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Centrex is pleased to provide this second newsletter for the Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project. There have been several major developments for the project in the last 6 months including the determination of the maiden ore reserve, completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study and the receipt of the principal environmental approval for the startup (‘trial’) mining and processing operation which is planned to commence in January 2019. Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project The project is located 23km west of Dajarra in NW Qld The Ardmore deposit is one of the few remaining highgrade phosphate rock deposits in the world Shallow mining and very simple processing Minimum 10 year mine life Phosphate rock is primarily used to produce high phosphate content fertilisers used in agriculture Definitive Feasibility Study Results Study based on 800,000t/yr premium grade concentrate Confirmation of a robust low capital project with a short 4 year payback period Figure 1: Project location Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project Newsletter Edition 02 Nov 2018 Maiden ore reserve of 10.1 million tonnes at 30.2% POof highgrade phosphate rock ore Potential upside to project life through surrounding exploration tenure holding Product to be trucked in containers using triple road trains to a new rail siding at Duchess ( https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20181008/pdf/43z1q8nvm95k58.pdf ) Recent Developments Centrex has extracted a number of bulk samples from the deposit and undertaken testwork on these in Australian and US laboratories. The results have been favorable in demonstrating the ability to produce a ‘clean’ premium grade concentrate with ultralow cadmium levels. Additional testwork has been completed on materials handling, filtration and thickening and tailings characterisation. Positive responses have been received from several regional producers who have assessed the product and a nonbinding MOU has been signed with a major Indian fertilizer producer. Figure 2: Inspecting phosphate ore at Ardmore for testwork

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Page 1: Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project Newsletter Rock Project ......A community information session was held on 15th May 2018 at the Jimberella Hall in Dajarra to provide information on the

 

Centrex  is pleased to provide this second newsletter for the Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project. There have been  several major developments  for  the project  in the last 6 months including the determination of the maiden  ore  reserve,  completion  of  the  Definitive Feasibility  Study  and  the  receipt  of  the  principal environmental  approval  for  the  start‐up  (‘trial’) mining and processing operation which is planned to commence in January 2019. 

Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project   The project is located 23km west of Dajarra in NW Qld 

The Ardmore deposit  is one of the few remaining high‐grade phosphate rock deposits in the world 

Shallow mining and very simple processing  Minimum 10 year mine life  Phosphate  rock  is primarily used  to produce high phosphate content fertilisers used in agriculture 

Definitive Feasibility Study Results  Study  based  on  800,000t/yr  premium  grade concentrate 

Confirmation of a robust low capital project with a short 4 year payback period 

Maiden ore reserve of 10.1 million tonnes at 30.2% P₂O₅ of high‐grade phosphate rock ore 

Potential  upside  to  project  life  through surrounding exploration tenure holding 

Product  to  be  trucked  in  containers  using  triple road trains to a new rail siding at Duchess 

(https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20181008/pdf/43z1q8nvm95k58.pdf ) 

Recent Developments Centrex  has  extracted  a  number  of  bulk  samples from  the deposit and undertaken  testwork on  these in Australian  and US  laboratories.  The  results  have been  favorable  in  demonstrating  the  ability  to produce  a  ‘clean’  premium  grade  concentrate  with ultra‐low cadmium levels.  

Additional  testwork  has  been  completed  on materials  handling,  filtration  and  thickening  and tailings characterisation.  

Positive  responses have been  received  from  several regional  producers who  have  assessed  the  product and  a  non‐binding  MOU  has  been  signed  with  a major Indian fertilizer producer.  

Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project Newsletter  Edition 02 Nov 2018 

 

 

Figure 2: Inspecting phosphate ore at Ardmore for testwork 

Figure 1: Project location 

Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project Newsletter Edition 02 Nov 2018

 

Centrex  is pleased to provide this second newsletter for the Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project. There have been  several major developments  for  the project  in the last 6 months including the determination of the maiden  ore  reserve,  completion  of  the  Definitive Feasibility  Study  and  the  receipt  of  the  principal environmental  approval  for  the  start‐up  (‘trial’) mining and processing operation which is planned to commence in January 2019. 

Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project   The project is located 23km west of Dajarra in NW Qld 

The Ardmore deposit  is one of the few remaining high‐grade phosphate rock deposits in the world 

Shallow mining and very simple processing  Minimum 10 year mine life  Phosphate  rock  is primarily used  to produce high phosphate content fertilisers used in agriculture 

Definitive Feasibility Study Results  Study  based  on  800,000t/yr  premium  grade concentrate 

Confirmation of a robust low capital project with a short 4 year payback period 

Maiden ore reserve of 10.1 million tonnes at 30.2% P₂O₅ of high‐grade phosphate rock ore 

Potential  upside  to  project  life  through surrounding exploration tenure holding 

Product  to  be  trucked  in  containers  using  triple road trains to a new rail siding at Duchess 

(https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20181008/pdf/43z1q8nvm95k58.pdf ) 

Recent Developments Centrex  has  extracted  a  number  of  bulk  samples from  the deposit and undertaken  testwork on  these in Australian  and US  laboratories.  The  results  have been  favorable  in  demonstrating  the  ability  to produce  a  ‘clean’  premium  grade  concentrate  with ultra‐low cadmium levels.  

