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ASX RELEASE
10 February 2009
INDABA CAPE TOWN 2009
PRESENTATION
The following presentation is to be given at Indaba Capetown 2009 by the Company’s Managing
Director, Mr Brad Sampson.
Further information on the Company is available on its website
www.discoverymetals.com.au
For further information on this release and Discovery Metals Limited generally, please contact:
Brad Sampson MANAGING DIRECTOR Ph: +61 7 3218 0200 or Mob: +61 4 38 771 037 [email protected]
AIM Nominated Advisor – Fairfax, Contact Ewan Leggatt/Laura Littley Ph: +44 20 7460 4389 or 7460 4387
AIM Broker – Fairfax, Contact Marc Elliott Ph: +44 20 7460 4393
UK PR – Conduit PR, Contact Jos Simpson Ph +44 7899 870 450
ASX & BSE: DML AIM: DME SHARE PRICE: A$0.15 SHARES: 150.1M Market Cap: A$22.5M
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The information contained in this document (“Presentation”) has been prepared by Discovery Metals Limited (“Company”).
This Presentation does not constitute an offer or invitation to any person to subscribe for or apply for any securities in the Company.
While the information contained in this Presentation has been prepared in good faith, neither the Company nor any of its shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees or advisers give any representations or warranties (express or implied) as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information in this Presentation, or of any other written or oral information made or to be made available to any interested party or its advisers (all such information being referred to as "Information") and liability therefore is expressly disclaimed. Accordingly, to the full extent permitted by law, neither the Company nor any of its shareholders directors officers agents employees or advisers take any responsibility for or will accept anyneither the Company nor any of its shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees or advisers take any responsibility for, or will accept any liability whether direct or indirect, express or implied, contractual, tortious, statutory or otherwise, in respect of, the accuracy or completeness of the Information or for any of the opinions contained in this Presentation or for any errors, omissions or misstatements or for any loss, howsoever arising, from the use of this Presentation.
Neither the issue of this Presentation nor any part of its contents is to be taken as any form of commitment on the part of the Company to proceed with any inaccuracies in, or omissions from, this Presentation which may become apparent. transaction and the right is reserved to terminate any di i ti ti ith I i t ill th C b ibl f t l i d idiscussions or negotiations with any person. In no circumstances will the Company be responsible for any costs, losses or expenses incurred in connection with any appraisal or investigation of the Company. In furnishing this Presentation, the Company does not undertake or agree to any obligation to provide the recipient with access to any additional information or to update this Presentation or to correct any
This Presentation should not be considered as the giving of investment advice by the Company or any of its shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees or advisers. Each party to whom this Presentation is made available must make its own independent assessment of the Company after making such investigations and taking such advice as may be deemed necessary. In particular, any estimates or projections or opinions contained in thi P t ti il i l i ifi t l t f bj ti j d t l i d ti d h i i t h ld ti f it lf ithis Presentation necessarily involve significant elements of subjective judgment, analysis and assumptions and each recipient should satisfy itself in relation to such matters.
This Presentation may include certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. All statements in this discussion, other than statements of historical facts, that address future activities and events or developments that the Company expects, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking
Th C i h h ld di ffi l d i d lstatements. The Company, its shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees or advisers, do not represent, warrant or guarantee, expressly or impliedly, that the information in this Presentation is complete or accurate. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims any responsibility to inform any recipient of this Presentation of any matter that subsequently comes to its notice which may affect any of the information contained in this Presentation. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions.
Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may d ff ll f h d f d ldiffer materially from those projected in forward-looing statements.
