CAPABILITY PROFILE

LATERITIC ORE
Nickel, Bauxite

LATERITIC ORE

Global Footprint
RPM has completed over one hundred lateritic ore projects globally, spanning more than 15 countries.
We have worked in all of the major lateritic regions around the world including:

Norseman-Wiluna Greenstone Belt Australia

Asia-Pacific Islands
Colombian Ophiolite Complex
Amazon Basin
Central African Greenstone Belts
Cape York Peninsula - Australia

Gove Peninsular Australia

Darling Ranges Province Australia
Guinea Shield Province
Zabirah District Arabian Shield
Guyana Shield Province
Southeast China Province

Countries where RPM

has completed lateritic
ore projects

We have the expertise to provide end-to-end technical consulting from exploration to infrastructure design and processing.
We model the geologic ore characteristics and metallurgical performance to arrive at optimum scales and schedules for
nickel laterite and bauxite projects to deliver to customer specifications and maximise value. Our work covers wet and
dry type limonitic and saprolitic lateritic ore and we have experience in free-dig or drill and blast open cut mining. We have
experience in the processing of bauxites by crushing, screening, washing, drying and hydrometallurgy (Bayer Process).
We are experienced in acid leaching from heap to atmospheric and high pressure, as well as in the pyrometallurgical
methods (blast furnace, electric arc furnace, rotary kiln-electric furnace [RKEF]) in the processing of nickel laterites.
Through our work in China, Indonesia and the Philippines we have significant expertise in RKEF technology and the
application to nickel laterite projects. We are able to assess the suitability of this technology for your deposit and provide
independent guidance on the technical performance and associated CAPEX and OPEX. We maintain an ongoing brief for
technology developments in both leaching and smelting so that we can provide the best and most appropriate advice for
your project and ore types.

Our Approach
RPM is a leader in advisory services to the lateritic ore mining industry.
We utilise our well-known mine planning process and industry leading technology to complete projects that not only meet, but
set the industry standard. This combination ensures that we identify the best, practicable solutions for lateritic ore projects.
Our approach applies mining economic principles to define the technical and economic drivers of a project. This approach has
made RPM the first choice for many of the nickel laterite and bauxite deposits and operations around the world.
Through our work, we understand and estimate the crucial attributes of the ore, understand the product requirements and
premiums for particular products and use our in-house scheduling software to analyse the mining and processing plans that
deliver the greatest value.
We have teams on the ground in all of the worlds key laterite ore mining regions who understand the local language, culture
and challenges. Through our global network, you also have access to the right specialist technical skills for your project
With our broad range of in house skills and experience together with our well established associate and partner network, RPM
delivers a one stop solution for delivery of your mining studies.
We oversee the work of our associates and partners as part of our broader project team, taking full ownership of and
accountability for the quality of the work we perform.

Examples of Projects Completed

Client Name

Project Name

Study Type

Region

Commodity

Ravensthorpe

XPAC Model Development

XERAS Budget Model
Mine Planning System Review

Western Australia

Nickel Laterite

Australia
BHP Billiton Ltd

Cortona Resources Ltd

Blackhill

Mineral Resource Estimate

Western Australia

Nickel Laterite

Yilgarn Mining Ltd

Coglia Well
Rocky Well

Mineral Resource Estimates

Western Australia

Nickel Laterite

Cougar Metals NL

Pyke Hill
Toomey Hill

Mineral Resource Estimates and Pit Optimisation

Western Australia

Nickel Laterite

Aluminium Corporation of
China

Aurukun Project

Scoping & Pre-feasibility Studies, Technical

Review of Feasibility Study

Queensland

Bauxite

Rio Tinto Aluminium

Weipa Mine

Expansion Project - Life-of-Mine Plan, Short term

mine planning, Haulage optimisation study

Queensland

Bauxite

Rio Tinto Alcan

Gove Mine

Expansion Project - Life-of-Mine Plan, Reserves

Estimate

Northern Territory

Bauxite

Worsley Alumina

Boddington Mine

Life-of-Mine Scheduling

Western Australia

Bauxite

Bauxite Alumina Joint Ventures

Cronus & Felicitas

Projects

Resource Statement, Technical Audit

Darling Range, Western

Australia

Bauxite

Bauxite Resources Limited

Dionysus and Fortuna

Projects

JORC Resource Estimates

Darling Range, Western

Australia

Bauxite

VALE

Onca Puma, Piaui,

Niquel do Vermelho V1/
V2, Timpopeba Project,
Vera Cruz Project,
Paragominas Project

Mineral Resource Estimates, Ore Reserve

Estimate, Detailed Mine Planning, Mine
Scheduling Study, Long Term Mine Planning,
Mine Feasibility Studies

Para State, Brasil

Nickel Laterite
Bauxite

Alcoa

Juriti Project

Contract Mining Shadow Bid

Brazil

Bauxite

BHP Billiton Ltd

Cerro Matoso
Maatschappij Mine

Hydraulic Excavator Technical & Costing Data

Mine Planning Training Course

Colombia and Suriname

Nickel Laterite
Bauxite

Bauxite & Alumina Mining

Venture Ltd

Linden Project

Review of Confirmation Drilling Procedures

Guyana

Bauxite

First Bauxite Corporation

Bonasika Refractory
Bauxite Project

Due Diligence Study

Guyana

Bauxite

Mineracao Rio do Norte

Trombetas Mine

Long Term Mine Planning, Equipment Studies

Brazil

Bauxite

South America

Asia Pacific
BHP Billiton Ltd

Gag Island

Equipment Selection and Costing

West Papua

Nickel Laterite

Xstrata Nickel

Koniambo

Independent Engineer Audit

Health, Safety, Environmental & Social Review
Environmental Design Criteria

New Caledonia

Nickel Laterite

CIBC World Markets

Koniambo

Bankable Feasibility Study Audit

New Caledonia

Nickel Laterite

Highlands Gold

Ramu Nickel

Preliminary Cost Estimates, HKEx IPO

Documents

Papua New Guinea

Nickel Laterite

GCL Capital Management

Morowali

Independent Technical Report (Hong Kong Ex)

