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MAJESCOR – A STRONG FORCE IN DIAMOND EXPLORATION IN QUEBEC AND THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES. MAJESCOR – A young company in an old industry.
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MAJESCOR – A STRONG FORCE IN DIAMOND EXPLORATION IN QUEBEC AND THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
MAJESCOR – A young company in an old industry • the decision to establish Majescor as a diamond exploration company in late 1999 was based solely on the recovery of three grains of kimberlitic indicators in glacial sediments in northern Quebec • from 2000 to 2003, Majescor carried out extensive regional exploration in the province and acquired numerous properties based on positive indicator mineral results
MAJESCOR – A young company in an old industry • commencing in 2002 however, Majescor also started to diversify its portfolio outside of Quebec • first, it expanded its operations to the Slave craton in the Northwest Territories as new, high-potential opportunities presented themselves • since 2002, Majescor has also initiated low cost exploration projects outside of Canada, in the USA and in Madagascar
WhyCanada? • Canada has recently become the third diamond producer in the world in terms of revenue • this is exciting when we think that the Canadian diamond industry did not exist 15 years ago • Canada’s position in the world diamond market is poised to increase in the years to come in view that a majority of the advanced projects in the world are in this country • as well, almost 50% of the US $250 million in diamond exploration expenditures world wide is spent in Canada
WhyCanada? • We believe Canada’s emergence as a world-class producer stems from a number of factors: • Canada’s huge geological potential (the country contains some of the oldest and largest Archean cratons in the world, a sine qua non condition for economic kimberlites) • the proximity to the USA, the world’s biggest diamond market • the country’s sound economy, socio-political structure and straightforward mining regulations
WhyQuebec? • the province possesses all the fore cited attributes that Canada has • it was the company’s starting point • the province is grossly under-explored for diamonds: • prior to 1995, the bulk of the territory had been virtually unexplored for diamonds • a number of new kimberlite discoveries has been made in the last five years alone: Torngats, Renard, Wemindji • there are many more discoveries to come
WhyQuebec? • the bulk of northern Quebec is underlain by the Superior Archean craton, possibly the largest in the world • because of its favorable geology, but also because of its pro-mining attitude, the province ranks #1 in the world for its attractiveness for exploration in a recent survey • an excellent infrastructure; possibility to work year-round • agreements in place with First Nations
QUEBEC • Majescor has 6 active projects in the province • all are kimberlitic indicator minerals supported, not grassroots • from 2000 to 2003, Majescor has acquired indicator mineral data over a large area, either on its own or from archived reports (other companies, government)
Portage • in the Otish Mountains area • reasonable infrastructure • large land position (over 2,000 km2) • excellent mineral chemistry • adjoins Ashton/Soquem’s Foxtrot properties which host significantly diamondiferous kimberlites (best grades outside of Slave craton) • option agreement with Stornoway
Portage • work in area commenced in 2000 based on recovery of two grains of kimberlitic indicators in 1999 • Majescor was the second company to secure mining titles in area • 1350 samples collected last month, doubling the existing density: results by September • high sample density required to resolve glacial dispersion trains, a prerequisite since use of geophysics is problematic
Lac Laparre • in the Otish Mountains area • indicator mineral anomaly discovered in 2000 • much of area tied in proposed park until 2003 • adjoins Ashton/Soquem holdings • interesting mineral chemistry • option agreement with Dunsmuir • airborne geophysics already flown • program currently underway to more than triple sample density • possibility of larger, less eroded pipes
Nottaway • in the James Bay Lowlands • area possibly never explored for diamonds before because of thick sedimentary cover • indicator mineral anomaly discovered in 2001 through regional sampling, chasing structural target • interesting mineral chemistry • airborne geophysics data available • recent RC drilling campaigns have outlined a dispersion train in basal till with high counts
Wemindji • in the James Bay Lowlands • area first explored for diamonds by De Beers from 1995 to 1998, without success • Majescor came to area independently in 1999 • work by company from 2000 to 2002 led to discovery of kimberlite sill with trace diamonds • property on standby; reduced area, keeping most promising ground
CANADA • Majescor has 5 active projects in the NWT and Nunavut • all are on the Slave craton which hosts the Diavik and Ekati diamond mines • except for two grassroots projects (Tyhee and a new promising Arctic venture), all adjoin properties where significantly diamondiferous kimberlites have been discovered
Wellington • on Victoria Island • project optioned from Diamonds North in late 2001 • directly adjoins DDN’s Blue Ice and Hadley Bay properties from which significantly diamond-bearing kimberlites reported • all kimberlites identified to date lie on structures which trend on Wellington • only little work carried out to date; 3 targets drilled without success in 2003 • high-resolution geophysical surveys currently conducted on property
