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Sheffield Resources Ltd. — Investor Presentation 2021
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| Summary information in relation to Sheffield |
| This document contains summary information about Sheffield Resources Limited (ACN 125 811 083) (Company or Sheffield), its subsidiaries and their activities which is current as at the date of this document, unless otherwise indicated. The |
| information in this document remains subject to change without notice, and Sheffield is not responsible for updating, nor does it undertake to update, it. This document should be read in conjunction with Sheffield's periodic and continuous |
| disclosure announcements lodged with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), which are available at http://www.sheffieldresources.com.au/irm/content/asx-announcements1.aspx?RID=398 or www.asx.com.au. |
| Industry data |
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| Compliance Statements |
| Information and documentation which forms the basis of the Thunderbird Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) and Bankable Feasibility Study Update (BFSU) in relation to Mineral Resources, Ore Reserves and metallurgy and process design has |
| previously been reported as detailed below. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant market announcements and, in the case of the July 2016 |
| Thunderbird Mineral Resources and the July 2019 Thunderbird Ore Reserve, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially |
| changed. In the case of the announcement entitled “BFS Update Materially Improves Project Economics" dated 31 July 2019, the Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning any production target and any forecast financial |
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| of exploration and project development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits and diminishing quantities or grades of reserves), ch1anges to the regulatory framework within which the Company operates or may in the |
| future operate, environmental conditions including extreme weather conditions, geological and geotechnical events, and environmental issues, and the recruitment and retention of key personnel. |
| Estimates of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves and exploration results |
| This document contains estimates of Sheffield’s Ore Reserve and Mineral Resources and information that relates to exploration results. |
| The Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves of Sheffield have been extracted from Sheffield's ASX releases; |
| “BFS UPDATE MATERIALLY IMPROVES PROJECT ECONOMICS” 31 July 2019 “THUNDERBIRD ORE RESERVE UPDATE” 31 July 2019 |
| “HIGH GRADE MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE AT NIGHT TRAIN” 31 January 2019 “MINERAL RESOURCE AND ORE RESERVE STATEMENT” 3 October 2018 |
| “THUNDERBIRD ORE RESERVE UPDATE” 16 March 2017 “SHEFFIELD DOUBLES MEASURED MINERAL RESOURCE AT THUNDERBIRD” 5 July 2016 |
| The exploration results have been extracted from Sheffield's ASX releases; |
| “NEW LARGE HIGH GRADE DISCOVERY SOUTH OF THUNDERBIRD” 13 November 2018 “EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS CONFIRM MAJOR DISCOVERY AT NIGHT TRAIN” 9 October 2018 |
| A copy of these announcements is available at http://www.sheffieldresources.com.au/irm/content/asx-announcements1.aspx?RID=398 or www.asx.com.au. |
| Bankable Feasibility Study (“BFS”) |
| This document contains information that relates to a Bankable Feasibility Study. This information was extracted from the following ASX releases by Sheffield: |
| THUNDERBIRD BFS DELIVERS OUTSTANDING RESULTS” 24 March, 2017 |
| Other Extracted Information |
| In addition to those ASX releases referred to above, this document contains information extracted from the following ASX releases: |
| “TRANSFORMATIONAL THUNDERBIRD JOINT VENTURE” 11 August 2020 “THUNDERBIRD PROJECT AND JOINT VENTURE UPDATE” 16 September 2020 |
| “QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT” and "QUARTERLY CASHFLOW REPORT" 30 April 2021 “NATIVE TITLE AGREEMENT SIGNED BY TRADITIONAL OWNERS” 1 November 2018 |
| “MINING LEASE GRANTED OVER THUNDERBIRD MINERAL SANDS PROJECT” 26 September 2018 “FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL GRANTED FOR THUNDERBIRD” 28 September 2018 |
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant market announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person's findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.
