U.S. Silver & Gold Corporate Presentation - July 24, 2014
- 1. Focused on profitable growth at low silver prices JULY 2014 TSX:USA OTCQX:USGIF
- 2. Forward Looking Statement – Safe Harbour Certain information in this presentation may contain forward-looking statements. This information is based on current expectations that are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in the presentation, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and reserves, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of U.S. Silver & Gold, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “intend”, “believe” and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. U.S. Silver & Gold assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to the U.S. Silver & Gold. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by U.S. Silver & Gold with the Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at www.sedar.com. An additional Cautionary Note to Investors – In the event that we use certain terms in this presentation, such as “resource”, “measured resource”, “indicated resource” and “inferred resource”. U.S. investors are cautioned that, while such terms are recognized and required by Canadian Securities Laws, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize them. Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination has been made. U.S. investors should not assume that all or any part of measured or indicated resources will ever be converted into reserves. In addition, “inferred resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to whether they can be mined legally or economically. Accordingly, information concerning descriptions of mineralization in this presentation may not be comparable to information made public by companies that are subject to the SEC’s Industry Guide 7. Mr. Jim Atkinson, Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person under Canadian Securities Administrators guidelines has approved the applicable contents of this presentation. For further information on the Galena Complex, please refer to the technical report entitled “Technical Report, Galena Complex, Shoshone Idaho” dated March 22, 2013 and available on the U.S. Silver & Gold Inc. SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Some of the potential quantities and grades disclosed are conceptual in nature, there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource on all of the mineralization at the Galena Complex and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in certain targets being delineated as a mineral resource. 2
- 3. U.S. Silver & Gold Today Committed to Increasing Shareholder Value 1. Primary asset is the Galena Complex in Idaho - established, long-life operating complex 2. Proven Management Team & Board • All-in sustaining cash costs down 55% since management change focusing on profitable ounces • Track record of creating value through acquisitions 3. Significant ongoing brownfield expansion at higher silver prices 4. Dominant land position in the prolific Silver Valley in USA 3 2014 Guidance Silver Production: 2.0 - 2.4 Moz Silver Cash Costs: $14.50 - 15.50/oz All-in Sustaining Costs: $18.00 - 19.00/oz 2013 Results Silver Production: 2.12 Moz Silver Cash Costs: $17.76/oz All-in Sustaining Costs: $24.24/oz
- 4. Darren Blasutti President and CEO, Director • Former SVP Corporate Development and Investor Relations for Barrick Gold, reported to President and CEO • Led Barrick's strategic development for over 13 years until January 2011 executing over 25 gold mining transactions including Sutton Resources, Homestake Mining, Placer Dome, and consolidation of the Cortez property from Rio Tinto • Extensive capital markets expertise raising over $4 billion in equity, debt and private equity money for mining companies Bob Taylor COO • Over 40 years of experience in operations, management, engineering, and exploration for underground and open-pit mines • Most recently VP and President North American Operations for Kinross Gold where he was responsible for all operations and exploration • Former VP, Mine Operations at Stillwater Mining in Montana Warren Varga CFO • Over 18 years of progressive financial leadership experience and brings extensive senior management expertise • Most recently CFO of RX Gold & Silver Inc. and former Senior Director, Corporate Development at Barrick Gold Corporation • Member of the Chartered Professional Accountants Of Ontario and the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Daren Dell VP, Technical Services • Over 20 years experience and brings extensive knowledge gained from evaluating