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Corporate Presentation
May 2014
Disclaimer
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Forward-Looking Information
This document may contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this document and Asian Mineral
Resources (the “Company”) does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required under
applicable securities legislation.
Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect Company management’s expectations or beliefs regarding future events
and include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the
timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, capital expenditures, success of mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated
reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use
of words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not
anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be
taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” or the negative of these terms or comparable terminology. By their very nature forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from
any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward looking statements. Such factors include, among others, risks associated
with the Company’s dependence on the Ban Phuc Project, risks related to actual results of current exploration activities; changes in project parameters as plans
continue to be refined; future prices of mineral resources; possible variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes and other risks
of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities; as well as those
factors detailed from time to time in the Company's, annual information form, interim and annual reports. Such forward-looking statements are based on a
number of material factors and assumptions, including: that contracted parties provide goods and/or services on the agreed timeframes; that on-going
contractual negotiations will be successful and progress and/or be completed in a timely manner; that application for permits and licences will be
granted/obtained in a timely manner; that no unusual geological or technical problems occur; that plant and equipment work as anticipated and that there is no
material adverse change in the price of nickel. Although AMR has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to
differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those
anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date hereof.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ material ly from those described in
forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no
assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward- looking statements.
In addition, please note that statements relating to “reserves” or “resources” are deemed to be forward-looking information as they involve the implied
assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the resources and reserves described can be profitably mined in the future.
Ban Phuc project location
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Asian Mineral Resources Limited (“AMR”) holds a 90%
interest in the Ban Phuc Nickel Project (“Ban Phuc”)1
Ban Phuc combines a mine and processing facility to
produce a nickel-copper-cobalt concentrate
First production achieved in June 2013
Currently producing over 6,400 tonnes of nickel, 3,200
tonnes of copper and 200 tonnes of cobalt per annum,
increases to 8,300, 4,100 and 200 respectively by 2015
Ban Phuc processing plant
Company Overview
Flagship asset: Ban Phuc Nickel Project
Strengths of the Ban Phuc Nickel Project
Low cost base – Cost advantage based on low local labor
costs and cheap hydroelectric grid power to site
Geared for growth – As additional deposits are developed,
new volumes can go directly to processing based on spare
capacity at the plant
Extension targets – Ore-body is open at depth and along
strike with satellite deposits well advanced
Known exploration potential – Concession area is inside
the highly-prolific Song Da rift zone, where AMR has a
number of advanced-stage nickel exploration targets
1. Remaining 10% is held by AMR’s local business partner, Coxama, a private Vietnamese industrial company with strong ties to the local economy
Ban Phuc Project provides an excellent, cash-generative operating
platform from which AMR can turn its focus to regional expansion
Ban Phuc MSV cross section and mine schematic
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High-grade ore body - Ban Phuc MSV average reserve
grade of 2.2% Ni, 1.0% Cu and 0.05% Co
Simple mining method - Long-hole, open-stoping mining
method, capacity to produce 1,000 tonnes per day of ore
Low operational risk - Ore body accessed by adit on two
separate levels
Multiple faces - Dual portals support multiple working
faces, providing operating flexibility and potential to
increase extraction rates for accelerated cash generation
Reserves and resources1
A low-risk, expandable operation using simple mining and processing techniques
Mining and Processing Operations
Mining
Processing
Simple processing -The Ban Phuc processing plant uses
simple and traditional sulphide flotation techniques
High recoveries - 85% Ni, 95% Cu, 85% Co
Clean concentrate - Favorable metallurgy and low ore
impurities ensure concentrate is high quality and in demand
Excess capacity - Nameplate capacity of 1,500 tonnes per
day is well above the current 1,000 tonnes per day
production rate, offers the ability to quickly expand
production by up to 30% with limited additional capex
1. Source: NI 43-101 report of 15 February 2013. MSV resource cut-off grade 0.4%, Disseminated cut-off grade 0.9%. Reserves are a subset of Mineral Resources and are not additive.
