Skip to main content

AI assistant

Sign in to chat with this filing

The assistant answers questions, extracts KPIs, and summarises risk factors directly from the filing text.

FREEHILL MINING LIMITED. AGM Information 2021

Jan 27, 2021

64918_rns_2021-01-27_f5b4e716-db8b-4fea-bb04-d91ae267273a.pdf

AGM Information

Open in viewer

Opens in your device viewer

Freehill Mining Limited (ASX: FHS) Annual General Meeting of Shareholders - 2020 year Presentation 28 January 2021 Peter Hinner – Chief Executive Officer

==> picture [720 x 247] intentionally omitted <==

Important Information and Disclaimer

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

The information contained in this Presentation is of a general nature and does not purport to include or summarise all information that an investor should consider when making an investment decision. The Presentation does not contain all the information which would be required in a product disclosure statement, prospectus or other disclosure document prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act).

This Presentation does not constitute investment or financial product advice, is not a recommendation to acquire securities and does not and will not form the basis of any contract or commitment for the acquisition of securities.

Before making an investment decision, prospective investors should consider the appropriateness of the information (including but not limited to the assumptions, uncertainties and contingencies which may affect future operations of the Company and the values and the impact that different future outcomes may have on the Company) having regard to their own investment objectives, financial situation and needs and should seek legal, accounting and taxation advice appropriate to their jurisdiction.

Future performance and forward-looking statements

This Presentation contains certain forward-looking statements and comments about future events, including the Company’s expectations about the performance of its businesses and the future performance of the Company. Forward looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward looking words such as, “expect”, “anticipate”, “likely”, “intend”, “should”, “could”, “may”, “predict”, “plan”, “propose”, “will”, “believe”, “forecast”, “estimate”, “target” and other similar expressions.

Indications of, and guidance or outlooks on, future earnings, financial position or performance are also forward-looking statements and include statements in this Presentation regarding the future performance of the Company and the Company's outstanding debt. In making the forward-looking information or statements contained in this Presentation, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: general business, economic and mining industry conditions; interest rates and foreign exchange rates; the continuing accuracy of mineral resource estimates; geological and metallurgical conditions (including with respect to the size, grade and recoverability of mineral resources); the supply and demand for commodities and metals and the level and volatility of the prices of commodities and metals; market competition; the ability of the Company to raise sufficient funds from capital markets and/or debt to meet its future obligations and planned activities and that unforeseen events do not occur; the stability and predictability of the political environments and legal and regulatory frameworks in Chile including with respect to, among other things, the ability of the Company to obtain, maintain, renew and/or extend required permits, licences, authorizations and/or approvals from the appropriate regulatory authorities; that contractual counterparties perform as agreed; and the ability of the Company to continue to obtain qualified staff and equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner to meet its demand.

Competent Persons Statement

The information contained in the report that relates to Mineral Resources, Exploration Targets and Exploration Results is based on information compiled or reviewed by Peter Hinner, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Hinner is a consultant of the company and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Hinner consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

2
----- End of picture text -----

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [25 x 25] intentionally omitted <==

YB6 magnetite JORC 49Mt 20.4% Fe mineral resource declared June 2020

==> picture [25 x 26] intentionally omitted <==

Total project JORC magnetite resource now 67.7 Mt @ 19.1% Fe

==> picture [25 x 26] intentionally omitted <==

Scoping study foundational works underway

Project Highlights

==> picture [25 x 25] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [25 x 25] intentionally omitted <==

Infill & extensional drilling planned for YB6 subject to completion of environmental approval

El Dorado tenement acquired & geophysics completed in first 3 months

==> picture [25 x 26] intentionally omitted <==

El Dorado Induced Polarisation completed in first 3 months & identifies large mineralised Cu structure

==> picture [25 x 26] intentionally omitted <==

Diamond hole ES-001 drilled to 400m and has 18m of Copper grade in first 144m of

==> picture [25 x 25] intentionally omitted <==

Copper sulphides confirmed in ES-001

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [398 x 505] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

Freehill’s exploration area Increased from 390 Hec to 1188 hectares

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

4
----- End of picture text -----

El Dorado

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

Copper and Gold Exploration

  • 4 IP lines covering 250 hectares completed in SE sector

  • large IP structure identified with high chargeability core of 1000m x 500m

  • A number of smaller magnetic structures identified

  • Several geological surface sampling and structural mapping surveys completed

  • Surface samples of 1.5% Cu up to 9.9% Cu over a wide area

  • Surface samples of up to 11 grams per tonne gold

  • 3 prospective copper & gold target areas identified and first to be drilled

  • Completed 750 Hec Ground Magnetics geophysics survey

  • Currently awaiting mines department approval to commence drilling of 2-3 diamond test holes;

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

5
----- End of picture text -----

El Dorado :

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

Geophysics review highlights

Precis of geophysics findings for El Dorado

“Several important NW structures cut through the center of the coincident chargeable-resistive anomaly. Higher grades may be associated with these structures, so central zone is considered a priority exploration target”

“A second exploration target is a strongly magnetic zone that lies on the west edge of the strong chargeability anomalies. The magnetite, which is thought to predate the sulphide mineralization, may provide a good host for IOCG style Au-Cu mineralization as it does at neighbouring deposits.”

