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VANADIUM RESOURCES LIMITED — Investor Presentation 2023
Oct 3, 2023
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Disclaimer
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This presentation does not constitute investment advice. This presentation has been prepared by Vanadium Resources Limited (“the Company” or ASX:VR8) to provide summary information about the Company and its activities as at the date of this presentation (October 2023). Neither this presentation nor the information contained in it constitutes a disclosure document or an offer, invitation, solicitation or recommendation in relation to the purchase or sale of shares in any jurisdiction. The presentation does not take into account any person's particular investment objectives, financial resources or other relevant circumstances and the opinions and recommendations in this presentation are not intended to represent recommendations of particular investments to particular persons. All securities transactions involve risks, which include (among others) the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments. This presentation does not purport to contain all of the information that a prospective investor may require to make an evaluation of the Company or its business activities. Nothing in this document is, or is intended to be, a recommendation to invest in the Company.
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any information or data that materially affects the information included in this presentation, and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the announcements on which this presentation relies continue to apply. The information contained in this presentation is a professional opinion only and is given in good faith.
Certain information in this presentation has been derived from third parties and though Vanadium Resources has no reason to believe that it is not accurate, reliable or complete, it has not been independently audited or verified by Vanadium Resources.
Any forward-looking statements included in this presentation involve subjective judgement and analysis and are subject to uncertainties, risks and contingencies, many of which are outside the control of, and maybe unknown to, Vanadium Resources. In particular, these statements speak only to the date of this presentation, they assume the success of Vanadium Resources' strategies, and they are subject to significant regulatory, business, competitive and economic uncertainties and risks. Actual future events may vary materially from the forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which these assumptions are based. Recipients of this presentation are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forwardlooking statements.
Vanadium Resources makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of information in this document and does not take responsibility for updating any information or correcting any errors or omissions which may become apparent after this presentation is released.
To the extent permitted by law, Vanadium Resources and its officers, employees, related bodies corporate and agents disclaim all liability, direct, indirect or consequential (and whether or not arising out of the negligence, default or lack of care of Vanadium Resources and/or any of its agents) for any loss or damage suffered by a recipient or other persons arising out of, or in connection with, any use or reliance on this presentation or information. All amounts in A$ unless stated otherwise. All financial outcomes as reported in this announcement are done so on a 100% project basis. VR8 currently holds 73.95% ownership in the Steelpoortdrift project.
Competent Person Statement, Previously Reported Information & Cautionary Statement
The information in the referenced in this presentation that relates to Exploration Results, including the Mineral Resources contained within the Production Target (and forecast financial information derived from the production targets) at the Steelpoortdrift project has previously been released to the ASX. Refer to ASX announcements released on 21 May 2018 titled “Exploration on High Grade Pipes Commences At SPD Vanadium Project”, 23 September 2020 titled “Scoping Study Confirms Viability of V2O5 Production”, 4 October 2022 titled “DFS Delivers A$1.9BN NPV Confirming World Class Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project” and 4 October 2022 titled VR8 updates Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any information or data that materially affects the information included in the market announcement, and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the announcement continue to apply. 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 referred to above.
Mineral Resources
The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the 4 October 2022 (VR8 updated mineral resource and ore reserve for the Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project) Vanadium Resource estimate and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimate continue to apply and have not materially changed when referring to its resource announcement made on 04 October 2022. 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.
Ore Reserves
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Ore Reserves Statement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the Ore Reserves Statement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Information that has been presented in this report has been extracted from the announcement dated 4 October 2022 (VR8 updated mineral resource and ore reserve for the Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project). 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.
Cautionary Statement LR 5.16.4
There is a low level of geological confidence associated with the inferred mineral resources and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of indicated mineral resources or that production target itself will be realised.
