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Resolute Mining Limited — Investor Presentation 2017
Feb 5, 2017
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Mining gold to create enduring value Mining Indaba 2017, Cape Town, South Africa, 6 - 9 February 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 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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Corporate Summary (ASX:RSG)
| Shares on issue | 736,982,768 | Share Price |
|---|---|---|
| Share Price | A$1.46 | |
| MarketCapitalisation | A$1.08Bn (US$818M) | |
| Cashand bullion | A$275M (US$206M) at 31 Dec 2016 | |
| Debt | A$22M (US$16M) at 31 Dec 2016 | |
| FYI7 Guidance | 300,000oz gold production @AISC A$1,280/oz(US$934/oz) | DUA$ |
| FY16 Production | 315,169oz gold production @AISCA$1,200/oz(US$874/oz) | |
| Dividend Policy | 2% of annual gold productionofferedin gold or cash | |
| Major Shareholders | ICM Limited 21.9%Van Eck 13.3%Vinva5.1% | JanFebAprMayJunAugSep08,18,04,17,29,10,21,2016201620162016201620162016 |

Top performing stock on the S&P/ASX 200 in 2016



Resolute' s gold mining expertise and long life mines are the foundations for enduring shareholder value
Company history



Marymia
Higginsville


Syama
Ravenswood
Golden Pride
Obotan
Chalice
7Moz over 25 years of continuous gold production and counting…
Reserves & Resources

| 5.6Moz Reserves0.6Moz | Total Ore Reserves estimated atcontained gold, comprising: | 112.1Mt @ 1.5g/t Au for 5.6Moz of | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1Moz1.8Moz | Syama Gold Mine | 37.0Mt @ 2.6g/t Au | for 3.1Moz | |||||
| Ravenswood Gold Mine | 69.7Mt @ 0.8g/t Au | for 1.8Moz | ||||||
| Bibiani Gold Mine | 5.5Mt @ 3.7g/t Aufor 0.6Moz | |||||||
| 12.1Moz Resources1.8Moz | Total Mineral Resourcescontained gold, comprising: | estimated at 261.2Mt @ 1.4g/t Au for 12.1Moz of | ||||||
| 6.0Moz4.3Moz | Syama Gold Mine | 73.1Mt @ 2.5g/t Au | for 6.0Moz | |||||
| Ravenswood Gold Mine | 172.4Mt @ 0.8g/t Au | for 4.3Moz | ||||||
| Bibiani Gold Mine | 15.7Mt @ 3.5g/t Au | |||||||
| SyamaRavenswood | Bibiani1MineralResourcesarereportedinclusiveofOreReserves |
| Highlights Half Year to Dec 2016Strong operating performance | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First HalfPerformance | Full Year ProductionGuidance | 31 Dec 2016Balance Sheet | |||||||
| 170,558oz | YTD total gold production | 300,000oz | FY17 total gold production | A$283M | Total Cash, bullion andlisted investments | ||||
| 164,826oz | YTD total gold shipped | 325,000oz | FY17 total gold shipped | A$32M | Total Borrowings | ||||
| A$992/oz | All-In Sustaining Cost | A$1,280/oz | All-In Sustaining Cost | A$253M | Net Cash, bullion/(debt) | ||||
| US$748/oz | All-In Sustaining Cost | US$934/oz | All-In Sustaining Cost | US$190M | Net Cash, bullion/(debt) |
Tracking ahead of full year guidance for production and costs
Resolute action plan

Organic Growth through exploration

Diversifying our production base

Reducing All-in-Sustaining Costs (AISC) through innovation
Ambition to be producing >450kozpa from 3 operations by 2020
Performance and Outlook


Production Outlook
500,000

Peer Benchmarking

1,727 1,688
Perseus Westgold
EV / Reserve (A$/oz)

EV / Resource(1) (A$/oz)


EV / FY17E EBITDA(2) (x)

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(2) Based on broker consensus estimates calendarised to June year end.
Transformation: Developing long life mining operations
Syama DFS 12years
Ravenswood FS Bibiani FS 13years
Confirms pathway to production
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The enduring value of long life assets
Historical gold discoveries
Historical and forecast gold production


Gold industry capex spend

- Increased exploration budgets through the last price cycle has not replenished gold inventory which will affect future supply
- Non-sustaining capex spend has been pulled back in line with recent declines in gold price
Syama Gold Mine

Key Statistics
| Commissioned | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Production GuidanceFY17 | 204koz |
| AISC Guidance FY17 | A$1,221/ozUS$891/oz |
| MineLife | Beyond 2028 |
| Total Reserves | 3.1Moz |
| Total Resources | 6.0Moz |
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Going underground at Syama: developing a robust, long life flagship gold mine.

