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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
(ASX:TGM)
THETA GOLD INVESTOR PRESENTATION
Theta Gold Mines Limited (“Theta Gold” or the “Company”) (ASX: TGM) is pleased to
provide an updated investor presentation ahead of the 2025 Noosa Mining Conference to
be held in Queensland between 23 to 25 July 2025.
A copy of the presentation is attached to this notice for investors and shareholders, and is
also available via the Theta Gold website or the Engage Investor App (refer details below).
[ENDS]
This announcement was approved for release by Theta Gold Mines Limited’s Board.
For more information, please visit www.thetagoldmines.com or contact:
Bill Guy, Chairman
Theta Gold Mines Limited
T: + 61 2 8046 7584
E: billg@thetagoldmines.com
Investor Relations
1
Theta Gold Mines
Limited (ASX: TGM)
South Africa’s
Next Gold Miner
July 2025
Disclaimer
FORWARD LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
DISCLAIMER AND COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT
This presentation may refer to the intention of Theta Gold Mines regarding estimates or future events which could be
considered forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are typically preceded by words such as “Forecast”,
“Planned”, “Expected”, “Intends”, “Potential”, “Conceptual”, “Believes”, “Anticipates”, “Predicted”, “Estimated” or similar
expressions. Forward looking statements, opinions and estimates included in this announcement are based on assumptions
and contingencies which are subject to change without notice, and may be influenced by such factors including but not limited
to funding availability, market-related forces (commodity prices, exchange rates, stock market indices and the like) and political,
environmental or economic events (including government or community issues, land owners, global or systemic events).
Forward looking statements are provided as a general reflection of the intention of the Company as at the date of release of the
document, however are subject to change without notice, and at any time. Future events are subject to risks and uncertainties,
and as such results, performance and achievements may in fact differ from those referred to in this announcement. Mining, by
its nature, and related activities including mineral exploration, are subject to a large number of variables and risks, many of
which cannot be adequately addressed, or be expected to be assessed, in this document. Work contained within or referenced
in this report may contain incorrect statements, errors, miscalculations, omissions and other mistakes. For this reason, any
conclusions, inferences, judgments, opinions, recommendations or other interpretations either contained in this announcement,
or referencing this announcement, cannot be relied upon. There can be no assurance that future results or events will be
consistent with any such opinions, forecasts or estimates. The Company believes it has a reasonable basis for making the
forward looking statements contained in this document, with respect to any production targets, resource statements or financial
estimates, however further work to define Mineral Resources or Reserves, technical studies including feasibilities, and related
investigations are required prior to commencement of mining. No liability is accepted for any loss, cost or damage suffered or
incurred by the reliance on the sufficiency or completeness of the information, opinions or beliefs contained in this
announcement.
DISCLAIMER
This announcement or presentation has been prepared by and issued by Theta Gold Mines Limited (ASX:TGM | OTCQB:
TGMGF) to assist in informing interested parties about the Company and should not be considered as an offer or invitation to
subscribe for or purchase any securities in the Company or as an inducement to make an offer or invitation with respect to
those securities. No agreement to subscribe for securities in the Company will be entered into on the basis of this
announcement.
The Feasibility Study released to the ASX on 27 July 2022 and referred to in this announcement is based on technical and
economic assessments to support the estimation of Ore Reserves. There is no assurance that the intended development
referred to will proceed as described, and will rely on access to future funding to implement. Theta Gold Mines believes it has
reasonable grounds the results of the Feasibility Study. At this stage there is no guarantee that funding will be available, and
investors are to be aware of any potential dilution of existing issued capital. The production targets and forward looking
statements referred to are based on information available to the Company at the time of release, and should not be solely relied
upon by investors when making investment decisions. Theta Gold cautions that mining and exploration are high risk, and
subject to change based on new information or interpretation, commodity prices or foreign exchange rates. Actual results may
differ materially from the results or production targets contained in this release. Further evaluation is required prior to a decision
to conduct mining being made. The estimated Mineral Resources quoted in this release have been prepared by Competent
Persons as required under the JORC Code (2012). Material assumptions and other important information are contained in this
release.
