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Resolute Mining Limited — Annual Report 2016
Aug 30, 2016
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Full Year Results
For the year ending 30 June 2016
Forward Looking Statement

This presentation includes certain statements, estimates and projections with respect to the future performances of Resolute. 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, of the anticipated future performance of Resolute'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 report that relates to the Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Mr Richard Bray who is a Registered Professional Geologist with the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Mr Andrew Goode, a member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Richard Bray and Mr Andrew Goode both have more than 5 years' experience relevant to the styles of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking 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". Mr Richard Bray and Mr Andrew Goode are full time employees of Resolute Mining Limited Group and each hold equity securities in the Company. They have consented to the inclusion of the matters in this report based on their information in the form and context in which it appears. This information was prepared and first disclosed under the JORC Code 2004. Except where noted, it has not been updated since to comply with the JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported.
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Resolute is a global gold producer, explorer, developer and innovator.

FY16: A Transformational Year



Developing long mine life operations at our existing projects

Applying our operational expertise globally
FY16 Highlights Outstanding Transformational Performance

| FinancialPerformance | OperatingPerformance | Balance Sheet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A$213m | FY16 net profit after tax | 340,540oz | Total gold sold for FY16 | A$102m | Total Cash and bullion atmarket value | |
| A$555m | Revenue from gold andsilver sales up 20% | A$1,624/oz | Average price for total goldsold (US$1,184/oz) | A$91m | Debt reduction | |
| A$167m | Record gross profit fromoperations up 135% | 315,169oz | Total annual goldproduction for FY16 | A$75m | Net Cash, bullion/(debt) | |
| 129% | Return on equity | A$1,200/oz | All-in-Sustaining Cost(US$874/oz) | A$193m | Net Operating Cash Flows | |
| 27.6c | Diluted earnings per share |
Dividend announced of 1.7c per share
Financial performance

| 2016 | |
|---|---|
| Revenue from Gold and Silver Sales | A$555m |
| Gross Profit from Operations | A$167m |
| Net Profit After Tax | A$213m |
| Return on Equity | 129% |
| Diluted Earnings per Share | 27.6cents |
Operating performance

Total Gold Sold 2016 A$1,624/oz (US$1,184/oz) Total Gold Sold Average Price Total Annual Gold Production 315,169oz 340,540oz
All-in-Sustaining Cost
A$1,200/oz (US$874/oz)
Balance sheet and cash flow

Resolute gold dividend

Resolute has partnered with The Perth Mint to provide shareholders with the unique opportunity to receive dividend payments in gold.
See ASX Announcement dated 30 August 2016 for dividend details.

Mr John Welborn, Managing Director & CEO and Mr Richard Hayes, CEO of The Perth Mint with approximately 50% of the Resolute Dividend Payment in gold bullion
Transformation ASX: RSG



Market Cap 2016 $1.2Bn 2015 $154m
Financial highlights FY16







Strong cash flow

Quarterly Cash & Bullion


Investment Highlights


• Two high margin operating gold mines and a longer term development project
- Currently operating the 250koz Syama Gold Mine in Mali and the 100koz+ Ravenswood Gold Mine in Queensland, Australia
- Bibiani Gold Project in Ghana provides longer term growth option
- Extensive exploration footprint along the highly prospective Syama Shear and greenstone belts in Mali and Cote d'Ivoire
• Organic production growth to >450kozpa
- Syama Underground Mine a long life low cost opportunity
- Ravenswood Extension Project the future beyond Mt Wright
- Bibiani Gold Project large scale gold deposit with infrastructure in place
• Large reserve and resource inventory
- Gold reserves of 5.3Moz
- Gold resources of 14.3Moz
- Proven track record of replenishing reserves

• Strong balance sheet and ongoing operational cashflow generation
- Significant cash balance and bullion reserves of A$102 million
- No senior secured or corporate debt
- Balance sheet flexibility and strength
- New management team
- High calibre personnel with operational expertise
- Global experience across all phases of the mining cycle (operator developer explorer)
- Expertise to drive operational innovation and performance excellence 13

FY17: Transformation Continues

Prioritising sustainable dividends
Diversifying our production base

Reducing All-in-Sustaining Costs (AISC) through innovation


Appendix

Key financial performance indicators
| 30 June 2016 | 30 June 2015 | Improvement | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from gold and silver sales | A$M | 555 | 462 | 93 | 20% |
| Gross profit from operations | A$M | 167 | 71 | 96 | 135% |
| Net profit/(loss) after tax | A$M | 213 | (569) | 782 | N/A |
| Diluted earnings/(loss) per share | A$ | 0.276 | (0.784) | 1.06 | N/A |
| Gold shipped | Oz | 324,333 | 323,508 | 825 | 0% |
| Gold sold | Oz | 340,540 | 313,100 | 27,440 | 9% |
| Realised cash price received per ounce | A$/oz | 1,624 | 1,467 | 157 | 11% |
| Cash & Bullion | A$M | 102 | 54 | 48 | 89% |
| Debt | |||||
| Secured debt | A$M | 0 | 74 | 74 | 100% |
| Unsecured debt | A$M | 27 | 44 | 18 | 40% |
| Total debt | A$M | 27 | 118 | 91 | 77% |
| Net cash, bullion/(debt) | A$M | 75 | (64) | 139 | N/A |

Key operating performance indicators
| Units | SyamaSulphide2016 | SyamaOxide 2016 | Syama Total2016 | Ravenswood2016 | GROUPTotal 2016 | GROUPTotal 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG lateral development -capital | m | - | - | - | 456 | 456 | 958 |
| UG lateral development -operating | m | - | - | - | 1,351 | 1,351 | 2,020 |
| Total UG lateral development | m | - | - | - | 1,807 | 1,807 | 2,978 |
| UG ore mined | t | - | - | - | 1,305,585 | 1,305,585 | 1,481,435 |
| UG grade mined | g/t | - | - | - | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.40 |
| OP operating waste | BCM | 235,621 | 4,272,758 | 4,508,379 | - | 4,508,379 | 5,524,558 |
| OP ore mined | BCM | 150,322 | 599,345 | 749,667 | - | 749,667 | 1,680,036 |
| OP grade mined | g/t | 2.29 | 2.21 | 2.22 | - | 2.22 | 3.17 |
| Total ore mined | t | 413,038 | 1,132,468 | 1,545,506 | 1,305,585 | 2,851,091 | 5,568,162 |
| Total tonnes processed | t | 1,497,103 | 1,257,948 | 2,755,051 | 1,700,386 | 4,455,437 | 3,965,662 |
| Grade processed | g/t | 3.53 | 2.30 | 2.97 | 2.05 | 2.61 | 3.11 |
| Recovery | % | 76.3 | 86.2 | 79.8 | 94.3 | 84.1 | 82.9 |
| Gold produced | oz | 129,585 | 80,032 | 209,617 | 105,552 | 315,169 | 328,684 |
| Gold in circuit drawdown/(addition) | oz | 8,795 | (1,275) | 7,520 | 1,644 | 9,164 | (5,176) |
| Gold shipped | oz | 138,380 | 78,757 | 217,137 | 107,196 | 324,333 | 323,508 |
| Gold bullion in metal account decrease/(increase) | oz | 4,847 | 6,666 | 11,513 | 4,695 | 16,208 | (10,408) |
| Gold sold | oz | 143,227 | 85,423 | 228,650 | 111,890 | 340,540 | 313,100 |
| Achieved gold price | A$/oz | 1,632 | 1,632 | 1,632 | 1,608 | 1,624 | 1,467 |
| US$/oz | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1,172 | 1,184 | 1,228 | |
| Cash Cost | A$/oz | 710 | 1,026 | 830 | 1,033 | 898 | 845 |
| US$/oz | 517 | 747 | 605 | 752 | 654 | 707 | |
| All-in Sustaining Cost | A$/oz | 917 | 1,561 | 1,163 | 1,225 | 1,200 | 1,094 |
| US$/oz | 669 | 1,137 | 848 | 892 | 874 | 915 |
Going underground at Syama: developing a robust, long life flagship gold mine.

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Life of U/G Mine All-in-Sustaining-Cost US$881 per ounce
Initial12 year Operating life
Pre-production capital of US$95 million fully funded
Ravenswood Extension Project: a strong future beyond Mt Wright.

Sarsfield 1.2Moz Reserve & 1.3Moz Resource
Buck Reef West 1.2Moz Resource
Targeting a 10+ year Extension Project
Nolans East 71koz Reserve
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Bibiani: Feasibility Study confirms viable pathway to production.
Life of Mine All-in-Sustaining-Cost US$858/oz per ounce
Pre-production capital of US$72 million

Initial Ore Reserve of 5.4Mt @ 3.7g/t containing 640,000oz of gold
9 month timeline to production
