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Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
Arafura Resources Limited
2nd Annual Technology Metals Summit
21-22 April 2013, Toronto
Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
Disclaimer
Important Notice
This presentation contains certain statements which may constitute “forward-looking statements”. Such statements are only expectations or beliefs
and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual values, results or performance achievements to differ materially from
those expressed or implied in this presentation. No representation or warranty, express or implied is made by Arafura Resources Limited
(“Arafura Resources”) that any forward-looking statement contained in this presentation will occur, be achieved or prove to be correct. You are
cautioned against relying upon any forward looking statement.
Except for statutory liability which cannot be excluded, each of Arafura Resources and its related body corporates and their officers, employees and
advisers expressly disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the material contained in this presentation and excludes all
liability whatsoever (including in negligence) for any loss or damage which may be suffered by any person as a consequence of any information in
this presentation or any error in it or omission from it. Arafura Resources accepts no responsibility to update any person regarding any
inaccuracy, omission or change in information in this presentation or any other information made available to a person, nor any obligation to furnish
the person with any further information.
This presentation does not constitute an offer of securities in Arafura Resources, nor an invitation to apply for such securities. This presentation does
not provide investment advice or financial product advice. You should obtain professional advice and carry out your own independent investigations
and assessment of the information in this presentation (including any assumptions) before acting.
Information in this presentation which is attributed to a third party source has not been checked or verified by Arafura Resources.
The information in this presentation that relates to exploration results, mineral resources or ore reserves is based on information compiled by
Mr Richard Brescianini BSc (Hons). Mr Brescianini is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and he has sufficient experience which is
relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent
Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The
JORC Code)”. Mr Brescianini consents to the inclusion in this presentation of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which
it appears.
Mr Brescianini is a full-time employee of Arafura Resources.
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Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
Company Snapshot
Arafura Resources
Australian company developing a
major Rare Earths project – the
Nolans Project.
World class resource located in the
Northern Territory, Australia.
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ASX Code ARU
Shares on offer 441.3 million
Options 11.5 million
Market Cap @ 12c A$52.9 million
1-year range 11 - 31 cents
Cash at 31/03/13 A$36.3 million
Debt nil
ECE
24.9%
JP Morgan
Nominees
23.8%
Other
51.3%
Major Shareholders
Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
Ore
Mineral
Concentrate
Rare
Earth
Intermedi
ates
(Carbonat
e)
Rare Earth
Oxides
Metals/Alloys
Components
OEMs
20,000 tpa
Nolans Project – Existing Base Case Configuration
Mining and Beneficiation at Nolans Bore in the Northern Territory
Intermediate Chemical Processing and Rare Earths Separation
in Whyalla, South Australia
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Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
Minimal resource risk –
approximately 90km drilling
Mineral resource remains
open at depths below 220m
Amenable to low cost open cut
mining and milling
Standard beneficiation
techniques
Nolans Bore Mineral Resources (June 2012)
Resources
Tonnes
(million)
Rare Earths
% REO
Tonnes
REO
Phosphate
% P2O5
Uranium
% U3O8
Measured 4.3 3.3 144,000 13 0.03
Indicated 21 2.6 563,000 12 0.02
Inferred 22 2.4 511,000 10 0.02
TOTAL 47 2.6 1,217,000 11 0.02
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1% REO cut-off grade
Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
Nolans Bore Ore Reserves (December 2012)
Reserves
Tonnes
(million)
Rare
Earths
% REO
Tonnes
REO
Phosphate
% P2O5
Uranium
% U3O8
Probable 24 2.8 672,000 12 0.02
95% of Measured and Indicated
Resources converted to Ore
Reserves
Independently prepared Ore
Reserve for Nolans Bore to
support a 22 year mine life
Inferred Resources of 21 Mt
available for potential future
conversion to Ore Reserves
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Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
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200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Yttrium p.a. Neodymium p.a. Dysprosium p.a.
Terbium p.a. Europium p.a.
