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Large Mineral Resource: 5.5 Moz PGM+Au, 2.9 B lbs Ni+Cu (M&I) with 13.8 Moz PGM+Au, 7.0 B lbs Ni+Cu (Inferred)
earch, LLC 12 August 8, 2012 Wellgreen Project Map Source: Prophecy Platinum Prophecy Platinum’s Wellgreen Nickel-Copper-PGM Project The most unique project on the tour was Prophecy Platinum (TSX-V: NKL, OTC-QX: PNIKF, $1.11 per share, $55.30M market cap) Wellgreen nickel-copper-PGM project. The project is located a short distance from Burwash Landing on the Alaska Highway, by road 320 kilometers from Whitehorse and 400 kilometers from a deep water port at Haines. While primarily a nickel and copper deposit, the resource appears to contain a unique number of other metals. Interestingly, management noted during the tour that samples sent for analysis back in 1997 (contained exotic PGE’s such as Rhodium, Ruthenium, Osmium, and Iridium, in addition to Platinum and Palladium) had lead the lab to question if the sample had actually been taken from a meteorite. While some of these metals may not be payable, once again, considering that nearly 90% of PGMs are sourced from Russia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, a project located in the politically stable jurisdiction of the Yukon Territory may provide a welcome alternative. Beacon Rock Research, LLC 13 August 8, 2012 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ issue for additional disclosures. The Wellgreen deposit has an Indicated resource of 14 million tonnes grading 0.69% nickel, 0.62% copper and 2.25 g/t PGM+gold, and a significantly larger Inferred resource of 289 million tonnes grading 0.38% nickel, 0.35% copper and 1.18 g/t PGM+gold. This implies Indicated resources of 220 million pounds of nickel, 200 million pounds of copper and 1.0 million ounces of PGM+gold, and Inferred resources of 2.4 billion pounds of nickel, 2.2 billion pounds of copper and nearly 11 million ounces of PGM+gold. Both indicated and inferred resource estimates are based on a 0.40 nickel equivalent cut-off. Prophecy Platinum has budgeted $12.5 million for exploration and development for 2012. This would include 16,000 meters of surface and underground drilling and 4,000 meters at its other project. The budget includes about $1.5 million for upgrading the current resource estimate, metallurgy, and general and administrative expenses. The focus of the drill program at Wellgreen is to complete infill drilling to upgrade the classification of the existing resource. Clearly, the 2012 infill drill program at Wellgreen has a significant opportunity to upgrade the classification of the resource. The company anticipates providing an updated resource estimate in the first quarter of 2013. Wellgreen Project-Mine Portal (left) and Camp (right) Source: Analyst Wellgreen Project Schematic Source: Prophecy Platinum Prophecy Platinum is anticipating that the Wellgreen resource may become a low-cost open pit mine with a high-grade starter pit. Considering the steep terrain and favorable geometry of the zone of mineralization, they are anticipating a low strip ratio. Interestingly, the target resource contains a past producing underground mine. Between 1972 and 1973, about 171,652 tonnes were mined from Wellgreen grading 2.23% nickel, 1.39% copper and 4.2 g/t PGM. Management believes the high-grade portion of the Wellgreen deposit may be part of a massive high-sulfide feeder system. Based on cutoff levels, it would appear that this high-grade zone in the vicinity of the historic underground mine will be the source of material to provide the most rapid early payback of capital. Beacon Rock Research, LLC 14 August 8, 2012
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earch, LLC 12 August 8, 2012 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ . Wellgreen Project Map Source: Prophecy Platinum Casino Project-Barge Landing Yukon River Source: Analyst Prophecy Platinum’s Wellgreen Nickel-Copper-PGM Project The most unique project on the tour was Prophecy Platinum (TSX-V: NKL, OTC-QX: PNIKF, $1.11 per share, $55.30M market cap) Wellgreen nickel-copper-PGM project. The project is located a short distance from Burwash Landing on the Alaska Highway, by road 320 kilometers from Whitehorse and 400 kilometers from a deep water port at Haines. While primarily a nickel and copper deposit, the resource appears to contain a unique number of other metals. Interestingly, management noted during the tour that samples sent for analysis back in 1997 (contained exotic PGE’s such as Rhodium, Ruthenium, Osmium, and Iridium, in addition to Platinum and Palladium) had lead the lab to question if the sample had actually been taken from a meteorite. While some of these metals may not be payable, once again, considering that nearly 90% of PGMs are sourced from Russia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, a project located in the politically stable jurisdiction of the Yukon Territory may provide a welcome alternative. Beacon Rock Research, LLC 13 August 8, 2012 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This information is obtained for sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. Copying, faxing, replicating, or quoting from this report without permission is in direct violation of copyright laws. Beacon Rock Research employees and affiliates may have positions and effect transactions in the securities or options of the issuers reported herein. Please refer to the company index in the back of this issue for additional disclosures. The Wellgreen deposit has an Indicated resource of 14 million tonnes grading 0.69% nickel, 0.62% copper and 2.25 g/t