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HIGH GROWTH,
LOW-COST GOLD DEVELOPER
6.1MOZ GOLD RESOURCE &
GROWING
DFS NEAR COMPLETION
CEO PRESENTATION - CAPE TOWN MINING INDABA – MAY 2022
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 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.
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:
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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.
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.
AUTHORISATION
This announcement was authorised for release by the Board of Theta Gold Mines Limited.
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CORPORATE
OVERVIEW
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THETA GOLD HIGHLIGHTS
Ø 6.1Moz gold resource @4.17g/t and growing
Ø Geological models show gold mineralization fluids have been derived from
the Bushfeld complex, the richest metallogenic province on earth
Ø Current DFS will deliver a bigger production profile with Low capital
requirement, a short payback, high output, long life operations
Ø followed by possible self-funded expansion to 160koz within 5 years from
seven production units
Ø More than 40 other existing pre- developed shallow underground mines to be
studied, developed and brought into the resource
Ø Forecasted operating cost half the current gold price (<US$900/oz) to
become the lowest cost producer in South Africa
Ø Diverse Board and Executive team that have successfully financed,
developed, built, and optimised numerous mines, including many in South
Africa
Ø Market Cap / Capital requirement ratio enables feasible project financing
Ø DFS complete by this quarter with full engineering designs (FEED) – ready for
execution
Note: Initial production subject to final DFS completion and funding
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About Theta Gold
Theta Gold Mines Limited controls and dominates the
Eastern Transvaal Gold Fields, where South Africa’s
gold mining industry began almost 130 years ago. And
we’re bringing this large forgotten historical shallow
goldfield back to life.
The Transvaal Gold System sits geological on the
eastern side of Bushveld Complex the largest igneous
intrusion on earth. We have already generated and
delivered one of the largest gold resources on the ASX
not controlled by major mining houses.
The gold plant is near the towns of Pilgrim’s Rest and
Sabie in Mpumalanga Province, 370km northeast of
Johannesburg. The TGME Project has more than 43
historical mines identified across the vast prospective
goldfield of 620 square km (or 62,000 hectares).
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COMPELLING INVESTMENT RATIONALE
INVESTMENT CASE
SIZE
INVESTOR
VALUE
POTENTIAL
GROWTH
LOW-COST
PRODUCER
EXPERIENCED
TEAM
FLEXIBILITY
POSITIVE
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
IMPACT
+6.1Moz of Gold
Resources and
continuously
expanding
Reserves, a top 3
undeveloped gold
resource on the ASX
not owned by majors
Undervalued
compared to similar
size peers Bellevue
(ASX: BGL); Nova
(ASX: NVA); DRD
Gold (NYSE/JSE:
DRD)
Low-cost expansion
based on >130years
data (+40 old
mines) and recent
exploration success
+160koz pa (within
5 years) from
pre-developed
near-surface gold
resources
Production costs
significantly lower
than current gold
price (AISC)
Resource
optimisation
specialists with over
250 years’
combined
experience
Multiple entry points
provide optionality
in the development
strategy
1,500 jobs created
over 5 years,
revitalization of
Piligrim’s Rest
tourism, knock-on
positive effect on
host community
economy
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TEAM OF EXPERTS
BILL GUY
MITFORD MUNDELL
JACQUES DU TRIOU
CHAIRMAN
CEO
COO
Ex-Jupiter Mines Ltd (ASX: JMS)
Chief Exploration Manager. (Jupiter
was/is controlled by London based
Pallinghurst Group, Chairman
Mr. Brian Gilbertson was former
Chairman/CEO BHP Billiton).
Over 25yrs exploration & resource
development experience.
Former CEO of Namakwa
Diamonds, commissioned and
expanded profitable production,
extended a 3-year LoM to +20
years. 12 years at Harmony
Gold, and 5 years at De Beers.
Specialises in asset optimisation
and large-scale change
execution.
Over 16 years at Harmony Gold.
Led the Doornkop South Reef
Deepening Project and Kusasalethu
turnaround. Turnaround and
business improvement specialist.
FINN BEHNKEN
TERENCE MOKALE
RICHIE YANG
Puseletso Matete
NON-EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
RSA DIRECTOR – SOCIAL
CORPORATE SERVICES
NON-EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
RSA DIRECTOR - ESG
Former CEO of Tshipi é
Ntle Manganese Mining
(Pty) Limited (currently
49% owned by Jupiter
Mines Ltd).
Admitted attorney of the
High Court of South Africa
specialising in Social
Facilitation. Also consulted
for Glencore, Gold One and
most recently SibanyeStilwater on community/
stakeholder relations.
Former Executive
Director of gold resource
company Bligh
Resources Ltd (ASX:
BGH) recently taken-over
by Saracens (ASX: SAR).
She is currently Head of
Sustainable Development &
Environment at a tier-1 global
mining house. A member of the
Lesotho Highlands
Development Authority’s
Sustainable Development
Committee. Puseletso is a true
ESG expert.
SIMON LIU
BRETT TANG
BYRON DUMPLETON
NON-EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
NON-EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
NON-EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Fund manager; co-founder of
Hanhong PE Fund with significant
exposure to gold and oil & gas
projects globally.
Former fund manager at Tasman
Funds with >15 years of gold/base
metal experience.
Over 30 years technical and
operational experience. Mr
Dumpleton has worked for
KCGM (Kalgoorlie Super Pit),
WMC (St Ives Gold Mine),
Straits Resources, Newcrest
(Telfer) and is currently the Chief
Geologist for Red 5.
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ASX LISTING
Ordinary
Shares ASX: TGM
Unlisted options and
management performance
rights
550m
41.97m
Market Capitalisation
(undiluted)
61%
Top 10
shareholding
~A$72M (~US$52M)
8%
Directors &
Management
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PROJECT
OVERVIEW
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SOUTH AFRICA’S “GOLDEN TRIANGLE”
THETA GOLD – 6.1MOZ DEVELOPER – TO PRODUCE >160KOZ/A
SA host the 3rd largest
gold reserves in the
world (~6,000T Au)
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6 UG MINES TARGETED FIRST OUT OF POTENTIAL >40
5
solid growth potential
2
3
Modern mining and treatment
methodologies enable
low-cost operations (AISC
US$900/oz) and reserve
expansion
Develop multiple mines,
reaching >160koz/a within
five years, from the resource
base of +6Moz
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LEGEND
1.
Beta
2.
Frankfort
3.
CDM
4.
Rietfontein
5.
Vaalhoek
6.
Glynn’s Lydenburg
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Various expansion
opportunities to increase
production and the resource
base for >3 decades
First three-mine operation,
central plant and tailings
facility >60koz/a @ 30-37kt/m
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Expand to >160koz/a - 6
mine operation @ 80kt/m
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STRATEGY TO BUILD UP TO >160,000OZ/A AU PRODUCTION PROFILE
WITHIN 5 YEARS (ONLY 6 OF >40 PRE-DEVELOPED MINES)
PHASE 1
COMMISSION
Current
DFS Stage
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PHASE 2
COMMISSION
TBA (PFS was ~60koz/a)
4 mining production units
45 kt/m plant throughput
Recommission existing Tailings Storage
Facility (TSF)
Production from UG (Beta, Frankfort, CDM,
Rietfontein)
Production 80-100 koz/a
PHASE 3
COMMISSION
5 Year
ramp up
targeted
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>160koz/a
Expand to 7 mining production units
Expand plant throughput to 80 kt/m
Expand production to include Vaalhoek,
Glynn’s Lydenburg and open pits
Production >160 koz/a
Assess other 40 old mines, expand reserves through exploration, development and drilling on operating mines and new targets exploration
Note: Initial production subject to final DFS completion and funding
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FINANCIAL
PROJECTIONS(PFS 2021)
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TGME UNDERGROUND
INITIAL PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY 2021
SURFACE INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN BETA UNDERGROUND MINE AND
PLANT LAYOUT
FIRST 16 % OF
UNDERGROUND
MINERAL
RESOURCE
Pay-back period from
first gold 13 months
Pay-back period from
start of mining 22
months
419 Koz delivered to
plant over Life of Mine
By third year of production,
almost 70 koz / year
(3 production units)
Life of Mine (LoM)
7.67 years
US$ 241.2 million
EBITDA over LoM
Internal Rate of
Return 82%
US$ 91.2 million
Net Present
Value
US$ 905 / oz all-in sustaining
cost (AISC) over LoM
(bottom quartile SA
Producer)
Note: PFS numbers refering to ASX Released dated 13 April 2021 – “Pre-feasibility Study for Initial Underground Project”
Total Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)
US$ 79 million LOM includes:
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Peak CAPEX - $36M (Start-up
Plant and Beta Mine development )
Total Direct CAPEX - $54M
Total SIB CAPEX - $13.7M
Total contingent CAPEX - $10.8 M
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Note: All $ in USD, PFS based case done at US$1570/oz gold price.
