Hot Chili Limited
This independent media contains information drawn from Hot Chili’s announcement of the results of its PEA on the Costa Fuego Project dated 28 June, 2023. Readers are cautioned to read the cautionary language, disclaimers, qualifications and assumptions in the announcement of that date to understand the risks and opportunities related to the project. Readers should also review the Technical Report to be filed on Sedar at www.sedarplus.ca within 45 days of the announcement to more fully understand the basis of the PEA announcement.”
Qualifying Statements
Technical Report
For readers to fully understand the information in this news release, they should read the PEA Technical Report prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) (to be available on www.sedar.com or at www.hotchili.net.au within 45 days of June 30, 2023) in its entirety, including all qualifications, assumptions, limitations and exclusions that relate to the information set out in this news release that qualifies the technical information contained in the PEA. The PEA is intended to be read as a whole, and sections should not be read or relied upon out of context. The technical information in this news release is subject to the assumptions and qualifications contained in the PEA.
Qualified Persons – NI 43-101
The PEA was compiled by Wood Australia Pty Ltd with contributions from a team of independent Qualified Persons within the meaning of Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43 -101”). The scientific and technical information contained in this news release pertaining to Coast Fuego has been reviewed and verified by the following independent qualified persons within the meaning of NI 43-101:
The independent qualified persons have verified the information disclosed herein, including the sampling, preparation, security, and analytical procedures underlying such information.
Disclosure regarding mine planning and infrastructure has been reviewed and approved by Mr Grant King, FAUSIMM, Hot Chili’s Chief Operations Officer, and a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI43-101.
Competent Persons – JORC
The information in this news release that relates to Mineral Resources for the Costa Fuego Project is based on information compiled by:
Ms Haren, Mr David, Mr Wendlandt, Mr Kossari and Mr von Wielligh have sufficient experience, which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code of Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ and as Qualified Persons under NI43-101.
Disclaimer
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
This news release is to be used by the recipient for informational purposes only and does not purport to be complete or contain all the information that may be material to the current or future business, operations, financial condition, or prospects of Hot Chili Limited (“Hot Chili” or the “Company”). Each recipient should perform its own independent investigation and analysis of Hot Chili, and the information contained in this news release is not a substitute therefore. Hot Chili makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this news release or in any other written or oral communication transmitted to any recipient by any party. Except for liability that cannot be disclaimed by law, by accepting this Document, the recipient agrees that neither Hot Chili nor any of its officers, directors, employees, or representatives has any liability for any representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for any omissions from, this news release or any such other written or oral communication from any person.
Certain information contained herein is based on, or derived from, information provided by independent third-party sources. Hot Chili believes that such information is accurate and that the sources from which it has been obtained are reliable; however, Hot Chili has not independently verified such information and does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information.
This news release should not be considered as a recommendation from any person to purchase any securities. Each person for whom this news release is made available should consult its own professional advisors in making its own independent investigations and assessment and, after making such independent investigations and assessments, as it deems necessary, in determining whether to proceed with any investment in the Company.
Cautionary Note for U.S. Investors Concerning Mineral Resources
National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) is a rule of the Canadian Securities Administrators which establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Technical disclosure contained in this news release has been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Classification System. These standards differ from the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and resource information contained in this press release may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by domestic United States companies subject to the SEC’s reporting and disclosure requirements.
All amounts in this news release are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
Non IFRS Financial Performance Measures
“Total Cash Cost”, “All-in Sustaining Cost”, “All-in cost LOM”, “C1”, and “Free Cashflow” are not performance measures reported in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). These performance measures are included because these statistics are key performance measures that management uses to monitor performance. Management uses these statistics to assess how the Costa Fuego Project compares against its peer projects and to assess the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the contemplated mining operations. These performance measures do not have a meaning within IFRS and, therefore, amounts presented may not be comparable to similar data presented by other mining companies. These performance measures should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for measures of performance in accordance with IFRS.
Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains certain statements that are “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and Australian securities legislation (each, a “forward-looking statement”). Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations, forecasts, and projections with respect to future events, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, and are based on certain assumptions. No assurance can be given that these expectations, forecasts, or projections will prove to be correct, and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. Forward-looking information is by its nature prospective and requires the Company to make certain assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “plan”, “potential”, “project”, “should”, “will”, “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements within this news release are based on information currently available and what management believes are reasonable assumptions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. In addition, this news release may contain forward-looking statements attributed to third-party industry sources, the accuracy of which has not been verified by the Company.