Sheffield Resources
ASX listed mineral sands developer
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Market Cap of $170 million (346 million shares at $0.49/share)[1]
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$10.8 million cash balance (31 March 2021)*
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Enterprise value of $159 million
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50% owner of the Tier 1 Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project in Western Australia via Kimberley Mineral Sands JV
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Thunderbird is large, high grade ore body in a low risk jurisdiction
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Good quality zircon and ilmenite products with demonstrated market acceptance
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Development aligned with supply gap for zircon and need for new ilmenite supply for chloride slag and sulfate pigment
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Targeting FID in late 2021, with site works commencing in Q3 2021 and construction completion in late 2023
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Phase 1 production of around 210ktpa zircon concentrate and around 500ktpa ilmenite at first quartile R/C margins[2]
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Phase 1 capital and economics yet to be finalised but expected to be similar to the 2019 BFSU[2]
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Capital of A$392 million and NPV of A$980 million
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Project funding from A$130 million in JV cash + A$10 million equity from Sheffield (post FID) + NAIF and commercial debt
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Upside from Phase 2, other KMS resources and mineralised zones within the Dampier Project
Fully funded through to FID
100% owner of the Eneabba and McCalls mineral sands projects in the North Perth Basin
- Market data as at 3 May 2021 and sourced from ASX 2.* ASX Announcement “BFS Update Materially Improves Project Economics” 31 July 2019Cash balance excludes joint venture proceeds of $129.4 as at 31 March 2021
Board and Management restructured for execution
Sheffield Resources Board and Management (ASX:SFX)
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Bruce Griffin John Richards Executive Chairman Lead Independent Director Previously Senior VP of Strategic Economist with more than 35 years’ Development with Lomon Billions experience in the resources industry; following Executive Management roles holding various positions within mining in several companies including CEO of companies, investment banks and TZMI. private equity groups. Ian Macliver Gordon Cowe Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Experienced in corporate activity Mechanical engineer with over 30 years including capital raisings, acquisitions, experience involved in leading business divestments, takeovers, business & start-up, planning & delivery of multiple strategic planning, debt & equity, complex projects. financial review & valuations.
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Bruce McFadzean Managing Director (NED from 1 July 2021) Mining engineer with over 40 years experience leading the financing, development and operation of mines in Australia and overseas Mark Di Silvio CFO / Company Secretary CPA with 30 years experience in the resources sector leading both financing and project development activities across Australia and Africa
Kimberley Mineral Sands (Sheffield – 50% interest)
Board: Sheffield Directors Bruce Griffin Bruce McFadzean
Technical Committee: Sheffield Representatives Bruce Griffin
Steve Gilman
Principal Consultant with TZMI since 2000 with extensive experience in mineral sands operations since his employment at Allied Eneabba Limited as Metallurgist in 1976. Steve held senior roles including General Manager Operations for Florida and Eneabba and Group Operations Manager for RGC Mineral Sands (now Iluka Resources).
Kimberley Mineral Sands
Kimberley Mineral Sands[1]
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Owns 100% of the Thunderbird Project
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Yansteel (via YGH Australia) contributed A$130.1m in equity to acquire 50%
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Sheffield retains 50%
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Four person Board with two Yansteel and two Sheffield directors
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Key decisions require unanimous approval of both Yansteel and Sheffield
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Operates as a standalone entity with its own management and employees
Kimberley Mineral Sands Executive Management
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Stuart Pether TBA TBA
CEO - Kimberley Mineral Sands Project Director CFO
Mining engineer with over 25 years Currently recruiting Currently recruiting
technical and operating experience
in the resources industry, both in
Australia and overseas
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YGH Australia 9.9% Sheffield Resources
Investment Limited Limited
50% 50%
Kimberley Mineral
Sands Pty Ltd
100%
Thunderbird
Eneabba & McCalls
Project
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Geoff Williams Neil Patten-Williams TBA
General Manager Operations General Manager Marketing General Manager People
Mining engineer with over 25 years Experienced mineral sands Currently recruiting
mining experience in operational marketing and operations
roles. A resident of Broome, having manager with over 23 years
lived and worked in the Kimberley for experience in the mineral sands
many years industry.
