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DEVELOP GLOBAL LIMITED — Investor Presentation 2018
May 29, 2018
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ASX: VXR
Highlights
Building An Australian Base Metals Business
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29[th] & 30th May 2018
AJ Saverimutto, Managing Director
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Near-term Cu - Zn production in WA Large inventory: 320kt Cu + >900kt Zn Feasibility study nearing completion One of the few emerging base metal companies on the ASX New management
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Disclaimer
Cautionary Statement
The information contained in this document (“Presentation”) has been prepared by Venturex Resources Limited (“Company”). This Presentation is being used as a presenter’s aid with summarised information. See Venturex’s other and periodic disclosure announcements lodged with the Australian Securities Exchange, which are available at www.asx.com.au or at www.venturexresources.com, for more information.
While the information contained in this Presentation has been prepared in good faith, neither the Company nor any of its shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees or advisers give any representations or warranties (express or implied) as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information in this Presentation, or of any other written or oral information made or to be made available to any interested party or its advisers (all such information being referred to as "Information") and liability therefore is expressly disclaimed. Accordingly, to the full extent permitted by law, neither the Company nor any of its shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees or advisers take any responsibility for, or will accept any liability whether direct or indirect, express or implied, contractual, tortious, statutory or otherwise, in respect of, the accuracy or completeness of the Information or for any of the opinions contained in this Presentation or for any errors, omissions or misstatements or for any loss, howsoever arising, from the use of this Presentation.
This Presentation may include certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. All statements in this Presentation, other than statements of historical facts, that address future activities and events or developments that the Company expects, are forwardlooking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company, its shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees or advisers, do not represent, warrant or guarantee, expressly or impliedly, that the information in this Presentation is complete or accurate. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims any responsibility to inform any recipient of this Presentation of any matter that subsequently comes to its notice which may affect any of the information contained in this Presentation. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Venturex assumes no obligation to update such information.
Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in forward looking statements. Please undertake your own evaluation of the information in this presentation and consult your professional advisers if you wish to buy or sell Venturex shares.
This Presentation has been prepared in compliance with the JORC Code 2012 Edition. The ‘forward-looking information’ contained here is based on the Company’s expectations, estimates and projections as of the date on which the statements were made. The Company disclaims any intent or obligations to update or revise any forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, estimates or options, future events or results or otherwise, unless required to do so by law.
Competency Statement
The information in this presentation that relates Geophysical Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Russell Mortimer, who is employed as a Consultant to the Company through geophysical consultancy Southern Geoscience Consultants Pty Ltd. Mr Mortimer is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and a member of the Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists and has sufficient experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and the types of deposits under consideration, and activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.
The information in this presentation that relates to Exploration Results at the Sulphur Springs Project is based on information by Mr Stefan Gawlinski who is employed as a Consultant to the Company. Mr Gawlinski is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Mr Gawlinski has sufficient experience with the style of mineralisation and the type of deposit under consideration.
The information in this presentation that relates Exploration Results at the Whim Creek Project is based on information compiled by Mr Reginald Beaton who is employee of the Company. Mr Beaton is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Mr Beaton has sufficient experience with the style of mineralisation and the type of deposit under consideration.
The information contained in this presentation relating to the Whim Creek Projects Resources was previously released in announcements released 8 October 2013 and 23 March 2018. The release on the 23 March 2018 is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr David Milton, Hardrock Mining Consultants Pty Ltd who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Milton has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaking to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 – Refer Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources”.
The information contained in this presentation relating to the Kangaroo Caves Resources was previously released in announcements issued 22 September 2015, based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr David Milton, Hardrock Mining Consultants Pty Ltd who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Milton has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaking to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 – Refer Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources”.
The information contained in this presentation relating to the Sulphur Springs Resources was previously released in announcements issued 21 March 2018, based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr David Milton of Mil Min Pty Ltd who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Milton has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaking to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 – Refer Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources”.
The information contained in this presentation relating to the Sulphur Springs Reserves was previously released in announcements issued 1 July 2016, based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr Daniel Donald, of Entech Pty Ltd who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Donald has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to quality as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Reserves”.
