Uniquely positioned to be Australia s next coal producer

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1 Uniquely positioned to be Australia s next coal producer March 2013

2 Key investment highlights Asian demand for coal forecast to continue growing - limited new supply from key global markets Attractive coal assets located in prolific Queensland coal regions - large resource base in Bowen and Galilee Basins (refer to slide 25) Access to secure infrastructure - fully contracted port and rail capacity - close to existing infrastructure in Bowen basin Strong and experienced Board and management team On track to deliver first coal production late 2014 Well placed to transition from explorer to producer with $90m cash in bank 2

3 The demand opportunity for Bandanna Significant increase in demand for thermal coal in Asian region represents unique opportunity for Bandanna Long term forecasts show significant increase in demand for thermal coal in North, South-East and South Asia from 2015 to 2030 Uncertainty about growth and cost of new supply means forecast prices to increase from 2015 and beyond 3

4 Prime asset locations Bandanna s assets are located in Queensland s premier thermal coal basins Bowen Basin has 47 operational coal mines extracting more than 180Mtpa represents 87% of Queensland s coal production (source: Galilee Basin is Australia s newest mining province Well recognised coal quality that has established position in North Asian markets Geographic location well placed for high demand markets Close to existing infrastructure Forecast competitive position on cost curve compared with existing production and global Greenfield developments 4

5 Located in prolific coal producing region Substantial resources situated within two of Australia s most prolific and prospective coal bearing regions 5

6 Attractive projects Focused on commencing near term production in Bowen Basin and continuing exploration program in Galilee Basin South Galilee Project o o Galilee Basin 50/50 JV with AMCI (Alpha) Pty Ltd Development project o o Dingo West Project Bowen Basin Subject to approvals processes, first production may occur late 2014 Excellent infrastructure - high capacity rail link and Capricorn Highway traversing permit o o o Springsure Creek Project Bowen Basin Key focus project Underground thermal coal Clear pathway to production in

7 Australia s next major thermal coal project Springsure Creek on track for production in early CY15 Substantial resource Secure rail-port supply chain Advanced development plans Funding plans well progressed The opportunity High quality, low ash, low sulphur thermal coal Well understood coal measures within long established mining area and well known coal qualities in market Port Capacity 4 Mtpa, 10yr rolling contract at WICET Stage 1 Contracted Below Rail Access QR National, 4 Mtpa Contracted Above Rail Haulage Pacific National 10yr +5 Mine plan completed EIS released for comment February 2013 Definitive Feasibility Study completed September 2012 Bandanna has substantial cash reserves to complete EIS, approvals and initial development Discussions with JV partners and project finance partners to fund development Only major thermal project with contracted port and rail capacity Clear pathway to production and exports 7

8 Springsure Creek geology Resource area focused on Bandanna Formation s Aries 2 Seam Average thickness of Aries 2 Seam is 3.2m at depths of m High quality raw coal (<11% ash) Low Sulphur, low gas content 8

9 Springsure Creek development plan Key Construction and Development Items: Two 1:8 drifts to pit bottom. Ventilation shafts plus equipment Underground development works Surface infrastructure - Maintenance facilities and workshops - Office, bathhouse, employee facilities - Substation, power and water services Coal handling facilities crushers, screen, stockpiles Haul road to rail load lot 35km Rail loadout and loop at Triumph Creek (on Bauhinia rail line) Offsite works road upgrades, power supply Accommodation village Execution Plan being finalised tenders on key packages to be issued late in the first half of

10 Springsure Creek mine access 10

11 Springsure Creek access to rail infrastructure Rail capacity Bandanna and other WICET Stage 1 producers have an agreement with QR National for capacity upgrade works in Blackwater Rail system Provides fully contracted 4Mtpa of below - rail capacity to support Bandanna s Wiggins Island capacity for 19.5 years Photos courtesy of Pacific National Coal haulage In late 2011, Bandanna sought tenders for coal haulage In February 2012, awarded contract to Pacific National for a 10+5 yr haulage contract for 4Mtpa Contract provides flexibility for increase with expansion of port capacity 11

