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Investor Presentation
Acquisition of the Goondicum Mine
31 March 2014
Certain information contained in this presentation constitutes forward looking information under the provisions of Canadian securities
laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends",
"anticipates", “projects”, “potential”, "believes" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or
results "may", "could", "would", “should”, "might" or "will” be taken, "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation. Such statements
and information include, without limitation, statements regarding, the estimated mineral resources at the Goondicum property, and other
benefits of the Potential Transaction. This forward looking information is subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions,
certain of which are beyond the control of Melior, including, without limitation, risks relating to acquisitions, such as the parties may be
unable to complete the acquisition, problems may arise with the ability to successfully integrate the businesses of Belridge and Melior,
the parties may be unable to obtain regulatory approvals required for the acquisition, Melior may not be able to achieve the benefits from
the acquisition or it may take longer than expected to achieve those benefits; and the acquisition may involve unexpected costs or
unexpected liabilities. Other risks include the impact of general economic conditions; industry conditions; volatility of minerals prices;
volatility of commodity prices; currency fluctuations; mining risks; risks associated with foreign operations; governmental and
environmental regulation; competition from other industry participants; the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management; stock
market volatility. Readers are cautioned that the material assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered
reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise. Actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from
those expressed in, or implied by, this forward-looking information and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events
anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits Melior will derive therefrom.
Melior disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS DISCLAIMER
The scientific and technical information, as it relates to Belridge Enterprises Pty Ltd, in this presentation has been reviewed and
approved by Simon Tear (BSc (Hons), MIAusIMM, PGEO, EurGeol, IMO3) a director H&SC, Graham Lee (BSc, FAusIMM, CP(Geo)),
an Associate of H&SC and Chris Desoe (B.E.(Min)(Hons), FAusIMM, RPEQ, MMICA), who are all Qualified Persons under National
Instrument 43-101.
The effective date of the mineral resources estimates disclosed in this presentation is February 25, 2014
A new geological model has been developed with four mineralized units being delineated from drilling information and surface
topography/mapping, thought to represent in situ to short-distanced transported material from both alluvial and gravity slide (soil
creep) processes. The gabbro in the area under investigation has undergone multiphase oxidation and erosion producing a relatively
complex weathering pattern of the host rock. The decomposed gabbro is believed to be in situ. Mineralization comprises resistive
ilmenite liberated by the relatively complex weathering process.
Reporting of the resource estimates used a 2.5% available ilmenite cut-off grade and a partial percent volume adjustment factor for
the 2013 topographic surface.
Reconciliation of the new H&SC block model with the 2012-2013 production showed a 10% difference which is considered acceptable
for an Indicated Resource.
Further exploration opportunities exist within the remainder of the Goondicum Crater as some of the earlier drilling work by Monto
Minerals had intersected significant amounts of similar style mineralization within the Crater.
A feasibility study has not been completed and there is no certainty the proposed operation will be economically viable
For detailed technical information please see the technical report prepared by H&SC Consultants Pty Ltd, which will be posted on
Melior’s SEDAR profile.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS DISCLAIMER (CONT’D)
The Goondicum mine is a high-grade ilmenite mine located in Queensland, Australia
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Investment Thesis
Melior to acquire and re-start the Goondicum ilmenite mine
Low Risk
Re-start
Near-Term
Production &
Cash Flow
Significant
Resource
Strong Board &
Management
Existing infrastructure supports a cost-effective re-start, well within Melior’s funding ability
Near-term re-start plan outlines a 12-year mine life with ilmenite production of +200ktpa
Substantial resource base with significant potential for expansion within existing and
