Southern Silver Exploration Corp. · TSXV:SSV
Southern Silver Exploration — Investor Presentation (September 2024)
22 slides from Southern Silver Exploration's investor presentation, September 2024
Slide 1: Developing the Cerro Las Minitas Project into the Next Major Silver Mine in Mexico
Developing the Cerro Las Minitas Project into the Next Major Silver Mine in Mexico Corporate Presentation September, 2024 SSV: TSX-V www.southernsilverexploration.com www.southernsilverexploration.com TSX-V: SSV OTCQX: SSVFF SSVFF: OTCQX
Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements and Technical Disclosure
Forward Looking Statements and Technical Disclosure Some of the statements contained in this presentation may be deemed “forward-looking All mineral resources have been estimated in accordance with Canadian Institute of Mining and statements.” These include estimates and statements that describe the
Slide 3: Investment Highlights
Investment Highlights Focused on developing the Cerro Las Minitas (CLM) Ag-Cu-Pb-Zn project located in Durango, Mexico One of the Largest and Highest Grade Undeveloped 2024 PEA Highlights Corporate Highlights Company Catalysts (pending News Flow) Silver Projects in the World Mineral Resource Update
Slide 4: One of the Largest and Highest Grade Undeveloped Silver Assets in the World
Cerro Las Minitas One of the Largest and Highest Grade Undeveloped Silver Assets in the World 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate (as of March 20nd, 2024 using a $60NSR/t cut-off)1; Indicated – 116Moz AgEq 43Moz Ag, 32Kozs Au, 49Mlb Cu, 374Mlb Pb and 921Mlb Zn Inferred – 186Moz AgEq: 83Moz Ag, 111Mlb Cu,
Slide 5: Capital Markets Profile
Capital Markets Profile Capital Structure Share Price and Volume (Last 24 Months) Ticker TSX-V:SSV Share Price (Aug 13, 2024) C$0.24 Current Shares Outstanding 307M 1 Options 24.3M Warrants 49.8M2 Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding 381M Market Capitalization C$74M Cash & Cash Equivalents C$2.5M Enterp
Slide 6: PEA Highlights
PEA Highlights Robust Project Economics: In comparison to the earlier 2022 economic model, the updated PEA now: • Base Case1: post-tax NPV5% = US$501M (C$682M) and IRR of 21.2%; Excellent Silver and Zinc Price Leverage: • Increases the Life of Mine (LOM) production by 5Mt, representing an approximat
Slide 7: Management Team and Board
Management Team and Board Experienced Mine Finders with a History of Success in Mexico Lawrence Page (LL.B, KC) • Director and Officer of a number of public prominent exploration and mining companies President, Director • Major Projects and Mines involvement: Penasquito, Mexico; Hemlo and Eskay Cree
Slide 8: Project Portfolio
Project Portfolio District Scale Exploration & Development Cerro Las Minitas, Durango, Mexico – Flagship • 100% owned • Silver-enriched Skarn/CRD deposits • +US$28M spent on acquisition and exploration since 2011 • UPDATED ECONOMICS (June-2024) • Further Upside on both Exploration and Engineering ba
Slide 9: Infrastructure and Access
Cerro Las Minitas Infrastructure and Access Well Located in an Active Exploration and Development Jurisdiction Knowledgeable and Supportive Local Community with Superior Infrastructure • Safe jurisdiction, around non-narcotic related agriculture • Exploration permits in place • Located 70km NE of Du
Slide 10: Looking North from the Autopista (Highway)
Cerro Las Minitas Looking North from the Autopista (Highway) www.southernsilverexploration.com www.southernsilverexploration.com 10 TSX-V: SSV OTCQX: SSVFF
Slide 11: Site Geology and Deposit Distribution
Cerro Las Minitas Site Geology and Deposit Distribution A classic Ag-Pb-Zn CRD/Skarn system similar to major polymetallic Seven deposits make up the current Mineral Resources Mexican deposits • Mineralization is localized in sub-vertical structures and on dyke margins in • A Central Monzonite acts a
