OZ MINERALS PROMINENT HILL SITE VISIT
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OZ MINERALS PROMINENT HILL SITE VISIT 15 & 16 MAY 2014 WWW.OZMINERALS.COM DISCLAIMERS This presentation has been prepared by OZ Minerals Limited (OZ Minerals) and consists of written materials/slides for a pre sentation concerning OZ
15 & 16 MAY 2014
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This presentation has been prepared by OZ Minerals Limited (“OZ Minerals”) and consists of written materials/slides for a presentation concerning OZ Minerals. By reviewing/attending this presentation, you agree to be bound by the following conditions. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy, or completeness of the information, contained in the presentation or of the views, opinions and conclusions contained in this material. To the maximum extent permitted by law, OZ Minerals and its related bodies corporate and affiliates, and its respective directors, officers, employees, agents and advisers disclaim any liability (including, without limitation any liability arising from fault or negligence) for any loss or damage arising from any use of this material or its contents, including any error or omission therefrom, or otherwise arising in connection with it. Some statements in this presentation are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the US securities laws. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements with regard to capacity, future production and grades, projections for sales growth, estimated revenues and reserves, targets for cost savings, the construction cost of new projects, projected capital expenditures, the timing of new projects, future cash flow and debt levels, the outlook for minerals and metals prices, the outlook for economic recovery and trends in the trading environment and may be (but are not necessarily) identified by the use of phrases such as “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe” and “envisage”. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and may be outside OZ Minerals’ control. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements because of a number of factors, including levels of demand and market prices, the ability to produce and transport products profitably, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on market prices and operating costs, operational problems, political uncertainty and economic conditions in relevant areas of the world, the actions of competitors, activities by governmental authorities, such as changes in taxation or regulation. Given these risks and uncertainties, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements which speak only as at the date of the
undertake any obligation to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward looking statements contained in this presentation, whether as a result of any change in OZ Mineral’s expectations in relation to them, or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Certain statistical and other information included in this presentation is sourced from publicly available third party sources and has not been independently verified. All figures are expressed in Australian dollars unless stated otherwise.
DISCLAIMERS
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DISCLAIMERS CONTINUED:
Production Outlook a) The information that relates to Prominent Hill future production outlook (on pages 11 and 12) is extracted from the report entitled “Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement as at 30 June 2013” released to the market on 11 December 2013 (‘PHRR’) and is available to view on ww.ozminerals.com/operations/resources-- reserves.html. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the PHRR and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the PHRR continue to apply and have not materially changed. b) The production target for Malu Underground (on pages 11, 12, 56 and 58) is based on the Company’s current expectations of future results or events and should not be solely relied upon by investors when making investment
based on measured, indicated and inferred Resources. There is a low level of geological confidence associated with inferred mineral resources, and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of indicated mineral resources or that the production target itself will be realised. The Company has not yet completed the necessary technical studies to determine an ore reserve, and the production target should not be misconstrued as an ore reserve. Further evaluation work and appropriate studies are required to establish sufficient confidence that this target will be met.
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DISCLAIMERS CONTINUED:
Reserves and Resources The information in this presentation that relates to Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves as at 30 June 2013 (on pages 30-33 and 45) is extracted from the report entitled “Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement as at 30 June 2013” which was released to the market on 11 December 2013 and is available to view on www.ozminerals.com/operations/resources--reserves.html. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement. Ankata Resource Drilling The information in this presentation that relates to Ankata Underground Resource Drilling is based on and fairly represents information compiled by Mr Jim Hodgkison who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Jim Hodgkison is a full time employee of OZ Minerals Limited. He is a shareholder of OZ Minerals and is entitled to participate in the OZ Minerals Performance Rights Plan. Mr Hodgkison has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code For Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC 2012). Jim Hodgkison consents to the inclusion in this presentation of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
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CONTENTS
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South Australia is a favourable mining jurisdiction and Prominent Hill is well located with respect to road and rail, power and water. Export route to Asian and European markets via Adelaide.
PROMINENT HILL
LOCATION
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Deposit Iron-Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) Hematite breccia hosted Mines Malu Open Pit Ankata Underground - sub-level open stoping mine. Malu Underground - commissioning expected to commence late 2014* Mining rates Total material movement in Malu Open Pit to reduce steadily over the remaining life of mine. Equipment de-mobilisation has commenced and will continue. Mining rates at Ankata to remain steady at ~1.2Mtpa Mining rates at Malu Underground expected at 1.3-1.6Mtpa* Plant Crush, grind, flotation Nameplate 8Mtpa Operating at ~9.5Mtpa since 2010. Workforce Approximately 1,400 including contractors and approximately 75% from South Australia. Organisations on site Open cut mining: Thiess, Ausdrill Underground mining: Byrnecut, Boart Longyear Concentrate transport: Qube/Giacci Village services: Sodexo *Refer to p3 for Malu Underground disclaimer
PROMINENT HILL
COPPER GOLD OPERATION
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Waste Dumps Pit
TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITY OPEN PIT ROM PAD PROCESSING PLANT VILLAGE ANKATA DEPOSIT AREA NORTHERN WASTE DUMP SOUTHERN WASTE DUMP MALU UNDERGROUND AREA
SITE
PROMINENT HILL
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21.92 19.73 10.49 7.69 4.38 1.50 1.46 0.96 * Per millions hours worked
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
year (2013: 7.69).
safety outcomes across Prominent Hill.
incidents).
that assists OZ Minerals and contractors improve aspects of their culture that impact on safety.
* *
Rate
* *
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SITE CULTURE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
wide culture development.
key organisational alliances – Thiess, Byrnecut & Sodexo.
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Malu Open Pit and Ankata Reserve* Malu UG Resource*
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
73,362t 75-80,000t 95,000t + Prominent Hill copper production profile
~10,000t Average 10,000 – 20,000t
Ankata Underground production target for 2015 and beyond based only on Reserves.
underground ore and ROM stockpiles to continue post 2018.
planned in late 2014*. 95,000t + 95,000t + 95,000t +
(‘000t)
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COPPER PRODUCTION OUTLOOK
100
*Refer to p3 for Production Outlook and Malu Underground disclaimer
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Malu Open Pit and Ankata Reserve* Malu UG Resource*
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
128,045oz 130-140,000oz Prominent Hill gold production profile ~10,000
Ankata Underground production target for 2015 and beyond based
underground ore and ROM stockpiles to continue post 2018.
within copper ore.
