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RAMELIUS RESOURCES LIMITED Investor Presentation 2017

Sep 24, 2017

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Australia's Newest 200koz Gold Producer

Ramelius Resources Limited

Mark Zeptner - Managing Director

Denver Gold Forum - September 2017

Qualification

Forward Looking Statements

This presentation contains forward looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions, forecasts and projections and the industry in which it operates as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. The forward-looking statements relate to future matters and are subject to various inherent risks and uncertainties. Many known and unknown factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the estimated or anticipated events or results expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, changes in market conditions, future prices of gold and exchange rate movements, the actual results of production, development and/or exploration activities, variations in grade or recovery rates, plant and/or equipment failure and the possibility of cost overruns. Neither Ramelius, its related bodies corporate nor any of their directors, officers, employees, agents or contractors makes any representation or warranty (either express or implied) as to the accuracy, correctness, completeness, adequacy, reliability or likelihood of fulfilment of any forwardlooking statement, or any events or results expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by law.

Competent Persons Statements

The information in this presentation that relates to the Mt Magnet & Vivien Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Rob Hutchison (Mineral Resources) and Duncan Coutts (Ore Reserves), who are Competent Persons and Members of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Rob Hutchison and Duncan Coutts are full-time employees of the company. Rob Hutchison and Duncan Coutts have sufficient experience that is 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 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves". Rob Hutchison and Duncan Coutts consent to the inclusion in this presentation of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this presentation that relates to the Edna May Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Greg Rawlinson (Mineral Resources), Guy Davies (Ore Reserves – open pit) and Anton Kruger (Ore Reserves – underground), who are Competent Persons and Members of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Greg Rawlinson, Guy Davies and Anton Kruger are full-time employees of Evolution Mining. Greg Rawlinson, Guy Davies and Anton Kruger have sufficient experience that is 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 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves". Greg Rawlinson, Guy Davies and Anton Kruger consent to the inclusion in this presentation of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.

Corporate Summary

Corporate Structure: at 21 September 2017

Shares on Issue 526M
Market Cap A$205M (US$164M*)@ A$0.39/share
Cash & Gold A$50M (US$40M)(Reflects A$40M up-front payment for Edna May)
Debt Nil
Enterprise Value A$155M(US$124M)
Liquidity 30-dayave.1.2Mshares
US$:A$*Exchangerateassumedtobe0.80

Board Management
Robert Kennedy Non Executive Chairman Duncan Coutts ChiefOperating Officer
Mark Zeptner Managing Director Tim Manners Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Lines Non Executive Director Kevin Seymour GM Exploration & BD
Mike Bohm Non Executive Director Rob Hutchison Mine Geology Manager
Dom Francese Company Secretary Tim Blyth GM -Mt Magnet
Paul Marlow Mine Manager -Vivien

Richard Carlton GM - Edna May

Major Shareholders: at 31 August 2017

RufferLLP 7.7%
VanEck Ass. Corp. 6.3%
DimensionalFund Advisors LP 2.7%
USAAInvestment Mgt. Co. 2.4%
RobertKennedy 2.0%
CreditSuisse Group 1.8%
Acorn Capital Ltd 1.4%
Top 20 38.3%

12-Month Share Price Performance (ASX:RMS)

Profitable operations, growth through acquisition

Increased production profile (> 200koz)Agreed to acquire Edna May from Evolution Mining - October 2017

  • Continue to accelerate project development wherever possible

Mine-life extensions (> 4 Years)

  • Extensional drilling ongoing at Mt Magnet & Vivien (WA)
  • Greenfields exploration Yandan (Qld) & two farm-in JV's Nevada (US)

Maintain strong cash position

  • Revised FY2018 target of 195-205k ounces at AISC A$1,120-1,220/oz
  • A$90M cash at 30 June 2017, no debt, forward sales @ ave. A$1,711/oz

