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GOLD IN GUYANA
Working to become a mid-tier gold producer in 2014
January 2013
Disclaimer Some statements in this presentation contain forward-looking information. We have identified such statements with as asterisk for your ease of identification of forward looking-information. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the expected benefits from having a management team seeking to aggressively grow the Company into a mid tier gold producer through the exploration and development of existing assets, the completion of the acquisition of a significant interest in the Eagle Mountain Project and the development potential of the Company's properties. Specifically, any statements regarding the potential increase of the Company’s inferred resource at the Eagle Mountain Project and the goals and objectives of the Company are by their nature forward looking information. These statements address future events and conditions and, as such, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the statements. General risk factors and assumptions include, among others, the effects of general economic conditions, the price of gold and other metals, changing foreign exchange rates and actions by government authorities, uncertainties associated with legal proceedings and negotiations, competition for resources, and misjudgements in the course of preparing forward-looking information. Specific risk factors include risks associated with the ability obtain any necessary approvals, waivers, consents and other requirements necessary or desirable to permit or facilitate the development of the Company’s properties, the risk that any applicable conditions of the acquisition of an interest in the Eagle Mountain Project may not be satisfied, risks associated with project development; the need for additional financing; operational risks associated with exploration activities and results, mining and mineral processing; environmental liability claims and insurance; reliance on key personnel; the potential for conflicts of interest among certain officers, directors or promoters of the Company with certain other projects; the volatility of the Company’s common share price and volume; tax consequences; and other risks and uncertainties. Eagle Mountain is in the exploration stage only and is without a known body of commercial ore. An increase in the current inferred resource will only occur if favourable exploration results are obtained. The business of exploring for minerals involves a high degree of risk. Any forward-looking information contained in this presentation is based on the geological interpretation of results obtained from exploration activities conducted on the Company’s properties to date, including geological and geophysical surveys, sampling and mapping programs and drilling results. Results are interpreted by the Company’s management and staff and future programs and plans are formulated based on such interpretations. In making statements that contain forward-looking information, management assumes that the results are accurate and will be verified by independent examination, that in country conditions and
in the state of the financial markets remain somewhat constant and that management has the technical and financial capability and expertise to achieve the Company’s growth plans. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date that statements are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by law. In accordance with good corporate governance procedures, management constantly monitors and re-assesses the Company’s activities, results achieved and future plans. In the event management forsees or experiences material changes to the Company’s business and future plans, it will update forward looking statements accordingly Each recipient of this document accepts that no representation or warranty is made concerning the information herein nor is any liability accepted in respect thereof by Stronghold Metals, or any other shareholder (present or future), or Director, Officer, advisor, or by any of their respective affiliates; Company Copyright clauses are valid in this case. Content and slides from this presentation are not allowed to be copied or distributed otherwise, without the written consent of the Company. *Denotes forward-looking information.
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Mission
To leverage our significant gold deposit and
commence production, generating cash flow to
accelerate to mid-tier producer
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Investment Highlights
Advanced Eagle Mountain gold project in Guyana
Over 980,000 ounces of gold in updated NI 43-101-compliant resource
Near-term, low-cost production potential: Gold starts at surface
Long-term operations: Huge potential for large, economic gold resource
Existing nearby infrastructure
Proven, experienced leadership and operating team
Entry opportunity: Low market cap to peers, over $16M spent to date
Support of strong corporate and institutional shareholders (IAMGOLD, Sprott, etc.)
