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CORPORATE PRESENTATION FEBRUARY 2013
TSX: CRK OTCQX: CROCF
A Growing Australian Gold Producer
Forward Looking Information
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This presentation contains forward-looking information under Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the development potential and timetable of the projects; the Company’s ability to raise additional funds as necessary or on commercially reasonable terms; the future price of gold; the estimation of mineral resources and mineral reserves; conclusions of economic evaluation (including scoping studies); the realization of mineral resource and reserve estimates; the timing and amount of estimated future production, development and exploration; costs of future activities; capital and operating expenditures; success of exploration activities; mining or processing issues; currency exchange rates; government regulation of mining operations; and environmental risks. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved”. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made. Estimates regarding the anticipated timing, amount and cost of mining at the projects are based on assumptions underlying mineral resource estimates and the realization of such estimates; results of previous mining activities at the projects, and detailed research and analysis completed by independent of the Company; research and estimates regarding the timing of delivery for long-lead items; knowledge regarding the factors consultants and management involved in building a mine and other factors described in the technical reports and Annual Information Form filed under the profile of the Company on SEDAR. Capital and operating cost estimates are based on results of previous mining activities, research of the Company and independent consultants, recent estimates of construction and mining costs and other factors that are set out in the scoping study. Production estimates are based on mine plans and production schedules, which have been developed by the Company’s personnel and independent consultants. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to risks related to: timing and availability of external financing on acceptable terms; unexpected events and delays during construction, expansion and start-up; variations in ore grade and recovery rates; receipt and revocation of government approvals; actual results of exploration and mining activities; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices of gold; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Investors are advised that National Instrument NI 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators requires that each category of mineral reserves and mineral resources be reported separately. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Due to the uncertainty of measured, indicated or inferred mineral resources, these mineral resources may never be upgraded to proven and probable mineral reserves.
Certain information contained herein may be considered to be future-oriented financial information, which was designed and approved by management of Crocodile Gold for the purposes of assessing the value of the acquisition. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for their use, and readers should consult their financial advisors as appropriate.
Bill Nielsen P.Geo.,Vice President of Exploration at Crocodile Gold, is a “qualified person” as such term is defined in National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information and data included in this presentation
This presentation is being made available on a confidential basis only to persons in the United States reasonably believed to be “accredited investors” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the U.S. Securities Act (“Accredited Investors”) and specifically authorized to view this presentation. This information does not constitute an offer to any other person or, a general offer to the public of, or the general solicitation from the public of, offers to subscribe or purchase any of securities of Crocodile Gold Corp. . Any unauthorized use of the presentation is strictly prohibited. Distribution of this information to any person is unauthorized, and any disclosure of any of such information without the prior written consent of Crocodile Gold is prohibited. Except as specifically provided herein, this presentation may not be copied or otherwise distributed, in whole or in part, by or to any person or in any medium whatsoever.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated or Inferred Resources
The information presented uses the terms “measured”, “indicated” and “inferred” mineral resources. United States investors are advised that while such terms are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize these terms. “Inferred mineral resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies. United States investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of measured or indicated mineral resources will ever be converted into mineral reserves. United States investors are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable.
Cautionary Notes
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Non-IFRS Measures
Crocodile Gold believes that investors use certain indicators to assess gold mining companies. The indicators are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards.
“Cash Cost per Ounce” is a non-IFRS performance measure which could provide an indication of the mining and processing efficiency at the operations. It is determined by dividing the operating expenses, excluding stock-based compensation allocated to the operating expense and next of silver revenue, by the number of ounces of gold sold. There are variations in the method of computation of “cash cost per ounce” as determined by the Company compared with other mining companies. For more detail on Cash Cost per Ounce determination for Crocodile Gold, please visit www.sedar.com or www.crocgold.com and review the latest Annual Financial Statements issued on March 19, 2012.