Edna May acquisition - Overview

  • Located beside the township of Westonia, 350km east of Perth
  • 3 mining leases covering key infrastructure across 781Ha - within the Westonia Greenstone Belt
  • Current operation developed originally by Catalpa Resources Ltd
  • Conventional drill & blast, load & haul from single open-pit
  • Conventional CIL processing plant - steady state capacity of 2.6Mtpa
  • Mineralisation consists of both high grade reef structures and associated stockwork veining, hosted within 3 en echelon tonalitic gneiss intrusions (Edna May, Greenfinch & Golden Point)
  • Large tonnage, bulk mineable ore body, delivering ~1g/t Au head grade with gold recoveries of 92-95%

Edna May Open-Pit

Edna May Processing Facility

Edna May acquisition - Geology

Edna May acquisition – Key Terms

  • Total maximum consideration of A$90M payable to Evolution, which includes:
    • A$40M upfront payment in cash upon transaction completion, funded from cash on hand;

Plus contingent consideration of:

  • A$20M in cash or Ramelius shares, or a combination of both, at Ramelius' sole election, upon a Board approved Decision-to-Mine the Edna May Stage-3 open pit; and
  • Royalty up to a maximum of A$30M payable at A$60/oz from gold production above 200koz (or up to A$50M payable at A$100/oz if Stage-3 open pit is not mined).

Completion is subject to customary closing conditions - expected to settle on 3 October 2017

Edna May acquisition – Step-change in Production

  • Estimated 54% uplift in production - Ramelius immediately becomes a 200kozpa gold producer
  • AISC to remain within current guidance of A$1,120 – A$1,220/oz
  • Expected to deliver strong operational cashflows from initial A$40M investment

FY18 Production Guidance

FY18 Peer Production Guidance

Edna May acquisition – Step-change in Reserves

  • Group Mineral Resources to increase by ~38% to 3.044Moz
  • Group Ore Reserves to increase by ~105% to 0.831Moz
  • Substantial scope to convert additional Ore Reserves through surface & underground drilling

Operations - Western Australia

Mt Magnet -mines & mill
MillCapacity 1.8Mtpa
Resource 1.9Moz
Reserve 312koz
Grade 1.9g/t
Life 4 years
AISC A$1,250/oz(US$1,000/oz)
Vivien underground
Resource 198koz
Reserve 123koz
Grade 7.3g/t
Life 4 years
AISC A$990/oz(US$792/oz)
Edna May -mine & mill
MillCapacity 2.6Mtpa
Resource 848koz
Reserve 426koz
Grade 1.6g/t
Life 4 years
AISC A$1,190/oz(US$952/oz)

Operations - Mt Magnet

  • +6Moz gold camp, RMS since 2011
  • Galaxy Mine Area
    • Titan open pit
      • 165m final depth, pit completed
      • Average grade increased to 1.6g/t
  • Cosmos Mine Area
    • Milky Way open pit
    • Stellar West open pit
  • Water Tank Hill underground
    • First ore intersected June 2017
    • Average grade 5g/t
    • Stoping commencing current Quarter

Operations - Galaxy open pits

Operations - Titan open pit

Operations - Water Tank Hill underground

Operations - Vivien underground

Well established at full production rate, purchase price and up-front capital fully recovered

Operations – processing & unit costs

Production Targets* - Combined Operations

*Production targets for contain Inferred Resources (6%), refer to slide 28 for further details.

There is a low level of geological confidence associated with Inferred Resources and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of indicated resources or that the production target itself will be realised.

Mine Life Extensions

Mine Life Extensions - Mt Magnet

Currently have an AC & RC drill rig on-site, plan to spend A$8.5M (US$6.8M) in FY2018 to further extend mine life

Mine Life Extensions - Morning Star open pits

Significant Mineral Resource (+500koz) at higher grade than is currently being mined at Mt Magnet

Primarily RC drilling during FY2017

286RC & 82AC holes drilled for 50,688m

Previous open pit Mineral Resource

  • Mineral Resource - 1,770kt @ 1.8g/t for 103koz
  • Ore Reserve - 478,000kt @ 2.8g/t for 43koz

New open pit Mineral Resource

  • Mineral Resource - 9,188kt @ 1.7g/t for 506koz
    • Ore Reserve - work in progress
    • Currently commences FY2020 in LoM Plan
    • Likely to bring forward due to higher grade

