1. Western Areas Ltd
Corporate Presentation – February 2014
“Think Nickel, think Western Areas”

2. Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statements
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projections expressed in this presentation are given as of this date and are subject to change without notice.
This document contains forward‐looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions and contingencies that are subject to change without notice,
forward looking
and certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the performance or achievements of Western Areas Ltd to differ materially from the information set forth
herein. Western Areas Ltd undertakes no obligation to revise these forward‐looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Individuals
should not place undue reliance on forward‐looking statements and are advised to make their own independent analysis and determination with respect to the
forecasted periods, which reflect Western Areas Ltd’s view only as of the date hereof.
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reserves was prepared by Mr. Dan Lougher and Mr. Andre Wulfse. Mr. Lougher and Mr. Wulfse are full time employees of Western Areas Ltd. Mr. Lougher and
Mr. Wulfse are members of Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and have sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation
and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 Edition of the
‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’(2012 JORC Code). Mr. Lougher and Mr. Wulfse consent to the
inclusion in this presentation of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears. The information contained in this presentation
in relation to the Flying Fox Mine was prepared and first disclosed under the 2004 Edition of the JORC Code. It has not been updated since to comply with the
2012 JORC Code on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported.
For the Purposes of Clause 3.4(e) in Canadian instrument 43‐101, the Company warrants that Mineral Resources which are not Mineral Reserves do not have
demonstrated economic viability.
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3. Agenda
“Western Areas has an enviable track record of
exploring, finding, developing and producing
profitable mines.”
 Introduction
 O
Operations
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 Financials & Balance Sheet
 Ni k l i d
Nickel industry
 Exploration & Growth Outlook
Explore
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Develop
Sales
Produce
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4. Corporate Overview
WSA vs ASX 200 Resources (FY14 YTD)1
Key Information
5,000
5 000
4,000
$3.00
3,000
$2.50
2,000
$2.00
$1.50
Jul 13
Source: IRESS
as at 19 February 2014
1,000
Volum (000s)
me
Share pric (A$/share)
ce
$3.50
$3 50
Share price
52 week high/low (A$)
4.70 / 1.97
Shares outstanding (m)
226.5
Market Capitalisation (A$m) 4
729.3
Cash (A$m)2
200.0
(A$m)2
235.2
Debt
Sep 13
Volume
Top Shareholders
Nov 13
WSA
Jan 14
ASX 200 Resources
3
3.22
Undrawn ANZ Facility
125.0
Board & Senior Management
12.2
Schroder Investment Management
9.3
JCP Investment Partners
8.8
Commonwealth Bank
8.0
Notes: Market data as at [10 February 2014]
1.
ASX 200 Resources Index rebased to WSA Share Price
2.
Cash as at 31 December 2013 half yearly report, plus $89m Equity Raise and convertible bond debt
3.
Based on Beneficial Owner analysis and ASX substantial shareholder notices (Form 604)
4.
Market cap includes 29.5m shares to be issued on 25/2/14 from the Placement completed on 19/2/14
Ian Macliver
Non-Executive Chairman
Managing Director & CEO
David Southam
Executive Director
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
Julian Hanna
Non-Executive Director
Richard Yeates
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Robin Dunbar
Terry Streeter
Position
Joseph Belladonna
(%)
Name
Dan Lougher
Name
Independent, Non-Executive Director
Non Executive
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5. Investment Highlights
 A high grade and low unit cash cost nickel producer
 A proven explorer, developer and operator led by an experienced management team
 An S&P/ASX 200 index member
 Market cap of approximately A$730m million at current prices (incl Placement)
Market cap of approximately A$730m million at current prices (incl. Placement)
 Profitable, even at the current low nickel price
Balance Sheet, flexibility and strength
 Balance Sheet, flexibility and strength
 A proven dividend payer
 Strategic owner of sought after nickel in concentrate from traders and smelter operators.
Offtake tender due to commence second half of CY2014
 Employer of approximately 500 staff, either directly or through contractors
 14 consecutive quarterly reports with no downside operational surprises
14 consecutive quarterly reports with no downside operational surprises
 Committed to stable organic growth from the current solid platform
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 Improving nickel price sentiment and outlook
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6. Strong Asset Base
Production
Assets
Flying Fox
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• 1st nickel mine
• 15kt nickel per annum
Exploration
& Growth
Forrestania & WA
F
t i & WA
Regional
• Nickel
• Traka JV
Spotted Quoll
Canadian Assets
• 2nd nickel mine
nickel mine
• 10kt to 15kt nickel per
annum
• Nickel/Copper
• PGEs
Cosmic Boy
Finland
• Nickel concentrator –
treats ore from both
mines
Disciplined
Acquisition
A iii
Potential
(Nickel &
Base Metals)
Base Metals)
• VMS
• Outokumpu Cu
6

