ANNUAL REPORT 30 JUNE 2023
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WE ARE AERIS RESOURCES
We are Aeris Resources
Aeris Resources is a mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Our copper-dominant
portfolio comprises of three operating assets, a mine on care and maintenance, a long‑life
development project and a highly prospective exploration portfolio.
Contents
2023 HIGHLIGHTS
2
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
3
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
4
TRITTON COPPER OPERATIONS
8
CRACOW GOLD OPERATIONS
12
NORTH QUEENSLAND OPERATIONS
14
JAGUAR ZINC/COPPER OPERATIONS
16
STOCKMAN PROJECT
20
OTHER PROJECTS
21
RESOURCES AND RESERVES
22
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
26
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
66
FINANCIAL REVIEW
98
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
160
GLOSSARY
162
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
164
2023 HIGHLIGHTS
Safety 1.7 LTIFR
27.4kt copper
PRODUCED
59.6koz gold
PRODUCED
22.5kt zinc
884koz silver
PRODUCED
PRODUCED
$32.0 million
$266.4 million
ADJUSTED EBITDA
NET ASSETS
$59.3 million
$149.8 million
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
INVESTED IN CAPITAL PROJECTS AND EXPLORATION
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EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
To our valued shareholders,
Notwithstanding the operational issues
In FY2023, we are proud to report
at Tritton and Jaguar, we achieved
a significant improvement in our
many milestones, setting the company
safety performance as evidenced
up for FY2024 and beyond. At Tritton,
by the decline in both our Total
the high-grade Avoca Tank mine was
Recordable Injury Frequency Rate
brought into production as scheduled
and Total Lost Time Injury rates. On the
Operationally we didn’t deliver as we
and the delayed Budgerygar
sustainability front, we adopted the
had planned, with major production
ventilation shaft was finally completed
Global Reporting Initiative Standards
issues at Jaguar and Tritton.
in July 2023, enabling mining volumes
for the first time, demonstrating our
The approximate 9 month delay
to ramp-up in FY2024. At our major
commitment to greater transparency
installing the ventilation shaft at the
Tritton growth project, Constellation,
and accountability. We have
new Budgerygar mine at Tritton limited
we released an updated Mineral
also made positive steps towards
access to higher grade ore, resulting in
Resource that increased contained
integrating sustainability into our
significantly lower metal production.
copper by over 160%. We also
core business, from refreshing our
released a maiden Mineral Resource
governance structures to reviewing
on the Kurrajong deposit, with drilling
how we address sustainability in our
indicating the potential to further grow
operational planning and processes.
The 2023 financial year has been
challenging for our shareholders and
employees, but we achieved a lot and
have set the company up to grow.
At Jaguar, lower production rates
caused by seismic events and
restricted operations in the lower
levels of the mine, combined with
the resource.
I would also like to offer my sincere
a declining zinc price and general
At Cracow we released a maiden
thanks to our employees across the
cost inflation, severely impacted
Mineral Resource and significant
group who have worked tirelessly
profitability and was projected to
exploration target for the Golden
through these challenging last
continue into FY2024. Unfortunately,
Plateau deposit. Golden Plateau offers
12 months.
we had to make the tough, but
the potential for near-term additional
appropriate decision, to place the
high-grade production.
operation into care and maintenance
Finally, to our shareholders,
I understand FY2023 did not meet
At our North Queensland operations,
our expectations or yours. The Board,
exploration activities focused on our
management team and all employees
Barbara Project, northeast of Mt Isa.
are committed to delivering a greatly
We strongly believe in the potential of
A drill program was completed during
improved FY2024.
Jaguar and the considerable metal
the year targeting mineralisation
inventory already defined across
below the old open pits. An updated
four deposits. We are commencing
Mineral Resource was released for
feasibility studies into restart options
Barbara and a feasibility study on a
for Jaguar incorporating mining
new underground operation will be
from multiple deposits at increased
prioritised in FY2024.
to preserve the value of the
in‑ground resource.
production rates to match the
capacity of the processing plant.
We also continued work on the
Stockman Feasibility Study and are
targeting to finalise in early FY2024.
