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ELEMENTOS LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Apr 21, 2021
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ELEMENTOS TOMORROW’S TIN
QUARTERLY REPORT
For the period ended 31 March 2021
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Elementos is a resources development company focused on the exploration, development and production of high-grade tin projects in stable jurisdictions with a long history of mining.
The Company’s portfolio comprises both near-term development and exploration assets, including:
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Oropesa Project, Spain – one of the world’s largest undeveloped, open-cut mineable tin deposits, with access to world class infrastructure. Oropesa is an advanced tin project with near term development and cash flow potential.
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Cleveland Project, Tasmania – a significant resource of tin-copper amenable to both open cut and underground mining techniques, located in a worldclass mining district with excellent infrastructure.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Consistent tin price gains over the last 12 months reach ten-year highs, currently over US$27,000/t (www.LME.com 19 April 2021).
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Tight global refined tin supply struggling to match increasing demand.
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5,000m resource definition diamond drilling programme >50% complete.
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High grade tin mineralisation intersected in the Oropesa diamond drilling programme, confirming mineralisation continuity.
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Revised Oropesa environmental permitting studies nearing completion.
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Exploration re-commences on the Cleveland Tin Project in Tasmania.
Level 6, 10 Market Street Brisbane Queensland 4000 Phone +61 (0)7 3221 7770 [email protected] elementos.com.au
Elementos Limited | ABN 49 138 468 756 | ASX: ELT
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OROPESA PROJECT
Located in southern Spain, the Oropesa Tin Project is one of the world’s largest undeveloped, open-cut mineable tin deposits, with access to world class infrastructure. It will likely be our first mining operation.
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Figure 1. Oropesa Tin Project - Location Plan
The Company is continuing a diamond drilling exploration program at Oropesa that commenced during the previous quarter. The program’s principal objectives are:
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To increase confidence of previously reported Inferred Resources, to an Indicated Resources classification.
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Confirmation of near surface, possibly fault controlled mineralisation that is currently not included in the 2017 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE).
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Testing for additional near surface mineralisation from exploration targets (outside 2017 MRE) identified from historic Induced Polarisation (IP) geophysical survey anomalies.
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Reporting of a new Mineral Resource Estimate which is planned to form the basis of a wider mine planning and optimization program which will aim to optimise the project’s annual production rate, mine life and reduce the overall waste-to-ore stripping ratio.[*4] .
The program has 48 diamond drill holes planned for a total of approximately 5,000m. At the time of reporting 31 drill holes had been completed (including two completed after the period) for a total of 3,710m, with assays received for 19 of the completed drill holes.
Significant assays previously reported from the drilling programme include;
ADD_01A:- 10.5m @ 0.27% Sn from 94.9m
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2.3m @ 0.63% Sn from 122.0m
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9.9m @ 0.69% Sn from 200.5 m, including 0.6m @ 4.36% Sn from 209.8m
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Expn_020:- 3.9m @ 0.63% Sn from 36.5m Expn_010:- 12.3m @ 0.53% Sn from 37.7m 10.6m @ 0.38% Sn from 83.2m 17.9m @ 0.22% Sn from 106.9m 13.3m @ 0.26% Sn from 183.2m 6.3m @ 0.34% Sn from 199.1m
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Expn_013:- 10.4m @ 0.37% Sn from 65.1m Expn_019:- 31.1m @ 1.49% Sn from 113.3m, including 6.1m @ 4.85%% Sn from 133.6m, which includes 1m @ 12.9% Sn from 133.6m and 1.4m @ 8.02% Sn from 135.8m
Expn_022:- 41.9m @ 0.20% Sn from 132.9m Expn_040:- 9.6m @ 0.20% Sn from 48.2m Expn_041:- 2.2m @ 0.40% Sn from 48.9m Expn_043:- 4.8m @ 0.30% Sn from 22.0m Expn_044:- 14.5m @ 0.38% Sn from 43.0m Expn_047A:- 7.1m @ 0.33% Sn from 10.3m P53:- 1.2m @ 0.24% Sn from 188.9m
The Company’s drilling program follows the release of the company’s Oropesa Economic Study in May 2020, which positioned the project as a low cost, globally significant new tin development with a prospective annual production of 2,440 tonnes of tin-inconcentrate over a 14-year mine life[*3] . The Economic Study was completed with a tin price of USD$19,750 per tonne. The LME tin price is currently over US$27,500 per tonne (www.LME.com 19 April 2021).
