Michael Carvill Kenmare Annual General Meeting 9 th May 2008 Moma Titanium Minerals Project.
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Transcript of Michael Carvill Kenmare Annual General Meeting 9 th May 2008 Moma Titanium Minerals Project.
Michael Carvill
Kenmare Annual General Meeting
9th May 2008
Moma Titanium Minerals ProjectMoma Titanium Minerals Project
Overview of Kenmare Moma Mine Overview of Kenmare Moma Mine
ExportExport
Time Line for Handover of Mine Time Line for Handover of Mine
JanJan FebFeb MarMar AprApr MayMay JunJun JulJul AugAug SepSep OctOct NovNov DecDec
ScheduledHandover
Dredgers & WCPHandover
MSPHandover
20072007
1st Shipment
BargeHandover
JanJan JunJun
RoasterSheduledHandover
20082008
So We Started Dredging…So We Started Dredging…
Dredged over 5 Million Tonnes To DateDredged over 5 Million Tonnes To Date
Wet Concentrator Working Well…Wet Concentrator Working Well…
Mineral Separation PlantMineral Separation Plant
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Finished Product StorageFinished Product Storage
18,000t Awaiting Export
18,000t Awaiting Export
Bronagh J Operating WellBronagh J Operating Well
Loaded 7 Ships To Date
Sheltered deep water off Caldeira IslandSheltered deep water off Caldeira Island
Loaded 7 Ships To Date
Bronagh J Offloading to Customer ShipBronagh J Offloading to Customer Ship
Safety StatisticsSafety Statistics
YEAR 2007
Man-hours worked 684,508
Lost time Injuries (LTI) 0
LTIFR 0
Malaria Cases 342
Reportable environmental incidents 0
Minor injuries 39
2003, the Design and Framework EMP was approved by MICOA
2005 revised to focus on Construction Activities, approved by MICOA
2007 revised to focus on Operational activities, approved by MICOA
Internal and External Audits confirm environmental impact minimised and in line with approved plans
Mtiticoma Resettlement Completed May 2007
Environmental ReviewEnvironmental Review
KMAD: Achievements and OutlookKMAD: Achievements and Outlook
Achievements Outlook Created a wide range of development projects Used benefits of the mine to create secondary economic opportunities within local communities Established a dialogue with local communities to increase ownership of projects
New projects - Sewing project - Broiler project (Abattoir) - Fishery Improve impact and create institutions within communities Social ‘engineering’ Increasingly important role for KMAD with fewer employment opportunities at the mine
Technical IssuesTechnical Issues
But It Has Not Been Easy…But It Has Not Been Easy…
MULTIPLEXFixed Price ContractFixed Price Contract
Most Issues Have Been Resolved
Faulty Screens Limit Current ProductionFaulty Screens Limit Current Production
New, Redesigned Screens Installed: 140tph
Ilmenite Production Forecast 2008Ilmenite Production Forecast 2008
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Zircon Production Forecast 2008Zircon Production Forecast 2008
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Current Market - PigmentCurrent Market - Pigment
Global Growth in 2007 of 3% to 3.5%
Indian & Russian Pigment Growth Accelerating
IBMA Forecast 3.2% CAGR Pigment Growth to 2015
3 Price Increases in Past 6 Months
Global Growth in 2007 of 3% to 3.5%
Indian & Russian Pigment Growth Accelerating
IBMA Forecast 3.2% CAGR Pigment Growth to 2015
3 Price Increases in Past 6 Months
All TiO2 Feedstocks Were in Deficit in 2007
SP Ilmenite Price Increased by at Least 10% in 2007
SP Ilmenite for China ~ US$130 P/t FOB
Reduced SP Ilmenite Supply - Sustained Upward Price Pressure
Strong Demand for CP Ilmenite from Dupont and Ilmenite Upgraders - Ilmenite Production Declines
Strong Support From TiO2 Feedstock End Users for Moma Expansion
All TiO2 Feedstocks Were in Deficit in 2007
SP Ilmenite Price Increased by at Least 10% in 2007
SP Ilmenite for China ~ US$130 P/t FOB
Reduced SP Ilmenite Supply - Sustained Upward Price Pressure
Strong Demand for CP Ilmenite from Dupont and Ilmenite Upgraders - Ilmenite Production Declines
Strong Support From TiO2 Feedstock End Users for Moma Expansion
Current Market – TiO2 Feedstocks Current Market – TiO2 Feedstocks
Zircon Is Entering a Period of More Balanced Supply/demand –Moderate Surplus Expected in 2008
Kalimantan Entered the Market Late in 2006-Artisan Mining of Tailings – Uncertainty Over
Sustainability
Zircon Demand Growth Outlook Remains Strong – 4.3% CAGR to 2015
Ceramics, Zirconia and Chemicals Remain the Growth Drivers
Zircon Is Entering a Period of More Balanced Supply/demand –Moderate Surplus Expected in 2008
Kalimantan Entered the Market Late in 2006-Artisan Mining of Tailings – Uncertainty Over
Sustainability
Zircon Demand Growth Outlook Remains Strong – 4.3% CAGR to 2015
Ceramics, Zirconia and Chemicals Remain the Growth Drivers
Current Market – Zircon MarketCurrent Market – Zircon Market
Update on Nataka ResourceUpdate on Nataka Resource
Recent mineralogy testing has shown that part of the Nataka resource contains high-Ti ilmenite (above 55% TiO2).
Expansion RationaleExpansion Rationale
Kenmare Moma Product Pre-Sales at Fixed PriceKenmare Moma Product Pre-Sales at Fixed Price
Need Additional Production to Sell at Increased PriceNeed Additional Production to Sell at Increased Price
Vast Reserve AvailableVast Reserve Available
Reduce Cost per Tonne – Eliminate One Drying StageReduce Cost per Tonne – Eliminate One Drying Stage
Maximize Utilization of Existing Assets Maximize Utilization of Existing Assets
Expansion PlanExpansion Plan
Operate Both Dredges At Nameplate Capacity – Operate Both Dredges At Nameplate Capacity – 2,500tph2,500tph
Modify WCP – Spirals ReconfiguredModify WCP – Spirals Reconfigured
Build WHIMS Circuit – Separate Non-mags. Before Build WHIMS Circuit – Separate Non-mags. Before DryingDrying
Testwork Underway in AustraliaTestwork Underway in Australia
The Way Forward…The Way Forward…
One of the Largest Titanium Deposits in the WorldOne of the Largest Titanium Deposits in the World
Bottom of Production Cost CurveBottom of Production Cost Curve
In Production In Production
Significant Co-product RevenueSignificant Co-product Revenue
Substantial Additional ResourcesSubstantial Additional Resources
First Expansion in Detailed DesignFirst Expansion in Detailed Design