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RARE EARTHS, SPECIALITY
& STRATEGIC METALS
INVESTMENT SUMMIT
       Exploring Niobium in Greenland
       Mike Drew – Managing Director, Ram Resources




 IRONMONGERS’ HALL, CITY OF LONDON ● THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2011
 www.ObjectiveCapitalConferences.com
2011 - A Defining Year
For Ram
Motzfeldt Ta-Nb-REE
Project
Motzfeldt Location

The Motzfeldt Project is located
in south Greenland and is 24km
to the east of the town of
Narsarsuaq.

Narsarsuaq is a transport hub
for south Greenland with a
harbour and international airport.

Greenland Minerals & Energy's
Kvanefjeld project is located
60km to the south-east of
Motzfeldt.
Greenland Facts
•  World largest island of 2.4 million km2 of which 85% is covered with
   permanent ice sheet
•  Population of 56,000 people who live mainly in the south-eastern
   costal areas
•  Greenland achieved “Self Rule” from Denmark in January 2010 and
   now has direct control over most areas of government including
   minerals
•  Economy is very dependant upon Danish economic support –
   amounts to circa $10,000 per person
•  Main export industry is shrimps contributes 20% of GDP (Minerals
   2%)
•  Recognition that Greenland needs to diversify its economic base
Why Greenland?

                         “OPPORTUNITY”
•  Greenland is relatively under explored compared to many locations
•  Low political and legal risk
•  Strong and transparent tenure regime for mining & exploration
•  The government is actively encouraging exploration activity
•  There is a single agency responsible for exploration, mining, and
   environmental approvals
•  No government royalties or mining specific taxes
•  Since 2002 the number of exploration licenses has increased four
   fold and exploration expenditure by 23 times.
Motzfeldt Ta-Nb-REE Project

A FUTURE WORLD CLASS
MULTI-ELEMENT PROJECT
Exploration Target

 •  Mineralisation at Motzfeldt discovered by Greenland-Danish
    Geological Survey (GEUS) in 1980’s

 •  Aries Prospect Exploration potential of 200-500 million tonnes @
    1800-2200 ppm Nb205 and 130-160ppm Ta205

 •  Exploration potential includes zones with grades of 3,000-5,000 ppm
    TREO

 •  Mineralised zone currently outlined is 200-300m wide, 1,500m long
    and 400m in depth

 •  Recent work suggests that the mineralised zone may be wider
Project Comparison Tonnes & Ta Grade
                                                              Aries - Exploration Target
                                                                estimated by GEUS
                                                              450mt @ 135ppm Ta205




Note the above table is for general project size comparison
only and includes projects with resources and reserves and
exploration targets, as is the case with Motzfeldt
Aries Geological Interpretation
Aries TREO Composition – 2010 Assays




    Typical composition 85% LREO, 5% HREO, 10% Y2O3
Exploration Plan for 2011

•  Establish the maiden inferred resource at Aries
•  Approximately 4,000m of diamond drilling
•  Drill the main strike zone (North-South for 1,500m)
•  Follow up higher grade REE trend to the west of existing
   drilling
•  Extend the area ground geophysics and surface sampling
•  Reconnaissance sampling and mapping on other targets
Drill Hole Location Plan for 2011
Multi Element Project

•  Multiple revenue streams
•  Ta-Nb-REE have different
   demand drivers
•  Less dependence on one
   commodity
•  Capability to spread fixed
   costs across products
Rare Earth Elements
•  China accounts for 96% of world production
•  Key applications are in electronics, specialty alloys, and catalysts
•  Market is around 130,000t – growing to 200,000t in 2015
•  Strong demand side pressure and supply restrictions have driven up
   prices in past 12 months :
    –  Ce oxide up circa 1,200%
    –  La oxide up circa1,500%
    –  Nd oxide up circa 450%
•  Future US strategic reserve of key REE’s ?
•  Very strong interest from USA, Japan, and Europe for diversification
   of supply
•  China to be a net importer of HREE after 2015?
REE Carbonate Concentrate 2009-10
Tantalum Market

