TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD.

Third Quarter Report September 30, 2019 Financial Statements and MD&A Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

September 30, 2019

TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (Stated in thousands of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, Note 2019 2018 2019 2018

Revenue 4 $ 209,189 $ 246,536 $ 944,617 $ 833,871 Cost of sales 5 (174,188) (181,027) (567,978) (589,518) Gross margin 35,001 65,509 376,639 244,353

Operating expenses 6 (40,835) (62,590) (169,078) (148,954) Corporate administration expenses (3,640) (5,818) (13,943) (18,083) Other income (expenses) (1,751) 4,428 771 4,762 Impairment charges 11 - - (596,906) - Income (loss) before finance items and taxes (11,225) 1,529 (402,517) 82,078 ` Finance items Finance income 7 25,693 38,644 87,584 118,934 Finance costs 7 (3,987) (9,509) (7,714) (50,311) 21,706 29,135 79,870 68,623 Income (loss) from operations before taxes $ 10,481 $ 30,664 $ (322,647) $ 150,701

Income and other taxes 14 34,591 (15,510) (263,763) 148,603 Income (loss) for the period $ 45,072 $ 15,154 $ (586,410) $ 299,304

Attributable to owners of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. 71,730 53,169 (263,548) 310,156 Attributable to owner of non-controlling interest (26,658) (38,015) (322,862) (10,852) Income (loss) for the period $ 45,072 $ 15,154 $ (586,410) $ 299,304

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. $ 0.04 $ 0.03 $ (0.13) $ 0.15

Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding (000's) 2,012,314 2,012,314 2,012,314 2,012,314

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Stated in thousands of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018

Income (loss) for the period $ 45,072 $ 15,154 $ (586,410) $ 299,304

Other comprehensive loss: Items that will not be reclassified to income: Changes in the fair value of marketable securities at FVOCI (2,353) (1,111) (2,962) (3,409) Other comprehensive loss for the period (a) $ (2,353) $ (1,111) $ (2,962) $ (3,409)

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period $ 42,719 $ 14,043 $ (589,372) $ 295,895 Attributable to owners of Turquoise Hill 69,377 52,058 (266,510) 306,747 Attributable to owner of non-controlling interest (26,658) (38,015) (322,862) (10,852) Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period $ 42,719 $ 14,043 $ (589,372) $ 295,895

(a) No tax charges and credits arose on items recognized as other comprehensive income or loss in 2019 (2018: nil).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Stated in thousands of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, Note 2019 2018 2019 2018

Cash generated from (used in) operating activities before interest and tax 17 $ (13,050) $ 52,548 $ 299,356 $ 216,875

Interest received 22,347 24,196 68,457 64,164 Interest paid (2,518) (77) (220,843) (130,884) Income and other taxes paid (715) (509) (5,068) (6,211) Net cash generated from operating activities $ 6,064 $ 76,158 $ 141,902 $ 143,944

Cash flows from investing activities Receivable from related party: amounts withdrawn 18 260,000 310,000 790,000 860,000 Expenditures on property, plant and equipment (329,166) (328,845) (989,449) (932,609) Other investing cash flows - - - 616 Cash used in investing activities $ (69,166) $ (18,845) $ (199,449) $ (71,993)

Cash flows from financing activities Net proceeds from project finance facility - - 1,511 4,158 Payment of project finance fees - - (107) (192) Proceeds from bank overdraft facility 25,000 - 25,000 - Payment of lease liability (1,925) - (5,738) - Cash generated from financing activities $ 23,075 $ - $ 20,666 $ 3,966

Effects of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 80 35 88 (78) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ (39,947) $ 57,348 $ (36,793) $ 75,839

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period $ 1,606,221 $ 1,463,274 $ 1,603,067 $ 1,444,783 Cash and cash equivalents - end of period 1,566,274 1,520,622 1,566,274 1,520,622 Cash and cash equivalents as presented on the balance sheets $ 1,566,274 $ 1,520,622 $ 1,566,274 $ 1,520,622

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Consolidated Balance Sheets (Stated in thousands of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, Note 2019 2018

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 8 $ 1,566,274 $ 1,603,067 Inventories 9 182,171 242,970 Trade and other receivables 20,466 30,264 Prepaid expenses and other assets 42,913 30,213 Receivable from related party 10 1,096,284 1,620,073 2,908,108 3,526,587 Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 11 9,437,373 8,838,305 Inventories 9 16,116 18,655 Deferred income tax assets 14 415,963 649,421 Receivable from related party and other financial assets 10 9,478 279,019 9,878,930 9,785,400 Total assets $12,787,038 $ 13,311,987

Current liabilities Borrowings and other financial liabilities 13 $ 31,120 $ - Trade and other payables 12 506,159 459,244 Deferred revenue 18,142 75,162 555,421 534,406 Non-current liabilities Borrowings and other financial liabilities 13 4,205,993 4,187,297 Deferred income tax liabilities 14 71,039 47,934 Decommissioning obligations 15 134,430 131,565 4,411,462 4,366,796 Total liabilities $ 4,966,883 $ 4,901,202

Equity Share capital $11,432,122 $ 11,432,122 Contributed surplus 1,558,707 1,558,264 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2,118) 844 Deficit (3,934,980) (3,670,310) Equity attributable to owners of Turquoise Hill 9,053,731 9,320,920 Attributable to non-controlling interest 16 (1,233,576) (910,135) Total equity $ 7,820,155 $ 8,410,785

Total liabilities and equity $12,787,038 $ 13,311,987

Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

The financial statements were approved by the directors on November 12, 2019 and signed on their behalf by:

/s/ P. Gillin /s/ R. Robertson P. Gillin, Director R. Robertson, Director

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Consolidated Statements of Equity (Stated in thousands of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Attributable to owners of Turquoise Hill Accumulated other Non-controlling Contributed comprehensive Interest Share capital surplus income (loss) Deficit Total (Note 16) Total equity

Opening balance $11,432,122 $ 1,558,264 $ 844 $ (3,670,310) $ 9,320,920 $ (910,135) $ 8,410,785

Impact of change in accounting policy (Note 2) - - - (1,122) (1,122) (579) (1,701) Restated opening balance $11,432,122 $ 1,558,264 $ 844 $ (3,671,432) $ 9,319,798 $ (910,714) $ 8,409,084 Loss for the period - - - (263,548) (263,548) (322,862) (586,410) Other comprehensive loss for the period - - (2,962) - (2,962) - (2,962) Employee share plans - 443 - - 443 - 443 Closing balance $11,432,122 $ 1,558,707 $ (2,118) $ (3,934,980) $ 9,053,731 $ (1,233,576) $ 7,820,155

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Attributable to owners of Turquoise Hill Accumulated other Non-controlling Contributed comprehensive Interest Share capital surplus income (loss) Deficit Total (Note 16) Total equity

Opening balance $11,432,122 $ 1,558,102 $ 3,719 $ (4,081,508) $ 8,912,435 $ (893,211) $ 8,019,224

Income for the period - - - 310,156 310,156 (10,852) 299,304 Other comprehensive loss for the period - - (3,409) - (3,409) - (3,409) Employee share plans - 27 - - 27 - 27 Closing balance $11,432,122 $ 1,558,129 $ 310 $ (3,771,352) $ 9,219,209 $ (904,063) $ 8,315,146 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 1. Nature of operations

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (“Turquoise Hill”) were authorized for issue in accordance with a directors’ resolution on November 12, 2019. plc is the ultimate parent company and indirectly owned a 50.8% majority interest in Turquoise Hill as at September 30, 2019.

Turquoise Hill, together with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “the Company”), is an international company focused principally on the operation and further development of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Southern . Turquoise Hill’s head office is located at 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3680, Montreal, Quebec, , H3B 3P2. Turquoise Hill’s registered office is located at 300-204 Black Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, Y1A 2M9.

Turquoise Hill has its primary listing in Canada on the Toronto Stock Exchange and secondary listings in the U.S. on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

(a) Statement of compliance

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) applicable to the preparation of interim financial statements, including IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are compliant with IAS 34 and do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements.

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, and in conjunction with the Company’s condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2019, which includes the adoption of the accounting policies applied with regards to IFRS 16, Leases, and IFRIC 23, Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatments.

(b) Changes in accounting policies

The accounting policies applied in the preparation of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those applied and disclosed in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, except for the adoption of IFRS 16, Leases and IFRIC 23, Uncertainty Over Income Tax Treatments, both of which were effective and have been applied from January 1, 2019.

(c) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

A number of new standards, and amendments to standards and interpretations, are not yet effective for the year ending December 31, 2019. None of these standards and amendments to standards and interpretations are expected to have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 3. Operating segment Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Corporate and other Oyu Tolgoi eliminations Consolidated

Revenue $ 209,189 $ - $ 209,189 Cost of sales (174,188) - (174,188) Gross margin 35,001 - 35,001

Operating expenses (53,116) 12,281 (40,835) Corporate administration expenses - (3,640) (3,640) Other expenses (1,569) (182) (1,751) Income (loss) before finance items and taxes (19,684) 8,459 (11,225)

Finance items Finance income 8,116 17,577 25,693 Finance costs (116,500) 112,513 (3,987)

Income (loss) from operations before taxes $ (128,068) $ 138,549 $ 10,481

Income and other taxes 49,664 (15,073) 34,591

Income (loss) for the period $ (78,404) $ 123,476 $ 45,072

Depreciation and depletion 37,317 - 37,317 Capital additions 432,886 - 432,886 Total assets 10,082,102 2,704,936 12,787,038

(a) Revenue by geographic destination is based on the ultimate country of destination, if known. If the destination of the concentrate sold through traders is not known, then revenue is allocated to the location of the concentrate at the time when revenue is recognized. During the three months ended September 30, 2019, principally all of Oyu Tolgoi’s revenue arose from concentrate sales to customers in China and revenue from individual customers in excess of 10% of Oyu Tolgoi’s revenue was $29.0 million, $27.5 million, $23.1 million, $22.9 million, and $20.4 million (September 30, 2018 - $50.0 million, $30.6 million, and $25.2 million).

All long-lived assets of the Oyu Tolgoi segment, other than financial instruments, are located in Mongolia.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 3. Operating segment (continued) Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Corporate and other Oyu Tolgoi eliminations Consolidated

Revenue $ 246,536 $ - $ 246,536 Cost of sales (181,027) - (181,027) Gross margin 65,509 - 65,509

Operating expenses (75,291) 12,701 (62,590) Corporate administration expenses - (5,818) (5,818) Other income (expenses) 4,522 (94) 4,428 Income (loss) before finance items and taxes (5,260) 6,789 1,529

Finance items Finance income 10,996 27,648 38,644 Finance costs (98,191) 88,682 (9,509)

Income (loss) from operations before taxes $ (92,455) $ 123,119 $ 30,664

Income and other taxes (19,354) 3,844 (15,510)

Income (loss) for the period $ (111,809) $ 126,963 $ 15,154

Depreciation and depletion 45,406 - 45,406 Capital additions 393,467 - 393,467 Total assets 9,376,386 3,846,418 13,222,804

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 3. Operating segment (continued) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Corporate and other Oyu Tolgoi eliminations Consolidated

Revenue $ 944,617 $ - $ 944,617 Cost of sales (567,978) - (567,978) Gross margin 376,639 - 376,639

Operating (expenses) income (206,377) 37,299 (169,078) Corporate administration expenses - (13,943) (13,943) Other income 330 441 771 Impairment charges (596,906) - (596,906) Income (loss) before finance items and taxes (426,314) 23,797 (402,517)

Finance items Finance income 23,463 64,121 87,584 Finance costs (335,933) 328,219 (7,714)

Income (loss) from operations before taxes $ (738,784) $ 416,137 $ (322,647)

Income and other taxes (210,809) (52,954) (263,763)

Income (loss) for the period $ (949,593) $ 363,183 $ (586,410)

Depreciation and depletion 140,123 - 140,123 Capital additions 1,313,595 - 1,313,595 Total assets 10,082,102 2,704,936 12,787,038

(b) Revenue by geographic destination is based on the ultimate country of destination, if known. If the destination of the concentrate sold through traders is not known, then revenue is allocated to the location of the concentrate at the time when revenue is recognized. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, principally all of Oyu Tolgoi’s revenue arose from concentrate sales to customers in China and revenue from individual customers in excess of 10% of Oyu Tolgoi’s revenue was $169.2 million, $110.2 million, $97.9 million, and $97.0 million (September 30, 2018 - $137.7 million, $96.3 million and $92.2 million).

All long-lived assets of the Oyu Tolgoi segment, other than financial instruments, are located in Mongolia.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 3. Operating segment (continued)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Corporate and other Oyu Tolgoi eliminations Consolidated

Revenue $ 833,871 $ - $ 833,871 Cost of sales (589,518) - (589,518) Gross margin 244,353 - 244,353

Operating expenses (185,790) 36,836 (148,954) Corporate administration expenses - (18,083) (18,083) Other income (expenses) 4,872 (110) 4,762 Income before finance items and taxes 63,435 18,643 82,078

Finance items Finance income 37,519 81,415 118,934 Finance costs (290,372) 240,061 (50,311)

Income (loss) from operations before taxes $ (189,418) $ 340,119 $ 150,701

Income and other taxes 157,500 (8,897) 148,603

Income (loss) for the period $ (31,918) $ 331,222 $ 299,304

Depreciation and depletion 166,360 - 166,360 Capital additions 1,198,235 - 1,198,235 Total assets 9,376,386 3,846,418 13,222,804

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 4. Revenue Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Revenue from Revenue from contracts with Other contracts with Other customers revenue (a) Total revenue customers revenue (a) Total revenue Total revenue: Copper $ 162,989 $ (9,583) $ 153,406 $ 625,867 $ (16,157) $ 609,710 Gold 49,098 3,271 52,369 317,823 7,026 324,849 Silver 3,282 132 3,414 9,672 386 10,058 $ 215,369 $ (6,180) $ 209,189 $ 953,362 $ (8,745) $ 944,617

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Revenue from Revenue from contracts with Other contracts with Other customers revenue (a) Total revenue customers revenue (a) Total revenue Total revenue: Copper $ 193,611 $ (13,245) $ 180,366 $ 682,653 $ (26,506) $ 656,147 Gold 63,985 (679) 63,306 167,033 609 167,642 Silver 2,886 (22) 2,864 9,977 105 10,082 $ 260,482 $ (13,946) $ 246,536 $ 859,663 $ (25,792) $ 833,871

(a) Other revenue relates to gains (losses) on the revaluation of trade receivables.

