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AFRICAN-FOCUSED Explorer, Developer & Operator
February 2012
Disclaimer
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This document is not a disclosure document nor does it constitute the provision of financial product advice. No representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information. The information is provided expressly on the basis that recipients will carry out their own independent inquiries into the matters contained herein and make their own independent decisions about the affairs, financial position or prospects of the Company which reserves the right to update, amend or supplement any information at any time in its absolute discretion.
COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Hennie Theart, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, Pr. Sci. Nat (SACNASP 400069/88), FSEG, FGSSA, FAAG; Shaun Crisp, BSc (Hons), Pr.Sci.Nat. (SACNASP 400076/09); and Brent Barber, BSc (Hons), MPhil, AusIMM (222559), AAPG (59319-8).
Hennie Theart and Shaun Crisp are registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), a JORC Recognised Overseas Professional Organisation "ROPO" and Brent Barber is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). They have experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation, type of deposits under consideration and to the activity which they have undertaken, to qualify them as a Competent Persons, as defined in the 2004 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Minerals Resources and Ore Reserves'. At the time of preparation all were full-time employees of SRK Consulting but Shaun Crisp and Brent Barber have since left the company. Hennie Theart continues to be employed by SRK and consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.
The information in this release that relates to the Exploration Process is based on information compiled by A Johnstone who is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG). Andrew Johnstone provides exploration management consulting services to Gulf Industrials Ltd and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which Andrew Johnstone has undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Andrew Johnstone consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
Corporate Snapshot
Directors:
Sir Sam Jonah KBE OSG (Chairman)
Wayne Kernaghan (CFO)
Mike Brook (non exec)
Jonathan Best (non exec)
Chris Innis (non exec)
Bobby Jurd (non exec)
Officers:
Mark Arnesen (Acting CEO)
Wayne Kernaghan (CFO)
Rob Guest (COO)
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Market Cap: AUD 16.8 M
Cash on Hand: AUD 5.1M (31 Dec 11)
Shares on Issue: 930.3 M
Options (listed) 436.4 M (31 Dec 12)
52.6 M (31 Mar 13)
Options (unlisted) 111 M
Major Shareholders:
Richmond Capital 17.4%
African Lion 3 16.9%
Jonah Capital BVI Ltd 12.7%
Contango Asset Management 7.1%
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Sir Sam Jonah Non-Executive Chairman Sir Sam Jonah is internationally recognised as one of Africa’s leading businessmen. Between 1986 and 2004 he was the Chief Executive Officer of Ashanti Goldfields Company Limited. Here he championed for the transformation of Ashanti from a one mine operation into a multinational gold miner and the first African gold miner to list on the New York Stock Exchange. Sir Sam is currently a member of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Global Compact Advisory Council. He received an honorary knighthood by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Star of Ghana, in recognition of his achievements as an African businessman and a leading business executive from the Commonwealth. Wayne Kernaghan Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary Wayne Kernaghan is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia with over 20 years experience in various areas of the mining industry. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Chartered Secretary. During the past three years Mr. Kernaghan has held the following listed company directorships - Cullen Resources Limited from 11 November 1997, FarmWorks Australia Limited from 19 February 2009 to 24 August 2010, Orpheus Energy Limited from 7 September 2006 to 24 November 2008. Mr. Kernaghan was appointed company secretary on 30 June 2005. Mike Brook BSc (Mining Geology), CEng MIMMM MAusIMM Fund Manager, African Lion Non-Executive Director Mike Brook has extensive experience in the mining industry having worked for 30 years since graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mining and Geology in 1981. He started as a mine geologist for MIM Holdings and soon progressed to Chief Geologist for the company’s copper mining operations. In 1993, Mr. Brook joined Stockbrokers J B Were & Son as a resource analyst specialising in emerging resource companies in the gold, base metal and mineral sands sectors. He was later awarded the prestigious Best Junior Company Research Award from the Australian Gold Council. Mr. Brook joined Lion Selection group in 2001 and became and executive director of Lion Manager Pty Limited in 2004. Jonathan Best Non-Executive Director Jonathan Best has extensive experience in senior management, leadership and business strategy in the mining industry, including the Anglo American and De Beers groups. Among other senior management positions, he served as the executive director and Chief Financial Officer for AngloGold Ashanti from 1998 to 2005. He currently has a number of Independent Non-Executive Directorships, including AngloGold Ashanti Holdings Plc and JSC Polymetal.
