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Stornoway AGM Presentation October 23, 2013TRANSCRIPT
BUILDING QUÉBEC’S FIRST DIAMOND MINEAnnual General Meeting of Shareholders, Montreal, October 23rd 2013
Matt MansonPresident, CEO & Director
Patrick GodinCOO & Director
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Forward-Looking Information
This presentation contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This information and these statements, referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”, are made as of the date of this presentation and the Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect current expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: (i) the amount of mineral resources and exploration targets; (ii) the amount of future production over any period; (iii) net present value and internal rates of return of the mining operation; (iv) assumptions relating to recovered grade, average ore recovery, internal dilution, mining dilution and other mining parameters set out in the Feasibility Study or Optimization Study; (v) assumptions relating to gross revenues, operating cash flow and other revenue metrics set out in the Feasibility Study or Optimization Study; (vi) mine expansion potential and expected mine life; (vii) expected time frames for completion of permitting and regulatory approvals and making a production decision; (viii) future exploration plans; (ix) future market prices for rough diamonds; and (x) sources of and anticipated financing requirements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “projects”, “estimates”, “assumes”, “intends”, “strategy”, “goals”, “objectives” or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are made based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performances or achievements of Stornoway to be materially different from future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which Stornoway will operate in the future, including the price of diamonds, anticipated costs and Stornoway’s ability to achieve its goals. Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performances or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) required capital investment and estimated workforce requirements; (ii) estimates of net present value and internal rates of return; (iii) receipt of regulatory approvals on acceptable terms within commonly experienced time frames; (iv) the assumption that a production decision will be made, and that decision will be positive; (v) anticipated timelines for the commencement of mine production; (vi) market prices for rough diamonds and the potential impact on the Renard Project’s value; and (vii) future exploration plans and objectives. Additional risks are described in Stornoway's most recently filed Annual Information Form, annual and interim MD&As, and other disclosure documents available under the Company’s profile at: www.sedar.com.
When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to Stornoway, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Stornoway does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Stornoway or on our behalf, except as required by law.
Robin Hopkins, a Qualified Person and the Company’s VP Exploration, has reviewed the technical information contained herein. Readers are referred to the technical report dated December 29th, 2011 in respect of the November 2011 Feasibility Study for the Renard Diamond Project, the technical report dated February 28th, 2013 in respect of the January 2013 Optimization Study, and the press release dated July 23rd 2013 in respect of the July 2013 Mineral Resource estimate for further details and assumptions relating to the project. These techncial reports and this press release list the names of the Qualified Persons in respect of these studies.
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Hume KyleIndependent
Zara BoldtCFO and VP
Finance
Pat GodinCOO & Director
Matt Manson President, CEO
& Director
Michel BlouinIndependent/ IQ Designate
Yves Harvey Independent
John LeBoutillierIndependent/ IQ Designate
Monique MercierIndependent/ IQ Designate
Peter NixonIndependent
Ebe ScherkusIndependent/
Board Chairman
Executive Officers
Non-Executive Directors
Key Managers
Head Office: Longueuil, Québec
Exploration Office: North Vancouver, BC
Community Offices: Mistissini & Chibougamau
Québec
Your Board and Management Team
Serge VézinaIndependent
Orin Baranowsky
Director, IR
Jean-Charles Dumont
Corporate Controller
Yves PerronVP Engineering & Construction
Ghislain Poirier
VP Public Affairs
Brian Glover VP Asset Protection
Martin BoucherVP Sustainable Development
Guy BourqueChief Mining
Engineer
Helene RobitailleDirector, HR
Robin Hopkins
VP ExplorationMario Courchesne
Construct. ManagerFreddie Mianscum
IBA Implem. Officer
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From the 2012 AGM…
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Comments on Stornoway’s Project Financing
The Renard Project is Ready to Build
Final Project Financing is the Last Remaining Challenge Before Construction can Begin
Despite very difficult market conditions, in the past 18 months Stornoway has successfully arranged up to
$144m of financing ($124m debt, $20m equity) for road and airport construction, permitting, design optimization
work, engineering and financing costs.
The timely completion of final mine project financing, and its impact on project schedule, is the principal risk
Stornoway currently faces.
