BMO Capital Markets Global Metals & Mining Conference to Attract a Record 1,220 Attendees from Six Continents

One of the largest metals and mining investor conferences in the world

TORONTO, February 20, 2008

More than 1,200 attendees from six continents have registered to attend the BMO Capital Markets Global Metals & Mining Conference, one of the most comprehensive mining institutional investor events in the world.

The 17th annual event is taking place in Hollywood, Florida from February 25 to February 27, 2008. It will provide international investors the opportunity to meet senior management of 230 leading mining companies from around the world, including Australia, Canada, China, Russia, South Africa, United States and the United Kingdom, among others.“BMO Capital Markets welcomes all of its North American and international guests. The global metals and mining sector is continuing its spectacular growth and Canada has maintained a central role in supporting this rapidly evolving industry,” said Eric Tripp, Co-President of BMO Capital Markets.

“BMO Capital Markets remains committed to investing in global mining, and as a firm, is embracing the incredible opportunities presented by the geographical potential we see here at home and beyond North America,” Mr. Tripp added.

As a recognized leader to the Metals & Mining sector, BMO Capital Markets anticipates the increasingly global nature of the industry and the continued rapid growth of the mid-cap sector to be among the key themes that will dominate the conference. Industry statistics reveal the current market capitalization of the mining industry worldwide has exploded to US$2 trillion from US$185 billion in just five years.

The entire three-day event will be hosted by the well-regarded BMO Capital Markets Metals & Mining Equity Research team:

David Haughton, Co-Head, Metals & Mining Research
Tony Robson, Co-Head, Metals & Mining Research
Andrea Cheung, Gold & Precious Minerals
John Hayes, Gold and Precious Minerals, Mining Exploration
Craig Miller, Gold and Precious Minerals, Base Metals
Bart Melek, Global Commodity Strategist
James Picton, Diamonds
Chris Rollason, Diamonds, Mining Exploration
Jay Turner, Uranium, Coal
Nawojka Wachowiak, Base Metals

Media interested in scheduling interviews are asked to call (416) 867-3996. Presentations will be broadcast live and archived at:
http://www.bmocm.com/conferences/2008metalsandmining/default.aspx

An up to the minute agenda* with presentation times for the conference is also available on the web site. Scheduled presenters include:

Aflease Gold Ltd.
African Copper Plc
Africo Resources Ltd.
Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd.
Alamos Gold Inc.
Alliance Resources Ltd.
Andean Resources Ltd.
Andina Minerals Inc.
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.
Anooraq Resources Corp.
Anvil Mining Ltd.
Apex Silver Mines Ltd.
Aquarius Platinum Ltd.
Aquila Resources Ltd.
Aquiline Resources Inc.
Areva
Aruntani SAC
Augusta Resource Corp.
Aurelian Resources Inc.
Aurizon Mines Ltd.
AXMIN Inc.
B2Gold Corp.
Baffinland Iron Mines Corp.
Bakyrchik Gold Plc
Banro Corp.
Barrick Gold Corp.
Boliden AB
Cameco Corp.
Canadian Royalties Inc.
Centenario Copper Corp.
Centerra Gold Inc.
Century Aluminum Co.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
Cluff Gold Plc
Comaplex Minerals Corp.
Denison Mines Corp.
Detour Gold Corp.
Dundee Precious Metals Inc.
Eldorado Gold Corp.
Equinox Minerals Ltd.
Eurasian Natural Resouces Corp.
European Goldfields Ltd.
Exeter Resource Corp.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
FNX Mining Company Inc.
Franco-Nevada Corp.
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
Gammon Gold Inc.
Gem Diamonds Ltd.
Gold Eagle Mines Ltd.
Gold Fields Ltd.
Goldcorp Inc.
Golden Star Resources Ltd.
GoviEx
Great Basin Gold Ltd.
Greystar Resources Ltd.
Grupo Mexico/Southern Copper Corp.
Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd.
Harry Winston
Hecla Mining Co.
Highland Gold Mining Ltd.
Hochschild Mining Plc
HudBay Minerals Inc.
IAMGOLD Corp.
Iberian Minerals Corp.
Inmet Mining Corp.
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.
IvanPlats
Ivernia Inc.
Jaguar Mining Inc.
Kagara Ltd.
Katanga Mining Ltd.
Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd.
Kinross Gold Corp.
La Mancha Resources lnc.
Lihir Gold Ltd.
Lonmin Plc
Lundin Mining Corp.
Mag Silver Corp.
MBC Resources
Metallica Resources Inc.
Minefinders Corp. Ltd.
Mineral Deposits Ltd.
Mirabela Nickel Ltd.
MMC Norilsk Nickel
Moto Goldmines Ltd.
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc.
Nautilus Minerals Inc.
Nevsun Resources Ltd.
Newcrest Mining Ltd.
Newmont Mining Corp.
Norsk Hydro ASA
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.
Northgate Minerals Corp.
NovaGold Resources Inc.
OceanaGold Corp.
Orezone Resources Inc.
Osisko Exploration Ltd.
Oxiana Ltd.
Paladin Energy Ltd.
Pan American Silver Corp.
Peak Gold Ltd.
Peter Hambro Mining Plc
Petra Diamonds Ltd.
Polo Resources Ltd.
Polymet Mining Corp.
Polymetal
Polyus Gold Mining Co.
Quadra Mining Ltd.
Randgold Resources Ltd.
Red Back Mining Inc.
Regent Pacific Group Ltd.
Ridge Mining Plc
Rusoro Mining Ltd.
SEMAFO Inc.
Sherwood Copper Corp.
Silver Bear Resources Inc.
Silver Wheaton Corp.
Sino Gold Mining Ltd.
St. Barbara Ltd.
Stornoway Diamond Corp.
Strateco Resources Inc.
TEAL Exploration & Mining Inc.
Teck Cominco Ltd.
The Silver Institute
Thompson Creek Metals Company
Titanium Resources Group Ltd.
Uranium One Inc.
Western Areas NL
Western Goldfields Inc.
WWW International Diamond Consultants Ltd.
Yamana Gold Inc.

* Agenda subject to change.

About the BMO Capital Markets Metals & Mining Group

BMO Capital Markets has been focused on the Metals & Minerals industry for almost 100 years. As a member of BMO Financial Group, (TSX, NYSE: BMO), the firm is able to leverage the financial strength and capabilities of one of North America’s leading financial services organizations. With 10 dedicated Metals & Mining equity research analysts targeting coverage of 120 public companies, BMO Capital Markets provides clients with access to the best analysis and ideas in specific sectors such as coal, base metals, zinc, nickel and other precious metals. BMO Capital Markets has offices in London, Australia, China, Europe, and across North America including Toronto, New York and Chicago. For more information, visit: www.bmocm.com.