The economic turmoil experienced over the last few months has sent steel markets and participants reeling. Prices in 2008 rose to historic peaks in the middle of the year, only to fall back to levels seen at the end of 2007. In just the past few days, however, global steel prices have stabilized, spot market iron ore prices are on the upswing, and suppliers may be sensing a market poised to turn in their favour. Still — the system of annual contracts, between raw material supplier, steel producer, steel distributor and most importantly steel consumer — continues to creek under the strain of this volatile environment. An understanding of steel markets and their supply chain dynamics is vital to creating commercial strategies that can reduce exposure to price volatility. Developing flexible pricing mechanisms for each link of the value chain may well be the only way to achieve stability as the economic climate remains uncertain. Platts 2nd Annual Steel Markets Focus conference will explore the changing economic environment steel markets now face. It will bring together leading raw material suppliers, steel producers, distributors and traders — as well as consumers and members of the financial community — to debate and discuss the commercial strategies needed to navigate in 2009. Key topics discussed will include: The changing commercial structure of steel markets Raw material supply and its relationship with the steel industry Drivers affecting steel price volatility Differing pricing mechanisms and their impact on the value chain Price volatility, risk and what its means for steel consumers Future cost concerns to the industry in its response to climate change. Regional steel markets overview: Europe, US and Asia Confirmed speakers include: Michael Pfitzner, Executive Vice President, ArcelorMittal Dr. Thomas Ludwig, Chief Executive Officer, Klöckner & Co SE. Andrea Maganzani, Steel Manager, Europe, Whirlpool Nasser Alaghband, Chief Executive Officer, Balli Steel Alain Davezac, EVP Strategy & Business Development, Essar Steel Jean-Pierre Birat, Director of the CO2 Breakthrough Program, ArcelorMittal Joachim Ruth, Managing Director, Interseroh ERC Ltd. Alexander Petersen, Purchasing Manager, Odense Steel Shipyard Ltd Raymond Key, Global Head of Metals Trading, Deutsche Bank Laurent Charbonnier, Director, Metals and Mining, Credit Suisse Joseph J. Innace, Chief Managing Editor, Steel Markets Daily, Platts Jeff Schuster, Executive Director, Global Forecasting, J.D. Power and Associates Prof. Dr.-Ing Dieter Ameling, President, German Steel Federation Heiner Harmeyer, Director – Shipping, Stemcor Europe AG Juergen Nusser, President, EASSC and Vice President, EUROMETAL Olle Östensson, Special Adviser, International Trade and Commodities Division, UNCTAD Georges Kirps, Vice President, EUROMETAL Guenter Reimer, Group Supply Chain, ABB Inc. Philippe Wolper, Managing Director, APEAL (The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) James O’Connell, International Coal Managing Editor, Platts Session Highlight The Changing Commercial Structure of Steel Markets Panel Discussion Discussing: Demand/supply balance Raw material supply Pricing dynamics Emerging markets Panel participants include: Michael Pfitzner, Executive Vice President, ArcelorMittal Dr. Thomas Ludwig, Chief Executive Officer, Klöckner & Co SE. Andrea Maganzani, Steel Manager, Europe, Whirlpool Nasser Alaghband, Chief Executive Officer, Balli Steel Laurent Charbonnier, Director, Metals and Mining, Credit Suisse Moderated by: Joseph J. Innace, Chief Managing Editor, Steel Markets Daily, Platts Who should attend: Raw material suppliers Steel producers Steel buyers Steel distributors Financial institutions Steel traders Consultants Lawyers For more information about the conference, contact: Sophie Adams Tel: +44-20-7176-6658 sophie_adams@platts.com Speaking opportunities, contact: Daniel Lawson Tel: +44-20-7176-6228 daniel_lawson@platts.com Sponsorship opportunities, contact: Michelle Thorby Tel: +44-20-7176-6229 michelle_thorby@platts.com For media inquiries, contact: Sheryl Paul Tel: +44-20-7176-6273 sheryl_paul@platts.com

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