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Astral Resources NL (AAR) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-25 01:45

Project Overview - Astral Resources is advancing the Mandilla project towards a multi-decade gold mining development with a target of 100,000 ounces per annum (kozpa)[1] - The project is located in the Kalgoorlie goldfields of Western Australia[23] - The company has a Mineral Resource inventory of 1.8 million ounces (Moz) and a Probable Reserve of 1.1 Moz[23] Financial Highlights (Pre-Feasibility Study - PFS) - The PFS demonstrates positive financial outcomes at a gold price of A$4,250/oz, including a pre-tax Net Present Value (NPV8) of A$1.4 billion and pre-tax free cash flow of A$2.8 billion[29] - The PFS indicates a payback period of approximately 12 months at a gold price of A$4,250/oz[29] - At a higher gold price of A$5,000/oz, the pre-tax NPV8 increases to A$2.0 billion and pre-tax free cash flow to A$3.9 billion, with a payback period of approximately 9 months[29] - The All-in Sustaining Cost (AISC) is projected to be A$2,085/oz over the Life of Mine (LOM) at a gold price of A$4,250/oz[34] Resources and Reserves - The Theia deposit represents 81% of the Mandilla Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), containing 1.2 Moz of gold[44] - 95% of the Mandilla MRE converted into the PFS production target[40] - 86% of the Feysville MRE converted into the PFS production target (excluding Think Big fresh)[40] - The total Ore Reserve is estimated at 36.6 million tonnes (Mt) at 0.9 g/t Au for 1.082 Moz[64]