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Andromeda
The Great White
Mineral Company
Investor Presentation
June 2024
ASX:ADN
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estimates of future Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.
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potential that any of Andromeda’s projects may experience technical, geological, metallurgical and mechanical
problems, changes in market prices and other risks not anticipated by Andromeda, changes in exchange rate
assumptions, changes in product pricing assumptions, major changes in mine plans and/or resources, changes in
equipment life or capability, emergence of previously underestimated technical challenges, increased costs, and
demand for production inputs.
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conclusions contained in this presentation. The information in this presentation has been obtained from or based on
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presentation.
Assumptions and Notes for Financial Information on 2023 DFS and Stage 1A+ in this presentation:
Further details on the 2023 DFS and the assumptions and notes for the 2023 DFS (and risk factors applicable to the
Company)can be found in the Company’s ASX Announcement ‘2023 Definitive Feasibility Study Results’ released on 24
August 2023. This should be read together with ASX Announcement dated 6 May 2024 “Andromeda expansion plans for
The Great White Project” and “Clarification of expansion plans for The Great White Project” and the ore reserve estimate
previously announced to ASX on 6 April 2022, "Great White Kaolin Project –Definitive Feasibility Study and Updated Ore
Reserve".
Andromeda confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included
in the original market announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the
estimates and financial information continue to apply and have not materially changed.
Currency
Unless otherwise stated, all cashflows in this presentation are in Australian dollars, are undiscounted and are in real terms
(not subject to inflation/escalation factors).
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve Estimates
Third party data from consultants and government agencies
Information that relates to Ore Reserve Estimate has been previously announced to ASX on 6 April 2022,
"Great White Kaolin Project –Definitive Feasibility Study and Updated Ore Reserve. Andromeda confirms
that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the
original market announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning
the estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed.
Andromeda has relied on information provided by specialist consultants and government agencies in preparing this
presentation. Andromeda has reviewed all information to the best of its ability but does not take responsibility for its
accuracy or completeness, or reliability of such information.
Information that relates to the other kaolin deposit Mineral Resource Estimates in this presentation have
been previously announced to ASX as follows:
1. ADN ASX dated 26 November 2020, Updated Mineral Resource for the Great White Kaolin JV Deposit
2. ADN ASX dated 16 November 2023, Chairlift Kaolin Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate.
3. ADN ASX dated 29 September 2020, New mineral resource estimate for Hammerhead Halloysite-Kaolin
Deposit.
4. ADN ASX dated 23 March 2022, Maiden Tiger Kaolin Resource and Regional Rare Earth Element
Potential. Halloysite reported with kaolinite.
5. ADN ASX dated 11 August 2020, New Mineral Resource for the Mount Hope Kaolin project.
Andromeda confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the
information included in the original market announcements and that all material assumptions and
technical parameters underpinning the estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed.
Competent Person's Statements
The data in this presentation that relates to Mineral Resource estimates for The Great White Deposit, the
Chairlift Deposit, the Hammerhead Deposit, the Tiger Deposit and Mount Hope Deposit is based on
information evaluated by Mr Eric Whittaker who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy (MAusIMM). Mr Whittaker is the Chief Geologist of Andromeda Metals Limited and has sufficient
experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the
activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the
Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the “JORC
Code”). Mr Whittaker has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry. Mr Whittaker consents to the
information in the form and context in which it appears. Mr Whittaker is entitled to participate in
Andromeda’s employee incentive plan.
The data in this presentation that relates to Mineral Reserve estimates for The Great White Deposit is based
on information evaluated by Mr John Millbank who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy (MAusIMM). Mr Millbank is the Director of Proactive Mining Solutions Pty Ltd, an independent
mining consultancy, and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of
deposit under consideration, and to the activity which he is undertaking, to qualify as a Competent Person
as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral
Resources and Ore Reserves (the “JORC Code”). Mr Millbank consents to the information contained in this
presentation being used in the form and context in which it appears. Mr Millbank, or any of the entities he
directly controls, has no financial interests in Andromeda Metals Ltd or any of its subsidiaries.
Third party data on markets and pricing
The 2023 DFS (and hence this presentation) uses information from third parties pertaining to the kaolin industry, forecast
pricing, market segments and end-markets in which Andromeda intends to operate (Market Data). This information has
been substantially derived from market research prepared by third parties.
