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EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2014
Oct 27, 2013
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Quarterly Results September 2013
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Disclaimer
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This presentation has been prepared by Evolution Mining Limited (“Evolution Mining”) and consists of slides for a presentation concerning the company. By reviewing/attending this presentation, you acknowledge and agree the following.
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This presentation includes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements inherently involve subjective judgement and analysis and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors, many of which are outside the control of, and may be unknown to, Evolution Mining. As such, actual results or performance may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. The types of factors that could cause such variation in actual results or performance include (without limitation) commodity prices, operational problems and general economic conditions. Given these factors, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as at the date of this presentation. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant stock exchange listing rules, Evolution Mining does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation, including (without limitation) where Evolution Mining’s expectations change in relation to such statements and where there is a change in events, conditions or circumstances providing the basis for any such statement.
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No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, fairness or correctness of the information contained in this presentation. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Evolution Mining and its related bodies corporate and affiliates, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives, disclaim any liability or responsibility for loss or damage arising from or in connection with the use of the information contained in this presentation.
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September Quarter Highlights
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Production
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Significantly improved safety performance sustained over 15 months
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Strong start to FY14 with Group production of 107,195oz delivered at an average cash cost of A$769/oz and AISC[1] of A$1,091/oz – again achieving guidance
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Mt Carlton delivers an excellent first quarter of production – 18,904oz of gold equivalent[2] at a cash cost of A$578/oz and AISC of A$842/oz
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Continued focus on cost reductions – total site costs 6.8% less than June 2013 quarter
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Significant cost reductions at Cracow following move to owner-miner with unit mining costs now below A$100/t – a 17% reduction
Corporate
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Maiden dividend payment – gold-linked royalty style dividend policy
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of 52,516oz and copper of 338t payable) with a market value of A$14.5M and unsold gold doré of A$8.7M
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Credit facility remained at A$126.8M with available credit of A$73.2M
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ASIC (All-in sustaining costs) includes C1 cash cost plus royalty expense, sustaining capital expense, general corporate expenses and administration
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Includes 18,018 ounces of gold produced from V2 in September quarter 2013 and an additional 886 ounces of gold equivalent from A39 as a reconciliation entry from June quarter 2013
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September Quarter Production
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| Units | Sep Quarter 2013 |
Jun Quarter 2013 |
Mar Quarter 2013 |
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| Gold produced1 | oz | 107,195 | 112,559 | 84,251 |
| By-product silver produced | oz | 234,259 | 81,211 | 62,024 |
| C1 Cash Cost2 | A$/oz | 769 | 762 | 918 |
| C3 Total Cost3 | A$/oz | 1,146 | 1,366 | 1,427 |
| Gold sold | oz | 97,211 | 98,403 | 84,357 |
| Achieved gold price | A$/oz | 1,475 | 1,494 | 1,573 |
| Silver sold | oz | 670,530 | 383,851 | 62,024 |
| Achieved silver price | A$/oz | 22 | 23 | 29 |
| All-in Sustaining Cost⁴ | A$/oz | 1,091 | 1,266 | - |
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Mt Carlton gold production recorded as payable gold production. Silver production from the A39 silver deposit at Mt Carlton is recorded as gold equivalent using a gold to silver ratio of 1:61.7 for June quarter 2013 and 1:65.2 for September quarter 2013
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Before royalties and after by-product credits
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Includes C1 cash costs, depreciation, amortisation, royalties and other expenses
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Includes C1 cash cost, plus royalty expense, plus sustaining capital, plus general corporate and administration. March entry omitted as this methodology of reporting commenced in the June quarter 2013
A focus on higher margin ounces
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Operations
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Cracow
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Consistent gold production of 23,352oz (Jun qtr: 23,663oz)
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Cash cost of A$761/oz, AISC of A$1,085/oz (Jun qtr: C1 A$928/oz, AISC A$1,687/oz)
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Significant cost reductions due to full transition to owner-miner and planned reduction in underground development with unit mining costs now below A$100/t – down from an average A$121/t in FY13
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Development completed at Roses Pride – new mining area now ready for full production
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129,165t processed at 6.01g/t Au
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$955
50,000 $928 1,000
$861
$761
40,000 800
30,000 28,574oz 600
24,572oz 23,663oz 23,352oz
