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KGL RESOURCES LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2022
Apr 19, 2022
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Capital/Financing Update
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20 April 2022
KGL Resources Limited
Equity Raising 2022
Investment highlights
Australia’s next copper producer
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High >2.0% copper Feasibility advanced - Near-term growth – grade Resource[1 ] project fully permitted opportunities unique vs. global Cu Updated FS expected for Resource and projects mid 2022 Mine Life extension
Funding plan being finalised
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Offtake signed with Independent pure-play Glencore on favourable copper exposure terms leveraged to strong market fundamentals
Experienced management team and Board with development expertise
Safe jurisdiction
Project located in promining Northern Territory
- KGL Resources ASX announcement 23 March 2022
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Jervois Copper Project
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KGL Resources is creating the next Australian copper hub in the Northern Territory
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Consolidating the proximate & prospective Reward, Rockface and Bellbird deposits
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Robust PFS led to Feasibility Study – planned delivery of mid 2022
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Direct access to key infrastructure – c.530km road access from mine to Glencore’s Mount Isa complex. Plenty Highway to be sealed as part of Outback Way[#]
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Supported by long-term/extensive mining and exploration leases
Jervois Resource
| Resources | (Mt) | Copper (%) |
Silver (g/t) |
Gold (g/t) |
Copper (kt) |
Silver (Moz) |
Gold (koz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicated | 13.83 | 2.31 | 32.4 | 0.32 | 319.4 | 14.41 | 140.7 |
| Inferred | 9.06 | 1.61 | 15.6 | 0.16 | 146.2 | 4.53 | 46.4 |
| Total | 22.87 | 2.04 | 25.7 | 0.25 | 465.6 | 18.93 | 187.1 |
Jervois Tenements
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Jervois Exploration Licence – 37.9 km[2 ]
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Jervois Mining Leases – 19.5 km[2 ]
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Unca Creek Exploration Licence – 72.7 km[2]
Funding announced but timeline not finalised
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Mt Isa Complex
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https://www.pm.gov.au/media/678-million-further-seal-and-upgrade-outback-way
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Jervois Project Development update
Clear pathway to production
Project parameters
- 1.6Mtpa plant; 300-person camp; tailings storage facility; hybrid (solar and diesel) power station; bore farm; 2 x Open Cut and 3 x UG mines
Key achievements to date
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PFS and design
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Civils design and camp supplier agreed
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FEED for processing plant underway
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Binding offtake signed with Glencore
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Significant Resource upgrade
Upcoming works
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CAPEX/OPEX estimates nearing completion
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Mine plan optimisation
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Tender for civil contracts
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Finalise funding strategy
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Feasibility Study to be finalised mid 2022
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Plenty
Highway
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Binding Offtake Agreement with Glencore
Terms
Key benefits
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Evergreen with minimum 5–year term from commercial production
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Covers 100% of copper concentrate from Jervois mine
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Material delivered by KGL to Glencore’s Mount Isa’s Copper Smelter
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Benchmarked pricing for payables – Copper, silver and gold
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Certainty of concentrate sales for the project – supporting the funding strategy
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Strong project support from a leading mining, processing & commodities trading firm
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Benchmarked pricing in a strong commodity environment
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Simplified transport solution minimises emissions
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Significantly reduces haulage / transport costs
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Sales within Australia supporting local and broader economies
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Significant working capital benefits
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De-risks investment decision for Jervois
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Favourable Macro Tailwinds
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Driving the Jervois Copper Project
Many years’ experience in project evaluation, feasibility and development
Executive management team
Simon Finnis
Managing Director / CEO
Over 30 years of global mining
experience across a range of roles; including CEO of Grande Cote Operations during its development and early operations in Senegal and MD of KGL Mining Limited during development and operational phases of the Bauxite Hills Mine.
Amy Treble
Chief Financial Officer
A Senior Finance Professional with
over 21 years' experience delivering financial services and providing advice to Managers, Executives, Committees and Board of both ASX listed and non-listed companies. This includes 16 years in the mining sector and 5 years within Big4 professional accounting firms internationally and within Australia.