•  60% of production is used in electronics
•  Stockpiles have now been depleted after several years of over
   supply and US strategic reserve has been sold off
•  Demand is putting pressure on prices – market is estimated to be
   growing 5-7% CAGR
•  Conflict minerals legislation in US resulting in reduced supply from
   DRC and neighboring countries
•  A significant “conflict free” European source of tantalum
•  Current tantalite prices $110-125/lb (300% increase in 2010)
Tantalum Prices 2009-10
Niobium Market
•  Supply is dominated by CBMM in Brazil who produce
   80% of world FeNb supply
•  Most common use is in the form of FeNb – Market size is
   estimated to be 100,000t (FeNb)
•  Adds mechanical strength and corrosion resistance to
   steel
•  70% of consumption is in HSLA steel
•  Market is forecast to grow by 15% pa to 2014
•  Market is growing at twice the rate of steel production
•  Prices are around US$40-42/kg
FeNb Prices 2009-10
The Value Proposition

•  Exposure to a potential world class multi-element project
•  Fast developing mineral region with huge opportunity but
   low political and legal risks
•  We are at an early stage in the value cycle with plenty of
   upside for investing now and limited downside
•  Ta, Nb and REE are all key inputs into modern life with
   strong future demand
•  Ram has the ability to “kick early goals” with focused
   exploration
Comparison Projects

                                                       Greenland
  Alkane Resources                                 Minerals & Energy
    Ltd (ASX:ALK)                                   Ltd (ASX:GGG)
  Stage: Feasibility                                   Stage: Pre-
    Market Cap                                          Feasibility
      $280m                                            Market Cap
                           Ram                           $380m
                       Resources Ltd
                        (ASX:RMR)
       Hudson           Stage: Pre
    Resources Inc       Resource
     (TSX:HRS)          Market Cap
     Stage: Pre-          $15m
      Resource
     Market Cap
       $100m


                                       All amounts are in AUD. Prices at Jan 2011
Key Objectives for 2011

•  Establish the initial inferred JORC resource at Aries
•  Achieve a rerating of RMR share price so that the
   existing listed (RMRO) options will be “in the money” by
   March 2012
   –  Raises A$12m by end of march 2012
   –  Means no further dilution in 2012 (after funding 2011 work)
•  Scoping study late 2011 or early 2012
•  Advancing other targets in close proximity to Aries
Additional Information
Forward Looking Statements
This document contains certain statements, which may constitute “forward looking statements”. Such statements are only predictions and are subject to inherent
risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual values, results and performance achievements to differ materially from those expressed, implied or projected in
any forward-looking statements.

Exploration targets set out in this document are conceptual in nature as there is currently insufficient information to define a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain
if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource and potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature

Information and prices on commodities provided herein is for the general information only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Readers should make
their own enquiries as regards the commodities discussed herein and be aware that the market for commodities and prices of of those commodities will change
over time. Price information has been source from Metal Pages.com and is current at January 2011.


Mining Radioactive Minerals In Greenland
It should be noted that there currently exists a ban on the exploration for and exploitation of radioactive minerals in Greenland, including mining as a by-product
of other minerals (as is the case at Motzfeldt). This policy is currently the subject of political debate and a period of public consultation in Greenland. In 2010 the
South Greenland Municipal Council and a key labour union have both come out in favor of a change in government policy. In September the Government
announced limited changes to regulations to permit, on a project by project basis, the evaluation (including environmental studies) of projects that contain
radioactive minerals as a by-product.


Competent Person Statement
The information in this document relating to exploration results is based on information reviewed by Martin Pittuck of SRK Consulting Ltd who is a Member of the
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Mr Pittuck has sufficient relevant exploration and resource estimation experience in the style of mineralisation and
type of deposit under consideration to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration
Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Pittuck consents to the form, presentation and context of exploration results and supporting information in
this report.


