MAG Silver Corp. Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment, Juanicipio Project. CORPORATE Presentation. June 14, 2012 Vancouver

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1 MAG Silver Corp Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment, Juanicipio Project CORPORATE Presentation June 14, 2012 Vancouver

2 Forward Looking - Safe Harbor Statement MAG Silver Corp is a Canadian issuer. This presentation is prepared by MAG Silver Corp ( MAG TSX / MVG NYSE MKT ) management and MAG is solely responsible for content and format. Daniel MacInnis P.Geo is a non-independent Qualified Person and has compiled this presentation from industry information and reports and news releases with specific underlying Qualified Persons as set out in the Releases and reports. Industry Information has been compiled from publicly available sources and may not be complete, up to date or reliable. This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Such forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from estimated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company s ability to raise capital to fund development and exploration, changes in general economic conditions or financial markets, changes in metal prices, general cost increases, litigation, legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments in Mexico or Canada, technological and operational difficulties or inability to obtain permits encountered in connection with The Company s exploration activities, community and labor relations matters and changes in foreign exchange rates, all of which are described in more detail in the Company s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There is no certainty that any forward looking statement will come to pass and investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements This presentation uses the term "Indicated Resources". MAG advises investors that although this term is recognized and required by Canadian regulations (under National Instrument Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize this term. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of mineral deposits in this category will ever be converted into reserves. Cautionary Note to Investors Concerning Estimates of Inferred Resources: This presentation uses the term "Inferred Resources". MAG advises investors that although this term is recognized and required by Canadian regulations (under National Instrument Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize this term. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in this category 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 prefeasibility studies, or economic studies except for Preliminary Assessment as defined under Canadian National Instrument Investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an Inferred Resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable. The Company may access safe harbor rules. Please see complete information on SEDAR and at the SEC on EDGAR. This presentation is for information purposes only and is not a solicitation. Please contact the Company for complete information and consult a registered investment representative / advisor prior to making any investment decision. Note to U.S. Investors: Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our Form 40F, File no , available at our office: Suite West Pender, Vancouver BC, Canada, V6C 2V6 or from the SEC: 1(800) SEC The Company may access safe harbor rules. Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosures in MAG Silver's annual and quarterly reports and other public filings, accessible through the Internet at and Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor the New York Stock Exchange Alternex has reviewed or accepted responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this presentation, which has been prepared by management. 2

3 Disclaimer While the results of the AMC Study are promising, the AMC Study constitutes an updated preliminary economic assessment which by definition is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred Mineral Resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as Mineral Reserves. There can therefore be no certainty that the updated preliminary economic assessment in the AMC Study will be realized. It is also important to note that mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. 3

4 Juanicipio Joint Venture AMC / Snowden Core Area Minera Juanicipio S.A. de C.V. engaged AMC Mining Consultants (Canada) Ltd. ( AMC ) to prepare this Study on behalf of the Joint Venture. 36M oz MAG Silver exclusively engaged Snowden Mining Industry Consultants ( Snowden ) provide MAG with the analysis and backup necessary to assess and test the engineering work being conducted on behalf of the joint venture. Although at times there were differences of professional opinion between Snowden and AMC, they were collectively not material in the context of the overall value assessment of the project than that presented by AMC. 4

5 Juanicipio Joint Venture World Class Silver District Valdecañas and Desprendido Veins Juanicipio Vein Mill Fresnillo / Saucito Mine 100% Fresnillo plc 5

6 AMC UPEA Key Parameters a) The study utilized the November 2012 Strathcona Mineral Services resource estimation and model as the key building block. This allowed for the inclusion of all three of the known veins, Valdecañas, Desprendido and Juanicipio. b) The three year trailing average metal prices for silver ($23.39 per ounce), gold ($1,257 per ounce), lead ($0.95 per pound) and zinc ($0.91 per pound) to December 31 st 2011 were used. c) Trade off studies by AMC concluded that ramp access was the most cost effective method of development. d) The exchange rate for the Mexican Peso was fixed at pesos to one $US. e) The JV agreed to use a 5% discount rate as the base case. f) The Study presents pre tax and after tax scenarios. g) All figures are in $US unless otherwise noted. h) Designed on a stand alone basis. i) Unless referenced all numbers are at 100% (MAG s Share is 44%) 6

7 Juanicipio Why High Grade Matters Resource Category (Strathcona) M Tonnes Resource Grade Ag Silver Ounces Millions Indicated g/t 128 Inferred g/t 71 UPEA Highlights AMC Study Base Case (Ag / oz.$23.39) Spot Silver (Ag / oz.$30.00) Discount Rate 5% NPV ($USM) IRR NPV ($USM) IRR Pre Tax 1,762 54% 2,455 65% After Tax 1,233 43% 1,734 53% Cash Cost (net) $(0.03) $(0.79) J.V. 100% Life Of Mine Production LOM Annual Average Average Years 1 6 Peak Year 6 MAG 44% J.V. 100% MAG 44% J.V. 100% MAG 44% J.V. 100% Payable Ounces (M) Silver Eq. oz. Payable (M) Life of Mine Cash Margin (at Base Case Metal Prices) Revenue Operating and Capital Cost Cash Margin MAG 44% Cash Margin at $30.00 Silver ~$ 5.0B ~$2.0B ~$3.0B (60%) ~$4.0B (67%) 7

