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EVOLUTION MINING LIMITED Investor Presentation 2015

Apr 19, 2015

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Evolution Mining Combination with La Mancha Australia to create a leading mid-tier gold producer

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20 April 2015

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These materials have been prepared by Evolution Mining Limited (or “the Company”) and La Mancha International BV (or “La Mancha”). However, no representation or warranty expressed or implied is made as to the fairness, accuracy, correctness, completeness or adequacy of any statements, estimates, opinions or other information contained in these materials. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company and La Mancha, their directors, officers, employees and agents disclaim liability for any loss or damage which may be suffered by any person (including because of negligence or otherwise) through the use (directly or indirectly) or reliance on anything contained in or omitted from these materials. The Company is responsible for the information relating to the Company and its assets and La Mancha is responsible for the information relating to La Mancha’s Australian assets (or “La Mancha Australia”).

The materials may include forward looking statements about the Company or La Mancha Australia. Often, but not always, forward looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward looking words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “continue”, and “guidance”, or other similar words and may include, without limitation, statements regarding plans, strategies and objectives of management, anticipated production or construction commencement dates and expected costs or production outputs. To the extent that these materials contain forward looking information, the forward looking information is subject to a number of risk factors, including those generally associated with the gold industry. Any such forward looking statement also inherently involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance and achievements to be materially greater or less than estimated. These factors may include, but are not limited to, changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange fluctuations and general economic conditions, increased costs and demand for production inputs, the speculative nature of exploration and project development, including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits and diminishing quantities or grades of reserves, political and social risks, changes to the regulatory framework within which the Company and La Mancha Australia operate or may in the future operate, environmental conditions including extreme weather conditions, recruitment and retention of personnel, industrial relations issues and litigation. Any such forward looking statements are also based on current assumptions which may ultimately prove to be materially incorrect. Readers should not rely on these materials as a forecast by the Company or La Mancha.

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Buildin a ma or Australian old roducer g j g p

Combination with La Mancha Australia

  • Evolution to acquire 100% of La Mancha’s Australian operations

  • La Mancha to be issued with new shares in Evolution representing 31% of the enlarged share capital of the group

  • Formation of a long-term strategic partnership with a shared vision to create a leading, globally relevant, mid-tier gold producer

Portfolio enhancement

  • Addition of a large, high-quality production centre in the world-class and strategically important Kalgoorlie region of Western Australia

  • Immediate contribution of 130,000 – 160,000 oz pa of production from La Mancha’s Australian operations

  • La Mancha’s Australian assets lower Evolution’s overall cost profile and extend mine life

Creation of a leading Australian producer

  • Combined annual production of 530,000 – 600,000 oz

  • Diversified production base with six operations located in Queensland and Western Australia

  • Peer-leading margins to generate strong cash flows and shareholder returns

  • Flexibility, scale and successful track record to further optimise combined asset base

Platform for further growth

  • Shared commitment to build the scale and portfolio quality sought by global investors

  • Increased financial capacity to participate in industry consolidation and pursue ambitious growth strategy

  • La Mancha support for further value accretive growth initiatives through in-principle commitment to provide up to A$100 million in funding

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Diversified Australian ortfolio p

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Frog’s Leg
Gold Reserves (Moz)2,3
Frog’s Leg
Gold Reserves (Moz)2,3
0.44 Pajingo
Gold Reserves (Moz)1,3
0.16
Gold Resources (Moz)2,3 0.77 Gold Resources (Moz)1,3 0.92
CY2014A Au Production (Koz) 125 FY2014A Au Production (Koz) 61
CY2015E Au Production (Koz)
Reserve Grade (Au g/t)
90-110
5.5
Townsville
Mt Carlton
Pajingo
FY2015E Au Production (Koz)
Reserve Grade (Au g/t)
65-73
6.2
Current Ownership La Mancha (100%) Current Ownership Evolution (100%)
White Foil
Gold Reserves (Moz)2,3
Gold Resources (Moz)2,3
CY2014A Au Production (Koz)
CY2015E Au Production (Koz)
Reserve Grade (Au g/t)
Current Ownership
La Mancha
0.34
1.87
22
40-50
1.6
(100%)
Edna May
Perth
Frog’s Leg
White Foil
Mt Carlton
Gold Equiv. Reserves (Moz)1,3
Gold Equiv. Resources (Moz)1,3
FY2014A Au Production (Koz)4
FY2015E Au Production (Koz)
Reserve Grade (Au g/t)
Current Ownership
Brisbane
Sydney
Mt Rawdon
Cracow

