St. Barbara Ltd. · ASX:SBM

St. Barbara — ASX International Investor Conference, Hong Kong 2009

27 slides from St. Barbara's conference presentation, Oct 29, 2009

  1. Slide 1: ASX Announcement: Presentation by Tim Lehany

    ASX Announcement Presentation by Mr Tim Lehany, Managing Director and CEO For personal use only Attached is a copy of a presentation to be given by Mr Tim Lehany, Managing Director and CEO, to the ASX International Investor Conference in Hong Kong on Thursday 29 October, 2009. Ross Kennedy Executive

  2. Slide 2: Growing Australian Gold Producer

    For personal use only Growing Australian Gold Producer ASX Hong Kong Conference Tim Lehany, Managing Director & CEO 1 29 October, 2009

  3. Slide 3: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer For personal use only This presentation has been prepared by St Barbara Limited (Company). The material contained in this presentation is for information purposes only. This presentation is not an offer or invitation for subscription or purchase of or a recommendation in relation to secur

  4. Slide 4: Presentation overview

    Presentation overview For personal use only • Company Profile • Operations and Growth • Exploration • Capital Management • Key Points 3

  5. Slide 5: Company profile

    Company profile For personal use only • Australian gold company 200kozpa+ • Two producing operations • Reserves 2.5M ozs (June 09) • Resources 9.5M ozs (June 09) • Low political risk • Established infrastructure and all licences to operate • Exploration land bank 14,000+ kms2 prospective for discove

  6. Slide 6: Company structure and finance

    Company structure and finance For personal use only • ASX Market Cap – A$515M# • No hedging • Ordinary shares -1,494M • Cash - A$83M* [inc restricted cash A$21M] • Conv. Notes - A$77.1M – SGX listed # October 2009 *30 September 2009 • Other liabilities - A$19.5M* Significant Shareholders Holders M&G

  7. Slide 7: Gwalia, Leonora – St Barbara's cornerstone asset

    Gwalia, Leonora – St Barbara’s cornerstone asset For personal use only 6

  8. Slide 8: Gwalia – Power plant designed for expansion

    Gwalia – Power plant designed for expansion For personal use only 7

  9. Slide 9: Gwalia – Long life, low cost operation

    Gwalia – Long life, low cost operation For personal use only 1. • High grade (9g/t), long life 8+ yrs Three year forecast 250 • Established mining method • Geotechnical characteristics well 200 understood 150 • Increasing grades in FY11 and FY12 100 • First quartile cash cost by FY12 • Available pla

  10. Slide 10: Gwalia – New mining operation in fresh rock

    Gwalia – New mining operation in fresh rock For personal use only Three year production focus 1100-1400 mbs 9

  11. Slide 11: Gwalia - Production sequence

    Gwalia - Production sequence FY 09 For personal use only 10

  12. Slide 12: Gwalia - Production sequence

    Gwalia - Production sequence FY 10 For personal use only 11

  13. Slide 13: Gwalia - Production sequence

    Gwalia - Production sequence FY 11 For personal use only 12

  14. Slide 14: Gwalia - Production sequence

    Gwalia - Production sequence FY 12 For personal use only 13

  15. Slide 15: Tower Hill – 2km from Gwalia mill

    Tower Hill – 2km from Gwalia mill For personal use only 14

  16. Slide 16: Tower Hill – Growth opportunity

    Tower Hill – Growth opportunity For personal use only • 350koz over 6yrs* • Grade 4.5 g/t gold • Cash costs < A$800/oz • Capital cost < A$25 mill • Full feasibility underway – Decision March Qtr 2010 – Potential production Jan 2011 • Open at depth • Higher mill utilisation delivers lower treatment *

  17. Slide 17: Tarmoola

    For personal use only Tarmoola 16

  18. Slide 18: Tarmoola higher grade

    Tarmoola higher grade For personal use only • New high grade interpretation of underground mineralisation • Development options and sale process progressing in parallel 17

  19. Slide 19: Southern Cross – Leverage to A$ gold price

    Southern Cross – Leverage to A$ gold price For personal use only 18

  20. Slide 20: Marvel Loch Underground – Southern Cross Cornerstone

    Marvel Loch Underground – Southern Cross Cornerstone For personal use only 19

  21. Slide 21: Marvel Loch Underground – Three year outlook

    Marvel Loch Underground – Three year outlook For personal use only • Reliable production Three year forecast koz • Surplus plant capacity (>1Mtpa) 140 • Options to extend mine life 120 – New lodes close to existing mine 100 development are under explored 80 – Drilling for depth extensions for 60 exi

  22. Slide 22: Growth opportunities at Southern Cross

    Growth opportunities at Southern Cross For personal use only • Western Australia’s third most richly endowed gold belt • Nevoria under evaluation • Evaluating potential of previous mines on our land 21

  23. Slide 23: Exploration = Upside Opportunities

    Exploration = Upside Opportunities For personal use only 22

  24. Slide 24: Targets for potential discoveries

    Targets for potential discoveries For personal use only • Good position in the Lachlan Fold Belt, NSW • Well-endowed porphyry Cu-Au province • Prospective ground in the Gawler Craton, SA • Gravity survey planned to refine and prioritise targets for drill testing 23

  25. Slide 25: Capital management

    Capital management For personal use only • Focus on shareholder returns • Strong cash flows FY12 onwards • FY 10 cash flow directed to Gwalia u/g development • Potential redemption of $77 M convertible notes on 4 June ’10 • Growth opportunities identified • A$50M equity standby facility • SBM’s acce

  26. Slide 26: Positioned for Growth

    Positioned for Growth For personal use only • Growing gold production from 200- 240koz in FY10 to 300-340koz in FY12 • Reliable delivery to forecast • Strong underground mining capability • Reducing cost profile • Leverage to A$ gold price • Organic growth opportunities 25

  27. Slide 27: Investor Relations Enquiries

    For personal use only Growing Australian Gold Producer Investor Relations Enquiries Ross Kennedy, Executive General Manager, Corporate Services Xian Davies, Investor Relations & Communications Tel + 61 (3) 8660 1900 Email : xian.davies@stbarbara.com.au www.stbarbara.com.au 26 26

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