Advanced Explorations Inc. Announces Filing of Feasibility Report for Roche Bay Iron Project
Published : September 25, 2012
( 0 vote, 0/5 ) Print article
  Article Comments Comment this article Rating Follow Company  
0
Send
0
comment
Keywords :   Canada | Iron | Market | Natural Gas | Recovery | Report | Storage | Water |

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 24, 2012) - Advanced Explorations Inc. (the "Company" or "AEI") (News - Market indicators)(FRANKFURT:AE6) today announced the SEDAR filing of its Roche Bay Iron Project feasibility study. The full report is also available for download on the Company's website at www.advanced-exploration.com. On August 10th, 2012, AEI announced the positive outcome of a feasibility study conducted for the C Zone of its Ocean-based Roche Bay Iron Project located on the east coast of the Melville Peninsula in Nunavut, Canada that targeted a start-up production rate of 5.5 million tonnes per year and start-up production of a 66% iron concentrate.

The company believes the conservative nature of the report provides a robust base case upon which to create further value going forward. Utilizing the results of the feasibility study as a base case scenario for the project, the Company is now concentrating its efforts on realizing the substantial opportunities identified by the report that may positively impact the base case NPV and IRR estimates and further lower operating costs. Such value adding opportunities include, but are not limited to:

  • Resource expansion to support a target mine life of a minimum 20 years.
  • Project optimization on production volume (>8 million tonnes per year production) and grade increase through further resource definition.
  • Value realization on the higher grade iron content and concentrate quality based on metallurgical evaluation resulting in a 69% iron concentrate to be produced at the future Roche Bay Mine.
  • Energy source shifting from Arctic Diesel to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) with an internally projected decrease in operating costs estimated at $8/tonne concentrate.
  • Evaluate the potential contributions from a resource expansion at the C Zone and A/B Zone and including Tuktu into the Project development.

It should also be noted that the FS does not include salvage or residual value for the assets following the 15 year mine life. Considering the regional interests and the considerable infrastructure value in the North, AEI believes these assets will have productive life well beyond the current FS. This will be further assessed through AEIs evolving programs and studies.

John Gingerich, president & CEO commented:

"The completion of the feasibility report marks a significant milestone for the Company and the advancement of its flagship asset. We have demonstrated we have a solid project with immense upside potential that ranks as one of the most advanced iron ore projects in Canada."

Qualified Persons

The Qualified Persons ("QPs") responsible for the Feasibility Study are listed in the table below. The following QPs completed a site visit of the property:

  • Brian Saul, P.Eng.,
  • Karlis Jansons, P.Eng.
  • Gary Watters, P.Eng.
  • Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
  • Guangwen (Gordon) Zhang, P.Eng.

Table: Summary of Qualified Persons:

Report Section   Company   Qualified Persons
Summary   All   Claudiu Notopol, P.Eng.
Introduction   Tetra Tech Inc.   Claudiu Notopol, P.Eng.
Reliance on Other Experts   Tetra Tech Inc.   Claudiu Notopol, P.Eng.
Property Description and Location   Golder Associates Ltd.   Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
Accessibility, Climate, Local Resources, Infrastructure, and Physiography   Golder Associates Ltd.   Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
History   Golder Associates Ltd.   Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
Geological Setting and Mineralization   Golder Associates Ltd.   Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
Deposit Types   Golder Associates Ltd.   Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
Exploration   Golder Associates Ltd.   Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
Drilling   Golder Associates Ltd.   Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
Sample Preparation, Analyses and Security   Golder Associates Ltd.   Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
Data Verification   Golder Associates Ltd.   Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing   Tetra Tech Inc.   Peter Broad, P.Eng.
Mineral Resource Estimate   Golder Associates Ltd.   Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
Mineral Reserve Estimate   Tetra Tech Inc.   Brian Saul, P.Eng.
Mining Methods   Tetra Tech Inc.   Brian Saul, P.Eng.
Recovery Methods   Tetra Tech Inc.   Peter Broad, P.Eng.; Rama Subramanian, P.Eng.
Project Infrastructure   Tetra Tech Inc.    
Overview   Tetra Tech Inc.   Claudiu Notopol, P.Eng.
Site Geotechnical   Tetra Tech Inc.   Karlis Jansons, P.Eng.
Tailings Management Facility   EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., operating as EBA, A Tetra Tech Company   Guangwen (Gordon) Zhang, P.Eng.
Dams   EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., operating as EBA, A Tetra Tech Company   Guangwen (Gordon) Zhang, P.Eng.
Water Management   EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., operating as EBA, A Tetra Tech Company   Guangwen (Gordon) Zhang, P.Eng.
Water Treatment Infrastructure   Tetra Tech Inc.   Joe Tamburini, P.E.
Stockpiles   Tetra Tech Inc.   Valentin Dejan, P.Eng.
Roads   Tetra Tech Inc.   Jason Stratton, P.E.
Airstrip   EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., operating as EBA, A Tetra Tech Company   Zhenya Habibova, P.Eng.
Port Facilities   PND Engineers Inc.   Gary Watters, P.Eng
Port Material Handling, Storage and Loadout   Tetra Tech Inc.   Valentin Dejan, P.Eng.
Power Supply and Distribution   Tetra Tech Inc.   Harry Kondratas, P.Eng.; Doug Foster, P.Eng.
Fuel Storage and Distribution   Tetra Tech Inc.   Harry Kondratas, P.Eng.
Ancillary Buildings and Facilities   Tetra Tech Inc.   Claudiu Notopol, P.Eng.; Rama Subramanian, P.Eng.
Communications   Tetra Tech Inc.   Pedro Guedez, P.Eng.
Pipelines   Tetra Tech Inc.   Jason Stratton, P.E.
Stream Diversion   Tetra Tech Inc.   Laszlo Bodi, P.Eng.
Process Control and Instrumentation   Tetra Tech Inc.   Pedro Guedez, P.Eng.
Market Studies and Contracts   Tetra Tech Inc.   Peter Broad, P.Eng.
Environmental Studies, Permitting, and Social or Community Impact   Tetra Tech Inc.
EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd., operating as EBA, A Tetra Tech Company.
  Peter Broad, P.Eng.
Guangwen (Gordon) Zhang, P.Eng.
Capital Costs   Tetra Tech Inc.   Harvey Wayne Stoyko, P.Eng.
Operating Costs   Tetra Tech Inc.   Hassan Ghaffari, P.Eng.
Economic Analysis   Tetra Tech Inc.   Philip Bridson, P.Eng.
Adjacent Properties   Golder Associates Ltd.   Paul Palmer, P.Eng., P.Geo.
Other Relevant Data   Tetra Tech Inc.   Claudiu Notopol, P.Eng.
Interpretations and Conclusions   All   Claudiu Notopol, P. Eng.
Recommendations   All   Signoff by Section
References   All   Signoff by Section

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

John Gingerich, President & Chief Executive Officer

ABOUT Advanced Explorations Inc.

Advanced Explorations Inc., based in Toronto, Ontario, is a resource development company focused on developing its Roche Bay and Tuktu Iron Ore Projects in one of the world's largest developing iron ore districts, the Melville Peninsula in Nunavut. The Ocean-based Roche Bay Project boasts an NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate of over 500 million tonnes outlined within a small portion of the potential 140 km of banded iron formation. A positive feasibility study for the project's C Zone revealed a net present value of $642M on a base case 5.5 Mtpa start-up concentrate operation and substantial upside potential including becoming a low quartile cost producer. To date, the Company has delineated over 1 billion tonnes of iron under NI 43-101 among its Roche Bay and Tuktu deposits and continues to explore other targeted deposits in areas to the north, south and west of Roche Bay. The management team has extensive technical, exploration and Canadian Arctic mining expertise to effectively develop the high quality iron ore opportunities on the Melville Peninsula.

This news release also includes forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The information reflects numerous assumptions as to industry performance, general business and economic conditions, regulatory and legal requirements, taxes and other matters, many of which are beyond the control of the company. Similarly, this information assumes certain future business decisions that are subject to change. There can be no assurance that the results predicted here will be realized. Actual results may vary from those represented, and those variations may be material.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED WITHIN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Advanced Explorations Inc.
(416) 203-0057 x226
www.advanced-exploration.com
Data and Statistics for these countries : Canada | All
Gold and Silver Prices for these countries : Canada | All

Advanced Exploration Inc.

EXPLORATION STAGE
CODE : AXI.V
Follow and Invest
Add to watch list Add to your portfolio Add or edit a note
Add Alert Add to Watchlists Add to Portfolio Add Note
ProfileMarket
Indicators
VALUE :
Projects & res.
Press
releases
Annual
report
RISK :
Asset profile
Contact Cpy

Advanced Expl. is a iron development stage company based in Canada.

Advanced Expl. holds various exploration projects in USA.

Its main exploration properties are ROCHE BAY in Canada and ALASKAN CLAIMS in USA.

Advanced Expl. is listed in Canada and in Germany. Its market capitalisation is CA$ 4.1 millions as of today (US$ 3.1 millions, € 2.9 millions).