8 Juanicipio Project Resource Estimation / 100 g/t Cut-off Strathcona Mineral Services - Global Resources 64% of Silver ounces in indicated category, 36% in inferred category Resources Tonnes Silver g/t (Ounces per ton) Silver ounces (Millions) Gold g/t Lead % Zinc % Lead Mlbs. Zinc Mlbs. Total Indicated (includes Footwall and Hanging Wall Vein 1) Total Inferred (includes Footwall 2, Hanging Wall 1, Stock-work and Juanicipio Vein) Footnotes: 1. CIM Definition Standards have been followed for classification of mineral resources. 2. Mineral resources are reported at a 100 g/t silver cut-off. 3. The mineral resource estimate uses drill hole data available as of June 01, Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. 5. Totals may not add correctly due to rounding. "There can be little doubt that the Valdecañas Vein will become an important silver producer within the district. This is one of the few fortunate cases in the mining industry where the economic merits of a resource estimate, even if based on relatively widely spaced drilling, are self evident. : Henrik Thalenhorst Mineral Resource Estimate, Minera Juanicipio, S.A. de C.V., Zacatecas, Mexico. November 2011 See: SEDAR 8

9 AMC UPEA Material Mined and Processed / $US65 Cut-off Grade Contained Metal M Tonnes Ag (g/t) Au (g/t) Pb (%) Zn (%) Au (k-oz.) Ag (M-oz.) Pb (M-lbs.) Zn (M-lb.) Based on Strathcona Resource Model and adjusted for economic cut-off, extraction loss and dilution (at zero grade); AMC excludes partial mine blocks at the boundaries Strathcona Resource Summary Category (100g/t Ag cut-off) Tonnes M Ag oz. M Indicated Inferred Material Mined and Processed - AMC Tonnes M Ag oz. M

10 AMC UPEA Recoverable and Payable Metal Summary Metals from Pb / Zn / Py Concentrates Total Recovered Metal Recovery as % of in-situ Total Payable Metal Production Payable as % of Recovered Metal Silver M oz Gold k oz Lead M lbs Zinc M lbs J.V. 100% Life Of Mine Production LOM Annual Average Average Years 1 6 Peak Year 6 MAG 44% J.V. 100% MAG 44% J.V. 100% MAG 44% J.V. 100% Includes lead, zinc and pyrite recovery circuits Using Base Case Metal Prices MAG 44% Payable Ounces (M) Silver Eq. oz. Payable (M)

11 AMC UPEA Operational Parameters Parameter Units Initial Capital ($m) (Years 1-4) $302 Sustaining Capital ($M) (Years ) $267 Payback from Mill Startup (yrs.) 3 Mine Life (yrs.) 15 AverageMineRate(ktpy) 850kt / 950kt ** Nominal Mill Rate (ktpy) 850k On Site Operating Cost ($/t) $66.56t Off site costs ($/t) $39.36 LOM Cash Cost ($/oz.) ($0.03) Total Cash Cost (net) ($/oz Ag eq.) Includes TTC costs $6.61 **Mining starts up 6 months before process plant (3 years into development) which starts at 850kt per year and in Year 4 mining and processing increases to 950k due to start-up of production from Juanicipio vein (100k tpy) 11

12 AMC UPEA CAPEX and OPEX Initial CAPEX $/t Milled Sustaining Capital $/t Milled Total CAPEX and SCAPEX $ millions $ millions $ millions Total Peak Debt 302 MAG s Share Peak Debt 133 LOM OPEX On site Cost Off Site Costs Total OPEX 1, Area Initial Capital Details Sustaining Capital Details $ millions $ millions Mine Mill Infrastructure Indirect (Including owners costs and EPCM) 77 1 Contingency 31 N/A Total

13 AMC UPEA Sensitivities to Silver Price Discount Rate (5%) Base Case Gold prices at various silver prices estimated at a constant ratio of approximately 53.7 : 1 Au ($/oz) 1,075 1,257 1,342 1,476 1,612 1,746 1,881 Ag ($/oz) Pre-Tax NPV (M) $1,407 $1,762 $1,930 $2,192 $2,455 $2,717 $2,979 After-Tax NPV (M) $976 $1,233 $1,355 $1,544 $1,734 $1,923 $2,113 Pre-Tax IRR (%) 47% 54% 57% 61% 65% 69% 73% After-Tax IRR (%) 37% 43% 46% 50% 53% 57% 60% Cash cost $/oz. Ag (net of credits) 0.36 (0.03) (0.21) (0.49) (0.79) (1.07) (1.36) Cash cost $/AgEq oz. $6.33 $6.61 $6.73 $6.89 $7.05 $7.20 $7.33 Payback (Years) From Plant Start up

14 AMC UPEA Location and Infrastructure Layout 14

15 AMC UPEA Site Lay Out Details 15

16 Valdecañas Vein Resource Classification Fresnillo Valdecañas Vein Composite and Block Model Silver Grades Minera Juanicipio Diagram by Strathcona Mineral Services Minera Juanicipio Fresnillo Juanicipio Vein Composite and Block Model Silver Grades Diagram by Strathcona Mineral Services 16

17 Major Shareholders - > 1.0M Shares Fresnillo plc 17.5% Equinox / Mason Hill 8.5% Sprott Asset 5.2% Van Eck Associates 4.5% Management 4.0% Franklin 3.4% Blackrock (US) 3.0% Top Gold / Pro Aurum 2.7% BMO Capital Markets 1.8% Goodman and Company 1.8% Totals 52.4% 17

18 Management Team 18

19 POZO SECO Symbol TSX NYSE MKT 52 week hi/lo ($CDN) $14.15 $6.17 Recent ($CDN) $9.00 Issued/Outstanding 55,667,139 Options 4,108,618 Fully Diluted 59,775,757 Working Capital ($CDN) $19,000,000 June, 2012 Market Cap ~ CDN $500M (I/O) 19

20 MAG Silver Corp See for copy of presentation Suite 770, 800 West Pender Street Vancouver BC, Canada V6C 2V6 Corporate Tel.: Presentation 1399 Toll Free: