Implementation of the MENGO Potash Project ... - MagIndustries
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<strong>MagIndustries</strong> Corp. Booth 206-208<br />
Mr. Stéphane A. Rigny<br />
INDABA, 1 - 4 February 2010<br />
<strong>Implementation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>MENGO</strong> <strong>Potash</strong> <strong>Project</strong>
Disclaimer<br />
Except for historical information, this presentation contains<br />
forw ard-looking statements, w hich reflect <strong>the</strong> Company's current<br />
expectation regarding future events. These forw ard-looking<br />
statements involve risks and uncertainties, w hich may cause actual<br />
results to differ materially from those statements. Those risks and<br />
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changing market<br />
conditions, and o<strong>the</strong>r risks detailed from time-to-time in <strong>the</strong><br />
Company's ongoing filings. We undertake no obligation to publicly<br />
update or revise any forw ard-looking statements, w he<strong>the</strong>r as a<br />
result <strong>of</strong> new information, future events or o<strong>the</strong>rw ise. In light <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>se risks, uncertainties and assumptions, <strong>the</strong> forw ard-looking<br />
events in this presentation might not occur.<br />
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<strong>MagIndustries</strong> (TSX: MAA)<br />
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100% 100%<br />
Mengo <strong>Potash</strong> <strong>Project</strong>* Forest Products Hydroelectric Developments Magnesium Alloys<br />
(ROC)<br />
(Eucalyptus)<br />
(DRC)<br />
(ROC)<br />
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* 10% Government owned<br />
(ROC)<br />
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Company Snapshot: MAA<br />
<strong>MagIndustries</strong> Corp. Market Stats<br />
Stock price 52-Week Range Cdn $ 0.78 - 0.17<br />
Recent stock price (Feb 01 `10) Cdn $ 0.57<br />
Shares outstanding 360.5 million<br />
Market capitalization Cdn $ 205 million<br />
Cash (as <strong>of</strong> December 31`09) US $ 25 million<br />
Long Term Debt US $ 32 million<br />
Stock Symbol / Exchange MAA / TSX<br />
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Two Congos: Majority <strong>of</strong> <strong>MagIndustries</strong> activities<br />
are in <strong>the</strong> Republic <strong>of</strong> Congo (ROC)<br />
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MagForestry:<br />
Our credential for doing business in Africa<br />
Acquisition Execution<br />
Two stage acquisition <strong>of</strong> 100%<br />
ownership for cash and shares<br />
(US$6M)<br />
Installation <strong>of</strong> experienced<br />
Canadian Forestry Management<br />
Personnel<br />
US$10M invested in forestry<br />
operations<br />
Return on<br />
Investment<br />
US$35M invested in chip mill<br />
– commissioned July 2008<br />
2009 revenues US$30+M<br />
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MagForestry<br />
Pointe-Noire Chip Mill<br />
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MagForestry Chip mill and shipping dock in<br />
Pointe-Noire<br />
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MagEnergy: Company strategy being assessed<br />
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First new entrant to <strong>the</strong> potash industry<br />
The Mengo <strong>Potash</strong> <strong>Project</strong><br />
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<strong>MagIndustries</strong> signs <strong>Project</strong> Development<br />
Framework with COMPLANT<br />
Signing ceremony in Beijing: The <strong>Project</strong> Development Framework signed by Mr. William B. Burton,<br />
President and CEO <strong>of</strong> <strong>MagIndustries</strong> and by Mr. Zou Baozhong, Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> COMPLANT<br />
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The “PDF” includes a number <strong>of</strong> key<br />
features<br />
1. Schedule <strong>of</strong> milestones: The milestones relate to <strong>the</strong> completion <strong>of</strong> due diligence<br />
and <strong>the</strong> signing <strong>of</strong> definitive documents by <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> July 2010, and targeting a start<br />
<strong>of</strong> construction by November 2010.<br />
2. EPC Contract: The Company has agreed to appoint COMPLANT, as Engineering,<br />
Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) contractor for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Project</strong>.<br />
3. Term Sheet for Debt: COMPLANT undertakes to source debt financing for 100% <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> cost <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> EPC contract.<br />
4. Product Compensation and Sharing Agreement: A portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> production <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Project</strong> at a price to be determined by a formula will be directed to <strong>the</strong> service <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Project</strong> debt and for an additional period <strong>of</strong> time beyond <strong>the</strong> repayment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Project</strong> debt to be negotiated.<br />