In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, to: prospects, projections and success of the Company and its projects; expected cash inflows; whether or not it will enter into any royalty or streaming transactions and the terms thereof; the ability of the Company to expand mineral resources beyond current mineral resource estimates; the results and impacts of current and planned drilling to convert inferred mineral resources to indicated, to extend mineral resources and to identify new deposits; the Company’s ability to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves; opportunities for growth in mineral projects; the ability of the Company to secure necessary infrastructure; the terms and conditions related to use of existing port and electrical infrastructure, including the ability to access renewable energy sources; the timing and outcomes of this current and future planned economic studies; the timing and outcomes of regulatory processes required to obtain permits for the development and operation of the Costa Fuego Project as contemplated in this and future planned economic studies; whether or not the Company will make a development decision and the timing thereof; the ability of the Company to consolidate additional landholdings around its project; estimates of cost; and estimates of planned exploration.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from a conclusion, forecast or projection contained in the forward-looking statements in this news release, including, but not limited to, the following material factors: operational risks; risks related to the cost estimates of exploration; sovereign risks associated with the Company’s operations in Chile; changes in estimates of mineral resources of properties where the Company holds interests; recruiting qualified personnel and retaining key personnel; future financial needs and availability of adequate financing; fluctuations in mineral prices; market volatility; exchange rate fluctuations; ability to exploit successful discoveries; the production at or performance of properties where the Company holds interests; ability to retain title to mining concessions; environmental risks; financial failure or default of joint venture partners, contractors or service providers; competition risks; economic and market conditions; and other risks and uncertainties described elsewhere in this news release and elsewhere in the Company’s public disclosure record.
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon assumptions which the Company believes to be reasonable, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this news release, the Company has made assumptions regarding: future commodity prices and demand; availability of skilled labour; timing and amount of capital expenditures; future currency exchange and interest rates; the impact of increasing competition; general conditions in economic and financial markets; availability of drilling and related equipment; effects of regulation by governmental agencies; future tax rates; future operating costs; availability of future sources of funding; ability to obtain financing; and assumptions underlying estimates related to adjusted funds from operations. The Company has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking information provided in this news release to provide investors with a more complete perspective on the Company’s future operations, and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits the Company will derive therefrom.
For additional information with respect to these and other factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements made herein, please refer to the public disclosure record of the Company, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report, which is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under the Company’s issuer profile. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all those factors or to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on the Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements and are made as of the date of this news release. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise. Investors should read this entire news release and consult their own professional advisors to ascertain and assess the income tax and legal risks and other aspects of an investment in the Company.
AcceptHot Chili Limited
This independent media contains information drawn from Hot Chili’s announcement of the results of its PEA on the Costa Fuego Project dated 28 June, 2023. Readers are cautioned to read the cautionary language, disclaimers, qualifications and assumptions in the announcement of that date to understand the risks and opportunities related to the project. Readers should also review the Technical Report to be filed on Sedar at www.sedarplus.ca within 45 days of the announcement to more fully understand the basis of the PEA announcement.”
Qualifying Statements
Technical Report
For readers to fully understand the information in this news release, they should read the PEA Technical Report prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) (to be available on www.sedar.com or at www.hotchili.net.au within 45 days of June 30, 2023) in its entirety, including all qualifications, assumptions, limitations and exclusions that relate to the information set out in this news release that qualifies the technical information contained in the PEA. The PEA is intended to be read as a whole, and sections should not be read or relied upon out of context. The technical information in this news release is subject to the assumptions and qualifications contained in the PEA.
Qualified Persons – NI 43-101
The PEA was compiled by Wood Australia Pty Ltd with contributions from a team of independent Qualified Persons within the meaning of Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43 -101”). The scientific and technical information contained in this news release pertaining to Coast Fuego has been reviewed and verified by the following independent qualified persons within the meaning of NI 43-101:
The independent qualified persons have verified the information disclosed herein, including the sampling, preparation, security, and analytical procedures underlying such information.