The Company confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production target, or the forecast financial
information derived from the production target continue to apply and have not materially changed from that released in the
definitive Feasibility Study released to ASX on 27 July 2022.
NOTE BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT
Theta Gold Mines holds 100% issued capital of its South African subsidiary Theta Gold SA (Pty) Ltd (“TGSA”). TGSA holds a
74% shareholding in both Transvaal Gold Mining Estates Limited (“TGME”) and Sabie Mines (Pty) Ltd (“Sabie Mines”). TGME
holds the various exploration and mining permits. The balance of shareholding is held by Black Economic Empowerment
(“BEE”) entities. The South African Mining Charter requires a minimum of 26% meaningful economic participation by the
historically disadvantaged South Africans (“HDSAs”). The BEE shareholding in TGME and Sabie Mines is comprised of a
combination of local community trusts, an employee trust and a strategic entrepreneurial partner.
This announcement or presentation may contain forward looking statements. Whilst Theta Gold Mines has no reason to believe
that any such statements and projections are either false, misleading or incorrect, it does not warrant or guarantee such
statements. Nothing contained in this announcement constitutes investment, legal, tax or other advice. This overview of Theta
Gold Mines does not purport to be all inclusive or to contain all information which its recipients may require in order to make an
informed assessment of the Company’s prospects. Before making an investment decision, you should consult your professional
adviser, and perform your own analysis prior to making any investment decision. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the
Company makes no representation and gives no assurance, guarantee or warranty, express or implied, as to, and take no
responsibility and assume no liability for, the authenticity, validity, accuracy, suitability or completeness of, or any errors in or
omissions, from any information, statement or opinion contained in this announcement. This announcement contains
information, ideas and analysis which are proprietary to Theta Gold.
COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT
The information in this report relating to mineral resources and ore reserves is based on, and fairly reflects, the information and
supporting documentation compiled by Mr Uwe Engelmann (BSc (Zoo. & Bot.), BSc Hons (Geol.), Pr.Sci.Nat. No. 400058/08,
MGSSA), a director of Minxcon (Pty) Ltd and a member of the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions and Mr
Daniel van Heerden (B.Ing (Mining M.Com (Business Management), member of Engineering Council of South Africa (Pr.Eng.
Reg. No. 20050318)), a director of Minxcon (Pty) Ltd and a fellow of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
(FSAIMM Reg. No. 37309).
The original reports titled “Theta Gold Increases Mineral Resource to over 6Moz” dated 16 May 2019, “Optimised Mine
Schedule for Theta Open Pit Starter Project Delivers Significant Improvements” dated 20 April 2020 and “Initial Maiden
Underground Mining Reserve 419,000 oz Gold” dated 8 April 2021 were released to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on
those dates. The Company confirms that:
• it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the ASX
announcements; and
• all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the ASX announcements continue to apply
and have not materially changed.
AUTHORISATION
This announcement was authorised for release by the Board of Theta Gold Mines Limited.
Theta Gold Mines is a rapidly emerging South African gold miner
Company overview
• TGM is an emerging gold producer focused on restarting historical underground operations at the Transvaal Gold Mining Estates
(TGME) project in South Africa.
• First production targeted by early CY27
Project overview
• TGME has a large high-grade resource base, with over 6.1Moz in total JORC gold resources across a well-established goldfield.
• Near-term production targeted from four core mines (Beta, Rietfontein, CDM, and Frankfort), all located within 40 km of a
central processing plant.
• Permitted and development-ready, with key mining rights secured and infrastructure in place to support scalable, low-cost
operations.
