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ASX:�RDR
DIGGERS�PRESENTATION
AUGUST�2011
Chris�Reed�– Managing�Director
www.reedresources.com
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Important�Notice
Disclaimer
This�document�has�been�prepared�by�Reed�Resources�Ltd�(“Reed” or�“the�Company”)�to�provide�an�update�of� the�Company�to�investors�and�potential�new�shareholders.
Any�statements,�opinions,�projections,�forecasts�or�other�material�contained�in�this�document�do�not�constitute� any�commitments,�representations�or�warranties�by�Reed�and�associated�entities�or�its�directors,�agents�and� employees.�Except�as�required�by�law,�and�only�to�the�extent�so�required,�directors,�agents�and�employees�of� Reed�shall�in�no�way�be�liable�to�any�person�or�body�for�any�loss,�claim,�demand,�damages,�costs�or�expenses� of�whatsoever�nature�arising�in�any�way�out�of,�or�in�connection with,�the�information�contained�in�the� document.
- This�document�includes�certain�statements,�opinions,�projections,�forecasts�and�other�material,�which�reflect� various�assumptions.�The�assumptions�may�or�may�not�prove�to�be�correct.�Recipients�of�the�document�must� make�their�own�independent�investigations,�consideration�and�evaluation�of�the�opportunity�to�invest�in�the� Company. By�accepting�this�document�the�recipient�agrees�that�if�it�proceeds�further�with�its�investigations,� consideration�or�evaluation�of�the�opportunity�to�invest�in�the�Company�it�shall�make�and�rely�solely�upon�its� own�investigations�and�inquiries�and�will�not�in�any�way�rely�upon�the�document.
All�figures�in�this�document�are�in�Australian�dollars�(AUD)�unless�stated�otherwise.
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Reed�Corporate�Snapshot
Background
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Reed�Resources�Ltd�( ASX:�RDR )�is�a� WA�focused�resource�developer
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Proven�strategy�to� acquire�and� develop�undervalued�assets across� varying�commodities�
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3�company�making�projects across� gold,�lithium�and�vanadium
Market�Capitalisation
| Lastprice_(29�July�11)_ | $ | 0.44 |
|---|---|---|
| Sharesonissue | $ | 262.2 |
| Marketcapitalisation | $m | 115 |
| Cash_(est.endJuly)_ | $m | 16.6 |
| Debt | $m | 0.0 |
| Enterprisevalue | $m | ~100 |
12�Month�Share�Price
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Substantial�Shareholders
| DavidReed | 8% |
|---|---|
| M&G/Vanguard | 5% |
| SGHiscock | 5% |
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Project�Summary
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| 100% | 70% | 100% | 100% | ||
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| GOLD | LITHIUM | VANADIUM | OtherAssets | ||
| Strategy | Productionby Dec�12 |
Stand�alone SPV |
Stand�alone SPV |
Incubate& Develop |
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| Resource | 2.75Moz(contained) | [email protected]%Li2O | [email protected]%V2O5 | Ironore(Reed20%) | |
| �JVwithCliffsNatural | |||||
| JVPartners | n/a | MineralResources (ASX:MIN) |
ChinaNonferrous MetalIndustry(NFC) |
ResourcesforDSOatMt Finnerty |
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| �MaidenJORCresource | |||||
| Total Funding |
$33million(toDTM) $6m remaining |
$40million(inc.BOO) | TBA | [email protected]%Fe Nickel(Reed60%) |
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| �JVwithBarranco | |||||
| ReedShare | 100% | 0% | TBA | ResourcesatMtFinnerty | |
| �Prospectivefornickel | |||||
| Target Production |
DecemberQtr,2012 | DecemberQtr,2011 | 2014 | sulphide Other(Cu,Au) |
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Meekatharra�Gold�Project�Update�(Reed�100%)
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Resource�Inventory NOW 48Mt�@�1.7g/t� 2.75Moz Reserve�Inventory NOW 4.2Mt�@�3.4g/t 559Koz
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3�Mtpa�processing�plant
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� 180�man�camp � Low�Capex�re�start
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Gold�Peer�Comparisons
$�Market�Cap�/�Resource�oz
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Average�$56/oz
$100
$80
$60
$40
Reed�acq.�$11/oz
$20
$0
DRM SLR FML RMS SAR SBM RDR WGR CRE AXM NGF NAV RDR
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Source:� IRESS,�ASX,�company�reports
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Regional�Location
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Meekatharra�Fly�Through
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Bluebird�Pit
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Prohibition�Pit
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Paddys�Flat�Underground
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Reedys
Southern�Group�Long�Section