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Southern African and Australian focused base and precious metal project development company ◦ ASX (DML), BSE (DML) & AIM (DME) listedCurrent Mineral Resources◦ Boseto Copper Project – 45.6 Mt @ 1.5% Cu and 18.7 g/t Ag◦ Dikoloti Nickel - 4.1Mt @ 0.7% Ni, 0.5% Cu & 1.2 g/t PGEKey focus is the development of the Boseto Copper Project◦ Bankable Feasibility Study underway
Focus, Excellent Resources, Great Locations
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M k t C d E t i V lMarket Cap and Enterprise Value
Issued Shares at 4-Feb-09 150.1mShare Price at 4 Feb 09 AUD$ 0 15Share Price at 4-Feb-09 AUD$ 0.15Market Cap AUD$22.5mNet Cash at 4-Feb-09 AUD$ 5.2m
Significant ShareholdersMacquarie Bank 11 7%
Shareholder Base DissectionMacquarie Bank 11.7%Investec (Botswana) 10.4%Taurus Fund 9.5%BIFM 7 2%
Australia 63%
Botswana 30%BIFM 7.2%Trafigura 5.9%Resource Capital Fund 5.6%
United Kingdom 7%
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Quality Resource• Boseto Copper Project 45.6 [email protected]% Cu and 18.7 g/t Ag
Project in DevelopmentB k bl F ibilit 40% l t• Bankable Feasibility 40% complete
Supportive and capable shareholder provide funding• Cash at Bank - AUD$5.2 M$
Copper• Demand growth to continue after 2009/10,Supply growth at risk = price upside
Low Political Risk• Botswana
Growth PotentialGrowth Potential• First Mover in highly prospective Kalahari Copper Belt
Experienced Board and Executivep
5February 2009 Delivering the Boseto Project
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ZAMBIAANGOLA
BOTSWANA ZIMBABWEBoseto Copper Project
Maun
SowaNata
F i t
BOTSWANA ZIMBABWE
OrapaGhanzi
Gobabis
WINDHOEK
Selebi-Phikwe
FrancistownNAMIBIA
B O T S W A N AWINDHOEK
Walvis Bay
SOUTHAFRICA
Dikoloti Nickel Project
Jwaneng
PRETORIA
JOHANNESBURG
GABORONE
0 200 km
AFRICA
JOHANNESBURG
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ANGOLA
ZambianCopper Belt
ANGOLA
ZAMBIAANGOLACRATON
ZIMBABWE
ZAMBIA
MOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWE
CRATONNAMIBIA
BOTSWANABoseto Copper ProjectBoseto Copper Project • Ghanzi-Chobe Fold Belt - a 140km
wide zone of deformation
KAAPVAALCRATON
• Within late Proterozoic Pan AfricanMobile Belt
• Associated with the well known SOUTHAFRICA
Central African Copper Belt
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Poorly explored extension of Zambian Copper Belt Poorly explored extension of Zambian Copper Belt February 2009
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Plutus Inferred Resource15.9 Mt @ 1.6% Cu & 16.4 g/t AgPlutus Inferred Resource15.9 Mt @ 1.6% Cu & 16.4 g/t Ag
NexusprospectNexusprospect
Petra Inferred Resource4.5 Mt @ 1.1% CuPetra Inferred Resource4.5 Mt @ 1.1% Cu
NE Zeta NE Zeta
Zeta Inf & Ind Resource -Zeta Inf & Ind Resource -Total Mineral ResourceTotal Mineral ResourceTotal Mineral ResourceTotal Mineral Resource
prospectprospect
Zeta Inf.& Ind. Resource -25.2 Mt @ 1.5% Cu & 20.1 g/t Ag (Indicated Mineral Resource of 3.9Mt @ 1.7%Cu, 26.1 g/t Ag and Inferred Mineral Resource of 21.3 Mt @ 1.4% Cu, 19.1 g/t Ag)
Zeta Inf.& Ind. Resource -25.2 Mt @ 1.5% Cu & 20.1 g/t Ag (Indicated Mineral Resource of 3.9Mt @ 1.7%Cu, 26.1 g/t Ag and Inferred Mineral Resource of 21.3 Mt @ 1.4% Cu, 19.1 g/t Ag)
Total Mineral ResourceTotal Mineral Resource45.6 Mt @ 1.5% Cu & 18.7 g/t Ag45.6 Mt @ 1.5% Cu & 18.7 g/t Ag
Total Mineral ResourceTotal Mineral Resource45.6 Mt @ 1.5% Cu & 18.7 g/t Ag45.6 Mt @ 1.5% Cu & 18.7 g/t Ag
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5km5kmQuirinus prospectQuirinus prospectFebruary 2009
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Grade Increasing as Resource GrowsFebruary 20099
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metres holes
750+ holes have been drilled in the areawith 600+ holes in the Boseto Resources
Intensive drilling in late 2008February 200910
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Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Quarter 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4Drilling for Feasibility Study
Pre-Feasibility Study
Environmental Studies
Bankable Feasibility Study
Project Finance
Construction
Commissioning
Copper & Silver Production
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Project Details2Mtpa Concentrator- conventional flotation (considering 3 Mtpa option)Open Pit Mining23,200 t Cu and 725,000 oz Ag per annum (in concentrate)
Pre Feasibility StudyPFS completed June 08 - Capex US$185M and Net Cash Cost US$1.43/lbXPFS update January 09 XPFS update January 09 –– CapexCapex US$131M and Net Cash Cost US$1.06/lb US$131M and Net Cash Cost US$1.06/lb
Bankable Feasibility Study Formally commenced August 0840% complete40% completeInvestigating options on timing and value addAnnounced completion scheduled for Q1 2010Announced completion scheduled for Q1 2010
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US$/lb2 502.50
2 002.00
1.50 PFS1.50
1.00
PFS
0.50XPFSXPFS
Source: CRU,Morgan StanleyMorgan StanleyJan 09
1st Quartile 2nd Quartile 3rd Quartile 4th Quartile
Cash Costs are at 50% - middle of cost curveFebruary 2009
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Item Status Comment
P PFS planned to self generate power for first 6 months Power PFS planned to self generate power for first 6 months until Botswana grid power is available (expected 2012).
