- The corporate presentation outlines SilverCrest's plan to expand production at its Santa Elena mine in Mexico. Production is expected to increase from 2.49 million silver equivalent ounces in 2013 to 3.5 million ounces in 2014 through developing an underground mine and increasing mill throughput.
- A pre-feasibility study showed strong economics for the expansion, with an IRR of 88% and 5-year NPV of $223 million at base case metal prices. The expansion capital costs are estimated at $82 million over 2013-2014.
- The underground mine will be developed using long-hole stoping, with production coming from the open pit, underground mine and leach pads starting in 2014. Production is expected to
2. Disclaimer
The information provided in this presentation is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all matters and developments concerning the Company. It should be read in
conjunction with all other disclosure documents of the Company. The information contained herein is not a substitute for detailed investigation or analysis. No securities commission
or regulatory authority has reviewed the accuracy or adequacy of the information presented.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This presentation contains âforwardâlooking statementsâ within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and the United States Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forwardâlooking statements concern the Companyâs anticipated results and developments in the Companyâs operations in future periods, planned exploration and development of
its properties, plans related to its business and other matters that may occur in the future. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on expectations
of future performance, including silver and gold production and planned work programs. Statements concerning reserves and mineral resource estimates may also constitute
forwardâlooking statements to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered if the property is developed and, in the case of mineral reserves,
such statements reflect the conclusion based on certain assumptions that the mineral deposit can be economically exploited.
Forwardâlooking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual events or results to differ from those
expressed or implied by the forwardâlooking statements, including, without limitation: risks related to precious and base metal price fluctuations; risks related to fluctuations in the
currency markets (particularly the Mexican peso, Canadian dollar and United States dollar); risks related to the inherently dangerous activity of mining, including conditions or events
beyond our control, and operating or technical difficulties in mineral exploration, development and mining activities; uncertainty in the Companyâs ability to raise financing and fund
the exploration and development of its mineral properties; uncertainty as to actual capital costs, operating costs, production and economic returns, and uncertainty that
development activities will result in profitable mining operations; risks related to reserves and mineral resource figures being estimates based on interpretations and assumptions
which may result in less mineral production under actual conditions than is currently estimated and to diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves as properties are mined;
risks related to governmental regulations and obtaining necessary licenses and permits; risks related to the business being subject to environmental laws and regulations which may
increase costs of doing business and restrict our operations; risks related to mineral properties being subject to prior unregistered agreements, transfers, or claims and other defects
in title; risks relating to inadequate insurance or inability to obtain insurance; risks related to potential litigation; risks related to the global economy; risks related to the Companyâs
status as a foreign private issuer in the United States; risks related to all of the Companyâs properties being located in Mexico and El Salvador, including political, economic, social and
regulatory instability; and risks related to officers and directors becoming associated with other natural resource companies which may give rise to conflicts of interests.
Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those describedi n the
forwardâlooking statements. The Companyâs forwardâlooking statements are based on beliefs, expectations and opinions of management on the date the statements are made. For
the reasons set forth above, investors should not place undue reliance on forwardâlooking statements. he information contained herein is nota a substitute for detailed investigation
or analysis. No securities commission or regulatory authority has reviewed the accuracy or adequacy of the information presented.
All monetary figures are expressed in United States dollars unless otherwise specified.
Qualified Person
Under National Instrument (NI 43-101) Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, the Qualified Person for this presentation is N. Eric Fier, CPG, P.Eng., President & Chief Operating
Officer for SilverCrest Mines Inc., who has reviewed and approved its contents. 2
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SilverCrest â Building The Next Mid-Tier Producer
â˘Building the next mid-tier silver-gold producer in Mexico
SIMPLE & PROVEN BUSINESS
MODEL
â˘Attractive profit margins; fully funded
ROBUST FINANCIAL
POSITION
â˘Expertise to develop and operate mining projectsSEASONED MANAGEMENT
â˘Santa Elena: Producing silver gold mine expanding to 3.5 Moz
AgEq in 2014
â˘La Joya: Development Stage Project
â˘Organic Growth Through Low Cost Acquisitions
WELL POSITIONED FOR
GROWTH
â˘Build prime silver-gold producer (+10 Moz AgEq.) through
disciplined business strategyMAIN OBJECTIVE
4. Experienced & Successful Management Team
J. Scott Drever, BSc., Chairman & CEO (45 years experience)
Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions. Management and operational experience with several production companies, including
Placer Dome and Blackdome Mining.
N. Eric Fier, CPG, P.Eng., President & COO (25 years experience)
Operations, Project Evaluation & Management. Previously with Newmont Mining, Eldorado Gold, Pegasus Gold Corp. Involvement
in construction and operations of 4 successful mines, including Santa Elena. Several major international discoveries.
Barney Magnusson, CA, CFO (35 years experience)
Served as an Officer and Director of 6 mining (Dayton Mines, High River Gold Mines) companies that developed, constructed or
operated 8 precious metals mines in North and South America.
Brent McFarlane, BSc., VP Operations (25 years experience)
Managed all phases of open pit and underground mining projects and instrumental in leading Mexican and Intâl projects through
feasibility, construction, and production while working for Minefinders, Kappes Cassiday, TVI Pacific, Marston, and Pegasus Gold.
Marcio Fonseca, P.Geo., VP Corporate Development (20 years experience)
Served as Division Director at Macquarie Metals & Energy Capital with focus on equity and debt financing for the mining sector
over the last 9 years. Prior to that, he held corporate positions in business development, project development, operations and
exploration with Vale and Phelps Dodge in Latin America.
Graham C. Thody, CA, Director (30 years experience)
Corp. finance and public company management. Director and President of UEX Corp., Chairman of the Board of Geologix.
George W. Sanders, Director (30 years experience)
Experience in mining and exploration finance. Previously with Canaccord Capital Corp., Richmont Mines Inc., Consolidated Cinola
Mines Ltd., and Shore Gold Inc.
Ross Glanville, P.Eng., CGA, Director (40 years experience)
Experience in mining, exploration finance, valuations and fairness opinions. Director of Archon Minerals Limited, Clifton Star
Resources Inc. and Starfield Resources Inc. 4
FOUNDERS
5. 5
Overview of SilverCrest
BUILDING THE NEXT MID-TIER SILVER-GOLD PRODUCER IN MEXICO
â˘1,222,351 million Ag Eq oz
â˘347.5K oz Ag | 14.7K oz Au
H1 2013
Production
â˘$ 7.74 per Ag Eq oz ($425 Au Eq)
â˘$14.56 per Ag Eq oz (ALL IN)
H1 2013
Cash Cost
â˘$ 28.3 million (Revenues)
â˘$ 8.8 million (Net Earnings)
â˘31%
H1 2013
Revenues,
Earnings, Margin
â˘19.7 million Ag oz
â˘327,430 Au oz
â˘open pit, underground, leach pads
Reserves
Santa Elena
(April 30,2013)
â˘Santa Elena (Underground):
â˘Indicated: 7.9 mill Ag oz, 116,000 Au oz
â˘La Joya:
â˘Inferred: 198.6 million Ag Eq oz
Resources*
(April 30, 2013)
â˘1 Operating (Santa Elena)
â˘1 Development â PEA (La Joya)
â˘Exploration properties in Mexico
Asset Stages
â˘2013: 2.49 million Ag Eq oz
â˘2014: 3.5 million Ag Eq oz
Estimated
Production
â˘Mexico: Sonora & Durango
Geographic
Location
*Additional details on Resources on slide 10 & 11NOTE: Ag Eq based on 55:1 ratio
6. Capital Structure & Trading History
SVL SHARE STRUCTURE
Issued & Outstanding: 108,843,205
Options: 6,325,000
Fully Diluted Shares: 115,168,205
Average Option Price: CAD $1.41
TSX.V NYSE MKT
90 - Day Avg. Daily Volume: 326,249 273,977
52 Week High / Low: $2.96 / $1.19 $2.96/$1.13
Share Price (Oct. 010, 2013): CAD $1.70
Market Cap: CAD $185 M
Working Capital (June 30, 2013): $41.6 M
Line of Credit (Scotiabank; LIBOR +3%; undrawn) $40 M
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SHAREHOLDER DISTRIBUTIONS
Fully Diluted (as of October 10, 2013)
8%
31%
61%
Management & Directors Institutions Retail
$1.20
$2.24
(See slide 24)
$32
$26
$20
AgPrice
7. 7
Financial Performance
Revenue & Cash Flow
Cash Flow per Month in H1 of $2.3 M
Strong Working Capital of $41.6 M
š Higher grade areas were mined in this quarter. š Higher working capital due to bought deal financing and cash flow from operations.
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8. 8
Cash Operating Cost & ALL IN Cash Operating Cost
2013 EST Budget 2012
Cash operating cost š $ 19,822,454 18,307,681
General and Admin expenses $ 7,273,798 5,568,582
Santa Elena Reserve & Resource definition drilling $ 4,705,000 5,644,469
Santa Elena Sustaining capital $ 901,540 1,703,919
Total 2013 est. expense $ 32,702,792 31,224,651
Ag equiv. ounces sold 2,432,136 2,477,623
Cash Cost per Ag equiv. ounce sold $ 8.15 7.39
ALL IN cash cost per Ag equiv. ounce sold ² $ 13.45 12.60
š 2013 EST does not reflect inventory adjustments
² ALL INâ includes total direct costs + sustaining capital + corporate G&A expense + exploration expense.
9. Reserve and Resource Growth (AgEq oz*)
(Includes Santa Elena, La Joya and Cruz de Mayo)
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Reserve 0 0 30,605 30,605 30,605 27,032 21,695 37,743
Indicated 13,805 43,548 10,994 24,782 24,782 39,436 9,163 16,779
Inferred 17,565 25,418 28,005 28,069 28,069 32,866 125,952 223,712
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
AgEqoz*(000)
Reserve
Indicated
Inferred
Note: (*) Silver equivalency is based on Ag:Au 55:1 for Santa Elena (Ag Au dore producer);for La Joya it includes silver, copper and gold :Ag:Au is 50:1, Ag:Cu is 86:1 (La Joya is a
silver copper concentrate with gold credits project at the PEA stage); all numbers are rounded.
All Mineral Resources and Reserves conform to NI 43-101, 43-101CP, and CIM definitions for Resources and Reserves.
Inferred Resources have been estimated from geological evidence and limited sampling and must be treated with a lower level of confidence than Indicated Resources.
Open Pit and Leach Pad Probable Reserves were classified by SilverCrest. Underground Reserves and Resources were classified by EBA, a Tetra Tech Company.
11. Santa Elena Mine Expansion
1. SANTA ELENA HIGH GRADE OPEN PIT
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Access Road to Site;
7km from National HIghway
Access road to Underground
Portal
3-stage Crusher
Waste Dumps
Crusher Screen Decks
And Conveyors
Process Plant
Construction
Merrill Crowe Processing Plant
And Laboratories
Ore Reclamation Tunnels
4 Hour Drive to
Tuscon, AZ2 Hour Drive to
Hermosillo and
International Airport
Excellent Infrastructure and Access
Future 2nd Underground
Access Portal
12. 12
Santa Elena Mine Expansion Plan Capex Schedule
($ Millions) TOTAL 2013
(Budget)
2012 2011
Mill Complex 58.7 53.2 5.5 -
Underground Development 12.6 8.1 3.5 1.0
Drilling & Pre-Feasibility 10.7 4.7 5.0 1.0
(*) Excludes $5 M contingency included in PFS
82.0 â˝*âž 66.0 14.0 2.0
ď Pre Feasibility released in July 2013
ď Decline ramp, UG development and drilling in process
ď Construct, 3,000 tonnes per day conventional mill by Q1 2014
ď Mill feed from Open Pit and Underground/Leach Pads in 2014
13. Santa Elena Mine Expansion â Pre-Feasibility Study, April 2013
1. SANTA ELENA HIGH GRADE OPEN PIT
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Item Base Case Spot Price
Gold Price (US$/oz.) $ 1,450 $ 1,250
Silver price (US$/oz.) $ 28 $ 19.5
IRR (%) 88% 49%
DCF NPV @ 5% in millions $223.7 $108.7
Payback (production years) 1.1 1.7
Base Case Economic Analysis Results š
Production
Gold Ounces Sold - post refiner 262,739
Silver Ounces Sold - post refiner 12,118,926
Revenue US$(000)
Gross Sales $684,931
Operating Expenses
Total Operating Costs ² $282,223
Freight & Refining $5,579
Capital Expenses
Total Capital Costs Âł $87,813
Pre-Tax Cash Flow
Total Cash Flow â´ $302,481
1 The economic analysis considers SilverCrest delivering a remaining 31,000 ounces of gold at a price of US$350/oz. under the Sandstorm Agreement. It does not include the effect of the
option held by Sandstorm to participate in the future underground mine production.