André Labuschagne
Executive Chairman
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Review of
Operations
FINANCIAL RESULTS
During the year, Aeris completed the acquisition of Round Oak Minerals, taking the
Company from two producing operations to four plus an advanced development project.
Primarily due to operational issues,
• Tritton revenue of $208.659 million
Costs across the remainder of the
and resulting lower than planned
was lower than the prior
company (Tritton and Cracow
production during the year at the
corresponding period
operations and Corporate Office)
Tritton Copper Operation and
($246.104 million) due to
were impacted by inflationary
Jaguar Zinc/Copper Operation,
lower copper production
pressures, higher power costs and
the consolidated entity recorded
(17,205t vs 19,032t) and lower
higher copper treatment and
a loss after tax of $139.754 million
copper price received
refining charges.
for the financial reporting year to
(A$11,045/t vs A$12,931/t);
30 June 2023, compared with a profit
An impairment of $1.7 million was
• Cracow revenue of $130.120 million
recognised in relation to the Torrens
compared to $140.480 million in
Exploration Project, which has been
FY2022, due to lower gold produced
disposed of, pending satisfaction
Revenue of $612.490 million, was 58%
(48,221oz vs 53,920oz) partially offset
of Conditions Precedent to the
higher than the previous financial year
by higher gold prices
sale agreement.
($386.587 million) as a result of:
(A$2,698/oz vs A$2,539/oz).
• Contributions from the Mt Colin
Cost of goods sold increased to
after tax of $6.010 million in the prior
corresponding period.
operation ($107.688 million) and
Jaguar operation ($166.007 million)
compared to $0 for both operations
in FY2022;
$705.464 million from $353.435 million
in the prior corresponding period due
largely to the inclusion of the Mt Colin
and Jaguar assets for the first time which
contributed $303.5 million in FY2023.
A loss of $1.375 million was recognised
for the year ended 30 June 2023
(30 June 2022: loss of $1.4 million) in
relation to a movement in the fair
value of the investment in Australian
listed equities, held at fair value
through the profit and loss.
FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 June 2023, the consolidated entity had a net asset position of $266.369 million,
compared to $293.497 million as at 30 June 2022.
The 30 June 2023 net asset position for
• Net cash outflows from investing
• On 8 July 2022, the Company
the consolidated entity was impacted
activities of $184.129 million (including
completed a share consolidation at
by several key factors including:
net cash outflows of $33.455 million
the ratio of seven fully paid ordinary
related to the cash component of
shares into one fully paid ordinary
the ROM acquisition);
share. Performance rights were also
• Completion of the remaining
$17.1 million of the $117.1 million fully
underwritten equity raise that was
• On 1 July 2022, the Company issued
conducted in association with the
162,781,913 fully paid ordinary shares
Round Oak Minerals acquisition;
in Aeris to an existing institutional
• Cash inflows from operating
activities during the financial
year of $59.299 million;
consolidated at the same ratio as
the ordinary shares.
shareholder, at $0.105 per share.
The shares were issued as part of
the equity raise associated with the
Round Oak Minerals acquisition;
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES AFTER
THE BALANCE DATE
On 2 August 2023, Aeris announced
that it would be placing the Jaguar
Zinc/Copper Operations (Jaguar)
on care and maintenance in
September 2023, due to forecast
operating losses in FY2024.
The Company will immediately
commence feasibility work on
restart options for the operation
incorporating other known resources
on the tenements.
The Company also announced on
2 August 2023 that it had entered into
a new $50 million, 2 year debt facility
with its major shareholder, Washington
H. Soul Pattinson (WHSP). The facility
will assist in providing working capital
liquidity for the Company’s FY2024
plans, including an orderly suspension
of activities at Jaguar. The facility will
replace the ANZ $20 million Working
Capital Facility and have second
ranking security to the remaining
ANZ facilities. The ANZ Contingent
Instrument Facility has been increased
to $50 million and extended to
30 August 2024.
On 7 August 2023, the Group
completed a drawdown of $40 million
on the WHSP facility. The WHSP and
ANZ facilities are subject to financial
covenants that include net tangible
assets balance, a ratio of debt to
EBITDA and an interest cover ratio.
A breach of a financial covenant will
result in an event of default.
