América Móvil(US:AMX) Newsfile·2025-09-04 07:00Core Viewpoint - Amex Exploration Inc. has released an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Perron gold project, indicating strong economic potential with a post-tax IRR of 70.1% and a post-tax NPV of C$1,085 million at a gold price of US$2,500 per ounce [4][5][48]. Economic Highlights - The updated PEA incorporates the latest Mineral Resource Estimate and a new project development strategy, assuming a gold price of US$2,500/oz and a C$/US$ exchange rate of 1.38:1 [4][48]. - Cumulative undiscounted post-tax cash flow is projected at C$1,768 million, with C$1,273 million expected over the first 10 years of production [5][48]. - Average gold production is estimated at 112,000 ounces per year for the first 10 years, with a life of mine (LOM) total production of 1.66 million ounces [8][44]. Production Strategy - The project will be developed in two phases: Phase 1 involves a 4-year toll milling operation with a capacity of 1,000 tonnes per day (tpd), while Phase 2 will establish a 2,000 tpd on-site processing plant [6][21]. - Initial capital expenditure for Phase 1 is estimated at C$146.1 million, netting to C$77.5 million after accounting for pre-production revenues of C$68.6 million [36][48]. - The staged production strategy aims to minimize shareholder dilution and accelerate time to revenue, targeting production commencement in 2028 [6][7]. Financial Analysis - At a base case gold price of US$2,500/oz, the project generates a post-tax NPV of C$1,085 million and a post-tax IRR of 70.1%, with a payback period of 1.4 years [48][49]. - Sensitivity analysis shows that at a spot price of US$3,400/oz, the post-tax NPV increases to C$1,841 million and the IRR to 107.6%, with a payback period of 0.4 years [49][50]. Operating Costs - The LOM total operating cost is estimated at US$891 per ounce of gold produced, placing the project in the bottom quartile of the global gold cost curve [44][48]. - The average all-in sustaining cost (AISC) is projected at US$1,061 per ounce over the mine's life [44][48]. Infrastructure and Workforce - The project is located approximately 6.5 kilometers from Normétal, Quebec, and will require various infrastructure developments, including a processing plant and water management facilities [27][30]. - During steady-state operations, the workforce is expected to peak at 272 employees during Phase 1 and 335 during Phase 2 [31]. Environmental and Permitting - The project will undergo an environmental impact assessment as required by regulations, with ongoing studies to identify key environmental and social risks [56][57]. - Specific provincial and federal permits will be required for various project components once the environmental assessment is completed [58]. Stakeholder Engagement - The company has established a relationship of trust with the Abitibiwinni First Nation and prioritizes stakeholder engagement and communication throughout the project development [59][60]. Exploration Update - Amex has expanded its land holdings with the acquisition of the Perron West property, enhancing its exploration plans in the Normétal-Burntbush greenstone belt [61][62]. - Ongoing surface exploration work includes soil sampling and geological mapping, with results expected to inform future drilling programs [63].