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Astron — TZMI Congress 2022
13 slides from Astron's conference presentation, Nov 18, 2022
Slide 1: TZMI Congress Presentation
18 November 2022 TZMI Congress Presentation Please find attached a copy of the presentation by the Managing Director of Astron Corporation Limited, Tiger Brown, that is to be given at the TZMI Congress in Singapore today, 18 November 2022. This announcement is authorised for release by the Managing
Slide 2: A New Generation of Critical Minerals Development
A New Generation of Critical Minerals Development Commercialisation of the Donald Mineral Sands Project Astron Corporation Limited (ASX:ATR) TZMI Conference – November 2022 Astron Corporation ASX:ATR
Slide 3: Disclaimer
Disclaimer CAUTIONARY STATEMENT COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT This presentation has been prepared by Astron Corporation Limited (Astron or the “Company”). The information The information in this document that relates to Exploration Results and Mineral Resources for the Donald Project is contained in t
Slide 4: Astron Corporation – Company Snapshot
Astron Corporation – Company Snapshot Astron’s (ASX:ATR) prime focus is on the delivery of Extensive experience shareholder value through the phased development of the Defined strategy to create and (30 years+) in mineral sands Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria. deliver shareho
Slide 5: Global Tier Resource – Zircon Rich Heavy Mineral Assemblage
Donald Project – Global Tier 1 Resource Zircon Rich Heavy Mineral Assemblage Relative In-situ Resource & Grade of Ti & Zr of the Donald Project 2.50% TiO2% of Ore2 Project Mineral Resource1 In-Situ Zircon Resource Donald (ATR)3 2.4 Bt 22.1 Mt 2.00% tonnes 1 @ 4.8% Heavy Minerals (HM%) Largest undeve
Slide 6: Globally Significant Rare Earth Resource
Donald Project - Globally Significant Rare Earth Resource Rare Earth Mineral Rich Assemblage Donald – Relative In-situ Rare Earth Resource & Grade2,3 Total contained in-site monazite resource of 2.0 Mt. One of the largest in Australia. 1,600 1,400 40% 35% 1,200 30% Expected Mine Life of 40+ years, h
Slide 7: Development Timeline
Donald Project Development Timeline Technological innovations and market evolution cement Donald Project viability Historically, the commercial recovery of fine minerals has been seen as an impediment to the development of WIM-style deposits. Astron’s technology and extensive metallurgical testing o
Slide 8: Premium Zircon – Superior Attributes
Premium Zircon – Superior Attributes Premium Zircon Product CIE Whiteness Test Results1 Product testing conducted on Donald premium zircon, expected to represent over 85% A – Red- B Yellow-Blue of the zircon production stream, at Astron’s research facility in Yingkou, China. The Product L - Brightne
Slide 9: Key Regulatory Approvals & Permits
Key Regulatory Approvals & Permits Key Approval Requirement1 Completed Date Expiry Environmental Effects Statement 2008 N/A Environmental Protection & Bio-diversity Conversation Approval Mar-09 2034 Cultural Heritage Management Plan Jan-14 Life of mine Water Rights2 Jan-12 Jan-41 Radiation L
Slide 10: Phased Development – Multiple Value Horizons
Phased Development – Multiple Value Horizons Phase 1 - FY2024 Phase 2 - FY2027+ Phase 3 – FY2030+ 1. 7.5 Mtpa Ore Throughput 1. Increase Throughput to 15 Mtpa 1. Further increase of throughput • REEC1 ~9ktpa • REEC ~17ktpa 2. Downstream opportunities - • HMC2 ~250ktpa • HMC ~500ktpa potential Rare E
Slide 11: Donald Project - Phase 1
Donald Project - Phase 1 Timely, lowest risk path towards production, opportunity to scale using cashflow • Conventional shallow, dry mining approach. Low strip Key Metrics2 ratio1 at 2.2:1 over life of mine, 1.9:1 over first four Revenue3 A$286m p.a. Mining REEC (50%) A$143m p.a. years of mining op
Slide 12: Donald Project Development Timeline
Donald Project Development Timeline Key catalysts for progressive value realisation via Astron’s defined execution strategy 2027+ Q3 2025 Commencement of Phase 2 evaluation Q1 2024 Commissioning FID and commencement of Phase 1 Q4 2022 H1 2023 of Phase 1 construction Execute off-take agreements Drill
Slide 13: Further information
Further information Tiger Brown Managing Director Tel: +61 3 5385 7088 Email: Tiger.Brown@astronlimited.com Joshua Theunissen Company Secretary Tel: +61 3 5385 7088 Email: Joshua.Theunissen@astronlimited.com Astron Corporation ASX:ATR