Its stock quote reached its highest recent level on November 09, 2007 at CA$ 3.20, and its lowest recent point on August 06, 2015 at CA$ 0.02.

Advanced Expl. has 205 010 000 shares outstanding.

Your feedback is appreciated, please leave a comment or rate this article.
Rate : Average note :0 (0 vote) View Top rated
 
Financings of Advanced Exploration Inc.
10/7/2013s Inc. Announces Over-Subscription of Private Placement
9/27/2013s Inc. Announces Insider Led Non-Brokered Private Placement
Project news of Advanced Exploration Inc.
2/19/2013Advanced Explorations Signs MOU with Logistec Stevedoring In...
11/1/2012(Roche Bay)s Inc. Moving Forward with LNG Power Solution for Roche Bay ...
10/18/2012Advanced Explorations Inc. Completes Exploration Program at ...
9/25/2012(Roche Bay)s Inc. Announces Filing of Feasibility Report for Roche Bay ...
8/31/2012Advanced Explorations Inc. Corporate Update
5/3/2012Advanced Explorations Inc. to Commission Extensive Hyperspec...
4/10/2012Advanced Explorations Inc. Provides Update on Its Alternativ...
4/4/2012Advanced Explorations Inc. Collaborates with Government of N...
2/28/2012Advanced Explorations Inc. to Restructure Holdings
9/23/2011Advanced Explorations Inc. Corporate Update
9/7/2011Advanced Explorations Inc. Progressing with Feasibility Stud...
6/7/2011(Roche Bay)s Inc. Completes Phase 1 Geotechnical Drilling for Port Deve...
6/1/2011Advanced Explorations Announces Appointment of New Vice Pres...
5/26/2011Advanced Explorations Inc. Commences Airborne Magnetic Surve...
5/25/2011(Roche Bay)Advanced Explorations Files Updated Resource Report on Roche...
4/6/2011Advanced Explorations' Updated Resource Report Moves 60% of ...
4/4/2011(Roche Bay)Advanced Explorations Reaches New Terms On Roche Bay Buy-Out...
3/31/2011Advanced Explorations Announces Update On Its Definitive Fea...
3/2/2011(Roche Bay) Announces Shandong Fulun Steel Exercises Right to Off-take ...
3/2/2011(Roche Bay)s Announces Shandong Fulun Steel Exercises Right to Off-take...
2/17/2011s Contracts Wardrop to Complete Feasibility Study
Corporate news of Advanced Exploration Inc.
3/10/2015s Inc. Announces Completion of Shares for Debt Transaction
2/25/2015Advanced Explorations Inc. Announces Shares for Debt Agreeme...
2/24/2015Advanced Explorations Inc. Announces Shares for Debt Agreeme...
1/26/2015Advanced Explorations Inc. Announces Change in Chief Financi...
1/16/2015Advanced Explorations Inc. Provides Corporate Update
7/25/2014Advanced Explorations Inc. Provides Corporate Update
7/11/2014Advanced Explorations Inc. Announces Results of Annual and S...
5/14/2014Advanced Explorations Inc. and Parkson Star Ltd. (HK) Agree ...
8/13/2013s Inc.: Independent Geoscientists Evaluate DSO-Type Iron Dep...
7/9/2013s Inc. Announces Shares for Service Agreement
7/3/2013s Inc. Announces Closing of Shares for Service Issuance
6/17/2013s Inc. Engages Haywood Securities as Financial Advisor
4/23/2013s Inc. Provides Corporate Update
2/19/2013s Signs MOU with Logistec Stevedoring Inc.
2/5/2013s Inc. Announces Infrastructure Support Initiatives
10/26/2012s Inc. Releases Results of 2012 Surface Sampling Program at ...
10/18/2012s Inc. Completes Exploration Program at Tuktu 2 Iron Project
9/10/2012Advanced Explorations Inc. Announces Non-Brokered Flow-Throu...
7/3/2012Advanced Explorations Inc. Announces Brokered Financing
3/22/2012Advanced Explorations Inc. Re-Scoping Development Plans to A...
3/13/2012Advanced Explorations Inc. Closes $5,000,000 Convertible Deb...
3/2/2012Advanced Explorations Inc. Announces Receipt of $5,000,000 C...
1/13/2012Advanced Explorations Files NI 43-101 Inferred Resource Esti...
1/10/2012Advanced Explorations Receives Update on $5 Million Converti...
7/14/2011s' Initial Drill Results Confirm Iron Ore Mineralization at ...
6/29/2011s' Tuktu Iron Project Drill Program Meets Objective Early
5/17/2011s Inc.-Correction to May 9th, 2011 Release
5/9/2011(Roche Bay)s Inc. to Expand Feasibility Production Target at Roche Bay ...
4/26/2011Drilling Underway on Advanced Explorations Inc.'s Tuktu Iron...
3/23/2011s Initiates Tuktu Drill Campaign
3/16/2011s Extends Roche Bay Royalty Buy-Out Terms
2/22/2011s Presenting at Numerous Industry Events
Comments closed
 