The Company confirms that: a) The form and context of the material in this presentation has not been materially modified from the above previous announcements; b) It is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the previous announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimate in the Value Engineering Study announcement issued 16 February 2017 continue to apply and have not materially changed; and c) It is uncertain that following further exploration and evaluation that the historical estimates will be able to be reported as mineral resources or ore reserves in accordance with the JORC 2012 Code. 2 Building a Mid-Tier Base Metals Business
Corporate Overview
| Key Metrics | Key Metrics |
|---|---|
| Share Price (AUD) | 0.014 |
| Shares on Issue (M) | 3,600 |
| Market Capitalisation (M AUD) | 50.4 |
| Cash (M AUD) – 31 March 2018 | 3.9 |
| Top 5 Shareholders | Top 5 Shareholders |
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| Northern Star Resources Ltd | 19.0% |
| Regent Pacific GroupLtd | 16.3% |
| Precision Opportunities Fund Ltd | 6.2% |
| Henghou Industries (HongKong) Ltd | 4.4% |
| Directors/Mgt | 3.0% |
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Top 3 shareholders hold ~42% of shares on issue .
As of 22 May 18
Board
Anthony (Tony) Kiernan Non-Executive Chairman
Former lawyer with 35 years listed company management experience
Anthony Reilly Executive Director
20 years banking, finance and resource sector experience
Trevor Hart
CFO & Company Secretary
CPA with over 20 years senior experience in listed companies
Ajanth (AJ) Saverimutto Managing Director
Mining Engineer with 25 years mine development and financing experience
Darren Stralow Non-Executive Director
Mining Engineer with 18 years mine operations and management experience
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Building a Scalable Business –Why Things Are Changing At Venturex
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Market Timing
Quality Projects
A Team With Vision
Exploration Potential
Copper price +20% in last 12 months
Zinc price +13% in last 12 months
Low LME stockpiles
New project discovery and development pipeline stunted over last few years
Strong forward markets
Significant in ground metal value
Lower cost operation with open pit + underground. Better pay back, greater upside
Higher project confidence Further drilling and DFS on Sulphur Springs being finalised
New Management Team We are building a mid-tier base metals company
Experienced mine finders, builders and financiers
Support of key major shareholders Northern Star
Mining expertise Mine owner and operator
Strong financing relationships which will accelerate growth
27km corridor along strike from Sulphur Springs
9 new drill targets identified by recent EM (Sep 17)
Phase 1: around Sulphur Springs Phase 2: north of Kangaroo Caves Phase 3: south of Kangaroo Caves
New budgets for exploration Markets are changing and so is our MO to capitalise on them
Delineating the next Sulphur Springs and beyond
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Market Outlook – Base Metals Are Back
5 Year LME Cu Price v Warehouse Stocks
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5 Year LME Zn Price v Warehouse Stocks
Source: Bloomberg
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Source: Bloomberg
Changing Markets for Cu and Zn
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Lack of near-term projects
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Lack of investment in exploration and project development
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Grade decrease in projects globally
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Geopolitical risk in key production Jurisdictions
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New application opportunities – such as EVs increasing demand
| Copper – 5 Year Metrics | Copper – 5 Year Metrics | Copper – 5 Year Metrics |
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| Current price (USD/t) | 6,844 | May-18 |
| 5-year low (USD/t) | 4,276 | Jan-16 |
| Warehouse stocks (kt) | 375 | Apr-18 |
| Warehouse stocks high (kt) | 660 | Jul-13 |
| Warehouse stocks low (kt) | 150 | Mar-16 |
| 12-month price change (%) | +20% |
| Zinc– 5 Year Metrics | Zinc– 5 Year Metrics | Zinc– 5 Year Metrics |
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| Current price (USD/t) | 3,115 | May-18 |
| 5-year low (USD/t) | 1,453 | Jan-16 |
| Warehouse stocks (kt) | 200 | Apr-18 |
| Warehouse stocks high (kt) | 1,100 | Apr-13 |
| Warehouse stocks low (kt) | 150 | Jan-18 |
| 12-month price change (%) | +13% |