5. Cost of sales Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018

Production and delivery $ 137,751 $ 135,852 $ 433,899 $ 424,647 Depreciation and depletion 34,944 45,175 134,119 164,871 Provision (reversal) against carrying value of inventories (Note 9) 1,493 - (40) - $ 174,188 $ 181,027 $ 567,978 $ 589,518

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 6. Operating expenses Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018

Oyu Tolgoi administration expenses $ 29,921 $ 33,254 $ 95,848 $ 74,346 Royalty expenses 11,134 15,504 51,595 50,678 Inventory write downs (reversals) (a) (6,197) 7,701 (1,765) 2,400 Selling expenses 3,603 5,900 17,248 20,185 Depreciation 2,373 231 6,004 1,489 Other 1 - 148 (144) $ 40,835 $ 62,590 $ 169,078 $ 148,954

(a) Inventory write downs (reversals) include net adjustments to the carrying value of ore stockpile inventories and materials and supplies; refer to Note 9.

7. Finance Items Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Finance income: Interest income (a) $ 25,693 $ 38,644 $ 87,584 $ 118,934 $ 25,693 $ 38,644 $ 87,584 $ 118,934

Finance costs: Interest expense and similar charges $ (100,051) $ (99,523) $ (304,580) $ (281,808) Amounts capitalized to property, plant and equipment (b) 97,400 91,258 300,872 235,303 Accretion of decommissioning obligations (Note 15) (1,336) (1,244) (4,006) (3,806) $ (3,987) $ (9,509) $ (7,714) $ (50,311)

(a) Finance income on the related party receivable relates to amounts placed with Rio Tinto under an agreement for cash management services in connection with net proceeds from the project finance facility (refer to Note 18).

(b) The majority of the costs capitalized to property, plant and equipment were capitalized at the weighted average rate of the Company’s general borrowings of 8.5%.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 8. Cash and cash equivalents September 30, December 31, 2019 2018

Cash at bank and on hand $ 37,049 $ 148,040 Money market funds and other cash equivalents (a) 1,529,225 1,455,027 $ 1,566,274 $ 1,603,067

(a) At September 30, 2019, short-term liquid investments of $243.4 million (December 31, 2018 - $741.7 million) were placed with Rio Tinto (refer to Note 18).

9. Inventories September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Current Concentrate $ 32,775 $ 69,691 Ore stockpiles 48,765 76,512 Provision against carrying value of ore stockpiles (3,019) (15,636) Materials and supplies 179,302 185,994 Provision against carrying value of materials and supplies (75,652) (73,591) $ 182,171 $ 242,970 Non-current Ore stockpiles $ 16,116 $ 25,005 Provision against carrying value of ore stockpiles - (6,350) $ 16,116 $ 18,655

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, $174.2 million (2018 - $181.0 million) and $568.0 million (2018 - $589.5 million) of inventory was charged to cost of sales (Note 5).

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, net write down reversals of $4.7 million (2018 – net write down charges of $7.7 million) and net write down reversals of $1.8 million (2018 – net write down charges of $2.4 million) were recognized in the consolidated statement of income relating to inventory write offs and movements in provisions against carrying value. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, inventory on which there was a provision against carrying value of $2.8 million (2018 - nil) and $15.1 million (2018 - $4.0 million) was sold and recognized in cost of sales for the period.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 10. Receivable from related party and other non-current financial assets September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Current assets: Receivable from related party (Note 18) $ 1,096,284 $ 1,620,073 $ 1,096,284 $ 1,620,073

September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Receivable from related party and other non-current financial assets: Receivable from related party (Note 18) $ - $ 266,211 Marketable securities 2,604 5,566 Other 6,874 7,242 $ 9,478 $ 279,019

11. Property, plant and equipment Oyu Tolgoi Mineral Capital Other Nine Months Ended property Plant and works in capital September 30, 2019 interests equipment progress assets Total

Net book value:

January 1, 2019 as previously reported $ 799,113 $ 3,263,447 $ 4,775,745 $ - $ 8,838,305 Impact of change in accounting policy (Note 2) - 14,429 - - 14,429 January 1, 2019 restated $ 799,113 $ 3,277,876 $ 4,775,745 $ - $ 8,852,734 Additions 50,132 1,561 961,030 - 1,012,723 Interest capitalized (Note 7) - - 300,872 - 300,872 Depreciation for the period (34,757) (97,145) - - (131,902) Impairment charges (a) (52,007) (180,192) (364,707) - (596,906) Disposals and write offs - - (148) - (148) Transfers and other movements (1,141) 31,878 (30,737) - - September 30, 2019 $ 761,340 $ 3,033,978 $ 5,642,055 $ - $ 9,437,373

Cost 1,296,237 4,770,206 6,006,762 - 12,073,205 Accumulated depreciation / impairment (534,897) (1,736,228) (364,707) - (2,635,832) September 30, 2019 $ 761,340 $ 3,033,978 $ 5,642,055 $ - $ 9,437,373

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 11. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

(a) Impairment charges

On July 15, 2019, the Company provided an update on the Oyu Tolgoi underground project summarizing preliminary estimates for increased capital for project development and schedule delay to first sustainable production. These preliminary estimates indicated that sustainable first production could be delayed by 16 to 30 months compared to the original feasibility study guidance in 2016 and that development capital spend for the project may increase by $1.2 billion to $1.9 billion over the $5.3 billion previously disclosed. Together these matters were identified as an indicator of impairment at the Oyu Tolgoi cash-generating unit level at June 30, 2019. Additionally, completion of the definitive estimate review is now expected in the second half of 2020.

The recoverable amount was assessed as the higher of Oyu Tolgoi’s value in use and its fair value less costs of disposal (FVLCD). The recoverable amount was determined by reference to a FVLCD model using discounted post-tax cash flows in line with the Company’s accounting policy for impairment of non-current assets set out in Note 2 (k) to the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.

The recoverable amount of the Oyu Tolgoi cash generating unit was classified as level 3 under the fair value hierarchy. In arriving at FVLCD, post-tax cash flows expressed in real terms were estimated based on detailed life-of-mine plans and discounted using a post-tax real discount rate of 8.3%, and incorporate the range of additional project development capital and schedule delay estimates disclosed above. Long-term forecast copper price of $3.13 per pound and gold price of $1,320 per ounce were estimated using industry analyst consensus forecasts. The cash flows reflected in the FVLCD modelling incorporate a portion of material classified as mineral resources, which contribute approximately 20% of the total recoverable amount.

The recoverable amount was calculated taking into account a number of mine design options. As studies progress, this will lead to the selection of a preferred development option with detailed cost, scheduling, and production assumptions, which may lead to a change in recoverable amount. The recoverable amount also included high-level risk adjustments to net cash flows to reflect the inherent uncertainty of assumptions for development capital, schedule and mineral resources.

The Company’s assessment of FVLCD resulted in a recoverable amount of $8.7 billion compared to a carrying value of $9.3 billion at June 30, 2019 resulting in a $0.6 billion impairment charge in the three month period ended June 30, 2019.

Together with development capital, scheduling and production, other key assumptions in the determination of recoverable amount included the discount rate and long-term commodity prices and the inclusion of mineral resources (in addition to ore reserves). Reasonably possible movements in these assumptions could reduce the calculated recoverable amount and increase the impairment charge. An increase in the post-tax real discount rate by 1.0% to 9.3%, with all other inputs remaining constant, would reduce the recoverable amount by $1.5 billion. A 5% decrease to the long-term copper and gold prices, with all other inputs remaining constant, would reduce the recoverable amount by $1.3 billion. A 5% increase to the long-term copper and gold prices, with all other inputs remaining constant, would increase the recoverable amount by $1.2 billion.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 11. Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Oyu Tolgoi Mineral Capital Other Nine Months Ended property Plant and works in capital September 30, 2018 interests equipment progress assets Total

Net book value:

January 1, 2018 $ 834,310 $ 3,197,491 $ 3,315,171 $ - $ 7,346,972 Additions 16,851 - 946,081 - 962,932 Interest capitalized (Note 7) - - 235,303 - 235,303 Depreciation for the period (38,239) (101,975) - - (140,214) Disposals and write offs - (479) - - (479) Transfers and other movements - 33,195 (33,195) - - September 30, 2018 $ 812,922 $ 3,128,232 $ 4,463,360 $ - $ 8,404,514

Cost 1,242,960 4,573,397 4,463,360 1,152 10,280,869 Accumulated depreciation / impairment (430,038) (1,445,165) - (1,152) (1,876,355) September 30, 2018 $ 812,922 $ 3,128,232 $ 4,463,360 $ - $ 8,404,514

12. Trade and other payables

September 30, December 31, 2019 2018

Trade payables and accrued liabilities $ 367,703 $ 395,883 Interest payable on long-term borrowings 70,159 10,906 Payable to related parties (Note 18) 66,886 51,490 Other 1,411 965 $ 506,159 $ 459,244

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 13. Borrowings and other financial liabilities

September 30, December 31, 2019 2018

Non-current liabilities: Project finance facility (a) $ 4,188,222 $ 4,175,240 Lease liabilities (b) 17,771 12,057 $ 4,205,993 $ 4,187,297

September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Current liabilities: Bank overdraft facility (c) $ 25,000 $ - Lease liabilities (b) 6,120 - $ 31,120 $ -

(a) Project finance facility

On December 14, 2015, Oyu Tolgoi signed a $4.4 billion project finance facility. The facility is provided by a syndicate of international financial institutions and export credit agencies representing the governments of Canada, the United States and Australia, along with 15 commercial banks. The project finance lenders have agreed a debt cap of $6.0 billion. In addition to the funding drawn down to date there is an additional $0.1 billion available, subject to certain conditions, under the Company’s facility with the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and the potential for an additional $1.6 billion of supplemental debt in the future. Under the terms of the project finance facility held by Oyu Tolgoi, there are certain restrictions on the ability of Oyu Tolgoi to make shareholder distributions.

At September 30, 2019, Oyu Tolgoi has drawn down $4.3 billion of the project finance facility:

September 30, 2019 Original Annual interest rate Facility Carrying Value (i) Fair Value (i) Term Pre-completion Post-completion

International Financial Institutions - A Loan $ 773,130 $ 906,063 15 years LIBOR + 3.78% LIBOR + 4.78%

Export Credit Agencies 873,436 957,005 14 years LIBOR + 3.65% LIBOR + 4.65% Loan 275,514 321,941 13 years 2.3% 2.3%

MIGA Insured Loan 678,043 740,139 12 years LIBOR + 2.65% LIBOR + 3.65%

Commercial Banks 1,588,099 1,685,452 12 years LIBOR + 3.4% LIBOR + 4.4% - B Loan Includes $50 million 15-year loan at A Loan rate $ 4,188,222 $ 4,610,600

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 13. Borrowings and other financial liabilities (continued)

(i) The carrying value of borrowings under the project finance facility differs from fair value due to amortized transaction costs, and changes in the estimate of fair value between the initial recognition date and the balance sheet date. Project finance borrowings were initially recognized at fair value on the relevant draw down dates, with aggregate initial fair value being $4,348.9 million before transaction costs. At September 30, 2019, these borrowings are stated net of $160.7 million amortized transaction costs.

(b) Lease liabilities are discounted at the weighted average incremental borrowing rate of 9.13% at September 30, 2019.

(c) The bank overdraft facility was repaid on October 31, 2019.

14. Deferred income taxes September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Deferred tax assets Non-capital losses $ 171,375 $ 345,368 Other temporary differences including accrued interest 244,588 304,053 $ 415,963 $ 649,421

Deferred tax liabilities Withholding tax (71,039) (47,934) $ (71,039) $ (47,934)

(a) Adjustments to deferred tax assets:

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded an income statement charge of $252.8 million to reduce the amount of Mongolian deferred tax assets recognized by $241.8 million, and the amount of Canadian deferred tax assets recognized by $11.0 million. These deferred tax assets relate to tax operating losses, accrued but unpaid interest expense on shareholder loans and other temporary differences. Recoverability of these losses were assessed against an estimate of future taxable profits.

The adjustment was primarily due to updated operating assumptions in mine planning during the period. This principally included the revised estimation of achievement of sustainable first production now being projected between May 2022 and June 2023, as well as the revised estimate of development capital spend for the underground project being increased by $1.2 billion to $1.9 billion over the $5.3 billion previously disclosed. The updated mine planning assumptions led to an increase in the amount of loss carry forwards and temporary differences estimated to expire unutilized.

During the three months ended September 30, 2019, the company recorded a net income statement recovery of $45.0 million to increase the amount of Mongolian deferred tax assets recognized by $49.7 million, and reduce the amount of Canadian deferred tax assets recognized by $4.7 million.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 15. Decommissioning obligations Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018

Opening carrying amount $ 131,565 $ 125,721 Changes in estimates and new estimated cash flows (1,141) (1,164) Accretion of present value discount 4,006 3,806 $ 134,430 $ 128,363

All decommissioning obligations relate to Oyu Tolgoi. Reclamation and closure costs have been estimated based on the Company’s interpretation of current regulatory requirements and other commitments made to stakeholders, and are measured as the net present value of future cash expenditures upon reclamation and closure.

