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1 Developing a Uranium Mine in Western Australia Kathryn Taylor Health, Safety, Environment & Radiation Manager – Toro Energy Samantha Sonter Radiation Safety Officer – Radiation Advice and Solutions ARPS 2010 Kathryn Taylor Health, Safety, Environment & Radiation Manager – Toro Energy Samantha Sonter Radiation Safety Officer – Radiation Advice and Solutions ARPS 2010

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Developing a Uranium Mine in Western Australia

Kathryn Taylor

Health, Safety, Environment & Radiation Manager –

Toro Energy

Samantha Sonter

Radiation Safety Officer –

Radiation Advice and Solutions

ARPS 2010

Kathryn Taylor

Health, Safety, Environment & Radiation Manager –

Toro Energy

Samantha Sonter

Radiation Safety Officer –

Radiation Advice and Solutions

ARPS 2010

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This presentation has been prepared by Toro Energy Limited (“Toro”). The information contained in this presentation is a professional opinion only and is given in good faith. Certain information in this document has been derived from third parties and though Toro has no reason to believe that it is not accurate, reliable or complete, it has not been independently audited or verified by Toro.

Any forward-looking statements included in this document involve subjective judgement and analysis and are subject to uncertainties, risks and contingencies, many of which are outside the control of, and maybe unknown to, Toro. In particular, they speak only as of the date of this document, they assume the success of Toro’s strategies, and they are subject to significant regulatory, business, competitive and economic uncertainties and risks. Actual future events may vary materially from the forward looking statements and the assumptions on which the forward looking statements are based. Recipients of this document (“Recipients”) are cautioned to not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Toro makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of information in this document and does not take responsibility for updating any information or correcting any error or omission which may become apparent after this document has been issued.

To the extent permitted by law, Toro and its officers, employees, related bodies corporate and agents (“Agents”) disclaim all liability, direct, indirect or consequential (and whether or not arising out of the negligence, default or lack of care of Toro and/or any of its Agents) for any loss or damage suffered by a Recipient or other persons arising out of, or in connection with, any use or reliance on this presentation or information.

All amounts in A$ unless stated otherwise.

Competent Persons Statements:The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources

is based on information compiled by Mr Daniel Guibal who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr Guibal is a fulltime employee of SRK Consulting and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Persons as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Guibal consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Information in this presentation relating to exploration results

of the Napperby Project and Lake Mackay is based on information

compiled by Dr David Rawlings BSc (Hons) who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Dr Rawlings is a full-time employee of the Company. Dr Rawlings 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’. Dr Rawlings consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which

it appears.

Disclaimer

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Content

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NamibianJoint Venture

Toro Energy Key Assets

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Wiluna Uranium Project

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Mining

• Production planned to be up to 1,200t UOC (1,000 tpa U3

O8

equivalent)

• Average head grade 668ppm U3

O8

• Estimated disturbance footprint

is approximately 1,200 ha

• Waste Material and Tailings -

tailings storage within mined out pits and covered

• Project life up to 14 years

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Processing

Recovery 86%

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Processing -

Alkaline Agitated Leach

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Approving Uranium Projects

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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Acquisition

Resource Definition

Optimisation Study

Approvals Preparation

Approvals

Metallurgical Trials

Decision to Proceed with BFS

Bankable Feasibility Study (“BFS”)

Indigenous Mining Agreement

Off‐take Agreements

Decision to Proceed with Construct

Design and Construct

Commissioning & Production

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Target for first production -

2013

Toro Energy -

Wiluna Uranium Project

Project Timetable

Completed

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Community and Infrastructure

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Environmental Assessment

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Radiation Management

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Radiological Baseline

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Regional Sampling RDP’s

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2007 Ground Gamma Survey

2010 Aerial Gamma Survey

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RDP Concentrations by time of day (µJ/m3)

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Non-Human Biota Radiological Assessment

ICRP 108 provides guidance on non-human dose assessment

ERICA tool allows an integrated assessment of risk to NHB

(tiered assessment, Eurocentric information)

ARPANSA have recently released a Technical Report (No.154)

Debate within industry on how to approach issue

Development of a consistent approach by industry and regulators required

Recognition that likely impact is negligible

General consensus on need for assessment to demonstrate this

What does it mean in relation to the ERMP ?

Air quality model to estimate incremental dust (radionuclide) deposition

Estimate incremental radionuclide concentration in local ground and surface waters

Feed data into ERICA

Based on mining technique and ecosystems at Wiluna expected low risk identified during tier 1 or 2 assessment.

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ALARA in Design

From a practical perspective -

radiation is best controlled in design.

For the ERMP, such activities include:

• Understanding the existing environment

• Performing radiological risk assessments

• Specific radiation training for design personnel

• Establishment of radiological design criteria

• Utilising best available technology

• Demonstrate optimisation of dose to workers

• Community information and consultation

Toro Energy recognises this is a critical

component of successful operation and

is focused on delivering radiation protection outcomes

consistent with industry best practice

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Thank you for your attention