Average 25,000-35,000oz
95,000oz + 95,000oz + 95,000oz + 95,000oz +
(‘000oz)
PROMINENT HILL
GOLD PRODUCTION OUTLOOK
100
*Refer to p3 for Production Outlook and Malu Underground disclaimer
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PROMINENT HILL
No serious injuries. High potential incidents focus. Strong Malu Open Pit performance. Steady Ankata performance, Malu Underground on track. Open Pit focused on business improvement initiatives delivering results. Strong site copper production performance. Costs within guidance.
2014 QUARTER 1 – PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
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PROMINENT HILL
2014 KEY OPERATIONAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND FOCUS
SHEC
incidents and critical risk focus.
all levels.
Mining
Malu Open Pit.
Underground ore.
Underground production stoping.
Production
market guidance on quarterly and annual basis.
Projects
Underground Reserve.
integrated LOM plan.
Business Improvement
projects across site.
Pit production and efficiency measures.
improvements.
Costs
focus on unit and total costs.
demobilisation.
negotiations.
2014 Prominent Hill Site Operational Strategic Objective “Safe, Sustainable, Cost Effective Production”
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value, risk and
strategic objectives
analysis
Drilling targeting areas of highest value
Resource Development and Estimation Mine Planning and Extraction Mineral Processing Whole of Operation Value Assessment
Resource value is being maximised through ongoing integrated LOM analysis. Outcomes are being implemented throughout the
PROMINENT HILL
LIFE OF MINE PLAN OPTIMISATION
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*Refer to p3 for Production Outlook and Malu Underground disclaimer.
Open Pit, Ankata and Malu Underground mines paired with current processing plant.
studies improving knowledge in key areas i.e. potential processing regimes beyond open pit stockpiles.
the next progressive step in establishing longer term mine life post the open pit.
PROMINENT HILL
CURRENT LIFE OF MINE CONCEPT
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COSTS
Recent trends/performance
Recent history Expenditure to decrease going forward Break down of expenditure by activity and nature
Taxation Low grade gold ore Stockpiles
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OVERVIEW OF SITE PRODUCTION COSTS
Improved efficiency and productivity in the open pit. Ankata costs remain steady - Q1 2014 saw higher proportion of capital expenditure.
effectiveness.
MAR QTR 13 JUN QTR 13 SEP QTR 13 DEC QTR 13 MAR QTR 14 Open Pit mining costs 112.8 121.1 131.2 129.0 116.2 Ankata Underground mining costs 15.7 14.4 17.4 18.0 10.9 Deferred mining (33.5) (79.2) (88.0) (76.9) (68.4) Ore inventory adjust (16.5) 11.2 15.7 (9.6) (5.5) Total site processing costs 28.1 26.3 24.8 23.4 23.6 Other direct cash costs 9.5 9.7 9.4 8.8 7.6 Production Costs 116.1 103.5 110.6 92.7 84.4 Physicals Tonnes mined Malu OP (kt) 18,298 20,223 23,836 24,427 22,249 Malu OP unit cost $6.16 $5.98 $5.50 $5.28 $5.22 Tonnes mined Ankata (kt) 289 303 275 336 286 Ankata UG unit cost $49 $45 $63 $54 $37 Tonnes milled (kt) 2,355 2,365 2,486 2,291 2,281 Payable lbs (m) 20,474 17,379 17,390 18,119 18,182 Brook Hunt C1 USc/lb $1.85 $1.95 $2.06 $1.34 $1.22 A$m
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MALU OPEN PIT
GROSS OPEN PIT EXPENDITURE TO DECREASE
decrease.
be removed in Q2 2014.
and general trend.
50.0 75.0 100.0 125.0 150.0
10 15 20 25 30
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 $Am KT
Tonnes & Gross A$ spend
Tonnes mined Malu OP (kt) Open Pit Mining costs
10 20 30 40 50 60 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Mt
Open Pit ore and waste movements
Open Pit waste hauled (Mt) Open Pit ore mined (Mt)
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OPEN PIT EXPENDITURE
BY ACTIVITY & NATURE
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Payment of taxation
payments cannot be calculated as a function of accounting profit.
accounts may be deducted immediately for tax.
payments commencing in 2017.
effectively reduce the corporate tax rate for the Group from 30 percent to 27 percent.
Write down of low grade gold ore
Stock movement of ore
be 10mtpa+ in 2015 – 2018. The mill has historically treated 9-10mtpa – this will result in an increase in ore inventories.
MODELLING TOPICS
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(excluding dividend payments).
ACCELERATED PRODUCTION -> HIGHER WORKING CAPITAL
LOWER CASH AT 30/6; FULL YEAR CASH GUIDANCE REMAINS
efficiencies and lower unit costs results in higher cash spend in H1.
copper ore in stockpiles at end of H1.
expected at end H1. Sales biased to H2.
increase in H1 due to timing of sales revenue.
