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A Pure-Play Zinc Producer
July 2018
PROFITABILITY • GROWTH • OPPORTUNITY
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Forward Looking Statements
This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All
information contained in this news release, other than statements of current and historical fact, is forward-looking information. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use
of words such as "plans", "expects", "budget", "guidance", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "strategy", "target", "intends", "objective", "goal", "understands", "anticipates" and "believes" (and variations of
these or similar words) and statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might" "occur" or "be achieved" or "will be taken" (and variations of these or similar
expressions). Forward-looking information is also identifiable in statements of currently occurring matters which may continue in the future, such as "providing the Company with", "is currently",
"allows/allowing for", "will advance" or "continues to" or other statements that may be stated in the present tense with future implications. All of the forward-looking information in this presentation is
qualified by this cautionary note.
Forward-looking information is based on, among other things, opinions, assumptions, estimates and analyses that, while considered reasonable by Ascendant at the date the forward-looking information is
provided, inherently are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the
forward-looking information.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those expressed or
implied by the forward-looking information. The risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking
information may include, but are not limited to, risks generally associated with the mining industry, such as economic factors (including future commodity prices, currency fluctuations, energy prices and
general cost escalation), uncertainties related to the development and operation of Ascendant's projects, dependence on key personnel and employee and union relations, risks related to political or social
unrest or change, rights and title claims, operational risks and hazards, including unanticipated environmental, industrial and geological events and developments and the inability to insure against all risks,
failure of plant, equipment, processes, transportation and other infrastructure to operate as anticipated, compliance with government and environmental regulations, including permitting requirements and
anti-bribery legislation, volatile financial markets that may affect Ascendant's ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, the failure to obtain required approvals or clearances from government
authorities on a timely basis, uncertainties related to the geology, continuity, grade and estimates of mineral reserves and resources, and the potential for variations in grade and recovery rates, uncertain
costs of reclamation activities, tax refunds, hedging transactions, as well as the risks discussed in Ascendant's most recent Annual Information Form on file with the Canadian provincial securities regulatory
authorities and available at www.sedar.com. Should one or more risk, uncertainty, contingency or other factor materialize or should any factor or assumption prove incorrect, actual results could vary
materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Accordingly, the reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Ascendant does not assume any
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this presentation or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and any forward-looking information,
except as required by applicable law.
The information concerning the Company’s mineral properties has been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 (“NI-43-101”) adopted by the Canadian Securities Administrators. In
accordance with NI-43-101, the terms “Mineral Reserves”, “Proven Mineral Reserve”, “Probable Mineral Reserve”, “Mineral Resource”, “Measured Mineral Resource”, “Indicated Mineral Resource” and “Inferred
Mineral Resource” are defined in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the “CIM”) Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves adopted by the CIM Council on May
10, 2014. While the terms “Mineral Resource”, “Measured Mineral Resource”, “Indicated Mineral Resource” and “Inferred Mineral Resource” are recognized and required by NI 43-101, the U.S. Securities
Exchange Commission (“SEC”) does not recognize them. The reader is cautioned that, except for that portion of mineral resources classified as mineral reserves, mineral resources do not have demonstrated
economic value. Inferred Mineral Resources have a high degree of uncertainty as to their existence and as to whether they can be economically or legally mined. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of
any Inferred Mineral Resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Therefore, the reader is cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource exists, that it can be
economically or legally mined, or that it will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Likewise, you are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of a measured or Indicated Mineral Resource will ever be
upgraded into Mineral Reserves.
Readers should be aware that the Company’s financial statements (and information derived therefrom) have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by
the International Accounting Standards Board and are subject to Canadian auditing and auditor independence standards. IFRS differs in some respects from United States generally accepted accounting
principles and thus the Company’s financial statements (and information derived therefrom) may not be comparable to those of United States companies. Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar values herein
are in US$.