No other matter or circumstance has
arisen in the interval between the end
of the financial year and the date
of this report that has significantly
affected or may significantly affect the
operations of the consolidated entity,
the results of those operations, or the
state of affairs of the consolidated
entity in subsequent financial years.
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TRITTON COPPER OPERATIONS
FY2023 HIGHLIGHTS
17.2kt of copper produced at AISC of $5.98/lb
The high-grade Avoca Tank mine brought into production on-time
Production from the Budgerygar deposit significantly delayed due to geotechnical
issues installing the ventilation shaft
Maiden Mineral Resource estimated for the Kurrajong deposit and updated
Mineral Resource released for the Constellation deposit
Operations
The Tritton Copper Operations produced 17,205 tonnes of copper in FY2023. 1.37Mt of ore
were mined, predominantly from the Tritton and Murrawombie underground mines, at an
average grade of 1.36% Cu.
The high-grade Avoca Tank mine
geotechnical issues installing the
The ventilation shaft was subsequently
was brought into production in Q4
ventilation shaft. The delay accessing
completed in July 2023 enabling
as planned. Production from the
ore from Budgerygar significantly
production to ramp up in FY2024.
Budgerygar deposit, part of the
impacted copper production for
Tritton mine complex, was delayed
the year.
by approximately 9 months due to
UNITS
FY2023
FY2022
FY2021
tonnes
1,369,364
1,488,120
1,573,679
% Cu
1.36
1.30
1.56
tonnes
1,352,424
1,500,463
1,557,803
% Cu
1.34
1.30
1.56
%
94.6
94.6
93.7
Concentrate produced
DMT
90,880
89,879
111,905
Concentrate grade
% Cu
18.8
20.5
20.4
tonnes
17,205
18,581
22,987
oz
4,582
4,312
7,228
Ore mined
Grade mined
Ore milled
Grade milled
Recovery
Total copper produced
Gold produced
Approximately $39.1 million was invested in growth capital at Tritton over FY2023. This was mostly associated with the development
of the new Avoca Tank and Budgerygar mines. A further $5.6 million was invested in exploration.
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Exploration
Exploration activities at Tritton over FY2023 focused on extending known deposits and
identifying greenfield targets for new resources.
At the Constellation deposit, located
Constellation remains a key development
The northern portion of the Tritton
45km north of the Tritton mill, an
project to extend the life of the Tritton
tenement package, on which
updated Mineral Resource was
Operation. Environmental impact
Constellation was discovered in late
released. The Mineral Resource now
studies and preliminary studies on open
2020, is considered highly prospective
totals 6.7Mt at 1.85% Cu and 0.58g/t
pit and underground mining options
for further discoveries. During FY2023, an
Au, an uplift from the previous resource
progressed during the year and further
airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey
by 102% in tonnage and 162% in
resource definition drilling is planned
was completed over these tenements
contained copper metal.
in FY2024.
and 14 high-priority anomalies were
The Constellation deposit remains open
down plunge with several downhole
electromagnetic (EM) modelled plates
yet to be adequately tested.
identified. Work commenced on
ground-based EM surveys to further
define targets for a subsequent
drilling program.
Tritton Project Constellation Deposit (oblique view looking northwest)
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Drilling was also undertaken on
the Kurrajong deposit, located
approximately 25km east of the Tritton
processing plant. A maiden Mineral
Resource was released totalling 2.2Mt
at 1.7% Cu, 0.2g/t Au and 5g/t Ag
for 37kt Cu metal, 13koz Au metal
and 347koz Ag metal. High-grade
copper is associated with massive
sulphide lenses, of which three have
been modelled and incorporated
into the Mineral Resource estimate.
The Kurrajong mineralised system
remains open down‑plunge and
drilling has intersected mineralisation
300m down plunge below the Mineral
Resource including:
• TKJD024W1: 17m @ 1.3% Cu, 0.2g/t Au
and 4g/t Ag (17m true width)
There remains significant potential to
increase the Kurrajong resource with
further drilling.
At the Murrawombie deposit, an
exploration hole (MWNM001) was
drilled targeting down-plunge
extensions below the current Mineral
Resource footprint. Several highgrade copper lenses were intersected
approximately 250m down-plunge of
the known mineralisation. A downhole
EM survey also defined multiple EM
conductors positioned directly along
strike from the drill hole. A follow up
drill program is planned targeting the
modelled EM plates at Murrawombie.
