Building a multi-project coal mining house in
Southern Africa
Corporate Presentation – April 2011
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AttributionAttribution
Resource Statement. The information in this report that relates to Mineral
Resources is based on a resource estimate completed by an independent
consultant, Gemecs(Pty) Ltd, whose professional employees are geologists
highly experienced in the South African Mining Industry and of sufficient
experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of
deposits under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking
to qualify as a Competent Persons as defined by the 2004 Edition of the
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to qualify as a Competent Persons as defined by the 2004 Edition of the
‘Australasian Code of Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources
and the Ore reserves
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OverviewOverview
ASX-listed: $18.1m market cap at 20c
Management 18%, Vendors 28% (inc mgmt)
$11.3 m cash/zero debt post issue costs
Flagship asset: 74% stake in Moabsvelden
Thermal Coal Project in South Africa’s key coal
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Thermal Coal Project in South Africa’s key coal
region of Witbank
Option to acquire 74% stake in the Vogelfontein
Coal Project in South Africa’s Highveld-Ermelo
coal fields
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Key ObjectivesKey Objectives
Start construction of Moabsvelden in Q4 2012
First production in Q3 2013, ramping up to 3Mtpa ROM
Assess viability of Vogelfontein with view to it being the second project
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Use cashflow, industry expertise and local knowledge to acquire and develop further Southern African coal projects
Develop substantial Southern African coal mining house with diversified production sources with emphasis on return on capital and shareholder growthFor
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Moabsvelden: The foundation stone Moabsvelden: The foundation stone
55Mt JORC thermal coal resource
Feasibility study to be completed
in 2011
Mine construction start 2012; first
production 2013
Production target 3Mtpa; Project
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Production target 3Mtpa; Project
life of >10 years
Low cost, open pit operation;
Average strip ratio <2:1
First step; drilling program
planned to upgrade resource to
measured category
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Moabsvelden: Ready to go Moabsvelden: Ready to go
Adjacent to existing power, water and rail infrastructure
Export quality component estimated to be 40-60% of total resource
Simple, modular plant required
Potential for toll treatment at several nearby wash plants
Within 50km of South Africa’s major coal-fired power stations
Adjacent to the lucrative inland markets centered on Johannesburg
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Adjacent to the lucrative inland markets centered on Johannesburg
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Moabsvelden: A very desirable residence Moabsvelden: A very desirable residence
Leeuwpan (Exxaro) 3mtpa product metallurgical &
thermal
started 1992
Stuart (Stuart Coal) 3 mtpa product
started 1995
Vanggatfontein (Keaton
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Vanggatfontein (Keaton Energy)
3mtpa product metallurgical &
thermal
under construction
Rietkuil (Sable Mining) 3 mtpa product metallurgical & thermal
under construction
Kangala (UNV) to be constructed
Vlakvarkfontein (CCC) 1.7mtpa domestic
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Moabsvelden: A low-cost path to cashflowMoabsvelden: A low-cost path to cashflow
Low-cost development; Engineering and design still to be done, indicative capital cost to production of A$25m for a 3mtpa wash plant and infrastructure
Potential for 100% development funding by off-take partners or BOOT partners
Low strip ratio, standard wash plant and potential for sale of ROM
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Low strip ratio, standard wash plant and potential for sale of ROM coal to generate early cashflow
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Moabsvelden: Indicative Development ScheduleMoabsvelden: Indicative Development Schedule
EVENT FY2011 FY2012 FY2013
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Definitive drilling, analyses and modelling
Social & Labour Plan
Mining right application process
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EMP/EIA
Feasibility Study
Off-take discussions
Infrastructure access discussions
Fabrication / Construction
Production ramp up
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Vogelfontein: The next step to growth Vogelfontein: The next step to growth
Xceed has signed binding Heads of Agreement to acquire 74% of Vogelfontein on a ROM/t basis
Subject to a Prospecting Right Application
Located in the word-class South African coal field of Highveld-Ermelo, adjacent to Xstrata’s Spitzkop colliery
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VogelfonteinVogelfontein
Rail line and siding on property and connected to the nearby dedicated coal rail line to Richards Bay Coal Terminal
Historical drilling (2004) confirms existence of high value CL and BL seams on this large property
Short exploratory drilling program planned to confirm presence of near-surface coal
Subject to drilling results, Xceed anticipates binding deal on terms similar to
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Subject to drilling results, Xceed anticipates binding deal on terms similar to Moabsvelden
Feasibility study scheduled for 2012/construction in 2013
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Ready-made MarketsReady-made Markets
Robust long-term demand for thermal coal
Moabsvelden coal suitable for supply to export, inland and power station markets
Coal accounts for 90 per cent of South Africa’s electricity generation
South Africa facing rapidly growing power capacity deficit from 2016 onwards
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onwards
South African coal exports to China and India increasing by the year
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BoardBoard
Non-Executive Chairman: Patrick O’Connor
Currently Chairman of Water Corp and Deputy Chairman of Perilya Limited. Formerly MD of
Macraes Mining and CEO of Oceana Gold Limited, Patrick has considerable mining experience.
Managing Director: Ian Culbert
Formerly MD of Tritton Resources Limited and Lafayette Mining Limited, Ian has 20 years
experience in the resources industry, including the funding, planning, building and operation of
mines and exploration projects in Australia, Asia and Africa.
Finance Director: Stephen Belben
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Finance Director: Stephen Belben
Formerly the national partner in charge of Ernst & Young’s Mineral & Energy Industry Group,
Stephen has 25 years of experience in the resources industry, including having been executive
Director of public companies with operating mines in Africa and Asia.
Xceed Directors have extensive contacts in South African coal industry at an operating level
Discussions already held with senior industry executives who have expressed enthusiasm for joining Xceed. Formal recruitment of these people will take place as the need for their skills emerges as part of Xceed’s development and growth
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Creating Shareholder Value Through Project DevelopmentCreating Shareholder Value Through Project Development
Moabsvelden today
EV per tonne: $0.17 (based on $18.1M market cap)
Status: Awaiting mining licence, feasibility study 2011
Kangala today
Valued per tonne: $0.716 (Pursuit Capital Feb 2011)
Status: Mining licence awarded, feasibility 2011)
Vlakvarkfontein today
Valued per tonne: $4.90 (Old Park Lane Mar 2011)Valued per tonne: $4.90 (Old Park Lane Mar 2011)
Status: In production
Moabsvelden’s potential value
Current EV: $6.8m
After Mining Licence awarded (ie Kangala value/t): $30m
In production (ie Vlakvarkfontein value/t): $200m
Comparative valuations highlight immense potential to create shareholder value as Moabsvelden develops and moves into production
Substantial potential to repeat this value-adding exercise by acquiring and developing other resources in the region
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Building a multi-project coal mining house in
Southern Africa
Corporate Presentation – March 2011
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