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Resources – A Large, High-Quality Inventory
Sulphur Springs Resources (2018)[1]
Whim Creek Resources (2018)[2]
| Indicated | Indicated | Indicated | Indicated |
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| Mt | Cu % | Zn % | Ag g/t |
| 11.7 | 1.4 | 4.2 | 17 |
| Inferred | |||
| Mt | Cu % | Zn % | Ag g/t |
| 5.7 | 1.2 | 4.4 | 18 |
| Measured | Measured | Measured | Measured | Measured | Measured |
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| Mt | Cu % | Zn % | **Pb % ** | **Ag g/t ** | Au g/t |
| 1.07 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 38 | 0.3 |
| Indicated | |||||
| Mt | Cu % | Zn % | **Pb % ** | **Ag g/t ** | Au g/t |
| 5.97 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 18 | 0.2 |
| Inferred | |||||
| Mt | Cu % | Zn % | **Pb % ** | **Ag g/t ** | Au g/t |
| 1.55 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 31 | 0.2 |
| Total | Total | Total | Total |
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| Mt | Cu % | Zn % | Ag g/t |
| 17.4 | 1.3 | 4.2 | 17 |
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| Grand Total | Grand Total | Grand Total | Grand Total | Grand Total | Grand Total |
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| Mt | Cu % | Zn % | Pb % | Ag g/t | Au g/t |
| 25.9 | 1.24 | 3.47 | 0.18 | 19 | 0.1 |
| Total | Total | Total | Total | Total | Total |
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| Mt | Cu % | Zn % | Pb % | **Ag g/t ** | Au g/t |
| 8.55 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 23 | 0.2 |
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1Includes Kangaroo Caves Resources – Refer ASX announcements 22 September 2015 and 21 March 2018 2Whim Creek comprises of Whim Creek, Mons Cupri, Evelyn and Salt Creek deposits – Refer ASX announcements 8 Oct 2013 and 23 March 2018
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Sulphur Springs – A Cornerstone Asset with Width, Grade and Scale
Strategically Located
Excellent Ore Inventory
Great Intercepts[3]
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Resources [1]
Mt Cu % Zn % Pb % Ag %
17.4 1.3 4.2 0.2 17
Reserves [2]
Mt Cu % Zn % Pb % Ag %
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Project Advancement Update
Permitting
DFS
Financing
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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| Hole ID | Width (m) | Cu (%) | Zn (%) |
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| SSD089 | 38.2 | 3.49 | - |
| SSD090 | 40.3 | 3.35 | - |
| SSD091 | 20.5 | 3.06 | - |
| SSD092 | 18.0 | 2.59 | - |
| SSD099 | 36.5 | 3.33 | |
| SSD099 | 29.9 | - | 9.02 |
| SSD094 | 20.0 | 12.0 | |
| SSD095 | 19.6 | 5.63 | |
| SSD097 | 16.0 | 9.92 | |
| SSD102 | 16.0 | 9.03 |
1Includes Kangaroo Caves and Sulphur Springs Resources – Refer ASX announcements 22 September 2015 and 21 March 2018 2Refer ASX announcements 1 July 2016
3 Refer ASX Announcement 18 January 2018
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Sulphur Springs – Production Statistics
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Cu
Payable Cu Tonnes
144 Kt
AUD1.2 Billion
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Zn
Payable Zn Tonnes
335 Kt
AUD1.2 Billion
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Ag
Payable Ag Ounces
2.5 M Oz
AUD63 Million
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Sulphur Springs Open Pit & Underground
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Open Pit Underground (SS + KC) Processing
5.0 Mt 6.7 Mt 1.0 Mtpa
5 Years 8 Years Permitted for 1.5 Mtpa
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Key Production Metrics[1]
11.7Mt @ 3.6% Zn, 1.4% Cu
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12 year life of mine
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12ktpa Cu in conc
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32ktpa Zn in conc
Key Financials (from 2016)
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Pre tax NPV[8% ] A$338 M[1]
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Payback 2.6years
Price Assumptions
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Zn US$2,535/t
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Cu US$6,450/t
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A$:US$ 0.76
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1Refer ASX Release 16 February 2017
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Sulphur Springs – A Cornerstone Asset with Width, Grade and Scale
Sulphur Springs VMS Deposit
| Strike:400m+ Depth:Open at depth (defined to ~500m) Width:30m+ |
Project Economics2 | Project Economics2 | Project Economics2 |
