WPG Resources Ltd
Sale of Iron Ore Assets to OneSteel Limited
“One door closes, another one opens!”
Presentation to General Meeting4 October 2011
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Development Progress
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WPG’s Key Project AssetsIRON ORE• DSO: Peculiar Knob,
Buzzard and Tui deposits
• Magnetite BIF: Kestrel and Goshawk, Harrier, Eagle, Kite and Falcon at Hawks Nest
• Haematite BIF: Buzzard and Tui footwall
COAL• Penrhyn, Perfection
Well, Pidinga, LochielEXPLORATION• Mt Brady, Windy Valley
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WPG’s Development Plan – Peculiar Knob• Fully permitted• 3.3 mtpa to start May-
June 2012• Haul road from mine to
Wirrida Siding• Maluku Kuru village for
240 persons• Crushing plant at siding• Rail haulage 11,200
tonnes per train 6 days per week to Port Pirie
• Transshipment to Capesize ships in deep water in Upper Spencer Gulf
• One ship every 3 weeks
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Mining Contractor• Mining, crushing and rail loading contracts have
been awarded to MACA Ltd• Mining contractor has mobilised to site• But equipment has been parked up awaiting
transfer of contract
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Site Accommodation• Maluku Kuru accommodation village is
being built on site for 240 persons • Entire village already built and now being
relocated to site and services connected• Very comfortable standard of
accommodation, messing and recreational facilities
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Haul Road and Water Supply Construction
The construction of the haul road from the mine site to Wirrida Siding and the water supply pipeline from the Penrhyn borefield to the crusher, camp and mine are well under way
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Rail Locos and Wagons• Road haulage contract awarded to GWA• GWA locos (9 off) for Peculiar Knob
project are being built in Australia• Rail wagons (374 off) are being built in
China by China North Rail• Locos fleet build almost finished• Wagon prototype also almost finished
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Port Pirie• Kerman Contractors and their sub-contractors were
well advanced on site preparation when OneSteel deal came along
• We own the key block of land at Pirie• We have put the site on care and maintenance
pending Completion of the OneSteel deal• The land and DA belong to WPG and will not be sold
to OneSteel
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The OneSteel Transaction
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Sale of Iron Ore Assets to OneSteelWPG has agreed to the sale of all of its iron ore assets to OneSteel Limited for cash. The sale assets include:
– The development ready DSO Peculiar Knob project;
– The Buzzard and Tui DSO deposits at Hawks Nest; and
– The large scale Hawks Nest magnetite project
Certain cash return of $1.05 per share to WPG shareholders; comprising:
– A return of capital of $0.42 per share; and
– A fully franked dividend of $0.63 per share with a franking credit of $0.27 per share
In addition, WPG shareholders will retain exposure to:
– WPG’s non iron ore assets, including the significant Penrhyn coal project
– Cash of approximately $12m (~5 cents per share) on completion
– A proven exploration and asset development team
Cash is expected to be disbursed on 2 November 2011
The transaction is subject to WPG shareholder approval
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Key Benefits to WPG ShareholdersRealisation of significant cash return to WPG shareholders
Post-tax proceeds and surplus cash to be distributed to shareholders
Value realised in the midst of uncertain markets
Historically high iron ore prices
Significant volatility in commodity and capital markets
Sale proceeds imply a significant premium to WPG market prices
Avoids risks associated with constructing, funding and operating the Fe Assets
Shareholders retain exposure to:
WPG’s non iron ore assets including the significant Penrhyn coal project
Proven asset development team
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Some Relevant ConsiderationsAlthough high grade, Peculiar Knob is inevitably a high cost operation (cost of isolation)There is an enormous amount of new and lower cost production to come on stream from Pilbara projects in the next few yearsBHP now 155 mtpa going to 240 mtpa by 2016; 350 mtpa by 2020 and 450 mtpa ultimatelyRio 220 mtpa now going to 333 mtpa by 2015FMG now 55 mtpa going to 155 mtpa by 2012 and 355 mtpa medium term The iron ore price is now at historical highs and all analysts forecast price will halve in the next 5 yearsSo it makes sense to monetise the project now
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Timetable
Share purchase agreement announced on 2 September 2011
General meeting of shareholders to consider transaction being held today
Providing Resolutions 1 and 2 are approved, dividend will be announced tomorrow
Completion of transaction expected to occur on 6 October – WPG gets OneSteel’s money then
Trading of WPG shares on ex-return of capital and ex-dividend commences on 10 October
Record date for return of capital and dividend 14 October
Effective date for the return of capital and dividend 1 November
Distribution of funds to WPG shareholders 2 November
NB: all dates are indicative only
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Our Performance
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WPG is Now One of SA’s Largest Miners
• WPG’s Market Cap now ~$300m
• Bigger in market cap terms than any other SA-focussed miner other than OZ Minerals
• WPG is on the verge of being included in the ASX 300 list
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WPG has Delivered Outstanding Returns
• WPG has delivered outstanding TSR when measured over 1, 3 or 5 year time frames
• TSR has been consistent –investment grade
• We’ve beaten the large miners, the large industrials
• Some high flying golds have done better – but lumpy Source: Morningstar
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WPG Going Forward
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Overview of WPG Post Completion
Coal Assets
Penrhyn Coal Project– Total current Resource size of 352 million tonnes– Targeting Resource growth of a further 300 – 330 million tonnes
Lochiel North Coal Project– Total resource size of 270 million tonnes
Evergreen Energy Inc. Coal JV– Potential to upgrade WPG coal resources to higher rank thermal coal quality
Port PirieWPG will retain the land acquired for Peculiar Knob development
Significant optionality from 10 year lease on Berth 7 with 2 x 10 year options
Board & Management
Proven Board and management team to be retained by WPG
Funding of not less than $12 million at 30 June 2012 after all costs paid
Organic and M&A acquisition opportunities to be pursued post completion
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Coal Fired Power Stations In Construction
Source: Arch Coal
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Projected Growth in Coal Demand
Source: Arch Coal
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K-Fuel® Upgrades and Product Value
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$85 Margin Increase
Target ROM Quality
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*Indonesian Pricing 9/9/2011
The Evergreen Process Works!