Further Information
Mike Drew, Managing Director, Telephone: +61 417 969 995 E-mail: mike.drew@ramresources.com.au
Ram Resources Limited, 45 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth. Telephone: +618 9389 4422

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Exploring for niobium in Greenland

  • 1. RARE EARTHS, SPECIALITY & STRATEGIC METALS INVESTMENT SUMMIT Exploring Niobium in Greenland Mike Drew – Managing Director, Ram Resources IRONMONGERS’ HALL, CITY OF LONDON ● THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2011 www.ObjectiveCapitalConferences.com
  • 2. 2011 - A Defining Year For Ram Motzfeldt Ta-Nb-REE Project
  • 3. Motzfeldt Location The Motzfeldt Project is located in south Greenland and is 24km to the east of the town of Narsarsuaq. Narsarsuaq is a transport hub for south Greenland with a harbour and international airport. Greenland Minerals & Energy's Kvanefjeld project is located 60km to the south-east of Motzfeldt.
  • 4. Greenland Facts •  World largest island of 2.4 million km2 of which 85% is covered with permanent ice sheet •  Population of 56,000 people who live mainly in the south-eastern costal areas •  Greenland achieved “Self Rule” from Denmark in January 2010 and now has direct control over most areas of government including minerals •  Economy is very dependant upon Danish economic support – amounts to circa $10,000 per person •  Main export industry is shrimps contributes 20% of GDP (Minerals 2%) •  Recognition that Greenland needs to diversify its economic base
  • 5. Why Greenland? “OPPORTUNITY” •  Greenland is relatively under explored compared to many locations •  Low political and legal risk •  Strong and transparent tenure regime for mining & exploration •  The government is actively encouraging exploration activity •  There is a single agency responsible for exploration, mining, and environmental approvals •  No government royalties or mining specific taxes •  Since 2002 the number of exploration licenses has increased four fold and exploration expenditure by 23 times.
  • 6. Motzfeldt Ta-Nb-REE Project A FUTURE WORLD CLASS MULTI-ELEMENT PROJECT
  • 7. Exploration Target •  Mineralisation at Motzfeldt discovered by Greenland-Danish Geological Survey (GEUS) in 1980’s •  Aries Prospect Exploration potential of 200-500 million tonnes @ 1800-2200 ppm Nb205 and 130-160ppm Ta205 •  Exploration potential includes zones with grades of 3,000-5,000 ppm TREO •  Mineralised zone currently outlined is 200-300m wide, 1,500m long and 400m in depth •  Recent work suggests that the mineralised zone may be wider
  • 8. Project Comparison Tonnes & Ta Grade Aries - Exploration Target estimated by GEUS 450mt @ 135ppm Ta205 Note the above table is for general project size comparison only and includes projects with resources and reserves and exploration targets, as is the case with Motzfeldt
  • 10. Aries TREO Composition – 2010 Assays Typical composition 85% LREO, 5% HREO, 10% Y2O3
  • 11. Exploration Plan for 2011 •  Establish the maiden inferred resource at Aries •  Approximately 4,000m of diamond drilling •  Drill the main strike zone (North-South for 1,500m) •  Follow up higher grade REE trend to the west of existing drilling •  Extend the area ground geophysics and surface sampling •  Reconnaissance sampling and mapping on other targets
  • 12. Drill Hole Location Plan for 2011
  • 13. Multi Element Project •  Multiple revenue streams •  Ta-Nb-REE have different demand drivers •  Less dependence on one commodity •  Capability to spread fixed costs across products
  • 14. Rare Earth Elements •  China accounts for 96% of world production •  Key applications are in electronics, specialty alloys, and catalysts •  Market is around 130,000t – growing to 200,000t in 2015 •  Strong demand side pressure and supply restrictions have driven up prices in past 12 months : –  Ce oxide up circa 1,200% –  La oxide up circa1,500% –  Nd oxide up circa 450% •  Future US strategic reserve of key REE’s ? •  Very strong interest from USA, Japan, and Europe for diversification of supply •  China to be a net importer of HREE after 2015?