Note for Pages 7, 8, and 19 : For information regarding mineral resource and reserve estimates, including parameters used to generate the estimates and depletion, please see the technical
reports titled: REPORT ON THE MINERAL RESOURCES & MINERAL RESERVES OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY GOLD AND BASE METALS PROPERTIES FOR CROCODILE GOLD
CORP. dated April 4th, 2011; NI43-101 TECHNICAL REPORT FOSTERVILLE GOLD MINE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA PREPARED FOR CROCODILE GOLD CORP dated April 29 th, 2012; NI43-
101 TECHNICAL REPORT STAWELL GOLD MINE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA PREPARED FOR CROCODILE GOLD CORP dated April 9 th, 2012. These documents are available on the company
website and at www.sedar.com.
The 2012 financial results presented herein have been prepared by and are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
The Company’s independent auditor has not performed a review of these results in accordance with standards established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. The company
expect to release its audited financial results on or before April 2, 2013.
Non-GAAP Measures
Crocodile Gold believes that investors use certain indicators to assess gold mining companies. The indicators are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
“Cash cost per ounce” is a non-GAAP performance measure that could provide an indication of the mining and processing efficiency and effectiveness at the operations. It is determined by dividing
the operating expenses, excluding stock-based compensation allocated to operating expenses and net of silver revenue, by the number of ounces of gold sold. There are variations in the method
of computation of “cash cost per ounce” as determined by the Company compared with other mining companies. The following is a reconciliation of the cash cost per ounce of gold sold, to the
reported operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, September 30, June 30 and March 31, 2012:
Dec 30 Sept 30 June 30 March 31 Operating expenses per consolidated statement of operations
and comprehensive income (loss)
59,645,459
55,557,277
41,720,288
22,405,959 By-product silver sales credit (203,303) (126,723) (105,871) (64,137) Non-cash stock option expense charged to operating
expenses - - - (240,861)
Operating cash costs 59,442,156 55,430,554 41,614,417 22,100,961
Divided by ounces of gold sold 59,541 47,121 35,665 10,900 Cash cost per ounce ($ per ounce) 998 1,176 1,167 2,028
Investment Highlights
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GROWING GOLD PRODUCTION
GROWING CASH FLOW
EXPLORATION UPSIDE
Cash flow from operation in Q4 2012: ~$39 million
Expect free cash flow of ~ $200 million over next five years
Extensive exploration and development pipeline
Outstanding potential to discover additional resources
Production increased from 77,000 oz in 2011 to 155,000 oz in 2012
2013 production expected to be 175,000 oz
COMPELLING VALUATION
Undervalued compared to peers at 0.3x P/NAV with a peer group median of 0.7x
EV/oz of $25 compared to peer group median of $52
All within
Australia – a
first world
country with
one of the
most mining
friendly
jurisdictions
Crocodile Gold Exceeds Gold Production Targets with 155,523 ounces in 2012
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2013 Growing Production From :
Ramp-up and optimization at Cosmo Mine – improving mine design, increasing extraction rate, lowering mining cost.
Optimization of Fosterville operation with expansion of resources and reserve base.
Advancement of Big Hill Project – proceeding with permitting and final design with potential for production in 2014.