• Key project metrics (2022 FS @ US$1,642/oz gold price): 12.9yr life, 1.1Moz production, US$324mn NPV 10% and 65% IRR (pretax), US$77mn peak funding requirement (pre-production capex + working capital)
Board & management
• Stable board and management (+200yrs combined experience in mining and development)
• Australian corporate office, with significant on-the-ground management presence in South Africa
• Combined 9% equity ownership
Upcoming catalysts
• Definitive Feasibility Study update will optimise project schedule and re-assess economics at contemporary gold prices
• Finalising debt funding arrangements (US$35mn cornerstone commitment from IDC already received)
• Progressing site works for plant and mine construction to enable first production in CY27
Investment thesis
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Advanced and robust gold project progressing rapidly
Significant early works underway to accelerate timeline to first production
Baseline feasibility study already completed and key de-risking milestones already achieved (fully permitted)
Trading at an EV $/Resource oz discount to South African/Australian pre-development peers
Significant upside potential from regional gold endowment and further mine plan optimisation
1. Ref to ASX release dated, 27 July 2022 titled, titled "Theta Gold's TGME Project DFS confirms NPV of AUD432 Million"
2. Ref to ASX release dated, 10 June 2025 titled, “TGM receives US$35m Loan Facility Funding Agreement”.
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Company overview
TGM SHARE PRICE & VOLUME (Last twelve months)
COMPANY SNAPSHOT (July 2025)
SHARES ON ISSUE ON ASX
931.4
Million
OPTIONS AND
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS
124
Million
SHARE PRICE
A$0.195
CASH ON HAND1
A$7.5
Million
MARKET CAPITALISATION
(UNDILUTED)
TOP
10 SHAREHOLDERS (February 2025)
A$182
Million
TOP 10 HOLDINGS
1
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEEDS PTY LTD
22.4%
2
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
15.7%
3
HSBC NOMINEES PTY LTD
5.2%
4
HONG KONG RUIHUA GREEN DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED
5.1%
5
ZENITH (HK) HOLDINGS LIMITED
5.0%
6
2INVEST AG
4.5%
7
TASMAN FUNDS MANAGEMENT LTD
3.5%
8
GOLDEN ASIA INVESTMENT GROUP LIMITED
3.4%
9
MR XINZHOU LI
2.6%
10
ACUITY CAPITAL INVESTMENT
2.5%
1.
2.
70%
Top 10
Shareholding
5%
Directors and
Management
RBA exchange rate of 0.0655 USD:AUD on 15 July 2025.
Based on the share price of A$0.195 per share on 15 July 2025.
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Investment Highlights
Robust Production
Profile
High-Grade
Resource Base
Proven, Scalable
Processing
Targeting 1.1Moz over 12.91 years,
producing 90-100koz p.a. at a
5.95g/t head grade.
Delivers a US$219mn NPV 10%
(post-tax) at spot
6.1Moz at 4.17g/t Au2 total Mineral
Resources across multiple deposits
supports long-term mine life, low
cost, and potential to expand to
160koz p.a.
Established free-milling and
refractory pathways deliver strong
recoveries, with surface dumps
offering near-term upside.
Consolidated,
Permitted Asset
Low funding
requirement to cashflow
Exploration &
Growth Optionality
Four core mines within 40km radius
of the plant; all key permits secured
or near finalisation, including
Mining Right 83.
US$77m peak Stage 1 funding
requirement
US$35m loan facility secured from
IDC3; US$30-50m commercial debt
syndicate being finalised.
Over 40+ nearby historic mines
offer strong reserve growth
potential and blue-sky upside.
1 & 2 Ref to ASX Release dated 27 July 2022, titled "Theta Gold's TGME Project DFS confirms NPV of AUD432 Million"
3 Ref to ASX Release dated 10 June 2025, titled "TGM Receives US$35 Million Loan Facility Funding Agreement"
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Board & Executive Management
BILL GUY
Executive Chairman
RICHIE YANG
Non-Executive Director
BYRON DUMPLETON
Non-Executive Director
BRETT TANG
Non-Executive Director
Executive (Geologist) with +30 years of
global experience in resource
development. Previous roles include
capital raisings, project acquisition, project
development and joint venture operations.