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Reference:
- ASX Announcement “Joint Venture Completion and Board Restructure” 12 March 2021 2. ASX Announcement “Transformational Thunderbird Joint Venture” 11 August 2020
Thunderbird – Large, high grade ore body … in a low risk jurisdiction
Ore Reserves and Grade for selected mineral sands deposits[1,2,3]
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Large, mature mineral sands deposits globally typically show accelerating grade depletion trend with each new published Ore Reserve update
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The highest grade and most significant zircon producing mine, Jacinth-Ambrosia (Iluka) is nearing the end of its mine life
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The Zulti-South Project (currently on hold) is required to sustain RBM in the medium term
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Increasing throughput and production rates at mature operations are accelerating the depletion of Ore Reserves and mine life
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Grade %
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TiO
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2.45%
Bubble size
represents
contained
VHM in Ore
Reserves
1.36%
Zircon Grade %
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Notes:
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Thunderbird Ore Reserve as published on the ASX on 31 July 2019. Thunderbird Ore Reserves ranked against latest published Ore Reserves of current mineral sands operations and projects under investigation globally. Accordingly, for the operating projects, no account is made for any volumes of product already produced
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Blue bubbles are operating mines, grey bubbles are Ore Reserves reported but the project is not operating. Only Ore Reserves > 1.2Mt contained VHM shown 3. Data compiled by Sheffield from public sources. This analysis does not illustrate the variance in product value between rutile, leucoxene and ilmenite
Thunderbird – Quality products from simplified flowsheet
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LTR (Low Temperature Roast) Ilmenite (35% of revenue)
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500,000[1] tonnes per annum in Phase 1
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50% TiO 2 and low in key contaminants
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Suitable for chloride slag or sulphate pigment
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Binding offtake with Yansteel
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Market price, life of mine, take or pay, 100% from Phase 1
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First right of refusal, market price, 100% from expansions
Zircon concentrate (60% of revenue)
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No zircon mineral separation plant (MSP) required
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210,000[1] tonnes per annum in Phase 1
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39% ZrO2, 25% TiO2, 1% monazite
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~40% of zircon recoverable as premium with standard processing
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Offtake discussions with customers ongoing
Titano-magnetite (5% of revenue)
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250,000[1] tonnes per annum in Phase 1
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Potential offtake with Yansteel
Note:
- Average annual tonnage of first 4 years of Phase 1 production
Thunderbird – Why Zircon Concentrate?
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The market for zircon concentrates is deep (around 800,000 tpa)
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China zircon concentrate imports have grown to ~2x zircon sand imports
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Large creditworthy counterparties
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Contract pricing based upon contained minerals, recoveries, quality and market prices
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Rule of thumb: concentrate price is ~75% of the contained value of the minerals
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IRR from converting concentrate into final products on-site via an MSP is only c.15%
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Customers have lower capital and operating costs
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Customers have the ability to blend a variety of products to increase overall revenue
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Lower risk monetisation of monazite credits in zircon concentrate vs monazite concentrate
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Option to produce final products by installing a zircon MSP in the future retained
Thunderbird – Why LTR Ilmenite?
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Thunderbird magnetic concentrate is a mix of ilmenite and titano-haematite
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The ilmenite is naturally high in TiO2 (~55%) and low in impurities (including Cr2O3, CaO, and MgO)
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The titano-haematite is physically similar to the ilmenite preventing conventional separation
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The Low Temperature Roast (LTR) reduces the titano-haematite to titano-magnetite
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Conventional magnetic separators can split the ilmenite and titano-magnetite
