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TSX-V:AVT
Special Meeting of Shareholders
www.avantimining.com
Strictly Private and Confidential
November 28th, 2014
This presentation contains certain forward-looking information concerning the business of Avanti Mining Inc. (the “Corporation”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein including, without
limitation; the availability, timing and structure of financing for the Corporations’ working capital and for construction of the project; the estimated project timeline including anticipated dates for receipt of permits and
approvals, construction, start-up and production, and other milestones; anticipated mine design or life of mine; anticipated results of the enterprise optimization plan and other analyses; resource and reserve estimates;
the future demand and supply of molybdenum; the terms and timing of any off take arrangements; estimated timing and amounts of future expenditures, and the Corporation’s future production, operating and capital
costs, internal rate of return, tax rates, anticipated timing to pay back capital investments, operating or financial performance, potential taxes to be paid and potential jobs created are forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are based on the opinions of management at the date the statements are made and are based on assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could
cause actual events to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Corporation’s expectations include fluctuations in
commodity prices and currency exchange rates; the need to obtain financing to construct a mine and uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results
and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; uncertainty of estimates of capital and operating costs, recovery rates, production estimates and estimated economic return; the need for cooperation of
government agencies and native groups in the exploration and development of properties and the issuance of required permits; the possibility of delay in exploration or development programs or in construction projects
and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Corporation’s Annual
Information Form dated May 29, 2014, which is available at www.sedar.com. The Corporation is under no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management’s opinions should change,
except as required by applicable securities laws. The viewer is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
This presentation may also contain future-oriented financial information (“FOFI”) and information which could be considered to be in the nature of a “financial outlook”. Such FOFI or financial outlook was approved by
Management as of the date of presentation for the purpose of providing Management’s reasonable estimate of what return investors might expect to earn based on the assumptions set forth in such estimates and the
information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Management cautions that such FOFI or financial outlook reflects the Corporation’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to the
Corporation and on assumptions the Corporation believes are reasonable. Actual results and developments may differ materially from results and developments discussed in the FOFI or financial outlook as they are
subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the Corporation’s control. Consequently, all of the FOFI or financial outlook are qualified by these cautionary
statements, and there can be no assurances
This presentation uses the terms “proven and probable reserves”, “measured resources”, “indicated resources” and “inferred resources”. The Company advises readers that although these terms are recognized and
required by Canadian regulations (under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”)), the United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize resources.
Readers are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be converted into reserves. In addition, “inferred resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their
existence, and economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral
resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, or economic studies, except for a Preliminary Assessment as defined under NI 43-101. Investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an
inferred resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable.
Certain technical data in this presentation was taken from the technical report entitled “Kitsault Molybdenum Project, British Columbia, Canada, NI 43-101 Technical Report” with an effective date of March 14, 2014,
prepared by Scott Fulton, P.Eng., David G. Thomas, P.Geo., Ramon Mendoza Reyes, P.Eng. and Simon Allard, P.Eng. of AMEC Americas Limited, Peter Healey, P.Eng. and Michael Levy, P.E. of SRK Consulting