PGM+gold, and a significantly larger Inferred resource of 289 million tonnes grading 0.38% nickel, 0.35% copper and 1.18 g/t PGM+gold. This implies Indicated resources of 220 million pounds of nickel, 200 million pounds of copper and 1.0 million ounces of PGM+gold, and Inferred resources of 2.4 billion pounds of nickel, 2.2 billion pounds of copper and nearly 11 million ounces of PGM+gold. Both indicated and inferred resource estimates are based on a 0.40 nickel equivalent cut-off. Prophecy Platinum has budgeted $12.5 million for exploration and development for 2012. This would include 16,000 meters of surface and underground drilling and 4,000 meters at its other project. The budget includes about $1.5 million for upgrading the current resource estimate, metallurgy, and general and administrative expenses. The focus of the drill program at Wellgreen is to complete infill drilling to upgrade the classification of the existing resource. Clearly, the 2012 infill drill program at Wellgreen has a significant opportunity to upgrade the classification of the resource. The company anticipates providing an updated resource estimate in the first quarter of 2013. Wellgreen Project-Mine Portal (left) and Camp (right) Source: Analyst Wellgreen Project Schematic Source: Prophecy Platinum Prophecy Platinum is anticipating that the Wellgreen resource may become a low-cost open pit mine with a high-grade starter pit. Considering the steep terrain and favorable geometry of the zone of mineralization, they are anticipating a low strip ratio. Interestingly, the target resource contains a past producing underground mine. Between 1972 and 1973, about 171,652 tonnes were mined from Wellgreen grading 2.23% nickel, 1.39% copper and 4.2 g/t PGM. Management believes the high-grade portion of the Wellgreen deposit may be part of a massive high-sulfide feeder system. Based on cutoff levels, it would appear that this high-grade zone in the vicinity of the historic underground mine will be the source of material to provide the most rapid early payback of capital. Beacon Rock Research, LLC 14 August 8, 2012 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This information is obtained for sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. Copying, faxing, replicating, or quoting from this report without permission is in direct violation of copyright laws. Beacon Rock Research employees and affiliates may have positions and effect transactions in the securities or options of the issuers reported herein. Please refer to the company index in the back of this issue for additional disclosures. In addition to the potential for upgrading the resource classification, there is significant potential to expand the resource by stepping out along strike. The strike length of the resource is now about 2.5 kilometers, and based upon geophysical surveys, the anomaly along strike over an additional 2.5 kilometers is highly prospective. The project area extends over 17.5 kilometers, which includes other prospective areas. In addition to the geophysical surveys, faulting over the extent of the property may suggest some structural control, and potential beyond the identified Wellgreen resource for additional high-grade zones. While the focus on the current drill season is to add value by moving resources to indicated from inferred, if weather permits, the company may attempt a long step-out hole prior to the end of the season to demonstrate to the market the potential to expand the resource. It will be interesting to see the eventual mine plan selected. The resource is located at the end of a valley out of sight of the Alaska Highway. The tailings from the previous operation, now reclaimed, did not appear to be acid generating and is largely overgrown. It is too early to assess the potential for power and permitting, but the potential to surprise the market by increasing the classification and encounter additional mineralization of a most interesting deposit appears to be good. As of March 31, 2012, Platinum Prophecy had about $3.8 million in current assets. Since our visit to the Wellgreen Project, Prophecy Platinum has closed a $7.25 million placement. Prior to the placement, management held about 6% of the outstanding stock, Sprott Asset Management was holding 13% and Prophecy Coal PCY had 41%. There are now 58.8 million shares outstanding and 66.8 million shares diluted.
August 8, 2012
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Wellgreen Project Map Source: Prophecy Platinum Casino Project-Barge Landing Yukon River Source: Analyst
Prophecy Platinum’s Wellgreen Nickel-Copper-PGM Project
The most unique project on the tour was Prophecy Platinum (TSX-V: NKL, OTC-QX: PNIKF, $1.11 per share, $55.30M market cap) Wellgreen nickel-copper-PGM project. The project is located a short distance from Burwash Landing on the Alaska Highway, by road 320 kilometers from Whitehorse and 400 kilometers from a deep water port at Haines. While primarily a nickel and copper deposit, the resource appears to contain a unique number of other metals. Interestingly, management noted during the tour that samples sent for analysis back in 1997 (contained exotic PGE’s such as Rhodium, Ruthenium, Osmium, and Iridium, in addition to Platinum and Palladium) had lead the lab to question if the sample had actually been taken from a meteorite. While some of these metals may not be payable, once again, considering that nearly 90% of PGMs are sourced from Russia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, a project located in the politically stable jurisdiction of the Yukon Territory may provide a welcome alternative.