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The TiO 2 of the ilmenite can be varied (50 to 55%) by adjusting the magnetic separation
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The resulting LTR Ilmenite has low impurities
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The LTR Ilmenite is suitable for making chloride slag or direct use for sulfate pigment plant
Thunderbird – Aligned with emerging zircon supply gap
Zircon supply gap forecast from 2021/22 onwards
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Observations
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Covid-19 2020 demand impact significant but less than predicted
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Major suppliers have adjusted supply to match reduced demand
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This supply response eased the pressure on price
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Supply deficit forecast from late 2021 onwards
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Ore Reserve depletion and jurisdictional risks
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Mid-term shortfall is supply not demand driven
Note:
- Sourced from TZMI and Sheffield estimates
Thunderbird – New ilmenite supply is required
New non-captive projects required to meet non-captive demand
Observations
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Sulfate ilmenite demand remained strong during 2020
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Sulfate pigment provides solid demand base
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New Chinese chloride slag smelters driving increasing beneficiation demand
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Chloride feedstock deficit most likely to be filled by additional chloride slag capacity – driving further ilmenite demand
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Non-captive supply deficit emerges from 2023 unless new projects are developed
Note:
- End Use includes Sulfate Pigment and Other Sectors that consume sulfate ilmenite without upgrading to slag 2. Sourced from TZMI May 2020 and Sheffield estimates
Thunderbird – Product Pricing
Sulfate ilmenite
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Price up ~40% since January 2020
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Long term price assumption ~$200/t real
Premium Zircon
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Q3 2020 recent low of $1340/t
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Prices started to recover in Q1 2021
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Current price +/- $1400/t
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Long term price assumption ~$1500/t real
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Note: 1. Source TZMI
Thunderbird – De-risking: Trial mining
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Trial Mining completed in Q4 2020
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220kt including 120kt of ore and 100kt of waste
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30m deep including 21m of the high grade T2 ore
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Utilised small scale equipment:
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1 x 70t excavator,
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1 x D9 dozer and
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3 x 65t trucks
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25t bulk ore sample for scrubber/MUP design
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Geotechnical mapping for wall design
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Further mining trial scheduled for Q3 2021
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Alternative mining method identified during the first trial that may be more suitable for the upper ore layer
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Thunderbird – De-risking: Site Works, Engineering and Long Lead Items
Site Works in 2H 2021
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Maximise construction in 2022 dry season
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Complete site works prior to 2021/2022 wet season, including
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Access road
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Process plant site
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Village
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Construction water
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Communications
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Enables rapid mobilisation for full construction post wet season
Detailed Engineering
- Increase engineering definition to reduce EPC ‘risk allowance’ prior to contract
Long Lead Items
- Early ordering to align delivery times with project execution schedule
Thunderbird – Pathway to FID, Construction and Production
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Kimberley Wet Season
Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2021 Q1 2022 Q2-Q4 2022 2023 2024
Mar 2021:
KMS Formed
FID
DFS Construction
2 [nd] Mining Trial Production
Site Works
Detailed Engineering
Long Lead Items
EPC Agreement
Other Key Contracts
Zircon Concentrate and Titano-Magnetite Offtake
Debt Facility
Note:
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Note:
- All timelines are estimated and subject to further study and confirmation
Thunderbird – Capital and Funding
Process capital expected to be lower than BFSU[1] with simplified flowsheet