  • 16. Tantalum Market •  60% of production is used in electronics •  Stockpiles have now been depleted after several years of over supply and US strategic reserve has been sold off •  Demand is putting pressure on prices – market is estimated to be growing 5-7% CAGR •  Conflict minerals legislation in US resulting in reduced supply from DRC and neighboring countries •  A significant “conflict free” European source of tantalum •  Current tantalite prices $110-125/lb (300% increase in 2010)
  • 18. Niobium Market •  Supply is dominated by CBMM in Brazil who produce 80% of world FeNb supply •  Most common use is in the form of FeNb – Market size is estimated to be 100,000t (FeNb) •  Adds mechanical strength and corrosion resistance to steel •  70% of consumption is in HSLA steel •  Market is forecast to grow by 15% pa to 2014 •  Market is growing at twice the rate of steel production •  Prices are around US$40-42/kg
  • 20. The Value Proposition •  Exposure to a potential world class multi-element project •  Fast developing mineral region with huge opportunity but low political and legal risks •  We are at an early stage in the value cycle with plenty of upside for investing now and limited downside •  Ta, Nb and REE are all key inputs into modern life with strong future demand •  Ram has the ability to “kick early goals” with focused exploration
  • 21. Comparison Projects Greenland Alkane Resources Minerals & Energy Ltd (ASX:ALK) Ltd (ASX:GGG) Stage: Feasibility Stage: Pre- Market Cap Feasibility $280m Market Cap Ram $380m Resources Ltd (ASX:RMR) Hudson Stage: Pre Resources Inc Resource (TSX:HRS) Market Cap Stage: Pre- $15m Resource Market Cap $100m All amounts are in AUD. Prices at Jan 2011
  • 22. Key Objectives for 2011 •  Establish the initial inferred JORC resource at Aries •  Achieve a rerating of RMR share price so that the existing listed (RMRO) options will be “in the money” by March 2012 –  Raises A$12m by end of march 2012 –  Means no further dilution in 2012 (after funding 2011 work) •  Scoping study late 2011 or early 2012 •  Advancing other targets in close proximity to Aries
  • 23. Additional Information Forward Looking Statements This document contains certain statements, which may constitute “forward looking statements”. Such statements are only predictions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual values, results and performance achievements to differ materially from those expressed, implied or projected in any forward-looking statements. Exploration targets set out in this document are conceptual in nature as there is currently insufficient information to define a Mineral Resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource and potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature Information and prices on commodities provided herein is for the general information only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Readers should make their own enquiries as regards the commodities discussed herein and be aware that the market for commodities and prices of of those commodities will change over time. Price information has been source from Metal Pages.com and is current at January 2011. Mining Radioactive Minerals In Greenland It should be noted that there currently exists a ban on the exploration for and exploitation of radioactive minerals in Greenland, including mining as a by-product of other minerals (as is the case at Motzfeldt). This policy is currently the subject of political debate and a period of public consultation in Greenland. In 2010 the South Greenland Municipal Council and a key labour union have both come out in favor of a change in government policy. In September the Government announced limited changes to regulations to permit, on a project by project basis, the evaluation (including environmental studies) of projects that contain radioactive minerals as a by-product. Competent Person Statement The information in this document relating to exploration results is based on information reviewed by Martin Pittuck of SRK Consulting Ltd who is a Member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Mr Pittuck has sufficient relevant exploration and resource estimation experience in the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Pittuck consents to the form, presentation and context of exploration results and supporting information in this report. Further Information Mike Drew, Managing Director, Telephone: +61 417 969 995 E-mail: mike.drew@ramresources.com.au Ram Resources Limited, 45 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth. Telephone: +618 9389 4422