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Best Mining Deal
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Near Term VANADIUM Producer
JUNE 2014CORPORATE PRESENTATION
Metals and Mining Deal of the Year
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Forward Looking Statements
The information presented contains “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and
“forward-looking information” under similar Canadian legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of the Company.
Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the estimation of mineral reserves and mineral
resources; the realization of mineral reserve estimates; the timing and amount of estimated future production; costs of production; metal prices and demand for
materials; capital expenditures; success of exploration and development activities; permitting time lines and permitting, mining or processing issues; government
regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; and title disputes or claims. Generally, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans,” “expects” or “does not expect,” “is expected,” “budget,” “scheduled,” “estimates,” “forecasts,”
“intends,” “anticipates” or “does not anticipate,” or “believes,”, “projects” or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results
“may,” “could,” “would,” “might” or “will be taken,” “occur” or “be achieved.” Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are based on the opinions
and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may
cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-
looking statements or forward-looking information, including, but not limited to, unexpected events during operations; variations in ore grade; risks inherent in the
mining industry; delay or failure to receive board approvals; timing and availability of external financing on acceptable terms; risks relating to international operations;
actual results of exploration activities; conclusions of economic valuations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; and fluctuating metal prices
and currency exchange rates. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or
intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in
such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. The Company does not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable
securities laws.
Investors are advised that National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators requires that each category of mineral reserves and mineral resources
be reported separately. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated or Inferred Resources
The information presented uses the terms “measured,” “indicated” and “inferred” mineral resources. United States investors are advised that while such terms are
recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize these terms. “Inferred mineral
resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an
inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of
feasibility or other economic studies. United States investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of measured or indicated mineral resources will ever be
converted into mineral reserves. United States investors are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource exists, or is economically
or legally mineable.
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Production in sight.
As at October 10, 2013
Project as at February 20, 2013
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Maracas Vanadium Project
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Metals and Mining
Deal of the Year
Best Mining Deal
Vanadium Project in Brazil
Highest grade, quality; lowest cost project
Feed to plant underway, first production expected shortly
Glencore Off-take: 100% Take-or-Pay
Vanadium demand growth 6.5% per annum
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Maracas Construction Milestones
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First concentrate produced, Feb 2014
Kiln and leaching area, Mar 2014
Feed to plant commenced May 2014
Kiln warming May 2014
Kiln commissioning Mar 2014
Deammoniator commissioning Mar 2014
AMV Precipitation commissioning Mar 2014
Leaching commissioning Feb 2014
Milling & beneficiation commissioned Feb 2014
Approx 20,000 tonne stockpile of ore Jan 2014
Crushing commissioned Oct 2013
Electrical power line commissioned Oct 2013
Water treatment plant commissioned Oct 2013
Recent Achievements:
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Vanadium – a Strategic Metal
Most used alloy to strengthen steel Significantly increases tensile strength Resistant to: seismic, corrosion, abrasion Proven process for separation
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Makes steel stronger, tougher and lighter
Source: vanitec.org/Roskill, 2013
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Vanadium – Few Substitutes
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2lbsV 1 Tonne of Steel 2X
Strength
Highest strength to weight ratio of any alloy
Source: vanitec.org
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Uses of Vanadium
8Source: Roskill, 2013
91%
4.5%3.5% 1%
Steel Alloy
Titanium Alloy
Chemical Catalyst
Other
48%
35%
14%3%
High Strength Low Alloy
Full Alloy
Carbon Steel
Other
Uses of Vanadium
Vanadium in Steel
High Strength Low Alloy
Steels are the leading
market for vanadium in
the steel industry
Steel is the largest end-
use for vanadium
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Vanadium Demand Drivers
Growth in applications containing V Increased use in steel Higher quality steel standards in BRICs
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Strong growth profile
Source: Roskill, 2013
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Rebar for construction
Buildings, bridges, tunnels
Automotive parts
Pipelines
Aviation and aerospace
Power lines and power pylons
Chemical plants, oil refineries, offshore-platforms
Various tools and dies
High strength steel structures
Construction machinery and equipment
Cast iron used for rolls in steel mills
Vanadium is Everywhere
Source: Vanitec
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Growth Example: China
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“Vanadium-enhanced rebar provides buildings with the improved structural support necessary to better withstand the higher magnitude earthquakes so frequently seen in China,”
“It is extremely important that an earthquake-prone country like China is well informed about the overall benefits of vanadium-enhanced steel as it relates to the country’s seismic precautions moving forward.”
-- Robert Glodowski, Director of Technical Services at East Metals North America and a member of Vanitec.http://www.asminternational.org
The Chinese government implemented Code for Design and Concrete Structures in 2010 and an Update on the Code in 2011.
