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WPIOP-STAGE 1
Key Facts
Stage 1 production capacity of 30Mtpa
❖ Definitive Feasibility Study due for completion Q4 CY2011
Mining Lease applications submitted
Environmental approval of the mine and rail development recommended by the
EPA
✰ Preferred Project Managing Contractor (PMC) identified
Mining & Processing
❖ 3 mining hubs: north, central and south
Rail
Drill & blast, load and haul operation
Overburden to Ore ratio of 1.13:1
Negotiations under way for a State Agreement for the Project railway
PROJECT DETAILS
LOCATION
Stage 1: 70km south of Pannawonica
in the Pilbara region of Western Australia
ESTIMATED MINE LIFE
At least 15 years from Stage 1
RESOURCES AND RESERVES (4)
Resources (JORC)
Measured: 209Mt @ 57.8% Fe,
Indicated: 392Mt @ 56.2% Fe and
Inferred: 86Mt @ 55.4% Fe
Total Resources: 687Mt @ 56.6% Fe
Reserves (JORC)
Proved: 165.7Mt @ 58.0% Fe,
Probable: 279.4Mt @ 56.5% Fe
Total Reserves: 445.1 Mt @ 57.05% Fe
PRODUCTS
Direct ship channel iron and bedded
iron fines
AQUILA INTEREST
50%
PROJECTED PRODUCTION RATE
At least 30Mtpa from Stage 1View entire presentation