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Emerging Vanadium Producer
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One of the world’s largest and highest-grade vanadium deposits
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Mining license granted
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DFS indicates strong financial outcomes with post-tax NPV7.5% of US$1.2Bn (US$0.9Bn att. 74%) [1] , 42% IRR & potential to increase ownership
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Established major mining & smelting jurisdiction
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Ore body easy to mine, low strip ratio & low operating cost
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Located in a major industrial region with established infrastructure – existing operating plants, power and water, proven road & rail options to port
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Using conventional / proven concentrate & Salt Roast Leach (“ SRL ”) processes to produce an average of 10.7kt to 21.0kt V2O5 flake per annum
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Experienced management team & commenced recruitment process for key technical & commercial roles
1 Announced transaction to increase interest to 86.49% (up from 73.95%), 3 May 2023
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Corporate Overview
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Corporate Structure (ASX: VR8) – as at 02 October 2023
538.2m A$0.058 A$31.2m Shares on issue Share Price Market Cap (undiluted) (@ $0.058c) A$6.1m 20.3m Cash Performance Rights (As at 30 June 2023) (1.3m Class A & 1m Class B)
Top Shareholders Board of Directors 1 Matrix Resources (Zhejiang) Co Ltd 9.9% Jurie Wessels 2 Danterne Pty Ltd[1] 8.5% Executive Chairman 3 Raubex Pty Ltd 8.2% John Ciganek 4 Romfal Sifat Pty Ltd 3.7% Managing Director & CEO 5 Davy Corp Pty Ltd[2] 3.1% Michael Davy Top 20 Shareholders 54.7% Non-Executive Director
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1 Mr Jurie Hendrik Wessels (Executive Chairman) is a director and shareholder of Danterne Pty Ltd
2 Mr Michael Davy (Non-Executive Director) is the sole director and shareholder of Davy Corp Pty Ltd
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0.20 100
Daily Volume Close
0.18 90
DFS Results
0.16 80
0.14 V2O5 Price SRL Site Strategic 70
$12.40/lb Acquired Placement
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Why Vanadium
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Listed as a Critical Mineral in Australia, the US, UK and European Union, Vanadium demand is expected to grow significantly from its energy storage capabilities
Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFBs)
Steel & Alloys
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➢ VRFBs forecast to represent up to 20% of total battery capacity[1]
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➢ Significant advantages available over counterparts, particularly in the storage and grid-relief capacities with further development upside
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Easily scalable – additional capacity easy to build in by adding more storage tanks
Sustainable – vanadium can be fully reused or recycled at end of battery lifespan
20+ year lifespan – zero degradation over time with battery life twice that of lithium
Reliable – no performance loss in harsh conditions and 100% depth of discharge available
– Safety non-flammable, nontoxic, water based battery that is safer than alternatives
Efficient – lower emissions and lower associated energy costs than alternative technologies
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Dalian Flow Battery Energy Storage Peak-shaving Power Station A world-leading Vanadium Redox Flow Battery facility was recently switched on in China, with Stage 1 providing a capacity of 100MW / 400MWh. Stage 2 will double this capacity
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➢ Over 90% of the current demand for vanadium arises from its use to strengthen steel and alloys
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➢ The performance benefit in strengthening steel has seen demand grow and imminent construction regulation changes in China to mandate higher quality Rebar is expected to drive further growth
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➢ Development of strong, lightweight alloys has seen vanadium incorporated to a large range of products including jet engines, 3D printing and tools
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➢ Boeing’s fleet of 787s and A350s include up to 100tons of light weight vanadium alloys[2]
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1 Eurometaux (2022), Metals for Clean Energy
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2 SP Angel (2018), Commodity Research Note: Vanadium
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Global Demand & Pricing Dynamics
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Annual demand for VRFBs is expected to equate to between 50kt and 100kt of V O 2 5 by 2033.
Demand for VRFB’s in 2022 was ~9kt of V2O5, largely for new installations in China.
Vanadium demand for Steel will grow strongly and may double by 2050 .[2]
This will be driven by China and India, and an increased production of micro-alloyed steel.
