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27 November 2012
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S PRESENTATION AT AGM
Attached is a copy of the Chief Executive Officer's presentation to be given at the Company's Annual General Meeting today at 10.00 a.m. (Western Standard Time).
For and on behalf of the Board
GREG FITZGERALD Company Secretary
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PERTH
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PETER SULLIVAN 27 NOVEMBER 2012

A TRANSFORMATIONAL YEAR IN FY2012
All operations performed strongly in FY2012
Reliability at Syama improved significantly
Board approved a US$241M expansion of Syama
Balance sheet transformed – minimal debt and strong cash, bullion and investment position
Returned $40 million to shareholders through share buybacks during FY2012
Examined a range of investments and acquisitions

FY2013: CONSOLIDATING OUR POSITION
FY2013 guidance of 415,000oz at A$830/oz
Outstanding first quarter – 115,544oz at $705/oz
Dividend of $31 million paid to shareholders
Syama expansion underway – FY2014
Golden Pride closure – Nyakafuru assessment
Strategic investment in Noble Mineral Resources

RESOLUTE: IN A POSITION OF STRENGTH


A GOLD MINER WITH A GLOBAL FOOTPRINT


SYAMA - A PROFITABLE LONG LIFE PROJECT

| KeyStatistics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSGOwnership | 80% | |||
| Commissioned | 2009 | |||
| FY12Production | 145,196oz | |||
| FY12Cash Costs | US$813/oz | |||
| Throughput | 2.4Mtpa | |||
| Grade | 2.8g/t | |||
| TotalReserves | 3.6Moz | |||
| TotalResources | 2.8Moz | |||
| MineLife | 15+years | |||

SYAMA EXPANSION IS EXTREMELY ROBUST AT CURRENT GOLD PRICE
- § Major expansion approved end of June 2012
- ‒ Expansion of open pit
- ‒ Establishment of oxide circuit
- ‒ Infrastructure including grid power connection
- § Captures total reserves of 3.68Moz including 557Koz oxide material
- § Production increases to average 270,000ozpa
- § Life of Syama pit extended to 15 years
- ‒ Further underground potential
- § Initial capital cost of US$241M fully funded
- § Extremely robust economics:
- ‒ LOM pre-tax net cash flow estimated US$1,902M
- ‒ Payback period <30 months at US$1650/oz gold

"A major expansion of Syama is underway and scheduled to be completed in mid 2014."

GOLDEN PRIDE – A STRONG PRODUCTION RECORD

| KeyStatistics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSGOwnership | 100% | |||
| Commissioned | 1999 | |||
| FY12Production | 115,298oz | |||
| FY12Cash Costs | US$764/oz | |||
| Throughput | 2.4Mtpa | |||
| Grade | 1.6g/t | |||
| TotalReserves | 0.1Moz | |||
| TotalResources | 1.4Moz | |||
| MineLife | 0.5year | |||

POTENTIAL TO LEVERAGE EXPERIENCE IN TANZANIA
- § Closure of Golden Pride in mid 2013 after 15 years in production
- § Existing 1.1Moz resource located 120km NW of Golden Pride at Nyakafuru
- § Studies underway to evaluate a future development at Nyakafuru – potential to transport GP plant
- § Extensive RC/diamond drilling at Nyakafuru is producing good results:
- ‒ 34m at 8.87gpt from 74m
- ‒ 27m at 8.6gpt from 16m
- ‒ 39m at 3.34gpt from 128m


RAVENSWOOD – STABLE, LONG -TERM PRODUCTION

| KeyStatistics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSGOwnership | 100% | |||
| Commissioned | 2004 | |||
| FY12Production | 137,965oz | |||
| FY12Cash Costs | A$753/oz | |||
| Throughput | 1.5Mtpa | |||
| Grade | 0.9g/t | |||
| TotalReserves | 1.5Moz | |||
| TotalResources | 0.9Moz | |||
| MineLife | 3+years | |||

RE-OPENING OF SARSFIELD REMAINS AN OPTION
- § Potential to extend Ravenswood life and increase production by reopening Sarsfield pit
- ‒ Reserves of 1.1Moz
- ‒ Additional 110kozpa output
- ‒ Mine life extended by 9 years
- § Feasibility Study estimated capital cost of $123M and LOM average cash costs of $1106/oz
- § Opportunities to improve returns being examined, including:
- ‒ Tailings storage facility design
- ‒ Owner Mining
- ‒ Conversion of near-pit inferred resources to reserves


NOBLE MINERAL RESOURCES INVESTMENT
RSG has taken a 19.9% stake in Noble and backed a US$85 million financing package
Noble operates the Bibiani gold mine in Ghana
To date Bibiani has underperformed and not met production or cost forecasts
Resolute to provide Noble with technical support
Strategic investment by Resolute provides exposure to operational improvements at Bibiani

