Investor Presentaiton
Early mining at Vickery - low risk, low capital
Utilising surplus processing and supply chain capacity to deliver HCV thermal
A low capex ($150m) project
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Project announced April 2023
Works commenced in June 2023 quarter
SCALE
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METRES
2000
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First coal expected around mid CY2024
A compelling opportunity with significant benefits
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Low capital, low risk investment
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Brings replacement volumes from Gunnedah open cuts to market (~0.9-1.0 Mtpa of sales)
Utilises surplus Gunnedah CHPP processing and road haulage capacity; and unallocated
take-or-pay port and rail paths
Brings revenue forward by bringing sought after <10% ash, 6400 kcal HCV thermal coal to
market from FY2025
Early blending benefits with more significant portfolio benefits from full scale mining
Opportunity to spread overhead costs across greater volumes (post Werris Creek)
Opportunity to retain / re-deploy people following closure of Werris Creek
Value accretive for shareholders
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20 year mine life
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