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Project Overview
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Advanced Eagle Mountain gold project in Guyana
Mining friendly
English-speaking jurisdiction
With a stable democracy based on British law
Project contains an existing shallow NI 43-101-compliant resource:
188,000 ounces (indicated), average grade of 1.49 g/t gold (0.5 g/t
gold cut-off) and
792,000 ounces (inferred), average grade of 1.19 g/t gold (0.5 g/t
gold cut-off)
Existing resource covers just 250 hectares inside 5,050-hectare property
Deposit is open in three lateral directions and at depth
Guyana
Consistently stable economy and political climate
Elected government has followed a policy of economic liberalization, promotes foreign
investment
Long history of successful foreign investment in country’s mining sector
British-based law and robust mining law protects foreign investment
One of the friendliest mining regimes in the world
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Guyana: Track Record of Successful Production and Operations
Omai gold mine: Produced over 3.7 million ounces grading
~1.4 g/t gold from 1993 to 2005
Guyana Goldfields Aurora project: 6.54 million measured and
indicated ounces (open pit and underground)
Sandspring Resources: Advancing multi-million ounce Toroparu gold-
copper deposit toward potential large-scale production in 2015
Azimuth Resources West Omai project: 1.22 million inferred ounces
20 to 25 Canadian juniors exploring for various commodities in
Guyana
Major mines in bauxite industry
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Eagle Mountain: Work Completed to Date
Advanced 5,050-hectare gold project with near-term production
potential
281 holes drilled totaling 35,993 metres
78 drill holes (10,850 metres) completed by Eagle Mountain
Remaining holes completed by predecessors including IAMGOLD
Known resource covers only 250 hectares inside the 5,050-hectare
property
Deposit remains open in three lateral directions and at depth
Excellent historical database (geophysics, adits, extensive sampling,
auger drilling, LIDAR, etc.)
Over $16 million spent on exploration work at Eagle Mountain to date
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Eagle Mountain: 2011 Drilling Highlights
78 holes completed for a total of 10,850 metres
Program included both infill and step-out diamond drilling holes
The program was designed to:
Move part of the geological resource from inferred to indicated
Expand the total number of ounces
Test and improve the geological model over specific deposit areas
More than 90% of holes drilled intersected shallow gold mineralization of economic grade
Results include:
24.19 metres at 9.1 g/t gold from surface to 24.19 m depth (EMD11-76 – Zion)
19.05 metres at 3.13 g/t gold from surface to 19.05 m depth (EMD11-83 - Bottle Bank)
7.80 metres at 30 g/t gold from 36 to 43.8 m depth (EMD11-85 - Bucket Shaft)
42.20 metres at 0.97 g/t gold from surface to 42.2 m depth (EMD11-77 –Zion)
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Eagle Mountain: Geology and Geochemistry
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Eagle Mountain: NI 43-101 2012 Block Model vs 2010 Block Model Historical & Current Drilling Shown
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Eagle Mountain: New NI 43-101 Typical cross-section across the NE part of the deposit
Eagle Mountain: Strong Recovery Potential
IAMGOLD took bulk samples of both oxide (saprolite) and underlying
hard rock mineralization testing all three known deposit horizons at
Eagle Mountain in 2009
Samples used for mineralogical and metallurgical testing completed
at SGS Laboratories (Toronto)
92% recovery for cyanidation (saprolite, hard rock)
70+% recovery using only gravity (saprolite)
Recoveries are in line with historical recoveries/mines in the region
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Strategic Timeline
Q4 2012
Successfully expanded gold resource - updated NI 43-101-compliant
resource represents 34% increase from November 2010 resource outline
Q1 2013
Commence Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report in support of
2013 mining permit application - ensure compliance with all Guyanese
environmental regulations and global best practices
Commence Scoping Study/Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)
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A CATALYST FOR GROWTH
Strategic Timeline – continued
Q1 2013 (continued)
Commence engineering, mineralogical and metallurgical studies
Discussions and legal on entry into other small-scale gold production
opportunities in Guyana
Q2 2013
Complete independent Scoping Study and Economic Assessment Report,