At the Avoca Tank deposit,
underground drilling intersected
massive sulphide mineralisation 180m
below the current Mineral Resource.
Further drilling is planned in FY2024 to
increase the Mineral Resource at the
Avoca Tank deposit.
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Tritton tenements showing airborne EM targets
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CRACOW GOLD OPERATIONS
FY2023 HIGHLIGHTS
48.2koz gold produced at AISC of $2,326/oz
Maiden Mineral Resource of 62koz gold estimated at Golden Plateau
Operations
Cracow produced 48,221oz of gold in FY2023. Mined ore of 575kt was supplemented with
stockpiles for total ore milled of 667kt. Mined grades steadily improved over the year
(FY2023 average 2.75g/t Au) and reconciled well to the rebuilt geological model.
UNITS
FY2023
FY2022
FY2021
Ore mined
tonnes
575,382
505,260
541,910
Grade mined
g/t Au
2.75
3.26
4.49
Ore milled
tonnes
666,978
663,912
602,789
Grade milled
g/t Au
2.50
2.80
4.12
Recovery
%
90.0
90.2
92.3
Gold produced
oz
48,221
53,920
73,685
Gold sold
oz
47,839
55,358
73,692
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Exploration
Exploration activities during the year focused on drilling at the Golden Plateau deposit and
drill testing of targets within the current mining area, the Western Vein Field. $4.5 million was
invested in exploration at Cracow during FY2023.
A drill campaign was completed at
Golden Plateau is considered to
Exploration was also conducted in the
the Golden Plateau deposit during the
be a potential near-term source of
Southern Vein Field, a highly prospective
first half of FY2023 targeting interpreted
additional ore for the Cracow mill and
5km x 4km corridor located immediately
high-grade north-south structures
is a priority for exploration in FY2024.
south of the current underground mine
surrounding the historical workings.
The potential quantity and grade of
infrastructure. The prospective structures
A maiden Mineral Resource estimate
of 620kt at 3.1g/t Au containing 62koz
Au metal was reported during the
year. The reported Mineral Resource
includes potential open pit and
underground mineralisation.
the Exploration Target is conceptual
in nature and is therefore an
approximation. There has been
insufficient exploration drilling to
estimate a Mineral Resource and it
is uncertain if further exploration will
In addition, an Exploration Target of
result in the estimation of a Mineral
430kt – 1,000kt at 3g/t – 4g/t Au for
Resource. The Exploration Target
60koz – 130koz of contained gold
has been prepared and reported in
has been defined for the Golden
accordance with the 2012 edition of
Plateau deposit, peripheral to the
the JORC Code.
Mineral Resource.
which host gold mineralisation in the
Western Vein Field are interpreted
to continue under several hundred
metres of cover in the Southern Vein
Field. To gain an understanding of the
geology beneath the cover sequences,
magneto‑telluric (MT) and ambient
noise tomography (ANT) geophysical
surveys were undertaken. A series of
structural lineaments were interpreted
from the dataset, which is highly
encouraging. Target areas defined from
the geophysical surveys will form the
basis for a first-pass drill program at the
Southern Vein Field.
Golden Plateau (Mineral Resource and Exploration Target)
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NORTH QUEENSLAND OPERATIONS
FY2023 HIGHLIGHTS
Copper production of 7.1kt and gold production of 3.9koz at AISC of $4.38/lb Cu
Mined ore stockpiles of over 100kt on site ready for processing in
FY2024
Updated Mineral Resource estimate released for the Barbara project
Operations
Mining operations at the Mt Colin mine produced 426.1kt ore in FY2024. Mined ore was trucked
to Glencore’s Mt Isa Operations and Evolution Mining’s Ernest Henry Operations for processing.
A total of 362.9kt of ore was processed
As the mine is in its final years of
In mid-FY2023, a severe weather
during the year, producing 7.1kt
production, minimal capital
event in north Queensland impacted
copper and 3.9koz gold. At the end
development was undertaken.
mining activities at Mt Colin and toll
of the year, stockpiles of over 100kt of
processing at Ernest Henry.
mined ore remained at Ernest Henry
for processing in FY2024.