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Why Ascendant Resources?A Compelling Investment Opportunity
A Unique Zinc Opportunity
Long-Term Low Cost Producer
Multiple Avenues for Growth
• The only pure-play junior zinc producer benefiting from record zinc prices
• 2018 Cost Guidance US$70-80/t with activities underway for further cost reduction
• Focused on organic growth opportunities within El Mochito and Honduras as well as accretive growth opportunities
• US$11.3 million in cash as at June 30, 2018
Deeply Discounted to Peers
• 2018 guidance:EBITDA US$32-40 million - trading at ~1.7x EBITDAFree Cash Flow US$14-20 million – trading at ~3.6x FCF
The only junior pure-play
ZINC PRODUCER
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Ascendant – Positioned for the Future/Long-Term
Corporate Outlook
2017
2018
2019
RESTRUCTURE: SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONAL TURNAROUND
• Rehabilitation & Optimization of the El Mochito Mine complete
• Generated EBITDA & Free Cash Flow
• Significant exploration work focused on higher-tonnes and higher-grade
PROFITABILITY / RESOURCE GROWTH
• 2018 guidance indicates significant Free Cash Flow & EBITDA
• Added considerable resources and extend LOM beyond 7 years with updated NI 43-101
• Focus on further cost reductions
LONG-TERM, PROFITABLE MULTI-ASSET PRODUCER
• Maximize long term profitability; ongoing focus on cost reduction and higher value per tonne
• Accretive growth opportunities in country and globally
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2018 Operational GuidancePutting El Mochito Back on the Map
Operating Data
Contained Metals:
Zinc Equivalent Metal 93 – 109 million lbs
Zinc 65 – 73 million lbs
Lead 24 – 28 million lbs
Silver 0.9 – 1.2 million ozs
Other Operating Assumptions
Direct Operating Costs $70 – $80 / tonne
Capital Expenditure $16 – $18 million
Financial Assumptions
Adjusted EBITDA1 $32 – $40 million
Free Cash Flow $14 – $20 million
Note: Figures are based on assumed metal prices of zinc US$1.50/lb, lead US$1.10/lb and silver US$18.00/oz and 355 operating days in 2018 and are expressed in US dollars. Assumed metal prices are based on the 2018 and 2019 price forecasts from the BMO Capital Market’s Base Metals and Bulk Commodities Outlook report dated October 18, 2017.
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1.2x
1.7x2.2x
3.5x
4.9x 4.9x
5.5x
6.2x
Ascendant
Resources Inc.
Atico Mining
Corporation
Trevali Mining
Corporation
Capstone Mining
Corp.
Sierra Metals, Inc. Red River
Resources Ltd.
Copper Mountain
Mining Corp.
Taseko Mines
Limited
EV/EBITDA
Peer Value Comparison The Rerating Case for ASND
Source: Consensus from Bloomberg as at market close July 18, 2018.
0.42x 0.43x 0.43x0.48x 0.49x 0.50x 0.51x
0.64x 0.65x 0.69x
0.86x
1.08x
1.50x
Capstone
Mining Corp.
Red River
Resources Ltd.
Tinka
Resources Ltd.
Ascendant
Resources Inc.
Copper
Mountain
Mining Corp.
Taseko Mines
Limited
Atico Mining
Corporation
Trevali Mining
Corporation
Titan Mining
Corporation
Excellon
Resources Inc.
Heron
Resources
Limited
Arizona Mining
Inc.
Sierra Metals,
Inc.
P/NAV
1.6x 1.7x
2.2x 2.3x 2.5x
3.6x
5.1x
5.8x
7.5x
3.6x
Ascendant
Resources Inc.
Atico Mining
Corporation
Trevali Mining
Corporation
Capstone
Mining Corp.
Copper
Mountain
Mining Corp.
Taseko Mines
Limited
Sierra Metals,
Inc.
Excellon
Resources Inc.
Red River
Resources Ltd.
Average
P/CF
ASND appears undervalued on all metrics
relative to its peers.
0.67x
3.8x
Note: ASND 1.2x EV/EBITDA is based on analysts consensus EBITDA for 2018.
Note: ASND 1.6x P/CF is based on analysts consensus of cash flow expectations for 2018.
3.6x
1.60x
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Zinc-Lead-Silver Mine
El Mochito
• 100% owned underground Zn/Pb/Ag mine.
• In continuous operation since 1948.
• 2017 Zn/Pb/Ag production of 66 MM lbs ZnEq. 2018 guidance of 93-109 MM lbs ZnEq.
• Significant Resource base with 7+ year Reserve mine life.
• 11,000 ha land package; the majority unexplored.
• Very limited exploration work undertaken by previous owners in 5+ years.
• Secure 9-year offtake agreement in place with Nyrstar N.V.
Typical NSR breakdown:
Zn 70% Pb 20% Ag 10%
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New El Mochito Reserve and Resource EstimateEl Mochito Life of Mine Extended Beyond 7 Years
El Mochito Mineral Reserve Statement – Effective 01 January 2018
Category Tonnes Grade Contained Metal
(kt)Zn
(%)
Pb
(%)
Ag
(g/t)
ZnEq.
(%)
Zn
Mlbs
Pb
Mlbs
Ag
Moz
ZnEq.
Mlbs
Proven Reserves 785 4.7 2.1 54 7.2 81 35 1.4 124
Probable Reserves 4,946 4.7 1.6 36 6.6 516 174 5.8 717
Proven & Probable Reserves 5,731 4.7 1.7 39 6.7 597 209 7.2 841
Notes: (1) Metal price assumptions used were US$1.21/lb Zn, US$1.06/lb Pb and US$18/oz Ag.
(2) Zinc equivalent metal grade (ZnEq %) was calculated as follows Zn% +(Pb % x 0.8175) +(Ag g/t x 0.0149) = ZnEq% and is based on 88.9% Zn, 74.3% Pb and 77.7% Ag metallurgical recoveries.
(3) A cut-off value of 4.76% ZnEq was used to estimate the Mineral Reserve which considered metal price assumptions, metal recoveries, refining charges, concentrate mass pulls, operating costs, royalties, concentrate treatment
charges, payables, penalties and transportation/selling costs.
(4) Mineral Resources are stated inclusive of Mineral Reserves, tonnages, grades and contained metal values have been rounded, totals may vary due to rounding.
(5) The Mineral Reserve and Metallurgical technical contents of this presentation were completed by Eugene Puritch, P.Eng. FEC, CET, James Pearson, P.Eng. and D. Grant Feasby, P.Eng. of P&E Mining Consultants Inc., all
“Independent Qualified Persons” as defined by NI 43-101.
El Mochito Mineral Resource Statement – Effective 01 January 2018
Category Tonnes Grade Contained Metal
(kt)Zn
(%)
Pb
(%)
Ag
(g/t)
ZnEq.
(%)
Zn
Mlbs
Pb
Mlbs
Ag
Moz
ZnEq.
Mlbs
Measured Resources 1,100 5.5 2.0 65 8.2 134 48 2.3 198
Indicated Resources 6,452 5.2 1.7 41 7.2 735 241 8.4 1,019
Measured & Indicated Resources 7,553 5.2 1.7 44 7.3 869 289 10.7 1,216
Inferred Resources 4,972 5.1 1.4 33 6.7 556 156 5.4 739Notes:
(1) Mineral Resources are stated inclusive of Mineral Reserves, Tonnage, grade and contained metal values have been rounded, totals may vary due to rounding.
(2) Price assumptions used were US$1.21/lb Zn, US$1.06/lb Pb and US$18/troy oz Ag. Zinc equivalent metal grade (ZnEq. %) was calculated as follows: Zn% +(Pb % x 0.82) +(Ag g/t x 0.0149) = ZnEq% and is based on 88.9% Zn
recovery, 74.3% Pb recovery and 77.7% Ag recovery.
(3) A cut-off of 3.1% ZnEq. was used to estimate Mineral Resources and is based on fourth quarter 2017 marginal direct operating costs.
(4) Results of an interpolated bulk density deposit model have been applied, and contributing 5ft downhole assay composites were capped at 38% Zn, 36% Pb and 2000g/t Ag.
(5) Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
(6) The Inferred Mineral Resource in this estimate has a lower level of confidence than that applied to an Indicated Mineral Resource and must not be converted to a Mineral Reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of
the Inferred Mineral Resource could be upgraded to an Indicated Mineral Resource with continued exploration.
(7) The Mineral Resource content of this presentation was completed by Michael Cullen, P. Geo. of Mercator Geological Services Limited, Mr. Cullen supervised and is responsible for the Mineral Resource Estimate and is an
“Independent Qualified Person” as defined by NI 43-101.
For further details on the El Mochito Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimate effective January 01, 2018, please refer to the Technical Report on the Company’s website or SEDAR www.sedar.com.
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MILLED PRODUCTION
81% 31%
DIRECT OPERATING
COSTS
23%
IMPROVED VENTILATION
VOLUMES
40%
PRODUCTIVE WORKING HOURS
Responsible Mining:
9thConsecutive Annual Award Received for Corporate Social Responsibility
A Successful Turnaround Complete – 2017 Achievements
PROFITABILITY
1. Positive EBITDA since July 2017
3. Free Cash Flow Positive in Q4
2. Net Income in Q3; EPS of $0.01
20%
TRUCK AVAILABILITY
El Mochito - A Year in Review
Note: All % figures are provided on a full 2017 calendar year basis from Jan 2017-Dec 2017 expect Direct Operating Costs which are calculated from Jan 2017 – Sept 2017.
4. Cash Balance of US$8.0M exiting 2017
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38,521 38,866
53,729
49,393 50,597 50,795
57,458 58,978 59,601
64,449 64,327
69,578
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
55,000
60,000
65,000
70,000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
7-day work stoppage.
81% Production Increase in
2017
Introduction of additional
underground shift.
First new Equipment in rotation.
Positive EBITDA
Free Cash Flow Positive
TPDCalendar Day
1,243 1,388 1,733 1,646 1,632 1,693 1,853 1,903 1,987 2,079 2,144 2,244
2017 Operational Turnaround CompletedEl Mochito Transformed to a Free Cash Flowing Operation
Annual production exceeded 2017 production target.
Ton
nes
Mill
ed
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Operational ResultsContinuous Improvements at El Mochito
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Contained Zinc Production (lbs) Contained Lead Production (lbs)
Zinc Equivalent Production (lbs) Direct Operating Costs $/t Ore Milled
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The El Mochito Mine, HondurasLas Vegas, Honduras
El Mochito Mine, Honduras ( 100% )
Underground Zn/Pb/Ag mine on an 11,000
hectare land package, operating since 1948
Country Snapshot
• 70 years of continuous operations at El Mochito.
• El Mochito represented ~3% of exports in 2014. The mining industry (2 mines) represented 4% of GDP in 2015.
• Business friendly jurisdiction with a history of mining.
• Overwhelming community support; Las Vegas emerged as a result of the mine’s existence.
• Stable democratic constitution; Current President was re-elected for another 4-year term in 2017; focus remains on security, corruption and business investment.
• Decentralized government; municipalities have autonomy.
• Solid infrastructure; 2 hour drive from international airport (San Pedro ~1.5M pop.). Paved road to site and reliable power source.
• 25% Corporate Tax Rate + 5% NSR ($53MM in tax losses available for 2018/2019).
• Standard & Poor’s raised Honduras’ credit rating in July 2017 from B+ to BB- and changed the country’s risk outlook from stable to positive.
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HondurasA Beautiful and Growing Tourist Destination
Roatán Island Copán Ruins
Lake Yojoa Tegucigalpa, Capital
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Exploration StrategyEl Mochito Mine
• Continually grow high-grade Reserve/Resource and extend LOM
• New NI 43-101 defines significant Reserves & Resources with 7+ years LOM
Long history of Resource conversion and discovery
New High-Grade Zones
GrowEl Mochito
Longer-termDiscovery
• Several known targets to potentially add high-gradematerial to mill to improve grade for the long-term
• Long history of converting Inferred Resources into Measured & Indicated Resources
• Follow up on regional targetsidentified by historical drilling data
• 11,000 ha land package barely explored
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• Mine extends laterally for around 2 km, open East - West • Combination of lower grade mantos and higher grade chimneys
El Mochito Mine Layout – Long SectionA Long History of Resource Discovery and Conversion
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Extensive 2018 Program with Significant Upside Potential
2018 Exploration Program ~40,000 meters:
• ~20,000 m of definition drilling for Resource conversion
• ~20,000 m of exploration drilling to define additional material near mine and regional exploration targets
2018 Exploration Initiatives:
• SGH soil geochem survey of El Mochito concession.
• Review and prioritize near-mine targets (Manzanal, Caliche, Porvenir Trend, Big Fuzzy) as well as other concessions within Honduras.
• Review of historical mining areas in upper levels which still contain a number of high-grade targets.
• New NI 43-101 Resource incorporating the bulk of 2017 drilling significantly upgraded and expanded resource base and defined a Reserve with a 7+ year LOM.
• Follow up on known ‘chimney’ ore bodies and define new ‘chimney’ targets (historical grades in excess of 17% ZnEq).
Exploration and Resource Upside
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Key Areas Optimizing Existing Development
2018 Exploration Areas – Plan View
Esperanza
Port Royal
Santa Elena
Deep NorthDeep East
Nueva Este
Palmar
Dyke TrendDefined Faults Targeted Exploration Areas
Planned Drill Holes
Development Planned Development
Ore Body
VictoriaNiña Blanca Nispero and
Upper San Juan
Included in 2017 drill results:Deep East Manto: 6.4% ZnEqDeep North Manto: 6.8% ZnEq
Historical Results:Port Royal Chimney: 17.25% ZnEqImperial Trend Targets 8% - 17% ZnEq
Dec 2015 Estimations:Palmar: 9.1% - 13.8% ZnEqVictoria: 6.95 – 7.4% ZnEq
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Significant High-Grade Mineralized Intercepts2018 Drill Program Results
40,000 metresStep-out Holes
DDH 10956 – 1.4m at 35.8% ZnEq, 20.1% Zn, 13.4% Pb and 318 g/t Ag (Porvenir)
DDH 10958 – 6.3m at 12.6% ZnEq, 6.2% Zn, 5.6% Pb and 125.2 g/t Ag (Santa Elena)
DDH 10949 – 8.6m at 9.6% ZnEq, 5.7% Zn, 3.4% Pb and 75.8 g/t Ag (Esperanza)
and – 7.5m at 8.9% ZnEq, 5.5% Zn, 3.3% Pb and 41.4 g/t Ag
Results continue to support Company’s goals of increasing tonnage for further Mineral Reserve and
Resource growth and identifying higher-grade mineralization at El Mochito:
In-fill Holes
DDH 10957 – 17.7m at 9.1% ZnEq, 5.9% Zn, 2.9% Pb and 59.9 g/t Ag (Esperanza)
DDH 10958 – 6.3m at 12.6% ZnEq, 6.2% Zn, 5.6% Pb and 125.2 g/t Ag (Santa Elena)
DDH 10950 – 4.1m at 15.3% ZnEq, 15.1% Zn, 0.1% Pb and 6.4 g/t Ag (Santa Elena)
DDH 10902 – 3.9m at 9.9% ZnEq, 8.0% Zn, 0.6% Pb and 101.6 g/t Ag (Port Royal Manto)
1 Please refer to tables in the press release dated June 14, 2018 for true/apparent widths which are estimated from actual drilled lengths.2 ZnEq grades in % represents zinc grade together with the lead and silver grades (zinc equivalent) in terms of zinc using certain metal price, payable metal, and processing recoveries assumptions: Metal prices - Zn$1.21/lb, Pb$1.06/lb, Ag$18.00/oz; processing recoveries - Zn 88.9%, Pb 74.3%, Ag 77.7%.
of exploration and definition
drilling is planned at El Mochito
for 2018. All orebodies remain
open along strike and at depth.
Step-out (66%) &
In-fill (34%)
Drill program targets extensions
of four ore bodies, namely
Porvenir, Santa Elena, Port Royal
Manto and Esperanza.
Key Highlights (true/apparent widths) Include:
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Victoria
Santo Niño
Porvenir FaultPlanned 2018 Drilling: ~11,000 ft
Surface Exploration Holes:14 -PS-01: 30.7 ft @ 9.9% Zn, 2.0% Pb, 32 g/t Ag. ZnEq= 12.9%
14 -PS-02: 27.8 ft @ 5.9% Zn, 3.8% Pb, 35 g/t Ag. ZnEq= 10.7%14 -PS-04A: 13.3 ft @ 12.6% Zn, 0.4% Pb, 27 g/t Ag. ZnEq= 13.9%
L-2790
• Follow up on historical drill holes along structure.
• Historical holes show high-grades over meaningful widths.
• Porvenir fault target (highlighted here) is one of several such targets.
• Potential to add meaningful tonnage/extend mine life if trends continue which could support potential mill expansion.
• Resource Expansion moving East.
Longer Term Regional Exploration Opportunities2018 Porvenir Trend Targets Could Add Significant Scope
Plan view
Deep East Manto - ZnEq 6.4%
Deep North Manto - ZnEq 6.8%
1 500 1000ft
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Long-Term Growth – Regional Exploration OpportunitiesKnown Targets Discovered by Past Surface Exploration Activities
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Lake Yojoa
Valid Concessions
Known Targets
FaultLines
Existing OrebodiesBeing Mined
Manzanal:- drillholes- geochemistry- trenches- geophysics
Salva Vida Trend:- drillholes
Caliche:- exploration tunnel- drillholes- geochemistry
Soledad:- exploration tunnel- drillholes
Big Fuzzy:- drillholes- 8m @ 5% Zn
Porvenir Trend:- drillholes
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Zinc FundamentalsZinc Fundamentals Remain Strong as Supply Continues to Drive Tightening Market
Key drivers for a sustained and strong zinc price:
• Fundamentals indicate structural deficits due to depleting global inventories.
• Modest global GDP growth (2-3%) implies strengthening demand (400kt pa of additional new supply required).
• Supply deficits will prevail in short and medium term as a result of global mine closures and production cuts.
• Zinc prices are already responding to this pressure; 10 year high of $1.63/lb prevailed on January 30, 2018.
ZINC SPOT PRICE ($/LB)
Source: Bloomberg
Jan 2007 Nov 2017
300,000
600,000
900,000
1, 200,000
0
$0.00
$0.50
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
LME Zinc Warehouse Stock Levels (T) / Zinc Spot Price ($/Lb)
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Pro Forma Capital StructureAscendant Resources Inc.
