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An Emerging World-Class Copper and Gold Producer An emerging world-class copper and gold producer September 2013 Forward-looking statements This presentation includes certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbour” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements and information, other than statements of historical fact, relate to future events or future performance or results and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurances that such statements or information will prove accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Such statements and information contained herein represent management’s best judgment as of the date hereof based on information currently available. The Company does not assume the obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements or information or to conform these forward-looking statements or information to actual results. For a more detailed list of specific forward-looking statements after the date of this presentation and information applicable to the Company, refer to the “Forward-Looking Information and Forward-Looking Statements” section in the Company’s current Annual Information Form. The contents of this presentation are not to be construed as legal, business, investment or tax advice. Each recipient should consult with its own legal, business, investment and tax adviser as to potential legal, business, investment and tax issues. By attending this presentation, you acknowledge that you will be solely responsible for your own assessment of the market and the market position of the Company and that you will conduct your own analysis and be solely responsible for forming your own view of the potential future performance of the Company's business. Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors The United States Securities and Exchange Commission permits U.S. mining companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only those mineral deposits that a company can economically and legally extract or produce. We use certain terms on this website such as "measured," "indicated," and "inferred" "resources," which the SEC guidelines generally prohibit U.S. registered companies from including in their filings with the SEC. U.S. investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our Form 40-F which may be secured from us, or from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml. Qualified Persons The technical information in this presentation is derived from Turquoise Hill Resources’ news releases, each of which has been reviewed by one or more qualified persons (QPs), as defined by NI 43-101. Copies of the releases naming the QPs for the Turquoise Hill Resources are available at SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or on the company’ website. 2 Long-term growth opportunity 1 Unique pure copper and gold exposure with attractive industry fundamentals 2 World class asset, strategically located next to the key growth market 3 Flexible growth profile with further expansion options 4 Commenced production, expected cash flow generation from 2013 5 Partnership with best-in-class operator and developer 3 Unique North America-listed pure copper and gold exposure Top 15 producing copper mines (2020)(1) $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 ) lb $1.50 2020E C1 Cash CostC1 ($/ Cash 2020E $1.00 Turquoise Hill Resources/ Oyu Tolgoi(2) $0.50 Bubble size reflects contained copper resources (kt) Independent copper producer and publicly traded Owned by diversified miner or private $0.00 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 2020E Copper Production (kt) Source: Brook Hunt. (1) Top 15 producing copper mines in 2020 include: Andina, Antamina, KGHM, Cananea, Cerro Verde, Chuquicamata, Collahuasi, El Teniente, Escondida, Grasberg, Norilsk, Los Pelambres, Kansanshi, Morenci, Oyu Tolgoi, Radomiro Tomic. (2) Production and 10 years average cash cost from 2013 Oyu Tolgoi technical report. 4 Oyu Tolgoi - expected major gold producer Top 10 deposits by contained gold reserves and resources (moz) . Oyu Tolgoi ranks as top four gold Free State deposit globally by contained reserves and resources Round Mountain . First ten years average annual Tropicana East production of 495koz of gold #4: Oyu Tolgoi compares favourably with mid-tier gold producers Lihir Island Jinshan . Gold projected to account for approximately one-third of Oyu Tolgoi Rosia Montana revenues in first five years of (1) Tabakoto production Olimpiada . Contributes to first quartile position on cost curve Sukhoi Log 0 20 40 60 80 100 (1) Based on 2013 technical report. Source: Metals Economics Group and 2013 Oyu Tolgoi technical report. 