Allan Reid
Project Director Over 30 years’ experience in project development , having advised on a vast range of mining projects. Allan’s skillset includes risk management, commercial, technical and project management advisory services to mining, power and mineral processing sector clients
John Levings Chief Geologist
A highly experienced geologist with over 40 years’ experience. John worked for several years as a field geologist and geophysicist for Anglo American Ltd. In 1985, as Chief Geologist for Normandy Gold Ltd, John was responsible for the discovery of the high-grade White Devil gold deposit in Tennant Creek
Board of Directors
Peter Hay
Independent Non-Executive Chair
Ferdian Purnamasidi
Non-Executive Director
Denis Wood
Non-Executive Director
Denis Gately Independent Non-Executive Director
Over 30 years’ mining experience , including GM of Pan Australian Mining Ltd, MD of Sedgman Limited and Joint MD of Macarthur Coal Ltd.
Over 20 years’ mining experience and an Executive at the Salim Group and in charge of Corporate Development and Strategic Acquisitions within the resources sector.
Over 45 years’ mining experience , as a qualified metallurgist and geologist including 13 years with BHP, Managing Director at Australian Premium Coal and discovering, funding and construction of the Coppabella and More Vale mines.
Over 30 years’ Natural Resources
experience , including Managing Partner at Minter Ellison and numerous previous resource industry directorships and Chair positions.
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Corporate Structure and Shareholders
Ca ital Structure p
| Capital Structure | |
|---|---|
| Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) code | KGL |
| ASX Share price (close 19 April 2022) | $0.435 |
| Shares outstanding | 392 M |
| Options on Issue | 1 M |
| Market capitalisation | A$170.6M |
| Cash (31 March 2022) | A$7.47M |
| Debt | Nil |
| Enterprise value | A$163.1M |
Financial Position
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Cash $7.47m (31 March 2022)
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No debt
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Entitlement Issue launched
Supportive shareholder base
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19% institutional funds, including substantial holder Paradice (7.5%)
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10% owned by directors
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KMP investments, part of the Salim Group
Major Shareholders
| Major Shareholders | |
|---|---|
| KMP Investments Pte Ltd | 24.5% |
| Denis Wood | 9.1% |
| Marshall Plenty Investments LLC | 7.2% |
| Paradice Investment Management | 7.5% |
| Pegasus CP One | 5.6% |
Shareholder breakdown
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Funds, 19%
Other, 40%
KMP Investments, 25%
Marshall
Directors,
Plenty, 7% 10%
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Entitlement Issue Announced*
Offer Structure & Size
1 for 6 pro-rata traditional non- renounceable entitlement offer to raise up to A$24.2 million – not underwritten
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Minimum raising under the offer of $A9.9 million
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Up to approximately 65.4 million new KGL shares (New Shares) will be issued
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Uncapped top-up facility for shareholders
Offer price of A$0.37 per New Share
Use of Proceeds
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Minimum raise of A$9.9 million to advance the project as we work through the Front End Engineering design (FEED) and the final stages of the Feasibility Study. It will also add to working capital, to strengthen the balance sheet as the company moves toward a final investment decision in respect of the development of the Jervois Copper Project.
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Funding in excess of minimum raise to be used to place orders for long-lead items, commence early site works and lock in pricing and timing of key equipment, based on the outcomes of the Feasibility Study. It will also provide additional working capital and, to the extent not spent, will defray equity requirements as part of the final funding package for capital development of the Jervois Copper Project.
Shareholder Support
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Commitments by shareholders representing 33.6% - Denis Wood and KMP Investments, to take up their entitlements in full
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All directors have indicated they will take up their entitlements in full
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KMP Investments has indicated an interest in participating in the top-up facility (subject to shareholder approval)
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Please refer to the Investor raising Presentation lodged on the ASX on 13 April 2022 for all details
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KGL Resources Limited Equity Raising 2022 10 Development timeline Drilling and exploration Development activities 2020 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 2022 2021 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Resource Definition Resource Enhancement Exploration PFS ILUA Permitting Updated Resource Capital Raise Reserve Feasibility Study FEED & Early Works FID |
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KGL Resources Limited Equity Raising 2022 10 Development timeline Drilling and exploration Development activities 2020 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 2022 2021 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Resource Definition Resource Enhancement Exploration PFS ILUA Permitting Updated Resource Capital Raise Reserve Feasibility Study FEED & Early Works FID |
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Resource update
Exceptional growth in Resource
2.15%
800
2.04%
2.1%
700
1.8%
1.59%
600 1.52%
1.5%
1.30% 1.30%
500 1.25% 466
1.10% 410
1.07% 1.2%
400 369 375
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0.9%
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0.6%
200 170
150 179
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113 69 284
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2011 2012 2012 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2022
(Jan) (Nov)
In dicatedferred IndicatInferr ed Grade
Copper Metal (kt) Cu Grade (%)
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Resource update
Note: Resource estimate 2018 – 2022 are for Reward, Bellbird & Rockface deposit only
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Rockface Depth Potential
Copper assays up to 61.4% Cu
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Rockface Deposit 3.53Mt @3.07% Cu (indicated & inferred)
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Recent drilling into the north lens produced record copper assay of 61.4% over true width 0.74m
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True width intersections include:
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KJCD481 – 6.28m @ 2.39%Cu
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KJCD481D3 – 4.45m @18.88% Cu
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KJCD481D6 – 4.00m @19.80% Cu
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KJCD481D7 – 2.17m @12.81% Cu
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DHEM models indicates Rockface mineralisation open at depth
KJCD481D6 core results
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KJCD481D6
DHEM
Conductors
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Upside at Reward
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Upside at Reward
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Exploration Strategy
Unlocking the potential of the Jervois copper hub
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Significant Resource increase reported
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Drilling Ongoing around Reward – late 2021 assay results imminent
Rockface depth potential
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Accessible extension with strong potential
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Drill core from KJCD481D6 produced a record copper assay of 61.4% copper
Reward North
- Reward IP anomaly plunges deeper to the north
Reward South
- High grade silver intercepted
Cox’s Find South
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Intersection in first IP targeted drillhole
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Large, low-conductivity plate modelled
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Reward North
(Unca Creek EL)
Cox’s Find &
Extensions
(Jervois ML)
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Environment, Social and Governance
KGL is focussed on implementing industry leading ESG practices
Environment
Social
Governance
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Authorisation granted and Mining Management Plan approved by the Northern Territory Government
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Employees sourced locally where possible, reducing travel costs and environmental impact of FIFO
- KGL has developed a set of guiding principles that define what type of company KGL aspires to be
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Promoting diversity in the workplace; recognising, valuing and utilising the diverse skills and knowledge of staff and contractors
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Water extraction licences and Unca Creek diversion permit granted
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Prioritising sustainable use of land and and contractors water resources; protecting the flora, fauna and communities that are Positive work culture that supports dependent on these resources mental health and values teamwork and respect
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KGL’s Values of Integrity, Accountability, Respect and Sustainability are at the core of everything we do
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KGL has strong representation of experienced, Independent NonExecutives on its Board
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KGL will engage with stakeholders to ensure their environmental KGL prioritises community Policies and procedures have been considerations are integrated into all consultation, stakeholder engagement, developed to provide our ethical planning and operational decisions and proactive and open framework for addressing ESG communication
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Sustainability objectives, targets and KGL has identified Sustainable performance measures have been KGL’s goal is to avoid adverse impacts Development Goals that are closely established on the social values of local and aligned to our values, strategic regional communities objectives and operational activities
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Summary and Outlook
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Globally significant high-grade greenfield copper project poised for development
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Approvals complete
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Clear pathway to production with offtake signed
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Substantial upside potential through infill drilling and further exploration
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Experienced team to deliver the project
Key workstreams for 2022
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Finalise funding strategy
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• Complete Reserve
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Finalise Feasibility Study
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• Final Investment Decision
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Early works - mobilise to site
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• Operational readiness
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Pure-play ASX copper exposure leveraged to strong market fundamentals
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Disclosures
Competent Person Statement
The Jervois resources information were first released to the ASX on 23/03/2022 and complies with JORC 2012. The company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement
The following drill holes were originally reported on the date indicated and using the JORC code specified in the table.
| Hole | Date originally Reported |
JORC Reported Under | |
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| KJCD | 481D3 | 11/10/2021 | 2012 |
| KJCD | 481D6 | 10/11/2021 | 2012 |
| KJCD | 481D7 | 14/02/2022 | 2012 |
| KJCD | 416 | 14/04/2020 | 2012 |
| KJCD | 434 | 13/05/2021 | 2012 |
Forward Looking statements
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This release includes certain forward-looking statements. The words “forecast”, “estimate”, “like”, “anticipate”, “project”, “opinion”, “should”, “could”, “may”, “target” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including without limitation, statements regarding forecast cash flows and potential mineralisation, resources and reserves, exploration results and future expansion plans and development objectives of KGL are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although every effort has been made to verify such forward-looking statements, there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. You should therefore not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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Statements regarding plans with respect to the Company’s mineral properties may contain forward looking statements. Statements in relation to future matters can only be made where the Company has a reasonable basis for making those statements.