7. Location
WSA concentrate to
BHP Billiton
WSA operations
WSA
concentrate
exports
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8. Western Areas are Safe Areas
Continuous Safety Improvement
7.0
 LTIFR 1 83
LTIFR 1.83
6.0
 Flying Fox >175 days LTI free
5.0
 Spotted Quoll >990 days LTI free
 Exploration >1,887 days LTI free
 Cosmic Boy Concentrator >192 days LTI free
 MTIFR 7.4
 Contractors and employees fully integrated
into a site wide commitment
LTIFR
4.0
3.0
30
2.0
1.0
0.0
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Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr May
Jun
2013
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Environment & Social
Environment & Social
 No environmental breaches
 Strong local commitments from the Hyden
Respite Centre, Perth Zoo (Northern Quoll)
and Starlight Children’s Foundation WA
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9. Operations
9

10. December Quarterly ‐ Outperformance
2012/2013
Tonnes Mined
Flying Fox
Ore Tonnes Mined
Grade
Ni Tonnes Mined
Spotted Quoll ‐ Underground
Ore Tonnes Mined
Grade
Ni Tonnes Mined
Ni Tonnes Mined
Mar Qtr
Jun Qtr
2013/2014
Sep Qtr
Dec Qtr
HY
Total
Tns
Ni %
Tns
82,668 73,716 86,642 83,095
4.9%
4.7%
4.8%
4.6%
4,081
3,447 4,200 3,791
169,737
4.7%
7,991
Tns
Ni %
Tns
59,335
53,465 77,097 74,720
5.2%
4.8%
5.3%
4.8%
3 066 2 584 4 090 3 616
3,066
2,584
4,090
3,616
151,817
5.1%
7 706
7,706
Tns
Ni %
Tns
142,003
127,181 163,739 157,815
5.0%
4.7%
5.1%
4.7%
7,147
6,031 8,290 7,407
321,554
4.9%
15,697
Ore Processed
Grade
Ave. Recovery
Ni Tonnes in Concentrate
Tns
%
%
Tns
Mar Qtr
Jun Qtr
Sep Qtr
Dec Qtr
145,348
146,256 150,475 148,901
5.0%
5.1%
4.9%
4.9%
91%
89%
90%
88%
6,611
6,634 6,593 6,427
Ni Tonnes in Concentrate Sold
Ni T
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t t S ld
Tns
T
6 845
6,845
6 409
6,409
12 963
12,963
Total Nickel Sold
Tns
6,845
7,222 6,554 6,409
12,963
Total ‐ Ore Tonnes Mined
Grade
Total Ni Tonnes Mined
2012/2013
Tonnes Milled and Sold
T
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7 222
7,222
2012/2013
Financial Statistics
Group Production Cost/lb
Mining Cost
Mi i C t
Haulage
Milling
Admin
By Product Credits
Cash Cost Ni in Con
Cash Cost Ni in Con
Cash Cost Ni in Con/lb
Exchange Rate US$ / A$
2013/2014
6 554
6,554
2013/2014
HY
Total
l
299,376
4.9%
89%
13,020
DEC
Mar Qtr
A$/lb
A$/lb
A$/lb
A$/lb
A$/lb
A$/lb
US$/lb
Jun Qtr
Sep Qtr
Dec Qtr
YTD
2 23
2.23
0.05
0.41
0.19
(0.02)
1 87
1.87
0.05
0.38
0.18
(0.02)
1 65
1.65
0.06
0.40
0.19
(0.02)
1 88
1.88
0.06
0.44
0.19
(0.03)
2.46
2.28
1. Continued low unit cash costs for
1 Continued low unit cash costs for
the Dec half. 10% down on
previous half.
2. Positive reserve reconciliation on
grade/tonnes plus cost reduction
grade/tonnes plus cost reduction
program delivering results.
3. Production of nickel in ore and
concentrate remain ahead of the
guidance run rate.
guidance run rate
4. Cash at bank increased to
A$100m with A$19m free
cashflow for the half.
5. 14 quarters in a row of on target
or better operational
performance.
1 76
1.76
0.06
0.42
0.19
(0.02)
2.86
Comments
2.54
2.41
2.97 2.44 2.09 2.36
2.22
1.04 0.99 0.92 0.93
0.92
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11. Bottom Quartile Producer
50% of nickel production
at a loss, including NPI
Top Tier assets will
survive
Grade is King
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Nickel Grade Mined Comparison FY2013
6.0%
15
Cash Co
ost (US$/lb)
)
5.0%
5.0%
Losing Money
10
4.0%
3.8%
3.1%
3.0%
5
Spot LME Nickel Price,
Spot LME Nickel Price
US$6.30/lb
2.0%
1.7%
Western Areas
0
1.0%
0.5%
0.0%
-5
WSA
Company 3
Company 1
Company 4
Company 2
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12. Flying Fox Mine
Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
 High Grade (excluding disseminated sulphide
resource) Mineral Resource: 1.64Mt @ 5.6% Ni
containing 92,600 Ni Tonnes
 Ore Reserve: 1.55Mt @ 4.0% Ni containing
61,920 Ni Tonnes
 Underground drilling program to extend
Mineral Resource is ongoing
Mineral Resource is ongoing
 Over 700m strike length in T5
Production