Slide 12: 2024 Resource Estimate
Cerro Las Minitas 2024 Resource Estimate 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate (as of March 20, 2024 using a US$60/t NSR cut-off); • Indicated – 116Moz AgEq: 43Moz Ag, 49Mlb Cu, 374Mlb Pb and 921Mlb Zn (272g/t AgEq; or US$132 NSR/t) • Inferred – 186Moz AgEq: 83Moz Ag, 111Mlb Cu, 582Mlb Pb and 1,106Mlb Zn (
Slide 13: Project Economics
Cerro Las Minitas Project Economics Higher Margin Mineralization Targeted in the First Eight Years of PEA Highlights – Effective June 4, 2024 Production Leading to Improved Economics. 17yr Mine Life Robust Project Economics • Base Case1: after-tax NPV5% of US$501M (C$686M, C$2.35/share), IRR of 21.2
Slide 14: Project Economics – Sensitivities
Cerro Las Minitas Project Economics – Sensitivities Economics are most sensitive to metal prices • Base Case NPV5% = $501M • The project NPV5% shows greatest sensitivity to silver and zinc metal prices • “Spot” metal prices in late May underscore increasing value in the project in a potential precio
Slide 15: Project Economics
Cerro Las Minitas Project Economics Modelled LOM Production: 29.5 Mt @ 104 g/t Ag, 0.11g/t Au, 0.19 Robust AgEq Production which Peaks in Year 6 % Cu, 1.06 % Pb, and 2.41 % Zn - Average NSR of $US 131/t Large-Scale Underground Mining Operation Yr 6: 18.0Mozs • LOM Production: 29.5 Mt @ 104 g/t Ag, 0
Slide 16: Potential Economic Updates
Cerro Las Minitas Potential Economic Updates The PEA has modelled robust annual average cashflow particularly in the first eight years of mine-life. Further work could enhance the profitability of the project Further Opportunities: • Mine life extension: Mineralization on the eastern and northern si
Slide 17: Potential Resource Expansion
Cerro Las Minitas Potential Resource Expansion Several Significant Shallow Extensions to Existing Deposits Remain to be Tested 25,000m of new drilling is identified which would target Resource Expansion in the Eastern and Northern Deposits • Potential Staged Program: • 5000m to test shallow targets
Slide 18: Next Steps: ESG - Continuing on the Pathway to Production
Cerro Las Minitas Next Steps Work continues to otherwise de- risk the project in preparation for an eventual development decision ESG - Continuing on the Pathway to Production • Permitting parameters - established • Environmental/Hydrology baseline studies – in progress • Social engagement – ongoing
Slide 19: Oro and Hermanas Projects
Oro and Hermanas Projects Assets Overview US Exploration Southern continues to advance two earlier stage projects in southern New Mexico, giving the shareholder additional exposure to copper, gold and silver Oro Project • Large Laramide Cu-Mo-Au Porphyry system Hermanas • Widespread Au-Ag epithe
Slide 20: Oro and Hermanas Projects Assets Overview
Oro and Hermanas Projects Assets Overview The Company has Identified Favorable Targets to Provide Investors an Exposure to Copper, Gold and Silver Oro Property Hermanas Project, Southern New Mexico • 100% owned by SSV • Newly optioned from Bud and Nick Hillemeyer and Perry Durning • +22.4 sq. km pro
Slide 21: Why Southern Silver
Why Southern Silver CLM - PEA Results Diverse Assets Catalysts Ongoing 17yr Mine life Property Package with Updated PEA CLM: Fall ’24 Drilling Exposure to both US$4.5B – revenues CLM: Drilling Fall ‘24 Hermanas/Oro: New Precious and Base/EV NPV5% - US$501M Metal Prices Targeting Metals IRR – 21.2% w
Slide 22: Notes
Southern Silver Notes www.southernsilverexploration.com www.southernsilverexploration.com 22 TSX-V: SSV OTCQX: SSVFF
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