I. INTRODUCTION

A. THE PARTIES

1. The Claimant

1. Metal-Tech Ltd.1 (“Metal-Tech” or “the Claimant”) is a manufacturer of ceramic powders, metals and metal derivatives, including molybdenum products.2 It is a public company organized under the laws of the State of Israel, with its offices at Beer-Sheva 84874, Ramat Hovov St., P.O. Box 2412, Israel.

2. The Claimant has been represented in this arbitration by: