MINERALS RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL AG

Q1: What is the location of Minerals Resources International AG's headquarters?
A1: The company is based in Zug, Switzerland.

Q2: What type of products does Minerals Resources International AG primarily produce and upgrade?
A2: MRI operates mainly in the production and upgrading of raw material feed for consumers of tantalum.

Q3: What is the sole ownership status of some Democratic Republic of the Congo mining companies held by MRI?
A3: MRI is the sole owner of several Democratic Republic of the Congo mining companies that hold world-class concessions covering several working tantalite mines in the Katanga province.

Q4: What program has all concentrate produced ready for audit been certified under?
A4: All concentrate has been produced ready for audit under the Electronics Industry Conservation Coalition (EICC) program for provenance.

Q5: Which organization has MRI certified its production under since inception?
A5: As a member of iTSCi, MRI has certified all production under the iTSCi program since inception.

Q6: Who can report violations of MRI's Conflict Policy?
A6: Violations of the policy should be reported to the MRI Chief Compliance Officer or an independent third party via email at whistleblower@mrinternational.ch.

Q7: What is the focus of Minerals Resources International AG in terms of sustainability and social responsibility?
A7: MRI is focused on the safe and responsible production of tantalum, requiring appropriate environmental and health and safety standards during mining operations, and promoting sustainable performance in supply chain stewardship.

Q8: What is one example of a technical transfer project supervised by MRI?
A8: MRI has supervised the technical transfer for the construction of a Potassium Tantalum Fluoride (K2TaF7) production facility in Matamoros, Mexico, completed in January 2013.