Ore mined
Grade mined
Ore milled
Grade milled
Recovery
Copper produced
Gold produced
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UNITS
FY2023
tonnes
426,135
% Cu
2.39
tonnes
362,876
% Cu
2.18
%
89.8
tonnes
7,110
oz
3,852
Exploration
Exploration activities in FY2023 focused on the Barbara deposit, located approximately 70km
northeast of Mt Isa.
The Barbara open pit copper mine
An updated Mineral Resource of 2.2Mt
There is significant potential to increase
commenced production in March
at 2.0% Cu and 0.2g/t Au containing
the Mineral Resource with further
2019 with sulphide ore crushed and
45kt Cu metal and 12koz Au metal was
drilling. In FY2024 Aeris will undertake
trucked to Mt Isa for processing and
estimated based on the new drilling.
feasibility studies and permitting
ceased operations in December 2020.
Mineralisation at Barbara has been
activities for a potential underground
During FY2023 a 15 hole drill program
traced approximately 700m along‑strike
mining operation at Barbara.
was undertaken to better define the
with 400m vertical extent in the deepest
mineralisation remaining below the
southern portion of the deposit and
old pits.
remains open down-plunge.
Barbara Mineral Resource by copper grade
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JAGUAR OPERATIONS
FY2023 HIGHLIGHTS
ZN CU
AU
Production of 22.5kt zinc, 3.1kt copper, 718koz silver and 3.0koz gold at AISC
of $2.45/lb Zn
Mining operations severely impacted by mining induced seismic events in the
second half of the year and restricted development rates
Decision made post year end to place the operation on care and maintenance
pending feasibility study on restart options incorporating other ore sources
Operations
In FY2023 operations at the Bentley mine produced 402.6kt of ore, resulting in metal
production of 22.5kt zinc, 3.1kt copper, 718koz silver and 3.0koz gold.
Over the last two quarters, the mine
Production was also impacted by
The decision preserves the in-ground
experienced three separate mining
low development rates caused by
value of the significant resources
induced seismic events, which delayed
congestion in the lower levels of the
identified across the Jaguar tenements.
production and required a cessation of
mine and limited ventilation.
In FY2024 Aeris will undertake a
operations in the high‑grade Bentayga
mining area.
Post year end, the decision was made
to suspend production and place
Jaguar Operations on care and
maintenance in September 2023.
feasibility study on options to restart
Jaguar at higher throughput rates by
incorporating other known resources
on the tenements.
UNITS
FY2023
tonnes
402,574
% Zn
5.95
tonnes
432,631
Grade milled
% Zn
5.97
Zinc recovery
%
87.1
Zinc produced
tonnes
22,479
Copper produced
tonnes
3,057
Gold produced
oz
2,958
Silver produced
oz
718,147
Ore mined
Grade mined
Ore milled
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Bentley mine design
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Exploration
During the year, exploration activities were focused on the
high-grade Turbo lens at Bentley and a review of greenfield
targets along strike from known deposits.
Resource definition drilling extended
During the year, a re-estimation of
the footprint of the Turbo mineralisation
the remaining Mineral Resource at
a further 200m along strike. An updated
the previously operating Jaguar mine
Mineral Resource estimate was
was completed. A Mineral Resource
completed resulting in 1.26Mt at
of 0.8Mt grading 2.28% Cu, 4.66% Zn
1.82% Cu, 8.5% Zn, 0.72g/t Au and
and 61g/t Ag was defined, comprising
47g/t Ag. This Mineral Resource was a
high-grade remnant sills and pillars
23% increase in tonnage, 17% increase
within the old mine workings as well as
in copper metal and 39% increase in
additional mineralisation outside the
zinc metal compared to the previous
mining footprint.
estimate. The Turbo lens is now the
second largest massive sulphide lens
ever discovered at Bentley.
