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Kvanefjeld ProjectSummary
February 2014
Kvanefjeld: Specialty metals for a greener world Agenda
• Introduction• Geology & Resources• Recent Developments• Evaluation & Milestones• Community Engagement• Project Summary
Greenland Minerals and Energy LtdASX‐listed, Greenland‐focussed mineral explorer and developer
Kvanefjeld multi‐element project (REEs, uranium, zinc): A mineral project of world‐wide strategic importance One of world’s largest REE‐uranium resources Highly accessible – able to mine all year round Non‐refractory ore type – beneficiates and leaches well with low‐technical risk Long‐life, cost‐effective production of rare earths Environmental and social impact risks are low and manageable
Drilling at the 242Mt Sørensen Deposit, Kvanefjeld Project, South Greenland
The Kvanefjeld Project – Favourable LocationReadily accessible location near existing infrastructure
Located at a latitude lower than long established mining regions of Alaska and northern Canada
Adjacent to deep water fjords which run directly out to the North Atlantic Ocean Mine and concentrator can be built within 10kms of harbour; Access to nearby hydropower, minimal infrastructure requirements
Town of Narsaq located 10km from Kvanefjeld can provide both labour and services
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Asset Location
The Kvanefjeld Project ‐ GeographyProject geography – direct shipping access, airport nearby
The Kvanefjeld project is easily accessed by ship from the North Atlantic, year round The distance from Narsaq town to Narsarsuaq Airport is 45 km
Overview of the Narsaq Peninsula, south Greenland, view is toward the north
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Kvanefjeld: 619 Mt 6.50 Mt REO,350 M lbs U3O8
License BoundaryNorthern Ilimaussaq Complex Alkaline Intrusion
Sorenson: 242 Mt
Zone 3: 95 Mt
The Kvanefjeld Project – Unique GeologyLocation of Deposits within Northern Ilimaussaq Complex
The Kvanefjeld Project – Significant ResourcesExploration and Resource Estimation continuing success
GME has invested over $75M over past 6 years in exploration and research
Overall Project JORC‐code compliant resource inventory is 956Mt containing 10.33 Mt TREO and 575 Mlbs U3O8
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Deposit Name
Tonnage (Mt)
U3O8 Grade (ppm)
REO Grade (%)
Contained U3O8 (Mlbs)
Contained REO (Mt)
Kvanefjeld 619 257 1.06 350 6.55
Sorensen 242 304 1.10 162 2.67
Zone 3 95 300 1.16 63 1.11
Total 956 273 1.08 575 10.33
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The Kvanefjeld Project – Peer ComparisonVery large global resource with significant growth potential
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Bayan Obo Kvanefjeld Thor Lake Mountain Pass Mt Weld Strange Lake Nolans Bore Dong Pao Dubbo Zirconia Bear Lodge Hoidas Lake
Mt REO Bayan Obo ‐ 57Mt
Global Rare Earth Resources
24 Mt TREO
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Olympic Dam ‐ 5.4Bn lbsMlbs
Global Uranium Resources
3 81.3 Bn lbs U3O8
Rare Earths Market – Focus on Strategic Elements Kvanefjeld’s Endowment of Critical Rare Earths
Source: US DoE Critical Materials Strategy Report November 2011
Dec 2013: Strategy Revised to include REE SeparationMarket strategy to sell Critical REO products with or without La & Ce credits
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The Kvanefjeld ProjectProject overview
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The Kvanefjeld Project – Development Progress
Activity Exploration and Resource Definition ‐ Kvanefjeld 2007‐ 2010 A$25M spent
Preliminary Technical Studies 2008 ‐ 2011 A$10M spent
Exploration and Resource Definition ‐satellite deposits 2011 ‐ 2012 A$7M spent
Carry out Pre Feasibility Studies 2008 ‐ 2012 A$16M spent
Acquire full ownership of Kvanefjeld 2012 A$5M (plus shares/options)
Batch test work and Concentrator Piloting 2012 A$4M spent
Finalise design criteria for Concentrator and Refinery 2013 A$1M spent
Zero tolerance policy abolished 2013
REE Separation JV and Refinery location established 2014
Finalise EIA, SIA and FS 2014 ‐ 2015 A$20M Partly funded
Application for Exploitation Licence 2015
Refinery Piloting and Detailed Engineering 2014 ‐2016 A$ 60M
Construction (Mine & Concentrator) 2017 – 2018 A$ TBA
Timing Cost
Completed Pending
Achievements to date – Key milestones moving forward
The Kvanefjeld Project – Approvals Process Terms of Reference for EIA and SIA finalised and amendments submitted
EIASIA Feasibility Economic Declaration
BMPImpact & Benefit Plan
Exploitation Licence
Exploitation PlanImpact & Benefit Agreement
South Greenland
Construction
The Kvanefjeld Project ‐ Timeline to ConstructionMining licence application process dependent on REE Separation Strategy
2014 2015 2016 2017 2013
Feasibility Study
Project Funding and Construction
Construction
Exploitation license received
Detailed Engineering
SIA and EIA
Apply for Exploitation license
Construction commences
Permitting and Approvals
JV Partner engagement, Refinery piloting & Off‐take Agreements
2018
Zero tolerance repealed
Working Capital funded
Mine & Concentrator
Study completed
Process Design & Cost Estimation
Strategic Partner Engagement
Environmental & Social Baseline Studies
Refinery Study Completed
Commissioning
Community Open Day, August 2010, Narsaq
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Greenland Minerals and Energy ‐ Community Engagement
Qaqortoq Open Day June 2011
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Greenland Minerals and Energy ‐ Community Engagement
Employment and Training
Company geologist Aajus Simonsen explains drill core logging at the Narsaq open day, 2010
Part of the Greenland Minerals field team at the Kvanefjeld camp
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Greenland Minerals and Energy ‐ Community Engagement
Aquttussatut ilinniartutQillerinermik sungiusartut:Zone 2
Field training : Sorensen Deposit
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Greenland Minerals and Energy & Community Engagement
Ujarassiuunngorniaq Aaju Simonsenaasaanerani ikiorti
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Greenland Minerals and Energy ‐ Community EngagementStudent field worker Aaju Simonsen in action
Igasut, igaffimmi ikiortit, sungiusartut Inuili‐miit
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Greenland Minerals and Energy ‐ Community EngagementCook trainee and kitchen assistant trainee, Inuili
Kuannersuaq Narsamit 6 km‐erisut ungasitsigisoq
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Greenland Minerals and Energy – Community EngagementKvanefjeld uniquely located 6 km from Narsaq
The Kvanefjeld Project ‐ SummaryBenefits Greenland, China and the world society
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The world’s largest rare earth resource, and one of world’s larger uranium resources (NI 43‐101 or JORC‐code constrained)
Direct shipping access to Project area year round Large, outcropping orebodies allow for simple, low cost, open‐pit miningUnique and highly favourable ore‐type conducive to simple, cost‐
competitive processingClear scope to be one of the largest producers of critical rare earth
elements Uranium revenues allow for highly competitive cost structure for rare earth
productionTechnical, environmental and social studies well advanced, process
methodology developed by respected metallurgical teamClear Government support: the ban on uranium has been lifted and the
authorities are looking to finalise regulations and prioritise the development of the Kvanefjeld Project