Slide 1: Worsley Alumina
For personal use only Worsley Alumina Julius Matthys, General Manager
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer For personal use only By viewing this presentation you agree to be bound by the following conditions. Certain statements in this presentation are forward-looking statements (including statements regarding contribution synergies, future cost savings, the cost and timing of development proj
Slide 3: Today's program
For personal use only Today’s program 1. Focus on safety 2. Existing operations 3. Efficiency and Growth project 4. Questions and answers 5. Concluding remarks 6. Site tour
Slide 4: Focused on safety
Focused on safety For personal use only Safety Excellence Project Our Safety Excellence Project was launched in 2008 to lead our next step breakthrough in performance. The Project is focused on: Safety systems Personal behaviours Site leadership Total Injury Frequency Rate Support programs and
Slide 5: Worsley Alumina – a world class business
Overview of operations For personal use only Worsley Alumina – a world class business World-class asset in the BHP Billiton portfolio Consistently in the first quartile of the cost curve Long-term reserves and resources A track record of delivering growth Japan Alumina Sojitz Associates Alum
Slide 6: Site management team
Site management team An experienced management team For personal use only Julius Matthys Warren McKenzie Chief Operating Officer E&G Project Director and General Manager Joined BHP Billiton March 2008 26 yrs with BHP Billiton 35 years resource project experience Previously with Alcoa (Fjardaal Smelt
Slide 7: Operations
Overview of operations For personal use only Operations Bunbury Boddington port facility bauxite mine Worsley refinery
Slide 8: Boddington Mine
Overview of operations For personal use only Boddington Mine Bauxite deposits close to the surface in State forest and on agricultural land near Boddington Mining fleet of haul trucks, excavators and loaders Five-year mine fleet replacement program underway Continuous shift operation Prima
Slide 9: Worsley Refinery
Overview of operations For personal use only Worsley Refinery 2500 ha lease (100ha refinery site) Continuous operation (Bayer process) 3.5 mtpa (approximately 10,000 tonnes per day) Two power stations provide steam, power and air: Sustaining CAPEX • Coal-fired boiler/turbine 80 cogeneration
Slide 10: Bunbury Port Facility
Overview of operations For personal use only Bunbury Port Facility Port facility commissioned in February 2006 Design capacity to load (alumina) and unload (caustic) at 3000 tonnes per hour Cleveland cascade chute to minimise dust Berth capable of handling ships 70,000 dwt, 240m length and 1
Slide 11: A long-life asset
Overview of operations For personal use only A long-life asset The mine life for the Worsley bauxite Ore Reserves is 18.5 years based on a equivalent alumina production rate of 4.6 mtpa (30 June 2008) The mine life for all Mineral BAUX ITE Resources is 50 years based MINE on an equivalent alumin
Slide 12: Successful delivery of growth
Overview of operations For personal use only Successful Production capacity delivery of growth 5,000,000 4,500,000 4,000,000 DCP delivered on budget and on schedule. Successful 3,500,000 Million tonnes commissioning and ramp up 3,000,000 to design rate of 3.5 mtpa 2,500,000 Successful commission
Slide 13: Input cost breakdown
Overview of operations For personal use only Input cost breakdown Operating Costs FY2008 Other Consumables Other Maintenance Caustic Soda 6% 12% Labour 11% 4% Maintenance (Ex Labour) 16% Energy 20% Bauxite Operations Labour 15% 16% Variable costs Semi-variable costs
Slide 14: Value Adding - Pipeline
Overview of operations Value Adding - Pipeline For personal use only Challenges Opportunities Raw material costs • Long term contracts • Usage strategies Operating costs • Cost control/waste minimization • Technology improvements Labour supply • Talent identification and development • Remuneration s
Slide 15: Expansion project
Expansion project For personal use only Efficiency and Growth Project Approved in May 2008 US$2.2 billion capital expenditure (BHP Billiton share $1.9 billion) First production scheduled for first half of CY2011 (12 month ramp up profile) Expected to deliver an additional 1.1 mtpa alumina, a
Slide 16: Expansion project: expanded mining operations
Expansion project For personal use only Expanded mining operations Bauxite production increase from 13.1 to 16.6 mtpa New mining operations at Marradong include crushing and screening plants Bauxite transported 13km by conveyor link to existing operations Upgrades to Overland Bauxite Conveyo
Slide 17: Expansion project equipment
Additional For personal use only deep cone Additional 20 washer precipitation tanks Additional bauxite grinding mill Additional calciner Two new bauxite New multi stackers fuel power Additional station desilication Second rail tank loading silo
Slide 18: Expansion project progress
Expansion project Expansion Project For personal use only progress Bechtel appointed Engineering, Procurement and Construction Manager (EPCM) As at September 30, 2008: Engineering progress at 42.5 per cent US$1 billion in contracts and orders committed Construction earth works, civil works
Slide 19: For personal use only
For personal use only World-class asset Consistently in the first quartile of the cost curve Long term reserves and resources A track record of delivering growth
Slide 20: Questions and Answers
For personal use only Questions and Answers