2022 Production Total of ~205kt
Vanadium Pentoxide equivalent[1]
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Source: Project Blue 2023
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Production Type
Co-production: 144kt Primary: 37kt Secondary: 26kt
VR8 will provide critically needed V O 2 5 supply with the Project to be a significant primary producer
Source: Project Blue 2023 Source: Vanitec & TTP Squared Inc
V2O5 Demand by Sector & Production Capacity
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Vanadium Pentoxide 98% min Europe US$/lb
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2 Terry Perles 2022, Vanadium is a key steel additive for sustainable, decarbonised construction: Vanitec (referencing International Energy Agency)
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1 Project Blue 2022 – based on contained vanadium, converted to V2O5 based on vanadium content of 56.016% in Vanadium Pentoxide
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Global VRFB Installation Projects
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VRFB Installations Constructed or Announced[1]
9GWh Capacity of VRFB Installations (>2.6GW)[1]
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VRFB Installations in Europe (Excl. Residential Units)[1]
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Source: Vanitec Website – 2023 VRFB Project Map
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1 Vanitec (2023) VRFB Global Database
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DFS Delivers World Class Vanadium Project
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US$1.21bn US$896m (A$1.9bn) (A$1.4bn) NPV7.5% (post-tax) Attributable 74% NPV
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27 months US$211m (A$329m) Incl. Contingency Payback Start up Capex
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US$152m (A$237m) Yearly Free Cashflows
42%
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US$3.24 US$9.50 (Deloitte forward mid-range)
Cash Costs V O /lb 2 5
Price per V2O5/lb
1 Refer ASX Announcement dated 4 October 2022 “DFS Delivers A$1.9BN NPV Confirming World Class Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project”
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Location – in the Bushveld Complex
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This world-renowned mining location is host to several mining operations, multiple major mining companies are active in the area, and is in close proximity to existing infrastructure.
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Other Mines in the Bushveld Complex
Vametco – Vanadium Mine Rhovan – Vanadium Mine Tweefontein – Ferrochrome
Mokopane – Vanadium Project Lion Smelter - Ferrochrome Mine
Twickenham – PGE Mine Modikwa – PGE Mine Marikana – PGE Mine
Regional Infrastructure in the Bushveld Complex
Eskom Substation De Hoop Dam Rail Siding
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Mine, Concentrator & SRL
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Mine Site – View of the North of Mining Area
The mine site, concentrator and SRL sites are located within a substantial mining and smelting district, with well established infrastructure (including water, power, sealed roads, rail, etc)
VR8 Offices and Warehouses in Steelpoort Industrial Park
VR8 administration offices, core shed, main laboratory and SRL site is located within the Steelpoort Industrial Park
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Resources & Ore Reserves
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➢ Global Mineral Resource of 680Mt at 0.70% V O 2 5
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➢ Total Ore Reserve of 77Mt at 0.72% V O 2 5
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➢ Mineralisation outcrops at surface and dips shallowly (~10º) – less waste to mine, low strip ratios (0.88x waste : ore) and cheaper mining cost
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➢ Orebody able to achieve a high-grade concentrate of greater than 2% V2O5
Mineral Resource[1&2]
| Mineral Resource Category |
Tonnage (Mt) |
V2O5 (%) |
Fe2O (%) |
Contained V2O5 (Mt) |
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| Measured | 145.5 | 0.72 | 22.47 | 1.05 |
| Indicated | 327.3 | 0.70 | 22.80 | 2.29 |
| Inferred | 207.4 | 0.68 | 22.90 | 1.40 |
| Total / Average | 680.1 | 0.70 | 22.76 | 4.74 |
Ore Reserve[1]
| Ore Reserve Category | Tonnage (Mt) |
V2O5 (%) |
Contained V2O5 (Mt) |
Tonnage by Category (%) |
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| Proved | 30.2 | 0.70 | 0.21 | 39.3% |
| Probable | 46.6 | 0.72 | 0.34 | 60.7% |
| Total / Average | 76.8 | 0.72 | 0.55 | 100.0% |
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- Refer ASX Announcement dated 4 October 2022 “DFS Delivers A$1.9BN NPV Confirming World Class Steelpoortdrift Vanadium Project” 2. Source: Sound Mining CPR (2022). Notes: V2O5 cut off >= 0.45%, tonnage rounded down to nearest 100,000t and metal content to nearest 10,000t
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Location of Mineral Resources & Ore Reserves
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- ➢ The final pit design and Ore Reserves based on LOM of 25 years (designed to match Mining Right term)
