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MC Mining Limited
Previously Coal of Africa Limited
(Incorporated and registered in Australia)
Registration number ABN 008 905 388
ISIN AU000000MCM9
JSE share code: MCZ
ASX/AIM code: MCM
Announcement 30 June 2023
MAKHADO PROJECT – SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN MINE LIFE AND COAL RESERVES
MC Mining Limited (MC Mining or the Company) is pleased to announce the results of the
updated Life of Mine (LOM) plan and Coal Reserve estimate for its fully-licensed and shovel-
ready Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project (Makhado Project, Makhado or the
Project).
Highlights:
• the updated LOM plan2 demonstrates a significantly increased mine life (+27%), at a
higher annual mine production rate (+25%) and results in robust project financial
returns, whilst using updated conservative cost, macro-economic and coal price
assumptions;
• Proved and Probable Coal Reserves estimates, reported in accordance to JORC Code
guidelines1, have substantially increased (+53%, from 69 to 106 million tonnes (Mt)2)
as a result of the detailed mine designs completed for the East Pit deposit in
preparation for mine start; and
• steady progress has been made with critical early works activities in line with the
Project’s Implementation Plan3.
The LOM plan builds on the recently completed five-year Implementation Plan that envisaged
initially mining the East Pit. The plan incorporates the exploitation of all portions of the East,
Central and West coal deposits that are mineable by surface mining methods. The Coal
Reserve estimate is derived from this updated LOM plan that applies updated costs, macro-
economic and coal price assumptions.
The updated LOM plan and Coal Reserve estimate are required to conclude funding
1
In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.21 and Appendix 5A (the JORC Code) under the supervision of a Competent Person.
2
Conpared to the 30 August 2022 announcement, Coal Reserves increased 53%, saleable steelmaking HCC increased 64% and saleable TC
increased by 57%.
3
Refer to Company announcement of 26 April 2023 Makhado Project Update.
discussions that are part of the ongoing implementation of the Makhado Project mine-build.
The Project is 67.3%-owned by MCM through a local subsidiary, Baobab Mining & Exploration
Pty Ltd (BM&E). All figures are reported for the full project in US$ and ZAR.
• The updated LOM plan is a significant improvement on the Scenario 2 plan completed
in August 2022 to a pre-feasibility level of confidence (Scenario 2)4, as is demonstrated
by:
o improved production metrics:
▪ a 25% increase in the targeted rate of mining from 3.2 to 4.0 million (M)
tonnes per annum (Mtpa) run-of-mine (ROM) coal; and
▪ a 100% increase in coal handling and processing plant capacity, from 2.0
to 4.0 Mtpa; resulting in
▪ a 30% increase in planned annual sales of 64 Mid Volatile (Vol)
steelmaking hard coking coal (HCC) to 0.81 Mtpa and a 15% increase in
planned annual sales of 5,500 kcal thermal coal (TC) to 0.62 Mtpa5;
▪ a 60% increase of total salable coal products from 26 to 41 million tonnes
(Mt) over the mine life;
▪ a 27% increase in the LOM from 22 to 28 years; and
▪ the time to first production increasing from 12 to 18 months due to the
new plant build whilst keeping the payback period materially unchanged
at 3.5 years from the start of construction.
o using updated and conservative cost and macro-economic assumptions that
account for recent inflationary and market cost escalations in key production
inputs, these being:
▪ a 6% increase in estimated fully-allocated costs (C3) to average US$83
(ZAR1,563) per tonne of saleable coal over the LOM;
▪ an 11% increase in the estimated project peak funding requirements to
US$96 M (ZAR1.8 billion (Bn));
▪ a 22% increase in the forecast ZAR:US$ foreign currency exchange
(Forex) rate from ZAR15.47 to average ZAR18.836 over the LOM;
▪ a marginally higher indexed premium HCC price forecast from US$212 to
US$215 per tonne sold on a free on board basis (FOB)7 over the LOM,
sourced from independent advisors Afriforesight; and
▪ a marginally higher indexed API4 thermal coal price (6,000 kcal) forecast
4
Refer to Company announcement 30 August 2022 Makhado, Vele and GSP Updates (Alternative Development Scenarios).
