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Oregon Resources (ORC) project overview
Since 1990, Oregon Resources Corporation (ORC) has been exploring, drilling, q ntif ing nd n l ing e ie of niq e he mine l depo it in the t tequantifying and analyzing a series of unique heavy mineral deposits in the state of Oregon, U.S.A. These mineral deposits contain high purity concentrations of Chromite, Zircon, G t d hi h i / Il it d t th ith l t f l iGarnet and high iron/ Ilmenite sands together with several types of alumina silicates. A pilot plant, capable of processing and separating 10 tons per hour, was
ll d d d d d h hinstalled and processed mined ore, separating and concentrating the heavy mineral sands for foundry evaluations.This plant can be modified and used for test work, mineral separation and wet stage processing of additional deposits of heavy mineral sands. Significant comparative, blending and stand alone testing confirmed the Chromite as an exceptional and unique value adding mineral, particularly in foundry related applications.Engineering design produced an efficient and scalable mineral processing plant capable of handing variations in feed from multiple deposits and produce p g p p pmultiple products. Commissioning commenced June 2011.
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LOCATION
• Deep Water Port
• Major Highway Connection
• Rail Access
• Process Site (full utilities)
L l Ai• Local Airport
• Logging – Natural Resources
• Population of Skilled Labor
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COOS COUNTY CHROMITE MINING CHROME LAKE - BANDON DUNES
Lagoons Deposit (Chrome Lake)(Chrome Lake) Bandon Dunes
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PROJECT HISTORY
Strategic mineral during WW II– Chromite– US Bureau of Mines Drilling
Krome and Humphreys Corporationso e a d u p eys Co po at o s– Krome Plant in Coquille– Bandon Dunes
Th i l d l ti– The spiral and relocation
ORC Drilling in 1990’s– Verification of USBM and USGS drilling– Extension into adjacent areas
Today– Commissioning / production– Exploration / resource addition
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Project Overview (cont.)
E t l i d it t i 43% h i l t t Unique mineral
Extremely unique deposit contains < 43% heavy mineral content covering >2,600 acres of terraced mineral sand near Coos Bay in Southern Oregon. Only emerging producer of foundry grade Chromite in the United States deposit in the United States. Existence of multiple minerals including Chromite, garnet, zircon,
magnetite/hi-iron product. Ore body relatively close to surface <60 f t d i f di ( bl t hi f t i l)
Growth platform
feet and is free dig ( no blast or crushing of material). Long term project based in Coos bay. Current resource of 10 years
expected to be increased to a mine life exceeding 20 years on a plant platform throughput rate of one million tpa.
Foundries that produce high value castings, require quality Chromite & i d E hi h lit fi i h d d th ft t High product
demand
& zircon sand. Ensures high quality finish and reduces the after cast costs of grinding and sanding (often result from using poor quality foundry sands). Stable pricing of niche market Chromite grades has been retained through the recent economic cycle as the majority of
been retained through the recent economic cycle as the majority of South African Chromite supply is driven by demand for ferrochrome.
Security of Secured mineral lease agreements with land owners.
All requisite permitting been applied and approvedSecurity of tenure
All requisite permitting been applied and approved. Leading environmental and legal consultants involved in project
permitting, environmental and third party review.
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Project Overview (cont.)
• ORC has been involved in the Coos Bay project development since 1990 with an investment of $100 million by time of commercial 1990 with an investment of $100 million by time of commercial production. Targeted mine life of 30 years, from ongoing exploration
• Value additions expected through new product stream and vertical
Long term project
opportunities Strong relationships with major distribution companies that include HA
International, Possehl.-Erzkontor & IGC TechnologiesSustainable
relationships
g 3+ years of material testing with foundries, using test material produced
from 100,000 tpa pilot plant. Positive test results with major foundries including Columbus Steel ME
Positive test results with major foundries including Columbus Steel, ME Global etc., have validated the unique attributes and quality of the material.
St t ith ll i j t l i li t i Strong management with all senior project personnel specialists in mineral sands. Established relationships with foundries, industry and the local
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Expertise of management community in Coos Bay.
