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Investor PresentationA Clear Strategy to Production August 2020
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The information in this report that relates to gold mineralisation in the Apui region in Brazil is basedon information compiled by Mr. Antonio de Castro, BSc (Hons), MAusIMM, CREA, who acts as BBX´sfull-time senior consulting geologist through the consultancy firm, ADC Geologia Ltda. Mr. de Castrohas sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit underconsideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a competent person asdefined in the “ 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code forReporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr. Castro consents to thereport being issued in the form and context in which it appears.Various information in this presentation which relates to exploration results have been extractedfrom the following announcements:
Report titled: Gold extraction test from bulk samples recover gold buttons created 9 January 2018. Report titled: Exploration update created 14 March 2018.Report titled: Exploration update created 30 April 2018. Report titled: Exploration update created 14 June 2018. Report titled: Exploration update created 20 August 2018. Report titled: Exploration update created 1 October 2018. Report titled: Exploration update created 26 November 2018..
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An emerging Brazilian explorer and developer well supported by key shareholders, directors and management.
Code
Share Price
52WkLow/High
Shares on Issue
Options
Undiluted Market Cap.
CashBalance
EV
Top 20 Equity Control
Top Shareholders:
JP Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Ltd (Drake)
Directors & Management
BBX (ASX)
$0.14
$0.12-0.39
413.39M
8,200,000
$58.71M
$300k
$59M
82.12%
47.47%
10.69%
Corporate Overview
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Board and Management Team
Strong, experienced board and management team with operational and corporate expertise, and a global presence.
Mike SchmulianNon-ExecutiveChairmanGeologyBrazil• Geologist with over 40 years mining and
exploration experience including 25 years in Brazil.• Previous COO of ASX listed Crusader Resources and
has held Senior Management and Executive positions with WMC, AngloGold Ashanti and Mundo Minerals.
Andre DouchaneCEO & ExecutiveDirectorMining Engineer, Tucson, AZ• Mining engineer with extensive experience over 40
years in North and South America, including COO, CEO and Chairman roles with a number of mid-tier and junior mining companies including Round Mt Gold, Battle Mt Gold, Franco-Nevada and North American Palladium.
JeffMcKenzieCFO & Executive Director ICorporate Finance NZ,Perth,Brazil
• Banker with 33 years experience working withANZ• Previous CEO of PISG Group Beijing owner and
operator of a 3mtpa steel mill and importer of10mtpa of iron ore.
• Over 20 years experience in resources/commodities including undertaking a JV with Vale inChina.
Antonio deCastroExplorationManagerGeologyBrazil• Over 30 years experience in the exploration of and
development of gold and base metals projects inBrazil.
• Acts as a consultant to several Canadian and Australian junior exploration companies.
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Edmar MedeirosTechnical Manager/ MS Chemical Engineering
Laboratory/processing Brazil• Engineer with 33 years experience including 24
years with Anglo American.• Responsible for developing several extraction
processes.
EMA & TRÊS ESTADOS• 3 Exploration Licences - 27,045 ha• Trial mining licence approved for Ema - 50,000 tpa.• Tres Estados to be approved shortly – 50,000 tpa• IPAAM (Environmental) licence approved • Drilling Licence approved March 2018 for 3 years• Au, Ag, Pt and Pd
JUMAEAST• 3 Exploration Licences approved - 10,014 ha• Au, Ag, Pt and Pd
BBX Portfolio
Apui Region - 37,059 hectares
Manaus
Brasilia
SãoPaulo
Brasilia
SãoPaulo
Manaus
APUI
5BBX owns 100% of these projects
BBX Overview
• Apui region underexplored with good infrastructure
• 1864 metres and 37 holes drilled at Tres Estados and Ema
• Extremely high grade gold and PGM mineralization
‐ Weathered and unweathered dolerite and quartz-porphyry
‐ Near surface to 46 meters
‐ Significant mineralisation in all holes tested
• No evidence to suggest structural controls such as veins and shear zones
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BBX results strongly justify the construction of a pilot plant and further drilling (3000m) in 2020.
The Investment Case for BBX: An Extremely High Value Opportunity
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Highest Extraction Grades (minimum 2m intervals)
g/t Ozs/t
GOLD 216 6.7
SILVER 2172 70.2
PALLADIUM 35.23 1.14
PLATINUM 10.25 0.33
BBX grades far exceed those obtained elsewhere from similar styles of complex mineralisation
High Recoveries Require Extraction Using Non-Traditional Techniques
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• BBX has developed a proprietary solution to the issue of recovering high levels of precious metals from this style of mineralisation, also encountered in Canada (Alberta), USA (Colorado, Utah, Alaska), Russia, and Australia
• BBX has unique advantages in solving the technical challenges‒ Highly mineralized rock‒ Experienced team‒ Use of academic/industry consultants‒ Evolving development of a conceptual model and technical solution
BBX has a real opportunity to be first to an effective solution.
Why Does The BBX Process Work?