5. Option to COMPLANT for a controlling interest in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Project</strong>: An option for<br />
COMPLANT to acquire a 50.1% interest in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Project</strong> at a price to be determined by a<br />
third party evaluation.<br />
6. Exclusivity to COMPLANT: a period <strong>of</strong> six months exclusivity to COMPLANT.<br />
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MagMinerals Mengo <strong>Potash</strong> <strong>Project</strong>:<br />
1,200,000tpy in 2012/2013<br />
Signed comprehensive <strong>Potash</strong><br />
Investment Agreement<br />
Gas Supply Agreement for long term<br />
supply <strong>of</strong> currently flared gas<br />
Exclusive rights to large potash<br />
carnallitite deposit<br />
Strategic location relative to high<br />
demand potash end-markets<br />
Proximity to high-capacity port with<br />
existing rail capabilities<br />
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Largest mineral permit holder in <strong>the</strong> Kouilou<br />
region with 2056 km2<br />
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Where we started in 1997 -<br />
to Exploitation license 2009<br />
Mineral Exploration Area = 1,472 km 2<br />
Mining License = 136 km2<br />
Resource Report<br />
(NI43-101) = 25 km 2<br />
Drill holes completed historically (1965-1990) 118<br />
Production wells included in technical report 12<br />
43-101 Proven and Probable Reserves (KCl) 1)<br />
43-101 Inferred Reserves (KCl) 2)<br />
Proven and Probable Reserve Life (at 600k tpy)<br />
33.2 MMt<br />
209 MMt<br />
>54 years<br />
1) The 2009 Technical Report estimates proven reserves <strong>of</strong> 151.2 million tonnes <strong>of</strong> carnallitite, at a carnallite grade <strong>of</strong> 64.4% <strong>of</strong> ore and a KCl grade <strong>of</strong> 17.3% <strong>of</strong> ore,<br />
concluding with proven reserves <strong>of</strong> 26.1 million tonnes <strong>of</strong> KCl. The 2009 Technical Report fur<strong>the</strong>r estimates probable reserves <strong>of</strong> 40.3 million tonnes <strong>of</strong> carnallitite, at a<br />
carnallite grade <strong>of</strong> 65.7% <strong>of</strong> ore and a KCl grade <strong>of</strong> 17.6% <strong>of</strong> ore, concluding with probable reserves <strong>of</strong> 7.1 million tonnes <strong>of</strong> KCl.<br />
2) The technical report estimates inferred reserves <strong>of</strong> 1215.7 million tonnes <strong>of</strong> carnallitite, at a carnallite grade <strong>of</strong> 64.1% <strong>of</strong> ore and a KCl grade <strong>of</strong> 17.2% <strong>of</strong> ore,<br />
concluding with proven reserves <strong>of</strong> 209 million tonnes <strong>of</strong> KCl.<br />
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MagMinerals –<br />
Mengo <strong>Potash</strong> <strong>Project</strong><br />
Phase Phase I Phase II<br />
Description 600,000 tpy potash plant 600,000 tpy expansion<br />
Status/<br />
Targeted Timing<br />
Construction Cost<br />
Estimate<br />
Feasibility study Feb/08<br />
Debt financing 2H/09<br />
Pre construction activities<br />
start Oct/08<br />
US$150 MM development<br />
costs spent to date<br />
Construction US$835 MM<br />
Includes 26km gas pipeline<br />
Includes Phase II infrastructure<br />
Production Start-up 2012 2013<br />
*Subject to re-scheduling and re-pricing with Complant as EPC contractor<br />
Reserve update (NI 43-101)<br />
in August 2008<br />
Final feasibility 2011<br />
Technical feasibility update<br />
(June 2008) indicates<br />
US$423 MM<br />
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MagMinerals in Context<br />
MagMinerals has access to existing infrastructure<br />
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MagMinerals Location Advantages<br />
CANADA<br />
9,505 n.m.<br />
Legend:<br />
Country Nautical Mile<br />
Shipping Distance<br />
BRAZIL<br />
BELARUS<br />
5,874 n.m.<br />
ISRAEL<br />
6,234 n.m.<br />
RUSSIA<br />
6,259 n.m.<br />
CONGO (ROC)<br />
3,556 n.m.<br />
Ports: Pointe-Noire (ROC), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Vancouver (Canada), St. Petersburg (Russia),<br />
Kaliningrad (Belarus), Tel-Aviv (Israel). Source: Fertecon, www.searates.com.<br />
Shortest shipping distance to key Brazilian and African markets<br />
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Sustainable competitive advantage<br />
Transportation cost<br />
advantages<br />
Low cost<br />
energy access<br />
Positive labor<br />
conditions<br />
Only 25 km on available rail to port<br />
10 acre port site exclusive 68 y lease<br />
~$40/t land freight savings vs. comp<br />
Shortest sailing distance to Brazil<br />
Gas supply agreement concluded with ENI and<br />
ROC government<br />
Allows low cost, short construction time solution<br />
mining application<br />
Availability <strong>of</strong> local labor, training foreseen<br />
Strong reputation through MagForestry<br />
Potential for best economics in <strong>the</strong> industry<br />
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Marcel Rigny Base Camp<br />
by National Highway 1<br />
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Drill sites…<br />
