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Resolute Mining Limited — Investor Presentation 2022
Sep 18, 2022
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2022 Denver Gold Forum Presentation
Terry Holohan – Managing Director and CEO
19 September 2022 www.rml.com.au ASX/LSE - RSG
This presentation contains information about Resolute Mining Limited (Resolute or the Company) and its activities that is current as at the date of this presentation unless otherwise stated. The information in this presentation remains subject to change without notice. This presentation has been prepared by Resolute and no party other than Resolute has authorised or caused the issue, lodgement, submission, despatch or provision of this presentation.
The information in this presentation is general in nature and does not purport to be complete. This presentation is not a prospectus, disclosure document or other offering document under Australian law or under the laws of any other jurisdiction. This presentation is provided for information purposes and does not constitute an offer, invitation**,** inducement or recommendation to subscribe for or purchase securities in Resolute in any jurisdiction.
The information contained in this presentation has been prepared in good faith by Resolute, however no guarantee, representation or warranty expressed or implied is or will be made by any person (including Resolute and its affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, associates, advisers and agents) as to the accuracy, reliability, correctness, completeness or adequacy of any statements, estimates, options, conclusions or other information contained in this presentation.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Resolute and its affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, associates, advisers and agents each expressly disclaims any and all liability, including, without limitation, any liability arising out of fault or negligence, for any loss or damage suffered by any person relating in any way to the use of or reliance on information contained in this presentation including, without limitation:
- from representations or warranties or in relation to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained within this presentation;
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- for omissions from this presentation including, without limitation, any financial information, any estimates, forecasts, or projections and any other financial information derived therefrom.
This presentation does not constitute financial product advice, investment, legal, taxation or other advice and is not intended to be used or relied upon as the basis for making an investment decision. This presentation is not a recommendation to acquire Resolute securities and has been prepared without taking into account the investment objectives, taxation situation, financial situation or needs of individuals.
Before making any investment decision in connection with any acquisition of Resolute securities, prospective investors should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to their own objectives, tax situation, financial situation and needs and seek financial, legal and taxation advice appropriate to their jurisdiction.
Past performance information given in this presentation is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. This presentation includes certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations with respect to Resolute's business and operations, market conditions, results of operations and financial condition, and riskmanagement practices. Words such as 'project', 'foresee', 'plan', 'expect', 'aim', 'intend', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'estimate', 'may', 'should', 'will' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Indications of, and guidance on, future earnings and financial position and performance are also forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as an indication or guarantee of future performance. These statements are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Resolute, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are outside the control of Resolute, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results reflected in such forward looking statements on certain assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Actual results, performance, actions and developments of Resolute may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forwardlooking statements in this presentation.
As an Australian company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Resolute is required to report Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources in Australia in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). Recipients should note that while Resolute's Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates comply with the JORC Code, they may not comply with relevant guidelines in other countries.
For details of the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves used in this presentation, please refer to ASX Announcements dated 4 March 2022 titled "Ore Reserve and Mineral Resource Statement", 4 March 2022 titled "Life of Mine Production Update" and 30 August 2022 titled "Two Million Ounce Mineral Resource at Syama North".
The Company is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves as reported in those ASX
Announcements and confirms that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in those ASX Announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. The form and context in which the Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified from those ASX Announcements.
All in Sustaining Cost (AISC) per ounce of gold produced are calculated in accordance with World Gold Council guidelines. These measures are included to assist investors to better understand the performance of the business. Cash cost per ounce of gold produced and AISC are non‐International Financial Reporting Standards financial information.
An investment in Resolute is subject to known and unknown risks, some of which are beyond the control of Resolute, including possible loss of income and principal invested. Resolute does not guarantee any particular rate of return or the performance of Resolute, nor does it guarantee any particular tax treatment. Investors should have regard (amongst other things) to the risk factors outlined in this Presentation when making their investment decision. See the "Key Risks" section of this presentation for certain risks relating to an investment in Resolute.
This presentation includes pro-forma financial information which is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not represented as being indicative of Resolute (or anyone else's) views on Resolute's future financial position or performance.
A number of figures, amounts, percentages, estimates, calculations of value and fractions in this presentation are subject to the effect of rounding. Accordingly, the actual calculation of these figures may differ from the figures set out in this presentation.
Resolute's production guidance for 2022 is 345,000oz at $1,425/oz. Resolute does however continue to assess developments and update the Company's response to COVID-19 while placing the highest priority on the safety and wellbeing of its employees, contractors and stakeholders.
Further escalation of COVID-19 (including its variant forms), and the implementation of further government-regulated restrictions or extended periods of supply chain disruption, has the potential to negatively impact gold production, earnings, cash flow and the Company's balance sheet.
All dollar values are in United States dollars ($) unless otherwise stated.
This presentation has been authorised for release by Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Terry Holohan.
Disclaimer