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Pre-production capital of US$95 million fully funded
Initial12 year Operating life
Life of U/G Mine All-In Sustaining Cost
per ounce
US$881
Syama underground sublevel cave Taking the learnings from Ravenswood's Mt Wright to Africa



Consistent and reliable production
Syama v Mt Wright Key criteria comparison

| Mt Wright achieved | Syama expected | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oz/verticalmetre | 2,400 oz/m | 6,300 oz/m | |
| Tonne of stope ore/metre ofdevelopment | 318t/metre of development | 343t/metre of total development | |
| Vertical advance per year | 51m/yrLoMaverage | 39m/yrLoMaverage | |
| Grade | 2.73g/t | 2.81g/t | |
| Steady state production rate | 1.5Mtpa | 2.4Mtpa | |
| Mine life | 11yrsfrom start, 7.5yrs as SLS | 12yrs from start,10yrs as SLC | |
| 575 | Design depth | 850mbelow surface | 600mbelow surface |

"The success of the Mt Wright underground mine demonstrates our ability to operate a world class sublevel cave at Syama"


Exploration: World class, belt scale tenure Heavily endowed and underexplored
- Early exploration success at the Nafolo discovery south of the main Syama orebody
- Expansion of existing inventory at Syama, Ravenswood, and Bibiani
- Highly prospective, underexplored tenure spread across Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania and Australia
- Drilling currently in Mali, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Australia
- Strong balance sheet enables renewed focus on exploration
"Resolute is exploring more than 4,200km2 of prospective tenure across Australia and Africa"

Nafolo prospect Game changing new discovery


- Adjacent to 8Moz Syama Deposit
- Untested along strike and at depth
- Potential to transform Syama operation
Nafolo prospect Four holes in…a major new discovery


Ravenswood Gold Mine
Ravenswood Production

100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000
Ounces (oz)
Key Statistics
| Acquired | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Production GuidanceFY17 | 96koz |
| Production Post 2020 | +130kozpa |
| LOM AISC | A$1,166/ozUS$880/oz |
| Total Reserves | 1.8Moz |
| Total Resources | 4.3Moz |
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Ravenswood Expansion Project a long life low cost open pit operation

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Sarsfield 1.2Moz Reserve & 2.6Moz Resource
Nolans East 71koz Reserve
Buck Reef West 0.5Moz Reserve &1.3Moz Resource
13 year mine life
A$134m start up capital 5.0Mtpa processing capacity Life of Mine All-in-Sustaining-Cost US$880 per ounce
Ravenswood Expansion Project: The key deposits


120kozpa for 13 years
5Mtpa mill capacity
Nolans East open pit mining underway
Staged development plan
Ravenswood Future open pit mining
- Reserves: 69.7Mt @ 0.8g/t (1.8Moz)
- Resources: 172.4Mt @ 0.8g/t (4.3Moz)
- Life of Mine strip ratio of 1.3:1
- Beneficiation of low grade ore (0.3 0.7g/t Au)
- Bulk open pit mining costs (~A$3.50/t)
- Owner operator, larger equipment potential
- Further potential:
- Buck Reef Deeps (U/G resource)
- Along strike / down plunge of Buck Reef Fault


Buck Reef West – N-S section
Bibiani Gold Mine
| Key Statistics | |
|---|---|
| FeasibilityStudy Completed | June 2016 |
| Total Reserves | 0.6Moz |
| Total Resources | 1.8Moz |
| Mining Rate | 1.2Mtpa |
| Mining Grade | 3.7g/t |
| Proposed Annual Production | >100koz |
| AISC | US$858/oz |
| Development Decision | Pending |

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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
Bibiani: upside
- A substantial gold deposit:
- Production to date of >4Moz
- 1.8Moz Total Resource
- Inferred Resource of 4.5Mt @ 4.1g/t
- Drilling now to upgrade to Indicated Resource
- Inferred Resources can be accessed from planned decline – very little additional cost to reach these resources
- Original workings at Bibiani extend to around 800m depth
- Current 1.8Moz Resource lies between the pit base at 200m below surface, and the limit of drilling, at around 450m below surface.
- Targeting 100kozpa, 10 year mine life, 25% IRR

Resolute focus on Growth Exploration and Business Development
- Recent investments in Kilo Goldmines (KGL.tsx-v) and Manas Resources (MSR.asx)
- Exposure to prospective tenure in Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- Backing good teams in the right locations
- Continuing to look for strategic partnerships with explorers with prospective ground holdings across Africa