H1
Compared to expectations
OPEN PIT MOVEMENT ORE STOCKS CONCENTRATE STOCKS RECEIVABLES PAYABLES
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PROMINENT HILL
REGIONAL GEOLOGICAL SETTING Total Magnetic Intensity image showing mine locations and regional geological features
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500m metres
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PROMINENT HILL
LOCAL GEOLOGY – SHOWING MALU OPEN PIT AND ANKATA UNDERGROUND
Ankata Deposit (at depth) Sandstone/Conglomerate Basalt/Andesite (Gawler Range Volcanics) Calc-silicate Meta-sandstone Felsic Volcanic Argillite Dolomite Granitoid Skarn Cu ore Au Sandstone Malu Pit outline
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PROMINENT HILL
MALU OPEN PIT GEOLOGY
Meta-sediments Skarn HW Volcanics Chlorite Breccia Dolomite HW Sediments Haematite Breccia Haematite-Qtz Breccia FW Sediments FW Volcanics
Lithology Domains
(north-south)
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Basement Contact = ~10100RL
Plan view of the Malu Open pit showing geology at the basement contact at – 10100RL
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ANKATA KEY LITHOLOGIES
DACITE HEMATITE BRECCIA DACITE CARBONACEOUS ROCK CARBONACEOUS ROCK HEMATITE BRECCIA
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PROMINENT HILL RESOURCES & RESERVES
AS AT 30 JUNE 2013
Ankata* Cu Resource2: 9Mt @ 2.4% Cu, 0.4g/t Au Reserve: 7.5Mt @ 2.0% Cu, 0.4g/t Au Kalaya* Cu Resource2: 35Mt @ 1.3% Cu, 0.5g/t Au Au Resource3: 6Mt @ 0.0% Cu, 2.6g/t Au Malu Open Pit* Cu Resource1: 43Mt @ 1.2% Cu, 0.5g/t Au Au Resource3: 14Mt @ 0.1%Cu, 1.0g/t Au Reserve: 59Mt @ 0.8% Cu, 0.6g/t Au Malu Underground* Cu Resource2: 67Mt @ 1.2% Cu, 0.6g/t Au Au Resource3: 4Mt @ 0.4% Cu, 2.0g/t Au
1 0.3% Cu cut-off; 2 0.9% CuEq cut-off ; 3 0.5g/t Au cut-off Below 0.3% Cu.* Resource figures are based on Measured, Indicated and Inferred resource classification and Reserve figures are based on Proven and Probable classified material. Full summary of information relating to Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Reserves is set out in the ‘Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement as at 30 June 2013’ created on 11 December 2013 and is available at www.ozminerals.com/operations/resources--reserves.html . Refer to disclaimer on page 4.
Surface Stocks*
Cu Stocks: 1Mt @ 0.7% Cu, 0.3g/t Au Au Resource: 6Mt @ 0.1% Cu, 0.8g/t Au
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Dolomite & Volcanics
MALU OPEN PIT MINERALISATION
Oblique View (looking down and north-east) of the main Cu domains in the Malu Open Pit
* Full summary of information relating to Prominent Hill Mineral Resources is set out in the ‘Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement as at 30 June 2013’ created on 11 December 2013 and is available at www.ozminerals.com/operations/resources-- reserves.html . Refer to disclaimer on p 4.
Malu OP Resources: Copper-Gold 43Mt @ 1.2% Cu, 0.5g/t Au* Gold-Only 14.5Mt @ 1.0g/t Au*
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Ultimate Pit Shell Design Prominent Hill Shear Zone Hematite-Qtz Breccia
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MALU UNDERGROUND MINERALISATION
Oblique View (looking down and south-east) of the main copper domains in the Malu Underground Mine below the ultimate open pit design. Inset – showing plan view.
* Full summary of information relating to Prominent Hill Mineral Resources is set out in the ‘Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement as at 30 June 2013’ created on 11 December 2013 and is available at www.ozminerals.com/operations/resources--reserves.html . Refer to disclaimer on p 4.
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Malu UG Resources: Copper-Gold 67Mt @ 1.5% CuEq, 1.2% Cu, 0.6g/t Au* Gold-Only 4Mt @ 2.0g/t Au*
2014 Resource delineation and grade control delineation drilling program. Ultimate Pit Shell Design Dolomite & Volcanics
(Chalcocite mineralisation)
Prominent Hill Shear Zone
(Chalcocite and Bornite mineralisation)
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ANKATA MINERALISATION
Oblique View (looking down and south-east) of the main Cu domains in the Ankata Mine. Inset – showing view looking back north west.
Pons, Callosum (Red) Hematite Breccia hosted Chalcocite and Bornite mineralisation. Peabrain (Blue) Hematite Breccia and Dacite hosted Chalcocite and Bornite mineralisation. Globus (Yellow) Massive Graphite altered carbonaceous rock hosted Chalcocite and Bornite mineralisation. Callosum 2 (Light Brown) Hematite Breccia hosted Chalcocite and Bornite mineralisation.
* Full summary of information relating to Prominent Hill Mineral Resources is set out in the ‘Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement as at 30 June 2013’ created on 11 December 2013 and is available at www.ozminerals.com/operations/resources--reserves.html . Refer to disclaimer on p 4.
Ankata Resource: 9Mt @ 2.4% Cu, 0.4g/t Au*
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80m
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ANKATA UNDERGROUND RESOURCE DRILLING
PEABRAIN AREA – POTENTIAL FUTURE INCREMENTAL ORE ADDITION
* For full details of the 2012 Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement go to http://www.ozminerals.com/operations/resources--reserves.html
Only a 6.8% reduction in resource ore tonnage since 2008. Net 92kt growth in contained Cu Metal since 2008.
Addition
Kalaya and Malu UG Resources Addition
Kalaya and Malu UG Resources
Peabrain outline 2013 Resource Current Peabrain resource
9845 Level Cu %
Current Peabrain Interpretation Peabrain 2013 Resource Outline Current Pons Resource Outline SECTION 11637.5mN Looking North
Refer to Reserves and Resources Disclaimer p4.
Cross section through the Peabrain area at Ankata showing recent drilling locations.
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Current Peabrain Interpretation Peabrain 2013 Resource 9845 Drill Platform
ANKATA UNDERGROUND RESOURCE DRILLING
PEABRAIN AREA – ISOMETRIC VIEW LOOKING NE
Refer to p4 Reserves and Resources Disclaimer.
Model of the Peabrain area at Ankata showing resource interpretation.