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 FY2013 – 348,448t @ 4.9% Ni for 17Kt nickel
 Low cash cost operation
 Estimated Life of Mine – 5‐6 Years, extensional
drilling in progress
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13. Spotted Quoll Mine
Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves
 Ore reserve now 2.9mt @ 4.3% containing
125,440t nickel
 Remains open at depth and to the North
 Surface drilling program complete to improve
conversion of inferred resource to indicated
resource
 Already >10 year mine life on reserve
 New Spotted Quoll North Indicated and
Inferred Resource of 140kt @ 9.3% for
12,906 nickel tonnes
12 906 i k l
Production
 FY2013 – 207,288t @ 5.1% Ni for 10.6Kt
FY2013 207,288t @ 5.1% Ni for 10.6Kt
nickel
 Successfully ramped up nickel production to a
sustainable 12ktpa run rate in FY2014
 Top‐down mining using paste fill. Plant fully
operational
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14. Spotted Quoll North
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15. Forrestania Nickel Concentrator
Concentrator Summary
 Current nameplate capacity of 550,000tpa of ore (but being
exceeded)
 Nickel concentrate output circa 25,000tpa Ni
 Concentrate grades of around 14.0% Ni
 Premium blending product (Fe/Mg ratio >15:1)
 Desirable to smelters as it enables lower quality
concentrates to be economically utilised after blending
 14,000t of concentrate storage capacity
Export Infrastructure and Logistics
 Access to >1400 sealed shipping containers
 No environmental issues
No environmental issues
 Using 25 trucks for concentrate transportation
 Shipping contract in place, FOB Esperance Port
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16. Independent Producer ‐ Offtake Contracts
Concentrate Supply
1000
 Tightness in smelter supply to be experienced from
2014. Closures have impacted supply
 Reliable nickel sulphide concentrate supply dwindling
 Laterites and Nickel Pig Iron do not fill the void –
Indonesian Ban should severely impact NPI production
900
850
Nickel in Conc/ Kt
 Global nickel sulphide grades in decline
Global Smelter Demand vs Global Concentrate Supply
950
800
750
700
650
600
550
500
2009
Offtake Contracts
Offtake Contracts
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Nickel in Concentrate Supply
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Smelter Demand
 Offtake to BHP 2017 – 12ktpa nickel in concentrate
 Offtake to Jinchuan expires around Feb 2015
 FOB Terms
FOB Terms
 Very competitive payable terms
 WSA in a unique position being an independent
producer
producer
 Jinchuan tender will commence around Sept 2014, with
expressions of interest already being lodged
NOTE: The graph FORRESTANIA – OFFTAKE CONTRACTS is based on Western Areas’ 10 Year
The graph FORRESTANIA OFFTAKE CONTRACTS is based on Western Areas 10 Year
Production Targets. These Targets include estimates and assumptions on production rates of
existing ore reserves, conversion of existing mineral resources to ore resources and assumptions
on potential extensions to existing mineral resources, based on current information. These
Production Targets may vary due to future drilling results, nickel prices, costs and market
conditions. Refer to Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statement in Presentation
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17. Financials and Balance Sheet Management
Lounge Lizard 10m wide face of 7% Massive Nickel Sulphide
Spotted Quoll face at average 10.6% Nickel Sulphide
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18. Key Takeaways – Half Year
 LTIFR of 1.83 – one of the lowest in the hard rock mining industry
 15 697t nickel in ore production grade averaging 4 9% nickel
15,697t nickel in ore production, grade averaging 4.9% nickel
 Nickel in concentrate production of 13,020t
Nickel in concentrate sales 12,963t to Jinchuan and BHP
 Nickel in concentrate sales 12 963t to Jinchuan and BHP
All ahead of guidance
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 A$2.41/lb cash cost in concentrate:


