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A positive pre-feasibility study from Cadence, providing a strong indication of Acampa's future profitability over at least a 16-year LOM. Based on these positive results, the owner of the project, DEV Mineração S/A, has decided to advance the project. Cadence owns 30% of the Amapa Project, with its JV partner Indo Sino Pty owning the remaining 70%. The ownership of Amapa is via the JV company Pedra Branca Alliance, which owns 100% of the equity of DEV Mineração S/A.
Cadence says next steps for Amapa will include include optimising capital expenditure, optimising processing plant availability and efficiency, and developing adjacent exploration targets to increase LOM. Following these initiatives, work on a feasibility study will begin, which we expect to further confirm or improve on the PFS's findings.
Overall, this PFS brings Amapa one step closer to production and provides further confirmation of the project's potential to produce a high-grade iron ore concentrate and generate strong returns over LOM. Further benefiting from integrated infrastructure under its owner's control, a well-established processing route, low capex requirements, and potential to increase its mineral resource in the future, Amapa remains an attractive investment opportunity for Cadence and its investors.