0.95
1.28
88
65-73
3.7
Evolution (100%)
Edna May Cracow Mt Rawdon
Gold Reserves (Moz)1,3 0.4 Gold Reserves (Moz)1,3 0.26 Gold Reserves (Moz)1,3 0.86
Gold Resources (Moz)1,3 1.15 Gold Resources (Moz)1,3 0.72 Gold Resources (Moz)1,3 1.23
FY2014A Au Production (Koz) 80 FY2014A Au Production (Koz) 95 FY2014A Au Production (Koz) 104
FY2015E Au Production (Koz) 80-90 FY2015E Au Production (Koz) 90-95 FY2015E Au Production (Koz) 100-110
Reserve Grade (Au g/t) 1.1 Reserve Grade (Au g/t) 5.9 Reserve Grade (Au g/t) 0.9
Current Ownership Evolution (100%) Current Ownership Evolution (100%) Current Ownership Evolution (100%)
  1. This information is extracted from the report entitled “Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve Statement 2013” released to ASX on 25 June 2014 and is available to view on www.evolutionmining.com.au.

  2. This information is extracted from the ASX release entitled “Evolution to Combine with La Mancha Resources Australia to Form a Leading Growth-focused Australian Gold Producer” released to ASX on 20 April 2015 and is available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au.

  3. See Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves slides appended to this presentation for further information on Reserve and Resource estimates

  4. Mt Carlton production recorded as payable gold production. Silver production from the A39 silver deposit at Mt Carlton is recorded as gold equivalent using gold to silver ratio of 1:65.2 for the September quarter 2013, 1:61.9 for the December quarter 2013, 1:62.5 for the March quarter 2014 and 1:65.6 for the June quarter 2014.

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2,942 Pro Forma Production Profile
600
575
565
432
420
400
360
330
315
220
205
186 180
200
150 145 141
120
98
88
0
FY15 Au Eq. production (koz)
Newcrest Northern Star New Evolution Oceana Gold Evolution St Barbara Regis Resolute Perseus Kingsgate Norton Beadell Saracen La Mancha Troy Silver Lake Medusa Doray
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  1. Production figures based on the mid-point of company guidance 2. CY15 (Jan-Dec) production figures have been used where a company does not report a FY production figure

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Increasin lobal relevance g g

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Market Capitalisation
10,869
1,500
1,304
1,200
966
900
720
667
642
600
357
300
214
186 182 180 175 167 156 155 153
105 90 88
-
A$m
Newcrest Northern Star New Evolution Oceana Gold Evolution Regis Saracen Gold Road Medusa Norton Beadell Tribune Resolute St Barbara Perseus Kingsgate Doray Troy Silver Lake
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  1. Data sourced from Bloomberg (17.04.15) 2. New Evolution assumes the pro forma share capital post-completion, trading at current price (17.04.15)

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Bubble size represents
New Evolution
market capitalisation Northern Star
600
OceanaGold
450
St Barbara Regis
Resolute
Evolution
300
Perseus
Beadell
Saracen
150 Kingsgate
Medusa
Troy
Silver Lake
Doray
0
100 200 300 400 500 600 700
FY15 production guidance (koz eq.)
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Current indicative AISC margin in A$/oz (Spot gold price minus company reported 1H15 AISC)

  1. Data sourced from company reported figures and guidance where available. Analyst reported figures used if company guidance is not available

  2. Spot gold price of A$1,540 used in analysis (spot gold price of US$1,201/oz and spot AUDUSD exchange rate of 0.779)

  3. CY15 (Jan-Dec) production figures have been used where a company does not report a FY production figure

  4. USD reported AISC converted to AUD at the average AUDUSD rate over the relevant period

  5. Evolution AISC (All-in Sustaining Cost) includes C1 cash cost, plus royalty expense, sustaining capital expense, general corporate and administration. Calculated on per ounce produced basis

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Transaction summar y

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**Transaction overview1 ** Evolution to acquire 100% of La Mancha’s Australian operations
La Mancha to be issued 322.024 million new fully-paid ordinary shares in Evolution, representing 31% of
Evolution’s enlarged share capital
Transaction has received unanimous approval from the Evolution Board
Main conditions1 Evolution shareholder approval
Australian Foreign Investment Review Board approval
No material adverse changes to Evolution or La Mancha
La Mancha strategic
partnership
24 month equity lock-up on La Mancha shareholding, reflecting commitment as a long-term shareholder
La Mancha in-principle commitment of up to A$100m of additional capital to fund further growth opportunities
La Mancha right to nominate two Directors to the Evolution Board, as long as shareholding is above 20% (one
director if shareholding is above 10%)
La Mancha has a right to participate in future share issues by Evolution, subject to specific exceptions, on the
same terms as other participants, to enable La Mancha to maintain its percentage ownership in Evolution
Timetable Evolution shareholders expected to receive Explanatory Memorandum (including Independent Expert Report)
in, or around, early June
Evolution shareholder meeting to approve transaction expected in, or around, early to mid July
Completion expected in late July
  1. For full details regarding the transaction terms, including conditions to the transaction and other termination rights, please see the complete sale agreement that has been separately released to the ASX.

