Minera Alumbrera Overview

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1 Agua Rica Project Michael Holmes General Manager Minera Alumbrera Dave Dicaire - General Manager Studies, Project Development South America 18 September 2011

2 Minera Alumbrera Overview Xstrata is the major shareholder (50%) and operator of Minera Alumbrera Largest copper mine in Argentina Safety improvements: LTIFR improved from 3.62 to 0 (June 2003 present) 6 consecutive years of CAT 5 Star Rating for mine haul truck fleet contamination control (unique in Global Mining Industry) Strong community programs have consolidated reputation in region 5 consecutive years of extension to ore reserves 218 million tonnes of additional reserves, 6 years added to mine life Plant continuous improvement Ore milled from 34Mtpa to 38.5Mtpa, targeting 40Mtpa Molybdenum concentrate plant commissioned in 2008 First quartile C1 cash cost position with continuous improvement culture

3 The Agua Rica Project Located 35km from Minera Alumbrera Signed an exclusive four year option with Yamana Gold Inc. for the acquisition of Agua Rica property Deposit is a large copper-goldmoly porphyry Minera Alumbrera will manage and fund the Feasibility Study and, if approved, the development costs Part of company s long term growth strategy Attractive opportunity to expand production and extend the current mine life by 25+ years

4 Agua Rica Overview Copper in resource Mt Cu Inferred Indicated Measured MAA Agua Rica Agua Rica + MAA Description Location: Province of Catamarca, Argentina Mineral Resource: 0.42% Cu using a 0.20% Cu Cut-off Concentrator: three lines - 105ktpd Estimated production: 250ktpa Cu for first five years, average over LOM 150ktpa Cu, significant Au + Mo credits LOM: 26 years Agua Rica Site Project Status Feasibility Study stage Resource definition drilling program starting Oct ,000 metres Fluor Canada conducting Feasibility Study World class materials handling expertise on Study

5 Agua Rica: Key strategic benefits Extend Minera Alumbrera s operations from 2018 to 2041 Expand current contained copper production by 40% compared to remaining life of mine average Production Profile Kt Cu in concentrate Significant synergy benefits with Minera Alumbrera operations and people Leverage Sustainable Development achievements of Minera Alumbrera Integration case and stand-alone case being studied Benefits from utilization of Alumbrera facilities (financial, schedule, permitting and Sustainable Development) Proximity to Minera Alumbrera

6 Agua Rica: Potential Integration with Alumbrera with Ore Conveyor route from Agua Rica Conveyor route to Minera Alumbrera 0 M M M Minera Alumbrera site map Tunnel Profile Central Office Warehouse Stock Pile Moly Plant TIE-IN TO STOCK PILE Concentrator Truck shop

7 Agua Rica Preliminary Pit Design

8 The Agua Rica Project Management Xstrata Copper & MAA s disciplined approach to project development through study and execution phases Leverage recent major project development experience from Xstrata Copper s Project Development South America Division and other sites Activity Complete Transaction with Yamana Indicative Development Timeline 1H11 2H11 1H12 2H12 1H13 2H13 1H14 2H14 1H15 2H15 1H16 2H16 Feasibility Study Approval Decision to Proceed Prepare and Submit IIA IIA Approval Provess Detailed Engineering and Procurement Construction Phase Transfer to Mining Phase at Agua Rica

9 Supported by Sustainable Development Strategic Objectives focusing on Sustainable Development Injury-Free, Safe Work Places Leadership in Environmental Performance Reputation for Social Responsibility Realization of the full potential of our people Minera Alumbrera Safety Performance Total recordable Injury Frequency Rate 9 8,22 8 6,81 7 6, ,95 4 2,47 3 1, Million worked Hours Catamarca Maternity Hospital School No 33 El Paso Amaicha Hualfin Vineyard and Winery

10 Conclusions Signed exclusive four year option for the acquisition of Agua Rica property Opportunity to extend current Minera Alumbrera mine life by 25+ years Close proximity to operating Minera Alumbrera facilities Commencement of Feasibility Study strong technical knowledge with Fluor and Minera Alumbrera strong social knowledge from operating in area for 14 years Minera Alumbrera Concentrator Leveraging opportunities Option/investment decision targeted for H with possible production in 2016 Agua Rica Site and Exploration Camp

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