120th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition

April 3-5, 2018Colorado Convention Center

PROSPECTUS

Table of Contents

Attendee Profile

Exhibitor Opportunities

2016 Exhibitors

Contract for Exhibit Space

Sponsorship Opportunities

Important Dates & Deadlines

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QUESTIONS?Stephanie SharkDirector of Marketing & Membership(303) 575-9199SShark@ColoradoMining.org

Why you should attend: 4 Raise your profile and add value to your brand 4 Reach leading mining industry experts and decision makers 4 Launch a new product or service 4 Generate sales on site 4 Develop and reinforce personal and direct relationships 4Stimulate discussion and thinking with CMA thought leaders 4 Develop new business markets and channels

The National Western Mining Conference &

Exhibition is the largest conference dedicated to

mining in Colorado. By exhibiting or sponsoring

at the National Western Mining Conference &

Exhibition, you will promote your company’s products and services to hundreds of influencers

in the mining industry with buying power.

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“We find the CMA conference a good way to communicate with opinion-formers in the territory as well as around the world. The conference is well organized and is easily accessible as to time and location - which means you get a good crowd of interested and well-informed mining people.”

Eric Weidner, Wagner Equipment Co.

Attendee Profile 4Mining Operators 4Mining Suppliers/Consultants 4Legal Firms 4Financial Institutions 4Government Agencies 4Students

62% of attendees listed attending the exhibit hall as their main objective.

Reach this influential community! Contact CMA today and let us show you how we can help you expand your network, forge powerful relationships and partnerships within the mining industry and increase your sales.

Exhibitor Opportunities

Benefits of Exhibiting 4 Exhibiting company name, booth number and product

information featured on ColoradoMining.org. 4Company name, booth location and category listed in the on-site

program. 4Complimentary participation in exhibitor giveaway promotions. 4Two complimentary conference registrations per 100 square

feet of booth space (includes Tuesday and Wednesday lunches). 4Two complimentary exhibit hall only guest passes per booth

for your customers (lunches and other ticketed events are not included).

4Use of the CMA conference logo for your marketing materials. 4Complimentary admittance to conference sessions (excludes

ticketed events and events with additional fees).

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Who Exhibits at the National Western

Mining Conference & Exhibition?

Consultants

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Equipment

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Transportation

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Drilling

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Insurance

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Education

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Technology

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Blasting

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And much more!

Exhibitor Opportunities

CMA MEMBER NON-MEMBER

BOOTH TYPE Early Bird Rate(Sign up by 9/30/17)

Regular Rate(As of 10/1/17)

Early Bird Rate(Sign up by 9/30/17)

Regular Rate(As of 10/1/17)

10 x 10 Corner $1,300 $1,400 $2,000 $2,10010 x 10 Inline $1,050 $1,150 $1,750 $1,850

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Exhibit Space Rates

How Partner Priority Points Are Earned: 4 1 point for every 100 square feet of exhibit space.

4 1 point for booking and paying in full for an exhibit booth for the 2019 National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition before the 2018 event concludes.

4 1 point for each year a company has exhibited within the past three years.

4 1 point for every $1,500 spent on CMA Conference sponsorships and advertising.

43 points for each year a CMA membership is maintained. Exhibitors must be CMA members when signing up for exhibit space and maintain their membership status through the event to receive points.

Partner Priority PointsThe CMA industry partner priority points program is the participation and loyalty reward system for National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition exhibitors, advertisers and sponsors. These points are used in the scheduling process of the exhibit space selection order for the following year’s CMA Conference. As an added benefit for investing in sponsorship and advertising opportunities exhibitors will receive bonus priority points.

3M CompanyACZ LaboratoriesAECOMAgapito Associates, Inc.Agate Steel Inc.Alliance Benefit GroupAmerican Assay LaboratoriesAmerican Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA)American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG)American Mining Insurance CompanyAtlas CopcoAutostemBehre DolbearCanary Systems, Inc.CAP LogisticsCascade Drilling L.P.CGRSCheck-6 Inc.Clean Harbors Environmental ServicesColorado Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety (DRMS)Colorado Geological SurveyColorado School of Mines Columbia Southern UniversityContinental Western CorporationCustom Linings, Inc.Davey Coach Sales, Inc.Distribution by Air - DenverDOWLEnergy FuelsEnvironmental Products and Applications, Inc.Equipment Trucks, Inc. (ETI)Extreme Industrial CoatingsGeotech Environmental Equipment, Inc.

Geotemps, Inc.Global Shaft Drilling Services, LLCGolder Associates, Inc.Great Lakes Environmental and Infrastructure (formerly Magnus Pacific)H-2 EnterprisesHalo Branded SolutionsHarrison Western ConstructionHercules Sealing ProductsHimes Drilling CompanyHouston International Insurance Group (HIIG Energy)Industrial Info ResourcesKnight Piesold & Co.Laser Technology, Inc.Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, P.C.Maccaferri, Inc.Marsh & McLennan CompaniesMatec America Inc.McGriff, Seibels & WilliamsMES MiningMicroMineMill Man Steel, Inc.National Exploration Wells and PumpsNexans AmerCableNightstick by Bayco Products, Inc.NorthStar Remediation and Demolition, LPPlaksin TradingPower Motive CorporationRamboll Environ US CorporationRocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Rocky Mountain Construction Equipment, Inc.RSB LogisticRuen Drilling, Inc.

