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UMG - Due Diligence Business Unit Pit to Port Due Diligence Services Universal Mining Group is a UK based multi-disciplined consultancy that provides consistently high quality results to clients within the manufacturing, mining, energy, renewable energy, on- shore oil and gas mineral processing and resource markets. We will assist the client with their plans and understanding of the full scope and cost of their proposed projects. Our multi-disciplined team of highly skilled professionals has hands on experience across multiple work packages. Our experienced team has a creative and innovative approach to problem solving. This approach has proven in previous projects to be highly effective and successful in achieving positive outcomes. We offer solutions across the following disciplines: Due Diligence Services for Manufacturing, Mining, Energy, Resource Verification, Power, Industrial and Onshore Oil and Gas Mine, Port and Infrastructure Engineering Services Scoping and Pre-Feasibility Studies Financial Modelling

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UMG - Due Diligence Business Unit

Pit to Port Due Diligence Services

Universal Mining Group is a UK based multi-disciplined consultancy that provides consistently high quality results to clients within the manufacturing, mining, energy, renewable energy, on- shore oil and gas mineral processing and resource markets. We will assist the client with their plans and understanding of the full scope and cost of their proposed projects. Our multi-disciplined team of highly skilled professionals has hands on experience across multiple work packages. Our experienced team has a creative and innovative approach to problem solving. This approach has proven in previous projects to be highly effective and successful in achieving positive outcomes. We offer solutions across the following disciplines:

• Due Diligence Services for Manufacturing, Mining, Energy, Resource Verification, Power, Industrial and Onshore Oil and Gas

• Mine, Port and Infrastructure Engineering Services • Scoping and Pre-Feasibility Studies • Financial Modelling

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• Energy Due Diligence • Project Management • Risk Management and Analysis • Logistic Studies • Cost Management • Procurement Management • Contract Management • Quality and Supply Chain Management • JORC Resource Compliance- Due Diligence Services

We are Project Delivery, EPC, PCM, EPCM and Turnkey Contract, Procurement Resource and Industrial Professionals. At Universal Mining Group we have immediate access to the best resources and will accommodate the client’s needs and requirements. It is after all, your project. No job is too big or too small; in fact any individual work package can be accommodated. We are able to tailor the additional work to suit their individual needs or we can take

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on the full scope of a brief from Mine, Geology, Metallurgical Management, Process Plant, Utilities etc.

We understand these markets, above all else: • Power, Utilities, Renewable Energy, Pit to ROM and ROM to Mine

Process Plant and Infrastructure • Train Load Out / Slurry Pipeline to Port • Gas Pipeline • Resource Estimation • Market Risk • Quantitive Analysis • Third Party Opinion

Universal Mining Group was formed in 1999 and still operates in Australia as Universal Mining Consultants Pty to capture the Australasian resources and energy markets. From 2000 to 2011 the company, predominantly provided project direction and validation services to small and large scale Pit to Port energy and mining companies. It later evolved to provide Due Diligence and Engineering services and strategic research for hedge funds, banks and major advisory groups in the Industrial, Mining and Energy Arenas. As a result of these activities we formed Universal Mining Group Ltd

On Shore Oil & Gas - Due Diligence

Renewable Energy Due Diligence

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Manufacturing Due Diligence

Industrial Due Diligence

Universal Mining Group has now extended its global reach into Bank Compliance / Due Diligence Services; Universal Mining Group are now independent consultants in the Mining, Resources, Energy, Manufacturing and Industrial Arenas.

