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ST BARBARA LIMITED Investor Presentation 2012

Aug 8, 2012

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St Barbara Limited ACN 009 165 066

Level 10, 432 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 Locked Bag 9, Collins Street East, Melbourne VIC 8003 Tel +61 3 8660 1900 Fax +61 3 8660 1999

www.stbarbara.com.au

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Presentation to analysts and investors at Leonora Operations

Attached is a presentation to analysts and investors attending a site visit today at Leonora Operations, Western Australia.

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Ross Kennedy

Executive General Manager Corporate Services Company Secretary 9 August 2012

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Leonora Site Tour

9 August 2012

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Disclaimer

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This presentation has been prepared by St Barbara Limited (“Company”). The material contained in this presentation is for information purposes only. This presentation is not an offer or invitation for subscription or purchase of, or a recommendation in relation to, securities in the Company and neither this presentation nor anything contained in it shall form the basis of any contract or commitment. This presentation is not financial product or investment advice. It does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of any investor. Before making an investment in the Company, an investor or prospective investor should read this document in its entirety, consider whether such an investment is appropriate to their particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances, seek legal and taxation advice appropriate to their jurisdiction and consult a financial adviser if necessary. The Company is not licensed to provide financial product advice in respect of the Company’s securities.

This presentation may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risk factors associated with exploring for, developing, mining, processing and sale of gold. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as anticipate, estimates, forecasts, should, will, expects, plans or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. It is believed that the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable but they may be affected by a range of variables and changes in underlying assumptions which could cause actual results or trends to differ materially. Nothing in this document is a promise or representation as to the future. Actual results may vary from the information in this presentation and any variation may be material. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Statements or assumptions in this presentation as to future matters may prove to be incorrect and any differences may be material. The Company does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy of such statements or assumptions. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements.

This presentation has been prepared by the Company based on information available to it and has not been independently verified. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information, opinions and conclusions contained in this presentation. To the maximum extent permitted by law, none of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates or the directors, employees, agents, representatives or advisers of any such party, nor any other person accepts any liability for any loss arising from the use of this presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with it, including without limitation, any liability arising from fault or negligence on the part of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates or the directors, employees, agents, representatives or advisers of any such party.

The Company estimates its reserves and resources in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Identified Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 2004 Edition ("JORC Code"), which governs such disclosures by companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Financial figures are in Australian dollars.

Financial year is 1 July to 30 June.

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Leonora Site Visit – August 2012

Overview

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  • Company Profile

  • Financial Overview

  • Operations

  • Leonora

  • Gwalia

  • King of the Hills

  • Projects

  • Expanded Plant

  • Discovery and Growth

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Company Profile

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Historical context

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  • March 2005 St Barbara acquired the Sons of Gwalia gold assets including Leonora and Southern Cross Operations from the Administrator

  • $2.3M cash consideration

  • assumed environmental bond obligations of $35.7M

  • Late 2005 certain assets divested

  • February 2007 Gwalia feasibility study approved by the Board

  • Capital expenditure for Gwalia development was approx. $235M, comprising:

  • mine development of around $150M

  • infrastructure (incl. plant refurbishment) of $85M

  • September 2008 – first gold pour from Gwalia

  • December 2008 – first stope production from Gwalia Deeps

  • December 2011 quarter – ore mined at above 8 g/t Au from the South West Branch

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St Barbara at a glance

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  • Australian gold producer and explorer

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  • Australasian and SE Asia focus

  • Mineral Resources 7.6 Moz (46.9 Mt @ 5.1 g/t Au) contained gold[ [1] ]

  • Ore Reserves 2.8 Moz (14.7 Mt @ 5.8 g/t Au) contained gold[[1]]

  • Indicative Gwalia mine life 8+[[2]] years based on Ore Reserves[[1] ]

  • 2 operations, 3 producing mines

  • Proven mine development and gold production credentials

  • Over 5,000 km[2] of prospective land[ [2] ]

  • As at 30 June 2011

  • As at 30 June 2012

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Strength across the value chain

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Exploration

• 515,000 oz increase in Gwalia Mineral Resources in FY11 • Initial Mineral Resource estimate in FY12 for Frasers, Southern Cross, of 2.1 Mt @ 5.2 g/t Au containing 355,000 oz

Reserves

  • 8 years Ore Reserves at Gwalia

  • (6.9 Mt @ 8.9 g/t Au containing 2.0 Moz Au)[ [1]]

