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CORPORATE PRESENTATION
October 2014
Discovery done different
The TSX-V has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this presentation. Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider
(as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this presentation.
Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian
securities laws, including the receipt of necessary permits to conduct exploration and construction, timing of anticipated exploration programs, the
number of holes and meters to be drilled and future plans and strategies of the Company.
Although Kaizen has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those
contained in the forward-looking statements, there can be other factors that cause results, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated,
estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate or that management's expectations or estimates of
future developments, circumstances or results will materialize. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, the proposed transaction could be modified,
restricted or not completed, and the results or events predicted in these forward-looking statements may differ materially from actual results or events.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as
of the date of this release. Kaizen disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise such information, except as required by applicable law, and
Kaizen does not assume any liability for disclosure relating to the other company mentioned herein.
Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements contained in this
presentation are made as of the hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Forward-looking statements
The information in this presentation is published to inform you about Kaizen Discovery and its activities. To the extent permitted by law, Kaizen Discovery accepts no
responsibility or liability for any losses or damages of any kind arising out of the use of any information contained in this presentation. Recipients should make their
own enquiries in relation to any investment decisions. This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in any
jurisdiction, including the United States.
NI 43-101 Statement
Aspen Grove and Tanzilla Projects. The scientific and technical information in this presentation relating to the Aspen Grove Project and Tanzilla Project of a
technical or scientific nature have been reviewed and approved by John Bradford, M.Sc., P.Geo., Kaizen’s Chief Geologist a qualified person as defined under
National Instrument 43-101. He has verified the technical data disclosed in this presentation regarding the Aspen Grove and Tanzilla Projects.
Fairholme Project. The scientific and technical information in this presentation relating to the Fairholme Project has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Barry de
Wet, a member of the South African Council for National Scientific Professionals (SACNSP), South Africa, and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. Mr. de
Wet is independent of Kaizen Discovery as determined under NI 43-101. He has verified the technical data disclosed in this presentation regarding the Fairholme
Project.
Ebende Project. The NI 43-101 technical report in respect of the Ebende Project, entitled "NI 43-101 Independent Technical Report", dated October 16, 2013 (the
“Ebende Report”) was prepared by The MSA Group (Pty) Ltd and is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The Qualified Persons as defined under NI 43-101 for
the Ebende Project are Dr. Brendan Morgan Clarke, a Professional Natural Scientist (PrSciNat) registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific
Professions, and Mr. Michael David Lynn, a PrSciNat registered with the SACNASP. Both are independent of Kaizen Discovery as determined under NI 43-101.The
Ebende Report includes relevant information regarding, among other things, data verification, exploration procedures and other matters relevant to the scientific and
technical disclosure contained in this presentation in respect of the Ebende Project. Information regarding the Ebende Project included in this presentation is based on
the Ebende Report.
None of the foregoing mineral projects currently hosts any mineral resources or mineral reserves.
Disclaimers
A platform for future success
Kaizen model for success
Experienced leadership
Revolutionary exploration technology
Unique access to
capital
Strategic partner group investment
Project specific Special Purpose Vehicle
Local holding company
Asset
A cooperative approach to acquiring and advancing projects
• Kaizen will target projects that match evaluation
criteria and align with corporate strategic
objectives – Partnerships with Japanese strategic partners provide
opportunities for additional sources of financing
throughout project lifespans.
– Kaizen can leverage strategic partners’ technical
expertise to evaluate proposed targets and shorten the
process of selecting candidate assets.
• Target acquisition process – Once opportunities identified, Kaizen will lead M&A
process, leveraging key strengths.
– Transactions may be structured to include optional
participation of Japanese strategic partners, including at
the project level.
Possible structure for an acquisition
Collaboration with ITOCHU
February, 2014: Private Placement Financing and formation of
Strategic Alliance
• CAD$5.1 million private placement.
• Issuance of 8.5 million Kaizen common shares at a price of
CAD$0.60 per share.