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PROMINENT HILL
MALU OPEN PIT MINE – H1 2014
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Liebherr 996 Excavator
Manufacturer: Liebherr Machine Weight: 659 t Engine: 16 Cyl water cooled V-engine (2) Engine Output: 3000HP (2240kW) Fuel Capacity: 13,000 litres Bucket Capacity (Vol): 29 – 33m3 Bucket Capacity (Mass): ~56t Target Production: ~3200 t/hr (material
CAT 793 Mining Truck
Manufacturer: Caterpillar Machine Weight (Gross): ~384 tonnes Engine: 16 Cylinder four stroke diesel engine Engine Output: 2300HP (1750kW) Tray Capacity: ~ 218+ t Current Fleet
Forecast De-Mobilisation
PROMINENT HILL
OPEN PIT MINING FLEET – H1 2014
Source: Liebherr 996.pdf, Caterpillar 793 Technical Specificatons.pdf
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PROMINENT HILL
32 563 39 76 7
OZ Minerals Thiess Thiess Sub AusDrill Orica
Greater integration of planning & production Improved communication, issue resolution & shared learnings
RESTRUCTURED OPEN CUT MINING TEAM
Opencut Operations Manager Production Department D&B, Projects, Dewatering Technical Services Planning, Engineering, Geotechnical Maintenance Department Maintenance Planning, Supply / Inventory HSET OHS, Training and Environment Finance / Admin / Cost Travel, Accounts, KPIs
Numbers of staff and contractors
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PROMINENT HILL – LONG SECTION
FACE POSITION AND LOM MINING SCHEDULE
Cross section through the Malu Open Pit showing mining stages.
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PROMINENT HILL – FORECAST
STRIP RATIO TO REDUCE SIGNIFICANTLY POST 2014
Cross section through the Malu Open Pit showing ore and waste to be mined by year.
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EXTENSIVE GEOTECHNICAL MONITORING COVERAGE
RADAR Coverage Prism Location Plan
computer controlled survey instruments
dimensions of measurement, xyz)
0.1mm (1 dimension of measurement)
1mm
monitoring & analysis of movement.
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1 FLITCH AHEAD
1 BENCH AHEAD
1 FLITCH AHEAD
1 BENCH AHEAD
ON SCHEDULE
PROMINENT HILL
MALU OPEN PIT - MINING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Malu Open Pit showing face positions at end Q1 2014. Mining ahead of schedule compared to forecast positions in December 2013. Dig rates higher with productivity improvements introduced including:
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UNDERGROUND MINE - BASELINE STATISTICS
Ankata Reserves* Mining rates
1.2Mtpa
Mining method
Sub level open stoping with paste fill
Personnel
OZ Minerals 65 Contractors 220 5 Senior Managers - combined 84 years mining experience
Contractors
Byrnecut (162) – UG operations with Jetcrete Boart Longyear (40) – diamond drilling Raisebore Australia (10) – raise boring Jetcrete (8) – concrete supply
*The information set out in this table is a summary of information relating to Prominent Hill Mineral Resources set out in the ‘Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement as at 30 June 2013’ created on 11 December 2013 and is available at www.ozminerals.com/operations/resources-- reserves.html. Refer to page 4 for Reserves and Resources Disclaimer.
Ankata Ore Reserves - June 2013*
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ANKATA UNDERGROUND MINE - GROWTH
UPPER EVE LOWER EVE AUDREY GLADYS KATHLEEN
grade control drilling.
grade control drilling.
Ore Reserve.
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UNDERGROUND ORGANISATIONAL CHART
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ANKATA MINE – UNDERGROUND EQUIPMENT
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PROMINENT HILL - UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure leveraged from existing site.
diamond drilling from underground.
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ANKATA MINE VENTILATION
Two ventilation shafts sunk from surface for Ankata Mine :
bottom half
move 440 m3/s of air. Other rises raisebored from underground:
ladderways.
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COMMUNICATIONS MAP
Multiple layers of communications for safety, monitoring and control
RFID Tracking Modular Fleet Management System Mobile VOIP Phones Wireless LAN access Cameras Pastefill pressure/stress sensors ISS Seismic system Communications to and from UG
Fixed plant monitoring and control
Fire Suppression alarms Dust, gas, airflow monitoring Pastefill monitoring & valve controls Orica CEBS system UG Access to CITECT Digital VHF Leaky Feeder Radio PED System Proximity Detection OPTICAL FIBRE BACKBONE
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VR4A SHAFT - EMERGENCY EGRESS HOIST
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VR4A SHAFT - PASTE FILL PLANT
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LONG HOLE OPEN STOPING METHOD
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ANKATA 2014 MINE PLAN
Proposed Ankata Development and Production Q4 2013 and 2014. Callosum orebody Pons Orebody Globus Orebody Peabrain Orebody
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MALU UNDERGROUND
COMMISSIONING PLANNED TO COMMENCE IN 2014*
total construction capital $201m**
*Refer to p3 Malu Underground Disclaimer. **including expenditure in 2013 but not including potential sales of concentrate made from pre-production ore.
Malu Underground Mine concept showing 2014 planned development, stopes and drilling*
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MALU UNDERGROUND
PLANNED PRIMARY VENTILATION SYSTEM
Malu Underground Primary Fans
Fans.
6o pitch.
m3/s.
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MALU UNDERGROUND
2014 SCOPE & KEY DELIVERABLES
development for 2015.
monitoring and safety infrastructure.
install pastefill reticulation.
metal.* *Refer to p3 for Malu Underground Disclaimer.
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Gyratory Crusher Crushed Ore From Mine SAG Mill Screen Primary Cyclones Ball Mill Rougher Flotation Regrind Cyclones Regrind Mill Cleaner Flotation 1 Cleaner Flotation 3 Cleaner Flotation 2 Concentrate Thickener Pressure Filter Concentrate Loadout Concentrate Storage Tailings Thickening Tailings Storage Facility
TAILINGS FLOTATION CRUSHING AND STOCKPILE GRINDING CONCENTRATE DEWATERING AND STORAGE
Jameson Cell
OVERVIEW OF PROCESSING OPERATIONS
FLOWSHEET
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Milling Circuit
Key statistics
Key operating costs
OVERVIEW OF PROCESSING OPERATIONS
Flotation Circuit
Bornite-chalcopyrite
Key Statistics
Key Operating Costs
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PERFORMANCE TO DATE
MILL – FEED GRADES
performance and improvement in Ankata ore grades, with an initial contribution from the Malu Underground.
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PERFORMANCE TO DATE
MILL – THROUGHPUT
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PERFORMANCE TO DATE
MILL – AVAILABILITY
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PERFORMANCE TO DATE
FLOTATION - RECOVERY
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PERFORMANCE TO DATE
FLOTATION - GRADES
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IMPROVEMENTS
ADDITIONAL FLOTATION CLEANER STAGE TO BE ADDED – CONCENTRATE QUALITY EXISTING DESIGN
existing Jameson Cell. Low impurity entrainment.
flotation cells. NEW DESIGN TRIAL
conventional cleaning circuit.
entrained particles.
impurities. PILOT PLANT TRIAL RESULTS
15 percent.