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| Description | Results |
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| Average annual ore feed | 750,000 tonnes |
| Average annual tin metal production | 2,440 tonnes |
| Life-of-mine | 14Years |
| Average tin price | US$19,750t real |
| Pre-production capital expenditure | US$52.2 |
| Total life-of-mine revenue | US$675 |
| Total life-of-mine EBITDA | US$281 |
| All-in-sustaining cash costs | US$11,790t metal |
| Net Present value (8%, pre-tax, real) | US$92 million |
| Internal Rate of Return (pre-tax, real) | 25% |
| Net Present value (8%, after-tax, real) | US$66 million |
| Internal Rate of Return (after-tax, real) | 22% |
| Project capital pay-back period (pre-tax from mine start) |
4 Years |
In addition to the diamond drilling program Elementos has commenced additional studies aimed at optimising the proposed operation and preparing for a Feasibility Study. The Company is confident that optimisation works will present an opportunity to extract considerably more value from the project and minimise risks. These additional studies include;
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Advancing the resubmission the of the project’s Environmental Authority Application. This involves the final completion of a number of studies, resubmission to the relevant government authority, and associated statutory obligations, and
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Progressing the engineering studies for the process plant and site infrastructure, including tailings dam design.
The Company has engaged an experienced Spanish project management team, Soluciones, Concentradores Y Procesos de Ingeniería, S.L., to oversee all the Company’s activities at Oropesa.
Table 1. Summary of financial and technical information (forecast numbers are approximate)
Readily executable, the development concept proposes a simple open-cut mining operation and conventional processing facility producing tin concentrates which would be shipped to smelters in Europe and Asia.
The Study valuation also found a base case pre-tax NPV8% of approximately US$92m and post tax NPV8% of approximately US$66m. The pre-tax Internal Rate of Return is approximately 25% and the payback period is approximately four years. Recent tin price increases have substantially re-rated these indices.
The Study incorporated additional work completed at Oropesa since the Initial Preliminary Economic Assessment was released in 2014. Additional work included a pilot plant metallurgical test program, ore pre-concentration testing, exploration drilling and development of an updated geological resource model, hydrogeological and geotechnical studies and advanced environmental impact assessment studies.
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| Hole ID | Easting ED50 Zone 30 |
Northing ED50 Zone 30 |
RL | Easting_ETRS89 Zone 30 |
Northing_ETRS89 Zone 30 |
Azimuth (grid) |
Dip | Total Depth (m) |
Longitude | Latitude |
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| P53 | 282387.4 | 4244377.5 | 652.7 | 282276.9 | 4244171.8 | 235 | -50 | 250.0 | -5.4905 | 38.3192 |
| Expn_017 | 282842.4 | 4243974.6 | 640.8 | 282731.9 | 4243768.9 | 194 | -60 | 100.0 | -5.4852 | 38.3157 |
| Expn_012 | 282878.9 | 4243934.6 | 633.8 | 282768.3 | 4243728.9 | 195 | -60 | 100.0 | -5.4847 | 38.3154 |
| Expn_064 | 282851.8 | 4243919.6 | 631.9 | 282741.2 | 4243713.9 | 193 | -56 | 55.1 | -5.4850 | 38.3152 |
| Expn_020 | 282906.3 | 4243901.2 | 629.5 | 282795.8 | 4243695.5 | 194 | -60 | 77.6 | -5.4844 | 38.3151 |
| Expn_011 | 283426.7 | 4243714.0 | 624.7 | 283316.1 | 4243508.3 | 202 | -46 | 103.8 | -5.4784 | 38.3135 |
| Expn_021A | 283364.4 | 4243712.1 | 622.9 | 283253.9 | 4243506.4 | 200 | -55 | 53.0 | -5.4791 | 38.3135 |
| Expn_021B | 283360.6 | 4243701.7 | 622.1 | 283250.1 | 4243496.0 | 20 | -55 | 120.0 | -5.4792 | 38.3134 |
| Expn_010 | 283751.6 | 4243522.0 | 607.9 | 283641.0 | 4243316.3 | 205 | -48 | 220.9 | -5.4746 | 38.3119 |
| Expn_040 | 283391.1 | 4243784.9 | 626.7 | 283280.6 | 4243579.2 | 199 | -59 | 71.5 | -5.4788 | 38.3142 |