MSV Reserves Ore (Mt) Ni % Cu % Ni (Kt) Cu (Kt)
Proven 0.7 2.40 1.0 17 7
Probable 0.9 2.10 1.0 19 9
Reserves 1.6 2.20 1.0 36 16
MSV Resources Ore (Mt) Ni % Cu % Ni (Kt) Cu (Kt)
Measured & Indicated 1.7 2.68 1.19 45 20
Inferred 0.2 1.94 0.80 3 1
Total Massive Sulphides 1.9 2.61 1.15 48 21
Disseminated Resources Ore (Mt) Ni % Cu % Ni (Kt) Cu (Kt)
Measured & Indicated 0.9 1.19 0.14 11 1
Inferred 0.4 1.14 0.04 4 0
Total Disseminated
Sulphides1.3 1.17 0.11 15 2
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Economic highlights
Significant production profile
Run rate of up to 9,900 tonnes of nickel equivalent in concentrate
per annum2
Low operating costs
Low-cost, skilled workforce
Cheap hydro power from grid (US$.06/KWh)
Simple logistics
Low-cost production of nearly 10,000 tonnes of nickel equivalent per year2
Attractive Economics
Key economics1 (100% basis)
1. Management forecasts, including an accelerated mining schedule compared to the latest NI 43-101 2. 2015/2016 run-rate under the new mining schedule, compares to NI 43-101 run-rates of 6,700 tpa of nickel, 3,400 tpa of copper and 129tpa of cobalt over the same period
Nickel C3 cost curve (2013)3
Nickel production (pa2)
8,300 t
Copper by-product production (pa2)
4,100 t
Cobalt by-product production (pa2)
200 t
Ave LOM cash costs per lb Ni ($/lb)
$4.48/lb including all government royalties and tariffs, payables, and net of by-products
C3 LOM cash costs per lb Ni ($/lb)
$7.06/lb including all government royalties and tariffs, payables, development capex, sustaining capex and net of by-products
Ban Phuc project competitively placed in
wider market at $7.06/lb all in costs
Source: RBC Nickel Market Overview
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The Ban Phuc MSV remains open laterally and at depth
Extensions to the ore body have been investigated via
exploration adits
Potential exists to add further mine life through proving up
extensions to the MSV ore body
Drilling program to outline the depth extension potential and
delineate additional mine life planned for H2 2014
Project Extension
Significant further extension opportunities exist at depth
Feeder zone potential to be explored
Deeper drilling and down-hole EM to be used to define, as
yet un-tested, geological structures at greater depth
Drilling campaign not yet underway as known reserves are
sufficient to support near- and mid-term operations
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Ban Phuc MSV cross section
Drilling at the Ban Phuc Site
Ban Phuc MSV extensions
Longer-term MSV extensions
Kingsnake cross section
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A number of exploration targets have been identified within
trucking distance of Ban Phuc
The Kingsnake Deposit, located 1 km from the Ban Phuc
processing plant, has already undergone some drilling, and
conceptual studies are being undertaken into its
development
Kingsnake alone has the potential to add several years of
life to the Ban Phuc Nickel Project based on the resource
envelope and early drilling core grades (see right)
Rapid development could leverage the existing
infrastructure while the Ban Phuc MSV is still being worked
Select disseminated resources
Multiple options being pursued for near-term project extension and expansion
Local Expansion
Disseminated sulphides
Large, well-understood disseminated ore body directly
adjacent to the Ban Phuc MSV
Select portions identified that are accessible from existing
underground infrastructure which may be amendable to
bulk mining
Opportunity to further expand production and leverage
existing project infrastructure (including UG development)
Potential to add over 10,000 t of additional contained nickel,
at a 0.9% nickel cut-off grade
Satellite deposits within trucking distance
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Excellent geological setting
Geotectonic setting strongly analogous to that of major
Ni-Cu deposits such as Norilsk and Jinchuan
The Da River area is highly fertile for nickel, with multiple
occurrences identified by AMR
Producing Baimazhai nickel mine (China) is located on-
trend, over 200km north-west. Bamimazhai deposit
formed in the same geological event as Ban Phuc
AMR is poised to become the platform for growth in a new nickel mining district
Regional Expansion
Numerous high-potential targets identified
Mineralization along the Song Da rift well characterized
South China Plate
Indo China Plate
Laos
Song Da rift 400km trend with multiple
defined targets and occurrences
China
Ban Phuc
Baimazhai
nickel project
50kt Ni
Nanzhuang
Mine
Vietnam
China
Vietnam Laos
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Rationale for smelter development
Reduced export tariffs - Nickel concentrates incur an
export tariff of 20%, whereas matte attracts only a 5%
export tariff. Given tariffs cost ca. $25m annually, the
reduced tariffs alone support speedy payback
Improved operational economics - Significant reduction
in transport costs and potential for improved offtake terms
Government support - The Government of Vietnam has
identified a nickel processing facility at Ban Phuc as a key
target in its minerals strategy
A smelter significantly enhances Ban Phuc project economics
and further leverages growth opportunities
Integrated Smelter Project
Smelter development
Positive preliminary study into a smelter at Ban Phuc
completed by Runge Limited
Comprises well-understood processing technology: a
single-phase, air-injected lance smelter
Detailed feasibility study completed by Outotec Oyj, the
licensor of the Ausmelt technology
Significantly enhances the attractiveness of project
expansion opportunities and exploration targets
Smelter operating metrics1
Smelter conceptual design
Technology - Simple single-phase smelter
Capacity - 65,000 tpa dry concentrate feed
High recoveries - 90-95% recovery through smelter
Matte grade - 50% metal grade (36% Ni, 14% Cu, 1% Co)
