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Fairbreeze mine
The feasibility study for the construction of the Fairbreeze mine, south of the existing Hillendale mine, is being updated with start of construction targeted for the second half of 2009. Production is planned for the first half of 2011 after mining Braeburn and Braeburn extension in the next three years.
Port Durnford mine
The feasibility study for Port Durnford mine, south-west of Hillendale mine, will be completed in 2010. This mine could supply the KZN furnaces for more than 20 years, if proven viable.
Centane deposit
A drilling campaign to confirm the Shell-Rhoex results for the Centane deposit in Eastern Cape took place in August 2008. Samples analysis will be completed in 2009.
Toliara Sands
The Toliara Sands project's feasibility study for the Ranobé deposit in south-western Madagascar is still under way. Further process work is being done on ilmenite product from the Ranobé deposit. An aerial radiometric and magnetic survey was completed for the northern Monombo-Marombe area. Results from this survey will determine whether to continue with further drilling.
Kwinana pigment expansion
Implementation of the Tiwest Kwinana pigment expansion project for an additional 40ktpa production is on track, with commissioning targeted for the first quarter of 2010. Exxaro is funding 100% of the A$100-million expansion project.
Dongara
The Dongara feasibility study, which forms part of the Tiwest joint venture, is under way and will be completed by 2009. Given the increased life expectancy of the Tiwest current dry mine operation at Cooljarloo, production at Dongara is not planned to start before 2011. This deposit has the potential to provide feedstock to the Tiwest mineral separation plant for six years. Alternatives for Dongara are being investigated. Exploration at Cooljarloo West has started and will continue in 2009.
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Fairbreeze mine
The feasibility study for the construction of the Fairbreeze mine, south of the existing Hillendale mine, is being updated with start of construction targeted for the second half of 2009. Production is planned for the first half of 2011 after mining Braeburn and Braeburn extension in the next three years.
Port Durnford mine
The feasibility study for Port Durnford mine, south-west of Hillendale mine, will be completed in 2010. This mine could supply the KZN furnaces for more than 20 years, if proven viable.
Centane deposit
A drilling campaign to confirm the Shell-Rhoex results for the Centane deposit in Eastern Cape took place in August 2008. Samples analysis will be completed in 2009.
Toliara Sands
The Toliara Sands project's feasibility study for the Ranobé deposit in south-western Madagascar is still under way. Further process work is being done on ilmenite product from the Ranobé deposit. An aerial radiometric and magnetic survey was completed for the northern Monombo-Marombe area. Results from this survey will determine whether to continue with further drilling.
Kwinana pigment expansion
Implementation of the Tiwest Kwinana pigment expansion project for an additional 40ktpa production is on track, with commissioning targeted for the first quarter of 2010. Exxaro is funding 100% of the A$100-million expansion project.
Dongara
The Dongara feasibility study, which forms part of the Tiwest joint venture, is under way and will be completed by 2009. Given the increased life expectancy of the Tiwest current dry mine operation at Cooljarloo, production at Dongara is not planned to start before 2011. This deposit has the potential to provide feedstock to the Tiwest mineral separation plant for six years. Alternatives for Dongara are being investigated. Exploration at Cooljarloo West has started and will continue in 2009.
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