✦ Sam Pazuki, the new Managing Director/CEO and Ian Murray, Non-Executive Chair of Matador Mining Limited (ASX: MZZ) share the company's exploration focus.
Noel Ong, CEO of Samso has often said that Matador Mining is a gold miner in the making.
And now, with the company's new move in bringing on board Sam Pazuki as the company's new Managing Director and CEO, Matador is taking this a big step further. Mr. Pazuki comes from an experienced background with Oceania Gold Limited (ASX: OGC : TSX: OGC), a very successful gold miner. There is a wealth of experience here waiting to be mined.
Ian Murray, Non-Executive Chair, joins Noel in sharing his thoughts on Mr. Pazuki as the new member of the board and the new CEO of the company. There are lots to glean from today's conversation as Mr. Pazuki shares his vision for Matador.
What is noteworthy is Matador's Cape Ray project is 120km in length and has a resource of over 800,000 ounces which is destined to grow over time.
Listen to Mr. Pazuki and Mr. Murray here:
Chapters:
00:00 Start
00:20 Introduction
00:52 Ian Murray introduces Sam Pazuki as the new CEO.
01:53 Self-intro by Sam Pazuki.
06:07 Looking at Gold Road No. 2 in the making and the handover transition.
08:18 Sam's smooth transition period into MZZ.
12:00 What is the prize for Matador?
17:11 The importance of structural geology.
17:55 The right strategy.
19:01 Thoughts on the Hermitage Project.
19:33 Quick update on Matador.
21:38 Ian´s involvement in MZZ.
23:10 Sam on market expectation.
25:10 Conclusion
About Sam Pazuki
Professional Engineer with a Masters in Finance who has broad based experience with three extraordinary, well-respected global companies. During his employment with each of these companies, he was a valued contributor from strategy through to execution while they went through a period of transformational growth. In these dynamic work environments, he worked collaboratively with all levels of the organization to adapt to the major changes and effectively respond to the new needs of each business.
He is very proud of his ability and track record in building solid and collaborative relationships, by thinking strategically, knowing how to deliver positive results, communicating effectively and being a leader with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
Public speaking is both his strength and passion.
About Ian Murray
Mr Murray is a Chartered Accountant, a Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors, and holds an Executive degree in Advanced Management & Leadership from the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School. With over 25 years’ mining industry experience in senior leadership positions, including the position of Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX: GOR) and DRDGold Ltd (NYSE & JSE: DRD), he has also held executive positions with international ‘Big Four’ accounting firms.
Mr Murray brings a wealth of financial, corporate, project development and operational experience to the Board and most recently led Gold Road as it transitioned from explorer to large scale gold producer. Mr Murray has been the recipient of many awards during his leadership of Gold Road, including the Gavin Thomas award for leadership, the Diggers and Dealers Deal of the year award in 2017, after winning the best emerging company award in 2011 as well as the CEO of the year award from CEO Magazine.
About Matador Mining Limited (ASX: MZZ)
Matador Mining Limited is an exploration company that is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). The company has its main project in the south-western area of Newfoundland, Canada. The Project is about 25 km northeast of the coastal town of Port aux Basques and is located on the Cape Ray shear, one of the most prospective, yet under-explored gold regions in North America. The Company is the largest holder of ground along the Cape Ray shear, with approximately 120 km of continuous strike along the shear. The Company’s tenement boundary is located approximately 50 km along strike from Marathon Gold’s (MOZ.TSX) 4.2Moz Valentine Lake Gold Project.
The Cape Ray Gold Project
The Cape Ray Gold Project (Cape Ray or the Project) covers approximately 120km of strike along the highly prospective, yet under explored Cape Ray Shear located in Newfoundland, Canada. The Project hosts a current resource of 837,000oz Au at 2g/t Au, across four deposits, all of which are within 15km of strike.
A 2020 Scoping Study (ASX announcement 6 May 2020) highlighted that Cape Ray has the makings of an excellent gold project, with low estimated All In Sustaining Operating costs (US$776/oz Au), strong IRR (51% post Tax) and rapid payback (1.75 year).
These strong outputs were driven by the Project’s high grade, yet shallow gold mineralisation, (average head grade of 2.6g/t au during the first four years of production – 88,000oz Au per annum) that ranks the Project as one of the highest grade, undeveloped open pit projects globally.
However, prior to commencing a Pre-Feasibility Study, the Company identified the requirement to grow the Resource further to ensure the initial 7 years mine life assumed in the Scoping Study is increased. To achieve this, the Company believes a blend of expansion drilling around known deposits as well greenfield exploration to test the vast, yet under explored Project area as the optimal strategy. The Company therefore outlined the most expansive exploration program for the 2021/22 season, including:
45,000 metres of diamond drilling;
Five power auger drill rigs;
80 kilometre Heli-Mag program; and
Inaugural winter exploration program.
Contact Matador Mining Limited
a/ Level 20, 140 St George’s Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Disclaimer
This article is sponsored content.
ASX companies engage Samso and Brilliant-Online to share their commentary on the progress of their companies and projects. The author, owners of Samso and Brilliant-Online and associated entities may or may not hold shares of these companies.
The information or opinions provided herein do not constitute investment advice, an offer or solicitation to subscribe for, purchase or sell the investment product(s) mentioned herein. It does not take into consideration, nor have any regard to your specific investment objectives, financial situation, risk profile, tax position and particular, or unique needs and constraints. Read full Disclaimer. - Samso
About the Author
Noel Ong, CEO of Samso tells compelling stories by engaging business leaders to reveal insights beneficial to the investment community.
Contact Samso
Samso helps executives tell ASX stories that pique interest.
t/ +61 490 092 814
Advertise with Brilliant-Online
✦ Brilliant-Online is the only publication that offers a single interactive multichannel advertising package.
✦ The purpose of Brilliant-Online is to push for a better world in the digital era.
✦ Brilliant-Online is an empowering read for progressive individuals and dynamic businesses.
✦ For all enquiries about advertising with Brilliant-Online, please contact us here.
Comments