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Location and Classification of
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Location and Classification of
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➢ Final pit design was based on Pit 17, which highlights potential for a larger ultimate pit design
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➢ Ore Reserves represents 12% of Mineral Resources and highlights the substantial scale of the project
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➢ Based on a ROM ore production rate of 3.5Mtpa, the project would have a mine of over 180 years
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➢ Potential opportunity to increase Resources and Reserves with infill drilling within “Not Classified” zones
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Steelpoortdrift Concentrator Plant
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Concentrator flow sheet
Dewatering based on proven
Regrind Magnetic technology
Separation Areas
Dewatering
Wet Magnetic
Separation
Two-stage
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Tweefontein SRL Plant
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SO2
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SRL flow sheet based on proven technology
SRL Plant comprises kiln roasting, desilification, ammonium metavanadate (“AMV”) precipitation, flash drying and V 0 2 5 flake production
Concentrate feed rate of 790ktpa with a grade of >2.00% V2O5 to produce ~13.2ktpa of vanadium flake of >98% V2O5
Evaporation and crystallisation to recover Na2SO4 crystals for recirculation to the kiln has also been included
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Offtake, Strategic Investment and Project Financing
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Strong progress toward securing binding offtake, strategic investment and project financing
Offtake Agreements & Strategic Investment
- ➢ Secured A$5.9M strategic equity at 40% premium with Matrix Resources and entered an MOU for 20% offtake and 20% sales agency, 3 May 2023
Hand specimen of vanadiferous titanomagnetite from the Project[1]
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➢ Both VR8 and Matrix have reaffirmed their commitment to enter into agency and offtake agreements to achieve the outcomes envisioned in the MOU, with terms that will support project financing
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➢ Strong interest received for the remaining product from North American and European groups, the Company has entered into negotiations with a view to securing an agency and/or offtake agreement and strategic equity investment
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➢ The rationale for the process is to optimise value to VR8 by securing offtake and strategic investment terms that will support project financing for the Steelpoortdrift and Tweefontein operations
Project Financing
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➢ Several potential funding pathways available to finance the Project having received a number of nonbinding indicative term sheets from debt financiers
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➢ The Project has the potential to support ~65% debt gearing of the total funding requirement
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➢ Discussions with potential debt financiers have continued as the Company aims to obtain credit approved term sheets and ensure that the Project is ready for a due diligence process
1 Refer ASX Announcement dated 21 May 2018 “Exploration On High Grade Pipes Commences At SPD Vanadium Project”
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Growth Catalysts to Increase Shareholder Value
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Key Catalysts to FID
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- ➢ Secure long-term offtake(s)
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Secure long-term offtake(s)
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Secure project funding from combination of:
Optimise ➢
i. Debt ~65% PF debt
Resource &
ii. Equity ~35% from offtakers, strategic equity & ECMs
Production ➢
Build Phase 1
Valuation
Flake Production of avg 10.7ktpa V2O52O5O55 Additional
Upside
Revenue
ROM Ore avg. of 1.6Mpta at 0.83% V2O52O5O55
Options Streams
Concentrate avg. of 724ktpa at >2.0% V2O52O5O55
Capex US$211M (pre-production)
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Build Phase 2 (4 years after Phase 1) Explore
VRFB
Flake Production of avg 21.0ktpa V2O52O5O55 Potential ➢
ROM Ore avg. of 3.5Mpta at 0.70% V2O52O5O55
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➢ Ropeway conveyor from Mine to SRL plant
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➢ Secure project funding from combination of:
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➢ Delineation drilling and re-optimisation based on unconstrained Mineral Resource
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➢ Increase production rate >3.5Mtpa ROM (given 180yr mine life)
- ➢ Residual vanadium recovery plant and potential additional products (V2O3, FerroVanadium, TiO2, Ilmenite)
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➢ Flake Production of avg 10.7ktpa V2O52O5O55
