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Transcript of Pdac march corporate presentation
Corporate Presentation October 2014
PDAC Toronto March 2015
Neil Richardson, Chief Operating Officer, states “Expectations were exceeded for
production and development metres in the month of January. We have intersected
ore on the 210 metre level from both Zone 20 and Zone 10. High copper grades are
anticipated as we continue to develop new working faces within Zone 10.” News Release February 24th 2015
Growth Through: Acquisition – Discovery – Development - Production
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NOTE:
Some of the statements contained herein may be forward-looking statements which involve knownand unknown risks and uncertainties. Without limitation, statements regarding potentialmineralization and resources, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Companyare forward-looking statements that involve various risks. The following are important factors thatcould cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied bysuch forward-looking statements: changes in the world wide price of mineral commodities, generalmarket conditions, risks inherent in mineral exploration, risks associated with development,construction and mining operations, the uncertainty of future profitability and the uncertainty ofaccess to additional capital. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove tobe accurate as actual results and future events may differ materially from those anticipated in suchstatements. VMS Ventures Inc. undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statementsif circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions should change. The reader is cautioned notto place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Forward Looking Statements
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Discoverer – Developer - Producer
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VMS Ventures: Overview
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VMS Announces Discovery of the Reed Copper
Deposit Sept 2007
June 2010: Joint Venture signed with HudBay
Minerals as operator (NYSE:HBM); 70% HBM &
30%
Commercial production commenced April 2014 on
budget and on time!
Reed Copper Deposit Probable Mineral Reserves
(Jan 2014): 2.12 M tonnes of 3.8% Cu (LOM Cost
per ton of ore to mine mill and process $90 CDN)
Well funded; $4M in the treasury
Market Cap: ~ $36M
Other assets :
Owns 22% of North American Nickel
(NAN.TSX.V) (current value ~ $10M)
Large exploration land package in the Snow
Lake-Flin Flon Greenstone Belt in Manitoba,
Canada;
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CAPITAL STRUCTURE
(as at March, 2015)
Issued & Outstanding: 135,585,899
Options: 9,262,500
Warrants: 2,729,000
Fully Diluted: 147,577,399
52 Week high/low $0.33/$0.25
Current Price $0.26
Market Cap $4 million
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1 Year Charts
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Copper
VMS
TSX-V
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Cash Comparisons
Table is referenced from Pre-Feasibility Study Technical Report on the Reed Copper
Deposit, Central Manitoba, Canada April 2, 2012
Qualified Persons: Trevor Allan P.Geo., Brent Christiensen P.Eng., Cassandra
Spence P.Eng., Mark Hatton P.Eng.
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Cash cost per lb of copper $1.64/lb ( Estimated over Life of Mine)
Cost Mine and Mill $90/ton (Estimated over Life if Mine)
Mineral Reserves for the mine as at Jan. 1st 2014: 2.12 M (Probable) tonnes at 3.8% Cu
(Note: Source HudBay and VMS Ventures Inc., Company Disclosure as per NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study
Technical Report April 2, 2012)
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Reed Mine Development
Mine production from 3 separate lenses of massive
sulphide Cu-Zn-Au-Ag mineralization
Ore will be accessed and extracted via a spiral ramp
being developed to the current lower most
mineralization 500m below surface
The low Cap-Ex ($72 M) and high grade nature of the
Reed Copper deposit gives the project robust
economics.
Table 15.1 and Figure 16.3 are referenced from Pre-Feasibility Study Technical Report on the
Reed Copper Deposit, Central Manitoba, Canada April 2, 2012 Qualified Persons: Trevor
Allan P.Geo., Brent Christiensen P.Eng., Cassandra Spence P.Eng., Mark Hatton P.Eng.
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Reed Mine Long Section
Ramp has reached the 235 m level. Oredevelopment on the 160, 185 and 210 meter levels.
Borehole Pulse Electromagnetic targets indicate thedeposit remains open at depth.
Drilling to test for additional new ore zones will beginonce underground development reaches depth andexploration drift driven. (Approx. 300 metre level)
Exploration from surface is planned to recommencethis winter. Underground exploration drilling to beginonce development
Commercial production commenced April 2014 ontime and on budget
Open Down Plunge
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Recent massive sulphide
discoveries, including the Reed
Mine, were made using the VTEM
airborne geophysical system
VMS Ventures has flown over
17,000 line-km of VTEM over its
extensive property package on
close spaced high definition flight
line spacing.
Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide
deposits (VMS Type Deposits)
form in clusters of multiple
deposits.