Safety Manager Construction Manager

Commissioning Manager Site Manager Site Scheduler Procurement

officer

Garry WildmanManaging Director

John Clayton

Project Director

Mining ContractorProcess Plant Contractors

Power Contractor

Non Process Infrastructure Contractors

Peter HarrisonCountry Manager Project Approvals

John ClaytonConstruction DirectorGeotechnical

Manager

Principal Geotechnical

Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer

Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Lead Civil Engineer

Tony HallidayProcess Manager

Chemical Engineer

Metallurgist

Process Project Engineer

PFD Drafting Engineer

Tony DomokovicNon process

infrastructure

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead structural Engineer

Power station principal mechanical engineer

Material handing/conveyors

ORGANIZATION CHART

Michael VertentenProject control

manager

Cost Engineer

Project Accountant

Master Scheduler

Estimator

Bill CrawfordProjects and

Contracts

Contracts Engineer

Scheduler

QA/QC Engineer

Chief Estimator

Garry WildmanManaging Director

John Clayton

Project Director

Mining ContractorProcess Plant Contractors

Power Contractor

Non Process Infrastructure Contractors

Peter HarrisonCountry Manager Project Approvals

Tony DomokovicNon process

infrastructure

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead structural Engineer

Power station principal mechanical engineer

Material handing/conveyors

Tony HallidayProcess Manager

Chemical Engineer

Metallurgist

Process Project Engineer

PFD Drafting Engineer

Garry WildmanManaging Director

John Clayton

Project Director

Mining ContractorProcess Plant Contractors

Power Contractor

Non Process Infrastructure Contractors

Peter HarrisonRegional Director Project Approvals

Tony DomokovicNon process

infrastructure

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead structural Engineer

Power station principal mechanical engineer

Material handing/conveyors

Our network of specialists includes business executives, independent consultants and industry directors in Manufacturing, Mining, Metals, Energy, Ports, On Shore Oil and Gas and Industrial Arenas. We provide in depth Quantitative Analysis, Market and Risk services this development is a result of increased demand from our International Banking Community and Due Diligence activities which is already a business unit of Universal Mining Consultants P/L. We are now seeking like-minded executives who wish to become part of our team who can contribute to our knowledge network have some fun on the way and be paid professional fees for their input and contribution. Our Web Site is www.umgrp.com Click on to the Contact Us page and leave your email address, contact details. Then we can discuss the next steps etc.

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Key Team Members and Associates Garry Wildman FAIE, MIEAust - Global Managing Director Garry has been a director of an independent Energy and Mining company for over 10 years and in that time has managed and project directed numerous Remote Energy, Renewable Energy, On Shore oil and Gas and Mining Projects across Australasia and Asia. He has a vast network of Executives and Business associates and has recently formed a Due Diligence Business within Universal Mining Consultants P/L. He has attended an MBA Oxford Strategic Leadership Course and Holds a Bachelor of Engineering Mineral Processing from Manchester University, He is a also a Principal Mechanical and Electrical Engineer and has overseen many Energy and Mining Projects from $50 m - 2$billion. His subject expertise is in Electrical Distribution/Transmission/ Generation /Wind Energy and Mineral Processing of; Iron Ore, Mineral Sands, Nickel, Manganese, Rare Earths, Phosphate, Gold, Copper and Zinc/Lead Mining Processing and also mining from PIT to Port and Supporting Infrastructure.

John Clayton Regional Director Central & Southern Asia John Clayton has a successful career background in Infrastructure for the global Mining and Petrochemical Sectors. He has worked at Senior Project Manager, Construction Director, Project Director and Industry Director Level spanning 36 years in EPC / EPCM Consultancy, Owners Team and Contracting for the Mining and Oil & Gas sectors in Marine, Power and Rail. John has extensive experience in Business Development globally and previously in Western Australia as Industry Director for Mining Process & Infrastructure at KBR. Initially, John's early career was in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services within Australia on mining projects for Rio Tinto, BHP, Hamersley Iron and Robe River Iron Associates. This then lead to Offshore Projects with Attwood Oceanic's on the Oil jack up and floating rigs "Big John", "Ocean Endeavour" and “Glomar Tasman" in the South China Sea and with Santos on the Barrow Island Oil field. John was also involved with the initial Seismic Survey in 1972 for the current Chevron $50B Mega Gorgon Gas field on Barrow Island and the Gas Fields being developed in conjunction with Exxon Mobil and Shell. John has managed several Mega Global Infrastructure projects with Multi Skilled, Multi-Cultural / National workforces and Expat teams in Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Egypt, Australia, Angola, Tanzania and it is this experience, which has allowed him to work in remote locations without head office support to successfully deliver projects, while maintaining all HSES requirements. Having experience with working in difficult and harsh conditions, John has developed a skill of building a strong leadership approach with an ability to build and mentor "Teams" that "Deliver" projects on schedule and budget, while maintaining excellent interpersonal relationships at Boardroom and Client level. With hands on experience from managing and directing Projects ranging from US$250M to World Class Mega Projects in excess of US$17B John has developed a "Can Do" attitude, is commercially astute in all aspects of Project and Business financial controls.

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Peter Harrison - Regional Director N Europe & UK Peter has recently formed Universal Mining Consultants Ltd. as the vehicle for collaboration with Universal Mining Group Ltd. to bring together their skills and expertise with his own and to take that offering to a client base in UK and across northern Europe. Heading his own consultancy practice in the UK for the last 13 years or so, Peter has been instrumental in improving the profitability and performance of his clients, helping successful companies to do better still and guiding struggling businesses out of decline. Peter assists owners and directors to get more from their businesses (multi £m companies, SMEs or sole traders) - growth, profitability and the realisation of business goals and aspirations. Client activities include Engineering, Manufacturing, Electrical Control Systems, Conveyors, Construction Plant & Access Equipment, Rail Signalling, Vehicle Lifts, Distribution, Retail, Accountancy and Recruitment. He has held several Managing Director or Sales & Marketing Director roles in the Manufacturing, Marketing and Engineering sectors. He has also headed an MBO and assisted other MBO teams. He utilises that broad-based experience, specific expertise in Marketing, Manufacturing, Industrial & Engineering and his strategic and commercial awareness to improve bottom line results. A specialist in business performance improvement and development through commercial audit, review and analysis and focus on Strategic Planning, Marketing, operational & management structures and business systems. He is known for a rigorous and hands-on approach.