The Market Data includes assumptions, estimates and generalisations that the Company believes to be reliable, but no
representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of such information. Due to the
forward looking nature of the Market Data, it may not necessarily reflect actual market conditions and there is no
guarantee that any forward looking statements in the Market Data will prove to be correct or will be achieved.
Andromeda has not independently verified the Market Data and the Company cannot give any assurances to the
accuracy or completeness of this information or the underlying assumptions used in generating this information. Industry
assumptions, forecasts and estimates involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors,
including those discussed in the risk factors set out in this presentation.
Additional authorisations/certification
Additional authorisations or certification is required for certain activities described in this presentation, including:
• the current Program for Environment Protection and Rehabilitation (PEPR) covers a 13 year mine life, with processing of
300,000 tonnes per annum of kaolin ore, so any increase or change to this will require a new PEPR;
• the sale of sand products as extractive minerals, which is not currently authorised under Mining Lease 6532 (and will
require a change in operations) or under the PEPR (which would need to be updated and approved by the
regulators accordingly)
• the sale of Great White HRM outside of Australia, which may require certification for use in concrete applications.
Andromeda has no reason to believe that such additional authorisations and certifications will not be forthcoming, but
no guarantee can be given on this, including as to timing.
Other permits and authorisations may also be applied for in the ordinary course of development and operations and
will be applied for as and when required.
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scale. Unless otherwise stated, all data contained in the charts, graphs and tables is based on information available at
the date of this presentation.
Section A:
Executive Summary
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Andromeda Metals
Australia’s next leading industrial minerals products company
Who is Andromeda?
• Andromeda Metals (Andromeda, the Company) is an ASX-listed (ADN) pre-development industrial minerals company.
• We are developing The Great White Project (TGPW, the Project) on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.
• TGWP is a high-grade kaolin project with a 28 year mine-life.
What is the Opportunity?
• The Company is at an inflection point in its development.
• The Project has been de-risked and is ready to develop – fully permitted, feasibility studies completed and offtakes nearing finalisation for the first phase of
production.
• We are now focused on delivering the Project to a final investment decision (FID) being made, followed by development and production.
Who are we?
• Andromeda is led by a highly experienced board and management team who have funded, built and delivered successful projects.
• TGWP will be delivered under an owner direct managed strategy by our dedicated project team, who have led all phases of pre-development studies.
• Luke Anderson will be joining as new CEO to lead the Company into its development phase. Luke is a highly experienced industrial minerals & logistics
executive, with the background required to successfully deliver TGWP to operations:
✓ CEO of One Rail Australia
✓ CFO of OZ Minerals
✓ CEO of Unimin Corporation, one of the largest industrial minerals company in North America
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Investment Thesis
De-risked, high-grade asset
Tier 1 Project
Significant
Kaolin Market
Opportunity
De-risked
Development
• The Great White Project (TGWP): high-grade kaolin asset delivering premium products over a 28-year mine life
• Strong economics: $763m post-tax NPV8; 43% IRR; $140m average annual EBITDA
• Favourable capex: low $194M capex hurdle achievable over 3 stages1
• Low-complexity operations: simple, free-dig mining with low strip ratio, mechanical separation processing
• Future upside: through additional expansion and new, high-value added products
• Large, Diversified Addressable Market: US$4.4Bn market in 2023 (with CAGR of 4.7%)2
• Challenged Supply: growing structural supply deficit for high-quality kaolin, exacerbated by geopolitical factors
further reducing supply
• Attractive long-term trend: 30 years of low historical volatility, above CPI price growth3
• Clear Development Strategy: 3 stage development in line with expected offtake volume growth1
• Clear, Validated Product Strategy: targeting kaolin for premium ceramics. Our products have been validated by
ceramics industry experts and customers
• Offtakes nearing finalisation: for project’s first 100ktpa stage
• Approvals: All key approvals received to commence development4
1. ASX announcement 6 May 2024 “Andromeda expansion plans for The Great White Project”.
2. Fortune Business Insights, "Global Kaolin Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2024 2032" (2024).
3. Demonstrated by the US historical Kaolin and Ball Clay PPI published by the US Federal Reserve of St Louis. 4. Mining Lease 6532 and Miscellaneous Purpose Lease 164 granted for a period of 35 years on 17 December 2021, by the South
Australian Minister for Energy and Mining. Program for Environment Protection and Rehabilitation (PEPR) was approved on 01 March 2023, by South Australia’s Department for Energy and Mining.
