Vrx Silica Ltd. · ASX:VRX
Vrx Silica — Ventnor Resources — Investor Presentation (August 2018)
28 slides from Vrx Silica's investor presentation, Aug 16, 2018
Slide 1: WA Silica Sand Projects
For personal use only Ventnor Resources Limited WA Silica Sand Projects August 2018
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer For personal use only • This document has been prepared by Ventnor Resources Limited (VRX). The information contained in this document is for information purposes only and has been prepared for use in conjunction with a verbal presentation and should be read in that context. • The informa
Slide 3: The world is facing a global sand crisis
The world is facing a global sand crisis For personal use only 3
Slide 4: Silica Sand Use
Silica Sand Use For personal use only Construction Sand Concrete Glassmaking Float, Containers, Architectural, Thin Film Metal Casting/Foundry Automobile parts Oil/Gas Well Stimulation Frac sand/proppant Metallurgical Ferrous and Non-ferrous Alloys Paint and Coatings Brightness and durability Chemic
Slide 5: Silica Sand Markets
Silica Sand Markets For personal use only Priority for Marketing Construction Silica sand for Foundry sand Frac sand sand glassmaking proppant 5
Slide 6: Market Outlook
Market Outlook For personal use only Estimated demand for silica sand for glassmaking by region: Region % of Global demand Asia Pacific 47% North America 20% Western Europe 16% Eastern Europe 8% Africa/Middle East 5% Central and South America 4% Source: Freedonia 6
Slide 7: Market Outlook
Market Outlook For personal use only Asian glass making production increasing 5-6% per year Use Spec Market in Asia Float (Plate) Glass 99.5% SiO2 60-65 Mt Container Glass 99.5% SiO2 70-75 Mt Cover Glass (Solar Panels) 99.95% SiO2 Low Fe 5-6 Mt Smart Glass (Ultra Clear) 99.97% SiO2 Low Fe 1-2 Mt Spe
Slide 8: For personal use only
For personal use only Identify and delineate large scale Ventnor’s silica sand resources close to infrastructure silica sand Develop plans for the mining strategy and export of high quality silica sand Explore opportunities for further processing to value-add 8
Slide 9: Setting
For personal use only Setting 9
Slide 10: WA Silica Sand Projects
WA Silica Sand Projects For personal use only 10
Slide 11: Arrowsmith
Arrowsmith For personal use only • South of Dongara with rail connections to Geraldton Port • 270km nth of Perth • Very large-scale potential • Preliminary testwork confirms glass-making quality (+99.5% SiO2) • Low capital intensity and low environmental impact mining propositions 11
Slide 12: Arrowsmith Exploration Targets
Arrowsmith Exploration Targets For personal use only Exploration Target 140-210Mt @ 95-98% SiO2* Tonnes (Mt) Grade SiO2 Area Low High Low High Arrowsmith North 100 140 95% 98% Arrowsmith Central 40 70 95% 98% Total 140 210 95% 98% *The potential quality and grade of the Arrowsmith Exploration Target
Slide 13: Arrowsmith Exploration Targets
Arrowsmith Exploration Targets For personal use only Arrowsmith North Exploration Arrowsmith Central Exploration Target Area Target Area Exploration Target area 3,600 ha Exploration Target area 3,000 ha 1.6t/m3 in situ bulk density 1.6t/m3 in situ bulk density Between 40% and 50% of area
Slide 14: Arrowsmith North Upgrade
Arrowsmith North Upgrade For personal use only 14
Slide 15: Arrowsmith North Upgrade
Arrowsmith North Upgrade For personal use only 15
Slide 16: Geraldton Port
For personal use only Geraldton Port 16
Slide 17: Muchea
Muchea For personal use only • Significant high grade Silica Sand deposit • 50 km nth of Perth • 14 km nth of Muchea • Transport logistics - rail products to Kwinana Port for export • Adjacent to Brand Highway • Granted tenure 100% VRX 17
Slide 18: Muchea Exploration Target
Muchea Exploration Target For personal use only Exploration Target 170-275Mt @ 98-99.5% SiO2 * Tonnes (Mt) Grade SiO2 Area Low High Low High Aircore Drilling Area 70 125 98% 99.5% Auger Drilling Area 100 150 98% 99.5% Total 170 275 98% 99.5% *The potential quality and grade of the Muchea Exploration
Slide 19: Muchea Exploration Target
Muchea Exploration Target For personal use only Aircore Drill Area Exploration Auger Area Exploration Target Target 37 aircore drill holes 50 auger holes Exploration Target area 835 ha Exploration Target area 1,800 ha 1.6t/m3 in situ bulk density 1.6t/m3 in situ bulk density (meas) Bet
Slide 20: Muchea
Muchea For personal use only • Muchea is potentially a world class high- grade silica sand deposit • With an unusually high grade feed stock simple processing can provide almost any required grade product 20
Slide 21: Muchea
Muchea For personal use only • Due diligence drilling indicated high-grade SiO2 (+99.7% Avg) • Preliminary testwork indicates processing can upgrade sand to specialised glass quality • Current logistics under-utilised with significant interest from operators 21
Slide 22: Proposed Exploration Program
Proposed Exploration Program For personal use only Drilling using 4WD-mounted AC rig and hand held auger 22
Slide 23: Proposed Exploration Program
Proposed Exploration Program For personal use only • Exploration to date is adequate for Inferred Resources following QA/QC review • All exploration above the water table • Closer spaced drilling required for an Indicated Resource planned for September • Very low cost shallow drilling (10-15m) in fr
Slide 24: Development Program
Development Program For personal use only • First Pass drilling by AC and hand auger completed on both projects • Bulk testwork will determine potential products and required processing equipment • Testwork will also produce final quality samples to send to potential importers in India, Vietnam, Tha
Slide 25: Processing
Processing For personal use only Established processing techniques 25
Slide 26: Corporate & Capital Summary
Corporate & Capital Summary Share Code (ASX) VRX Shares For personal use only Sha res on Is s ue (Pos t Acquis ition) * 364.7 m Options is s ued * 46.25 m ASX 52 week high/low $0.078/$0.009 Ca s h $2.3 m Debt Nil Ma rket Ca pita lis a tion $22.0 m * Assumes shareholder approval at EGM 14 Sept Direct
Slide 27: Investment Considerations
Investment Considerations For personal use only EMERGING IDEALLY PLACED OUTSTANDING TO CAPITALISE AUSTRALIAN PROJECT ON ROBUST STRATEGIC ECONOMICS MARKET SILICA SAND AND LOGISTICS OUTLOOK AND PRODUCER DEMAND POTENTIAL RAPID PATHWAY LARGE SAND TO FINANCING RESOURCES AND AND PRODUCTION PRODUCTION OTHE
Slide 28: Competent Person's Statement
For personal use only Competent Person’s Statement The information in this release that relates to exploration results and exploration targets is based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr David Reid who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (MAIG). Mr Reid is a c
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