Gulf Board & Management
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Chris Innis
Non-Executive Director
Chris Innis is a professional manager with a background in strategy, marketing and finance and has worked across a number of industries including
investment banking, media and mining in senior positions including Chairman and Board Director. He specialises in growing businesses and is skilled
in re-engineering business strategies and implementing and managing growth plans. Previous experience includes Chairman of Mining
Communications where he initiated, led and arranged the management buy in, achieving an exit of approximately nine times money for original
investors and twenty two times for management. Mr. Innis was previously a director of London listed Angus & Ross and Blackthorn Resources
Limited where he assisted in raising $30 million in London. He has also served on the management board of EMAP plc and was an Associate Director
at Hambros Bank plc where he worked in corporate finance. Mr. Innis is currently Chairman of Intierra Pty Ltd, a global competitive intelligence
service for the mining industry and Edge Custom Media, a content agency for multiple media channels.
Bobby Jurd
Non-Executive Director
Bobby Jurd is experienced in all facets of the mining industry from operations to corporate finance. He served as an executive for TransNatal Coal
Corporation, Goldfields, Gencor (which merged into BHP Billiton), as well as Head of Resources – Investment Banking Division at ABSA Corporate and
Merchant Bank for nine years.
Mark Arnesen
Acting Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer
Mark Arnesen has extensive expertise in the resources sector and the development of mining operations in Africa. He has over 20 years’ experience
in the international resources industry, including roles with the Billiton/Gencor group companies where he was a corporate Treasurer; Ashanti
Goldfields Company Limited as Managing Director International Treasury; Equinox Minerals Limited where he oversaw the financing of the Lumwana
Project; and Moto Goldmines where he held the position of Finance Director. He has also been a Non‐Executive Director of Natasa Mining Limited
and Asian Mineral Resources and is currently a Non Executive Director of Centamin Egypt Limited which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and
the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Rob Guest
Chief Operating Officer
Rob Guest is a mining engineer with more than 30 years experience in developing and operating mining projects in the emerging economies of Africa
and SE Asia. Holding senior roles with Paragon Resources, Chase Resources, Highlands Pacific and as Chief Executive of Asian Mineral Resources, he
has been the driving force behind the feasibility, development and construction of numerous base and precious metal projects in remote and
culturally challenging locations. He has held key positions in industry representative groups championing dialogue with numerous governments and
brings with him principles of good governance and safety as well as responsible stewardship of the environment.
Gulf Board & Management
History of Gulf
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• 30 June 2005 Gulf Incorporated
• 10 Aug 2006 listed on the ASX as a mineral explorer. Strategies focused on projects capable of providing an early cash flow
• 26 May 2009 acquired Namekara from Rio Tinto for US$1M (due 31 March 2012)
• July 2009 SRK Consulting confirmed JORC inferred resource of 14.7Mt of contained vermiculite (>180um) at Namekara
• Sep 30 2009 Mining license transferred to Gulf
• Feb 2011 committed to expansion of Namekara to 30,000tpa
• 4 Oct 2011 commenced 3,500m diamond drill program
• 15 Oct 2011 commissioning and ramp-up of 30kt plant commenced
• Nov 2011 US$1M purchase price paid in full to Rio Tinto
Corporate Structure & Projects
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ASX: GLF GULF
INDUSTRIALS
UGANDA Gulf Resources
Uganda
NAMEKARA BUKUSU
MADAGASCAR Soalara
Calcaire SARL
SOALARA Vermiculite Magnetite
Vermiculite Copper
Iron, Zircon Phosphate Rare Earths
Limestone Illmenite
AMBOVOMBE
What is Vermiculite?
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“Hydrated Magnesium Aluminium Silicate”
Naturally occurring laminar mineral, a product of weathering of ‘phlogopite’ and only occurs to a depth of 40-50m below surface
Unique Properties - Exfoliation
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When heated above 800ᴼC the interlayer moisture is transformed into steam. The pressure forces the silicate layers apart and the flake forms an elongated concertina-like particle up to 20 times its original thickness.
Bulk density: 640-1120kg/m3
Bulk density: 64-160kg/m3
Lightweight Inorganic Incombustible Compressible Highly absorbent Non-reactive
Uses of Vermiculite
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Agriculture
Industrial Construction
Manufacturing
Horticulture
Supply & Demand
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0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Others
Zimbabwe
Brazil
Russia
USA
China
South Africa
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
Americas AsiaPacific
Europe CIS Africa MiddleEast
2006
2007
2008
2009
Supply dominated by South Africa (at the moment…)
Market dominated by Developed Economies
(at the moment…)
• South Africa cutting back • USA phasing out • Brazil & Uganda expanding • China?
• America/Europe effected by GFC • Japan & Korea growing • East Africa?