Capital Structure - (ASX / LSE : RSG)
| A$ | US$ | |
|---|---|---|
| ASX Share price per share¹ | 0.265 | 0.18 |
| Shares outstanding | 1,104m | 1,104m |
| Market capitalisation | 293m | 197m |
| Net debt2 | 263m | 183m |
Notes:
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- ASX:RSG share price of A$0.265 at 15/09/22
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- Net debt at 30 June 2022 comprises Cash and Bullion US$82m, Overdraft facilities US$45m, and the Syndicated debt facility:
- o $100m Term Loan Facility amortises at US$25m every six months (March and September)
- o $120m Revolving Credit Facility amortises US$70m by 31 March 2023 and the balance of $50m by 31 March 2024
| Aggregated shareholder base as at 31 August 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 ICM Limited | 10.7% | |
| 2 Baker Steel Capital Managers LLP | 6.4% | |
| 3 Vanguard Group Holdings | 4.3% | |
| 4 Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 4.3% | |
| 5 ASFAfrican Mining LP | 3.7% | |
| 6 Van Eck Associates Corporation | 3.0% | |
| 7 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc | 2.0% | |
| 8 Ingot Capital Management Pty. Ltd. | 1.9% | |
| 9 Konwave AG | 1.8% | |
| 10 Macquarie Group Limited | 1.7% | |
| Top 10 Shareholders 40% | |
|---|---|
| Institutional investors 51% |

Board of Directors

Marthinus (Martin) Botha Non-Executive Chairman Investment banker with extensive experience as a non-executive director in the metals and mining industry and regulated financial markets

Terry Holohan Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Working as an executive and in technical mining positions with 30 years working in Africa and 10 years working in Asia focussing on re-engineering precious and base metal mining projects

Sabina Shugg Non-Executive Director Mining engineer with over 30 years experience involving senior operational roles including Normandy, Newcrest, and KPMG

Simon Jackson Non-Executive Director
Chartered Accountant with over 25 years experience in management of resource companies, particularly in Africa

Adrian Reynolds Non-Executive Director
Geologist with more than 40 years of experience in senior management and advisory roles in the natural resources sector

Mark Potts Non-Executive Director Leading global technology and business executive, founding multiple venture back technology companies

Management Team

Richard Steenhof General Counsel & Company Secretary
Corporate lawyer, with experience at international law firms in the general energy and natural resources space

Doug Warden Chief Financial Officer
Chartered Accountant, with almost 30 years experience leading the financial, strategic and commercial functions with the mining and agricultural industries

Geoff Montgomery Chief Operating Officer
35 years experience in operations management, engineering design, projects, and corporate management in the hard-rock mining and engineering support services

David Kelly Executive General Manager Strategy & Development
Experienced geologist, working in various senior executive roles in the resources sector for over 30 years including as an investment banker, corporate advisor and company director

Bruce Mowat Executive General Manager Exploration
35 years experience as a senior mining executive and company director across gold and base metal exploration and mining

Experienced mining professional with more than 15 years of global mining experience across various senior roles in the resources sector
Jordan Morrissey Executive General Manager Sustainability

Mick Oliver Corporate Advisor
Over 45 years in natural resources working as a mining engineer (8 years) and an investment banker (33 years) covering precious and base metals, and gemstones
Sustainability initiatives
- Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate reduced from 1.24 to 0.89 over last 12 months
- Updates to environmental approvals support future growth initiatives at Syama
- ISO:45001 and ISO:14001 certification planned for Q4 2022
- Local contracts awarded for catering, transport, waste management, meat, poultry, fruit and vegetable supply
- Pan African Women's Day celebrated to drive improved gender diversity
- ESG Performance assessed as 'Robust' and 'above sector average' by Moody's in 2022


Conservation - Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal

Growth trends observed for critically endangered wildlife in >1 Mha UNESCO park
- o Lion
- o Leopard
- o Chimpanzee
- o Elephant