Golden Pride 1996 to 2014

Purchased exploration portfolio
Defined a mineable resource
Completed feasibility study
Constructed the first modern gold mine in Tanzania
Produced 2.2 Moz gold over a 15 year mine life
Generated net cash flows of US$211m
Completed award winning environmental rehabilitation program
Delivered land back to our partners, the Tanzanian Government
Invest in Resolute

- Strong Balance Sheet and ongoing operational cash flow generation
- New Executive Team leading cultural and performance transformation
- Exciting new discovery at Nafolo
- Large long life mines
- Organic production growth to >450kozpa
- Syama Underground Mine 12 years producing up to 250,000ozpa @ AISC of US$881/oz
- Ravenswood Expansion Project 13 years producing ~120,000ozpa @ AISC of US$880/oz
- Bibiani Gold Project aiming for 10+ years mine life to produce >100,000ozpa @ AISC of US$858/oz
- Further growth through exploration
- Focus on shareholder returns
Global Gold Growth
Appendix 1: Mineral Resources Statement June 2016

| MINERAL RESOURCES 1 | MEASURED | INDICATED | INFERRED | TOTAL | Group share | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kt | g/t | koz | kt | g/t | koz | kt | g/t | koz | kt | g/t | koz | koz | |
| Ravenswood (Australia) | 100% | ||||||||||||
| 2Sarsfield (insitu) | 46,453 | 0.8 | 1,186 | 57,664 | 0.7 | 892 | 22,192 | 0.7 | 521 | 126,309 | 0.6 | 2,599 | 2,599 |
| Buck Reef West 2 | 17,857 | 1.0 | 598 | 11,582 | 0.9 | 323 | 12,360 | 0.9 | 356 | 41,799 | 1.0 | 1,277 | 1,277 |
| Sub Total O/C | 64,310 | 0.9 | 1,784 | 69,246 | 0.5 | 1,215 | 34,552 | 0.8 | 877 | 168,108 | 0.7 | 3,876 | 3,876 |
| 3Mt Wright (insitu) | 826 | 2.9 | 78 | 354 | 3.3 | 38 | 1,079 | 3.1 | 107 | 2,259 | 3.1 | 223 | 223 |
| Welcome Breccia | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2,036 | 3.2 | 208 | 2,036 | 3.2 | 208 | 208 |
| Stockpiles | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 3.9 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 3.9 | 1 | 1 |
| Sub Total UG | 826 | 2.9 | 78 | 362 | 3.4 | 39 | 3,115 | 3.1 | 315 | 4,303 | 3.1 | 432 | 432 |
| Ravenswood Total | 65,136 | 0.9 | 1,862 | 69,608 | 0.6 | 1,254 | 37,667 | 1.0 | 1,192 | 172,411 | 0.8 | 4,308 | 4,308 |
| Syama (Mali) | 80% | ||||||||||||
| 5Syama UG (insitu) | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 40,857 | 2.8 | 3,736 | 3,048 | 2.2 | 211 | 43,905 | 2.8 | 3,947 | 3,158 |
| Sulphide Stockpiles | 413 | 2.9 | 38 | 4,150 | 1.5 | 206 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4,563 | 1.7 | 244 | 195 |
| Sub Total (Sulphides) | 413 | 2.9 | 38 | 45,007 | 2.7 | 3,942 | 3,048 | 2.2 | 211 | 48,468 | 2.7 | 4,191 | 3,353 |
| Syama Oxide Satellites | 3,778 | 2.1 | 257 | 6,222 | 2.1 | 420 | 3,072 | 2.2 | 219 | 13,072 | 2.1 | 896 | 717 |
| Syama Satellite Stockpiles | 263 | 1.8 | 15 | 1,353 | 1.4 | 59 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1,616 | 1.4 | 74 | 59 |
| Sub Total Satellites | 4,041 | 2.1 | 272 | 7,575 | 2.0 | 479 | 3,072 | 2.2 | 219 | 14,688 | 2.1 | 970 | 776 |
| 85% | |||||||||||||
| Tabakoroni | 2,331 | 2.9 | 220 | 4,495 | 2.7 | 387 | 3,132 | 2.2 | 219 | 9,958 | 2.6 | 826 | 702 |
| Syama Total | 6,785 | 2.4 | 530 | 57,077 | 2.6 | 4,808 | 9,252 | 2.2 | 649 | 73,114 | 2.5 | 5,987 | 4,831 |
| Bibiani(Ghana) | 90% | ||||||||||||
| 4Bibiani (insitu) | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 11,180 | 3.3 | 1,184 | 4,485 | 4.1 | 591 | 15,665 | 3.5 | 1,775 | 1,598 |
| Bibiani Total | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 11,180 | 3.3 | 1,184 | 4,485 | 4.1 | 591 | 15,665 | 3.5 | 1,775 | 1,598 |
| Total Resources | 71,921 | 1.0 | 2,392 | 137,865 | 1.6 | 7,246 | 51,404 | 1.5 | 2,432 | 261,190 | 1.4 | 12,070 | 10,736 |
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Mineral Resources are inclusive of Ore Reserves - differences may occur due to rounding.
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All Resources and Reserves are reported above 1.0 g/t cut-off except Nolans East above 0.5 g/t cut off, and Sarsfield plus Buck Reef West above 0.4 g/t cut off.
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Mt Wright Reserves are reported above 2.3 g/t cut off and Resources above 1.8 g/t cut off.
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Bibiani Reserves and Resources quoted above a 2.0 g/t cut off.
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Syama Underground Reserves quoted above a 1.9 g/t cut off.
Appendix 2: Updated Ore Reserves Statement June 2016