Share Price ($C, as at Jul. 18/18) $0.83
Shares Issued / Outstanding (MM’s) 74.2
Shares Fully Diluted (MM’s) 96.2
Estimated Float ~25%
Market Capitalization (C$MM) $61.9
CQS 18.4%
Steve Laciak 16.5%
Vertex One Asset Management 14.0%
MM Asset Management Inc. 13.8%
Directors and Management approx. 16.4%*
Major Shareholders
Stock Symbol TSX: ASND
*fully diluted basis
Analyst Coverage
Dalton Baretto Canaccord Genuity
Matthew O’Keefe Cantor Fitzgerald
Stefan Ioannou Cormark Securities
Gabriel Gonzalez Echelon Wealth Partners
Jacques P. Wortman Eight Capital
Ian Parkinson GMP Securities
Heiko F. Ihle H.C. Wainwright & Co.
Ryan Hanley Laurentian Bank Securities
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2018 Catalysts and DeliverablesA Year of Profitability and Resource Growth
Deliver Meaningful FCFGuidance and market outlook support robust FCF in 2018; US$14-20 millionRemain focused on operating margins and maximize value per tonne milled
New NI 43-101 Resource ReportUpdated Reserve & Resource in April 2018 incorporating all 2017 exploration work defined significant Resource with 7+ year Reserve life (LOM)
Sustained Higher Production Rates
2018 expected metal production 41-65% higher than 2017Mill has demonstrated ability to sustain the newly increased production rates
Increase Ore Head GradesFocus on increasing high-grade ore to the mill with better dilution control and higher grade zones now in the mine plan
Optimization Studies Focus on long-term cost reduction opportunities
Extensive Exploration ActivitiesMaintain aggressive internal and near mine exploration work for near-term resource growth as well as commence regional exploration for long-term LOM extension
Strategic OpportunitiesPursue and evaluate accretive growth opportunities in country and globallyLong-term goal of being a multi-asset mid-tier metals producer
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WHY NOW IS THE TIME FOR ASCENDANT?
RestoredMine optimization and rehabilitation complete
Profitability Significant Free Cash Flow in 2018; Rerating expected
Exploration PotentialUpdated Reserve & Resource defined significant Resource with 7+ year Reserve life (LOM); 40,000 m drill program in 2018
Long-term Mid-Tier ProducerMaximize profitability and shareholder value; organic growth and accretive opportunities
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Appendices T S X - V A S N D
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Management
CHRIS BUNCIC, MBA, CFA, P. Eng – PRESIDENT, CEO, AND DIRECTOR | Mr. Buncic is one of the founding partners in the formation of Ascendant Resources Inc. and its acquisition of the company’s flagship operating El Mochito mine from Nyrstar NV in 2016. Prior to cofounding Ascendant, Mr. Buncic served in senior management roles at several Canadian corporations in the technology and resources sectors. His depth of experience also includes six years in Institutional Equity Research at leadingCanadian independent full service brokerage firms Cormark Securities Inc. and Mackie Research Capital Corporation. Mr. Buncic is a CFA Charterholder, has a MBA from Schulich School of Business and B.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto. Mr. Buncic is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario and the CFA Society.
CLIFF HALE-SANDERS, MBA, CFA – EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | Mr. Hale Sanders is one of the founding partners in the formation of Ascendant Resources Inc. and its acquisition of the company’s flagship operating El Mochito mine from Nyrstar NV in 2016. Mr. Hale Sanders’ career has spanned approximately 20 years in the capital markets industry working as a leading Base Metals and Bulk Commodities research analyst in Canada working at RBC Capital Markets, TD Securities, CIBC World Markets and Cormark Securities. During this period, Mr. Hale Sanders visited and reviewed numerous mining operations and corporate entities around the world. Mr. Hale-Sanders holds a B.Sc. in Geology and Chemistry, an MBA from McMaster University and is a CFACharterholder.
NEIL RINGDAHL – CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | Mr. Ringdahl is a senior mining executive with over 23 years of international mining, development, and executive management experience. Mr. Ringdahl has a strong technical background in a career that has been primarily focussed on underground and open pit mining in Latin America and Africa. Previously, Mr. Ringdahlheld the roles of Chief Operating Officer at Orvana Minerals Corp. and Chief Executive Officer at Apogee Silver. At Apogee, he significantly de-risked the rehabilitation project at the Pulacayo mine in Bolivia while fostering proactive community relations improvements and agreements. Prior to this, Mr. Ringdahl has held various senior positions with Korea Zinc, Volcan CompaníaMinera, Anglo Platinum, and AngloGold. Mr. Ringdahl holds a bachelor's degree with Honors in mining engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa.
