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Virgo Resources Limited:An emerging Namibia and
Botswana-focused Copper-Gold Company
IPO INVESTOR PRESENTATION
ASX: VIRNovember 2019
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Competent Persons’ StatementsStatements contained in this presentation relating to historical exploration results and historical estimates of mineralisation are based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by Dr Quinton Hills, who is amember of the Australian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (AusIMM), Member No. 991225. Dr Hills is a consultant of the Company and has sufficient relevant experience in relation to the mineralisation styles being reported on to qualify as aCompetent Person as defined in the Australian Code for Reporting of Identified Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC) Code 2012. Dr Hills consents to the use of this information in this presentation in the form and context in which it appears.
Statements contained in this presentation relating to the Hope Copper-Gold Project Mineral Resources, are based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Chris Grove, who is a member of the AustralianInstitute of Mining & Metallurgy (AusIMM), Member No 310106. Mr Grove is a full-time employee of the mineral resource consulting company “Measured Group”, who were contracted by Virgo Resources Limited to prepare an estimate of theMineral Resources on the Hope Copper-gold VMS Project. Mr Grove has sufficient relevant experience in relation to the mineralisation styles being reported on to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the Australian Code for Reporting ofIdentified Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC) Code 2012. Mr Grove consents to the use of this information in this presentation in the form and context in which it appears.
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Investment Highlights Attractive portfolio of copper projects located in the stable, safe and mining
friendly jurisdictions of Namibia and Botswana
Experienced board with expertise in exploration, mineral resource/reservedelineation, feasibility studies, mine development and production in Africa
10.2Mt @ 1.9% Cu and 0.3g/t Au (~2.2% CuEq¹) JORC 2012 Resource at HopeCopper-Gold Project, Namibia - excellent growth & new discovery potential
Unrealised gold grade potential within Hope mineral resource - most historicdrilling not assayed for gold
Historic, ground EM found that copper mineralisation is conductive but no regionalEM completed – modern exploration techniques to be utilised
Extensive landholding in Kalahari Copper Belt, Botswana - major discoveries
Cupric Canyon’s Zone 5 Copper Deposit Development (91.7Mt @ 2.1% CuResource); Sandfire Resources’ Botswana Copper Project recently acquired inA$167m takeover of MOD Resources; and significant new discovery by KalahariMetals, ~60% owned by Metal Tiger (AIM: MTR), intersecting ~24m of coppersulphides immediately adjacent to Virgo project
Rhinelands Copper Project in Namibia has multiple iron-oxide copper ± gold (IOCG)prospects grading up to 3.24% Cu but not tested at depth
1 CuEq % = Cu% + ((Au ppm/10,000)*(gold price/copper price in equivalent units).
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Board and Management - experienced in copper, exploration, mining and southern Africa
Recently retired from >25 years corporate experience working for publicly listedresources companies to focus on adding value via non-executive directorships and mentorroles
Over past 12 years, was Executive Chairman, then Managing Director and CEO of ASX-listed Gold Road Resources, growing company’s market cap. from ~$5m to >$1b
B.Comm. with distinctions and PGDip in Accounting. Qualified Chartered Accountant withmembership of South African and Australia & New Zealand institutes. Member ofAustralian Institute of Company Directors and Oxford AMLP graduate
Ian Murray – Non-Executive Chairman
Dr Quinton Hills – Managing Director Qualified geologist and PhD in Structural and Economic Geology. Minerals industry