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• BBX addresses this complex style of mineralization by
‒ Unlocking the minerals that contain gold, silver, and PGMs‒ Using a combination of fire reduction, precipitation and electrowinning‒ Using selective catalysts to recover specific metals
BBX technology has the potential to evolve into a multi-billion dollar opportunity
Ore Crush GrindLeaching tank for
Pd/Ag –TJ800/MW2
Filter Dryer
Mixer
Filter
Furnace450C4hs
Leaching tank for Ir, Rh, Au
Filter
Electrolysis for Rh and Au
Electrolysis for Au
Furnace
Electrolysis for Ag, Pd
Filter
Anodic mud
Precipitate silica
Dryer
1
3
2
solid
liquid
4
liquid
solid
liquid
silica
Conditioning tank -
reductionMixer
solids+flux
Schematic pilot plant flowsheet
Next Steps
BBX pilot plant operation potentially offers significant potential revenue in 2020/2021
H22019 H12020 H22020 H12021
Process Development
Exploration
Licencing
Pilot Plant Design
Procurement/Construction
Trial Mining
Plant Operation
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Pilot Plant Timeline
Contact Details
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Australia
50 Angove Steet
Perth WA Australia
6003
T +618 65552955
F +618 62101153
www.bbxminerals.com
Brazil
Av. Jornalista Ricardo Marinho 360
Ed. Cosmopolitan – Sala 113 CEP
22631-350
Barra de Tijuca, Rio de Janerio
T +55 21 2439 5700
Andre J. Douchane, CEO [email protected]+1 5208507529 USA
Michael Schmulian, [email protected]+55 21 98878 0282 BRA
Jeff McKenzie, [email protected]+64 22 3421271 NZL
Appendix
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TRES ESTADOS
PROJECT
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TRÊS ESTADOS – Key Results
*complete results in mediareleases
TRÊS ESTADOS RC Hole Selected Extraction Results*:
• Pyrometallurgical testing conducted on intervals of
>5kg recovered sample.
• Every hole tested is stronglymineralized.
• All principal surface outcrops sampled and tested, including Tabocal,
4km west ofAdelar.
Indicative Trial Mining Area
• TERC-002 46-48m: 56.27g/tAu
• TERC-003 6-8m: 169.72g/tAu
• TERC-005 24-26m: 72.14g/tAu
• TERC-006 12-14m: 48.66g/tAu
• TERC-007 32-34m: 216.16g/t Au I 882.4g/tAg
• TERC-008 6-8m: 39.86g/tAu
• TERC-009 27-28m: 36.55g/tAu
TRIAL MINING APPLICATION
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TRES ESTADOS RC Drilling Cross-Section B
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B’
B
No value represents no testing
TRES ESTADOS RC Drilling Cross-Section C
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No value represents notesting
C’
C
No value represents no testing
TRÊS ESTADOS – Key Results
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All Drillholes And Surface Samples Tested In Dolerite Gave Positive
Results
Multi km Strike Potential
Tabocal:Surface sampling returned high grade mineralisation
4km from drilled areas
PROJECT
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EMA
EMA – Key Results
21*complete results in mediareleases
EMA Diamond Drill Hole Selected Extraction Results*:
• Principal mafic outcrop area sampled and metallurgicallytested.
• Three diamond drill holes in felsics in a region of old workings
metallurgically tested (intervals>5kg).
• Confirm near surface mineralisation insaprolite.
• Significant platinum group metal (PGM) values.
• EMD-008 10-14m: 18.34g/tAu
7.28g/tPd
• EMD-010 4-8m: 17.36g/tAu
3.03g/tPd
• EMD-011 2-6m: 79.78g/tAu
534.4g/tAg
35.23g/tPd
10.25g/tPt
Granted Trial Mining Area
Brazil has a transparent user-friendly mining code, low sovereign risk
Mining CodeMining CodeMining Code
• Exploration licences are granted for 3 years, renewable for a further 2 or 3 years• A trial mining licence may be granted during the exploration phase to enable the holder to test his
process• For gold, maximum annual tonnage allowable under this phase is 50,000 t
• Licence fees are approx. US$ 0.83/hectare during initial period and increasing to USD1.25/hectare during second period
• After completion of the second period the holder can apply for a full mining licence • Environmental approval (including EIS) takes approximately 2 years• Mines dept (ANM) approval requires a simple study (PAE) showing the economic viability of the project • Initial approval of the project concept (LP) is followed by the installation licence (LI), enabling
construction to begin, and the operating licence (LO) after project completion• No annual fees are payable after the exploration phase
• State royalties for gold are 2% of gross revenue and 1% payable to the land owner
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• Population: 20,000 in 2017• Bradesco and Banco do Brasil banks• Hospital & schools• Main activity is farming• Three weekly commercial flights to Manaus in Bandeirante and
Caravan aircraft.
• Access to Manaus is also by boat from NovoAripuana, 280km from Apui by road
• Connected by road (the Transamazonic) to Porto Velho (600km)in Rondonia state and Itaituba (700km) in Para state.
Community – Apui Town
Apui Town
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