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Benefits to Evolution shareholders

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Enhanced scale and  Natural fit with Evolution portfolio and strategic growth objectives production base  Addition of new production centre in the prolific gold producing region of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia  Diversified gold production from six operations in Queensland and Western Australia  Increase in Evolution’s annual production to 530 – 600 koz Creating shareholder value Significant cash generation  Addition of 130 -160 koz pa of immediate high-margin production from La Mancha’s Australian operations  Strong cash flow generation with pro-forma Group AISC[1] of A$960 – A$1,030/oz (US$750 – US$805/oz)[2]  Limited future capex requirements for La Mancha Australia assets after substantial previous investment  Ownership of the Kalgoorlie region’s newest process facility with strong recent performance record Value creation  Immediately EBITDA and cash flow per share accretive for Evolution shareholders  Application of Evolution expertise in operational delivery and productivity improvements to deliver synergies and cost optimisation  Creation of a globally relevant Australian gold producer with increased appeal to global investors Organic growth potential  La Mancha Australia assets are located in one of Australia’s most prospective geological addresses  Significant exploration potential in the 340km[2 ] La Mancha Australia tenement package to be unlocked via Evolution’s innovative and experienced discovery team  Potential for a strong pipeline of brownfields development options Platform to pursue further  Enhanced scale and cash flow provides increased balance sheet strength and funding capacity growth opportunities  Ability to prioritise and optimise capital investment opportunities across the portfolio  La Mancha in-principle commitment of up to A$100 million of additional capital to support growth initiatives  Scope to participate in industry consolidation at a time when traditional sources of capital are scarce Strategic partnership with  Shared vision between Evolution and La Mancha to build an Australian mid-tier gold producer with the La Mancha scale and profile to appeal to global investors  La Mancha to provide financial support as well as broader operational and technical cooperation

  1. AISC (All-in Sustaining Cost) includes C1 cash cost, plus royalty expense, sustaining capital expense, general corporate and administration. Calculated on per ounce produced basis 2. Using spot AUD:USD exchange rate on 17 April 2015 of 0.779

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Overview of La Mancha

2013 – 2014: Turn Around Story

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LA MANCHA GROUP
 Privately owned
 2014 Production: 285koz
 2014 Prod (attributable): 216koz
 Resources (attributable): 10.2Moz
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FRANCE (100% Villerange)
 Exploration stage with
historic non-compliant
resource of 645koz
MALI
 Engaging in farm-ins
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MALI
 Engaging in farm-ins
IVORY COAST (55% of Ity) SUDAN (44% Hassaï) AUSTRALIA (100% Mungari)
 Production 2014: 81koz  Production 2014: 57koz  Production 2014: 147koz
 AISC 2014: US$1,018/oz  AISC 2014: US$1,077/oz  AISC 2014: A$946/oz
 Resources: 3.2Moz  Resources: 11.9Moz  Resources: 2.64Moz
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250
200
216
150
157
100
117
50
0
2012 2013 2014
Attributable Production (koz)
Gold production (koz)
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2015: Focus Strategy on Growth

1 Strategic Long-term Partnership with Evolution

  • Contribute our optimised and de-risked Mungari mining complex (Kalgoorlie)

  • Diversify our portfolio and solidify our footprint in Australia

  • Support and fund Evolution’s long-term growth strategy

2 Create a mid-tier African gold producer

  • Opportunistic sale of our 44% minority stake in AMC (Sudan) for US$100m, removing geopolitical overhang in our portfolio

  • Pursue Ity mine expansion following a 3-fold increase in Resources to reach +3.0 Moz

  • Pursue acquisition opportunities in Africa, focusing on assets in production and prospective exploration tenements

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Develo ment of the LMA ortfolio p p

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At the time of privatisation (August 2012)

Key developments / achievements

Today

  • 51% ownership of the Frog’s Leg underground gold mine

  • 100% owned White Foil open-pit gold mine on care and maintenance

  • Frog’s Leg ore toll-milled through nearby processing facilities averaging A$60 per tonne

  • Consolidated ownership of Frog’s Leg through the acquisition of Alacer’s 49% interest (for A$141m)

  • Constructed the $110m 1.5Mtpa Mungari CIL processing facility

  • Completed on-time and on-budget in mid2014, with ramp-up successfully achieved in H2 2014

  • Alacer transaction and Mungari Mill both funded out of cashflows and a A$183m debt facility (no equity required)

