Ballard Mining Limited IPO Presentation
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Announcement PDF
UNLOCKING THE
POTENTIAL OF
MT IDA
Initial Public Offer to raise $25→$30M
(before costs)
3 0 M AY 2 0 2 5
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DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT: You must read the following before continuing.
This presentation (“Presentation”) is dated 30th May 2025 and has been prepared by Ballard Mining
Limited (ACN 685 311 577) (“Ballard” or “Company”). This presentation has been prepared in relation
to Ballard's demerger from the Delta Lithium Limited (ACN 107 244 039) ("Delta Lithium") corporate
group ("Demerger"), Ballard's initial public offering of its fully paid ordinary shares ("Ballard Shares")
to raise between $25 million to $30 million (before costs) ("Offer") and Ballard's application for
admission to the official list of the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX") ("IPO"). The Offer is not
underwritten. The Demerger, the Offer and Ballard's proposed listing on the ASX is subject to, and
conditional upon, Delta Lithium shareholder approval, Ballard raising not less than $25 million and
ASX approval.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
All dollar amounts are in Australian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
This Presentation may contain certain statements and projections provided by or on behalf of Ballard
with respect to the anticipated future undertakings. These forward-looking statements reflect various
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business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies associated with the mining
industry which may be beyond the control of Ballard which could cause actual results or trends to differ
materially including, but not limited to, price and currency fluctuations, geotechnical factors, drilling and
production results, development progress, operating results, reserve estimates, legislative, fiscal and
regulatory developments, economic and financial market conditions in various countries, approvals
and cost estimates, environmental risks, ability to meet funding requirements, share price volatility.
Accordingly, there can be no assurance that such statements and projections will be realized. Ballard
makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any such statement of projections or
that any forecasts will be achieved.
MINERAL RESOURCE STATEMENT
The gold mineral resource estimate in this Presentation was reported by Ballard in accordance with
ASX Listing Rule 5.8 in Ballard’s prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025. Ballard confirms it is
not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the
prospectus and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in
the prospectus continue to apply and have not materially changed.
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INVESTMENT RISK
An investment in Ballard Shares is subject to investment and other known and unknown risks, some of
which are beyond the control of Ballard. Those risks and uncertainties include factors and risks
specific to Ballard such as (without limitation) the status of exploration and mining tenements and
applications and the risks associated with the non-grant or expiry of those tenements and applications,
liquidity risk, risks associated with the exploration or developmental stage of projects, funding risks,
operational risks, changes to government fiscal, monetary and regulatory policies, the impact of
actions of governments, the potential difficulties in enforcing agreements and protecting assets,
alterations to resource estimates and the imprecise nature of resource and reserve statements, any
circumstances adversely affecting areas in which Ballard operates, fluctuations in the production,
volume and price of commodities, any imposition of significant obligations under environmental
regulations, fluctuations in exchange rates, the fluctuating industry and commodity cycles, the impact
of inflation on operating and development costs, taxation, regulatory issues and changes in law and
accounting policies, the adverse impact of wars, terrorism, political, economic or natural disasters, the
impact of changes to interest rates, loss of key personnel and delays in obtaining or inability to obtain
any necessary government and regulatory approvals, insurance and occupational health and safety.
Further information regarding the risks associated with an investment in Ballard Shares will be
disclosed in the prospectus lodged by Ballard on 30th May 2025 in connection with the IPO. Investors
are encouraged to read the prospectus in full before deciding whether to subscribe for Ballard Shares.
Ballard does not guarantee any particular rate of return or the performance of Ballard, nor does it
guarantee the repayment of capital from Ballard or any particular tax treatment
COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT
prepared by Michael Andrew an employee of Snowden Optiro. Mr Andrew is a Fellow of the
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (Membership No. 111172) and has sufficient
experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, the type of deposit under consideration and to the
activity undertaken to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2012 edition of the ‘Australasian
Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Andrew
consents to the inclusion of the information in the release in the form and context in which it appears.
DISCLAIMER
No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Ballard, its related bodies corporate,
any of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents or advisers, as to the accuracy, reliability,
completeness or fairness of the information, opinions and conclusions contained in this Presentation.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ballard, its related bodies corporate, their respective
officers, directors, employees, agents or advisers expressly disclaims any and all liability, including,
without limitation, any liability arising out of fault or negligence, for any direct, indirect, consequential or
contingent loss or damage arising from the use of information contained in this Presentation.
