RE: RNS27 Jun 2025 07:03
Accelerated Production Plan at the Amapa Mine and Equity Subscription of £402,000
Cadence Minerals (AIM: KDNC) is pleased to provide an update on the staged development strategy underway at the Amapá Iron Ore Project ("Amapá" or the "Project"), as well as a fully subscribed placing for gross proceeds of £402,000.
Highlights
· Staged development strategy initiated at Amapá to fast-track production with low capital intensity.
· Azteca Plant recommissioning, targeting ~380,000 tonnes per annum of 65% Fe concentrate from historic reverse float cell feed. The plant previously operated successfully in 2012, producing 62% Fe concentrate.
· Total pre-production capex estimated at US$3.5 million, with a competitive free on board ("FOB") cost of US$37/dry metric tonne ("dmt") and cost and freight ("CFR") to China of US$79/dmt
· In discussion with off-taker to fund capex and working capital requirements of Azteca Plant, to minimise dilution to Cadence shareholders
· At current benchmark prices (US$103/dmt CFR China), the operation delivers an estimated margin of US$24/dmt.
· Production is expected to commence within 3 months of the mining installation licence issue.
· Free cash flow to support detailed engineering and recommissioning of the 5.5 Mtpa production of 67.5% Fe direct reduction (DR) grade, mine, beneficiation plant, rail, and port.
· Historic tailings of 28 million tonnes, with the potential to supplement longer-term name plate capacity
Kiran Morzaria, CEO of Cadence Minerals, commented:
"The staged development strategy at Amapá represents a transformational opportunity for Cadence. With a low upfront capital requirement, competitive cost structure, and access to historic high-grade tailings, the Project is poised to begin cash-generative operations within months of licence issuance.
The recommissioning of the Azteca Plant is a critical first step in our strategy to unlock the full value of Amapá. The long-term goal remains clear: to build a 5.5 Mt, high-grade iron ore operation capable of supplying the growing direct reduction (DR) pellet feed market.
We are all actively working to finalise permitting and secure offtake-linked funding, ensuring near-term production while preserving shareholder value. I look forward to updating shareholders as we progress towards our first shipment and beyond."