adjacent exploration license areas
Our new Board of Directors is composed of industry leaders with deep sector knowledge
Acquired management team has in-depth operational experience with the mine
Strong Market
Fundamentals
Ilmenite market experiencing strong and growing demand, specifically from Asian
pigment producers
Fully-permitted mine with +60kt of historical production and over A$120m invested to date
Asset history and installed infrastructure significantly de-risks re-start plan
The Goondicum deposit is comprised of near-
surface, ilmenite-rich oxidized gabbros
Continuous high-grade, surface-lying portion of the
resource at 10.1-12.9% available ilmenite
Apatite also produced as a by-product, enhancing
production and cash flow profile
Potential to recover additional titanomagnetite and
feldspar by-products
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Large existing resource base
Goondicum Resource
Lithology
Ca
teg
ory
43-101 Mineral Resource1
Tonnes
(millions)
Available
Ilmenite
(%)
Available
Ilmenite
(million
tonnes)
CL
Ind
icate
d
4.1 10.8 0.44
CS_H 4.9 12.9 0.63
CS_L 5.0 4.0 0.20
DG 17.3 3.6 0.62
Total 31.3 6.1 1.90
CL
Infe
rre
d
2.5 10.1 0.25
CS_H 8.8 11.2 0.99
CS_L 5.9 4.0 0.24
DG 13.7 3.3 0.45
Total 30.9 6.3 1.93
1 Resource estimates from H&SC 43-101 report February 2014
The current mine plan occupies only 20% of the
Goondicum crater
Crater is expected to show similar geology and
mineralization to the current mining area offering
significant exploration potential
Belridge holds exploration licenses for the wider
deposit covering over 28km2
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Significant expansion upside provides opportunity for mine extension
Resource Expansion
6.6km
Current mining area Goondicum crater
Diagrammatic cross section of the Goondicum Complex
Mineralisation
Simple mining process using standard earth
moving equipment
No overburden
No drill and blast
Short haul distances
Ore is processed by a feed preparation plant and
wet concentration plant using a conventional
extraction process including scrubbers, screens,
cyclones, gravity spirals and magnets
Processing plant to be upsized to achieve
throughput of approximately 2.8mtpa of feed
Preliminary mine plan shows a total of 39mt at a
grade of 7.7% available ilmenite to be mined over
a 12-year mine life1
Average ilmenite production of over 200ktpa
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Mining and Processing Facilities
Simple mining process and conventional processing minimizes operational risk
1: The mine plan is preliminary and does not constitute a Mineral Reserve Estimate
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Infrastructure in-place with further opportunity to reduce transportation costs
Supporting Infrastructure
Product is trucked 260km to a port facility at
Gladstone where it is shipped to final customers
Opportunity to reduce trucking distance to 160km
through the construction of a new 22.6km mine
access road, reducing shipping costs significantly
Fully-operational port with bulk loading facilities
available
9kt storage facility located at the port
Extensive installed utilities
37km water pipeline
26km grid-connected power line
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Goondicum Re-Start Plan
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Recruitment
Tradesmen
Supervisors
Technical / Operators
Engineering Design
Process Design
Mechanical Design
Electrical Design & Programing
Existing Plant Re-Configuration
Trommel & Scrubber Configuration
Bore Pump & Process Water
CD Tank Completion
Other Site Work
Process Plant Expansion
Tailings System Upgrade
FPP Plant Upgrades
Ball Mill Upgrades
Scrubber Installation / Refurbishment
WCP Upgrades
Electrical & Instrument Installation
New Screening Plant
Pump Station Upgrade
Jul Aug Sept MarOct Nov Dec Jan Feb
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Charles Entrekin – Director, Chief Executive1 and Chairman of the Board of Directors
‒ Over 35 years of experience in the mining and metals sector
‒ Previous President and Chief Operating Officer of Titanium Metals Corporation, a $2.8 billion NYSE-listed titanium alloy
producer and President and Chief Executive Officer of Timminco Ltd, a magnesium, silicon and aluminum company
‒ Currently Non-Executive Director at Sierra Rutile Ltd, a leading mineral sands producer
‒ Successfully implemented restructurings and turnarounds of mining and metals companies in North America and worldwide
Martyn Buttenshaw – Director
‒ Over 12 years experience in the mining sector
‒ A mining engineer who has held technical and management roles at Rio Tinto and Anglo American
‒ Currently a Senior Manager with Pala Investments Ltd and a Non-Executive Director of Sierra Rutile Ltd
Glenn Black – Director
‒ Mechanical engineer with over 36 years experience in senior management and operational positions at companies such as De