Disclosure regarding mine planning and infrastructure has been reviewed and approved by Mr Grant King, FAUSIMM, Hot Chili’s Chief Operations Officer, and a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI43-101.
Competent Persons – JORC
The information in this news release that relates to Mineral Resources for the Costa Fuego Project is based on information compiled by:
Ms Haren, Mr David, Mr Wendlandt, Mr Kossari and Mr von Wielligh have sufficient experience, which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code of Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ and as Qualified Persons under NI43-101.
Disclaimer
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
This news release is to be used by the recipient for informational purposes only and does not purport to be complete or contain all the information that may be material to the current or future business, operations, financial condition, or prospects of Hot Chili Limited (“Hot Chili” or the “Company”). Each recipient should perform its own independent investigation and analysis of Hot Chili, and the information contained in this news release is not a substitute therefore. Hot Chili makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this news release or in any other written or oral communication transmitted to any recipient by any party. Except for liability that cannot be disclaimed by law, by accepting this Document, the recipient agrees that neither Hot Chili nor any of its officers, directors, employees, or representatives has any liability for any representations or warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for any omissions from, this news release or any such other written or oral communication from any person.
Certain information contained herein is based on, or derived from, information provided by independent third-party sources. Hot Chili believes that such information is accurate and that the sources from which it has been obtained are reliable; however, Hot Chili has not independently verified such information and does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information.
This news release should not be considered as a recommendation from any person to purchase any securities. Each person for whom this news release is made available should consult its own professional advisors in making its own independent investigations and assessment and, after making such independent investigations and assessments, as it deems necessary, in determining whether to proceed with any investment in the Company.
Cautionary Note for U.S. Investors Concerning Mineral Resources
National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) is a rule of the Canadian Securities Administrators which establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Technical disclosure contained in this news release has been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Classification System. These standards differ from the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and resource information contained in this press release may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by domestic United States companies subject to the SEC’s reporting and disclosure requirements.
All amounts in this news release are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
Non IFRS Financial Performance Measures
“Total Cash Cost”, “All-in Sustaining Cost”, “All-in cost LOM”, “C1”, and “Free Cashflow” are not performance measures reported in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). These performance measures are included because these statistics are key performance measures that management uses to monitor performance. Management uses these statistics to assess how the Costa Fuego Project compares against its peer projects and to assess the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the contemplated mining operations. These performance measures do not have a meaning within IFRS and, therefore, amounts presented may not be comparable to similar data presented by other mining companies. These performance measures should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for measures of performance in accordance with IFRS.
Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains certain statements that are “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and Australian securities legislation (each, a “forward-looking statement”). Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations, forecasts, and projections with respect to future events, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, and are based on certain assumptions. No assurance can be given that these expectations, forecasts, or projections will prove to be correct, and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. Forward-looking information is by its nature prospective and requires the Company to make certain assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “plan”, “potential”, “project”, “should”, “will”, “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements within this news release are based on information currently available and what management believes are reasonable assumptions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. In addition, this news release may contain forward-looking statements attributed to third-party industry sources, the accuracy of which has not been verified by the Company.
In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, to: prospects, projections and success of the Company and its projects; expected cash inflows; whether or not it will enter into any royalty or streaming transactions and the terms thereof; the ability of the Company to expand mineral resources beyond current mineral resource estimates; the results and impacts of current and planned drilling to convert inferred mineral resources to indicated, to extend mineral resources and to identify new deposits; the Company’s ability to convert mineral resources to mineral reserves; opportunities for growth in mineral projects; the ability of the Company to secure necessary infrastructure; the terms and conditions related to use of existing port and electrical infrastructure, including the ability to access renewable energy sources; the timing and outcomes of this current and future planned economic studies; the timing and outcomes of regulatory processes required to obtain permits for the development and operation of the Costa Fuego Project as contemplated in this and future planned economic studies; whether or not the Company will make a development decision and the timing thereof; the ability of the Company to consolidate additional landholdings around its project; estimates of cost; and estimates of planned exploration.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from a conclusion, forecast or projection contained in the forward-looking statements in this news release, including, but not limited to, the following material factors: operational risks; risks related to the cost estimates of exploration; sovereign risks associated with the Company’s operations in Chile; changes in estimates of mineral resources of properties where the Company holds interests; recruiting qualified personnel and retaining key personnel; future financial needs and availability of adequate financing; fluctuations in mineral prices; market volatility; exchange rate fluctuations; ability to exploit successful discoveries; the production at or performance of properties where the Company holds interests; ability to retain title to mining concessions; environmental risks; financial failure or default of joint venture partners, contractors or service providers; competition risks; economic and market conditions; and other risks and uncertainties described elsewhere in this news release and elsewhere in the Company’s public disclosure record.