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Added capital with reintroduction of the LTR; offset by
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Simplified ilmenite circuit
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Removal of zircon MSP including hot acid leach
DFS to finalise capital and operating cost estimates
• Capital and financial metrics expected to be similar to the BFSU
| Option | Option | Project Capital A$m |
Total Funding A$m |
Ungeared | Ungeared |
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| NPV8Post Tax A$m |
IRR Post Tax | ||||
| 2017 BFS | LTR Ilmenite + Full MSP | 4632 | 5792 | 6202 | 21%2 |
| 2019 BFSU | Ilmenite Concentrate + Full MSP | 3921 | 4781 | 9801 | 30%1 |
| 2021 BFS | LTR Ilmenite + Zircon Concentrate | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Project Funding
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Kimberley Mineral Sands cash A$129.3m at 31 March 2021
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Sheffield Resources to contribute A$10m to Kimberley Mineral Sands 60 days after FID
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Reconfirmed NAIF[3] facility expected to be more flexible (not infrastructure specific) and expanded
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Balance from reconfirmed debt facility[3]
Reference:
- ASX Announcement “BFS Update Materially Improves Project Economics” 31 July 2019 2. ASX Announcement “Thunderbird BFS Delivers Outstanding Results” 24 March 2017 3. ASX Announcement “Sheffield Signs Taurus Debt Facility and EPC Contract” 12 November 2018
Sheffield Resources – Funded through to FID
A$10.8m cash balance at 31 March 2021
Kimberley Mineral Sands transaction and reorganisation costs payable in Q2
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A$4.0m expected net outflow in Q4 FY2021
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Restructured Board and Management further reduces corporate cost • Annual Sheffield net cost of <$2.0m from FY2022
Equity contribution to Kimberley Mineral Sands post FID
- A$10m payable 60 days after FID
Thunderbird – Optionality
Reference:
Phase 2: Expansion in Year 5
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Offset decline in high grade
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Increase production of ilmenite and zircon concentrate by ~40%
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BFSU capital estimate for Phase 2 was $237 million[1]
Resource base to support further growth
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Thunderbird resource 1,050 Mt ore @ >7.5% HM, 3,230 Mt ore @ >3% HM[2]
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Inclusive reserve of 748Mt ore @11.2%HM[3]
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Night Train deposit, 20km to the east of Thunderbird[4]
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Inferred Mineral Resource 130Mt @ 3.3% HM
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Dampier Project
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12 zones of significant mineralisation along a 120km long trend[5]
Dampier Project
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ASX Announcement “BFS Update Materially Improves Project Economics” 31 July 2019
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5 Refer to ASX Announcement 5 July 2016 titled "Sheffield Doubles Thunderbird Measured Mineral Resource"
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Refer to ASX announcement 31 July 2019 titled “Thunderbird Ore Reserve Update”
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Refer to ASX announcement 31 January 2019 titled "High Grade Maiden Mineral Resource at Night Train"
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Refer to ASX announcement 13 November 2018 titled "New Large High Grade Discovery South of Thunderbird
Sheffield – Industry Context
Favourable outlook for sulfate ilmenite
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Large sulfate pigment production base requires feedstock – sulfate ilmenite preferred
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Chloride slag is a core feedstock for chloride pigment – sulfate ilmenite is used to make chloride slag
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New pigment capacity growth predominantly chloride – alternatives to chloride as feedstock are limited
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The key to robust ilmenite project economics is co-product credits
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Zircon, rutile, garnet, monazite
Thunderbird, and therefore Sheffield, is aligned with these trends
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Ilmenite product is suitable for use in both chloride slag and sulfate pigment
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Zircon rich assemblage
APPENDIX: Sheffield Resources Corporate Overview
Sheffield Resources is an ASX listed mineral sands developer which owns 50% of the large scale shovel ready Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project
Capital structure[1]
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Sheffield Resources Limited (“Sheffield” or the “Company”) is an ASX listed mineral sands developer and explorer based in Perth, Western Australia (ASX:SFX)
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Sheffield is focused on the development of the 50% owned Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project (“Thunderbird” or the "Project") located on the Dampier Peninsula in Northern Western Australia.