5 World-class asset, experienced operator . Strategic location: o At the doorstep of the major growth market, 80km from Chinese border . Near-term and large scale: o Open pit operating at near full capacity o Multi decade mine life o 2.2bt Measured & Indicated and 4.4bt Inferred resource o Ranks in top eight deposits by contained copper equivalent(1) . High grade and low cost: o Expected to be first-quartile producer o Significant gold and silver by-product credits . Partnership with experienced operator: o Track record of developing and operating world- class assets o World leader in underground block cave mining Chairman of Oyu Tolgoi presenting the Prime Minister with a sample of first concentrate o Developing and using innovative technologies (1) Top ten deposits include: Buenavista del Cobre, Olympic Dam, Andina Division, El Teniente, Escondida, Grasberg, Chuquicamata, Oyu Tolgoi , Pebble, Collahuasi. Source: 2013 Oyu Tolgoi technical report and Metals Economics Group. 6 Oyu Tolgoi ramping up to full capacity . Commenced production in January 2013 . Concentrator currently running at full capacity of approximately 100,000 tonnes of ore processed per day . First copper concentrate shipped July 9, 2013 . Copper concentrate production between 75,000 and 85,000 tonnes in 2013 . Continue to expect sales to be aligned with production by the end of the year . Customers currently engaged with Chinese customs officials to receive approval to collect concentrate from the bonded warehouse in China . Underground lateral development at Hugo Copper-gold concentrate packed for shipping North progressed in Q2 2013 with 1,400 meters achieved 7 Expansion options and execution flexibility Southern Oyu Open Pit . 100 ktpd concentrator . Operating cash flows will contribute to future growth . Secondary ore source once underground operations start Hugo South and Heruga . Evaluating development options Hugo North Underground . Block cave mine with five shafts . Copper ore grade increase 4x compared to open pit . Potential concentrator expansion . Feasibility study expected in H1 2014 Source: 2013 technical report, subject to final feasibility study which is expected to be completed in the first half of 2014. 8 Multiple development options available . All options to be evaluated to ensure optimum development pathway . Actual operating performance to be evaluated prior to committing to expansions . A decision to expand the concentrator not required before 2015 OYU TOLGOI DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS Plant Expansion Decision Point ~300 ktpd / 109.5 Mtpa Capacity Mine Decision Point Heruga Plant Expansion at Capacity ~240 ktpd / 87.6 Mtpa Capacity Hugo North Lift 2 Heruga Hugo South ~190 ktpd / 69.3 Mtpa Capacity Hugo North Lift 2 Hugo South Heruga 160 ktpd / 58.4 Mtpa Capacity Hugo North Lift 2 Hugo South Heruga Hugo North Lift 1 100 ktpd / 36.5 Mtpa Capacity Hugo North Lift 2 Hugo South Heruga SW Pit 2013 2015 2020 2024 2032 2037 2040 2050 2060 2070 2090 Project Year Source: 2013 Oyu Tolgoi technical report. 9 Securing long-term funding a priority . Fund ongoing development of the project . Diversify sources of project funding through involvement of International Financial Main Objectives Institutions, Export Credit Agencies and international commercial banks . Repay New Bridge Facility and Interim Funding Facility . Received $235 million advanced payment for 50% interest in Altynalmas Gold . Pre-bid acceptance deed with Shanxi for 14.9% of Inova (AUD$0.22 per share) Divestments . Shanxi announced intention for full takeover bid, subject to regulatory approvals and 51% minimum shareholder acceptance New Bridge . $600 million bridge secured to continue funding the ramp up of production at Oyu Tolgoi Facility . Matures December 31 2013 . Commitments of $4 billion Project . All 15 banks have extended commitment letters, now expiring December 12, 2013 Financing . Discussions with Government of Mongolia continue with goal of completion in 2013 Potential Rights . Required if project financing funds not available to repay the Interim Funding Facility Offering and the New Bridge Facility 10 Turquoise Hill – a long term growth opportunity . Unique pure copper and gold exposure with attractive industry fundamentals . World-class asset, located 80 km from the world’s largest copper market . Attractive growth profile with further expansion options and execution flexibility . Funding in place to support continued ramp up of Oyu Tolgoi production . Commenced production and expected cash flow generation from 2013 . Partnership with best in class operator and developer 11 .
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