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Arafura Rare Earths — Arafura Resources — Mining South Australia Conference & Exhibition 2010
19 slides from Arafura Rare Earths's conference presentation, Nov 30, 2010
Slide 1: Arafura - Rare Earths
For personal use only Arafura - Rare Earths Mining South Australia Conference & Exhibition Neil Graham - General Manager Operations 30th November 2010
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer For personal use only Important Notice This presentation contains certain statements which may constitute “forward‐looking statements”. Such statements are only expectations or beliefs and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual values, results or performa
Slide 3: Arafura - An Emerging Rare Earths Company
Arafura - An Emerging Rare Earths Company For personal use only “Clear Strategy + Confirmed Business Model + World class Nolans Project + Robust Plan for delivery + growing organizational capability = creation of wealth for shareholders” As at 28th November 2010 Capital Company formed in 1997 335m s
Slide 4: Arafura – Resources & Chemicals
Arafura – Resources & Chemicals For personal use only “A speciality chemical company” which will make products to pharmaceutical quality standards. Confirmed Strategy • Our vision is to be the recognised leading supplier of Rare Earths to the world. • Exhibit EHS & manufacturing excellence in all of
Slide 5: Business Model
Business Model For personal use only Confirmed Business Model .... Adding Value in Australia • Mining & ore beneficiation at Nolans Bore in the Northern Territory • Mineral Concentrate transported by rail to Whyalla in South Australia • 20,000 tpa Rare Earth Oxides (REO) produced in Whyalla Capturin
Slide 6: Rare Earths Market
For personal use only Rare Earths Market
Slide 7: Rare Earths - Applications
Rare Earths - Applications For personal use only An exciting market outlook in new high technology applications with increasing demand driven by consumers, society & regulators ….. • Critical ingredients of end products • No substitutes available • Minor recycling opportunities • Very small part of
Slide 8: Rare Earths – Market Dynamics
Rare Earths – Market Dynamics For personal use only The industry challenge is for the supply side to keep up with demand... Demand outlook is very strong • End use markets are forecast to grow at 2 to 3 times GDP New potential suppliers are very limited in the short to medium term • Rare Earths pres
Slide 9: Nolans Project Progress
For personal use only Nolans Project Progress
Slide 10: Nolans is a globally significant resource
Nolans is a globally significant resource For personal use only Exposed at surface Upside potential Most drilling to approx 130 m below surface.
Slide 11: Nolans Project update 2010
Nolans Project update 2010 For personal use only Building momentum towards project financing.... Nolans Bore • Additional resource drilling • Large diameter drilling programme completed • Commenced engineering and environmental studies Rare Earths Complex • Confirmed Whyalla as the preferred site lo
Slide 12: Nolans Project – the process
Nolans Project – the process For personal use only Nolans Mine • Mining Operation • Beneficiation Plant • Iron Thorium Precipitate Storage Whyalla Rare Earths Complex • Rare Earth Oxides Plant • Phosphoric Acid Plant • Sulphuric Acid Plant • Chloride recycle/Gypsum Plant • Chlor‐alkali Plant • Rever
Slide 13: Locations
For personal use only Locations REO Export
Slide 14: Rare Earths Complex Location
Rare Earths Complex Location For personal use only Arafura Whyalla will be the Arafura and Australian Whyalla One Steel gateway to the global rare earths markets Cognis Arafura Pacific Salt One Steel
Slide 15: Whyalla Progress
Whyalla Progress For personal use only The Site The People • Environmental studies • The first “Arafuran”
Slide 16: Nolans Project Activities 2011
Nolans Project Activities 2011 For personal use only The next 12 months: Technology • Commercial quantities of Rare Earth Oxides produced • Complete piloting and demonstration programs Mine • Complete all engineering and environmental studies • Regulatory approvals • Resource definition and expansio
Slide 17: Future Work Program
Future Work Program For personal use only A fast track program to production…… 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Technology Demonstration Program Nolans Resource Expansion Drilling Bankable Feasibility Study EIS & Regulatory Approvals Customer Contracts Project Financing Construct Mine & Rare Earths Com
Slide 18: Thank You
For personal use only Thank You
Slide 19: For more information……
For more information…… For personal use only Nolans Project Fact Sheets at www.arafuraresources.com.au
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