Aurelia Metals (AMI) Noosa Mining Conference 2026 summary

Strategic Direction and Growth Initiatives

• Transitioning from a heavy investment phase to value creation and cash flow, with a strong balance sheet of AUD 143.9 million cash and no drawn debt as of June 2026, supporting self-funded growth.

• Focus on copper, gold, zinc, lead, and silver, with a robust commodity portfolio and proven ability to convert discoveries into operations.

• Three major growth projects underway: Federation, Great Cobar, and Peak Plant Optimisation, with multiple projects ramped up or in the pipeline.

• Earn-in agreement with Legacy Minerals expands exploration footprint and enhances tenement value.

• Holds 1,900km² of prospective exploration tenements in a premier Australian mining region.

Operational Performance and Project Updates

• Peak Mine achieved record production and throughput, with mill expansion scheduled for Q1 FY 2027 and upgrades to increase throughput to 1.1–1.2Mtpa.

• Federation Mine achieved commercial production in July FY 2026, with ore mined and grades ahead of plan and ongoing ramp-up.

• Great Cobar Project development on track, with 1,823m of mine development completed, shaft construction starting Q2 FY 2027, and stope production in H2 FY 2028.

• New Occidental Tailings Project to add 32koz gold over 10 years from FY28 at low capital cost, offering high-return gold extraction.

• Plant upgrades, including tailings thickener and ball mill, progressing as planned to support future capacity.

Exploration and Growth Potential

• Over 135 prospect areas identified, with more than 170 targets across tenements and significant exploration prospectivity.

• Underground exploration at Federation Mine has uncovered high-grade zones and discovered the new Harley Lens, supporting future resource growth.

• Great Cobar Project holds 11Mt @ 2.0% Cu and 0.5g/t Au, with further drilling planned to unlock additional value.

• Track record of low discovery costs and successful conversion of exploration to operations.

• Exploration and project pipeline expected to drive organic growth and long-term value.