Remains best in class in Australia
10% lower than FY13
10% lower than FY13
 Capital and Exploration Expenditure incurred A$25.8m – guidance now <A$60m full year
 EBITDA margin improved 20% to 45.6% from 2nd half FY13:
 Reflects impact of cost reduction activities and successful ramp up of Spotted Quoll underground
 Underlying NPAT of A$4.3m on reported NPAT of A$2.7m (post FinnAust expenditure):



2nd Half FY13 was an underlying Net Loss after Tax of –A$0.7m
Positive Quotation Period adjustment of A$1.0m
Interim fully franked dividend of 1c per share
 Free cashflow generation A$19.2m:

2nd half FY13 was a net cash outflow of A$5.1m
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19. Financial Snapshot
Half Highlights
Mine Production (tonnes Ni)
Mill Production (tonnes Ni)
Recovery
y
Sales Volume (tonnes Ni)
Cash Costs (A$/lb)
Exchange Rate USD/ AUD
g
/
Nickel Price (U$/tn)
Sales Revenue (A$'000)
EBITDA (A$ 000)
EBITDA (A$'000)
Underlying EBIT (A$'000)*
Underlying NPAT (A$'000)*
Reported NPAT (A$ 000)
Reported NPAT (A$'000)
Free Cashflow (A$'000)
Cash at Bank (A$'000)
Dividend (cents)
Dividend (cents)
* Underlying removed the impact of FinnAust Plc costs
2H 2013
1H 2014
14,872
15,697
12,596
13,020
90%
89%
14,067
12,963
2.68
2.41
1.01
0.92
15,146 14,212
152,721 143,374
58,302
65,411
17,220
20,723
(689)
4,267
(96,222)
(96 222)
2,671
(5,127) 19,181
80,719
99,900
0.0
00
1.0
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2H FY13 had record
shipments and sales
delayed from the
previous half
Unit cash costs reduced
by 10% through cost
savings initiatives
Sales revenue lower on
lower volume
EBITDA increased $7.1m
and EBITDA margin
improved 20%
NPAT increased $5.0m,
prior to FinnAust costs
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Lower capex in 1HFY14
and no financing
transactions. A$24.2m
turnaround from 2HFY13
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20. Balance Sheet Management
Equity Raise Completed 19 January 2014
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
Fully underwritten placement to institutional and sophisticated investors raised A$88.6m
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(“Placement”)
A share purchase plan to raise up to A$15 million (“SPP”) was offered to retail shareholders
together the “Equity Raising”. SPP offer closes late March

