AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTCautionary Statement
2
Certain information contained in this presentation including any information relating to Amulsars expected future performance is forward looking All statements in this presentation other than statements ofhistorical fact that address events results outcomes or developments that the Corporation expects to occur are forward-looking statements Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historicalfacts and are generally but not always identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as plans expects is expected budget scheduled estimates forecasts intends anticipatesprojects potential ldquoupsiderdquo ldquotargetsrdquo believes or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions events or results may could would should might or will be takenoccur or be achieved or the negative connotation of such terms Forward-looking statements in this presentation relate primarily to the results of the Amulsar value engineering and optimization studyentitled the lsquolsquoNI 43-101 Technical Report Amulsar Updated Resources and Reserves Armeniardquo dated March 30 2017 and prepared by Samuel Engineering Inc and include among others statements withrespect to the economic and resource potential of Amulsar the timing of any re-rating of Lydian and the extent thereof the projected cashflow of Amulsar the economic outlook in Armenia the generaldevelopment of Amulsar (including but not limited to infrastructure mine operations systems facilities plants equipment and employment) the economic and feasibility parameters of Amulsar the naturecost and timing of development of the Amulsar project expected capital costs sustaining capital costs production cash costs and all-in sustaining costs the timing and amount of funding under the Corporationrsquosproject finance agreements and equipment financing agreements the expected timing to begin repayments of debt under the project finance agreements and equipment financing agreements the expectedtiming of achievement of net profit and positive cash flow results for the Amulsar project the expected mine life scale mining methods and plan processing methods and rates grades recovery rates strippingratio production and other attributes of Amulsar the tonnages and grades of mineral reserves and resources and the estimation of mineral reserves and resources the realization of mineral resource estimatesand the timing of development and construction of the Amulsar project including the expected start date of production the expected timing of deliveries of major equipment purchases results of futureexploration and drilling the potential extension of the Amulsar project mine life through the evaluation of currently defined inferred resources and from open extensions at depth the commitment to andimplementation of good international industry practices the timing for receipt of permits and approvals the expected pre-tax and after-tax NPV IRR and payback period associated with Amulsar the support ofthe Armenian government and local communities and the expected economic impact of the Amulsar project on the Armenian economy Statements concerning mineral resource estimates may also be deemedto constitute forward-looking information to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered when the property is developed
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to known and unknown risks uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual resultsperformance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements Such risks uncertainties and factors include without limitation significant capitalrequirements and availability of capital resources to fund such requirements the extent to which Lydian will be re-rated if at all and the timing thereof the extent to which comparable companies are similar toLydian and support comparable valuation metrics failure to satisfy conditions to draw down advances under the project finance agreements and equipment financing agreements fluctuations in internationalcurrency markets price volatility in the spot and forward markets for commodities tax rates or royalties being greater than assumed discrepancies between actual and estimated production between actual andestimated reserves and resources and between actual and estimated metallurgical recoveries changes in national and local government legislation in Armenia changes to the Corporationrsquos mine plan orprofitability or to the Corporationrsquos asset profile that might alter the allocation of tax attributes to the Amulsar project controls regulations and political or economic developments in Jersey Canada or Armeniathe speculative nature of mineral exploration and development risks associated with obtaining and maintaining the necessary licenses and permits and complying with permitting requirements failure to extendthe mine life of the Amulsar project through the evaluation of defined inferred resources and from open extensions at depth and uncertainties inherent to mining economic studies such as the Amulsar valueengineering and optimization study including the risk that the assumptions underlying such study and its