Investigator Strengthens Project Delivery Capability
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Investigator Silver Limited | ABN: 90 115 338 979 | 47 King St, Norwood SA 5067 Australia | ASX: IVR | www.ivrsilver.com.au Page | 1
26 June 2026
Investigator Strengthens Project Delivery Capability
Investigator Silver Limited (ASX: IVR) (“Investigator” or “the Company”) is pleased to provide an update
on the continued strengthening of its executive and project delivery capability as it advances the Paris
Silver Project toward development.
The recently completed Definitive Feasibility Study1 confirmed the Paris Silver Project as a robust and
financeable silver development project, capable of producing more than 30 million ounces of silver over
an initial 11-year mine life, and established a clear pathway toward development.
As the Company progresses parallel workstreams including permitting, detailed engineering, execution
readiness, financing and resource growth, Investigator has continued to strengthen its team with
individuals possessing significant mine development, construction and operational experience.
Building the team to deliver Paris
Key appointments supporting the next phase of project development include:
Joe Sutanto – Chief Financial Officer and Joint Company Secretary (effective 7 September 2026)
Mr Sutanto is a highly experienced finance executive with more than 20 years of experience across
accounting, commodity trading, corporate finance, governance, project development and mining
operations.
His career includes senior roles with leading professional services firms, global resources companies and
ASX-listed mining companies, providing extensive experience across financial management, commercial
strategy, risk management, capital markets and operational finance.
Mr Sutanto joins Investigator following a successful tenure as Chief Financial Officer and Company
Secretary of Hillgrove Resources, where he worked closely with Managing Director Lachlan Wallace
through the financing, development and commissioning of the Kanmantoo Underground Copper Mine in
South Australia.
Having successfully built and transitioned Kanmantoo into operations together, Mr Wallace and Mr
Sutanto bring a proven partnership and complementary skill set as Investigator advances the Paris Silver
Project toward development.
Milan Jiranek – Project Director (construction)
Mr Jiranek has extensive experience delivering mining and processing infrastructure, including multiple
developments across Peak Iron's Gawler Craton operations. Milan will lead detailed engineering and
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ASX Announcement 27 February 2026: “Paris DFS Confirms Maiden Ore Reserve, Strong Economics”
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execution planning, including Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) activities,
as the Company prepares the Paris Project for construction.
Geoff Deans – Project Director (technical)
Former OZ Minerals Project Director Geoff Deans brings extensive major project delivery experience,
including the Carrapateena block cave expansion. Geoff's expertise in permitting, native title, stakeholder
engagement and coordinating multidisciplinary technical workstreams will be instrumental in progressing
approvals and integrating the technical activities required for project execution.
Luke Cerny – Principal Mining Engineer
Mr Cerny brings extensive experience spanning mine development and operations, including the
development of the Kanmantoo Copper Mine and operational leadership at Ok Tedi Mining Limited. His
expertise in integrated strategic mine planning, scheduling and operational readiness will underpin
development of the overall mining strategy as the Paris Project progresses toward execution.
Ben Cave – Senior Exploration Geologist
Dr Cave recently joined Investigator from IGO Limited and brings broad exploration experience across a
range of mineral systems and deposit styles. His appointment complements the existing exploration team
as it continues to expand the Paris Mineral Resource along the highly prospective 15 km Paris Silver
Corridor and evaluates regional opportunities to further enhance project value.
Managing Director’s Comment
Investigator Silver Managing Director, Lachlan Wallace, said:
“The Paris Definitive Feasibility Study confirmed a project of significant scale and quality. As
we progress permitting, detailed engineering, financing and resource growth activities in
parallel, it is important that we continue building the capability required to successfully
develop and operate the project.
These appointments complement the existing technical team that successfully advanced the
Paris Project through the Definitive Feasibility Study and reflect a deliberate strategy to
strengthen the Company's capability across project delivery, finance, engineering,
operational readiness and mine operations.
Collectively, the team now includes individuals who have played leading roles in the financing,
development, construction and operation of projects including Kanmantoo, Carrapateena
and Peak Iron's Gawler Craton operations.