10 percent to 20 percent.
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IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT PIPELINE
PROJECTS
classification.
costs of consumables.
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CASE STUDY
IMPLEMENTED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
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SUMMARY
PERFORMANCE
PEOPLE
PROJECTS
the Processing department since 2010.
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PERFORMANCE TO DATE
EXCELLENT CONCENTRATOR AVAILABILITY
90.1 92.4 94.1 94.4 94.9 0.3 2.0 0.6 1.1 0.5
0.5 0.0 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
Concentrator Availability 2010 Change in Planned Downtime 2011 Change in Unplanned Downtime 2011 Concentrator Availability 2011 Change in Planned Downtime 2012 Change in Unplanned Downtime 2012 Concentrator Availability 2012 Change in Planned Downtime 2013 Change in Unplanned Downtime 2013 Concentrator Availability 2013 Change in Planned Downtime 2014 Change in Unplanned Downtime 2014 Concentrator Availability 2014
Concentrator Availability 2010-2014
2014 Target
% availability
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PERFORMANCE TO DATE
EXCELLENT CONCENTRATOR AVAILABILITY
89 82 47 36 20 40 60 80 100 2010 2011 2012 2013
Total Unplanned Downtime Events
Unplanned Downtime Hours
equipment reliability and maintenance processes.
executing major shutdowns Unplanned Downtime Events
298 185 93 120 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 2010 2011 2012 2013
Unplanned Equipment Related Downtime Hours
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SUMMARY
OPEN PIT
UNDERGROUND
PROCESSING
COSTS
weighted to H2.
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JORC 2012 REPORTING INFORMATION TABLE 1: SECTIONS 1 & 2
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ANKATA UNDERGROUND RESOURCE DRILLING
SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTIONS
9845 Level
Hole ID Total Depth (m) East North RL Dip Azimuth From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Cu (%) Au (g/t) PH13GC6220 180 54211.64 11713.02 9852.77 3 90.3 146.0 153.0 7.0 1.0 0.06 PH13GC6219 135 54211.65 11713.23 9852.31
90.3 104.0 112.0 8.0 1.8 0.01 PH13GC6217 120 54211.92 11713.12 9851.54
90.3 72.0 101.0 29.0 2.1 0.14 PH13GC6216 150.2 54211.66 11713.16 9850.82
90.3 116.0 138.0 22.0 1.2 0.07 PH13GC6208 149.5 54211.61 11699.42 9853.08 7 90.3 105.0 130.0 25.0 2.1 0.09 PH13GC6178 110 54204.03 11670.51 9851.72
258.3 61.0 86.0 25.0 2.1 0.69 PH13GC6166 125 54204.63 11675.57 9851.56
270.3 70.3 95.0 24.7 2.7 1.17 PH14RD6255 115 54209.72 11662.31 9851.77
90.3 64.0 90.0 26.0 5.6 0.3 PH13GC6188 125 54206.53 11675.25 9851.53
270.3 61.0 86.0 25.0 2.1 0.69 PH14GC6288 95 54204.22 11649.67 9851.83
270.3 41.0 72.7 31.7 1.2 0.6 PH14RD6268 95 54210.25 11636.82 9852.61
90.3 27.7 44.0 16.3 3.0 0.19 PH14RD6269 85 54210.33 11636.74 9853.18
90.3 28.0 36.0 8.0 1.2 0.21 PH14GC6290 85 54204.81 11649.64 9851.78
270.3 71.0 74.6 3.6 2.6 0.14 PH14RD6267 115 54210.10 11636.77 9852.00
90.3 32.0 44.0 12.0 2.8 0.27 PH14RD6267 115 54210.10 11636.77 9852.00
90.3 51.1 91.0 39.9 3.2 0.14 PH14RD6266 130 54209.68 11636.78 9852.09
90.3 22.1 41.0 18.9 5.1 0.26 PH14RD6266 130 54209.68 11636.78 9852.09
90.3 48.3 88.8 40.5 3.3 0.17 PH14RD6265 130 54209.42 11636.78 9852.04
90.3 26.0 42.1 16.1 2.8 0.26 PH14RD6265 130 54209.42 11636.78 9852.04
90.3 49.5 80.0 30.5 4.2 0.2 PH14RD6266 130 54209.68 11636.78 9852.09
90.3 22.1 88.8 66.7 3.5 0.19 PH14RD6270 80 54210.17 11636.75 9854.18 8 90.3 51.0 59.2 8.2 1.0 0.01 PH14GC6279 105 54210.35 11661.79 9851.76
90.3 55.0 73.0 18.0 4.8 0.11 PH14GC6300 125 54205.69 11649.93 9851.78
270.3 33.0 43.3 10.3 1.8 0.29 PH14GC6300 125 54205.69 11649.93 9851.78
270.3 53.3 60.0 6.7 3.8 0.29 PH14GC6300 125 54205.69 11649.93 9851.78
270.3 65.0 78.0 13.0 5.2 0.19 PH14GC6301 145 54208.74 11649.89 9851.77
90.3 17.0 101.0 84.0 3.2 0.23 PH14GC6302 135 54209.26 11650.10 9851.82
90.3 12.3 44.0 31.7 1.2 0.39 PH14GC6302 135 54209.26 11650.10 9851.82
90.3 52.7 105.2 52.5 3.3 0.15 PH14GC6303 125 54209.20 11650.06 9851.73
90.3 65.0 101.0 36.0 4.7 0.2 PH14GC6304 110 54209.33 11649.90 9851.77
90.3 53.0 94.0 41.0 4.3 0.21 PH14GC6315 100 54209.93 11649.91 9851.80
90.3 66.0 84.0 18.0 2.2 0.05 PH14GC6323 115 54209.76 11636.99 9851.99
90.3 24.1 58.0 33.9 4.5 0.25 PH14GC6323 115 54209.76 11636.99 9851.99
90.3 61.0 95.0 34.0 2.1 0.18
All holes are in a local mine plan grid and were drilled underground from the Ankata 9845 level development. Copper intercepts length weighted downhole, ≥0.5% Cu with <2m consecutive downhole of internal dilution. Gold intercepts length weighted downhole, ≥2.0g/t Au & <0.5% Cu with <2m consecutive downhole of internal dilution. Widths reported may not reflect true widths.