Project financing discussions with lenders and prospective investors are ongoing and progressing well.
Stornoway is Fully Focused on the Timely Completion of Final Project Financing
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Why does the Renard Project Stand Out from the Pack?
Renard will have a high margin with high cash flow: it is a major new project.
Renard has strong social acceptability.
Renard is in one of the world’s safest jurisdictions for mining investment (still).
Renard will be the first Canadian diamond mine with an all-season road.
Renard has enough resource upside for potentially decades of mining.
Renard is owned 100% by Stornoway: our partners are our shareholders and in our communities.
Diamonds are an essential part of our culture, and very difficult to find.
What Other Mining Project Offers all of these Advantages to Investors?
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Renard: Québec’s First Diamond Mine
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Lynx
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R7
R1Hibou
R4
R9R2
R3
R65
R8
Kimberlite Bodies with Probable Reserves
Hibou
Lynx
R4
R9R2
R3
R65
Kimberlite Bodies with Resource Potential
R1Hibou
Lynx
Legend
Stornoway Properties
Hydro-Québec Facility
Renard Kimberlites
Kimberlitic Dyke
Regional Kimberlites
Hydro-Québec Powerlines
Route 167 Extension/ Renard Mine Road
Road
Exploration/ Mining Projects
LEGEND:
0 1 2
Kilometers
60 0 60 120
Kilometers
Renard
LG3LG2LG4
Laforge 1
Laforge 2
Brisay
Foxtrot Property
Strateco
Eastmain MineWestern Troy
Troilus Mine
Eleonore
Temiscamie
Mistissini
ChibougamauMatagami
Wemindji
Renard Kimberlite Bodies
Kimberlite Bodies with Inferred Resources
R10R10
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Key Project Parameters
27 mcarat Indicated Mineral Resource
17 mcarat Inferred Mineral Resource
26-48 mcarat Exploration Upside
Reserve Based Mine Plan(Feasibility Study Nov. 2011, Optimization Jan. 2013)
Mine Life 11 years
Mineral Reserve 17.9 mcarats
Initial Cap-ex $752m
Operating Cost $58/t ($76/carat)
Operating Margin 67%
Operating Cash Flow $2.7B
Average Diamond Price $180/carat
Average Diamond Production 1.6 mcarats/yr
After Tax NPV (7%; Jan 1 2013) $391m
After Tax IRR 16.3%
Production Startup December 2015
Long Term Plan (Basis of Mine Permitting)
Includes the mining of the 17mcarat Inferred Resources within the scope of the Feasibility Study mine infrastructure: Extended mine life, increased annual production, increased project valuation
*Key Assumptions: C$1=US$1, Oil US$95/barrel, 2.5% real terms diamond price growth Q311-Q425, 82.9% ore recovery, 23.8% mining and internal dilution, 0cpht dilution grade, January 1 2013 effective date for NPV and IRR calculation.
Notes: Grades illustrated are for Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources respectively at a +1DTC sieve size cut-off. Reserve and Resource categories are compliant with the "CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves". Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The potential quantity and grade of any Exploration Target (previously referred to as a “Potential Mineral Deposit”) is conceptual in nature, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource. Mineral reserves are not a sub-set of mineral resources.
Renard 460/50cpht Renard 9
53cpht
Renard 6529/24cpht
Renard 2104/119cpht
Renard 3103/112cpht
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100m
200m
400m
600m
700m
500m
300m
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The Feasibility: 11 years of mining
Permitting and Long Term Business Plan
The Vision: Deposit still Open
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60
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100
120
140
Millions of Tonnes
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0
Exploration Target High Range
Inferred Resource
Exploration Target Low Range
Probable Reserve
Notes: Reserve and Resource categories are compliant with the "CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves". Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The potential quantity and grade of any Exploration Target is conceptual in nature, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource. Mineral reserves are not a sub-set of mineral resources.
Renard’s Resource UpsideA Project with a Long Resource Tail and Very Long Mine Life Potential
The resource upside at depth at Renard is world class.
Although highly accretive, the project’s Inferred Mineral Resources are not included in the Feasibility Study economic analysis in accordance with NI 43-101.
