Avrupa Minerals Ltd. · TSXV:AVU
Avrupa Minerals — Investor Presentation (May 2023)
26 slides from Avrupa Minerals's investor presentation, May 2023
Slide 1: Transition Metals for the Energy Transition
Transition Metals for the Energy Transition Precious Metals for a Volatile Economy Copper/Zinc in Finland and Portugal; Gold in Kosovo and Finland TSX.V: AVU FRANKFURT: 8AM US OTC: AVPMF
Slide 2: Disclaimers
Disclaimers Some of the statements contained in this presentation are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties beyond the Company's control, including, but not exclusively, statements regarding potential mi
Slide 3: The Energy Transition – Copper & Zinc
The Energy Transition – Copper & Zinc “Copper is the metal of electrification, and electrification is much of what the energy transition is all about.” – Daniel Yergin, S&P Global vice chairman Doubling of annual copper demand by 2035 to 50 million metric tonnes per annum. Renewable energy infra
Slide 4: Hedge in a Volatile World – Gold
Hedge in a Volatile World – Gold In times of political upheaval and volatile economies, gold is hedge against tough conditions. Gold is money; it is a tangible and highly liquid asset. Heavy use in electronics – highly efficient conductor carries tiny currents and remains corrosion-free. Mob
Slide 5: Avrupa Minerals – The Next Discovery
Avrupa Minerals – The Next Discovery Unique opportunities in a world class districts => Successful Project Generation. New green/brownfields opportunities in Vihanti-Pyhasälmi Mining District for copper and zinc, and in Oijärvi Greenstone Belt for gold. Modern review of past-producing mines repeats
Slide 6: Avrupa is a Hybrid Opportunity Generator
Avrupa is a Hybrid Opportunity Generator Early-stage projects are a Risk-Filled business. We Minimize risk by: FOCUSING ON WORLD CLASS DISTRICTS Iberian Pyrite Belt (Portugal), Pyhäsalmi VMS Belt (Finland), Vardar Trend (Kosovo) WORKING IN MINING FRIENDLY JURISDICTIONS Portugal, Finland, Kosovo, and
Slide 7: Summary of Projects
Summary of Projects Finland 100%-owned Projects Yli-li (Au) Portugal Kolima (Zn-Cu) Hallaperä (Zn-Cu) • Pyrite Belt Exploration Kangasjärvi (Cu-Zn) Pielavesi (Cu-Zn) Projects optioned out Portugal/Kosovo • Alvalade – Sandfire MATSA • Slivova Au – WTR/Ariana Resources South Portugal New Projects Alva
Slide 8: Catalysts for 2023
Catalysts for 2023 Drilling at Alvalade JV with Sandfire MATSA re-starts on 11 km of new targets between historic Lousal and Caveira Mines – Started September 12th, 2022 Review and test central and southern sectors at Sesmarias VMS prospect – 2022 – 2023 New projects in Finland, exploration license
Slide 9: Share Structure
Share Structure Tightly held share structure (as of 5/26/2023) 54.7 million shares outstanding 77.6 million shares fully diluted 52% of shares held by insiders, family, and large shareholders Financing History (as of 5/26/2023) Equity fundraising to date: C$16.8 million Partner funding to
Slide 10: Management and Directors
Management and Directors Mark T. Brown – Director, Executive Chairman • President, Pacific Opportunity Capital, a financial consulting firm • Previously at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Miramar, and Eldorado Gold • Founder/Financier of Rare Element Resources; listed it on NYSE Amex. Paul W. Kuhn – Directo
Slide 11: Management and Directors
Management and Directors Frank Högel – Director • CEO, Peter Beck Performance Funds GbR and Advisory Board of Concept Capital Management • MBA, Financial Management, from University of Nürtingen, Germany Winnie Wong – CPA, CA, CFO • VP, Pacific Opportunity Capital, a financial consulting firm • CFO
Slide 12: Avrupa – New Excitement in Finland
Avrupa – New Excitement in Finland Quality exploration projects are not found everywhere. We provide the following unique opportunities: EXPLORATION and MINING FRIENDLY FINLAND WORLD CLASS MINING REGION – The Vihanti - Pyhäsalmi Copper-Zinc District • Two major former operating mines: Vihanti (28 mt
Slide 13: Avrupa – New Excitement in Finland: Base Metal Reservations
