Inca de Oro Copper-Gold Project and Carmen deposit sale process

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PANAUST LIMITED ABN 17 011 065 160 Level 1, 15 James Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD 4006 Australia PO Box 2297, Fortitude Valley Business Centre QLD 4006 T: +61 7 3117 2000 F: +61 7 3846 4899 E: info@panaust.com.au W: www.panaust.com.au MEDIA RELEASE 10 January 2018 Inca de Oro Copper-Gold Project and Carmen deposit sale process Inca de Oro S.A (IDOSA), a joint venture between PanAust Minera IDO Limitada (PanAust Minera) and Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (CODELCO), is considering the sale of the Inca de Oro Copper-Gold Project, located near the town of Inca de Oro, Chañaral Province in the Atacama Desert, Chile. PanAust Atacama SpA, the sole owner of the nearby Carmen deposit, is also considering the sale of this asset. PanAust acquired its interest in the Inca de Oro Copper-Gold Project in February 2011 and led a series of studies to determine the Project s optimal development pathway. These studies concluded that both the Project and Carmen deposit offer substantial copper, gold and silver production at competitive capital and operating costs. Several parties have expressed interest in acquiring the Projects. IDOSA and PanAust Atacama are therefore considering the sale of the Projects and welcome all interested parties to participate in the sale process. A brief fact sheet accompanies this media release. For further information contact: Ms Kate Horan T +61 7 3117 2089 E kate.horan@panaust.com.au

PANAUST LIMITED ABN 17 011 065 160 Level 1, 15 James Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD 4006 Australia PO Box 2297, Fortitude Valley Business Centre QLD 4006 T: +61 7 3117 2000 F: +61 7 3846 4899 E: info@panaust.com.au W: www.panaust.com.au Inca De Oro and Carmen Copper-Gold Project Opportunity Overview Inca de Oro S.A. (IDOSA) is considering the sale of the Inca De Oro Copper-Gold Project (the Project). IDOSA is a joint venture between PanAust Minera IDO Limitada (PanAust Minera) and Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (CODELCO). PanAust Atacama is also considering the sale of the Carmen deposit. The 2014 Inca de Oro sulphide extended feasibility study identified a 9 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) project development, including oxide processing, that could yield a pre-tax net present value of US$208 million and IRR of 14 per cent over a 22-year mine life at metal prices of US$3.20/lb copper and US$1,300/oz gold. The operating margin over the first eight years of mine life (the high margin years) averaged US$1.76/lb while the remaining 14 production years averaged US$0.55/lb due to lower grade and lower margin mill feed. The principal driver of economic value for the Project is the higher grade and softer mill feed from the Inca de Oro porphyry deposit. At a 9Mpta throughput rate, this deposit provides 10 years of higher grade feed that repays the initial capital investment and provides a higher return on investment. The harder and lower grade Inca de Oro andesite mill feed provides a 2014 Extended Feasibility Study Key Metrics Production (LOM total) Copper kt 881 Gold koz 527 Silver koz 7,780 Operating costs (average) Mining US$/t material 2.03 Processing US$/t total ore 9.22 Oxide (incl G&A costs) US$/t oxide ore 13.96 Sulphide US$/t sulphide ore 8.48 Rehandle US$/t rehandled ore 1.32 G&A US$/t sulphide ore 1.26 Total operating costs US$/t total ore 18.05 C1 cash costs (LOM) US$/lb 1.91 C1 cash costs (Year 1-8) US$/lb 1.44 AISC (LOM) US$/lb 2.20 AISC (Year 1-8) US$/lb 1.80 Capital costs Pre-strip US$M 128 IDO oxide - initial US$M 80 IDO sulphide - initial US$M 530 IDO sulphide - deferred US$M 114 Carmen - initial US$M - Fleet - LOM (incl interest) US$M 156 TSF sustaining capital US$M 134 Other sustaining capital US$M 54 Financials (pre-tax and real) NPV0% US$M 899 NPV8% US$M 208 NPV10% US$M 120 IRR % 13.7% Payback Years 4.7 Capital intensity (Year 1-8) US$/t 10,697 Capital intensity (LOM) US$/t 15,776 further 12 years of mine life with returns sensitive to prevailing metal prices.