Mine Life Extensions – Shannon open pit/underground

Shannon deposit – underground potential, with extensions down dip & south possible

MineralResource Tonnes Grade Ounces
Indicated 448,000 5.0 72,000
Inferred 133,000 3.3 14,000
Total 581,000 4.6 86,000

Mine Life Extensions - Vivien

Deeper diamond drilling program – ongoing since May 2017

  • Bottom drill cuddy (247mRL)
  • +4,000m of diamond drilling completed
  • Latest results include;
    • 5.6m @ 5.20g/t from 330.4 in VVDD1064 (see below)
    • 10.3m @ 9.20g/t from 290.7m in VVDD1067
    • Potential for lode to be re-developing at depth
    • Further drilling planned

Greenfields Exploration

Exploration – Farm-in & JV Projects Nevada (US)

South Monitor

  • Farm-in & Joint Venture Agreement with Newmont Mining Corp.
    • Ramelius has right to earn up to 80% by spending US$8M over 8 years
    • Ramelius must spend US$250k in first year before withdrawal
    • Newmont has right to clawback to 70% equity
    • Ramelius to test near significant historical gold intersections

Jupiter

  • Farm-in & Joint Venture Agreement with Renaissance Gold Inc
    • Ramelius has right to earn up to 75% by spending US$3M over 5 years
    • Ramelius must spend US$250k in first year before withdrawal

Acquisition Based Growth - Delivering on our strategy

Solid balance sheet with access to capital

  • Estimated A$50M post-completion Edna May, with no debt
  • Consistent operational performance, cash generating
  • Excellent relationships with Debt & Equity providers

Backing management's DD process

  • Mine operations well understood, freeing up management team
  • 'First Principles' approach to deals based on sound 'Technicals'
  • Strong skill set across open pit & underground operations

Zhaojin Alliance allows RMS to 'think big'

  • Alliance with Zhaojin Mining (600koz pa Chinese producer)
  • Breaks RMS out of a crowded peer space into larger opportunities
  • Potential for further step-change in production profile & asset life

Thank you

Production Targets, Mineral Resources & Ore Reserves Note

* The Production Target – Combined Operations numbers are a production target. The overall target is based on current Probable Ore Reserves (78% ozs), Indicated Mineral Resources (17% ozs) and Inferred Mineral Resources (6% ozs). In respect to Inferred Mineral Resources 'there is a low level of confidence associated with inferred mineral resources and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of indicated mineral resources or that the production target itself will be realised'.

The target uses the current mine planning and budgeting methodology for the operating Mt Magnet and Vivien gold mines and was completed in May 2017. Gold price used is A$1,600/oz or current forward sold gold prices where they exist. Costs are based on current operating and contract rates. The Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves were prepared by the Competent Persons listed in the statement below.

The target uses the current mine planning methodology for the operating Edna May gold mine. Gold price used for Ore Reserves is A$1,350/oz with open pit reserves reported above a 0.5g/t gold cut-off and underground reserves reported above a 2.5g/t gold cut-off. The Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves used were prepared by the Competent Persons listed.

Details of the Mt Magnet & Vivien Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves used for the target can be found in Ramelius ASX Releases: 'Resources and Reserves Statement 2016, 30 Sep 2016', 'Exploration & Resource Development Drilling Update, 19 Dec 2016', 'December 2016 Quarterly Activities Report, 31 Jan 2017', 'New Ore Reserves at Vivien and Mt Magnet & Exploration Update, 4 April 2017'.

Details of the Edna May Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves used for the target can be found in the ASX Release: 'Annual Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement', 20 April 2017.

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in this presentation and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed.