Estimated future cash expenditures of $275.6 million (December 31, 2018 - $273.7 million) have been discounted from an anticipated closure date of 2055 to their present value at a real rate of 2.0% (December 31, 2018 - 2.0%).

16. Non-Controlling interest Non-controlling Interest: Oyu Tolgoi (a) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018

Balance, January 1 $ (910,135) $ (893,211) Impact of change in accounting policy (Note 2) (579) - Restated balance, January 1 $ (910,714) $ (893,211) Non-controlling interest's share of loss (322,862) (10,852) Common share investments funded on behalf of non-controlling interest (a) 102,000 120,700 Funded amounts repayable to the Company (a) (102,000) (120,700) Balance, September 30 $ (1,233,576) $ (904,063)

(a) Since 2011, the Company has funded common share investments in Oyu Tolgoi on behalf of Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi LLC (“Erdenes”). In accordance with the Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement dated September 8, 2011, such funded amounts earn interest at an effective annual rate of LIBOR plus 6.5% and are repayable to the Company via a pledge over Erdenes’ share of future Oyu Tolgoi common share dividends. Erdenes also has the right to reduce the outstanding balance by making payments directly to the Company.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 16. Non-Controlling interest (continued)

Common share investments funded on behalf of Erdenes are recorded as a reduction to the net carrying value of non-controlling interest. As at September 30, 2019, the cumulative amount of such funding was $1,181.1 million (December 31, 2018 - $1,021.4 million). Accrued interest of $615.7 million (December 31, 2018 - $505.6 million) relating to this funding, has not been recognized in these consolidated financial statements, as payment will be triggered on common share dividend distribution by Oyu Tolgoi, the certainty of which cannot currently be reliably determined.

17. Cash flow information

(a) Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash flow generated from (used in) operating activities before interest and tax: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018

Income (loss) for the period $ 45,072 $ 15,154 $ (586,410) $ 299,304 Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortization 37,317 45,406 140,123 166,360 Impairment charges - - 596,906 - Finance items: Interest income (25,693) (38,644) (87,584) (118,934) Interest and accretion expense 3,987 9,509 7,714 50,311 Unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) (80) (35) (88) 78 Inventory write downs (reversals) (4,704) 7,701 (1,805) 2,400 Write off of property, plant and eqipment - - 149 - Income and other taxes (34,591) 15,510 263,763 (148,603) Other items (637) (423) 210 10 Net change in non-cash operating working capital items: (Increase) decrease in: Inventories 14,868 2,106 42,711 16,927 Trade, other receivables and prepaid expenses 14,626 5,781 4,063 (17,479) Decrease in: Trade and other payables (44,105) (6,640) (23,376) (28,938) Deferred revenue (19,110) (2,877) (57,020) (4,561) Cash generated from (used in) operating activities before interest and tax $ (13,050) $ 52,548 $ 299,356 $ 216,875

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 17. Cash flow information (continued)

(b) Supplementary information regarding other non-cash transactions

The non-cash investing and financing activities relating to operations not already disclosed in the consolidated statements of cash flows were as follows:

Three Months Ended Nine Monthe Ended September 30, September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018

Investing activities Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to purchase of property, plant and equipment $ 2,116 $ (28,615) $ 3,739 $ 24,037

18. Related parties

As at September 30, 2019, Rio Tinto plc’s indirect equity ownership in the Company was 50.8% (December 31, 2018: 50.8%). The following tables present the consolidated financial statements line items within which transactions with a Rio Tinto entity or entities (“Rio Tinto”) are reported. Rio Tinto entities comprise Rio Tinto plc, Rio Tinto Limited and their respective subsidiaries other than Turquoise Hill Resources and its subsidiaries.

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, Statements of Income 2019 2018 2019 2018

Operating and corporate administration expenses: Cost recoveries (payments) - Turquoise Hill $ (724) $ 133 $ (655) $ 278 Management services payment (i) (7,569) (8,034) (23,864) (22,020) Cost recoveries - Rio Tinto (ii) (10,210) (7,317) (30,986) (26,945)

Finance income: Cash and cash equivalents (iii) 4,104 5,383 15,039 14,407 Receivable from Rio Tinto (iv) 14,026 29,233 55,020 94,164

Finance costs: Completion support fee (v) (27,170) (27,105) (81,510) (81,267) $ (27,543) $ (7,707) $ (66,956) $ (21,383)

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 18. Related parties (continued)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, Statements of Cash Flows 2019 2018 2019 2018

Cash generated from operating activities Interest received (iii, iv) $ 14,900 $ 21,171 $ 50,395 $ 53,802 Interest paid (v) - - (78,395) (11,918)

Cash flows from investing activities Receivable from related party: amounts withdrawn (iv) 260,000 310,000 790,000 860,000 Expenditures on property, plant and equipment: Management services payment and cost recoveries - Rio Tinto (i), (ii) (9,444) (17,349) (39,779) (53,221) September 30, December 31, Balance Sheets 2019 2018

Cash and cash equivalents (iii) $ 243,402 $ 741,711 Trade and other receivables 8,310 15,641 Prepaid expenses and other assets 26,745 2,928 Receivable from related party and other non-current financial assets (iv) (Note 10) 1,096,284 1,886,284 Trade and other payables (Note 12) Management services payment - Rio Tinto (i) (12,697) (15,700) Cost recoveries - Rio Tinto (ii) (54,189) (35,790) $ 1,307,855 $ 2,595,074

(i) In accordance with the Amended and Restated Shareholders’ Agreement, which was signed on September 8, 2011, and other related agreements, Turquoise Hill is required to make a management services payment to Rio Tinto equal to a percentage of all capital costs and operating costs incurred by Oyu Tolgoi from September 30, 2010 onwards. After signing the Underground Mine Development and Financing Plan on May 18, 2015, the management services payment to Rio Tinto is calculated as 1.5% applied to underground development capital costs, and 3% applied to operating costs and capital related to current operations.

(ii) Rio Tinto recovers the costs of providing general corporate support services and mine management services to Turquoise Hill. Mine management services are provided by Rio Tinto in its capacity as the manager of Oyu Tolgoi.

(iii) In addition to placing cash and cash equivalents on deposit with banks or investing funds with other financial institutions, Turquoise Hill may deposit cash and cash equivalents with Rio Tinto in accordance with an agreed upon policy and strategy for the management of liquid resources. At September 30, 2019, cash equivalents deposited with wholly owned subsidiaries of Rio Tinto totalled $243.4 million, earning interest at rates equivalent to those offered by financial institutions or short-term corporate debt.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 18. Related parties (continued)

(iv) As part of project finance (Note 13), Turquoise Hill appointed 9539549 Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, as service provider to provide post-drawdown cash management services in connection with net proceeds from the project finance facility, which were placed with 9539549 Canada Inc. and shall be returned to Turquoise Hill as required for purposes of Oyu Tolgoi underground mine development and funding. Rio Tinto International Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, agreed to guarantee the obligations of the service provider under this agreement. At September 30, 2019, the resulting receivable from 9539549 Canada Inc. totalled $1,096.3 million, earning interest at an effective annual rate of LIBOR plus 2.45%. The interest rate reflects: interest receivable at LIBOR minus 0.05%; plus a benefit of 2.5% arising on amounts receivable from 9539549 Canada Inc. under the Cash Management Services Agreement, which are net settled with the 2.5% completion support fee described in (v) below.

At September 30, 2019, the fair value of the receivable approximates its carrying value. The fair value has been estimated with reference to a market yield, the variability of which is considered a reasonable indicator, over the projected timeframe for returning funds to Turquoise Hill, of movements in the fair value of the receivable. This is considered a level 3 fair value measurement.

(v) As part of the project finance agreements (Note 13), Rio Tinto agreed to provide a guarantee, known as the completion support undertaking (“CSU”) in favour of the Commercial Banks and the Export Credit Agencies. In consideration for providing the CSU, the Company is required to pay Rio Tinto a fee equal to 2.5% of the amounts drawn under the facility. The annual completion support fee of 2.5% on amounts drawn under the facility is accounted for as a borrowing cost and included within interest expense and similar charges (refer to Note 7). The fee is settled net of a benefit arising on amounts receivable from 9539549 Canada Inc. under the Cash Management Services Agreement described in (iv) above. The fee payment obligation will terminate on the date Rio Tinto’s CSU obligations to the project lenders terminate.

The above noted transactions were carried out in the normal course of operations and were measured at the transaction amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.

19. Commitments and contingencies

(a) Capital commitments

At September 30, 2019, the Company had capital expenditure commitments at the balance sheet date of $41.1 million. These commitments represent minimum non-cancellable obligations and exit costs for cancellable obligations.

(b) Other commitments

During 2017, Oyu Tolgoi signed a new power purchase agreement with the National Power Transmission Grid (“NPTG”) of Mongolia. The power purchase agreement was executed in connection with the power import arrangement between NPTG and the Inner Mongolia Power International Corporation (“IMPIC”).

The new arrangement took effect on July 4, 2017, subsequent to the expiry of the previous IMPIC agreement, for a term of up to six years, with possibility of early cancelation after the fourth year, if a domestic power plant is commissioned earlier.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 19. Commitments and contingencies (continued)

At September 30, 2019, the Company had power purchase commitments of $430.7 million. These commitments represent minimum non-cancellable obligations.

(c) On January 16, 2018, the Company announced that Oyu Tolgoi received a tax assessment for approximately $155 million from the Mongolian Tax Authority (the “MTA”) as a result of a general tax audit for the period covering 2013 through 2015. In January 2018 Oyu Tolgoi paid an amount of $4.8 million to settle unpaid taxes, fines and penalties for accepted items.

The Company is of the opinion that Oyu Tolgoi has now paid all taxes and charges required under the 2009 Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement (“Investment Agreement”), the Amended and Restated Shareholders’ Agreement (“ARSHA”), the Underground Mine Development and Financing Plan and Mongolian law. Following engagement with the MTA, Oyu Tolgoi was advised that the MTA could not resolve Oyu Tolgoi’s objections to the tax assessment. Accordingly, on March 15, 2018, Oyu Tolgoi issued a notice of dispute to the Government of Mongolia under the Investment Agreement and on April 13, 2018, Oyu Tolgoi submitted a claim to the Mongolian Administrative Court. The Administrative Court had suspended the processing of the case for an indefinite period based on procedural uncertainty in relation to the tax assessment disputes. The Administrative Court has now reopened the case on the tax dispute and has resumed court proceedings.

Chapter 14 of the Investment Agreement sets out a dispute resolution process. The issuance of a notice of dispute is the first step in the dispute resolution process and commenced a 60 working-day negotiation period. The parties were unable to reach a resolution during the 60 working-day period; however, the parties can continue discussions in an attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith. Should Oyu Tolgoi not be able to reach an agreement with the Government of Mongolia before the court renders a decision, the next step would be to formally commence the dispute resolution proceedings under the international arbitration process.

The Company believes that Oyu Tolgoi has paid all taxes and charges as required under the Investment Agreement, ARSHA, the Underground Mine Development and Financing Plan and Mongolian law and in the opinion of the Company at September 30, 2019, a provision is not required for the amount of approximately $150 million disputed by the Company relating to the years 2013 through 2015 or any additional amounts related to 2016 through September 30, 2019. The amounts that could arise related to 2016 through September 30, 2019 would be material. The final amount of taxes to be paid depends on a number of factors including the outcome of discussions with the government and possible international arbitration. Changes in management’s assessment of the outcome of this matter could result in material adjustments to the Company’s statements of income and financial position.

Due to the size, complexity and nature of Turquoise Hill’s operations, various legal and tax matters arise in the ordinary course of business. Turquoise Hill recognizes a liability with respect to such matters when an outflow of economic resources is assessed as probable and the amount can be reliably estimated. In the opinion of management, these matters will not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

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TURQUOISE HILL RESOURCES LTD. Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted; tabular amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted) (Unaudited) 20. Financial instruments and fair value measurements

Certain of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Certain non-financial assets and liabilities may also be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost is determined in accordance with accepted pricing models based on discounted cash flow analysis or using prices from observable current market transactions. Except as otherwise specified, the Company considers that the carrying amount of other receivables, trade payables and other financial assets measured at amortized cost approximates their fair value because of the demand nature or short-term maturity of these instruments.

The following tables provide an analysis of the Company’s financial assets that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value on a recurring basis, grouped into Level 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the significant inputs used to determine the fair value are observable.

 Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable either directly or indirectly.  Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include significant inputs that are not based on observable market data.

Fair Value at September 30, 2019 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Money market funds (a) $ 836,889 $ 836,889 $ - $ - Marketable securities (a) 2,604 2,604 - - Trade receivables (b) 9,535 - 9,535 - $ 849,028 $ 839,493 $ 9,535 $ - Fair Value at December 31, 2018 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Money market funds (a) $ 315,808 $ 315,808 $ - $ - Marketable securities (a) 5,566 5,566 - - Trade receivables (b) 10,936 - 10,936 - $ 332,310 $ 321,374 $ 10,936 $ -

(a) The Company’s money market funds and marketable securities are classified within level 1 of the fair value hierarchy as they are valued using quoted market prices in active markets.