Executive (Corporate Finance) with 20 years
experience ,focus on capital raising, M&A and
corporate structuring. Australian iron ore and
gold project experience managing multi
discipline owner teams/contractors in
completing various feasibility studies.
Executive (Geologist) with + 30 years of
technical and operational experience including;
Straits Resources, WMC (St Ives Gold),
Newcrest (Telfer) and KCGM (Golden Mile –
Kalgoorlie super pit). Recently Chief Geologist
for Red 5 before the successful merger with
Silver Lake Resources.
Lawyer, professional investor and fund
manager with extensive mining Former
Executive Director Yunnan Gold Mountain Ltd
and principal of Tasman Funds Management,
one of TGM’s early investors, and founding
partner of Nanjing Venture Capital Ltd.
JACQUES DU TRIOU
Chief Operating Officer (RSA)
BRENT HOFMAN
Company Secretary & CFO (AUS)
TERRENCE MOKALE
Social Director (RSA)
PUSELATSO MATETE
Environmental Director (RSA)
LESHOTO (FREDDY) MOKETLA
Mine Manager (RSA)
Mining Engineer with +30 years across all
stages of mine lifecycle. Founded and led
Qmotion Mining, a highly successful
contracting services provider, and
delivered contracts for the Evander Gold
Mine, Sibanye Stillwater, Anglo Platinum,
Royal Bafokeng Platinum and Murray &
Roberts Holdings.
Executive (Corporate Finance) with a
resources and energy background, across
Australian and International listed entities. A
diverse skill set in statutory compliance,
corporate governance, reporting, legal and
commercial transactions.
Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
(B Juris and LLB), specialising in socioeconomic development and municipal
governance. Engaged community
stakeholders and representatives to work
constructively with mining operators,
creating a win-win platform for all parties
involved.
Corporate Governance Manager with 25
years experience. A member of the
Lesotho Highlands Development Authority.
Previously worked on Gold Field’s South
Deep project (tier-1 mining operation) as a
Head of Sustainable Development and
Environment.
Mining Engineer with extensive
underground mining experience – having
served as the underground production
manager at Harmony Gold, led the
production of gold in a sustainable and
safe manner.
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TGME Gold Project –
rapidly moving to
production
Transvaal Gold Mining Estates (TGME) project overview
South Africa’s Eastern Transvaal Goldfields — Historically over 6.7Moz produced and counting…
The TGME Project is located in South Africa’s most prolific gold
region, backed by existing infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and
strong utility access.
➢ 1.1Moz over 12.9 Years: Targeting 90–120koz p.a., with expansion
potential to 160koz.
➢ 6.1Moz @ 4.17g/t: High-grade resource with a clear path to production.
➢ Four Mines Within 40 km: Beta, Rietfontein, Frankfort & CDM enable
efficient, scalable operations.
➢ Proven Processing Routes:
• Free-milling (Beta, Rietfontein, CDM): 88–96% CIL recovery
• Refractory (Frankfort): Up to 69% flotation + CIL
• Surface dumps: >95% recovery, near-term upside
➢ Permitted & Build-Ready: Key approvals in place, including Mining
Right 83.
➢ Exploration Optionality: 40+ historic nearby mines offer growth
potential.
