INVESTOR PRESENTATION | JUNE 2017
Melior Resources
Mark McCauley, President & CEO
TSX-V: MLR
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Melior Resources Mark McCauley, President & CEO TSX-V: MLR INVESTOR PRESENTATION | JUNE 2017 1 Forward-looking statements This presentation contains information about Melior Resources Inc. (Melior) and should be read in
INVESTOR PRESENTATION | JUNE 2017
Mark McCauley, President & CEO
TSX-V: MLR
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www.meliorresources.com. The content of this presentation is not to be construed as legal, financial or tax advice. Any reader should contact his, her or its own professional advisors for legal, financial, tax or other advice.
provisions of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", “projects”, “potential”, "believes" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", “should”, "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation. Such statements and information include, without limitation, statements regarding the possible re-start of operations at the Goondicum mine, the potential for resource expansion at the Goondicum mine and other aspects relating to the Goondicum mine. In addition, all of the results of the PEA represent forward looking information and statements. Statements in this presentation that constitute forward looking statements or information, include but are not limited to: commodities and price assumption, cash flow forecasts, projected capital and
This forward looking information is subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions, certain of which are beyond the control of Melior including the impact of general economic conditions; industry conditions; volatility of minerals prices; volatility of commodity prices; currency fluctuations; mining risks; risks associated with foreign operations; governmental and environmental regulation; competition from other industry participants; the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management; stock market volatility. Readers are cautioned that the material assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise. Actual results, future events, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, this forward-looking information and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any
Information in this presentation is necessarily summarized and may not contain all available material information.
“Risk Factors” section of Melior’s Annual Information Form dated November 19, 2014, Melior’s second quarter Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations dated March 1, 2017, as well as Melior’s other public filings, available at www.sedar.com and at www.meliorresources.com. These factors should be considered carefully and prospective investors should not place undue reliance of the forward looking statement.
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The expectations outlined in this presentation regarding the Goondicum mine represent the information contained in the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) prepared independently by TZ Minerals International Pty Ltd for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 and relies in part on inferred resources. As a result, the PEA is subject to increased uncertainty and technical and economic risks of mine failure and there can be no assurance that the report’s expectations will be achieved. The PEA is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred Resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral Reserves, and there is no certainty the PEA will be realized. Shareholders are strongly encouraged to refer to the complete updated technical report prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 in respect of the Goondicum mine, which includes the results of the PEA described in this news release, which has been filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com under the Company’s profile. The Qualified Persons for the PEA are: Mark Dufty, BSc Hons (Geology), FAusIMM (106196), MAIG (6643), employed by TZMI as Principal Consultant, was responsible for Sections 1,2,13,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,24,25,26,27. Mineral Resources estimates were completed by H&S Consultants Pty Ltd (“H&SC”), a geological consultancy based in Sydney, NSW, Australia and are reported in accordance with Canadian Securities Administrators National Instrument 43-101.The effective date of the mineral resources estimates disclosed in this news release is October 5, 2016. Simon Tear, BSc Hons (Mining Geology), P.Geo (Institute of Geologists of Ireland 17), EurGeol (26), employed by H&SC as a director and Consultant Geologist, was responsible (or partly responsible) for Sections 3,4,5,7,10,11,12,14,20,23,25,26,27. Graham Lee, BSc (Geology), FAusIMM CP(Geo) (101602), MAIG (1990, employed by Graham Lee and Associates Pty Ltd as a Director and Consultant Geologist, was responsible (or partly responsible) for sections 6,8,9,10,11,25,26.