Dewatering of the Jaguar mine
commenced to enable a review
of ground conditions for potential
Grade control drilling at Bentley
restart studies. The broader Jaguar
extended the high-grade Java Deeps
tenements are considered highly
lens and also intersected a new
prospective for both base metals
massive sulphide lens, named Bacalar.
and gold mineralisation. During the
High grade drill intersections through
year a regional gravity survey was
the Bacalar lens include:
completed to assist with identifying
• 23BUDD009 – 15.8m @ 3.70% Cu,
6.06% Zn, 101g/t Ag, 1.61g/t Au
(14.4m true width)
• 23BUDD005 – 11.3m @ 1.95% Cu,
prospective targets along with regional
mapping, surface geochemistry
and electromagnetic geophysics
datasets. Approximately 2,500 historical
bottom‑of-hole air-core (BOH AC)
12.1% Zn, 63g/t Ag, 0.85g/t Au
drill holes were also re-assayed
(10.6m true width)
to improve the understanding of
• 23BUDD013 – 18.6m @ 1.80% Cu,
6.85% Zn, 75g/t Ag, 1.49g/t Au
(15.6m true width).
geochemical vectors associated with
volcanic hosted massive sulphide
(VHMS) deposits.
Bacalar has now been defined
The initial focus has been an 8km
70m along strike and 120m down
strike corridor between the Jaguar
plunge, while Java Deeps has been
and Triumph deposits. Within this
defined 100m along strike and 140m
area, 21 gravity anomalies have been
down plunge.
identified within prospective rock
sequences, including two coincident
gravity/BOH AC geochemistry
anomalies. The geochemistry dataset
has defined 19 anomalies (some new
and others previously identified) with
strike extents exceeding 100m.
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Targets identified on the Jaguar tenements
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STOCKMAN PROJECT
The Stockman Project is an advanced copper and zinc development project located
approximately 300km north‑east of Melbourne in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
It is an exciting long-life project with all primary approvals granted, including the Mining
Licence which was extended this year by the Earth Resources Regulator.
During FY2023, work continued on
completing the definitive feasibility
study initiated by Round Oak Minerals.
Work streams included:
• Resource and reserve reviews;
• Updated mine designs
• Updated capital and operating
cost estimates;
• Review of power and
logistics solutions;
• Development of an early works
strategy and engineering packages.
and schedules;
• New metallurgical drilling to inform
process flowsheet design;
Stockman Process Plant Design
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Permitting of the operation was also
progressed, with surface water permits
granted by Southern Rural Water,
vegetation clearing offsets registered
and new biological management
plans submitted to the regulator. Aeris
continues to engage regularly with the
local communities and has had strong
support for the project.
OTHER PROJECTS
CANBELEGO JOINT VENTURE
TORRENS JOINT VENTURE
Aeris, through subsidiary, Tritton Resources Pty Ltd, holds
The Torrens Project is a South Australian greenfield
a 30% interest in the Canbelego Project (EL 6105), a joint
exploration Joint Venture between Aeris Resources
venture (JV) with Oxley Resources (70% interest), a subsidiary
(70% interest) and Kelaray Pty Ltd (a wholly owned
of Helix Resources (ASX:HLX). Exploration activities and
subsidiary of Argonaut Resources NL). During the year
management of the exploration licence are undertaken by
Aeris entered into an agreement to divest its 70% joint
our JV partner.
venture interest to Kelaray in return for a 2.5% net smelter
During the year, an updated Mineral Resource Estimate
for the Canbelego deposit was completed. The reported
Mineral Resource totals 1.83Mt at 1.74% Cu for 32kt Cu metal.
royalty. The transaction remains subject to conditions
precedent, including ministerial approval of the transfer of
the tenement.
The Canbelego mineralised system has been traced 350m
along strike and approximately 600m down-plunge. The
deposit remains open at depth.
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Resources
and Reserves
MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES
The Mineral Resources Estimates are reported in accordance with the guidelines of the 2012
Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and
Ore Reserves (JORC Code). The estimates are reported at 31 December 2022.
