Aura Minerals Inc. · NASDAQ:AUGO
Aura Minerals — Investor Presentation (November 2014)
19 slides from Aura Minerals's investor presentation, November 2014
Slide 1: Corporate Presentation
Corporate Presentation Information as of November 2014 TSX: ORA
Slide 2: Cautionary Notes
Cautionary Notes TSX: ORA 2 This presentation is subject to change without notice and does not purport to be comprehensive or contain all the information necessary to evaluate the subject matter discussed herein. Accordingly, this document should not form the basis of, and should not be relied upon
Slide 3: Aura Minerals - Operations
Aura Minerals ‐ Operations TSX : ORA 3
Slide 4: Aura Minerals – Investment Highlights
Aura Minerals – Investment Highlights TSX : ORA 4 • Canadian mid-tier gold and copper production company focused on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. The Company’s producing assets include: • Aranzazu: copper-gold-silver mine in Mexico • San Andres: gold
Slide 5: Aura Minerals – Third Quarter 2014 Highlights
Aura Minerals – Third Quarter 2014 Highlights TSX : ORA 5 • Second consecutive profitable quarter for the Company. • Income of $0.8M or $0.01 per share. • Operating cash flow1 of $12,1M. • Net sales revenue decreased by 11% over the third quarter of 2013. • Gold ounce production of 49,730 ounces. •
Slide 6: 2014 Results and Outlook
TSX : ORA 6 2014 Results and Outlook Operation Q1/2014 Q2/2014 Q3/2014 Updated 2014 Guidance San Andres Production (oz) 17,665 22,223 25,456 75,000 ‐ 85,000 Cash Cost ($/oz) 764 683 720 800 ‐ 950 Sao Francisco Production (oz) 20,357 21,276 23,366 75,000 ‐ 85,000 Cash Cost ($/oz) 1,328 966 1,080 900
Slide 7: Aranzazu Overview and Outlook
TSX: ORA 7 Aranzazu Overview and Outlook • Achieved full production from mine and mill Location Zacatecas, Mexico throughput in 2012 and 2013 Ownership 100% • Expected higher production of primary sulphide Project Type Open Pit‐Under Ground, flotation ore from underground production M&I Resources1 5
Slide 8: Aranzazu: Expansion and Upgrade of Flagship Copper Asset
Aranzazu: Expansion and Upgrade of Flagship Copper Asset TSX: ORA 8 • Transformation of Aranzazu is ongoing, plant expansion expenditures and certain additional items are on hold pending completion of the financing. • Increased production and significantly decreased treatment charges, refining charg
Slide 9: San Andres Overview
San Andres Overview TSX: ORA 9 Location Honduras Ownership 100% Project Type Open Pit, Heap Leach P&P Reserves1 1,129 Koz. M&I Resources1 1,660 Koz. (includes Mineral Reserves) Throughput 18,600 tpd Life of Mine 10 years @ ~ 85,000 oz p.a. 2013 Results 63,811 oz. 2014 Results (Q1 – Q3) 65,334 oz 201
Slide 10: San Andres Key Operating Initiatives
San Andres Key Operating Initiatives TSX: ORA 10 • Generating increased sustainable cash flow • Crusher upgrade and debottlenecking • Workforce restructuring • Supply contract renegotiation • Ongoing negotiations with local communities to enable enhanced mine development • New block model and life o
Slide 11: São Francisco
São Francisco TSX: ORA 11 • Open pit, heap leach, gravity circuit • Mining expected to continue to mid‐2015 and processing to end 2015 • Key initiatives: • Optimized mine plan to end of mine life • Overall cost reduction program implemented • Processing of tailings • 2014 production guidance of 75,0
Slide 12: Serrote Project Provides Valuable Long-Term Option
Serrote Project Provides Valuable Long‐Term Option TSX: ORA 12 • A wholly‐owned development‐stage copper‐gold project which is the Company’s core development asset • Feasibility study completed with significant reserve position: ~1.0 B lbs. contained Cu (proven and probable)* • Meaningfully increase
Slide 13: Corporate Social Responsibility – Moving Forward Together
Corporate Social Responsibility – Moving Forward Together TSX: ORA 13 • Aura’s corporate responsibility framework includes four core principles: • Protect the environment and the health and safety of people • Value honesty and integrity • Promote open communication and transparency • Strive to conti
Slide 14: Appendix
Appendix
Slide 15: NI 43-101 Technical Reports
NI 43‐101 Technical Reports TSX: ORA 15 Scientific or technical information contained herein was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), based on the technical reports set forth below and other information filed by the Compan
Slide 16: Mineral Reserve & Resource Statement
Mineral Reserve & Resource Statement TSX: ORA 16 ARANZAZU (as of September 1, 2011) Tonnes Copper Copper Gold Gold Silver Silver Mineral Resource Category (‘000) (%) (‘000 lbs) (g/t) (‘000 oz.) (g/t) (‘000 oz) Measured 8,338 1.36 250,215 0.82 219 14.06 3,768 Indicated 9,432 1.63 338,523 0.56 171 21.
Slide 17: Mineral Reserve & Resource Statement
Mineral Reserve & Resource Statement TSX: ORA 17 SERROTE (for Sulphide material as of April 10, 2012) Classification1 Material t (x 1,000) Cu (%) Au (g/t) Magnetite (%) NSR $/t Proven2, 4 50,805 0.54 0.10 7.09 25.26 Probable2, 3, 4 34,667 0.50 0.09 7.82 22.77 Total Mineral Reserves 85,471 0.52 0.10
Slide 18: Mineral Reserve & Resource Statement
Mineral Reserve & Resource Statement TSX: ORA 18 SAO FRANCISCO (as of December 31, 2013) Mineral Reserve Category Tonnes (000) Au (g/t) Contained Ounces (000) Proven 2,662 0.71 60.8 Probable 1,107 0.72 25.6 Total Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves 3,772 0.71 86.4 * The mineral reserve estimate is
Slide 19: Aura Minerals Inc. contact details
Aura Minerals Inc. 155 University Avenue – Suite 1240 155 University Ave, Suite 1240 Toronto, Ontario Canada Ph: +1.416.649.1033 Toronto, ON Fax: +1.416.649.1044 M5H 3B7 Web: www.auraminerals.com Email: info@auraminerals.com Canada
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