WGC - Responsible Gold Mining Principles

• Year 2 external assurance confirms Resolute is significantly aligned with the World Gold Council's RGMPs & Conflict Free Gold Standard (84%), against a mid-2023 deadline
Syama Gold Mine: Mali
Long-life asset over 85km of strike in a highly prospective gold region
| Mineral Resources | 8.7 Moz | |
|---|---|---|
| Ore Reserves | 3.4 Moz | |
| Oxide Plant Capacity | 1.5 Mtpa | |
| Sulphide Plant Capacity | 2.4 Mtpa1 | |
| CY22 Target Production | 220 koz(CY21 193 koz) | |
| 1. Re-rated from 2.1 Mtpa post Q122 plant shut-down |
Mako Gold Mine: Senegal
Conventional open pit mining and processing operations with near mine potential

Multi asset production base Systematic Production Improvements
Q2 2022 reflects:
- 40% increase in Syama Sulphide production following the plant shutdown in Q1 2022
- Syama Sulphide head grade increased to 2.54g/t (2.47) g/t
- Syama Oxide production impacted by a 7-day planned shutdown and intensive focus on pre-stripping activities
- Mako production maintained in line with March quarter

Financial Performance H1 2022


Revenue
$78m
EBITDA
$61m
Operating cash flow

Underlying profit after tax*
$82m
Cash and bullion
$183m
Net debt
Corporate Activities
Bibiani Gold Mine
Final tranche of $30m (plus $2.7m in respect of an environmental bond)
- $10m on 19 September 2022;
- $10m on 19 October 2022;
- $12.7m on 18 November 2022
Ravenswood Gold Mine1
- A$50m 6% promissory note payable by 2027
- A$50m promissory note contingent on gold price and production by March 2024
- A$150m upside liquidity payment
Listed Investments2


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Refer to the announcement dated 15 January 2020 for a detailed explanation of these amounts.
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Values for listed investments are as at 30 June 2022.

2022 Guidance
Production and AISC
• Maintained at 345,000oz at an AISC of $1,425/oz
2022 Capex
- Sustaining capex included in AISC: $63m
- o $33m capitalised stripping costs (Mako: $22m; Syama: $12m)
- o $16m in tailings storage and several minor sustaining capex projects
- Non-sustaining capex: $18 million
- o milling circuit improvements, Sulphide circuit shut; remaining underground development equipment from contractor
Exploration Expenditure
• $15 million focused primarily on near mine targets of Syama sulphides and Mako oxides

Exploration - Mako

Near mine exploration focus to support the capital investment in the operation
Mako
- Several near -mine targets on Mine Lease
- Mako NW target, soil anomaly parallel to Mako mine
Laminia JV
- Recently signed JV on Laminia permit located 15km from Mako
- Outcropping gold mineralisation coincident with soil and rock chip gold anomalies
- Located on the Massawa Shear Zone which is a major regional mineralising structure
Tomboronkoto JV, Senegal
- Historic non-JORC resource of 300,000oz hosted in sheared granite
- Previous drilling by Randgold at the Tomboronkoto prospect
- Excellent potential for satellite mill feed 15km SE of Mako
- Open along strike and down dip with artisanal mining over 2km strike

Exploration - Syama

Syama Greenstone Belt
Resolute controls the entire 85km strike length of the Syama Greenstone Belt
- o Highly endowed gold belt with total Mineral Resources of 8.7 Moz¹
- o Ore Reserves of 3.4 Moz
- o 3 Moz production to date since 1990's
- o Very well-known geology and mineralisation systems
- o High resolution Helimag in progress across full 85 km of strike
- Concentrated on oxide exploration for the last 4 years o Limited oxide Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
- Continued focus for remainder of 2022 on sulphide exploration o Substantial unexplored sulphide potential
¹ Per Reserves and Resources at 31 December 2021, refer to ASX announcement 4 March 2022
Exploration - Syama North 20Mt @ 3.1g/t Au for 2 Moz (surface to 150m)


Exploration - Syama North
Latest Mineral Resource a 40% increase
- Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for Syama North increases to 2 Moz at a cut-off grade of 1 g/t Au
- Recent results over 3 km of strike represent some of the best ever gold intersections recorded from the Syama North area
- Area 4-8km from Syama Complex largely pre-stripped via previous oxide extraction
- Diamond drilling continues new intersections outside updated resource
- Recently commenced PFS into low capital expansion options
Cross Section at 1201800N showing drillholes and results

Cross Section at 1200850N showing drillholes and results

Contact James Virgo GM – Finance and IR Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 8 9261 6100