BASE METALS
GRADE
CONTAINED METAL
Project
Category
Tonnes (‘000)
% Cu
% Zn
g/t Au
g/t Ag
kt Cu
kt Zn
koz Au
koz Ag
Tritton
Measured
2,000
1.1
-
0.1
3
23
-
6
180
Indicated
11,300
1.4
-
0.3
4
155
-
103
1,480
Inferred
12,000
1.7
-
0.3
4
191
-
129
1,330
Total
25,000
1.5
-
0.3
4
369
-
236
2,990
Measured
450
1.2
6.9
0.7
77
6
31
10
1,110
Indicated
3,100
1.0
7.8
0.6
80
31
237
53
7,720
Inferred
3,700
1.1
4.0
0.3
57
41
150
43
6,910
Total
Jaguar
North Qld
7,200
1.1
5.8
0.5
68
78
416
106
15,750
Measured
600
3.0
-
0.5
-
18
-
11
-
Indicated
1,600
2.3
-
0.2
3
36
-
12
140
Inferred
870
2.0
-
0.2
2
17
-
4
60
Total
Stockman
Grand Total
Grand Total
3,060
2.3
-
0.3
2
72
-
26
200
Measured
-
‑
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Indicated
12,400
2.1
4.3
1.0
39
254
538
408
15,630
Inferred
2,400
1.7
3.5
1.4
34
42
85
112
2,650
Total
14,800
2.0
4.2
1.1
38
296
623
520
18,280
Measured
3,000
1.6
1.0
0.3
13
47
31
27
1,300
Indicated
28,000
1.7
2.8
0.6
28
476
775
576
25,000
Inferred
19,000
1.5
1.2
0.5
18
291
235
288
10,900
Total
50,000
1.6
2.1
0.6
23
814
1,041
891
37,200
GOLD
GRADE
CONTAINED METAL
Project
Category
Tonnes (‘000)
% Cu
% Zn
g/t Au
g/t Ag
kt Cu
kt Zn
koz Au
koz Ag
Cracow
Measured
550
-
-
4.1
3
-
-
73
60
Indicated
1,900
-
-
4.0
4
-
-
241
240
Inferred
2,500
-
-
2.6
5
-
-
212
370
Total
4,900
-
-
3.3
4
-
-
526
670
Notes:
1. M
ineral Resource figures are reported using a variety of cut-off grades (copper or gold) or NSR calculation best suited to each deposit.
2. D
iscrepancy in summation may occur due to rounding.
3. T ritton Mineral Resource includes Constellation Mineral Resource update on 18 August 2022 and Kurrajong Mineral Resource on 4 April 2023.
AERIS RESOURCES | 23
ORE RESERVE ESTIMATES
The Group Ore Reserve Estimates take account of changes to the Mineral Resource base
at individual deposits due to new drilling information, updated metal prices, changes
to cut‑off grades, mining depletion and changes to mine design. Ore Reserve Estimates
are based on Mineral Resources classified as being either in the Measured or Indicated
categories. The estimates are reported at 31 December 2022.
BASE METALS
GRADE
Project
Category
g/t Au
g/t Ag
koz Au
koz Ag
Tritton
Proved
450
1.3
-
0.1
3
6
-
1
40
Probable
3,560
1.4
-
0.2
5
49
-
28
598
Total
4,010
1.4
-
0.2
5
55
-
30
638
Jaguar
North Qld
Stockman
Grand Total
Tonnes (‘000)
% Cu
CONTAINED METAL
% Zn
kt Cu
kt Zn
Proved
90
1.4
8.7
0.8
74
1
8
2
225
Probable
1,060
1.5
8.3
0.6
45
16
87
21
1,534
Total
1,150
1.5
8.3
0.6
48
17
95
23
1,759
Proved
100
2.8
-
0.6
-
3
-
2
-
Probable
290
2.3
-
0.4
-
7
-
3
-
Total
390
2.4
-
0.4
-
9
-
5
-
Proved
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Probable
9,640
1.9
4.3
1.0
36
183
413
318
11,409
Total
9,640
1.9
4.3
1.0
36
183
413
318
11,409
Proved
640
1.6
1.3
0.3
13
10
8
5
265
Probable
14,540
1.8
3.5
0.8
28
255
500
371
13,541
Total
15,180
1.7
3.4
0.8
28
265
508
376
13,805
koz Au
koz Ag
27
-
GOLD
GRADE
Tonnes (‘000)
% Cu
CONTAINED METAL
Project
Category
Cracow
Proved
230
% Zn
Probable
360
-
-
3.5
-
-
-
41
-
Total
590
-
-
3.6
-
-
-
68
-
-
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