EV/Resource & EV/Reserve Multiples

*EV data taken as at 21 September 2017

EV/FY18 Production Multiples

Mt Magnet & Vivien - Mineral Resource Statement

MINERAL RESOURCES AS AT 30 JUNE 2016 - INCLUSIVE OF RESERVES
Measured Indicated Inferred Total Resource
Deposit Tonnes Au Au Tonnes Au Au Tonnes Au Au Tonnes Au Au
('000s) g/t Oz ('000s) g/t Oz ('000s) g/t Oz ('000s) g/t Oz
Galaxy 780 1.5 37,000 5,531 1.9 329,000 4,040 1.2 160,000 10,351 1.6 526,000
Morning Star 1,765 1.8 103,000 4 1.4 - 1,770 1.8 103,000
Total major deposits 780 1.5 37,000 7,296 1.8 432,000 4,044 1.2 160,000 12,121 1.6 629,000
Bartus Group 49 2.2 4,000 115 2.1 8,000 238 1.6 12,000 402 1.8 24,000
Blackmans 334 2.5 27,000 134 2.4 10,000 468 2.5 37,000
Boomer 1,194 1.8 68,000 786 1.0 26,000 1,980 1.5 94,000
Britannia Well 179 2.0 12,000 179 2.0 12,000
Bullocks 202 3.3 21,000 40 2.5 3,000 242 3.2 25,000
Eastern Jaspilite 146 2.2 10,000 121 2.8 11,000 134 2.5 11,000 401 2.4 32,000
Eclipse 167 2.2 12,000 41 2.1 3,000 208 2.1 14,000
Golden Stream 154 2.9 14,000 7 1.7 - 160 2.8 15,000
Hill 60 309 4.6 46,000 309 4.6 46,000
Lone Pine 199 2.5 16,000 277 1.7 15,000 147 1.7 8,000 623 1.9 38,000
Milky Way 2,660 1.3 114,000 1,258 1.2 50,000 3,918 1.3 164,000
O'Meara Group 231 2.5 18,000 151 1.5 7,000 383 2.1 26,000
Shannon 94 2.5 8,000 35 2.5 3,000 42 2.6 3,000 170 2.5 14,000
Spearmont - Galtee 25 2.9 2,000 207 4.3 28,000 232 4.1 31,000
Stellar 160 2.1 11,000 87 1.9 5,000 59 1.8 3,000 306 2.0 19,000
Welcome - Baxter 222 1.6 11,000 276 1.6 15,000 198 1.8 11,000 696 1.7 37,000
Total satellite deposits 869 2.1 60,000 6,056 1.8 345,000 3,751 1.8 221,000 10,676 1.8 626,000
Hill 50 Deeps 279 5.5 49,000 932 7.0 209,000 396 6.4 81,000 1,607 6.6 339,000
Morning Star Deeps 195 4.2 26,000 334 5.0 53,000 528 4.7 79,000
Saturn UG 1,607 2.5 127,000 1,607 2.5 127,000
St George UG 110 4.9 17,000 149 4.2 20,000 42 4.0 5,000 302 4.4 42,000
Water Tank Hill UG 229 6.6 49,000 89 4.9 14,000 318 6.1 63,000
Total UG deposits 390 5.3 66,000 1,504 6.3 304,000 2,468 3.5 280,000 4,362 4.6 650,000
Mt Magnet Stockpiles 313 0.9 9,000 - - - - 313 0.9 9,000
Mt Magnet Total 2,352 2.3 172,000 14,857 2.3 1,081,000 10,262 2.0 661,000 27,472 2.2 1,914,000
Western Queen South 104 3.6 12,000 81 3.4 9,000 185 3.5 21,000
Coogee 31 3.6 4,000 65 3.3 7,000 96 3.4 11,000
Vivien 485 8.8 137,000 306 4.4 43,000 791 7.1 180,000
Kathleen Valley 238 3.7 28,000 523 2.5 42,000 761 2.9 70,000
Non Mt Magnet Total 857 6.6 181,000 976 3.2 101,000 1,833 4.8 282,000
Total Resources 2,352 2.3 172,000 15,714 2.5 1,262,000 11,238 2.1 762,000 29,305 2.3 2,196,000

For detailed information relating to Mineral Resources see ASX Release (RMS) 30 Sept 2016, 'Resources and Reserves Statement 2016'. No material change has occurred.