Mine location in relation to Processing Plant
Frankfort
Mine
Beta North
TSF
DMS Plant
Gold Plant
DMS Plant
Beta South
Dukes Mine
Beta North
570m
Beta South
990m
CFM Mines
2.7km
Frankfort Mine
24km
Rietfontein Mine
39km
Rietfontein
Mine
Clewer Mine
1) Information shown above is based on the current Feasibility Study at US$1,642 / oz as released to the ASX on 27 July 2022 titled, "Theta Gold's TGME Project DFS confirms NPV of AUD432 Million"
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Pathway to production
6
3
Debt – cornerstone
fundings – IDC
commitment in place
2
Project execution
plan - completed
10
12
Construction period
with civils/service
Bank debt facility
7
Commission
underway
finalised
Complete – first
8
Water Management
5
11
gold pour
and security fencing
Feasibility Study
Equipment
Practical
underway
update
deliveries –
completion – dry
simplified install
commissioning
1
4
Permitting – fully
approved
Gold plant –
clearance works
finalised and bulk
earthworks
underway
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Q2 2025
9
Rand Refinery
Contract
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
FRANKFORT MINE
PREPARING FOR TRIAL MINING
Q4 2026
Q1 2027
Note: First gold produced timing will be subject to securing funding and obtaining all necessary regulatory permitting approvals.
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Significant pre-production activities already completed
Completed
Project Final Designs
Completed
Plant process design Engineers Appointed – RM Process
✓
Update of the plant DFS
✓
✓
Tailings and Environmental Engineers Appointed – Eco Elementum
✓
TSF conventional deposition
TSF dry stacking
✓
Additional Metallurgical Test Work
✓
Integrated water management
✓
Updated Process Plant Flowsheet
✓
Dolomite drilling and classification
✓
Gold protection security integration
✓
Final Process Plant and Engineering design
✓
Underground deposition
✓
Process Plant footprint layouts and Civils works
✓
✓
Draft schedules for the plant construction
✓
Metallurgical studies on:
Tailings Material
Beta
Frankfort
CDM
Surface sources – RWDs
Waste classification
✓
Mining Activities
Completed
Description
Draft schedule for the dewatering plant, water management and
tailings deposition
Tender process and Requests for Quotes (RFQ)
NDAs signed with all vetted possible Original Equipment Supplies
(OEM’s)
Long leading items identified, completion
Project Execution Plan Completion
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✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Rock dump sampling
✓
TSF drilling and sampling
✓
Dewatering Frankfort bottom levels
✓
Fire breaks around all mining areas
✓
Sampling of underground mines
✓
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Robust Economics –
significant leverage
to gold price.
Key Feasibility Study Takeaways1
Economics at US$1,642/oz Gold Price (2022 FS base case)
Project Life
12.9 years
Underground ore mined
Payback Period
First 4 Mines
Start of Project –
31 months
Start of mining –
18 months
½ Billion USD
6.46Mt @ 5.95g/t Au for
1.24Moz of contained
gold, 1.08Moz recovered
Global Resource
6.1 Moz @ 4.17 g/t
of High-Grade
Gold Under
Management
1Feasibility figures to refer to ASX Release dated 27 July 2022 “FS Confirms NPV
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Upside:
40+ Historical
Mines
Only 6 with JORC
Resource
Gold Discovery
Costs
USD 12 oz
Free Cash
Pre-tax NPV10
USD 324 million
post tax
ESG
Community Support
Environmental
Offsets
Pre-tax IRR
65%
10% of A$432 million at US$1642/oz Gold Price”.
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Near Term Gold Production Delivering Significant
Forecast Cashflows
Project Economics
Metric
US$1,642¹
/oz
(FS 2022)
NPV @ 10% (Post-tax)
US$m
219
278
444
613
%
57
47
63
78
All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC)
US$/oz
834
1,051
1,088
1,119
EBITDA Annual Average
US$m
69
77
113
148
Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)
US$m
508
686
1,045
1,410
Average Payback Period
(from Start of Mining)
Months
31
39
32
28
Peak Funding Requirement
US$m
77
94
83
79
Sustaining Capital
US$m
37
53
53
53
IRR (Post-tax)
Forecast Financials
US$2,000
/oz
US$2,500
/oz
US$3,000
/oz
• Forecast financial numbers are based on current
preliminary financial modelling and will be
updated in Q3 2025 along with the released of
revised Feasibility Study.
• Accuracy levels are within +(-) 15% range for
costs and Capex numbers.