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Thunderbird has been developed as a greenfield project since discovery in 2012 and is one of the largest and highest grade zircon rich discoveries in the last 30 years and is one of a few greenfield mineral sands deposits globally in a secure jurisdiction
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Experienced and skilled Board and management (>150 years' collective experience) with strong in-house intellectual property and knowledge and capable of developing, delivering and operating Thunderbird
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Sheffield has a portfolio of mineral sands assets in Australia with a focus on zircon rich assemblages which includes:
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Thunderbird with Ore Reserve of 748Mt @11.2%HM[2]
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Night Train deposit, 20km to the east of Thunderbird and with an Inferred Mineral Resource[3] of 130Mt @ 3.3% HM, containing 3.6Mt of VHM
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Dampier Project has delineated 12 zones of significant mineralisation along a 120km long highly mineralised trend[4]
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Market data as at 3 May 2021 and sourced from ASX
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Refer to ASX announcement 31 July 2019 titled “Thunderbird Ore Reserve Update”
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Refer to ASX announcement 31 January 2019 titled "High Grade Maiden Mineral Resource at Night Train"
| Item | Unit | Value |
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| Ordinary Shares Outstanding (as at 31 Mar 2021) | #m | 346.1 |
| Share Price (as at 4 May 2021)1 | A$/sh | 0.49 |
| Market Capitalisation | A$m | 169.6 |
| Cash Balance (31 March 2021)* | A$m | 10.8 |
| Debt | A$m | - |
| Enterprise Value | A$m | 158.8 |
*Cash balance excludes joint venture proceeds of $130.1m as at 12 March 2021
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- Refer to ASX announcement 13 November 2018 titled "New Large High Grade Discovery South of Thunderbird
APPENDIX: Thunderbird Ore Reserves
Thunderbird Ore Reserves: Valuable Heavy Mineral in-situ grade[1]
| Ore Reserve Category Ore Tonnes (Mt) In-situ HM Tonnes (Mt) HM Grade (%) |
Valuable Heavy Mineral Grade (In-situ)2 Oversize (%) Slimes (%) Zircon (%) HiTi Leucoxene (%) Leucoxene (%) Ilmenite (%) |
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| Proved 219 30.0 13.7 |
1.02 0.30 0.28 3.68 14.0 16.1 |
| Probable 529 53.4 10.1 |
0.79 0.27 0.27 2.87 10.5 14.5 |
| Total 748 83.8 11.2 |
0.86 0.27 0.27 3.11 11.6 15.0 |
Thunderbird Ore Reserves: Mineral assemblage as percentage of HM grade[1]
| Ore Reserve Category Ore Tonnes (Mt) In-situ HM Tonnes (Mt) HM Grade (%) |
Mineral Assemblage3 Oversize (%) Slimes (%) Zircon (%) HiTi Leucoxene (%) Leucoxene (%) Ilmenite (%) |
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| Proved 219 30.0 13.7 |
7.4 2.2 2.0 26.9 14.0 16.1 |
| Probable 529 53.4 10.1 |
7.8 2.6 2.7 28.4 10.5 14.5 |
| Total 748 838 11.2 |
7.7 2.4 2.4 27.8 11.6 15.0 |
Notes:
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Ore Reserves are presented both in terms of in-situ VHM grade, and HM mineral assemblage. Tonnes and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy and confidence level of the estimate, thus the sum of columns may not equal. Ore Reserves reported for the Dampier Project were prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012). Refer to Sheffield’s ASX Announcement dated 31 July 2019 titled “Thunderbird Ore Reserve Update” for further detail. Ore Reserve is reported to a design overburden surface with appropriate consideration for modifying factors, costs, mineral assemblage, process recoveries and product pricing
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The in-situ grade is determined by multiplying the HM Grade by the percentage of each valuable heavy mineral within the heavy mineral assemblage
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Mineral Assemblage is reported as a percentage of HM Grade. It is derived by dividing the in-situ grade by the HM grade
APPENDIX: Thunderbird Mineral Resources
Thunderbird Mineral Resources: Valuable Heavy Mineral in-situ grade[1]
| Cut-off (HM%) |
Mineral Resource Category Ore Tonnes (Mt) In-situ HM Tonnes (Mt) HM Grade2 (%) |
Valuable Heavy Mineral Grade (In-situ)3 Slimes (%) Oversize (%) Zircon (%) HiTi Leucoxene (%) Leucoxene (%) Ilmenite (%) |
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| > 3% HM | Measured 510 45 8.9 |
0.71 0.20 0.19 2.4 18 12 |
| Indicated 2,120 140 6.6 |
0.55 0.18 0.20 1.8 16 9 |
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| Inferred 600 38 6.3 |
0.53 0.17 0.20 1.7 15 8 |
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| Total 3,230 223 6.9 |
0.57 0.18 0.20 1.9 16 9 |
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| >7.5% HM Measured 220 32 14.5 Indicated 640 76 11.8 Inferred 180 20 10.8 Total 1,050 127 12.2 |
Measured 220 32 14.5 |
1.07 0.31 0.27 3.9 16 15 |
Indicated 640 76 11.8 |
0.90 0.28 0.25 3.3 14 11 |
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| 0.87 0.27 0.26 3.0 13 9 |
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| Total 1,050 127 12.2 |
0.93 0.28 0.26 3.3 15 11 |
Thunderbird Mineral Resources: Mineral assemblage as percentage of HM grade[1]
| Cut-off (HM%) |
Mineral Resource Category Ore Tonnes (Mt) In-situ HM Tonnes (Mt) HM Grade2 (%) |
Mineral Assemblage4 Slimes (%) Oversize (%) Zircon (%) HiTi Leucoxene (%) Leucoxene (%) Ilmenite (%) |
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| > 3% HM | Measured 510 45 8.9 |
8.0 2.3 2.2 27 18 12 |
| Indicated 2,120 140 6.6 |
8.4 2.7 3.1 28 16 9 |
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| Inferred 600 38 6.3 |
8.4 2.6 3.2 28 15 8 |
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| Total 3,230 223 6.9 |
8.3 2.6 2.9 28 16 9 |
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| >7.5% HM Measured 220 32 14.5 Indicated 640 76 11.8 Inferred 180 20 10.8 Total 1,050 127 12.2 |
Measured 220 32 14.5 |
7.4 2.1 1.9 27 16 15 |
Indicated 640 76 11.8 |
7.6 2.4 2.1 28 14 11 |
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Inferred 180 20 10.8 |
8.0 2.5 2.4 28 13 9 |
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| Total 1,050 127 12.2 |
7.6 2.3 2.1 27 15 11 |
Notes:
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The Thunderbird Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of (not additional to) Ore Reserves. The Mineral Resource reported above 3% HM cut-off is inclusive of (not additional to) the Mineral Resource reported above 7.5% HM cut-off. All tonnages and grades have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy and confidence level of the estimate and to maintain consistency throughout the table, therefore the sum of columns may not equal. The Mineral Resource estimate was prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code (2012). Refer to Sheffield’s ASX announcement dated 5 July 2016 titled "Sheffield Doubles Thunderbird Measured Mineral Resource" for further detail
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Total heavy minerals (HM) is within the 38µm to 1mm size fraction and has been reported as a percentage of the total material quantity
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The Valuable HM in-situ grade is reported as a percentage of the total material quantity and is determined by multiplying the percentage of total HM by the percentage of each valuable heavy mineral within the HM assemblage at the resource block model scale
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The Mineral Assemblage is represented as the percentage of HM grade. Estimates of mineral assemblage are determined by screening and magnetic separation. Magnetic fractions were analysed by QEMSCAN for mineral determination as follows: >90% liberation; ilmenite 40-70% TiO2; leucoxene 70-94% TiO2; high titanium leucoxene (HiTi Leucoxene) >94% TiO2 and zircon 66.7% ZrO2+HfO2. The non-magnetic fraction was analysed by XRF and minerals determined as follows: Zircon ZrO2+HfO2/0.667 and HiTi Leucoxene TiO2/0.94
APPENDIX : Primary Approvals, Leases & Agreements in Place
Thunderbird is fully permitted and construction ready
| Party | Topic Scope Date Complete In Place |
|---|---|
| Dept of Environment & Energy (Cwth) |
Environmental Approval Federal Government environmental approval for project Sep 2018 |
| Department of Water & Environmental Regulation (WA) |
Environmental Approval State Government environmental approval for project Aug 2018 |
| Works Approvals Minor or preliminary works (MoPW) – trial mining pits Sep 2017 |
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| Approval for mining, processing, sewage facility and waste Aug 2018 |
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| Licence to Take Water Groundwater license for project construction and operations Oct 2018 |
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| Department of Mines, Industrial Regulation & Safety (WA) |
Mining Lease • Tenure for mining and processing • Final Phase 1 mining proposal & mine closure plan granted • Final Phase 1 works approval granted Sep 2018 Sep 2019 Oct 2019 |
| Miscellaneous Licences Tenure for infrastructure, roads and accommodation Jun 2018 |
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| Shire of Derby & West Kimberley |
Port of Derby Lease Tenure for facilities at Port of Derby May 2018 |
| Native Title Claimants | Aboriginal Heritage Agreements Heritage protocols for exploration tenure Nov 2015 |
| Native Title Agreements Agreed terms and conditions for project operations Oct 2018 |
APPENDIX : Kimberley Mineral Sands
Kimberley Mineral Sands
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In March 2021, Sheffield and Yansteel formed Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd (“KMS”)
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KMS owns and will develop the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project and adjacent tenements on the Dampier Peninsula
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The parties have agreed that the development concept for Phase 1 of the Project will be a 10.4mt per annum mine and process plant producing a zircon concentrate and LTR ilmenite.
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Yansteel contributed A$130.1m to acquire its 50% interest in the Joint Venture.
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Sheffield will fund project equity between A$130.1m and A$143m, less project costs incurred prior to a Final Investment Decision (FID).
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KMS is governed by a four person Board of Directors with Sheffield and Yansteel each nominating two directors.
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Key Joint Venture decisions will require unanimous approval of both Yansteel and Sheffield.
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If required, project equity in excess of A$143 million will be funded 50:50 by Yansteel and Sheffield.
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KMS operates as a standalone entity with its own management and employees.
Placement
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Approximately 34.3m fully paid ordinary shares (9.9% of Sheffield’s issued ordinary shares) were issued to Yansteel on 12 August 2020.
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The shares were issued at A$0.376 per share a 131% premium to Sheffield’s 10-day VWAP prior to the placement.
Offtake
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Market price, life of mine, take or pay, for 100% of the Phase 1 LTR Ilmenite.
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First right of refusal at market price for 100% of ilmenite from subsequent expansions.
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In the unlikely event the Joint Venture cannot be formed, the offtake will become a 7 year, renewable for 3 years, market price take or pay, offtake agreement for 100% of the ilmenite produced from Phase 1 of the Project.
Yansteel
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Yansteel is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tangshan Yanshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd a privately owned steel company headquartered in Hebei, China
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Tangshan produces around 10mt per annum of steel products and has annual revenues of ~A$6bn
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Tangshan has commenced construction of a 500ktpa integrated titanium dioxide processing facility
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This complex will consume the Low Temperature Roast (“LTR”) ilmenite offtake from Phase 1 of the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project
APPENDIX : Bankable Feasibility Study Update (BFSU)[1]
| Metric | 2019 BFSU |
|---|---|
| NPV8post-tax | A$0.98B |
| IRR post-tax % | 24.0% |
| NPV10pre-tax | A$1.13B |
| IRR pre-tax % | 30.1% |
| Total Funding Requirement | A$478m |
| Project Debt(Taurus & NAIF) | A$335m |
| Equity Requirement | A$143m |
| Project Capital | A$392m |
| Offtake(Phase 1 binding take or pay) | ~100% |
| Mine Life | 37 years |
| Long Term Average FX Rate(A$/US$) | 0.75 |
| Revenue to Cost Ratio(yrs 1 – 10) | >2.3 |
| EBITDA Phase 1 & 2(years 5 – 10) | A$250m |
• c. A$1 billion post tax NPV8 • 24% post tax IRR • A$1.1 billion pre-tax NPV10 • 30% pre-tax IRR • 2.3 Revenue to cost ratio • A$131m annual EBITDA years 1 - 4 • A$250m annual EBITDA years 5 - 10 • A$335m long tenor debt Taurus US$175m (7 year tenor) NAIF A$95m (15 & 20 year tenor) • A$143m equity gap includes all funding costs • Final funding/partner process well advanced • 100% Phase 1 binding off-take agreements signed • 37 year mine life • TZMI long term commodity pricing • Conservative exchange rate
Reference: 1. ASX Announcement “BFS UPDATE MATERIALLY IMPROVES PROJECT ECONOMICS ” 31 July 2019
APPENDIX: Significant Regional Exploration Upside
Strategic value demonstrated through multiple discoveries made along a 120km long trend
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Exploration has delineated 12 zones of significant mineralisation along a 120km long highly mineralised trend which extends from Cisco in the north to Runaway in the south[1]
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Maiden high grade Mineral Resource[1] outlined at Night Train
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Mineral sands discoveries include Argo, Buckfast, Bohemia, Cisco, Cold Duck, Concorde, Nomad, Night Train, Porpyry Pearl
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Characterised by broad sheet-like geometries with varying thickness (ie exceptionally thick intervals at Thunderbird, thick intervals at Buckfast, moderate thicknesses at Bohemia and narrow thicknesses at Nomad)
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Mineral assemblages domains where different TiO2 minerals dominate (ie ilmenite at Thunderbird, Leucoxene at Night Train and Cisco Upper and altered ilmenite at Concorde to Buckfast regions)
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Thick high grade intervals[2] have been intersected, including;
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43.5m @ 2.35% HM from 16.5m (NLAC018), including 10.5m @ 4.25% HM from 25.5m (Bohemia)
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Numerous zircon-rich targets identified for follow-up drilling
Bohemia – Cross Section[2]
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Dampier Project – Regional Plan[1]
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Notes:
- Refer to ASX announcement 31 January 2019 titled "High Grade Maiden Mineral Resource at Night Train" 2. Refer to ASX announcement 13 November 2018 titled "New Large High Grade Discovery South of Thunderbird“ page 2 note
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