5
Note that the average annual production for the first five years of operations is higher at 0.88 Mtpa of HCC and 0.73 Mtpa of TC as a result of prioritising the
mining of higher yielding coal zones.
6
ABSA Bank foreign exchange rate consensus long term forecasts as from June 2023.
7
Afriforesight coal price consensus long-term forecasts as from June 2023.
from US$106 to US$108 per tonne (FOB)8 over the LOM.
o resulting in the following planned financial returns for the Project:
▪ a 20% improvement in free cashflows to US$936 M (ZAR17.6 Bn);
▪ a 17% increase in the post tax Net Present Value (NPV) from ZAR5.8 Bn
(real, post-tax, at a 6% discount rate) to ZAR6.8Bn (due to exchange rate
movements, a 4% reduction in US$ terms to US$361 M); and
▪ an internal rate of return (IRR) (real, post-tax) of 37% and EBITDA margin
of 30%.
• Proved and Probable Coal Reserves estimates, reported in accordance to JORC Code
guidelines, have substantially increased compared to the estimates reported
previously9, to result in:
o a 53% increase in total Coal Reserves from 69 to 106 Mt due to the revision in the
East Pit optimisation and mine design;
o a 64% increase in salable steelmaking HCC from 13.7 to 22.5 Mt achieved at an
overall yield of 21.2%; and
o a 57% increase in salable TC from 11.9 to 18.7 Mt achieved at an overall yield of
17.6%.
The Coal Resource estimate on which this Coal Reserve estimate is based remains
unchanged at 296 Mt of mineable tonnes in situ (MTIS) in the Measured and Indicated
categories as previously announced by the Company10. The reported Coal Resource is
inclusive of the Coal Reserve.
• Steady progress has been made with critical early works activities in line with the
Implementation Plan, to advance the Project towards commencement of production,
including:
o commencement with works relating to the power supply overhead transmission
line;
o construction of a bridge across the Mutamba river to provide access to the
project site;
o order placement for key long-lead items; and
o progressing with the selection of mine-operating contractors.
Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Godfrey Gomwe, commented:
“The Makhado Project continues to progress on schedule in preparation for first coal
8
Ibid.
9
Makhado Coal Reserves as stated in the Company’s 30 June 2022 Resources & Reserves Statement, reported in accordance to JORC Code reporting guidelines.
10
Makhado Coal Resources as stated in the Company’s 30 June 2022 Resources & Reserves Statement, reported in accordance to JORC Code reporting
guidelines, Annual report 22 September 2022.
production to no later than 18 months after construction starts. We are pleased to see a
substantial increase in our Coal Reserves and consequently mine life at a much-improved
annual production rate for saleable coal products. This bodes well for moving operations down
the cost curve whilst aiming to take advantage of the near-term steelmaking HCC coal price
boons. We continue to focus on advancing early works activities whilst funding activities are
concluded in H2 CY2023, so that mine commissioning meets scheduled [production?]
timelines. We are also excited to have strong contenders to be our partner mining contractors
and partner coal beneficiation plant operating contractors in the managed tender processes
currently under way and due for completion during the third quarter of 2023.”
Key Project metrics are provided in the following tables.
Table 1: Key Production Parameters
Production Metrics Unit of Measure LOM Plan
Mining Production Rate - (Average) Mtpa 3.9
Total ROM Mined (over the mine life) Mt 106
Total Waste Mined (over the mine life) BCM ( million) 260
Stripping Ratio (Waste: ROM) BCM:tonnes 2.5
Steelmaking HCC Yield % 21.2
TC Yield % 17.6
Total Coal Sales - All Products Mt 41.2
Coal Sales 5,500 kcal TC - Export Mt 18.7
Coal Sales - Steelmaking HCC (Domestic and Export) Mt 22.5
Steelmaking HCC - Domestic Mt 11.2
Steelmaking HCC - Export Mt 11.3
Figure 1: ZAR:US$ foreign exchange rate forecast assumptions (real) as provided by ABSA Bank as of June 2023.
