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Xtract Resources Plc (AIM:XTR)
Chepica Gold Mine: Quarterly Results Presentation
London – 3 February 2016
Corporate Overview
We are xtracting significant returns for shareholders We are focussing on getting the basics right We are aiming to deliver consistent results We are working towards continuous improvement We are Xtract Resources PLC (XTR:AIM)
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Vision – our destination
We want to build a mining house that is profitable and able to
self fund its development and create value for our shareholders
What does this mean?
Develop out projects to build a mining house
Maximise assets in order to generate cash flow
We need a sustainable growth profile and margin
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Our current reality – where we are
Project level
Producing Chepica Gold mine that has not fully delivered on a consistent basis. We are addressing this.
Improving flexibility
Addressing poor ground conditions
Developing a more robust geological model
Completing the Manica BFS that is potentially significant for the company
Timing to completion is critical – due Q2 2016
Project funding under discussion
Manica alluvial JV partnership with MTI
Finalising production time-line and metrics
Shareholder issues
Inconsistant production & financial numbers
Not hitting our target completion dates
Dilution remains an issue for stakeholders
More effective stakeholder communication
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Understanding what makes us different
Chepica is a producing mine that can generate cash flow
In Manica we have acquired a significant gold deposit that could transform the company (and that comes with a virtually completed BFS)
We have formed successful partnerships, including MTI, that will allow us to grow our ability to generate cash flow with minimal capital risk
We have built a management team that has a proven track record and have shown that they do not give up untill the job is done
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Strategy – how will we get there?
Ensure that Chepica delivers on its production plan – current cash flow
Investigate viability of Chepica Tailings Project
Start Manica alluvial mining operations within a relatively short period of time, to grow the margin and create more sustainibility in terms of ongoing production
Complete the Manica BFS and secure project finance
Stakeholder communication – this presentation forms the first of many to be given over the course of the next six months to explain the route map and ensure more clarity and transparency in terms of ongoing performance and risk management
These presentations will focus on key milestones in Q2 and Q3 2016:
Manica Gold Project – significant improvement in project metrics & revised timeline
Chepica land option payments
Chepica surface drilling results – estimate of geological potential at Colin
Chepica Tailings project – economic metrics
Manica Resource upgrade
Chepica Resource upgrade
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Manica Gold project
Conditions for completion of the Acquisition
Auroch obtaining necessary Shareholder approval
Approval received on 15th October 2015
Obtaining the necessary approvals under the Mozambique Mining Act relating to the change of control and communicating such change of control to the Mozambican mining authorities.
Final ruling received from the Honorable President of the Mozambique Tax Authority, who determined a total of US$699,000 due in capital gains tax, which clears the way for final approval from the Mozambican government
Final approval from the Mozambican government is expected in Q1 2016, upon which time all conditions will have been fulfilled
In addition, at the Manica Alluvial Gold Project Xtract is completing a total re-design in order to achieve greater economic metrics
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Copper projects – South Africa
Recoveries too low to produce a viable copper concentrate
Tested the dumps for pyrite
Sulphur content too low
Exited from project – no further liabilities or costs
Chepica – Operational review
Chepica turning the corner For the first time we see month on month improvement The mine has never been in such a good production position We are Xtract Resources PLC (XTR:AIM)
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Chepica Gold Mine
Main offices
Plant
Tailings dam
Colin Vent Shaft
Colin adit
Return water dam
Chepica new adit
Engineering workshop
Chepica old adit
Crushing plant & stockpiles
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Chepica – what are our threats?
Having enough reef ends (flexibility) / keeping the mill full
Understanding geological continuity at Colin Section / proper development lay-outs that avoids bad ground conditions when stoping commences
Meeting our land option payment obligations (security of tenure)
First option payment of $380,000 due by end of Q1 2016
The intention is to re-negotiate the timing and terms with land option holder
Zones of weak ground conditions have either stopped or slowed down our development which impacted the timing of stoping operations
Storage capacity of current Tailings dam needs to be increased
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Chepica – what are our tactics?
To continue to develop the reef on 5, 6 and 7 level at the Colin section (developing the A Reef block)
Consider a second decline at Colin to access the B-reef block
Establish Chepica decline on reef during Q2
Complete the surface drilling program at Colin and continue to build geological model
Continue to build surface stockpile from off mine sources
Raise tailings dam wall by approximately 5m (all permissions in place)
Complete a feasibility on mining the Chepica tailings dam – create additional depositional storage and cash flow
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Chepica tailings dam project
±225koz @ 0,6 to 1,5g/t
Tailings dam extension
Processing plant
Surface stockpiles
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Chepica – our business philosophy
“If you keep your eye on the profit you are going to skimp the product (ore-body).