Development

  • Gwalia deep underground mine expertise

  • King of the Hills commenced production on schedule in FY11

Production

  • Focus on production for earnings growth

  • • FY12 Q2, Q3 and Q4 production volume records

  • Profitability NPAT and Underlying NPAT[[2]] improved each year since FY09

Cash flow $181M net cash at 30 June 2012, up $114M in FY12

[1] At 30 June 2011

[2] Non-IFRS measure, calculation in Appendix

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Financial Overview

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Leonora Site Visit – August 2012

Proven performance – translating production into profit

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Gold Production +116% FY 08 to FY 12

Underlying Profit Per Ounce[[1] ]

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1H FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 1H FY 12 FY 12

koz

A$M

Financial years to 30 June [1] Non-IFRS measure, calculation in Appendix

Financial years to 30 June

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Leonora Site Visit – August 2012

FY 12 consolidated guidance achieved for production and costs

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FY 12 Production to Guidance

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Gwalia
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King of the Hills 55 60
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Marvel Loch 90 100
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Consolidated 320 350
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Guidance Mid Points and Ranges
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Positive cash generation

Cash Flow From Operations Per Share

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$0.36
$0.29
$0.26
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Shares adjusted for 6:1 consolidation Nov 2010

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Cash & Debt

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Operational Overview

Leonora Site Visit – August 2012

Operations - Philosophies and Principles

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  • Deliver to promise

  • Deliver sustainable production from Leonora of 230-250 koz pa

  • Contractor mining

  • Gwalia – Byrnecut (from Sep 2012)

  • KoTH - Byrnecut

  • Processing facilities are owner operated

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Leonora

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St Barbara holds significant land in the richly endowed Leonora region

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  • 240 km north of Kalgoorlie

  • One of the 3 most richly endowed gold provinces in WA

  • Dominant land position in region

  • Leonora ore reserves: 11.2 Mt @ 7.0 g/t Au for 2.5 Moz[ [1] ]

  • King of the Hills located 42 km NNW of Gwalia

  • Significant target areas not explored below 100 mbs

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  1. As at 30 June 2011

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Leonora Operations - engine room for cash generation

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Gwalia Mine

King of the Hills Mine

  • More than 4.0 Moz of gold produced since 1897

  • FY13 forecast production of 175,000 to 190,000 ounces

  • Resources currently extend to 1,840 mbs[[1] ]

  • Open to the south and at depth

  • Indicative mine life 8+ years[[2]] based on Ore Reserves[[1] ]

  • Satellite underground project

  • Successfully commissioned May 2011

  • Utilises available Gwalia mill capacity

  • FY13 forecast production of 55,000 to 60,000 ounces

  • Indicative mine life 2.5+ years[[2]] based on Ore Reserves[[1] ]

  • Ore Reserves 0.2 Moz contained gold (1.6 Mt @ 4.3 g/t Au)[[1] ]

  • Ore Reserves 2.0 Moz contained gold (6.9 Mt @ 8.9 g/t Au)[[1] ]

  • As at 30 June 2011

  • As at 30 June 2012

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Gwalia Mine

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Gwalia Mine

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- high quality, long life, high grade gold deposit

As at 30 June 2011:

  • Ore Reserves of 6.9 Mt at 8.9 g/t Au containing 2.0 Moz of gold

  • Resources extended to 1,840 mbs, open at depth

  • Potential to extend Ore Reserves within mining envelope and at depth

  • Indicative 8+ year mine life

  • Over 85% of gold in Reserves is contained in South West Branch

Operations

  • Contract Mining – Byrnecut (from Sep 2012)

  • Run own processing plant

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Gwalia

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Gold Production

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  • Commenced production in FY 09

  • Record production in FY 12

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Gwalia

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Gold Production Quarterly 54

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Q4 Jun Q1 Sep Q2 Dec Q3 Mar Q4 Jun
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  • Record production in Q4

  • Processing recovery consistently at 97%

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Leonora Site Visit – August 2012

Gwalia grade and costs

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Grade

Mined Grade & Cash Cost

  • Q4 mined grade 10.5 g/t Au

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712
683 9.3
FY12 average 8.8
627
7.5
8.1
6.9 580
FY 11 FY 12 FY 12 FY 12 FY 12
Q4 Jun Q1 Sep Q2 Dec Q3 Mar Q4 Jun
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  • Majority of ore sourced from the richer South West Branch

