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From: Christopher Hopper [CHopper @kleinfelder com]
Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 11 02 AM
To: Burdette, Jennifer a
Subject: FW Iluka PowerPoint
Attachments: Halifax BoA Presentation 09 -10 -13 v4 pdf
FYI — here's the presentation we discussed last week Thomas has a copy of this, and he said that FWS received it from
him too
Let me know if you have any questions
Christopher Hopper, CFM
Environmental Scientist
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From: Christopher Hopper
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:03 AM
To: Thomas. I.browNlusace.army.mil
Subject: Iluka PowerPoint
Hey man — here is one of the latest versions (approved for the public) and shared with the Halifax County Board of
Adjustments recently. Please let me know if you need more or have questions.
Thanks)
Chris
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Presentation to Halifax County Board of Adjustment
10 September 2013
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Company Overview — About Iluka ,LU `'
• 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 ILLIKAA
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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Processing — Ore Transport ,LU KA
• 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 Booster Pump
Processing — Spiral Separation ILu `A
• 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 ILUKA
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
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Plant
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Reclamation Overview
ILUKA
• 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
Planted Fall 2007, Photo • • 2008 Planted Fall 2007, Photo • • 2008
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Concurrent Reclamation ILUKA
• 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
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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
Local Benefits
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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
CUP uses will include:
• Mining
• Reclamation
• Connecting corridors
• Concentrator site
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Proposed Concentrator Site ILUKA
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Proposed Concentrator Site and Process Water Ponds
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Aurelian Springs Project Area ,LU KA
Constraints Analysis
• Physical Environment
• Biological Environment
• Cultural Resources
• Infrastructure
• Quality of Life Issues
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Quality of Life ILUKAA
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
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 AA
• Maintains sight :•'�
distances required
by NCDOT `-
• Internal traffic
screened by
perimeter berms
• Drive - through
wheel -wash
• Two driveways limit y��c �`•
intersection conflicts
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Summary IL UKA
• 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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