• Post-closing ownership stake of approximately 6.35% in Kaizen.
• Opportunity to participate in Kaizen's existing Fairholme copper-
gold project in Australia (49% earned interest) and its Ebende
nickel-copper-cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Facilitation of non-recourse project financing and support from
Japanese financial institutions for the development of Kaizen
projects.
August, 2014 - Acquisition of Copper and Gold Exploration
Interests in Canada for $4M
• Aspen Grove copper/gold project: ITOCHU acquired a 40%
interest in the project in exchange for a cash payment of four
million Canadian dollars (equivalent to about 380 million yen).
• Tanzilla copper/gold project: ITOCHU to acquire an initial, 15%
interest in the Tanzilla Project for a cash payment of 250,000
Canadian dollars (equivalent to about 24 million yen), subject to
the consent of Freeport-McMoRan of Canada Limited, with an
option to acquire up to a further 10% interest in the project.
Our current asset portfolio
Kerboulé Project
Gold
Burkina Faso
Ebende Project
Nickel, copper, PGE
The Democratic Republic
of Congo
Fairholme Project
Copper, gold,
molybdenum
New South Wales,
Australia
Aspen Grove
& Tanzilla projects
Copper, gold, silver
British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver
Headquarters Tokyo
Office
Our services agreement gives us access to cutting edge
technologies and expertise
Conventional IP vs. HPX TYPHOON
DEEPER A high signal/noise
ratio enables up to 5x
deeper prospecting.
BETTER Increased effectiveness
through improved
resolution of targets and
host geology.
FASTER Can be substantially faster
than conventional methods
for deep targets due to
custom survey deployment.
5x
?
Key Exploration Projects
Early-stage Targets
Mt Polley
Red Chris
Partnering with Itochu
Copper Mountain
Aspen Grove
Highland Valley New Afton
Drilling at Tanzilla
Mt Milligan
Highlights:
• The combination of Kaizen's existing portfolio of
exploration projects in Australia and Africa, and
West Cirque's portfolio in Canada, establishes a
stronger company with an impressive and
diverse pipeline of projects.
• After completing the acquisition, Kaizen’s
strategic shareholder, ITOCHU, closed a $4.25
million financing agreement in August 2014.
• Kaizen’s in-house technical expertise has been
enhanced through the addition of members of
West Cirque’s management team.
• Proprietary geophysical technologies are to be
applied to projects in British Columbia.
• Drilling completed on the Tanzilla Project in Aug.
2014 and underway on the Aspen Grove Project.
• 2014 Aspen Grove work program will include a
3D IP survey as well as a 2,000-metre drill
program.
Tanzilla
Fairholme copper-gold-molybdenum project
Opportunity to earn up to 95% • $4 million over next two years aimed at delineating
a scoping study to earn 65%.
• Kaizen can earn 80-85% by sole funding a pre-
feasibility study (cost dependent).
• Kaizen can earn 90-95% by funding a bankable
feasibility study (cost dependent).
Geological Terrain • The project covers part of the Fairholme Igneous
Complex of the Ordovician Macquarie Arc of New
South Wales.
Exploration Targets • Three Fairholme prospects - Boundary, Dungarvan
and Gateway are located within one high-priority
target. All three are associated with significant
basement copper-gold-molybdenum geochemical
anomalies, prominent alteration halos and discrete
magnetic anomalies, the size and scale of which are
comparable to the footprint of several world-class
porphyry copper deposits; e.g. Cadia-Ridgeway,
Batu Hijau and Alumbrera.
• Drilling confirms presence of porphyry style copper
and gold mineralization.
2014 Work Program • Kaizen and its joint-venture partner, Clancy Exploration, continue their geophysical program,
including an airborne magnetic survey over the entire property and a 3D IP survey (completed end
of Aug. 2014), to follow-up on gradient-array IP anomalies defined in 2013. The geophysical
program will be followed by an 8,000m drilling program in Q4 2014 to test the prospects.