Rust Automation & Controls Safety Solutions InternationalSauereisen, Inc.Schaeffer’s Specialized LubricantsSGSShotcrete Technologies, IncSME / MECSportEarSRK ConsultingSyntron Material Handling, LLCTetra Tech, Inc.The Reinforced Earth CompanyTri-State G&T Assoc. / Western Fuels-ColoradoTriton Environmental, LLCTyco SimplexGrinnellTy-Flot Inc.TYRI AmericasUE Systems Inc.Utah Mining AssociationWagner Equipment Co.Western Cultural Resource Management, Inc. (WCRM)Wyoming Analytical Labs

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2017 Exhibitor Space Agreement 6

120th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition April 3-5, 2018 | Colorado Convention CenterCOMPANY NAME (as it will appear in all printed materials and on booth ID sign)

EXHIBIT/TRADE SHOW CONTACT

NAME

TITLE

EMAIL

PHONE FAX

CONTACT INFORMATION (as it will appear in print and online):

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE ZIP COUNTRY

PHONE

COMPANY WEBSITE

SPONSORSHIP/MARKETING CONTACT INFORMATION

NAME

TITLE

EMAIL

PHONE FAX

❏� YES, PLEASE CONTACT ME REGARDING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PRODUCT CATEGORYCOMPANIES YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE LOCATED NEAR (CMA will not be responsible for conflict of booth space assignments if this is not completed)

LIST YOUR TOP THREE BOOTH CHOICES

1ST CHOICE 2ND CHOICE 3RD CHOICE

CMA MEMBER NON-MEMBER QTY. PRICEBooth Type Early Bird Rate

(Sign up by 9/30/17)Regular Rate (As of 10/1/17)

Early Bird Rate (Sign up by 9/30/17)

Regular Rate (As of 10/1/17)

10 X 10 Corner $1,300.00 $1,400.00 $2,000.00 $2,100.00

10 x 10 Inline $1,050.00 $1,150.00 $1,750.00 $1,850.00

Payment Terms: a 50% deposit is due upon requesting booth space and completing the 2018 Exhibit Space Agreement. Full payment of the booth must be made by November 30, 2017 or the booth space will be released and no refunds will be granted.

Credit Card Information: Visa MasterCard Amex (circle one)

CC #

EXPIRATION SECURITY CODE (REQUIRED)

CARDHOLDER NAME

❏� I WILL PAY BY CHECK # __________

AMOUNT PAID WITH CONTRACT

Cancellation Policy: A cancellation notice must be sent in writing. A cancellation requested from 11/1/17-11/30/17 is subject to a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the total cost of the booth(s). No refunds will be granted after 11/30/17.

Acceptance: On behalf of my company, I agree to all provisions of this contract an any and all applicable rules and regulations published by the CMA. These rules and regulations are considered to be part of this agreement between exhibitor and CMA, if this application is accepted.

I have read and accept the rules and regulations for the 120th National Western Mining Conference and Exhibition.

READ AND ACCEPTED BY EXHIBITOR (SIGNATURE REQUIRED)

PRINT NAME

DATE

Questions on exhibits and sponsorships:SShark@ColoradoMining.org | 303-575-9199

Complete and fax this contract to CMA at (303) 575-9194. For additional information, please visit ColoradoMining.org.

Send to:Stephanie Shark, Director of Marketing and MembershipCMA | 216 16th Street, Suite 1250 | Denver, CO 80202

For CMA Use Only:

DATE RECEIVED PAYMENT RECEIVED BOOTH# BALANCE DUE

Sponsorship Opportunities 7

We can tailor sponsorships to match any budget and marketing strategy with our on site, online and print options. Act quickly as many high-profile sponsorships are exclusive and sell out quickly. Or, customize your own opportunity and tell us how we can make your sponsorship experience with CMA a success.

Sponsorship Benefits ULTIMATE $7,501 and above

PREMIUM $5,001-$7,500

ENHANCED $2,501-$5,000

BASICUp to $2,500

Prominent registration & event signage 3 3 3 3

Pre and Post Conference Attendee Mailing List 3 3 $250 $250

Color Ad in On-site Program Full-Page Full-Page Half-Page Half-Page

Company Name on CMA Website 3 3

Logo on CMA Website with Link 3 3

Complimentary Reclamation and Safety Awards Luncheon Registrations

Six (a $300 value)

Four (a $200 value)

Two(a $100 value)

Complimentary Environmental Stewardship Awards Banquet Registrations

Four(a $440 value)

Two(a $220 value)

Sponsorship levels are calculated based on funds provided by sponsors to the CMA Conference as direct support for specific events or services for attendees. Exhibit booth space and advertising are not considered sponsorship items.

