Irc Limited · HKEX:1029
Irc — Q4 2011 Earnings Presentation
22 slides from Irc's earnings presentation, January 2012
Slide 1: Fourth Quarter 2011 Trading Update
1029.HK Fourth Quarter 2011 Trading Update
Slide 2: Highlights
Highlights KURANAKH • Q4 Production increases • FY2011 production targets exceeded Iron ore concentrate: 800,291 tonnes vs 750,000 target Ilmenite concentrate: 63,490 tonnes vs 52,000 target K&S • Fourth quarter ended with all construction activities completed to schedule. • First tranche of project
Slide 3: Presentation Overview
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 1. Introduction to IRC 2. Kuranakh 3. K&S 4. Outlook 3
Slide 4: Russia – Kuranakh map
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Slide 5: Competitive Advantages
Competitive Advantages Location on Chinese border: preferred supplier status World class infrastructure and skills Proven operator with a respected heritage Diverse portfolio with exploration, development and producing assets Strong growth profile being delivered across multiple assets F
Slide 6: Production Profile
Production Profile Production volume (million tonnes) 14.0 12.0 10.0 4.6 8.0 6.0 3.1 4.0 CAGR +63% 3.2 1.6 2.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.1 0.2 0.0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Kuranakh Kimkan Sutara Garinskoye By-product Ilmenite tonnes converted as iron equivalent
Slide 7: Presentation Overview
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 1. Introduction to IRC 2. Kuranakh 3. K&S 4. Outlook 7
Slide 8: Kuranakh Exceeded production targets
Kuranakh Exceeded production targets Iron Ore: Actual 800,291 tonnes – Target 750,000 tonnes Ilmenite: Actual 63,490 tonnes – Target 52,000 tonnes Mining activities continue to plan iron ore concentrate +7.7% to 233,908 tonnes Quarterly production increased Ilmenite concentrate +30.2% to 23,37
Slide 9: Winter Wagon Loading at Kuranakh
Winter Wagon Loading at Kuranakh
Slide 10: Kuranakh Production Statistics
Kuranakh Production Statistics IRON ORE Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Full Year Concentrate Produced t 177,645 171,591 217,147 233,908 800,291 Concentrate Sold t 167,099 199,886 210,293 192,810 770,088 Average Price (Fe 62.5%) $/t 143 149 150 131 143 ILMENITE Concentrate Produced t 7,464 14,707 17,948 23,371 63,490 C
Slide 11: Presentation Overview
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 1. Introduction to IRC 2. Kuranakh 3. K&S 4. Outlook 11
Slide 12: Construction of Transformer System
Construction of Transformer System
Slide 13: K&S: Bridge over Transiberian Railway
K&S: Bridge over Transiberian Railway Q3 2011 Q4 2011
Slide 14: K&S Update
K&S Update Progress on track and fully funded ICBC project debt facility MILESTONE draw downs commenced Mining of overburden continued: 698,800 m3 material removed Ore stockpile total 40,400 tonnes Initial infrastructure works within EPC site on schedule Contractor camps complete Processin
Slide 15: Presentation Overview
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 1. Introduction to IRC 2. Kuranakh 3. K&S 4. Outlook 15
Slide 16: Iron Ore Market
Iron Ore Market “Stronger for longer” DEMAND Chinese iron ore offtake remains strong for IRC Demand growth continues to be driven by construction Inventories reduced over 2012; need for restocking Chinese 2012 Fe demand growth estimated at 5%, (10% in Heilongjiang) SUPPLY Deteriorating ass
Slide 17: Robust Pricing
Robust Pricing $/tonne 200.0 180.0 160.0 $138/t 140.0 120.0 100.0 +6% 80.0 +9% 60.0 40.0 20.0 0.0 Jan-11 Feb-11 Mar-11 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 Source: Bloomberg 17
Slide 18: Dollar Ruble
Dollar Ruble USD : RUB 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Jan-11 Feb-11 Mar-11 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11
Slide 19: Outlook
Outlook • Strong demand and firm prices for our commodities • Ongoing ramp-up of production at Kuranakh Mine • Continued and fully funded development of K&S Project • Continued exploration and optimisation at Garinskoye Wednesday 22 February 2012: IRC 2011 FY Results 19
Slide 20: Conference Call Q & A
Conference Call Q & A
Slide 21: Disclaimer
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Slide 22: IR contact
1029.HK IR contact: Nick Bias [email protected] +852 9088 1029 www.ircgroup.com.hk