Water ExplorationExplorationcompletecomplete
Water exploration targeting known aquifers. Building on PFS water exploration success to define water
t d b A il 2009resource – expected by April 2009.
Concentrate off-take progressingprogressing Advanced discussions with multiple potential off-take partners continue. PFS assumed all concentrate shipped to overseas smelters.
Environmental (EIA) Detailed environmental studies will be completed by Jun 2009. BFS will be equator principles compliant.
Workforce progressingprogressing Workforce of less than 250 people envisaged. Skills registration and assessment study completed in local g y pvillages.
Tenements Successful reapplication for North West Botswana tenements and granting of new tenements.
T High lit bit d ti g j t t Transport High quality bitumen road connecting project area to manufacturing centres in South Africa and Ports in South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique.
Finance progressingprogressing Ongoing development of the project financing strategy. Quality projects still able to attract both equity and Quality projects still able to attract both equity and debt. Project financing will be debt/equity mix.
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Exploration potentialExploration potential
~3% of prospective strike has delivered 45 Mt Resource
B t j tB t j tBoseto projectBoseto project
Gh iGhanzi
14 Tenements in Total – 1,300 strike km to explore15February 2009
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Copper Copper –– historical demand trend historical demand trend
Long term trend is for continued demand growthLong term trend is for continued demand growthPeriods of demand reduction do not impact long term growth trend
Copper demand will continue to grow
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Become a Producer Become a Producer ◦ Focus on developing Boseto (open pit mining)
◦ Bankable Feasibility Study underwayBankable Feasibility Study underway
Grow the Boseto Resource Base◦ Boseto Resource Extensions – eg Plutus, Petrag ,
◦ Near Project Exploration – eg Quirinus, Nexus
◦ Underground Potential- eg Zeta, Plutus
Discover another “Boseto” Project◦ Regional Exploration – 1,300 km of prospective strike length
Seek out value adding opportunities◦ The current global context creates opportunities!
