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December 2016
Heatherdale Resources Ltd.Building shareholder value by developing premium deposits in Alaska
Forward-Looking Statements
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Except for statements of historical fact, this presentation contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicablesecurities law. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “project”; “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”,“estimate” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking statements arebased on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks anduncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-lookingstatements. Assumptions used by Heatherdale to develop forward-looking statements include the following: the Niblack project willobtain all required environmental and other permits and all land use and other licenses, studies and exploration of the Niblack project willcontinue to be positive, and no geological or technical problems will occur. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materiallyfrom those in forward-looking statements include market prices for metals, the conclusions of detailed feasibility and technical analyses,lower than expected grades and quantities of mineralization and resources, mining rates recovery rates and the lack of availability ofnecessary capital, which may not be available to Heatherdale on terms acceptable to it or at all, changes in and the effect of governmentpolicies with respect to mineral exploration and exploitation, uncertainties related to the ability to obtain necessary permits, licenses andtitle, and delays due to third party opposition, delays in exploration and development projects and the possibility of adversedevelopments in the financial markets generally. Heatherdale is also subject to the specific risks inherent in the mining business as wellas general economic and business conditions. The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information ifcircumstances or management’s estimates should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place unduereliance on forward-looking statements. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect financial results is included inthe documents that may be filed from time to time with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities by Heatherdale.
Information Concerning Estimates of Indicated and Inferred Resources“This presentation uses the terms ‘Indicated resources’ and ‘Inferred resources’. Heatherdale Resources Ltd. advises investors thatalthough these terms are recognized and required by Canadian regulations (under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosurefor Mineral Projects), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize them. Investors are cautioned not to assumethat any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves. In addition, ‘Inferred resources’ havea great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of anInferred Mineral Resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of Inferred Mineral Resourcesmay not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, or economic studies except for Preliminary Assessment as defined under43-101. Investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an inferred resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable.”“The securities of Heatherdale Resources Ltd. referenced herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of1933, as amended, or under any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent such registration oran exemption from registration.”Technical information contained in this presentation has been reviewed and approved by Mark Rebagliati, PEng, a qualified person whois not independent of Heatherdale Resources Ltd.
Niblack – Excellent Location and Infrastructure
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Niblack – Poised for Development
Secure Title in a supportive and safe jurisdiction
Resource defined with internal continuity
Clear path to development with existing resource
Excellent metal recoveries, premium concentrate grades
Unique, low cost development opportunity with excellent Infrastructure
Brownfields industrial site (GIIC) for processing plant near Ketchikan
Access to low cost-hydro power and skilled labor force
Tidewater location for low cost concentrate delivery to the Pacific Rim
Drill ready resource expansion opportunities
Low initial capital requirement
AIDEA* Funding ($125M) for infrastructure and construction costs authorized by 2014 Alaska legislature
* Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, Alaska’s development finance authority
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Niblack Property – Secure Land Tenure
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6,200 Acres of Federal Mining Claims 250 Acres of Patented Mining Claims Heatherdale controls 100%
Niblack – District Exploration = Resource Expansion
Historical mining operations 1902-1908
Produced 20,000 tons
Patented claims 250 acres
Active exploration since 1970s 195,000 feet* of drilling in 246 holes
Spent by prior operators = $41M
Underground development drift: 3,300ft - $10M Completed in 2008
28 UG drill holes – 19,765 ft
Discovery of new high grade mineralization in drill core
* includes the 28 UG holes - 19,765 ft
Since 2009, Heatherdale has: Spent $37M Drilled 200,000 ft Substantially increased resource
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Niblack Site Infrastructure
7Dock & Barge Camp Underground DevelopmentSupply Barge
Accessible Deep Water at Niblack Anchorage Gravina Island Industrial Complex (GIIC)
Niblack – Gravina Island Industrial Complex (GIIC)
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Niblack – Focus on Potential for near-term Production
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Advance development planning based on existing higher grade resource
Mobilize strong Stakeholder and Governmental support to rapidly advance project through permitting
Construct a financing package that includes AIDEA pre-authorized financing to complete Niblack study, focused on: achieving excellent IRR
paying back capital in less than two years
Employ optionality to effectively expand resource base from underground operation
Ramp up production in line with resource expansion
Opportunity: Add value through staged investment in a high value resource located in a low risk jurisdiction by aggressively advancing project to production
Niblack Resource Estimate
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Higher Grade Indicated ResourceCutoff @
US$150/t NSR Tonnes Cu%
Aug/t
Zn%
Agg/t
Total 1,160,000 1.71 3.21 3.83 62.68
* Includes higher grade resourceNote 1: Net Smelter Return (NSR) cutoff uses long-term metal forecasts: gold US$1,150/oz, silver US$20.00/oz, copper US$2.50/lb, and zinc US$1.00/lb; Recoveries (used for all NSR calculations) to Cu concentrate of 95% Cu, 56% Au and 53% Ag with payable metal factors of 96.5% for Cu, 90.7% for Au, and 89.5% for Ag; to Zn concentrate of 93% Zn, 16% Au, and 24% Ag with payable metal factors of 85% for Zn, 80% for Au and 20% for Ag. Detailed engineering studies will determine the best cutoff. Note 2: November 2011 estimates by Deon Van Der Heever, Pr. Sci. Nat., Hunter Dickinson Inc., a Qualified Person who is not independent of the Company.
