COMPANY PORTFOLIO 2020
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COMPANY PORTFOLIO 2020Project Developer: Silicon Cluster Industrial Park, Pt. Lisas Industrial Estate,
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Opal Resources Ltd.
Trinidad & Tobago
• Caribbean Headquarters
• Privately registered Limited Liability
Company
• Established November 2019 in
Trinidad & Tobago
• Directors: Derek Lloyd, Marcel De
Vries, Jonathan Kensenhuis
• Distributes Silica Sand and
Aggregate-related products, mined
from our fields in Suriname and
sourced through our supplier in
Guyana
• Supplies bulk (1,000lbs+) product to
the Trinidad & Tobago market
• Project Developer: Silicon Cluster
Industrial Park, Trinidad
Opal Minerals N.V.
Suriname
• South American office
• Privately registered Limited Liability
Company
• Registered in Suriname in July 2019
• Directors: Derek Lloyd, Marcel De
Vries, Jonathan Kensenhuis
• Owns a 200ha (494.21 acres) mine
concession in Paramaribo
• Mines and ships bulk Silica Sand
and Aggregate-related raw products
to Trinidad & Tobago
• Other Export Markets: Argentina
• Expansion: Caribbean Region
Supplier Agreement: JSB
Investments Inc., Guyana
• South American operations
• JSB’s quarry is located in
Yarrokabra, Guyana
• Supplier agreement signed with
JSB Investments Inc. for the
supply of >80,000 MT (metric
tons) per month of 99.70 proof
SiO2.
• JSB currently has approximately
7.4BCF (billion cubic feet) of
silica, above sea level.
WHO WE ARE
Board of Directors
Chief Operating Officer
(COO)
Marcel de Vries
Chief Marketing Officer
(CMO)
Jonathan Kensenhuis
Chief Financial Officer
(CFO)
Bruce Ramsey
Chief Technical Officer
(CTO)
Mary Ann Chaitoo
Chief Compliance Officer
(CCO)
Dirk De Gourville
EXCUTIVE TEAM: OPL
Advisors/Consultants:
• Stewart Engineers – Float Glass Expert
• CDE – Processing Plant Expert
• Neera Lakhan & Vivek Joseph – Legal
• Haroon Mohammed - Accounting
• Rendra Gopee – Funding & Financial
• Richard Flik – Civil & Marine Engineering
• Natalie Dookie – Corporate Communication
Chief Executive Officer
(CEO)
Derek Lloyd
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DIRECTORSDerek Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer: +20 years leadership experience in Manufacturing, Processing,
Trade, Solar Technology, Distribution, Franchise Supermarkets and Automobile industries. Derek’s career
spans the Caribbean region, the USA, Africa namely Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria, and South America
primarily Suriname and Guyana. Master entrepreneur, Derek successfully established 15 companies,
acquiring overall US$200M in investment. At Opal Resources, he spearheaded efforts to secure 200hectares
of high-grade Silica Sand mines in Suriname, kicking off operations. Currently Derek is the chief negotiator for
the following major Silica Sand projects:US$200M Float Glass and US$1.9B Silicon Cluster.
Marcel de Vries, Chief Operating Officer: +25 years leading operations in the mining, retail, oil & gas and
forestry industries across The Netherlands and Suriname. Marcel founded 4 companies with an average
maximum gross annual revenue of €25 (US$30) Million per year. Based in Suriname, he leads Opal’s South
American operations, where Silica Sand will be exported for the first time. Marcel has already established a
network of potential buyers for raw Silica in the Caribbean, and closed a deal for 30,000 MT/month of Silica
Sand with an Argentinian buyer. He was also a driving force behind Opal’s acquisition of 200ha of Silica
mines. Marcel holds a BSc in Business & Retail Management from Hogeschool Inholland, Rotterdam, The
Netherlands.
Jonathan Kensenhuis, Chief Marketing Officer: an award-winning senior marketing and communications
executive, with 18 years experience in the FMCG, telecommunications, retail, media, event, air transportation,
and forestry industries, spanning The Netherlands and Suriname. Responsible for mine production, transport,
administration and export of Silica Sand at our operations in Suriname, Jonathan was a major contributor to
the mine acquisition process and is the Account Manager for Opal’s newest buyer in Argentina. He has a
Bachelor of Business Administration from Inholland School of Communication, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Dirk De Gourville, Chief Compliance Officer: +30 years cross-functional experience with energy majors
across the upstream, midstream and downstream value chain, for deep water and shallow water projects.
