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TSX.V: BHR Frankfurt: 04B Forward Looking Statement This presentation may contain, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended and
Forward Looking Statement
This presentation may contain, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended and forward-looking information within the meaning of the Ontario Securities Act. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks that may cause actual results to be materially different from those implied herein including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results and the estimation of mineral resources; the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; the possibility that future exploration and development results will not be consistent with the Company’s expectations; accidents, equipment breakdowns, labour disputes or other unanticipated interruptions in exploration and development; the potential for unexpected expenses; commodity price or currency fluctuations; or failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those presented in forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements made in this presentation and to make reference to the company’s prospectus and technical report for further information. The historical resource estimates reported in this presentation are not compliant with NI43-101. The resource estimates are reported as they exist in the historic records. The company has not done sufficient work to classify the historical resources as current mineral resources and therefore is not treating the historical resources as current resources. This presentation has been prepared by the Company, James Robertson, P.Eng., who is the Qualified Person responsible for the preparation of the scientific and technical information related to the Company’s operations that is included in this presentation.
Overview
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- Blackheath Resources - a company acquiring the top past-
producing tungsten mines of Portugal, currently holds 4 of the most significant past producers
- Management – experienced in tungsten and Portugal through the
- wnership and sale of Primary Metals, which held the
Panasqueira tungsten mine in Portugal. Primary Metals started at $0.15 to a cash sale at $3.65 in 4.5 years.
- Tungsten – a strategic metal in demand, top of the critical supply
list in the EU. Current price US $185 per MTU unit (1 MTU = 10kg)
- Covas NI 43-101 Resource Report (highest grade open-pit
tungsten project in Europe)
- Borralha drill result: 118 metre intersection @ 0.29% WO3 (one of
the best tungsten drill results ever reported)
Overview - Projects
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- Covas
- 449,800 MTUs WO3 indicated mineral resource based on
1,081,000 tonnes at an average grade of 0.42% WO3
- 767,100 MTUs WO3 inferred mineral resource based on
2,211,000 tonnes at an average grade of 0.35% WO3
- Borralha – 118 metres of 0.29% WO3, Portugal’s largest past
producer, significant open pit potential
- Bejanca
- 42% of test mining pits showed values greater than 400
ppm Sn (tin) and,
- Showed an average content of 792 ppm Sn, and
- Contained an average of 35% fine sand containing 1,551
ppm Sn (1.6kg/t
- Vale das Gatas – Underground sample of stockwork totalling 11
metres average 2.09% WO3
Tungsten and its Uses
Hard metals (carbides) 5% Steel alloys 20% Mill products (lighting etc) 17%
Source: Roskill 2013
Other 8%
Properties:
- Shiny, white metal
- Forms super hard alloy with carbon
- Extremely high melting point 3,410ºC
- As heavy as gold, density 19.25 g/cc
Uses:
- Cutting and grinding tools (tungsten
carbide)
- Steel alloys and super alloys
- Electrodes, lighting filaments
- Armaments and military uses
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Roskill: 2013
World Mine Production - est.
- World production ~ 73,000 tonnes Tungsten (W)
- ~85% of the world’s tungsten is produced in China
- China dominates the market, now it imports Tungsten
Austria - 1,100 Bolivia - 1,100 Canada - 2,000 China - 62,000 Portugal - 820 Russia - 3,500 Other Countries - 3,000 World Total 73,000
Tonnes of Tungsten (W)
Source: USGS January 2013 4
Tungsten has been classified as either a critical or strategic mineral by the British Geological Survey, the European Commission, the United States Government and the Government of China
Blackheath Board of Directors
A team experienced in Tungsten and Portugal
JAMES ROBERTSON, B. Sc., P. Eng. | Chairman and Director
- Professional Engineer with over 40 years of experience in technical, design, management and financing services
for the mining industry and public resource companies – two achieved full listings on the London Stock Exchange
- Founding director and Vancouver manager of Primary Metals Inc., owning the Panasqueira Tungsten mine in
Portugal, until its sale to Sojitz Inc. at $3.65 per share
KERRY SPONG | Secretary, CFO and Director
- Over 20 years of experience in accounting practice for private and public resource companies
- CFO of junior resource companies including Primary Metals Inc. prior to its sale to Sojitz Inc.
ALEXANDER LANGER | President and CEO
- Over 10 years experience in Capital Markets; including 4 years at Canaccord Financial as an Investment Advisor
- Previously Vice President Capital Markets for a TSX listed exploration company and has worked with numerous
publically traded companies in various senior management positions.
JONATHAN CARTER | Director
- Over 35 years of experience in marketing and metal sales, specializing in Tungsten
- Founding director, then President of Primary Metals Inc. prior to its sale to Sojitz Inc.
- J. MERFYN ROBERTS, M. Sc., CA | Director
- Over 30 years of experience in investment fund and portfolio management
- Previously Senior Portfolio Manager with CQS Management of London, UK and a director of
mining companies including Agnico-Eagle Mines and Eastern Platinum Limited
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Blackheath Advisory Committee
Strategic support - A wealth of experience available to Blackheath
JONATHAN HENRY| President and CEO, Gabriel Resources Ltd.