0m
100m
200m
400m
600m
700m
500m
300m
Renard 6529/24cpht Renard 3
103/112cpht
Renard 2104/119cpht
Renard 953cpht
Renard 460/50cpht
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Waste Rock
Processed Kimberlite Containment (PKC)
Overburden Stockpile
R2-R3
Ore Stockpile
R65
Camp
Plant
Road from Chibougamau
General Project ArrangementSmall Project Footprint of 3.1km2, Modest Environmental Impact
12Mine PlanA Combined Open Pit and Underground Mine
Renard 4
Renard 2
Renard 3
Renard 65
View looking Northeast
Renard 2 Renard 3
Open Pit Mining (years 1-2).
Underground Mining (years 3-11).
Underground method: Blast Hole Shrinkage, Panel Retreat with waste backfill from pits.
Ramp access 610 meter level.
6,000 tpd plant capacity (2.2Mtonnes/year) expandable to 7,000 tpd (2.5Mtonnes/year).
Pit at Renard 65 (initially) as a borrow-pit and waste water sump, pending resource conversion.
13Mine Plan Production Schedule and Cash Flow(Mineral Reserves Only)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
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500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000 Open Pit & Underground Mining
R2 Pit R3 Pit R2 UG R3 UG R4 UG
Ore
To
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age
(t)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
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500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000 Diamond Production
R2 R3 R4
Dia
mo
nd
s (c
arat
s)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
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100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000 Gross Revenue (Real Terms)
R2 R3 R4
Rev
enu
e (k
C$)
14Stornoway will be a Significant Diamond ProducerCurrent and Future Diamond Producers
Source: Kimberly process and Company Reports
1 De Beers (Anglo/Botswana) $6,100m
2 Alrosa (Russia) $4,610m
3 BHPB/Dominion Diamond (TSX: DDC) $894m
4 Rio Tinto (ASE: RIO) $741m
5 Petra (note 1; L: PDL) $403m
6 Stornoway (note 2; TSX: SWY) $306m
7 Mountain Province (note 3; TSX: MPV) $273m
8 Gem (L: GEMD) $202m
9 Lucara (note 4; TSX: LUC) $118m
10 Others $2,200m
Total $15,817m
DeBeers38%
Alrosa29% BHPB/
Domin-ion6%
RioT-into5%
Petra3%
SWY2%
MPV2%
GEM1%
LUC1%
Others14%
2012 World Diamond Production Data/ Forecast Future Production
Notes:
1. Petra 12 month results for period ending June 30, 2013
2. Renard estimated at FS average annual diamond production of 1.7 million carats, and WWW April 2011 weighted diamond price of $180/ct, un-escalated
3. Gahcho Kue estimated at 50% of FS average annual production of 4.5 million carats, and WWW April 2011 weighted diamond price of $121/ct, un-escalated
4. Karowe estimated as per Lucara FY2013 Operating Guidance.
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12 Months of Progress
1612 Months of ProgressWhat has been Achieved since September 2012?
1. The Road is Open
2. Permitting Authorizations are in Place
3. The Resource has Continued to Grow
4. The Project has been Optimized
17The Route 167 Extension and the Renard Mine Road The First Canadian Diamond Mine with Road Access
50 km
Renard Project
Explor./Mining Projects
Stornoway Properties
Albanel-Témiscamie-Otish Par
Segment A: 0-82kmSegment B: 82-143kmSegment C: 143-195kmSegment D: 195-240km
Legend
Renard
WesternTroy
EastmainAbitex
Strateco
Mistissini
Lac Mistassini
Lac Naococane
Lac Hecla
Lac Albanel
Km 0
Km82
Km240
Km195
Km143
Rou
te 1
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Segments C & DStornoway
97km of Mine Road (50km/hr)
Segments A & BMin. of Transport
143km of Regional Highway (70km/hr)
Construction of an all-season access road connecting Renard to the Québec highway network began in February 2012.
Under the terms of a November 2012 agreement between Stornoway and Québec, segments A & B (143 km) are being constructed by the Ministry of Transport as the 2-lane “Route 167 Extension” and segments C & D (97 km) are being constructed by Stornoway as the single lane “Renard Mine Road”.