Additional  testwork  has  been  completed  on materials  handling,  filtration  and  thickening  and tailings characterisation.  

Positive  responses have been  received  from  several regional  producers who  have  assessed  the  product and  a  non‐binding  MOU  has  been  signed  with  a major Indian fertilizer producer.  

Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project Newsletter  Edition 02 Nov 2018 

 

 

Figure 2: Inspecting phosphate ore at Ardmore for testwork 

Figure 1: Project location 

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Start‐up Operation Planning  

The  start‐up  operation  is  planned  to  provide  larger samples of 5,000 – 10,000t concentrate in shipments to  customers  in  mid‐2019  to  underpin  long‐term offtake agreements.    

A contract has been signed  for  the  first shipment of 5,000t to a major fertilizer manufacturer  in the local  region  and    further  trial  shipment  contracts are  being  progressed  with  other  priority customers. 

Fabrication of  the start‐up plant  is underway; the 70tph plant is designed to be readily upgraded for later full‐scale operations. 

This  phase  is  planned  to  produce  approximately 30,000t of concentrate  from a small‐scale open pit in the south deposit. 

The  decision  to  approve  the  key  environmental permit  for the start-up ("trial") mining andprocessing operation, the major amendment to the  Environment Authority has been provided by theregulator, the Department of Environment andScience.

 Next 

Steps Start‐up mining   Q1 2019 

Start‐up processing  Q2 2019 

Start‐up first shipments  Q3 2019 

Offtake and funding for full scale operations 

Q4 2019 

Full‐scale construction (12 months)  Q1 – Q4 2020 

Production to commence  Q1 2021 

Figure 3: Ardmore run of mine ore SSP  (Single Super Phosphate)trial 

Figure 4: Conceptual infrastructure layout ML5542 (full-scale)

Figure 5: Conceptual layout of process plant and southern pit

(full scale)

C E N T R E X M E T A L S L I M I T E D 

 

 

  

    

 

Start‐up Operation Planning  

The  start‐up  operation  is  planned  to  provide  larger samples of 5,000 – 10,000t concentrate in shipments to  customers  in  mid‐2019  to  underpin  long‐term offtake agreements.    

A contract has been signed  for  the  first shipment of 5,000t to a major fertilizer manufacturer  in the local  region  and    further  trial  shipment  contracts are  being  progressed  with  other  priority customers. 

Fabrication of  the start‐up plant  is underway; the 70tph plant is designed to be readily upgraded for later full‐scale operations. 

This  phase  is  planned  to  produce  approximately 30,000t of concentrate  from a small‐scale open pit in the south deposit. 

The  decision  to  approve  the  key  environmental permit  for the start-up ("trial") mining andprocessing operation, the major amendment to the  Environment Authority has been provided by theregulator, the Department of Environment andScience.

 Next 

Steps Start‐up mining   Q1 2019 

Start‐up processing  Q2 2019 

Start‐up first shipments  Q3 2019 

Offtake and funding for full scale operations 

Q4 2019 

Full‐scale construction (12 months)  Q1 – Q4 2020 

Production to commence  Q1 2021 

Figure 3: Ardmore run of mine ore SSP  (Single Super Phosphate)trial 

Figure 4: Conceptual infrastructure layout ML5542 (full-scale)

Figure 5: Conceptual layout of process plant and southern pit

(full scale)

 

 

 

  

    

 

Start‐up Operation Planning  

The  start‐up  operation  is  planned  to  provide  larger samples of 5,000 – 10,000t concentrate in shipments to  customers  in  mid‐2019  to  underpin  long‐term offtake agreements.    

A contract has been signed  for  the  first shipment of 5,000t to a major fertilizer manufacturer  in the local  region  and    further  trial  shipment  contracts are  being  progressed  with  other  priority customers. 

Fabrication of  the start‐up plant  is underway; the 70tph plant is designed to be readily upgraded for later full‐scale operations. 

This  phase  is  planned  to  produce  approximately 30,000t of concentrate  from a small‐scale open pit in the south deposit. 

The  decision  to  approve  the  key  environmental permit  for the start-up ("trial") mining andprocessing operation, the major amendment to the  Environment Authority has been provided by theregulator, the Department of Environment andScience.