| Expn_041 | 283397.2 | 4243800.8 | 628.0 | 283286.6 | 4243595.1 | 199 | -67 | 60.1 | -5.4788 | 38.3143 |
| Expn_043 | 283438.1 | 4243777.7 | 627.2 | 283327.6 | 4243572.0 | 199 | -64 | 41.4 | -5.4783 | 38.3141 |
| Expn_044 | 283444.9 | 4243796.9 | 628.4 | 283334.4 | 4243591.2 | 199 | -62 | 60.0 | -5.4782 | 38.3143 |
| Expn_047A | 283367.5 | 4243737.7 | 623.9 | 283257.0 | 4243532.0 | 200 | -47 | 62.3 | -5.4791 | 38.3137 |
| Expn_022 | 283635.9 | 4243411.7 | 605.4 | 283525.3 | 4243206.0 | 23 | -53 | 210.0 | -5.4759 | 38.3109 |
| Expn_018 | 283040.1 | 4243952.2 | 635.5 | 282929.5 | 4243746.5 | 194 | -60 | 109.6 | -5.4829 | 38.3156 |
| ADD_01A | 283105.0 | 4243933.0 | 632.3 | 282994.5 | 4243727.3 | 200 | -60 | 219.7 | -5.4822 | 38.3154 |
| Expn_013 | 282936.1 | 4243940.7 | 634.8 | 282825.6 | 4243735.0 | 194 | -57 | 110.0 | -5.4841 | 38.3154 |
| Expn_019 | 283042.3 | 4244003.7 | 643.4 | 282931.8 | 4243798.0 | 194 | -60 | 150.5 | -5.4829 | 38.3160 |
| Expn_020A | 282904.0 | 4243910.0 | 630.7 | 282793.5 | 4243704.3 | 194 | -60 | 48.4 | -5.4844 | 38.3152 |
| Expn_059 | 283479.5 | 4243679.1 | 621.9 | 283369.0 | 4243473.4 | 200 | -56 | 139.2 | -5.4778 | 38.3132 |
| ADD_02 | 283427.0 | 4243604.0 | 615.9 | 283316.5 | 4243398.3 | 23 | -45 | 71.9 | -5.4784 | 38.3125 |
| ADD_03 | 283457.0 | 4243576.0 | 614.1 | 283346.5 | 4243370.3 | 23 | -45 | 96.5 | -5.4780 | 38.3123 |
| Expn_016 | 283351.2 | 4243650.2 | 618.3 | 283240.6 | 4243444.5 | 21 | -49 | 156.2 | -5.4793 | 38.3129 |
| P42 | 284356.4 | 4243354.5 | 594.7 | 284245.9 | 4243148.8 | 205 | -60 | 200.2 | -5.4677 | 38.3105 |
| P44 | 284200.4 | 4243079.5 | 607.4 | 284089.9 | 4242873.8 | 205 | -60 | 250.0 | -5.4694 | 38.3080 |
| Expn_060 | 283500.1 | 4243643.6 | 618.6 | 283389.5 | 4243437.9 | 204 | -52 | 124.4 | -5.4775 | 38.3129 |
| Expn_052A | 283534.0 | 4243659.0 | 619.5 | 283423.5 | 4243453.3 | 204 | -55 | 139.2 | -5.4772 | 38.3131 |
| Expn_057 | 283555.2 | 4243600.7 | 614.9 | 283444.7 | 4243395.0 | 203 | -49 | 60.7 | -5.4769 | 38.3125 |
| Expn_010A | 283742.5 | 4243526.7 | 607.9 | 283632.0 | 4243321.0 | 196 | -55 | 116.5 | -5.4747 | 38.3119 |
| Expn_015A | 283729.5 | 4243464.1 | 606.2 | 283618.9 | 4243258.4 | 204 | -52 | 131.7 | -5.4749 | 38.3113 |
Table 2. Oropesa diamond drill hole collar data – current announcement
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Figure 2. Location Plan for Diamond Drill Holes Completed at 19 April 2020 – Oropesa Tin Project, Spain
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Exploration drilling programme planned to ideally convert
a significant proportion of the Inferred Resource to
Indicated.
Shallow mineralisation target
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Figure 3. Plan of Oropesa geological resource depicting the location of completed diamond drill holes and proposed diamond drill hole for the current drilling campaign.
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Shallow mineralisation target
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Figure 4. 3D view of the Oropesa geological resource looking north. Completed and planned diamond drilling shown. Quarterly Report for the period ended 31 March 2021
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Figure 5. Oropesa 2021 resource conversion infill diamond drilling, Expn_019
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CLEVELAND PROJECT
The Cleveland Tin Project is located 80km southwest of Burnie in the mineral-rich northwest region of Tasmania, Australia. It is a historic underground mine site boasting excellent power, water and transport infrastructure.
Exploration activities have re-commenced following an easing of Interstate travel restrictions due to the COVID – 19 pandemic.
A prospective target approximately 500m in length to the immediate northeast and along strike of the existing geological resource has been identified as been highly prospective for the potential to contain additional tin and copper resources. The region contains a set of historic Self-Potential (SP) geophysical anomalies from a survey carried out by the Bureau of Mineral Resources (Geoscience Australia) in 1954, which have not historically been investigated in any known detail.