  • FY12 average mined grade 8.8 g/t Au

Costs

  • Q4 cash operating costs $580/oz, primarily due to higher mined grade (Q3: $627/oz)

  • FY12 cash operating cost $646/oz

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Gwalia Mine

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- high quality, long life, high grade gold deposit

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Potential for ore from other lodes to be brought into reserve

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Grade Distribution

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Gwalia – endowment and grade increase at de th p

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Grade g/t Au

oz/vm

RESERVES - Ounces per Vertical Metre

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Data at March 2012

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Gwalia – drilling density matches Resource

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Number of Intersections Per Level for Surface Drilling 1140 - 1820 MBS (40 m Intervals)

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Gwalia – extension of SWB

to north and south

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Increase in Resources: FY 2011 • SWB + 138 koz • SGS + 295 koz FY 2012

  • To be advised

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Mining Method

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Increased grade and productivity from South West Branch

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  • Majority of Gwalia ore from FY12 onwards sourced from higher grade South West Branch

  • Improved mining method – “Dual Lift Stoping”

  • Long hole stoping with fill

  • North & South access on two dual lift levels gives 4 mining areas (minimum 3)

  • Greater percentage of free bogging increases productivity of each stope

  • Sill drives fully in ore – reduces development dilution

  • Production drilling parallel to hanging-wall to reduce blast induced dilution

  • Improved mine development plan allows for later access to Main Lode, South Gwalia Series and West Lode

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Gwalia Mining Strategy Dual Lift Stoping in SWB – mining sequence manages the hanging wall

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FY11

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Note: Single lift Hanging Wall Span typically 32m (HR=6.15)

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Development fully in ore (limited dilution)

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Gwalia Mining Strategy

Dual Lift Stoping in SWB – 3 Year Mining Sequence

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Consistent achievement of ore production targets

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Annualised Ore Mined - Gwalia

ktpa 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Sep 08 Dec 08 Mar 09 Jun 09 Sep 09 Dec 09 Mar 10 Jun 10 Sep 10 Dec 10 Mar 11 Jun 11 Sep 11 Dec 11 Mar 12 Jun 12

Quarters

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Leonora Site Visit – August 2012

Stress Results – lower than expected

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Stress Test Results & Yilgarn Block Trends

Principal Stress (MPa)

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New trucking technology

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Byrnecut Powertrans DAT 60 trucks on quarry trials

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  • •Two engines – front & rear

  • •Faster – 15 km/h vs 7 km/h

  • •Greater capacity – rated 60t

Leonora Site Visit – August 2012

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Processing & Infrastructure

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Gwalia – Proven Process

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Gwalia Mill – Design Capacity

Capacity
Availability
Utilisation
Crusher
Communition
Leach
TPH
%
%
220
87%
87%
170
96%
99%
210
99%
99%

The Gwalia mill is designed to treat 1.2 Mt p.a. of hard rock ore

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Gwalia - recoveries consistentl >95% y

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Mill Recovery %

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Infrastructure is scalable to support deeper mining

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  • Commissioned and ready for 10+ years life of mine • Ventilation Fans – 2 x 1350kW – Final Duty 450 m[3] /sec @ 4kPa

  • • Refrigeration – 4 MWr – Upgradable to 8 MWr (2012/13)

  • • Paste Fill Plant – 100 m[3] /hr (current rate 130 m[3] /hr)

  • • Power Station – 4 MW (Dual Fuel) + 11MW (Gas) – Upgradable

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Gwalia - summary

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  • Long life, 8+ years, backed by ore reserves

  • FY13 forecast production 175,000 – 190,000 oz

  • Expandable infrastructure

  • Regional targets to be drilled in H1 FY13

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Satellite Project

King of the Hills

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King of the Hills successfull commissioned y

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  • Production commenced May 2011, ahead of plan

  • FY12 production 56,953 @ $753 per ounce

  • 2 ½ years LOM[[1]]

  • Reserve grade 4.3 g/t Au[[2]]

  • FY13 forecast production 55,000-60,000 ounces

  • Deposit open on the Eastern and Western Flanks – potential

  • to extend mine life

[1] LOM at 1 May 2012 [2] As at 30 June 2011

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King of the Hills

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Gold Production

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  • Production in line with expectations

  • FY12 production 56,953oz within guidance

  • Q4 cash operating costs $746/oz (Q3: $693/oz)