(b) Trade receivables from provisionally priced concentrate sales are included in level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as the basis of valuation uses quoted commodity prices.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

September 30, 2019

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Stated in U.S. dollars, except where noted)

INTRODUCTION

This management discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations (MD&A) of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. and the notes thereto for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. The interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as applicable to interim financial reporting. In this MD&A, unless the context otherwise dictates, a reference to the “Company”, “we” or “our” refers to Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. and a reference to “Turquoise Hill” refers to Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. together with its subsidiaries. Additional information about the Company, including its Annual Information Form (AIF), is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

References to “C$” refer to Canadian dollars and “$” to United States dollars.

The MD&A refers to the All Injury Frequency Rate (AIFR), which is an indicator of workplace health and safety and provides insight into an organization’s efforts to protect its workforce from work-related hazards. Oyu Tolgoi’s AIFR is based on 200,000 hours of work exposure.

This MD&A contains certain forward-looking statements and certain forward-looking information. Please refer to the cautionary language commencing on page 22.

All readers of this MD&A are advised to review and consider the risk factors discussed under the heading “Risk and Uncertainties” in this MD&A commencing on page 16.

The effective date of this MD&A is November 12, 2019.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW 3 OPERATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR 2019 4 OUR BUSINESS 4 SELECTED FINANCIAL METRICS 5 OYU TOLGOI 6 FUNDING OF OYU TOLGOI LLC BY TURQUOISE HILL 9 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 10 CORPORATE ACTIVITIES 12 INCOME AND OTHER TAXES 12 LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 13 SHARE CAPITAL 14 COPPER, GOLD AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET COMMENTARY 14 OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS 15 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS 15 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES 15 RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS 16 RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES 16 RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS 16 SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA 17 NON-GAAP MEASURES 19 INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING 21 QUALIFIED PERSON 21 CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 22 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION 22

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OVERVIEW

Safety

The achieved another strong AIFR of 0.18 per 200,000 hours worked during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Summary of operations, third quarter 2019

• Our Oyu Tolgoi team has continued to maximize the production from the open pit and as a result, we have increased our 2019 gold in concentrates production guidance to 240,000 ounces from 230,000 ounces, while lowering our 2019 C1 copper cash cost range to $1.50 - $1.70 from $1.75 – $1.95 per pound of copper produced,

• Underground development progressed successfully during Q3’19, achieving 3.6 total equivalent kilometres, our best quarterly result to date.

• Since the restart of underground development, 28.0 total equivalent kilometres and 22.1 kilometres of lateral development has been completed. In September, a record 1,385m of lateral development metres were mined.

• The construction of Shaft 2 was completed in October and has entered the final stages of commissioning. The shaft uses the world’s largest production hoist motor and can carry 300 people in the service hoist and lift 60 tonne skips in the production hoist. When operating at maximum capacity, the production hoist has the ability to lift 35,000 tonnes of material to the surface daily. This is a critical piece of infrastructure that also provides additional ventilation capacity and will enable the acceleration of underground development.

• Shafts 3 and 4 pre sink work is complete with both shafts at 80 m below the shaft collar as of September 30, 2019. The sinking headframes and sinking stages for the Shafts are being assembled to enable the hard rock sinking to commence over the coming months.

• A decision has been made to retain a mid-access drive only on the apex level of the mine design of Panel 0. This is one of a number of integral decision points in narrowing options to complete the final P0 mine design, however it is too early to accurately determine the potential impact on the overall cost or schedule. Decisions on other key underground infrastructure such as the location of the ore passes and options for panel sequencing, and productivity will need to be completed before an update on the development capital or schedule can be provided.

Summary of financial results, third quarter 2019

• Revenue of $209.2 million in Q3’19 decreased 15.1% from $246.5 million in Q3’18, reflecting the transition from mining Phase 4A to lower grade Phase 4B and stockpiles.

• Income for the period was $45.1 million compared with income of $15.2 million in Q3’18 with the increase primarily due to additional deferred tax assets recognized in Q3’19 compared to Q3’18, partly offset by lower gross margin driven by the reduced revenue. Income attributable to owners of Turquoise Hill in Q3’19 was $71.7 million or $0.04 per share, compared with income of $53.2 million or $0.03 per share in Q3’18.

• Cash used in operating activities before interest and taxes was $13.1 million, a decrease from the $52.5 million generated in Q3’18, primarily reflecting the reduced revenue.

• Cost of sales was $2.44 per pound of copper sold, C1 cash costs were $2.14 per pound of copper produced, and all-in sustaining costs were $2.84 per pound of copper produced.

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• Operating cash costs1 of $175.1 million in Q3’19, decreased 10.8% from $196.4 million in Q3’18. This was principally due to a decrease in mining and milling costs benefitting from cheaper fuel, lower freight costs and royalty costs driven by lower sales volumes and revenues.

• At the end of September 2019, Turquoise Hill has approximately $2.7 billion of available liquidity, split between remaining project finance proceeds of $1.1 billion and $1.6 billion cash and cash equivalents. We currently expect to have enough liquidity to fund our operations and underground development into Q1 2021.

• During Q3’19 underground development spend was $296.8 million, resulting in total project spend since January 1, 2016 of approximately $3.2 billion.

OPERATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR 2019

2019 operational guidance for gold in concentrates has increased to 240,000 ounces from 230,000 ounces, while copper in concentrates remains in the 125,000 to 155,000 tonnes range. Open-pit operations are expected to continue to mine the lower grade Phase 4B ore and stockpiles through the remainder of 2019 with mill throughput expected to be approximately 40 million tonnes. Average copper mill head grades are also expected to be lower over the remainder of the year, however, the company remains on track to achieve the full year copper and increased gold production guidance.

Operating cash cost expectations for 2019 have decreased to approximately $800 million from an $800 million to $850 million range.

For 2019 underground development, we continue to expect capital expenditures of $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion. Capital expenditures for 2019 on a cash-basis for open-pit operations have decreased to a range of $140 million to $160 million from a range of $150 million to $180 million, due to a lower capitalization of deferred stripping costs and the deferral of certain project costs and equipment purchases. Open-pit capital is mainly comprised of deferred stripping, equipment purchases, maintenance componentization and tailings storage facility construction. Underground development capital includes both expansion capital and VAT.

C1 cash costs are now expected to be between $1.50 to $1.70 per pound of copper produced due to the impact of the increase in the gold production guidance provided above, combined with the revised reduction in operating cash cost guidance. The previous 2019 C1 cash cost guidance of $1.75 to $1.95 per pound of copper produced had assumed the midpoint of expected 2019 copper and gold production ranges and a gold price of $1,281 per ounce. Looking at Q3’19 in isolation, C1 cash costs of $2.14 per pound of copper produced were above the full year expected range due to the impact of lower gold sales revenue driven by the 25,600 ounces of gold in concentrates produced in the third quarter of 2019 (against an expected full year production of up to 240,000 ounces).

OUR BUSINESS

Turquoise Hill is an international mining company focused on the operation and continued development of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia, which is the Company’s principal and only material mineral resource property. Turquoise Hill’s ownership of the Oyu Tolgoi mine is held through a 66% interest in Oyu Tolgoi LLC (Oyu Tolgoi); the remaining 34% interest is held by Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi LLC (Erdenes), a Mongolian state-owned entity.

The Oyu Tolgoi mine is located approximately 550 kilometres south of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital city, and 80 kilometres north of the Mongolia-China border. Mineralization on the property consists of porphyry-style copper, gold, silver and molybdenum contained in a linear structural trend (the Oyu Tolgoi Trend) of deposits distributed over a 12 km interval of a 25 km corridor of mineralization. Oyu Tolgoi has the potential to operate for over 100 years from five known mineralized deposits. The first of those (the Oyut deposit) was put into production as an open-pit operation in 2013. A second deposit, Hugo North (Lift One), is under development as an underground operation.

1 Please refer to Section – NON-GAAP MEASURES – on page 19 of this MD&A for further information.

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The copper concentrator plant, with related facilities and necessary infrastructure, was originally designed to process approximately 100,000 tonnes of ore per day from the Oyut open pit. However, since 2014, the concentrator has improved operating practices and gained experience, which has helped achieve a consistent throughput of over 105,000 tonnes per day. Concentrator throughput for 2019 is targeted at 110,000 tonnes per day and expected to be approximately 40 million tonnes for the year due to improvements in concentrator performance and ore characteristics.

At the end of Q3’19, Oyu Tolgoi had a total workforce (employees and contractors), including underground project construction, of approximately 14,500 of which 92% were Mongolians.

SELECTED FINANCIAL METRICS

Oyu Tolgoi Key Financial Metrics(1)

Three months ended Nine months ended 3Q 3Q Change 9 months 9 months Change ($ in millions, unless otherwise noted) 2019 2018 2019 2018

Revenue 209.2 246.5 -15.1% 944.6 833.9 13.3% Income (loss) for the period 45.1 15.2 -- (586.4) 299.3 -- Income (loss) attributable to owners of Turquoise Hill 71.7 53.2 -- (263.5) 310.2 -- Basic and diluted income (loss) per share attributable to 0.04 0.03 -- (0.13) 0.15 -- owners of Turquoise Hill Revenue by metals in concentrates Copper 153.4 180.4 -15.0% 609.7 656.1 -7.1% Gold 52.4 63.3 -17.2% 324.8 167.6 93.7% Silver 3.4 2.9 17.2% 10.1 10.1 0.0% Cost of sales 174.2 181.0 -3.8% 568.0 589.5 -3.6% Production and delivery costs 137.8 135.9 1.4% 433.9 424.6 2.2% Depreciation and depletion 34.9 45.2 -22.8% 134.1 164.9 -18.7% Capital expenditure on cash basis 329.2 328.8 0.1% 989.4 932.6 6.1% Underground 296.8 304.8 -2.6% 885.2 866.5 2.2% Open pit(2) 32.4 24.0 35.0% 104.2 66.0 57.9% Royalties 11.1 15.5 -28.4% 51.5 50.7 1.6% Operating cash costs(3) 175.1 196.4 -10.8% 579.9 574.8 0.9% Unit costs ($) Cost of sales (per pound of copper sold) 2.44 2.28 7.0% 2.19 2.30 -4.3% C1 (per pound of copper produced)(3) 2.14 1.65 29.7% 1.12 1.71 -34.5% All-in sustaining (per pound of copper produced)(3) 2.84 2.29 24.0% 1.82 2.26 -19.5% Mining costs (per tonne of material mined)(3) 1.87 2.18 -14.2% 2.00 2.07 -3.4% Milling costs (per tonne of ore treated)(3) 6.92 7.38 -6.2% 7.03 7.19 -2.2% G&A costs (per tonne of ore treated) 2.97 3.43 -13.4% 3.23 2.52 28.2% Cash generated from operating activities 6.1 76.2 -92.0% 141.9 143.9 -1.4%

Cash generated from (used in) operating activities before (13.1) 52.5 -125.0% 299.4 216.9 38.0% interest and tax

Interest paid 2.5 0.1 2400% 220.8 130.9 68.7% Total assets 12,787 13,223 -3.3% 12,787 13,223 -3.3% Total non-current financial liabilities 4,411 4,344 1.6% 4,411 4,344 1.6%

(1) Any financial information in this MD&A should be reviewed in conjunction with the Company‘s consolidated financial statements or condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the reporting periods indicated. (2) Open-pit capital expenditure includes both sustaining and non-underground development activities. (3) Please refer to NON-GAAP MEASURES – on page 19 of this MD&A for further information.

Q3’19 vs Q3’18

• Revenue of $209.2 million decreased 15.1% from $246.5 million primarily due to both the expected 66.8% decrease in gold production and the 28.0% decrease in copper production. The decreased production and a 5% decrease in copper price was partly offset by a 22% increase in the average gold price in the period.

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• Income for the period was $45.1 million compared with income of $15.2 million in Q3’18. This was primarily due to $53 million of additional deferred tax assets recognized in Q3’19 compared to Q3’18, partly offset by a $30.5 million lower gross margin driven by the reduced revenue.

• Cost of sales of $174.2 million decreased 3.8% from $181.0 million reflecting lower volumes of concentrates sold, partly offset by the impact of increased unit cost of sales per pound of copper sold.

• Unit cost of sales of $2.44 per pound of copper sold increased 7.0% from $2.28 reflecting lower average mill head grades and recoveries impacted by transitioning to the lower grade Phase 4B ore.

• Capital expenditure on a cash basis of $329.2 million compared to $328.8 million in Q3’18, comprised of $296.8 million attributed to the underground project and $32.4 million to open-pit activities.

• Total operating cash costs2 of $175.1 million decreased 10.8% from $196.4 million principally due to decrease mining and milling costs benefitting from cheaper fuel, lower freight costs and royalty costs driven by lower sales volumes and revenue, partially offset by increased power study costs. Operating cash costs include the 5% royalty payable to the Government of Mongolia and exclude deferred stripping costs.

• Oyu Tolgoi’s C1 cash costs3 of $2.14 per pound of copper produced increased 29.7% from $1.65 mainly reflecting the impact of lower copper production.

• All-in sustaining costs4 of $2.84 increased 24.0% from $2.29. Similar to the C1 cash costs, the increase was primarily due to a reduction in copper production, partly offset by lower royalty costs resulting from the lower sales revenue in Q3’19 versus Q3’18.

• Mining costs5 of $1.87 per tonne of material mined decreased 14.2% from $2.18 per tonne of material mined. The decrease was due to higher material mined driven by increased truck payload together with lower fuel prices, partially offset by higher tire costs associated with increased cycle time as the open pit deepens.

• Milling costs 6 of $6.92 of ore treated decreased 6.2% from $7.38 of ore treated mainly due to lower maintenance service costs and cost savings in major plant shutdowns.

• G&A costs per tonne of ore treated of $2.97 per tonne of ore treated decreased 13.4% from $3.43 per tonne of ore treated due to lower administrative expenses partly offset by increased power study costs.

