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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushveld Minerals Limited | LSE:BMN | London | Ordinary Share | GG00B4TM3943 | ORD 1P |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minrls,earths-ground,treated | 151.18M | -38.97M | -0.0166 | -0.39 | 15.23M |
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Bushveld Minerals Limited
16 November 2017
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Disclosure
Certain information contained in this announcement would have been deemed inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 until the release of this announcement.
16 November 2017
Bushveld Minerals Ltd
("Bushveld" or the "Company")
Operational Update - Revised Mineral Resource and Reserve Estimates for Vametco Mine
Bushveld Minerals Limited (AIM: BMN), a mineral project development company with a portfolio of vanadium and coal assets in Southern Africa and an investment in tin, is pleased to announce revised Mineral Resource Estimates and Ore Reserves for Bushveld Vametco Alloys (Proprietary) Limited's primary vanadium mine (the "Vametco Mine") in Northwest Province, South Africa.
Following the acquisition of an effective 26 per cent stake in the Vametco vanadium mine in April 2017, the Company's geologists have been working with the Vametco Mine's management to identify improvement opportunities at the mine. The focus has been on enhancing grade control to ensure higher head grades, and thus greater vanadium throughputs into the vanadium processing plant. As part of this process, a complete review of previous Mineral Resource Estimates and Reserve declarations has been completed. Revised Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Estimates have been undertaken by The MSA Group and reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012).
Fortune Mojapelo, CEO of Bushveld Minerals, said:
"We have always believed in the value proposition of bringing our geological expertise alongside the processing expertise of the Vametco Mine's management team. The interrogation of the Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves at the Vametco Mine has shown that the revised average vanadium grades for the reserves are more in line with realised vanadium grades of the concentrate fed into the kiln. This gives us even greater confidence about the operating efficiencies of the Vametco ore preparation/concentrating plant as we look to complete the second phase of the capacity expansion project. We anticipate further work to continue improving geological knowledge at the mine and to increase operating efficiency and overall profitability at the operation."
Highlights
During this process, a number of historic drillholes were identified as having erroneous assay data, including vanadium values inconsistent with those reported during mining operations at Vametco Mine. These erroneous drillholes have been discarded from the database used for modelling and a revised Mineral Resource has been estimated. Using this updated Mineral Resource, Ore Reserves for the mine have also been updated. The following highlights are noted:
-- Revised Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve numbers more accurately reflect actual grades achieved at Vametco Mine
-- Total reported Mineral Resource tonnages for all three magnetite seams have increased slightly from 138.62Mt to 142.4Mt
Upper Seam:
- Inferred Mineral Resources have increased in tonnage from 8.45Mt to 11.8Mt
- Magnetite percentage increasing from 23.56% to 37.86%
- V(2) O(5) in magnetite increasing from 0.71% to 1.70%
Intermediate Seam:
- Indicated Mineral Resources are no longer reported, and Mineral Resources are all in the Inferred category
- Mineral Resources have increased slightly from 19.94Mt to 21.60Mt
- Magnetite percentage decreasing from 34.01% to 30.45%
- V(2) O(5) in magnetite decreasing from 2.35% to 1.87%
- Ore Reserves are no longer reported for the Intermediate Seam (previously 0.35Mt of Probable Reserves were reported for this seam)
Lower Seam:
- Both Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources are reported
- Indicated Mineral Resource tonnages have increased from 34.80Mt to 61.5Mt
- Indicated magnetite percentage decreasing from 29.64% to 27.23%
- Indicated V(2) O(5) in magnetite decreasing from 2.48% to 2.01%
- Inferred Mineral Resource tonnages have decreased from 75.43Mt to 47.40Mt
- Inferred magnetite percentage increasing marginally from 29.09% to 29.75%
- Inferred V(2) O(5) in magnetite decreasing marginally from 2.02% to 1.99%
- Ore Reserve tonnages decreased from 26.42Mt to 26.12Mt
- Magnetite reserves percentage decreases from 29.76% to 26.79%
- V(2) O(5) in magnetite reserves decreasing from 2.54% to 1.96%
These revised estimates are the first step in ongoing improvements in geological control at the Vametco mine operation. Further work by the Bushveld Minerals geological team is expected to more accurately delineate areas of Ore Reserves and to use this information to improve grade control (and thereby reduce operating costs) at Vametco mine.