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➢ ROM Ore avg. of 1.6Mpta at 0.83% V2O52O5O55
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➢ Concentrate avg. of 724ktpa at >2.0% V2O52O5O55
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➢ Titanium (TiO2) in SRL tailings recovery
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➢ Capex US$211M (pre-production)
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➢ Investigate larger VFRB size (currently 1MW) to meet 100% of power requirements for site operations
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➢ Vertical integration opportunities including vanadium electrolyte, battery manufacture and energy generation
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➢ Flake Production of avg 21.0ktpa V2O52O5O55
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➢ ROM Ore avg. of 3.5Mpta at 0.70% V2O52O5O55
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➢ Concentrate avg. of 1,247 ktpa at >2.0% V2O5
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➢ Capex US$188M
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Key Project Workstreams
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Environmental Authorisation & Environmental authorisations and water use licence applications for each site are progressing well with approval Water Use Licence Applications expected H1 CY2024
Social And Labour Plan & Community Engagement
Social and Labour Plan amendments submitted to regulators for review after receiving clear community encouragement and support
Front-End Engineering Design Underway
Commenced work on the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) with a focus on locking down detailed designs, schedule optimisation and development of Project Execution and Operational Readiness plans
Engineering – Tendering & As designs are completed, tenders will be drawn up for each specific piece of plant/equipment and will be issued to pre- Awarding Contracts identified suppliers, with an aim to award tenders and finalise contracts in early H2 CY2024
Contractor Delivery and Project delivery model expected to lean on multiple Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts over core Project Management elements of the operation, with oversight by experienced project managers to mitigate interface risks
Expanding Project Management VR8’s engineering and support team to be expanded to include a Concentrate Manager, Salt Roast Leach (SRL) Manager, Team Infrastructure (Power & Water) Manager, Contracts Manager, Mine Manager and HR
Power Solutions, Rope Conveyor and Site Access
The Company continues to progress work with Kadoma to provide solutions for the provision of power to both operations, has initiated studies on a Rope Conveyor between the operations and is building alternate site access roads
Updated Project Implementation Plan
Updated project implementation plan includes a revised target for FID of H2 CY2024 with first production in H1 CY2026 – management are confident the delay will allow for a more robust and efficient project which maximises the deposit’s value
1 Refer ASX Announcement dated 03 Oct 2023 “Steelpoortdrift and Tweefontein Projects Update”
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Investment Highlights
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Strong financials with attributable NPV of A$1.4bn, IRR of 42% and payback period of 27 months
Securing offtake and strategic equity – secured strategic equity & Offtake MOU from Matrix Resources
Competitive Capex (US$211m) and lowest quartile Opex (Cash Cost US$3.24/lb)
Building a strong project development and execution team
Long life project with excellent production profile – 25 years at an average of 19.4ktpa
Significant upside potential with a range of opportunities and initiatives identified to increase value
Established mining jurisdiction with significant infrastructure and expertise nearby
Securing debt financing
Debt advisors appointed, positive engagement and discussions advancing with banks and other financial institutions
Targeting first concentrate and flake production in H2 CY2026
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Shaping a sustainable tomorrow by unlocking vanadium’s potential across energy storage, infrastructure and beyond
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Board & Management
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Jurie Wessels has 26 years’ experience in the exploration industry and co-founded a number of exploration and mining companies, including Bauba Resources Ltd (BAU.J), which owns three operating chrome mines, GoldStone Resources Ltd (GRL.L), which company is mining the Homase-Akrokerri Gold Mine in Ghana acquired and developed by GoldStone when Jurie was CEO, Arcadia Minerals Ltd (AM7.ASX), which company owns an advanced Tantalum project, the Bitterwasser Lithium Clay and Brine Projects and tier 1 exploration assets, and Vanadium Resources Ltd. Jurie has significant experience in the sourcing and assessment of exploration and exploitation projects and in the governance, funding and management of resource companies. He explored for various minerals in Africa, South America, the Indian sub-continent and Europe, and explored and developed several mining projects to successful conclusion.
