Centaurus Metals Limited · ASX:CTM
Centaurus Metals — 20:20 Investor Series – Iron Ore Day, Sydney (April 2009)
16 slides from Centaurus Metals's conference presentation, Apr 21, 2009
Slide 1: An emerging Iron Ore Producer
21 April 2009 An emerging Iron Ore Producer… 20: 20 Investor Series – Iron Ore Day, Sydney Mark Papendieck Managing Director
Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-Looking Statements This presentation includes certain “forward looking statements.” All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurances that such statements will prove accurate and a
Slide 3: Overview: A Focused Carbon Steel Strategy in Brazil
Overview A Focused Carbon Steel Strategy in Brazil… Iron Ore • Emerging production – 2010 • Focus in/around Brazil’s “Iron Quadrangle” – Targeting low Capex (<US$4-8m), low Opex (< Brazil US$7-10/tonne) itabirite projects – Initially targeting 1Mtpa across two operations • Strong domestic demand • E
Slide 4: Brazil…an emerging powerhouse
Overview Brazil…an emerging powerhouse • Latin America’s largest economy • Rapidly growing population (~200 million) • ‘BRIC’ economy – well placed to withstand Brazil global economic downturn • growth of ~3.5% predicted in 2010 • Resource-rich and ‘pro-mining’ legislation • Mining industry generall
Slide 5: Development Strategy
Development Strategy Centaurus will capitalise on this favourable domestic environment through: • Developing projects around established infrastructure • State of Minas Gerais accounts for 37% of Brazil’s steel production • Strong domestic demand from miners and smelters for high-grade product • Ita
Slide 6: Itabirite Ore…
Itabirite Ore… A major source of iron ore production in Brazil… • Metamorphosed iron formation composed of iron oxides with abundant quartz • Iron Quadrangle itabirites typically comprise hematite • Lower ROM grade than other sources of hematite (averaging 30-50% Fe) • Well suited to beneficiation •
Slide 7: Itabirite Ore...
Itabirite Ore... GENTAUAUS
Slide 8: Project Locations
Project Locations Monjolos DIAMANTINA Serra do Zoom into new map ex Brazil Ponte de Bicho designer… Pedra CURVELO Guanhães Large City Conceição do Mato Dentro Minas-Rio Project Town Morro do Pilar Project Highway Ferros Road Itambe Passabem Railway Passabem Major Iron Ore Mine Sete Lagoas Significan
Slide 9: Near-Term Production
Near-Term Production Itambé Iron Ore Project • Strategic location – NE of Iron Quadrangle • Flat-lying iron formation confirmed in 2008 • Ore can be beneficiated to high-grade sinter feed product (67.7% Fe) • Potential for initial trial mining production (300,000t) in 2H 2010 • Focus on converting E
Slide 10: Liberdade Project
Liberdade Project • JORC Resource of 5.31Mt • Negotiations underway to consolidate 100% interest or • Mining Lease in place divest stake to focus on other • Earning up to 60% opportunities… Liberdade ROM Fe% SiO2% P% Al203% Mn% 37 43.52 0.03 2.21 0.02 Upgradeable to: Fe% SiO2% P% Al203% Mn% 67 2.38
Slide 11: Project Timeline
Project Timeline Month 6 Month 12 Month 18 Month 24 Licencing Desktop Preliminary Ability to mine up to PRODUCTION study/PFS discussions with 300Kt per site prior Resource commences ore buyers to full licence drilling commences Application for Mine mining leases establishment Resource commences Calc
Slide 12: Manganese Exploration
Manganese Exploration • Seeking to define significant primary and hydrothermal Mn mineralisation at Ponte de Pedra-1 & 2 • Encouraging early exploration results: – Prospective IP anomalies identified throughout survey area – Primary Mn outcrops – High grade rock chip results • Currently drilling key
Slide 13: Company Structure
Company Structure @ 1st March 09 Shares on issue 34,435,396 Unlisted Options 8,589,924 Market AU $8.6m Capitalisation Share Price AU $0.25 Listed 10 August 2007 13
Slide 14: Summary
Summary Our 18 month growth plan… Iron Ore • Rapid, low cost path to production • Continued resource growth through: – exploration drilling of 100% owned projects – acquisition of near-production assets within Iron Quadrangle Manganese • Resource definition at Ponte de Pedra • Working to secure a se
Slide 15: The Board
The Board Darren Gordon Richard Hill Mark Papendieck Chairman Exec Director Managing Director 15 years experience in financial 16 years resource industry Ten years of senior executive reporting in capital markets and experience as both a solicitor and experience including CEO, COO and the resources
Slide 16: An Emerging Iron Ore Producer Contacts
An Emerging Iron Ore Producer Contacts: Darren Gordon darren.gordon@centaurus.com.au Mark Papendieck mark@centaurus.com.au ℡ +55 31 9244 1374 Richard Hill richard@centaurus.com.au
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