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Resolute Mining Limited — Investor Presentation 2018
Aug 6, 2018
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Mine Gold. Create Value.
The Syama Transformation Story
Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum | August 2018

Important Notices and Disclaimers
This presentation contains information about Resolute Mining Limited (Resolute or the Company) and its activities that is current as at the date of this presentation unless otherwise stated. The information in this presentation remains subject to change without notice. This presentation has been prepared by Resolute and no party other than Resolute has authorised or caused the issue, lodgement, submission, despatch or provision of this presentation.
The information in this presentation is general in nature and does not purport to be complete. This presentation is not a prospectus, disclosure document or other offering document under Australian law or under the laws of any other jurisdiction. This presentation is provided for information purposes and does not constitute an offer, invitation or recommendation to subscribe for or purchase securities in Resolute in any jurisdiction.
The information contained in this presentation has been prepared in good faith by Resolute, however no guarantee, representation or warranty expressed or implied is or will be made by any person (including Resolute and its affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, associates, advisers and agents) as to the accuracy, reliability, correctness, completeness or adequacy of any statements, estimates, options, conclusions or other information contained in this presentation.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Resolute and its affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, associates, advisers and agents each expressly disclaims any and all liability, including, without limitation, any liability arising out of fault or negligence, for any loss or damage suffered by any person relating in any way to the use of or reliance on information contained in this presentation including, without limitation:
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- for omissions from this presentation including, without limitation, any financial information, any estimates, forecasts, or projections and any other financial information derived therefrom.
This presentation does not constitute financial product advice, investment, legal, taxation or other advice and is not intended to be used or relied upon as the basis for making an investment decision. This presentation is not a recommendation to acquire Resolute securities and has been prepared without taking into account the investment objectives, taxation situation, financial situation or needs of individuals. Before making any investment decision in connection with any acquisition of Resolute securities, prospective investors should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to their own objectives, tax situation, financial situation and needs and seek financial, legal and taxation advice appropriate to their jurisdiction.
Past performance information given in this presentation is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. This presentation includes certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations with respect to Resolute's business and operations, market conditions, results of operations and financial condition, and risk-management practices. Words such as 'project', 'foresee', 'plan', 'expect', 'aim', 'intend', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'estimate', 'may', 'should', 'will' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Indications of, and guidance on, future earnings and financial position and performance are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as an indication or guarantee of future performance. These statements are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Resolute, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are outside the control of Resolute, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results reflected in such forward looking statements on certain assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Actual results, performance, actions and developments of Resolute may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this presentation.
As an Australian company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Resolute is required to report ore reserves and mineral resources in Australia in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code). Recipients should note that while Resolute's mineral resource and ore reserve estimates comply with the JORC Code, they may not comply with relevant guidelines in other countries.
The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results is based on information and supporting documentation compiled by Mr Bruce Mowat, a Competent Person who is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and is a full-time employee of Resolute Corporate Services Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Resolute Mining Ltd. Mr Mowat has 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 JORC Code 2012. Mr Mowat consents to the inclusion in this presentation of the material compiled by him in the form and context in which it appears.
Notes
- US$ numbers quoted are weighted average in US$, at prevailing exchange rates
- All in Sustaining Costs (AISC) per ounce of gold produced are calculated in accordance with World Gold Council guidelines. These measures are included to assist investors to better understand the performance of the business. Cash cost per ounce of gold produced and AISC are non‐International Financial Reporting Standards financial information

Mine Gold. Create Value.
Market Capitalisation ~A$1bn
FY19 Guidance 300koz at US$960/oz (A$1,280/oz)
Portfolio 3 Mines Multiple Strategic Investments
Resources 12.0Moz Reserves 5.3Moz
Landholding 5,300 km2
Note: Reserves and Resources are as at 30 June 2017 and have not been adjusted to take into account the addition of Reserves and Resources during FY18, depletion or Resolute's attributable share of Resources associated with its strategic equity investments in various listed explorers.
Recent Announcements
Syama DFS Update delivers US$746/oz LOM AISC (14 year life)
Ravenswood Expansion Project delivers US$823/oz LOM AISC (14 year life)
Bibiani Update demonstrates ~10 year, ~100kozpa at ~US$750/oz AISC
Nafolo and Tabakoroni: stunning exploration results
Gold inventory upgrade beyond 12Moz of Resources pending