Table 1: Mineral Resource Estimate for Vametco Mine as at 06 October 2017
Hot Features
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Category Gross Net (26.6%)
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Tonnes Magnetite % V(2) O(5) % Contained Tonnes Magnetite % V(2) O(5) % Contained
(millions) contained in Metal (millions) contained in Metal
magnetite Total magnetite Total
V(2) O(5) V(2) O(5)
(tonnes) (tonnes)
----------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- ---------
Upper Seam
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Inferred 11.8 37.86 1.70 75,947 3.14 37.86 1.70 20,202
---------- ----------- ---------------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- ---------
Intermediate Seam
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Inferred 21.6 30.45 1.87 122,994 5.75 30.45 1.87 32,716
---------- ----------- ---------------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- ---------
Lower Seam
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Indicated 61.5 27.23 2.01 336,604 16.36 27.23 2.01 89,537
----------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- ---------
Inferred 47.4 29.75 1.99 280,620 12.61 29.75 1.99 74,645
----------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- ---------
Sub-Total
Indicated 61.5 27.23 2.01 336,604 16.36 27.23 2.01 89,537
----------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- ---------
Sub Total
Inferred 80.80 31.18 1.92 479,561 21.49 31.18 1.92 127,563
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Total
Inferred
+
Indicated 142.30 27.47 1.96 816,165 37.85 27.47 1.96 217,100
----------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- ---------
Note: The operator of the mine is Bushveld Vametco Holdings (Pty) Limited
No cut-off grades have been applied owing to the consistency and uniformity of the Vametco mineralised seams
Mineral Resources are inclusive of Ore Reserves
Table 2: Ore Reserve Statement for Vametco Mine as at 16 October 2017
Category Gross Net (26.6%)
--------- ---------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
Tonnes Magnetite % V(2) O(5) % Contained Tonnes Magnetite % V(2) O(5) % Contained
(millions) contained in Metal (millions) contained in Metal
magnetite Total V magnetite Total V
(tonnes) (tonnes)
--------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- ----------
Lower Seam
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Probable 26.12 26.79 1.96 137,152 6.95 26.79 1.96 36,482
--------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- ----------
Total 26.12 26.79 1.96 137,152 6.95 26.79 1.96 36,482
--------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- --------- ---------- ----------- ---------------- ----------
Note: The operator of the mine is Bushveld Vametco Holdings (Pty) Limited.
The above figures assume a cut-off grade of 0.164 V(2) O(5) % contained in magnetite.
Competent Persons Statement
The information contained in this press release relating to the Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves Estimates for the Vametco mine has been prepared under the supervision of Mr Philip Mostert and Jeremy Witley of The MSA Group, Johannesburg South Africa. Messrs Mostert and Witley are registered as Professional Scientists with the South African Council for Professional Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) which is a Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO). Messrs Mostert and Witley are employed by MSA and have sufficient experience which is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the "Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources" (the "JORC" Code). Messrs Mostert and Witley have reviewed and approved this press release and consents to the inclusion in the announcement of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which this appears
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Notes to editors
Bushveld Minerals is an AIM listed mineral project development company with a portfolio of vanadium and coal assets in Southern Africa, including interest in a vanadium-producing operation and an investment in tin.
The Company's flagship platform, the vanadium platform, includes the Mokopane Vanadium Project, the Brits Vanadium Project, and an interest in Bushveld Vametco Alloys primary vanadium mining and processing company. The coal platform comprises the wholly-owned Imaloto Coal Project, which is being developed as one of Madagascar's leading independent power producers. The Company's tin interests are held through its shareholding in AIM listed AfriTin Mining Limited.
Bushveld's vision is to become one of the largest low cost integrated primary vanadium producers through owned low-cost high-grade assets. This incorporates development and promotion of the role of vanadium in the growing global energy storage market through Bushveld Energy, the Company's energy storage solutions provider. Whilst the demand for vanadium remains largely anchored in a slow growing steel industry, Bushveld Minerals believes there is a strong potential for imminent significant global vanadium demand surge from the fast-growing energy storage market, particularly through the use and adoption of Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries.
The Company's approach to project development recognises that whilst attractive project economics are imperative, they are insufficient to secure capital to bring them to account. A clear path to production with a visible timeframe, low capex requirements and scalability are important factors in retaining an attractive exit option. This philosophy is core to the Company's strategy in developing projects.