  • Strong hedge taken in 2013 at A$1,600/oz

  • Successfully re-started the White Foil open-pit mine

  • White Foil resource expanded from 0.5Moz to 1.87Moz with a positive scoping study for White Foil Underground

  • 100% ownership of all operations

  • Mungari Mill running above nameplate capacity at 1.6Mtpa (vs. 1.5Mtpa)

  • Milling costs for Frog’s Leg reduced to $20/t (from $60/t)

  • Rapid pay-down of debt facility from cash flows, with a forecast balance of A$124m at 30 June 2015

  • Opportunity to leverage ownership of the Mungari processing plant to develop and / or consolidate regional deposits

  • Limited exploration undertaken at Frog’s Leg over the past 2 years, with focus on the mill construction

  • Limited exploration spend on the prospective tenement package to date

Key metrics

Key metrics

  • Production (attributable) 67koz • Reserves (attributable) 0.5Moz

  • Resources (attributable) 1.0Moz

x 2.2 x 1.6 x 2.6

  • Production 130 - 160koz • Reserves 0.78Moz[1 ] • Resources 2.64Moz[1 ]

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  1. See La Mancha Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves slides appended to this presentation for further information on Reserve and Resource estimates

Growin roduction rofile g p p

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Gold Production FY11 - FY16

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530,000 - 600,000
600,000
30,000
130,000
400,000 - 440,000
40,000 40,000
400,000
427,703
200,000 392,886 400,000 400,000
346,979
302,842
0
FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Evolution La Mancha
Gold production (Au Eq. koz)
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  1. Assumes pro forma ownership of current Evolution assets over FY11 and FY12

  2. FY15 based on company guidance

  3. FY16 uses FY15 guidance to project future production. Company guidance for FY16 not yet released.

We say, We do, We deliver

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Pro forma metrics

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Evolution La Mancha Combined Change
Annual Production (koz)1 400 - 440 130 - 160 530 - 600 +35%
AISC (A$/oz)2,3 1,032 928 1,005 - $27/oz
EBITDA Margin (%)2 42% 48% 44% + 2%
Gearing (%)4 5.5% 28% 12.5% +7.0%
**Reserve (Au Eq, Moz)4 ** 2.6 0.8 3.4 + 31%
**Resources (Au Eq, Moz)4 ** 5.7 2.6 8.4 +47%

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A$/oz
1,050
1,000
950
900
850
800
750
700
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AISC (A$/oz)

9 months to March 2015

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Evolution La Mancha Combined Group
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EBITDA Margin (%)

9 months to March 2015

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50%
48%
46%
44%
42%
40%
38%
36%
Evolution La Mancha
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Combined Group

  1. FY15 guidance

  2. 9 months to March 2015 actuals. La Mancha costs impacted by ramp up and stripping of White Foil open pit operation.

  3. AISC (All-in Sustaining Cost) includes C1 cash cost, plus royalty expense, sustaining capital expense, general corporate and administration. Calculated per ounce produced 4. Based on projected debt levels at 30 June 2015

  4. See La Mancha and Evolution Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves slides appended to this presentation for further information on Reserve and Resource estimates

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Financial benefits

  • Hedging program at La Mancha supplements existing Evolution hedges

  • Underpins cash flow over next few years

  • 553koz hedged at A$1,564/oz

  • Evolution remains committed to keep the majority of production exposed to spot prices

  • Financing costs synergy

  • La Mancha will have maximum net debt of A$114M on the later of 30 June 2015 and closing

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Hedge Profile
250,000 1,600
200,000
1,500
150,000
1,400
100,000
1,300
50,000
- 1,200
FY16 FY17 FY18
Evolution La Mancha Average Hedged Price (A$/oz)
Hedged Production (oz) Avg Hedged Price (A$/oz)
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  • Evolution facility is at lower rates and fees

  • Current intention to roll La Mancha debt into Evolution facility

  • Evolution banks have provided credit endorsed terms

  • Minimal impact on gearing levels

  • La Mancha debt will increase gearing in short term

  • Cash flow from combined group to continue to be used to reduce gearing level

  • Funding capacity remains for further growth opportunities

  • Dividends will benefit from A$11.8M of expected franking credits available to the combined group

Gearing (%)

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16%
14%
12% 13.5%
7.0%
12.0%
10%
9.7%
8%
6% 7.2%
4% 5.5%
2%
0%
30 Jun 2013 30 Jun 2014 31 Dec 2014 31 Mar 2015 30 Jun 2015
(Est)
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Evolution La Mancha Impact
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Asset overview

  • La Mancha’s Australian assets are located 20km directly west of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia and consist of:

  • Frog’s Leg underground gold mine

  • White Foil open pit gold mine

  • Mungari CIL processing plant

  • Relatively under-explored tenement package covering 340km[2]

  • Mineral Resources: 2.64Moz[1] Au

  • Ore Reserves: 0.78Moz[1 ] Au

  • Combined annual production in the range of 130,000 – 160,000 ounces of gold at an AISC of $A950 – A$1,000 per ounce.