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2012 Cost Guidance $1,100 - $1300
Average for 2012: $1,167 $2,028
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Average Cash Costs of $1,167 in line with 2012 Guidance
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Growing Gold Production: Double Digit Annual Growth
Growing Production Profile
Existing Operations: Cosmo & Fosterville Mines
Near-term project: Big Hill*
Longer term: UR-Prospect & Maud Creek
Potential for 14MM tonnes milled and in excess of 1.2Moz recovered over 5 years
Key Financial Indicators (cumulative-US$)
Revenue: $2.018 Billion
EBITDA: $765 Million
Free Cash Flow: $205 Million
Average cash cost: ~ $875/ounce
5 YEAR PLAN
*Please refer to cautionary notes on page 12 for PEA disclosures
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Growing Gold Production: Cosmo Mine
Steady development rate reached in 2012
Commercial production by end of Q1/13
Ramping-up to produce an average of 75,000 to 90,000oz gold per year
Delineation program in progress with 4 underground drills targeting expansion of Mineral Resources
Proven and Probable Reserves* of 3.1Mt at 4.2 g/t Au for 420,000oz
Measured and Indicated Resources* of 5.3Mt at 4.6 g/t Au for 776,000 oz
*Please refer to cautionary notes on page 3 of this presentation
Northern Territory 2012 Performance
Ore Milled (Tonnes) 917,202
Average Grade (g/t Au) 1.51
Recovery(%) 91.6
Gold Produced (Ounces) 40,731
Gold Sold (Ounces) 39,459
Cosmo Mine is part of Crocodile Gold’s Northern Territory Complex which also includes a number of small open pits that are currently not being mined. Cosmo is an all–season underground operation located approximately 60km northwest of Union Reefs Mill .
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Growing Gold Production: Fosterville Gold Mine
Produced 90,000 oz gold in 2012
Expect to produce similar level in 2013
Announced high-grade gold intersections from drill holes on strike extending the Phoenix ore body at Fosterville. Drill results include*:
23.36 g/t Au over 5.70m in hole UDE084
6.21 g/t Au over 6.10m in hole UDE084A
Current mine life of 3 years based on Measured and Indicated Resources of 13.9Mt at 2.9 g/t Au for 1,289,000 oz
Drilling programs underway with potential to extend the mine life
Fosterville Processing Facility
Fosterville 2012 Performance
Ore Milled (Tonnes) 786,571
Average Grade (g/t Au) 4.36
Recovery (%) 81.8
Gold Produced (Ounces) 90,439
Gold Sold (Ounces) 90,861
Fosterville Gold Mine is an underground operation located 150 km north of Melbourne and 20 km from Bendigo; accessible by all weather roads. The mine has been producing since 1992 with its own processing facility (capacity of 800 Ktpa) with a bacterial oxidation process using BIOX technology
*Please refer to press release dated August 30, 2012 for full technical disclosures
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Growing Gold Production Stawell Gold Mine
Stawell Gold mine is an underground operation located alongside the town of Stawell, in central Victoria, approximately 250 km west of Melbourne. Processing facilities use standard CIL gold recover and have a capacity of 1.0MM TPA
Stawell Processing Facility
Produced 73,000 oz Au in 2012
Confirmed opportunity to economically treat historical surface stockpile until mid 2014
Decision to ramp-down underground mining activities by mid 2013
Next Steps
Exploring opportunities within the existing mining lease
Engagement with local stakeholders and community Stawell 2012 Performance
Ore Milled (Tonnes) 850,017
Average Grade (g/t Au) 3.06
Recovery(%) 86.1
Gold Produced (Ounces) 72,602
Gold Sold (Ounces) 74,552
Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012
Revenue $18,577,177 $56,861,530 $78,721,463 $101,770,213
Mine operating earnings (loss) ($5,771,042) $5,949,787 $7,028,408 $12,410,637
Ounces Sold 10,900 35,665 47,121 59,541
Average Sale Price $1,698 $1,591 $1,664 $1,709
Cash Cost Per Ounce $2,028 $1,167 $1,176 $998
Operational Cash Flow ($17,868,866) $4,853,865 $ 32,511,747 $39,143,792
Operational Cash Flow Per Share $(0.05) $0.01 $0.08 $ 0.10
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2012 Financial Results
Compared to Q1 2012, Crocodile Gold:
Increased Revenue by 448%
Increased Earnings from Mine Operations by 315%
Increased Operating Cash Flow by 322%
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Revenue Mine operating earnings (loss) Operating Cash Flow
