Centaurus Metals Limited · ASX:CTM
Centaurus Metals — RIU Conference (December 2022)
19 slides from Centaurus Metals's conference presentation, December 2022
Slide 1: Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project: Getting ready for an Electric Future
Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project: Getting ready for an Electric Future Roger Fitzhardinge, General Manager – Exploration & Growth 1
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer ● This presentation does not constitute investment advice. Neither this presentation nor the information contained in it constitutes an offer, invitation, solicitation or recommendation in relation to the purchase or sale of shares in any jurisdiction. This presentation does not take into
Slide 3: Investment overview
Centaurus Metals World-class Resource Investment overview with significant growth potential Developing a globally Extremely low carbon significant nickel footprint sulphide asset Favourable Targeting production of infrastructure-rich +20ktpa of nickel in location in Brazil’s sulphate over +20 year C
Slide 4: Corporate Summary
Corporate Summary Centaurus is developing one of the world’s premier new near-surface nickel sulphide projects, with class-leading 427m 9m GHG emission credentials, to take advantage of surging Shares on issue Unlisted options demand for Class-1 nickel from the global EV industry. 70% A$487m Top-20
Slide 5: Brazil: Responsible Mining in an emission-friendly jurisdiction
Brazil Responsible Mining in an emission-friendly jurisdiction STRATEGIC MINERALS POLICY ENVIRONMENTAL ROAD MAP TO MINING Recently-created to assist in Approval Process clearly defined Well-Established Mining Regulation approval process for strategic with Terms of Reference issued for and Tenement S
Slide 6: Brazil's Carajás Mineral Province
Brazil’s Carajás Mineral Province A Tier-1 global mining province The Carajás contains one of the world’s largest known concentrations of large-tonnage world-class mineral deposits 6
Slide 7: 2021 Scoping Study: A$2.6 billion with 102% IRR
Jaguar Project – 2021 Scoping Study 2.7Mtpa nickel sulphate plant to produce +20ktpa nickel in sulphate Blended Mill Feed: 33.7Mt @ 1.01% Ni for 341,300t of contained Ni over initial ~13-year LOM +75% of mill feed from open pit Refine local based At conservative SS Ni prices of US$7.50/lb Resource
Slide 8: GHG Emissions – Forecast to be a Class-leader
GHG Emissions – Forecast to be a Class-leader Powered by renewables & high-grade nickel sulphides GHG Intensity Curve – Nickel (E1 GHG Emission Metrics®) Jaguar Nickel Sulphate Project 4.69t of CO2/t of NiEq Net Sequester of Carbon during exploration phase of work at Jaguar Life-of-mine CO2 footprin
Slide 9: Globally Significant Project Taking Shape
Jaguar Project – Globally Significant Project Taking Shape Definitive Feasibility Study Advancing Well Multiple DFS Work Fronts Progressing Well Mining ● Jaguar pits coalescing into one – strike extent of +3km, up to 1km width and depths that extend to over 300m ● Maintaining a low strip ratio of ar
Slide 10: World-Class Resource
Jaguar Project – World-Class Resource Large-Tonnage, High-Quality JORC Mineral Resource Estimate: 108.0Mt @ 0.87% Ni for 938,500 tonnes of contained nickel metal ● Measured & Indicated Resource of 85.8Mt @ 0.85% Ni for 730,300 tonnes - 75% of the Global MRE ● +500kt of M&I nickel metal within 200m o
Slide 11: Resource Growth and Upside
Jaguar Project – Resource Growth and Upside A unique deposit with sustainable growth +80% since the Company’s maiden Resource in June 2020 – that’s 421kt of contained nickel in 30 months ● Currently adding 165,000tpa of Ni metal in resources ● Targeting 1 million tonnes of nickel metal in 2023 ● The
Slide 12: Deep plumbing systems in the Carajás
Jaguar Project – Resource Growth and Upside Deep plumbing systems in the Carajás Jaguar Deeps Planned Drilling Source: Wheaton Precious Metals: Salobo Cu-Au Mine, Technical Report, December 2019 12
Slide 13: Open at depth & below UG stope limits
Jaguar Project – Resource Growth and Upside Open at depth & below UG stope limits 400m 600m Untested Jaguar South Jaguar Central Onça Preta 13
Slide 14: Greenfields Exploration and New Discoveries
Jaguar Project – Resource Growth and Upside Greenfields Exploration and New Discoveries Resource Development & Growth Jaguar Step-out and extensional drilling Jaguar Deeps drilling 6 diamond rigs on site Greenfields Growth Drilling 1 RC rig on site 14
Slide 15: Targeted Development Timeline
Jaguar Project Targeted Development Timeline First Production – H1 2026 2024/25 – Construction phase Late 2023 – Final Investment Decision (FID) Mid-2023 – Definitive Feasibility Study November 2022 – MRE Resource Upgrade 2021 Key Environmental & Mining Licenses lodged 15
Slide 16: Key investment takeaways
Centaurus Metals Key investment takeaways ● Nickel focus in Brazil ● Extremely low carbon footprint ● Favourable infrastructure-rich location ● Tier-1 JORC Resource ● Long-life project ● Strong returns and cash flow generation ● Outstanding growth potential ● The right team and well funded 16
Slide 17: Contact Details
Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project: Getting ready for an Electric Future Contact Details Roger Fitzhardinge – General Manager - Exploration & Growth +61 8 6424 8420 office@centaurus.com.au : Centaurus Metals : @CentaurusMetals 17
Slide 18: December 2022 JORC MRE & May 2021 Production Target
Centaurus December 2022 JORC MRE & May 2021 Production Target Grade Contained Metal Deposit Classification Mt Ni % Cu % Co ppm Zn % Ni Cu Co Zn Indicated 27.6 0.87 0.05 198 0.13 240,300 13,000 5,500 37,200 Jaguar South Inferred 7.0 1.10 0.07 262 0.09 76,300 4,600 1,800 6,400 Total 34.6 0.92 0.05 211
Slide 19: Comparison of nickel sulphide deposits held by ASX listed companies
Centaurus Data and references for comparison of Nickel Sulphide deposits held by ASX listed companies. Measured & Indicated Inferred Total Project Project Company Development Stage* Mine Type Mt Ni% Ni Metal Mt Ni% Ni Metal Mt Ni% Ni Metal 1 Yakabinde - BHP Yakabinde BHP Operating Open Pit 246 0.6 1