1) Current Feasibility Study at US$1,642 / oz is based on the ASX release dated 27 July 2022 titled, “
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2) Forecast results shown above between gold prices of US$2,000 to US$3,000 / oz have been prepared by TGM’s internal management as forecasts in conjunction with mining industry experts, Minxcon Group, a mining engineering and mineral resources consults based
in South Africa. All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) and capex estimates are based on current estimates and include a costs escalation factor to accommodate cost inflation.
3) All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) estimated above includes C1 cash costs, plus royalties, sustaining capital, general corporate and administration expenses, calculated per ounce of estimated sales.
4) All values converted from ZAR to USD at relevant exchange rate as per forecast of 19.49
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Strategy to Build up to >160,000oz/A Au Production Profile
Within 5 Years
PHASE 1
COMMISSION
First Gold
PHASE 2
COMMISSION
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•
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•
45 kt/m Metallurgical plant
Recommission existing Tailings
Storage Facility (TSF)
Mine surface dumps & Pre-Mined
Residues
Production 50-70 koz p.a.
90-120koz/a
50-70koz/a
Phase 1 Surface Gold
PHASE 3
COMMISSION
Phase 3 Expansion
Phase 2 Underground
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Development Underground
4 mining production units
Production from UG (Beta,
Frankfort, CDM)
Expand TSF and establish
underground tailings deposition
Expand production to Rietfontein
Production 90-100 koz p.a.
>160koz/a
•
•
•
•
Expand to 7 mining production units
Expand Met plant to 90 kt/m
Expand production to Vaalhoek,
Glynn’s Lydenburg
Target Production 160 koz p.a.
Systematically evaluate 40+ historic mines and expand resource potential through targeted exploration, development, and drilling across
existing operations and new exploration targets
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Definitive Feasibility Studies – Existing + Update
Existing Feasibility Study
The company’s growth strategy is developed on scaling up production from
four historic underground mines and surface gold. Mines: Beta, Rietfontein,
Frankfort, and CDM.
DEVELOPMENT DRILL RIG
LONG HOLE DRILL RIG
LHD
• TGM aims to produce 1.1Moz over 12.9yr with head grade Au 5.95 g/t
• Underground production of 540ktpa (45kt/mth)
• Processing 90-100koz p.a. within 3yrs with average gold recovery of 87%
Modern mining/processing methods - target AISC ~USD 1000+/oz
This places it amongst the lowest-cost gold producers in
South Africa + Australia2
Innovation
Labour replaced by machines
Underground Mining Fleet – Required for mechanised long-hole stopping
Modular expandable gold plant
Updated Feasibility Study – Q3 2025
• Includes surface gold sources (rock dumps /tailings)
• Update gold pricing from US$1,642/oz model to US$3,000/oz model
• Increase Life of Mine to over 14 years
• More gold oz into the mine schedule
• Early quotes are coming in at a peak capex range of US$77m - $94m
1) Refer to 27 July 2022 ASX release “Theta Gold's TGME Project DFS confirms NPV of AU$432 Million”.
2) Aurum Analytics March Quarter 2025 p3 AISC/oz graph
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South Africa –
an experienced gold
mining jurisdiction
South Africa’s “Newest” Gold Field
A significant geological endowment
• The Transvaal Gold System sits geological on
the eastern side of Bushveld Complex the largest
layered igneous intrusion on earth.
• South Africa hosts the 3rd largest gold
reserves in the world, mostly within
this Witwatersrand gold field region
(~6,000T Au)
• Our goldfield has already produced
>6.7Moz Au since the 1870s.
• Theta have generated and delivered one
of the largest undeveloped gold resources on the
ASX of 6.1Moz, a “NEW” kid on
the block.
Simplified Regional Geology Map
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Sedimentary Gold Reef System
Beta and CDM Gold Reef Systems
• 1.186 Moz of Gold in total
• Indicated 587.9 Koz
• Inferred 763.8 Koz
• Gold Reef Grade between 10 and 16.5 g/t
• Reef systems flat dipping 3-7 degrees with strike length over 11km
1. See the Appendix – JORC Statements included in this presentation for further information on the TGME Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.
