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Fortescue — Fortescue Metals Group — The 4th Indian Steel Conference 2008
21 slides from Fortescue's conference presentation, Feb 12, 2008
Slide 1: ASX cover letter: Presentation given at Indian Steel Conference
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Telepho ne: + 6 1 8 6 2 1 8 8 8 8 8 ACN: 002 594 872 Facsimile: + 6 1 8 6 2 1 8 8 8 8 0 87 Ad elaide Terrace East Perth Web site: w w w . f m g l . c o m . a u Western Au stralia 6004 PO Box 6915 , East Perth , Western Au stralia 689 2 12 February 2008 For personal use onl
Slide 2: The New Force in Iron Ore
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd THE NEW FORCE IN IRON ORE For personal use only An Australian Story A World of Opportunity T ra in U nl o a d er The 4th Indian Steel Conference 10 – 12 February 2008 Fortescue Metals Group Ltd DISCLAIMER Important Notice The purpose of this presentation is to provide gene
Slide 3: Executive Summary
Executive Summary For personal use only Fortescue is set to become one of the world’s leading iron ore companies • Significant hematite/goethite reserves and resources, strong exploration upside • World class asset expected to be in the bottom decile of the cost curve • Strong off-take partners want
Slide 4: From Concept To Reality
To Reality Fortescue Mine Site - 2008 For personal use only From Concept Fortescue Mine Site - 2004
Slide 5: FMG Pilbara holdings dwarf competitors
FMG Pilbara holdings dwarf competitors For personal use only FMG – 40,000 sq. km, Rio – 11,000 sq. km, BHPB – 7,000 sq. km Asia needs the Pilbara • Australia is the most competitive supplier to Asia • Three companies globally set price and dominate the seaborne market • Fortescue plans to be the thi
Slide 6: Marketing – Sold out; Unparalleled Assets
Marketing – Sold out For personal use only • Base Production Target – “Sold Out” • First Stage Expansion tonnage to 100 Mtpa already Contracted • Long Term Relationships with Key Asian Mills • Technical Focus on Product Performance characteristics • Chemical and physical properties of product well t
Slide 7: Shallow & Extensive Ore Body; Competitive Cost
Unparalleled Assets – Shallow & Extensive Ore Body For personal use only Ore Body Characteristics • Free digging over burden low cost removal • Mineralisation gently undulating - typical dip at 2° to 5° • Mineralised thickness varies between 3 metres and 20 metres • Multiple mining faces facilitate
Slide 8: Innovation & Functionality
Innovation & Functionality For personal use only Surface Miners deliver efficiencies and cost competitiveness • Enhanced grade control • No drill and blast in ore zone • No primary crushing • Higher lump ratio First of 14 Surface Miners at work Fortescue Port Footprint – 5km
Slide 9: Surface Miners in First Commercial Pit
Surface Miners in First Commercial Pit For personal use only Existing Project – 55mtpa First Ore on Ship May 2008 2 Loading Berths 1 Ship loader 3.2mt stockpile Single loop 1 x 2 car train unloader Lump circuit 1Km
Slide 10: Port Hedland Port Operations
Port Hedland Port Operations For personal use only Fortescue will meet the challenge Open Access Infrastructure • Initially built to support FMG Chichester Range Project • Easy expansion to 200mtpa+ Aggressive expansion plans • 0 to 55mtpa – FOOS: May 2008 • 55 to 100mtpa – target 2009/2010 • 100 to
Slide 11: Port Expansion to 200+mtpa
Port Expansion to 200+mtpa 200+mtpa Anderson For personal use only Point 6 x Cape size + 1 x Panamax berth) 4 x Rail Loop 4 x Train Unloader 200+Mtpa stock yard 07_038_0521_COR Existing Project Locations WEST PILBARA PRODUCTION HUB EAST PILBARA PRODUCTION HUB
Slide 12: Latest Project Highlights
Latest Project Highlights • Port at ~ 90% complete, mine at ~ 85%, and rail at ~ 84% For personal use only • New Surface Miners outstrip expectations • First Ore On Ship (FOOS) expected May 2008 Permanent Camp – Cloud Break Mine
Slide 13: Mine Construction At Full Speed And On Schedule
Cloud Break Airport Open – Three Charter Flights per week to Minesite For personal use only Mine Construction At Full Speed And On Schedule Crushing & Screening Plants Train Loading Vault Rail Terminal
Slide 14: Crushing Plant and Screening Plant
Crushing Plant For personal use only Screening Plant
Slide 15: Ore Stacker and Train Loading Vault
Ore Stacker For personal use only Train Loading Vault
Slide 16: Automated Track Laying Machine; Locomotives
Automated Track Laying Machine For personal use only 15 GE Locos on-site at Port Hedland The first 5 of 15 FMG locomotives fresh from test building ready for track testing. Locomotives On Stands
Slide 17: All Major Bridges Complete
All 8 Major Bridges Complete For personal use only 816 Heavy Haul Ore Cars
Slide 18: Wharf Almost Complete
Wharf Almost Complete For personal use only Port Conveyor & Rail Unloader
Slide 19: Stacker & Reclaimer
Stacker & Reclaimer For personal use only Ore Car Unloader And Conveyor Outlet
Slide 20: India and FMG – partnership opportunities
India and FMG – partnership opportunities For personal use only Iron Ore • Distribute FMG product throughout India and parts of Asia • Partners to further develop local resources in India, particularly iron ore • Co-investors to further develop Australia’s largest new iron ore business Infrastructur
Slide 21: The New Force in Iron Ore
The New Force in Iron Ore
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