Note: Figures rounded to nearest 1,000 tonnes, 0.1 g/t and 1,000 ounces. Rounding errors may occur.

Mt Magnet & Vivien - Ore Reserve Statement

RAMELIUSRESOURCES
ORE RESERVE STATEMENT AS AT 30 JUNE 2016
Proven Probable Total Reserve
Tonnes Au Au Tonnes Au Au Tonnes Au Au
('000s) g/t Oz ('000s) g/t Oz ('000s) g/t Oz
Galaxy Pits
Titan 667 1.4 30,000 483 1.4 21,000 1,150 1.4 51,000
Perseverance 162 2.4 12,000 162 2.4 12,000
Brown Hill 109 2.6 9,000 109 2.6 9,000
Morning Star Cutback
Morning Star 478 2.8 43,000 478 2.8 43,000
Satellite Pits
Milky Way 1,875 1.3 78,000 1,875 1.3 78,000
Boomer 132 2.9 12,000 132 2.9 12,000
Lone Pine 258 1.8 15,000 258 1.8 15,000
O'Meara 46 3.4 5,000 46 3.4 5,000
Golden Stream 95 3.0 9,000 95 3.0 9,000
Underground
Water Tank Hill 176 6.5 37,000 176 6.5 37,000
St George 73 3.6 8,000 86 3.0 8,000 159 3.3 16,000
Stockpiles 313 0.9 9,000 313 0.9 9,000
Mt Magnet Total 1,053 1.4 47,000 3,900 2.0 249,000 4,953 1.9 296,000
Vivien Underground 382 8.0 98,000 382 8.0 98,000
Kathleen Valley 68 3.1 7,000 28 4.5 4,000 95 3.5 11,000
Total Reserves 1,121 1.5 54,000 4,309 2.5 351,000 5,430 2.3 405,000

For detailed information relating to Ore Reserves see ASX Release (RMS) 30 Sept 2016, 'Resources and Reserves Statement 2016'.

Note: Figures rounded to nearest 1,000 tonnes, 0.1 g/t and 1,000 ounces. Rounding errors may occur.

Edna May – Mineral Resources & Ore Reserve Statements

Edna May Mineral Resources - December 2016
Measured Indicated Inferred Total Resource
Mineral Resource Tonnes(Mt) Grade Au (g/t) Cont. MetalAu (koz) Tonnes(Mt) Grade Au(g/t) Cont. MetalAu (koz) Tonnes(Mt) Grade Au(g/t) Cont. MetalAu (koz) Tonnes(Mt) Grade Au(g/t) Cont. MetalAu (koz)
Open pit
Edna May $\sim$$\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\sim$ 14.11 0.93 424 1.39 1.05 47 15.5 0.95 471
Greenfinch $\sim$$\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\sim$ 1.76 1.09 62 0.13 1.36 6 1.89 1.11 67
Underground
Edna May $\sim$$\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\sim$ 1.12 7.68 278 0.09 7.63 23 1.22 7.68 301
Stockpile $\blacksquare$$\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 0.09 0.56 $\overline{2}$ 0.67 0.35 7 0.76 0.37 9
Total ۰ 17.09 1.39 765 2.29 1.13 83 19.37 1.36 848
Edna May Ore Reserves - December 2016
Proved Probable Total
Ore Reserves Tonnes(Mt) GradeAu $(g/t)$ Cont MetalAu (koz) Tonnes(Mt) GradeAu $(g/t)$ Cont MetalAu (koz) Tonnes(Mt) GradeAu $(g/t)$ Cont MetalAu (koz)
Open pit
Edna May ۰ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 5.96 0.99 190 5.96 0.99 190
Greenfinch $\sim$ $\sim$ $\sim$ 0.83 1.22 33 0.83 1.22 33
Underground
Edna May $\overline{a}$ $,$ $,$ $\sim$ 1.34 4.69 202 1.34 4.69 202
Stockpile $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\sim$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 0.09 0.56 $\overline{2}$ 0.09 0.56 $\overline{2}$
Total $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\blacksquare$ 8.22 1.61 426 8.22 1.61 426

Based on a A$1,350/oz gold price