Importantly, many of these individuals have recent and highly relevant South Australian mine
development experience. They understand the local operating environment, contractors,
infrastructure, regulatory framework and the practical realities of delivering projects in this
State.
Combined with the extensive knowledge held within Investigator's existing technical team,
this capability significantly strengthens our ability to advance the Paris Silver Project toward
development and unlock value for shareholders.”
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Advancing Paris
With approximately A$60 million in cash, Investigator is well funded to advance the parallel workstreams
required to support a Final Investment Decision.
Current activities are focused on:
Progressing permitting and approvals;
Advancing detailed engineering and execution readiness activities;
Continuing project financing and strategic engagement initiatives; and
Ongoing drilling and optimisation programs aimed at expanding the Paris pit and further
enhancing project value.
For and on behalf of the board.
Lachlan Wallace
Managing Director
For further information, please contact:
Lachlan Wallace
Managing Director
+ 61 (0) 8 7325 2222
lwallace@ivrsilver.com.au
Stephanie Richardson
Sodali & Co
+ 61 423 459 440
stephanie.richardson@sodali.com
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About Investigator Silver
Investigator Silver Limited’s 100%-owned Paris Silver Project is located approximately 70km north of the
rural township of Kimba on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. The Paris Silver Project hosts a JORC 2012
Mineral Resource of 24Mt @ 73g/t silver and 0.41% lead for 57Moz of silver and 99kt of lead. It is a shal-
low, high-grade silver deposit amenable to open pit mining, providing strong leverage to a metal with
growing demand across industrial, renewable energy and manufacturing applications.
Following the successful completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study in February 2026, the Company is
advancing the Project toward development through ongoing permitting, execution readiness and financ-
ing activities, while continuing to assess opportunities to grow the resource base both proximal to Paris
and across its broader South Australian tenure.
Competent Person Statement
Exploration Results: The information in this report relating to Exploration Results is based on, and fairly
represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Jason Murray who is a Member
of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and a full-time employee of the Com-
pany. Mr Murray has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit un-
der consideration, and to the activity being undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in
the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and
Ore Reserves’. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings
are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.
Mineral Resource Estimates: The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resource Estimates at
the Paris Silver Project is extracted from the release titled “Paris Mineral Resource Estimate Update”
dated 5 July 2023 and is available to view on the Company’s website. The Company confirms that it is not
aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original mar-
ket announcement, and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the esti-
mates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The
Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented
have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.
Ore Reserves: The information in this report that relates to Ore Reserves is based on, and fairly represents,
information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Atish Kumar, who is a member of the Aus-
tralasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and a consultant to the Company and is employed
by Perth Mining Consultants. Mr Kumar has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation
and type of deposit under consideration, and to the activity being undertaken, to qualify as a Competent
Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Min-
eral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Kumar consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based
on his information in the form and context in which it appears. The Company confirms that the form and
context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from
the original market announcement.
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Paris Mineral Resource Estimate2
Category Mt Ag g/t Pb % Ag Moz Pb Kt
Indicated 17 75 0.5 41 85
Inferred 7.2 67 0.42 16 14
Total 24 73 0.41 57 99
2023 Paris Silver Project Mineral Resource estimate (25g/t silver cut-off grade).
(Note: Total values may differ due to minor rounding errors in the estimation process)
Paris Ore Reserve Estimate3
Category Mt Ag g/t Ag Moz
Proven - - -
Probable 12 88 33
Total 12 88 33
2026 Paris Silver Project Ore Reserve Estimate (Variable cut-off grade based on geometallurgical domains: BT:
28.5g/t, BTM 24g/t, DOL 23g/t)
1 ASX announcement 5 July 2023 “Paris Mineral Resource Estimate Update”. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new infor-
mation or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement of 5 July 2023 and that all material
assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not
materially changed. The company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not
been materially modified from the original market announcement.
3 ASX announcement 27 February 2026 “Paris DFS Confirms Maiden Ore Reserve, Strong Economics”. The Company confirms that it is not
aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement of 27 February
2026 and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement con-
tinue to apply and have not materially changed. The company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings
are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.
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