Figure 2: Coal Prices forecast assumptions (real) as provided by Afriforesight as of June 2023.
Table 2: Calculations Showing Adjustments from Indexed to Realised Coal Prices (averages over the life of mine)
Parameters (real, LOM average) US$/t
Indexed HCC Premium (source: Afriforesight June 2023 forecast) 215
Price Discount11 -21
Realised 64 mid vol HCC Price (Export) 193
Sales Price adjustments -19
Realised 64 mid vol HCC Price (Domestic) 175
Indexed TC – 6,000 kcal (source: Afriforesight June 2023 forecast) 108
Price Discount -17
Sales Price adjustments12 -61
Realised TC 5,500 kcal Price 29
11
HCC64 index trades at an average 10% discount to the premium HCC price.
12
Sales price adjustments include transport and port logistics charges.
Table 3: Capital Expenditure Estimate
LOM Capital Expenditure US$ ‘M ZAR ‘M
Construction Capital + 10% Contingency 90.8 1,709
Extension Capital + 20% Contingency (From Year 14) 28.6 539
Sustaining Capital 12.7 240
Total LOM Capital (±15%) 132.1 2,488
Table 4: Operating Margins Parameters
Unit Revenue and Operating Margins
Fully-allocated Cost Margin (C3 Margin) 27%
EBITDA Margin 30%
Table 5:Comparison of LOM Plan (June 2023) to Scenario 2 Plan (August 2022)
UNIT OF LOM PLAN SCENARIO 2
PARAMETER VARIANCE
MEASURE (June 2023) (Aug 2022)
Production Metrics
Total ROM Mined (over the mine life) Mt 106 69 37
Total Waste Mined (over the mine life) BCM 260 146 114
Stripping Ratio (Waste: ROM) BCM:t 2.5 2.1 0.3
Coal Sales – 5,500 kcal TC - Export Mt 18.7 11.9 6.8
Coal Sales – steelmaking 64 Mid Vol HCC Mt 22.5 13.7 8.8
Construction period Months 18 12 6
Macro-economic Assumptions and Coal Prices
Long term ZAR:US$ exchange rate used2 ZAR:US$ 18.8 15.5 3.4
Benchmark Premium HCC price3 US$/t 215 212 3
Prices (real, API4 (6,000 kcal) thermal
long term) US$/t 108 106 2
coal price4
64 Mid Vol HCC (export) US$/t 193 177 16
Realised Prices
64 Mid Vol HCC (domestic) US$/t 175 171 3
(real)
TC 5,500 kcal US$/t 29 61 -32
Cost Estimates
Fully-allocated Unit Costs (C3) US$/salable t 83 78 5
Construction Capital ZAR 'Bn 1.7 1.2 0.5
Financial Evaluation Outcomes
Peak Funding Requirements ZAR 'Bn 1.8 1.3 0.5
Free cashflow (post tax) ZAR 'Bn 17.6 12.1 5.5
Post-tax IRR % 37 41 -4
Post-tax NPV(6%) ZAR ‘Bn 6.8 5.8 1
Post-tax NPV(10%) ZAR 'Bn 4.0 3.8 0.2
Average payback period (years) Years 3.5 3.5 0
The NPV is most sensitive to variances in the USD:ZAR Forex rate, HCC price and HCC yields.
The NPV increases by 45%, 35% and 25%, respectively, when the USD:ZAR Forex rate, HCC
price and HCC yields are each increased by 10%. Conversely, the NPV is less sensitive to
changes in mining operating costs and product trucking costs. The NPV decreases by 12%
and 9% when mining costs and product trucking costs are increased by 10% respectively.