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Section B:
Opportunity Overview
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Corporate overview
Experienced Board & executive team to execute Andromeda’s strategy
Andromeda Metals Limited (ASX:ADN)
Board of Directors
$0.05
$0.04
$0.03
$0.02
Mick Wilkes
Independent NonExecutive Chair
$0.01
$0.00
Bob Katsiouleris
CEO & Managing
Director
Austen Perrin
Non-Executive
Director
Sue-Ann Higgins
Non-Executive
Director
Executive Management
Capital Structure
Shares on Issue
Share Price1
3,110M
A$0.018
Market capitalisation1
Cash-on-Hand2
A$49.8m
$7.9m
Joe Ranford
Chief Operating
Officer
Key Shareholders3
John Connolly/Buratu Pty Ltd4
5.04%
Board & Management
0.80%
Sarah Clarke
General Counsel &
Company Secretary
Pascal Alexander-Bossy
Chief Financial Officer
M = million
1. As at 27 June 2024
2. As at 31 March 2024
3. Includes substantial shareholdings, and shareholding held by Board and Management.
4. Includes entities associated with John Connolly
Luke Anderson
Consultant and
CEO-elect
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The Great White Project
Staged Delivery of a High-Value Project
Characteristics
3-Stage Development with Robust Economics (NPV 8, real post-tax)1
✓ Simple mining with low strip ratio
✓ All key approvals to commence
operations
✓ Definitive feasibility study complete
✓ Low capex hurdle
✓ Staged development into market
demand
Cumulative LOM NPV/IRR >>>
✓ High-grade 15.1Mt reserve supporting
28-year mine life
$763m
43% p.a.
From Stage 2, Project will generate $140m
annual EBITDA for 22 years
Stage 2 120,000 wmt pa
Capex
$53m
NPV(8)*
$235m
IRR
56% p.a.
Stage 1B 110,000 wmt pa
$569m
39% p.a.
Capex
$57m
NPV(8)*
$387m
IRR
65% p.a.
Stage 1A+ 100,000 wmt pa
$211m
26% p.a.
Capex
$84m
NPV(8)*
$211m
IRR*
26% p.a.
* Stage returns represent standalone investment decisions at each Stage FID
Cumulative capex
$ 84m
$141m
$194m
Cumulative capacity
100,000 wmt pa
210,000 wmt pa
330,000 wmt pa
First production
(from Stage 1A+ FID)
12 mths Stage 1A (55ktpa)
15 mths Stage 1A+ (100ktpa)
24 mths
42 mths
1. Refer ADN ASX dated 6 May 2024 titled Andromeda expansion plans for The Great White Project. Figures differ marginally due to changed timing to first
production – increase from 10 to 12mths for Stage 1A+ 55ktpa due to extra expected pre-FID design work, compensated by a shortened time to ramp-up.
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Offtake profile
Agreements for Andromeda’s premium ceramic kaolins
• Contracted volumes5 plus non-binding Heads of Agreement, including Traxys6 which is at an advanced stage for conversion to a binding contract
• Andromeda products pricing within the high-quality price range7
Ongoing contract volumes>>
100,000
Stage 1A+ fully ramped
90,000
production4
HOA
70,000
60,000
50,000
Contracted
Wet metric tonnes per annum
80,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
Year 1
Plantan Yamada (contracted) (1)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Year 2
Foshan Gaoming (contracted) (2)
Year 3
IberoClays (contracted) (3)
Refer ADN ASX dated 8 June 2023 titled Binding Offtake Agreement signed for Japanese market.
Refer ADN ASX dated 18 October 2023 titled Binding Offtake Agreement signed for Chinese market.
Refer ADN ASX dated 19 January 2024 titled Binding Sales and Distribution Agreement Signed with IberoClays.