Corporate Summary (ASX:RSG)
| Capitalisation | A$ | US$ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share Price | $1.32 | $0.98 | |
| Shares Outstanding | 752.8m | ||
| Market Capitalisation | $994m | $736m | |
| Cash, Bullion, Investments | $114m | $85m | |
| Debt | $33m | $25m | |
| Enterprise Value | $913m | $676m |
Availability Liquidity of ~A$250m
| Cash | Bullion | Invmts | Undrawn Facility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17% | 15% | 14% | 54% |
| A$42m | A$37m | A$35m | A$135m |
Dividend Policy
2% of annual gold sales revenue offered in goldor cash

Price Performance and Trading


Clear Pathway to 500kozpa
Group Production Outlook (koz)

Syama Gold Mine

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Syama Gold Mine Sub-level caving from December 2018
FY18 Summary Statistics
- Production: 194koz
- Cash Cost: A$1,196/oz (US$928/oz)
- AISC: A$1,286/oz (US$998/oz)
- Average Price Achieved: A$1,699/oz (US$1,317/oz)
- Underground Development: 8,257m


DFS Update
LOM AISC reduced to US$746/oz (from US$881/oz)
UG Probable Reserve increased by 38% to 3.0Moz
Mine life extended by 4 years from 2028 to 2032
Cost savings through automation, power upgrade
Resource and reserve expansion expected
Increased throughput may be achievable


Sub Level Cave Mining at Syama A world class sub-level cave gold mine in the making
- Controlled, high-productivity ore delivery
- Full automation maximises operating efficiencies
- Early access to ore without leaving a crown pillar below the open pit
- A flexible method with ability to adapt cut-off grades depending on economic inputs
- Low upfront capex
- Strong partnership with Sandvik

Syama Underground DFS Update Overview

Automation in Mining and Resolute's Partnership with Sandvik


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Automation at Syama
There are significant benefits associated with automation and the connected communication and information technology systems
Increased machine productivity and performance
Reduction in number of machines required leading to capital and maintenance savings
Reduced risk and better safety outcomes including reduced emissions, noise, and vibration
Reduction in required personnel underground
Lower production costs per tonne
Greater control of mining with less variation which results in less dilution
Increased productivity and efficiency and optimised scheduling
Greater machine life
Opportunity for mining rate increases without requirement for additional infrastructure
Ability to train the Syama workforce using new intuitive technologies


Processing Overview
- A series of processing upgrades have been undertaken with the objective of increasing the total sulphide gold recovery
- The process upgrades included:
- Flotation Tails CIL: calcine CIL circuit has been repurposed to treat the flotation tails
- New Calcine CIL: a new dedicated calcine CIL circuit has been installed and commissioned
- Regrind: the coarse calcine product will now be reground prior to CIL
- Upgrade of current flotation circuit: a series of minor upgrades are being completed to the current flotation circuit to improve the operational performance


Active, Multi-Rig Exploration Program Resolute controls 80km strike length of Syama greenstone belt


Nafolo: A Major Gold Discovery at Syama
Extension potential for existing Syama underground

• Remains open in all directions
- Untested to the south and at depth
- All drillholes to date have intersected gold mineralisation
- Nafolo mineralisation can potentially be accessed from existing Syama Underground infrastructure and may form part of a future expanded mining operation
- Updated inferred Nafolo Mineral Resource Estimate in Q1 FY19
- Infill resource drilling to upgrade to indicated status Q4 FY19
Syama and Nafolo resource model and drillhole locations

Tabakoroni: High Grade UG Mine Potential
Numerous wide high grade gold intersections

- Located 35km south of Syama
- TARD621 returned 41m at 12.15g/t Au: displays the significant grades and widths seen in the main zone mineralisation
- The current drilling program is ongoing with two diamond drill rigs in operation at Tabakoroni to fully define the new zones
- An updated and expanded Mineral Resource Estimate for Tabakoroni, including a maiden underground mineral resource, will be available later in 2018

Tabakoroni: Standalone UG Mine Potential

Visible gold in new Tabakoroni core samples
Syama Gold Mine A world class fully automated underground gold mine in the making
Mine Life 14 Years
Production +300kozpa
AISC US$746/oz
Ravenswood Gold Mine

