Skip to main content

AI assistant

Sign in to chat with this filing

The assistant answers questions, extracts KPIs, and summarises risk factors directly from the filing text.

METRO MINING LIMITED Investor Presentation 2015

Apr 28, 2015

65351_rns_2015-04-28_81dd7ab6-027d-4ad7-bbdd-40be0986c87a.pdf

Investor Presentation

Open in viewer

Opens in your device viewer

Diversified Commodities Deliberate Focus

DISCLAIMER

Statements and material contained in this Presentation, particularly those regarding possible or assumed future performance, production levels or rates, commodity prices, resources or potential growth of Metro Mining Limited, industry growth or other trend projections are, or may be, forward looking statements . Such statements relate to future events and expectations and, as such, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Graphs used in the presentation (including data used in the graphs) are sourced from third parties and Metro Mining has not independently verified the information. Metro Mining is at an early development stage and while it does not currently have a operating bauxite mine it is taking early and preliminary steps (such as but not limited to Prefeasibility studies etc.) that are intended to ultimately result in the building and construction of an operating mine at its project areas. Although reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the facts stated in this Presentation are accurate and or that the opinions expressed are fair and reasonable, no reliance can be placed for any purpose whatsoever on the information contained in this document or on its completeness. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward looking statements depending on a variety of factors. Nothing in this Presentation should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell shares in any jurisdiction.

Technical information about the Bauxite Hills Project.

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Neil Maclean who is a consultant to Metro Mining and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (F.Ausimm).Mr Maclean has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Maclean consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Ed Radley who is a consultant to Metro Mining and a Member of the Austral Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM)). Review of this information was carried out by Jeff Randell of Geos Mining, a consultancy group contracted by Metro Mining Limited. Mr Randell is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (MAIG), a Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Randell consents to the inclusion in the report the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report that relates to Mining and Reserves is based on information compiled by MEC Mining and reviewed by Maria Joyce, a Competent Person who is a Chartered Engineer of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. The information in this report to which this statement is attached that relates to the “Metro Mining – Bauxite Hills” Reserve Estimate based on information compiled by Maria Joyce, a consultant to Metro Mining and a Competent Person who is a Chartered Engineer of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Maria Joyce is the head of the Technical Services division and full-time employee of MEC Mining Pty Ltd. Maria Joyce has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralization, type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Maria Joyce consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on her information in the form and context in which it appears.

With reference to resources in the Metro Mining Thermal Coal Resource in the Surat Basin.

The information in this Announcement that relates to the Compilation of existing data and Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Ed Radley who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM) (Membership No 300512). Mr Ed Radley is an independent Geological Resource Consultant retained by Metro Mining Limited. Mr Ed Radley has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Ed Radley has consented in writing for inclusion in this announcement the matters based on the information in the form and context it appears. The JORC Code 2004 Information has not been updated to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported.

Page 2| ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

Metro Mining Who We Are

(ASX : MMI)

Metro Mining is an Australian diversified commodities company based in Brisbane, Queensland.

The company explores globally for mineral development opportunities believing commodity diversification delivers better shareholder value and makes the company a more attractive investment vehicle through:

==> picture [26 x 18] intentionally omitted <==

Greater resilience through commodity cycles,

==> picture [26 x 19] intentionally omitted <==

A strengthened balance sheet,

==> picture [26 x 19] intentionally omitted <==

Increased trading liquidity, and;

==> picture [26 x 18] intentionally omitted <==

Enhanced access to capital markets.

Metro Mining is led by a strong and proven Board and Management Team.

The company cash position as at 31 March 2015 – A$4.6 Million

Page 3 | ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

SHARE PRICE APPRECIATION

==> picture [439 x 381] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

55%
115%
27 Apr 15
----- End of picture text -----

Metro’s (ASX:MMI) share price increased from 2.7 cents on 31 December 2014 to 5.8 cents on 31 March 2015, which represented a 115% increase in the price. The trend has continued, since the end of the quarter, with the closing price on 27 April 2015 being 9 cents representing a further 55% increase in the price.

