Title: First New Entrant to the Potash Industry!
1First New Entrant to the Potash Industry!
September 2008
2Disclaimer
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MagMinerals Company Presentation Sep 2008
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3MagPotash
62 F.D. Pre-IPO
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Kouilou Potash Project (ROC)
Hydroelectric Developments (DRC)
Forest Products (Eucalyptus) (ROC)
Magnesium Alloys (ROC)
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4Republic of Congo Attractive for Investment
- Republic of Congo (ROC)
- Location of Kouilou Potash project
- Single party dominance, stable country
- Population 3.9 Million
- Major multinationals (TOTAL, Chevron-Texaco, ENI)
operating uninterrupted for 30 years - Mag Experience in the ROC
- 11-year operating history in the ROC (licensed in
1997) - Senior management with deep roots in the
country/continent - Largest non-government employer through
MagForestry
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5Potash Market Dynamics
- Global potash consumption to grow 14 MM tonnes/yr
by 2020 - Higher crop demand from population growth and
biofuels - Global grain restocking and potash catch-up are
drivers - India/China have official policies to increase
potash use - Most new capacity controlled by major producers
(2011) - MagPotash has one of the only investable
near-term production plays outside of the majors
Potash Price Forecast (Brazil CFR)
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6Key Potash Import Market Brazil
- Brazil 3rd largest importer of potash
- Strong potash demand/limited domestic supply
2020E Demand 7.6MM
2008E Demand 4.9 MM
2.6 MM Tonnes/yr (59) vs. 2008
1Source Fertecon
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7MagPotash Location Advantages
- Shortest shipping distance to key Brazilian and
African markets
RUSSIA (19) 6,259 n.m.
BELARUS (19) 5,874 n.m.
CANADA (33) 9,505 n.m.
ISRAEL (12) 6,234 n.m.
CONGO (0) 3,556 n.m.
BRAZIL
Legend Country ( of Total Brazil KCl Imports in
2007) Nautical Mile Shipping Distance
Ports Pointe-Noire (ROC), Rio de Janeiro
(Brazil), Vancouver (Canada), St. Petersburg
(Russia), Kaliningrad (Belarus), Tel-Aviv
(Israel). Source Fertecon, www.searates.com.
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8FOB Pointe-Noire Build-up for Brazil sales
- 66 Net Realized Price Advantage vs. Sask.
780
(40)
820
(80)
900
(54)
Notes Freight and related costs include
shipping, storage, stevedoring, insurance, LC
charges, technical losses and inspection costs.
Freight and related costs based on management
estimates.
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9MagMinerals in Context
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10Kouilou Potash Plant Design
- Proven technology from leading equipment
manufacturer (HPD) - Same process as Dead Sea Works facility (Israeli
Chemicals) - Current process in commercial operation since
early 1980s
- Scale Model
- Phase I in Blue
- Phase II in White
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11MagMinerals Potash Video
12Snapshot of the Kouilou Potash Project
Phase
Phase I
Phase II
Description
- Feasibility study Feb/08
- Debt financing Sep/08
- Construction start Oct/08
- NI 43-101 updated in August 2008
- Final feasibility H1 2009
Status/ Targeted Timing
- US60MM development costs spent to date
- Construction US723MM
- Includes Phase II infrastructure
- Technical feasibility update (June 2008)
indicates US423 MM
Construction Cost Estimate
- Target debt-to-equity of 7030
- Target debt-to-equity of 7030
Project Financing
Production Start-up
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13Blue Chip Project Team
Feasibility study One of the leading groups of engineering and construction companies in the world Active in 100 countries worldwide
Potash marketing / off-take International grain and fertilizer trader with 1,100 employees Leading position in Brazilian market Sells 10 million tons of fertilizer, 3 million tons of grain and sizeable petrochemical and metal volumes annually
Crystallization equipment Global leader in evaporation and crystallization technology Over 650 installations in 30 countries Veolia Environnement subsidiary, worlds largest environmental company
Financial project advisor Nº6 in the banking industry (Global 2000 Forbes 2007) Operates in over 85 countries and has 162,700 employees
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14Blue Chip Project Team
EPC Engineering Procurement Contracting Management EPC is part of the publicly-listed AVENG group located in Johannesburg, South Africa AVENG is the largest EPCM contractor in S.A. with over 30,000 employees and extensive project experience in Africa
Construction Management A leading construction, engineering, procurement and development company 140,000 employees emphasis on the Middle East and Africa
ERCOSPLAN Solution Mining Experts Long-term support contract with access to experts for reserve evaluation, solution mining technology and operations