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Ravenswood Gold Mine Multiple open pits underpin long-term production
FY18 Summary Statistics
- Production: 90koz
- Cash Cost: A$1,330/oz (US$1,019/oz)
- AISC: A$1,394/oz (US$1,071/oz)
- Average Price Achieved: A$1,710/oz (US$1,321/oz)
Reserves 1.8Moz
Resources 4.4Moz
Project Study Update
Significant enhancements to Ravenswood Expansion Project
All required approvals received; Buck Reef West prioritised
LOM AISC reduced to A$1,097/oz (US$823/oz)
LOM average production of ~115kozpa of gold
Mine life extended by three years to 2032
Staged development plan; FY19 capex of only A$33 million
Major expansion capital deferred through sequencing changes
Ravenswood confirmed as a long life, low risk, low cost project
Bibiani Gold Mine

Potential for a long life, high margin project with robust economics
Study Update
Environmental Permit Authorisation received
Mineral Resource of 2.5Moz of gold (3.6 g/t Au)
Potential for ~100kozpa over a 10 year mine life
LOM AISC reduced to US$764/oz
Start-up capital requirement of ~US$75m
Operational readiness planning to commence during FY19
Final Investment Decision expected post Syama UG ramp-up
Reserves 0.6Moz

Summary Statistics
| Units | 2018 Study | 2016 Study | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underground development | |||
| Ore development | m | 23,883 | 9,841 |
| Waste development | m | 10,234 | 16,389 |
| Vertical development | m | 1,548 | 1280 |
| Total development | m | 34,117 | 27,510 |
| Ore production | |||
| Development ore | kt | 878 | 609 |
| Stopingore | kt | 9,182 | 4,748 |
| Total ore | kt | 10,060 | 5,357 |
| Metal grade (ROM) | g/t | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Metal contained (ROM) | koz | 1,084 | 645 |
| Metal recovery | |||
| Processing recovery | % | 89.9 | 87 |
| Metal (recovered) | koz | 974 | 561 |
| Operating unit costs | |||
| Underground Mining (excl. pre-production) | US$/t | 31.3 | 34.6 |
| Processing | US$/t | 21.6 | 22.5 |
| General and Admin | US$/t | 9.0 | 11.2 |
| Royalty and refining costs | US$/t | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| Costs | |||
| Sustaining capital | US$m | 63 | 89.6 |
| Operating cost | US$/m | 624 | 391.7 |
| AISC | US$/oz | 764 | 858 |
| Mine life (incl. pre-production) | years | 11.0 | 6.1 |
Strategic Investments Overview

Objective
Establish a portfolio of investments in emerging gold explorers to expand our project pipeline and provide a source of medium term potential growth opportunities
Focus
Equity investments in well managed African focused exploration teams holding promising tenure in highly prospective gold regions

Multiple potential opportunities for the development of future Resolute gold mines
Invest in Resolute

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Transformation enables bold ambition
Proven operator: Resolute has mined more than 8Moz from 9 gold mines in Australia and Africa
Long life, low cost, large scale assets: 14 year life at operating assets; clear pathway to 500kozpa; AISC of US$746/oz at Syama
Large and growing resource base: 12Moz of Resources and 5.3Moz of Reserves (update pending)
Strong commitment to exploration: significant gold inventory added net of depletion
Focus on technology and innovation: Resolute is developing the world's first custom built, fully automated sub-level cave
Unique skill set and reputation in Africa: long term track record of successfully operating in the region
Compelling valuation proposition: valuation upside from delivery of Syama development and ramp-up
Building a portfolio of Resolute gold mines: strategic investments in 6 African-focused explorers

Investment Case
Syama Gold Mine
A world class, fully automated sub-level cave gold mine on track to be delivered by December 2018
14 year mine-life


Ravenswood Gold Mine
Proven producing asset with multiple open pits which underpin long-term production
14 year mine-life


Bibiani Gold Mine
Recent feasibility study update completed which demonstrates potential for a long life, high margin project
~10 year target mine-life
Proposed Annual Production ~100kozpa
2.5Moz Total Resource
Life of Mine All-In Sustaining Cost US$764/oz
Processing Capacity 3Mtpa Start-Up Capital US$75Mtpa

Strategic Investments
Multiple strategic positions in highly prospective African explorers with significant land positions

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Mine Gold. Create Value.


John Welborn Managing Director & CEO
Jeremy Meynert
General Manager – Business Development & Investor Relations
Level 2, Australia Place 15-17 William St Perth, Western Australia 6000
T: +61 8 9261 6100 F: +61 8 9322 7597 E: [email protected]