Detailed information on the Company and progress to date can be accessed on the website: www.bushveldminerals.com
Appendix 1 Previous Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Estimate for the Vametco Mine (as at 31 December 2015)
Table 3
Previous Mineral Resource Estimate for Vametco Mine, 31 December 2015
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Mineralised Resource Tonnage (Mt) Percentage Percentage V Percentage SiO(2) (%) CaO (%)
Layer Category Magnetics in magnetics V(2) O(5) in
magnetics
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Upper Seam (US) Measured - - - - - -
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Indicated - - - - - -
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Measured and - - - - - -
Indicated
---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Inferred 8.45 23.56 0.59 0.71 1.34 0.31
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Total 8.45 23.56 0.59 0.71 1.34 0.31
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Intermediate Measured - - - - - -
Seam (IS)
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Indicated 0.37 28.30 1.69 3.02 1.64 0.33
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Measured and Indicated 0.37 28.30 1.69 3.02 1.64 0.33
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Inferred 19.56 34.12 1.46 2.34 1.64 0.33
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Total 19.94 34.01 1.46 2.35 1.64 0.33
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Lower Seam (LS) Measured - - - - - -
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Indicated 34.80 29.64 1.62 2.48 3.72 0.53
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Measured and Indicated 34.80 29.64 1.62 2.48 3.72 0.53
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Inferred 75.43 29.09 1.50 2.02 3.12 0.52
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Total 110.23 29.26 1.54 2.17 3.31 0.52
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Total Measured - - - - - -
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Indicated 35.17 29.63 1.62 2.49 3.70 0.53
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Measured and Indicated 35.17 29.63 1.62 2.49 3.70 0.53
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Inferred 103.45 29.59 1.42 1.97 2.69 0.47
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Total 138.62 29.60 1.47 2.10 2.95 0.48
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Table 4
Previous Ore Reserve Statement for Vametco Mine, 31 December 2015
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Mineralised Reserve Category Tonnage (Mt) Percentage Percentage V Percentage SiO(2) (%) CaO (%)
Layer Magnetics in magnetics V(2) O(5) in
magnetics
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Upper Seam (US) Proved - - - - - -
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Probable - - - - - -
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Total 0 0 - - - -
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Intermediate Proved - - - - - -
Seams (IS)
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Probable 0.35 28.41 1.72 3.08 0 0
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Total 0.35 28.41 1.72 3.08 0 0
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Lower Seams Proved - - - - - -
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Probable 26.42 29.78 1.63 2.54 3.61 0.5
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Total 26.42 29.78 1.63 2.54 3.61 0.5
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Total Proved - - - - - -
---------------- ---------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Probable 26.77 29.76 1.63 2.55 3.56 0.49
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Total 26.77 29.76 1.63 2.55 3.56 0.49
--------------------------------- ------------ --------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -------
Appendix 2: DEFINITIONS OF EXPLORATION RESULTS, RESOURCES & RESERVES
EXTRACTED FROM THE JORC CODE: (December 2012) (www.jorc.org)
A 'Mineral Resource' is a concentration or occurrence of material of intrinsic economic interest in or on the Earth's crust in such form, quality and quantity that there are reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction. The location, quantity, grade, geological characteristics and continuity of a Mineral Resource are known, estimated or interpreted from specific geological evidence and knowledge. Mineral Resources are sub-divided, in order of increasing geological confidence, into Inferred, Indicated and Measured categories.
An 'Inferred Mineral Resource' is that part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a low level of confidence. It is inferred from geological evidence and assumed but not verified geological and/or grade continuity. It is based on information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes which may be limited or of uncertain quality and reliability.
An 'Indicated Mineral Resource' is that part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a reasonable level of confidence. It is based on exploration, sampling and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes. The locations are too widely or inappropriately spaced to confirm geological and/or grade continuity but are spaced closely enough for continuity to be assumed.
A 'Measured Mineral Resource' is that part of a Mineral Resource for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a high level of confidence. It is based on detailed and reliable exploration, sampling and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes. The locations are spaced closely enough to confirm geological and/or grade continuity.
An 'Ore Reserve' is the economically mineable part of a Measured and/or Indicated Mineral Resource. It includes diluting materials and allowances for losses, which may occur when the material is mined. Appropriate assessments and studies have been carried out, and include consideration of and modification by realistically assumed mining, metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social and governmental factors. These assessments demonstrate at the time of reporting that extraction could reasonably be justified. Ore Reserves are sub-divided in order of increasing confidence into Probable Ore Reserves and Proved Ore Reserves.
Technical Glossary
Anorthosite An intrusive igneous rock characterized
by a predominance of plagioclase
feldspar
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Bushveld Complex A large layered igneous intrusion
located in north-eastern South
Africa that contains some of
the richest ore deposits on
Earth.
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DTM Digital Terrain Model: a digital
model or 3D representation of
the surface of a terrain geological
units surface
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Disseminated Scattered or spread, in this
case referring to magnetite
within anorthosite
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Drillhole A hole drilled in the ground,
usually for exploratory purposes
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Fault A fracture or fracture zone,
along which displacement of
opposing sides has occurred.
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FW (foot wall) The block of rock positioned
below a geological unit, mineralised
layer or fault
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Gabbro A coarse-grained, dark-colored,
intrusive igneous rock composed
mainly of the minerals plagioclase
and augite (pyroxene).
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HW (hanging wall) The block of rock positioned
above a geological unit, mineralised
layer or fault
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Intermediate Seam The magnetite-enriched unit
at Vametco mine between the
Upper Seam and Lower Seam
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Lower Seam The lowermost magnetite-enriched
unit at Vametco mine
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Mafic intrusion An igneous intrusion comprising
minerals which are iron- or
magnesium-rich, and are generally
dark in colour
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Magnetite A magnetic iron oxide mineral
with the formula Fe(3) O(4)
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Metallurgical Relating to the technique or
science of separating metals
from their ores
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Mineralisation The formation or presence of
economically important metals
in the rock mass
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QAQC Quality Assurance and Quality
Control
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Rustenburg Layered Layered mafic intrusions of
Suite the Bushveld Complex
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Upper Seam The uppermost magnetite-enriched
unit at Vametco mine
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