Investor Presentation - Indaba 2024 Mining Conference
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
THETA GOLD MINES PRESENTATION – CAPE TOWN MINING
CONVENTION - INDABA 2024
Theta Gold Mines Limited (“Theta Gold” or the “Company”) (ASX: TGM) hereby attaches a
Presentation which was provided by Theta Gold’s Chairman, Bill Guy at the 121 Mining
Investment Conference on 5 and 6 February 2024 as part of the 2024 Indaba Mining
Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa.
[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
Australia: Ben Jarvis, Six Degrees Investor Relations: +61 (0) 413 150 448
Webpage: www.thetagoldmines.com
https://twitter.com/ThetaGoldMines
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thetagoldmines/
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ABOUT THETA GOLD MINES LIMITED
Theta Gold Mines Limited (ASX: TGM | OTCQB: TGMGF) is a gold development company that holds a
range of prospective gold assets in a world-renowned South African gold mining region. These assets
include several surface and near-surface high-grade gold projects which provide cost advantages
relative to other gold producers in the region.
Theta Gold’s core project is located next to the historical gold mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest, in
Mpumalanga Province, some 370km northeast of Johannesburg by road or 95km north of Nelspruit
(Capital City of Mpumalanga Province).
Following small scale production from 2011 – 2015, the Company is currently focussing on the
construction and financing of a new gold processing plant within its approved footprint at the TGME
plant. The company has completed a FS in July 2022 for the first four mines Beta, CDM, Frankfort and
Rietfontein (TGME Underground Project). The Base Case LOM plan will comprise a 12.9-year mining
operation starting in 2023 and delivering production of 1.24 million ounces of contained gold.
The estimated development capital or peak funding requirement is USD77 million (AUD102 million),
with the Project forecast to generate a pre-tax NPV10% of USD324 million (AUD432 million) and pretax Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 65% at the forecast gold price of averaging USD1,642/oz over the
LOM. The Company aims to build a solid production platform to over next 5 years to 160kozpa based
primarily around shallow, open-pit or adit-entry shallow underground hard rock mining sources. Theta
Gold has access to over 43 historical mines and prospect areas that can be accessed and explored, with
over 6.7Moz of historical production recorded.
Theta Gold 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”). 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.
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THETA GOLDMINES LIMITED
INDABA PRESENTATION
February 2024
FS to recover 1.08Moz Au over 12.9 years LOM at TGME
underground mine.
6.1Moz Gold Resource and Growing
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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) 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. 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.
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 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 those
previously released to ASX in a Feasibility Study dated 27 July 2022.
The Company confirms that:
•
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.
•
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.
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Snapshot
Reviving South Africa’s first gold rush
6 M oz of High-grade Gold under management (One of the largest Resources
bases on ASX held by Junior)
The Kirkland Lake Strategy - Back to the first gold rush for the next generation of
mines.
43 Historical Mines 620km2 of Goldfield + Kms of extended gold reefs
First four Mines to generate over ½ Billion USD Free Cash post Tax
High margin low-cost project AISC US$834 (A$1,112) (Bottom quartile among gold
producers)
Gold Discovery costs less than US$12 per ounce
Not typical South African / provincial location with a small population
The local people, our stakeholders marched, signed petitions, lobbied
government for the Project
ESG – Environmental offsets and Small Foot-Print, Community Forums, Local
Jobs created
This is where South Africa’s gold mining industry began 130 years ago, and we’re bringing this large, rich,
shallow, predeveloped goldfield back to life.
Note 1. Refer ASX Release dated 27 July 2022, "Theta Gold's TGME Gold Project Confirms NPV10% of AU$432 Million"
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ASX Listing
Ordinary
Shares ASX: TGM
Out-of-the-money
unlisted options and
management performance
rights
712M
72M
Market
Capitalisation1
(undiluted)
~A$68M (~US$45M)¹
Top Shareholders:
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD
13.7%
ZENITH (HK) HOLDING LIMITED
7.5%
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
7.4%
2INVEST AG
5.9%
TASMAN FUNDS MANAGEMENT LTD
5.3%
Note: 1 As of 2 February 2024, using the last closing price of $0.095 on 2 February 2024 and RBA Exchange rate of 0.6597 (AUD:USD)
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Theta Gold expected Catalysis 2024
• Execution Plan Theta Underground Project
• Permitting completion for Mining Right 83 (EIA)
• Completion of Sprott Streaming due diligence Binding Streaming Agreement
• Commercial Bulk Sampling – Metallurgical Results
• Early Cashflow Options
• Project Fully Funded
• Final Investment Decision (FID)
• Construction Commencement
Note: First gold produced timing will be subject to securing funding and obtaining all necessary regulatory permitting approvals.
DFFE -Forestry permits for the continuation of miming are in progress – refer to ASX Release dated 18 July 202
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Theta Gold Mines – Definitive Feasibility Study
DEVELOPMENT DRILL RIG
LONG HOLE DRILL RIG
LHD
The company’s growth strategy is developed on scaling up
production from 4 historic underground mines:
o
Beta, Rietfontein, Frankfort, and CDM
As detailed in the recently released DFS
o
TGM aims to produce 1.1Moz over 12.9yr based on
current Mining Inventory
o
Underground production of 540ktpa (45kt/mth)
o
Processing 80-100koz p.a. within 3yrs
o
Expand to 160koz p.a. within 5yrs
o
Average gold recovery of 87%
By adopting modern mining and treatment project can
achieve AISC ~USD 900+/oz
This places it amongst the lowest cost gold producers in
South Africa
Note 1 Refer to 27 July 2022 ASX release Theta Gold's TGME Project DFS confirms NPV of
AU$432 Million
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Theta Gold Highlights
• High Growth Gold Investment Opportunity
• Existing Historic Goldfield - Multiple pre-developed, shallow, high grade historic gold mines –
ready to be brought back into production
• Large, Growing Resource - 6.1Moz gold resource @ 4.17g/t and continuously growing, with
more than 40 other existing pre-developed shallow underground mines not yet reflected in the
stated resource (Underground 4.5 Mt reef grade 14.68 -15.93g/t)
• Low Capital Start-up - < US$107m capital required to reach >90koz/a within 2 years
• Organic Growth - Self-funded expansion to >160koz within 5 years
• Lowest-Cost Quartile Producer - Forecasted operating cost half the current gold price
(<US$900/oz) to become the lowest cost producer in South Africa and Australia
• Competent Execution Team - Executive team that have successfully developed and optimised
many mines in South Africa and other developing countries
• Execution-Ready - FS completed with full front-end engineering designs (FEED)¹ – ready for
execution²
• Funding – Non-binding funding Term Sheet executed with Sprott Streaming and Royalty
Corporation for up to US$70m stream funding arrangement to bring the TGME Gold Project into
production.
1. Refer to ASX Release dated 20 June 2022 “TGME Underground Gold Update”
2. Refer to ASX Release dated 27 July 2022 “ Theta’s TGME Project Definitive FS Confirms NPV10% of A$432 million at US$1,642 oz Gold price”
3. Refer to ASX Release dated 19 October 2022 “Theta Gold executes a A$110m (US$70m) non-binding funding Term Sheet with Sprott for its TGME Gold
Project”
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South Africa’s “Newest” Gold Field
Pilgrims Rest
Johannesburg
The Transvaal Gold System sits
geological on the eastern side of
Bushveld Complex the largest layered
igneous intrusion on earth. Our
goldfield already produced ~7Moz Au
since 1870s.
Theta have generated and delivered
one of the largest undeveloped gold
resources 6.1Moz on the ASX, a ”NEW”
kid on the block.
SA host the 3rd largest gold
reserves in the world, mostly
within this Witwatersrand gold
field region (~6,000T Au)
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Key FS Takeaways1
Underground ore
Project Life
Theta Gold Mines Limited, controls
the Eastern Transvaal Gold Fields,
where South Africa’s gold mining
industry began almost 130 years ago.
12.9 years
mined
Peak Funding
Metallurgical
6.46Mt @ 5.95g/t
Requirements
Recovery
Au for 1.24Moz of
US$ 77M2
87%
contained gold
Project Life of Mine schedule
contained Gold 1.24Moz to recover
1.08Moz.
1FFeasibility figures to refer to ASX Release dated 27 July 2022 “FS Confirms
NPV10% of A$432 million at US$1642/oz Gold Price
Payback Period
Pre-Tax
AISC
Start of Project –
NPV 10%
US$788oz
31 Months
US$324m @ Avg
(Year 1-4)
Start of Mining –
USD/oz $1,642
US$847/oz
IRR of 65%
(LOM)
18 Months
First Gold Pour³
2TGM is currently in discussion with debt financiers and has engaged an experienced debt advisory to assist in
the negotiation of term-sheets for funding of the Project. Further equity raises are also planned to fund
working capital and part of the project capital if required, which may lead to dilution to existing shareholders.
3First gold produced timing will be subject to securing funding
Incorporating only 4 of more than 40 previously
developed mines
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Getting Ready for Construction/Production - Deliverables
• Initial startup Feasibility Study (FS) completed in July 20221 to produce 1.24Moz Gold with a FS Life of
Mine of 12.9 years.
• Streaming funding non-binding Term Sheet executed with Sprott Streaming for US$70m (A$110m)2,
due diligence now in progress.
• Strong support from stakeholders, including local NGOs, farmers, neighboring enterprises,
government departments, final Environmental Impact Assessment and Water Use License pending.
• Very significant ESG Initiatives and Coverage:
• Environmental offsets offered with a portion of project cashflow to fund the improvement of the
township, local river and general landscape, and
• A project designed to have a very small surface footprint – already existing plant zoning, existing
TSF, designed for future underground tailings deposition, and
• Regular Community Forums and the long needed local jobs creations as we will be the only
commercial mining operator within the local area.
1. Refer to ASX Release dated 27 July 2022 “ Theta’s TGME Project Definitive FS Confirms NPV10% of A$432 million at US$1,642 oz Gold price”
2. Refer to ASX Release dated 19 October 2022 “Theta Gold executes a A$110m (US$70m) non-binding funding Term Sheet with Sprott for its TGME Gold Project”
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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)
CURRENT
FS PHASE 1
90,000 oz/a
• 4 mining production units
• 45 kt/m Metallurgical plant
• Recommission existing Tailings
Storage Facility (TSF)
• Production from UG (Beta,
Rietfontein, Frankfort, CDM,)
• Production 90 koz/a
PHASE
2
>160,000 oz/a
• Expand to 7 mining production
units
• Expand gold plant to 80 kt/m
• Expand production to Vaalhoek,
Desire, and Glynn’s Mines
• Production >160 koz/a
Assess other >40 old mines, expand reserves through on-reef exploration, development
and drilling on operating mines and new exploration targets
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6 UG Mines targeted first out of potential > 40
Solid Growth Potential
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2
Pre-construction
• Surface footprint
• Underground
rehabilitation
• Operational
readiness
Permitting the next
phase of Mines
3
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LEGEND
1.
Beta
2.
Frankfort
3.
CDM
4.
Rietfontein
5.
Vaalhoek
6.
Glynn’s Lydenburg
6
4
Exploration
Program
• Underground
sampling
• Surface drilling
Commercial Bulk
Sampling
• 3 000 tons
Targeting Increase in
Ore Reserves
• JORC update
Note: Subject to exploration success
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Snapshot – Reviving South Africa’s first gold rush
• Provincial location with a small population
• The local people, our stakeholders, lobbied government for the Project
• ESG – Environmental offsets and Small Footprint, Community Forums, Local
Jobs created
• First four Mines to generate over ½ Billion USD Free Cash post Tax
• High margin low-cost project AISC US$834 (A$1,112) (Bottom quartile among gold
producers)
• Gold Discovery costs less than US$12 per ounce
• 43 Historical Mines 620km2 of Goldfield
• Kilometers of extended gold reefs
This is where South Africa’s gold mining industry began 130 years ago, and we’re bringing this large, rich,
shallow, predeveloped goldfield back to life.
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APPENDICES
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Sprott Streaming Funding Term Sheet
• NON-BINDING TERM SHEET EXECUTED WITH SPROTT STREAMING – US$70m (A$110m)
• Stream funding Term Sheet signed with Sprott Streaming and Royalty Corporation.
• Use of Funds – Stream funding is to be used for pre-development, development capital and operating expenditure to bring the initial stage
TGME Gold Project into production and reach positive cash flows.
• About Sprott Streaming – Sprott Streaming originates streams and royalties on a global basis to provide catalyst financing to advance projects
to production. It’s parent company Sprott Inc. Toronto, New York, California, and Connecticut and is dual-listed on both NYSE and TSX.
• Key Terms – Sprott Streaming to provide US$70m cash in return for a gold stream on Theta’s TGME Gold Project to deliver to Sprott Streaming
up to 100,000 ounces of gold over its Life-of-Mine (LOM), for which Sprott Streaming will pay Theta 10% of the gold price per ounce delivered
under the stream. Any funds advance prior to production will incur interest payable semi-annually at 9.5% per annum which can be repaid in
either cash or script (at 10% discount to 5 day VWAP). Furthermore, Theta may buyback 50% of the Stream for a pre-agreed price, and after full
delivery of the balance, the Stream will be fixed to 2% of production ongoing.
• Condition Precedents – Under the Term Sheet, conditions precedent to closing includes the completion of a technical, legal, environmental and
social due diligence, definitive documentation and final regulatory permits and approvals.
1. Refer to ASX Release dated 19 October 2022 “THETA GOLD EXECUTES A A$110M (US$ 70M) NON-BINDING FUNDING TERM SHEET
WITH SPROTT STREAMING FOR ITS TGME GOLD PROJECT”
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Project Economics at Various Gold Prices – Base Case (AUD)
Unit
Forecast
(USD1,642/ oz
Avg)
USD1,500/oz
USD1,600/oz
USD1,800/oz
USD2,000/oz
USD2,200/oz
NPV @ 10% (real) Pre-tax
AUDm
432
339
405
536
669
802
NPV @ 10% (real) Post-tax
AUDm
292
232
274
359
447
533
%
%
65%
57%
57%
50%
64%
56%
77%
67%
90%
78%
102%
87%
AISC
AUD/oz
1,112
1,096
1,107
1,129
1,149
1,167
EBITDA annual average
AUDm
92
77
87
107
128
148
EBIT annual average
AUDm
80
66
76
96
116
136
Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)
AUDm
956
768
897
1,158
1,421
1,686
Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)
AUDm
678
550
638
814
996
1,175
Development Capital – Peak Funding
AUDm
102
102
102
102
102
102
Capital Sustaining
AUDm
49
49
49
49
49
49
Payback post-tax
Months
31
33
31
28
25
24
Capital Efficiency (Pre-Tax NPV/Dev Capital
%
422%
332%
395%
524%
653%
783%
Capital Efficiency (Post-Tax NPV/Dev Capital
%
285%
226%
268%
351%
437%
521%
Project Economics at gold price
IRR (%) Pre-tax
IRR (%) Post-tax
Note: Converted to AUD from using AUD:USD exchange rate of 1.333
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FS Project Economics at Various Gold Prices – Base Case (USD)
Project Economics at gold price
Unit
Base Forecast
(USD1,642/oz USD1,500/oz USD1,600/oz USD1,800/oz USD2,000/oz USD2,200/oz
LoM Avg)
NPV @ 10% (Pre-tax)
USDm
324
255
304
402
501
601
NPV @ 10% (Post-tax)
USDm
219
174
206
269
335
400
IRR (Pre-tax)
%
65%
57%
64%
77%
90%
102%
IRR (Post-tax)
%
57%
50%
56%
67%
78%
87%
All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC)
USD/oz
834
822
831
847
862
876
EBITDA annual average
USDm
69
58
66
81
96
111
EBIT annual average
USDm
60
49
57
72
87
102
Free Cash Flow (Pre-tax)
USDm
717
576
673
869
1 066
1 264
Free Cash Flow (Post-tax)
USDm
508
412
478
611
747
881
Average Payback Period (from Start of Mining)
Months
31
33
31
28
25
24
Peak Funding Requirement
USDm
77
77
77
77
77
77
Sustaining Capital
USDm
37
37
37
37
37
37
Capital Efficiency (Pre-Tax NPV/Dev Capital*)
%
422%
332%
395%
524%
653%
783%
Capital Efficiency (Post-Tax NPV/Dev Capital*)
%
285%
226%
268%
351%
437%
521%
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FS - Operating Costs in Dollar per Ton (Project over LoM)
AUD/Milled
tonne
USD/Milled
tonne
Mine Cost
96
72
Plant Costs
41
31
Other Costs
20
15
Royalties
15
11
Adjusted Operating Costs
172
128
Renewals and Replacements
8
6
Reclamation
3
2
Off-mine Overheads
4
3
All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC)
187
139
Operational Cost
• Adjusted Operating Costs against the milled tonnes per year
• The increase in feed tonnes in years 9 to 12 is due to Frankfort mine being mined, and the tonnes
reflected are prior to the Density Media Separation.
Average AUD:USD conversion rate for Adjusted Operating Costs is 1.333
Average AUD:USD conversion rate for All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) is 1.333
Average ZAR:USD conversion rate for Adjusted Operating Costs is 15.52
Average ZAR:USD conversion rate for All-in Sustaining Costs (ASIC) is 15.50
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FS - Phase 1 Plant Rendering
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FS - Free Milling Ore Process Plant
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FS - Process Selection and Metallurgical Test Work
Individual Mine
Metallurgical Test Work
% of 1.24M Oz into Mine
Schedule
Test Work Recovery
DFS Recovery Used
Comments
Beta
60.4%
87-95%
88%
• Beta showed to be amenable to
conventional CIL processing with 86-95%
recoveries
Rietfontein
27.3%
88-93%
90%
• Rietfontein showed to be amenable to
conventional
Frankfort
7.4%
61-82%
69%
• 82% CIL recovery of sulphide flotation
• 61% CIL recovery on sulphide float tails
CDM
4.9%
93-95%
88%
• Dukes from CDM orebody indicated total
recoveries of 93% and higher with
combined flotation and CIL processing
• Additional Metallurgical test work is currently ongoing on all the Mines with the objective to improve on the current recovery grades.
• Average gold recovery rate is 87.1%.
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Timeline To Production
Task Description
Q2, Year 1
Q3, Year 1
Q4, Year 1
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Q1, Year 2 Q2 Year 2 Q3, Year 2 Q4, Year 2 Q1, Year 3 Q2, Year 3
Definitive Feasibility Study
Environmental and Water Approvals
Gold Plant Construction /
Commissioning
ü
ü
Tailings Dam Upgrading
Electrical Power Lines
Surface Dam Construction
ü
ü
ü
ü
Water Management Construction
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
Backfill Plant Construction
Surface Infrastructure Beta Mine
Development at Beta Mine
Rock Waste Dump Construction
Stoping at Beta Mine
First Gold from Beta Mine
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
Note: Plant construction and commissioning subject to securing funding for project and permitting approvals.
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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
ESG IS INTEGRAL TO THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND IS
BASED ON:
•
•
•
•
Holistic risk management
Zero harm approach to health and safety
Environmental stewardship
•
•
•
Conservation of biodiversity
Responsible production practices
Positive impact on host communities
Transparent stakeholder engagement and reporting
ENVIRONMENT
•
•
Creating regional
SOCIAL
•
26% of project ownership held by
Environmental
Development Trusts for
local labour force, host communities
and strategic black entrepreneur
alien invasive plants removals
Establish nature reserves and
targeted environmental study
programs
partners
Projects structured for broad based
•
GOVERNANCE
•
•
Ethical business practices
Culture of high ethical standards
throughout the organisation
economic participation
•
•
Alleviation of poverty
TGME will be the biggest employer
in the area
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Combined Minerals 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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Total Mineral Resources of the 4 Mines included in the DFS - Combined as of 1 February 2021
Mineral Resource
Classification
Measured
Total Measured
Indicated
Mine
Reef
Frankfort
Bevetts
Frankfort
CDM
Beta
Rietfontein
Bevetts
Rho
Beta
Rietfontein
Total Indicated
Total Measured & Indicated
Mineral Resource
Classification
Inferred
UG Mine
Frankfort
CDM
Beta
Rietfontein
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