NORBERT GRÜSCHOW Solution Mining Expert MagMinerals Advisory Board Chief technology advisor, solution mining, preproduction and commercialization Mentor and trainer of junior resources Manage cavern development RD plan 3 year commitment
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15Exclusive Rights to Significant Resource
Mineral Exploration Area 1,472 km2
Exploitation Permit 136 km2
Resource Report(NI43-101) 25 km2
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33.5 MMt
209 MMt
54 years
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16Low Cost Operation
- Transportation cost advantages
- Only 27km to 10 acre port site
- US18-40/tonne freight savings vs. inland
competitors - Shortest sailing distance to Brazil
- Low cost energy access
- 25-year natural gas supply agreement in
documentation stage - Allows low cost, short construction time solution
mining application - Positive labour conditions
- Available low cost local labour
- Strong reputation through MagForestry
Potential for best economics in the industry
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17Accomplishing Milestones - 2008
25-Year Mining License Secured
March 25, 2008
- 25-year mining license secured
101MM Financing Completed
Veteran CEO Joins Team
April 2008
Ameropa Off-take Agreement
- 101 million for MagMinerals (4.00 per share)
- 5 dilution penalty if public-listing not met by
Oct. 3, 2008 - Broad institutional participation
- Construction deposit, site prep, and 15MM loan
repayment
Strategic Investors Fund 105MM
Natural Gas Supply
Finalize Potash Investment Agmt
Listing of Shares on TSX
Construction Progress
Update of Reserve Estimate
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18Accomplishing Milestones - 2008
25-Year Mining License Secured
May 1, 2008
- Willy Verbrugghe joins as CEO
- International experience with Westinghouse
Energy, Kollmorgen, Sermatech, PCC Flow
Technologies and Vehoco - Participated or led in build-out of large
industrial projects in various countries - Holds 3 masters degrees (science, engineering,
business), speaks 5 languages and has lived in 4
countries
101MM Financing Completed
Veteran CEO Joins Team
Ameropa Off-take Agreement
Strategic Investors Fund 105MM
Natural Gas Supply
Finalize Potash Investment Agmt
Listing of Shares on TSX
Construction Progress
Update of Reserve Estimate
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19Accomplishing Milestones - 2008
25-Year Mining License Secured
June 27, 2008
- Ameropa awarded exclusive 12-year potash
marketing agreement - Governs the sale of 1.2MM tpy of potash (both
Phases) - Ameropa announces a 70MM strategic investment
(5.00/sh) - Announced 35MM strategic investment by the
president of a top ROC construction firm (12 MM
cash 23MM paid-in-kind) - Both strategics expected to contribute to success
of project
101MM Financing Completed
Veteran CEO Joins Team
Ameropa Off-take Agreement
Strategic Investors Fund 105MM
Natural Gas Supply
Finalize Potash Investment Agmt
Listing of Shares on TSX
Construction Progress
Update of Reserve Estimate
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20Accomplishing Milestones - 2008
25-Year Mining License Secured
July 2008
- Official minutes outlining natural gas supply
understanding between ROC government, ENI and Mag - Formal supply agreement with ENI in drafting
- Pipeline construction started
101MM Financing Completed
Veteran CEO Joins Team
Ameropa Off-take Agreement
Strategic Investors Fund 105MM
Natural Gas Supply
Finalize Potash Investment Agmt
Listing of Shares on TSX
Construction Progress
Update of Reserve Estimate
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21Accomplishing Milestones - 2008
25-Year Mining License Secured
101MM Financing Completed
Veteran CEO Joins Team
Ameropa Off-take Agreement
Strategic Investors Fund 105MM
Natural Gas Supply
Finalize Potash Investment Agmt
Listing of Shares on TSX
Construction Progress
Update of Reserve Estimate
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22NPV Sensitivity to Pricing
Current NPV Assumptions Current NPV Assumptions
Discount Rate 12.0
Terminal Value 7.5x EBITDA
Terminal Year 2035
NPV per Share 31.85
Pricing assumptions (Fertecon Brazil cfr
forecast less est. freight other)
Sensitivity to Potash Pricing
Assumes 82 MM Phase I equity offering at
5.00/share and 160 MM Phase II offering at
12.00/share.
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23MagPotash Ownership
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24Investment Highlights
- Pure play exposure to attractive potash sector
- Exclusive rights to large potash carnallite
deposit - Strategic location relative to high demand potash
end-markets - Proximity to high-capacity port with existing
rail capabilities - Significant input and operating cost advantages
- Blue chip project team of engineers, contractors,
equipment providers and financiers - Construction to begin in H2 2008
- Senior management with deep roots in the
country/continent - Compelling valuation with well-defined growth
potential
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