Latest comment posted for this article
Be the first to comment
Add your comment
TSX-V (AXI.V)FRANKFURT (AE6.F)
0.020+0.00%0.019+35.71%
TSX-V
CA$ 0.020
08/06 15:53 -
0%
Prev close Open
0.020 0.030
Low High
0.020 0.030
Year l/h YTD var.
 -  -
52 week l/h 52 week var.
- -  0.020 -%
Volume 1 month var.
100,000 -%
24hGold TrendPower© : -37
Produces
Develops
Explores for Iron
 
 
 
Analyse
Interactive chart Add to compare
Interactive
chart
Print Compare Export
You must be logged in to use the porfolio and watchlists (free)
Top Newsreleases
MOST READ
Annual variation
DateVariationHighLow
 
5 years chart
 
3 months chart
 
3 months volume chart
 
 
Mining Company News
Plymouth Minerals LTDPLH.AX
Plymouth Minerals Intersects Further High Grade Potash in Drilling at Banio Potash Project - Plannin
AU$ 0.12-8.00%Trend Power :
Santos(Ngas-Oil)STO.AX
announces expected non-cash impairment
AU$ 7.82+1.69%Trend Power :
Oceana Gold(Au)OGC.AX
RELEASES NEW TECHNICAL REPORT FOR THE HAILE GOLD MINE
AU$ 2.20+0.00%Trend Power :
Western Areas NL(Au-Ni-Pl)WSA.AX
Advance Notice - Full Year Results Conference Call
AU$ 3.86+0.00%Trend Power :
Canadian Zinc(Ag-Au-Cu)CZN.TO
Reports Financial Results for Q2 and Provides Project Updates
CA$ 0.12+4.55%Trend Power :
Stornoway Diamond(Gems-Au-Ur)SWY.TO
Second Quarter Results
CA$ 0.02+100.00%Trend Power :
McEwen Mining(Cu-Le-Zn)MUX
TO ACQUIRE BLACK FOX FROM PRIMERO=C2=A0
US$ 11.22+1.63%Trend Power :
Rentech(Coal-Ngas)RTK
Rentech Announces Results for Second Quarter 2017
US$ 0.20-12.28%Trend Power :
KEFIKEFI.L
Reduced Funding Requirement
GBX 0.55+2.59%Trend Power :
Lupaka Gold Corp.LPK.V
Lupaka Gold Receives First Tranche Under Amended Invicta Financing Agreement
CA$ 0.06+0.00%Trend Power :
Imperial(Ag-Au-Cu)III.TO
Closes Bridge Loan Financing
CA$ 2.48-1.59%Trend Power :
Guyana Goldfields(Cu-Zn-Pa)GUY.TO
Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results and Maintains Production Guidance
CA$ 1.84+0.00%Trend Power :
Lundin Mining(Ag-Au-Cu)LUN.TO
d Share Capital and Voting Rights for Lundin Mining
CA$ 15.84-1.31%Trend Power :
Canarc Res.(Au)CCM.TO
Canarc Reports High Grade Gold in Surface Rock Samples at Fondaway Canyon, Nevada
CA$ 0.24+0.00%Trend Power :
Havilah(Cu-Le-Zn)HAV.AX
Q A April 2017 Quarterly Report
AU$ 0.19-7.32%Trend Power :
Uranium Res.(Ur)URRE
Commences Lithium Exploration Drilling at the Columbus Basin Project
US$ 6.80-2.86%Trend Power :
Platinum Group Metals(Au-Cu-Gems)PTM.TO
Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Operational and Strategic Process ...
CA$ 1.85-2.63%Trend Power :
Devon Energy(Ngas-Oil)DVN
Announces $340 Million of Non-Core Asset Sales
US$ 51.83+0.78%Trend Power :
Precision Drilling(Oil)PD-UN.TO
Announces 2017Second Quarter Financial Results
CA$ 8.66-0.35%Trend Power :
Terramin(Ag-Au-Cu)TZN.AX
2nd Quarter Report
AU$ 0.03+0.00%Trend Power :