Refer ADN ASX dated 6 May 2024 Andromeda expansion plans for The Great White Project and Clarification of expansion plans for The Great White Project
Volumes exclude contracted volumes for Great White HRMTM and assumes maximum volume options for other products in binding offtake contracts
Refer ADN ASX dated 21 November 2023 titled Non-binding Heads of Agreement signed with Traxys
Refer to slide 17
Heads of Agreement
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Targeting Premium Markets
Offtakes geared towards high-quality/price kaolin import markets
Target markets
Europe
Key markets –
Spain & Italy
Asia Pacific
Key markets –
India & Japan
China
Target segments
Key metrics
High-end
ceramics: tiles
and countertops
• Spain #1 importer of kaolin1; #5 ceramic tile producer2; #2 exporter of ceramic tiles3
• Italy #4 importer of kaolin1; #7 ceramic tile producer2; #4 exporter ceramics tiles3
• Countertops4: US$160bn global market opening to porcelain slabs due to silicosis risk
• Stage 1A+ path to market: binding offtakes with IberoClays, HOA with Traxys
High-end
ceramics – tiles,
tableware &
countertops
• India #9 importer of kaolin1; #2 ceramic tile producer (14% CAGR)2; #3 exporter of ceramic tiles3
• Japan #3 importer of kaolin1; leading high-end porcelain tableware producer6
• Countertops4: as above – US$160bn global market opening to porcelain slabs due to silicosis risks
• Stage 1A+ path to market: binding offtakes with Plantan Yamada, HOAs with Traxys and Opaque
A broad range of
high-end
applications
via distribution
• Largest market #1 consumer of kaolin; #2 importer of kaolin1; #1 exporter ceramic tiles2
• Deep high end-market with multiple applications
• High long-term growth5: kaolin demand to grow by CAGR of 4.6% to 2025; imports CAGR of 6.6%
• Stage 1A+ path to market: binding offtake with Foshan Gaoming
1. Based on World Bank data.
2. World production and consumption of ceramic tiles 2022, Manufacturing Economics Studies (MECS), October 2023
3. Top 10 countries for ceramic tile exports in 2018-2022 in million square metres (sqm), and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 2018-22, Baraldi, 2023.
4. Global Countertop Industry Report, Freedonia Group, March 2023
5. HQ Kaolin Market Study, TZMI, 2023.
6 .Kaolin consumption by leading tableware manufacturers in Asia (excluding China), Hart, 2021.
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Section C:
Global kaolin market &
Andromeda’s products
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The kaolin market
Globally important industrial mineral
Large, Diversified Global Market
De-Commoditised Market
• Not a commodity market – product-driven market with
• Natural white clay which is processed into a wide range of products
• Products are used in a diverse range of sectors and applications, e.g. as fillers,
large quality and price differentials
• Once a product has an established customer base,
additives and pigments in industrial, medical, cosmetics and consumer products
demand and price growth is consistent and low-volatility –
as demonstrated by US historical Kaolin and Ball Clay PPI
(world’s largest exporter of high-quality kaolins)
• Large global market: ~30Mtpa, US$4.4 billion characterised by consistent, lowvolatility growth of 4.7% CAGR1
US Kaolin & Ball Clay Producer Price Index vs Median CPI3
TZMI: Global kaolin demand by end use & region in 2024 Mt2
Index value 1999 = 100
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
Kaolin & Ball Producer Price Index
Andromeda’s target markets
1.
Fortune Business Insights, "Kaolin Global Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2024-2032 (2024)
2. HQ Kaolin Market Study, TZMI, 2023
3. US Federal Reserve of St Louis
Median US CPI
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Supply-demand outlook
GDP+ demand growth supported by challenged supply
1
Demand growth in excess of global GDP
Highest growth segment is Andromeda’s targeted ceramics segment (6.4% CAGR)1
2
Depletion of high-quality sources of supply
Affecting all major production regions (Europe, China, USA)
May 2024 > > Caobar mine ramp-down in Spain > > c.120ktpa removed from market2
3
Few new near-term sources of high-quality kaolin
With >36% alumina, low iron, high brightness and high mechanical strength
4
War in Ukraine (Donbas) supply disruption
+5-year expectation, historically a leading source of high-quality product to Italy and Spain
5
China forecast – material supply deficits
Especially for high-quality kaolins – reflective of trends in all of Andromeda’s target markets
TZMI: China domestic supply & demand to 20411
Ukraine: war impact on kaolin exports3
000s tonnes
000s tonnes
13,000
Global GDP vs kaolin demand – index value4
Index value 2022 = 100
1,200
130
12,000
1,000
125
11,000
800
120
10,000
600
115
9,000
400
110
8,000
200
105
7,000
-
100
Domestic supply
GDP, constant prices (market exhchange rates) (IMF, 2023)
Domestic demand
1. TZMI HQ Kaolin Market Study 2023 (CAGR 2022-2025).
2. Source: Galesk Consultancy.
Global demand: kaolin for ceramics (Grandview 2023)
3.Source: UN Comtrade.