costing model to support initial production of 35,000 to 45,000 ounces
gold annually
Commence 2013 dense resource-outline drilling at Eagle Mountain
Commence full Feasibility Study based on Scoping Study results
Pursue further technical engineering tests as part of Feasibility Study work
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Strategic Timeline – continued
Q3 2013
Commence discussions regarding mining permit and minerals agreement
with Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment
Q4 2013
Submit application for mining permit and minerals agreement
Complete Feasibility Study
Expected approval for mining permit and minerals agreement
2014 Commence development and production
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Eagle Mountain: Proposed Production Tiers
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• Production of 35,000 to 45,000 ounces – significant cash-flow will bolster treasury with no dilution
Phase 1a
• Increase to 60,000 to 75,000 ounces – expansion with low capital investment
Phase 1b
• 120,000+ ounces – additional capital investment required Phase 2
Further Expansion Potential
Significant targets with Au mineralization within
Eagle Mountain PL (e.g. Bishop Growler) and at
Mowasi
Option agreement in place to earn up to 95% of
adjacent Mowasi Gold property
Mowasi covers 17,000 hectares + additional rights
of first refusal
History of artisanal gold mining at Mowasi from
alluvial workings and saprolite
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Eagle
Mountain
PL
EM Au
Deposit
Area
Enclosing
Mowasi
Gold’s
Properties
10 km
Current size of Eagle
Mountain Au
Deposit
Significant Targets for
Expansion
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Management and Directors - 277+ Years of Experience
Yannis Tsitos, President, CEO & Director
Physicist/geophysicist with 25 years experience in the mining industry. 19 years with BHP Billiton,
the last nine as senior business development manager global minerals exploration. Worked on
exploration and business deals in 32 countries. Important role in two major discoveries. Major
global mining network. Strong experience in Guyana.
Geoff Hampson, Chairman & Director
A private equity investor and businessman with 35 years experience in startups, turnaround
situations and M&A. Has been involved in building and selling private and public companies in
the mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, Internet and medical fields. Done business in Brazil,
Eastern Europe, China and North America.
Anne Casselman, Exploration & Country Manager, Guyana
Senior Geologist with 20+ years experience in precious metal exploration (Newmont, Golden
Star, Cambior, IAMGOLD). Strong experience in Guyana. Has worked on Eagle Mountain project
for the last six years, playing a major role in its expansion and exploration success.
Art Freeze, P.Geo., Director
Impressive 45 years of experience as an exploration and production geologist (e.g., Cominco,
Pasminco, Echo Bay, Pan American Silver, Stillwater). A principal consultant to Goldcorp Inc till
2007. Current Director of Orex Minerals, Mr. Freeze acts as a Consulting Geologist & Advisory
Board Member for Orko Silver Corp.
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Luiz Bizzi, Director
Brazilian geologist and Certified Investment Analyst with over 27 years experience . PhD, MBA, and past exploration
manager for South America for BHP Billiton. Dr. Bizzi was also the Director of Geology and Mineral Resources at CPRM –
the Brazilian Geological Survey and a Senior Consultant at the Brazilian Development Bank.
Jim Heras, Chairman Emeritus, Director & Founder
40 years experience as a businessman and investor in numerous private and public ventures, including several successful
mining companies (President of St. Phillips Resources - Kemess Gold/ Copper Mine). Director of various companies in
Canada.
Tim Crowhurst, Director
20+ years experience as a senior-level business manager and public policy communicator, specializing in international
trade, political affairs, corporate restructuring and turnaround, and business development. He has also served as CEO for
several mining exploration companies.
Geoff Watson, Director
30+ years of experience in the securities industry, with majority spent in the brokerage community (retail and institutional
client management) and the financing of numerous public ventures. He has also overseen the financial affairs of several
North American public companies.
Albert Wu, CFO
Certified Management Accountant, B.Com., MBA, with over 35 years experience as CFO of several public medium size
exploration and mining companies.