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| Reedys | Tonnes | Grade | Gold |
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| (Mt) | (g/t) | (koz) | |
| Resource | 4.9 | 2.5 | 395 |
| Reserve(o/p) | 0.4 | 2.9 | 37 |
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Reed�Turnaround�Strategy
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Results�to�Date
| Results | Feb2011 | Aug2011 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resource | 2.5Moz | 2.8Moz | �12% |
| Reserve | 420koz | 559koz | �32% |
| Reserve(o/p) | 114koz | 250koz | �119% |
Target
Initial�4�5�year� sustainable� production�profile� � 100�– 120Kozpa
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Meekatharra�Summary
Reed�is�re�establishing�the�integrity,� credibility�and�value�of�the�� Meekatharra�Gold�Project
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Careful�planning�and�compliance
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Detailed�evaluation�and�feasibility�studies
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Reliable�development�schedules
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Sustainable�operations
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Mt�Marion�Fly�Through
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Lithium�Strategy�– Integrated�Producer
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Lithium�Resource�Estimate
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| MtMarion | Tonnes | LiGrade | FeGrade |
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| (100%basis) | (Mt) | (%Li2O) | (%Fe2O3) |
| Measured | 2.0 | 1.45 | 0.9 |
| Indicated | 4.8 | 1.39 | 1.2 |
| Inferred | 8.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Total | 14.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
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Comparison�– Australian�Lithium�Mineral�Producers
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Deposit�Comparisons
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Talison�� Greenbushes Reed/MIN�– Mt�Marion Galaxy�– Mt�Cattlin
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�Incline�vein�pegmatite � Flat�lying�vein�pegmatite �Flat�lying�pegmatite �Head�grade�3%�Li2O � Head�grade�1.3%�Li2O �Head�grade�1%�Li2O �Glass,�ceramic,�chemical� � Chemical�grade �Chemical�grade grade � Strip�ratio�3.3:1 �Strip�ratio�2.4:1� �Strip�ratio�5.6:1
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Source:� Reed�Resources�Ltd
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Barrambie�Fly�Through
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Vanadium�Market�– Strong�Long�Term�Fundamentals
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Titanium�Vanadium�Alloys
- �Increasing�intensity�of�use� in�aerospace
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Lithium�Vanadium�EV�Batteries
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�Highest�voltage�� POWER
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�Highest�energy�density��� RANGE
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�Contains� 4kg�Li,�20kg�of�V
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Vanadium�Redox�(Liquid)�Batteries
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�Renewable�energy�storage,�peak�shaving,�load� leveling,�backup
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�High�efficiency,�long�life�>20yrs
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�Variable�input/fixed�output
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�Power�(cell)�and�capacity�(concentration�and� volume)�varied�to�suit�application
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1MWh�storage�=� 9t�of�V2O5
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The�2011�CRU�Commodity�Price�Ladder:
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1.�Vanadium
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2.�Manganese
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3.�Cobalt
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4.�Molybdenum
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5.�Nickel
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6.�Copper
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7.�Iron�Ore
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8.�Uranium
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9.�Sulfur
10.�Alumina
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11.�Lead
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12.�Zinc
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13.�Tin
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14.�Silver
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15.�Coking�Coal
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16.�Metallurgical�Coke
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17.�Aluminium
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18.�Palladium