 Next 

Steps Start‐up mining   Q1 2019 

Start‐up processing  Q2 2019 

Start‐up first shipments  Q3 2019 

Offtake and funding for full scale operations 

Q4 2019 

Full‐scale construction (12 months)  Q1 – Q4 2020 

Production to commence  Q1 2021 

Figure 3: Ardmore run of mine ore SSP  (Single Super Phosphate)trial 

Figure 4: Conceptual infrastructure layout ML5542 (full-scale)

Figure 5: Conceptual layout of process plant and southern pit

(full scale)

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C E N T R E X M E T A L S L I M I T E D     

 

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

In the Community A  community  information  session was held on  15th May 2018 at the Jimberella Hall in Dajarra to provide information  on  the  proposed  start‐up  mining  and processing  operation  and  the  later  full‐scale operations.  The  walk‐in  session  was  well  attended with 40  local community residents, business owners, heath,  education  and  government workers  keen  to understand more  about  the project. The  event  also provided  the  opportunity  for  community  feedback regarding  concerns  or  interests. Additional  sessions will be held  to provide ongoing opportunity  for  the community  to  be  kept  informed  and  engage  with Centrex in relation to the project.  

Centrex  continues  to  provide  support  for  local community  activities  including  sponsorship  for  the establishment of the Dajarra Rhinos, the fifth team in the local AFL football league. 

Figure 6: Information session Dajarra 

MORE INFORMATION  

Periodic project community updates will be made available through the Centrex website at the following link:  

http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/community/ Regular project updates (including technical information) are also available in the form of the releases made by Centrex to the Australian Securities Exchange. If you would like to be added to the list of email subscribers please use the following link: 

http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/contact/ and click on “subscribe”   

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES  Employment opportunities will be limited prior to the start of full scale production.  In the meantime please feel free to register your interest and resume using the link below (note: select “Careers” for the purpose of enquiry): 

http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/contact/  

CONTACT US  

REGISTERED OFFICE   

Level 6, 44 Waymouth Street Adelaide, South Australia 5000 T +61 8 8213 3100 F +61 8 8231 4014  SHARE REGISTRY  Boardroom Pty Ltd Level 7, 207 Kent Street Sydney, New South Wales 2001 T 1300 737 760  

     

 

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

In the Community A  community  information  session was held on  15th May 2018 at the Jimberella Hall in Dajarra to provide information  on  the  proposed  start‐up  mining  and processing  operation  and  the  later  full‐scale operations.  The  walk‐in  session  was  well  attended with 40  local community residents, business owners, heath,  education  and  government workers  keen  to understand more  about  the project. The  event  also provided  the  opportunity  for  community  feedback regarding  concerns  or  interests. Additional  sessions will be held  to provide ongoing opportunity  for  the community  to  be  kept  informed  and  engage  with Centrex in relation to the project.  

Centrex  continues  to  provide  support  for  local community  activities  including  sponsorship  for  the establishment of the Dajarra Rhinos, the fifth team in the local AFL football league. 

Figure 6: Information session Dajarra 

MORE INFORMATION  

Periodic project community updates will be made available through the Centrex website at the following link:  

http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/community/ Regular project updates (including technical information) are also available in the form of the releases made by Centrex to the Australian Securities Exchange. If you would like to be added to the list of email subscribers please use the following link: 

http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/contact/ and click on “subscribe”   

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES  Employment opportunities will be limited prior to the start of full scale production.  In the meantime please feel free to register your interest and resume using the link below (note: select “Careers” for the purpose of enquiry): 

http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/contact/  

CONTACT US  

REGISTERED OFFICE   

Level 6, 44 Waymouth Street Adelaide, South Australia 5000 T +61 8 8213 3100 F +61 8 8231 4014  SHARE REGISTRY  Boardroom Pty Ltd Level 7, 207 Kent Street Sydney, New South Wales 2001 T 1300 737 760  

     

 

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

In the Community A  community  information  session was held on  15th May 2018 at the Jimberella Hall in Dajarra to provide information  on  the  proposed  start‐up  mining  and processing  operation  and  the  later  full‐scale operations.  The  walk‐in  session  was  well  attended with 40  local community residents, business owners, heath,  education  and  government workers  keen  to understand more  about  the project. The  event  also provided  the  opportunity  for  community  feedback regarding  concerns  or  interests. Additional  sessions will be held  to provide ongoing opportunity  for  the community  to  be  kept  informed  and  engage  with Centrex in relation to the project.  

Centrex  continues  to  provide  support  for  local community  activities  including  sponsorship  for  the establishment of the Dajarra Rhinos, the fifth team in the local AFL football league. 

Figure 6: Information session Dajarra 

MORE INFORMATION  

Periodic project community updates will be made available through the Centrex website at the following link:  

http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/community/ Regular project updates (including technical information) are also available in the form of the releases made by Centrex to the Australian Securities Exchange. If you would like to be added to the list of email subscribers please use the following link: 

http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/contact/ and click on “subscribe”   

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES  Employment opportunities will be limited prior to the start of full scale production.  In the meantime please feel free to register your interest and resume using the link below (note: select “Careers” for the purpose of enquiry): 

http://www.centrexmetals.com.au/contact/  

CONTACT US  

REGISTERED OFFICE   

Level 6, 44 Waymouth Street Adelaide, South Australia 5000 T +61 8 8213 3100 F +61 8 8231 4014  SHARE REGISTRY  Boardroom Pty Ltd Level 7, 207 Kent Street Sydney, New South Wales 2001 T 1300 737 760  

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