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La Mancha’s Australian Tenements

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  1. See La Mancha Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves slides appended to this presentation for details on Reserve and Resource estimates

Fro ’s Le g g

  • The high-grade Frog’s Leg underground gold mine is a high quality, long-life asset which has seen substantial capital investment since underground mining commenced in 2008

  • Open pit mining commenced in 2004

  • Expected annual production of in excess of 90,000 ounces

  • As at December 2014, Frog’s Leg Mineral Resource stood at 3.76Mt grading 6.37g/t Au[1] for 770koz[1] and Ore Reserves of 2.53Mt grading 5.46g/t Au for 443koz[1]

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Historical Production

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koz
150
100 131 131 125
105
50
0
2011 2012 2013 2014
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  1. See La Mancha Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves slides appended to this presentation for details on Reserve and Resource estimates

White Foil

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  • The White Foil open-pit gold mine is located 2km to the west of the Frog’s Leg gold mine

  • Restarted in mid-2014 following the completion of the Mungari processing plant

  • White Foil produced 21,500 ounces of gold in the second half of CY2014 and is expected to deliver annual production in excess 40,000 ounces of gold

  • At December 2014, White Foil had Mineral Resources (including Reserves) of 35.95Mt grading 1.62g/t Au for 1.87Moz[1] and Ore Reserves of 6.79Mt grading 1.55g/t Au for 338koz[1]

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  1. See La Mancha and Evolution Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves slides appended to this presentation for further information on Reserve and Resource estimates

Mun ari rocessin lant g p g p

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  • The Mungari CIL processing plant was completed in May 2014 on time and on budget at a cost of A$110 million

  • Highly strategic asset, located in an active mining region with a significant gold endowment

  • Ore from both the Frog’s Leg and White Foil gold mines is processed at the purpose built Mungari CIL processing plant

  • Current throughput of 1.6Mtpa in excess of nameplate capacity (1.5Mtpa)

  • A modular plant design allows for future expansions

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Re ional ex loration ros ectivit g p p p y

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  • Land position in world-class terrane consists of 139 leases covering a total area of 340 km²

  • Located between the Zuleika and Kunanalling shear zones with historic production of >10Moz

  • Relatively under-explored due to:

  • Limited expenditure and focus on regional targets

  • Recent exploration focused on Frog’s Leg and White Foil operations

  • Limited toll-mill capacity prior to construction of the 1.5Mtpa Mungari processing plant

  • Significant potential in under-explored tenements

  • New greenfield and brownfield targets identified which Evolution’s innovative and experienced discovery team will look to unlock

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Kalgoorlie region tenement package

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The Evolution value ro osition p p

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Australia

  • Low risk – First World jurisdiction

  • Third largest gold producing country globally

  • Costs rapidly reducing

  • Australian dollar depreciation

  • Evolution extending footprint into world class Kalgoorlie region of W.A.

Delivery

  • Delivering on guidance since creation

  • Delivered a significant development project (Mt Carlton)

  • Delivering on productivity improvements and cost reduction initiatives

  • Delivering a logical, value accretive acquisition opportunity

Shareholder returns

  • Unique dividend policy linked to gold production and price

  • Strong cash flows from La Mancha’s Australian operations to underpin future dividends

Growth

  • Strong cash flow to fund exploration

  • Pursue logical, value accretive opportunities to improve portfolio quality

  • Formation of a long-term strategic partnership with a shared vision to create a leading, globally relevant, mid-tier gold producer

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Evolution Mining ASX Code: EVN

www.evolutionmining.com.au

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La Mancha Mana ement Team g

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Naguib Sawiris, Chairman

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  • Naguib Sawiris is one of the most renowned Egyptian businessmen

  • Through Orascom Group, the Sawiris family is present across various sectors and businesses, ranging from construction and fertilisers to real state and telecommunications

  • 1998: Naguib Sawiris creates, with France Télécom, Mobinil, the 1st mobile operator in Egypt. Subsequently Mr. Sawiris creates and develops Orascom Telecom which becomes in few years one of the largest telecom groups worldwide with 83 million subscribers at the end of 2012

  • Early 2011: Orascom Telecom merges with Vimplecom and creates the 6th largest worldwide mobile operator with 186 million subscribers. Mr. Sawiris sells its stake in Vimplecom in mid-2012

  • 12 November 2012: Orascom World Investment, the holding company of Mr. Sawiris, finalises the acquisition of La Mancha for CAD500 million (€385 million)

Executive Management Team

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Sebastien de MONTESSUS PRESIDENT AND CEO