Page 4 | ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

Bauxite is the Primary Ore of Aluminium

==> picture [576 x 380] intentionally omitted <==

Page 5 | ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

  • Right Commodity Demand Increases Right Commodity

Historical Trend

  • Bauxite demand has outstripped supply due to Indonesian ban on raw material export.

  • High CIF Bauxite Price spike in 2009 shows the volatility of shipping costs.

==> picture [569 x 262] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

$70
Average price of Chinese bauxite imports
US$/tonne CIF China
$60
$50
$40
$30
$20
Jan 06 Jan 08 Jan 10 Jan 12 Jan 14
----- End of picture text -----

Source: ABX Quarterly Report June 2014

Page 6 | ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

Right Location Ocean Freight Advantage

  • Located close to international shipping routes with low freight costs to China.

  • Cape York has high quality, export grade bauxite with high alumina content.

  • Cape York bauxite quality and characterises well known to Chinese and other international alumina refineries.

Average bauxite specifications and freight rates to China

INDIA 47.3% Al2O3 2.79% Silica CHINA GUINEA JAMAICA 46.1% Al2O3 3.13% Silica 47.6% Al2O3 2.87% Silica ~US$13-$15/t ~US$15-$20/t BRAZIL 48.4% Al2O3 6.51% Silica AUSTRALIA 51.5% Al2O3 5.45% Silica ~US$33-$44/t

Source: Bauxite and Alumina Long Term Market Outlook, July 2014, CRU

7

==> picture [720 x 71] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----


Right Project 21 year Mine Life
----- End of picture text -----

 Simple DSO Project

  • Production Q3 2016

 Low CAPEX and OPEX

  • Excellent NPV and Cash Flow

==> picture [558 x 401] intentionally omitted <==

8

1. Mining

==> picture [671 x 178] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

clear vegetation &
remove overburden
return overburden & replace
topsoil - then revegetate
strip mine bauxite
Overburden (~0.5m)
DSO Bauxite Horizon (~1.75m)
Ironstone
Mottled Zone
----- End of picture text -----

2. Transportation

Haul ore 5-10km to stockpile & barge loading. Tranship ore 10km down Skardon River.

==> picture [216 x 125] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [215 x 125] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [211 x 125] intentionally omitted <==

Page 9 | ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

R

  • R igh t Commodity Demand Increases

Future Trend

  • Global growth in Aluminium consumption; especially China.

  • MMI well placed to meet China’s need for an alternate supplier.

  • First discussions held with MMI shareholder Xinfa Group regarding interest in negotiating Offtake agreement.

30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
US$/t
Forecast Bauxite Prices – Real Terms 2015 Forecast Bauxite Prices – Real Terms 2015 Forecast Bauxite Prices – Real Terms 2015 Forecast Bauxite Prices – Real Terms 2015 Forecast Bauxite Prices – Real Terms 2015 Forecast Bauxite Prices – Real Terms 2015 Forecast Bauxite Prices – Real Terms 2015 Forecast Bauxite Prices – Real Terms 2015 Forecast Bauxite Prices – Real Terms 2015 Forecast Bauxite Prices – Real Terms 2015
Key
– – CBIX Price – Base Case
CFR Shandong
CBIX Price Range CFR
Shandong
– – Metro Mining Base
Case, FOB Nth Qld
Metro Mining Price
Range, FOB Nth Qld

Source: CM Group

Page 10 | ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

Righ t Economics t Commodity Low CAPEX and OPEX Demand Increases

Capital Expenditure

2016 Construction Capex Cost (A$M)
Pre-Feasibility
Mine Access (Haul Road) 2.8
Mine & barge Loading Infrastructure 10.6
Mine Camp & Airport 5
Mining Equipment 2.5
Contingency & Owners Costs 6.5
Total Capex 27.4

Operational Expenditure

Operational Cost AUD Cost (A$/t)
Pre-feasibility
Mining Cost to ROM stockpile 3.03
Crush, Load and Barge costs 10.50
Off Mine costs (inc marketing) 6.80
Sub-Total Site & Overhead Costs 20.33
Royalties 6.36
Total Cost to FOB Inc. Royalties 26.69