Focus on making great products (getting the basics right) and the profits will flow.” Steve Jobs
We pushed the profit at the expense of the ore-body (and as a result we have not had any flexibility ,which has resulted in inconsistant production delivery)
As a result we have redesigned the entire development lay-out for the mine to ensure flexibility
In order to deliver sustainable and consistent production we have had to prioritise:
Capital and development before profit this quarter
More time spent at start-up to focus on initial infrastructure to mitigate poor ground conditions
Funding of major surface drilling programme to build a more robust geological model
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Q4 Actuals - unaudited
Production
OnreefmetersOnreeftonsOffreefmetersOffreeftonsOnreefgoldgrade(g/t)
OnreefCoppergrade(%)Decline/InclinemetersDecline/InclinetonsStopetons
Stopegoldgrade(g/t)StopeCoppergrade(%)TotaltonsmilledMillGoldgrade(g/t)MillCoppergrade(%)FinancialRevenueCostsProfitCapital
2015QTR3 2015QTR4Planned Actual Planned Actual
150 233 41,25 1524799 7454 5279 19456
50 78 - -1600 2495 - -2,25 3,50 - 3,27
1,00% 1,20% 0,00% 0,80%60 120 515 385
1920 3839 17475 1231717201 3061 5920 1450
2,25 2,40 2,76 1,800,80% 1,00% 1,04% 0,80%
22000 10515 11199 148652,50 1,80 2,85 1,651,00% 1,00% 1,01% 0,75%
1650000 450000 831580 375802350000- 300000- 470459- 167533-
1300000 150000 361121 208269380000 525000
Chepica – Production metrics
Chepica turning the corner For the first time we see month on month improvement The mine has never been in such a good production position We are Xtract Resources PLC (XTR:AIM)
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Concentrate grade – Au (g/t)
Au (g/t)
40.00
42.00
44.00
46.00
48.00
50.00
52.00
54.00
Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15
Target gold concentrate grade is 60g/t
Concentrate gold grade for the quarter has been slightly lower at 47g/t due to the lower in situ value of surface stockpiles reporting at in situ grades of 0.8 to 1.5g/t
Underground in situ gold grades from development have increased from 2.5g/t to 3.5g/t and we expect these values to reflect in the concentrate grade for Q2 2016
Chepica – Financials
Chepica turning the corner But the corner has been turned The mine has never been in such a good production position We are Xtract Resources PLC (XTR:AIM)
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Profit/Loss
US$
-
20 000
40 000
60 000
80 000
100 000
120 000
140 000
160 000
Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15
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Capex
US$
-
50 000
100 000
150 000
200 000
250 000
300 000
Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15
Development & support
Drilling & 3D Geological software
Plant & equipment & Development
Chepica – Flexibility & Growth
Increased flexibility Developing a robust geological model We are Xtract Resources PLC (XTR:AIM)
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Numereous significant drill intersections
Colin 1: At 76.1m: 2.7m @ 3.86g/t
Colin 1: At 118.6m: 4.3m – awaiting assay results
Colin 2: At 114.8m: 1.5m – awaiting assay results
Colin 2: At 129m: 2m – awaiting assay results
Colin 3: At 55.2m: 1.8m – awaiting assay results
Colin 3: At 116.2m: 10.6m – awaiting assay results
Colin 4: At 49.7m: 1.8m- awaiting assay results
Colin 4: At 116.8m: 2.2m – awaiting assay results
Colin 4: At 126m: 6.2m – awaiting assay results
*Widths reported refer to borehole intersection widths and reflect mineralized zones identified in core
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Colin mine – general layout
Colin main adit entrance Access to A-reef block
Colin ventilation shaft
Surface boreholes drilled From side of mountain
New decline to access B-reef block
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Drilling at Colin mine
New boreholes drilled from surface on side of mountain
Access development 120m @ 3,27g/t over 3,36m width
Reef projection A-Reef block
Surface
Position of new decline to access B-reef block
300m
3m @ 3,86g/t
Colin adit entrance
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Old & new development adits at Chepica
Old Chepica adit
New Chepica adit
Weak ground
Strong ground
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Chepica: Mill tons actual per qtr & forecast
Tons
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5 000
10 000
15 000
20 000
25 000
30 000
35 000
40 000
45 000
50 000
Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016
Mill tons Tailings dam
Only 2 months of production (plant stopped for January)
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In summary
Profit of US$225,000 for Q4
Slow start to the quarter in terms of ensuring greater underground support
Opened up reef on 4 levels
Ready to start stoping on 5 level
Accumulated a surface stockpile in excess of 10kt from off mine sources
Chepica adit 30m from opening up 2 more reef drives
Surface boreholes confirm major mineralized intersections to depth at Colin
Robust geological model in place for first time
All production metrics are trending in the right direction
Major opportunity in mining tailings dam – management estimates additional production of 15,000t per month contributing significant revenue
Contact Details
Media and Investor Enquiries: Justine James Gable Communications 34 Lime Street London EC3M 7AT T: +44 (0) 7525 324431 e-mail: [email protected]
Company Secretary: Phil Dexter St James’s Corporate Services Limited Suite 31, 2nd Floor, 107 Cheapside London EC2V 6DN T: +44 (0) 20 7796 8644 e-mail: [email protected]
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