Slide 1: Emerging Iron Ore Projects in Central West Africa
Emerging Iron Ore Projects in Central West Africa For personal use only ASX: EQX Company Presentation SEPTEMBER 2010
Slide 2: Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER For personal use only • This document should be read in conjunction with any public announcements and reports (including financial reports and disclosure documents) released by Equatorial Resources Limited. • This document has been prepared as a summary only, and does not contain all info
Slide 3: Corporate Structure
CORPORATE STRUCTURE ASX EQX ASX: For personal use only EQUATORIAL RESOURCES LTD (ASX: EQX) @ SEPTEMBER 2010 Fully Paid Ordinary Shares 65.2 million Market Capitalization Undiluted (@ A$0.62) A$40.4 million Unlisted Options 11.6 million (Various Expiry and Exercise Prices) Vendor Milestone Shares 2 0
Slide 4: 100% Ownership of Two Potentially Large-Scale Iron Ore Projects in Republic of Congo
100% OWNERSHIP OF TWO POTENTIALLY LARGE‐SCALE IRON ORE For personal use only PROJECTS IN REPUBLIC OF CONGO World Class Location Projects located close to major industry players in an emerging g g gglobal iron ore province p (>500Mtpa ( p pipeline) Mayoko‐Moussondji Iron Ore Project Large scale p
Slide 5: Central & West African Iron Ore: Production Pipeline
CENTRAL & WEST AFRICAN IRON ORE: PRODUCTION PIPELINE For personal use only The Next Global Iron Ore Province 1 Regional distribution of undeveloped world class high grade iron ore deposits Potential to supply up to 25% of global supply by 2020 (>500Mtpa)* Steell manufacturers f keen k to sourc
Slide 6: Central & West African Iron Ore: Existing Transport Infrastructure?
CENTRAL & WEST AFRICAN IRON ORE: EXISTING TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE? For personal use only Transport infrastructure (rail & port) is key to unlocking the regional potential 2 Only 4 project areas with potential to be serviced by existing transport infrastructure Availability of existing transport
Slide 7: Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville)
REPUBLIC OF CONGO (“CONGO BRAZZAVILLE”) For personal use only Stable country attracting multi‐billion dollar investment Former French colony that celebrated 50 years of independence in August 2010 Stable, single party government of President Denis Sassou‐Nguesso. Re‐elected in 2009 for a further
Slide 8: Mayoko-Moussondji Iron Ore Project (MMIP)
MAYOKO‐MOUSSONDJI IRON ORE PROJECT “MMIP” For personal use only Massif du Chaillu formation Achaean granitic terrain extending from ROC north into Gabon Hosts multiple large sedimentary iron ore deposits including Zanaga (Xstrata/MDP) Similar to the Banded Iron Formations (BIF) in Australia Op
Slide 9: MMIP: 1000km² of Highly Prospective Ground
MMIP: 1000km² OF HIGHLY PROSPECTIVE GROUND For personal use only Significant scale potential Two prospects: Mavendi & Makengui Combined 9km of elevated ridges prospective for hematite and magnetite‐rich itabirite mineralisation Located adjacent to DMC Mining’s Mining s Mayoko Project (1.34Bn t
Slide 10: MMIP: Significant Exploration Upside
MMIP: SIGNIFICANT EXPLORATION UPSIDE For personal use only Airborne geophysics program Completed in August 2010 using high resolution helicopter borne XPlorer magnetic and d radiometric d survey equipment Covered entire tenement Interpretation commencing September b 2010
Slide 11: Existing Rail Infrastructure
EXISTING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE For personal use only Mayoko - Pointe-Noire Pointe Noire Railway Line Built by Comilog for heavy haulage of manganese ore (1986: 3.1mt) Capacity is significantly under‐utilised. Currently operates 1 weekly passenger service only. EUR300M investment program underway
Slide 12: Existing Port Infrastructure
EXISTING PORT INFRASTRUCTURE For personal use only Pointe-Noire Pointe Noire Deep-Water Port The largest deep‐water deep water port in West Africa: o vital communication axis in equatorial Africa, serving the entire Congo basin including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Repu
Slide 13: Mayoko-Moussondji Work Program
MAYOKO‐MOUSSONDJI WORK PROGRAM For personal use only A D 2010 Aug‐Dec 2011 August A 2010 2010: Completed C l d Definition D fi i i off d drill ill targets and d design d i airborne geophysics survey of initial drill program November 2010: Complete Negotiation of rail access i interpretation
Slide 14: Badondo Project: Emerging Cluster
BADONDO PROJECT: EMERGING CLUSTER For personal use only Prime location within an emerging cluster of large scale exploration projects Avima (Core Mining/Severstal): 50km North Belinga (CMEC): 50km South Nabeba (Sundance Resources): 80km NE Mbalam (Sundance Resources): 100km NE Recent entry b
Slide 15: Badondo Project: Large Scale Potential
BADONDO PROJECT: LARGE SCALE POTENTIAL For personal use only Highly prospective geology Chemical analysis of rock samples collected by BRGM (1964‐1966) revealed iron grades as high as 60.75% Fe, with low phosphate In 2007, BRGM revisited the prospect and confirmed a ridge line of more than 7km l
Slide 16: Badondo Work Program
BADONDO WORK PROGRAM For personal use only S t D 2010 Sept‐Dec 2011 November N b 2010 2010: C Complete l Logistics L i i review i and d conceptuall airborne geophysics survey study December 2010: Complete Program ground mapping, rock i interpretation i off airborne ib sample l collection ll
Slide 17: Capital Markets Experienced Board
CAPITAL MARKETS EXPERIENCED BOARD For personal use only Proven development experience in the resource sector • Highly respected resource company executive with significant experience in Ian Middlemas company building in emerging markets Non‐Executive Chairman • Currently Chairman of a number of AS
Slide 18: Experienced Management Team
EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT TEAM For personal use only Proven operation and development skills; finance and operating experience within major mining houses • Geologist with 30 years exploration and mining experience across a wide range of Roger Staley commodities and mineralisation styles Country/Explo
Slide 19: Drivers of Success
DRIVERS OF SUCCESS For personal use only • Stable government, • Access to French majors Total operational and Eni active in railway and port ROC for decades infrastructure • Chinese and Russian • 100% owned manufacturers keen projects located in to source alternative the Massif du cost competitive C
Slide 20: Equatorial Resources
EQUATORIAL RESOURCES For personal use only Two 100% owned potential large scale iron ore projects Emerging global iron ore province Unparalleled access to infrastructure Significant g upside p potential p Low sovereign risk World class management team and board with proven track record o
Slide 21: Equatorial Resources Contact Details
Emerging Iron Ore Projects in Central West Africa For personal use only ASX: EQX Equatorial Resources Limited | ASX:EQX ASX EQX Headquarters: Level 9, BGC Centre, 28 The Esplanade, Perth, WA 6000 Phone: +61 8 9322 6322 | Fax: +61 8 9322 6558 Republic of Congo Office: 221 Route De La Frontiere Quarte