{
  "project_id": "project_remote_mining_asset",
  "canonical_url": "https://heliovulcan.com.au/projects/remote-mining-asset/",
  "methodology_url": "https://heliovulcan.com.au/methods/pre-dd-f1-f4/",
  "project_url": "https://heliovulcan.com.au/api/v1/projects/remote-mining-asset.json",
  "evidence_url": "https://heliovulcan.com.au/api/v1/projects/remote-mining-asset/evidence.json",
  "version": "2.0",
  "updated_at": "2026-08-09",
  "currency_note": "All dollar figures are indicative AUD screening-model outputs, not quoted transaction values or independently verified NPVs.",
  "count": 14,
  "claims": [
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-LOAD-001",
      "statement": "Indicative annual electricity demand for the operation is approximately 30 GWh per year.",
      "value": 30,
      "unit": "GWh/year",
      "claim_type": "derived",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "method_id": "METHOD-LOAD-RECONSTRUCTION-01",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-EIS-MAIN-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "The draft EIS text (s3.8.1.1) states 'approximately 30 MWh/yr', an apparent unit inconsistency. The ~30 GWh/yr figure is derived by cross-checking the stated 3.9 MW peak, 7,500 kL/yr diesel fuel use and Table 3.19 energy produced (107,853 GJ/yr = 29.96 GWh/yr). Owner-confirmed load data is required before design work."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-LOAD-002",
      "statement": "Indicative site peak electrical load is approximately 3.9 MW, from a proposed diesel power station of three 1.5 MW units.",
      "value": 3.9,
      "unit": "MW",
      "claim_type": "public_source",
      "confidence": "high",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-EIS-MAIN-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "Stated in the draft EIS as the proposed power-station configuration; actual operating load profile is not public."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-FUEL-001",
      "statement": "The proposed diesel power station is expected to consume approximately 7,500 kL of diesel per year during operations.",
      "value": 7500,
      "unit": "kL/year",
      "claim_type": "public_source",
      "confidence": "high",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-EIS-MAIN-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published"
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-PV-001",
      "statement": "A solar PV installation of approximately 4.6 MWp has been publicly disclosed as a starting point for the site's hybrid-energy configuration.",
      "value": 4.6,
      "unit": "MWp",
      "claim_type": "reported",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-PROPONENT-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "Figure as cited in Heliovulcan's own analysis from the proponent's public reporting; the primary disclosure URL is not yet captured in this registry (see evidence EVID-RMA-PROPONENT-01, status unresolved)."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-BESS-001",
      "statement": "A battery energy storage system of approximately 2.3 MW / 2.2 MWh has been publicly disclosed as a starting point for the site's hybrid-energy configuration.",
      "value": 2.3,
      "unit": "MW (2.2 MWh)",
      "claim_type": "reported",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-PROPONENT-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "Figure as cited in Heliovulcan's own analysis from the proponent's public reporting; the primary disclosure URL is not yet captured in this registry (see evidence EVID-RMA-PROPONENT-01, status unresolved)."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-YIELD-001",
      "statement": "The screening model assumes a specific solar yield of 1,850 kWh/kWp/yr for the site's region.",
      "value": 1850,
      "unit": "kWh/kWp/year",
      "claim_type": "assumption",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-GSA-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "Analyst assumption informed by Global Solar Atlas regional data; not a bankable yield assessment (no P50/P90 study, no on-site measurement)."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-SCEN-001",
      "statement": "Of the four screened configurations (S1 short-life, S3 expanded hub, S4 60% renewable target, S5 100% renewable upper bound), S4 is the scenario selected for further hourly and commercial validation.",
      "claim_type": "interpreted",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "method_id": "METHOD-TWO-SCENARIO-FINANCE-01",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-HV-PREDD-01",
        "EVID-RMA-HV-FIN-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "A screening selection, not a design recommendation or investment advice. S4 requires 8,760-hour dispatch, reliability, curtailment and battery-degradation validation."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-FIN-001",
      "statement": "Modelled total installed cost (TIC before IDC) for scenario S4 is approximately A$31.3M.",
      "value": 31.3,
      "unit": "AUD_million",
      "claim_type": "calculated",
      "confidence": "low",
      "method_id": "METHOD-TWO-SCENARIO-FINANCE-01",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-HV-FIN-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "Screening-level EPC benchmark costing; can move materially before a binding EPC quote."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-FIN-002",
      "statement": "Modelled SPV after-tax CFADS (base case) for scenario S4 is approximately A$5.7M per year.",
      "value": 5.7,
      "unit": "AUD_million/year",
      "claim_type": "calculated",
      "confidence": "low",
      "method_id": "METHOD-TWO-SCENARIO-FINANCE-01",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-HV-FIN-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "Model output under unverified timing, pricing, financing and contract assumptions."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-FIN-003",
      "statement": "Indicative debt capacity for scenario S4 is approximately A$20.5M when debt is resized to a simplified 1.30x minimum-DSCR constraint.",
      "value": 20.5,
      "unit": "AUD_million",
      "claim_type": "calculated",
      "confidence": "low",
      "method_id": "METHOD-TWO-SCENARIO-FINANCE-01",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-HV-FIN-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "The 1.30x DSCR is a debt-sizing constraint used in the model, not evidence that any lender has approved any scenario."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-FIN-004",
      "statement": "The modelled residual / buy-out payment for scenario S4 is approximately A$4.5M.",
      "value": 4.5,
      "unit": "AUD_million",
      "claim_type": "calculated",
      "confidence": "low",
      "method_id": "METHOD-TWO-SCENARIO-FINANCE-01",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-HV-FIN-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "Residual timing, discount rate, inflation basis, tax treatment and ownership transfer require confirmation; not a quoted transaction value."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-FIN-005",
      "statement": "The indicative owner outcome for scenario S4 after the modelled buy-out is approximately positive A$4.6M, the only positive owner outcome among the four screened scenarios.",
      "value": 4.6,
      "unit": "AUD_million",
      "claim_type": "calculated",
      "confidence": "low",
      "method_id": "METHOD-TWO-SCENARIO-FINANCE-01",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-HV-FIN-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "Model output over an assumed comparison period; must be validated against owner-confirmed mine plans, load data and real contract / buy-out terms."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-FIN-006",
      "statement": "The short-life base case (S1) produces a modelled residual of approximately A$27.3M and a negative indicative owner outcome of approximately -A$20.1M.",
      "claim_type": "calculated",
      "confidence": "low",
      "method_id": "METHOD-TWO-SCENARIO-FINANCE-01",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-HV-FIN-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "Illustrates why short mine life / contract tenor undermines third-party SPV capital recovery; requires confirmation of timing, discounting, ownership and contract terms."
    },
    {
      "claim_id": "RMA-SITE-001",
      "statement": "The PV and BESS/PCS areas identified in the siting screen are preliminary desktop search areas, not equipment footprints, approved buildable land or owner-selected sites.",
      "claim_type": "owner_confirmation_required",
      "confidence": "high",
      "method_id": "METHOD-SITING-SCREEN-01",
      "evidence_ids": [
        "EVID-RMA-HV-PREDD-01"
      ],
      "last_verified": "2026-07-23",
      "status": "published",
      "limitations": "Candidate areas require owner data, field verification, specialist assessment and engineering validation."
    }
  ]
}