The Leader in Vanadium TSX.V: APA WWW.APELLARESOURCES.COM Apella has positioned itself as a leader in the exploration and development of the largest Vanadium- Titanium-Iron projects in North America.
Mar 30, 2016
The Leader in Vanadium
TSX.V: APAWWW.APELLARESOURCES.COM
Apella has positioned itself as a leader in the exploration and development of the largest Vanadium-Titanium-Iron projects in North America.
Forward Looking Statement
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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; capital expenditures; success of exploration activities; permitting time lines and permitting, mining or processing issues; government regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; unanticipated reclamation expenses; title disputes or claims; litigation liabilities; and
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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.
Commodity Market Outlook
VANADIUMVANADIUMVanadium has been selling on the Chinese auction market in the range of $6-10 per pound in within the last year. Vanadium is used as a metal alloy to generate harder steel in military and medical equipment, among other uses. The Chinese government has also now issued a policy that encourages the use of steel strengthened by vanadium for construction in earthquake zones, which is extremely positive for Apella’s Vanadium Projects since its iron ore is naturally rich on vanadium and doesn't need to be artificially strengthened.
IRON OREIRON OREIron Ore is typically sold in concentrate of 65% or 66% purity, with wet or dry tons commanding different prices. Chinese market pricing came down more than 30% in the last year as the economy slowed down to a low of 420 Renminbi (1 Renminbi = $ 0.17 CAD) for a wet Metric Ton, or $71.40 CAD. Many long term contracts sell the Iron Ore concentrate, or Fe 65% wet, for $71 per MT.
TITANIUMTITANIUMTitanium is extensively used in different forms, from metal alloys to paint and human medical prostheses. The metal is presently selling between $1,000 to $5,000 USD per MT. Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Martin’s F22 Raptor and new artillery equipment (e.g. “The Reaper” of the US Air Force) are currently in production and use Titanium extensively.
Vanadium Applications
Apella is focusing on three main markets for Vanadium
HSLA Steel – Over fifty applications in the steel industry alone, is unmatched in ability to make steel stronger, lighter and anti-corrosive
Next generation Vanadium batteries - already in use worldwide, now entering North American marketplace
New emerging technologies such as Vanadium Blue – revolutionary window coating now in final testing for large-scale commercialization
Why Canadian Vanadium Projects?
South Africa (#1 supplier in the world at 37%) is severely affected by power outages and electricity constraints
China (#2 supplier in the world at 32%) is frequently affected by power inefficiencies and infrastructure damage
Currently only around 100,000 tonnes of Vanadium produced annually, yet 120-130,000 tonnes utilized. This is expected to compound annually by around 7-8% over the next 10 years
Based on 2006 consumption rates, China will need to source an additional 35,000 tonnes or 77 million lbs of Vanadium per year in order to match North American steel quality
Currently over 98% of all Vanadium utilized in North America is imported from foreign sources
Why Canadian Vanadium Projects?
Apella Project Highlights
All Vanadium projects located in mining friendly Quebec, Canada. Quebec offers rebate in excess of 38% on exploration dollars spent.
Mineralization is at or near surface on all projects = Open Pitable.
Ship Ready Ferro-Vanadium.
Processing of ore - environmentally friendly mechanical process requiring no chemicals.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure such as road, rail and power is in place on all of Apella’s Vanadium-Titanium-Iron
projects
Apella Project Timeline Pre-feasibility inside 18 monthsFeasibility-Additional 1 year Construction of Plant – Additional 2 years
Production Details:
Price per tonne
Waste to ore ratio must be calculated per annum based on width and depth of open pit.
1st Stage – Mechanical Extraction than separation with electromagnets
Immediate generation of cash flow Ferrovanadium rich concentrate would be ship-ready
2nd stage – Chemical process will be used for dealing with separation of feldspar and silica from oxide concentrate.
Separated metals would be sold to specific and separate markets
Apella Project Location Map
260km
Iron –T Project Milestones 1979 - Société de Développement de la Baie-James initiated an exploration program. Hole L-1-82-1 was bored in 1982 and successfully identified vanadiferous mineralization over significant widths on the property. Assay results returned 0.34% V2O5, 6.74% TiO2 and 25.19% Fe (total) over 56.39 m (estimated true width 39.87m).
