Volt Resources Ltd · ASX:VRC
Volt Resources — Investor Presentation (November 2018)
21 slides from Volt Resources's investor presentation, November 2018
Slide 1: Emerging natural flake graphite supplier to global markets
Emerging natural flake graphite supplier to global markets Investor Presentation November 2018
Slide 2: Volt Resources
Volt Resources ASX: VRC Board and Management Capital Structure Asimwe Kabunga Non-executive Chairman 11.0% Kabunga Holdings Pty Ltd 1.8% Trevor Matthews Chief Executive Officer LittleJohn Embrey Engineering 1.5% Daroc Pty Ltd Stephen Hunt Non-Executive Director A$32.02m* 1.5% 82.7% Market Chata Hold
Slide 3: Investment Highlights
Investment Highlights Bunyu now fully-approved for both Stage 1 and 2 developments – all key environmental and mining licences received Stage 1 funding process advanced - ~US$40M Tanzanian Note Issue Prospectus awaiting approval and Note investor roadshow in Q4 2018 Stage 1 development establishes c
Slide 4: Graphite Uses and Demand Drivers
Graphite Uses and Demand Drivers Flame Retardant Building Materials • Larger mesh flake graphite can be processed into expandable graphite that has applications in FRBMs • Expandable graphite has advantages over other FRBMs, as it is halogen and heavy metal free. Buildings might have to be retrofitt
Slide 5: Growing Demand for Natural Flake Graphite
Growing Demand for Natural Flake Graphite Forecast natural flake product demand (tonnes/y) 1,800 Batteries 1,600 Other 1,400 Industrials 1,200 Refractories, Foundries, Crucibles 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 2014A 2015A 2016A 2017A 2018P 2019P 2020P 2021P 2022P 2023P 2024P 2025P 40% 14-23% 167% • Flake gr
Slide 6: Graphite Market Supply Developments
Graphite Market Supply Developments Chinese flake graphite production is Projected China Natural Graphite Production (kt) expected to have peaked 500 • Primarily due to increased environmental regulation Flake & Amorphous • Government led economic shift towards high value- 400 add exports 300 Amorph
Slide 7: Volt Progress
Volt Progress 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018 The company publishes its Volt acquires a number of The Bunyu Pre-Feasibility On August 1, a second On October 22, the revised development plan for tenements either granted or Study results are announced binding offtake agreement is Mining Commission issues the
Slide 8: Bunyu Graphite Project
Bunyu Graphite Project Overview Largest ore reserve amongst ASX listed peers of 127 Mt @ 4.4% TGC Flake distribution, suitable for building materials and battery anode end markets Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate and Mining Licences covering both Stage 1 and 2 have been issued Advanced fu
Slide 9: Strategic Location and Infrastructure
Strategic Location and Infrastructure Located in south-east Tanzania 140km from Mtwara Port in the Safe to export graphite products and storage available at Port highly endowed East African graphite belt Sealed road from Bunyu to the deep water port at Mtwara Water supply from bores and dams Stage 1
Slide 10: Stage 1 Production
Stage 1 Production Building the Foundations Production of 23,700tpa of graphite Near surface zone with low strip ratio Simple mining using conventional drill and blast, load and haul method Initial 7 year project life with plans to expand to a multi-decade project via Stage 2 Development Bunyu North
Slide 11: Stage 2 Development
Stage 2 Development Unlocking the Upside Feasibility Study for expansion to be undertaken in 2019 At least 22 year project life with potential multi decade project from current mineral resource PFS based on 170,000tpa of graphite products supported by very robust economics 1.4 year payback, post tax
Slide 12: Bunyu Graphite Project Development Timeline
Bunyu Graphite Project Development Timeline CY2018 CY2019 CY2020 CY2021 CY2022+ Milestone / Development Outcome Q4 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 H2 H1 + Stage 1 Feasibility Study Complete Stage 1 Financing Final stages Stage 1 Construction Stage 1 Commissioning Stage 1 Ramp-up and Production Stage 2 FS completed.
Slide 13: Building Offtake Pipeline
Pipeline Building Offtake Binding Offtake Agreements Nanographene Inc. (‘NGI’) – US-based graphene producer • 1,000tpa (average) of flake graphite concentrate, fixed price binding 5 year offtake agreement signed • NGI’s Brooklyn-based plant commissioned and fully operational. Supply agreements being
Slide 14: Stage 1 Funding Strategy
Stage 1 Funding Strategy Tanzanian Note Issue to raise ~US$40 Funding advisors Exotix Capital, specialise Completion of Note Issue to fully-fund million currently awaiting approval by in natural resources and debt and equity Stage 1 development of Bunyu Graphite the Tanzanian Capital Markets and cap
Slide 15: Near-term Catalysts to unlock Value
Near-term Catalysts to unlock Value Funding for Stage 1 through to first production Targeting Stage 1 production by Q4 2019 Binding and indicative offtake commitments for 100% of Stage 1 capacity Scalable project through expansion to +170,000tpa graphite products with excellent economics Strong comm
Slide 16: Disclaimer
Disclaimer The information contained in this confidential document (“Presentation”) has been prepared by Volt Resources Limited (the “Company”). It has not been fully verified and is subject to material updating, revision and further amendment. While the information contained herein has been prepare
Slide 17: Appendices
Appendices
Slide 18: Stage 1 Project Development Schedule
Stage 1 Project Development Schedule Months 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 FEED Early Works (road; bores; camp) Water Storage Dam Construction Mine Establishment & Pre-Strip TSF Construction Process Plant (EPC - fabricate, deliver, install) First ore Commissioning and Ramp-Up Normal Op
Slide 19: Key Approvals and Land Access Granted
Key Approvals and Land Access Granted Bunyu Environmental Approval • Environmental Impact Assessment (‘EIA’) Certificate for Bunyu granted by the National Environment Management Council of Tanzania to 100% wholly-owned subsidiary Volt Graphite Tanzania (‘VGT’) • EIA Certificate represented the final
Slide 20: Forging Strong Community Relationships
Forging Strong Community Relationships Social Investment Program • Building village offices • Supplying school desks • Replacement roof sheeting for community buildings following storm damage • Payment of Nursery teachers salaries Village Land Use Plan (‘VLUP’) • VGT have sponsored the development o
Slide 21: Contact
Contact Trevor Matthews Chief Executive Officer Perth Tel: +61 8 9486 7788 Tanzania Tel: +255 746 419 072 Email: trevor.matthews@voltresources.com Website: www.voltresources.com Level 5, London House 216 St. Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000
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