Caravel Minerals (CVV) South-West Connect Conference presentation summary
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South-West Connect Conference presentation summary
28 Oct, 2026Project scale and location
Resource: 1,277 Mt at 0.24% Cu, containing 3.03 Mt copper; reserve: 597 Mt at 0.24% Cu, containing 1.42 Mt.
The 30 km mineralised trend lies 150 km northeast of Perth on freehold farmland; native title is settled and mineralisation remains open at depth.
A 27-year mine life and 597 Mt reserve underpin the plan; the project is described as a top-10 feasibility-stage copper resource globally and the only one in Australia.
Development plan and infrastructure
Proposed conventional open-pit mining and flotation, with a large pit, low strip ratio and 30 Mtpa plant using standard equipment.
Infrastructure includes a state-grid connection 10 km from site, saline borefield, sealed roads, port access via Bunbury or Geraldton, fibre and a workforce within two hours of Perth.
A mining services MOU was signed with Thiess; a grid connection access offer was received from Western Power.
Copper market and commercial position
Global copper demand is projected to rise while existing and committed mine supply capability falls, with the gap to be met by scrap, probable projects and unsanctioned mines.
Chinese benchmark treatment charges were $0/t in 2026 and spot charges were -$235/t in October 2026, reflecting tight concentrate supply.
A non-binding offtake MOU is in place with Kutch Copper (Adani); the proposed clean concentrate includes gold and silver credits.
Latest events from Caravel Minerals
- DFS shifted to Q4 2026 as technical work advanced; quarter-end cash was $16.8M.CVV
Q1 2027 TU - A $20.33m loss funded project advancement as DFS and approvals approach.CVV
H2 2026 - DFS advanced, Proven Ore Reserves up 48%, $15M royalty funding secured, cash at $22M.CVV
Q4 2026 TU - Mining lease granted, DFS advanced, and funding initiatives underway amid high study outflows.CVV
Q3 2026 TU - Globally significant copper project advancing toward production amid strong market fundamentals.CVV
Investor presentation - Advanced project, secured $15M funding, and progressed permitting amid strong copper market.CVV
H2 2025 - Major copper project advanced with resource growth, permitting progress, and strong cash reserves.CVV
H2 2024 - Net loss doubled to $9.9M, cash rose to $15.4M, with future funding needs flagged as a key risk.CVV
H1 2026 - Technical, financial, and ESG progress positions the project for 2026 advancement.CVV
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