Development Strategy

Phased Development ApproachÂ

Our development strategy forPribrezhniy focuses onoptimizing project value through a flexible, two-track approach:Â

Near-Term Oxide OpportunityÂ

  • Stand-alone SX/EW operation producing 20,000 tonnes of copper cathode annuallyÂ
  • Low initial capital requirements for fast-track developmentÂ
  • Early cash flow generation potentialÂ
  • Leverages existing regional infrastructureÂ
  • Processing of 31.5 Mt of oxide resources at 0.39% CuÂ

Large-Scale Sulfide DevelopmentÂ

  • Two production scenarios under evaluation:ÂÂ
    • 28 MTPA processing operationÂ
    • 40 MTPA processing operationÂ
  • Conventional flotation producing copper and molybdenum concentratesÂ
  • Significant economies of scaleÂ
  • Long-life operation with substantial resource baseÂ

Project EconomicsÂ

PEA highlights demonstrate robust project economics across multiple development scenarios:Â

Oxide-Only Scenario:Â

  • Rapid development timelineÂ
  • Lower initial capital investmentÂ
  • Strong cash flow generation potentialÂ
  • 9-year mine lifeÂ

Combined Development Scenarios:Â

  • Enhanced project NPV through increased productionÂ
  • Significant operational synergiesÂ
  • Extended mine life of 20-24 yearsÂ
  • Additional upside from molybdenum and silver creditsÂ

    Development TimelineÂ

    Near-term milestones:

    • Completion of additional metallurgical testingÂ
    • Environmental and social baseline studiesÂ
    • Pre-feasibility study initiationÂ
    • Continued resource expansion drillingÂ
    • Advancement of key permits and approvalsÂ

    Infrastructure DevelopmentÂ

    Strategic approach to infrastructure development:Â

    • Utilization of existing regional infrastructureÂ
    • Staged construction to optimize capital efficiencyÂ
    • Rail connection already in placeÂ
    • Established power and water infrastructureÂ
    • Proximity to processing facilitiesÂ

      Path to ProductionÂ

      Our systematic approach to development includes:

      1. Resource optimization and expansionÂ
      2. Advanced technical studiesÂ
      3. Environmental and social impact assessmentsÂ
      4. Strategic partnership opportunitiesÂ
      5. Project financing alternativesÂ