Cutoff @ US$50/t NSR
Million Tonnes
Cu%
Aug/t
Zn%
Agg/t
Indicated* 5.6 0.95 1.75 1.73 29.52Inferred 3.4 0.81 1.32 1.29 20.10
Niblack – Potential Mining and Processing Facilities
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Underground Mine 1000 to 1500 Tons Per Day1
Small Footprint Plus 10 year mine life2
Envision long hole stoping method Primary crushing, then barge to processing site
Processing Site (near Ketchikan) Brownfield Industrial site MOU with Ketchikan Gateway Borough Clean Energy infrastructure with capacity Existing service and supplies infrastructure Available local workforce Simple metallurgical flow sheet
crush – grind – float Investigate value of pyrite concentrate Deep draft port for Shipping of Concentrate
1 Based on comparisons with operations of similar deposit type.2 Based on current mineral resources.
Interior of the Kensington mill withthe grinding units in the foreground. July 2007
Niblack – Excellent Metallurgical Results
Copper concentrate (29 – 30% Cu)Recoveries
94 - 95% copper 56 - 62% gold 53 - 61% silver
Zinc concentrate (60 – 65% Zn)Recoveries
90 - 93% zinc 10 - 16% gold 16 - 24% silver
Medium to coarse grained for easier processing and recoveries
Very desirable clean concentrates
Simple Milling: Crush, Grind, and Float
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Testwork conducted for Niblack Mineral Development Inc. by SGS Canada Met Lab based on two 75 kg samples.
State Legislature Approves Niblack Project Financing
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) AIDEA is a state owned corporation.
Mission is to promote, develop, and advance economic growth and diversification in the state by providing financing and investment.
The authority has a long history of supporting Alaska’s minerals industry, beginning with its financing and construction of the DeLong Mountain Transportation System at Red Dog.
October 2013 – MOU between AIDEA and Heatherdale signed Heatherdale and AIDEA will work collaboratively to advance opportunities associated with
Niblack Project and the potential mill facilities at the Gravina Island Industrial Complex (GIIC) with the Ketchikan Gateway Borough (KGB).
MOU to assess the potential for processing, port, and tailings storage facilities at GIIC.
Financing and/or direct investment in capital infrastructure improvements such as roads, ports and power facilities resulting in opportunities to reduce CAPEX commitments.
April 2014 – Alaska State Legislature unanimously passes Senate Bill 99 SB99 pre-authorizes AIDEA ability to issue bonds for up to $125 Million to finance the
development of the Niblack Project and the GIIC for a mineral processing facility.
