Cadence Minerals #KDNC – Update on the Cadence Amapá Project investment and Equity Stake

Cadence Minerals (AIM: KDNC; OTC: KDNCY) is pleased to announce details of its increased equity stake in the Amapa Iron Ore Project (“Amapá”, “Project” or “Amapá Project”). The Amapá Project is an integrated iron ore project in the Amapá State of Brazil, with Mineral Resources of 276 million tonnes (Mt) at 38.33% Iron (Fe) and Ore Reserves of 196 Mt at 39.34% Fe.

The Amapá PFS delivered a post-tax net present value of US$949 million at a 10% discount rate and a post-tax internal rate of return of 34%, with an average annual life of mine EBITDA of US$235 million. With the planned production of 5.3 Mtpa of Fe concentrate, the Project is forecast to deliver free on-board C1 Cash Costs of US$35.53 per dry metric tonne.

The Project is about to undergo an amended economic assessment at a PFS level based on the positive results from the optimisation studies released earlier this month. This study will include lower capital expenditure, higher production rate and a possible reduction in mining costs.

Moreover, the Project is fully committed to advancing the development of the 67% Fe product flow sheet, as previously outlined in the announcement on 7 March 2024. It is anticipated to be at a production rate of 5.5 Mtpa.

Cadence Interest in the Amapá Project

At the end of September 2023, Cadence’s total investment in the Amapá Project stood at approximately US$12.1 million, with the equity stake in the project standing at 32.6%. As of March 28^th 2024, Cadence’s total investment in the Amapá Project had increased by approximately US$1.1 million to a total investment of approximately US$13.2 million, and consequently the equity stake in the project now stands at 33.6%.

Cadence CEO Kiran Morzaria commented: “As our involvement and commitment to the Amapá Project increases, we’re ever more excited and enthused by the potential and promise that the newly recommissioned mine and infrastructure is set to deliver. With robust Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, coupled with solid financial projections, we stand poised to unlock substantial value, and our increased equity stake reflects our confidence in the Project’s potential.”

“The forthcoming economic assessment builds upon our recent optimisation efforts, underscoring our commitment to maximising the project’s delivery potential wherever possible. Moreover, our commitment to advancing the 67% Fe product flow sheet underscores our proactive approach to meet evolving market demands in green steel.”