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SOUTH AFRICA - AN ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT DESTINATION
16% of the African continent’s GDP
Logistical Advantages
Jurisdiction Benefits
• Largest road system network in Africa
• Local commercial airports
• Close to industrial hub of Johannesburg
• English Common Law
• Democratic society government
by the elected parliament
Labour Force and Talent Pool
• 460,000 miners currently employed
• A-Grade mining and geological schools
• Self-sufficient with all mining supplies
Mining Sector
• South Africa’s mining industry production
increased by 10.3% during Covid
• The largest positive contributors came from the production
of iron ore (42.9 percent), PGMs (10.3 percent), chromium
ore (45.8 percent) and gold (13.4 percent)
Note: 1. The extracts were from “The Case For Investing in South Africa” compiled by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and InvestSA published in October 2019.
2. Mining industry in South Africa - Statistics & Facts published on Stats SA in August 2021.
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Appendices
Feasibility study flow sheet - Free Milling Ore Process Plant
Optimised - 45KT Per Month Oxide Ore Feed Material Gold Recovery Plant (Phase 1)
• Phase 1, an optimised Oxide plant capable of milling 45kt / per month
• The Oxide plant will process free-milling ore from Beta and Rietfontein
Mines for the first 7 years of the LOM
• Ore feed will be from Beta and Rietfontein Mines.
• Total Oxide Plant Cost of US $68.4m
• Oxide Plant – USD $31.4m
• TSF – US $14.3m
• Underground Deposition – US $10.1m
• Water Management – US $1.4m
• Electrical and other supporting infrastructure – US $ 11.2m
Proven, scalable processing
• Gold Plant is built with modular
components for expansion to
90kt/m
• A Sulphide Circuit is added in
year 7 for Frankfort Ore
• The Gold plant uses a closed
water management system,
so no plant water is released
into the environment
• Flow sheet for plant design
included metallurgical test work
and historical production data.
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OLD PLANT HAS BEEN
DEMOLISHED IN PREPARATION
FOR NEW PLANT
How is South Africa meeting the challenges of ESG?
By addressing all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) through legislation
At the global level, the UNSDG serves as
a high-level forum for joint policy
formation and decision-making.
The Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) are the blueprint to achieve a
better and more sustainable future for all.
They address the global challenges we
face, including those related to:
- poverty,
- inequality,
- climate,
- environmental degradation,
- prosperity,
- peace, and
- justice.
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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
MULTI-STAKEHOLDER SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY AND IS BASED ON:
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Holistic risk management
Zero harm approach to health and safety
Environmental stewardship
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Conservation of biodiversity
Responsible production practices
Positive impact on host communities
Transparent stakeholder engagement and reporting
ENVIRONMENT
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Creating regional
Environmental
Development Trusts for
alien invasive plants removals
Establish nature reserves
and targeted environmental
study programs
SOCIAL
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COMMUNITY
26% of project ownership held by
local labour force, host communities
and strategic black entrepreneur
partners through Black Economic
Empowerment (BEE) entities.
Projects structured for broad based
economic participation
Alleviation of poverty
TGME will be the biggest employer
in the area
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Environment – Saving the Local Catchment and River System
Theta launches a highly effective Ecological Compensation program.
This critical river system sustains over 20,000 farm workers and serves as the
lifeline for Kruger National Park—especially during the dry winter months.
Unless urgent action is taken, collapse is projected within 15 years.
Invasive species and reckless land use are already placing immense pressure
on the system. Theta is acting now—before this vital water source
disappears. Theta will join local industry and NGOs to rehabilitate the
catchment and river
Theta is actively restoring the ecological and hydrological integrity of the
catchment to safeguard biodiversity and critical ecosystem services. Key
initiatives include:
• Invasive Tree Control & Re-vegetation: Targeted removal of alien sp
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