Beers and Anglo American, including managing and implementing the delivery of major projects in both South Africa and
Botswana
‒ Currently Chief Operating Officer of Peninsula Energy and Chief Project Officer for Firestone Diamonds
Joe Connolly – Director
‒ Experienced finance professional and Chartered Accountant with deep knowledge of the mineral sands sector
‒ Previously, Chief Financial Officer of Sierra Rutile Ltd and held roles with Clipper Windpower, Morgan Stanley and Deloitte
‒ Currently co-founder and CEO of Buckthorn Partners Ltd, a financial services advisory company
Industry-leading board to drive project re-start
1: To step down as CEO in favor of Mark McCauley on closing
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Mark McCauley – Proposed Director and Proposed Chief Executive Officer
‒ Mr. McCauley is currently Managing Director of Belridge Enterprises which has owned the Goondicum mine since 2009
‒ He has substantial mining experience and has been involved in the development of several major mining projects in both
Australia and Argentina, including turnaround and organizational restructuring
‒ Previously Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Norton Goldfields
‒ Previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Felix Resources Ltd, an ASX-listed coal mining
company during which time the market capitalization increased from $35m to over $1 billion
‒ He has completed the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School, holds an MBA from Bond University
in Australia and has a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Queensland
Thomas Masney – Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
‒ Mr. Masney is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Melior and was previously the Chief Financial Officer of Astar Minerals
plc, an AIM-listed natural resource company
‒ He is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) and has experience in Canada, UK and Hong Kong
Wicky Moffat – Operations Manager
‒ Experienced Metallurgist and Chemical Engineer
‒ Previously held numerous technical positions with BHP Base Metals and Anglo American Base Metals and has been
involved with the Goondicum mine since 2012
Driven and knowledgeable management team
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Ilmenite & Apatite Market Overview
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0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
TiO2 Pigments Zinc Oxide Clay CalciumCarbonate
Vaccum
Refr
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TiO2 & Ilmenite Market Overview
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment is a fine white
powder used in paints, plastics and paper products -
which imparts whiteness, brightness and opacity on
the products
Titanium dioxide pigments are produced from
titanium feedstocks such as ilmenite, rutile and
titanium slag
90% of titanium feedstocks are used for the
manufacture of titanium pigment
Titanium pigments are produced using the sulfate
process or the chloride process
The sulfate process, prevalent in China, utilizes
ilmenite feedstocks
Little ability to substitute other products for TiO2
pigments given TiO2’s uniquely high refractive index
90%
4% 6%
Pigments (paint)
Titanium sponge
Other (welding)
TiO2 Use by End Market
Few Viable Substitutes for TiO2
Highly opaque
Source: Credit Suisse
Source: DuPont
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
'000 T
iO2 u
nit
s
Existing supply & approved projects/expansions
Underlying demand
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000
Pig
men
t A
pp
are
nt
Co
ns
um
pti
on
(kg
)
GDP Per Capita (PPP Basis 2005$)
China (annual) Japan (Average)
South Korea (Average)
Western Europe (Average)
USA (Average)
Indicative S-Curve
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Strong fundamentals for growing TiO2 demand
TiO2 demand is anticipated to increase
significantly as both developed and emerging
economies continue to strengthen
TiO2 is a late-cycle commodity with usage
increasing substantially as GDP per capita rises
China is anticipated to require significantly more
TiO2
Population forecasted to peak at 1.4 billion in
2025 with middle-class growing to 70% by 2020
Urbanization in Asia, Latin America, and India
will further impact TiO2 demand
US housing recovery presents near-term upside
Increasing end-use demand is predicted to lead to
an ilmenite supply deficit from 2016 onwards
Source: J.P. Morgan estimates
Pigment Consumption vs. GDP per Capita Strong TiO2 & Ilmenite Outlook
Ilmenite Supply & Demand Forecast
Source: Rio Tinto
More than 50% of global ilmenite feedstock is
used in Chinese sulfate pigment plants – shift to
chloride processing is unlikely in the near-term
“TZMI believes it could be another 4-5 years before China produces
a more meaningful and consistent amount of chloride-based TiO2.