• Cash generated from operating activities of $6.1 million decreased 92% from $76.2 million primarily reflecting the impact of lower sales revenue and movements in working capital.

At the end of September 2019, Turquoise Hill has approximately $2.7 billion of available liquidity, split between remaining project finance proceeds of $1.1 billion and $1.6 billion cash and cash equivalents. Turquoise Hill’s cash and cash equivalents were unchanged from December 31, 2018 and down 6.7% from $1.7 billion at September 30, 2018.

OYU TOLGOI

Safety performance

Underground development by its nature increases specific levels of safety risk and reinforces why safety is Oyu Tolgoi’s main priority. The mine’s management is committed to reducing risk and injury. Oyu Tolgoi achieved a strong All Injury Frequency Rate of 0.18 per 200,000 hours worked for the nine months ended September 30,

2 Please refer to the section NON-GAAP MEASURES – on page 19 of this MD&A for further information. 3 Please refer to the section NON-GAAP MEASURES – on page 19 of this MD&A for further information. 4 Please refer to the section NON-GAAP MEASURES – on page 19 of this MD&A for further information. 5 Please refer to the section NON-GAAP MEASURES – on page 19 of this MD&A for further information. 6 Please refer to the section NON-GAAP MEASURES – on page 19 of this MD&A for further information.

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2019. In addition, there are other safety metrics that are common in the mining industry, utilized by Oyu Tolgoi to continuously monitor safety performance.

Q3’19 open-pit operations performance

Oyu Tolgoi Production Data All data represents full production and sales on a 100% basis

Three months ended Nine months ended 3Q 3Q Change 9 months 9 months Change 2019 2018 2019 2018

Open pit material mined (‘000 tonnes) 24,844 22,523 10.3% 73,195 68,446 6.9% Ore treated (‘000 tonnes) 10,040 9,652 4% 29,689 29,377 1.1% Average mill head grades: Copper (%) 0.37 0.51 -27.4% 0.46 0.50 -8% Gold (g/t) 0.14 0.38 -63.2% 0.34 0.29 17.2% Silver (g/t) 1.03 1.19 -13.5% 1.16 1.22 -4.9% Concentrates produced (‘000 tonnes) 131.3 179.8 -27% 522.1 535.9 -2.6% Average concentrate grade (% Cu) 21.7 21.9 -0.9% 21.7 21.9 -0.9% Production of metals in concentrates:

Copper (‘000 tonnes) 28.4 39.4 -28% 113.4 117.6 -3.6% Gold (‘000 ounces) 25.6 77 -66.8% 217.5 169 28.7% Silver (‘000 ounces) 191 230 -17% 676.8 676 0.1% Concentrates sold (‘000 tonnes) 157 171.9 -8.7% 567.2 555.0 2.2% Sales of metals in concentrates: Copper (‘000 tonnes) 32.4 36.0 -10% 117.6 116.4 1% Gold (‘000 ounces) 35.4 55 -35.6% 248.9 137 81.7% Silver (‘000 ounces) 207 201 -3% 652.2 657 -0.7% Metal recovery (%) Copper 75.1 80.9 -7.2% 80.3 80.1 0.2% Gold 54.7 64.7 -15.5% 66.2 61.2 8.2% Silver 56 62.8 -10.8% 59.6 58.4 2.1%

Copper production in Q3’19 decreased 27.8% over Q3’18 due to decreased head grade. Gold production in Q3’19 decreased 66.8% over Q3’18 due to decreased head grade. Mill throughput in Q3’19 increased 4% year over year and decreased 3.4% sequentially.

Underground development

As previously announced on July 15th, improved information with respect to rock mass and geotechnical data modelling has confirmed that there are stability risks associated with components of the Feasibility Study 2016 mine design. Preliminary estimates indicate that sustainable first production could be delayed by 16 to 30 months compared with the Q1’21 estimate in the original feasibility study guidance in 2016, and the development capital spend for the project may increase by $1.2 billion to $1.9 billion over the $5.3 billion previously disclosed.

To address these risks, a number of refinements are under review to determine the final mine design, and the first of the key decisions that has been made is to retain a mid-access drive only on the apex level of the mine design of Panel 0.

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A mid-access drive is essentially a horizontal tunnel that cuts transversely across the mine footprint and allows us to develop both north and south within the ore body and accelerate the time to first sustainable production. Although the ground conditions do not enable us to incorporate the mid-access drive on all three levels of the underground, the inclusion on the apex level will have a positive impact on the schedule.

This is an integral step towards completing the final mine design, however it is too early to accurately determine the potential impact on the cost or schedule. Decisions on productivity levels and key underground infrastructure such as the location and design of the ore passes and options for panel sequencing, will need to be completed before an update on the development capital or schedule can be finalized.

Decisions regarding the sequencing of the first panel of mining, Panel 0, productivity inputs and ore pass locations continue and are expected to be completed by April 2020. The resulting Pre-Feasibility Study designs being detailed to Feasibility Study standard, then scheduled and costed to form the Definitive Estimate are due in the second half of 2020. In the interim, underground development continues and we look forward to providing the market with any updates to the schedule and development capital spend as and when available.

Construction of Shaft 2 was completed and the service hoist was successfully commissioned in October. This is a 10 metre diameter shaft sunk to approximately 1.3 kilometers below the surface. The shaft uses the world’s largest production hoist motor able to lift 60 tonnes and can carry 300 people in the service hoist. When operating at maximum capacity, the production hoist has the ability to lift 35,000 tonnes of material to the surface daily.

Commissioning of the production hoist continues with over 2,700 tonnes of rock successfully hoisted to surface. We continue to work with the regulatory agencies to complete the permitting of the production hoist.

The Load out conveyor and Shaft 2 integrated materials handling system is fully commissioned. This will enable ore to be conveyed to the concentrator as soon as the production hoist system is commissioned. The Shaft 2 production and logistics capability is a key enabler of increased underground development and construction of critical underground infrastructure such as the Primary Crusher 1 and the material handling systems that support the start of production ramp-up.

Other key infrastructure components completed during Q3’19 include the central heating plant, the shaft 2 jaw crusher system and the Shaft 2 surface discharge conveyor.

Shaft 3 pre-assembly of headframe modules commenced during the third quarter while Shaft 4 vertical assembly of the sinking stage was completed, along with the commencement of stage fit-out. Primary Crusher 1 civil works are ongoing with the team successfully constructing the 8 metres of wall at the underside of the surge bin.

Lateral underground development in Q3’19 has accelerated. Extensive focus on productivity gains on the most critical development areas over the past five months has reaped substantial improvements. Underground development progressed 3.6 total equivalent kilometres and 3.2 lateral kilometres during the quarter. Since the restart of underground development, 28.0 total equivalent kilometres and 22.1 kilometres of lateral development have been completed. The following table provides a breakdown of the various components of completed development since project restart:

Total Lateral Mass Equivalent Development Excavation Year Kilometres (kilometres) (’000 metres1) 2016 1.6 1.5 3.0 2017 6.1 4.8 31.7 2018 10.3 7.9 59.5 Q1’19 3.2 2.3 21.4 Q2’19 3.2 2.4 19.3 Q3’19 3.6 3.2 11.4 Total 28.0 22.1 146.3

Notes: 1. Totals may not match due to rounding.

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Oyu Tolgoi spent $296.8 million on underground development during Q3’19. Total underground project spend from January 1, 2016 to September 30, 2019 was approximately $3.2 billion. Underground project spend on a cash basis includes expansion capital, VAT and capitalized management services payment and excludes capitalized interest. In addition, Oyu Tolgoi had further capital commitments7 of $0.8 billion as of September 30, 2019. Since the restart of project development, Oyu Tolgoi has committed over $2.83 billion to Mongolian vendors and contractors.

FUNDING OF OYU TOLGOI LLC BY TURQUOISE HILL

In accordance with ARSHA, Turquoise Hill has funded Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s cash requirements beyond internally generated cash flows by a combination of equity investment and shareholder debt.

For amounts funded by debt, Oyu Tolgoi LLC must repay such amounts, including accrued interest, before it can pay common share dividends. As of September 30, 2019, the aggregate outstanding balance of shareholder loans extended by subsidiaries of the Company to Oyu Tolgoi LLC was $5.7 billion, including accrued interest of $1.1 billion. These loans bear interest at an effective annual rate of LIBOR plus 6.5%.

In accordance with the ARSHA, a subsidiary of the Company has funded the common share investments in Oyu Tolgoi LLC on behalf of state-owned Erdenes. These funded amounts earn interest at an effective annual rate of LIBOR plus 6.5% and are repayable, by Erdenes to a subsidiary of the Company, via a pledge over Erdenes’ share of Oyu Tolgoi LLC common share dividends. Erdenes also has the right to reduce the outstanding balance by making cash payments at any time. As of September 30, 2019, the cumulative amount of such funding was $1.2 billion, representing 34% of invested common share equity, with unrecognized interest on the funding amounting to $0.6 billion.

At the end of September 2019, Turquoise Hill has approximately $2.7 billion of available liquidity, split between remaining project finance proceeds of $1.1 billion, which are drawn and currently deposited with Rio Tinto, and $1.6 billion of cash and cash equivalents. In addition, we expect to generate free cash flow at our existing open pit operations, which will also be available to help fund the underground development.

Turquoise Hill currently expects to have enough liquidity to fund its operations and underground development including progression of a Tavan Tolgoi-based power plant, into Q1 2021. Taking into consideration the estimated impacts of recently announced increases to underground development capital, as well as delays to first sustainable production, the Company expects to need significant incremental financing to sustain its underground development and construction of a Tavan Tolgoi-based power plant beyond this timeframe. As has been previously noted, Turquoise Hill and Oyu Tolgoi LLC have the option to raise additional external financing subject to required approvals, to assist in funding development going forward, including during underground commissioning and ramp up. Important variables impacting the ultimate amount of additional financing required include: the amount of incremental underground development and power plant capital needed, timing of sustainable first production and its resulting cash flows, on-going debt service costs and timing of principal repayments drawn on the project finance facility and the amount of cash flow that can be generated from open- pit operations. The Company will have greater clarity on its incremental funding requirement as the Definitive Estimate progresses; however, preliminarily estimates indicate significant incremental financing will be required above the $2.7 billion in liquidity currently available.

As the work to complete the Definitive Estimate progresses, Turquoise Hill continues to evaluate the impact of the estimated increases to underground capital expenditure as well as delays to sustainable first production, and the other important variable discussed above, on its cash flows, liquidity and financing projections and will update the market in due course. Further, while progression of the Definitive Estimate will continue to clarify the Company’s funding requirements, Turquoise Hill has put forward a proposal to Rio Tinto as to how best to source incremental funding necessary to progress underground development over and above its $2.7 billion of available liquidity.

7 Please refer to the section NON-GAAP MEASURES on page 19 of this MD&A for further information.

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Turquoise Hill’s ownership of the Oyu Tolgoi mine is held through a 66% interest in Oyu Tolgoi LLC. The remaining 34% interest in Oyu Tolgoi LLC is held by Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi LLC (Erdenes), a Mongolian state-owned entity. Turquoise Hill is obliged to fund Erdenes’ share of the capital costs under an Amended and Restated Shareholders’ Agreement (ARSHA) dated June 8, 2011.

Underground construction recommenced in May 2016 when Oyu Tolgoi LLC received the final requirement for the re-start of underground development: formal notice to proceed approval by the boards of Turquoise Hill, Rio Tinto (as project manager) and Oyu Tolgoi LLC. Approval followed the signing of the Oyu Tolgoi Underground Mine Development and Financing Plan (Underground Plan) in May 2015 and the signing of a $4.4 billion project finance facility in December 2015. Development had been suspended in August 2013 pending resolution of matters with the Government of Mongolia.

Turquoise Hill’s investment in the Oyu Tolgoi mine is governed by a 2009 Investment Agreement (Investment Agreement). The Investment Agreement framework was authorized by the Mongolian Parliament and was concluded after 16 months of negotiations. It was reviewed by numerous constituencies within the Government. Turquoise Hill has been operating in good faith under the terms of the Investment Agreement since 2009, and we believe not only that it is a valid and binding agreement, but that it has proven to be beneficial for all parties.

Adherence to the principles of the Investment Agreement, ARSHA and the Underground Plan has allowed for the development of the Oyu Tolgoi mine in a manner that has given rise to significant long-term benefits to Mongolia. Benefits from the Oyu Tolgoi mine open-pit operations and underground development include, but are not limited to, employment, royalties and taxes, local procurement, economic development and sustainability investments.

Oyu Tolgoi Mine Power Supply

Oyu Tolgoi LLC is obliged under the 2009 Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement (Investment Agreement) to secure a long-term domestic source of power for the Oyu Tolgoi mine. The Power Source Framework Agreement (PSFA) entered into between Oyu Tolgoi LLC and the Government of Mongolia on December 31, 2018 provides a binding framework and pathway for the construction of a Tavan Tolgoi-based power solution for the Oyu Tolgoi mine by June 30, 2023. The power plant would be majority owned by Oyu Tolgoi LLC and situated close to the Tavan Tolgoi coal mining district located approximately 150 kilometres from the Oyu Tolgoi mine.

The PSFA specifies target dates for milestones to be achieved through mutual cooperation between Oyu Tolgoi LLC and the Government of Mongolia, several of which have now passed. Oyu Tolgoi LLC is currently seeking to agree to adjustments to the milestone timetable in the PSFA with the Government of Mongolia and continues to progress the project by finalizing the feasibility study (including cost estimates), negotiating with contractors and other third parties, and advancing commercial documentation. Oyu Tolgoi LLC has shared certain preliminary cost estimates for the project with Turquoise Hill and the Government of Mongolia, and Turquoise Hill, with the assistance of advisors, has commenced its own internal processes to independently review and validate the cost estimates.