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GEOLOGY - OREBODY GENESIS
Source– Klamath Mountains– Igneous and metamorphic
Transporta spo t– Rogue, Illinois, Coquille rivers– Long shore current
Deposition– Hook-like landforms– Wave segregation
PreservationPreservation– Subduction zone– Uplift and mountain buildingFor
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TERRACE EXPLORATION
Terraces– Stair steps– Tectonically activated
Post Deposition ErosionPost Deposition Erosion– Incised valleys– Younger terrace formation
Peterson, C.D., Komar, P.D., and Scheidegger, K.F., 1986
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JORC RESERVES AND RESOURCES
Table 1. Summary of Ore Reservesy
Deposit Reserve Category
Ore Tons (short tons)
HM Grade (%)
Chromite Grade %
Garnet Grade %
Zircon Grade %
North Seven Devils Proved 948,469 33.67 11.79 2.62 0.63Section 33 Deposit Proved 205 664 19 48 8 54 1 41 0 34
In Situ Assemblage
Section 33 Deposit Proved 205,664 19.48 8.54 1.41 0.34Shepard Proved 755,859 42.87 10.05 5.41 0.60South Seven Devils Proved 793,500 28.74 12.49 2.81 0.83West Bohemia Proved 5,124,902 15.04 5.33 0.74 0.23West Section 10 Proved 30,000 18.00 6.00 1.00 0.30Westbrook Proved 824,344 21.90 8.53 1.00 0.43Grand Total Proved 8 682 738 21 5 7 5 1 6 0 4Grand Total Proved 8,682,738 21.5 7.5 1.6 0.4
Table 2. Summary of Mineral Resources
In Situ Assemblage
Deposit Resource Category
Ore Tons (short tons)
HM Grade (%)
Chromite Grade %
Garnet Grade %
Zircon Grade %
South Slough Indicated 2,593,000 --- 7.4 --- ---Pioneer Eagle Indicated 800,000 --- 13.8 --- ---Section 36 Deposit Indicated 121,400 --- 7.3 --- ---
In Situ Assemblage
Butler Indicated 121,480 --- 15.7 --- ---Rose Indicated 38,900 --- 14.4 --- ---Grand Total Indicated 3,674,780 --- 9.1 --- ---
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MINERALS
Chromite – FeCr2O4
– Main commodity; only domestic source– Spherical/well rounded grains; well sorted– Marketed as foundry sand– Zircon replacement; value added productco ep ace e t; a ue added p oduct
Garnet – (Fe,Mg)2Al3(SiO4)3
– Water-Jet cutting medium
Zircon – ZrSiO4Zircon ZrSiO4
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MINING AND RECLAMATION
Topsoil Removal– Berms around open pits
Ore Excavation and Screening– Grade control in-pit
Pebbles roots logs retained in pit– Pebbles, roots, logs retained in pit
Trucked to Coos Bay for ProcessingConventional wet process water– Conventional wet process water requirements too great
Tailings Returned to PitTailings Returned to Pit– Highway rated belly-dump truck
(low moisture required)
Reclamation Begins– Dry tailings = reclamation success– Grading plan executed– Grading plan executed– Timber, housing, golf course
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REQUIRED PERMITS
PROCESSING PLANTPermit Permitted Activity Regulatory Agency
NPDES Individual Permit Stormwater Discharges DEQ
NPDES 1200C Permit Construction Stormwater DEQ
ACDP Air Discharges DEQ, DOGAMI
CUP Site Development and Use Coos County
MSHA ID Mine ID MSHA
MINE SITESMINE SITESPermit Permitted Activity Regulatory Agency
JPA Impacts to Wetlands DSL, Corps
MOP Mining DOGAMI
WPCF Stormwater Management DEQ, DOGAMI
CUP Site Development and Use Coos County
Radioactive Waste Exemption Disposal of Tailings DOE
Solid Waste Exemption Disposal of Tailings DEQ
Blockage of fish passage atFish Passage Plan Blockage of fish passage at NSD ODFW
ACDP Air Discharges DEQ, DOGAMI
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CHROMITE MARKET
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CONVENTIONAL FOUNDRY CHROMITE MARKET
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Chromite, standard foundry, 46-47% Cr203, wet bulk, FOB
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PRODUCTION
Production at 95,000 TPY (Sales Capped for Garnet and Hi Iron)
FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016
Tons Produced
Chromite 95,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 95,000
Garnet 16,502 16,045 19,505 25,808 10,875
Zircon 4,948 4,079 6,473 4,215 3,892
Hi Iron 27,863 27,996 70,176 90,033 90,273
Total 144,313 143,120 191,153 215,056 200,039For
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ECONOMIC IMPACT
75 DIRECT FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
187 INDIRECT JOBS (FACTOR OF 2 5x) 187 INDIRECT JOBS (FACTOR OF 2.5x)
$95 MILLION TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (PLANT $58 MILLION)
$3.5 MILLION ANNUAL PAYROLL
$4 MILLION ANNUAL EXPENSES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES $4 MILLION ANNUAL EXPENSES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
MINING & HAULING CONTRACT ~$7.5 MILLION ANNUAL EXPENDITURE
UTILIZATION OF THE NATURAL GAS LINE, RAILROAD AND MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE
>140,000 TONS OF FINISHED PRODUCT SHIPPED YEARLY BY WATER, RAIL AND TRUCK
ROYALTY VALUE TO LANDOWNERS RANGES FROM $32,000 - $130,000 PER ACRE
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