining in the Digital Age

Rick Howes will share his views on the opportunities and the potential that exists for significant mining industry transformation, if we embrace innovation and the digital age. He will discuss his personal journey and vision for the future of mining as well share the recent efforts and experience of Dundee Precious Metals in taking a 50 year old Soviet era underground mine to the beginnings of an advanced digital age mine.

Rick Howes - President and CEO, Dundee Precious Metals Inc.

Rick Howes is a Professional Mining Engineer with over 34 years’ experience in the mining industry. His extensive industry experience includes progressive technical, operating, management and project roles in many of the largest Canadian underground mines and mining companies throughout Canada and most recently internationally. Throughout his career, Mr. Howes has been closely associated with the practices that make for world-class mining operations including Inco’s North Mine which won the 2006 Ryan Award as the safest mine in Canada. He is a visionary leader in mining and organizational innovation and transformation to create competitive advantage. Mr. Howes joined DPM in early 2009 as General Manager and Executive Director of Dundee Precious Metals Chelopech EAD and, in November 2010, was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In April 2013, he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Dundee Precious Metals, Mr. Howes worked for 30 years in various operating and technical capacities in the Canadian mining industry working for major mining producers including Vale Inco, Falconbridge and Cominco. Mr. Howes attended Queen’s University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering.

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Please note that CIM Toronto membership is separate from CIM National membership.

Cancellations are not permitted within 48 hours of the event, but you may send someone in your place.