SOLID CORPORATE STRUCUTRE
| KeyInformation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASX Code | RSG | |||
| Shares | 642.9M | |||
| Price1LastShare | $1.91 | |||
| Cap1Market | A$1,228M | |||
| Turnover2Daily | A$7.36M | |||
| Cash/Bullion3 | A$159M | |||
| Debt3 | A$8M | |||
| Hedging | NIL | |||
| Shareholders | ICM 29.9% | |||
| M&G15.0% | ||||
| Vanguard9.0% | ||||
| VanEck5.0% |
1. Current at 26 November 2012
2. Three month average at 26 November 2012
3. Current at 30 September 2012


A PROVEN GOLD PRODUCER
One of the largest gold producers listed on the ASX
Three operating assets across Africa and Australia
FY2013 guidance of 415,000oz at A$830/oz
100% unhedged – strong leverage to gold price
Internally funded Syama expansion to 270Koz pa
Ungeared balance sheet provides flexibility for capital management and future growth

Thank you
DISCLAIMER
• This presentation includes certain statements, estimates and projections with respect to the future performances of Resolute Mining. Such statements, estimates and projections reflect various assumptions concerning anticipated results, which assumptions may prove not to be correct. The projections are merely estimates by Resolute Mining, of the anticipated future performance of Resolute Mining's business based on interpretations of existing circumstances, and factual information and certain assumptions of economic results, which may prove to be incorrect. Such projections and estimates are not necessarily indicative of future performance, which may be significantly less favourable than as reflected herein. Accordingly, no representations are made as to the fairness, accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information contained in this presentation including estimates or projections and such statements, estimates and projections should not be relied upon as indicative of future value, or as a guarantee of value of future results. This presentation does not constitute an offer, invitation or recommendation to subscribe for or purchase securities in Resolute Mining Limited.
- The information in this presentation as it relates to ore reserves, mineral resources or mineralisation is reported in accordance with the Aus.IMM "Australian Code for reporting of Identified Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves" and is based on information compiled by R Bray and I Wearing, competent persons as defined by the code. R Bray and I Wearing have consented to the inclusion in this report of the numbers based on the information in the form and context in which it appears. "Significant" drill results refer to results that are indicative of potentially economic mineralisation or that warrant follow-up work. All Reserves Resources as at 30 June 2012
- In providing this presentation, Resolute Mining has not considered the objectives, financial position or the needs of the recipient. The recipient should obtain and rely on its own financial advice from its tax legal accounting and other professional advisers in respect of the recipients objectives financial position and needs. To the maximum extent permitted by law neither Resolute Mining nor its related corporations ,directors, employees or agents nor any other person accepts liability for any loss arising from the use of this presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with it. You represent and confirm by attending and or retaining this presentation that you accept the above conditions.
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JORC RESERVES
| Gold Reserves | Project | ResoluteGroup | ResoluteGroup | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (includes stockpiles) | Project | Goldgrade(q/t) | ContainedOunces | Share | Shareounces |
| Tonnes | Gold | $\frac{9}{6}$ | |||
| RESERVES | |||||
| Reserves (Proved) | |||||
| Australia | |||||
| Mt Wright (insitu) 3 | 4,845,000 | 2.6 | 400,000 | 100% | 400,000 |
| Sarsfield (insitu) 2 | 24,150,000 | 0.8 | 629,000 | 100% | 629,000 |
| Mali | |||||
| Syama (insitu) | 14,115,000 | 3.1 | 1,392,000 | 80% | 1,114,000 |
| Stockpiles | 918,000 | 2.7 | 79,000 | 80% | 63,000 |
| A21 (insitu) | 1,058,000 | 2.2 | 76,000 | 80% | 61,000 |
| Alpha (insitu) | 468,000 | 2.2 | 33,000 | 80% | 26,000 |
| Beta (insitu) | 216,000 | 2.2 | 15,000 | 80% | 12,000 |
| Finkolo-Etruscan JV (insitu) | 1,335,000 | 3.1 | 133,000 | 51% | 68,000 |
| Tanzania | |||||
| Golden Pride (insitu) | 628,000 | 2.2 | 44,000 | 100% | 44,000 |
| Stockpiles | 468,000 | 1.2 | 18,000 | 100% | 18,000 |
| Total (Proved) | 48.201.000 | 1.8 | 2.819.000 | 2.435,000 | |
| Reserves (Probable) | |||||
| Australia | |||||
| Mt Wright (insitu) 3 | 25,000 | 2.6 | 2,000 | 100% | 2,000 |
| Sarsfield (insitu) 2 | 20,520,000 | 0.7 | 466,000 | 100% | 466,000 |
| Mali | |||||
| Syama (insitu) | 15,425,000 | 2.8 | 1,371,000 | 80% | 1,097,000 |
| Stockpiles | 1,432,000 | 1.8 | 83,000 | 80% | 66,000 |
| A21 (insitu) | 2,748,000 | 2.3 | 205,000 | 80% | 164,000 |
| Alpha (insitu) | 627,000 | 2.0 | 41,000 | 80% | 33,000 |
| Beta (insitu) | 692,000 | 2.2 | 50,000 | 80% | 40,000 |
| Finkolo-Etruscan JV (insitu) | 1,821,000 | 2.8 | 163,000 | 51% | 83,000 |
| Tanzania | |||||
| Golden Pride (insitu) | 413,000 | 2.3 | 30,000 | 100% | 30,000 |
| Stockpiles | 683,000 | 1.0 | 17,000 | 100% | 17,000 |
| Total (Probable) | 44,386,000 | 1.7 | 2,428,000 | 1,998,000 | |
| Total Reserves (Proved and |