2 Operating cost per AgEQ oz. sold varies between $9.6 and $12.6 over the life of mine
3 Excludes sunk costs ,of 24.3 million up to April 30, 2013, closure costs and working capital, including contingency
4 Includes deductions of $5 million for closure costs and $1.8 million for working capital
- Life of Mine
US$(000)
14. Santa Elena 3D View of Stope Layout â Looking Northwest
1. SANTA ELENA HIGH GRADE OPEN PIT
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$17/t $17/t $38/t
Open Pit
1 km
400 mtr
15. Santa Elena Expansion Production Profile (3000 tpd Mill)
Long Hole Stoping Upfront
Long
1. SANTA ELENA HIGH GRADE OPEN PIT
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0
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Ounces
Au : Ag - 55:1Ag Eq Oz's of Au Produced Ag Oz's Produced
NOTE : Production Profile based on âExpansion PFS April 2013â results.
An estimated 750,000 tonnes of open pit ore will be placed on the pad in 2013 and accounted for in early 2014 as additional ore for reprocessing during the
mine life.
Currently-OpenPit
POTENTIAL FOR EXTENDING OR INCREASING IN PRODUCTION:
A) Additional Santa Elena Resources
B) La Joya Coming On Stream
16. 16
Potential Mill Feed Schedule 2013 - 2024
Source 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Open Pit (until August 2014)
Underground (to commence Q3|2014)
Heap Leach Reprocessing (to commence Q3|2014)
Cruz de Mayo
(1)
(2)
Note (1): Resources (hatched)
Note (2): Open pit ore still to be put on pad in 2013 (hatched) as leach pad material
Reserves by January 2014
17. Open Pit
Santa Elena Mine â El Cholugo and Tortuga Discoveries
A
Aâ
B
Bâ
Underground
Ramp
Tortuga
In Pit Wall
El Cholugo
In Pit Wall
100m
N
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Tortuga
El Cholugo
Main Mineralized Zone
18. *Looking North â Ultimate pit and U/G development: Est. Reserves in pink and Est. Resources in grey.
Drill holes: red dots 2005-2011, blue 2012-13, green stars Newly Reported
Santa Elena Mine Expansion â MMZ Long Section A-Aâ *
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Current Ramp
Original Surface
Location
El Cholugo & El Cholugo Dos
13.4 m @ 1.8 gpt Au, 207 gpt Ag
1.2 m @ 3.9 gpt Au, 1,239.5 gpt Ag
Tortuga
5.3 m @ 10.5 gpt Au, 572.5 gpt Ag
Ongoing U/G drilling
(1st Production Stopes)
148
152
166
160
181144
175
183
182142 179
180155
171
158
176
145 168
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151
165
OPEN
200m
Ultimate Pit
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19. La Joya Project
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Conceptual Starter Pit
Geological Model & Completed Phase I & II Drill
Program
Location: Durango, Mexico
ďExcellent Infrastructure & Access: Highway,
Railway and Power Lines nearby
ď2 Hour Drive From Durango City &
International Airport
20. La Joya Resource Sections A-Aâ (Looking NE)
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âPotential Starter Pit Parametersâ:
ď 8-10 year mine life
ď Low strip ratio
ď 5,000-7,000 tpd throughput
ď Est. 4 to 5 million Ag Eq oz/year
21. La Joya Resource Estimate & Preliminary Metallurgy
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ZONE
Ag Eq* Cut-off
gpt
Tonnage
(000) Ag gpt Au gpt Cu % Ag Eq gpt
Ag Oz
(000)
Au oz
(000) Cu lbs (000)
Ag Eq* Oz
(000)
Total 15 126,700 23.5 0.17 0.19 48.7 95,900 716.2 533,200 198,600
30 71,200 34.4 0.22 0.28 69.8 78,700 524.8 436,800 159,800
60 27,900 57.5 0.28 0.48 112.2 51,600 258.8 288,400 100,800
**Classified by EBA, A Tetra Tech Company and conforms to NI 43-101, 43-101CP, and CIM definitions for resources. All numbers are rounded. Inferred Resources have been
estimated from geological evidence and limited sampling and must be treated with a lower level of confidence than Measured and Indicated Resources. Mineralization boundaries
used in the interpretation of the geological model and resource estimate are based on a cutoff grade of 15 gpt Ag Eq using the metal price ratios described below.