  • FY12 cash operating costs $753/oz

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KOTH open stoping in eastern flank Mining Strategy (FY13 LoM Run 1)

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• Moving to cut and fill in western flank

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KOTH open down plunge

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Potential Expanded Processing Facility

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Gwalia – Mill has optionality

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Current mill

  • Incremental capacity expansion by crushing finer and increasing ball mill

  • Leach circuit has abundant capacity

Gwalia Mill - Limiting Capacity

Capacity
Availability
Utilisation
Crusher
Communition
Leach
TPH
%
%
220
87%
87%
170
96%
99%
210
99%
99%

Expansion studies

  • Potential for HPGR to replace secondary and tertiary crushers with finder feed to mill

  • If sufficient ore is available, potential expansion to

  • 2.0 MTPA by installing SAG mill

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Leonora regional strategies to leverage value from existing infrastructure

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  • King of the Hills successfully developed

  • Near mine and regional exploration for more options

  • Focus on Greater Gwalia Area

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Discovery & Growth

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September 2012 quarter exploration planned in 3 states

  • Exploration focus on discoveries:

  • in proximity to processing plants

  • prospective greenfield areas

  • 5,000+ km[2] of prospective land around Australia

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Questions & Discussion

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Appendices

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FY13 guidance

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King of Marvel Gwalia Total the Hills Loch Leonora Leonora S’thn Cross

Gold production

koz 175-190 55-60 20-25 250-275

FY13 guidance, including cash operating cost and capex ranges, is anticipated to be released by 31 August 2012.

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Production summary

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Production Summary
Consolidated
Sep Qtr
FY12
Dec Qtr
FY12
Mar Qtr
FY12
Jun Qtr
FY12
Year
FY12
Gold Production
Gwalia
oz
King of the Hills
oz
Southern Cross
oz
Consolidated
oz
Mined Grade
Gwalia
g/t Au
King of the Hills
g/t Au
Southern Cross
g/t Au
Total Cash Operating Costs
Gwalia
$/oz
King of the Hills
$/oz
Southern Cross
$/oz
Consolidated
$/oz

40,306
46,007
43,881
54,340
184,534

9,343
14,107
17,110
16,393
56,953

20,959
23,501
24,849
28,083
97,392
70,608
83,615
85,840
98,816
338,879

7.5
8.1
9.3
10.5
8.8

3.7
4.3
4.2
4.0
4.1

2.7
3.1
2.6
3.2
2.9

712
683
627
580
646

872
754
693
746
753

1,193
1,215
1,272
1,127
1,199

876
844
827
763
823

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Gwalia

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Production Summary Sep Qtr Dec Qtr Mar Qtr Jun Qtr Year
Gwalia FY12 FY12 FY12 FY12 FY12
Underground ore mined t 173,498 181,204 145,609 161,989 662,300
Grade g/t Au 7.5 8.1 9.3 10.5 8.8
Ore milled t 174,056 192,592 168,049 181,943 716,640
Grade g/t Au 7.4 7.7 8.4 9.6 8.3
Recovery % 97 97 97 97 97
Gold production oz 40,306 46,007 43,881 54,340 184,534
Cash Operating Costs $ per ounce
Mining 484
410

465
384 452
Processing 124
110

99
87 103
Site services 82
62

68
59 67
Stripping and ore inventory (8)
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(41)
11 (14)
adjustments
682 640 591 541 608
By product credits (4)
(4)

(3)
(3) (3)
Third party refining & transport 1
1

2
1 1
Royalties 33
46

37
41 40
Total cash operating costs 712 683 627 580 646
Depreciation and amortisation 254
242

232
220 236
Total operating costs 966 925 859 800 882

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King of the Hills

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Production Summary Sep Qtr Dec Qtr Mar Qtr Jun Qtr Year
King of the Hills FY12 FY12 FY12 FY12 FY12
Underground ore mined t 77,034 107,840 136,016 136,486 457,375
Grade g/t Au 3.7 4.3 4.2 4.0 4.1
Ore milled t 82,179 105,541 131,739 133,482 452,941
Grade g/t Au 3.8 4.4 4.3 4.0 4.2
Recovery % 94 94 94 95 94
Gold production oz 9,343 14,107 17,110 16,393 56,953
Cash Operating Costs $ per ounce
Mining 716 582 569 564 595
Processing 247 185 201 215 209
Site services 67 33 31 36 40
Stripping and ore inventory (176) (80) (132)
(90)
(115)
adjustments
854 720 669 725 729
By product credits (15) (8) (17)
(19)
(16)
Third party refining & transport - - - 1 1
Royalties 33 42 41 38 39
Total cash operating costs 872 754 693 746 753
Depreciation and amortisation 298 298 298 299 298
Total operating costs 1,170 1,052 991 1,045 1,051

