American West Metals (AW1) 2025 Precious Metals Summit - Beaver Creek summary

Strategic location and operational environment

• Project is located in a remote Arctic mining district with established infrastructure and a strong mining culture.

• Year-round mining is possible, with seasonal shipping windows similar to other northern mines.

• Local communities are engaged, and the logistical chain has been successfully demonstrated.

Project development and resource potential

• Transitioned from exploration to development in two years, with compelling early-stage economics and a $50 million capital requirement.

• Environmental baseline studies and permitting are underway, with production potentially achievable within a few years.

• Initial resource estimate is 250,000 tons of copper, with ongoing upgrades and expansion expected to increase mine life and scale.

Innovative processing and partnerships

• Utilizes beneficiation, DMS, and ore sorting to produce high-grade copper concentrate with minimal environmental impact.

• Processing plant is modular, scalable, and cost-effective, with no tailings or reagents required.

• Attracted strategic partners, including Taurus Royalty and Ocean Partners, providing non-dilutive funding and offtake agreements.