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wwwater

01/14/11 2:06 PM

#278 RE: MWM #275

The table below compares the cost of processing one tonne of ore into 40% Concentrate or Carbonates and the Value of that One Tonne of ore.
To view the table go to http://www.pmem.ws/CHARTS_2 scroll down to the bottom of page.
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wwwater

01/14/11 6:15 PM

#280 RE: MWM #275

Here is an interesting scenario
Survival of the Fittest. Let us assume that prices of Rare Earth drop by 60%. How many companies will be able to survive at the current operating costs of mining and separation. Only several using the tables referred to in post #278 Here is an example of who survives and who drops by the way side:
STEENKAMPSKRAAL $1,883.72 less cost of processing $1,222.02 net value $660.72 per ton of ore processed
MOUNTAIN PASS $985.35 less cost of processing $678.90 net value $306.45 per ton of ore processed.
MT WELD $914.07 less cost of processing $591.30 net value $322.77 per ton of ore processed
ZANDHOPSDRIFT $533.97 less cost of processing $335.80 net value $198.17 per ton of ore processed
BEAR LODGE $414.65 less cost of processing $264.26 net value $150.29 per ton of ore processed
NOLANS BORE $332.32 less cost of processing $209.51 net value $122.84 per ton of ore processed
HOIDAS LAKE $301.90 less cost of processing $187.61 net value $114.29 per ton of ore processed
LOFDAL $228.53 less cost of processing $135.78 net value $92.75 per ton of ore processed
NECHALACHO $235.33 less cost of processing $132.86 net value $102.47 per ton of ore processed
STRANGE LAKE $168.58 less cost of processing $84.68 net value $83.90 per ton of ore processed
KVANEFJELD $123.26 less cost of processing $78.11 net value $45.15 per ton of ore processed
KUTESSAY II $69.34 less cost of processing $29.93 net value $39.41 per ton of ore processed
FORTE ENERGY $170.33 less cost of processing $94.90 net value $75.43 per ton of ore processed
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MWM

01/16/11 3:00 PM

#292 RE: MWM #275

The strategy identifies five rare earths metals (dysprosium, neodymium, terbium, europium and yttrium) as well indium as the most critical elements based on important to clean energy technologies and supply risk.

The following table presents the distribution of rare earth oxides within the project’s monazite mineralization based on historical data and recompiled by Rareco:
http://www.gwmg.ca/html/projects/Steenkampskraal_Mine/index.cfm

Oxide % of Total Grade Tonnes contained in Resource
Cerium 46.55 13,686
Lanthanum 21.63 6,360
Neodymium 16.66 4,898
Praeseodymium 5.00 1,470
Yttrium 5.00 1,470 Samarium 2.50 735
Gadolinium 1.55 455
Dysprosium 0.67 196
Erbium 0.08 24
Terbium 0.08 24
Europium 0.08 24
Thulium 0.07 20
Ytterbium 0.07 20
Holmium 0.05 0.05
Lutetium 0.01 3
Total 100.00 29,400

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MWM

01/26/11 9:09 AM

#465 RE: MWM #275

Lynas comparisons of Global Rare Earths projects

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EdF

02/02/11 10:14 AM

#511 RE: MWM #275

Mike, where are you at? You haven't posted on this board for sometime now? And why aren't you the mod here? You by far have done the most detailed and indepth DD on this stock.