LOW-COST SUSTAINABLE GOLD PRODUCER WITH HIGH MARGINS
COST DRIVERS
PHASE 1 UG
$1,500
$1,250
>50%
Upside gold
Price potential
$1,000
$750
$500
$250
AISC
GOLD PRICE (US$)
$1,750
MARGIN
$2,000
Low All-in-Sustaining
Cost of US$900 / oz
$0
Near surface
gold reefs
Pre-developed,
multiple entry
points (flexibility)
Modern mining
methods – safe,
productive
Grade Engineering minimum dilution &
maximum recovery
(Dilution Rate, MCF
& PRF)
Pre-concentration
(DMS, XRT)
High recovered
grades with fitfor-purpose
metallurgical
solutions
Economies of scale
and synergies
Access to trained
labour force
Business approach to
mining – Management
team with solid track
record
Note: PFS numbers refering to ASX Released dated 13 April 2021 – “Pre-feasibility Study for Initial Underground Project”
Note: 15% contingency was applied to all operating costs and a 20% contingency to all capital costs.
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LOW-COST SUSTAINABLE GOLD PRODUCER WITH HIGH MARGINS
$900
FORECAST TO BE LOWEST COST PRODUCER IN SOUTH AFRICA AND
LOWEST COST QUARTILE AUSTRALIAN PRODUCER
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PRODUCTION UNITS
DEFINED
DEVELOPMENT DRILL RIG
ONE PRODUCTION UNIT:
SEVEN PRODUCTION UNITS:
PRODUCE 15-20 KT/M (20-30KOZ/A)
PRODUCE 100-140 KT/M (UPGRADED
TO FEED 80KT/M TO MILL) (>160KOZ/A)
MINING FLEET
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2 Dev Drill Rig ($1.6m)
2 Stoping LH Drill Rig ($3m)
2 LHD ($1.6m)
2 LDVs ($0.7m)
HUMAN RESOURCES
Development - 119
Stoping – 196
Shared Services – 389
Met Plant – 125
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LONG HOLE DRILL RIG
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ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
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TOTAL – 829 OPERATIONAL
1 Water jet / panel ($40k)
1 Scraper Winch / panel ($170k)
150m Conveyor belts ($220k)
2 Dump trucks (surface) ($2.5m)
MODULAR EXPANSION APPROACH
TOTAL EQUIPMENT COST - $9.8M
HUMAN RESOURCES
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Development - 17 people
Stoping - 28 people
Shared production, plant and admin services
•
Simplistic mining methods
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Standardized
Synergies
Low safety exposure
Low operational unit cots
Mining fleet (lease or own) –
Excellent supplier support
•
LHD
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PHASE 1 UG PFS FINANCIAL RESULTS (NEW EXPANDED DFS OUT IN JUNE 2022)
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YEAR 7-8 CAPACITY NOT UTILIZED (EXCLUSION OF INFERRED RESOURCES)
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WITH THE PLANT CAPACITY FULLY UTILIZED AISC CAN BE MAINTAINED AT US$800/OZ
UG Operations
Unit
1,500
1,700
1,600
1,800
2,000
USDm
91
81
98
115
132
166
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
%
82%
75%
88%
100%
111%
134%
Total Oz in Mine Plan
oz
418,845
418,845
418,845
418,845
418,845
418,845
Total Oz Recovered
oz
353,012
353,012
353,012
353,012
353,012
353,012
Average Payback Period (from Start of Mining)
Months
22
23
21
18
17
16
Peak Funding Requirement
USDm
36
36
36
36
36
36
EBITDA over LOM (Undiscounted)
USDm
241
222
254
286
318
382
All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC)
USD/oz
905
900
909
917
926
942
Gold Price
USD/oz
1,570
1,500
1,600
1,700
1,800
2,000
Exchange Rate
ZAR/USD
15.89
15.89
15.89
15.89
15.89
15.89
8.00
70,000
7.00
60,000
6.00
50,000
5.00
40,000
4.00
30,000
3.00
20,000
2.00
10,000
1.00
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
-
1,800
1,600
1,400
1,200
USD/oz
80,000
GRADE (G/T)
RECOVERED Oz
NPV @ 5%
Forecast
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
0
1
2
3
4
Mill Head Grade
6
7
8
YEARS
YEARS
Recovered Gold
5
Recovered Grade
Note: PFS numbers refering to ASX Released dated 13 April 2021 – “Pre-feasibility Study for Initial Underground Project”
Mining cost (Operating)
Plant Cost (Operating)
Other Costs(Operating)
Royalties (Operating)
Royalties (Operating)
Renewals and replacements (AISC)
Reclamation (AISC)
Other Costs (AISC)
Realised Gold Price
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OTHER
HIGHLIGHTS
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ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG)
ESG IS INTEGRAL TO THE 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
SOCIAL
GOVERNANCE
