Mr. Amir Adnani reports
BRAZIL RESOURCES INC. ISSUES YEAR-END SHAREHOLDER REPORT
Brazil Resources Inc. has issued a year-end shareholder report. Please find
the report from chairman Amir Adnani below.
Dear shareholder,
On behalf of the board of directors and the team at Brazil Resources
Inc., I am pleased to provide you with a report on the company's
corporate, acquisition and exploration activities during 2011.
I would like to thank you for your continued support as a BRI
shareholder. Your trust in the company and its management is greatly
appreciated.
During 2011, we acquired several projects and increased our overall landholdings in Brazil from under 5,000 to over 300,000 acres. We further
strengthened an already world-class management team, and worked toward
identifying drill-ready targets and prospective acquisitions to focus
on in the new year.
As the company continued to advance, within this challenging economic
environment where many gold explorers having seen their valuations
decline by 30 per cent or more, shares of the company have more than doubled
since its initial public offering in May, 2011, and have never traded below $1.
With more than $10-million in cash, no debt and approximately 39 million
shares outstanding, BRI is in a strong position to accelerate its
growth strategy and to pursue the acquisition of advanced-stage
properties with known resources.
Company highlights from 2011
Strong treasury
The company recently completed a $4.7-million private placement. Given
the difficult market conditions, the completion of this financing
demonstrates a strong vote of confidence for management and the
company's prospective projects. Currently, the company has over $10-million in the treasury and approximately 39 million shares
outstanding.
Expanding throughout Brazil
A series of acquisitions totalling four projects and over 300,000 acres
signaled the start of the company's expansion throughout Brazil in 2011.
Permitting advancements at Montes Aureos
The company has recently received all necessary permits for its
previously announced drilling program on the Montes Aureos project,
which is expected to commence imminently. The company previously
identified a two-kilometre by 300-metre gold anomaly that is nearby to and
on strike with other known gold deposits.
Bolstering a world-class team
The company expanded its technical and management teams in 2011 with the
appointments of:
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Paulo Pereira, vice-president of exploration: Over 25 years of experience in exploration and mining activities in
Brazil and Canada working for major mining companies;
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Enzio Garayp, director: Formerly served as the exploration manager for Kinross in Brazil and
oversaw the eight-million-ounce expansion of Brazil's 18-million-ounce Paracatu mine;
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Herb Dhaliwal, adviser: Formerly Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and served in the
cabinet under Prime Minister Chretien;
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Ovidio Antonio de Angelis, adviser: Former Minister of Regional Politics
in Brazil and served in the Brazilian cabinet under President Fernando
Cardoso; recently served as Secretary of the Foreign Trade Bureau of
Goias State.
Catalysts for 2012 and beyond
With a promising start to the company's expansion already under way, more
than $10-million in cash and three advanced exploration programs
already scheduled for 2012, we are focused on further ramping-up
acquisitions and exploration activities.
Continued expansion throughout Brazil
In consultation with our strategic partner and shareholder the
Brasilinvest Group, a leading merchant bank, and our seasoned
Brazil-based technical team, we have aggressively identified assessed
and continue to review expansion opportunities throughout Brazil.
Drilling at Montes Aureos
A drill program on the Montes Aureos project is expected to commence
shortly, and we anticipate releasing results in first half of 2012.
Continuing exploration at Trinta and Maua
The company continues to conduct its previously disclosed exploration
programs with the objective of identifying drill-ready targets. The
Trinta and Maua projects are located in close proximity to Jaguar
Mining's Gurupi open-pit gold project.
Exploration activities at Artulandia
The company recently signed an option agreement to acquire a
100-per-cent interest in the Artulandia property in prolific Goias state.
Artulandia hosts two large parallel gold trends and each are
approximately 11 km in length. Company geologists believe a source to
the gold trend may exist on the property and an exploration program is
under way with the objective to identify drill-ready targets.
Increasing recognition
The investment community is becoming increasingly aware of the
company, its management team and growth prospects. Since its IPO, the
company has enjoyed press coverage from various mining industry
publications, including Northern Miner and Resource World magazine.
Gold's role in today's world
The board and management recognize the increasingly important role that
gold is serving to stabilize individuals, companies, governments and
central banks throughout the world during this extended era of economic
uncertainty. The company was formed on the basis of building a
world-class team focused on making and advancing gold discoveries in
Brazil, and possibly in additional expanding gold belts in South
America.
We look forward to capitalizing on the opportunities in the gold sector
as we continue to build on the foundation we have established by
achieving major acquisition and exploration milestones in 2012. Thank
you again for your confidence in management. We welcome your continued
participation in Brazil Resources Inc.
Warm regards,
Amir Adnani
Chairman
We seek Safe Harbor.
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