ROHAN HAZELTON, CPA, CA – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Mr. Hazelton is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 20 years of international finance experience including 15 years in the mining sector. Has was formerly Vice President, Strategy at Goldcorp Inc. where he held a variety of roles including Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer of Mexican Operations and Corporate Controller. He holds a B.A. in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Harvard University.
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Board of Directors
MARK BRENNAN EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Brennan is a founding partner of Ascendant Resources Inc. and has over
30 years of financing and operating experience in North America and
Europe. Mr. Brennan most recently served as President and CEO of Sierra Metals Inc. Prior to Sierra Metals, Mr.
Brennan served as President & CEO at Largo Resources Ltd.
RENAUD ADAMSDIRECTOR
Mr. Adams recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Richmont
Mines Inc. until it was acquired by Alamos Gold Inc. Mr. Adams has over
20 years of experience as an executive and as an operator in the mining
industry.
CHRIS BUNCIC, MBA, CFA, P. EngPRESIDENT, CEO, AND
DIRECTOR
PETRA DECHER, CPADIRECTOR
Ms. Decher currently serves as Chairwoman of the Board at Red Pine Exploration Inc. and recently served as the Lead Independent Director of
Integra Gold Corp. until its acquisition by Eldorado Gold Corporation. Ms.
Decher served as the VP, Finance and Assistant Secretary for Franco-Nevada
Corporation from 2009 to 2016.
GUILLERMO KAELIN DIRECTOR
Mr. Kaelin is a capital markets professional with over 18 years of
experience in private equity, investment banking, research and public securities and is currently
the Head of Latin America of Appian Capital Advisory LLP.
KURT MENCHENDIRECTOR
Mr. Menchen has over 37 years' of experience operating and managing
mining projects, including over 20 years as General Manager at the Jacobina
Gold project in Brazil where he successfully operated the underground project for Anglo American, Desert Sun
Mining and eventually Yamana Gold.
STEPHEN SHEFSKYLEAD DIRECTOR
Mr. Shefsky is the President & CEO, Founder and Director of James Bay
Resources Ltd. and has over 40 years’ experience in the investment and
mining industry through Canada and Latin America.
ROBERT CAMPBELLDIRECTOR
Mr. Campbell is an exploration geologist with over 40 years experience
in mining and exploration industry through Canada, United States and
Latin America. Mr. Campbell is currently VP, Exploration at Largo
Resources Ltd.
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2017 Production SummaryEl Mochito Operational Results
-
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
8,000,000
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Contained Metal Production Profile
Zn lbs Pb lbs Zn Eq. lbs (Production)
-
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Contained Zinc Production (lbs)
-
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Contained Lead Production (lbs)
$50.00
$60.00
$70.00
$80.00
$90.00
$100.00
$110.00
$120.00
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Cost Profile
Cash Cost $/t of Ore MilledDirect Operating Cost $/t Ore Milled
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Results from 2017 Drill ProgramSignificant High-Grade Mineralized Intercepts
• Results are targeting the
extensions of four ore bodies;
Palmar Dyke, Santa Elena,
Victoria and Esperanza.
• Three areas are very close to
existing workings and could
be accessed within 6 to 12
months.
• The fourth, the Esperanza
orebody, is already being
mined and this drilling
represents a further
extension showing similar
grades.