Palabora Mining Company
As presented to The Vermiculite Association
April 2011
Large Medium & Fine grade production reducing
Coarse grade production unable to fully meet
the current unprecedented market demand
Superfine production also struggling to meet the
current unprecedented demand
Micron grade production meeting demand
Initiatives are in hand to improve process
recoveries and volumes in the plant
Namekara vs. World Market
• World demand: 650-800ktpa (Roskill, Dupre)
• World production: ~500,000tpa (Roskill)
• Shortfall: 300ktpa (Dupre)
Consumption dictated by supply
• Market recognises 6 size fractions: Premium, Large, Medium, Fine, Superfine & Micron
• But limited supply of larger fractions = premium prices
• The coarse component of Namekara is almost 30% and it has the capacity to dominate world production in the larger, higher priced, end of the market
Large Vermiculite Crystal Namekara
Bukusu – Project Location
Namekara BUKUSU Carbonatite
Road Kampala – Bukusu 230kms Bukusu - Mbale 38kms Bukusu – Tororo 28kms Bukusu – Nairobi 472kms Nairobi – Mombasa 483kms
Rail Nearest siding (Tororo) 28kms Nearest track to site 9kms
Power Grid Connection at Namekara
Namekara – Key Features
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World’s largest vermiculite resource (>10Mt)
Unusually coarse grades (29% of product)
Excellent exfoliation properties
Demonstrated market acceptance (sales to Europe)
Huge growth potential (USA, Asia)
Unique opportunity to develop East African regional retail market (large coffee, cut flowers sectors)
Marketing - DUPRE MINERALS
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• World wide distributor of Namekara brand product
• Wholly owned subsidiary of the Goodwin Group PLC UK.
• Over 60yrs experienced in vermiculite processing and marketing
• Purchase all of Namekara products F.O.B. Mombasa
• Provide financial & technical assistance (laboratory, QA & QC, R&D, etc.)
Committed to assist Gulf to advance capacity of Namekara to 130ktpa
Product Grade Distribution & Values
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Large 21%
Medium 43%
Fine 16%
Super fine 14%
Micron 6%
Expected Average Price
$329/t
Bukusu Carbonatite – Gulf Tenements
• 5 Exploration Licenses, 1 Mining Lease (Dec 2010) … >80sqkm
• EL’s have a 3-Year tenure with option to extend for 2 x 2yrs
• Must relinquish 50% each renewal (i.e. from Jan ‘14)
• Standard ‘use it or lose it’ requirement
10 kms
9 kms
Namekara
Palabora Carbonatite Complex (South Africa)
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5.6 kms
2 kms
1950 hectares
Vermiculite Resource
JORC Inferred Resource (Rio Tinto) =
54.9Mt
@ 26.7% >180μm = 14.7Mt of Vm
@ 18.8% >425μm = 10.3Mt of Vm
Marketing Grade Size (mm) Distribution Mt Vm Mt Vm Premium >9.5 8% 1.2 0.8 Large >5.6 <9.5 21% 3.1 2.2 Medium >2.0 <5.6 30% 4.4 3.1 Fine >1.18 <2.0 20% 2.9 2.1 S/fine, micron <1.18 21% 3.1 2.2 TOTAL 14.7 10.3
Resource Drilling (triple core)
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75% of 3,500m complete Excellent core recovery
Drill Plan
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Triple Core Drilling Program
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• Historic drill holes • Current drill holes 1. Sections
Plant
Pit
2 1
3 4
5
Drill results as at Dec 31, ‘11
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Hole ID
Survey Vermiculite
GPS_X GPS_Y EOH
Elevation Azimuth Dip From To Intersection
(metres) (deg) (deg) (metres) (metres) (metres)
ND01 639641 92737 63.0 1220 26 -50 17.6 63.0 45.4
ND02 639728 92918 60.6 1223 27 -50 14.4 57.7 43.3
ND03 639824 92945 40.1 1223 24 -50 None None -
ND05 639585 92978 47.6 1223 202 -50 21.9 46.6 24.7
ND06 639637 92957 50.0 1227 207 -49 14.7 49.4 34.7
ND07 639725 92912 71.0 1226 205 -50 13.8 66.7 52.9
ND08 639789 92818 73.2 1227 22 -50 17.3 71.3 54.0
ND11 639483 92934 53.0 1213 26 -50 22.8 49.2 26.4
ND12 639540 92899 53.0 1214 26 -55 12.5 49.3 36.8
ND13 639677 92989 62.0 1224 26 -50 None None -