Statements made in this Presentation are made only at the date of the Presentation. Ballard is under
no obligation to update this Presentation. The information in this Presentation remains subject to
change by Ballard without notice.
EFFECT OF ROUNDING
The figures in this Presentation may be subject to rounding.
Information in this Presentation that relates to exploration results. the data and geological
interpretation used as the basis of the Mineral Resources is based upon work undertaken by Mr.
Shane Murray, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists
(AIG). Mr. Murray has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of
deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a ‘Competent
Person’ as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results,
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ (JORC Code). Mr. Murray is an employee of Delta Lithium
Limited and consents to the inclusion in this Presentation of the matters based on his information in
the form and context in which it appears.
The information in this Presentation which relates to Gold Mineral Resources at the Mt Ida Project was
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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Grow and Develop Strategy
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JORC MRE of 1.1Moz @ 3.3g/t1,2 Au largely on granted Mining Leases
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Fully permitted for mining. Application progressing for 1.5Mtpa Process Plant & TSF
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Free-milling, non-refractory orebody, amenable to conventional CIL Processing
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Camp-scale exploration potential 26km of highly prospective underexplored shear zones
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IPO to raise $25 - $30 million (before costs) with proceeds targeting growth via the drill bit
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Very attractive entry valuation. Pro-forma $57M3 EV and $52/oz3 EV/Resource on listing
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130,000 metre drill program underway consistent news flow post IPO
1.
2.
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Refer to the Ballard IPO prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025 and the Disclaimer on Slide 2 for further information on the Mt Ida Gold MRE
MRE has been independently reviewed by SRK Consulting Pty Ltd (SRK) for the purposes of this IPO. Refer Ballard IPO Prospectus lodged on 30th May 2025
for further information
After estimated costs of the Offer based on a $25M minimum subscription under the IPO Offer. Refer Ballard IPO Prospectus lodged on 30th May 2025 for
further information
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C O N T E N TS
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1.
Board Composition
2.
Project Location
a.
Mineral Resource Estimate
3.
Project History
b.
Mineral Rights Deed
c.
Peer Comparison – Source Data
d.
Historic Data
4.
Mt Ida Gold Project Overview
5.
Exploration Strategy
6.
Offer Details
7.
Market Positioning
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Appendices
Ironstone Hill at Lake Ballard
~30km south of Mt Ida Gold Project
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B OA R D C O M P O S I T I O N
Highly credible leadership team with a proven track record in creating shareholder value
SIMON LILL
PAUL BRENNAN
TIM MANNERS
STUART MATHEWS
JAMES CROSER
LOREN FALCONER
Mr Lill was previously Chairman
of De Grey Mining, a Company
which grew from being a sub $1M
market capitalisation when he
was first involved to being
acquired by Northern Star
Resources (ASX:NST) in one of
Australia’s largest corporate
takeovers in the gold sector. In
his 12 years at De Grey, Mr Lill
oversaw the discovery of one of
Australia’s largest gold finds at
Hemi, witnessed unprecedented
resource growth, realised
exceptional shareholder value
and navigated the company
through the $5 billion takeover.
Mining Engineer with
postgraduate MBA and project
management. Over 20 years
experience in underground
operations including 4 years as
General Manager for Saracen
Minerals. Recent senior
corporate roles as Chief
Development Officer and Chief
Operating Officer including
construction of 2.4Mtpa
processing plant for Calidus
Resources.
Mr Brennan will resign from his
position as Chief Development
Officer of Delta prior to and
conditional upon Ballard’s
admission to the ASX.
Finance professional with over 25
years experience in corporate
finance, accounting, financial
management and business
development functions. Spent
nearly 7 years with Ramelius
Resources Ltd as their Chief
Financial Officer during a period
of significant organic growth and
corporate expansion. More
recently was the Chief Financial
Officer of Wildcat Resources Ltd
and a Non-Executive Director of
Delta Lithium.
Mr Manners will resign from his
position as Non-Executive
Director of Delta prior to and
conditional upon Ballard’s
admission to the ASX.