economic parameters will not be realized Additional risk factors are discussed under ldquoRisk Factorsrdquo in theCorporationrsquos most recently filed Annual Information Form and also see ldquoRisk Factorsrdquo in the Corporationrsquos most recently filed Annual Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis Although the forward-lookingstatements contained in this presentation are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions these risks uncertainties assumptions and other factors could cause actual resultsperformance and achievements to differ materially from the expectations future results performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements Accordingly readers should notplace undue reliance on forward-looking statements The Corporation does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except as expressly required by applicablesecurities laws
Information concerning estimates of minerals reserves and resources
This presentations uses terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada and certain estimates are made in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 ndash Standard of Disclosure for Mineral Projects whichestablishes Canadian standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects These standards differ significantly from the requirements of the USSecurities and Exchange Commission (ldquoSECrdquo) and mineral resource information contained herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by US companies This presentation uses the termsldquomeasured mineral resourcesrdquo ldquoindicated mineral resourcesrdquo and ldquoinferred mineral resourcesrdquo to comply with reporting standards in Canada We advise US investors that while such terms are recognized andrequired by Canadian regulations the SEC does not recognize them US investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in such categories will ever be converted into mineralreserves under SEC definitions These terms have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility Therefore US investors are also cautionednot to assume that all or any part of the ldquomeasured mineral resourcesrdquo ldquoindicated mineral resourcesrdquo or ldquoinferred mineral resourcesrdquo exist In accordance with Canadian rules estimates of ldquoinferred mineralresourcesrdquo cannot form the basis of pre-feasibility or other economic studies It cannot be assumed that all or any part of the ldquomeasured mineral resourcesrdquo ldquoindicated mineral resourcesrdquo or ldquoinferred mineralresourcesrdquo will ever be upgraded to a higher category
Where we say we us our the Corporation or Lydian in this presentation we mean Lydian International Limited andor one or more or all of its subsidiaries as may be applicable
All dollar amount references in this presentation unless otherwise indicated are expressed in United States dollars
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTEmerging World-Class Gold Mine
2018 First Gold
Large Scale Operation
High Cashflows
Organic Growth Potential
3
Annual Gold ProductionYears 1 - 5 260000 OzsAverage Life-of-Mine 225000 Ozs
Gold Reserves - Contained Ozs 2606000
Gold Resources - Contained OzsMeasured amp Indicated 1 3470000 Inferred 1280000
Initial Mine Life 10 Years
Annual Tonnes Processed 102 Mtpa
Waste Ore Ratio 22 10
Gold Grade 079 gt
Gold Recovery 87
Pre-production Capital $425 million
All-in Sustaining Costs ($oz)2 $5791 Inclusive of Reserves2 Q1 2017 Technical Report
PROFILE
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
AMULSAR ECONOMIC PROFILEOperations Trigger Re-Valuation Opportunity
4
Low-Cost Drivers
Post-Debt CashflowsStarting First Gold
Leveraged After-TaxAmulsar NPV
Efficiencies from Large Scale OperationsAll Oxide Deposit Produces 87 Gold RecoveryConventional Mining amp Processing MethodsLow Waste Ore Ratio at 22 Life-of-Mine
$1250 Gold $1350 Gold10-Year Post-Debt Cashflows $833 Million $977 MillionNPV 5 from First Gold $524 Million $634 MillionNPV 10 from First Gold $377 Million $463 Million
10-Year Economics
Profile
Growth
Economics
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTCapital Structure (millions except share data)
5
Trading Symbol Ordinary Shares LYD
Ordinary Shares 754Unlisted Warrants 5
Recent Share Price C$04652-Week HighLow C$063C$031
Equity $133Term Loans $250Capped Stream $60Cost Overrun Facility $14 Total $457
C$345
Cash at 123117 $54
Shares Outstanding
Project Financing
Share Price
Market Capitalization
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Operational Readiness (2)
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTStrong Financial Backing and Analyst Support
6
KEY SHAREHOLDERS
Resource Capital Management
Amber Capital UK LP
Donald Smith Value Fund LP
RBC Asset Management
ASA Gold amp Precious Metals Fund
Orion Mine Finance Management Limited
Franklin Resources Inc
European Bank for Reconstruction amp Development
ANALYST COVERAGE
Andrew Breichmanas
David Stewart
Shane Nagle
Jonathan Guy
Trevor Turnbull
BMO
GMP
National Bank
Numis Securities
Scotiabank
OrionRCFOsisko Gold
ING Cat Financial Ameriabank
Lenders
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Operational Readiness (2)