Kelsey • Majescor acquired Tyler’s 30% interest in the joint venture with Diamondex in January 2004 • directly adjoins De Beers-Mountain Province’s Gahcho Kue property, presently under pre-feasibility study by De Beers • all significantly diamondiferous kimberlites identified to date on latter lie on a NE-SW structure which trends on Kelsey; one of kimberlites lies less than 2 km from property boundary • property has received little work in recent years because of legal dispute • intensive exploration program underway for 2004: helicopter-borne and ground geophysics, till sampling, soil-gas geochemistry • test-drilling of best targets planned for the fall
Carat • Majescor acquired Tyler’s 30% interest in the joint venture with Diamondex in January 2004 • directly adjoins BHP’s Ekati property • all economic and possibly economic kimberlites identified to date in the central Slave craton lie on a NE-SW corridor which trends on Carat; one kimberlite with trace diamonds is already known • the corridor, bounded by faults and gabbro dykes, corresponds to alkaline rocks • property has received little work in recent years because of legal dispute • intensive exploration program underway for 2004: geophysics, till sampling and soil-gas geochemistry • test-drilling of best targets planned for the fall
Discovery • Majescor signed an agreement with Tyhee NWT Corp. in late 2003 whereby it can acquire a 100% interest in the diamond rights on project • the property was never explored for diamond, having been secured for gold for some time • it is surrounded by claims recently staked by BHP B • BHP B is known to have flown them with its Falcon gravity system; this attests to the area’s high priority for the company • diamond-bearing kimberlites are known within 24 km of the property’s boundary • the property is easily accessible from Yellowknife • till sampling and ground follow-up of known geophysical targets is planned for August
OUTSIDE OFCANADA • Majescor has 3 active projects outside of Canada • all are breaking new ground • two are in the USA, the other is in Madagascar
THE USA • creation in June of 2004 of the American Diamond corporation, a 50%-50% joint venture between Majescor and Dunsmuir (a strategic alliance between the two companies had been inked in late 2002) • two projects in the portfolio • non-traditional diamond exploration • traditional kimberlite exploration
TraditionalKimberlite exploration • an Option Agreement was signed in June of 2004 between the ADI and Firestone Diamonds PLC regarding a project Firestone had been working on in secret for 3 years • the partners have secured the exclusive services of Howard Coopersmith, the foremost expert in diamonds in the country • the project currently in ADC’s portfolio was chosen by Dr. Coopersmith as his #1 target in the USA • data indicates the presence of at least three new kimberlite clusters where none are currently known • follow-up sampling is planned for the summer of 2004
MADAGASCAR • the country hosts one of the only Archean cratons remaining to be explored • 23.82 and 8.39 carats gemstones quality diamonds found by alluvial sapphire miners • kimberlitic indicator minerals and possible diamonds reported in the 1960’s by the UNO and the BRGM, a French governmental research organization • recent democratization of the country and a new, user-friendly mining regulations have created new opportunities for junior and senior explorers
MADAGASCAR • through an agreement with a Malagasy private company, Majescor has secured the largest land package for diamonds in the country (over 20,000 km2) • the holdings cover much of the Archean craton, as well as the areas where the historic finds of indicator minerals were reported • a sampling campaign has just been completed. Results are expected by August
Mission Statement • Increase shareholder value and liquidity through successful acquisition and exploration of prospective diamond properties. • Looking at filling the ever widening world supply gap through exploration for primary deposits which will lead to new significant discoveries
Company Profile • Listing: TSX-Venture • Symbol: MAJ • Recent Price Range: $0.21 - $0.40 • Capital Stock: 33,000,000 shares • Fully Diluted: 38,000,000 shares • Cash on Hand: $cnd1.8 Million, no debt
Board of Directors • André Audet • Jacques Letendre • Ronald Little • Michael Halvorson • Florent Gauthier
Management • André Audet - 15 years experience in Junior Mining Finance, 12 years as VP with BMO/Nesbitt Burns • Jacques Letendre - 22 years experience in diamond exploration, 13 years with De Beers in Canada
Majescor’s Partners(Financial Leverage) • Stornoway Diamond Corporation • Diamondex Resources • Superior Diamonds • Diamonds North Resources • Dunsmuir Ventures Ltd • Firestone Diamonds PLC
Major Shareholders • Québec based institutional - 20% (FTQ, SIDEX, SODEMEX) • Dundee’s CMP and Canadian Dominion Resources Fund - 10%
Why Majescor ?What do shareholders Get? • multiplicity of projects.A number are in the shadow of possible head frames • focused exploration strategy – focus is on high-potential projects to increase odds of success • exposure to three countries, all politically stable andwith reasonable to excellent infrastructures • a number of projects that will be drilled- tested over the next 18 months • four projects are being funded by partners - will reduce risk and dilution
Why Majescor ?What do shareholders Get? • undervalued stock: very low market capitalization <cnd10 million compared to peers • strong news flow over the next 6 months to a year • strong technical team • top quality partners • experienced management
We believe that we are only one drill hole away from a world-class discovery!Majescor ResourcesSymbol: MAJExchange: TSX Venture