The break-even indexed premium HCC and API4 TC (6,000 kcal) prices, where the NPV is zero,
were calculated to be US$171/t and US$86/t, respectively at the production ratios presented
in the LOM Plan.
The LOM Plan is an improvement, in many aspects, on the project development scenario
selected in August 2022 (Scenario 2) as the preferred plan to be taken forward. Whilst the
Scenario 2 plan was compiled at a pre-feasibility level of confidence (±30%), the LOM plan
has been prepared with capital cost estimates within a ±10% accuracy level for the first five
years of the project and thereafter within ± 30%. The capex for the first five years, exluding
any sustaining capex, is ZAR1.7Bn to construct the Makhado Project (±10% accuracy) while
LOM plan includes a further ZAR0.5Bn (±30% accuracy) to develop the Central and West pits.
The reference date for the cost estimates is April 2023.
CRITICAL EARLY WORKS IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS
The Company continues with critical early works being:
• commencement with detailed design, procurement and construction of the power
supply overhead transmission line, with construction team now mobilised onsite - a
critical path activity;
• refurbishment of onsite accommodation to house project construction crews;
• placement of orders for key long-lead time items;
• progress with the managed tender processes for selecting contractors to partner as
the lead mining and coal beneficiation plant operating contractors;
• mobilisation of construction contractors for the construction of the main access road,
main bridge and civil works for bulk water reticulation; and
• progress with erection of fencing to secure the project site.
SUMMARY OF COAL RESERVES ESTIMATE
Coal Reserves Estimate Update
MCM’s equity share in Makhado is 67.3%. A summary of the Gross net Coal Reserve estimate
is shown in Table 65.
Table 6: Makhado Project Coal Reserves Estimate as at 28 June 2023 (Gross)
Tonnage Steelmaking HCC TC
Deposit Reserve Category ROM kt Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt) Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt)
East Pit Proved 49 695 22.3% 11 101 17.6% 8 743
Tonnage Steelmaking HCC TC
Deposit Reserve Category ROM kt Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt) Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt)
Probable 4 878 23.2% 1 129 17.3% 843
Total 54 573 22.4% 12 230 17.6% 9 586
Proved 21 947 21.3% 4 685 17.1% 3 747
Central Pit Probable 1 158 24.7% 286 16.9% 196
Total 23 105 21.5% 4 971 17.1% 3 944
Proved 26 114 18.7% 4 885 18.3% 4 791
West Pit Probable 2 462 17.5% 431 15.3% 376
Total 28 576 18.6% 5 317 18.1% 5 167
Proved 97 756 21.1% 20 672 17.7% 17 281
Combined Probable 8 498 21.7% 1 846 16.7% 1 415
Total 106 254 21.2% 22 518 17.6% 18 697
GROSS COAL RESERVE ESTIMATE (PROVED AND PROBABLE) AS AT 28 JUNE 2023
Notes
1. GTIS based on a 1.4 washability
2. MTIS excludes the Fripps Farm and is limited to the 200 m depth cut-off.
3. MTIS includes geological losses of 5% on Measured, 8% on Indicated and 10% on Inferred Coal Resources.
4. Quality parameters applied to GTIS to obtain MTIS.
5. Minimum coal seam thickness of 0.5 m applied.
6. HCC Ash content ≤ 10%, TC Ash content ≤ 25.9% and Volatile material > 20%.
7. The Coal Reserve estimation includes diluted Measured and Indicated Coal Resources only.
8. No Inferred Coal Resources have been included in the Coal Reserve estimation.
9. The Coal Reserve estimate was completed using a realised coal price of US$193t for 64 Mid Vol HCC (export) and US$29/t
for TC 5,000 kcal after product quality discounts and offtake-related deductions were applied.
Key Assumptions and JORC Code Requirements
Coal Resources are reported inclusive of Coal Reserves.