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10,000 200
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Dec Qtr Mar Qtr Jun Qtr Sep Qtr
2012 2013 2013 2013
Production oz Cash Cost
Cost A$/oz
Production (oz)
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Cracow plant operation
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Pajingo
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September quarter production of 16,858oz of gold
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Cash operating cost of A$998/oz, AISC of $A1,435/oz (Jun qtr: A$830/oz, AISC A$1,583/oz)
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Lower gold production due to a shift to campaign milling during the quarter and processing of remaining lower grade open pit stockpiled ore
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22% increase in underground mined grade relative to the June quarter
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Improved cost base anticipated in December quarter as a result of changes in mining and optimisation of processing, mine planning and operations work
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60,000 1,200
$998
50,000 1,000
$830
$795
40,000 800
$695
30,000 600
24,340oz 23,367oz
22,559oz
20,000 16,858oz 400
10,000 200
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Dec Qtr Mar Qtr Jun Qtr Sep Qtr
2012 2013 2013 2013
Production oz Cash Cost
Cost A$/oz
Production (oz)
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Development drive at Pajingo
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Edna May
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Gold production of 19,869oz (Jun qtr: 18,671oz)
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Cash costs reduced to A$915/oz, AISC A$1,209/oz (Jun qtr: A$1,017, AISC A$1,259/oz)
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Total movement significantly reduced following a move to mining on day shift only in FY14
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574,910t processed at 1.14g/t Au – a 13% grade increase compared to June quarter
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Gold recovery of 94.4% (Jun qtr: 91.7%) – improved recovery and higher grade anticipated to be maintained in the December quarter
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Blast hole drilling – stage 2 cutback
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60,000 $1,063 1,200
$1,017
$915
50,000 1,000
$838
40,000 800
30,000 600
22,763oz
20,000 18,857oz 18,671oz 19,869oz 400
10,000 200
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Dec Qtr Mar Qtr Jun Qtr Sep Qtr
2012 2013 2013 2013
Production oz Cash Cost
Cost A$/oz
Production (oz)
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Mt Rawdon
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Gold production 28,213oz at a cash cost of A$663/oz and AISC of A$857/oz (Jun qtr: record 35,165oz, cash cost A$468/oz, AISC A$776/oz)
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Total material movement was below the June quarter, reflecting the revised stripping profile budgeted for FY14
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December quarter production to decrease slightly due to a major (100 hour) planned shutdown – completed successfully in October
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Preparations well advanced for upcoming wet season
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$891
90,000 900
$658 $663
60,000 600
$468
35,165oz
30,000 25,986oz 28,213oz 300
17,817oz
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Dec Qtr Mar Qtr Jun Qtr Sep Qtr
2012 2013 2013 2013
Production oz Cash Cost
Cost A$/oz
Production (oz)
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Mt Rawdon Open Pit: Sept 2013
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Mt Carlton
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Excellent first quarter in commercial production from the V2 gold deposit – 18,904oz payable gold at a cash cost of A$578/oz and AISC of A$842/oz
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Unit costs improved due to above anticipated by-product credits from silver and copper
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Average concentrate grade significantly above specification
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Concentrate shipments: 5,579wmt of A39 material dispatched – three shipments 8,010wmt of V2 material dispatched – four shipments
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Both A39 and V2 concentrate successfully treated by off-take partners
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Mt Carlton flotation concentrate
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Exploration
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Exploration Highlights
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4D Studies – Pajingo, Cracow, Mt Carlton
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3D geology model integrating time to optimise target selection
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High-resolution 2D seismic completed at Pajingo (23km) and Cracow (7.5km) Imaged fault structures correlate to faults hosting epithermal mineralisation
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Edna May – data discovery and analysis
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Drill three top ranked targets in Q2
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Mt Rawdon – re-evaluating the orebody model Elevated grades in/around dacite intrusions
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Exploration drilling
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Lynne-Moonlight – integrating into 4D Study
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Cracow – extensions to Denmead and Empire
Exploring for transformational growth
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Exploration
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Ahead of plan and under budget
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Considering 3D seismic survey
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8,000 – 10,000m of drilling planned in the December quarter:
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Proof of concept drilling – seismic targets at Cracow and Pajingo
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New porphyry epithermal target at Mt Carlton
Portion of the 2D seismic line at Cracow showing welldefined normal faults along which epithermal veins may be emplaced.