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Appendices
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| Project Resources | Project Resources | Project Resources | Project Resources | Project Resources | Project Resources | Project Resources | Project Resources | Project Resources | Project Resources |
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| Mineralised Mass Category (Mt) Copper (%) Silver (g/t) Gold (g/t) Copper (kt) Silver (Moz) Gold (koz) Indicated 3.84 1.80 39.4 0.31 69.06 4.86 38.2 Inferred 0.65 0.92 9.2 0.07 5.91 0.19 1.5 Indicated 2.03 2.20 13.1 0.16 44.55 0.85 10.5 Inferred 1.44 1.36 9.3 0.15 19.50 0.43 6.9 7.95 1.75 24.8 0.22 139.06 6.33 57.1 Indicated 4.78 2.12 42.6 0.45 101.64 6.55 69.2 Inferred 4.32 1.56 19.6 0.20 67.29 2.72 27.8 Indicated 0.38 2.62 17.7 0.14 9.90 0.22 1.7 Inferred 1.92 2.06 12.0 0.10 39.49 0.74 6.0 Indicated 2.80 3.37 21.4 0.23 94.31 1.93 21.1 Inferred 0.73 1.92 19.0 0.18 13.97 0.45 4.2 14.93 2.19 26.3 0.27 326.57 12.60 130.0 Indicated 13.83 2.31 32.4 0.32 319.46 14.41 140.7 Inferred 9.06 1.61 15.6 0.16 146.16 4.53 46.4 22.87 2.04 25.7 0.25 465.62 18.93 187.1 Grade Metal |
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| Resource | Mineralised Mass |
Grade | Metal | ||||||
| Area | Category | (Mt) | Copper (%) |
Silver (g/t) |
Gold (g/t) |
Copper (kt) |
Silver (Moz) |
Gold (koz) |
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| Open Cut Potential > 0.5 % Cu | Reward | Indicated | 3.84 | 1.80 | 39.4 | 0.31 | 69.06 | 4.86 | 38.2 |
| Inferred | 0.65 | 0.92 | 9.2 | 0.07 | 5.91 | 0.19 | 1.5 | ||
| Bellbird | Indicated | 2.03 | 2.20 | 13.1 | 0.16 | 44.55 | 0.85 | 10.5 | |
| Inferred | 1.44 | 1.36 | 9.3 | 0.15 | 19.50 | 0.43 | 6.9 | ||
| Sub Total | 7.95 | 1.75 | 24.8 | **0.22 ** | 139.06 | 6.33 | 57.1 | ||
| Underground Potential > 1 % Cu | Reward | Indicated | 4.78 | 2.12 | 42.6 | 0.45 | 101.64 | 6.55 | 69.2 |
| Inferred | 4.32 | 1.56 | 19.6 | 0.20 | 67.29 | 2.72 | 27.8 | ||
| Bellbird | Indicated | 0.38 | 2.62 | 17.7 | 0.14 | 9.90 | 0.22 | 1.7 | |
| Inferred | 1.92 | 2.06 | 12.0 | 0.10 | 39.49 | 0.74 | 6.0 | ||
| Rockface | Indicated | 2.80 | 3.37 | 21.4 | 0.23 | 94.31 | 1.93 | 21.1 | |
| Inferred | 0.73 | 1.92 | 19.0 | 0.18 | 13.97 | 0.45 | 4.2 | ||
| Sub Total | 14.93 | 2.19 | 26.3 | **0.27 ** | 326.57 | 12.60 | 130.0 | ||
| Sub Totals | Indicated | 13.83 | 2.31 | 32.4 | 0.32 | 319.46 | 14.41 | 140.7 | |
| Inferred | 9.06 | 1.61 | 15.6 | 0.16 | 146.16 | 4.53 | 46.4 | ||
| Total | 22.87 | 2.04 | 25.7 | **0.25 ** | **465.62 ** | 18.93 | 187.1 |
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Contact us:
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