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TABLE 1 – SECTION 1: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA
9845 Level
CRITERIA COMMENTARY
Sampling techniques The Prominent Hill resources are sampled using underground and surface diamond drill holes and surface reverse circulation (RC) drill holes. Surface RC holes were sampled at 1m intervals after a 1/8th field split. Field duplicates were collected at a rate of one every 20-30 samples. Each RC metre sampled weighed ~4-6kg. All RC samples were sent to an offsite laboratory for crushing and pulverising to produce a 40 gram sample charge for analysis by fire assay and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICPOES). Surface diamond drill holes were sampled on nominal 1m intervals; however sample lengths between 0.4 and 1.4m were permitted. Surface diamond drill holes were sampled in full within the Prominent Hill mineralisation host lithologies and only periodically sampled within established waste domains. All underground diamond drill holes were sampled on nominal 1m intervals. Sample lengths between 0.3 and 1.3m were permitted. There was no sampling across
were half cored before being sampled. Underground drill holes classed as “grade control” were full core sampled unless they met one of the following requirements, in which case they were half core sampled: The drill hole was the upper or lower most hole on any section of fan holes (limits of the domain being drilled). The adjacent hole on section was full core sampled (result is every alternate hole is half core sampled). All diamond core samples were completely crushed and pulverised to produce sample charges for analysis by fire assay and ICP methods. A program of regular field duplicate sample submission at a rate of two samples per 40 to 60 samples has been undertaken historically and is still current sampling practice for diamond drilling. Drilling techniques The majority of drilling was by diamond coring, with only a small number of RC holes (8%). RC drill holes utilised a face sampling bit and were of 5¾ or 5½ inches in diameter. Surface Diamond drill holes were a combination of standard tube NQ2 and HQ sizes. Down hole orientations were completed through use of the “Ezy-Mark” tool pre February 2005 and the “ACE” electronic core orientation tool thereafter. Underground diamond drill hole were drilled with a combination of NQ2, LTK 60 and BQTK core sizes. Down hole orientations were completed using a “Reflex ACT” digital orientation tool. Drill sample recovery For RC drilling total weights (inclusive of moisture) were recorded for reverse circulation samples. Recoveries were calculated as a percentage of recorded weight versus a theoretical 100% recovery weight. Recovery of RC drilling was calculated to be 92%. Measures taken to maximise sample recovery were centered around hole conditioning and maintenance of steady drill perpetration rates. There does appear to exist a weak bias in low recovery RC samples with higher grade copper results. However, the low number of high-grade reverse circulation samples affected by this apparent bias suggests no material effect on the global resource estimate by their inclusion. Diamond drilling core recovery was recorded for all core processed. This was recorded as a percentage of drilled run length. Core recovery was 93% recovered for the Malu Resource area, 98% percent for the Ankata Resource and 94% for the Kalaya Resource (data available for only 48% of Kalaya drilling).
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TABLE 1 – SECTION 1: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA
9845 Level
Logging 92% of all drill holes have been geologically logged to a level of detail to support the definition geological domains appropriate to support mineral resource estimation and classification. A majority of the unlogged metres are either located distal to the Prominent Hill resources or were drilled for geotechnical/metallurgical sampling purposes with data not captured within the resource database. Prominent Hill drilling prior to 2011 shows a total of 400,260m drilled and 367,762m logged (92%). Since 2011 the following drilling has been completed and logged: Malu: 26,534m drilled, 25,846m logged (97%). Kalaya: 2,103m drilled, 2,103m logged (100%). Ankata: 102,808m drilled, 100,709m logged (98%) Basic geotechnical logging has been completed on the drilled holes by Geologists and Geology Technicians. This has primarily been RQD/Rock Mass recordings and
The Geotechnical Engineers also undertake geotechnical logging of selected diamond holes in areas of direct relevance to underground infrastructure and operations. A regular program of core photography has been undertaken on diamond drilling since 2004. Approximately 90% of all core holes have been photographed. Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation Surface RC holes (2003-2006) were sampled at 1m intervals after a 1/8th field riffle split. 238 samples (0.01% of RC samples) were noted as being wet, such samples were dealt with via a specific sampling protocol to meet quality assurance requirements. RC sample preparation at the laboratory was completed as follows:
Field duplicates were collected as a second 1/8th field split at the drill rig and were initially selected at a rate of 4%, spaced at 20-30 samples.
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TABLE 1 – SECTION 1: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA
9845 Level
Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation – continued Surface diamond drill holes were sampled on nominal 1m intervals; however sample lengths between 0.4 and 1.4m were permitted. Core was sawn longitudinally and half core samples submitted for analysis. Surface core sample preparation at the laboratory was completed as follows:
For core samples a sequence of matrix matched certified reference materials (Prominent Hill sourced), commercial certified reference materials and blanks were inserted into the sample run at a frequency of ~1 in 25 samples:
All underground diamond drill holes were sampled on nominal 1m intervals. Sample lengths between 0.3 and 1.3m were permitted. Diamond core was sawn longitudinally when half core samples were required for analytical analysis as specified under “Sampling Techniques”. Underground core sample preparation at the laboratory was completed as follows: Weigh Drying @ 110°C Oven dry weigh Crush to -2mm Riffle split into two samples (10mm aperture) Quartz wash Pulverise both split samples separately (multi-pass re-homogenise as required) to 90% at -75 micron Collect two 250g pulps from each sample, bag remaining rejects separately. For core samples a sequence of matrix matched certified reference materials (Prominent Hill sourced), commercial certified reference materials and blanks were inserted into the sample run at a frequency of ~1 in 25 samples: Coarse Blank Certified reference materials Pulp Blank Sample sizes are considered to be appropriate for the style/texture of copper-gold mineralisation at Prominent Hill.