A major supplier of ‘Critical Rare Earths’
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Major supplier of ‘Critical Rare Earths’
‘Heavy Rare Earth’ projects – by Revenue*
Annual
Revenue
USD
millions
*Rare earth prices as at 28/3/13
Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
Market Conditions impacting Base Case
Since Base Case established:
Rare earth prices have fallen
further
Upward pressures on costs
Depressed financial markets
impact funding options
Viability of Base Case is
compromised under current
economic conditions
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Nolans Project Base Case:
Established in August 2012
Project economics over
20 years
NPV of A$4.3 billion
(10% discount rate)
IRR of 30% (after tax &
capital payback)
Capital payback within 4yrs
of operation
Capital cost A$1.9 billion
Project Initiatives underway to materially reduce costs and
enhance economic viability of the Nolans Project
Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
Project Initiatives target cost reductions
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→ Immediate savings can be achieved by relocating Intermediate
Chemical Processing from Whyalla to the Northern Territory, close to the
Nolans Bore Mine site
→ Material savings from relocation – $160 million in capital costs and
$1.60/kg REO in operating costs; additional transport, logistics and
environmental benefits
→ Further savings and cost reductions expected from Trade-Off Study
initiatives and Optimisation Program with Chinese experts
→ Nolans is no longer a A$2 billion project – Arafura is targeting total
capital cost reductions of up to A$1 billion
Arafura is actively pursuing initiatives to:
Identify and apply process flow sheet improvements and design efficiencies
Improve and optimise the Project’s configuration and logistics
Substantially reduce capital and operating costs
Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
ECE and Optimisation Program
ECE is a strategic and important partner for Arafura
Long-term and supportive relationship with Arafura since 2009. Equity
increased to 24.86% via SPP (A$10 million) in 2012
Project Review and Optimisation Program underway with Chinese rare
earth experts (via ECE introductions) to identify synergies and further
optimisation of the Project
Importance to and advantage for Arafura:
› Access to Chinese rare earth industrial experience and expertise
› Access to Chinese technology and resources
› Strategic, technical and financial support
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Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
Funding requirements significantly reduced
Prospective elimination of previously announced funding
(A$30 million) required to complete Feasibility Study
Immediate savings identified through project reconfiguration
Total capital cost reduction target of up to A$1 billion
With targeted initiatives in place, Arafura is confident it can advance
the Nolans Project towards financing and commercialisation
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Targeted
Initiatives &
Savings
Capex &
Funding
Returns=
Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
Undervalued compared to peers
12
Source: Cashel House
Company Location
Mining
Method
Project Stage
Market
Cap^
(US$m)
EV
(US$m)
TREO
Resources
(Mt)
Forecast REO
Production
(tpa)
EV/Tonne
Resources
(US$/tonne)
Avg.
Grade
%
Arafura Australia Open Pit Feasibility 53 10 1.2 20,000 9x 2.6%
Lynas Corp Australia Open Pit Commissioning 1,059 1,241 1.9 22,000 653x 7.9%
Molycorp US Open Pit Commissioning 1,067 2,079 2.6 40,000 800x 6.6%
Alkane
Reources
Australia Open Pit Feasibility 188 10 0.7 4,800 15x 0.9%
Avalon Rare
Metals
Canada
Undergroun
d
Feasibility 111 86 4.3 10,000 20x 1.4%
Rare Element
Resources
US Open Pit PEA 100 61 0.7 9,400 87x 3.2%
Frontier Rare
Earths
South
Africa
Open Pit PEA 48 (4) 1.0 20,000 (4)X 2.2%
Quest Rare
minerals
Canada Open Pit PEA 32 17 2.1 15,000 8x 0.9%
Greenland
Minerals &
Energy
Greenland Open Pit PEA 183 172 10.3 44,000 17x 1.2%
Mean
(excl.
ARU)
349 498 3.0 17,200 199x 1.7%
Median
(excl.
ARU)
147 149 2.0 12,500 18x 1.7%
Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU)
www.arafuraresources.com.au
Arafura Resources Limited
Level 5, 16 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000 Australia
Tel: +61 8 6210 7666
arafura@arafuraresources.com.au

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Arafura Resources Limited targets $1B in cost cuts for Nolans Rare Earths Project

  • 1. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Arafura Resources Limited 2nd Annual Technology Metals Summit 21-22 April 2013, Toronto
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  • 3. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Company Snapshot Arafura Resources Australian company developing a major Rare Earths project – the Nolans Project. World class resource located in the Northern Territory, Australia. 3 ASX Code ARU Shares on offer 441.3 million Options 11.5 million Market Cap @ 12c A$52.9 million 1-year range 11 - 31 cents Cash at 31/03/13 A$36.3 million Debt nil ECE 24.9% JP Morgan Nominees 23.8% Other 51.3% Major Shareholders
  • 4. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Ore Mineral Concentrate Rare Earth Intermedi ates (Carbonat e) Rare Earth Oxides Metals/Alloys Components OEMs 20,000 tpa Nolans Project – Existing Base Case Configuration Mining and Beneficiation at Nolans Bore in the Northern Territory Intermediate Chemical Processing and Rare Earths Separation in Whyalla, South Australia 4