This policy seeks to restrict and gradually eliminate the use of lower strength bars by 2015 and implement an increase in Vanadium content in steel rebar.
(Global Steel 2013, Ernest&Younge)
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20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.1
China
North
America
Growth Example: China
12Source: Les Ford Vanadium and Steel presentation, PDAC 2010Source: Roskill 2013
% of Vanadium Used per Tonne of Steel by Region
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Projected Impact of China’s Increased Rebar Standards
Actual Consumption 2010
Projected Impact of China’s 2013 Rebar Standards
Japan
Europe
China
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Supply is Concentrated
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Brazil production provides stability of supply
Source: Roskill, 2013
China 70,000 Tonnes (V2O5 Equiv)
South Africa 35,000 Tonnes (V2O5 Equiv)
Russia 14,000 Tonnes (V2O5 Equiv)
Total Supply 127,000 Tonnes (V2O5 Equiv)
Total Demand 136,000 Tonnes (V2O5 Equiv)
*Tonnage calculated in V2O5 Equivalent
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Global Production by Method
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$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
$7.00
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
By-product (slag)production
Primary Production Secondary Production
% of Global Production $ Cost of Production per Lb V2O5 Equiv
$ Largo Cost of Production per Lb V2O5 Equiv
Global Production by Method & Cost
NTD: Prices calculated into V2O5 EquivSource: Roskill 2013; TTP Squared/Atlantic, Vanadium Market OutlookSource: Largo forecast based on company information & industry experts
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Vanadium Historical Pricing
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Consistent floor at $5.00 per lb
$0.00
$5.00
$10.00
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
$30.0010 Year Vanadium Pricing (per lb V2O5)
$ Largo Cost
$ Price V2O5
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Maracas – Ideal Location
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Mining friendly jurisdiction
Government and local support Arid climate, ideal topography Management with regional experience Strong tax incentives Local familiarity with mining
Metals and Mining
Deal of the Year
Best Mining Deal
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Concessions and Mineralization
= Gulcari “A” Deposit (first 12 Years)
Maracás concessions
and strike length
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Mineral Resources
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0 10 20 30 40
Million Tonnes
Proven & Probable
Measured & Indicated
Inferred
1.34% V2O5
1.11% V2O5
13.1 Million Tonnes
0.83% V2O5
+2 Times Industry Average Grade
30.4 Million Tonnes
24.6 Million Tonnes
Gulcari “A” Deposit
Satellite Deposits
Contained within
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Maracas Australian South African
Cost Advantage
*Average grade comparisons compiled by Les Ford, presentation March 8, 2011 19
Highest Grade/Quality Vanadium Deposit in the World
Higher head-grade
and higher iron
content
Concentrate has
much higher V2O5
Concentrate has fewer
contaminants like silica
Lowest Cost Production
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Gulcari “A” Cross Section
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Maracas Project Economics*
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*As outlined in 2013 Preliminary Economic Assessment **including iron ore byproduct credit – OPEX without credit is $3.18 (still lowest cost producer)***Average years 1-15
Net Present Value $554 million
After tax IRR 26.3%
Discount rate 8%
Exchange rate (BRL:USD) 2:1
Average Production 11,400 t V2O5 equiv
Mine life 29 Years
Initial CAPEX 235 million
OPEX $2.10**
V2O5 price – 3 year avg $6.37
Average annual cash flow $89 million***
Includes taxes, royalties, and sustaining capex
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Low Cost with Potential to Improve
Lower mining costs Lower power costs In-house crushing Depreciation of the Real
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Anticipated reductions in operating costs
*including iron ore byproduct credit - OPEX without credit is $3.18 (still lowest cost producer)
OPEX costs*
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Vanadium Historical Pricing
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Profitable at historic lows
$0.00
$5.00
$10.00
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
$30.0010 Year Vanadium Pricing (per lb V2O5)
$ Largo Cost
$ Price V2O5
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Process Flow Sheet
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Proven, industry tested process
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Year 1 Ramp-up Projections
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Conservative Ramp-Up Projections with Opportunity
to Improve
Year 1 Total: 5,511 Tonnes V2O5Year 2 Total: 9,689 Tonnes V2O5
Plant Capacity: 10,000 Tonnes V2O5
100%
% C
apac
ity
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Production Profile
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Phase 1(10,000 Tonnes Capacity)
Initial Ramp Up, Implementing Expansion & FeV Plant
Phase 2(15,000 Tonnes Capacity)
Expanded Production rates & FeV
*As outlined in 2013 Preliminary Economic Assessment – Includes all taxes, royalties, and SG&A**Does not include debt repayment
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Strong Partners
Glencore International Plc.