| ORE RESERVES | PROVED | PROBABLE | TOTAL | Group share | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kt | g/t | KOz | Kt | g/t | KOz | Kt | g/t | KOz | KOz | |
| Ravenswood (Australia) | 100% | |||||||||
| 2Sarsfield (insitu) | 28,450 | 0.8 | 747 | 18,640 | 0.7 | 423 | 47,090 | 0.8 | 1,170 | 1,170 |
| NolansEast | 1,818 | 0.8 | 46 | 846 | 0.9 | 25 | 2,664 | 0.8 | 71 | 71 |
| Buck Reef West 2 | 12,448 | 0.9 | 362 | 6,515 | 0.8 | 163 | 18,963 | 0.9 | 525 | 525 |
| Sub Total O/C | 42,716 | 0.8 | 1,155 | 26,001 | 0.7 | 611 | 68,717 | 0.8 | 1,766 | 1,766 |
| 3Mt Wright (insitu) | 682 | 2.7 | 60 | 248 | 2.7 | 21 | 930 | 2.7 | 81 | 81 |
| Stockpiles | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 3.0 | 1 | 8 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sub Total UG | 682 | 2.7 | 60 | 256 | 2.7 | 22 | 938 | 2.7 | 82 | 82 |
| Ravenswood Total | 43,398 | 0.9 | 1,215 | 26,257 | 0.7 | 633 | 69,655 | 0.8 | 1,848 | 1,848 |
| Syama (Mali) | 80% | |||||||||
| 5Syama UG (insitu) | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 23,863 | 2.8 | 2,173 | 23,863 | 2.8 | 2,173 | 1,738 |
| Sulphide Stockpiles | 413 | 2.9 | 38 | 4,150 | 1.5 | 206 | 4,563 | 1.7 | 244 | 195 |
| Sub Total (Sulphides) | 413 | 2.9 | 38 | 28,013 | 2.6 | 2,379 | 28,426 | 2.6 | 2,417 | 1,934 |
| Syama Oxide Satellites | 1,455 | 2.3 | 107 | 2,857 | 2.3 | 209 | 4,312 | 2.3 | 316 | 253 |
| Syama Satellite Stockpiles | 263 | 1.8 | 15 | 846 | 1.8 | 49 | 1,109 | 1.8 | 64 | 51 |
| Sub Total Satellites | 1,718 | 2.2 | 122 | 3,703 | 2.2 | 258 | 5,421 | 2.2 | 380 | 304 |
| 85% | ||||||||||
| Tabakoroni | 1,335 | 3.1 | 133 | 1,821 | 2.8 | 163 | 3,156 | 2.9 | 296 | 252 |
| Syama Total | 3,466 | 2.6 | 293 | 33,537 | 2.6 | 2,800 | 37,003 | 2.6 | 3,093 | 2,489 |
| Bibiani(Ghana) | 90% | |||||||||
| 4Bibiani (insitu) | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 5,480 | 3.7 | 644 | 5,480 | 3.7 | 644 | 580 |
| Bibiani Total | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 5,480 | 3.7 | 644 | 5,480 | 3.7 | 644 | 580 |
| Total Reserves | 46,864 | 1.0 | 1,508 | 65,274 | 1.9 | 4,077 | 112,138 | 1.5 | 5,585 | 4,917 |
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Mineral Resources are inclusive of Ore Reserves - differences may occur due to rounding.
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All Resources and Reserves are reported above 1.0 g/t cut-off except Nolans East above 0.5 g/t cut off, and Sarsfield plus Buck Reef West above 0.4 g/t cut off.
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Mt Wright Reserves are reported above 2.3 g/t cut off and Resources above 1.8 g/t cut off.
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Bibiani Reserves and Resources quoted above a 2.0 g/t cut off.
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Syama Underground Reserves quoted above a 1.9 g/t cut off.