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nickel Laterite

Race Resources Ltd

Amonggedo

Conceptual Processing & Mining Study

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nickel Laterite

China Nickel Resources

Holdings

Iron Hill Nickel

JORC Resource & Reserve Statement (Hong

Kong Ex)

Kalimantan, Indonesia

Nickel Laterite

Lumina Capital Partnership

Sulawesi Nickel Project

Desktop Environmental Review

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nickel Laterite

Ferrier Hodgson

Asia Aluminium Bauxite

Project

Independent Technical Review

Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu,

China

Bauxite

Bintang Delapan

Sulawesi Nickel Project

JORC Resource and Reserve Estimates, Mine

Planning, Geological Procedures

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nickel Laterite

PT Stargate Pasific Resources

Sulawesi Nickel Project

JORC Resource and Reserve Estimates, Long

and Medium term Mine Planning

Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nickel Laterite

Confidential Client

Northern Mindanao
Nickel Project

JORC Resource and Reserve Estimates, HKEx

Competent Persons Report

Barangay Cagdianao,
Municipality of Claver,
Province of Surigao del Norte,
Philippines

Nickel Laterite

Confidential Client

Rotary Kiln-Electric
Furnace (RKF) Smelter
Audit

RKF Technology and Stainless Steel Plant

Production Review

Fujian, China

Nickel Laterite

Nkamouna, Mada

NI 43-101 Technical Reports and Pre-Feasibility

Study

Cameroon

Nickel Laterite

Africa
Geovic Mining Corp.
Argosy Mining Corp.

Burundi

Burundi Mineral Rights Valuation

Burundi

Nickel Laterite

RUSAL

Dian Dian Project

Friguia Mine

Mine Feasibility Study

Grade Control System implementation

Boke Belt, Guinea

Bauxite

Vimetco Management GmbH

Concessions & Assets

Due Diligence Study

Sierra Leone

Bauxite

Minerex Limited

Kibi Project

Due Diligence Study

Ghana

Bauxite

Az Zabirah Project

Mine Feasibility Study, Mine Optimisation Study

Saudi Arabia

Bauxite

Middle East
Maaden

For more detail on our global lateritic ore experience, contact your local RPM representative or email info@rpmglobal.com.

About RungePincockMinarco
RungePincockMinarco is the worlds largest publicly traded independent group of mining technical experts, with history stretching
back to 1968. We have local expertise in all mining regions and are experienced across all commodities and mining methods.
Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: RUL), RungePincockMinarco is a global leader in the provision of advisory
consulting, technology and professional development solutions to the mining industry. We have global expertise achieved through
our work in over 118 countries and our approach to the business of mining is strongly grounded in economic principles.
We operate offices in 18 locations across 12 countries.

Whole of Business Advice During a Mines Lifecycle

EXPLORATION
Exploration Plans and
Strategies
Identifying Resource
Targets
Managing and Processing
Exploration Data
Geological Consulting and
Modelling
Resource Estimation and
Reporting to International
Standards; JORC, NI
43-101

PROJECT FEASIBILITY
Concept, Scoping,
Preliminary Economic
Assessment (PEA),
Pre-feasibility and
Feasibility Studies
Strategic Project Planning;
Options Analysis, Trade Off
Studies
Reporting to International
Standards; JORC, NI
43-101
Mine Planning; Deposit
Characterisation, Mine
Limit Determination,
Design, Scheduling, Fleet
Estimation, Economic
Modelling
Peer Review and Audit
Processing/Metallurgical
Test Work Program Design
and Management

PROJECT FUNDING
Bankable Documents
Independent Expert and
Technical Specialist
Reports for Public
Disclosure Documents
(ASX, HKEX, TSX, AME,
LSE, SGX)

MINE DEVELOPMENT

MINE OPERATION

Short, Medium and

Long-Term Mine Planning

Short, Medium and

Long-Term Mine Planning

Mine Closure and

Rehabilitation Plans

Contractor Tendering and

Selection; Contract
Documentation, Shadow
Bid, Tender Evaluation and
Selection

Contract Management

Post Closure Audits

Detail Mine Design

Mine Ventilation Surveys
Maintenance Planning

Independent Engineer and

Due Diligence for
Financiers and Investors

Detail Mine Design

Independent Engineer
Audits and Reviewers

Maintenance Planning

Options Analysis and

Project Optimisation
Studies

Approval and Permitting

Assistance

Project Cost Audits and

Analysis

Construction Monitoring

Operations Economic
Modelling and Budgeting

High Level Technical

Reviews
Merger and Acquisition
Assistance
Mine Valuation (Valmin,
CIMVAL)

Mine Ventilation Design

Completion Certification
Environmental/Social
Management Plans

MINE CLOSURE

Environmental/Social
Management Plans
Process Audits
Process Advisory

Permitting Assistance
Social and Environmental
Assessment
Geotechnical Evaluation

RPM SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

RPMs software capabilities span the mine lifecycle and complement our advisory services to add
value to our clients projects.

For more information visit rpmglobal.com or email info@rpmglobal.com.

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