Dirk’s career spans Trinidad & Tobago and Africa, having worked with public and multinational private entities
including US Fortune 500 organizations. With specialist knowledge of valves, coatings, and chemicals
engineered solutions, Dirk increased sales by 30% over a 2-year period in a previous tenure. Experienced in
plant operations, processing, production and instrumentation, he brings a diverse background to Opal.
Mary Ann Chaitoo MSc Mphil Chief Technical Officer: With +10 years experience, Mary-Ann comes to
Opal with a MSc in Petroleum Engineering and a BSc in Physics. Currently a Doctoral candidate in the
esteemed Petroleum Engineering programme at the University of Trinidad & Tobago, her +10 years
experience includes business development, research and academia in Trinidad & Tobago and Nigeria. In
Nigeria, under Atlas International Mary-Ann tested her project management skills with several energy majors,
such as Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Cameron. At Opal, she has been garnering global industry support,
having conducted several international technical plant visits. Mary-Ann is responsible for technical data,
laboratory testing, plant equipment procurement and plant specifications for Opal’s various projects.
Bruce Ramsey, Chief Financial Officer: +25 years in the financial sector, Bruce was an Investment Advisor
for a leading Canadian independent securities firm. A forward-thinking entrepreneur, he founded several
companies in the real estate, software, research, accounting, business consulting and finance fields. Most
recently as Co-founder of the Heirloom Caribbean Real Estate Fund in the Cayman Islands, he has a leading
role acquiring and financing properties in the region. Bruce brings a wealth of investment experience to Opal
having arranged several large-scale corporate debt and equity financing projects.
ASSET PORTFOLIO: SURINAME
‹ 100% ownership – in July 2020 Opal Resources acquired
200ha (494.21 acres) of real estate in Paramaribo,
Suriname with significant proven silica deposits, and mining
rights.
‹ This contract with the Suriname Government allows for
simultaneous acquisitions of additional 200ha (494.21
acres) parcels. 600ha (1,482.63 acres) is under reserve.
‹ Capital expenditure/Value 200ha (494.21 acres): US$12
million (valued at US$1 per MT)
‹ Simple and conventional mining process
‹ Access to established infrastructure: logistics, power, water
‹ 20-year mine life (potential for 60+ years)
‹ The Suriname Government has given an option for
acquisition of more than 5,000ha (12355.27 acres) of land in
its north western district with 170,000,000 MT of proven
silica and quartz deposits, immediately available for
extraction: estimated value at mine is US$10.37 Billion.
‹ Mine Remediation is undertaken using local bambooCredit: https://www.international.gc.ca/cil-cai/country_insights-
apercus_pays/map-carte_sr.aspx?lang=eng
Location of Opal’s mines
Opal Resources: Global Distributor of the World’s Finest
Silica Sand & Aggregates
• White Silica Sand:
Bulk sample independent international laboratory tests confirmed our mine can produce premium-
grade silica products for high-tier industrial operations.
Sand Quality (Identification): 99.7 – 99.8% silica purity.
Due to the high silica composition of our sand, it is ideally suited for a wide variety of high-tier
applications and industries such as glass and solar panel manufacturing. Solar panel
manufacturers’ feedstock requires >99.5% purity Silica with ideally less than 100ppm Fe2O3 levels.
• Brown River Sand:
Laboratory tested, this is also well suited for a wide variety of applications that demand the highest
international specifications such as “sharp sand” in construction, cement block/mortar, road base,
plastering, landscaping etc.
• Sand and Aggregates: compliant with ASTM (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials)
standards on a fit-for-purpose basis and meets the demand of our diverse client base.
THE WORLD’S FINEST
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PRODUCTS
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White Silica Sand
Our premium White Silica
Sand (crystalline mineral)
has been tested by
international laboratories at
99.7 – 99.8% silica purity.
Brown River Sand
Our premium “granite-
based” Brown River Sand
is mined from riverbanks in
South America.
Aggregate
We also supply a wide
variety of aggregate
products ranging in size,
for industrial, construction
and specialty applications.
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‹ Micro Milling, Trinidad: uses our Silica Sand in their Thinset, Grout,
Sandstone Render and Plaster Mix products which are distributed throughout
the Caribbean. More than 20 years in business, Micro Milling has 2
manufacturing plants in Trinidad.
‹ Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad: Our Silica Sand is used for grounds
maintenance and repair at this world famous cricket stadium in Port-of-Spain,
Trinidad. It is the largest capacity cricket ground in the West Indies with
seating for about 20,000. Hosted more Test Matches than any other ground
in the Caribbean.