Under the terms of a December 2012 financing agreement, Québec has provided Stornoway financing facilities of up to $85m to complete its work, repayable upon commercial production at Renard.
On September 3rd 2013 Stornoway announced that all 4 segments have been connected and the road had opened to construction traffic, 2 months ahead of schedule.
Stornoway forecasts the cost to complete the Renard Mine Road at $70 million, approximately 10% below base budget.
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Tree clearing and earthworks Infrastructure preparation
Culvert installation Bridge installation Last step is a topcoat gravel finish
Gravel works
Road Construction Steps
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Views of the Road
Renard Project
Explor./Mining ProjectsStornoway Properties
Albanel-Témiscamie-Otish Par
Segment A: 0-82kmSegment B: 82-143kmSegment C: 143-195kmSegment D: 195-240km
Legend
Renard
WesternTroy
EastmainAbitex
Strateco
Mistissini
Lac Mistassini
Lac Naococane
Lac Hecla
Lac Albanel
Km 0
Km82
Km240
Km195
Km143
Rou
te 1
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KM 210 KM 237
KM 155
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Views of the Road
Renard Project
Explor./Mining ProjectsStornoway Properties
Albanel-Témiscamie-Otish Par
Segment A: 0-82kmSegment B: 82-143kmSegment C: 143-195kmSegment D: 195-240km
Legend
Renard
WesternTroy
EastmainAbitex
Strateco
Mistissini
Lac Mistassini
Lac Naococane
Lac Hecla
Lac Albanel
Km 0
Km82
Km240
Km195
Km143
Rou
te 1
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KM 215
KM 228KM 236
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Bridges
Stornoway is constructing 16 bridges on the Renard Mine Road.
Temporary bridges were first installed on all river crossings by April 2013. As of October 2013, 12 of 16 permanent bridges have been installed.
All bridges are fabricated from locally harvested, engineered wood and supplied by Nordic Structures Bois, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chantiers Chibougamau Ltée.
22All Road Segments Connected on September 1st, 2013Two Months Ahead of Schedule and 10% Below Budget
Stornoway acknowledges the professionalism and performance of its contractors on the Renard Mine Road:
The Eskan Company
Swallow-Fournier inc.
Nordic Structures Bois
Jos Ste-Croix & Fils Ltée
Eenatuk Forestry Corp.
Kiskinchiish Corp.
Petronor
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Construction to Commence on Renard Aerodrome
The Renard Aerodrome will be located 8 km south of the project site.
The airstrip will be certified by Transport Canada to receive Dash 8-300 turboprop and Hercules aircraft.
Design criteria (3C-NP):
Gravel surface
30m wide by 1,494m long
Taxiway and 100mx100m apron
Equipped with assisted landing capability
Traffic will be 3 to 5 flights per week for 48 workers per flight.
The Renard Mine Aerodrome will be available for public use, enhancing air transport in the Monts Otish region of Québec.
ApronRunway Taxi wayShoulder
Renard Project Site
On October 10th Stornoway announced an agreement with Québec to commence
construction of the Renard Mine Aerodrome immediately, utilizing the residual amount of financing available within the Renard Mine
Road credit facility.
24Aerodrome ProgressOctober 2013
Tree Cutting Area
RunwayCenterline
25Site ProgressOctober 2013
R65 Borrow Pit
Tree Clearing
Bulk Sample DMS Plant
Construction Camp
Renard Mine Road
R65
R2R9
R4
26Permitting and Social AcceptabilityStrong Regulatory and Public Support for Québec’s First Diamond Mine
Social Licence
Permitting
March 2012: Impact and Benefits Agreement (“IBA” or the “Mecheshoo Agreement”) with the Cree Nation of Mistissini and the Grand Council of the Crees (EI).
July 2012: Partnership Agreements Signed with Chibougamau and Chapais.
Oct. 2012: Québec Mining Lease issued.
Dec. 2012: Québec Certificate of Authorization issued.
Dec. 2012: Closure Plan accepted by regulators.
May. 2013: Renard Mine Road Permit issued.
