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TIVAN LIMITED — Investor Presentation 2013
Mar 18, 2013
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ASX Code: TNG
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Strategic metals for global growth Investor Update - March 2013
Paul Burton - Managing Director
Disclaimer
Forward-Looking Statements
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This presentation may include forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and
assumptions which are outside the control of TNG Ltd. Actual values, results or events may be materially different to those expressed or implied in this presentation.
Competent Person’s Statement
The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on information compiled by Paul Burton who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Director of TNG Limited. Paul Burton has sufficient experience 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’. Paul Burton consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his 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 Jeremy Peters who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a full time employee of Snowden Mining Industry Consultants Pty Ltd. Jeremy Peters has sufficient experience 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’. Jeremy Peters consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
Mr Damian Connelly, MAAusIMM, Chartered Processional (MET), tMMICA, MSME, MSAIMM was responsible for the preparation of the metallurgical test work results reported herein. Mr Connelly has sufficient experience 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 the Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Connelly consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which is appears.
Corporate Overview
On Track: To build a diversified Australian resources company focused on supplying key strategic metals to world markets from an extensive portfolio of quality mineral projects.
| Major Shareholders | Major Shareholders |
|---|---|
| Ao-Zhong International Mineral Resources |
14.59% |
| Aosu Investment & Development Co | 14.02% |
| WWB Investments P/L | 6.51% |
| (Directors hold approximately 17% of issued capital) |
| Board of Directors | Board of Directors |
|---|---|
| Jianrong Xu | Chairman |
| Paul Burton | Managing Director |
| Neil Biddle | Non-executive Director |
| Stuart Crow | Non-executive Director |
| Rex Turkington | Non-executive Director |
| Zhigang Wang | Non-executive Director |
| Key Corporate and Financial Data | Key Corporate and Financial Data |
|---|---|
| ASX code: | TNG |
| Market capitalisation: (at 10c) |
$42M |
| Shares on issue: | 426M |
| Cash: (as at 31 Dec 2012) |
$7.2M |
Snapshot
The right assets…
- World-scale strategic metals resource:
Innovative, patented TIVAN™ hydrometallurgical process
- Major copper exploration assets
Diversified exploration: Au-Cu-Zn-Pb-Ag-Al
The right commodities…
Vanadium and Titanium – high-technology supply materials
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Strong growth outlook
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Copper demand increasing with global growth
The right partners…
- Cornerstone Chinese investors: ECE and Wanlong groups
Competitive advantage for finance, EPCM from China
Commodities experts engaged for marketing and product sales
Snapshot Comparison: 2011 – 2012
Nov 2011 Nov 2012 Cash $3M $9M Share Price 10c 19c Market $25M $80M Capitalisation Flagship Project – Mount Peake, NT Project Value $10.5B $13B Resource 120Mt 160Mt Business Development New Projects NIL 3 New investment NIL $13.4M in TNG
Partners for Growth
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China’s ECE and Wanlong Groups
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Secures key cooperation to de-risk and accelerate Mount Peake Strategic Metals development
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Access to Chinese finance, EPCM, off-take
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Strategic partnership
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Maintains strategic flexibility
ECE:
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Major Chinese mineral exploration, development and mining group
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Over 5,000 employees, has discovered +160 deposits in China worth more than $10 billion
WANLONG GROUP:
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High technology electronics
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Potential final product end-user
Flagship Project
Focus on accelerating Mount Peake Strategic Metals development
Mount Peake: Project Upside
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additional large magnetitegabbro zones
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Potential for new vanadium- and titanium-bearing zones confirmed
Supports Exploration Target of 500-700Mt * within 2,000 sq km tenement holding
* Detail and Competent Person’s Statement in Appendix
Mount Peake Resource Increasing
Shallow large-scale resource underpins long-life project 100% owned by TNG Exploration Target up to 700Mt
| JORC Category |
Tonnes | V2O5% | TiO2% | Fe% | Al2O3% | SiO2% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measured | 118,000,000 | 0.29 | 5.5 | 24 | 8.18 | 32.8 | |
| Indicated | 20,000,000 | 0.28 | 5.3 | 22 | 9.1 | 34 | |
| Inferred | 22,000,000 | 0.22 | 4.5 | 19 | 10.3 | 38 | |
| Total | 160,000,000 | 0.28 | 5.3 | 23 | 8.6 | 34 |
* Exploration Target of 500-700Mt with a grade range of 0.2-0.4% V205, 5-8% TiO2, and 25-35% Fe. The potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource.