International mining professional
with more than 30 years
experience working across
Australia, Mexico and New
Zealand. Former Executive VP
Gold Fields Australasia. Master of
Geology. Current Non-Executive
Chair of Hot Chili Ltd and NonExecutive Director of Pantoro
Gold.
Experienced mining Company
Director & current Managing
Director of Delta Lithium & NonExecutive Director of Hammer
Metals Ltd. Former Executive
Director of ASX-listed Spectrum
Metals Ltd & Resources & Energy
Group Ltd. Mining Engineer with
over 25 years in the WA mining
sector.
Experienced Financial Controller
and Qualified Chartered
Accountant. Over 14 years
experience predominantly in the
mining and resource sector for
various ASX-listed resources
companies including MACA and
PLS.
Ms Falconer will resign from her
position as Financial Controller
of Delta prior to and conditional
upon Ballard’s admission to the
ASX.
Non Executive Chair
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Managing Director
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Finance Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Company Secretary
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LO CAT I O N , LO CAT I O N , LO CAT I O N !
Heart of the WA goldfields, 4 x processing plants within c.100km
Note: Refer to the Ballard IPO prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025 and the Disclaimer for further information on the Mt Ida Gold MRE
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TIMELINE
A H I STO RY O F H I G H - G R A D E G O L D
1890 - 1960
2021
2023
• Timoni Mine
Production
historic estimate
~265koz @
1/2oz per tonne
• Shaft & rail
haulage
• Handheld mining
method
• Red Dirt Metals purchases Mt Ida
from Ora Banda Ltd with Gold
MRE 318kt @ 13.8g/t for 141koz2
• Commences targeted Li resource
drilling program
• Maiden Gold MRE at Mt Ida
3.1Mt @ 4.1g/t Au for 412koz3
• Red Dirt Metals changes name to
Delta Lithium during lithium
boom
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2001
2007 - 2009
• Baldock discovery
hole made by Hamill
Resources 12m @
13.1g/t1
• Baldock named after
Darrel Baldock – St
Kilda footballer
• Monarch Gold small-scale
mining Baldock Lode
• Timoni Shaft & rail haulage
• Handheld mining method
• Production records unable to
be obtained
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2007 - 2009
2024
• Gold MRE Update
6.6Mt @ 3.5g/t Au for 752koz4
• Targeted Gold drilling program
commences
1. Refer ASX Announcement lodged by Hamill Resources on 26th November 2001 and Appendix D for historic drill hole information
2. Refer ASX Announcement lodged by Delta Lithium on 7th September 2021 for further information
3. Refer ASX Announcement lodged by Delta Lithium on 11th October 2023 for further information
4. Refer ASX Announcement lodged by Delta Lithium on 28th June 2024 for further information
5. Refer to the Ballard IPO prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025 and the Disclaimer for further information on the Mt Ida Gold MRE
2025
• Gold MRE Update
10.3Mt @ 3.3g/t Au for 1,102koz5
• Demerger of Gold Assets at Mt Ida
into Ballard Mining Ltd
The tenements have a long
history of high-grade gold
mining but have suffered from
minimal exploration focus in
the last 20 years.
With this IPO, Ballard will have
the funding and the capability
to unlock the full scale and
potential of Mt Ida.
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M T I DA G O L D P ROJ ECT
Growth and Development Opportunity
• JORC MRE
7km
1.1Moz at 3.3g/t Au1
9km
includes Baldock Deposit of 930koz at 4.1g/t Au (402koz Indicated)1
• Camp-scale exploration potential across 26km of continuous
underexplored shear zones
• 6 existing gold deposits with Resources open
• Feasibility Study commencing on initial baseload from Baldock
1. Refer to the Ballard IPO prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025 and the Disclaimer for further information on the Mt Ida Gold MRE
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BA L D O C K – A G R E AT STA RT… .
80,000m planned drill program – infill and extensional
Baldock MRE - Ounces Per
Vertical Metre
-
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
Top 300m
averages
~2,500 oz
Per vertical
metre,
function of
drilling
• Most recent drill program added
256,000oz at Baldock at an all in
cost of <$25/oz
• Infill drilling will underpin
Feasibility Study and Reserve
estimate at Baldock
Note: Refer to the Ballard IPO prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025 and the Disclaimer for further information on the Mt Ida Gold MRE
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BA L D O C K M E TA L LU RGY
Free-milling & amenable to conventional CIL processing
• 24hr leach recoveries above 90%
• Recoveries: oxide >95%,
transitional >94% with average
fresh 93%1
• All 5 Lodes amenable to standard
crush/grind/CIL adsorption
• Copper not problematic.