July 2013: Positive Federal Environmental Assessment decision issued.
All Community Agreements and Regulatory Authorizations Required to Proceed to
Construction are in Place.
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Regulatory and Fiscal Regime in Québec Settled
The last 12 months has seen proposed changes to the Québec’s system of mining taxes and royalties, and mine closure bonds.
Stornoway participated in the Government of Québec’s consultation process and, although impacted by these changes, welcomes the balanced approach that has been taken.
Québec remains a leading destination for mining investment, and we look forward to developing Renard at a time of regulatory and fiscal certainty.
For mine planning, Stornoway assumes the new hybrid fiscal regime, being the greater of the “Minimum Mining Tax” or “Progressive Mining Tax”
Stornoway does not anticipate a major impact on the Renard Project from the new Mining Act still under assessment in the Québec National Assembly.
Québec remains one of the world’s leading mining jurisdictions offering :• Regulatory Stability• Institutional Support• Expertise• Infrastructure
28The Renard Optimization StudyReleased January 2013
Accommodation Complex
Process and Power Plants
Since the release of the Renard Feasiblity Study in November 2011, Stornoway has sought improvements in the project’s cost and operating parameters.
The Renard Optimization Study was released in January 2013, and included:• A reduced initial capital cost, principally
through deferral of the shaft.• Increased project NPV and IRR.• Maintained high operating margin.• A refined underground mining sequence
and draw point design.
Additional design optimization and engineering work is ongoing in partnership with a joint venture made up of SNC-Lavalin Inc. and AMEC Americas Ltd. under an interim agreement pending completion of the project’s EPCM contract at time of project financing.
29Liquefied Natural Gas Power PlantFeasibility Study Released October 2013
With a view to project optimization, Stornoway has been investigating more cost efficient alternatives for on-site power supply than traditional diesel fuelled gen-sets.
A Hydro-Quebec powerline has been ruled out in the short term due to high cap-ex cost.
On October 21st Stornoway announced it will proceed with an LNG fuelled gen-set option, made possible by the ability to receive regular cryogenic LNG shipments on the Renard Mine Road.
The Renard LNG plant will comprise seven 2.1MW rated gas gen-sets, providing sufficient power generation capacity for the project’s normal operating specification of 9.5MW.
30Liquefied Natural Gas Power PlantFeasibility Study Released October 2013
An LNG fuelled powerplant for Renard offers many advantages over diesel:• Greatly reduced annual operating costs of $8m to $10m per year, for a small incremental capital cost
of $2.6m.• Up to 43% less greenhouse gas emissions.• Long term, stable supply market utilizing existing commercial distribution network within Quebec.• Elimination of on-site propane, as LNG will be used for building and underground mine heating.
Diesel will continue to be used for the mobile mining fleet and construction activities
Cost Improvements with LNGJan 2013
Optimization Study with Diesel
Jan 2013 Optimization Study
with LNG
Unit Power Cost (C$/kWh) 1 $0.299 $0.188 (-37%)
Unit Operating Cost (C$/tonne) 1,2 $57.63 $53.84 (-7%)
Initial Capital Cost (C$m) 1 $752.1 $754.0 (+0.3%)
Life of Mine Capital Cost (C$m) 1,3 $1,013 $1,010 (-0.3%)
Annual Diesel Consumption (million litres) 27.5 5.9 (-79%)
Annual LNG Consumption (thousand m3/annum) n/a 41.7
Annual Propane Consumption (thousand m3/annum) 3.5 n/a
Notes
1. January 2013 Optimization Study costs expressed in October 2012 terms.
2. Excludes capitalized preproduction costs.
3. Includes all initial, sustaining and deferred capital, contingencies and escalation
Key Assumptions
Based on the 11 year reserve-based mine life (17.9 mcarats) contained within the January 2013 Optimization Study, with a normal operating load of 9.49MW, C$1=US$1, Oil US$95/barrel
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In July 2013 Stornoway release the results of a revised
Mineral Resource Statement with a 14% increase in contained carats within the Indicated Resource category.
This followed the successful completion of a 5,000 tonne bulk sample at Renard 65 in 2012 and the recovery of 997 carats of diamonds for valuation.