(Canada) Inc. and Bruno Borntraeger, P.Eng of Knight Piésold Ltd., and is subject to all of the assumptions, qualifications and procedures described therein. The Qualified Person who supervised the preparation of the
technical information in this presentation is Jeff Lowe.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
All figures in CAD unless otherwise noted
Avanti at a Glance
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Prince Rupert
Operations Office
(Vancouver)
Head Office
(Toronto)
Kitsault mine
British Columbia
Canada
Strategy: Become the unique supplier of
steel alloy metals
Cornerstone to this strategy: The
development of the Kitsault molybdenum
project (“Kitsault”)
Once Kitsault is developed, Avanti will
look to grow through the acquisition of
other assets producing steel alloys
commodities
Terrace
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Board of Directors
Bob Francis
(Director) Retired senior audit partner
Jasper Bertisen
(Director) Principal at RCF
Mark A. Smith
(Chairman) Former mining executive
Peter Roberts
(Director) Retired senior audit partner
Mario Caron
(Director) Retired mining executive
Gordon J. Bogden
(Director) CEO and President of Avanti
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Avanti Management Team
Gordon J. Bogden
CEO, President and Director
Graham du Preez
CFO
Shawn Howarth
VP, Corporate Development
and Investor Relations
Shane Uren
VP, Environmental
Greg Miazga
Construction Manager, Kitsault Project
Luke Klemke
General Manager, Kitsault Project
Kimberly A. Humphreys
VP, Human Resources
Jeff Lowe
COO
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Capital Structure
1. US$20 million Bridge Loan with option to convert at $0.07/share; US$50 million Pre-Construction Loan with option to convert at $0.055/share; figures
converted to CAD at CAD/USD rate 0.8800
2. Calculated on basic market capitalization; adjusted for estimated cash balance and debt outstanding
Share Price (Nov 24, 2014) $0.060
Shares Outstanding
Basic, Pre-Consolidation 550 million
Fully Diluted, Pre-Consolidation 1.9 billion
Market Capitalization (Basic) $33 million
Market Capitalization (Fully Diluted) $114 million
Debt Facilities
Bridge Loan (Convertible)1 $23 million
Pre-Construction Loan (Convertible)1 $57 million
Bridge Loan (Currently Undrawn) $49 million
Cash Balance $27 million
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Highlights – Last Eight Months
Filed 43-101 Optimized Feasibility Study on Kitsault
Executed on LOM offtake agreement with SeAH
Executed Co-operation Benefit Agreement with the Nisga’a Nation
Received environmental approval from the Federal Government
Re-located corporate head office to Toronto
Signed a mandate letter with six lenders for US$612 million in project debt
Formed Independent Review Panel to review all aspects of geotechnical engineering
and waste management practices at Kitsault
Expanded Avanti’s owner’s team to oversee project management
Pre-construction initiated at Kitsault
Engineering over 34% complete with over 70 persons at site dedicated to the project
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Avanti’s Corporate Responsibility
Employee Wellness
First Nations Engagement
Environmental Responsibility
Operations Engagement
Government (Provincial
and Federal) Engagement
Safety
Nisga’a
Gitanyow
Metlakatla
Wilp Luxxhon
Capital
Foundation
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Community Engagement
First Nations Support
CBA signed between the Nisga’a Lisims Government and Avanti
Kitsault Mines Ltd. on June 1, 2014
Training / Workshops
Avanti Kitsault has hosted three workshops in relation to
business contracting, employment and training
Partnership with Nisga’a Employment and Skills Training
Landmark, Precedent
Setting Agreement
Provides commercial and training initiatives with our economic
partner in the region
Site specific water quality standards at the highest level
High Quality Primary Molybdenum Project
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Ownership 100% Avanti
Mineralization Molybdenum – Silver
Molybdenum Reserves 190,600 t @ 0.082% Mo
Mining Method Conventional Open Pit
Throughput Rate 45,000 tpd
Strip Ratio 1:1
Processing Method Milling and Flotation
Average Metallurgical Recovery 88.5% Mo, 39% Ag1
Mine Life (Reserves Only) 14 Years
Average Molybdenum Production 11,570 tpa
Initial Capital $818 million
Operating Costs (Before By-Product) $6.78 / US$5.96 per lb
Operating Costs (Net of By-Product) $5.82 / US$5.12 per lb
Planned Start-Up 2017
Source: Kitsault Optimization Study (April 2014)
1. Currently looking to improve silver recovery through additional metallurgical test work
Site Layout
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Process PlantAccess Road
Transmission
Line
Kitsault Pit
Waste
Management
Facility
Tailings
Management
Construction Achievements To-Date
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Construction of Kitsault access road is complete
Front-end engineering 34% complete (EP manager – AMEC Americas Inc.)
Engineering team has grown to 70 persons
Camp expansion underway to support a 150 bed construction camp
Construction of the Nass River bridge currently underway
Avanti’s owner’s team expanded to oversee management of the project
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Environmental Management
Independent Review Panel
‒ Comprised of three highly-experienced and knowledgeable geoscientists
‒ Review all aspects of geotechnical engineering and waste management practices:
‒ Selecting optimal tailings dam technology
‒ Reviewing site characteristics (hydrometeorology and seismic characteristics)
‒ Analyzing site investigation results
‒ Developing governance guidelines in accordance with permitting requirements
‒ Establishing policies for effective storm water and wastewater management
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Description Cost Estimate (C$ mm)Cost Estimate (US$
mm)1
Mining 119.3 110.9
Site preparation and roads 26.8 24.9
Process facilities 230.0 213.9
Tailings management and reclaim 81.3 75.6
Utilities 36.1 33.6
Ancillary buildings and facilities 33.9 31.5
Owner’s costs 32.2 29.9
Indirects 150.3 139.8
Total Directs + Indirect Costs 709.9 660.2
Contingency 108.1 100.5
Total Capital Costs 818.0 760.7
Capital Cost Summary
EPCM: 34%
Construction support: 21%
Freight: 19%
Camp / Catering: 15%
Other: 11%1. CAD figures have been converted to USD based on CAD/USD rate 0.9300
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Positioned To Be A First Quartile Cash Cost Producer
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Typical Costs
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Typical Costs
(~$8.38 -
$13.53)Typical Costs
(~$8.38-
$10.59)
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Cumulative Production (000 tonnes)
*
Source: CPM Group; includes selected producers; Kitsault cash costs based on LOM estimates, net of by-product credits
* Nearing end of mine life; to be placed on care-and-maintenance Q4 2014
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Established Strategic Partnerships
Offtake agreement for 50% of moly
production
Offtake agreement for up to 20% of moly
production
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Update on Financing – Project Debt
Lending Syndicate of Six Banks
Lending syndicate in discussions to provide secured debt financing facilities for US$612
million
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Update on Financing – Equity
Looking to raise up to $500 million in new equity
‒ Avanti continues to explore a range of equity financing alternatives including:
‒ Further investment from Avanti’s cornerstone investor, Resource Capital Funds
‒ Mezzanine financing;
‒ Other private equity;
‒ Public marketed offering; and
‒ Investment by a strategic partner
Would cover initial capital costs, environmental bonding and other financing and
operating costs to reach full production
Upon completion of equity financing, Avanti will consolidate its shares on the basis of
up to 35:1
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Kitsault NPV
$173
$458 $520
$889
$496
$0
$250
$500
$750
$1,000
US$12.50 US$14.50 US$15.00 US$18.00 US$14.50
Kitsault Optimization Study (April 2014)Analyst
Estimates1
Kit
sa
ult
NP
V (
C$
mm
)
1. Source: Cormark,
Molybdenum Price (per lb)
Positive NPV at a range of prices
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Molybdenum Market Update
Kitsault
Concentrate trucked to
Vancouver or Prince
Rupert
Stainless and
construction steels
Stainless and
construction steels
Remaining
Concentrate to
Molymet in
Belgium
Concentrate processed at
Molymet’sChilean facilities
(up to 4,500 tonnes annually)
Processed MoO2 to
ThyssenKrupp
Concentrate to
SeAH (4,200
tonnes annually)
O&G Infrastructure Investment Underpins North
American Stainless Steel Demand
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US$500 billion anticipated be invested in energy infrastructure in North America over the next 7 years
Source: Pipeline & Gas Journal
Positive Demand Growth Anticipated
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234 242253
264276
288299
312324
337354
2013 2014E 2015E 2016E 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E 2022E 2023E
Source: CPM Group
Molybdenum demand is expected to increase by 110,000+ tonnes by 2023
Mo
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Kitsault Is Timed to Meet An Expected Supply Deficit
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Source: CPM Group, Avanti management estimates
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50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Kitsault Supply
Primary Supply (Ex. Kitsault)
New By-Product Supply
Existing By-Product Supply
World Demand (CPM Group)
Kitsault expected to
contribute ~4% of total
supply
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2012 2013 2014
Env Baseline DataBegan in 2008
data back to 1980
2015
Const. Permits
Feasibility Study
Start-Up/Operations
Basic and Detail Eng
EA Process
Construction
Permitting
EA App
Permit Application
BC EA Cert
Final Permits
CEA Approval
FS Update EO
2016 2017
Financing
Complete
Complete
Complete
Currently 34% complete
FN Agreements MOU with 3 First Nations
CBA with Nisga’a Complete
Development Timeline To Production
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Growth Strategy
Kitsault is only the beginning
(Today)
Kitsault development underway
Finalize Kitsault financing
Construction milestones on time
and budget
Transformation to a steel alloys
supplier
Asset base of cash flow producing
assets
The unique supplier of steel alloy
metalsStrategic acquisitions
Adding steel alloys
commodities