Increased cyanide consumption
(Additional ~$2-3/t processing
cost)
• Sample selection to support
DFS level test work
incorporated into planned infill
drilling program
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Note: Refer ASX Announcement lodged by Delta Lithium on 27th August 2024 for more information
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•
E X P LO R AT I O N
50,000m planned drill program
26km of continuous greenstone belt folded around the Copperfield Granite.
Prospective shear zones and host rocks on either side
•
13km Baldock Thrust → 35,000m drill program planned
•
13km Ballard Fault
→ 15,000m drill program planned
•
Orogenic, shear hosted gold lodes observed throughout the 26km of strike with
minimal focused historical work
•
High resolution drone magnetics survey planned for July 2025 across the entire
prospective strike
•
Improving the structural understanding is KEY to finding another Baldock
•
Magnetic survey results will refine structural model to inform exploration targeting
Note: Refer to the Ballard IPO prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025 and the Disclaimer for further information on the Mt Ida Gold MRE
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BA L D O C K T H R U ST E X P LO R AT I O N
35,000m planned drill program
• 2001 Baldock discovery due
to outcropping nature
• Resource growth has been
focused at Baldock
• Over 7km of strike to the
north of Baldock has an
average drill depth of just
43 metres despite high
grade historical intercepts
• 671 historic drill holes over
last ~20 years, mostly RAB
drilling
Note: Refer to the Ballard IPO prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025 and the Disclaimer for further information on the Mt Ida Gold MRE
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BA L L A R D FAU LT E X P LO R AT I O N
15,000m planned drill program
•
Geological units on the
Ballard Fault are identical to
Baldock Thrust (same
greenstone belt)
•
Limited or no drilling at some
Prospects
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BA L L A R D FAU LT E X P LO R AT I O N
“These holes weren’t dug for fun!”
•
Neptune Prospect example of
underexplored nature on the Ballard Fault
•
Multiple historic shaft workings and highgrade rock chips along a continuous strike
14.1 g/t
9.64 g/t
Neptune Prospect
historic workings
Neptune Prospect
historic workings
85.7 g/t
350m
Rockchip Locations1
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1. Refer to Appendix D for historical data tables
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CA P I TA L ST R U CT U R E –
R A I S I N G $ 2 5 - $ 3 0 M ( b e fo re c o st s )
AUD
$25M
AUD
$30M
220M
$55M
$55M
In-specie to Delta shareholders (1 for 11.25 DLI)1
(63.7M)
($16M)
($16M)
Retained by Delta
156M
BALLARD MINING LIMITED
Shares Issued to Delta
No. Shares
PROPOSED IPO
Institutional/Broker Firm Offer at $0.25/share1
Priority Offer to existing Delta shareholders at $0.25/share1
Shares On Issue upon ASX-listing
Performance Rights and Options (various)2
$20M
$25M
20M
$5M
$5M
320-340M
17.5M
Delta retained
46-49%4
Existing In-specie escrowed
9%5
Existing In-specie
10-11%
Priority Offer
6%
New Investors
25-29%
Free Float
42-45%
Ownership Structure6
DLI Retained Ownership
BALLARD Market Capitalisation
$80M
$85M
Existing (In-Specie)
BALLARD Cash at Listing3
$23M
$28M
Existing (In-Specie) - Escrowed
BALLARD Enterprise Value3
$57M
Priority Offer
BALLARD Enterprise Value ($/Resource oz)
$52/oz
New Investors
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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80-100M
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
29%
46%
6%
9%
10%
The Demerger, the Offer and Ballard's proposed listing on the ASX is subject to, and conditional upon, Delta Lithium shareholder approval, Ballard raising not less than $25M and ASX approval
Options and performance rights to be issued to Ballard directors, senior managers and advisers. For further details of the options and performance rights to be issued by Ballard refer to the Ballard Prospectus lodged 30th May 2025
After Costs of the Offer deducted, approx. $2.3M based on a $25M minimum subscription under the IPO offer
Delta subject to 24 month escrow from the date Ballard shares are quoted on the ASX
In-specie shares to be transferred to Delta Lithium’s three major shareholders will, or are intended to be subject to six months voluntary escrow from the date of issue and further six months orderly market restriction
Based on $30M maximum subscription under the IPO
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USE OF FUNDS
Raising $25 - $30M to fund Growth and Development
Source of Funds
Cash Reserves
$4M1
IPO proceeds
$25 - 30M
TOTAL SOURCES
$29 - $34M
Use of Funds
$
Exploration & Growth drilling
$6.5 - 8.5M
Baldock Extensional & Infill drilling
$6.5 - 8.0M
Studies – Mining, Met, Geotech, Water
$2.5 - 3.0M
Rents, Rates, Staff, Overheads
$3.0 - 4.0M
Stamp duty
$2.6M2
Working Capital (including Costs of IPO and Listing)
$3.9M
Repayment of Delta Loan
$4M1
TOTAL USES
1.