ND14 639696 92645 62.0 1214 206 -50 29.8 59.2 29.4
ND15 639787 92811 50.9 1226 202 -50 16.8 50.8 34.0
ND18 639481 92931 58.9 1211 206 -55 18.8 55.7 36.9
ND19 639538 92896 90.0 1214 206 -55 14.5 44.9 30.4
ND20 639725 92747 65.1 1219 26 -50 19.5 62.4 42.9
ND23 639423 92866 62.1 1215 42 -50 8.1 56.7 48.6
ND24 639489 92803 50.1 1215 26 -50 13.3 36.4 23.1
ND25 639550 92748 59.1 1216 26 -51 21.9 56.2 34.3
ND26 639724 92741 58.7 1218 206 -50 25.5 55.8 30.3
ND29 639424 92837 67.9 1214 212 -49 21.7 62.4 40.7
ND30 639488 92798 58.9 1215 206 -50 10.8 51.6 40.8
ND31 639534 92719 62.0 1214 26 -50 21.7 52.3 30.6
ND32 639639 92731 61.5 1220 207 -50 20.0 57.8 37.8
ND33 639698 92649 57.7 1214 26 -50 26.2 54.5 28.3
ND35 639515 93033 51.1 1222 27 -50 23.8 56.0 32.2
ND36 639692 92814 60.4 1219 26 -55 12.1 47.5 35.4
ND37 639514 93028 57.2 1221 206 -50 26.5 51.4 24.9
ND38 639532 92708 70.9 1217 206 -50 16.9 64.1 47.2
ND39 639691 92809 103.1 1219 197 -55 14.8 56.4 41.6
ND40 639605 92650 59.0 1215 30 -50 14.1 54.6 40.5
ND41 639604 92643 67.9 1213 210 -50 19.9 63.9 44.0
ND42 639508 92639 65.1 1212 26 -50 14.4 53.7 39.3
ND43 639585 92985 50.0 1223 22 -52 None None -
ND44 639823 92940 56.3 1228 204 -50 20.2 56.3 36.1
Budget: 3,500m (~41 holes)
Holes completed: 34
Meters drilled: 2,080m
Av. depth: 61m
Av. intersection: 37m
639
100
E
639
100 E
639
200
E
639
200 E
639
300
E
639
300 E
639
400
E
639
400 E
639
500
E
639
500 E
639
600
E
639
600 E
639
700
E
639
700 E
639
800
E
639
800 E
639
900
E
639
900 E
640
000
E
640
000 E
92500 N 92500 N
92550 N 92550 N
92600 N 92600 N
92650 N 92650 N
92700 N 92700 N
92750 N 92750 N
92800 N 92800 N
92850 N 92850 N
92900 N 92900 N
92950 N 92950 N
93000 N 93000 N
93050 N 93050 N
93100 N 93100 N
ORE_%
[0,20]
[20,30]
[30,40]
[40,50]
[50,60]
[60,100]
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175
Grade Distribution (Visual)
High value zones?
High value zones? High value
zones?
Vermiculite Process Flow diagram
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1.15t Bulk Bags
Crushing Mag Sep Drying
Screening
Winnowing
Screening
• Large • Medium • Fine • Superfine • Micron
Magnetite
Namekara Mine Pit/Quarry
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Feasibility Schedule
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
30kt/y OperationFinal 30kt refinements
Steady state operation
Feasibility - additional 50kt/yCore drilling program
Analyses of samples
Resource estimation
Reserves & mine planning
Sterilisation drilling
Regional exploration
Process & engineering
Transportation & logistics
Marketing
Environment & community
Govt development agreement
Financial modelling & report
Development decision
Plant Expansion – Modular Concept
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Logistics – Current (30,000tpa)
By road
1.15t bulk bags
50% carried by high-sided trucks
50% using tipper trucks
All ‘back loads’ from import traffic
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Logistics – Site to Mombasa
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ROAD $66/t
Back-loading, open & tip trucks
Namekara - Mombasa 970kms
RAIL $29/t
Plus trucking to siding (28kms)
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Bukusu – Exploration Targets
Iron
Geochem Soil Sampling
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Namekara – Copper Anomaly (~1950 data)
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Recently Discovered Vermiculite Showings
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Namekara
New Showings
Phosphate
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• Phosphate mine operated at Busumbu from 1944 to 1963.
• In 1993 Ugandan Geo. Survey (DGSM) and UN estimated (Kato):
Resource: 8.5Mt @ 11-15% P2O5
‘Reserves’: ‘hard’ 332,000t @ 28.5 % P2O5
‘soft’ 2,468,000t @ 13.5 % P2O5
• Estimates were based on pit excavations limited to a depth of 6 m”
Busumbu
Madagascar
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Ambatovy Nickel
Solara Limestone
Ambovombe Illmenite