26% of project ownership held by
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Environmental
Development Trusts for
local labour force, host communities
and strategic black entrepreneur
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alien invasive plants removals
Establish nature reserves and
partners
Projects structured for broad based
targeted environmental study
programs
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Ethical business practices
Culture of high ethical standards
throughout the organisation
economic participation
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Alleviation of poverty
TGME will be the biggest employer
in the area
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ENVIRONMENTAL, SCOPING REPORT SUBMITTED,
ENVIRONMENTAL
APPROVALS
COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
CONTINUES PROGRESS (MR83)
Task
Duration
Status
Submit application for EA
Q3 2021
ü
Submit draft scoping report
Q1 2022
ü
Specialists EIA Studies Completed
Q1 2022
ü
DMRE acceptance of final Scoping report
Q2 2022
ü
Draft EIA/EMPr submitted for public review
Q2 2022
ü
Draft IWWMP submitted for public review
Q2 2022
ü
Expected EIA approvals
Q4 2022
Expected Water use approvals
Q4 2022
Expected Air Quality Emissions approval
Q1 2023
Note: Approvals Duration are based on South African government suggested processing timelines and may be delayed due to unforeseen reasons beyond the Company’s control
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PROGRESS TOWARDS PRODUCTION
ACTIVITIES
FUNDING
• High grade Rietfontein Mine PFS completed
and added as fourth mine into DFS.
• Further metallurgical test work on Sulphide
ore from Frankfort Mine and free milling ore
from Beta, CDM and Rietfontein mines.
• All inputs to DFS finalized (Trial mining,
engineering designs, etc.).
• Various UG sampling programs continue for
resource extension.
• Old Plant demolished in preparation for plant
construction.
Q2
2022
Project Financing
discussions ongoing.
Expected post DFS
completion (Q2 2022)
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Mining preparation continues at First
phase Mines
Construction of underground dams
and water handling systems
Removal of old Mine infrastructure
Plant footprint preparations start
Q4
2022
• First phase process plant
construction starts
• Stoping starts at Beta and
Frankfort Mines
Q1
2022
• DFS completed, incorporating Frankfort,
Beta, CDM and Rietfontein mines.
• Detailed engineering designs.
• UG sampling and resource extension
programs continue.
Q3
2022
PERMITTING
• Permitting activities focused
on following the set
government timelines and
includes extensive
stakeholder participation
• Scoping report approved in
Q2 2022
• Final EIA approval expected
in Q4 2022
• Tailings dam re-deposition
construction starts
• Development starts at Frankfort and
Beta Mines
Q1
2023
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CLOSING REMARKS
Ø High growth investment opportunity
Ø 6.1Moz gold resource @4.17g/t with multiple short term resource
expansion opportunities from existing pre-developed mines
Ø A solid initial production profile of over 60koz/a, then building to 160koz/a
within five years
Ø Low capital requirement to establish short payback, high output, long life
operations
Ø DFS summary by end CY Q2 2022 with full engineering designs (FEED)
– ready for execution
Ø Environmental approvals for start-up (covering MR83 areas) on track
Ø Team of execution experts on-site
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CHAIRMAN
CEO
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Email: mitfordm@tgme.co.za
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APPENDICES
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COMBINED MINERAL RESOURCE STATEMENT - (~6.1MOZ)
Combined Mineral Resource
Resource Classification
Type of Operation
Underground
Tonnage
Gold Grade
Mt
g/t
Gold Content
Kg
koz
0.091
5.37
489
15.7
0.091
5.37
489
15.7
Underground
4.774
6.21
29 661
953.7
Open Pit
8.109
2.14
17 364
558.2
Tailings
5.244
0.83
4 373
140.6
18.128
2.84
51 398
1652.5
Underground
21.452
5.22
111 880
3597.0
Open pit
4.907
5.11
25 057
805.6
Tailings
0.023
0.57
13
0.4
Rock Dump
0.885
1.20
1 059
34.0
Total Inferred
27.267
5.06
138 009
4 437.0
Grand Total
45.485
4.17
189 896
6 105.2
Measured
Open pit
Tailings
Total Measured
Indicated
Total Indicated
Inferred
Notes:
1.
