SANDFIRE RESOURCES LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2016

Feb 24, 2016

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– December 2015 Half Year Results Webcast 25 February 2016 Access this presentation at: http://webcasting.brrmedia.com/broadcast/56ba66a3c23d9659538e20af http://www.sandfire.com.au

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Important Information and Disclaimer

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Forward-Looking Statements

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Important Information and Disclaimer

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Competent Person’s Statement – Exploration Results

• The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr. Shannan Bamforth who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr. Bamforth is a permanent employee of Sandfire Resources and has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Bamforth consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Exploration and Resource Targets

• Any discussion in relation to the potential quantity and grade of Exploration Targets is only conceptual in nature. While Sandfire is confident that it will report additional JORC compliant resources for the DeGrussa Project, there has been insufficient exploration to define mineral resources in addition to the current JORC compliant Mineral Resource inventory and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of additional JORC compliant Mineral Resources.

JORC Compliance Statement

• The DeGrussa VHMS (volcanic-hosted massive sulphide) copper-gold deposit is located 900 kilometres north of Perth and 150 kilometres north of Meekatharra in the Peak Hill Mineral Field. The system is hosted within a sequence of metasediments and mafic intrusions situated in the Bryah Basin that have been metamorphosed and structurally disrupted.

• The sulphide mineralisation consists of massive sulphide and semi-massive sulphide mineralisation. Primary sulphide minerals present are pyrite, chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite and sphalerite, together with magnetite. The sulphide mineralisation is interpreted to be derived from volcanic activity. The deposit shares characteristics with numerous VHMS deposits worldwide. Sandfire Resources are currently exploring the defined prospective sequence in its 100% held tenements and within the Talisman Mining Joint Venture agreement areas.

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Operating Results – 1HFY2016

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1HFY2016 in Review Strong and consistent production; processing enhancements; strong outlook

• 1HFY2016 production : 34,280t copper and 17,305oz gold; C1 US$0.99/lb

• Mining and mill throughput : 1.6Mtpa; mine development proceeding as planned on C4 and C5 with stoping commenced in C4

• C5 grade control and Resource definition drilling completed: Maiden C5 Ore Reserve in progress

• Completed $15M Earn-In to form Joint Venture with Talisman Mining (SFR 70%: TLM 30%): includes the Monty VMS discovery

• Resource definition drilling at Monty well advanced: Maiden Mineral Resource planned for around end March 2016

• 10.6MW DeGrussa Solar Power Project nearing completion: to reduce longterm diesel power generation and CO2 emissions

• FY2016 production guidance : 65-68,000t copper, 35-40,000oz gold; C1 cash cost US$0.95-1.05/lb

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FY2015 in Review New VMS discovery at DeGrussa; business development; debt restructured

• Increased stake in Tintina Resources (TSX-V: TAU) to 57% – developing the high-quality Black Butte Copper Project, central Montana, USA; Mine Operating Permit lodged December 2015

• Significant debt reduction – $45M debt reduction to $75M

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Financial Results – 1HFY2016

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Headline Financial Results for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2015

Sandfire maintains strong operational and financial performance

• Sales revenue of $228.3M

• Strong cash flow from operating activities of $47.6M ( $66.2M prior to payments for exploration and evaluation expenses)

• DeGrussa Mine segment earnings before net finance and income tax of $50.2M

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• Profit before net finance expense and income tax of $26.0M

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• Profit before income tax of $23.0M

• Net profit after tax $15.7M

• Earnings per share of 10.0cps (basic and diluted)

• Cash at 30 June 2015 of $51.2M (Group); finance facility outstanding balance reduced from $120.0M to $75.0M

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Headline Financial Results for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2015

Sandfire maintains dividend payments

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• Interim dividend of 2.0cps (fully franked)

• Maintaining dividend stream with profitable operations despite reduced copper price

Dividend	1HFY2016	1HFY2015
Interim dividend (cps)	2.0 (fully franked)	3.0 (unfranked)
Earnings per share (cps, diluted)	10.0	19.6
Payout ratio – Interim	20%	15%
Payout ratio – Final		30%