mining assets around the globe • Formerly Director, Corporate Development and Director, Technical Evaluations at Barrick Gold. Prior to joining Barrick Gold, Mr. Dell was at Placer Dome for 15 years Jim Atkinson VP, Exploration • Licensed Professional Geologist, over 40 years of experience in exploration geology • Completed more than a dozen exploration programs across North America at Billiton, Newmont and Noront Resources Peter McRae VP, General Counsel • Most recently VP Corporate Counsel of RX Gold & Silver Inc. and in private practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, a major international law firm based in NY with extensive experience on general corporate, securities law, and governance matters Management Team: Proven Experience 4
- 5. Board of Directors Gordon Pridham Chairman • Over 30 years of experience as a global finance executive • Serves on the public company boards of Newalta Corporation, Roxgold and Titanium Corporation (Chairman) Hugh Agro Director • Retired in 2009 as EVP Strategic Development at Kinross Gold, where he oversaw corporate development and exploration • Held senior positions with Placer Dome Canada and Deutsche Bank Alex Davidson Director • Retired in 2009 as EVP Exploration and Corporate Development at Barrick Gold • 2005 AO Dufresne Award to recognize exceptional achievement and distinguished contribution to mining exploration in Canada • In 2003 was named Prospector of the Year by PDAC for discovery of Alto Chicama in Peru Alan Edwards Director • Senior management positions with Frontera Copper, Apex Silver Mines, Kinross, Cyprus Amax and Phelps Dodge • Chairman of AuRico Gold Inc. and AQM Copper Inc., other boards include Entrée Gold Inc., Copper One Inc. and Oracle Mining Corp. Tom Ryley Director • Former Executive Vice President of Suncor Energy, where he worked for 25 years in a variety of roles • Board of directors for Newalta Corporation, Tribute Resources and Benefuel Inc. (Chairman) Lorie Waisberg Director • Former Senior Partner at Goodmans LLP and former EVP, Finance and Administration of Co-Steel Inc. • Accredited with Institute of Corporate Directors and sits on Boards of Tembec and Chemtrade Logistics Inc Darren Blasutti Director • President and CEO 5
- 6. Overview of the Galena Complex 6Located in an Excellent Mining Jurisdiction Galena Complex (100%) • High - grade Ag-Cu and Ag-Pb • Produced over 250 M oz silver historically • Proven & Probable* - 23M oz silver; Measured & Indicated - 13M oz silver and Inferred** - 18M oz silver • Company-wide focus on reducing costs • Transitioning to majority lower cost silver-lead production by end of 2014 • Hoisting and milling capacity available • Caladay Zone being assessed for high grade conventional mining and bulk mining potential Galena Complex located in mining - friendly Idaho • Ranked 6th in the US by The Fraser Institute in 2012/2013*** • Experienced knowledgeable workforce 6 * Descriptions of our mineral deposits are not comparable to similar information reported by U.S. companies which are subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements under the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. See www.us-silver.com for NI 43-101 Technical Report. ** As of December 31, 2012 14m oz Ag and March 19, 2013 4m oz Ag inferred for a total of 18m oz Ag inferred *** See www.fraserinstitute.org for details. Lucky Friday Mine Lucky Friday Mine Caladay Shaft Caladay Shaft Galena #3 Shaft Galena #3 Shaft Galena Main Shaft Galena Main Shaft Coeur Shaft Coeur Shaft Sunshine Mine Sunshine Mine Crescent Mine Crescent Mine 0 5000 metres 0 N Kellogg Osburn Silverton Wallace Mullan IDAHO Galena Mine Complex WAWA OROR MTMT WYWY NVNV UTUT CanadaCanada
- 7. Focus on Cost Reduction and Profitability 7 *Calculated per silver industry standards **Silver industry cash cost plus all development, capital expenditures, exploration spending and mine G&A Trending in the Right Direction 7 $10.00 $15.00 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 Cash Cost * All‐in Sustaining Cash Cost * Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014 Q2 2014
- 8. 8 $33.19/oz$32.77/oz $31.96/oz $31.11/oz $30.33/oz $28.80/oz $25.20/oz $23.01/oz $21.11/oz $19.71/oz $21.84/oz $22.56/oz $21.92/oz $20.76/oz $19.61/oz 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Oct‐12 Jan‐13 Apr‐13 Jul‐13 Oct‐13 Ore milled, tons Grade, oz/ton AgEq Galena Production Tonnage Grade Silver Price Galena Complex – Small Mine Plan Reducing Tons, Increasing Grade Silver equivalent (AgEq) calculated using $22.00/oz silver, $0.90/lb lead and $3.25/lb copper