2.
3.
4.
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$
$29 - 34M3,4
Drill pad preparation for Baldock Infill and Extensional Drilling
Activities funded pre-IPO by a $4M loan from Delta Lithium to Ballard to be repaid on the earlier of 90 days following written demand from Delta (such demand not be made before 31 December 2025) or the date of Ballard’s admission to the ASX
Estimated value, awaiting ruling from RevenueWA
The above table is a statement of current intentions of Ballard as at the date of this Presentation. Due to market conditions and/or any number of other factors, actual expenditure levels may differ significantly to the above estimates. As with any budget,
intervening events (including exploration success or failure) and new circumstances have the potential to affect the way funds are ultimately applied. Ballard reserves the right to alter the way funds are applied on this basis
The Demerger, the Offer and Ballard's proposed listing on the ASX is subject to, and conditional upon, Delta Lithium shareholder approval, Ballard not raising less than $25M and ASX approval
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PEER COMPARISON – ASX DEVELOPERS
Ballard’s ASX-listed gold developer peers trade at an average EV/Contained Resource of
$196/oz, with higher-grade (+ 2.0g/t) peers trading at an average of $253/oz
$488/oz
Select ASX Listed Gold
Developers –
EV/Resource
($/oz Au)(1,2)
$300/oz
$288/oz
5.0g/t
Peer Group Average for +2.0g/t Resources = $253/oz
$200/oz
3.9g/t
4.5g/t
$228/oz
$250/oz
4.4g/t
4.0g/t
Peer Group Average = $196/oz
$143/oz
$150/oz
$100/oz
1.8g/t
$129/oz
3.0g/t
2.5g/t
$94/oz
2.1g/t
1.5g/t
$50/oz
3.3g/t
$128/oz
2.1g/t
3.5g/t
1.1g/t
2.0g/t
$71/oz
1.5g/t
$52/oz
1.0g/t
1.1g/t
0.5g/t
$0/oz
-
Market Cap
$158m
$310m
$448m
$390m
$351m
$248m
$132m
$231m
-
Cash
$21m
$36m
$9m
$55m
$40m
$22m
$13m
$15m
-
Debt
-
-
-
-
-
-
$3m
-
-
Enterprise Value
$136m
$274m
$439m
$335m
$311m
$226m
$122m
$216m
$57m(3)
Resource Grade
3.9g/t
4.4g/t
1.8g/t
2.1g/t
1.5g/t
1.1g/t
2.1g/t
1.1g/t
3.3g/t
Contained Resource
279koz
953koz
1,929koz
2,337koz
2,424koz
1,761koz
1,300koz
3,040koz
1,102koz
EV/Resource
$488/oz
$288/oz
$228/oz
$143/oz
$129/oz
$128/oz
$94/oz
$71/oz
$52/oz
Gold Grade (g/t Au)
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2.
3.
For detailed sources see Appendix C
Note: rounding errors may occur
See Slide 16 for pro-forma capital structure
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W H Y I N VE ST I N BA L L A R D
MINING?