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RECENT PROJECTS: TRINIDAD
› Trinidad & Tobago Football Association (TTFA) Home of Football Facilities,
Beach Outdoor Arena, Couva, Trinidad: Opal Resources is the Official Silica
Sand supplier for TTFA’s outdoor fields and arenas. TTFA governs amateur and
professional football locally including the men and women’s national teams.
Credit: https://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/trinidad-gets-south-africa-test-6.2.970506.f64d9f33be: Ashley Allen - CPL T20,
https://www.crictracker.com/dry-pitch-awaits-india-queens-park-oval/: Photo Source: Twitter, http://www.micromillingtt.com/,
https://www.facebook.com/TrinidadandTobagoFootballAssociation/videos/319245022312460/
Silicon Cluster Industrial Park
Pt. Lisas Industrial Estate
Trinidad W.I.
THE PROJECT
• Silica Sand (SiO2) is crystalline quartz that over time, through erosion by water and
wind, has been broken down into tiny granules.
• Silica is hard, chemically inert and has a high melting point, therefore it finds
numerous applications in commercial and industrial sectors.
• It is associated with advantageous properties like high strength, and resistance
against heat and chemicals, which are prized qualities in applications such as water
filtration, industrial casting, road building, glassmaking, paints and coatings, among
others.
• White Sand or Industrial Sand is generally used to refer to high purity silica sand
products.
• Industrial Sand’s strength and non-reactive properties make it an indispensable
ingredient in the production of thousands of everyday products.
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WHY SILICA?
Construction, Glassmaking and Technology are the target
applications for Opal’s silica sand products
CATEGORY APPLICATION
Filtration Water Production
GlassmakingFloat Glass, Containers, Architectural, Thin Film
Automobile Parts
Metallurgical Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Alloys
Construction Concrete Blocks, Road Building, Fiberglass
Paint & Coatings Brightness and Durability
Chemical Production Sodium Silicate, Silicon Gels
Metal Casting/Foundry Automobile Parts
Ceramics & Refractories High temperature Foundries, Briskets, Ingots
Hydraulic Fracturing: Oil/Gas
Well StimulationFrac Sand/Proppant
Agricultural/Recreational Inert Growing Media, Golf bunkers, Petcare
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SILICA SAND USE
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SILICA SAND IS IN DEMAND!
› The global silica sand market reached
around US$8 Billion in 2019.
› IMARC* forecasts CAGR of 7.2% p.a.
through to 2022, reaching US$9.6
Billion revenues.
› No direct substitutes in majority of
applications.
› A significant rise in the automotive and
construction industry represents one of
the key factors bolstering market
growth.
Refer DRX announcement, 30/11/17
Source: IMARC, www.imarcgroup.com, 2020
GLOBAL SILICA SAND MARKET VOLUME & VALUE
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PROJECTED END-USER MARKET GROWTH
› Based on the end-use, the market has been
classified into the glass industry, foundry, hydraulic
fracturing, filtration, abrasives and others. The glass
industry accounts for more than a third of the total
market, the largest end-use sector, followed by
foundry and hydraulic fracturing.
› IMARC expects high growth in demand from
North America, Latin America & Western Europe
due to increasing hydraulic fracturing. Silica sand
is used as a dominant proppant material in hydraulic
fracturing in North America as it is more affordable in
comparison with its substitutes.
› Several countries are preferring naturally available
shale gas in order to reduce their dependence on
crude oil. Shale gas is extracted using hydraulic
fracturing process, wherein silica sand is used as a
proppant. As a result, growth in shale gas production
is expected to increase the demand for silica sand.
› Increasing demand also from emerging markets
such as China and India from foundry and
construction industries.
Source: IMARC, www.imarcgroup.com, 2020
Source: Analyst Reports & IMARC Estimates (% of Volume)
Glass
Industry 36%
Foundry 33%
Hydraulic
Fracturing
16%
Filtration 7%
Abrasives 5%Others 3%
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FLOAT GLASS DEMAND
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› Silica sand forms an essential component in the
production of glass containers, ‘float’ glass, and
specialty glass that are further used in automotive,
construction and solar applications.
› The glass market is experiencing high growth due
to increased demand from the construction market,
rising automotive production and sales, mounting
per capita income, and technological
advancements.
› Emerging trends such as increasing usage of
hybrid guide plate, solar control glazing for
automotive and building glasses, lightweight glazing
glass, and advanced nanotechnology in ‘float’ glass
are also contributing towards the growth of the
glass industry.