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Finished production well that will feed<br />
potash-rich brine to our production facility<br />
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Pre construction ground work at <strong>the</strong><br />
potash plant site<br />
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October 22, ‘09: Presidential visit to<br />
MagMinerals Potasses Congo future plant site<br />
Ceremonial first stone: His Excellency Mr. Denis Sassou Nguesso,<br />
Mr. Pierre Oba Minister <strong>of</strong> Mines and Geology, Mr. Bill Burton,<br />
<strong>MagIndustries</strong>' President and CEO and Mr. Stephane Rigny,<br />
<strong>MagIndustries</strong>' Senior Executive Vice President<br />
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October 30, ’09: Installation <strong>of</strong> gas pipeline from<br />
Djeno treatment plant to potash project site.<br />
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Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
William B. Burton<br />
Founder, President & CEO, Director <strong>MagIndustries</strong>.<br />
BSc Honours Economic Geology, 30 years global<br />
experience in identifying and developing mineral<br />
properties. 12 years with RTZ.<br />
Stéphane A. Rigny<br />
Senior Executive VP & Director <strong>MagIndustries</strong>.<br />
MBA Finance, family history with ROC, 11 years <strong>of</strong><br />
project and finance experience in francophone<br />
Africa, with Rand Merchant Bank (e.g.; $400M<br />
project finance in <strong>the</strong> ROC and <strong>the</strong> DRC).<br />
Bryan Benitz<br />
Chairman and Director<br />
Private investment advisor specializing in financing<br />
junior resource companies. Independent Director.<br />
Richard Linnell<br />
Director, Johannesburg.<br />
Geologist, 35 years African resource industry.<br />
Previously Regional Director, African Exploration<br />
and Development for Billiton; Director <strong>of</strong> BHP<br />
Billiton (SA) Ltd. Independent Director.<br />
Gerard Munera,<br />
Director<br />
Long history in <strong>the</strong> mining and metals industry as<br />
Senior Executive Officer, notably with Union<br />
Miniere, Pechiney, RTZ, and Minorco. Independent<br />
Director.<br />
Mustapha Niasse,<br />
Director.<br />
Former PM <strong>of</strong> Senegal, Key negotiator in Sun City<br />
Peace Accord which resulted in <strong>the</strong> power sharing<br />
Government for <strong>the</strong> DRC. Close friend <strong>of</strong> President<br />
Kabila. Independent Director.<br />
Gary E German,<br />
Director<br />
Engineer, extensive experience with Noranda and<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs developing mining assets globally.<br />
Independent Director.<br />
Victor Wells,<br />
Director, Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Audit Committee.<br />
30 years financial management with resource<br />
companies. Independent Director.<br />
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Senior Management<br />
Rich Morrow<br />
Executive VP<br />
Corporate Development<br />
23 years experience in investment research<br />
and corporate development.<br />
Mike Edwards<br />
Senior VP, <strong>Project</strong>s<br />
45 years experience planning and building<br />
major resource projects in Africa.<br />
Kate Harcourt<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Health-Safety<br />
Environment and Community<br />
CEnv, 19 years experience <strong>of</strong> mining<br />
environmental issues. Extensive African<br />
experience including DRC, Kenya,<br />
Mozambique<br />
Dan Orlando<br />
VP MagForestry<br />
25 years experience in management and<br />
operations in <strong>the</strong> Canadian Forestry<br />
Industry.<br />
Sally Burton,<br />
Corprate Secretary<br />
A founder <strong>of</strong> <strong>MagIndustries</strong> with over 22<br />
years in administration <strong>of</strong> public and private<br />
resource companies<br />
Georges Kyriakos<br />
VP MagEnergy Inc.<br />
Engineer with extensive business operating<br />
experience in Africa especially in <strong>the</strong> DRC.<br />
Widespread network <strong>of</strong> political contacts in<br />
Central Africa.<br />
Achim Strauss<br />
VP Engineering & Development<br />
Mechanical engineer, 6 years with Salzgitter<br />
Anlagenbau GmbH principally evaluating<br />
magnesium projects. Over 17 years <strong>of</strong><br />
experience in business and project<br />
development<br />
Will C. Burton<br />
Interim CFO and Corporate<br />
Controller<br />
Chartered Accountant. <strong>MagIndustries</strong><br />
corporate controller since 2006. Previously<br />
with Deloitte & Touche.<br />
Patrick Stevenaert<br />
Deputy General Manager<br />
MagMinerals Potasses Congo SA.<br />
15 years <strong>of</strong> project development &<br />
operational experience in Africa.<br />
Knut Rødne<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Communication &<br />
Business Development<br />
MSc. Engineering. Over 10 years<br />
experience in industrial research,<br />
business and project development.<br />
Richard Pratt<br />
General Counsel<br />
B.Comm,LBB. 20 years experience in<br />
major corporate financing transactions<br />
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Booth 206 - 208<br />
www.magindustries.com