Interview with Ari Sussman, Executive Chairman of Collective Mining Ltd.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/collective-mining-tsxvcnl-hitting-high-grade-gold-copper-4482

Recording date: 5th March 2024

Collective Mining (TSXV:CNL) presents a compelling opportunity for investors to gain exposure to the discovery and development of a potentially major new gold-copper camp in Colombia. The company is advancing the Guayabales project where grassroots discoveries named Apollo and Olympus are evolving, and drilling new targets Trap, X & Tower, and Plutus.

Drill results to date have been promising, with long intercepts of high-grade mineralization being returned from the discoveries over a 4.5 km trend that remains largely untested. At Olympus, the scale and grade of the mineralization point to the potential for a multi-million-ounce deposit in the making.

Collective Mining is well-funded to aggressively unlock this potential after recently closing an upsized $18.9M financing with a strategic investor. These funds will be deployed into a 40,000-metre drill program in 2024, designed to demonstrate the scale of the porphyry system and identify the best locations for future infrastructure. The company is taking a district-scale approach before honing in on delineating a maiden resource estimate.

The company also places a strong emphasis on sustainability and working proactively with local communities. Through partnerships with government agencies, Collective Mining has helped to train and graduate 280 women in various industries to foster a more diversified local economy. This approach not only de-risks the project from an ESG perspective but helps to lay the groundwork for obtaining the social license for future development.

The company is now at an inflection point with the closing of the recent financing and commencement of the large-scale drill program. Investors can look forward to a steady flow of news and catalysts as drilling advances the three known discoveries and tests new high-priority targets. The strong treasury and backing of key shareholders allows Collective Mining to deliver on its plans without needing to return to market in the near-term.

In conclusion, Collective Mining offers investors a unique opportunity to participate in the creation of value through exploration success. The combination of a well-funded aggressive drill program, prospective land package, experienced and aligned management team, and sustainability focus all point to the potential for the company to delineate a significant gold-copper deposit. 

Despite the challenging market conditions for junior explorers, Collective Mining has been able to attract capital and deliver results, which bodes well for the company's ability to execute its plans and create value for shareholders. With a modest market capitalization relative to the potential scale of the discovery at hand, Collective Mining is an attractive speculative investment for investors looking for exposure to the next big discovery.

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