Batch Cleaner Flotation Test Results â Baseline
Current Resource Estimate (PEA focus on 60 gpt cut-off)
Composite
Head Assay
3rd Cleaner Concentrate
Assay Recovery (%)
Cu % Ag gpt Au gpt Ag Eq* gpt Mo % Cu % Ag gpt Au gpt Ag Eq* gpt Mo % Cu Ag Au Mo
Manto 0.34 45.0 0.15 81.7 0.004 36.3 4,700 3.40 7,991 0.27 86.7 84.3 18.2 59.6
Structure 0.46 58.0 0.25 110.0 0.003 34.3 3,980 9.45 7,402 0.17 82.7 76.7 42.4 59.7
Contact** 0.07 4.0 0.10 15.0 0.011 16.7 670 17.40 2,976 2.02 83.6 63.7 66.4 65.4Note: all the metal grades are based on weighted average values.
* Silver equivalency (Ag Eq) includes silver, gold and copper and excludes lead, zinc, molybdenum and tungsten values. Ag:Au is 50:1, Ag:Cu is 86:1, based on 5 year historic
metal price trends of US$24/oz silver, US$1200/oz gold, US$3/lb copper.
** Contact composite was collected and analyzed to target tungsten and molybdenum recoveries.
22. La Joya Exploration Potential
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⢠10,600 hectare
land package
within the
Fresnillo Silver
Trend
⢠Operating
mines nearby
23. Investment Highlights
ď Building The Next Mid-Tier Silver-Gold Producer
ď Unhedged High Grade, Low Cost Producer
ď Excellent Profit Margins, Strong Balance Sheet
ď Strong Earnings And Cash Flow
ď Significant Increase In Production by 2014
ď Good Organic Growth Opportunities
ď Expanding Resources & Reserves
Upcoming Catalysts 2013
ď Quarterly Production Data & Financial Statements
ď Santa Elena Expansion Updates
ď Santa Elena Exploration Results
ď La Joya Preliminary Economic Assessment
23Santa Elena CCD Tank Construction
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Institutional Holdings Analyst Coverage
Institutional Investors
ď Sprott Inc
ď Libra Advisors
ď Wellington Management
ď AGF Investments
ď JP Morgan Chase
ď I.G. Investment Management
ď Tocqueville Asset Management
ď 683 Capital Management
ď Great West Life Assurance
ď BMO Investments
ď Ingalls & Snyder
Firm Analyst
ď Canaccord Genuity Nicholas Campbell
ď Cormark Securities Graeme Jennings
ď Dundee Capital Chris Lichtenheldt
ď Euro Pacific Capital Inc. Heiko Ihle
ď Haywood Securities Benjamin Asuncion
ď Jennings Capital Kwong-Mun Achong Low
ď PI Financial Corp Philip Ker
ď Raymond James
ď Roth Capital
Chris Thompson
Joe Reagor
ď Stonecap Securities Christos Doulis
26. Contact Us
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