HL presentation
Priorities-
*expanding existing operations,particularly at Keno HIll
*maintaining our social license
*growth
*deleveraging the balance sheet
Focusing on the large inventory of land and projects and
Possible acquisitions with emphasis on safest jurisdictions -being America and Canada
Avoiding other jurisdictions until political climates change
Keno dry stack disposal method ensures social responsibility
Sensitive to the local native land
16 exploration development projects-studying them to bring online
Mentions the Libby project and hopefully the permits to dewater/ advance exploration / rehab the existing adit next year
Focused on lowering net debt
HL is the largest Canadian /US Silver producer
All operations in US/Canada
Fastest growing Silver Producer
Produce 17 million oz of pure silver this year
Low cost, high-grade mines
All four major mines are long life-minimum 10 + years at every operation
Safety first-very succesful record
Underrground,high grade mines -low carbon footprint
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"We believe in the long term potential of the Keno Hill mine- and other exploration properties we hold in the Yukon.
That is why we are committed in developing a long term relationship with the First Nations on whose lands we operate,as well as the Yulon govt.,to help them build a strong and responsible mining industry."
HL produces 45% of US silver.
Silver reserves 4th largest amongst peers and
Silver reserve grades 2nd largest amongst all peers.
HL lowest AISC amongst peers.
1.
Green's Creek: Low cost. 13 + years of reserves. AISC of $9 per oz
2.
Lucky Friday:19 years of mine life. 5 million oz producer per annum. Full production following the fire of last year.
Received $30 m from insurance with $15m to come
3.
Keno Hill-Largest primary silver reserves in Canada. Ramping up to full production.
Strong 2nd Quarter of 400 tpd but more work to do before declaring commercial production.
Underground/surface exploration drilling confirms significant exploration potential in the district
"Long term thinking is especially important to make Keno Hill become the next Green's Creek or Lucky Friday in our portfolio."
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Casa Berardi-Only gold operation in the portfolio
14 years of reserves
Produced meaningful cash flow in the last ten years
Transitioning from underground to full surface operation
"Our capital is being deployed in production growth with investments to focus on Keno Hill."
Deleveraging the balance sheet is the next priority and the third is providing a return of capital to our shareholders.
https://www.goldforumamericas.com/company-session/3365/