Vanadium: The Critical Element
Steel
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Rebar & structured beams
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High speed tools and surgical steels
Aerospace and Defence
- Titanium vanadium alloys for all high-technology metals aircraft, missiles, personnel transports, etc
Chemicals and Pollution Control
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Production of synthetic rubber, polyester, fibreglass, sulfuric acid, etc
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Critical component of catalytic converters to remove sulphur dioxide and other pollutants
Energy Store – THE SLEEPING GIANT
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The grid scale Vanadium Flow Battery
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Lithium Vanadium Batteries for electric vehicles
Strategic Metals set for Growth
Vanadium Price Forecast
The outlook for vanadium and titanium prices remains strong
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Titanium Production & Price Forecasts
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Source: Roskill
TIVAN[TM] : Revolutionary Process
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Pilot plant test work gave high recoveries and purities of commercial products:
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>99% V 0 2 5 (+80% recovery)
• 99.9% Fe 0 2 3 (69.2% Fe) (80% recovery) • Up to 55% Ti02 (+75% recovery) Reduced OPEX and CAPEX by 50%
Pre-Feasibility: Key Outcomes
| Key Physicals | Key Physicals | Key Physicals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| • • |
Total material mined: Total waste movement: |
176Mt 83Mt |
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| • | Total ore mined: | 93Mt | |
| • | Strip ratio: | 0.95 | |
| • | Mine life: | 20 years | |
| • | Processing rate: | 2.5Mtpa, increasing | |
| to 5Mtpa in year 4 | |||
| Key Financial | Outcomes | ||
| • | Total revenue (LOM): | 3 | A$13.6 billion |
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Operating cash flow (LOM): Net cash flow (LOM): |
A$7.4 billion A$6.6 billion |
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| • | Pre-production capital: | A$563M* | |
| • | Total operating costs: | A$75.50/tonne of plant | |
| • | NPV | feed** $2.6B |
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| • | IRR pre-tax: | 38.7% |
| Total Metal Production |
Tonnes | Tonnes |
|---|---|---|
| V2O5 | 236,000 | |
| TiO2 | 5,822,000 | |
| Fe2O3 | 17,400,000 | |
| Average Concentrate Grade | ||
| V2O5 | 1.2% | |
| TiO2 | 18% | |
| Fe | 55% | |
| Metal Purity | ||
| V2O5 | 99% | |
| TiO2 | 55% | |
| Fe2O3 | 99.9% |
- including all infrastructure ** including mining, processing, transport & royalties
NEXT PHASE: Project Realisation
TNG has outlined a clear development pathway, leveraging off its key relationships and alliances in China
Expanded Copper Portfolio
Systematically expanded copper exploration portfolio with further strategic acquisitions
Copper Exploration Ramping Up in 2013
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Mount Hardy Copper Project (TNG: 100%)
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Extensive high-grade surface Cu with anomalous Au, Ag and Pb
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Rock chip grades of up to 35% Cu, 18% Pb, 10% Zn, 7g/t Au, 400g/t Ag
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Drilling confirmed extensive mineralisation
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Walabanba Hills (JV with Toro Energy – earning up to 80%)
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Numerous magnetic targets anomalous in Ni, Cu and PGM
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Historical results up to 3,581ppm Ni and 2,410ppm Cu over 20-50m
Copper : Mount Hardy Progress
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Since acquisition in July 2012 TNG has completed: 900 line kilometre
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HELITEM survey
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Outlined 23 EM
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conductor targets (6 followed up)
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Ground EM over six
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areas
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Mapping and sampling
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at eight locations
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First pass RC drilling –
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targeting EM conductors
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High grade surface copper mineralization at four areas
Copper : Mount Hardy Results and Plans
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Drilling confirms copper grades below supergene oxide material
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DHEM on 2012 RC holes outlines targets warranting further drill testing
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Mount Hardy and Browns prospects with existing workings, high grades and “drill ready” targets
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2013 program including:
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IP and gravity geophysical
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surveys
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Further EM target checking
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Geological mapping and
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sampling
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Drill testing
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Field activities commenced
Mount Hardy Project – IP Imagery
IP survey has defined a strong conductor, coincident with surface anomalism
Over 500 metres long, shallow west plunging and open at depth and to the west
Drill testing in progress!
Mount Hardy project: Visible Copper
* Cautionary Statement: All chemical analyses results quoted in this announcement are from a Niton XRF portable analyser model XLt. As such they may not be representative of the whole sample, nor should they be seen as a substitute for laboratory-based chemical analysis.
Mount Hardy project: Extensive Copper
TNG Assets Value Increase
Australian mineral exploration portfolio continues to increase in value...
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Mount Peake a $13B project
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Highly prospective copper exploration tenements
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Manbarrum Zinc Project ( JV with KBL Mining – moving to production )
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Melville Island ( JV with Rio Tinto )
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Rover Project (JV with WDR)
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Cawse (JV with Norilsk)
Outlook for 2013
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Completion of Feasibility Study on MOUNT PEAKE
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Completion of TIVAN™ International Patent
Finalise commercial testwork
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Upgrade of JORC resource to Measured
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Advance copper exploration:
Potential maiden resource at Mount Hardy
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Continue to expand mineral-asset portfolio
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On-time delivery on projects by experienced management team
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Outlook for strategic metals and TNG’s projects remains strong
* Exploration Target of 500-700Mt with a grade range of 0.2-0.4% V205, 5-8% TiO2, and 25-35% Fe. The potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource.
THANK YOU
ASX Code: TNG
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Appendix – Background Data
Exploration Targets:
The potential quantity and grade in any reference to exploration targets and resource potential is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource.
Pre-Feasibility Study:
Reference to the PFS is to the ASX announcement of July 2012, which was prepared based on the Company’s presently delineated mineral resource estimate. Any investment decision should be considered based on this information.
Key assumptions of PFS include:
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Operating costs and pit slope angles related to mining estimated to a Pre-Feasibility Study level (±25%)
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V O 2 5 price of US$20,305/tonne (> 90% grade)
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TiO 2 price of US$400/tonne (> 55% grade)
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Fe O 2 3 price of US$200/tonne (> 69% grade)
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Royalty rate of 2.5% per tonne of plant feed
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Discount rate of 8%
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AUD$/US$ exchange rate of 1 US$ = 1AUD$
Nett Annual Cash Flow:
Is defined as the average discounted cash flow per annum after all CAPEX (pre-strip CAPEX, initial CAPEX, and expansion CAPEX) has been deducted, but ignores cost or source of capital, hedging, tax, depreciation, rehabilitation and salvage.