Page 11 | ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

  • R – Demand Increases ight Commodity ight Economics Key Results

Key Results

A$ Real (unless stated otherwise) Bauxite Hills Pre-Feasibility
NPV (15%) Real after tax A$197M
IRR (100% Equity) 88%
Mine life 21 years
2016 Construction Capex A$27.4M
LOM sustaining CAPEX (Excl. 2016) A$18.1M
Average Operating Cost (FOB/t) A$26.7/t
Average Annual NPAT A$37.9M
Average Revenue (FOB/t) A$55.3/t
Average Cash Margin (FOB/t) A$28.6/t
Capital Payback from 1st production 1.1 years

Page 12 | ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

Deliberate Focus Bauxite

Project Bauxite Hills – Great Fundamentals

  • Direct Shipping Ore (DSO) product

 Total Resource 61.5Mt (indicated and Inferred)

 2Mtpa with 21 years* mine life – significant project

 Simple construction and operation

 Low CAPEX and OPEX

 Positive Market Fundamentals

  • Independent Prefeasibility Study completed by MEC Mining Pty Ltd

 Independent Market Study by CM Group confirms suitability of DSO Product

  • Strong community support from Cape York stakeholders

  • Refer to ASX Release 17 Feb 2015. Metro Mining confirms all material assumptions underpinning the production target and corresponding financial information continue to apply and have not materially changed as per Listing Rule 5.19.2.

Page 13 | ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

==> picture [691 x 339] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

Completed Resource Estimate: 47Mt
Completed Pre-Feasibility Study | Feb 2015 and increased Resource to 61.5 Mt
Lodge Documents Draft EA Approval
First Shipment
FS Results Fully Funded
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Feasibility Study (FS)
Environmental Approvals
Financing
Right To Negotiate Process Construction
& Pre-strip
Flora & Fauna Studies Native Title Operations
(wet season) Agreements Commence
ML Grant
----- End of picture text -----

Page 14 | ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

Right Commodity

  • Global growth in Aluminium consumption

  • Increased demand for Bauxite in China

  • DSO Quality Bauxite

Right Location

  • Western Cape York known for high-quality Export Grade Bauxite

  • Proposed mine located close to international shipping routes

Right Project

  • Near term Production

  • Simple DSO Project

  • Long Mine Life

  • Low CAPEX and OPEX

  • Xinfa and Metro Mining investigating Offtake opportunities

  • Low freight costs to China

Page 15| ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015

CORPORATE & CONTACT DETAILS

ISSUED CAPITAL (31 December 2014) shares issued | 288,698,682 Unlisted employee and Directors’ Options | 2,000,000 Shareholders | 2,260 Top 20 Shareholders hold 68% of listed shares

LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS

DADI Engineering (Group)|16.4 Balanced Property Trust |14.4% China Xinfa Group Corp Ltd | 7.8% Mr Gregory Willims |6.5% Bondline Limited |5.7%

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr Stephen Everett | Chairman Mr Jijun Liu | Non-Exec Director Mr Ken Xiao | Alt NED to Mr Liu Mr Dongping Wang | Non-Exec Director Mr Xiaoming Yuan | Alt NED to Mr Wang Mr Philip Hennessy | Non-Exec Director Mr Lindsay Ward | Non-Exec Director Mr George Lloyd | Independent Director

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Mr Simon Finnis | Chief Executive Officer Mr Scott Waddell | CFO & Company Sec Mr Mike O’Brien | Project Director

REGISTERED OFFICE AND HEAD OFFICE

Level 8, 300 Adelaide St, Brisbane Q 4000 PO Box 10955, Adelaide St, Brisbane Q 4000 T: +61 (0) 3009 8000 F: +61 (0) 7 3221 4811 Email: [email protected] Website: www.metromining.com.au

==> picture [222 x 336] intentionally omitted <==

Page 16| ASX : MMI | QEC Explorers Investor Forum | April 2015