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2013 OBJECTIVES
Exploration and Projects
Increase reserves from 1.1MM oz to 1.5MM oz
Consolidate land position in the Northern Territory
through divestment of non-core assets
Advance the Big Hill Project in the State of Victoria
Advance Maud Creek, Union Reefs and Pine Creek Projects
in the Northern Territory Complex
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Big Hill Project
The Big Hill Deposit is the surface expression of the
Stawell deposit. It currently has Indicated Resources of 2.83 million tonnes at 1.84 g/t Au for 167,000 oz*. South
Gandy’s
Big Hill Pit
Description Unit Open Pit
Strip ratio 3.4 to 1
Ore production Mt 2.3
Grade g/t 1,65
Recovered ounces oz 108,531
Revenue AUD$(mm) 153
LOM Capital AUD$(mm) 21.7
NPV ($1,400/oz, 10% DR) AUD$(mm) 39.6
Exploration and Projects: State of Victoria
Project Plan
NI 43-101 compliant Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) completed
Ore would be treated at the existing Stawell Gold Mine mill
Estimated 4 ½ years of operation
2013 Milestones
Start Permitting process
Production to commence second half of 2014
*Please refer to cautionary language on page 3 of this presentation
The PEA is preliminary in nature and is based on a number of assumptions that may be changed in the
future as additional information becomes available. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do
not have demonstrated economic viability. The PEA includes inferred mineral resources that are
considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would
enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the PEA will be realized
Stawell Mill
Big Hill Project
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Maud Creek Project
Located near the town of Katherine, Maud Creek is a partial refractory ore deposit
Union Reefs Mill
Prospect
Maud Creek
International
Moline
Exploration and Projects: Northern Territory Complex
Desktop Scoping Study completed in Q4 2012
Applicability of Fosterville BIOX® technology confirmed
Open pit to be followed by underground operation
Ore would be treated at existing Union Reefs mill in separate circuit
Preliminary mine design identified the opportunity of producing approximately 300,000 ounces over 6 years
2013 Milestones
Proceed with Prefeasibility Study including:
additional drilling to capture detailed metallurgical and geotechnical information
Initial community engagement and existing Environmental Impact Study update
2014 Development Decision
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Union Reefs – Prospect Deposit
The Prospect Deposit is located within 1 km of existing infrastructure with historical production treated at the Union Reefs mill
* Refer to Oct 13, 2011, Jan 20, 2012 and May 9, 2012 press releases for detailed results
Union Reefs, Prospect and Crosscourse
Union North
Lady Alice
Union
Reefs Mill
Complex
Prospect
Crosscourse
Exploration and Projects: Northern Territory Complex
Completed a 11,500 m drilling program; key exploration results include*:
Prospect: 4.2 m@27g/t Au, 2.5 m@240g/t Au
Crosscourse: 181.2 [email protected] g/t Au, 12.3 [email protected] g/t Au
Desktop study completed in 2012 identified the opportunity of producing approximately 60,000 ounces over 3 years from Prospect
2013 Milestones
Proceed with Phase II – Underground exploration decline for Prospect with Bulk Sampling
2014 Production Decision
Capital Structure
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Share Structure & Financial Details (At Feb. 1, 2013)
Basic: 406.4 Million
Warrants: 46.75 Million
Options: 029.8 Million
Fully Diluted: 483.35 Million
Market Capitalization: $142.2 Million
52 Week Trading Range $0.29 – $0.60
Cash Position $23 Million
Debt Outstanding $75 Million
52 Week Share Price Performance
In February 2012, Luxor Capital completed a bid to take up a majority ownership of Crocodile Gold. Since that time, Luxor has assisted the Company in many ways including:
Participation on a pro-rata basis in the last private placement financing
Facilitation of the Victorian assets acquisition as well as aiding in arrangement of the Credit Suisse facility
Luxor is very active in the management and oversight of the Company with 2 current board members. Luxor has also indicated interest for any future financings – It currently owns 65% of Crocodile Gold.