- 9. Focus on Cash Flow Generation and Profitable Growth Our Vision is to Become the Next Quality Precious Metals Producer • Focus on near-term, free cash flow generation • Deliver on cost reduction and near-term profitability • Growth through expansion of existing asset base • Growth through aggressive consolidation in the gold and silver space • Focus on mining-friendly jurisdictions in the Americas • Maintain stakeholder involvement 9 To expand production profitably through the optimization of our own projects and acquisition of complementary projects at attractive valuation levels Strategic Objective Our Mission
- 10. USA Price Performance & Capital Structure 10 Symbol: USA-T Recent Price*(CDN): $0.57 Market Cap*(CDN): $46.28 M Cash Balance**: $7.2 M Working Capital**: $12.8 M Long Term Debt (Aug 2016)**: $7.7 M Shares Basic: 81.2 M Options : 6.7 M Warrants: 20.9 M Fully Diluted: 108.8 M * As of July 15, 2014 ** As of June 30, 2014 3% 35% 62% Insiders Institutional Other 0 500000 1000000 1500000 2000000 2500000 $0.00 $0.20 $0.40 $0.60 $0.80 $1.00 $1.20 $1.40 $1.60 CAD$ Volume
- 11. Endeavour Silver (EDR) U.S. Silver & Gold (USA) SilverCrest Mines (SVL‐V) Aurcana (AUN‐V) Scorpio Mining (SPM) Alexco Resource (AXR) Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM‐V) Excellon Resources (EXN) Great Panther Silver (GPR) Oz silver Eq Measured & Indicated Proven & Probable Junior Silver Producer Global Resource* Quality Reserves and Resources 11 *As of April 30, 2014 and based on public disclosure documents. Market data and other statistical information used in this presentation may be based on independent industry publications, government publications, reports by market research firms, or other published independent sources. Some data is also based on U.S. Silver & Gold’s good faith estimates that are derived from its review of internal data and information, as well as the sources listed above. Although U.S. Silver & Gold believes these sources are reliable, U.S. Silver & Gold has not independently verified the information and cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
- 12. Junior Silver Producer Multiples* Undervalued Relative to Peers 12 *As of April 30, 2014 and based on public disclosure documents. Market data and other statistical information used in this presentation may be based on independent industry publications, government publications, reports by market research firms, or other published independent sources. Some data is also based on U.S. Silver & Gold’s good faith estimates that are derived from its review of internal data and information, as well as the sources listed above. Although U.S. Silver & Gold believes these sources are reliable, U.S. Silver & Gold has not independently verified the information and cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. $‐ $2.00 $4.00 $6.00 $8.00 $10.00 $12.00 $14.00 $16.00 GPR EXN EDR SVL AXR ASM USA AUN SPM $/Oz silver Enterprise Value/Resources
- 13. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 USA AUN SPM EXN EDR ASM GPR AXR SVL Silver Oz Production Per $1000 Invested Leverage to Silver Price Highest Leveraged to the Silver Price How Much Production Does $1,000 Buy?* *As of April 30 2014 and based on public disclosure documents. Market data and other statistical information used in this presentation may be based on independent industry publications, government publications, reports by market research firms, or other published independent sources. Some data is also based on U.S. Silver & Gold’s good faith estimates that are derived from its review of internal data and information, as well as the sources listed above. Although U.S. Silver & Gold believes these sources are reliable, U.S. Silver & Gold has not independently verified the information and cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. 13
- 14. Invest in U.S. Silver & Gold Highest silver production leverage per $1,000 invested in silver industry Focused on Improving Share Price 14 • Producing 2.0 – 2.4 million silver oz • Executing on cost reductions and higher grade production • Transitioning to wider, higher grade silver equivalent lead/silver stopes to further reduce costs • 100% owned, royalty free • Fully permitted • Excess hoisting and milling capacity • Experienced management team
- 15. Contact Darren Blasutti, President & CEO dblasutti@us-silver.com 416-848-9503 Nicole Richard, Investor Relations nrichard@us-silver.com 416-848-9503 www.us-silver.com
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- 17. Upper Country Silver-Lead Project
- 18. Galena Mine Upper Country Silver-Lead Project