JURIE WESSELS Executive Chairman
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JOHN CIGANEK
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
John Ciganek is a qualified Mining Engineer, holds a Master of Business Administration and has more than 30 years of mining and finance experience. His experience spans working in mining operations, project development, project finance, offtake agreements, M&A and the equity capital markets. Through his career to date, John has been involved with successfully raising debt and equity funding in excess of ~A$5 Bn for various clients. Mr Ciganek's previous roles are Principal / Director of Euclase Capital, Executive Director of BurnVoir Corporate Finance, General Manger Corporate Development at PMI Gold, Senior Banks Engineer and Risk Executive at Commonwealth Bank, and Senior Mining Engineering positions with Hargraves Resources, Reynolds Yilgarn Gold and Comalco / Rio Tinto (CRA). John is a NonExecutive Director of Calidus Resources Limited (CAI.ASX) and Ookami Limited (OOK.ASX).
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MICHAEL DAVY
Non-Executive Director
Michael Davy is an Australian executive and Accountant with over 18 years’ experience across a range of industries. Michael previously held a senior management role in Australia for Songa Offshore (listed Norwegian Oil and Gas drilling company), where he assisted with the start-up of the Australian operations and managed the finance team for a two rig operation with multi-hundred million dollar revenues. Prior to that he worked in Australia and London for other large organisations overseeing various finance functions. Michael is currently a director and owner of a number of successful private businesses all under his personal management. During the past five years Michael has held directorships in several ASX listed companies and is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of Raiden Resources Limited (ASX: RDN) and Haranga Resources Ltd (ASX:HAR) and is a non-executive director of Arcadia Minerals Ltd (ASX:AM7).
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ALEX OEHMEN
General Manager Operations
Alex Oehmen has over 40 years’ industry experience across the resources, mineral processing and engineering sectors, with a demonstrated track record in the management of vanadium and steel making operations within the Bushveld region of South Africa. Alex holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical) and Master of Business Leadership. Most recently, Alex was Operations Manager at Bushveld Minerals Ltd for their Vanchem operations and General Manager Operations at Vanchem Vanadium Products (Pty) Ltd prior to its acquisition by Bushveld, whose operations are within the same geological and mineralogical terrain as the Steelpoortdrift Project. Alex was responsible for operations and production of various vanadium products including vanadium pentoxide flake, ferrovanadium and various vanadium chemicals. He also held roles in the marketing of vanadium products to domestic and international markets.
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TIM FEATHER Chief Financial Officer
Tim Feather has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance. Following a law degree at the University of Nottingham, he qualified as a chartered accountant with Deloitte in the UK. In 1995 he moved into corporate finance in the City of London by joining Brown Shipley before leaving to co-found Westhouse Securities, where he was head of corporate finance and specialised in advising and fundraising for mining and oil and gas companies. He joined WH Ireland in 2012 and continued to focus on the resource sector. In 2019, he joined the Sumner Group, a privately held group with interests in mining, healthcare and defence, where he was Business Development Director. He is a non-executive director of Orcadian Energy plc, a North Sea oil development company
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| Largo Maracas1,2&3 In Production (Results as at 30 Dec 2021) |
Steelpoortdrift (VR8) 4&5 DFS Stage |
Bushveld Mokopane6 PFS Stage |
TMT Project7,8 DFS Stage# |
AVL Project9 BFS stage# |
Richmond Vanadium10 PFS Stage |
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| V2O5Price | US$7.80/lb | US$9.50/lb | US$7.50/lb | US$10.50/lb | US$10.50/lb | US$9.60/lb |
| Market Cap (undiluted) (As at 2 Oct 2023) |
A$275M(C$239M) | A$31M (Undiluted) |
n.a. (Vametco in production) |
A$66M (Undiluted) |
A$122M (Undiluted) |
A$84M (Undiluted) |
| NPV (Pre Tax) | NPV7 A$3.9B† | NPV7.5 A$2.6B (Att. A$1.9B) |