4. Source: IMF and Grandview.
Global demand: kaolin all sectors Grandview 2023)
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What makes a premium ceramics kaolin?
Andromeda delivers high “value in use” to customers
• Value in use is the pricing basis for industrial minerals. It quantifies the profit realised through converting a raw material into a finished product
• Andromeda has established high value in use and premium price point with Spain’s Institute of Ceramic Technology and offtake partners
Characteristics of high value in use kaolin products
Contributes to product structural and aesthetic properties
higher prices for final products
Reduces defects during the manufacturing process
lower wastage & costs
High
Alumina
High
Mechanical Quality
Strength
Kaolin
Lower iron results in less discolouration
lower wastage & costs
higher prices for final products
Low
Iron
Bright
White
Colour (whiteness) and opacity
lower wastage & costs
higher prices for final products
Alberto Piquer González, CEO IberoClays
“We are excited by the opportunity to launch Andromeda’s high-quality kaolin products for sale into the Mediterranean region. The emergence
of The Great White Project as a new source of supply comes at a crucial time in global kaolin markets. Ongoing geopolitical supply disruptions,
in addition to the depletion of traditional high-quality sources of supply, is seeing elevated pricing for high-quality kaolin that can be used in
ceramics.”
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What is Andromeda’s market position?
High quality kaolin products for premium ceramics
Validated premium ceramic kaolins
Ceramic Product: Great White CRM
for use in ceramic formulations
Engobe & Frits*
T
A refined high-quality product for the high-end
ceramic tile and porcelain slab market
o High alumina (min. of 36.5%) and low iron (max
0.55%)
•
application opportunities for use in
engobe
•
Opportunity for use in production of
frits (glass used for purity)
*subject to further test work
o High whiteness with min ISO B 83%
White & super-white porcelain tiles
P
A refined high-quality product for the high-end
porcelain tableware market
o High alumina (min. of 35%) and low iron (max
0.6%)
o High whiteness and translucency/min ISO B 82%
Concentrate Product: Great White KCM
90
Tile Body Layers
Ceramic Product: Great White CRM
to deliver premium products
Tile Body
•
High value in use of Andromeda
products to upgrade lower-value
kaolins in the tile body layer
•
Premium pricing achieved as a
blending product
Porcelain slabs
A semi-refined high-quality kaolin for direct use,
further refinement or upgrade of inferior kaolins
o High alumina (min. of 35%) and low iron (max
0.7%)
High-end porcelain tableware
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Where does Andromeda’s Kaolin Price?
Premium pricing for high value in use
• Andromeda’s premium products are priced within the high-quality range of global kaolins – as validated by signed offtake agreements
o
European competition regulations do not allow the publishing of pricing received under confidential sales contracts in opaque markets
o
Prices under signed offtake agreements are consistent with product pricing assumptions made in the 2023 DFS
• Kaolin is a de-commoditised product – particularly in high-quality end markets, where Andromeda’s products are positioned
2022 CIF Price Ranges for Kaolin (USD/t)1
Kaolin Quality Distribution
$900
Highest
Quality
Andromeda’s Kaolin: in
global high-quality
range
$800
$700
Dispersed pricing
for high-quality
kaolin shows the
extent that value in
use can impact on
prices achieved
Quality & Price
$600
$500
$400
$300
Narrower range for
lower quality kaolin
prices denotes a more
commoditised market
$200
Lowest Quality
$100
$0
Spain
Supply
Low Quality
China
Medium Quality
High Quality
2023 saw an additional ~10% increase by major global kaolin producer2
1.
2.
Derived from import data statistics in reports provided to Andromeda by Galesk Consultancy (for Spain) and TZMI (for China).
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