Project location and ownership The Project is located in Chile s Region III, approximately 105 kilometres north of the regional centre of Copiapo. The Inca de Oro deposit is located immediately to the east of the town of Inca de Oro. The site is at a moderate elevation of 1,650 metres above sea level and adjacent to a major sealed highway, Route C17, connecting the city of Copiapo to the city of Diego de Almagro. The town of Inca de Oro is 42 kilometres from Diego de Almagro. The Project is also accessible via Route 5 in the Bahía Flamenco sector. The Inca de Oro porphyry deposit contains copper, gold, silver and molybdenum mineralisation. The Carmen and Artemisa deposits, which have been considered in the Project evaluation, are nearby. The Inca de Oro Copper-Gold Project is owned by IDOSA, a joint venture between PanAust Minera and CODELCO. PanAust Minera holds a 66 per cent interest in IDOSA and CODELCO holds the remaining 34 per cent. The nearby Carmen deposit is owned 100 per cent by PanAust Atacama SpA (PanAust Atacama). Inca de Oro and Carmen Mineral Resource estimate Inca de Oro As at 31 December 2014, released to the ASX on 19 February 2015 Heap Leach Inca de Oro Oxide and Mixed (0.25% copper cut-off) Class Tonnes (Mt) Cu Soluble (%) Measured 11 0.22 Indicated 54 0.23 Sub-total (M+I) 64 0.22 Inferred 7 0.14 TOTAL 71 0.20 Flotation Inca de Oro Supergene and Primary (0.25% cut-off) Class Tonnes (Mt) Cu Total (%) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t) Measured 186 0.44 0.13 2.0 Indicated 126 0.35 0.08 1.7 Sub-total (M+I) 312 0.41 0.11 1.8 Inferred 77 0.30 0.06 1.4 TOTAL 389 0.39 0.10 1.7 Carmen As at 31 December 2013, released to the ASX on 19 February 2015 Class Tonnes (Mt) Cu Total (%) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t) Measured 5 0.33 0.42 1.1 Indicated 7 0.35 0.43 1.3 Sub-total (M+I) 12 0.34 0.43 1.2 Inferred 34 0.34 0.31 1.0 TOTAL 46 0.34 0.34 1.0 Page 2

IDOSA Proposed Transaction IDOSA is considering the sale of the Inca de Oro Copper-Gold Project and is inviting qualified prospective investors to submit proposals for this asset. The scope of the Proposed Transaction includes IDOSA s assets and rights in relation to the Project including: All mineral rights All development and operating rights and permits currently held by the Project and IDOSA All other development assets The transaction will be structured at an outright purchase of 100 per cent of IDOSA s interests in the Project. Carmen deposit Proposed Transaction PanAust Atacama is considering the sale of the Carmen deposit and is inviting qualified prospective investors to submit proposals for this asset. The scope of the Proposed Transaction includes PanAust Atacama s assets and rights in relation to the deposit including: All mineral rights All development and operating rights and permits currently held by PanAust Atacama SpA All other development assets The transaction will be structured at an outright purchase of 100 per cent of PanAust Atacama s interest in the deposit. Process Upon execution of a Confidentiality Agreement, parties invited to participate in the process will be provided with access to other relevant technical information on the Project/deposit. Information concerning the bidding process and process timetable is included in the accompanying Process Letter. IDOSA and PanAust Atacama reserve the right to amend the process at any time. Page 3

Important notice This document has been prepared at the direction of and from materials and information supplied by Inca de Oro S.A. (IDOSA) and PanAust Atacama SpA (PanAust Atacama) and is provided to a limited number of parties (collectively, Recipients or individually, a Recipient ) in evaluating the Proposed Transaction. This document is strictly confidential and may not be reproduced (in whole or in part) nor summarised or distributed or publicised without the prior written consent of IDOSA and PanAust Atacama. The Recipient shall keep this report and its content strictly confidential and not disclose the information contained herein to any person. This document has been prepared for the sole purpose of assisting Recipients in evaluating a potential investment in connection with the Proposed Transaction. However, it is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision and does not purport to contain all the information that may be necessary or desirable to fully and accurately evaluate the Proposed Transaction. IDOSA and PanAust Atacama have not independently verified any of the information contained herein or therein, and do not undertake any obligation to do so. Recipients should conduct and will be solely responsible for their own investigation and analysis of the Proposed Transaction. IDOSA and PanAust Atacama do not make any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of this document, or the information contained herein, and neither of such parties shall have any liability for the information contained in, or any omissions from, this document, nor for any of the written, electronic or oral communications transmitted to the Recipients in the course of the Recipients own investigation and evaluation of the Proposed Transaction. In furnishing this document, IDOSA and PanAust Atacama do not undertake any obligation to update any of the information contained herein or therein, or to correct any inaccuracies. This document does not constitute an offer or invitation for the sale or purchase of shares, assets or business described herein and does not form the basis of any contract. IDOSA and PanAust Atacama do not provide any tax, legal or accounting advice and each Recipient should seek independent professional advice as appropriate. IDOSA and PanAust Atacama reserves the unilateral right, at any time, determined in their sole discretion and without prior notice to the Recipients, (i) to negotiate with one or more parties and enter into an agreement relating to the sale of the businesses and/or equity interests with any party, (ii) to terminate discussions with any party, and (iii) to modify the rules and procedures set forth herein or any other procedures relating to the Proposed Transaction. Page 4