Placement completed at A$3.00 per share, being a 3.2% discount to 5 day VWAP

Multiple times over subscribed – strong take‐up of existing shareholders and entrance of
q
quality new shareholders
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Funds raised from the Equity Raising will be used to:


Together with existing cash, repay the A$110m convertible bond due on 2 July 2014 and provide
majority coverage for the July 2015 convertible bond of A$125m




Provide earnings accretion to shareholders



WSA generated A$19m of free cashflow during H1 FY2014 and held A$100m cash at bank as at 31/12/2013
Assuming an Equity Raising of A$103m (pre raising costs) the cash balance will increase to over A$200m*
Combined with an existing undrawn loan facility with ANZ for A$125m, provides over A$300m of coverage
Retiring the July 2014 bond with cash, rather than more debt, results in approx A$12m in interest and bond
accretion costs per annum being removed
The Board intends to potentially replace the interest costs into a higher and more sustainable dividend stream
Provide additional balance sheet flexibility for Western Areas to consider value adding capital
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projects such as in‐tank leaching (mill recovery enhancement)
*this balance uses the 31 December closing cash balance
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21. Sources and Uses of Funds
Enhanced flexibility to repay debt and pursue growth
Sources
A$m
$
Uses
A$m
$
Cash on hand (as at 31 December 2013)
[99.9]1
July 2014 Convertible Bond redemption
[110.2]
Placement and SPP
[103.6]2
Potential July 2015 Convertible Bond
redemption
[125.0]
ANZ undrawn debt facility
[125.0]1
1H2014 Dividend Declared3
[2.3]
Cash / Facility ‘buffer’
Total
[328.5]
[91.0]
Total
[328.5]
Comments
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The available cash and facilities combined equates to over A$300 million in available facilities and cash at a time when Western
Areas’ operations are significantly cashflow positive
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July 2014 Convertible Bond will be retired by Cash

After the redemption of the July 2014 convertible bonds, Western Areas will still retain sufficient cash and facility capacity to
cover the July 2015 Convertible Bond redemption when it falls due along with other growth options (excluding any positive
cashflow generation from operations over the next 17 months)
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ANZ has, in principle, agreed to a longer dated facility (March 2017, was March 2016) which allows financial flexibility past the
maturity date of the 2015 Convertible Bond
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Cash and debt numbers contained in the Half Year Financial Statements
Gross proceeds (pre‐Offer costs) assuming maximum amount of A$15 million raised under the SPP
Refer to H1 FY2014 results announcement
Refer to comments on potential capital projects such as the in tank leaching project – subject to decision to proceed

22. Nickel Industry
Whilst best
known for it’s
use in coins,
nickel has far
more
strategic uses
It can be
alloyed with
ll d ith
other metals
to create
truly
truly
extraordinary
materials
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23. Nickel Price Drivers
There are a number of factors that influence the nickel price including:
1. Level of global nickel supply
1 Level of global nickel supply
2. Cost and capacity of Chinese nickel pig iron (“NPI”) production
3. Indonesian nickel laterite export ban – implemented January 2014
4. Stainless Steel demand in China, Europe and North America
What we believe is occurring:
1. Any perceived nickel oversupply is marginal – a supply response is beginning to occur:





Glencore – all Australian sulphide production ceased, Falcondo operation closed
Norilsk – all Australian operations ceased, ex‐Russia projects up for sale
Votorantim – nickel smelter being closed down in South America
Talvivaara – well publicised production and funding issues
Large HPAL projects still facing technical and high cost issues
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24. Nickel Price Drivers (cont’d.)
2. Chinese NPI production capped between 450kt to 500kt of contained nickel. Unit costs
range from US$6/lb to US$9/lb:




Latest RKEAF technology relies on Indonesian laterite
Laterite must be >1.8% Ni and <25% Fe – Philippines laterite is out of spec
Large power consumer – power costs rising in China
Total Chinese market for nickel is estimated to be between 800kt to 900kt per year – with
growth forecast to be at 5% per annum*
3. Indonesian ban implemented and exports have ceased:




China is estimated to have between 6 and 9 months of Indonesian laterite supply*
Uncertainty on ban staying in full force Indonesian election process during April/ May
Uncertainty on ban staying in full force – Indonesian election process during April/ May
Potential exists to raise laterite export taxes
Believe there is now a cap on NPI production at worse
4. Stainless steel demand remains strong in China – moving to consumer based and
building project demand
5. European stainless steel demand is muted, whilst US showing signs of a small recovery
* Based on global bank and industry publications and research from many sources, plus estimates based on discussions with Chinese counterparties
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25. Nickel Pig Iron (NPI) to become expensive
NPI is too expensive to continue to fill the gap……..
2012 and 2016 estimated NPI cash cost (US$/lb)
Cost Pressures
14
1. Electricity (25‐75% of cost)
1 Electricity (25 75% of cost)
11.90
12
10.80
C
Cash cost (US$/l Ni)
lb
10
9.10
2. Labour costs increasing
8.10
7.50
8
6.80
6
3. Indonesian Laterite the only
supplier for low cost RKEAF
4. Increase ore export taxes
4 Increase ore export taxes
4
2
0
Blast Furnace
Electric Arc
Furnace
2012
Rotary-Kiln
Electric Furnace
2016
NPI is already a high cost method of nickel production, and domestic economic forces in
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China may adversely impact economics
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26. Exploration and Growth Outlook
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27. Pillars for Growth
Western Ultramafic Belt:
Organic Growth
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h
New Morning channel
New Morning channel
Between Spotted Quoll & Flying Fox
Selected Overseas Exploration
Leverage from WSA’s Concentrate off‐take
Joint Ventures
Traka Resources
Southern Cross
Base Metals – many opportunities being
presented
Acquisitions
Base Metals
Bottom Half of the Cost Curve
Bottom Half of the Cost C r e
Use WSA expertise – exploration,
development and operations
The 3 D discipline and due diligence
The 3 “D” – discipline and due diligence
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28. Forrestania Tenements
Regional Geology
Regional Geology
 120km strike length (900 sq km) of
prospective Forrestania Nickel Project,
within 400km long nickel province
within 400km long nickel province
 Six ultramafic belts
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p
 Nickel sulphide deposits and most
occurrences in two belts (Eastern and
Western)
este U t a a c e t osts t e g
 Western Ultramafic Belt hosts the high
grade Flying Fox, Spotted Quoll and new
Morning deposits
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29. Short Term – Near Mine Exploration
 Exploration budget of A$15M for FY14, majority spent on drilling at Forrestania
Drilling priority within 8km long zone (below). New discovery would access existing mine
 Drilling priority within 8km long zone (below) New discovery would access existing mine
infrastructure. Systematic approach
 Recent New Morning massive sulphide and Sunrise discoveries
29

30. High Grade Discovery at New Morning
 WSA’s latest new high grade discovery,
g g
y
2.5km from Flying Fox and 2.8km from
Spotted Quoll
 All material approvals in place,
potential major capex savings &
i l
j
i
&
accessible from either mine
 Massive sulphide discovered below
New Morning:
New Morning:
 4.4m @ 7.4% nickel including 3.6m
@ 8.7% nickel
 3.0m @ 6.3% nickel including 2.4m
@ 7.6% nickel
 1.5m @ 5.6% nickel including 0.7m
@ 10.2% nickel
 Major drilling program continues with
d ll
h
use of DHEM data
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31. West Musgrave JV
 Attractive entry point for highly prospective
Attractive entry point for highly prospective
landholding where significant pre‐work
completed
 Up to 70% earn into prospective West
Up to 70% earn into prospective West
Musgrave tenements (1,075km2) with Traka
Resources
 Demonstrated strong endowment
Demonstrated strong endowment
(BHPB’s Nebo – Babel – Succoth deposits)
 Targeting massive sulphides (nickel/copper)
 Geophysical surveys commenced on priority
targets (MLEM)
 A number of highly conductive targets
A number of highly conductive targets
identified and drilling has commenced
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32. Finland – FinnAust Mining Plc Projects
 Listing on AIM completed in December 2013 and 68%
WSA owned post listing
WSA
d
t li ti
 Current market cap circa A$20m
300km long base metal province in Finland
 300km long base metal province in Finland
 Numerous nickel/copper/zinc mines & occurrences
yp j
 Focus on two key projects:

Outokumpu Copper Project

Hammaslahti VMS Project
 Drilling commenced for potential extensions and
repetitions to known copper deposits
 Geophysics proving very effective in defining targets ‐
ZTEM survey completed
 18 months worth of drilling funds
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33. Investor Equation
• High Grade =
Margin
• Survival
• Returns to
shareholders in
shareholders in
Dividends
• Guidance
continually
continually
met or
exceeded
Highest Grade
Nickel Globally
Cashflow
Positive
Strong Track
Record of
Delivery
• Current global
g
production at
marginal cost
• New mine
successfully
brought on in
24 months
24 months
• Flexibility in
y
meeting future
demands or
opportunities
Nickel Price
Primed for
Upside
History of
Discovery and
Development
Strong Balance
Sheet
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34. Questions and Appendices
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35. Income Statement
Commentary (2H 2013 v 1H 2014)
Earnings Data ($ 000)
Earnings Data ($'000)
Exchange Rate USD/ AUD
Nickel Price (U$/tn avg)
1H FY 2013
1H FY 2013
2H FY 2013
2H FY 2013
1H FY 2014
1H FY 2014
1.03
1.03 0.92
17,122
15,146 14,212
Revenue
158,963
,
EBITDA
67,565 58,302 65,411
EBITDA Margin %
Depreciation & Amortisation
Underlying EBIT
Interest Expense
Tax
38.2%
45.6%
(44,186)
(41,082)
(44,688)
23,379 17,220 20,723
(13,671)
(13,065)
(13,431)
(3,429)
(4,845)
(3,025)
6,279
FinnAust expenditure
‐
Reported NPAT
Dividend (cents)
143,374
,
42.5%
Underlying NPAT
Tax effected Impairment
152,721
,
(689)
4,267
‐
(1,596)
(4,162)
(95,533)
‐
2,117
 Sales revenue impacted by record higher
volume in 2H2013 due to shipment
timing versus 1H2014.
 EBITDA dollars and margin improvement
a direct reflection of cost improvement
p
and productivity initiatives delivering.
 D&A expense increased due to higher
volume Lounge Lizard ore mined.
 FinnAust 68% owned and therefore
consolidated.
Expenditure mainly
related to listing on AIM.
Commentary (1H 2013 v 1H 2014)
 R
Revenue $20 l
$20m lower d
due to realised
li d
nickel price.
 EBITDA dollars steady
improved by 10%.
but
margin
(96,222)
2,671
2.0
0.0 1.0
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36. Income Statement Waterfall – Half Year
WSA NPAT 2H FY 2013 vs 1H FY 2014
WSA NPAT ‐ 2H FY 2013 vs 1H FY 2014
80
1.6
39.1
39 1
Tax
Reven
nue (Vol)
Other
FinnAust
Reve
enue (FX)
Cost
t of Sales
Revenu
ue (Price)
‐60
1H
H FY 2014
$2.7
‐$96.2
Impa
airments
‐40
14.5
136.5
136
2H
H FY 2013
$m
20
‐20
8.3
14.3
40
0
1.8
13.4
60
‐80
‐100
Comments:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Impairment charge in 2H 2013 related mainly to historical exploration
Reduced volume of sales and nickel price was largely offset by a stronger AUD
Cost of Sales decrease reflects cost improvement realisations, partially offset by increased depreciation & amortisation
FinnAust expenditure of $1.6m primarily relates to listing costs of FinnAust on the London AIM
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37. Cashflow Statement
Commentary (2H 2013 v 1H 2014)
Cashflow Statement ($'000)
($
)
1H FY 2013
2H FY 2013
1H FY 2014
Operating Cashflow
48,076
64,039
49,201
Less:
Exploration
(12,795)
(7,385)
(9,976)
(2,297)
(2,033)
(2,370)
Mine Development
(15,475)
(20,052)
(15,629)