JORC RESOURCES
| Gold Resources 1(includes stockpiles) | ProjectTonnes | Goldgrade(q/t) | ProjectContainedOuncesGold | ResoluteGroupShare$\frac{9}{6}$ | ResoluteGroupShareounces | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESOURCES1 | |||||||||||
| Resources (Measured) | |||||||||||
| Australia | |||||||||||
| Sarsfield (insitu) 2 | 1,840,000 | 1.0 | 59,000 | 100% | 59,000 | ||||||
| Mali | |||||||||||
| Syama (insitu) | 2,630,000 | 3.0 | 254,000 | 80% | 203,000 | ||||||
| A21 (insitu) | 393,000 | 1.8 | 22,000 | 80% | 18,000 | ||||||
| Alpha, Beta & Tellem (insitu) | 241,000 | 1.5 | 12,000 | 80% | 10,000 | ||||||
| Finkolo-Etruscan JV (insitu) | 996,000 | 2.7 | 87,000 | 60% | 52,000 | ||||||
| Tanzania | |||||||||||
| Golden Pride (insitu) | 3,786,000 | 2.0 | 238,000 | 100% | 238,000 | ||||||
| Total (Measured) | 9,886,000 | 2.1 | 672,000 | 580,000 | |||||||
| Resources (Indicated) | |||||||||||
| Australia | |||||||||||
| Mt Wright (insitu) 3 | 780,000 | 2.6 | 65,000 | 100% | 65,000 | ||||||
| Sarsfield (insitu) 2 | 3,730,000 | 1.0 | 120,000 | 100% | 120,000 | ||||||
| Mali | |||||||||||
| Syama (insitu) | 7,414,000 | 2.7 | 644,000 | 80% | 515,000 | ||||||
| Stockpiles | 3,691,000 | 1.5 | 172,000 | 80% | 138,000 | ||||||
| A21 (insitu) | 2,341,000 | 1.7 | 128,000 | 80% | 102,000 | ||||||
| Alpha, Beta & Tellem (insitu) | 1,852,000 | 2.0 | 120,000 | 80% | 96,000 | ||||||
| Finkolo-Etruscan JV (insitu) | 2,674,000 | 2.6 | 224,000 | 60% | 134,000 | ||||||
| Tanzania | |||||||||||
| Golden Pride (insitu) | 6,744,000 | 1.8 | 401,000 | 100% | 401,000 | ||||||
| Golden Pride(stockpiled) | 1,300,000 | 0.7 | 27,000 | 100% | 27,000 | ||||||
| Nyakafuru JV (insitu) 2 | 7,700,000 | 2.2 | 545,000 | 100% | 545,000 | ||||||
| Total (Indicated) | 38,226,000 | 2.0 | 2,466,000 | 2,143,000 | |||||||
| Total Resources (Measured andIndicated) | 48,112,000 | 2.0 | 3,138,000 | 2,723,000 |
| Gold Resources 1(includes stockpiles) | Goldgrade(g/t) | Project | ResoluteGroupShare$\frac{0}{6}$ | ResoluteGroupShareounces | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectTonnes | ContainedOuncesGold | ||||
| Australia | |||||
| Mt Wright (insitu) 3 | 193,000 | 2.0 | 12,000 | 100% | 12,000 |
| Sarsfield (insitu) 2 | 16,130,000 | 0.8 | 437,000 | 100% | 437,000 |
| Welcome Breccia (insitu) | 2,040,000 | 3.2 | 210,000 | 100% | 210,000 |
| Mali | |||||
| Syama (insitu) | 3,800,000 | 2.4 | 293,000 | 80% | 234,000 |
| A21 (insitu) | 5,544.000 | 2.1 | 366,000 | 80% | 293,000 |
| Alpha, Beta & Tellem insitu) | 3,280,000 | 2.3 | 246,000 | 80% | 197,000 |
| Finkolo-Etruscan JV (insitu) | 3,100,000 | 2.2 | 219,000 | 60% | 131,000 |
| Tanzania | |||||
| Golden Pride (insitu) | 12.945.000 | 1.7 | 724.000 | 100% | 724,000 |
| Nyakafuru JV (insitu) 2 | 11,700,000 | 1.4 | 527,000 | 75% | 393,000 |
| Total (Inferred) | 58,732,000 | 1.6 | 3,034,000 | 2,631,000 | |
| Total Resources | 106.844.000 | 1.8 | 6.172.000 | 5,354,000 |
Notes:
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Mineral Resources are exclusive of Reserves – differences may occur due to rounding.
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All Resources and Reserves are reported above 1gpt cut-off except Sarsfield above 0.4gpt cut-off and Nyakafuru above 0.5gpt cut-off. 3. Mt Wright underground Reserves and Resources reported above 1.8gpt cut-off.