UG Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off of 160 cm.g/t, open pit at 0.5 g/t and 0.35 g/t, tailings and rock dumps at 0.35 g/t.
2.
Fault losses of 5% for Measured and Indicated, 10% for Inferred Mineral Resources.
3.
Gold price used for the cut-off calculations is USD1,500/oz.
4.
Mineral Resources are stated as inclusive of Ore Reserves.
5.
Mineral Resources are reported as total Mineral Resources and are not attributed.
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MINERAL RESOURCE STATEMENT - UNDERGROUND (~4.5MOZ)
Mineral Resource
Classification
Mine
Reef
Reef Grade
Stope Grade
Reef Width
Stope width
Content
Reef Tonnes
Stope Tonnes
g/t
g/t
cm
cm
cm.g/t
Mt
Mt
Au Content
7.13
5.37
73
103
520
0.069
0.091
489
koz
15.7
7.13
5.37
73
103
520
0.069
0.091
489
15.7
7.86
13.19
21.66
14.57
13.90
16.97
5.13
3.80
6.58
8.20
6.34
4.62
58
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23
52
36
25
96
90
90
92
90
90
452
307
499
755
499
416
0.243
0.258
0.716
0.517
0.064
0.026
0.373
0.895
2.357
0.919
0.140
0.091
1,912
3,401
15,506
7,534
887
422
61.5
109.4
498.5
242.2
28.5
13.6
Total Indicated
16.26
6.21
36
91
591
1.824
4.774
29,661
953.7
Total Measured & Indicated
15.93
6.20
38
91
600
1.893
4.865
30,150
969.4
Measured
Frankfort
Bevetts
Total Measured
Indicated
Mineral Resource
Classification
Inferred
Frankfort
CDM
Beta
Rietfontein
Vaalhoek
Olifantsgeraamte
UG Mine
Frankfort
CDM
Beta
Rietfontein
Olifantsgeraamte
Vaalhoek
Vaalhoek
Glynns Lydenburg
Ponieskrantz*
Frankfort Theta*
Nestor*
Bevetts
Rho
Beta
Rietfontein
Vaalhoek
Olifantsgeraamte
Reef
Bevetts
Rho
Beta
Rietfontein
Olifantsgeraamte
Vaalhoek
Thelma Leaders
Glynns
Portuguese
Theta
Sandstone
Total Inferred
kg
Reef Grade
Stope Grade
Reef Width
Stope width
Content
Reef Tonnes
Stope Tonnes
g/t
g/t
cm
cm
cm.g/t
Mt
Mt
Au Content
7.41
10.06
16.51
14.06
18.33
16.28
12.18
15.87
13.26
7.22
5.54
4.27
3.02
5.43
8.52
4.68
4.77
9.47
5.19
3.99
3.24
2.92
48
24
25
57
23
22
96
25
22
34
41
93
90
90
94
90
90
123
90
90
90
90
356
244
414
803
422
361
1166
397
287
244
225
0.343
0.544
1.107
1.190
0.059
0.873
0.023
3.218
0.064
0.099
0.101
0.596
1.811
3.367
1.962
0.248
2.980
0.030
9.833
0.213
0.220
0.193
kg
2,543
5,472
18,285
16,721
1,162
14,209
284
51,078
849
714
562
14.68
5.22
31
91
458
7.622
21.452
111,880
koz
3,597 597.0
81.8
175.9
587.9
537.6
37.3
456.8
9.1
1 642.2
27.3
23.0
18.1
Notes:
1. Mineral Resource cut-off of 160 cm.g/t applied.
2. Fault losses of 5% for Measured and Indicated, 10% for Inferred Mineral Resources.
3. Gold price used for the cut-off calculations is USD1,500/oz.
4. cm.g/t and g/t figures will not back calculate due to variable densities in reef and waste rock.
