Helix Resources Limited · ASX:HLX
Helix Resources — Peruvian and Chilean Mining Sector Briefing Luncheon 2012
18 slides from Helix Resources's conference presentation, Nov 20, 2012
Slide 1: Helix Resources Limited: Gold, Copper, Iron Ore in Australia and Chile
Helix Resources Limited Gold, Copper, Iron Ore in Australia and Chile Helix Resources Limited (ASX:HLX) is a minerals exploration company focused on identification, acquisition and 20 November 2012 development of projects in Australia and Chile For personal use only The Manager Company Announcements
Slide 2: Unlocking Chile's Competitive Advantage
Helix Resources Limited For personal use only Unlocking Chile’s Competitive Advantage Exploration & Discovery in Geologist’s Paradise
Slide 3: Disclaimer
Disclaimer For personal use only Competent Person’s Statement The information that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves on these projects is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr M Wilson who is a full time employee of Helix Resources Limited and a Member of Th
Slide 4: State of Play
State of Play • AUSTRALIA HAS BECOME AN INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT OPERATING ENVIRONMENT FOR JUNIORS For personal use only • VIEW OF THE MARKET • Increased competition in Junior market • Retail investors wary of exploration exposure – Baby Boomers becoming risk averse with retirement just around the cor
Slide 5: Unlocked value in Helix
Unlocked value in Helix • Defined Resources (Au, Cu & Fe) and value in Legacy Assets For personal use only • Quality Portfolio in prospective infrastructure rich exploration jurisdictions – Chile & Australia • Technical focus and dollars in the ground
Slide 6: The Helix Story
The Helix Story Listed on the ASX in 1986 - play in the exploration space - look to capture value uplift through discovery - target large scale copper and gold deposits For personal use only Greenfields Exploration Discovery & F Construction C Ramp-up Production u i Development o n o Studies m d n m
Slide 7: Helix – Looking over the Horizon
Helix – Looking over the Horizon For personal use only Post GFC Strategic Review • Where to get best value for investing risk Exploration Dollars. • take into account the commodity market, the equity market and our successful peers. Which Commodities did we want to focus on • Gold – Hedge against in
Slide 8: Why Chile?
Why Chile? • Chile has a mining culture with strong support from all levels of Government and the Community. For personal use only • Chile produces 40% of global copper and hosts many of the largest copper mines in the World…. that’s where the Elephants are! • Chilean Government recognises the benef
Slide 9: Chile Exposure
Chile Exposure • Established Chilean local subsidiary and presence in early 2010 For personal use only • In two years and in under $2.8M expenditure to date, HLX has achieved the following milestones: • Greenfields discovery of copper porphyry within the first year of field activities • Assembled ex
Slide 10: Area of Interest – Region IV
Area of Interest – Region IV For personal use only • ~350km North of Santiago • Close to ports, rail, water and mining infrastructure • untested prospectivity in Palaeocene & Eocene Belts • Ability to secure concessions without option payments
Slide 11: The Joshua Project
The Joshua Project • 40 km SE of Teck’s Carmen de Andacollo Mine (400Mt @ 0.38% Cu Reserve) For personal use only • Finalising JV agreement with MMC to fund up to $19.5M program to earn 50% • Target 1: +500Mt Cu Porphyry Exploration target* • Four porphyry targets identified in project area of over
Slide 12: 3D Inversion Model of Chargeability
3D Inversion Model of Chargeability 6613600mN N DDH2 ARJS005 For personal use only Target Zone Northern Flank 150m 6613600mN Chargeability Inversion Section 6613600mN Sydney Harbour Bridge to scale W 500m E
Slide 13: Huallillinga Project – 100% HLX
Huallillinga Project – 100% HLX • Purchased Blanco Y Negro Mine and Leases 100% for US$80,000 covering For personal use only artisanal copper mine and surrounding 128Ha [13km2] • Copper and gold mineralisation present in 15-30m wide zones - replaced stratigraphic units in volcanic pile • IP Survey h
Slide 14: Blanco Y Negro Mine – 100% HLX
Blanco Y Negro Mine – 100% HLX DDH For personal use only Drilling commencing this week
Slide 15: Hado Project – 100% HLX
Hado Project – 100% HLX • First-pass field activities have confirmed second significant porphyry project For personal use only for Helix with large alteration system and geology similar to Joshua Setting • Mapping and wide-spaced rock chip sampling has identified intrusive breccia on SW flank (+1.5k
Slide 16: Challenges – Turbulent Market Conditions
Challenges – Turbulent Market Conditions For personal use only • Even in current challenging market conditions underlying fundamentals associated with growth in Asia points toward strength in gold and copper markets • Helix aiming to deliver near-term to shareholders from sale of Legacy Assets • Dis
Slide 17: Investment Summary
INVESTMENT SUMMARY For personal use only • Helix has a demonstrated track record of identifying significant mineral discoveries • Leveraged to copper and gold – strong demand fundamentals • Established in Chile since 2010 with experienced in-country technical team • Large exploration targets at key
Slide 18: Company Snapshot
Company Snapshot For personal use only ASX Listed: HLX Shares on issue: 204 Million (Top 20 Shareholders - 52%) Market Capitalisation: $8 Million Cash & Investments: $3.1 Million ($900k committed to Olary Project) Directors: Greg J Wheeler Executive Chairman Corporate Michael Wilson Executive Techni
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