“A third target type exists west of a major interpreted structure that divides the eastern high chargeabilityresistivity material from the western low chargeability-conductive material. A weak chargeability anomaly in conductive material near a major structural intersection is considered a good target for structurally-controlled oxide mineralization.”

==> picture [282 x 209] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [376 x 211] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

6
----- End of picture text -----

El Dorado

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

Maiden drill hole ES001

A single 400m diamond hole ES-001 was drilled into an Induced Polarisation target at the north eastern corner of the Yerbas Buenas project area prior to acquisition of the El Dorado concessions. Interval 118-119m showing visible chalcopyrite veining and channel sampling rock shown below

==> picture [347 x 171] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [316 x 172] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [673 x 171] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

7
----- End of picture text -----

El Dorado Next Steps

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

  • Drill 2-3 x 400m diamond test holes into primary IP target being planned

  • 2 holes will test main IP target & 1 hole will test an area of intense artisanal mining

  • If results encouraging then further holes will be drilled to define extent of structure

  • Drilling contractor and exploration team already organised

  • Awaiting mines department permission to drill as El Dorado tenement area has not

  • been drilled before

  • Pre-drill activities include landowner engagement and road preparation

  • If first few drill holes are encouraging then new IP lines will be done to north

==> picture [329 x 203] intentionally omitted <==

Diamond rig at previously drilled hole ES-001. 18m at 0.2% Cu aggregated in first 144m. Proposed new holes to be drilled in Valley behind rig. Rig is only 600m from a public road.

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

8
----- End of picture text -----

El Dorado Copper/Gold Exploration – Drill targets

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [313 x 438] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [338 x 438] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

9
----- End of picture text -----

El Dorado Copper/Gold Exploration

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

Chargeability and resistivity sections through centre of main IP structure

==> picture [672 x 341] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

10
----- End of picture text -----

==> picture [457 x 51] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

Topography at exaggerated scale showing new Induced Polarisation target within El Dorado concession area ( white outlines) and YB1 and YB6 drill holes to south

==> picture [682 x 342] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

11
----- End of picture text -----

YB6 Magnetite Project Development

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

Technical and economic studies

Metallurgical testing on drill core allows plant design parameters to be determined

  • Iron recovery

  • Process plant energy requirements

  • Ore hardness

  • Suitable Flowsheet

  • Final product grade for Sinter feed

  • Potential pellet feed grade

==> picture [720 x 159] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

-3mm +62% Fe concentrate produced from diamond core
----- End of picture text -----

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

12
----- End of picture text -----

YB6 Magnetite Project Development

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

Test outcomes:

  • Over 90% recovery of iron at the nominal mineable grade

  • A quality -3mm concentrate ‘sinter feed’ of +62% Fe able to be produced due to the high quality of the Yerbas Buenas mineralisation with some tests producing over 63% Fe .

  • Bond Work Index tests indicate relatively low crushing energy requirements at 14-18 kWh/t.

  • Davis Tube Separation shows that if sinter feed reduced to -45 microns it can produce a high quality, low impurity pellet feed with over 71% Fe.

  • Phosphorus (P) levels and other impurities below industry maximum limits.

  • Simple primary jaw crushing, screening, secondary/tertiary cone crushing and two stage dry magnetic separation

  • Potential pellet feed grade able to be produced with very low impurities

  • All testing done at major and reputable laboratories including SGS Santiago, JK Tech Centre Brisbane and Polimin Chile

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

13
----- End of picture text -----

YB6 Magnetite Project Development

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [140 x 425] intentionally omitted <==

Other works:

  • Proposals already received from engineering groups to assist with preparation of a feasibility study

  • Followup testwork underway to assess economic benefits of finer crushing

  • Logistics aspects of the study also underway – Port options, transport to port, shipping

  • High level pit and mining modelling underway

  • Pre-feasibility study by end of 2021

  • Consulting group selected to complete DIA ( environmental study) that allows application for mining licence

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

14
----- End of picture text -----

YB6 Magnetite Project & El Dorado Copper-Gold

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

Both the YB1, YB6 magnetite projects and El Dorado copper-gold projects are all situated within the same area

==> picture [680 x 295] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

15
----- End of picture text -----

==> picture [398 x 500] intentionally omitted <==

YB1 & YB6 Drilled areas

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

16
----- End of picture text -----

2021 Objectives

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

YB6 Magnetite Project

  • Focus on tasks that work toward getting a mine up and running

  • Continue development of a processing flowsheet & Conceptual mine plan

  • Application for mining licence

  • Run Pre-feasibility study in parallel with DIA

  • Deliver economic model by end of year

  • Verify sales solutions & secure offtake partner

  • Identify port and export options

  • El Dorado Copper & Gold Project

  • Complete test diamond holes ES-002 to ES-004 in new target

  • additional IP lines north to generate additional targets & potential Cu resource

  • Mineralogical study on copper and gold

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

17
----- End of picture text -----

==> picture [68 x 48] intentionally omitted <==

Contact:

Freehill Mining Limited (ASX:FHS)

T: 03 8658 5976 E: [email protected] W: www.freehillmining.com.au

==> picture [720 x 20] intentionally omitted <==

----- Start of picture text -----

18
----- End of picture text -----