Oyu Tolgoi LLC is at an advanced stage with a competitive tender process to award a “turnkey” engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for construction of the project. The timing of any award and commencement of construction will depend upon the outcome of the on-going PSFA milestone timetable and related discussions with the Government of Mongolia.

It is necessary for Oyu Tolgoi LLC to complete a feasibility study for the power station and conclude negotiation of commercial documents, and for Turquoise Hill to complete its review, to finalize estimates of the expected cost of the power project and the amount of Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s related funding requirement. There is a provision under Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s existing project finance documentation that permits, subject to certain conditions, an increase of Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s senior debt cap to permit additional borrowings in connection with an expansion facility, such as the proposed Tavan Tolgoi-based power plant project.

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Oyu Tolgoi tax assessment

On January 16, 2018, Turquoise Hill announced that Oyu Tolgoi had received and was evaluating a tax assessment for approximately $155 million from the Mongolian Tax Authority (MTA) relating to an audit on taxes imposed and paid by Oyu Tolgoi LLC between 2013 and 2015. In January 2018, Oyu Tolgoi paid an amount of approximately $4.8 million to settle unpaid taxes, fines and penalties for accepted items.

Following engagement with the MTA, Oyu Tolgoi was advised that the MTA could not resolve Oyu Tolgoi’s objections to the tax assessment. Accordingly, on March 15, 2018, Oyu Tolgoi issued a notice of dispute to the Government under the Investment Agreement and on April 13, 2018, Oyu Tolgoi submitted a claim to the Mongolian Administrative Court. The Administrative Court had suspended the processing of the case for an indefinite period based on procedural uncertainty in relation to the tax assessment disputes. The Administrative Court has now reopened the case on the tax dispute and has resumed court proceedings.

Chapter 14 of the Investment Agreement sets out a dispute resolution process. The issuance of a notice of dispute is the first step in the dispute resolution process and includes a 60-working-day negotiation period. The parties were unable to reach a resolution during the 60-working-day period; however, the parties have continued discussions in an attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith. Should Oyu Tolgoi not be able to reach an agreement with the Government of Mongolia before the court renders a decision, the next step would be to formally commence the dispute resolution proceedings under the international arbitration process.

The Company is of the opinion that Oyu Tolgoi has now paid all taxes and charges required under the Investment Agreement, “ARSHA”, the Underground Plan and Mongolian law.

Mongolian parliamentary working group

In March 2018, the Speaker of the Mongolian Parliament appointed a Parliamentary Working Group (Working Group) that consisted of 13 Members of Parliament to review the implementation of the Investment Agreement. The Working Group established five sub-working groups consisting of representatives from government ministries, agencies, political parties, non-governmental organizations and professors, to help and support the Working Group. The Working Group was initially expected to report to the Parliament before the end of spring session in late June 2018.

On December 13, 2018, Oyu Tolgoi received a letter from the head of the Working Group confirming that the consolidated report, conclusions and recommendations of the Working Group had been finalized and was ready to be presented to the Parliament.

On March 22, 2019, the Parliamentary press office announced that the Working Group report had been submitted to the National Security Council (President, Prime Minister and Speaker of the Parliament). On May 3, 2019, a summary of the Working Group report was received by Oyu Tolgoi. On May 6, 2019, Oyu Tolgoi provided the Economic Standing Committee of the Parliament with a written response to the summary of the Working Group report.

As an outcome of the hearing, a new working group of nine Members of Parliament was established to take the Working Group Report and draft resolutions directing the Cabinet on recommendations related to Oyu Tolgoi. The newly established working group is in the process of drafting the resolution with the draft resolution expected to be reviewed by the Economic Standing Committee.

Anti-Corruption Authority information requests

On March 13, 2018, we announced that Oyu Tolgoi LLC received information requests from the Mongolian Anti- Corruption Authority (ACA) for information relating to Oyu Tolgoi LLC. The ACA has also conducted interviews with representatives of Oyu Tolgoi LLC in connection with its investigation. Turquoise Hill has inquired as to the status of the investigation and Oyu Tolgoi LLC has informed the Company that the investigation appears to relate primarily to possible abuses of power by certain former Government officials in relation to the Investment Agreement, and that Oyu Tolgoi LLC is complying with the ACA’s requests in accordance with relevant laws.

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To date, neither Turquoise Hill nor Oyu Tolgoi LLC have received notice from the ACA, or indeed from any regulator, that either company or their employees are subjects of any investigation involving the Oyu Tolgoi project.

The Investment Agreement framework was authorized by the Mongolian Parliament, concluded after 16 months of negotiations and reviewed by numerous constituencies within the Government. Turquoise Hill has been operating in good faith under the terms of the Investment Agreement since 2009, and we believe not only that it is a valid and binding agreement, but that it has proven to be beneficial for all parties.

Adherence to the principles of the Investment Agreement, ARSHA and Underground Plan has allowed for the development of the Oyu Tolgoi mine in a manner that has given rise to significant long-term benefits to Mongolia. Benefits from the Oyu Tolgoi open-pit operations and underground development include, but are not limited to, employment, royalties and taxes, local procurement, economic development and sustainability investments.

CORPORATE ACTIVITIES

US Trading Price Non-Compliance

On August 28, 2019 we received receipt of an automatic notice of non-compliance from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”). The non-compliance results from a decline below $1.00 in the average trading price of our shares over a consecutive 30-day trading period. The Nasdaq notice follows a similar, previously disclosed notice from the New York Stock Exchange. Our shares also trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange which does not have such a trading price policy.

Under both Nasdaq and NYSE rules, the Company has six months from receipt of the notice to cure the share price non-compliance (or, under the NYSE’s rules, until the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders if shareholder approval is required to effect such cure) and the Company can regain compliance at any time during the cure period if (i) under the NYSE’s rules, on the last trading day of any calendar month during the cure period the Company’s common shares have a closing price of at least US$1.00 and an average closing price of at least US$1.00 over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of that month or on the last day of the cure period and (ii) under the Nasdaq’s rules, the Company’s common shares have a closing price of at least US$1.00 over a 10 trading-day period.

The Company has notified the Nasdaq and the NYSE that it intends to pursue measures to cure the share price non-compliance, and currently expects that it will seek shareholder approval at the Company’s next annual meeting to complete a consolidation of the Company’s common shares (also known as a reverse stock split). The Company is in compliance with all other Nasdaq and NYSE continued listing standard rules. The Company’s common shares will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE during the cure period, subject to compliance with other continued listing standards. Under the Nasdaq’s rules, on or about February 24, 2020, we expect that the Company’s common shares will be transferred from The Nasdaq Global Select Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market until the share price non-compliance is remedied.

INCOME AND OTHER TAXES

The Company recorded an income statement credit of $34.6 million for income and other taxes during the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared with a charge of $15.5 million in Q3’18. Income and other taxes include adjustments to deferred tax assets in Mongolia and Canada, in addition to withholding taxes accrued and current tax payable.

Adjustments to deferred tax assets resulted in income statement credits within income and other taxes for Q3’19 of $45 million. Deferred tax assets relate to tax operating losses, accrued but unpaid interest expense on shareholder loans and other temporary differences. Recoverability of these losses were assessed against an estimate of future taxable profits. Movements in the deferred tax assets result from period end reassessments of recoverability and include adjustments to record potential deferred tax assets not recognized in previous periods.

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During Q3’19, the Company recognized additional Mongolian deferred tax assets of $49.7 million, of which $37.5 million was the result of additional operating losses and accrued but unpaid interest expense incurred by Oyu Tolgoi in the period.

A negative effective tax rate of approximately 300% during Q3’19 arose as the Company reported income from continuing operations before tax of $10.5 million, while recording in the same period a net income statement tax credit (inclusive of adjustments to deferred tax assets and accrued withholding taxes) of $34.6 million.

In Q3’18, the Company recorded an income statement charge of $15.5 million for income and other taxes. An effective tax rate of approximately 50% during Q3’18 arose as the Company reported income from continuing operations before tax of $30.7 million, while recording in the same period a net income statement tax charge (inclusive of adjustments to deferred tax assets and accrued withholding taxes) of $15.5 million.

Turquoise Hill’s effective tax rate represents the income statement charge or credit for income and other taxes as a percentage of income or loss from operations before taxes. It is possible for Turquoise Hill’s effective tax rate to be in excess of 100%, primarily because of different tax jurisdictions applying different tax to intercompany loan interest, and/or previously unrecognized deferred tax assets being recorded in the current period.

Additional income statement information, including income and other taxes relating to Oyu Tolgoi LLC and the Company’s corporate operations is provided in Note 3 – Operating segment – to the consolidated financial statements.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash flow

Operating activities. Net cash generated from operating activities was $6.1 million in Q3’19 compared with net cash generated of $76.2 million in Q3’18. Cash generated from (used in) operating activities before interest and tax was ($13.1) million in Q3’19 compared to $52.5 million in Q3’18 primarily reflecting the impact of lower sales revenue and unfavourable movements in working capital. Interest paid in Q3’19 totalled $2.5 million compared to $0.1 million in Q3’18 and income and other taxes paid in Q3’19 amounted to $0.7 million compared to $0.5 million in Q3’18.

Investing activities. Cash used in investing activities totaled $69.2 million in Q3’19, compared with $18.9 million in Q3’18. Cash used in investing activities in Q3’19 reflects capital expenditure of $329.2 million offset by a corresponding $260.0 million withdrawn from the Company’s Cash Management Services Agreement (CMSA), with the remaining capital expenditure funded by operating cash flows and surplus cash at Oyu Tolgoi LLC. Under the CMSA, entered into on December 15, 2015 as part of Project Finance, amounts totaling $4.2 billion were placed in 2016 with a subsidiary of Rio Tinto. The resulting receivable, which represented substantially all of the net proceeds received on drawdown of the project finance facility in 2016, are returned to Turquoise Hill as required for purposes of Oyu Tolgoi underground mine development and financing. As of September 30, 2019, amounts totaling $3.1 billion have been withdrawn and provided to Oyu Tolgoi LLC.8

Financing activities. Net cash generated from financing activities in Q3’19 totaled $23.1 million which primarily reflects proceeds from a bank overdraft facility of $25 million that was repaid on October 31, 2019. There was no cash generated from or used in financing activities in Q3’18.

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2019, Turquoise Hill held consolidated cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.6 billion (June 30, 2019: $1.6 billion) and consolidated working capital9 of negative $231.9 million (June 30, 2019: negative $226.3 million). The movement in working capital during Q3’19 was primarily due to a decrease in inventories and trade and other receivables, partly offset by lower trade payables.

8 Please refer to Section – OYU TOLGOI – on page 7 and to RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS on page 16 of this MD&A. 9 Please refer to the section NON-GAAP MEASURES on page 19 of this MD&A for further information.

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A $4.2 billion related-party receivable with a Rio Tinto subsidiary was recorded in 2016, representing net proceeds (after settlement of withholding taxes and transaction costs) from project finance tranches drawn down before June 30, 2016 and placed with Rio Tinto in accordance with the CMSA. Turquoise Hill draws upon this related- party receivable as required in order to fund development and financing of the underground mine. As of September 30, 2019, $3.1 billion had been re-drawn from this related-party receivable, leaving a balance of $1.1 billion.

Turquoise Hill believes that, based on its current cash position and the net project finance proceeds available to be re-drawn from the related-party receivable, it will have sufficient funds to meet its minimum obligations, including general corporate activities, for at least the next 12 months. Consolidated working capital is expected to remain negative or below previously reported levels while expenditure on underground development continues and associated payables are recorded. Refer to further discussion of liquidity beyond the next 12-month period under “Funding of Oyu Tolgoi LLC by Turquoise Hill”.

Capital resources

The Company considers its capital to be share capital and third-party borrowings. To effectively manage capital requirements, the Company has in place a planning and budgeting process to help determine the funds required to ensure the Company has the appropriate liquidity to meet its strategic and operating needs.

In December 2015, Oyu Tolgoi LLC signed the $4.4 billion project finance facility for the purposes of developing the underground mine, of which $4.3 billion had been drawn down at September 30, 2019. The additional $0.1 billion is available, subject to certain conditions, under the Company’s facility with the Export-Import Bank of the United States. As of September 30, 2019, $3.1 billion had been advanced to Oyu Tolgoi LLC, leaving a balance of $1.1 billion placed on deposit with Rio Tinto in accordance with the CMSA (out of the original net proceeds of $4.2 billion). The project finance lenders have agreed a debt cap of $6.0 billion thus allowing the potential for an additional $1.6 billion of supplemental debt to be raised in the future. Under the project finance agreements, the $6.0 billion debt cap may be increased in connection with an expansion facility, which includes the construction of a Tavan Tolgoi-based power project, for up to an amount equal to the estimated total cost of such a facility, including financing and related costs and fees, subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions. We are working with Oyu Tolgoi LLC and Rio Tinto to assess the impact of the announced delays to sustainable first production on the project financing agreements and the Company's obligations thereunder.

The Company’s accumulated deficit at September 30, 2019 was $3.9 billion, compared to $3.7 billion at December 31, 2018.

SHARE CAPITAL

As of November 1, 2019, the Company had a total of 2,012,314,469 common shares outstanding.

COPPER, GOLD AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET COMMENTARY

The information below is in addition to disclosures already contained in this report regarding the Company’s operations and activities.

Turquoise Hill’s financial performance and its ability to advance its future operations and development plans are heavily dependent on the availability of funding, base and precious metal prices and foreign-exchange rates. Volatility in these markets continues to be high.