- Exploring for transformational growth
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Financials
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Financials
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Revenue from operations increased to A$161M – comprised of gold doré revenue of A$130M and Mt Carlton concentrate revenue of A$31M
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Gold sales of 97,211oz at an average price A$1,475/oz
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Strong operating cash inflow from operating activities of A$65.2M
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Maiden dividend payment of 1c / share: gold-linked royalty style dividend policy
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Gold hedge book increased to 225,684oz at A$1,590/oz – to underpin projected returns, self-fund near term capital expenditure and provide appropriate return on capital commitment
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Cash in bank at 30 September 2013 of A$3.7M, unsold Mt Carlton concentrate (7,491oz Au, 52,516oz Ag and 338t Cu payable) with a market value of A$14.5M and unsold gold doré with a market value of A$8.7M
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Corporate debt remained unchanged at A$126.8M with available credit A$73.2M at 30 September 2013
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Total capital expenditure was A$47.3M – 60% invested in mine development including A$15.7M on waste stripping capital at Mt Rawdon
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Evolution Mining
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Operational stability and predictability
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FY14 production and guidance maintained: 400,000 – 450,000 gold equivalent with cash operating costs in the range of A$770 – A$820/oz
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All-in Sustaining Cost range of A$1,080 – A$1,130/oz
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All-in Cost range of A$1,300 – A$1,370/oz
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In excess of 100,000oz gold equivalent forecast in December 2013 quarter
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Effective production efficiencies, capital discipline and cost reductions in response to a lower gold price environment
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Strong financial position
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Maiden dividend payment based on Evolution’s gold-linked, royalty-style dividend policy
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Highly talented exploration team focused on transformational growth
We Say, We Do, We Deliver
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Evolution Mining ASX Code: EVN
www.evolutionmining.com.au
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Appendix - Production Summary
| September 2013 Quarter | Units | Cracow | Pajingo | Edna May | Mt Rawdon | Mt Carlton | Total / Average |
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| UG lateral development - capital | m | 426 | 758 | - | - | - | 1,183 |
| UG development - operating | m | 1,029 | 831 | - | - | - | 1,860 |
| Total UG lateral development | m | 1,454 | 1,589 | - | - | - | 3,043 |
| UG ore mined | kt | 134 | 80 | - | - | - | 214 |
| UGgrade mined | g/t | 6.07 | 5.76 | - | - | - | 5.96 |
| OP capital waste | kt | - | - | 598 | 3,194 | 532 | 4,324 |
| OP operatingwaste | kt | - | - | 344 | 89 | 1,218 | 1,651 |
| OP ore mined | kt | - | - | 706 | 598 | 211 | 1,515 |
| OPgrade mined | g/t | - | - | 1.08 | 1.19 | 3.69 | 1.49 |
| Total ore mined | kt | 134 | 80 | 706 | 598 | 211 | 1,728 |
| Total tonnesprocessed | kt | 129 | 153 | 575 | 905 | 171 | 1,932 |
| Gradeprocessed1 | g/t | 6.01 | 3.58 | 1.14 | 1.05 | 4.90 | 1.95 |
| Gold recovery | % | 93 | 96 | 94 | 92 | 85 | 92 |
| Goldproduced1 | oz | 23,352 | 16,858 | 19,869 | 28,213 | 18,904 | 107,195 |
| By-product silver | oz | 14,010 | 16,529 | 8,082 | 22,527 | 230,878 | 292,026 |
| By-product copper | t | - | - | - | - | 490 | 490 |
| Gold sold | oz | 23,577 | 18,807 | 17,861 | 26,764 | 10,203 | 97,211 |
| Achievedgoldprice | A$/oz | 1,477 | 1,481 | 1,474 | 1,476 | 1,461 | 1,475 |
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| Mining | A$/oz | 468 | 373 | 325 | 125 | 403 | 325 |
| Processing | A$/oz | 201 | 296 | 527 | 330 | 339 | 335 |
| Administration and sellingcosts | A$/oz | 132 | 147 | 114 | 93 | 303 | 151 |
| Stockpile adjustments | A$/oz | (26) | 204 | (41) | 134 | (54) | 44 |
| By-product credits | A$/oz | (14) | (23) | (10) | (19) | (414) | (86) |
| C1 Cash Cost | A$/oz | 761 | 998 | 915 | 663 | 578 | 769 |
| Royalties | A$/oz | 89 | 79 | 55 | 71 | 126 | 83 |
| Other2 | A$/oz | - | (65) | 2 | 12 | (46) | (15) |
| Depreciation & Amortisation | A$/oz | 335 | 219 | 203 | 405 | 329 | 310 |
| Total Cost | A$/oz | 1,185 | 1,231 | 1,174 | 1,151 | 986 | 1,146 |
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Gold equivalent is defined as gold plus payable silver from the A39 deposit at Mt Carlton. A39 silver production is converted to gold equivalent using a gold to silver ratio of 1:65.2 based on the average gold and silver prices during the September 2013 quarter
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Price related inventory adjustment for stockpiles held at net realisable value
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Competent Person Statement
The information in this presentation that relates to exploration results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves listed in the table below is based on work compiled by the person whose name appears in the same row, who is employed on a full-time basis by Evolution Mining Limited and is a member of the institute named in that row. Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he or she has undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person. Each person named in the table consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his or her information in the form and context in which they appear.
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| Pajingo Exploration Results | Brentan Grant | Australian Institute of Geoscientists |
| Mt Carlton Exploration Results | David Hewitt | Australian Institute of Geoscientists |
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