Low capital costs - ca. $33m
1. Smelter metrics from independent study by Refractory and Metallurgical Services Pty Ltd.
Local workforce
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AMR has strong local employment and procurement
policies, with over 92% Vietnamese workforce, and
dedicated training programs focused on up-skilling of the
local workforce
AMR provides key infrastructure to the local community,
including roads, communal spaces, a suspension bridge
and technical assistance with water supply
In collaboration with the Canadian Embassy, AMR is
providing support for local business growth and
development
Opening ceremony
Strong Government Support
CSR initiatives
Government support
The June 2013 opening ceremony was well supported by
officials from both Central and Provincial Government, as
well as the local community
Mr. Nguyễn Linh Ngọc, Vice Minister of the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Environment, and Mr. Cầm Ngọc
Minh, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Son La
Province, speaking at the opening ceremony, highlighted
significance of the opening of the country’s first nickel mine
and the importance of the continued development of the
nickel industry in Vietnam
Management Team
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Name Title Description
Evan Spencer
Chief Executive Officer
Evan is a highly experienced mining executive with over 19 years of experience in the mining industry. Prior to joining AMR, Evan was the Chief Operating Officer for Kagara Limited.
Over his career, he has held a wide range of senior management and operational positions, including several senior positions within Barrick Gold Corporation and Aditya Birla Minerals. Mr. Spencer holds a Master of Mineral Economics, a Bachelor of Applied Science (Geology), and has completed post-graduate studies in mine engineering, business and mining.
Sean Duffy
Chief Financial Officer
Sean brings with him more than 20 years of international finance experience in the mining industry. Immediately prior to joining AMR he worked with Anglo Asian Mining Plc. where he served as CFO and Company Secretary for the London-listed gold mining company.
Previously worked in senior finance roles at BHP Billiton’s global operations, overseeing the integration of the company’s US$9bn acquisition of Western Mining Corporation, and as Finance Director of BHP Billiton Indonesia, responsible for all aspects of finance, logistics, IT and administrative functions relating to over US$5bn of coal assets in the region. In addition, Mr. Duffy has held senior finance management roles at base and precious metals mining companies in both Africa and the Middle East.
Steve Ennor
Metallurgy Manager
A metallurgist with 20 years of experience in nickel sulphide processing, including senior management and operational positions with Xstrata Nickel Australia, Jubilee Mines, Lionore Australia and Outokumpu.
Previously Chief Metallurgist at Resolute Mining (2009-2010), overseeing the Syama gold mine; Metallurgy Manager for Jubilee Mines / Xstrata Nickel (2005-2008), overseeing all Australian nickel operations; Senior Metallurgist for LionOre Australia (2001-2003), managing the Emily Ann and Johnston Lake operations.
Iain Cox
Mine Manager
22 years of experience of underground and surface mining, including eight years as mine manager overseeing both owner-mining and contract-mining operations across various international operations, including Philippines, Indonesia, Ghana, Egypt and Turkey.
Previously Underground Manager, Newmont Ghana; Underground Mine Manager, Centamin (2008-2009), overseeing the establishment and operation of the Sukari gold mine; Mining Manager, Crew Gold (2006-2007) overseeing the development and operation of the Masara gold mine; and Mine Manager, for Newmont and Normandy (2000-2006) managing mining operations at the Ahafo, Ovacik, Batu Hijau , and Jundee mines.
Dinh Huu Minh
Exploration Manager
Previously a Geologist with the Research Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources in Vietnam, the state geological research institute.