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The Wellgreen deposit has an Indicated resource of 14 million tonnes grading 0.69% nickel, 0.62% copper and 2.25 g/t PGM+gold, and a significantly larger Inferred resource of 289 million tonnes grading 0.38% nickel, 0.35% copper and 1.18 g/t PGM+gold. This implies Indicated resources of 220 million pounds of nickel, 200 million pounds of copper and 1.0 million ounces of PGM+gold, and Inferred resources of 2.4 billion pounds of nickel, 2.2 billion pounds of copper and nearly 11 million ounces of PGM+gold. Both indicated and inferred resource estimates are based on a 0.40 nickel equivalent cut-off. Prophecy Platinum has budgeted $12.5 million for exploration and development for 2012. This would include 16,000 meters of surface and underground drilling and 4,000 meters at its other project. The budget includes about $1.5 million for upgrading the current resource estimate, metallurgy, and general and administrative expenses. The focus of the drill program at Wellgreen is to complete infill drilling to upgrade the classification of the existing resource. Clearly, the 2012 infill drill program at Wellgreen has a significant opportunity to upgrade the classification of the resource. The company anticipates providing an updated resource estimate in the first quarter of 2013.
Wellgreen Project-Mine Portal (left) and Camp (right) Source: Analyst Wellgreen Project Schematic Source: Prophecy Platinum
Prophecy Platinum is anticipating that the Wellgreen resource may become a low-cost open pit mine with a high-grade starter pit. Considering the steep terrain and favorable geometry of the zone of mineralization, they are anticipating a low strip ratio. Interestingly, the target resource contains a past producing underground mine. Between 1972 and 1973, about 171,652 tonnes were mined from Wellgreen grading 2.23% nickel, 1.39% copper and 4.2 g/t PGM. Management believes the high-grade portion of the Wellgreen deposit may be part of a massive high-sulfide feeder system. Based on cutoff levels, it would appear that this high-grade zone in the vicinity of the historic underground mine will be the source of material to provide the most rapid early payback of capital.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This information is obtained for sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. Copying, faxing, replicating, or quoting from this report without permission is in direct violation of copyright laws. Beacon Rock Research employees and affiliates may have positions and effect transactions in the securities or options of the issuers reported herein. Please refer to the company index in the back of this issue for additional disclosures.
In addition to the potential for upgrading the resource classification, there is significant potential to expand the resource by stepping out along strike. The strike length of the resource is now about 2.5 kilometers, and based upon geophysical surveys, the anomaly along strike over an additional 2.5 kilometers is highly prospective. The project area extends over 17.5 kilometers, which includes other prospective areas. In addition to the geophysical surveys, faulting over the extent of the property may suggest some structural control, and potential beyond the identified Wellgreen resource for additional high-grade zones. While the focus on the current drill season is to add value by moving resources to indicated from inferred, if weather permits, the company may attempt a long step-out hole prior to the end of the season to demonstrate to the market the potential to expand the resource. It will be interesting to see the eventual mine plan selected. The resource is located at the end of a valley out of sight of the Alaska Highway. The tailings from the previous operation, now reclaimed, did not appear to be acid generating and is largely overgrown. It is too early to assess the potential for power and permitting, but the potential to surprise the market by increasing the classification and encounter additional mineralization of a most interesting deposit appears to be good. As of March 31, 2012, Platinum Prophecy had about $3.8 million in current assets. Since our visit to the Wellgreen Project, Prophecy Platinum has closed a $7.25 million placement. Prior to the placement, management held about 6% of the outstanding stock, Sprott Asset Management was holding 13% and Prophecy Coal PCY had 41%. There are now 58.8 million shares outstanding and 66.8 million shares diluted.
In addition to the potential for upgrading the resource classification, there is significant potential to expand the resource by stepping out along strike. The strike length of the resource is now about 2.5 kilometers, and based upon geophysical surveys, the anomaly along strike over an additional 2.5 kilometers is highly prospective. The project area extends over 17.5 kilometers, which includes other prospective areas. In addition to the geophysical surveys, faulting over the extent of the property may suggest some structural control, and potential beyond the identified Wellgreen resource for additional high-grade zones. While the focus on the current drill season is to add value by moving resources to indicated from inferred, if weather permits, the company may attempt a long step-out hole prior to the end of the season to demonstrate to the market the potential to expand the resource. It will be interesting to see the eventual mine plan selected. The resource is located at the end of a valley out of sight of the Alaska Highway. The tailings from the previous operation, now reclaimed, did not appear to be acid generating and is largely overgrown. It is too early to assess the potential for power and permitting, but the potential to surprise the market by increasing the classification and encounter additional mineralization of a most interesting deposit appears to be good. As of March 31, 2012, Platinum Prophecy had about $3.8 million in current assets. Since our visit to the Wellgreen Project, Prophecy Platinum has closed a $7.25 million placement. Prior to the placement, management held about 6% of the outstanding stock, Sprott Asset Management was holding 13% and Prophecy Coal PCY had 41%. There are now 58.8 million shares outstanding and 66.8 million shares diluted.