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Figure 6. Cleveland Project Location Plan
Reconnaissance mapping of the prospective region has confirmed the presence of the geological mine sequence (Halls Formation and adjacent Crescent Spur Sandstone) with rock chip samples containing visible sulphide mineralisation at four of the five locations investigated, the most significant assay being 0.7% Sn, 0.57% Cu, & 13.4% Zn from sample 130403 (Figure).
A proposal to drill test the SP anomalies will be submitted to Mineral Resources Tasmania during the next reporting period.
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Figure 7. Cleveland Tin Mine mine sequence highlighting the surface projection of the geological resource with superimposed SP anomalies (in blue) and untested SP anomalies (in green) to the northeast of the historical workings.
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CORPORATE
Appointment of New CEO
Subsequent to the end of the reporting period, the Company announced the appointment of a new CEO, Mr Joe David. Mr David is experienced in project development, project delivery and capital markets and whose skills will provide an ideal foundation to drive the company’s projects through development and into production[*11] .
Tin Price
Elementos completes $6.1 million capital raising
Subsequent to the end of the reporting period, Elementos completed a $6.1 million capital raising (before costs) after receiving firm commitments from institutional, sophisticated and accredited investors. These funds will be used to continue to progress the development of the company’s wholly owned Oropesa Tin Project in Spain and continue the exploration and assessment of the Cleveland Project in Tasmania[*12] .
The LME tin price has gained approximately 28% during the reporting period. The LME tin price at the time of reporting was above US$27,500/t (www.LME.com 19 April 2021)
The price increase appears to have been driven by increased demand in downstream markets which is outstripping supply. Global supply shortages are due to falling production from some prominent mining districts has been exaggerated by congestion and delays resulting from the impact of COVID-19 on international logistic systems.
Exploration Tenements
| Tenement | Tenement | Area | ELT | Tenement |
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| Name | Number | (km²) | Interest | Location |
| Cleveland | EL7/2005 | 55 | 100% | Tasmania, Australia |
| Oropesa | 13.050 | 13 | 100% | Andalucia, Spain |
ASX Listing Rule 5.3 disclosure
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During the quarter, payments for exploration and evaluation activities covering both the Oropesa and Cleveland projects totalled $499,000.
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Payments of $51,000 were made during the quarter to Related Parties, as reported in clause 6.1 of the ASX Appendix 5B (Cash Flow Report).
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Forward-looking statements
This document may contain certain forward-looking statements. Such statements are only predictions, based on certain assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Actual events or results may differ materially from the events or results expected or implied in any forward-looking statement.
The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation, warranty or prediction with respect to the accuracy of the underlying assumptions or that any forward-looking statements will be or are likely to be fulfilled. Elementos undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document (subject to securities exchange disclosure requirements).
The information in this document does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any person or organisation. Nothing contained in this document constitutes investment, legal, tax or other advice.
For more information on specific risks associated with forward looking statements refer to the Risk Assessment section of the announcement “Positive Economic Study for the Oropesa Tin Project”, 7th May 2020.
Competent Person Statement
The information in this report is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation that has been compiled for this report. Mr Chris Creagh is a consultant to Elementos Ltd. Mr Creagh has reviewed and approved the technical content of this report. Mr Creagh is a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code 2012). Mr Creagh is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.
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References to Previous Releases
The information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves were last reported by the company in compliance with the 2012 Edition of the JORC Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. The Mineral Resources, Ore Reserves, production targets and financial information derived from a production target were included in market releases dated as follows:
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*1 - Acquisition of the Oropesa Tin Project, 31st July 2018
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*2 - Exploration Evaluation at Oropesa tin project, 4th February 2019
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*3 - Positive Economic Study for the Oropesa Tin Project, 7th May 2020
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*4 - Oropesa optimisation work and drilling to unlock further value, 13th July 2020
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*5 - Oropesa Tin Project – Drilling Progress Report, 6[th] January 2021
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*6 - Oropesa Tin Project – Drilling Progress Report, 19[th] January 2021
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*7 - Oropesa Tin Project – Drilling Progress Report, 8[th] February 2021
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*8 - Cleveland Tin Project – Exploration re-commences, 4[th] March 2021
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*9 - Oropesa Tin Project – Drilling Progress Report, 17[th] March 2021
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*10 - Oropesa Tin Project – Drilling Progress Report, 22[nd] March 2021
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*11 - Appointment of Chief Executive Officer, 12[th] April 2021
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*12 - Elementos completes capital raising to continue the development of the Oropesa tin project amid strong tin prices, 19 April 2021
The company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the market announcements referred above and further confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production targets, forecast financial information derived from a production target and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource statements contained in those market releases continue to apply and have not materially changed.
This announcement was approved by the Board of Elementos Limited.
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