The focus in the near-term will therefore continue to be on improving
the sulfate process.”
RBC – November 7, 2013
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Growing ilmenite demand from China and TiO2 feedstock substitution
Strong Ilmenite Demand in China
Ilmenite is the Preferred TiO2 Feedstock
Increase in global feedstock prices has
strengthened the case for substitution to sulfate
pigment production using lower-cost ilmenite
Stronger profit margins being realized by
sulfate-based TiO2 producers
Evidence of continued strength in sulfate ilmenite
demand illustrated by recent M&A activity
Source: Goldman Sachs
Source: Credit Suisse
16%
31%
53%
Feedstock Consumption by Type
High Grade - China
High Grade - Rest of World
Low Grade - China
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014E 2015E
$/t
TiO
2
Production Cost - Sulfate Production Cost - Chloride
The chemical attributes allows for high reactivity
when used in the sulfate pigment process
Low Fe2O3 content of <10%
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Goondicum ilmenite is a superior product within the sulfate ilmenite market
Goondicum Ilmenite – Key Attributes
Ideal Chemical
Attributes
Contains few impurities such as chrome and other
residual elements
Few impurities allow for improved pigment
manufacturing and the ability to blend feedstocks
Minimal
Impurities
Low in U+Th elements (10ppm), making it more
environmentally friendly than competing ilmenite
Low U+Th content also improves the ability to use
ilmenite as a blending feedstock
Environmental
Benefits
16.1%
10.0%
Peer Median Goondicum
Fe2O3 Content
0.09%
0.01%
Peer Median Goondicum
Cr2O3 Content
35.7
10.0
Peer Median Goondicum
U+Th Content (ppm)
Source: Company estimates
Phosphate Market at a Glance
Apatite by-product
Apatite is the most abundant phosphate mineral
Phosphate minerals are dissolved with sulphuric
acid to produce phosphoric acid
This phosphoric acid can be further transformed
into fertilizers and animal feed products
Approximately 85% of phosphoric acid is used
to produce fertilizers such as DAP and MAP1
Phosphate fertilizer used to stimulate crop
growth and yield in combination with potash
and nitrogen
The Oceania market is expected to be in deficit of
phosphate fertilizer on the medium term
Expected deficit of ca. 300kt by 2016
supporting local demand for phosphoric acid
and phosphate rock
Oceania Fertilizer Market1
Phosphate Market Overview
Source: RBC
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2012)
1: DAP: Diammonium Phosphate; MAP: Monoammonium Phosphate
(400)
(350)
(300)
(250)
(200)
-
200
400
600
800
2012 2013E 2014E 2015E 2016E
Vo
lum
e in
kt
Supply Demand Balance
1 Phosphate (P2O5) fertilizer volume based on phosphoric acid (H3PO4)
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Phosphate Rock Phosphoric
Acid
Other
DAP
MAP
Other Phosphoric
Acid
TSP Other Rock
-
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Mined Processing PhosphateEnd-Use
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Transaction Overview
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Summary of Transaction
Consideration
Offered
Melior will indirectly acquire 100% of Belridge Enterprises Pty Ltd, the 100% owner of
the Goondicum Mine, in an all-share deal
Approximately 38 million new common shares to be issued to Belridge shareholders
Equivalent to 18% of Melior’s pro forma share balance
Earn-out
Consideration
The Vendor’s are entitled to receive an Earn-out payment, payable in Melior shares,
based on the performance of the Melior share price
Earn-out shares issued can range from zero (if the Melior share price is <C$0.41*)
up to a maximum of 38.1m shares (where the Melior share price exceeds C$1.11*)
Structure
Transaction structured by way of share purchase agreement
Melior’s TSX-Venture Exchange listing status is expected to change from a Tier I
Investment Issuer to a Tier I Mining Issuer
Timetable The transaction is expected to close in 4 to 6 weeks, and has the full support of
Melior’s majority shareholder, Pala Investments
* Assumes no change-of-control within the 4-year validity period of the Earn-out Consideration