1997-1998, Noranda Exploration Inc. carried out exploration under the supervision of a well recognized vanadium expert, Dr. Mehmet Taner
Three grab samples collected from Trench A during the exploration program in 1997 returned values between 0.52 and 0.59% V2O5.
A ground magnetic survey conducted in 2007 indicated that previous drilling and trenching were conducted within an area characterized by strong magnetic anomalies trending WNW and ESE extending over 2 km and 150 to 225 m wide.
In August 2008 Apella conducted a channel sampling program to validate previous assays results obtained on the Trench A excavated by Noranda in 1997.
Apella’s total sampling length was 25 m and the sampling length fixed at 1.0 m. The weighted average of the three channels is 0.49% V2O5, 8.09% TiO2 and 33.20% Fe
Successful drill program completed in November 2009. The drilling program at Iron-T intersected grades as high as 75.95% Fe2O3, 16.80% TiO2 and 1.34% V2O5. Every drill hole intersected significant mineralization at depth and confirms the mineralization is open in all directions.
Iron –T Project Highlights
The 100% owned Iron-T Vanadium project consists of 134 claims containing the Bell River Vanadium Deposit V-Ti-Fe Mineralization proven over 20 km’s Magnetic survey complete 43-101 Report Completed Apella 2008 Channel sampling assay results yielded grades as high as:• 0.819% Vanadium Pentoxide• 12.9% Titanium• 45.3% Iron
2009 Drilling program intersected grades as high as:• 75.95% Fe2O3, 16.80% TiO2, and 1.34% V2O5. • 93.66 metres of 43.87% Fe2O3, 7.90% TiO2, 0.41% V2O5 and • 90.93 metres of 42.70% Fe2O3, 7.24% TiO2, and 0.38% V2O5• 35.70 metres 26.29% Fe2O3, 3.33% TiO2, and 0.32% V2O5
2010 Drill Program is Currently Underway
Iron -T Vanadium Project
Iron -T Vanadium Project Mag. Survey
Iron -T Vanadium Project Drill Location
Iron -T Vanadium Project Drill Hole Location
Lac Dore Vanadium-Titanium-Iron Projects
Vanadium Batteries for CarsSurface Mineralization At Lac Dore
Lac Dore V-Ti-Fe Project Includes Northern Extension of Lac Dore Deposit
Results of up to 1.089% V2O5, 12.30% TiO2, and 70.8% Fe
Lac Dore V-Ti-Fe Project
2009 Drilling intersected massive magnetite at depth
Lac Dore V-Ti-Fe ProjectIncludes Apella’s claims covering the majority of the Lac Dore Deposit, reported to be the largest Vanadium deposit in North America and second-largest in the world.
Deposit dips 70% south
Previous work outlined a resource of around 5.5 billion pounds, or 2.27 billion kilograms, of Vanadium Pentoxide along with Iron and Titanium.
A 2002 feasibility study recommended development of a mine and processing facilities, with capital costs estimated at $364-million, including equipment and infrastructure. (Pre-NI-43-101)
Apella is awaiting Quebec Government approval of additional Lac Dore claims.
2008/9 Channel sampling returned results of up to 1.089% V2O5, 12.30% TiO2, and 70.8% Fe
2009 Magnetic Survey completed delineating mineralization
2009 Drill Program successfully intersected mineralization at depth in six holes
Lac Dore Milestones
Milestone #1 – Stripping and Channel Sampling Program
Completed Fall 2008
Milestone #2 – Initial 10 Hole Drill Program to test NE Extension of main zone Completed Summer 2009 with disseminated to massive magnetite intersected in holes 1 through 6
Milestone #3 – Surface Magnetometer Survey – Completed in August 2009 by Geosig. Defined strong magnetic anomalies over 3700 metres
Milestone #5 - Stripping and Channel Sampling Program #2 Completed Summer 2009
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