- Over 18 years of experience in the international mining industry including responsibility for
execution of exploration, development and M & A activities
- Former CEO of LSE-listed Avocet Mining PLC including management of international tungsten
assets and their spin-off into Primary Metals Inc.
GEORGE CAVEY, B.Sc., P. Geo.| President, OreQuest Consultants
- Over 35 years of experience in geological consulting for resource companies
- Former Vice President Exploration for Orko Silver (sold to Coeur Mining in 2013 for $380,000,000)
- Past President of the Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists
- Consultant to the BCSC and the TSX Venture Exchange
- Consultant to and Director of Primary Metals Inc. and author of their NI 43-101 technical reports
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History of Primary Metals Inc.
- Acquired Panasqueira Tungsten
mine in Portugal in 2003
- Listed June 2003, initial trading
price $0.15 per share
- Sold to Sojitz Inc. in October
2007 at $3.65 per share
- Mine produces ~100,000 MTUs
p.a. from ore containing ~0.14% WO3
- 2006 reserves 1.4 M tonnes @
0.23% WO3 (322,000 MTU)*
Share Price Primary Metals Inc. Panasqueira Tungsten mine
7 * Primary Metals 43-101 technical report dated July 25, 2006
Investing in Portugal
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- Highly attractive geological setting
- Supportive legislative environment, approximately 6 months to
permit a mine
- Excellent infrastructure
–Paved road access –Ample water and power available –Numerous deep sea ports and rail lines –3 major mining operations in production
China and Portugal
- Very close business relationship. In 1999, Portugal returned Macau
to China
- China’s Three Gorges Corp owns 21% of Portugal's National
Energy Company
- “Golden Visa Program” that allows easy immigration for Chinese
nationals into Portugal
Blackheath’s Tungsten Projects
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- Excellent infrastructure in
northern Portugal Covas
- Covas permit is 1,949 hectares,
with historic resources and a simple option
- Blackheath earns up to 85%
interest in Covas JV through work expenditures only (75% earned to date) Borralha, Bejanca, Vale das Gatas
- Blackheath earns 100% interest
in these past-producing projects through work expenditures, plus cash of €125,000 and payment
- n production of €1 million
Blackheath’s Tungsten Projects
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Blackheath controls 4 of the top 7 largest past producing tungsten mines
Covas Tungsten Project
- Past underground and open pit production of 366,000 tonnes at
0.61% WO3 between 1951 and 1974
- Exploration and drilling by Union Carbide and others 1974 to 1980;
including diamond drilling with a total of 329 drill holes. To date BHR has conducted a further 52 drill holes
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- Experimental Mining licence issued August 20, 2013, valid for 3
years and extendable for a further 2 years
- NI 43-101 Resource Report (Highest Grade Open-pit Tungsten
Project in Europe)
- Mineralization remains open in multiple directions including high-
grade potential areas that will be tested during the next drill campaign focussing on resource growth and grade increase
- Environmental assessment, internal scoping studies and
metallurgical testing underway
Mineral Resource Highlights
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WO3 Cut-off (%) Classification Tonnes> Cut-off (tonnes) Grade WO3 (%) Contained Metal MTU WO3 0.1 Indicated 1,081,000 0.42 449,800 Inferred 2,211,000 0.35 767,100 0.2 Indicated 860,000 0.48 414,100 Inferred 1,767,000 0.39 694,200 0.25 Indicated 686,000 0.55 375,200 Inferred 1,281,000 0.46 584,900
- Substantial increase in MTUs over previous historical estimates
- Shallow depth. Over 80% of the resource is located within 60
metres of surface
- 19 drill holes capped to a lower average grade
- Higher grade resource using a 0.25% WO3 cut-off
- 375,200 MTUs WO3 indicated based on 686,000 tonnes at an
average grade of 0.55% WO3 and
- 584,900 MTUs WO3 inferred based on 1,281,000 tonnes at an
average grade of 0.46% WO3
Covas Drill Targets
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Covas Mine Workings
Sampling at Cerdeirinha open pit
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Borralha Tungsten Project
- Location: Northern Portugal
- 127.5 sq. km of mineral rights
(12,750 h); exploration permit valid to July 2017
- Excellent infrastructure includes
rail, power grid near/on property
- network of roads provides
access to all worksites
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Borralha Production History
- In production from 1904-1985
- Largest past producing tungsten mine in Portugal
- The total known production of tungsten concentrates (wolframite
and scheelite) from 1904 until the closing of Borralha is estimated at about 18,500 tonnes
- Ore was mined primarily from vertical quartz veins, supplemented
by limited open pit excavations in the later years
- Extensive infrastructure in place including:
– Multiple paved access roads – Former hydro electric plant for the mine, still in operation – Ground work for future buildings and plant site – 2 large shafts access the vertical veins – Ample water supply