The Renard 65 bulk sample returned the highest value diamonds to date at the Renard Project, with a March 2013 valuation of US$250/ct, giving a base model of US$180/ct (sensitivities of $203 & $169).
Upon conversion to a Mineral Reserve, this material may be incorporated into the mine plan in two ways:
1. add 1 year to the LOM and increase the production rate to 2.5Mt/a or
2. add 3 years to the LOM as a reserve tail at a production rate of 2.1Mt/a
The cost of developing a 75m deep pit at Renard 65 is already contained within the Feasibility Study.
Renard 2
Renard 3
Renard 9Renard 4
Renard 65
Three Renard 65 diamonds: 9.78 ct and 6.41 ct diamonds recovered from the 2012 bulk
sample and a 4 carat stone discovered in drillcore in 2003
Renard’s Resource is Continuing to GrowRevised Mineral Resource Statement Release July 2013
Notes: Reserve and Resource categories are compliant with the "CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves". Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The potential quantity and grade of any Exploration Target is conceptual in nature, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource. Mineral reserves are not a sub-set of mineral resources.
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490 m asl
-275 m asl
0 m
790 m
Renard’s Resource is Continuing to GrowResource Expansion in 2013, and Beyond
Renard 2 Renard 3 Renard 4 Renard 65 Renard 9
1. Conversion of Renard 65 Inferred Resources to Indicated to 150m depth (July 2013: Completed)
2. Addition of Renard 2 Country Rock Breccia to both Indicated and Inferred Resources (July 2013: Completed)
3. 6.2 mcarats in 5.23 Mtonnes (at 119 cpht) in Renard 2 Inferred Resources between 610m and 700m depth: 4.2 to 7.3 Mcarats TFFE between 700m and 770m depth. Open below 770m. (Target for Future Exploration)
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3
27 mcarat Indicated Mineral Resource
17 mcarat Inferred Mineral Resource
26-48 mcarat Exploration Upside
33Renard Resource UpsideInferred Resources and TFFE Not in Reserve Case Mine Plan
0m
100m
200m
400m
600m
700m
500m
300m
0.8 to 2.8 mcarats
0.6 mcarats
6.2 mcarats
4.2 to 7.3 mcarats
1.2 mcarats
2.7 mcarats
7.3 to 13.5mcarats
5.6 to 11.8 mcarats
2.0 to 4.3 mcarats
Notes: Reserve and Resource categories are compliant with the "CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves". Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The potential quantity and grade of any Exploration Target (previously referred to as a “Potential Mineral Deposit”) is conceptual in nature, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource. Mineral reserves are not a sub-set of mineral resources.
Renard’s Inferred Resources and TFFE represent a potential increase over the current Indicated Resource
of 160% to 240%.
Each kimberlite remains open at 770m depth
2.4 mcarats 1.2
mcarats
27 mcarat Indicated Mineral Resource
17 mcarat Inferred Mineral Resource
26-48 mcarat Exploration Upside
34Renard’s DiamondsRecent Valuation Conducted by WWW International Diamond Consultants Ltd. March 2013
The Renard kimberlite pipes have similar, but marginally different diamond populations exhibiting coarse size distributions and with high proportions of large white gems.
99% by weight gem/near-gem quality. 1% industrial quality boart.
Significant value upside in large gems. Diamonds larger than 10.8ct, “Specials”) estimated at three to six 50-100ct stones and one to two +100ct stones every 100,000 carats (two weeks). Not accounted for in the revenue model.
Stornoway most recently valued the Renard diamond samples with WWW International Diamond Consultants Ltd. in March 2013.
Kimberlite Body
Size ofValuation Sample(carats)
WWW March 2013 Sample
Price(US$/carat)1
WWW March 2013 Base Case Price
Model(US$/carat)1
Sensitivities(Minimum to High)
Renard 2 1,580 $180 $190 $171 to $214
Renard 3 2,753 $173 $151 $141 to $185
Renard 4 2,674 $100 $104 ($150)2 $98 to $168
Renard 65 997 $250 $180 $169 to $203
Notes
1. All prices in US$/carat. Samples utilizing a +1 DTC sieve size cut-off.
2. Should the Renard 4 diamond population prove to have a diamond population with a size distribution equal to the average of Renard 2 and 3, WWW have estimated that a base case diamond price model of
$150 per carat based on March 2013 pricing.
