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Iluka Resources — International Mining and Resources Conference 2014
21 slides from Iluka Resources's conference presentation, Sep 24, 2014
Slide 1: International Mining and Resources Conference
International Mining and Resources Conference 22 – 26 September 2014 Rob Hattingh General Manager Innovation, Technology and Sustainability Iluka Resources Limited 24 September 2014
Slide 2: Disclaimer – Forward Looking Statements
Disclaimer – Forward Looking Statements Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains certain statements which constitute “forward-looking statements”. These statements include, without limitation, estimates of future production and production potential; estimates of future capital expenditu
Slide 3: Technology and Innovation Drive Step Changes
Technology and Innovation Drive Step Changes • Introduction to mineral sands • The role of innovation – past, present and future – exploration – mine development – primary beneficiation – ilmenite upgrading – innovation in Ti-metal • Conclusion 3
Slide 4: Mineral Sands Process
Mineral Sands Process Mine Exploration Production Rehabilitation Development Primary Upgrading Mining beneficiation (ilmenite) Ti – metal production 4
Slide 5: Mineral Sands Exploration and Mining
Mineral Sands Exploration and Mining Exploration Dry Mining Dry Mining Rehabilitation 5
Slide 6: Beneficiation
Beneficiation Gravity Separation Electrostatic Separation Synthetic rutile plant Finished products Zircon Rutile Ilmenite Synthetic rutile 6
Slide 7: Mineral Sands Process
Mineral Sands Process Mine Exploration Production Rehabilitation Development Upgrading Mining Beneficiation (ilmenite) Ti – metal production 7
Slide 8: Innovation in Exploration
Innovation in Exploration Decade Technology Impact on Productivity developed 1940s Auger/ open hole drilling 100m/day (max) 1980s Wallis system – air core drill 300m/day/ rig - vast improvement in quality of data - access deposits below top of water table 1997 Ouyen VIMP1 released Direct discovery o
Slide 9: Exploration Innovation
Exploration Innovation Aeromagnetic survey: Woornack Ground Strandline under 15+ m of cover magnetometer 9
Slide 10: Innovation in Mine Development
Innovation in Mine Development Decade Technology Impact on Productivity developed 1940s Dredging technology adapted for mineral sands Unit cost, labour force, access Pontoon mounted pump, land based spiral plant. Technology was further developed to include floating concentrator 1970s Large bucket wh
Slide 11: WRP Mine Move
WRP Mine Move © ILUKA 41
Slide 12: Innovation in Mineral Sand Separation
Innovation in Mineral Sand Separation Decade developed Technology Impact on Productivity 1920s Zircon Flotation Allowed production of a refined product rather than concentrate Improved selectivity e.g. monazite concentration for cerium 1930s Wet tables production Electromagnetic separators Improved
Slide 13: SR – Innovation to Meet a Market Need
SR – Innovation to Meet a Market Need Ilmenite Coal Char Kiln Sulfur Screening Mag Separation Waste Gas System Cooler Power Generation Separation Dust Reduced Scrubbers After Burner Recovery Ilmenite Ammonium Chloride Oxide Dams Aeration 13
Slide 14: Iluka Synthetic Rutile Evolution
Iluka Synthetic Rutile Evolution Design Kiln Location Commissioned Decommissioned Throughput Final Throughput Capacity ‘A’ South Capel 1970 1993 10 ktpa 10m ‘B’ South Capel 1974 1997 30 ktpa 33m SR1 ~125 ktpa North Capel 1986 100 ktpa 68m ‘C’ = SR3 ~125 ktpa Narngulu 1988 100 ktpa 63m ‘D’ = SR4 100
Slide 15: Innovation in Health, Safety and Environment
Innovation in Health, Safety and Environment Impact on Innovation productivity 1988: Resolution of OHS issues associated with radiation and dust in Mineral Separation Plants Positive health impact 1970s: Methodology to successfully restore wetlands developed Improved rehabilitation 1990s: Restoratio
Slide 16: Vegetation Direct Transfer
Vegetation Direct Transfer Vegetation and 30–40 cm of the intact topsoil profile is excavated… …and transferred to a ripped subsoil surface 16
Slide 17: Innovation in Ti Metal
Innovation in Ti Metal Decade developed Technology Impact on Productivity Multiple stage, energy and labour intensive 1930s Kroll process TiCl4, Mg metal (liquid), multiple remelting/refining stages 1950s Kroll process Australian rutile used in the manufacture of titanium metal for aircraft 1990s Me
Slide 18: Ti-Metal Production
Ti-Metal Production Chlarination ty Reduction Distillation LN 00"C } >} Purification 900°C maa 000°C Crush/Mill ‘SA, Slag T Mec: » Me- Clectrohysis a Sect Rolling! Remelt 2 Remelt 1 on SILLET Forging INGOT 1700°C 1700°C Extrusion Vacuum Vacuum im Mek POWDER Atomise pret Machine <> Powder Metallurgy
Slide 19: Factors Driving Innovation
Factors Driving Innovation • Desire to achieve • Problem Solving • Desperation / Survival • Mistakes • Risk Management • Economics • Tyranny of distance 19
Slide 20: Impact on Productivity in Mineral Sands
Impact on Productivity in Mineral Sands All aspects from exploration to final product affected by technology and innovation: • the discovery of deposits; • increased confidence in deposit morphology; • reduction in cost, schedule and footprint in new mine development; • the mining of previously unec
Slide 21: Iluka Resources Limited
Iluka Resources Limited www.iluka.com For more information, contact: Robert Porter, General Manager Investor Relations robert.porter@iluka.com +61 3 9225 5008 / +61 (0) 407 391 829 21
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