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2013 – 2015 Government and Community Outreach
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Resource Expansion Opportunities
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Niblack – Lookout Zone – Types of Mineralization
C Zone – Felsic Flow Sulphide Contacts
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Niblack – Lookout, Trio, and More Drill Ready Targets
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Historical Surface Drill Hole Intercepts
Niblack – First Order Expansion Opportunities
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Niblack – Dama Zone Geophysics (IP)
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Niblack Project Advantages
Advanced Engineering and Project Scoping Resource Expansion Targets Drill Ready Excellent Mill Site near Ketchikan Governor strongly supports the project
$2.0M in capital budget to improve access road from airport to GIIC
Alaska Delegation support the project Begich and Murkowski introduced road bill Representative Don Young introduced POW road
bill to House Committee
SE Alaskan legislators supportive Unanimous vote on SB99 – AIDEA financing
Local government leaders are on board Sealaska Native Corporation engaged and
supportive Local Price of Wales Island (POW)
communities and Native leaders engaged Ketchikan community very supportive
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Plans Going Forward – Be Prudent
Niblack Project
Explore investment opportunities to take Niblack Project Forward to Pre-feasibility and ultimately into Permitting and Construction
Collaborate with the Ketchikan Gateway Borough (KGB) as part of the MOU to investigate the suitability of the Gravina Island Industrial Complex for the Niblack Processing Plant
Collaborate with AIDEA on financing options and opportunities as part of the MOU and SB99
Continue Stakeholder Engagement Activities
Comply with Permitting requirements
Continue Environmental base line data collection
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Heatherdale Capital Structure
Shareholding In millions
Common shares 139.5
Total issued and outstanding shares 139.5
Warrants* 20.6
Convertible debt** 17.9
Options*** 0.9
Total fully diluted outstanding shares 178.9
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* 16,038,927 warrants are exercisable into common shares of the Company at $CAD0.10 and expire in April 2017 and 4,594,940 warrants are exercisable into common shares at $CAD0.05, expiring in August 2017
** Convertible debt is comprised of:
(i) CAD$3M debt convertible into common shares of the Company at CAD$0.20 and accrues interest at 8%, payable in common shares of the Company, which matured in December 2016. HTR will issue 15M common shares and 0.2M shares for interest accrued up to December 2016.
(ii) USD$60k debt convertible into common shares of the Company at CAD$0.05 per common share up to April 2016 and CAD$0.10 thereafter until the maturity of the loan in April 2018. Interest accrues in arrears at 12% per annum.
(iii) USD$50k debt convertible into common shares of the Company at CAD$0.05 per common share up to August 2017 and CAD$0.10 thereafter until the maturity of the loan in August 2018. Interest accrues in arrears at 12% per annum.
*** The Company has share options outstanding that expire between June and August 2017
Heatherdale – Board of Directors and Management
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Scott Cousens Chairman, Interim President and CEO and DirectorScott Cousens provides management and financial services to a number of publicly traded companies managed by Hunter Dickinson. His focus for the past 20 years has been the development of relationships within the international investment community.
Robert Dickinson DirectorRobert Dickinson is an economic geologist who has been actively involved in mineral exploration and mine development for over 40 years. He is Chairman of Hunter Dickinson as well as a director and member of the management team of a number of the public companies associated with Hunter Dickinson.
David Copeland DirectorDave Copeland is a geological engineer with thirty years’ experience in advancing mineral projects through feasibility, permitting, engineering design and initial development phases.
Lena Brommeland DirectorLena Brommeland has more than 20 years’ experience as a geologist managing major exploration projects in Alaska, British Columbia and around the world. Her experience includes onsite drill programs, environmental planning and permitting, and community relations activities for exploration and feasibility-level project.
Rene Carrier DirectorRene Carrier is a past Vice-President of Pacific International Securities Inc. He is also a director of a number of public companies.
Judy Thomson DirectorJudy Thomson is a Chartered Accountant with over twenty-five years of professional experience in audit, business administration and human resources, holding senior positions with a global accounting and consulting firm in Canada and Asia. She was a director of Detour Gold from January 2007 to March 2009.
Mark Peters CFOMark Peters is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Victoria. He has 15 years of experience in the areas of financial reporting and taxation, working primarily with Canadian and US public corporations. Previously, Mr. Peters worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in the tax group.
Trevor Thomas Corporate SecretaryTrevor Thomas has practiced in the areas of corporate commercial, corporate finance, securities and mining law since 1995. Prior to joining Hunter Dickinson, he served as in-house legal counsel with Placer Dome Inc.
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Thank You
Investor Relations15th Floor Phone: 604-684-63651040 West Georgia Street Fax: 604-684-8092Vancouver, BC TF: 1-800-667-2114Canada V6E 4H1 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.heatherdaleresources.com