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TABLE 1 – SECTION 1: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA
9845 Level
Quality of assay data and laboratory tests All analytical methods used are considered to be total methods, through either four acid digests or sample fusion. RC samples were assayed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry, Modified Aqua Regia Digest and 40g Fire assay. These samples were assayed for a suite of 31 elements; with the samples that may contain copper or gold and/or are close to a known mineralised zone also analysed for fluorine. For RC holes QAQC controls involved matrix matched certified reference materials being inserted at a rate of 4%, i.e. spaced at 20-30 samples apart. Coarse-blanks / pulp-blanks were inserted at a rate of 4% and preceded every matrix matched certified reference materials. Surface core samples (2001-2010) were assayed using Aqua Regia Digest, 40g Fire assay, Alkali Fusion, Mixed Acid Digest, Screen Fire Assay and Glass Fusion. These samples were assayed for a suite of 31 elements; with the samples that may contain copper or gold and/or are close to a known mineralised zone also analysed for fluorine. Field duplicates were inserted ~2 in every 60 samples. A split occurred at Amdel (offsite laboratory) after sample crush with then two pulps analysed from each pulverised split giving rise to four results from the one sample interval. Laboratory repeats/duplicates during this period were completed (on an approximate frequency depending on the analytical techniques) as shown below: Fire Assays: rate of 4% IC4: rate of 7% MET1: rate of 4% Samples from 2010-2013 were assayed using Aqua Regia Digest, 40g Fire assay, Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry/ Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, Modified Aqua Regia and Alkali Fusion. These samples were assayed for a suite of 55 elements. Field duplicates were inserted ~2 in every 40 to 50 samples. A split occurred at Amdel (offsite lab) after sample crush with then two pulps analysed from each pulverised split giving rise to four results from the one sample interval. Laboratory repeats/duplicates during this period were completed (on an approximate frequency depending on the analytical techniques) as shown below: Fire Assays: 1/25 Samples IC4: 1/20 Samples MET1: 1/14 Samples QAQC samples were monitored on a batch-by-batch basis and samples in each failed batch were re-assayed. The assay data pass/fail criteria up to the end of December 2012 was as follows: A batch was said to ‘fail’ if two standard samples were outside 2 standard deviations from the expected standard grade or if one standard was greater than 3 standard deviations from the expected standard grade. If a batch failed, the laboratory was contacted for batch re-assay. The pass/fail criterion for coarse blanks followed that any blank returning a result, greater than a certain multiple of the detection limit will fail (dependent upon the element). If a coarse blank returned a value outside of acceptable tolerances, the laboratory is contacted for batch re-assay. The assay data pass/fail criteria from January 2013 to the end of June 2013 was as follows:
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TABLE 1 – SECTION 1: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA
9845 Level
Verification of sampling and assaying High standard QAQC procedures are in place and audited frequently at Prominent Hill, therefore repeatability issues from a QAQC point of view are not considered to be significant. Significant and/or unexpected intersections are reviewed by alternate company personnel through review of geological logging data, core photography, physical examination of remaining core samples (in instances of half core sampling) and review of digital geological interpretations. In 2006 a number of diamond and RC hole pairs within the Prominent Hill dataset were deemed close enough to be considered twinned holes pairs. Since 2006 there has been no systematic review of twinned pairs of drill holes, though a number of holes are known to be spatially coincident and as such lend themselves to this evaluation. This is an area that will be reviewed for the June 2014 Resource update. As part of data validation and verification for 2013 resource, review of analytical data for 130 drill holes was completed (10% of database). From these holes, 96% of the
Data importation into the resource database is documented through standard operating procedures and is guided by on import validations to prevent incorrect data capture/importation. Geological, structural and density determination data is directly captured in the resource database through a validation controlled interface using Toughbook computers. Primary data is stored in its source electronic form. Assay data is retained in both the original certificate (.pdf) form, where available, and the text files received from the
Location of data points A topographic survey was conducted in January 2005 by Engineering Surveys using differential GPS which provided +/- 100mm accuracy on surface elevation. The correction from magnetic to mine plan grid is 6.3 degrees. All surface diamond and reverse circulation holes drilled prior to mining operations were recorded using MGA94_53 grid. This data was subsequently converted to truncated easting and northing grid coordinates to minimise the effects of inherent precision errors in mining software packages. An amount of 550,000 was subtracted from Eastings and 6,710,000 from Northings of data coordinates. In addition, a value of 10,000 was added to the RL coordinates to eliminate negative elevations. This truncated grid differs from the mine plan grid and as such a scaled transformation of data is required for use in the mining operation. Surface diamond and reverse circulation drill holes exhibit collar survey methods of DGSP1 (Differential GPS), TAPE (Tape and Compass from nearby DGSP1 station), SURV (survey department picked-up collar) and UNK (pick-up coordinates and appropriate ranking entered into GBIS but ‘unknown’ entered as method) type. In 2006 a differential GPS survey validation exercise was completed by Engineering Survey. No gross errors were found in collar locations at that time. The Mine Plan Grid has a common easting and northing origin at 56066.657E 12923.481N equivalent to MGA94_53 at 556066.657E 6712923.481N. Elevations are the same as the truncated MGA94_53 grid. All recent (post-2006) surface survey coordinates and underground survey coordinates were recorded in Mine Plan Grid. Underground survey co-ordinates were calculated from traversed survey down the Ankata/Malu declines from the surface. Historic surface down hole survey methods included use of a Reflex Tool, Ranger, Eastman Single Shot, Down Hole North Seeking Gyro and Down Hole Gyro. All underground drill holes were surveyed using a Reflex digital down hole camera unit. Camera units were calibrated weekly using an on-site survey test beds. Down hole surveys were recorded and entered into the database as magnetic bearing and converted within the database system to Mine Plan grid azimuths. All underground drill holes have a 15 metre survey measurement taken that must be within site tolerances of 0.5 (half) degree on dip measurements and 1 (one) degree on azimuth to plan. Subsequent down hole survey measurements are taken at 30 metres and 30 metre intervals progressively down the hole path.