  • Business graduate from ESCP in Paris

  • CEO of Areva Mining Group (Uranium) prior to La Mancha

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Vincent BENOIT

EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    • 20 years of Finance, M&A and Investor Relation experience in the energy, telecoms, and IT services sectors
  • Graduated from ESC Business School and is a Chartered Accountant

  • Head of Orange Group M&A prior to La Mancha

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Amr EL ADAWY CHIEF-FINANCIAL OFFICER

  • 20 years of experience in Finance and Management in telecoms and retail sectors

  • Holds a Finance Management and Accounting degree from CNAM Paris

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Imad TOUMI CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

  • +20 years of experience in managing industrial projects in the energy and mining sectors

  • Graduate of Ecole Polytechnique and holds a PhD from Université Paris 6 and an executive MBA from HEC

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Patrick BOUISSET

EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, EXPLORATION & NEW VENTURES

  • +30 years of experience in exploration in O&G and mining

  • holds a master degree in Geology from Orleans University, and graduated from ESEM and ENSPM

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  • The information in this announcement that relates to Evolution’s Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves is extracted from the report entitled “Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement” created on 25 June 2014 and is available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au. 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 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 Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement

  • Evolution is currently in the process of completing the estimation of its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves as at December 2014 and expects to be able to release an updated MROR Statement in early May 2014

  • The information in this announcement that relates to La Mancha Australia’s Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves is extracted from the release entitled “Evolution to Combine with La Mancha Resources Australia to Form a Leading Growth Focused Australian Gold Producer” created on 20 April 2015 and is available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au. 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 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 Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement

Evolution Ore Reserve Statement Dec 2013

Gold Gold Gold Proved Proved Proved Probable Probable Probable Total Reserve Total Reserve Total Reserve
Project Type Cut-Off Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade(g/t)
Gold Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade(g/t)
Gold Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade(g/t)
Gold Metal
(koz)
Cracow1 Underground 3.5 0.18 7.1 40 0.60 6.0 114 0.77 6.2 155
Pajingo1 Underground 3.3 0.36 7.3 83 1.00 5.5 176 1.36 5.9 260
Edna May1 Open-Pit 0.5 -
-
-
11.35
1.1 402 11.35 1.1 402
Mt Carlton Open-Pit 0.9 0.19 1.6 10 7.11 3.0 695 7.30 3.0 705
Mt Rawdon1 Open-Pit 0.3 0.76 0.5 12 29.80 0.9 850 30.56 0.9 862
Total 1.48 3.1 146 49.86 1.4 2,237 51.34 1.5 2,383
Silver Silver Silver Silver Silver Proved Proved Proved Proved Proved Probable Probable Probable Probable Probable Probable Total Reserve Total Reserve Total Reserve Total Reserve Total Reserve
Project Type Cut-Off Tonnes
(Mt)
Silver
Grade(g/t)
Silver
Metal(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Silver
Grade(g/t)
Silver
Metal(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Silver
Grade(g/t)
Silver
Metal(koz)
Mt Carlton1 Open-Pit * 0.45 50 722 7.52 37 8,841 7.97 38 9,563
Total 0.45 50 722 7.52 37 8,841 7.97 38 9,563
Copper Proved Probable Total Reserve
Project Type Cut-Off Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade(%)
Copper
Metal(kt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade(%)
Copper
Metal(kt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Copper
Grade(%)
Copper
Metal(kt)
Mt Carlton1 Open-Pit * 0.45 0.3 1.6 7.52 0.28 21.3 7.97 0.30 23
Total 0.45 0.3 1.6 7.52 0.28 21.3 7.97 0.30 23
Gold Equivalence Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold Equiv. Grade (g/t) Gold Grade
(g/t)
Silver
Grade (g/t)
Copper
Grade (%)
Gold Equiv.
Metal (koz)
Gold Metal
(koz)
Silver Metal
(koz)
Copper
Metal (kt)
Proved 1.76 2.83 2.57 10.71 0.07 163 146 722 2
Probable 50.31 1.49 1.38 5.47 0.04 2,462 2,237 8,841 21

Total
52.07 1.57 1.42 5.64 0.04 2,625 2,383 9,563 23

General Notes:

Notes relevant to the gold equivalence calculation for silver and copper - Mt Carlton Ore Reserve: The calculation is based on commodity prices of A$1350/oz for gold, A$22.00/oz for silver and A$3.00/lb for copper

Data is reported to significant figures to reflect appropriate precision and may not sum precisely due to rounding

Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves 1 Includes stockpiles

The calculation uses metallurgical recovery to concentrate of 89.0% for gold, 91.0% for silver and 91.0% for copper at V2 and 88.0% for silver and 92.0% for copper at A39 – based on recent plant performance AuEq for Silver = ((Price Ag per oz x Ag Recovery)/(Price Au per oz)) x Ag Grade

  • Combined figure for V2 using 0.90g/t Au cut-off and A39 using 53 g/t Ag cut-off

This table is extracted from the report entitled “Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement” created on 25 June 2014 and is available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au

AuEq for Copper = ((Price Cu per lb x 2204.623) x (Cu Recovery)) / ((Price Au per oz / 31.1034768) x (Cu Grade / 100)). Using a conversion factor of 1 Troy Ounce = 31.1034768 grams

All the elements included in the gold equivalent calculation (i.e. silver and copper) have been recovered and sold and there is a reasonable potential that this will continue to be the case.