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19.�Gold
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20.�Tungsten
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Vanadium�Peer�Comparisons�
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EV�/�Resource�Multiple�($/t�V2O5)
$800
$700
Potential�valuation�range�of�
$600 $100��400/t�V2O5
$500
$400
$300 Mean $251/t V2O5
$200
$100
$0
Largo American� Atlantic Apella TNG Energizer Sino� Yellow�
Vanadium Vanadium Rock
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Based�on�EV/resource�benchmarking�of�listed�
vanadium�peers,�Barrambie�has�an�implied�
valuation�of�$53��$214m
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Source:� Bloomberg,�ASX,�company�reports
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Board and Senior Management
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David Reed FCPA, OAM Executive Chairman
Steven Cole
Llb(Hons), FAICD Non-Executive Director
Dr Peter Collins
BSc(Hons), PhD, MAIG Non-Executive Director
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Chris Reed BCom, GradCertMinEcon, MAusIMM Managing Director and CEO
Dr Vanessa Guthrie BSc (Hons), PhD, GDBM Non-Executive Director
Ian Junk
BEng(Hons), MAusIMM Non-Executive Director
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Jason Carone
BCom, CA Financial Controller and Company Secretary
Darren Wates Legal Counsel and Company Secretary
Craig Fawcett
BSc(Hons), GDipMining General Manager - Gold
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Reed Technical Staff
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Bill Crossley Project Manager – Lithium/Vanadium
James Lawrence Resource Geologist Underground
Dr Bryan Smith Consultant Geologist Lithium/Vanadium/Nickel
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Elizabeth Jones Snr Planning Engineer
Matt Schembri Resource Geologist Open Pit
Tony Simpson Consultant Vanadium
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Jeremy Watkins Project Manager – Gold
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David Hollingsworth Senior Exploration Geologist
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Dudley Kingsnorth Consultant Lithium
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Summary
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� Staged�production�profile�with�Mt� Marion�on�line�March�Qtr�2012 � Diversified�cash�flows�across�3�strategic� commodities�with�strong�price�outlook � Well�funded�with�experienced� management�team � Trades�at�a�significant�discount�to�peers� across�all�projects�(current�price�$0.44)
*�Subject�to�Decision�to�Mine
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Appendix�1
JORC�Statement
COMPETENT�PERSONS�STATEMENT
Geological�aspects�of�this�report�have�been�compiled�by�Mr�Craig Fawcett�(MAIMM),�a�full�time�employee�of�Reed�Resources�Ltd.�Mr Fawcett�has� sufficient�experience�relevant�to�the�style�of�mineralisation�and�type�of�deposit�under�consideration�and�to�the�activity�which�is�being�reported�on�to� qualify�as�a�Competent�Person�as�defined�in�the�Code�for�Reporting�of�Mineral�Resources�and�Ore�Reserves�(2004). Mr�Fawcett�consents�to�the� inclusion�in�this�report�of�the�matters�in�the�form�and�context�in�which�it�appears.
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Appendix�2
Reed�Resource�and�Reserve�Inventory
| MtMarion Category Tonnes (Mt) Li2O(%) Li2O(kt) |
Meekatharra Category Tonnes (Mt) Grade(g/t) Gold(koz) |
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| 1,2,2W,4,5,6 Measured 2.0 1.45 29.2 Indicated 4.8 1.39 66.3 Inferred 8.1 1.3 105.1 |
Bluebird Probable 1.4 1.9 87.0 SouthJunct. Probable 0.1 1.5 4.5 Prohibition Probable 1.1 2.7 96.0 Surprise Probable 0.1 3.0 13.0 Batavia Probable 0.2 2.4 14.0 JackRyan Probable 0.2 3.1 21.8 Callisto Probable 0.1 3.1 7.2 Rand Probable 0.1 2.4 7.6 |
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| Total 10.5 1.4 193.7 |
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| Total(o/p) Probable 3.3 2.3 251.1 |
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| Prohibition Probable 1.4 4.1 179.0 Vivian/Cons. Probable 0.3 10.4 83.0 Fatts/Mud. Probable 0.4 4.0 46.0 |
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| Total(u/g) Probable 2.0 4.8 308.0 |
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| Total Probable 5.3 3.3 559.1 |
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| Barrambie Category Tonnes (Mt) V2O5 (%) TiO2 (%) |
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| Barrambie Probable 39.7 0.82 15.7 |
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| Total 39.7 0.82 15.7 |
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| Notes : 1.ResourcesandReservescomplywiththeAustralianJORCreporting guidelines 2.ResourcesareinclusiveofReserves |
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