For further details on the Company’s financing plans, please refer to the section – LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES – on page 13 of this MD&A.

Copper and gold markets

Copper prices averaged $5,800/t in Q3’19, a 5% decline from $6,100/t in Q2, as underwhelming macro data and weak investor sentiment continued to weigh on prices. Net-short fund positioning persisted on copper, and has been for the last 25 weeks. Currently, net shorts are equivalent to c.650kt or 2% of global copper demand. Total

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global visible stocks declined further to 715kt at the end of September, a sixyear low. The heftiest declines continue to be at China’s bonded warehouses.

Spot treatment charges rose in September, reflecting the typical seasonal uplift approaching the benchmark negotiations. However, terms steadied in October as disruptions in South America affected shipments. By the end of the quarter, spot TCs resumed their upward grind. The Fast Markets index was $56.3/t in early November. Benchmark negotiation have reportedly started, with consensus expectations at $60-70/t at least 13% lower the current benchmark.

Gold prices averaged $1,473/oz over Q3’19, peaking at $1,546/oz in early September, a sixyear high. Gold was supported through Q3’19 by bearish macro data out of Europe, slowdown in China, uncertainty around a resolution to the US-China trade dispute and the Fed’s interest rate cuts, which reduce the opportunity cost of holding non- yield assets.

Foreign exchange rates

Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s sales are settled in U.S. dollars and a portion of its expenses are incurred in local currencies. Short-term foreign exchange fluctuations could have an effect on Turquoise Hill’s operating margins; however, in view of the proportion of locally incurred expenditures, such fluctuations are not expected to have a significant impact on Turquoise Hill’s long-term financial performance.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

With the exception of the Company’s power commitments disclosed within the section CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, as at September 30, 2019, Turquoise Hill was not a party to any off-balance-sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a significant current or future effect on the results of operations, financial condition, revenues or expenses, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources of the Company.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following table summarizes Turquoise Hill’s contractual obligations as at September 30, 2019.10

(Stated in $000's of dollars) Payments Due by Period Less than 1 1 - 3 years 4 - 5 years After 5 years Total year

Purchase obligations (1) $ 707,904 $ 138,428 $ 204 $ - $ 846,536 Power commitments 114,691 229,382 86,648 - 430,721 Lease liabilities 6,090 1,880 13,795 2,248 24,013 Decommissioning obligations - - - 275,582 275,582 Total $ 828,685 $ 369,690 $ 100,647 $ 277,830 $ 1,576,852 (1) These amounts mainly represent various long-term contracts that include commitments for future development and operating payments for supply of engineering, equipment rentals and other arrangements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires Turquoise Hill to establish accounting policies and to make estimates that affect both the amount and timing of the recording of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Some of these estimates require judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company’s estimates identified as being critical are substantially unchanged from those disclosed in the MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2018.

10 Please refer to the section NON-GAAP MEASURES on page 19 of this MD&A for further information.

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those applied and disclosed in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018. In addition, the condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conjunction with the Company’s condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2019 which included the impact of adoption and the accounting polices applied, with regards to IFRS 16, Leases, and IFRIC 23, Uncertainty of Income Tax Treatments, both of which were effective and have been applied from January 1, 2019.

A number of new standards, and amendments to standards and interpretations, are not yet effective for the year ending December 31, 2019, and have not been applied in preparing the annual consolidated financial statements. None of the standards and amendments to standards and interpretations are expected to have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Turquoise Hill is subject to a number of risks due to the nature of the industry in which it operates and the present state of development of its business and the foreign jurisdictions in which it carries on business. The material risks and uncertainties affecting Turquoise Hill, their potential impact, and the Company’s principal risk-management strategies are subject to disclosure made elsewhere in this MD&A substantially unchanged from those disclosed in its MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2018 and in its Annual Information Form (AIF) dated March 13, 2019 in respect of such period. In addition, the delays and cost estimates projected in this MD&A for the completion of the underground development, including in respect of timing of sustainable first production and the development capital spend for the project, may differ materially as a result of the outcome of the definitive estimate review and further technical work to be conducted in connection therewith.

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

As at September 30, 2019, Rio Tinto’s equity ownership in the Company was 50.8%, which was unchanged from June 30, 2019. The following tables present the consolidated financial statement line items within which transactions with Rio Tinto are reported. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Statements of Income September 30, September 30, (Stated in $000's of dollars) 2019 2018 2019 2018

Operating and corporate administration expenses: Cost recoveries - Turquoise Hill $ (724) $ 133 $ (655) $ 278 Management services payment (i) (7,569) (8,034) (23,864) (22,020) Cost recoveries - Rio Tinto (ii) (10,210) (7,317) (30,986) (26,945)

Finance income: Cash and cash equivalents (iii) 4,104 5,383 15,039 14,407 Receivable from Rio Tinto (iv) 14,026 29,233 55,020 94,164

Finance costs: Completion support fee (v) (27,170) (27,105) (81,510) (81,267) Total $ (27,543) $ (7,707) $ (66,956) $ (21,383)

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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Statement of Cash Flows September 30, September 30, (Stated in $000's of dollars) 2019 2018 2019 2018

Cash generated from operating activities Interest received (iii, iv) $ 14,900 $ 21,171 $ 50,395 $ 53,802 Interest paid (v) - - (78,395) (11,918)

Cash flows from investing activities Receivable from related party: amounts withdrawn (iv) 260,000 310,000 790,000 860,000 Expenditures on property, plant and equipment: Management services payment and cost recoveries - Rio Tinto (i), (ii) (9,444) (17,349) (39,779) (53,221)

Balance sheets September 30, December 31, (Stated in $000's of dollars) 2019 2018

Cash and cash equivalents (iii) $ 243,402 $ 741,711 Trade and other receivables 8,310 15,641 Prepaid expenses and other assets 26,745 2,928 Receivable from related party and other non-current financial assets (iv) 1,096,284 1,886,284 Trade and other payables: Management services payment - Rio Tinto (i) (12,697) (15,700) Cost recoveries - Rio Tinto (ii) (54,189) (35,790) Total $ 1,307,855 $ 2,595,074

(i) In accordance with the ARSHA, which was signed on June 8, 2011, and other related agreements, Turquoise Hill is required to make a management services payment to Rio Tinto equal to a percentage of all capital costs and operating costs incurred by Oyu Tolgoi LLC from March 31, 2010 onwards. After signing of the Underground Plan on May 18, 2015, the management services payment to Rio Tinto is calculated as 1.5% applied to underground development capital costs, and 3% applied to operating costs and capital related to current operations.

(ii) Rio Tinto recovers the costs of providing general corporate support services and mine management services to Turquoise Hill. Mine management services are provided by Rio Tinto in its capacity as the manager of the Oyu Tolgoi project.

(iii) In addition to placing cash and cash equivalents on deposit with banks or investing funds with other financial institutions, Turquoise Hill may deposit cash and cash equivalents with Rio Tinto in accordance with an agreed upon policy and strategy for the management of liquid resources. At September 30, 2019, cash equivalents deposited with wholly-owned subsidiaries of Rio Tinto totalled $243.4 million, earning interest at rates equivalent to those offered by financial institutions or short-term corporate debt.

(iv) As part of project finance, Turquoise Hill appointed 9539549 Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, as service provider to provide post- drawdown cash management services in connection with net proceeds from the project finance facility, which were placed with 9539549 Canada Inc. and shall be returned to Turquoise Hill as required for purposes of Oyu Tolgoi underground mine development and funding. Rio Tinto International Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto, has guaranteed the obligations of the service provider under this agreement. At September 30, 2019, amounts due from 9539549 Canada Inc. totalled $1,096.3 million, earning interest at an effective annual rate of LIBOR plus 2.45%. The interest rate reflects: interest receivable at LIBOR minus 0.05%; plus a benefit of 2.5% arising on amounts receivable from 9539549 Canada Inc. under the CMSA, which are net settled with the 2.5% completion support fee described in (v) below.

(v) As part of the project finance agreements, Rio Tinto agreed to provide a guarantee, known as the completion support undertaking (CSU) in favour of the commercial banks and the export credit agencies. In consideration for providing the CSU, Turquoise Hill is required to pay Rio Tinto a fee equal to 2.5% of the amounts drawn under the facility. The annual completion support fee of 2.5% on amounts drawn under the facility is accounted for as a borrowing cost and included within interest expense and similar charges. The fee is settled net of a benefit arising on amounts receivable from 9539549 Canada Inc. under the CMSA described in (iv) above. The fee payment obligation will terminate on the date Rio Tinto’s CSU obligations to the project lenders terminate.

SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA

The Company’s interim financial statements are reported under IFRS applicable to interim financial statements, including International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting. Factors necessary to understand general trends in the select unaudited quarterly financial information are summarized below.

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($ in millions, except per share information) Quarter Ended Sep-30 Jun-30 Mar-31 Dec-31 2019 2019 2019 2018

Revenue $ 209.2 $ 382.7 $ 352.7 $ 346.2

Income (loss) for the period $ 45.1 $ (736.7) $ 105.2 $ 95.0

Income (loss) attributable to owners of Turquoise Hill $ 71.7 $ (446.5) $ 111.2 $ 101.0

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share attributable to owners of Turquoise Hill $ 0.04 $ (0.22) $ 0.06 $ 0.05

Quarter Ended Sep-30 Jun-30 Mar-31 Dec-31 2018 2018 2018 2017

Revenue $ 246.5 $ 341.7 $ 245.6 $ 251.7

Income for the period $ 15.2 $ 204.4 $ 79.7 $ 33.9

Income attributable to owners of Turquoise Hill $ 53.2 $ 171.3 $ 85.7 $ 51.1

Basic and diluted income per share attributable to owners of Turquoise Hill $ 0.03 $ 0.09 $ 0.04 $ 0.03

Factors necessary to understand general trends in the select unaudited quarterly financial information are summarized below.

Change in revenue over the periods presented has resulted mainly from variable metal prices combined with changes in sales volume. Revenue for Q3’19 was lower than any of the other quarters due to the significantly lower sales volumes impacted by the lower gold and copper production as the mine transitioned to the lower grade Phase 4B ore. Revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 and the two consecutive quarters ended March 31, 2018 were broadly consistent. Revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 was higher primarily due to increased concentrate sales volumes that benefitted from improved border logistics enabling inventory accumulated mainly during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 force majeure to be sold. Revenue for the three consecutive quarters ended June 30, 2019 was higher due to the increased gold revenues driven by the significant increase in gold production as Oyu Tolgoi benefitted from the processing of Phase 4A ore that contained higher gold content.

Change in income (loss) over the periods presented resulted mainly from the changes in revenue noted above and adjustments made for impairment charges and deferred tax assets.

Loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 was impacted by a $0.6 billion impairment charge to the Oyu Tolgoi cash-generating unit whereby the Company assessed the recoverable amount of the Oyu Tolgoi cash-generating unit to be $8.7 billion compared to a carrying value of $9.3 billion, leading to an impairment charge of $0.6 billion at June 30, 2019. Refer to note 11 within the Company’s condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Income for the period in each of the consecutive quarters ended December 30, 2017 to June 30, 2018 and then in the quarters ended December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2019, was positively impacted by deferred tax asset recognition adjustments of $28.0 million, $32.4 million, $145.3 million, $6.2 million and $45.0 million respectively. Conversely, income (loss) in the quarters ended September 30, 2018, March 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019 was negatively impacted by deferred tax asset de-recognition adjustments of $8.1 million, $25.7 million and $252.8 million respectively. The adjustment to deferred tax assets in the quarter ended June 30, 2019 was primarily due to updated operating assumptions in mine planning during the period resulting primarily from timing of sustainable first production as well as the revised estimates of underground development capital, both of which also contributed to the $0.6 billion impairment charge noted above.

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NON-GAAP MEASURES

The Company presents and refers to the following non-GAAP measures, which are not defined in IFRS. A description and calculation of each measure is given below and may differ from similarly named measures provided by other issuers. These measures are presented in order to provide investors and other stakeholders with additional understanding of performance and operations at the Oyu Tolgoi mine and are not intended to be used in isolation from, or as a replacement for, measures prepared in accordance with IFRS.

Operating cash costs

The measure of operating cash costs excludes: depreciation and depletion; exploration and evaluation; charges for asset write-down (including write-down of materials and supplies inventory) and includes management services payments to Rio Tinto and management services payments to Turquoise Hill which are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

C1 cash costs

C1 cash costs is a metric representing the cash cost per unit of extracting and processing the Company’s principal metal product, copper, to a condition in which it may be delivered to customers net of gold and silver credits from concentrates sold. This metric is provided in order to support peer group comparability and to provide investors and other stakeholders with additional information about the underlying cash costs of Oyu Tolgoi LLC and the impact of gold and silver credits on the operations’ cost structure. C1 cash costs are relevant to understanding the Company’s operating profitability and ability to generate cash flow. When calculating costs associated with producing a pound of copper, the Company deducts gold and silver revenue credits as the production cost is reduced by selling these products.

All-in sustaining costs

All-in sustaining costs (AISC) is an extended cash-based cost metric providing further information on the aggregate cash, capital and overhead outlay per unit and is intended to reflect the costs of producing the Company’s principal metal product, copper, in both the short term and over the life-cycle of its operations. As a result, sustaining capital expenditure on a cash basis is included rather than depreciation. As the measure seeks to present a full cost of copper production associated with sustaining current operations, development project capital is not included. AISC allows Turquoise Hill to assess the ability of Oyu Tolgoi LLC to support sustaining capital expenditures for future production from the generation of operating cash flows.

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A reconciliation of total operating cash costs, C1 cash costs and all-in sustaining costs is provided below.