  • 5. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Minimal resource risk – approximately 90km drilling Mineral resource remains open at depths below 220m Amenable to low cost open cut mining and milling Standard beneficiation techniques Nolans Bore Mineral Resources (June 2012) Resources Tonnes (million) Rare Earths % REO Tonnes REO Phosphate % P2O5 Uranium % U3O8 Measured 4.3 3.3 144,000 13 0.03 Indicated 21 2.6 563,000 12 0.02 Inferred 22 2.4 511,000 10 0.02 TOTAL 47 2.6 1,217,000 11 0.02 5 1% REO cut-off grade
  • 6. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Nolans Bore Ore Reserves (December 2012) Reserves Tonnes (million) Rare Earths % REO Tonnes REO Phosphate % P2O5 Uranium % U3O8 Probable 24 2.8 672,000 12 0.02 95% of Measured and Indicated Resources converted to Ore Reserves Independently prepared Ore Reserve for Nolans Bore to support a 22 year mine life Inferred Resources of 21 Mt available for potential future conversion to Ore Reserves 6
  • 7. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Yttrium p.a. Neodymium p.a. Dysprosium p.a. Terbium p.a. Europium p.a. A major supplier of ‘Critical Rare Earths’ 7 Major supplier of ‘Critical Rare Earths’ ‘Heavy Rare Earth’ projects – by Revenue* Annual Revenue USD millions *Rare earth prices as at 28/3/13
  • 8. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Market Conditions impacting Base Case Since Base Case established: Rare earth prices have fallen further Upward pressures on costs Depressed financial markets impact funding options Viability of Base Case is compromised under current economic conditions 8 Nolans Project Base Case: Established in August 2012 Project economics over 20 years NPV of A$4.3 billion (10% discount rate) IRR of 30% (after tax & capital payback) Capital payback within 4yrs of operation Capital cost A$1.9 billion Project Initiatives underway to materially reduce costs and enhance economic viability of the Nolans Project
  • 9. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Project Initiatives target cost reductions 9 → Immediate savings can be achieved by relocating Intermediate Chemical Processing from Whyalla to the Northern Territory, close to the Nolans Bore Mine site → Material savings from relocation – $160 million in capital costs and $1.60/kg REO in operating costs; additional transport, logistics and environmental benefits → Further savings and cost reductions expected from Trade-Off Study initiatives and Optimisation Program with Chinese experts → Nolans is no longer a A$2 billion project – Arafura is targeting total capital cost reductions of up to A$1 billion Arafura is actively pursuing initiatives to: Identify and apply process flow sheet improvements and design efficiencies Improve and optimise the Project’s configuration and logistics Substantially reduce capital and operating costs
  • 10. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) ECE and Optimisation Program ECE is a strategic and important partner for Arafura Long-term and supportive relationship with Arafura since 2009. Equity increased to 24.86% via SPP (A$10 million) in 2012 Project Review and Optimisation Program underway with Chinese rare earth experts (via ECE introductions) to identify synergies and further optimisation of the Project Importance to and advantage for Arafura: › Access to Chinese rare earth industrial experience and expertise › Access to Chinese technology and resources › Strategic, technical and financial support 10
  • 11. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Funding requirements significantly reduced Prospective elimination of previously announced funding (A$30 million) required to complete Feasibility Study Immediate savings identified through project reconfiguration Total capital cost reduction target of up to A$1 billion With targeted initiatives in place, Arafura is confident it can advance the Nolans Project towards financing and commercialisation 11 Targeted Initiatives & Savings Capex & Funding Returns=
  • 12. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Undervalued compared to peers 12 Source: Cashel House Company Location Mining Method Project Stage Market Cap^ (US$m) EV (US$m) TREO Resources (Mt) Forecast REO Production (tpa) EV/Tonne Resources (US$/tonne) Avg. Grade % Arafura Australia Open Pit Feasibility 53 10 1.2 20,000 9x 2.6% Lynas Corp Australia Open Pit Commissioning 1,059 1,241 1.9 22,000 653x 7.9% Molycorp US Open Pit Commissioning 1,067 2,079 2.6 40,000 800x 6.6% Alkane Reources Australia Open Pit Feasibility 188 10 0.7 4,800 15x 0.9% Avalon Rare Metals Canada Undergroun d Feasibility 111 86 4.3 10,000 20x 1.4% Rare Element Resources US Open Pit PEA 100 61 0.7 9,400 87x 3.2% Frontier Rare Earths South Africa Open Pit PEA 48 (4) 1.0 20,000 (4)X 2.2% Quest Rare minerals Canada Open Pit PEA 32 17 2.1 15,000 8x 0.9% Greenland Minerals & Energy Greenland Open Pit PEA 183 172 10.3 44,000 17x 1.2% Mean (excl. ARU) 349 498 3.0 17,200 199x 1.7% Median (excl. ARU) 147 149 2.0 12,500 18x 1.7%
  • 13. Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) www.arafuraresources.com.au Arafura Resources Limited Level 5, 16 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 Australia Tel: +61 8 6210 7666 arafura@arafuraresources.com.au

Editor's Notes

  1. Expected mine life in excess of 30 years
  2. We could add comment re: LOI in June if required
  3. We could add comment re: LOI in June if required
  4. We could add comment re: LOI in June if required