American Gypsum CompanyAmes Construction, Inc.AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. Bowie Resource Partners Burns Figa & Will P.C.Chemistry & Industrial Hygiene, Inc.Climax Molybdenum Company (a Freeport-McMoRan Company)Colorado Energy CoalitionColorado Lime CompanyDavis, Graham & Stubbs, LLPEnergy Fuels Inc.Forsberg Engerman CompanyGeosyntec Consultants, Inc.GeotempsHaynes & Boone, LLPHolland & Hart LLPJackson Kelly PLLCLewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLPMarsh & McLennan CompaniesMMSAMountain Coal Company LLCNatural Soda LLCNewmont MiningNorton Rose Fulbright US LLPPershing Gold Corporation

Pinnacol AssuranceResource Capital FundsRocky Mountain Coal Mining InstituteRyley Carlock & ApplewhiteThe Mining RecordTrapper Mining Inc.Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association Inc.Wagner Equipment Co.Western Small Miners AssociationXcel Energy

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Get the return on investment you need for your sponsorship, exhibiting and advertising dollars. When you partner with CMA, you leverage the leading voice in Colorado mining. The CMA National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition provides the opportunity for you to promote your products and services to hundreds of mining industry professionals.

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PROMOTE YOUR BRAND

CMA Member Lounge and Charging Station | $15,000The place where CMA members go to network with their peers and recharge. The lounge is open all days during the conference and is the perfect opportunity to create a branded destination with amenities attendees seek out.

Wi-Fi | $10,000Attendees will appreciate your sponsorship of this important conference item! Your company logo and information will appear on the log in page.

Conference Bags | $5,000Your company logo will be front and center as each attendee carries their bag with them throughout the conference and beyond.

Attendee Badges & Lanyards | $5,000Increase your visibility throughout the conference with the one item all attendees will be wearing.

Sponsorships include logo recognition at the event, marketing collateral and on-site program recognition.

Reclamation and Safety Awards Closing Lunch $7,000 (Premier Sponsor), $3,500 (Co-Sponsor)A final opportunity to reach attendees as they come together to recognize their peers and finish their conference experience. Premier sponsorship includes four complimentary tickets to the lunch.

Morning and Afternoon Breaks | $10,000 (Premier Sponsor), $2,500 (Co-Sponsor)Help attendees refresh and recharge between sessions with a beverage and snacks during the morning and afternoon each day of the conference.

Lunch Break Vouchers | $5,000 (multiple sponsorships available)Drive traffic to your booth by sponsoring lunch vouchers. Attendees must get their voucher from a participating exhibitor in order to get lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday.

EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

Opening Session & Keynotes | $5,000The opening session is the kickoff event for the conference. Keynote presentations are presented by some of the most highly respected and renowned experts connected with the mining industry. Sponsor receives announcement acknowledging your company and the opportunity to say a few welcoming remarks.

Breakout Sessions | $2,000 (7 available)Support experts in a variety of formats as they present the latest topics in mining.

Sponsorship Opportunities

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

I Dig Mining Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall | $20,000 (Premier Sponsor), $5,000 (Co-Sponsor)The Welcome Reception is one of the most highly attended events. Meet and greet the attendees while positioning your company in surroundings where attendees can relax with a drink and catch up with old acquaintances and build new relationships.

Environmental Stewardship Awards Cocktail Reception | $15,000 (Premier Sponsor), $5,000 (Co-Sponsor)Your company will be recognized as attendees come together to mingle and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the awards banquet.

Environmental Stewardship Awards Banquet $30,000 (Premier Sponsor), $7,500 (Co-Sponsor)This is the premier conference event! Attendees come together to recognize their peers during this much anticipated event. Premier sponsorship includes 8 complimentary tickets to the banquet.

CMA/MMSA Breakfast | $2,500Help attendees start the day off right by supporting these organizations during a breakfast presentation.

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FEBRUARY

1 Space orders for advertising in on-site program to CMA6 Product categories provided (listed in the on-site program)12 Artwork for advertising in on-site program to CMA

MARCH

12 Exhibitor personnel badge orders due12 Web banner artwork to CMA19 Brede services advance orders for discounted pricing26 Advance shipping to Brede Exposition Services

APRIL

2 Exhibitor registration open and booth set up: 1:00pm-5:00pm2 Shipping direct to show site (shipments prior to this date should use Advance Shipping address)3 Exhibitor registration open: 8:00am-5:30pm3 Exhibit Hall open: 9:00am-5:30pm3 I Dig Mining Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall: 4:30pm-5:30pm4 Exhibitor registration open: 7:00am-4:00pm4 Exhibit Hall open: 9:00am-4:00pm5 Exhibitor registration open: 8:30am-11:30am5 Exhibit Hall open: 8:30am-1:00pm5 Exhibit booth move-out: 1:00pm-4:00pm

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Find the latest dates and information at www.ColoradoMining.org