executive with 15 years experience in project generation, exploration and development inbase, precious and tech metals in Australia, Botswana, Sweden and Finland
Responsible for discovery of ~100 Mt of copper Mineral Resources at Boseto CopperProject, Botswana
Previously CEO of Metalsearch Limited; Exploration Manager and Interim CEO of AvalonMinerals Limited; Exploration Manager of Meridian Minerals Limited; and Senior Geologistof Discovery Metals
Dr Eric Lilford – Non-Executive Director Qualified Mining Engineer with PhD in Mineral Economics Significant multi-commodity and multi-jurisdictional expertise obtained >27 years in
Resources industry in technical, economic, financial and academic functions Previously Chairperson, MD and CEO of ASX and AIM listed mining, mining services and
producing mining companies Managed feasibility studies for copper and cobalt assets in Zambia, DRC and Namibia. Also
managed Lady Annie (CopperCo) and Matrix Metals copper operations in QLD on behalf ofReceivers
Martin Stein – CFO / Company Secretary Qualified Chartered Accountant Finance and corporate executive with 15 years of diverse experience
across corporate and professional services Has held positions such as Chief Financial Officer, Financial Controller or
Company Secretary for several ASX listed companies
Previously worked with the Botswana Government in the Ministry ofMines, Energy and Water Resources
Consultant metallurgist with extensive experience in mineral explorationand project development
Strong network at all levels of Government within Botswana
Modisana Botsile – Botswana Country Manager
Accounting Lecturer and Assistant Director, University of Namibia. Master’s Degree in Accounting, Post Graduate Diploma in Business
Administration, Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management &Accounting all from the University of Namibia, as well as an A+Computer Technician Diploma from the Boland Computer College in theWestern Cape, South Africa
African entrepreneur with business interests in Mining, HardwareRetail, Oil, Agriculture, Property, Hospitality and Transport
Strong network at all levels of Government within Namibia
Tango Kandjaba – Namibia Country Manager
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Indicative IPO Timeline
Note: dates are indicative and may be subject to change
June-Sept 2019: Pre-marketing
Early October 2019: Finalise Independent Geologists Report (IGR), Namibian and Botswanan legal/accounting reports, Investigating Accountants Report (IAR)
Mid October 2019: Finalise Prospectus
29 October 2019: Prospectus lodged with ASIC
6 November 2019: Offer opens
4 December 2019: Offer closes
20 December 2019: Expected ASX Listing date
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Number of Shares(Minimum)
Funds Raised($) %
Number of shares(Maximum)
Funds Raised($) %
Existing Shares on Issue 16,882,501 $823,941 35.9% 16,882,501 $823,941 32.4%
Vendor Shares to be Issued 4,600,000 - 10.0% 4,600,000 - 9.0%
Lead Manager IPO Success Shares 2,500,000 - 5.4% 2,500,000 - 4.9%
Unallocated pool of Broker Shares 1,000,000 - 2.1% 1,000,000 - 1.9%
IPO Capital Raising at $0.20 22,500,000 $4,500,000 48.7% 27,500,000 $5,500,000 53.7%
Total Shares on Issue at IPO 47,482,501 $5,323,941 100.0% 52,482,501 $6,323,941 100.0%
Market Capitalisation at IPO $9.5 million $10.5 million
Enterprise Value at IPO $4.2 million ASX : VIROther Securities:Deferred Consideration shares (2 classes with milestones) 9,000,000 Performance Rights Pool (6 classes, 8,782,000 issued) 8,782,000Issued unlisted options attached to 1st Seed Offer (25c / 12 October 2021) 2,400,000Issued unlisted options attached to 2nd Seed Offer (25c / 17 June 2022) 380,500Issued unlisted options attached to 2rd Seed Offer (25c / 17 June 2022) 625,000Issued unlisted founder options (25c / 4 yr from listing) 5,300,000Issued unlisted Board and Management options (25c / 4 yr from listing) 900,000Issued unlisted Conversion of Borrowings Options (25c / 2 yr from listing) 230,625Unlisted Lead Manager Success Options (25c / 3 yr from listing) to be issued 2,000,000
Loyalty Options Issue:
VIR intends to undertake a loyalty issue of listedoptions 3 months post Quotation on a 1-for-4basis with an exercise price of 25 cents and aterm to expiry of 3 years
Indicative Capital Structure
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Indicative Use of Funds
Capital Allocation Category Minimum Raised (AUD$) % Maximum Raised (AUD$) %
Cash Balance $152,488 $152,488
IPO Capital Raised $4,500,000 $5,500,000
Total Capital Reserves $4,652,488 $5,652,488
Use of Funds (over 2 years):
Initial Exploration, Environmental and Geophysical Programs at Hope-Matchless/Rhinelands/Kalahari projects $736,833 15.8% $736,833 13.0%
Drilling and Mineral Resource estimation at Hope-Matchless/Rhinelands/Kalahari projects $2,080,000 44.7% $3,000,000 53.1%
Update the Hope Copper Project Scoping Study $110,000 2.4% $110,000 1.9%
Vendor Cash Payments $150,000 3.2% $150,000 2.7%
Administration and Management $989,808 21.3% $989,808 17.5%
Costs of the Offer $450,392 9.7% $515,616 9.1%
Loan Repayment $110,000 2.4% $110,000 1.9%
Working Capital $25,455 0.5% $40,231 0.7%
Total Funds Allocated $4,652,488 $5,652,488
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Hope Copper-Gold Project 70% interest (with option to 90%) in the Hope Copper-Gold Project located on
the Matchless Copper Belt in Namibia
JORC 2012 mineral resource: 10.2Mt @ 1.9% Cu & 0.3g/t Au (~2.2% CuEq1), 193kt of contained copper plus 103koz of gold and possible silver credits
Project hosts multiple high-grade copper-gold-silver VMS sulphide lenses, characteristic of Matchless Copper Belt: Otjihase Copper Mine >16Mt @ 2.2% Cu & 1.2g/t Au, Matchless Copper Mine ~3Mt @ 2.2% Cu & 0.5-1.5g/t Au
Metallurgical test work: excellent recoveries of 96% copper and 84% gold to a 28% Cu grade concentrate via conventional floatation
Gold upside potential: most historic drilling not assayed for gold but newer drill holes and surface rockchip samples indicate gold grades of 0.1 - 6.8g/t Au
Environmental Clearance Certificate received: exploration to proceed as soon as listing complete - resource drilling, EM surveys, exploration drilling, etc
Underground mining scoping study by SRK in 2012 indicated further studies warranted – study to be updated to include current metal prices, increased mineral resources, gold potential and new discoveries
Excellent infrastructure: well-maintained gravel roads, rail and power facilities in close vicinity and only 150km from Walvis Bay port and rail
1 CuEq % = Cu% + ((Au ppm/10,000)*(gold price/copper price in equivalent units)
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Hope Copper-Gold Project: JORC 2012 Mineral Resources
Hope Copper Project: Copper and Gold Mineral Resources December 20180.7% Cu cut-off
Hope Mineral ResourcesClassification Tonnes (Mt) Cu (%) Contained Cu (kt) Au (g/t) Contained Au (kg)
Indicated 3.09 2.53 78.3 0.84 2,598.9TOTAL 3.09 2.53 78.3 0.84 2,598.9
Hope East (Extension) Mineral ResourcesClassification Tonnes (Mt) Cu (%) Contained Cu (kt) Au (g/t) Contained Au (kg)
Inferred 1.22 1.77 21.6 0.36 439.9TOTAL 1.22 1.77 21.6 0.36 439.9
Gorob-Vendome Mineral ResourcesClassification Tonnes (Mt) Cu (%) Contained Cu (kt) Au (g/t) Contained Au (kg)
Inferred 3.83 1.91 73.2 0.04 153.3TOTAL 3.83 1.91 73.2 0.04 153.3
Anomaly Mineral ResourcesClassification Tonnes (Mt) Cu (%) Contained Cu (kt) Au (g/t) Contained Au (kg)
Inferred 2.03 0.97 19.7 0.00 0.0TOTAL 2.03 0.97 19.7 0.00 0.0
Total Mineral ResourcesClassification Tonnes (Mt) Cu (%) Contained Cu (kt) Au (%) Contained Au (kg)
Inferred 7.09 1.62 114.5 0.08 593.2Indicated 3.09 2.53 78.3 0.84 2,598.9TOTAL 10.18 1.89 192.8 0.31 3,192.1
Sample name Location (Lens) Cu (%) Au (g/t) Sample description
HP001 Hope >10 4.7 Cu carbonate and sulphides in quartzite
HP002 Hope 2.89 0.84 Amphibolite with Cu carbonate
HP003 Hope 1 0.05 Schist with Cu. carbonate
HP004 Hope >10 6.76 Schist with Cu carbonate
HP005 Hope >10 6.04 Magnetic quartzite with Cu carbonate
HP006 Hope 1.89 0.29 Cu carbonate in quartzite
HP007 Du Preez >10 3.22 Schist with Cu. carbonate
LUG001 Luigi 8.57 1.03 Schist with Cu. carbonate
GR001 Gird 1.99 0.05 Schist with Cu. carbonate
BRU001 Bruna >10 1.39 Schist with Cu. carbonate