New South Wales, Australia 49% owned. Earn-in agreement with Clancy Exploration
Exploration stage
Fairholme Project
Democratic Republic of Congo 100% owned
Early-stage exploration
Geological Terrain
• The Ebende Structure is on the margin of the Archaean
Congo-Kasai Craton, and the presence of a thick basalt
sequence which was apparently extruded from feeders
passing through a carbonate platform are geological
features which are comparable to the giant Norilsk PGE,
nickel and copper deposit in Russia.
• The Ebende Project is a conceptual exploration project
based on the premise that if the area shares similar
geological features to the Norilsk area, then there is
potential to find comparable mineralization. The current
exploration program is designed to test the geological
model, and to locate such mineralization.
Exploration Targets
• Exploring nickel-copper and platinum group element targets
(PGE) along a 130-kilometre north-west to south-east
corridor that is characterized by a distinctive magnetic
anomaly (the Ebende Structure).
• Anomalous levels of platinum, palladium, nickel, copper,
cobalt, chromium and magnesium have been identified as a
result of stream sediment sampling carried out by past
exploration programs in the region over parts of the Ebende
Structure.
• A NI 43-101 technical report was completed on the project
in October 2013.
Ebende nickel-copper and platinum group element (PGE) project
2014 Work Program
• Gradient-array IP survey, as well as a soil sampling survey. The design of the regional gradient-array
survey consists of approximately 155-line kilometres covering a total area of 89 square kilometres. A
soil geochemical survey will be conducted along the geophysical survey lines at 200-metre spacings.
Pacific Rim focus for new acquisition targets
Fairholme Project
2014
3D IP Survey
8,000m drill-program
Pacific Ocean
We are looking for
opportunities in
South America…
Tanzilla Project
2014
1,600m drill-program Aspen Grove Project
2014
3D IP Survey
2,000m drill-program
Completing the Kaizen ‘Ring of Fire!’
Be opportunistic in acquisitions
Attractive M&A landscape:
• Metals and mining companies’ share prices are near
the low end of their trading range over the last decade.
• Valuations are low enough to attract longer-term-
focused investors.
• Significant M&A opportunities exist in the junior miner
space where mergers, joint ventures and acquisitions
are likely to be needed to fund new mineral projects.
• Opportunities to acquire projects with near-term
production and off-take potential, along with exploration
upside.
S&P/TSX Materials Index vs. S&P/TSX Index 2003–2013
Source: BMO Capital Markets Mining Equity Outlook 2014
Kaizen advantage – poised for this market:
• Preferential access to best-in-class exploration
technologies.
• Strong balance sheet with no material liabilities.
• Access to additional sources of equity and project-level
financing through Kaizen’s strategic partnerships.
• Network of industry leaders in management, executive
and shareholder ranks.
• Transaction team with global acquisition experience.
• International network of advisors present numerous
acquisition opportunities.
Board of Directors
Peter Meredith, Chairman
Director of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (formerly
Ivanplats Limited); former Deputy
Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (now
Turquoise Hill Resources).
B. Matthew Hornor,
Chief Executive Officer & President
Executive Vice President of Ivanhoe Mines
Ltd. (formerly Ivanplats Limited); former Vice
President of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (now
Turquoise Hill Resources).
Ali Zamani
Established New York-based investment
manager, including nine years with Goldman
Sachs focusing on energy, materials, utilities
and industrial investments. Director of Applied
Minerals Inc.
Akiko Levinson
President of Gold Canyon Resources
Inc.; Director of Novo Resources Corp.
Robert Hanson,
Chairman of Compensation Committee
Chairman of Hanson Family Holdings; former
Director of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (now Turquoise
Hill Resources) and SouthGobi Resources.
David Huberman
Chairman of Nominating &
Corporate Governance Committee
President of Coda Consulting Corp.; former
25-year Senior Partner of a Canadian business
law firm; Director of Trevali Mining Corporation.