NPV9A$595M | NPV8A$942M | NPV7.5A$833M | NPV10A$613M |
| IRR (Pre Tax) | 48% | 47% | 25% | 23% | 21% | 38% |
| NPV (Post Tax) | NPV7 A$2.9B† | NPV7.5 A$1.9B (Att. A$1.4B) |
NPV9 A$369M | - | NPV7.5A$507M | - |
| IRR (Post Tax) | - | 42% | 20% | - | - | - |
| LOM | 20 years | 25 years | 30 years | 25 years | 25 years | 25 years |
| Plant Feed | 1.5 - 5.0mtpa | 1.6 - 3.5mtpa | 1.0mtpa | 1.7-2.3mtpa* | 1.6mtpa | 4.1mtpa |
| Production (V2O5) | 11,000-12,000tpa | 10,700-21,000tpa | 9,525tpa | 12, 500tpa | 11,200tpa | 12,700tpa |
| Capex | US$241M (at startup 2014/5)† |
US$211M (11ktpa) US$188M (Stage 2 from free cashflows) |
US$298M | US$423M | US$435M | US$177M |
| Cash Costs (US$/lbV2O5) | $4.85 - $5.25 | $3.24 | $3.28 | $4.04* | $4.43 | $6.32 |
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The NPV’s relate to the 2021 NI43-101 which includes production of ilmenite and titanium which requires additional capital expenditure. The Capex reported in this table is for the pre-production expenditure of the vanadium plant only3
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Metrics presented from 2019 DFS[8] , all other metrics for ASX:TMT are from the August 2022 Integration Study[7]
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# Note AVL and TMT have announced a merger via a scheme of arrangement, with AVL to continue as the listed entity holding the combined assets (see ASX announcement from AVL on 25 September 2023
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1 Largo Inc NI43-101 16 December 2021
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2 Largo Inc MD&A Q3 2022 & 2023 Guidance per Website
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3 Largo Inc Announcement 9th July 2014
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4 Vanadium Resources – Steelpoortdrift DFS – 4th October 2022
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5 Vanadium Resources – Steelpoortdrift DFS Financial Model
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6 Bushveld Minerals – Mokopane PFS 4th February 2016
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7 Technology Metals – MTMP Integration Study 5th August 2022
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8 Technology Metals – GabaninthaDFS 21st August 2019
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9 Australian Vanadium – BFS 6th April 2022
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10 Richmond Vanadium – Prospectus 9th December 2022
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| Company | Code | Project | Stage | Resource Category | Resource Tonnes |
Resource Grade |
Concentrate Grade |
Information Source |
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| Largo | LGO.TSX | Maracas | Production | Measured, Indicated & Inferred (NI43-101) |
79 | 0.79 | 2.46 | Largo Maracas NI43-101 Technical Report - 16th December 2021 |
| Glencore | GLEN:LSE | Rhovan | Production | Measured, Indicated & Inferred |
176 | 0.49 | Glencore 2021 Reserves & Resources report as at 31st December 2021 | |
| Bushveld | BMN.LSE | Vametco | Production | Indicated & Inferred | 183 | 0.78 | 1.98 | Vametco Inferred & Indicated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Update for Annual Reporting purposes, as at 30 March 2022. Released 4th April 2022 |
| Mokopane | Development | Indicated & Inferred | 285 | 0.68 | 1.75 | Mokopane PFS Study Report 4th February 2016 | ||
| Britts | Exploration | Indicated & Inferred | 67 | 0.56 | 1.58 | Competent Persons’ Report on the Brits Vanadium Project Jan 2020 | ||
| Vanadium Resources |
VR8.ASX | Steelpoortdrift | Development | Measured, Indicated & Inferred |
680 | 0.70 | 2.10 | ASX Announcement 4th October 2022 - Steepoortdrift DFS |
| Australian Vanadium* |
AVL.ASX | Australian Vanadium Project |
Development | Measured, Indicated & Inferred |
239 | 0.73 | 1.39 | AVL BFS 6th April 2022 |
| Technology Metals* |
TMT.ASX | Murchison Technology Metals |
Development | Indicated & Inferred | 154 | 0.85 | 1.40 | MTMP Mineral Resource Upgrade - 7th November 2022 & RIU Resurgence Conference Presentation 23 November 2022 |
| Richmond Vanadium |
RVT.ASX | Richmond- Julia Creek |
Development | Measured, Indicated & Inferred |
1838 | 0.36 | 1.83 | RVT Prospectus - 9th December 2022 |
* AVL and TMT have announced a merger via a scheme of arrangement, with AVL to continue as the listed entity holding the combined assets (see ASX announcement from AVL on 25 September 2023
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