The financial and operational information is based on the operational data and consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and IFRIC interpretations as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and adopted by the European Union and presented in U.S. dollars and metric tons.

The information contained herein is based on, and should be read in conjunction with, the Company's 2011 Annual Report, including the Company's consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.

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