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Resolute Mining Limited — Investor Presentation 2017
Aug 23, 2017
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Mine Gold. Create Value.
Full Year Results for the year ending 30 June 2017
Cautionary 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 Andrew Goode who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and Mr Bruce Mowat, a member of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Andrew Goode and Mr Bruce Mowat 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 Andrew Goode and Mr Bruce Mowat 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 disclosed under the JORC code 2012 except where otherwise noted. Particular Reserves and Resources remain 2004 JORC compliant and not updated to JORC code 2012 on the basis that information has not materially changed since it was last reported.
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FY17
329,834oz Total Gold Production
A$1,132/oz All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC)
317,242oz Total Gold Sold
A$1,717/oz Average Price Received (A$/oz)
Create Value.

FY17

Revenue from gold and silver sales
A$177M Gross profit from operations


Create Value.

FY17
49%
Return on Equity
18.6 c
Diluted earnings per share



Resolute gold dividend
Resolute has an innovative partnership with The Perth Mint to provide shareholders the unique opportunity to receive dividend payments in gold.
2.0 cents per share dividend in cash or gold
Your gold awaits

Financial performance

| 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Goldand Silver Sales | A$541M | A$555M |
| Gross profit from operations | A$177M | A$155M |
| Net Profit After Tax | A$166M | A$201M |
| Return on equity | 49% | 122% |
| Diluted earnings per share | 18.6 cents | 26.1 cents |
| Operating performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2016 | |
| Total Gold Sold | 317,242oz | 340,540oz |
| Total Gold SoldAverage Price | A$1,717/oz(US$1,295/oz) | A$1,624/oz(US$1,184/oz) |
| Total annualgold production | 329,834oz | 315,169oz |
| All-in-Sustaining Cost | A$1,132/oz(US$853/oz) | A$1,200/oz(US$874/oz) |
Balance sheet and cash flow

| 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | A$649M | $338M |
| Cash, Bullion& Investments | A$290M | A$102M |
| Net Cash &Bullion/(debt) | A$248M | A$75M |
| Net OperatingCash Flows | A$186M | A$193M |
| Dividend | 2.0 cents | 1.7cents |

Three years running…
Track record of strong operating performance

| FY15 | FY16 | FY17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Guidance | 315koz | 315koz | 300koz | |
| Production | Actual | 329koz | 315koz | 330koz |
| (oz) | Achieved | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| AISC(A$/oz) | OriginalGuidance | A$1,280/oz | A$1,280/oz | A$1,280/oz |
| Actual | A$1,094/oz | A$1,200/oz | A$1,132/oz | |
| Achieved | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Price(A$/oz) | Average Spot | A$1,457/oz | A$1,602/oz | A$1,661/oz |
| Received | A$1,467/oz | A$1,624/oz | A$1,717/oz | |
| Achieved | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Increasing profits from operations
Strong operating performance reflected in financial results


Cashflows to fund growth
A financial turnaround driven by free cashflow generation



Ravenswood Gold Mine Queensland, Australia
A successful operating history of ~13 years at Ravenswood
Targeting up to 140kozpa at AISC of US$880/oz
13 year mine life
Ravenswood Expansion Project (REP)
Bulk-tonnage open pit mining
Bibiani Gold Mine
Ghana, West Africa
Resolute acquired the Bibiani Gold Mine in mid-2014
Targeting >100kozpa at AISC of below US$858/oz
Successful Phase 1 drilling program in 2014-2015
Initial 5 year mine life
Phase 2 drilling targeting >100kozpa for 10 years
Long life, large scale assets
Three assets across Australia and West Africa

Syama Gold Mine Operation Highlights


FY17 Operating Performance
| Ore Mined(t) | Ore Milled(t) | Head Grade(g/t) | Recovery(%) | Total Production(Gold oz) | AISCA$/oz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syama Sulphide | 1,215,153 | 2,106,371 | 2.59 | 69.8 | 136,000 | 1,001 |
| Syama Oxide | 1,319,596 | 1,340,097 | 2.84 | 83.2 | 101,830 | 960 |
| Syama Total | 2,534,749 | 3,446,468 | 2.68 | 75.3 | 237,830 | 984 |
FY18 Production Guidance
| Gold Production | AISC | AISC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (oz) | (A$/oz) | (US$/oz) | |
| Syama Sulphide | 130,000 | 1,050 | 788 |
| Syama Oxide | 90,000 | 1,260 | 945 |
| Syama Total | 220,000 | 1,140 | 855 |
Rapid underground development
Automated drilling exceeding expectations
- Automated drilling and longer rounds delivering rapid underground development
- Underground mine development has advanced more than 3km
- First development ore has commenced ramping up to 500kt in current year
- Pre-production underground ore of ~1.3Mt before first sublevel cave production ore in December 2018

Ravenswood Gold Mine Operation Highlights
FY17 Operating Performance
| Ore Mined(t) | Ore Milled(t) | Head Grade(g/t) | Recovery(%) | Total Production(Gold oz) | AISCA$/oz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY17 Actual | 2,366,159 | 1,995,292 | 1.54 | 93.1 | 92,004 | 1,406 |
| FY18 Production Guidance | Gold Production(oz) | AISC(A$/oz) | AISC(US$/oz) | |||
| FY18 Production Guidance | 80,000 | 1,520 | 1,145 | |||
| LOM Average AnnualProduction | 123,500 | 1,166 | 872 |
Mt Wright is one of Australia's most successful underground mines, having mined a ~2.5g/t Au orebody at an average cash cost of A$850/oz over the last 5 years, down to a depth of ~900m below surface
18
Project delivery timeline
A pathway to growth across three assets


Exploration for growth Exploring to expand the business, not stay in business Resolute Northern Star Saracen Regis Resources St Barbara Average Mine Life Exploration Budget FY18e (A$M) Exploration Budget vs Average Mine Life Resolute
RSG Opportunity Analyst 12 month targets: 100% 'BUY'


Mine Gold. Create Value.

| Scale | Longevity | |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6MozReserves | 12yrs@ Syama13yrs@ Ravenswood | P/NAV0.6x |
| Balance sheet | Track Record | Growth |
| $290MCash, Bullion & Listed Investments | 288yrsMozproducing& counting | NafoloBibianiTabakaroni |
Mine Gold. Create Value.