Regional Exploration Potential
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The VTEM Technology
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Reed Mine Area Exploration Potential
High grade massive sulphide occurrences
have been discovered in the area
surrounding the Reed Mine.
These deposits tend to occur in clusters
and exploration continues this winter for
the next deposit on the property.
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Ore Bodies Tend To Grow In The Flin Flon Belt
K. Gilmore (Hudbay Minerals), 2007
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Assean Lake Gold Property
February 2001 to April 2005, nine major exploration and drilling programs were completed on the property by the
JV partners:
Line cutting to construct survey grids
MMI geochemistry surveys
Geophysical surveys (ground magnetic surveys, induced polarization (IP) surveys, ground electro-
magnetic (EM) surveys)
Drilling of 183 core holes amounting to 28,566 meters.
Prior exploration resulted in the discovery of a number of gold occurrences, most significant being the Hunt Zone
the BIF (banded iron formation) Zone and Blow Fish Lake zones.
The Hunt Zone is a mineralized shear zone reaching a width of almost 10 meters and extending over a strike
length of 600 meters. It has been tested by 57 diamond drill holes (14,058 meters) to a depth of 250 metres where
cut off by a fault zone.
Considerable fine visible gold occurs within the Hunt Zone veins particularly in a high-grade shoot where grades
reach as high as 27.22 g/t Au over 4.27 meters (about 3.60 meters true width).
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Assean Lake Gold Zones
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Assean Gold Property Target Areas
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Hunt Zone Long Section
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Assets and Opportunities
The Reed Mine
Cash flow anticipated 2016
Underground drill stations will explore for additional ore bodies and further define the size of the deposit
Commercial production has begun; Five year mine life anticipated without increased reserves
$4 M and cash flow pending in a challenging business environment = New Opportunities & Growth
We are actively seeking an advanced stage project and are continuously reviewing prospective projects. The
current business climate is favorable for high value acquisitions as many companies are struggling to raise money
and finance existing projects
Recently announced Assean Gold Project acquisition.
North American Nickel (VMS owns 22% at current trading price approximately $8M in shares.)
The world’s next district scale nickel sulphide camp?
NAN is exploring a 75 km long belt of prospective intrusions within a district scale property which hosts high grade
nickel-copper-cobalt PGE sulphide mineralization, located on the S.W coast of Greenland.
Why Own VMS?
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VMS Management
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John Roozendaal B.Sc, CEO, President: John was the founding director of VMS Ventures Inc. He has 20
years of Mineral Exploration experience and was directly involved in the Reed Copper discovery.
Neil Richardson P. Geo. Chief Operating Officer: Neil has a long history of mineral exploration and
mining experience with Hudbay Minerals and others. As the COO of both companies, Neil is responsible for
creating and implementing exploration and development programs.
Mark Fedikow, HBSc., M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng., P. Geo., C.P.G. Vice President of Exploration: Mark has 35
years of industry and government experience, including Chief Geologist of the Mineral Deposits Section in
Manitoba. He is a recipient of the Canadian national award for outstanding geoscientific achievement.
Cheryl Messier Chief Financial Officer: Cheryl has over 15 years in finance with the last 7 years as CFO
or controller in various public companies.
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Directors
John Roozendaal B.Sc, CEO, President
Mark Fedikow, HBSc., M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng., P. Geo., C.P.G. Vice President of Exploration
Cheryl Messier Chief Financial Officer
Evan Sleeman, Director: Evan has been in the exploration business for more than 45 years. He was one of the founders of a
number of mining companies, including Arizona Star, Nevada Star (now Pure Nickel) and Bronson Mines (now Goliath Gold).
Donald Whalen, Director, Audit Committee Chairman: Don graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University
of Toronto in 1964 and is currently a self-employed consultant.
Wes Roberts, Director: Wes has more than 30 years of experience in mineral exploration, mining operations, project engineering
and management. He is a Mineral Engineering Consultant with the American Law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP and is a professional
mining engineer specializing in the economic evaluation and development of mineral deposits.
Gary Ostry, Director: Gary graduated with a BSc (Hons) in geology from the University of Manitoba in 1975 and received a
Bachelor of Laws degree from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario in 1981. He is currently registered as a Professional
Geoscientist in the province of Manitoba.
Jay Butterworth, Director: Jay has had extensive experience in mineral exploration and property acquisition in the western United
States and Canada, and has been involved with public companies as an officer or director for over 35 years. He assisted Hycroft
Mining Co. with acquiring the sulfur gold property in Pershing County, Nevada, which became a long time producer.
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