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Melior is poised to capitalize on strong ilmenite prices
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Makes colors bright, opaque and UV-resistant
A feedstock for titanium dioxide pigment Used as a whitening pigment for:
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Demand driven by GDP growth in emerging countries
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50 100 150 200 250 300 350 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 H1 2016 NOV 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
US$/t FOB
Historical/Forecast Sulphate Ilmenite Price
TZMI Forecast
Price/tonne increase in 12 months
Production ready with minimal capital requirements
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Supported by favorable market outlook
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CAPEX Required
*as per TZMI PEA
Poised to capitalize on strong market fundamentals
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Processing facility
constructed
Goondicum is production ready
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In close proximity to Asian markets
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Tonnes ilmenite per annum
Ilmenite product is highly reactive, ideal as base feedstock
NPV10 USD$52.8M IRR 178% Project Payback Period 1.2 years Re-start Capital Costs US$5.96M Annual cash flow US$11.2M OPEX Costs/tonne US$112 FOB TZMI long-term ilmenite price/tonne US$189 FOB
*Preliminary Economic Assessment announced December 2016. All amounts are after tax and in $US
Robust economics
Average annual production - ilmenite 181,000 tonnes Average annual production – apatite 31,000 tonnes Mine life 9 years Resource processed over LOM 22 million tonnes Average ilmenite grade 9.7%
*Preliminary Economic Assessment announced December 2016. All amounts in $US
Economics strengthened with by-product revenue
for organic fertilizer production
Australia
Tonnes produced to date
Provides significant cash flow upside potential
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*Preliminary Economic Assessment announced December 2016. All amounts in $US
Goondicum crater
28 km2
geology and mineralization
and related by-products
Provides opportunity to extend mine life
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Browne Processing Technology
maintenance costs
Potential upgrade of ilmenite TiO2 content at lower temperatures
Potential game-changing technology
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Charles Entrekin, Chairman More than 40 years of industry experience. Formerly served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Titanium Metals Corporation, a NYSE listed producer of primary titanium and its alloys as well as President and Chief Executive Officer of Timminco Ltd., a TSX listed magnesium, silicon, and aluminum company. Martyn Buttenshaw, Director
recently has worked closely with several of Pala’s portfolio companies including Sierra Rutile (AIM:SRX), Norcast Wear Solutions and Asian Mineral Resources (TSX:ASN), to assist in their execution of strategic plans, growth projects, product marketing strategy, development of corporate governance and achievement of operational goals. Martyn is currently a director of Melior and Asian Mineral Resources (TSX.V:ASN) and a former director of Sierra Rutile Ltd. Martyn holds an MBA (with distinction) from the London Business School and an MEng (First Class) in Mining Engineering from the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, London. Rishi Tibriwal, Director
accountant and earned an MBA in Finance from Newport University. Mr. Tibriwal is also a graduate from Mumbai University and spent 10 years at Ernst & Young, with the last four years as a partner before setting up his own financial consulting services group. Mr. Tibriwal was also formerly the chief financial
Mark McCauley, Director & CEO Formerly Managing Director of Belridge Enterprises Pty Ltd, the former owner of the Goondicum Project. Mr. McCauley has substantial mining experience and has been involved in the development of several major mining projects in Australia and Argentina, including turnaround and organizational restructuring. Jonathan Mattiske, CFO Over 15 years of financial experience working for private and public companies in the mining, engineering and technology industries. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the business and assets of the Company having been involved with the Goondicum project since 2012. 19
Pala Investments 45% Takota Asset Management 13% Belmont Park Investments 9% Panorama Ridge 9% Others 24%
Strong shareholder support
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Shares Outstanding: ~271 million 52 week range: $0.02 - $0.08 Recent price: $0.06* Market Cap: $14 million Cash position: $0.9 million** Debt $4.5 million
*As June 8, 2017 **As at March 31, 2017
Multiple opportunities to unlock shareholder value
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Sign agreements with off-take partners and raise funding Re-start operations at Goondicum Continue exploration program Prove-up Browne Process
Joe Racanelli NATIONAL Equicom 416.586.1943 jracanelli@national.ca
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ML80044 Category Tonnes (Mt) Ilmenite (%) Apatite (%) Slimes (%) Ilmenite (Mt) Apatite (Mt) Slimes (Mt) Indicated 31.3 6.1 1.8 22.9 1.90 0.55 7.17 Inferred 30.9 6.3 1.6 24.3 1.93 0.49 7.51 Note: (minor rounding errors) ML80141 Category Tonnes (Mt) Ilmenite (%) Slimes (%) Ilmenite (Mt) Slimes (Mt) Indicated 15.6 5.1 29.5 0.79 4.60 Inferred 12.3 5.2 27.3 0.64 3.37
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Current Mining Area
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