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TABLE 1 – SECTION 1: SAMPLING TECHNIQUES AND DATA
9845 Level
Data spacing and distribution The deposit was drilled from surface predominantly on nominal north-south 50m sections, however areas of greater than 100 x 100 metre drill spacing do exist. Drilling into the Ankata deposit was also conducted on several west-east sections to better inform the structural complexity in that area. Underground diamond drill holes were generally designed to intersect the Malu resource close to perpendicular. Areas drilled within the Malu Underground Resource have been closed up to an approximate 50 x 50m resource spacing with additional infill grade control drilling down to an approximate 25 x 25 metre spacing. Resource delineation drilling is ongoing in this resource. Underground diamond drill holes within Ankata Resource have been designed to infill the resource area to 25 x 30m spacing. Additional infill grade control drilling has closed drill spacing down to 12.5 x 15m spacing. Underground diamond drill holes within the Kalaya Resource have been designed to reduce drill spacing down to between a 100 x 100m to 200 x 200m resource spacing. The data spacing and distribution in the resource areas has been sufficient to support geological and grade continuities for the purposes of generating mineral resources and their classification. Drill hole assay data was broken down into geological and mineralised domains as defined by wireframe boundaries, and then sample compositing was applied. A sample composite length of 2m was used for Malu and a composite length of 1m was used for Ankata and Kalaya. Orientation of data in relation to geological structure In the Malu and Kalaya Resource areas, the surface diamond and RC drilling was conducted generally perpendicular to the strike of mineralisation. Mineralisation dip is sufficiently steep that drilling from either side relative to the strike will have introduced minimal bias. Surface diamond drilling in the Ankata resource area created the potential for sampling bias due to the complex morphology of the mineralisation. Subsequent drilling from underground has significantly increased the size of the sample data set for Ankata to the extent that any bias from the original surface drilling in the Ankata area is no longer material. Underground diamond drilling was completed in fans from the available drilling platforms adjacent to the orebody. Drilling was designed to intersect the orebody close to perpendicular to the strike of the mineralisation as possible to prevent the generation of sampling bias. Sample security Access to the Prominent Hill site is secured with a manned security gatehouse. No external access to the Prominent Hill site is possible without direct authorisation from the site Management. Diamond core is drilled by the drilling contractor and brought to the Prominent Hill core processing facilities by a diamond driller or collected from the drill rig by a geology technician. Core is measured, geotechnically and geologically logged and cut and sampled by employees of OZ Minerals at the same facility. Samples were dispatched from Prominent Hill site to Bureau Veritas Adelaide (also formally known as Amdel) through a contracted transport and logistics operator. Sample documentation is delivered digitally to Bureau Veritas where samples are physically verified against the documentation to confirm sample receipt. Audits or reviews An informal review of underground diamond drill hole sampling and current QAQC procedures was completed in 2013 by Xstract Mining Consultants Pty Ltd. A number
improvements have been updated into standard operating procedures. An external review of the 2011 Mineral Resource was conducted by AMC Consultants in November 2011. No fatal flaws were identified. External reviews of the Prominent Hill resources have been conducted by AMC Consultants and Behre Dolbear Australia since 2006.
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TABLE 1 –SECTION 2: REPORTING OF EXPLORATION RESULTS
9845 Level
CRITERIA COMMENTARY
Mineral tenement and land tenure status The Prominent Hill deposits are located in South Australia in Mining Lease ML6228, which was granted in August 2007 and is 100% owned by OZ Minerals. ML6228 is currently in good standing. All agreements with stakeholders are in good standing and will endure for the life of the Ore Reserve. Exploration done by
Minotaur Resources Limited announced the discovery of Cu-Au mineralisation at Prominent Hill in November 2001. Oxiana joint ventured into the property in September, 2003 and funded the mineralisation drill out to Inferred Resource status. In February 2005 Oxiana purchased 100% of the project and by June 2005 had drilled the known mineralisation between 555400mE and 556200mE on a 50m X 50m grid to a depth of 450m below cover. The Ankata deposit was discovered by step out drilling to the west in 2007. Significant surface drilling from 2009 to 2011 from both hanging wall and footwall locations within the Malu active mining area, targeting along strike and down dip extensions of the Malu and Ankata deposits subsequently identified the Kalaya mineralisation between the two deposits. Geology The Prominent Hill iron-oxide copper gold (IOCG) deposit is located in the Mount Woods Inlier, in the north-eastern portion of the Archaean to Mesoproterozoic Gawler Craton, South Australia. Copper-gold-silver (-U-REE) mineralisation at Prominent Hill is hosted within haematitic breccias of felsic volcanic, sandstone, shale, and dolomite. The Peabrain area of the Ankata deposit is located at the southern end of the deposit. Copper- gold mineralisation is hosted within haematitic breccias with associated mineralisation hosted in dacitic volcanics. Drill hole Information All drilling in the Peabrain area is undertaken on an initial 25 x30m Resource Delineation(RD) spacing, before subsequent infill Grade Control(GC) drilling at a 12.5 x 15m spacing. All holes reported were drilled via BQTK sized core. For hole details pertaining to this release including collar and other relevant details refer to the table on p77. Comments relating to drill hole information relevant to the Mineral Resource estimate can be found in Section 1 – “Sampling techniques”, “Drilling techniques” and “Drill sample recovery”. Data aggregation methods All assay intersections reported for the Peabrain area are reported based on a length weighted average grade for the intersection using parameters of greater than 0.5%Cu with < 2m of internal dilution. Au grades were determined by the defined Cu grade interval, ie they were not calculated independently. Comments relating to data aggregation methods relevant to the Mineral Resource estimate can be found in Section 1 – “Sampling techniques”, “Drilling techniques” and “Drill sample recovery”.
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9845 Level
Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths The geometry of the reported Peabrain mineralisation is interpreted to strike north-south and to exhibit variable dips from 45 degrees to the west to sub vertical. All intersection lengths reported in this presentaion are down-hole lengths and not true widths. Interpreted true widths in Peabrain vary from 5 to 50m depending on location within the Peabrain shape. Indicative intercept angles are shown in the accompanying diagram. Diagrams Please refer to the diagrams within this presentation. Balanced reporting A list of all new significant drill intersections post the 2013 Resource estimate for Peabrain have been included within the accompanying presentation. Other substantive exploration data No additional exploration data is considered material to this release at this stage. Further work The current drilling program will continue to test the Peabrain area on the existing drill spacing with the program expected to continue into Q3 2014. Further results will be reported as they become available.
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