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Inferred Mineral Resource of 15.9Mt @1.6% Cu and
16.4 g/t Ag
Zones of + 2% Copper near f d t d thsurface and open at depth
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High Grade = OpportunityFebruary 2009
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Boseto ComminutionBoseto ComminutionROM Ore ReceivingFrom Pit
2 Mtpa ROM
G i l / J C h
Crushed Ore Stockpile
Grizzly / Jaw Crusher(either at plant or at pit head)
Classification Cyclone
To Flotation
SAG Mill
Simple proven crushing circuitFebruary 2009 19
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Boseto FlotationBoseto FlotationFrom SAG Mill
Flotation Surge & Conditioning
Sulphide Rougher Flotation
From SAG Mill
Sulphide Rougher
Oxide Rougher Flotation
Sulphide Cleaner Flotation
gRegrind
Oxide Cleaner Flotationp
SulphideConcentrateThickener
TailingsThickener
OxideConcentrateThickener
Thickener
TailingsDamTailings Disposal
Concentrate Filter Press(Batch Process)
O id C L d OOxide Concentrate Load OutSulphide Concentrate Load Out
Sequential then split processing of Oxide February 2009 20
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QRC166: 4m @ 1.7% Cu and 13 g/t Ag
218 km Anomaly - Cu-Ag Mineralised – Drill TestedFebruary 2009
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In-fill Program in 2008 February 2009
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Plutus Resource is based on 103/289 holesZeta Resource is based on 114/273 holesZeta Resource is based on 114/273 holes
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In-fill Program in 2008 February 2009
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G d G lt (Ch i )• Gordon Galt (Chairman)ex-Managing Director of Newcrest, significant banking and project development experience
• Brad Sampson (Managing Director)Mining Engineer with extensive operational and project development experienceMining Engineer with extensive operational and project development experience
• John Shaw (Non-Exec Director)Chairman of Albidon , previously Chair of Gallery Gold during development of Mupane Gold
Mine, BotswanaMine, Botswana
• Morrice Cordiner (Non-Exec Director)Director Andean Resources, funds management and finance experience
• Jeremy Read (Non-Exec Director)Je e y ead (No ec ecto )Previous MD of Discovery Metals, +20 years exploration experience ex BHP
• Ribson Gabonowe (Non-Exec Director)Director Kukama & African Mining. Previously Director in Botswana Department of Mines
Capable, Experienced, Balanced
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Capable, Experienced, Balanced
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• Brad Sampson (Managing Director)Mining Engineer with more than 20 years Australasian and African operational and project development experience
• Paul Fulton (Chief Financial Officer)I t ti ll i d i d t f i l ith 38 i i d i l Internationally experienced resource industry professional with 38 years mining and mineral processing experience in three countries including more than 10 years in CFO roles
• Charlie Karelse (General Manager Boseto Operation)Mining Engineer with Australian and Botswana experience over 30 yearsMining Engineer with Australian and Botswana experience over 30 years
• Ross Gibbins (Cost Estimation and Business Development)Civil Engineer with + 30 years international resource industry cost estimation and business development experience with major engineering companies
• Fred Nhiwatiwa (Botswana Country Manager)16 years experience as a professional geologist in Southern Africa . Previously exploration manager for IAMGold
Ch i ti H ili (B t F ibilit M )• Christian Heili (Boseto Feasibility Manager)Mining Engineer with 25 years experience in operational and consultancy roles in mining engineering, management and project development experience in Southern Africa
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Track Record of Delivery25
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Inferred Indicated Total
Area Mt % Cu g/t Ag Mt % Cu g/t Ag Mt % Cu g/t Ag
Petra 4.5 1.1 - - - - 4.5 1.1 -
Plutus 15.9 1.6 16.4 - - - 15.9 1.6 16.4
Zeta 21.3 1.4 19.4 3.9 1.7 26.1 25.2 1.5 20.1
Total 41.7 1.4 18.1 3.9 1.7 26.1 45.6 1.5 18.7
- After Zeta upgrade December 2008After Zeta upgrade December 2008- All Mineral Resources reported at cut off grade of 0.6% Cu- Silver grades do not include the Petra Resource where no JORC silver grade has been modelled to date
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Chalcocite Copper Mineralisation From
Pl R
Malachite Copper Mineralisation From
Pl RPlutus Resource Plutus Resource
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2Mtpa Concentrator2Mtpa Concentrator18 month final design and construction period Commissioning Q2 2011Commissioning Q2 2011Conventional comminution and floatation flow sheetWet tailings disposalWet tailings disposalFinancial modelling based on 10 years open pit productionPlant operating costs include maintenance and power costsPlant operating costs include maintenance and power costsSelf generate power first 6 months until grid power availableOpen pits mined via mining contractorOpen pits mined via mining contractor Updated Resource Model expected May 2009
