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ALTECH BATTERIES LTD Fund Information / Factsheet 2013

Sep 22, 2013

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AMMG News September 2013

www.ammg.com.au

ASX: AKA Options: AKAOB

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Resource delineated within world ~~-~~ class mineral sands region

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AMMG commences next phase towards HPA production

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Participation at Mines & Money Beijing

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Upcoming international events ~~---------~~

Cost ~~-~~ cutting during tough market times

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A return to international competitiveness for Australian mining

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INFORMATION (as at 19/09/2013)

ASX Code: AKA Options Code: AKAOB Ordinary Shares: 107.62m Share Price: 0.105 Market Cap: 11.3m Cash: 2.8m (as at 30 Jun 13) Debt: Nil

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AMMG delineated a combined JORC inferred resource of 807Mt at 3.7% heavy mineral (HM) within a world-class mineral sands region in south-Western Australia.

The Western Australian-based exploration company estimated the JORC inferred resource within its 100% owned Glenarty Creek Mineral Sands Project.

Bunbury Port located approx. 120kms from AMMG’s Glenarty Creek project

The resource is made up 701Mt at 3.8% HM containing 2.6% ilmenite from the Company’s Rover Range Deposit, with 106Mt at 3.6% HM containing 2.8% ilmenite from the Miller’s Mill Deposit located to the north-east.

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AMMG is now actively seeking joint venture partners and has already received some significant interest from international mineral sands consumers, particularly China, since announcing the resource.

BHP’s purpose-built sealed highway direct from AMMG’s project to the port of Bunbury

The heavy mineral ilmenite, which is a titanium mineral, is used as a feedstock for the titanium pigment industry and is favoured by the predominantly Chinese-based sulphate processing plants.

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AMMG’s Glenarty Creek Mineral Sands Project is located approximately 120km from the Bunbury port. It is bisected by the Brockman Highway, with a direct route to the port of Bunbury via BHP’s purpose-built heavy haulage Sues Road.

Mineral sands (zircon, rutile, ilmenite) processing and end-uses

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AMMG commences next phase towards HPA production

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A Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) has commenced at AMMG’s 100% owned high purity alumina (HPA) project, located in the south-west of Western Australia.

AMMG engaged a metallurgist and process engineering consulting company to start the DFS, with targeted deadline set at the end of September 2013.

AMMG’s 99.99% (4N) HPA sample

The Company plans to commence HPA production by around mid to late next year.

AMMG’s managing director, Ric Dawson said “the DFS is the next stage of development as it will detail the design, construction, capex and opex costings necessary for pursuing financing options for a HPA pilot production plant”.

“Once the DFS is complete and the necessary funding is secured, we will conduct a tendering process for the construction of the HPA pilot plant”, he said.

AMMG is currently targeting potential investors and offtake customers for its 99.99% (4N) HPA, which is a highvalue low-volume end product. It is priced at US$40/kg to US$300/kg, which is dependent on the level of purity and particle size.

HPA is a necessity for the high-tech industry and is used in high performance applications for its superior electrical conductivity, extreme hardness and superior corrosion resistance.

HPA is used by the LED industry, semiconductor industry (smartphone or computer screen backlighting) and the high performance/high-tech electronics industry. It is also used as a component in producing synthetic white sapphires for soft-focus, translucent cosmetics.

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AMMG’s DFS is the next phase in the company’s path towards commercialisation

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Synthetic white sapphire is used in soft focus cosmetics for its luxurious texture

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Participation at Mines & Money Beijing 2013

AMMG returned to exhibit at the Mines and Money Beijing conference in June.

According to the event organisers, the conference is China’s leading exhibition focusing on Chinese investment into international mining projects, and this year it attracted over 1,000 Chinese and international delegates.

“We attended the Mines & Money Beijing conference based on the success of previous years’ attendance; we were happy with the level of new and established interest at this year’s event”, Ric Dawson said.

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AMMG’s booth at the Mines & Money Beijing conference, June 2013

Following the conference AMMG travelled to other parts of China to meet with its existing and newfound Chinese relationships as well as follow up on expressions of interest for potential joint venture and investment opportunities.

“Particularly strong interest was expressed for a number of the lower cost non-ferrous bulk mineral commodities where a JORC resource has been delineated and where there is potential for access to existing infrastructure”, Ric concluded.

