Wallbridge Mining Update Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Wallbridge Mining (OTCPK: WLBM.F) - **Date of Call**: October 09, 2025 - **Key Speakers**: Tanya Barreto (Director of Investor Relations), Mark Peterson (Senior Exploration Geologist), Brian (CEO) Industry Context - **Industry**: Mining, specifically gold exploration and production - **Market Conditions**: Gold prices are at record highs, with long-term analyst consensus prices between $2,700 and $2,800 per ounce, compared to $2,200 per ounce used in previous analyses [28][30] Key Points and Arguments Exploration and Projects - **Martiniere Project**: - Focused on exploration drilling beyond known mineral resources, with significant potential for a larger gold system than previously indicated [8][11] - Updated mineral resource estimates were completed, showing positive results from recent drilling [9][12] - Aggressive exploration approach initiated, with a focus on stepping out laterally and testing deeper projections [11][12][18] - Anticipated results from Phase two drilling expected by mid-November, with a news release planned for late November or early December [20] - **Fenelon Project**: - A preliminary economic analysis (PEA) was completed, with a positive outlook for future development [22][24] - The project has a projected annual production of 107,000 ounces of gold, with good free cash flow at $2,200 gold prices [28][39] - The PEA indicates a 16-year mine life, with potential for future growth [41][42] Financial Position - **Cash Position**: - Improved cash position with $8 million from the sale of the D2R East property and $4.7 million from refundable tax credits [22] - Expected to close the year with approximately $15 million in the bank [23] - **Shareholder Structure**: - Major shareholders include Era (15%) and Agnico (9.9%), with Agnico participating in all financings to maintain their interest [21] Market Strategy and Communication - **Investor Relations**: - Plans for increased marketing and communication with investors, including participation in various conferences and virtual events [47][48] - Acknowledgment of the need for better engagement with shareholders to address concerns about stock price performance [57][63] Challenges and Future Outlook - **Market Challenges**: - Despite positive exploration results and high gold prices, the company's stock price has not moved in line with market expectations [63][64] - The timeline for commercial production is estimated at six to seven years, requiring completion of feasibility studies and obtaining necessary permits [55] - **Future Plans**: - Continued focus on exploration at Martiniere and Fenelon, with plans to assess results and develop strategies for 2026 [88][90] - Emphasis on enhancing shareholder value through exploration success and potential partnerships with larger mining companies [58][60] Additional Important Information - **Technical Studies**: Ongoing low-cost desktop studies to advance the Fenelon project towards a pre-feasibility study [90] - **Community Relations**: Strong relationships with First Nations partners, with ongoing negotiations for pre-development agreements [46] This summary encapsulates the key points discussed during the Wallbridge Mining update, highlighting the company's exploration efforts, financial position, market strategy, and future outlook in the context of the gold mining industry.