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Marvel Loch

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arvel Loch
Production Summary
Marvel Loch
Sep Qtr
FY12
Dec Qtr
FY12
Mar Qtr
FY12
Jun Qtr
FY12
Year
FY12
Underground ore mined
t
Grade
g/t Au
Ore milled
t
Grade
g/t Au
Recovery
%
Gold production
oz
Cash Operating Costs
Mining
Processing
Site services
Stripping and ore inventory
adjustments
By product credits
Third party refining & transport
Royalties
Total cash operating costs
Depreciation and amortisation
Total operating costs

251,628
163,814
240,957
235,966
892,365

2.7
3.1
2.6
3.2
2.9

295,076
518,560
527,790
501,394
1,842,820

2.5
1.6
1.6
2.0
1.9

89
88
89
88
89
20,959
23,501
24,849
28,083
97,392
$ per ounce
720
642
664
575
645
378
498
488
400
442
115
101
103
81
99
(53)
(56)
(11)
34
(18)
1,160
1,185
1,244
1,090
1,168
(18)
(10)
(17)
(5)
(12)
2
2
3
1
1
49
38
42
41
42
1,193
1,215
1,272
1,127
1,199
264
333
272
260
283
1,457
1,548
1,544
1,387
1,482

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Start safe, stay safe

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Safety

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14.8
12.5
11.1
9.0
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FY 09

FY 10 FY 11 FY 12

  • Safety performance significantly improved from end of FY11

  • Further improvement targeted in FY13

TRIFR

(rolling 12 month average Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate)

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Mineral Resources Statement As at 30 June 2011*

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Region Category Measured Measured Measured Indicated Indicated Indicated Inferred Inferred Inferred Total Total Total
Project Tonnes
kt
Gold Grade
Au g/t
Contained
Gold
koz
Tonnes
kt
Gold Grade
Au g/t
Contained
Gold
koz
Tonnes
kt
Gold Grade
Au g/t
Contained
Gold
koz
Tonnes
kt
Gold Grade
Au g/t
Contained
Gold
koz
Leonora Gwalia Deeps 4,380 6.1 860 7,490 9.6 2,319 2,580 9.2 762 14,450 8.5 3,941
Gwalia Int & West
Lode
0 0 0 10 6.2 2 1,260 6.0 244 1,270 6.0 246
King of The Hills 0 0 0 1,930 5.4 337 490 4.8 76 2,420 5.3 413
Tower Hill 0 0 0 2,780 4.6 411 210 3.9 26 2,990 4.5 437
Total
Leonora Including
other
5,370 5.2 893 14,490 6.7 3,138 7,170 6.0 1,383 27,030 6.2 5,414
Southern
Cross
Marvel Loch 320 4.7 48 3,350 3.2 349 2,310 2.9 217 5,980 3.2 614
Total Southern Cross
Including other
1,610 1.5 80 9,300 3.7 1,115 8,910 3.6 1,028 19,820 3.5 2,223
Total All Regions 6,690 4.3 973 23,790 5.6 4,253 16,080 4.7 2,411 46,850 5.1 7,637

Notes

Identified Mineral Resources have been compiled under the direction of Mr Phillip Uttley who is a Fellow of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a full time employee of St Barbara and qualifies as the Competent Person.

Mr Uttley has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration and to the activities which were undertaken to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (the JORC Code). Mr Uttley has consented to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which they appear.

Mineral Resources updated during the financial year ended 30 June 2011 have been estimated using economic cut-off grades and mining optimisations based on an A$1,500 per ounce gold price.

Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Ore Reserves

*See ASX Announcement dated 24 August 2011 at www.stbarbara.com.au for full details.