Avrupa – New Excitement in Finland Base Metal Reservations TSX.V: AVU 13
Slide 14: Avrupa – New Excitement in Finland: Gold Reservation
Avrupa – New Excitement in Finland Gold Reservation TSX.V: AVU 14
Slide 15: Pyhäsalmi District Copper-Zinc-Lead Mineralization
Avrupa – New Excitement in Finland Pyhäsalmi District Copper-Zinc-Lead Mineralization TSX.V: AVU 15
Slide 16: Plans for 2022
Avrupa – New Excitement in Finland Plans for 2022 • Acquire and review historic data for all reservation areas -- UNDERWAY • Review, in detail, new SkyTEM and drone-based magnetic results -- CONTINUING • Re-log and sample appropriate historic core – PLANNING/SELECTION FOR KANGASJÄRVI UNDERWAY • Fiel
Slide 17: Avrupa – New Excitement in Finland: Summary
Avrupa – New Excitement in Finland Summary • Total five exploration applications and reservations in active mineral belts: 3 copper- zinc VMS; 1 gold; 1 placed on hold for social licensing reasons • Major mining company working in Pyhäsalmi VMS District – Boliden • Activity in Oijärvi Gold District
Slide 18: Avrupa in the IPB, Portugal
Avrupa in the IPB, Portugal Quality development projects are not found everywhere. We provide the following unique opportunities: MINING FRIENDLY PORTUGAL WORLD CLASS MINING REGION – The Iberian Pyrite Belt • One license – Alvalade, 115 square kilometers • Two former operating mines – Lousal, Caveir
Slide 19: Pyrite Belt – Mines and deposits
Pyrite Belt – Mines and deposits Producing Mine Lisbon Badajoz Past Producer Setubal Known Deposit PORTUGAL SPAIN Madrid Iberian Pyrite Belt Lisbon Rail Line Lagoa Salgada Sevilla • Las Cruces produced 13,652 Mt of cathode Caveira Lousal Beja copper in 2021. Sines • Aguas Tenidas produced 104,000 Mt
Slide 20: AVU flagship project in Portugal
AVU flagship project in Portugal • World class district • Large land package – 115 km2 • Metal resource in situ • Potential to increase resource • Potential for fast mine startup • New discoveries • Alvalade Brownfields to Development o Lousal Mine o Caveira Mine o Sesmarias Discovery o Monte da Bel
Slide 21: Exploration excellence – Alvalade JV
Exploration excellence – Alvalade JV Expansion of the «8» Lens – 2020 to present New drilling phase starts – 2022-23 • At SES North zone, “8” Lens extended to south by 350 meters – good geochemical results from SES21-033, 036, 039, 040, and 44. • Strong in-fill results for SES21-046. • Massive sulfi
Slide 22: Exploration excellence – Alvalade JV
Exploration excellence – Alvalade JV Expansion of SES North Zone – 2020 to present 5.0 meters @ 0.64% Cu, 36.8 ppm Ag, 0.94% Pb, 1.54% Zn – mineralization SES008 (2014) cut off by faulting 22.25 meters @ 0.42% Cu, 39.3 ppm Ag, 1.05% Pb, 2.07% Zn, 0.58 ppm Au – SES21-033 in massive sulfide mineraliza
Slide 23: Caveira-Lousal-Sesmarias – Alvalade JV
Caveira-Lousal-Sesmarias – Alvalade JV Fresh look at an old district • Mining history since pre-Roman times • Lousal Mine – mined for pyrite, with copper-zinc sulfides left in the ground o Estimated mineral resource of 50 mt 0.7% Cu, 1.4% Zn o Only 15-20 mt of high sulfide material mined • Caveira M
Slide 24: Avrupa in Kosovo
Avrupa in Kosovo Quality development projects are not found everywhere. We provide the following unique opportunities: MINING FRIENDLY KOSOVO WORLD CLASS MINING REGION – The Vardar Trend • New Slivova Joint Venture Initiated – Western Tethyan Resources/Ariana Resources NEW DISCOVERIES IN OLD MINING
Slide 25: Avrupa Kosovo Plans
Avrupa Kosovo Plans • Advance Project New Earn-in Joint Venture • Western Tethyan Resources (Kosovo) and Ariana Resources (UK) • Detailed Due Diligence (2023) • Upgrade Mineral Resource, Complete EIS, Update PFS (2023-2024) • Complete EIS and update Pre-Feasibility study (2023-2024) • Apply for mini
Slide 26: Contact us
TSX.V: AVU FRANKFURT: 8AM US DTC: AVPMF Contact us: info@avrupaminerals.com www.avrupaminerals.com Mark T. Brown – Director, Executive Chairman Phone: +1-604-687-3520, ext. 242 Paul W. Kuhn – Director, President, and CEO Phone: +351-92-5972240 TSX.V: AVU