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Ten years only 2011 to 2020 Units PFS XPFS*XPFS* XPFS*XPFS*
Average 10 year price US$/lb 2.52 2.002.00 3.003.00
Operating surplus (in 2008 $’s) USDmillion 541 417417 864864Operating surplus (in 2008 $ s) USDmillion 541 417417 864864
NPV10 USDmillion 115 103103 218218
Payback after production commences years 3.25 2.52.5 1.251.25y
Internal Rate of Return % 23% 25%25% 45%45%
Total Capital Expenditure USDmillion 185 131131 131131
Average Net Cash Costs US$/lb 1.43 1.041.04 1.131.13
Annual throughput (flotation) Million tonnes 2 22 22
Copper production Tonnes Cu pa 23 500 23 20023 200 23 20023 200Copper production Tonnes Cu pa 23,500 23,20023,200 23,20023,200
Silver production Oz Ag pa 780,000 725,000725,000 725,000725,000
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Initial 10 Year Life – Open Pit Mining February 2009
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Highlight PFS XPFS*XPFS*Highlight PFS XPFSXPFSThroughput 2 Mtpa 2 2 MtpaMtpaInitial Mine Life 10 years 10 years10 yearsAverage Copper Grade 1.3% 1.5%1.5%Open Pit Ore Mined 20Mt 20Mt20MtAverage Silver Head Grade 15.1 g/t 18.7 g/t18.7 g/tCopper Recovery 90% 82.5%82.5%Silver Recovery 80% 60%60%Silver Recovery 80% 60%60%Concentrate 40% Cu 40% Cu40% CuAnnual Copper Production 23,500 tonnes 23,200 tonnes23,200 tonnesAnnual Silver Production 780,000 ozs 725,000 725,000 ozsozsLong term copper price US$2.38/lb US$2.00/lbUS$2.00/lb
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Cost ‐ US$/lb*1 Basis PFS XPFS*XPFS*$/ XPFSXPFS
Mining (/t mined) USD2.50 /USD1.97 0.75 0.540.54
Plant (/t ore) USD9.00 /USD 6.38 0.37 0.260.26
Site Admin (/t ore) USD2.00 /USD 1.00 0.08 0.040.04
Average Total Site Costs 1.20 0.840.84
Smelting & Refining US$50/t & 5c/lbUS$70/t & 7c
0.10 0.140.14
Concentrate transport US$200/tUSD110/t
0.21 0.130.13USD110/t
Royalty 3% Cu & 5% Ag 0.08 0.080.08
Corporate Allocation USD1.00/t ore 0.04 0.040.04
Silver Revenue US$13.40/ozUS$12.30/oz
(0.20) (0.17)(0.17)
Average Net Cash Costs 1.43 1.061.06
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2.00
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021PFS XPFS US$2.00/lb US$3.00/lb
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Price Case Units PFS XPFS*XPFS* $2.00 flat
$3.00 flat
$4.00 flat
L T Copper Price US$/lb 2 38 2 002 00 3 00 3 00 4 00L.T Copper Price US$/lb 2.38 2.002.00 3.00 3.00 4.00
Operating Surplus US$ 541m 608m608m 989m 864m 1,312mSurplus
NPV US$ 115m 165m165m 103m 218m 325m
Payback Years 3.25 1.251.25 2.5 1.25 1
IRR % 23% 40%40% 25% 45% 61%
Modelling represents 10 years only (2011 to 2020)
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Modelling represents 10 years only (2011 to 2020)
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USD millions
2010 11
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Grade impact modeled – plenty of upside
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Possible Opportunities CommentExpand Boseto concentrator throughput Design with expansion in mindIncrease open pit life at Zeta, Plutus, Petra Plutus prospect still growingResource additions within 15 km Quirinus NE Zeta Nexus targetsResource additions within 15 km Quirinus, NE Zeta, Nexus targetsUnderground potential at Zeta and Plutus Higher grade zones at depth Potential to replicate along strike 1,300 strike km of exploration p g , p
targets
Unique opportunity to replicate NPV
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The information in this report as it relates to the Zeta, Plutus and Petra Mineral Resources for the Boseto Copper Project was compiled by Mr Jason Hosken and reviewed by David Arnott,both Members of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Hosken and Mr Arnott are full time employees of Snowden Mining Industry Consultants. Mr Arnott has sufficientexperience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as definedin the 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. The information in this report as it relates to the Dikoloti MineralResource was compiled by Mr Stefan Mujdrica and reviewed by David Arnott. Mr Mujdrica was employed by Snowden Mining Industry Consultants at the time the mineral resource wasreported. Mr Arnott has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualifyas a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. The information in this reportthat relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Fred Nhiwatiwa who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Nhiwatiwa is a full‐time employee of Discovery. Mr Nhiwatiwa has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he isundertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. MrArnott and Mr Nhiwatiwa consent to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on information provided by them and in the form and context in which it appears.
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