Management and Directors - 277+ Years of Experience
Eagle Mountain: Nearby Infrastructure
Eagle Mountain is accessible by an existing road
Major road to capital Georgetown just 5 km from property
Small airport at Mahdia Township within 4 km of Eagle Mountain
Waterways located 30 km from property
Historical Omai gold mine ~40 km from Eagle Mountain
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Share Information
Listed TSX.V: Z
OTCQX: SDMTD
Frankfurt: E9X
Share Structure (as at December 27, 2012)
Issued 33,847,280
Warrants 19,638,250
Options 1,220,000
Fully Diluted 54,705,530
Major Shareholders
Management and insiders: ~15%
Sprott Gold & Precious Metals Fund: 3.8%
IAMGOLD: 7.6%
European holdings: estimated at approx. 10-12%
Market Capitalization (as at January 22, 2013) ~$11.1 million
52-Week Range (as at January 22, 2013) $0.14 to $1.45
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2013 Budget - Use of Proceeds
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All figures in US$ Q1 2013
(Jan-Mar)
Q2 2013
(Apr-Jun)
Q3 2013
(Jul-Sep)
Q4 2013
(Oct-Dec)
Total for Year
2013 Remarks
Engineering, Metallurgical, Environ. &
FS Studies (Eagle Mountain) 330,000 340,000 360,000 290,000 1,320,000
Drilling & Analysis (Eagle Mountain) 125,000 750,000 750,000 400,000 2,025,000
Mowasi Project 25,000 0 150,000 75,000 250,000
Camp Costs & Support (sal.) 130,000 145,000 145,000 140,000 560,000
Georgetown Office & Taxes/License 17,000 12,000 12,000 67,000 108,000
Total Guyana 627,000 1,247,000 1,417,000 972,000 4,263,000
Vancouver Head Office, including IR,
Regulatory, Accounting, Expat. Salaries,
Overheads, etc.
350,000 270,000 270,000 300,000 1,190,000
Total Canada 350,000 270,000 270,000 300,000 1,190,000 TOTAL: $5,453,000
Option for immediate “Small Scale Au
Production”. Capture & deliver in
Q2/Q3.*
75,000 250,000 250,000 100,000 100,000
Opportunity Based. Subject to
machinery costs and cash flow,
incremental expansions feasible.
TOTAL CASH OUTFLOW 1,052,000 1,767,000 1,937,000 1,372,000 6,128,000
Cash from Equity Financings (net of
fees) 1,375,000 2,775,000
Total Equity Financings:
$1.5m (Q1) & $3m (Q2)
Net Cash from “Small Scale Operation”
Assuming $900/oz margin*
225,000 900,000 1,800,000 2,925,000 Expected ounces sold: Q2: 250oz, Q3:
1,000oz, Q4: 2,000oz
TOTAL CASH INFLOW 1,375,000 3,000,000 900,000 1,800,000 7,075,000
NET CASH AT PERIOD’s END 423,000 1,656,000 619,000 1,047,000
DELIVERABLES/MILESTONES
A. Two new Resource Outlines (NI43-
101) in January and November.
B. A Preliminary Economic
Assessment Report in April.
C. Additional in-fill & expansion drilling
to prove more ounces and move
more to M+I categ.
D. Deliver Environmental Base Study
& EIA (end of 2013).
E. Metallurgical, Engineering Studies
- commence Feasibility Study in Q2
and deliver it in either Q4 or Q1
2014.
F. Commence Project Permitting
Phase & Mining License (Q4).
