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THABAZIMBI IRON ORE PROJECT
Rail & Port
* Opportunities for export on existing rail network of Transnet Freight Rail to the
ports at Maputo or Richards Bay, subject to available capacities
ā Domestic customers hold existing contracts for rail haulage
Marketing
ā Anticipated that the Resource has the capacity to produce at least 60% of the
product as high grade lump ore
For supply to both international and potential domestic customers
Capex & Operating Costs
Estimated capital expenditure in the range of US$150m to US$190m
Estimated operating costs of US$55/t FOB
2011/12 Objectives
Pre-Feasibility Study to commence in Q4 CY2011
Revised Resource Statement expected in Q1 CY2012
PROJECT DETAILS
LOCATION
Adjacent to the township of Thabazimbi
in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
RESOURCES(5)
Resources (JORC)
Indicated: 16Mt @ 63.6% Fe Inferred:
32Mt @ 62.5% Fe
Total Resources: 48Mt @ 62.9% Fe
PRODUCTS
Direct ship lump and fine hematite
products
AQUILA INTEREST
74%
PROJECTED PRODUCTION RATE
2Mtpa
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