5. Mineral Resources are stated as inclusive of Ore Reserves.
6. Mineral Resources are reported as total Mineral Resources and are not attributed.
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MINERAL RESOURCE STATEMENT – OPEN PIT (~1.4MOZ)
Mineral Resource Classification
Indicated
Open Pit Mine
Hermansburg
DG1
DG2
Vaalhoek
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Iota
Iota
Iota
Iota
Reef
Reef Grade
Reef Width
Content
Reef Tonnes
g/t
cm
cm.g/t
Mt
Eluvial
Eluvial
Eluvial
Vaalhoek
Shale
Bevett's
Upper Theta
Lower Theta
Beta
Bevett's
Upper Rho
Lower Rho
Upper Theta
Open Pit Mine
Hermansburg
DG1
DG2
Inferred
Reef
kg
koz
1.79
2.24
0.66
17.25
1.02
1.08
2.41
3.79
2.51
2.98
2.33
2.51
1.06
0
0
0
33
200
223
100
100
100
114
402
520
114
0
0
0
574
204
241
241
379
251
340
937
1306
121
0.505
0.640
1.586
0.111
0.397
0.856
0.651
0.839
0.373
0.108
0.897
0.981
0.163
905
1 432
1 041
1920
404
925
1571
3178
938
323
2090
2464
173
29.1
46.0
33.5
61.7
13.0
29.7
50.5
102.2
30.1
10.4
67.2
79.2
5.6
2.14
168
360
8.109
17 364
558.2
Total Indicated
Mineral Resource Classification
Au Content
Reef Grade
Reef Width
Content
Reef Tonnes
g/t
cm
cm.g/t
Mt
Au Content
kg
koz
Vaalhoek
Vaalhoek
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Theta & Browns Hill
Eluvial
Eluvial
Eluvial
Vaalhoek
Thelma Leaders
Shale
Bevett's
Upper Theta
Lower Theta
Beta
0.88
0.00
0.00
20.32
14.25
1.12
1.17
1.86
8.06
2.17
0
0
0
43
97
215
217
100
100
100
0
0
0
880
1 388
240
254
186
806
217
0.110
0.000
0.000
0.213
0.293
0.600
0.451
0.948
1.384
0.778
97
0
0
4 319
4 172
668
528
1762
11153
1686
3.1
0.0
0.0
138.9
134.1
21.5
17.0
56.6
358.6
54.2
Iota
Upper Rho
5.12
134
687
0.131
673
21.6
5.11
121
617
4.907
25 057
805.6
Total Inferred
Notes:
1. Mineral Resource cut-off of 0.5 g/t and 0.35 g/t applied.
2. Fault losses of 5% for Measured and Indicated, 10% for Inferred Mineral Resources.
3. Gold price used for the cut-off calculations is USD1,500/oz.
4. Vaalhoek, Theta Hill, Browns Hill and Iota Mineral Resources stated utilising pit optimisation.
5. Mineral Resources are stated as inclusive of Ore Reserves.
6. Mineral Resources are reported as total Mineral Resources and are not attributed.
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ORE RESERVE STATEMENT
Ore Reserve Classification
Proved
Total Proved
Probable
Grade
Tonnes
g/t
kt
kg
koz
4,24
60
254
8,16
4,24
60
254
8,16
Beta
6,51
1 662
10 822
347,94
Frankfort
4,11
259
1 063
34,16
CDM
2,31
385
889
28,58
Theta Project (MR 83)
2,31
2 164
4 996
160,61
3,98
4 470
17 770
571,29
Operation
Frankfort
Total Probable
Au Content
Notes:
Underground Operations
1. An Ore Reserve cut-off of 170 cm.g/t has been applied for the Beta Mine.
2. An Ore Reserve cut-off of 150 cm.g/t has been applied for the Frankfort Mine.
3. An Ore Reserve cut-off of 121 cm.g/t has been applied for the CDM Mine.
4. A gold price of USD 1,465 / oz and exchange rate of 16 ZAR / USD was used for the cut- off calculation.
5. Ore Reserves are reported as total Ore Reserves and are not attributed.
Theta Project (Open Pit MR 83)
1. An Ore Reserve cut – off of 0.4 g/t was applied.
2. A gold price of USD 1,300 / oz was used for the cut - off calculation.
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A CENTURY OF HISTORICAL DATA
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MULTIPLE ACCESS POINTS INTO PREDEVELOPED MINES (DESIRE MINE ACCESS)
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EXCELLENT GROUND CONDITIONS (FROM NEAR A CENTURY AGO)
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“OLD GOLD” MINING OPORTUNITIES (PACKED NEATLY NEAR A CENTURY AGO)
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FRANKFORT MINE PREPARIN
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