Largest trader of Vanadium Take-or-pay agreement 100% of all material produced
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De-risked product sale
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Strong Management
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Mark Brennan President & CEO 25+ years experience in capital markets
Michael Mutchler Chief Operating Officer 20+ years mining engineering experience operating and managing mines
Les Ford SVP & Technical Director,Brazil
Vanadium expert. 40+ years experience building/operating vanadium facilities globally
Kurt Menchen President of Operations, Brazil
30+ years mining engineering experience operating mines in Brazil
Andy Campbell VP Exploration 30+ years of mining exploration experience
Ernest Cleave Chief Financial Officer 10+ years experience in financial management
Andrew Hancharyk Chief Legal Officer 20+ years experience in corporate Law
Casper Groenewald Deputy Technical Director
20+ years metallurgical engineering experience including 5+ in vanadium processing
Significant experience constructing and operating mines
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Maracas Environment
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Gulcari “A” Open Pit
Main Access Road
Admin Facilities
Roasting (kiln)
Crushing
1 km
MillingLeaching
DesilicationPrecipitation
Final Product
Project as at December 11, 2013
Tailings
Tailings
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Simple, Low Cost Mining
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25 meters of ore at surface
150 meters
Magnetite(ore)
Gabbro (waste)
◦Dips at 65
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Maracas Construction
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Project as at February 20, 2013
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Recent Construction Milestone
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Crushing Circuit successfully commissioned
Above: Crushed ore stockpile, January 2014
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Recent Construction Milestone
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Milling and beneficiation system commissioned – February 2014
Above: main ball mill being commissioned
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Recent Construction Milestone
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Commissioning of Kiln – commenced March, 2014
Kiln feed commenced May, 2014
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Recent Photos
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Corporate Structure
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Stock symbol: LGO – TSX-V
Share price (May 23, 2014): $0.30
Shares issued (Basic): 984 million
Market Cap C$295 million
52-week High/Low: $0.305 / $0.155
Management & Institutions: 75%
Warrants & Options (Basic): 252 million
Institutional Shareholders
Arias Resource Capital - 25.9%
Mackenzie Investments - 14.3%
Eton Park Capital Management - 11.1%
Ashmore Investment Management - 11.4%
Shareholders & Project Partners
Project Finance Deal of the Year Awards - March 2013
Project Partners
Glencore International 100% 6 yr take-or-pay off-take for Maracas
Business Development Bank of Brazil
Bank Itau, Votorantim, Bradesco
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Secondary Projects
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Blue sky potential to add value
Currais Novos
Region: Brazil
Metal: Tungsten
Stage: Care & Maintenance
Campo Alegre
Region: Brazil
Metal: V, Ti, Fe
Stage: Exploration
Northern Dancer
Region: Yukon, Canada
Metal: Tungsten
Stage: PEA Complete
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Investment Summary
First production expected shortly
High grade, low cost production project
Significant cash-flow potential in near-term
Exposure to commodity with strong growth profile
Experienced management
Pipeline of projects in place for growth
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Substantially de-risked flagship project with near term cash flow
Under-Valued
Near-Term Producer
Project as at November 19, 2013Project as at December 26, 2013Project as at February 20, 2013
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Darcie LaddBusiness Development
Manager
416-861-9406
Mark BrennanPresident and CEO
416-861-9797
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Appendix
Vanadium – additional growth profiles
Board of Directors
Maracas Mining Process
Tungsten
Currais Novos
Northern Dancer
Campo Alegre de Lourdes
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Growth Example: Automobiles
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In 2013 VW announced plans to use new high-strength steel to make its cars lighter and also to comply with the strict emissions regulations.
VW chose to replace aluminum with light weight steel to improve fuel efficiency.
“VW…is giving up aluminum for the high tensile steel, which is up to six times stronger than conventional steel. The new material not only made the new Golf with about 100kg lighter, but also helped the company reduce costs.” (Reuters)
Volkswagen Lowering Costs and Increasing Efficiency
Ram’s 2013 3500 pickup 7,000 pounds additional towing capacity than previous version, all thanks to high-strength steel.
Ram Increasing Strength
In 2013 Ford announced that the F-150 pickup will soon be 250 to 750 pounds lighter. A recent study showed that the material is not only cheaper to use but also safer, the vehicles tested showing an outstanding crash performance.