Dave Burbidge FAIE, MIEAust - Regional Director - Australasia David is an experienced business and project development manager with over 35 years of senior executive management experience in the energy sector. He has held executive general management positions in electrical manufacturing, engineering consulting and power utilities. David is a highly regarded specialist in the Due Diligence of power generation, gas and transmission assets with a particular focus on strategic aspects of those assets. This includes due diligence for vendors as well as purchasers. Technologies include, gas turbines, thermal plant (fossil and biomass) cogeneration, hydro, wind, HVAC and HVDC transmission, gas pipelines and associated infrastructure. Markets are an important part of any due diligence as is operations and maintenance and future life cycle costs. He has proven expertise in power project development with a particular interest in renewable generation technologies. He has also been actively involved in getting a number of gas turbine, geo-thermal, hydro and renewable power projects to financial close.

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Adel Reyhani - Regional Director Eurasia & S Europe Mr Reyhani has a bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural engineering and a Master's degree in Construction Management. He was born and educated in Iran. After graduation he worked in a private construction company started as structural engineer and in 5 years he was managing the same company with over 400 employees. Adel worked in Taiwan as a structural engineer during the construction of the Maanshan nuclear power plant. He held structural engineering positions in West Germany and Western Australia until 1985 that he began practicing in project management in the oil and gas and mining industries. He gained extensive experience in all aspects of project management working for numerous mega projects and held senior positions in project management teams involved in conceptual study, pre-feasibility study, definitive study, bankable feasibility study, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning phases of projects. In early 2012 he moved to Montenegro to explore opportunities to put to practice his skills and expertise in that region of Europe. In 1988 Adel and his wife Manijeh established a consulting engineering company to provide management services in the fields of education, innovation and engineering. A&M Consulting Engineers' focus is in training young people of all backgrounds to develop into experienced thinkers, managers and leaders of the society. Since early 2012 Mr Reyhani has been providing management advice to some non-governmental and government organisations as well as lecturing in a few industrial and educational institutions in the Balkan region. His main fields of expertise lie in Education, Industrial, Mining and Energy

Tony Byatt - Principal Lead Estimator and Design Drafting Manager Headed up by Tony Byatt who over 20 years’ experience in the mining industry is an experienced Gold and Copper Lead Estimator who has taken up a role providing a detailed shop drawing service including CAD preliminary and Construction Drawing Service including As Built Drawing Services, these services are based out of Thailand and the Philippines. We have experienced lead estimators in gold, copper and iron ore, expert in work breakdown and direct and indirect costing structures with Quantity Surveying backgrounds.

Anthony (Tony) Cormack MAusIMM - Regional Director - Geology Managed by Tony Cormack who has 19 years multi commodity experience in Australia’s mining industry. Tony has significant experience from grass roots Exploration through to Resource Estimation and Competent Person sign off and has a track record of taking exploration through to production. Tony’s major achievements include locating additional mineable deposits at the following projects: Aztec Resources Koolan Island Iron Ore Project Atlas Iron’s Pardoo and Abydos Projects Tony has also been involved in many Gold projects in his junior years, both open cut and underground operation. Mr Cormack currently works as a Geology Consultant with a number of resource companies in Western Australia across a number of

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different commodities. Mr Cormack holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Curtin University in Perth and is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Peter Donnelly Principal Lead Mechanical Engineer Peter is a Senior Mechanical Engineer, specialising in Pumps and Piping in the metals mining industry. He has extensive experience in all phases of mineral development projects, feasibility studies, detail design, construction and commissioning. He has used hydraulic design packages including Fluid flow 3, FFDS and pipe net. He has developed pipe networks for water, air, mining slurries and fuel. He also has extensive experience in development of bores and ground water extraction. Client Base We operate in the following regions: London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore. Our client list includes Mckinsey & Company, PWC, Guidepoint Global UK Ltd, Coleman Research Group Ltd, AlphaSites LLC and many other blue chip banks, hedge funds etc.

Recent Projects

Junior iron ore miner In-depth review of the logistical challenges / opportunities for a potential Mongolian iron ore mine Major diversified miner Evaluation of market for high arsenic copper concentrates – estimated discount rates State government Forecast of commodity shipments going forward as input into royalty revenue estimate Private Coal Company Evaluation of potential in steel industry as market for other coal products (excluding metallurgical coal) Mid-tier Copper Company Evaluation of transportation costs and logistical constraints in Chile National Rail Company in commodity rich country Minerals potential to 2040 in specific regions of the country Large private mining/trading company Input into their IPO prospectus (recent IPO input for various clients has covered Iron ore, coal, copper, cobalt, tin, manganese, molybdenum, aluminium.) Major mining equipment supplier Development of company specific index for basket of commodities on price, ore production and capital expenditure – directly related to client’s revenue streams Private Equity Company Evaluation of competitiveness of an early stage Uranium project

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Private Equity Company SMP / EI+C Validation for large multinational EPC contractor Private Equity Company Strategic analysis of Vanadium Mining Markets of US, China and Australasia – Supply/Demand Statistics, Significance of Vanadium in metal smelting process, Government and European and Chinese policy stance to % vanadium in steel making processes.