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Operational Readiness (2)
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Operational Readiness (2)
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTConfluence of Infrastructure Government amp Workforce
7
Mining in Armenia
Profile
Located on Armenias Primary Infrastructure Corridor Paved access to site High-voltage power and water on site Internet and telecom in place
Supportive Government Mining Right Environmental Impact Assessment and Technical Safety Program approved Modern mining code
Major Economic Contributor Major source of tax revenue $250MM per year in exports ~1300 direct construction-term jobs ~700 direct long-term jobs Educated workforce
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTConventional Open-Pit Mining amp Heap Leach Processing
8
Truck Shop
Overland Conveyor
Truck Loadout1850m
ADR Plant1630m
Crushing2600m
Access Road
Mine PitsUp to 2975m
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTMining Operations
9
Profile
Mining 105 Mtpa Tigranes-Artavazdes first pit 4 Km downhill haul to crusher
2018 Fleet (Catreg) 1 x 6040 Shovel (23 m3 bucket) 1 x 994 Loader (22 m3 bucket) 11 x 789 Haul Trucks (190 Mt capacity)
2019 Fleet (Catreg) 1 x 6040 Shovel 1 x 994 Loader 7 x 789 Haul Trucks
Status
Nine haul trucks one hydraulic shovel andone front-end loader commissioned
Simulators in use to screen and train equipment operators
Initial mine haul road cut complete from open-pits to the primary crushing area
Expansion of mine haul road to full design width ongoing
Mining within the pit will begin during Q2 2018
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Operational Readiness (2)
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Operational Readiness (2)
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTMining Operations
10
Widening Mine Haul Road
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTMaterial Handling System
11
ProfileSandvik Designed and FabricatedCrushing and Screening 1 x Primary crusher 3 x Secondary crushers ScreeningOre Transportation 54 km downhill conveyor Generates up to 3 MW
StatusMitigation work required for unfavorable geotechnical conditions completeFoundations for crushing facilities and drive station nearly completeInstallation of pre-fabs for secondary crusher and drive station ongoingPre-cast concrete tunnel reclaim feeders and structural steel have been installedConveyor corridor platform completed and turned over for concrete and steel workConveyor galleries have been erected over a distance of 15 km
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Operational Readiness (2)
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Operational Readiness (2)
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTMaterial Handling System
12
Crushing and Screening Facilities
Conveyor Drive Station
ScreeningBuilding
SecondaryCrusher
PrimaryCrusher
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTMaterial Handling System
13
Screening Building
Primary and Secondary Crushing Buildings
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTMaterial Handling System
14
Assembled ConveyorGalleries
Placement of ConveyorPre-cast Sleepers
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTHeap Leach and Gold Processing Facilities
15
ProfileHLF Features Conventional valley fill 1630 meters elevation Ore stacking by truckHLF Design Capacity Initial 102 Mt Phased development 50 expansion potentialGold Recovery Plant Carbon-in-column circuit Standard ADR plant Doreacute output
Status
Bulk earthworks largely complete
Final stages of slope contouring and clay placement continuing
Ponds at the toe of the HLF are complete
Liner placement for HLF to begin Q2 2018
All structural steel for the gold processing facilities is on site and installation is ongoing
Earthworks and foundations complete
Pre-fabricated buildings are being erected and equipment installation has begunArea e-house on site and ready for placement on foundation
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Operational Readiness (2)
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
Profile
Reserves
Capital Structure
Operational Readiness (2)
Project Financing
Project Financing (2)
Key Shareholders
Analyst Coverage
Lenders
Amulsar Gold Project
Mine Ops Profile
Mine Ops Status
Material Handling Profile
Materials Handling Status
HLF and ADR Status
HLF and ADR Profile
Infrastructure Status
Operational Readiness
Value Generation
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTHeap Leach Facility
16
Heap Leach FacilityLooking Northeast
ProcessPond
Gold Processing Facilities
Heap LeachPad
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTGold Processing Facilities
17
Gold ProcessingFacilities
Warehouse and Reagent Storage
RefiningBuilding
Metallurgical Lab
ADRBuilding
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTGold Processing Facilities
18
Installation of CIC Tanks
AMULSAR GOLD PROJECTInfrastructure
Main Sub-Station
19
Status
35kV electrical distribution towers in place
Power line stringing complete
Substation concrete advancing
Pre-assembled E-House for gold processing facilities is on siteWater management and storage system design complete