GH001 Gorob 4.55 0.99 Cu carbonate in quartzite
GH002 Gorob >10 2.43 Magnetic quartzite with Cu carbonate
GH003 Gorob 7.1 0.11 Schist with Cu. carbonate
GH004 Gorob 9.85 5.43 Schist with Cu. carbonate
GH005 Gorob >10 1.74 Schist with Cu. carbonate
GH006 Gorob 1.48 0.03 Schist with Cu. carbonate
GH007 Gorob 4.04 0.91 Magnetic quartzite with Cu carbonate
GH008 Gorob 4.77 1.18 Cu carbonate in quartzite
GH009 Gorob 6.93 0.68 Magnetic quartzite with Cu carbonate
GH010 Gorob >10 4.58 Schist with Cu. carbonate
Rock chip sampling assay results on known copper occurrences found within EPL 5796. 9
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Hope Copper-Gold Project: Exploration Potential
Multiple copper prospects already identified: mostly discovered dueto outcrop, mapping/ trenching and soil surveys
Existing prospects have excellent potential to extend mineralresources down-plunge and along strike
Historic, ground EM survey over main deposits found coppermineralisation very conductive
However, modern regional-scale airborne EM has not beencompleted over this area – significant exploration/discoveryopportunity
First phase exploration: regional Heli-EM survey with 200-250 metredepth penetration to delineate further exploration targets alongstrike and at depth
Hope Project hosted in an Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL 5796)covering 345km2 in Namib Naukluft Park: Multiple mines located instate protected areas including Langer Heinrich, Husab Mine,Skorpion Zinc Mine + multiple advanced exploration projects
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Additional Matchless Copper Belt tenure acquired: Exploration Potential
Acquired 80% of adjacent tenure to Hope Copper-Gold Project: covers another 70+ strike km of Matchless Copper Belt & ~900km2 in area
Four copper prospects already identified
Prospects mostly discovered due to outcrop mapping/trenching and soil surveys
1.1km long copper in soil anomaly at Aros not drill tested
Very minor prospect-scale ground geophysics at Aros only. No regional scale geophysics or drilling yet – exploration upside potential
Matchless copper mineralisation is typically very conductive
First phase exploration: regional Heli-EM survey with 200-250 metre depth penetration to delineate further exploration targets along strike and at depth
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Kalahari Copper Belt Project
100% interest in the Kalahari Copper Belt Project covering 15,035km2 inwestern Botswana
Interpreted to cover a strike length of more than 200km of favourablegeology with the multiple targets
Kalahari Copper Belt is an emerging, underexplored copper province:host to major development projects including Cupric Canyon’s Zone 5and Zone 5 North and Sandfire Resources’ T3 copper deposits
Sandfire Resources recently acquired MOD Resources in an A$167mscrip and cash takeover
Cupric Canyon recently secured US$650m project funding for thedevelopment of its massive, high-quality Khoemacau Copper-SilverUnderground Mining Project
Botswana is a stable, pro mining jurisdiction, supportive of mineralexploration and development
VIR’s licences are marked in black outline
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Kalahari Copper Belt Project: Exploration Rationale
VIR licences are marked in red outline
Known deposits generally occur on the margins of elongated, magnetic dome features
Magnetic domes are juxtaposed by major structures that were part of the original extensional rift architecture and have focused mineralising fluids
Virgo’s tenure contains three key areas interpreted to cover the prospective copper mineralisation stratigraphic level (yellow outline)
Northernmost license is proximal and in the same geological setting as the largest and highest grade copper resources in the entire Kalahari Copper Belt:
Zone 5 (100Mt @ 2% Cu and 20g/t Ag)
Zone 5 Nth (26Mt @ 2% Cu and 40g/t Ag)
Northern Licences are also along strike of Sandfire‘s T3 and Cupric‘s Banana Zone and Eland Zone copper resources
Northern area has the most favourable infrastructure setting along the entire belt - power and water
