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EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2013

Oct 24, 2012

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Quarterly Results September 2012

Disclaimer

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  • This presentation has been prepared by Evolution Mining Limited (“Evolution Mining”) and consists of slides for a presentation concerning the company. By reviewing/attending this presentation, you acknowledge and agree the following.

  • � This presentation includes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements inherently involve subjective judgement and analysis and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors, many of which are outside the control of, and may be unknown to, Evolution Mining. As such, actual results or performance may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. The types of factors that could cause such variation in actual results or performance include (without limitation) commodity prices, operational problems and general economic conditions. Given these factors, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as at the date of this presentation. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant stock exchange listing rules, Evolution Mining does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation, including (without limitation) where Evolution Mining’s expectations change in relation to such statements and where there is a change in events, conditions or circumstances providing the basis for any such statement.

  • No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, fairness or correctness of the information contained in this presentation. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Evolution Mining and its related bodies corporate and affiliates, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives, disclaim any liability or responsibility for loss or damage arising from or in connection with the use of the information contained in this presentation.

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September Quarter Highlights

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Production

Strong start with Group production of 94,446oz at a cash cost of A$732/oz Above quarter guidance 85-90,000oz and lower end of FY2013 cash cost guidance Record quarterly production of 25,925oz from Edna May up 30.5% from June quarter

Corporate

Cash in bank at 30 September 2012 was A$72.6 million

Capital and exploration expenditure of A$113.2 including A$52.2M invested at Mt Carlton

ExplorationCorporate

At Cracow, positive results confirm the grade and continuity of the recent Coronation discovery

Regional prospectivity confirmed at Pajingo with return of outstanding high-grade exploration results at Moonlight Prospect area

Near mine exploration at Pajingo has extended surface mineralisation at Orchid Prospect providing potential for a new open-pit

Growth

Mt Carlton on schedule for commissioning in December 2012

Forecast capital expenditures unchanged at A$170 – A$180 million

Group Mineral Resource estimated at 7.0Moz AuEq and Ore Reserves estimated at 3.33Moz AuEq

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Sept Quarter Production

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Units Sep Quarter
FY2013
Jun Quarter
FY2012
Mar Quarter
FY2012
Total gold produced oz 94,446 97,149 84,122
Total silver produced oz 79,743 91,846 89,327
Cash Cost1 A$/oz 732 762 809
Total Cost2 A$/oz 1,135 1,073 1,132
Gold sold and accrued oz 90,960 99,948 83,708
Achieved gold price A$/oz 1,613 1,590 1,604
Silver sold and accrued oz 79,743 91,846 89,327
Achieved silver price A$/oz 30 29 31
  1. Before royalties and after silver credits

  2. Includes cash costs, depreciation, amortisation, royalties and exploration

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Operations

Cracow

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  • Consistent gold production of 25,750oz and within guidance

  • Cash cost of A$736/oz below guidance of A$780 - A$820/oz

  • � Ore sourced from Kilkenny, Phoenix, Crown, Roses Pride and Tipperary

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50,000 750
A$736
40,000 A$707 A$703 700
30,000 650
26,215oz 25,750oz
24,119oz
20,000 600
10,000 550
0 500
Mar Qtr 2012 Jun Qtr 2012 Sep Qtr 2013
Total oz Total Cash Cost
Cost A$/oz
Production (oz)
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Underground Drilling at Cracow
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Pajingo

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� 15,651oz of gold was produced during the quarter � Cash operating cost of A$966/oz (June 2012 quarter: A$1013/oz)

  • 106,153t ore grading 4.77g/t Au treated at a 96.1% recovery

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Pajingo Plant
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40,000 1,200
A$1,013
30,000 1,000
A$966
A$832
20,000 800
17,588oz 18,336oz
15,651oz
10,000 600
0 400
Mar Qtr 2012 Jun Qtr 2012 Sep Qtr 2013
Total oz Total Cash Cost
Cost A$/oz
Production (oz)
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Edna May

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  • Improved plant reliability, gold recovery and mine productivity lifts production to 25,925oz, an increase of 30.5% (June qtr 2012: 19,863oz)

  • Cash costs significantly reduced to A$752/oz, a 24% decrease (June qtr 2012: A$990/oz

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Edna May Conveyor
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40,000 A$988 A$990 1,000
A$752
30,000 700
25,925oz
Edna May Crushing Circuit
19,863oz
20,000 400
16,312oz
10,000 100
0 -200
Mar Qtr 2012 Jun Qtr 2012 Sep Qtr 2013
Total oz Total Cash Cost
Cost A$/oz
Production (oz)
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Mt Rawdon

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  • Gold production 27,121oz in line with expectations

  • Cash cost of A$576/oz below FY2013 guidance of A$600-A$660/oz

� Ore extraction from main ore zone of Stage 2 cutback

  • Total material mined above June quarter due to increased mining fleet productivity

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60,000 1,000
50,000 A$776 800
40,000 600
A$576
A$531
30,000 400
32,734oz
26,104oz 27,121oz
20,000 200
10,000 0
Mt Rawdon Open Pit: Stage 2 Cutback Sept 2012
0 -200
Sep Qtr 2011 Dec Qtr 2011 Mar Qtr 2012
Total oz Total Cash Cost
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Cost A$/oz
Production (oz)
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Mt Carlton

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  • Key growth project – commissioning on schedule to commence December quarter, expenditure committed on project development at Sep quarter - A$122 million

  • Major concreting works were completed; also HV power supply infrastucture for plant, construction of SAG mill and installation of all tank work

  • Development of A39 and V2 open-pits well advanced and A39 open-pit well positioned to deliver ore to plant by December 2012

  • Forecast capital expenditure remains unchanged at A$170 - A$180 million

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Mt Carlton Development Project – Sept 2012
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Flotation Tanks
Mining progresses at A39 Open Pit
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Exploration

Cracow Exploration Exploring for transformational growth

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  • Coronation – Drilling to convert to Inferred resource continued

  • 250m north of mining operations

  • Inferred Resource anticipated early 2013

  • Significant results from a newly defined structure:

  • 1.2m @ 35.5g/t Au

  • 1m @ 10.3g/t Au

  • Cracow South – Potential new mineral field

  • Drill targets identified by mapping and gradient array survey: drill testing ongoing

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Pajingo Exploration Providing sustainable growth

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  • Moonlight & Io – additional excellent drill results:

  • 10m @ 2.40g/t Au

  • 6.1m @ 4.11g/t Au

  • 175m @ 1.1g/t Au incl. 6m @ 16.3g/t Au

  • Mineralisation remains open along strike and at depth

  • Orchid – near mine open pit opportunity

  • 6m @ 11.75g/t Au from 1m

  • 10m @ 10.5g/t Au from 3m

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Edna May Exploration Unlocking value in the Westonia greenstone belt

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  • Greenfinch – potential to increase resources with high-grade mineralisation extended significantly down-dip 150m;

  • 13m @ 10.6 g/t Au

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  • 7m @ 3.3 g/t Au

  • 5m @ 3.5 g/t Au

  • Perrins – drilling completed to follow up high grade intercept 6km from Edna May Operations:

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  • 9m @ 0.83g/t Au

  • 3m @ 0.50g/t Au

  • 4m @ 0.74g/t Au

Greenfinch Longitudinal Section

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Mt Carlton Exploration Exploring for transformational growth

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  • Geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical data acquisition commenced to define additional drill targets

  • Initial drilling of the geophysical targets has returned significant alteration and associated anomalous results of: � Corporate 25m @ 11.5g/t Ag from 206m

  • 17m @ 23g/t Ag from 180m

Surface Soil Anomalies Mt Carlton Region

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Mt Rawdon Exploration Re-energised exploration effort

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  • Recent appointment Geology Manager and Senior Exploration Geologist

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RC Drilling at Mt Rawdon
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  • Regional prospectivity review completed

  • Ground magnetics survey at Mt Shamrock-Mt Ophir completed

  • 18 line km pole-dipole survey at Corporate

  • Rawdon South completed

  • 4 km[2] Gradient Array survey at Mt Shamrock-Mt Ophir commenced

  • Commenced RC drilling at Mt Dell

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Financials

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Financials

  • Total revenue of A$149.1M from 90,960oz of gold sold at an average price of A$1,613/oz in September quarter

  • Cash in bank decreased by A$69.2M to A$72.6M at 30 Sep 2012 (A$141.8M at 30 Jun 2012)

  • Capital and Exploration Expenditure totalled A$113.2 million:

A$53.7M Capital at existing operations (Edna May - A$10.7M;
Cracow - A$13.8M; Pajingo - A$13.7M; Mt Rawdon - A$13.5M)
A$37.3M Mt Carlton construction capital
A$21.9M Stamp duty payment (relating to merger and acquisition activity)
A$ 7.3M Exploration Expenditure
A$ 6.4M Corporate Expenses
A$14.9M Accelerated mine development at Mt Carlton
A$24.1M Positive change in working capital
  • The Edna May hedge book at 30 Sept 2012 was 189,369oz of gold at an average deliverable price of A$1,573/oz

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Outlook

FY2013 Guidance

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Guidance FY2013 Gold Equivalent Production
(oz)
Cash Operating Costs
(A$/oz)
Cracow 90,000 – 100,000 780 – 820
Pajingo 85,000 – 90,000 730 – 780
Mt Rawdon 95,000 – 110,000 600 – 660
Edna May 75,000 – 80,000 840 – 890
Mt Carlton 25,000 – 30,000 790 – 860
Group 370,000 – 410,000 730 – 790
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Evolution Mining 4[th] largest ASX listed gold producer

  • Portfolio of assets delivering operational predictability

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� Strong balance sheet to fund growth

  • Investing in efficiency gains across all operations

  • Current growth projects being delivered

  • Exploration focus unlocking the potential across all sites

The new, leading Australian gold producer We Say, We Do, We Deliver

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Evolution Mining ASX Code: EVN

www.evolutionmining.com.au

Appendix - Production Summary

September 2013 Quarter Units Cracow Pajingo Edna May Mt Rawdon Total/Average
UG ore mined kt 123 88 - - 212
UG mined grade g/t 7.30 5.52 - - 6.56
UG development m 1,847 1,340 - - 3,188
OP ore mined kt - 11
579
1,095 1,685
OP mined grade g/t - 1.60
1.30
0.93 1.06
OP waste mined kt - 1,268 1,377 4,064 6,709
Total ore production kt 123 99 579 1,095 1,896
Total tonnes processed kt 113 106 658 871 1748
Head grade g/t 7.55 4.77 1.32 1.05 1.80
Gold recovery % 94% 96%
93%
92% 93%
Gold produced oz 25,750 15,651 25,925 27,121 94,446
Silver produced oz 22,530 16,332 10,802 30,080 79,743
Gold Sold oz 24,491 15,196 24,781 26,492 90,960
Achieved gold price A$/oz 1,617 1,618 1,602 1,617 1,613
Cost Summary
Mining A$/oz 539 766 167 276 399
Processing A$/oz 205 305 537 326 347
Administration and selling costs A$/oz 113 156 115 98 116
Deferred waste and stockpile adjustments A$/oz (95) (230) (55) (91) (105)
By product credits A$/oz (27) (31) (12) (32) (25)
Cash Cost1 A$/oz 736 966 752 576 732
Royalties A$/oz 77 84 65 81 76
Depreciation & Amortisation A$/oz 278 270 198 531 327
Total Cost2 A$/oz 1,090 1,319 1,014 1,187 1,135
  1. Before royalties and after silver credits

  2. Includes cash costs, depreciation, amortisation, royalties and exploration

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Competent Person Statement

The information in this presentation that relates to exploration results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves listed in the table below is based on work compiled by the person whose name appears in the same row, who is employed on a full-time basis by the employer named in that row and is a member of the institute named in that row. Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he or she has undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person. Each person named in the table consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his or her information in the form and context in which they appear.

Result/Resource/Reserve Competent Person Employer Institute
Cracow Exploration Results Shane Pike Evolution Mining Limited Australasian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy
Cracow Resource Definition Results Shane Pike Evolution Mining Limited Australasian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy
Pajingo Exploration Results Brentan Grant Evolution Mining Limited Australian Institute of Geoscientists
Pajingo Resource Definition Results Calvin Ferguson Evolution Mining Limited Australasian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy
Edna May Resource Definition and
Exploration Results
Luke Cox Evolution Mining Limited Australasian Institute of Mining and
Metallurgy
Mt Carlton Exploration Results David Hewitt Evolution Mining Limited Australian Institute of Geoscientists

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