A gold only focused company, with a clear exploration
strategy supported by high quality Board and
management team
A launch pad of 1.1Moz1 high-grade MRE, including 930koz
at 4.1 g/t at Baldock which is fully permitted for mining
Gold rights over tenure containing 6 gold deposits plus 26km of
untested strike in the best gold location in Australia. We are
looking for another Baldock!
Attractive IPO EV / Resource Oz
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1. Refer to the Ballard IPO prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025 and the Disclaimer for further information on the Mt Ida Gold MRE
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APPENDICES
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M I N E R A L R E S O U RC E E ST I M AT E
– APRIL 20251
Cut off
Open cut Au
0.5 g/t
Underground Au
1.5 g/t
All
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Deposit
Baldock
Kestrel
Golden Vale
Bombay
West Knell
Jupiter
Mt Ida Tailings
Baldock
Kestrel
Bombay
West Knell
Jupiter
Baldock
Kestrel
Golden Vale
Bombay
West Knell
Jupiter
Mt Ida Tailings
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Indicated
Tonnes
Grade Ounces
(000s)
g/t Au
(000s)
Inferred
Tonnes
Grade Ounces
(000s)
g/t Au
(000s)
Tonnes
(000s)
Total
Grade
g/t Au
Ounces
(000s)
2,600
4.5
365
1,570
3.6
200
4,120
4.2
563
-
-
-
940
1.6
48
940
1.6
48
-
-
-
496
1.7
27
496
1.7
27
711
1.3
30
711
1.3
30
238
3.3
25
238
3.3
25
50
1.7
3
50
1.7
3
-
-
-
500
0.5
8
500
0.5
8
242
4.8
37
2,610
4.0
338
2,850
4.0
368
-
-
-
80
1.8
5
80
1.8
5
30
3.0
3
30
3.0
3
192
2.4
15
192
2.4
15
90
2.7
8
90
2.7
8
4,220
3.9
532
7,000
4.1
930
1,000
1.7
53
1,000
1.7
53
496
1.7
27
496
1.7
27
740
1.4
33
740
1.4
33
420
2.9
40
420
2.9
40
140
2.3
11
140
2.3
11
500
0.5
8
500
0.5
7,500
3.0
699
10,310
3.3
8
1,102
2,840
4.5
-
-
-
-
2,840
4.5
402
-
402
1. Refer to the Ballard IPO prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025 and the Disclaimer for further information on the Mt Ida Gold MRE
ballardmining.com.au
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MINERAL
R I G H TS D E E D
• Mineral Rights Deed1 executed between Mt Ida Au Pty Ltd,
Mt Ida Lithium Pty Ltd, Ballard Mining Limited and Delta
Lithium Limited
• Ballard to issue 220M shares to Delta (or its nominee) in
consideration of the Gold Asset
• Mining and Exploration:
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Area
Ballard (via Mt Ida Au)
Delta (via Mt Ida Lithium)
Mineral Rights
Exclusive rights to gold
Retains rights to all other minerals
Ownership Upon Mining
Automatically owns recovered gold
Automatically owns recovered non-gold minerals
Exploration Notice
10 business days
10 business days
Mining Proposal Notice
3 months
3 months
Corporate Presentation May 2025
1. For further information on the Mineral Rights Deed refer Ballard Prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025
ballardmining.com.au
B
MINERAL
R I G H TS D E E D ( C O N T ’ D )
• Gold and lithium are separate
geological units and can be mined
separately (no sterilisation)
• Any capital costs for mine
development for Gold operations
can be utilised and shared with
any potential lithium operation
High grade starter pits generate positive
cash flow and establish portal positions
for Underground development
• Cooperation governed by a Mineral
Rights Deed1
Conceptual Designs only to show interaction of gold and lithium
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Corporate Presentation May 2025
1. For further information on the Mineral Rights Deed refer Ballard Prospectus lodged with ASIC on 30th May 2025
ballardmining.com.au
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B
MINERAL
R I G H TS D E E D ( C O N T ’ D )
Scenario
Resolution Method
Conflicting activities
Parties must discuss and minimise interference.
Concurrent mining
Form Joint Operating Committee (JORC), decide on Dominant Mine, and coordinate operations.
Shared costs
Shared proportionally based on use or capital expenditure.
Use of other party’s infrastructure
Incoming party pays 50% of written-down value of infrastructure.
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