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| NPV 8% (2016 VES Study)3 | AUD | 338 Million | |
| Free Cash Flow | AUD | 601 Million | |
| Cost Per Tonne | AUD/t | 107 | |
| NSR (2016 VES Study) | AUD/t | 158 | |
| NSR (Spot)4 | AUD/t | 188 | |
| Open pit and underground operation. We continue to look forcapex reductionsand project optimisationopportunities. |
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Sulphur Springs & Kangaroo Caves Resource Metal Tonnes: Copper: 230,000 t, Zinc: 730,000 t [1]
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1Representing ~75% of Venturex’s total metal inventory
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An economy of scale project offering low cost production and solid returns.
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2Refer ASX announcements 16 February 2017
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3Calculated at Cu = USD6,450/t, Zn = USD2,535/t, Ag = 19/oz
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4Calculated at Cu = USD6,800/t, Zn = USD3,250/t, Ag = 17/oz
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Sulphur Springs – Exploration Potential
Unlocking A New Region
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Multiple drill targets identified by extensive EM surveying.
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Refer ASX Release 3 May 2018
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Sulphur Springs – Prospect Pipeline
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Mapping
Geochemical/
Geophysics
Drill Testing
Resource/Extensions
2017
Heli-EM Targets Sulphur Springs
Reserves
Breakers
‘West’ (XA6)
Traunstein
Panorama Trend Man O ‘War Sulphur Springs
Midway Sulphur Springs
Jameson ‘East’ (XA5)
Primary Growth/ Kangaroo Caves
Graben Structures Anomaly 45 Bledisloe Sulphur Springs
‘Deeps’
Brass Buckle
Road Master
Kangaroo Caves
Double Bar
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Whim Creek –We’re Not a One Project Company
Whim Creek Operations
Excellent Ore Inventory
Project Highlights
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Excellent ore inventory
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Strong exploration history
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Open pit and underground options
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Current revenue = Net Profit Interest[1 ]
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Multiple ore sources
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Conglomerate gold opportunities
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Consolidation opportunities
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Existing infrastructure
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| Resources2 | Resources2 | Resources2 | Resources2 | Resources2 | Resources2 |
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| Mt | Cu % | Zn % | Pb % | Ag g/t | Au g/t |
| 8.55 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 23 | 0.2 |
Multi project locality targeting a central mill feed at Whim Creek from the:
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Whim Creek Deposit
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Mons Cupri Deposit
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Salt Creek Deposit
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Evelyn Deposit
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1NPI from Blackrock Metals Pty Ltd - Copper cathode production
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- 2Whim Creek, Evelyn, Mons Cupri and Salt Creek – Refer ASX announcements 8 October 2013 and 23 March 2018
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In Summary –The Venturex Evolution
Venturex is an excellent value proposition
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Value
Markets
Key Shareholders
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Exploration
Strong Vision
Strong Cu and Zn Support of major 27 km of ground Robust strategy Cornerstone assets futures markets shareholders Similar to Sulphur Springs Strong vision Excellent economics We’re undervalued Actively supporting compared to our peers DFS and financing Locally and regionally New management
Building An Australian Base Metals Business
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Thank You
Registered Office: Level 2, 91 Havelock Street West Perth WA 6005
T: + 61 8 6389 7400 F: + 61 8 9463 7836
Media: Nicholas Read Read Corporate Ph: +61 8 9388 1474 Email: [email protected]
AJ Saverimutto – Managing Director
[email protected] www.venturexresources.com
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