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AMMG and a Chinese delegation meeting in Beijing during the investor road show, June 2013

Upcoming international events for AMMG

The upcoming 3rd Asian Bauxite & Alumina conference will be sponsored by major bauxite and alumina industry players, including AMMG. The conference will be held in October over two days at the Marriott Hotel in Singapore (click for more information on the conference).

Following the conference AMMG will travel to Tianjin to participate in the China Mining 2013 Congress at booth number 3207. The China Mining conference is one of the largest resources conferences in the world, with over five thousand delegates anticipated (click for more information).

A road show to other parts of China will follow to meet with newfound and existing Chinese parties.

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AMMG’s booth at last year’s China Mining 2012 Congress, Tianjin

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~~-~~ Cost cutting during tough market times

Reducing expeniture by minimising costs is important for a company like AMMG during tough capital market times.

“Based on recent market activity we have implemented a cost-cutting strategy to reduce spending within our administrative and exploration departments”, Ric Dawson said.

AMMG has made some major reductions to its expenditure with board fees and senior management expenses taking significant cuts.

A return to international competitiveness for Australian mining

Resource companies hope the Coalition government will be able to restore Australia’s international competitiveness and economic stability.

The recent Federal election result witnessed Tony Abbott’s declaration that Australia is open for business.

Simon Bennison, CEO of The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) recently confirmed this belief.

“Australia’s mining and exploration industry is on a path to return to international competitiveness”, he said.

AMEC also believes that the mining and carbon taxes will be revoked.

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that re-instatement of the diesel fuel tax credit system to pre-carbon tax levels is included in that process.

“As the Coalition Government has been provided a clear mandate to govern, AMEC anticipates that passage of repealing legislation for the carbon and mining taxes will not be opposed in the Senate”, said Simon Bennison.

“By immediately repealing the minerals resource rent tax and the Clean Energy Future Plan an indisputable message will be sent to investors and decision makers that Australia is open for business. It is imperative

AMEC anticipates that the Coalition will implement other policy initiatives to increase growth and productivity, such as the introduction of the Exploration Development Incentive in July 2014.

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IN THE MEDIA...

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Commencement of DFS for key WA-based HPA project The Next Mining Boom July, 2013 Juniors look to Chinese investors Kalgoorlie Miner August, 2013 AMMG takes a place on the hi-tech world stage The Pick ~~-~~ PPR June, 2013 AMMG commences DFS on South West Alumina Project Resources Roadhouse July, 2013 Port is Booming South Western Times (Bunbury) June, 2013 AMMG confirms Australian minsands resources Industrial Minerals June, 2013 HM resource boosts AMMG MiningNews.net June, 2013

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AMMG HEAD OFFICE

3 Bay Rd, Claremont Western Australia 6010 Phone: +61 8 9389 5557 Fax: +61 8 9389 5510 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ammg.com.au

AUSTRALIA MINERALS & MINING GROUP (AMMG) LTD

was incorporated on 8th May 2007, for the purpose of securing tenements over land that had been subject to historical exploration and where significant geological data was available and/or the land was considered sufficiently prospective due to proximity to existing resources and infrastructure. The Company has identified 10 separate project areas, located in Western Australia and Queensland, which the Directors believe have the potential for the realisation of economic resources of the following commodities: aluminous clay, iron ore, coal, gypsum, mineral sands, salt and gold. The Company has 22 granted tenements and 28 applications for tenements covering in excess of 8,900km² over the 10 project areas.

COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT

Information in this newsletter is based on information compiled by Mike O’Mara, who is a Member of the AIG and is an employee of AMMG. He has sufficient relevant experience to qualify as a competent person as defined in the 2004 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC code). Mike O’Mara consents to the inclusion in this report of this information in the form and context in which it appears.

Australia Minerals & Mining Group (“AMMG”) and the AMMG website makes information of Third Parties available, including but not limited to, links to Third Party websites, articles, news reports, company information and data contain ~~-~~ ing opinions, predictions, conclusions and statements prepared by such Third Parties (“Third Party Content”). By using the link I acknowledge and agree that the Third Party Content is not created by AMMG, that AMMG does not accept responsibility or necessarily endorse or warrant the accuracy of such Third Party Content and further the provision of Third Party Content is for general reference purposes only and does not in any manner whatsoever constitute a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell any security or make any other type of investment or investment decision.

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