A comprehensive visual record of site activities, processing equipment, mineralised ore, and infrastructure.

The following operational and strategic highlights summarise the Silverside copper mine's current position and competitive standing within the regulated copper export market.

The economics of moving from concentrate to refined copper products are compelling. Copper sulphide, copper cement, and copper blister command significantly higher prices on international markets than raw concentrate, and the shift to leaching-based production offers the additional advantage of unlocking value from previously uneconomic low-grade ore that would otherwise remain in the waste stream.

The transition to Phase 3 requires a deliberate restructuring of the existing on-site processing plant — reducing operating costs while preserving essential capability for leaching and a parallel concentrate operation.

The nine-year operational history at Silverside has generated a body of site-specific knowledge that cannot be replicated by a new entrant. From blast design and ore selectivity to plant calibration and concentrate marketing, the Silverside team has navigated the full spectrum of challenges encountered in developing a producing copper mine from a greenfield claim.

The decision to build and operate a concentrate plant was not reactive — it was proactive. Tom Ritchie observed early signals that export requirements for raw copper ore were likely to tighten, drawing on experience from similar regulatory shifts that had affected gold, chrome, and lithium producers. By building processing capability before the regulatory change took effect, Silverside was positioned to continue exporting copper product when competitors without processing infrastructure were constrained.

This aerial drone footage captures the full scale of active open-pit mining operations at Silverside. The 8-hectare pit represents years of systematic extraction, with clearly defined benches, haul roads, and exposed mineralised zones visible across the landscape. The surrounding terrain and proximity to infrastructure underscore the site's operational maturity and logistical accessibility.

This aerial view highlights the exposed pit walls and benched rock faces following sustained blasting and excavation activity. The scale of the pit and the extensive material movement visible in this image are consistent with the mine's documented extraction volumes. Haul roads connecting the pit floor to the processing area are clearly identifiable, demonstrating an efficient operational layout designed to maximise throughput.

Feed preparation ahead of the milling and separation circuits ensures consistent particle size and optimal copper recovery.

This image shows the main conveyor feed system and ball mill assembly that form the backbone of the Silverside concentrate plant. The inclined conveyor delivers crushed ore to the mill for grinding, reducing particle size ahead of the downstream separation and concentration circuits. The ball mill, visible in the background, is a critical component in liberating copper minerals from the host rock, enabling effective concentration and grade improvement in subsequent processing steps.

Following each blast, newly exposed rock faces are inspected and sampled to assess copper grade and guide ore sorting decisions.

This image provides a further view of the active concentrate processing circuit at Silverside. The operational condition of the equipment and the organised layout of the processing area reflect the standard of site management maintained throughout the mine's production history. Continuous operation of this circuit over 18 months has generated a meaningful track record of production data, providing investors and stakeholders with a reliable basis for assessing the mine's demonstrated output capability and future production projections.

Following each blast, newly exposed rock faces are inspected and sampled to assess copper grade and guide selective mining decisions. This image shows copper ore at grades of 3% to 7% — a commercially significant grade range for open-pit copper operations. The visible mineralisation confirms the continuity of the copper deposit at depth and supports the geological model underpinning the mine's resource estimate. Selective mining of higher-grade zones maximises the economic value of ore processed through the concentrate plant.

This close-up view of post-blast ore material highlights the visible copper mineralisation present across the Silverside deposit. The presence of characteristic copper mineral colourations — including malachite greens and chalcopyrite — is evident in the fragmented material. This visual evidence of mineralisation, combined with the assay data from systematic sampling programmes, provides a solid foundation for the mine's geological understanding and underpins the confidence with which future production forecasts are made.

The slurry and separation circuit at Silverside is responsible for the critical step of separating copper-bearing minerals from the waste gangue material after milling. Water-based slurry processing allows for effective density and surface chemistry-based separation, producing a copper-enriched concentrate stream for further upgrading. The management of water, reagent dosing, and circuit parameters within this stage of the process requires ongoing attention and technical expertise, both of which are well established within the Silverside operational team.

CA spiral plant in copper processing uses gravity and centrifugal force via spiral chutes or concentrators to upgrade low-grade copper ore. It typically raises run-of-mine feed grades from 1–3% up to marketable 20%+ concentrations, reducing downstream processing size and costs before final refining or flotation

Copies of daily, weekly, and monthly load reports are attached as supporting documentation. These records form part of Silverside's formal operational archive and provide a transparent and auditable account of material movement since record-keeping commenced. The consistency of haulage activity reflected in these reports is a meaningful indicator of operational continuity and the mine management team's commitment to rigorous production monitoring and reporting standards.

The scale of material movement, infrastructure development, and land use visible in this perspective underscores the significant investment of capital, time, and expertise that has been deployed at this site over the past nine years. It is this foundation that positions Silverside as a credible, production-ready asset capable of transitioning to higher-value copper output.

These operational images document active mining and processing activities at Silverside, providing visual confirmation of the site's ongoing production status and the scale of infrastructure deployed across the claim.