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Coal Assets: Evergreen Energy JVWPG – Evergreen Energy – Coal JV
Key Points of WPG – Evergreen JV50/50 JV in which WPG contributes coal tenements in SA and Evergreen the technology and know-howJV has the exclusive right to use the K-Process for the first 15 mtpa upgraded coal produced anywhere in Australia and first right to any other Australian productionWPG has sent coal core samples from Penrhyn to Evergreen for test workJV documents have been signed and JV has come into effect
OriginMoisture HHV (kcal/kg)
Raw Coal K-Fuel Product Raw Coal K-Fuel
ProductSource 1 31.72 14.00 3,922 5,043
Source 2 44.96 14.80 3,563 5,666
Source 3 64.12 22.00 2,229 5,069
Source 4 51.91 24.60 3,140 5,139
Source 6 50.06 14.30 3,203 5,648
Source 7 26.95 13.20 4,789 5,862
Evergreen Energy Inc (NYSE Arca: EEE) has developed the K-Process:
– Clean coal upgrading technology – Potential to upgrade low value sub-bituminous
coals and lignite to higher rank thermal coal quality
– Significantly reduces air emissions and other pollutants from coal-burning power plants
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The Process Has Operated Commercially• Process designed at Stanford in 1975• Pilot, demonstration and commercial scale
plants have been built• 750,000 tpa commercial plant at Gillette
Wyoming operated for several years until GFC
• Product was sold to power stations
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Coal Assets: PenrhynPenrhyn Coal Project
Permian semi-bituminous coal in the Arckaringa Basin 40km SW of Coober Pedy
ResourceTotal Resource of 352.4 mtAdditional Exploration Target of 300 – 350 mt
DevelopmentLarge tonnage suitable for large scale developmentSuitable for upgrading using the Evergreen Energy’s K-Fuel ProcessPotential use for domestic power station or export after upgrading
Penhryn Coal Project - Category Tonnage (mt)Measured 185.4Indicated 150.5Inferred 16.5
Total Resource 352.4
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Coal Assets: Lochiel NorthLochiel North Coal Project
Lignite in the St Vincent basin 80km south of Port Pirie and alongside existing infrastructure
Similar to the Lochiel and Bowmans coal deposits
Explored by ETSA in the 1980’s as a potential replacement for Leigh Creek
Development
Potential use for domestic power station or export after upgrading
Lochiel North Coal Project - Category Tonnage (mt)
Inferred 270
Total Resource 270
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Port Pirie• We have a 10 year lease on Berth 7 with 2
X 10 year options• DA for construction of facilities approved• DA is for iron ore but we can apply to
modify it for other commodities• Capacity 7 mtpa• Project now on care and maintenance
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New Project Investment CriteriaThe Company is flexible but the ideal opportunity will satisfy many of the following criteria:
• Location: preferably in Australia
• Commodity: most, including bulks and certain non-metallics
• Resource: a defined resource, or with a clear path to early establishment of a resource, with upside potential; in most circumstances a big deposit is better than a small one
• Near term cashflow potential
• Vendor: a willing or forced seller – owner in Administration, a non-core asset of a larger company, an asset where a change of management could deliver a better outcome
• Acquisition price: Ideally less than sunk costs; WPG has the ability to raise significant funding for the right project
• Assets where WPG can leverage off its good connections with institutional and retail shareholders, Chinese and Korean offtake parties and strategic investors, and where the Company’s management team can add value.
WPG will not be looking at:
• Opportunities which are largely exploration plays
• Shop soiled assets.
A special class of opportunity which will be well regarded is one that is:
• Located in South Australia, where WPG’s detailed knowledge of the mining sector and the permitting environment can add value quickly
• Able to leverage of WPG’s Port Pirie port land and development capability that can deliver a route to market for projects which may otherwise not enjoy this benefit.
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Important NoticeThis presentation contains forward looking statements concerning the projects owned by WPG. Statements concerning mineral resources and ore reserves may also be deemed to be forward looking statements in that they involve elements based on specific assumptionsForward looking statements are not statements of historical fact, and actual events or results may differ materially from those described in the forward looking statements as a result of a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Forward looking statements are based on WPG’s beliefs, opinions and estimates as of the date they are made and no obligation is assumed to update forward looking statements if these beliefs, opinions and estimates should change or reflect other future developmentsData and amounts shown in this presentation relating to capital costs, operating costs and project timelines are based on consultant reports, contractor quotes and internally generated estimatesWPG cannot guarantee the accuracy and/or completeness of the figures or data in this presentationAll dollar amounts indicated in this presentation are in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated.
Competent Person: The review of exploration activities and results for the Penrhyn coal deposit contained in this presentation is based on information compiled by Mr Gary Jones, a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He is Technical Director of WPG Resources Limited and a full time employee of Geonz Associates Limited. He has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the December 2004 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code). Gary Jones has consented in writing to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.The exploration targets in this presentation are based on the currently available drill hole data and are conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a mineral resource