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Ore Reserves Statement As at 30 June 2011*

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Region Category Proved Proved Proved Probable Probable Probable Total Total Total
Project Tonnes
kt
Gold grade
Aug/t
Gold
koz
Tonnes
kt
Gold grade
Aug/t
Gold
koz
Tonnes
kt
Gold grade
Aug/t
Gold
koz
Leonora Gwalia Deeps 2,015 7.1 460 4,902 9.6 1,512 6,917 8.9 1,973
Tower Hill 0 0 0 2,699 3.8 329 2,699 3.8 329
Kingof the Hills 0 0 0 1,610 4.3 221 1,610 4.3 221
Total Leonora 2,015 7.1 460 9,211 7.0 2,063 11,226 7.0 2,523
Southern Cross Marvel Loch 62 3.8 8 1,349 2.6 111 1,411 2.6 119
Nevoria Underground 0 0 0 713 4.0 80 713 3.5 80
Other 1,286 0.8 32 45 1.0 1 1,331 0.8 34
Total Southern Cross 1,348 0.9 40 2,107 2.9 193 3,455 2.1 233
Total All Regions 3,363 4.6 500 11,317 6.2 2,256 14,681 5.8 2,756

Notes:

Reserves based on a gold price of A$1,250 per ounce for Gwalia, Tower Hill and Nevoria, A$1,150 for King of the Hills and $1,400 for Marvel Loch. Cut-off grade = 2.5g/t Au.

Data is rounded to thousands of tonnes and thousands of ounces. Differences in totals may occur due to rounding.

The Ore Reserves have been estimated and compiled under the direction of Mr Andrew Law. Mr Law is a Fellow of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and was a full time employee of St Barbara at 30 June 2011 and is a full time employee of Optiro at the date of this report. Mr Law has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, type of deposit under considerations and for the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the 2004 edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves' (JORC Code). Mr Law consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.

*See ASX Announcement dated 24 August 2011 at www.stbarbara.com.au for full details.

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Current hedge position - KoTH

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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
koz
1,300
1,350
1,400
1,450
1,500
1,550
1,600
1,650
FY13
FY14
FY15
A$/oz

Hedge Profile
King of the Hills
koz
Floor
Cap
A$1,615
A$1,425

KoTH collar over 180 koz maturing in June 2015

• put option strike of A$1,425/oz & call strike of A$1,615/oz

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Non-IFRS Measures

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We supplement our financial information reporting determined under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with certain non-IFRS financial measures, including cash operating costs. We believe that these measures provide meaningful information to assist management, investors and analysts in understanding our financial results and assessing our prospects for future performance.

Cash operating costs

  • Calculated according to common mining industry practice using The Gold Institute (USA) Production Cost Standard (1999 revision)

  • Refer June 2012 Quarterly Report (pp 3-4) available at www.stbarbara.com.au for details

Significant items

  • Items included in IFRS Net Profit After Tax that the Board and Management consider may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, core operating results (such as profit or loss on gold options, or the sale of tenement rights)

  • Refer 2011 Annual Report (pp24-25) available at www.stbarbara.com.au for details

  • Underlying net profit after tax • Net profit after tax excluding identified significant items

  • Refer 2011 Annual Report (pp24-25) available at www.stbarbara.com.au for details

  • Underlying earnings per share • Underlying net profit after tax per ordinary share

  • Underlying profit per ounce • Underlying net profit after tax per ounce of gold produced

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Non-IFRS Measures

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Non-IFRS Measures
Underlying Profit Per Ounce 1H FY 12 FY 11 FY 10 FY09 FY08
Underlying net profit after tax A$000 53,347 54,431 14,547 209 (29,291)
Gold production oz 154,223 258,474 231,018 238,900 157,477
Underlying Profit Per Ounce A$/oz 346 211 63 1 -186
Source:
FY 08 to FY 11 Annual Reports and FY 12 Half Year Financial Report, available at www.stbarbara.com.au

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Competent persons statement

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The information in this presentation that relates to Exploration Results and Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Phillip Uttley who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Phillip Uttley is a full-time employee of St Barbara. Phillip Uttley has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves‘ (JORC Code). Phillip Uttley consents to the inclusion of the information contained in this presentation in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this presentation that relates to Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Andrew Law who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Andrew Law is a full-time employee of the consulting firm Optiro and was a full-time employee of St Barbara as of 30 June 2011. Andrew Law has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves‘ (JORC Code). Andrew Law consents to the inclusion of the information contained in this presentation in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this presentation that relates to production forecasts for St Barbara is based on Ore Reserves.

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Investor Relations Enquiries

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Ross Kennedy Executive General Manager Corporate Services E: [email protected]

Rowan Cole

General Manager Corporate Services E: [email protected]

T: +61 3 8660 1900

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