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Chuck Stilson
Presentation to Halifax County Board of Adjustment
10 September 2013
Company Overview —About Iluka ICU %
• Iluka is a global company trading on the Australian Stock Exchange
with a market capitalization of over $4 billion USD
• Iluka is the world's largest supplier of zircon and second largest
supplier of titanium minerals
• We began mining in the U.S. in 1972. Mining operations in Virginia
began in 1998
• We demonstrate industry - leading Environment, Health, and Safety
programs worldwide
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Company Overview — End Uses of Products ILUKA
Titanium Pigment
• Pigment (replaced lead in paints)
• Food Products (white on M &Ms)
• Cosmetics & Toiletries (reflects the
sun)
• Paper & Plastic Products (enhances
color and U.V. resistant)
• Pharmaceuticals (non- toxic)
Titanium Metal
• Aerospace Applications (engines,
wings, sub - frames)
• Sporting Goods (golf clubs, fishing
lures)
• Automobiles
• Medical Applications (artificial joints,
pace makers, braces)
Geology and Exploration
Mineral Sands deposits
were formed along
ancient shorelines along
the Atlantic coast.
Mining of these deposits
has occurred since
1930's
• VA State Geologist
published mineral sands
discovery in Sussex
County, VA in 1987
Zircon
• Ceramics — Glazes for Tiles
• Refractory — lining of kilns
• Fire Brick
• Foundry Sand - moldings and
quality steel coating
• Cubic Zirconia — jewelry
• Zirconium Metal
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Map showing elevation and HM deposits in VA and NC
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Land Preparation ,Lu KA
• Previously forested areas are grubbed to remove stumps and roots. The woody
debris is piled and burned.
• Sediment and erosion control is installed
• Topsoil is removed and placed in perimeter berms and stockpiles
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• The deposit is mined with excavators, feeding a mobile mining unit
• At the mining unit, the ore is sized, mixed with water, and pumped to the mine
concentrator
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Processing — Ore Transport
• Ore is pumped to the concentrator through HDPE
(plastic) pipe
• The first pump in the system is on the mining unit
• Booster pump(s) are required for long distance
pumping
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Processing — Spiral Separation
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• Heavy minerals (including ilmenite and zircon) are separated from light minerals
(mainly quartz)
• This separation is done by gravity using several stages of spirals
• Heavy (dense) minerals gravitate to the inside of the spiral and light minerals are
pushed to the outside of the spiral
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Processing — Dewatering and Transportation ILU KA
• The final step is to dewater the concentrate in preparation for transport to the
Mineral Separation Plant (MSP) in Stony Creek, VA
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Water Use
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• Water is critical to the mining process and transporting ore around the mine
(pumping ore and tails) and for separation in the concentrator.
• All water is recycled through the process
• The system operates as a closed -loop although some water is lost through
evaporation, infiltration, and bonding with clays in the tailings ponds
• Make -up water for the Aurelian Springs operation will be sourced from deep
wells, municipal supply, or some combination of the two
Tailings Collection Process Mining
Ponds Ponds Ponds Unit
Plant Plant
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Reclamation Overview
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• The reclaimed and contoured land is seeded in pasture (typically with a mixture of
Orchard Grass, Fescue, Red Clover, and White Clover)
• Iluka's Private - University reclamation research partnership with Virginia Tech is
the longest current study into mine reclamation and productivity in United States
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Concurrent Reclamation `'
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• Reclamation to date (Aug 2013) in Virginia:
— 702 acres released from bond
— additional 831 acres have been seeded in final pasture
— additional 107 acres are undergoing final reclamation
Reclaim�d Field —'ConCord Mine, VA — Summer 2013
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Typical Reclamation Sequence ILUKA
Clearing 6 to 24 months
Mining 6 months
Pond construction and tailing activities 12 to 24 months
Stabilization, contouring, topsoil return, and seeding 12 to 24 months
Monitoring for compliance 24 months
TOTAL 5 — 8 years
VA Reclamation Awards
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• Reclamation in Virginia has been very successful. Over the past few years,
Iluka has been awarded four reclamation awards:
— 2006 State Mineral Mining Reclamation Award
- Winner — Non - Quarry and Best Overall
— 2007 National Reclamation Award
- Honorable Mention — Non -Coal Category
— 2008 State Mineral Mining Reclamation Award
- Winner — Non - Quarry and Best Overall
— 2009 National Reclamation Award
- Winner — Non -Coal Category and Best Overall
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Project Overview
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Located in Halifax County, in the area of Aurelian Springs
Project area covers approximately 3,772 acres
• Approximately 1450 acres will be mined, with approximately 100 acres in an
"active state" of mining at any time
Iluka NC -VA likely to be the only domestic supplier of titanium post 2018
Significant benefits to local community
Seeking approval for Phase 1 of the project today
Phase 1 involves relocation of our Concord concentrator to AS North
Phase 2 involves relocation of our Brink concentrator to AS South
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• Jobs Created by Mining Operations (Phase 1 and 2)
— 79 direct jobs, 60 contractor jobs, and an estimated 75 indirect jobs, for a
total of 214
• Projected to reduce unemployment in Halifax County by almost 1% (based on
2012 unemployment figures)
• Direct payroll of $3.8M per year (estimated)
• Projected weekly wage of new jobs is $923 per week, 64% above Halifax
County average weekly wage (based on 2012 data)
Nearly $18M per year in contracting expenditures (estimated)
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Aurelian Springs Project Area ILUKA
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Parcels
• Yellow = mining and connectivity
• Red = concentrator site
• Blue = process water ponds
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CUP uses will include:
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Aurelian Springs Project Area ,Lu `A
Constraints Analysis
• Physical Environment
• Biological Environment
• Cultural Resources
• Infrastructure
• Quality of Life Issues
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Quality of Life
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Areas of Concern
Iluka's Best Management Practice
• Dust
Dust suppression, screening berms, vegetation screens
• Noise
Screening berms, setback from road
• Light
Directional lighting
• Water / Wells
Dual water supply, mitigation plan
• Traffic
Coordination with County and NCDOT, traffic studies,
safety standards, internal roadways
Best Management Practice — Screening Berm ILUKA
Proposed landscaped screening berms along Aurelian Springs Rd
— Landscaped on road side
— Will reduce noise, light, dust, and visible operations
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Proposed Traffic Pattern ,Lu KA
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Aurelian Springs CUP #2013 -12 ,Lu `A
• Staff Recommendation - Approval
- Six (6) conditions materially acceptable to Iluka
• Iluka's Request
- Approval -Allow the project to move forward and be vetted by State and
Federal permitting agencies
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Summary
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Iluka is actively working to develop a titanium and zircon mine in Halifax
County
There are significant benefits to the community, state, and nation (likely the
only domestic source of titanium post 2018)
• Iluka utilizes Best Management Practices to minimize adverse impacts
• Iluka is locally managed with international backing. Iluka is financially able to
deliver on promises and stand behind environmental commitments
• Iluka has a proven operational track record and is best positioned to develop
the North Carolina deposit
• Iluka is working with other state and federal agencies in the development of
this project
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Iluka Resources Limited
www.iluka.com
For more information, contact:
Chuck Stilson, Project Manager
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