Step-out Holes
HOLE 10846 – 17.6m at 5.3% zinc, 3.8% lead and 83 g/t silver (Palmer Dyke) - 10.0% ZnEq
HOLE 10845 – 17.0m at 5.0% zinc, 2.0% lead and 53 g/t silver (Victoria) - 7.7% ZnEq
HOLE 10837 – 5.5m at 17.3% zinc, 3.6% lead and 142 g/t silver (Palmar Dyke) - 23.0% ZnEq
HOLE 10875 – 5.5m at 5.2% zinc, 2.7% lead, 2,297 g/t silver and 0.98% copper (Palmar Dyke) - 45.5% ZnEq
HOLE 10887 – 23.4m at 6.5% zinc, 1.0% lead, and 24 g/t silver (Santa Elena) - 7.7% ZnEq
HOLE 10904 – 12.2m at 6.6% zinc, 5.6% lead, and 81 g/t silver (Esperanza) - 12.6% ZnEq
HOLE 10909 – 3.7m at 19.3% zinc, 15.0% lead and 122 g/t silver (Deep East) - 33.7% ZnEq
HOLE 10941 – 15.2m at 5.8% zinc, 1.4% lead and 61 g/t silver (Esperanza) – 7.9% ZnEq
In-fill Holes
HOLE 10833 – 35.4m at 5.6% zinc, 2.0% lead and 31 g/t silver - 7.8% ZnEq
including 5.4m at 7.8% zinc, 2.6% lead and 35 g/t silver (Santa Elena) - 10.6% ZnEq
HOLE 10847 – 17.5m at 6.2% zinc, 2.2% lead and 41 g/t silver (Esperanza) - 8.8% ZnEq
HOLE 10828 – 26.5m at 5.7% zinc, 0.6% lead and 18 g/t silver (Santa Elena) - 6.5% ZnEq
HOLE 10826 – 17.1m at 5.8% zinc, 1.2% lead and 36 g/t silver (Esperanza) - 7.5% ZnEq
HOLE 10880 – 5.1m at 3.1% zinc, 2.5% lead, 149 g/t silver and 0.55% copper (Palmar Dyke) - 7.6% ZnEq
HOLE 10870 – 4.1m at 10.0% zinc, 1.9% lead, and 95 g/t silver (Victoria) - 12.0% ZnEq
HOLE 10932 – 10.2m at 9.3% zinc, 7.5% lead and 229 g/t silver (Port Royal) – 19.2% ZnEq
HOLE 10936 – 25.6m at 7.4% zinc, 2.5% lead and 27.5 g/t silver (Santa Elena) – 9.9% ZnEq
A few significant results include (true and apparent widths):
Results are significantly
higher grade than
current Reserve and
Resources.
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Historical Operating StatisticsEl Mochito Back on Track
El Mochito – back on track:
• Historically El Mochito has demonstrated the ability for sustained annualized production of +90 MM lbs.
• Minimal development and exploration work by previous operators impacted 2016 operating results
90
2014 2015 2016 2017
Tonnes Milled 756.0 765.9 515.6 656.3
Average tpd 2,071 2,098 1,409 1,889
Average Head Grades
Zinc 4.56% 3.43% 3.40% 3.50%
Lead 2.61% 1.68% 1.16% 1.39%
Silver 85.9 50.1 46.0 43.0
ZnEq 9.5% 6.3% 5.8% 5.63%
Average Recoveries
Zinc 85.6% 87.2% 90.7% 88.9%
Lead 78.7% 75.9% 73.3% 74.3%
Silver 87.4% 88.3% 80.5% 77.7%
Contained Metal Production
Zinc (ktonnes) 29.5 23.0 15.9 20.4
Lead (ktonnes) 15.5 9.8 4.4 6.8
Silver (Kozs) 1,827.0 1,105.0 614.3 698.5
ZnEq (MMlbs) 133.5 90.5 54.8 66.1
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Process Flow DiagramEl Mochito Processing
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El Mochito Geological Long-SectionEl Mochito Mine
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Ore Genesis of a Carbonate Replacement Deposit Representative of the El Mochito Carbonate Replacement Skarn Mineralization
El Mochito
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Las Vegas, Honduras
El Mochito Mine Flotation Circuit
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Zinc BasicsZinc is the 30th element in the periodic table of elements.
Zinc is the fourth most consumed metalin the world after iron, aluminum andcopper.
The most common and commercial use for zinc is galvanizing (rust-proofing) steel accounting for
60% of usage.
ZnZinc
30
14 millions tonnes consumed globally in 2016 75% sourced
from mining.
25% sourced from recycling.
Fertilizer accounts for
~2% of zinc usage.
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Responsible Mining at El MochitoEl Mochito Mine
COMMUNITY
WORKFORCE
ENVIRONMENT
Through various community investments, El Mochito has contributed to local employment generation, infrastructure improvement andeducation advancement. El Mochito strives to play an active role in the strengthening of the surrounding community and will continue to remain a steward of responsibility going forward.
El Mochito’s multiple environmental sustainability programs seek to preserve the region's natural resources and monitor the quality of soil, water, air and the protection of local wildlife. Through various initiatives, we continue to make environmental protection a core pillar in our day-to-day operations.
We believe our workforce and their well being are imperative to the success and sustainability of the El Mochito operation. The continuous commitment to our workforce is reaffirmed through the development of our employees in the areas of workplace and educational advancement and a strong commitment to the improvement of ongoing health and safety initiatives.
Ascendant Resources continues to make mining responsibly at El Mochito its top priority
as it creates tangible benefits for all our stakeholders, including our employees, the local
communities and the environment in which we operate in.
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www.ascendantresources.com
Tel: 647-796-0066Fax: 647-796-0067
T S X A S N D
Investor Contact:
Katherine Pryde, MBA, CPA, CMADirector, Communications and Investor Relations