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon assumptions which the Company believes to be reasonable, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this news release, the Company has made assumptions regarding: future commodity prices and demand; availability of skilled labour; timing and amount of capital expenditures; future currency exchange and interest rates; the impact of increasing competition; general conditions in economic and financial markets; availability of drilling and related equipment; effects of regulation by governmental agencies; future tax rates; future operating costs; availability of future sources of funding; ability to obtain financing; and assumptions underlying estimates related to adjusted funds from operations. The Company has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking information provided in this news release to provide investors with a more complete perspective on the Company’s future operations, and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits the Company will derive therefrom.
For additional information with respect to these and other factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements made herein, please refer to the public disclosure record of the Company, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report, which is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under the Company’s issuer profile. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all those factors or to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on the Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements and are made as of the date of this news release. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise. Investors should read this entire news release and consult their own professional advisors to ascertain and assess the income tax and legal risks and other aspects of an investment in the Company.
AcceptThis presentation (Presentation) contains information about Hot Chili Limited (Hot Chili or Company), its subsidiaries, affiliates and projects, which is current as at the date of the Presentation or as at such earlier date as may be stated or indicated in the Presentation.
This Presentation is for information purposes only, may not be copied, reproduced or distributed to others, at any time, in whole or in part, for any purpose, and may not be used for any other purpose, without the prior written consent of Hot Chili.
This Presentation does not constitute or form part of, and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or issue or the solicitation of an offer to buy or acquire securities of Hot Chili or any of its affiliates or any other person in any jurisdiction or an inducement to enter into investment activity, and does not constitute marketing material in connection with any such securities.
This Presentation should not be construed as providing investment, financial, legal, tax, accounting or other advice or a recommendation with respect to any potential investment in Hot Chili or any other company.
In making any investment decision, you must rely on your own examination of Hot Chili, including the merits and risks involved. You should consult your own advisors as needed to make a future investment decision and determine whether it is legally permitted to make an investment under applicable legal requirements, including securities or similar laws or regulations.
This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Company. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to permitting and legal processes in relation to mining permitting and approvals; the ability to obtain permits for operations; synergies; success of exploration activities; the estimation of mineral reserves and ore resources; the realisation of mineral resource and ore reserve estimates; estimated production and mine life of the various mineral projects of the Company; the benefits of the development potential of the properties of the Company; the future price of minerals, including copper, gold, molybdenum and silver; and currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Forward-looking statements may be characterised by words such as “plan,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “believe,” “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may”, “should” or “will” occur.
Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of the Company at the date the statements are made and are based on a number of assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Many of these assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of the Company and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct.
Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from results anticipated by such forward-looking statements include variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in market conditions, risks relating to the availability and timeliness of permitting and governmental approvals; risks relating to international operations, fluctuating metal prices and currency exchange rates, changes in project parameters, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry, failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated.
The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Investors and others who base themselves on forward-looking statements should carefully consider the above factors as well as the uncertainties they represent and the risks they entail and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or the Company’s estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws.
The Company considers that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this Presentation should not be unduly relied upon.
None of ASX Limited, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) and the TSXV’s Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accept or take responsibility for the content of this Presentation or the adequacy or accuracy of this Presentation in any respect.
