Central Asia Metals (CAML) Investor Presentation summary
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Investor Presentation summary
3 Jul, 2025Transaction overview and structure
Acquisition of New World Resources Limited (NWR), owner of the Antler copper project in Arizona, via an Australian Scheme of Arrangement for A$0.05 per share, valuing NWR at A$185m (US$119m).
Transaction funded by existing cash and a new US$120m senior secured credit facility from BMO, ING Bank, and Société Générale.
Scheme requires approval from at least 75% of votes cast and more than 50% of NWR shareholders present and voting, with board support and regulatory approvals.
Scheme meeting expected in August 2025; completion targeted for September 2025.
Strategic rationale and impact
Acquisition is transformative, more than doubling annual production and cash flow, with Antler expected to add 30kt copper equivalent per year and US$115m post-tax free cash flow.
Antler project offers high-grade resources (14.2Mt at 3.8% Cu-eq) and robust economics (post-tax NPV7% US$498m, IRR >30%).
Transaction is immediately accretive to NAV per share and offers attractive valuation at ~0.2x P/NPV.
Increases copper exposure in a tier-one jurisdiction with strong US government support for critical minerals.
Antler project details
Located in northern Arizona, close to major infrastructure, with most facilities on private land.
Mining method: underground longhole open stoping with paste backfill; conventional flotation to produce Cu, Zn, and Pb concentrates.
Life of mine: 12.2 years, average annual payable production of 30kt Cu-eq, LoM C1 cost US$1.97/lb Cu-eq, AISC US$2.18/lb Cu-eq.
Pre-production capex US$298m; DFS and permitting underway, with project unconstrained by offtake commitments.
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