Major Shareholder – Luxor Capital
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Growth Strategy Stakeholder Engagement
Debt Facility - $75 million
Growth strategy supported by Credit Suisse and agreement in principle reached to amend the present debt facility as follow:
Proceeds from “cash out” of call options to be applied against the capital repayment
Deferral of principal payment
Continue with gold swap payment
Key Shareholder
Support and engagement of Luxor in developing growth strategy
Active participation on Board
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Company Valuation
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Gold Producer P/NAV Multiples
Source: Bloomberg and company disclosure. Economic Value is equal to market cap less cash plus debt plus minority interest and preferred equity
Gold Producers Economic Value/Oz
Source: Consensus Estimates, Bloomberg.
Per ounce, Crocodile Gold is valued at $25.61 – significantly less than the peer median of $52.70 per ounce, yet production profiles of the peer group are similar.
Crocodile Gold is trading at 0.3x its Net Asset Value which suggests that the full value of the Company’s projects are not being attributed to in the current share price. The median P/NAV of the peer group is 0.7x
Mineral Resources and Reserves *
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Tonnes Au Grade Au
(MM) (g/t) (Koz)
Proven & Probable Reserves Cosmo 3.1 4.2 420
Fosterville 2.4 4.7 365
Pine Creek 3.0 1.7 162
Stawell 1.0 3.4 107
Burnside 1.6 1.5 80
Reserves 11.1 3.2 1,134
Measured and Indicated Resources (incl. of Reserves) Fosterville 13.9 2.9 1,289
Maud Creek 9.3 3.1 935
Cosmo 5.3 4.6 776
Mt Bundy 20.2 1.0 665
Burnside 11.3 1.4 493
Stawell 4.7 2.6 399
Pine Creek 5.5 1.6 289
Union Reefs 0.2 2.4 18
M&I Resources 70.5 2.1 4,863
Inferred Resources Cosmo 5.7 3.7 676
Burnside 13.0 1.5 647
Fosterville 5.0 2.9 477
Mt Bundy 10.5 1.0 351
Union Reefs 3.7 1.7 204
Pine Creek 2.3 2.4 183
Stawell 1.0 4.7 145
Maud Creek 1.1 2.4 82
Inferred Resources 42.4 2.0 2,765
*Please refer to cautionary language on page 3 of this presentation
Crocodile Gold maintains
significant Measured and
Indicated Resources of
over 4 million ounces
and Inferred Resources of
2.7 million ounces.
Reserves for Crocodile
Gold’s projects total
approximately
1.1 million ounces.
Why Invest in Crocodile Gold
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Crocodile Gold has Growing Production Doubled production over 2011, with 155,523 oz produced 2012 production targets were exceeded Production is expected to increase 10-15% in 2013, putting the company in an
exclusive group of producers
Crocodile Gold has Cash Flow Mine operations generated Net Cash Flow of ~ $60mm in 2012. Expect EBITDA of $765mm; Free Cash Flow of $200mm over the next 5 years
Crocodile Gold has a Significant Exploration & Project Pipeline Clear project pipeline over 5 years that includes: • Big Hill • Union Reefs Prospect Deposit • Maud Creek
Crocodile Gold is one of the cheapest mid-tier Gold Producers Making this an excellent entry point. If CRK increased to peer median P/NAV of 0.7x,
shares would appreciate over 100%
Management
Chantal Lavoie, P. Eng., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Lavoie is a Professional Mining Engineer with extensive experience in mining operations and projects. Previously, Mr. Lavoie spent eight years at De Beers Canada Inc. ("De Beers") where he was responsible for the Canadian operations of De Beers including Snap Lake and Victor Mines, the Gahcho Kue Project and was acting CEO of De Beers. Mr. Lavoie has also worked for Barrick Gold Corporation at Goldstrike in Nevada and Aur Resources Inc. at the former Louvicourt mine.
Robert Dufour, CPA, CA, Director of Finance, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Dufour is a Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of finance and accounting experience. He started his career with the Toronto office of PriceWaterhouseCoopers and later joined Northgate Minerals Corporation as Corporate Controller and subsequently was promoted to Group Financial Controller for Northgate Australian Venture Corporation (NAVCO), which was more recently acquired by Crocodile Gold Corporation.
Bill Nielsen, P. Geo, Vice President Exploration
Mr. Nielsen is an accredited geologist with over 35 years of worldwide mineral exploration and development experience. Most recently, he has been working as a senior industry consultant to mining exploration companies working with a variety of commodities in various countries and geological environments. From 2003 to 2008, Mr. Nielsen was the V.P. Exploration of Nevsun Resources Ltd., where he played a significant role in the discovery of the Bisha gold-VMS deposit in Eritrea. He has worked for various companies within the Forbes & Manhattan Group since early 2010.
Colinda Parent, Vice President Corporate Development
Ms. Parent has extensive capital markets experience having spent over 15 years in institutional equity sales and 5 years in investment banking in Toronto. Previously, Ms. Parent was one of the founders of Sandfire Securities, a Toronto-based institutional equity boutique focused on raising funds for and trading stocks in small and mid-cap Canadian-listed resource companies. She also served on the Board and Executive Committee at Sandfire. Ms.
Parent is a CFA charter holder and has an MBA from the Ivey School of Business.
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Operations Team :
Ian Holland, General Manager, Stawell Gold Mine
Troy Cole, General Manager, Fosterville Gold Mine
Peter Crooks, General Manager, Northern Territory
Board Of Directors
Kevin Conboy, Director
Mr. Conboy was previously President and Chief Executive Officer of Acordia, Inc., a subsidiary of Wells Fargo based in Chicago. As well, he served as Chief Executive Officer for the NIA Group of Paramus, New Jersey. Mr. Conboy possesses a wealth of experience in the financial markets and has considerable exposure to financial instruments and business transactions. He sits on a number of corporate and charitable boards. Mr. Conboy completed a B.A. from Colorado State University in 1973.
George Faught, CA, Lead Director
Mr. Faught is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of senior management experience and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Aberdeen International Inc. He has served as the Chief Financial Officer of publicly traded companies in the natural resources, financial services and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Faught has broad financial management, corporate development and operating experience and from 1999 to 2005 served as the Chief Financial Officer for North American Palladium Ltd., a mid-tier platinum group metal producer. Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd., an integrated base metals producer, and William Resources Inc., an international gold producer. He also serves as a director of several public companies in the resource sector.
Robert Getz, MBA, Director
Mr. Getz is a managing director and a co-founder of Cornerstone Equity Investors, LLC. Mr. Getz has strong experience in public and private debt and equity financings and domestic and international mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Getz has served as a director of several public and private metals and mining companies. He completed a B.A., cum laude, International Relations at Boston University in May 1985, and obtained his MBA, Finance in February 1990 from The Stern School of Business at New York University.
Peter Tagliamonte, P. Eng., Director
Mr. Tagliamonte is a professional mining engineer and also holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, at the University of Western Ontario. He is currently the President and CEO of Sulliden Gold, the former President and CEO of Central Sun Mining Inc. and former Chief Operating Officer of Desert Sun Mining Corp. where he was responsible for the development of the Jacobina Mine in Brazil into a 4,200-tonne-per-day mining operation. Mr. Tagliamonte has over 25 years of progressive managerial experience building and operating mines worldwide, notably in Central and South America. In 2005, he received the Mining Journal's "Mine Manager of the Year" award in recognition for his work in the mining sector.
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Investor Contact Information
Chantal Lavoie Chairman, President and CEO 416-861-2964 [email protected]
www.crocgold.com Find us on:
A Member of the Forbes & Manhattan Group of Companies
Investor Relations Rob Hopkins 416-861-5899 [email protected]
TSX: CRK OTCQX: CROCF FRANKFURT: XGC
Crocodile Gold Corporation
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