AcceptHot Chili (ASX/TSXV: HCH, OTCQX: HHLKF) está bien posicionado para capitalizar el inminente déficit de suministro de cobre, un resultado inevitable a raíz del impulso de la transición energética y de una cartera de proyectos mineros agotada a nivel global. Estamos comprometidos con dar valor a cada acción para los accionistas actuales y futuros, en el contexto del ciclo de las materias primas del cobre. La compañía controla activos a gran escala en dos de las materias primas más críticas de nuestro tiempo, el cobre y el agua, con dos de los atributos más deseables: bajo riesgo y corto plazo. El proyecto de cobre y oro Costa Fuego de Hot Chili se encuentra a baja altitud y tiene calidad, tamaño, ubicación y ventajas estratégicas que pueden acortar de gran manera los plazos de desarrollo. Quizás más importante, Costa Fuego es uno de los pocos proyectos de desarrollo de cobre a nivel mundial que tiene una concesión marítima para la extracción de agua. Hot Chili también ha asegurado la mayoría de las servidumbres y derechos de superficie necesarios para el desarrollo del proyecto. Lo que comenzó como un proceso de tramitación de la concesión marítima de diez años para Costa Fuego, se ha transformado en un potencial negocio de agua capaz de abastecer a toda la región con agua de mar y agua desalinizada. El segundo trimestre de 2023 Hot Chili publicó una Evaluación Económica Preliminar (PEA) que muestra un proyecto robusto en óxido y concentrado -sin elementos nocivos- con una producción anual de cobre equivalente a más de 100kt al año, para una vida útil de 16 años, mediante procesamiento y minería convencional. La ventaja económica de Hot Chili incluye la utilización de agua de mar para el procesamiento -lo que implica recuperaciones ligeramente más altas en comparación con agua dulce-; la proximidad a ciudades, por lo que no se requiere un campamento permanente; acceso a través de la carretera Panamericana; acceso a infraestructura eléctrica existente que incluye un alto componente renovable y un Memorando de Entendimiento (MoU) con un puerto existente. Las condiciones del mercado indican un nuevo ciclo de precios del cobre impulsado por falta de nueva oferta nueva. La empresa cuenta con buen financiamiento para aprovechar la oportunidad de controlar los activos adecuados en el momento y lugar correctos.
Por lo general, las visitas al sitio solo son posibles para unos pocos debido a limitaciones logísticas y de costos. Hot Chili ahora es capaz de hacer esto posible para cualquiera, proporcionando la “imagen completa” del desarrollo de cobre senior de 927Mt de Hot Chili en Chile.
Los inversores y accionistas pueden navegar simplemente a través del recorrido virtual del sitio utilizando la función de alternancia hacia adelante y hacia atrás en la parte inferior derecha de la pantalla de visualización. Como el recorrido es interactivo, la vista 3D se puede girar en cualquier dirección, así como la función de acercar y alejar usando el mouse o la pantalla táctil.
Tenga en cuenta que en cada ubicación del recorrido por el sitio, también hay varias ubicaciones de subrecorridos disponibles para recorrer y se proporcionan fotos adicionales de varias características de interés junto con comentarios simples.
Esperamos que disfrute del recorrido y se tome el tiempo para revisar todos los aspectos de nuestros proyectos, desde nuestros depósitos, sitios operativos, personas e infraestructura regional hasta la comunidad local en la que operamos.
Read our announcements, check our research, and find our quarterly reports. Find key information for current investors as well as anyone interested in adding copper stocks to their portfolio.
Oferta de cobre de bajo riesgo y a corto plazo, con más de una década de desarrollo
La Evaluación Económica Preliminar realizada recientemente por Hot Chili, confirmó un perfil de producción anual de más de 100 kt de metal equivalente en cobre para una mina de vida útil de 16 años. El proyecto empleará un procesamiento centralizado para extraer de manera eficiente múltiples fuentes de mineral y aprovechará la infraestructura ubicada localmente, como la central eléctrica 100 % renovable en Maitencillo.
Dada la limitada disponibilidad de recursos hídricos subterráneos en la región, la proximidad al puerto Las Losas y el permiso para utilizar agua de mar cruda para el procesamiento, toda el agua requerida para las operaciones ya está asegurada y además otorga al proyecto credenciales ambientales adicionales.
Costa Fuego es el único desarrollo avanzado de cobre en América que se encuentra a baja altitud (menos de 1,000 m de elevación), a 50 km de un puerto existente.
El proyecto Costa Fuego abarca tres grandes concesiones: Cortadera, Productora y El Fuego, ubicadas en un radio de 20 km, cerca de infraestructura crítica como una central eléctrica, un puerto de agua de mar, una ciudad minera y la carretera.