The coal price assumptions used to estimate Coal Reserves were indexed values of US$215/t
for steelmaking premium HCC and US$108/t for API4 Thermal Coal (6,000 kcal), on a real
basis. The corresponding realised coal prices for two salable products after making quality
and sales price adjustments were US$193/t for the 64 Mid Vol HCC for export and US$29/t
for the TC 5,500 kcal at an assumed ZAR:US$ Forex rate of ZAR18.83. The long-term indexed
coal price forecasts were sourced from Afriforesight and the Forex rate assumptions were
sourced from ABSA Bank Ltd as of June 2023.
The Coal Resources and Coal Reserves have been classified in accordance with the guidelines
set out in the Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves, published by the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC), of the Australasian Institute
of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Minerals Council
of Australia, December 2012 (the JORC Code or JORC 2012).
Material Information for the Makhado Project coal deposit, including a summary of material
information pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 5.9 and the Assessment and Reporting Criteria in
accordance with JORC 2012 requirements in the body of this anouncement, may be found on
the Company’s website:
https://protect-za.mimecast.com/s/s9V-Cg5yVQI3GEmTNJvpn?domain=mcmining.co.za
The conversion from mineable tonnes in situ Coal Resource (MTIS) to Coal Reserves is
illustrated in the waterfall chart in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Coal Resource to Coal Reserve Conversion Waterfall Chart
Legend:
350
In Situ Resource
In situ Resource (M & I Only)
Resource in LoM
Increase
300 Decrease
Coal Reserve
250
200 182
Tonnes (Mt)
150 296
6
7 5
100
65
114 106
50
41
0
Mineable Pit Mineable Geological Coal Losses Contamination Coal Reserve Discard Total Product
Tonnes In Situ Optimisation Tonnes In Situ Losses [RoM] tonnes
(M & I Only) - and Design in LoM Plan
200m Reductions
Coal Resources and Coal Reserves Governance Statement
In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.21.5, governance of the Company’s Coal Resources and
Coal Reserves development and management activities are through the management and
owner’s team for MCM.
Senior geological and mining engineering staff contracted by MCM oversee reviews and
technical evaluations of the estimates and evaluate these with reference to industry
standards and empirical estimates for physical, cost and performance measures. The
evaluation process also draws upon internal skill sets in operational and project management,
coal processing and commercial/financial areas of the business.
The MCM Safety, Health, Environment and Technical Committee (SHETech Committee) is
responsible for monitoring the planning, prioritisation and progress of the estimation and
reporting of Coal Resources. These definition activities are conducted within a framework of
quality assurance and quality control protocols covering aspects including drill hole siting,
sample collection, sample preparation and analysis as well as sample and data security. The
SHETech Committee is responsible for the reporting of Coal Reserves.
A four-level compliance process guides the control and assurance activities by the SHETech
Committee, being:
• provision of Company policies, standards, procedures and guidelines;
• Coal Resources and Coal Reserves reporting based on well-founded geological and
mining assumptions and compliance with external standards such as the JORC Code;
• internal and third-party reviews of process conformance and compliance; and
• internal and third-party assessment of compliance and data veracity.
The Company reports its Coal Resources and Coal Reserves, as a minimum, on an annual basis
and in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.21 and clause 14 of Appendix 5A (the JORC Code).
Competent Persons named by the Company are either members of the South African Institute
of Mining and Metallurgy or the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions, which
are ‘Recognised Professional Organisations’ (RPOs), included in a list promulgated by the ASX
from time to time, hence qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the JORC Code.
Summary of Material Information
The updated Coal Reserve estimate reported in Table 6 is based on the Coal Resource
estimate as reported by the Company as of 28 June 2022 with modifying factors applied. The
modifying factors and associated criteria used in determining the Coal Reserve are
summarised below, in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.9.1.