Minh, has an extensive history of exploration within the region around Ban Phuc both with the Government institutions and AMR. Minh has worked with Canadian and Australian companies as a Project Geologist, managing exploration activities across a number of gold, copper and nickel deposits throughout Vietnam.
Board of Directors
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Name Title Description
Jan Castro
Chairman Chief Executive Officer of Pala Investments, a multi-strategy investment company dedicated to investing in, and creating value across, the mining sector in both developed and emerging markets.
Prior to founding Pala in July 2006, Jan was Senior VP of Investments and Corporate Affairs for Mechel OAO, a NYSE-listed company and one of Russia's largest mining and metals. Jan currently serves on the boards of Alacer Gold Corp, Nevada Copper Corp, and Sierra Rutile Ltd.
James Askew
Director A mining engineer with over 35 years of international mining and business experience leading numerous mining service and mining companies.
Jim has served as the CEO for a wide range of Australian and international publically -listed mining, mining related companies. Jim founded Golden Shamrock Mines, Australian Mining Consultants (AMC) and co-founded Ausdrill.. He currently serves as a director of Evolution Mining Ltd., Golden Star Resources Limited, Oceana Gold Corporation and Ivanhoe Australia Ltd
Michael Brown
Director MD of Pala Investments, and currently a director of Sierra Rutile Ltd.
Prior to joining Pala, Mike was COO of De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd, where he was responsible for all operations in South Africa, including production at five separate mines, the planning and execution of construction projects, strategic business development and health, safety and environmental control.
Christopher Castle
Director A chartered accountant with more than 35 years of experience in the investment and corporate finance sectors.
Chris was a founding director of Spectrum Resources and Premier Mining Securities. His mining and mineral exploration background includes a series of projects with Amoil NZ, Kanieri Gold Dredging and Australian Anglo-American. His investment sector experience includes Brierley Investments and the Regina Confections/Charter Corporation group. He is a director of Widespread Energy and King Solomon Mines.
Stephen Gill
Director VP of Pala Investments, Stephen has overseen a number of Pala’s investments across a range of commodities and geographies, as well as the mining services sector.
In addition to working on a number of Pala’s key transactions, Stephen has worked closely with a number of Pala’s investee companies to support them in a range of strategic initiatives, and the implementation of operational improvements. Prior to joining Pala, Stephen was a senior consultant with AMEC Plc., where he advised on a broad spectrum of natural resources-related transactions and strategic projects.
Robin Widdup
Director Managing Director of Lion Manager Pty Ltd, a role which he has held since founding Lion Selection Group in 1997.
Prior to Lion Manager, Robin worked in the Zambian copper belt and for the National Coal Board in open-cast coal exploration activities in the United Kingdom. In 1980, Robin joined Mount Isa Mines Limited in Queensland and worked in both the copper and silver-lead-zinc mine areas. Robin moved to stockbroker J B Were & Son as base metals analyst in 1986, before his subsequent appointments as gold analyst and manager of J B Were’s Resource Research team.
Significant Value Growth Potential
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Multiple growth opportunities
provide significant upside potential
regardless of nickel prices
Project extension
- Excess installed processing capacity enables expansion
- MSV extensions
- Satellite deposits
- Select disseminated sulphides
Smelter project
- Smelter study complete
- Low capex of $33m
- Reduced export tariffs
- Improved transportation costs and offtake terms
Regional expansion
- Highly prospective regional geology
- High-priority targets identified
- Potential to prove-up a new nickel camp
Existing operations - Platform for growth
- Cashflow generation
- Demonstrated ability to
operate in Vietnam
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Corporate Summary (as at March 31)
Major shareholders
Listing - Asian Mineral Resources Limited is listed on the
TSX Venture Exchange, under the ticker ASN
Key shareholders Interest
Pala Investments Limited 74%
Melior Resources Inc. 6%
Lion Selection Group Limited 5%
Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad 4%
Share price C$ 0.070
Shares outstanding 776,213,328
Market Capitalization C$ 54.3 million
Cash (31 March 2014) C$ 4.3 million
Debt (31 March 2014) C$ 22.1 million
Enterprise Value C$ 72.1 million
Warrants 54,166,667
Options 20,047,957
Capital structure: TSX-V:ASN
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Contact
Asian Mineral Resources
Evan Spencer, CEO
+ 84 4 3 773 7997
www.asianminres.com