Dr Robert Valliant
Founding Director
History

Tri Origin is a company focussed on base metal project development and exploration in New South Wales, Australia.

This long term exploration commitment to the Lachlan Fold Belt of NSW extends back to October 1993, when the Company was formed and first started exploring the region. The understanding of the region has evolved over time and now allows the Company to capitalise on opportunities within what we believe to be a world-class zinc province.

The Company has the benefit of the wealth of experience of board members, who have been involved in numerous project developments.

In January 2004, Tri Origin completed an Initial Public Offering, raising $5.4 million for exploration and evaluation. The Company was listed on the Australian stock market under the symbol TRO. Its asset base was established over the decade prior to listing by Tri Origin Exploration Ltd, a publicly listed Canadian company (TSX:TOE) and currently the major shareholder.

The Company has an established culture of strategic thinking, applying practical geological science, ethical behaviour and integrity in all we do.

Tri Origin is focussed on developing the Woodlawn project, a mine that was closed in 1998 after 20 years of production due to low metals prices and corporate factors, but now presents a significant opportunity for redevelopment.

In late 2006, Tri Origin concluded an agreement with Veolia Environmental Services and the administrators of Denehurst Ltd, the mine’s previous operator, to transfer the mining lease SML 20 prior to or upon completion of a feasibility study.

This agreement opened up the mine’s potential for Tri Origin, which was further demonstrated by the definition of a significant high grade resource announced on 26 October, 2006 for the Woodlawn Underground Project.

A prefeasibility study for the Woodlawn Underground Project was completed during the March quarter 2007. A bankable feasibility study is now underway, targeting an initial mine life of eight years and an ore production rate of 440,000 tonnes per annum for 80,000 tonnes per year of zinc, copper and lead concentrates.

Future cash flow from Woodlawn is anticipated to fund the development of a second standalone project at Lewis Ponds, with other regional exploration work being conducted at the Overflow Project, the Calarie Project, Gurrundah and elsewhere.

Tri Origin continues to expand its asset base as it works to establish cash flow from its project areas within the Lachlan Fold Belt of New South Wales.