Table 7: Modifying Factors for Coal Reserves Calculations
Modifying Factors Unit Value
Minimum Mineable Coal Seam Thickness m 0.5
Geological Losses (Measured & Indicated) % 5&8
Mining Loss Factor % 5
Minimum Product Volatiles % 20
Mining Contamination % 5
Practical Yield % 95
Comparison of Coal Reserves Estimates
Tables 6 to 9 compare the 2022 Coal Reserves estimate with the updated Coal Reserve
estimate as at 28 June 2023. Changes in the Coal Reserves are due to the revision of pit
optimisations and detailed mine designs of the East Pit. MCM’s equity share is 67.3% of the
Coal Reserves estimate shown below. Coal Reserves are included in the Coal Resource
estimate.
Table 8: Makhado Project Coal Reserves Changes from Previous Estimate – East Pit (gross)
Estimate Tonnage Steelmaking HCC TC
Date Reserve Category ROM kt Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt) Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt)
Proved 14 739 19.1% 2 814 16.1% 2 369
30-Jun-22 Probable 2 925 21.0% 614 15.3% 448
Total 17 663 19.4% 3 428 15.9% 2 816
Proved 34 956 3.2% 8 287 1.5% 6 375
Changes Probable 1 954 2.1% 515 2.0% 395
Total 36 910 3.0% 8 802 1.6% 6 770
Proved 49 695 22.3% 11 101 17.6% 8 743
28-Jun-23 Probable 4 878 23.2% 1 129 17.3% 843
Total 54 573 22.4% 12 230 17.6% 9 586
Table 9: Makhado Project Coal Reserves Changes from Previous Estimate – Central Pit (gross)
Estimate Tonnage Steelmaking HCC TC
Date Reserve Category ROM kt Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt) Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt)
Proved 21 947 21.3% 4 685 17.1% 3 747
30-Jun-22 Probable 1 158 24.7% 286 16.9% 196
Total 23 105 21.5% 4 971 17.1% 3 944
Proved - 0.0% - 0.0% -
Changes Probable - 0.0% - 0.0% -
Total - 0.0% - 0.0% -
Proved 21 947 21.3% 4 685 17.1% 3 747
28-Jun-23 Probable 1 158 24.7% 286 16.9% 196
Total 23 105 21.5% 4 971 17.1% 3 944
Table 10: Makhado Project Coal Reserves Changes from Previous Estimate – West Pit (gross)
Estimate Tonnage Steelmaking HCC TC
Date Reserve Category ROM kt Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt) Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt)
Proved 26 114 18.7% 4 885 18.3% 4 791
30-Jun-22 Probable 2 462 17.5% 431 15.3% 376
Total 28 576 18.6% 5 317 18.1% 5 167
Proved - 0.0% - 0.0% -
Changes Probable - 0.0% - 0.0% -
Total - 0.0% - 0.0% -
Proved 26 114 18.7% 4 885 18.3% 4 791
28-Jun-23 Probable 2 462 17.5% 431 15.3% 376
Total 28 576 18.6% 5 317 18.1% 5 167
Table 11: Makhado Project Coal Reserves Changes from Previous Estimate – East, Central and West Pits combined (gross)
Estimate Tonnage Steelmaking HCC TC
Date Reserve Category ROM kt Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt) Yield % Salable Tonnes (kt)
Proved 62 800 19.7% 12 384 17.4% 10 907
30-Jun-22 Probable 6 545 20.3% 1 331 15.6% 1 020
Total 69 345 19.8% 13 716 17.2% 11 927
Proved 34 956 1.4% 8 287 0.3% 6 375
Changes Probable 1 954 1.4% 515 1.1% 395
Total 36 910 1.4% 8 802 0.4% 6 770
Proved 97 756 21.1% 20 672 17.7% 17 281
28-Jun-23 Probable 8 498 21.7% 1 846 16.7% 1 415
Total 106 254 21.2% 22 518 17.6% 18 697
Notes: GROSS COAL RESERVE ESTIMATE (PROVED AND PROBABLE) AS AT 28 JUNE 2023
1. GTIS based on a 1.4 washability.
2. MTIS excludes the Fripps Farm and is limited to the 200 m depth cut-off.
3. MTIS includes geological losses of 5% on Measured, 8% on Indicated and 10% on Inferred Coal Resources.
4. Quality parameters applied to GTIS to obtain MTIS.
5. Minimum coal seam thickness of 0.5 m applied.
6. HCC Ash content ≤ 10%, TC Ash content ≤ 25.9% and Volatile material > 20%.
7. The Coal Reserve estimation includes diluted Measured and Indicated Coal Resources only.
8. No Inferred Coal Resources have been included in the Coal Reserve estimation.
9. The Coal Reserve estimate was completed using a realised coal price of US$193t for HCC (export) and US$29/t for TC after
product quality discounts and offtake-related deductions.
COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENTS
Coal Resources Estimate
The information in this report that relates to Coal Resources has been compiled by technical
consultants and employees of MCM under the supervision of Mr John Sparrow B.Sc. (Hons),
M.Sc. (Econ. Geol), SAIMM. Mr Sparrow is a full-time employee of MCM and has sufficient
experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposit under
consideration and to the activities 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”. Mr Sparrow consents to the inclusion in this report of
the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
Coal Reserves Estimate
The information in this report that relates to Coal Reserves has been compiled by technical
consultants and employees of MCM under the supervision of Mr Ben Bruwer, B Engineering
(Mining Engineering), SAIMM. Mr. Bruwer is a principal mining consultant at ABCONN
Engineering Pty Ltd. Mr Bruwer has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of
mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration and to the activities 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”. Mr Bruwer consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his
information in the form and context in which it appears.
WAY FORWARD
The Company anticipates that the funding arrangements will be concluded in H2 CY2023. The
tender adjudication for major contractors, notably the mining contractor and CHPP operator,
is expected to be completed in early Q3 CY2023, followed by the final investment decision,
ensuring that the Makhado Project execution processes are broadened from early works to
include full scale implementation. First coal production remains expected no later than 18
months from construction start-date.
Godfrey Gomwe
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
This announcement has been approved by the Company’s Disclosure Committee.
All figures are in South African rand or United States dollars unless otherwise stated.
For more information contact:
Tony Bevan Company Secretary Endeavour Corporate +61 8 9316 9100
Services
Company advisors:
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Rory Scott Broker (AIM) Tennyson Securities +44 20 7186 9031
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forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended.
About MC Mining Limited:
MC Mining is an AIM/ASX/JSE-listed coal exploration, development and mining company operating in South Africa. MC Mining’s key
projects include the Uitkomst Colliery (metallurgical and thermal coal), Makhado Project (hard coking coal), Vele Colliery (semi-soft
coking and thermal coal), and the Greater Soutpansberg Projects (coking and thermal coal).
All figures are denominated in United States dollars unless otherwise stated. Safety metrics are compared to the preceding quarter while
financial and operational metrics are measured against the comparable period in the previous financial year. A copy of this report is
available on the Company's website, www.mcmining.co.za.
Glossary
Term Definition
MCM/ the Company MC Mining LImited
BM&E Baobab Mining & Exploration (Pty) Ltd
Mtpa Million tonnes per annum
HCC hard coking coal
TC Thermal coal
Mt Million tonnes
Bn Billion
FOB Free on board
Forex Foreign exchange rate
NPV Net present value
IRR Internal rate of return
m Million
GTIS Gross tonnes in situ
MTIS mineable tonnes in situ
JORC Australasian Code of Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore
Reserves, 2012 Edition
SHETech Committee Safety, Health, Enmvitonment & Technical Committee
SAIMM South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Forward-looking statements
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statements" concerning MC Mining that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Generally, the words "will", "may", "should", "continue",
"believes", "expects", "intends", "anticipates" or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking
statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond MC Mining’s ability to control or estimate precisely,
such as future market conditions, changes in regulatory environment and the behaviour of other market participants. MC Mining cannot
give any assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to have been correct. The reader is cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements. MC Mining assumes no obligation and does not undertake any obligation to update or
revise publicly any of the forward-looking statements set out herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except to the extent legally required.
Statements of intention
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circumstances change.