Source: IMARC, www.imarcgroup.com, 2020
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THE PROJECT: SILICON CLUSTER INDUSTRIAL PARK
Bulk
Raw
Phase
3Phase
4
Phase
6
Phase
7
Phase
8
Phase
9
Q1 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2021 Q3 2022 Q4 2023 Q2 2023 Q4 2024 2030-32 2033-35
Metallurgical
Plant
Polysilicon
PlantFloat Glass
Plant
MINE
Guyana +
Suriname
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SHIP DISTRIBUTE
Trinidad &
Tobago
PROCESS A
Wash, Sieve,
Dry
Trinidad &
Tobago
PROCESS B
PACKAGE
Trinidad &
Tobago
PROCESS C
Mill
Trinidad &
Tobago
MANUFACTURE
Trinidad &
Tobago
MANUFACTURE
Trinidad &
Tobago
MANUFACTURE
Trinidad &
Tobago
PROJECT
STARTUP
Phase
1Phase
2Phase
5
Processing
Plant C
Processing
Plant A
Processing
Plant B -
Packaging
PROJECT BENEFITS
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REGIONAL
(Caribbean)
• Raw material source (exports): Guyana/Suriname – Silica Sand, Jamaica – Limestone, Dolmite
• Access to steady supply of industrial raw material & inputs
• Lower cost products
• New industries
NATIONAL
(Trinidad & Tobago)
•US Forex Earner
•Exporter
•Job Creation: construction + operations
•Economic Diversification
•Taxes
•Skills Transfer
•New Technology
•New Industries
•Green Initiatives
•Supply chain sourcing: utilities, construction, transportation, shipping, accounting, legal, maintenance, security, catering, plumbing, electrical etc.
COMMUNITY
(Pt. Lisas)
• Job Creation: construction + operations
• Supply chain sourcing
• Pt. Lisas Industrial Estate tenancy
• Port Pt. Lisas customer
• Corporate Social Responsibility
PRODUCTS, TARGET INDUSTRIES
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PHASE PRODUCT INDUSTRY
Phase 3: Bulk Raw Ton, Yard, Sling bags
Industrial, Construction: beach
restoration, cricket pitches, golf courses,
sports arenas etc. Hardware, Customs
Finishes, Balusters, Thinset & Grout
Phase 4 & 5: Processing
& Packaging Plant
5lb, 10lb, 25lb, 50lb,
42.5kg (93.7lb), and
1,000lb bags
Commercial, Retail Market, Water
Filtration, Industrial, Fire Sand
Horticulture, Agriculture, Recreation: Golf
Courses – PGA Standard, Aquarium Sand
(Fresh water, Salt Water, Reptile, Gas
Light)
Phase 6: Float Glass
Plant
Float Glass, Cement,
Tempered, Laminated,
Tinted, Solar, Electronic
& UV Reflected Glass
Construction, Architecture, Solar Energy,
Automotive
Phase 7: Processing &
Packaging PlantHPQ, “Flour” Technology, Computer Wafers
Phase 8: Polysilicon Plant
Mesh Technology, Fiber
Optics, LED Lighting,
PV Solar, Ingots,
Wafers, Films
Technology/Computer, Construction,
Automotive, Solar Energy
Phase 9: Metallurgical
PlantAlloys, Ceramics Technology
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market/, https://www.intelligentliving.co/lightsource-bp-installing-bifacial-
solar/: Soltec
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THE
CARIBBEAN
TRINIDAD &
TOBAGO
SURINAME
GUYANA
NORTH
AMERICA
SOUTH
AMERICA
EUROPE ASIA
KEY:
Exports - Phase 3: Bulk Raw Sales
Exports - Phase 4 to 9:
Processing
Packaging
Milling
Float Glass
Polysilicon
Metallurgical
Raw Inputs: Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica, USA
JAMAICA
CENTRAL
AMERICA
USA
EXPORT MARKETS
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SILICA PROCESSING
PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY
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Project delivery is aligned to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Employing
sustainable mining
methods
Enhancing job
creation & improving
living standards
Building resilient
infrastructure,
fostering innovation &
promoting new
technologies
Utilizing renewable
and energy efficient
systems
Reducing emissions
from production
Promote sustainable
land use
CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMIC
GROWTH
INDUSTRY,
INNOVATION &
INFRASTRUCTURE
RESPONSIBLE
PRODUCTION
CLIMATE ACTION REHABILITATION
PLAN
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4 Commodore Court
Westmoorings
Trinidad & Tobago W.I.
(+1 868) 461 4150
www.opalresourcesltd.com
THANK YOU
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