Ford Reducing Weight
Source: www.autosteel.org
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Projected Growth in Automotive
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47%
22%
40%
78% 41%
12%
10%
50%
USA: Consumption Growth of High-Strength Steels in Automobiles %
Source: Roskill, 2013 Source: US Steel
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Growth Example: Aircraft
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Aircraft usages presently accounts for approx. 7% of vanadium market and is growing rapidly
Demand projected to double by 2016
Aircraft manufacturers using increasing amounts of titanium-vanadium alloy
Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus 380 each contain more than 100 tonnes of vanadium alloys, more than double that in a Boeing 747
Source: Largo Source: www.asiaminer.com Source: TTP Squared
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Projected Growth in Aircraft
44Source: Roskill, 2013 Source: Airline Monitor
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Appendix: Strong Board
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Mark Brennan Director Largo Resources President & CEO
Dirk Donath Director Managing director Aimaira Capital Management
Alberto Arias Director Founder & President Arias Resource Capital
Dan Ioschpe Director CEO of Lopche-Maxion
David Brace Director CEO of Karmin Exploration. Formerly with AurResources
Wayne Egan Director Partner at Weir Foulds LLP
Alex Monteiro Director Partner at CALT Ltd.
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Appendix: Maracas Mining Process*
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• Deposit outcrops at surface
• Less than 1 meter pre-stripping
• High grade material from surface continues to depth
Simple, Cost-Effective Open Pit Mining Process
Unit Mining
Cost
Total
OPEX
Revenue
Tonne of ore $14.29 $61.50 $129.97
Per lb V2O5
/equiv.**$0.82 $2.10 $6.09
*As outlined in 2013 Preliminary Economic Assessment**Includes all royalties less credit Iron Ore byproduct
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Appendix: Tungsten
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Tungsten [W74]
Tungsten is unique in its extreme
qualities and difficult to replace
Source: Roskill, 2011Source: Minor Metals Trade Association
Cemented Carbide Usage
• Only diamonds are harder• 100X harder than steelVery Hard
• Highest melting point• Lowest expansion
Very Heat Resistant
• Greater than lead or uraniumVery Dense
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Appendix: Tungsten
48Source: British Geological Survey’s Risk List, 2011 Source: US Gelological Survey
Supply Demand
Source: Roskill, 2011/Europacific Canada, April 12, 2012
Production
17%
Tungsten Scored 4th
Most at Risk out of 52 Elements
67,000 Tonnes(2011)
95,000 Tonnes(2015)
Growingat 7%
per year
Consumption
Projected to increase
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Appendix: Currais Novos
Historical production district
Significant production from 1940s to 1970s (approx 8% of global supply)
Numerous potential acquisitions in immediate vicinity – both underground and tailings
Provides significant expansion potential
Preliminary exploration underway with goal of defining additional resources
Production Commenced December 2011
Plant optimization continued through 2012
Production temporarily suspended due to severe regional drought in 2013
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Operational History:
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Appendix: Campo Alegre Project
133 Million Tonnes Grading 50% Fe, 21% TiO2, 0.75% V2O5*
100% owned iron, titanium, and vanadium deposit - seven concessions covering 9,274.66 hectares
Purchased in 2009 for USD $250,000.00 from Bahia State Mining Development Agency (CBPM)
Preliminary metallurgical testwork completed in 2011 suggested potential for titanium dioxide (TiO2) project
* Historical resource provided by CBPM (Bahia State Mining Development Agency)
Mineral Resources (non-NI 43-101)
Development Milestones
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Appendix: Northern Dancer Project
223.4 MT grading 0.102% WO3 and 0.029% Mo (M&I)
Higher-grade tungsten and molybdenum zone: 60.3 MT of 0.14% WO3 and 0.045% Mo (M&I)
201.2 MT grading 0.09% WO3 and 0.024% Mo (I)
PEA complete
Environmental permitting under way
Discussions with off-take partners and JV partner
Development Milestones
Mineral Resources
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Appendix: Northern Dancer PEA
Tungsten
(US$ per MTU)
Moly
(US$ per lb)IRR (%)
NPV @ 8%
(US$ millions)
$275 $17.50 20.0 918
$300 $17.50 22.2 1,110
$325 $17.50 24.4 1,302
$350 $17.50 26.5 1,494
$365 $17.50 27.8 1,769
* The PEA is preliminary in nature, and includes inferred resources that are too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them.
There is no certainty that the PEA will be realized.52
Low Cash cost producer: US $116 per MTU
49 year mine life
Pre-production capital costs: $645 million
Cumulative cash flow US$4.8 billion
Average annual production of 833,000 MTU tungsten (18.3 million pounds) and 5,959,000 pounds molybdenum over initial 23 years
Current trading price of US$370 MTU
Attractive economics at current tungsten
prices
Strategic asset for long term supply of tungsten