Evolution Mineral Resources Dec 2013

Gold Measured Measured Indicated Indicated Inferred Inferred Total Resource Total Resource Total Resource Total Resource Total Resource Total Resource
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Project Type Cut-Off
Cracow
1
Total 2.8 0.33 9.6 103 1.09 7.6 265 2.01 5.5 356 3.43 6.6 724
Pajingo Open-Pit 0.5 - - - - - - 0.32 1.2 12 0.32 1.2 12
Pajingo
1
Underground 2.5 0.11 13.1 46 2.68 6.6 564 1.74 5.4 301 4.51 6.3 911
**Pajingo ** Total 0.11 13.1 46 2.68 6.6 564 2.06 4.7 313 4.84 5.8 923
Edna May
1
Open-Pit 0.4 - - - 26.80 1.0 834 2.90 0.9 84 29.70 1.0 919
Edna May Underground 3.0 - - - - - - 1.30 5.4 226 1.30 5.4 226
Edna May Total - - - 26.80
1.0
834 4.24 2.3 310 31.00 1.1 1,145
Mt Carlton Open-Pit 0.35 - - - 10.4 2.4 807 - - - 10.40 2.4 807
Mt Carlton Underground 2.5 - - - - - - 0.77 4.7 115 0.77 4.7 115
Mt Carlton Stockpile 0.19 1.6 9.69
-
- - - - - 0.19 1.6 10
Mt Carlton Total 0.19 1.6 9.69
10.40
2.4 807 0.77 4.7 115 11.36 2.5 932
Mt Rawdon
1
Total 0.23 0.76 0.5 12 42.40 0.8 1,060 7.94 0.6 162 51.10 0.8 1,234
Twin Hills
+
Open-Pit 0.5 - - - - - - 3.06 2.1 204 3.06 2.1 204
Twin Hills
+
Underground 2.3 - - - - - - 1.56 3.9 194 1.56 3.9 194
Twin Hills
+
Total - - - - - - 4.62 2.7 399 4.62 2.7 399
**Total ** 1.19 4.5 171 83.36 1.3 3,530 21.60 2.4 1,655 106.35 1.6 5,356
Silver Measured Indicated Inferred Total Resource
Silver
Grade
(g/t)
Silver
Metal
(koz)
Silver
Grade
(g/t)
Silver
Metal
(koz)
Silver
Grade
(g/t)
Silver
Metal
(koz)
Silver
Grade
(g/t)
Silver
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Project Type Cut-Off
Mt Carlton Open-Pit V2 0.35 - - - 10.40 23 7,690 - - - 10.40 23.0 7,690
Mt Carlton Underground V2 2.5 - - - - - - 0.77 15 371 0.77 15.0 371
Mt Carlton Open-PitA39 53* - - - 0.55 260 4,598 - - - 0.55 260 4,598
Mt Carlton Stockpile 0.45 50 722 - - - - - - 0.45 72 722
Total 0.45 50 722 10.95 35 12,288 0.77 15 371 12.3 34 13,381
Copper Measured Indicated Inferred Total Resource
Copper
Grade
(%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
Copper
Grade
(%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
Copper
Grade
(%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
Copper
Grade
(%)
Copper
Metal
(kt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Project Type Cut-Off
Mt Carlton Open-Pit V2 0.35 - - - 10.40 0.3 28 - - - 10.40 0.3 28
Mt Carlton Underground V2 2.5 - - - - - - 0.77 0.3 3 0.77 0.3 3
Mt Carlton Open-Pit A39 53 * - - - 0.55 0.26 1 - - - 0.55 0.26 1
Mt Carlton Stockpile 0.45 0.3 1.6 - - - - - - 0.45 0.3 2
Total 0.45 0.3 1.6 10.95 0.3 29 0.77 0.3 3 12.3 0.28 34

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Evolution Mineral Resources Dec 2013

