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coal prep preview 2013 continued In-Plant Evaluation of the Eriez Cavitation Pre-aeration System—After installing the cavitation pre-aeration system in the feed pipe to the first StackCell, a detailed test program was conducted to optimize performance, quantify recovery improvement and evaluate the potential of reducing collector dosage. On Wednesday morning, May 1, the technical program opens with Session II: Energy Today. It has three presentations: U.S. Power Jump-starts Natural Gas Demand—This presentation outlines the timely convergence of several factors, beyond price, that are contributing to coal displacement from baseload generation and will drive long-term changes in fuel market share for power generation. Biomass for Power Production: A Growing Option?—This presentation discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using biomass to produce electricity. Key Trends in the Energy Industry—This will address key trends within the energy industry and walk through the current state of generation technologies. Continued on page 53 Coal Prep Schedule At-a-Glance Monday, April 29 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Open 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. KCA Coal Symposium (See sidebar for details) Location: Bluegrass Ballroom 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Operator Workshop I: Advanced Coal Preparation – Performance Predictions and Monitoring Location: Thoroughbred 1 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Golf Outing Location: Marriott's Griffin Gate Resort 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. KCA+Coal Prep Reception & Dinner Location: Bluegrass Ballroom Tuesday, April 30 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Open 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Keynote Address: Coal Industry: Past! Present. Future? Nick Carter, President and COO, Natural Resource Partners L.P. Location: Thoroughbred 1-3 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Noon - 1:30 p.m. Networking Luncheon Location: Thoroughbred Pre-Function Area 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Technical Session I: Froth Flotation Beneficiation Location: Thoroughbred 2-3 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception Location: Heritage Pre-Function 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Coal Prep Society of America (CPSA) Reception (Pre-purchase Required) Location: Woodford Reserve Distillery Wednesday, May 1 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Open 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Operator Workshop II: Pressure Filtration Location: Thoroughbred 1 Technical Session II: Energy Today Location: Thoroughbred 2-3 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. General Session: A Regional Look at the State of Coal–Appalachian Area, USA Chris Hamilton, Senior Vice President, West Virginia Coal Association Location: Thoroughbred 1 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Operator Workshop III: Pump Selections, Applications & Operations for Prep Plants Location: Thoroughbred 1 Technical Session III: Plant Operations Location: Thoroughbred 2-3 Thursday, May 2 8:00 a.m. - Noon 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - Noon April 2013 Registration Open Technical Session IV: Specific Gravity Beneficiation Location: Thoroughbred 2-3 Exhibit Hall Open www.coalage.com 33

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