KCB Geology Map interpreted from the Aeromagnetic data
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Kalahari Copper Belt Project: New Discovery
VIR licences are marked in red outline
Airborne EM and aeromagnetic data clearly map the T3/Banana Zone stratigraphic copper target horizons extending onto PL40/2018 for ~35kms
New Discovery: Kalahari Metals has intersect ~24m of copper sulphides (assay pending) at fold hinge target (purple outline) immediately adjacent and along strike of PL40/2018
These fold hinges are interpreted to represent thrust folds that result from reactivation of basin-defining extensional faults that controlled the copper mineralising fluids
This area is Virgo’s highest priority exploration target on the Kalahari Copper Project
First phase exploration: soil sampling and ground/airborne geophysics to identify targets for maiden drilling program
Airborne EM data map (from Kalahari Metals Limited’s Exploration Update announcement dated 6th February 2019 on www.kalaharimetals.com/investor-info/)
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Kalahari Copper Belt Project: Other Priority Targets
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VIR licences are marked in red outline
Historic Airborne EM and aeromagnetic data clearly map the stratigraphic target horizons extending onto Virgo’s tenure: PL253/2018
The AEM data contains three highly prospective, conductive dome anomalies in the correct geologically setting for copper mineralisation in the KCB stratigraphy
One of these conductive dome anomalies extends on to Virgo’s tenure and another is in close proximity (circled in green highlight)
These two areas are also high priority exploration targets for Virgo on the Kalahari Copper Project
First phase exploration: soil sampling and ground/airborne geophysics to identify targets for maiden drilling program
Airborne EM targets overlain on lithostructural interpretation map from magnetic data (figure from Kalahari Metals Limited’s Exploration Update announcement
dated 5th March 2019 on www.kalaharimetals.com/investor-info/)
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Rhinelands Copper Project
90% interest in Rhinelands Copper Project (185km2) situated ~400km northwest of Windhoek, Namibia
Excellent infrastructure: well-maintained roads, powerline within 10km and rail within 100km
Positive surface trench sampling results:
Block E: 8m @ 1.7% Cu
Block G: 25m @ 0.95% Cu
Historical drilling on Block G returned high grades up to 3.24% Cu at shallow depths, including:
RG1: 19.3m @ 1.5% Cu & 36g/t Ag from 25m including 11.6m @ 2% Cu and 50g/t Ag
RG2: 4.8m @ 0.9% Cu & 18g/t Ag from 86.4m depth
IOCG-style: copper-magnetite-hematite-quartz veining and brecciation
Historic IP target to be followed up with drilling: IP target anomaly underlain by magnetic anomaly at 350m below surface
First phase exploration: EIA and then drilling historic IP target
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Indicative post-IPO Exploration ScheduleJan-20 Feb-20 Mar-20 Apr-20 May-20 Jun-20 July-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21
Fieldwork/Geophysics at Hope/Matchless, Rhinelands and Kalahari Copper Belt
Drilling at Hope/Matchless to extend Mineral Resources and test best EM anomalies
Drilling at Rhinelands
Drilling at best targets at Kalahari Copper Belt
Upgrade Hope Mineral Resources with drill results
Upgrade and expand Hope Scoping Study
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Conclusions
Right Commodities: Copper and Gold
Right Place: stable, safe and mining friendly Namibia and Botswana
Right Team: expertise in exploration, mineral resource/reservedelineation, feasibility studies, mine development and production inAfrica
High Grade JORC Resources: Hope Copper-Gold Project: 10.2Mt @1.9% Cu and 0.3g/t Au (~2.2% CuEq¹)
Excellent prospectivity for mineral resource growth and furtherdiscoveries at Hope/Matchless Projects
Excellent prospectivity for further discoveries on the KalahariCopper Project
Clear Plan to deliver value: resource growth and new discoveries1 CuEq % = Cu% + ((Au ppm/10,000)*(gold price/copper price in equivalent units).