Capital Expenditure
(14,333)
(4,719)
(1,974)
FinnAust Investment
Pre‐Financing Cashflow
3,176
29,850 19,252
Investment activities
‐
(285) ‐
Outokumpu Royalty Payout
(14,317) ‐
Payment for subsidiary
P
f
b idi
‐
Proceeds from Share Issues
50,000
15,009 ‐
Proceeds/(Costs) from Financing
Dividends Paid
Dividends Paid
Repayment of ANZ facility
Repayment of convertible bond
Net Cashflow
Net Cashflow
Cash at Bank
(2,231)
(10,784)
(10 784)
‐
‐
‐
(764)
(71)
(3,937)
(3 937) ‐
(45,000) ‐
(105,500) ‐
(79,656)
‐
 Operating cashflow difference driven
mainly by reduced sales volume and
working capital movements in
1H2014 (timing difference).
 Reduced capital expenditure and
mine development as mines mature.
 Free cashflow improved by $24.3m.
Commentary (1H 2013 v 1H 2014)
 Operating cashflow slightly higher
despite a significantly reduced nickel
price due to the success of cost saving
initiatives.
 Pre‐financing
Pre financing
cashflow
$16.1m
stronger due to reduced capex spend.
 Free cashflow $19.2m improved due
to no financing transactions for
1H2014.
 Outokumpu LOM Royalty was retired
in 1H2013.
‐
(5,127) 19,181
85,846
80,719
99,900
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38. Cashflow Waterfall – Half Year
WSA Cashflow ‐ 2H FY 2013 1H FY 2014
WSA C hfl
2H FY 2013 vs 1H FY 2014
80
4.4
70
60
8.3
11.8
50
8.3
12.3
12 3
40
$m
2.0
15.0
30
15.6
20
45.0
10
1H FY 2014
Sa
ales (Volume)
SPP
Sale
es (Price $US)
Wo
orking Capital
Other
Mine D
Development
Cost of Sales
Sales (FX)
‐20
$19.2
$19 2
Repay
yment of ANZ
facility
‐10
‐$5.1
$5 1
2H FY 2013
0
Free cashflow generation improved by A$24.3m from the previous six months:
1.
1
2.
3.
Sales volume decrease related to the brought forward sales from the previous period.
Sales volume decrease related to the brought forward sales from the previous period
Gains on the depreciation of the AUD were nearly offset by a lower US dollar nickel price.
Significantly less financing transactions in 1HFY2014 with no debt repayments.
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39. Balance Sheet
Commentary
Balance Sheet
1H FY 2013
2H FY 2013
1H FY 2014
Cash at Bank
85,846
80,719
99,900
Receivables
26,276
18,610
19,240
Stockpiles & Inventory
41,699
30,318
40,376
PP&E
114,413
112,110
106,314
Exploration & Evaluation
140,051
32,182
43,259
Mine Development
272,104
241,776
225,559
4,525
2,308
2,211
684,914
518,023
536,859
Trade & Other Payables
Trade & Other Payables
45,216
36,911
33,526
Short Term Borrowings
45,073
4,266
112,380
Long Term Borrowings
265,296
233,842
138,267
TOTAL LIABILITIES
TOTAL LIABILITIES
355,585
355 585
275,019
275 019
284,173
284 173
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
329,329
243,004
 Improved balance sheet with A$100m
cash at bank
bank.
252,686
Other
TOTAL ASSETS
 Post equity raise (assuming full take‐up)
significant cash providing low gearing
and flexibility:
 C
Convertible b d J l 2014 –
tibl bond July
A$110.2m – COVERED BY CASH.
 Convertible bond July 2015 –
A$125.0m – COVERED BY CASH
AND EXISTING UNDRAWN ANZ
FACILITY.
 Mine Development and PP&E reduction
reflects
reduced
spend
and
amortisation charges.
g
 FY14 combined guidance for capital
expenditure, exploration and mine
development is now <A$60m.
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