Renard 3 Bulk Sample Stones larger than 2 carats. “Run of
Mine”
35Rough Diamond Price MovementsThe Diamond Market, January 2010 to September 2013
May 2011 Valuation utilized in the FS based
on the average of 5 diamantaires c.10%
below the WWW rough index price
A tracking of the diamond market since the publication of the November 2011 FS indicates rough diamond prices have generally remained within the bounds of sensitivities contained within the FS financial model (May 2011 spot prices and a 2.5% real terms annual price escalator).
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Renard’s Legacy
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10.15 carat gem quality
octahedron
Renard’s Legacy
Value Creation for our Shareholders
An Example of Constructive Partnership with Local People• Stornoway’s relationship with the Crees of Eeyou Istchee• Stornoway’s relationship with Chibougamau and Chapais
Québec Institutional Equity Ownership• Stornoway’s Largest Shareholder is Investissement Québec, at 35% (fully diluted).
An Economic Engine in the James Bay Region of Québec• Long Term Direct and Indirect Employment• Long Term Local Contracting and Purchasing
A Catalyst for Public Infrastructure Development• The Route 167 Extension/Renard Mine Road• A New Aerodrome in the Otish Mountains
An Important Government Revenue Base• Federal and Québec Income Tax• Québec Mining Duty• Personal Income Taxes and Sales Taxes
38Renard’s LegacyMines are Wealth Generators
Notes: As estimated by Stornoway based on the Renard Feasibility Study Optimization dated January 2013, and existing tax regimes. In nominal terms. Québec Mining Duties subject to certain refundable credits
Over the First 11 Years Alone:
$907m of tax payments, royalty payments, and Public infrastructure support payments.
Payments associated with the project’s Long Term Business Plan are substantially higher still.
Federal Income Tax $188
Québec Income Tax $163
Québec Mining Duties $372
DIAQUEM Royalty $94
Contribution to the Renard Mine Road and Aerodrome $77
Maintenance Contribu-tion to the Renard
Mine Road $13
39Renard’s LegacyMines Employ People
Notes: As estimated by Stornoway based on the Renard Feasibility Study Optimization dated January 2013
Around 7,000 person years of employment created during construction (2013-2016).
Annual average of 482 direct jobs (Stornoway and contractors) created during operations (2016-2027).
405 Stornoway employees with an average salary of $115 000/y (including benefits).
An estimated of 740 jobs maintained or supported at suppliers and local merchants.
Annual operating expenditures on Québec goods and services of $90m (73% of total).
Stornoway Direct Employment
21%
Indirect Employment with Suppliers
36%
Induced Employment42%
Construction Employment Breakdown
Q3-20
13
H1-20
14
H1-20
15
H1-20
16
H1-20
17
H1-20
18
H1-20
19
H1-20
20
H1-20
21
H2-20
22
H2-20
24
H1-20
260
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200
300
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600
700 Direct Renard EmploymentConstruction
Contractors
Process Plant
Underground
Open Pit
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What to Expect
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Project Schedule
BFS (Complete)
ESIA (Complete)
Community Hearings (Complete)
Reg. Authorizations (Complete)
Specific Operating Permits (50)
Detailed Engineering
Project Financing
Road Construction
Site Construction
Commissioning and Ramp-up
Commercial Production
2011
2H 2H 2H 2H2H 1H 1H 1H1H
2012 2013 2014 2015
2H1H
2016
First Vehicle Access
With first vehicle access achieved on the Renard Mine Road, the timely completion of mine project financing is the now principal driver on project schedule
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Québec’s First Diamond Mine is Ready to Build
Project Green-lighted: Authorizations Issued
Community Agreements in Place
Stornoway Operating Team in Place
Access Road Opened
Resource Growing
Project Design Fully Optimized
Favourable Cost Environment
Stornoway is Fully Focused on the Timely Completion of Final Project
Financing