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Contacts
www.virgoresources.com.au
Virgo ResourcesDr Quinton HillsManaging DirectorVirgo ResourcesE: quinton@virgoresources.com.auM: +61 409 852 907
Lead ManagerBan FaulknerSanlam Private WealthE: ben.faulkner@privatewealth.sanlam.com.auM: +61 402 298 030
Media and Investor RelationsJames MosesMandate CorporateE: james@mandatecorporate.com.auM: +61 420 991574
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RisksIntroduction An investment in the Company is not risk free and prospective new investors
should consider the risk factors described below, together with informationcontained elsewhere in this Presentation, before deciding whether to apply forShares. The Company is at start-up stage with the objective of exploration anddevelopment of copper resources. Any profitability in the future from theCompany’s business will be dependent upon the successful drilling andexploitation of the Company’s tenements, together with the successful sales andmarketing of the product. Shares being offered in the Company are consideredspeculative due to the present stage of establishment of the Company and therisks inherent in a start-up Company. The following is not intended to be anexhaustive list of the risk factors to which the Company is exposed.
Resource Estimates The Company has JORC compliant resources. JORC resource estimates are an
expression of judgment based on knowledge, experience and industry practice.Estimates which were valid when originally calculated may alter significantly whennew information or techniques become available. As further information becomesavailable through additional fieldwork and analysis, the estimates are likely tochange. This may result in alterations to development and mining plans whichmay, in turn, adversely affect the Company’s operations.
Investment Speculative The above list of risk factors ought not to be taken as exhaustive of the risks faced
by the Company or by investors in the Company. Potential investors shouldconsider that the investment in the Company is speculative and should consulttheir professional advisers.
Regulatory risk Political, taxation, economic, legislative or regulatory change in Australia or Botswana
(including the proposed mining tax and the proposed tax and trading system for carbonemissions) or in other countries where the Company invests may have an adverse effecton the Company’s investments and operations.
Industry risk The industry in which the Company invests carries with it individual risks associated with
that industry. It is not possible to detail all of the risk factors that the Company may beexposed to in respect of that industry, but may include factors related to coal commodityprices, currency exchange rates, native title claims and the availability of necessaryresources to undertake work programs.
Timing The timing of the completion of drilling and testing programs, any bankable feasibility
studies or the commencement (or rate) of copper shipping is dependent on many factorsand unknown. Accordingly the Directors can give no assurance as to the ultimate timingof such events.
Environmental Risks The operations and proposed activities of the Company are subject to laws and
regulation concerning the environment. As with most exploration Tenements and miningoperations, the Company’s activities are expected to have an impact on theenvironment, particularly if advanced exploration or mine development proceeds. It isthe Company’s intention to conduct its activities to the highest standard of environmentalobligation, including compliance with all environmental laws.
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Risks
Economic risks and external market factors General economic conditions, movements in interest and inflation rates and
currency exchange rates may have an adverse effect on the Company’sactivities, as well as on its ability to fund those activities.
No liquid market for securities Shareholders will not immediately have a ready market to sell Shares in the
Company. Accordingly, it may be difficult for Shareholders to realise the valueof their investment.
Future capital needs The raising of additional funds by the Company to further invest in the
exploration and development of any assets may not be possible, or not onsufficiently attractive terms. This may be due to reasons such as generalmarket conditions and investor sentiment and confidence. No assurance canbe given that future funding will be available to the Company on favourableterms, or at all.
Achievement of objectives
The Company’s initial investments may not be successful in delivering the outcomes andreturns contemplated in the Company’s business plan. In addition, other investments which theCompany may make in the copper exploration area may not generate the financial returnsanticipated at the time the investment and/or acquisition is undertaken. The Directors areunable to provide investors with information as to the ultimate size and scale of the Company’spotential resource base and accordingly, investors must make their decision to invest on thebasis of the skills of the Directors.
Dependence on Directors and management
The Company is dependent on its Directors and management to drive the drilling, testing,marketing and selling programs and manage the path to fully commercialising the resourcebase. The loss of services of such Directors and management could have an adverse effect onthe proposed operations of the Company.
Title Risk
The Tenements are governed by legislation relating to grant, renewal and forfeiture. There isno guarantee that current or future applications, conversions or renewals of tenure will beapproved. The Tenements will be subject to a number of specific legislative conditionsincluding payment of rent and meeting minimum annual expenditure commitments. The inabilityto meet these conditions in relation to the Tenements could affect the standing of Tenements orrestrict its ability to be renewed, adversely affecting the operations, financial position andperformance of the Company.
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