• Continuing to balance shareholder returns (dividends, capital growth, business development and exploration) with operational cash flow requirements (mine development, capital expenditure and debt reduction)

Note: Dividends are presented in the period of their respective earnings, which may differ from the financial year declared and/or paid

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December 2015 Half Year Presentation – Headline Income Income Statement Review – Key Results

($’000)	Dec 2015	Dec 2014
Sales revenue	228,322	261,772
Profit before net finance and income tax	25,967	50,279
Net finance expense	(3,004)	(5,407)
Profit before income tax	22,963	44,872
Income tax expense	(7,289)	(14,309)
Net profit for the year	15,674	30,563

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• Revenue from copper and gold production – High concentrate holding (January 2016 sale), decline in USD copper price (down 18%) only offset in part by lower AUD (down 5%)

• Realised and unrealised QP losses ($16,392,000) resulting from the reduction in USD copper price

• DeGrussa Mine profit before net finance and income tax $50,203,000

• Exploration and evaluation activities loss before net finance and income tax ($18,850,000)

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December 2015 Half Year Presentation

Balance Sheet Review

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($‘000)	December 2015	June 2015
ASSETS			• Cash –debt repayment,
Cash and cash equivalents	51,194	107,154	exploration, dividend
Trade and other receivables	12,233	9,813	payment
Inventories	46,448	30,951
Other current assets	2,502	1,931	• Inventories –High port and site concentrate stocks
Total current assets	112,377	149,849
Receivables	157	179	• Mine properties –
Inventories	11,698	11,698	Underground development
Mine properties	221,389	202,588	continues into C4 and C5
Property, plant and equipment	211,441	216,293	orebodies
Investments - equity method	768	7,644	• Investments and other
Other financial assets	157	1,254	financial assets –Tintina
Exploration and evaluation assets	5,301	5,233	Resources (57% owned) now
Total non-current assets	450,911	444,889	controlled and consolidated
TOTAL ASSETS	563,288	594,738

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December 2015 Half Year Presentation Balance Sheet Review

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($’000)	December 2015	June 2015	• Finance facility –$45M repaid
LIABILITIES			during 1HFY2016, $75M
Trade and other payables	38,768	39,115	remaining ($17M current, $58
Interest bearing liabilities	17,367	20,493	non-current including $50M
Income tax payable	10,773	13,128	balance under $85M revolving
Provisions	3,341	3,220	facility)
Total current liabilities	70,249	75,956
Trade and other payables	171	294	• Income tax payable –$9M to
Interest bearing liabilities	58,253	99,536	be paid for FY2015, $2M
Provisions	28,987	22,860	current period
Deferred tax liabilities Total non-current liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS	52,449 139,860 210,109 353,179	48,314 171,004 246,960 347,778	• Deferred tax liability –a result of taxable income lagging accounting profit

• Finance facility – $45M repaid during 1HFY2016, $75M remaining ($17M current, $58M non-current including $50M balance under $85M revolving facility)

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December 2015 Half Year Presentation Cash Flow and Dividends

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Summary and Outlook Continued strong outlook for 2HFY2016 and beyond

• Consistent, low-cost copper-gold production

• 1HFY2016 performance: 34,280t Cu, 17,305oz gold at C1 US$0.99/lb

• FY2016 guidance: Upper end of 65-68,000t Cu, lower end of 35-40,000oz Au at C1 lower end of US$0.95-1.05/lb

• New chapter of discovery success and growth at DeGrussa

• High-grade Monty VMS discovery and drill-out re-rates district exploration potential

• Cash flow funding growth and shareholder returns

• Continued dividend stream for shareholders

• Committed exploration to further extend mine life

• Control position acquired in high-grade USA copper project

• Emerging international and domestic growth pipeline

A premier Australian copper-gold company

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Contact Details: Sandfire Resources NL Registered Office and Principal Place of Business Level 1, 31 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth, Western Australia 6005 T +61 8 6430 3800 F +61 8 6430 3849 www.sandfire.com.au

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