12 Springsure Creek access to port infrastructure 4Mtpa of Stage 1 Capacity at Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) is the only coal export terminal under construction in Australia Bandanna is a 14% shareholder in 27Mt WICET Stage 1, located at Port of Gladstone Construction commenced December 2011 Scheduled completion March 2015 $2.5bn development funded by equity contribution from shareholders ($550m) plus project finance Bandanna has 10 year rolling contract for 4Mtpa of export capacity Can continue to extend contract based on project Reserve life WICET Stage1 Overview Diagram courtesy of WICET 12

13 Springsure Creek WICET progress Photos courtesy of WICET 13

14 Springsure Creek feasibility study Product Sales (Mtpa) Definitive Feasibility Study completed September 2012 Capex Production Stage 1 (one Longwall) $743M 5.5Mtpa Stage 2 (second longwall) $437M 11.0Mtpa FOB cash costs (excl. Queensland Government royalties) $65.50/tonne Project NPV range $700m to $1.1bn Stage 1 (Longwall #1) Stage 2 (Longwall #2) 14

15 Springsure Creek EIS Environmental Impact Statement released for public comment February 2013 Key findings: - little or no remnant flora or fauna in project area due to extensive history of clearing and cropping - limited potential for impact on groundwater due to basalt substrata - potential for subsidence of agricultural land of 1-2 metres - subsidence able to be managed and rehabilitated due to extensive modification of landscape by cropping jobs during construction jobs during full production flow-on jobs in Emerald district - More than $3bn in royalty payments to the Queensland Government over life of project 15

16 Springsure Creek agriculture Bandanna has developed Agricultural Plan to ensure ongoing co-existence of cropping and mining throughout life of project Bandanna has commissioned independent research program to ensure subsidence management is best practice Project has specific provision for transitional assessment under new Strategic Cropping Land process Bandanna committed to demonstrating that mining and farming can co-exist and Bandanna has purchased first property (first 8 years of production) to demonstrate co-existence 16

17 Springsure Creek key milestones Milestones secured Wiggins Island Port Contract Purchase of Den-Lo Park Pacific National Rail Contract Triumph Creek Rail Loadout Agreement Executed DFS Completed Mining Lease Application Lodged EIS Released for Comment Oct 2011 Dec 2011 Feb 2012 Jul 2012 Sep 2012 Oct 2012 Feb 2013 Future milestones and timeline EIS Approval Mining Lease Approval Construction Start First Coal Exports (Development Coal) First Longwall Coal Second Longwall Coal Q Q Q Q H

18 Dingo West Subject to approvals processes, first production at Dingo West may occur late 2014 Small metallurgical coal project located in Bowen Basin attractive low-vol PCI product similar to other current Queensland production Production is anticipated to be within the 500,000 tpa to 1 Mtpa range High capacity Blackwater rail link and Capricorn Highway traverse permit Mine plan comprising small pits, producing up to 1.4Mtpa ROM coal using contractor truck/shovel operation Further pit definition drilling underway Significant interest from Asian steel mills for JV investment 18

19 Dingo West indicative timing Mining Lease Application lodged November 2011 EIS underway - Draft EIS nearly complete and awaiting final mine design Rail loop design and infrastructure study commenced Landowner negotiations commenced Mine Plan Finalised EIS Approval Mining Lease Approval On-site Construction Commences Mining Commences First Coal Exports Jun 2013 Jan 2014 Mar 2014 Apr 2014 Jun 2014 Dec

20 South Galilee significant resources in play Proposed South Galilee Coal Project will produce up to 19 Mtpa of high volatile, low sulphur thermal coal for export to international markets 50/50 JV with AMCI Pre-Feasibility Study indicates 15 Mtpa open cut and underground project with mine life in excess of 30 years Draft EIS released for public comment October 2012 South Galilee well-positioned to obtain 3rd party access on Government s preferred Galilee Basin rail options JV in discussion with other proponents in relation to 3rd party rail and port capacity 20