Edward Flood
Over 35 years’ experience in international
mining; Director of Western Lithium USA,
East Asia Minerals Corporation and Baker
Street Royalty Trust.
David Birkenshaw
President and Chief Executive Officer of
Birkenshaw & Company Ltd. since
1989; former Senior Vice President and
Director of PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Chairman of Meryllion Resources Corp.
Terry Krepiakevich,
Chairman of Audit Committee
Chief Executive Officer and Director of
Meryllion Resources Corp.; former Chief
Financial Officer of SouthGobi Resources.
Dr. Kuang Ine Lu,
Vancouver Adviser, Japan Oil, Gas and
Metals National Corp. (JOGMEC); over 50
years of mineral exploration and evaluation
experience.
Kaizen management and technical team
John Bradford, MSc, PGeo
Chief Geologist
Former Vice President, Exploration of West Cirque
Resources; over 28 years’ exploration experience,
working extensively in Canada, Mexico and South
America.
B. Matthew Hornor,
Chief Executive Officer & President
Executive Vice President of Ivanhoe Mines
Ltd. (formerly Ivanplats Limited); former Vice
President of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (now
Turquoise Hill Resources).
Steve Vanry, CFA
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
of West Cirque Resources; 24 years’ management
experience with natural resources companies;
member of the CFA Institute.
Pierre Masse,
Chief Financial Officer
Former Chief Financial Officer of GoviEx
Uranium Inc.; over 30 years’ experience in
mining finance.
Nakaba Chimura,
Executive Vice President, Asia Finance
Asian capital market adviser to Ivanhoe
Mines Ltd. and GoviEx Uranium Inc.
Kaizen’s plan for success:
Delivering value for shareholders and partners
Implement cutting-edge &
cost-effective work programs
on core asset portfolio
Be opportunistic in acquisitions –
leverage strength of management,
technologies & partnerships
Maintain fiscal and
exploration discipline
Identify, evaluate, acquire
and advance world-class
mineral projects
Strengthen our existing relationships and develop
new partnerships
Explore our exciting portfolio of projects
Acquire additional projects – 2-3 per year goal
Expand our footprint across the Pacific Rim
The Future
Corporate snapshot
*Information current as of September 29
Stock Information*
Ticker Symbol TSX-V: KZD
Share Price (Sep 29, 2014) CAD$0.42
Shares Issued and Outstanding: 148,625,237
Market Capitalization CAD$62 million
Financial Information Consolidated Cash Position Approx. CAD$ 15 mil (includes proceeds of recent CAD$4 mil
ITOCHU Corp. project financing)
Major Shareholders HPX TechCo Inc., ITOCHU Corporation
Latest News Releases
September 24, 2014
August 22, 2014
August 18, 2014
July 31, 2014
Kaizen Discovery begins phase one drilling and geophysics programs
at its Aspen Grove Project
Kaizen Discovery receives $4 million financing from ITOCHU to fully
fund two-year exploration program at Aspen Grove Project
Kaizen Discovery and ITOCHU agree to $4 million funding deal to
explore Aspen Grove copper-gold porphyry project in southwestern
B.C.
Kaizen Discovery to participate in upcoming investor conferences in
Toronto and Lima
Investors:
Steve Vanry
Phone: +1 604 669-6446
Email: [email protected]
Office
Kaizen Discovery Inc.
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Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
Canada
Phone: +1 604 669-6446
www.kaizendiscovery.com
Presented by B. Matthew Hornor,
CEO & President
Phone: +1 604 331-9895
Email: [email protected]
Discovery done different
Kaizen is a Canadian technology-focused mineral exploration company that
was formed in late 2013 through a combination of Concordia Resource
Corp. and assets acquired from HPX TechCo, a subsidiary of High Power
Exploration.
A strong management team and an experienced board, combined with the
improved project portfolio and access to HPX TechCo's cutting-edge,
proprietary technology, will help enable Kaizen to more effectively identify
and advance mineral projects.