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The Borralha Mine
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Borralha Tungsten Project
- 118 metre intersection in BO 8A assaying 0.29% WO3 (57m
to 175m) and including 91 metre intersection assaying 0.31% WO3 (84m to 175m)
- One of the best tungsten drill results ever reported from
surface
- 5 of the 6 drill holes ended within the boundaries of the
breccia
- A higher grade zone located in the centre of the breccia is
- pen to the north and south and at depth to the east
- Early indications show that the mineralized breccia may be
at least 575 metres in length, over 150 metres in width and
- pen to depth of over 200m from surface
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Santa Helena Breccia
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Santa Helena Breccia: Results from Drill Program
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Hole ID Intercept - Metres Intercept % WO3 From To Total BO 5 21 117 96 0.14 including 54 117 63 0.20 including 88 117 29 0.27 BO 6 36 112 76 0.09 including 69 89 20 0.14 and 97 112 15 0.06 BO 7 108 175 67 0.08 including 108 123 15 0.13 and 128 142 14 0.15 and 158 175 17 0.08 BO 8A 57 175 118 0.29 including 84 175 91 0.32 BO 9 85 93 8 0.27 and 188 199 11 0.10 BO 10 39 53 14 0.05 and 85 91 6 0.14 and 107 125 18 0.16 152 171 19 0.07
Santa Helena Breccia
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- Bulk sampling, internal scoping studies, metallurgical testing
and preliminary environmental services studies underway
Bejanca Tungsten/Tin Project
- Location: Northern Portugal
- 70 sq. km of mineral rights (7,000 h);
exploration permit valid to July 2017
- Excellent infrastructure, power grid
near/on property - network of roads provides access to all worksites
- In production from 1917-1985
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- Assays of selected grab samples at
Bejanca
- 2.12% WO3 at Vale da Fonte
- 1.68% WO3 at Mina de Masgalos
- 1.00% WO3 at Mina da Bodiosa
- 0.85% WO3 at Mina de Vale Gouro
(These must be considered to be preliminary selected samples, and as such, may not be representative of average values for each showing.)
Bejanca Tin/Tungsten Project
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- 8 former mines located in the project area;
also a ferro-tungsten smelter
- Bejanca was the 3rd most prolific tungsten
producer in Portugal
- Exploration work underway, including
sampling, mapping and drill planning
Results from most resent 50 test pits
- Most of the values are in tin in the area
tested
- 42% of the pits showed values greater than
400 ppm Sn (tin), and
- Showed an average content of 792 ppm Sn,
and
- Contained an average of 35% fine sand
containing 1,551 ppm Sn (1.6kg/t)
- Sporadic tungsten values ranged between
10ppm and up to 1,463ppm WO3
Blackheath Share Structure
Issued shares 42,196,175 Employee Stock Options 3,630,000 Warrants @ $0.53 exp. Jun. 17, 2017 625,000 Warrants @ $0.53 exp. Aug. 24, 2017 276,250 Warrants @ $0.20 exp. Nov. 4, 2017 2,685,751 Warrants @ $0.20 exp. Nov. 24, 2017 2,822,822 Warrants @ $0.18 exp. Jun. 7, 2018 4,148,750 Warrants @ $0.18 exp. Jun. 29, 2018 3,210,000 Total Diluted 59,594,758
Directors and insiders control ~ 37.3% of issued shares Listed TSX Venture Exchange symbol: BHR Quoted Frankfurt Exchange symbol: 04B
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Major shareholders ShanDong DongLin 15.1% James Robertson 8.3% Ernesto Echevarria 6.1% Shining Capital 5.7%
Blackheath Work Plan and Corporate Goals
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- Phase 2 open-pit sampling Campaign at Bejanca
Tin/Tungsten Project (currently underway)
- Environmental and internal scoping studies at Borralha
(currently underway)
- Environmental, Metallurgical testing and bulk sampling at
Covas (currently underway)
- Initial mapping and sampling work at Vale Das Gatas Projects
Deliverables
- Complete environmental and engineering studies at Borralha
- Internal feasibility and scoping studies at Bejanca
- Metallurgical testing and bulk sampling at Covas
Summary
- Strong board and management team experienced in Tungsten and
mining operations in Portugal (Primary Metals and Panasqueira mine)
- Holds the four of the top seven past-producing Tungsten mines in
Portugal
- Covas NI 43-101 Resource Report (Highest Grade Open-pit Tungsten
Project in Europe)
- Borralha drill result: 118 metre intersection @ 0.29% WO3 (Highest
grade x thickness wolframite tungsten intercept ever reported) Portugal’s largest past producer, significant open pit potential
- Bejanca – 42% of test mining pits showed values greater than 400 ppm Sn
(tin), and showed an average content of 792 ppm Sn, and Contained an average of 35% fine sand containing 1,551 ppm Sn (1.6kg/t
- Strategic partners and shareholders in place
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Contact
Alexander Langer President and CEO
Blackheath Resources Inc. Suite 306 – 850 West Hastings Street Vancouver BC Canada V6C 1E1 Phone: 604 684 3800 Email: info@blackheathresources.com
TSX Venture Exchange Symbol: BHR Frankfurt Stock Exchange Symbol: 04B
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