21 In summary Asian demand for coal forecast to continue growing lack of new supply Resources in existing production areas - substantial located in prolific Queensland coal regions Access to secure infrastructure Strong and experienced Board and management team On track to deliver first coal production late 2014 Well placed to transition from explorer to producer with $90m cash in bank Bandanna is uniquely positioned to become Australia s next coal producer 21

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23 Corporate snapshot Capital structure ASX Ticker BND Relative share price performance Shares on Issue 528,481,199 Options on issue 32,192,157 Share Price* $0.28 Market Cap* $145.3 million Share register DJ Mining Pty Ltd 16.62% Resolve Geo Pty Ltd 14.41% Samtan Aures Pty Ltd 10.67% L1 Capital Pty Ltd 9.75% J P Morgan Nominees 6.28% * Share price and Market cap quoted as at 14 February

24 Strong Board and management Experienced board and management team in place to lead transition from explorer to producer Chairman - John Pegler More than 40yrs experience at Rio Tinto and CEO/MD at Ensham Resources Current Chair Australian Coal Association, Life Member Qld Resources Council) Managing Director - Michael Gray More than 20yrs experience Most recently CEO Middlemount, the most recent greenfield development project in Queensland Non-Executive Director - Robert Karlo Johansen Previously held various operational and management positions in the Australian and South African coal industries over a 10 year period Non-Executive Director - Park Soon IL Qualified mining engineer with more than 30 years experience in South Korean and Indonesian coal mining operations Non-Executive Director - Terry O'Reilly Managing Director of Pacific Coal, Coal and Allied Industries and as a non-executive director of Macarthur Coal Limited from 2008 to 2011 Non-Executive Director - Gordon Saul More than 20yrs experience in the evolution of a variety of open cut and underground coal mining projects in Asia, North America and Europe Chief Development Officer - Stuart Clarke More than 20yrs O/C and UG development and operations experience at BHP, Peabody, Downer Chief Financial Officer - Matthew Scott More than 20yrs experience including CFO Foxleigh overseeing all commercial activities from greenfield through to full production 24

25 Resources and reserves summary Page 34 of 2012 Annual Report 25

26 Statement of compliance Page 35 of 2012 Annual Report 26

27 Important notice This presentation (Presentation) has been prepared by Bandanna Energy Limited (ABN ) (Bandanna). Summary information This Presentation contains summary information about Bandanna and its activities current as at the date of this Presentation. The information in this Presentation is of general background and does not purport to be complete. It should be read in conjunction with Bandanna s other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements lodged with the Australian Securities Exchange, which are available at Not financial product advice This Presentation is for information purposes only and is not a prospectus under Australian Law financial product or investment advice or a recommendation to acquire Bandanna shares and has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of individuals. Before making an investment decision prospective investors should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to their own objectives, financial situation and needs and seek legal and taxation advice appropriate to their jurisdiction. Bandanna is not licensed to provide financial product advice in respect of Bandanna shares. Cooling off rights do not apply to the acquisition of Bandanna shares. Financial data All dollar values are in Australian dollars (A$) unless other stated. Future performance This presentation may contain certain statements and projections provided by or on behalf of Bandanna with respect to anticipated future undertakings. Forward looking words such as, expect, should, could, may, predict, plan, will, believe, forecast, estimate, target and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws of applicable jurisdictions. Indications of, and guidance on, future earnings and financial position and performance are also forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect various assumptions by or on behalf of Bandanna. Accordingly, these statements are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies associated with exploration and/or mining which may be beyond the control of Bandanna which could cause actual results or trends to differ materially, including but not limited to price fluctuations, exploration results, ore reserve and mineral resource estimation, environmental risks, general operating risks, commodity, legislative and regulatory changes, project delay, ability to meet additional funding requirements, factors relating to title to properties, native title and aboriginal heritage issues, dependence on key personnel, share price volatility, approvals and cost estimates. Consequently, there can be no assurance that such statements and projections will be realised. Neither Bandanna, or any of its affiliates, advisers, consultants, agents or any of their respective officers or employees make any representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any such statement of projections or that any forecasts will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements only speak as to the date of this Presentation and Bandanna assumes no obligation to update such information. 27

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