Operating and unit costs (Three Months Ended) (Nine Months Ended) C1 costs (Stated in $000's of dollars) September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2019 September 30, 2018 Cost of sales 174,188 181,027 567,978 589,518 Cost of sales: $/lb of copper sold 2.44 2.28 2.19 2.30 Depreciation and depletion (34,944) (45,175) (134,119) (164,871) Provision against carrying value of copper-gold concen (1,493) - 40 - Change in inventory (14,868) (2,106) (42,711) (16,927) Other operating expenses 40,835 62,590 169,078 148,954 Less: - Inventory (write-down) reversal 6,197 (7,701) 1,765 (2,400) - Depreciation (2,373) (231) (6,004) (1,489) Management services payment to Turquoise Hill 7,569 8,034 23,864 22,020 Operating cash costs 175,112 196,438 579,891 574,805 Operating cash costs: $/lb of copper produced 2.80 2.26 2.32 2.22 (1) Adjustments to operating cash costs 14,442 13,092 35,609 46,166 Less: Gold and silver revenues (55,783) (66,042) (334,906) (177,709) C1 costs ($'000) 133,771 143,488 280,594 443,262 C1 costs: $/lb of copper produced 2.14 1.65 1.12 1.71

All-in sustaining costs (Stated in $000's of dollars) Corporate administration 3,640 5,818 13,943 18,083 Asset retirement expense 2,100 1,654 6,163 5,056 Royalty expenses 11,134 15,504 51,595 50,678 Ore stockpile and stores write-down (reversal) (6,197) 7,701 (1,765) 2,400 Other expenses 804 789 1,063 962 Sustaining cash capital including deferred stripping 32,518 24,083 104,373 66,242 All-in sustaining costs ($'000) 177,770 199,037 455,966 586,683 All-in sustaining costs: $/lb of copper produced 2.84 2.29 1.82 2.26

(1) Adjustments to operating cash costs include: treatment, refining and freight differential charges less the 5% Government of Mongolia royalty and other expenses not applicable to the definition of C1 cost.

Mining costs and milling costs

Mining costs and milling costs are included within operating cash costs. Mining costs per tonne of material mined for the three months ended September 30, 2019 are calculated by reference to total mining costs of $46.5 million (Q3’18: $49.0 million) and total material mined of 24.9 million tonnes (Q3’18: 22.5 million tonnes).

Milling costs per tonne of ore treated for the three months ended September 30, 2019 are calculated by reference to total milling costs of $69.7 million (Q3’18: $71.6 million) and total ore treated of 10.1 million tonnes (Q3’18: 9.7 million tonnes).

Working capital

Consolidated working capital comprises those components of current assets and liabilities which support and result from the Company’s ongoing running of its current operations. It is provided in order to give a quantifiable indication of the Company’s short-term cash generation ability and business efficiency. As a measure linked to current operations and the sustainability of the business, the Company’s definition of working capital excludes: non-trade receivables and payables; financing items; cash and cash equivalents; deferred revenue and non- current inventory.

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A reconciliation of consolidated working capital to the financial statements and notes is provided below.

Working capital September 30, December 31, (Stated in $000's of dollars) 2019 2018

Inventories (current) $ 182,171 $ 242,970 Trade and other receivables 20,466 30,264 Trade and other payables: - trade payables and accrued liabilities (367,703) (395,883) - payable to related parties (66,886) (51,490) Consolidated working capital $ (231,952) $ (174,139)

Contractual obligations

The following section of this MD&A discloses contractual obligations in relation to the Company’s lease, purchase and asset retirement obligations. Amounts relating to these obligations are calculated on the basis of the Company carrying out its future business activities and operations as planned at the period end. As such, contractual obligations presented in this MD&A will differ from amounts presented in the financial statements, which are prepared on the basis of minimum uncancellable commitments to pay in the event of contract termination. The MD&A presentation of contractual obligations is provided in order to give an indication of future expenditure, for the disclosed categories, arising from the Company’s continuing operations and development projects.

A reconciliation of contractual obligations at September 30, 2019 to the financial statements and notes is provided below.

Purchase Power Lease Decommissioning (Stated in $000's of dollars) obligations commitments liabilities obligations

Commitments (MD&A) $ 846,536 $ 430,721 $ 24,013 $ 275,582 Cancellable obligations (674,957) (171,802) - - (net of exit costs) Accrued capital expenditure (130,453) - - - Discounting and other adjustments - - (122) (141,152) Financial statement amount $ 41,126 $ 258,919 $ 23,891 $ 134,430

INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

QUALIFIED PERSON

Disclosure of information of a scientific or technical nature in this MD&A in respect of the Oyu Tolgoi mine was approved by Jo-Anne Dudley, Chief Operating Officer of Turquoise Hill. Ms. Dudley is a “qualified person” as that term is defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Language regarding reserves and resources

Readers are advised that NI 43-101 requires that each category of mineral reserves and mineral resources be reported separately. For detailed information related to Company Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, readers should refer to the AIF of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2018, and other continuous disclosure documents filed by the Company since January 1, 2019 under Turquoise Hill’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Note to United States investors concerning estimates of measured, indicated and inferred resources

This document has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Canadian securities laws, which differ from the requirements of United States (U.S.) securities laws. Unless otherwise indicated, all reserve and resource estimates included in this document have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Definition Standards for mineral resources and mineral reserves. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Authorities that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects.

Canadian standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the SEC, and reserve and resource information contained in this document may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term “resource” does not equate to the term “reserve”. Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a “reserve” unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. Among other things, all necessary permits would be required to be in hand or issuance imminent in order to classify mineralized material as reserves under the SEC standards. The SEC’s disclosure standards normally do not permit the inclusion of information concerning “Measured mineral resources”, “Indicated mineral resources” or “Inferred mineral resources” or other descriptions of the amount of mineralization in mineral deposits that do not constitute “reserves” by U.S. standards in documents filed with the SEC. U.S. investors should also understand that “Inferred mineral resources” have an even greater amount of uncertainty as to their existence and an even greater uncertainty as to their 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 NI 43-101, estimated “Inferred mineral resources” generally may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies except in rare cases. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an “Inferred mineral resource” exists or is economically or legally mineable. Disclosure of “contained pounds” or “contained ounces” of metal in a resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations; however, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute “reserves” by SEC standards as in-place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. The requirements of NI 43-101 for identification of “reserves” are also not the same as those of the SEC, and reserves reported by the Company in compliance with NI 43-101 may not qualify as “reserves” under SEC standards. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain statements made herein, including statements relating to matters that are not historical facts and statements of the Company’s beliefs, intentions and expectations about developments, results and events which will or may occur in the future, constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements and information relate to future events or future performance, reflect current expectations or beliefs regarding future events and are typically identified by words such as “anticipate”, “could”, “should”, “expect”, “seek”, “may”, “intend”, “likely”, “plan”, “estimate”, “will”, “believe” and similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. These include, but are not limited to, information regarding the timing and amount of production and potential production delays, statements in respect of the impacts of any delays on the Company’s cash flows, expected copper and gold grades, liquidity, funding requirements and planning, statements regarding timing and status of underground development, the development options under consideration for the design of the Panel 0 and the related cost and schedule implications, timing and status of the Tavan Tolgoi-based power project, capital

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Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Stated in U.S. dollars, except where noted) and operating cost estimates, timing of completion of the definitive estimate review, mill and concentrator throughput anticipated business activities, planned expenditures, corporate strategies including the potential reverse stock split, and other statements that are not historical facts.

Forward-looking statements and information are made based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements or information. There can be no assurance that such statements or information will prove to be accurate. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies, local and global economic conditions, and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of copper, gold and silver and projected gold, copper and silver grades, anticipated capital and operating costs, anticipated future production and cash flows, the anticipated location of certain infrastructure and sequence of mining in Panel 0 and the status of the Company’s relationship and interaction with the Government of Mongolia on the continued operation and development of the Oyu Tolgoi mine and Oyu Tolgoi LLC internal governance. Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and information include, among others, copper; gold and silver price volatility; discrepancies between actual and estimated production, mineral reserves and resources and metallurgical recoveries; development plans for processing resources; the outcome of the definitive estimate review; matters relating to proposed exploration or expansion; mining operational and development risks, including geotechnical risks and ground conditions; litigation risks; regulatory restrictions (including environmental regulatory restrictions and liability); Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s ability to deliver a domestic power source for the Oyu Tolgoi project within the required contractual time frame; communications with local stakeholders and community relations; activities, actions or assessments, including tax assessments, by governmental authorities; events or circumstances (including strikes, blockages or similar events outside of the Company’s control) that may affect the Company’s ability to deliver its products in a timely manner; currency fluctuations; the speculative nature of mineral exploration; the global economic climate; dilution; share price volatility; competition; loss of key employees; cyber security incidents; additional funding requirements, including in respect of the development or construction of a long-term domestic power supply for the Oyu Tolgoi project; capital and operating costs, including with respect to the development of additional deposits and processing facilities; and defective title to mineral claims or property. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. All such forward-looking statements and information are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company’s management in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. These statements, however, are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements or information.

With respect to specific forward-looking information concerning the continued operation and development of the Oyu Tolgoi mine, the Company has based its assumptions and analyses on certain factors which are inherently uncertain. Uncertainties and assumptions include, among others: the timing and cost of the construction and expansion of mining and processing facilities; the timing and availability of a long-term domestic power source (or the availability of financing for the Company to construct such a source) for Oyu Tolgoi; the ability to secure and draw down on the supplemental debt under the Oyu Tolgoi project financing facility and the availability of additional financing on terms reasonably acceptable to Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Rio Tinto and the Company to further develop the Oyu Tolgoi mine; the impact of changes in, changes in interpretation to or changes in enforcement of, laws, regulations and government practices in Mongolia; the availability and cost of skilled labour and transportation; the obtaining of (and the terms and timing of obtaining) necessary environmental and other government approvals, consents and permits; delays, and the costs which would result from delays, in the development of the underground mine (which could significantly exceed the costs projected in the 2016 Oyu Tolgoi Feasibility Study and the 2016 Oyu Tolgoi Technical Report); the anticipated location of certain infrastructure and sequence of mining in Panel 0, projected copper, gold and silver prices and their market demand; and production estimates and the anticipated yearly production of copper, gold and silver at the Oyu Tolgoi mine.

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Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Stated in U.S. dollars, except where noted)

The cost, timing and complexities of mine construction and development are increased by the remote location of a property such as Oyu Tolgoi. It is common in mining operations and in the development or expansion of existing facilities to experience unexpected problems and delays during development, construction and mine start-up. Additionally, although the Oyu Tolgoi mine has achieved commercial production, there is no assurance that future development activities will result in profitable mining operations.

This MD&A also contains references to estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources. The estimation of reserves and resources is inherently uncertain and involves subjective judgments about many relevant factors. The mineral resource estimates contained in this MD&A are inclusive of mineral reserves. Further, mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The accuracy of any such estimates is a function of the quantity and quality of available data, and of the assumptions made and judgments used in engineering and geological interpretation (including future production from the Oyu Tolgoi mine, the anticipated tonnages and grades that will be achieved or the indicated level of recovery that will be realized), which may prove to be unreliable. There can be no assurance that these estimates will be accurate or that such mineral reserves and mineral resources can be mined or processed profitably. See the discussion under the headings “Language Regarding Reserves and Resources” and “Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources” in the section – CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS – of this MD&A. Such estimates are, in large part, based on the following:

• Interpretations of geological data obtained from drill holes and other sampling techniques. Large scale mineral continuity and character of the deposits can be improved with additional drilling and sampling; actual mineralization or formations may be different from those predicted. It may also take many years from the initial phase of drilling before production is possible, and during that time the economic feasibility of exploiting a deposit may change. Reserve and resource estimates are materially dependent on prevailing metal prices and the cost of recovering and processing minerals at the individual mine sites. Market fluctuations in the price of metals or increases in the costs to recover metals or the actual recovery percentage of the metal(s) from the Company’s mining projects may render mining of ore reserves uneconomic and affect the Company’s operations in a materially adverse manner. Moreover, various short-term operating factors may cause a mining operation to be unprofitable in any particular accounting period;

• Assumptions relating to commodity prices and exchange rates during the expected life of production, mineralization of the area to be mined, the projected cost of mining, and the results of additional planned development work. Actual future production rates and amounts, revenues, taxes, operating expenses, environmental and regulatory compliance expenditures, development expenditures, and recovery rates may vary substantially from those assumed in the estimates. Any significant change in these assumptions, including changes that result from variances between projected and actual results, could result in material downward revision to current estimates;

• Assumptions relating to projected future metal prices. The Company uses prices reflecting market pricing projections in the financial modeling for the Oyu Tolgoi mine which are subjective in nature. It should be expected that actual prices will be different than the prices used for such modeling (either higher or lower), and the differences could be significant; and

• Assumptions relating to the costs and availability of treatment and refining services for the metals mined from Oyu Tolgoi, which require arrangements with third parties and involve the potential for fluctuating costs to transport the metals and fluctuating costs and availability of refining services. These costs can be significantly impacted by a variety of industry-specific as well as regional and global economic factors (including, among others, those which affect commodity prices). Many of these factors are beyond the Company’s control.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, which contribute to the possibility that the predicted outcomes will not occur. Events or circumstances could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements are included in the “Risks and Uncertainties” section in this MD&A.

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Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Stated in U.S. dollars, except where noted)

Readers are further cautioned that the list of factors enumerated in the “Risks and Uncertainties” section of this MD&A that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on the Company’s forward-looking statements and information to make decisions with respect to the Company, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements and information contained in this MD&A are made as of the date of this document and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this MD&A are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Stated in U.S. dollars, except where noted) turquoisehill.com

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