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Gold Equivalence Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold Equiv.
Grade (g/t)
Gold Grade
(g/t)
Silver Grade
(g/t)
Copper Grade
(%)
Gold Equiv.
Metal
(koz)
Gold Metal
(koz)
Silver Metal
(koz)
Copper Metal
(kt)
Measured 1.45 3.97 3.66 13.00 0.09 185 171 722 2
Indicated 83.91 1.40 1.31 4.55 0.04 3,843 3,530 12,288 29
Inferred 21.60 2.41 2.38 0.53 0.01 1,672 1,655 371 3
Total 106.96 1.66 1.56 3.86 0.03 5,700 5,356 13,381 35

General Notes:

Data is reported to significant figures to reflect appropriate precision and may not sum precisely due to rounding Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves

1 Includes stockpiles

  • Ag cut-off for A39

    • Twin Hills has not changed as it is being reported as 2004 JORC Code

Notes relevant to the gold equivalence calculation for silver and copper in the Mt Carlton Mineral Resource:

The calculation is based on commodity prices of A$1350/oz for gold, A$22.00/oz for silver and A$3.00/lb for copper

The calculation uses metallurgical recovery to concentrate of 89.0% for gold, 91.0% for silver and 91.0% for copper at V2 and 88.0% for silver and 92.0% for copper at A39 – based on recent plant performance

AuEq for Silver = ((Price Ag per oz x Ag Recovery)/(Price Au per oz)) x Ag Grade

AuEq for Copper = ((Price Cu per lb x 2204.623) x (Cu Recovery)) / ((Price Au per oz / 31.1034768) x (Cu Grade / 100)). Using a conversion factor of 1 Troy Ounce = 31.1034768 grams All the elements included in the gold equivalent calculation (i.e. silver and copper) have been recovered and sold and there is a reasonable potential that this will continue to be the case

This table is extracted from the report entitled “Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement” created on 25 June 2014 and is available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au

La Mancha MROR Dec 2014

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Project Type Proved Probable Total Reserve
Tonnes Gold Grade
(g/t)
Gold Metal
(koz)
Tonnes Gold Grade
(g/t)
Gold Metal
(koz)
Tonnes Gold Grade
(g/t)
Gold Metal
(koz)
(Mt) (Mt) (Mt)
White Foil Open-pit - - - 6.35 1.58 322 6.35 1.58 322
Stockpile - - - 0.44 1.16 16 0.44 1.16 16
Frog's Leg Underground 1.80
5.53

319

0.72
5.3 123 2.52 5.46 442
Stockpile 0.01
4.38

1

0.01 4.38 1
Total 1.81
5.52

320

7.51
1.91 461 9.32 2.61 781
General Notes:
Data is reported to significant figures to reflect appropriate precision and may not sum precisely due to rounding
White Foil Ore Reserve is reported above a 0.75g/t gold cut-off
White Foil is based on Feb 2015 Ore Reserve estimate, plus January 2015 and February 2015 mine production
Frog's Leg Ore Reserve is reported above an indicative cut-off grade of 3.0 g/t gold for stoping and 0.8g/t gold for development
La Mancha Mineral Resources – December 2014
Project Type Measured Indicated Inferred Total Resource
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
Gold
Metal
(koz)
White Foil
Open-Pit
-
-

-

18.69

1.35

813

3.74

1.08

129

22.43

1.31

942
Underground
-

-

-

6.72

2.07

447

6.35

2.26

462

13.08

2.16

909
Stockpile -
-

-

0.44

1.16

16
0.44
1.16

16
Frog's LegUnderground
1.47

7.11

335

1.82

6.18

362

0.47

4.83

72

3.75

6.37

769
Stockpile 0.01
4.38

1

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.01

4.38

1
Total 1.48
7.09

336

27.67

1.8

1,638

10.6

2.0

663

39.71

2.1

2,637

Notes:

Data is reported to significant figures to reflect appropriate precision and may not sum precisely due to rounding

White Foil Mineral Resources have been reported above a cut-off grade of 0.5g/t gold and White Foil underground reported above 1.2/t gold. Mineral Resources are reported in two tables according to elevation. Above 80m RL lower a cut-off grade is reported corresponding to possible open pit mining method. Below 80m RL the resources are reported at a higher cut-off grade corresponding to possible underground potential White Foil open-pit was reported as a global estimate above a nominal RL to reflect potential open pitable resources. White Foil underground deposit is reported as a global estimate White Foil open pit Mineral Resources are not constrained by an A$1,800/oz shell, and reported resources are based on the 2013 Mineral Resource model depleted to 31 December 2014 Frog’s Leg Mineral Resources have been reported above an indicative cut-off grade of 2.5 g/t of gold The information relating to La Mancha Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves is extracted from the ASX release entitled “Evolution to Combine with La Mancha Resources Australia to Form a Leading Growth-focused Australian Gold Producer” created on 20 April 2015 and is available to view at www.evolutionmining.com.au