Juniors in Guyana
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Company Name Symbol Capitalization* US$ million
Au Resource (M+I+I)* Main Project/s
Guyana Goldfields GUY: TSX 349 8 million + Aurora, Aranka
Sandspring Resources SSP: TSX-V 60 10 million Toroparu (Au & Cu)
Azimuth Resources AZH: ASX (also TSX-V) 127 1.22 million West Omai, East Omai
Sacre Coeur Minerals SCM: TSX-V 9 450,000 Million Mountain
Guyana Frontier Mining GYG: TSX-V 3 420,000 (non-compliant) Marudi Mountain, Sardine Hill,
Five Star, Guiana Shield
Madhia Gold MGD: SNSX 27 non-compliant Omai pit, Tiger River
Canamex Resources CSQ: TSX-V 28 exploration Aranka North – Also exploration
properties in Nevada
Tajiri Resources TAJ: TSX-V 1.5 exploration Kaburi – Also exploratiopn
properties in Canada
Takara Resources TKK: TSX-V 1 500,000 Tassawini, Arakaka
GPM Gold GPM: TSX-V 13 55,000 Peters Mine, Aremu
EAGLE MOUNTAIN GOLD CORP Z: TSX-V 11 1 million Eagle Mountain
* January 24, 2013
Summary
Eagle Mountain, a high-quality gold resource approaching 1 million ounces with
near-term production and cash flow potential
Project has excellent potential for expansion, both land and resource
Guyana is an established, mining-friendly regime
Property has excellent access and is in close proximity to existing infrastructure
Proven, experienced management and operating team
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Thank You
For more information, please contact:
Eagle Mountain Gold Corp., Investor Relations
1-866-437-9552
+1-416-489-0092
www.eaglemountaingoldcorp.com
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Eagle Mountain Au Deposit
35k – 45k oz/y Initial Production
Aggressive
M & A Activities
Small Scale Au Production
5k-10k oz/y
Medium-Term Growth Strategy
Eagle Mountain 35k – 45k oz/y
Initial Production
Expansion to
100,000+ oz/y Production
Eagle Mountain Au Deposit
Scoping Study
Feasibility Studies Mine
Development
Main Task: Eagle Mountain Gold Deposit
Development to mid-tier Production
Supporting Strategy One: Achieve entry in small-scale production (positive cash flow situation)
Supporting Strategy Two: Aggressive and opportunistic M&A activities
Small Scale Gold Production Initiative “To Achieve a Stream of Income” within Q2 or Q3 2013
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Mission
To leverage in 2013 the strong gold environment, the fact that Guyana is full of alluvial/eluvial/hard rock gold
occurrences and our excellent local network in order to commence or participate in a small-scale Au
production, generating cash flow to limit equity dilution and ultimately accelerate the development of our
flag ship project Eagle Mountain to a mid-tier producer, while expanding its resource.
Strategic Targets for 2013
Negotiate and enter into one or two small-scale Au operations over alluvial and eluvial ore areas
in Guyana. mobilize cheap, modular plant/s and capture positive cash flow in Q3 2013
This could be achieved via different scenarios, either an own, EMGC-controlled subsidiary or
engage EMGC in a JV, as long as EMGC earns and controls a majority interest
Target areas are prioritized and currently assessed for technical, metallurgical and legal options
Processing plant and senior operating team with significant experience identified
Strategic Timeline for Small-Scale Production Activities
2013 Q1 – Complete prioritization of targets, negotiations
and legal, permitting issues
Q1 – Analyze mobile plants and processing
requirements
Q1,Q2 – Import appropriate plant in Guyana
Q2 – Mobilization of plant to site, HR issues
Q2 – Set-up, testing, dry runs and bulk samples
Q3 – Commence production, confront initial
problems and fine tuning
Q3 – Support the operation with additional local
exploration – quick and dirty !!
Q4 – Potentially increase capacity with second plant
in a different area, scaling of business operations
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Identified Areas of Interest for Rapid Au Production
Madhia Area (Local roads & Infrastructure indicated)
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Road to Omai & Georgetown (capital of Guyana) Madhia Town & Airstrip
Essequibo River
Eagle Mountain
PL
Bishop Growler
EM deposit
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C
C
B
Mobile Au processing Plant Identified
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Competition in Guyana – Comprehensive Technical
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Analysis
Aranka North – Imotai Bishop Growler
Aremu deposits Kaburi Tajiri
Arrowhead’s Gobin and Puruni Makapa project (Guyana Shield Resources)
Guyana Goldfields’ Aurora Noseno
East Omai and West Omai (Azimuth) Omai (Madhia Gold)
GMV’s general exploration properties Peters Mine
Sacre Coeur’s Million Mountain Tassawini and Arakaka (Takara - Alicanto)
Toroparu deposit (Sandspring) Tiger River
Guyana Frontier (Sardine Hill and Marudi Mountain) Tamberlin (Gold Port)
Black Wolf Resources – Macedonian Creek and
Konawuruk operations
Company has completed an analysis of most junior company projects and corporations operating in Guyana in the gold sector – discussions in progress on selected opportunities, including:
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