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A Compelling Iron Ore Investment Opportunity
                                      Corporate Presentation
                                                November 2012


TSX: BKI
Disclaimer
        Forward Looking Statement
                                                                                                                                                                                                            TSX: BKI

This Presentation contains ‘‘forward-looking information’’ which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the future financial or operating performance of the
Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the ‘‘Company’’) and its mineral projects; the future prices of metals; the anticipated results of exploration activities; the estimation of mineral
resources; the realization of mineral resource estimates; capital, development, operating and exploration expenditures; costs and timing of the development of the Company’s mineral
properties; timing of future exploration; requirements for additional capital; government regulation of mining operations; anticipated results of economic and technical studies;
environmental matters; reclamation expenses; title disputes or claims; limitations of insurance coverage and the timing and possible outcome of pending litigation and regulatory matters.
Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words and phrases such as ‘‘plans’’, ‘‘expects’’, ‘‘is expected’’, ‘‘budget’’, ‘‘scheduled’’, ‘‘estimates’’,
‘‘forecasts’’, ‘‘intends’’, ‘‘anticipates’’, or ‘‘believes’’ or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results ‘‘may’’,
‘‘could’’, ‘‘would’’, ‘‘might’’ or ‘‘will’’ be taken, occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and is based on information currently available to management
and upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, including, among others, that general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties remain
favorable; that actual results of exploration activities justify further studies and development of the Company’s mineral projects; that the future prices of metals, and iron ore in particular,
remain at levels that justify the exploration and future development and operation of the Company’s mineral projects; that ore body quality and characteristics remain as anticipated; that
there is no failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; that accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry do not occur; that the jurisdictions in
which the Company operates remain politically stable; that there are no unanticipated delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of future studies,
development or construction activities; that the actual costs of exploration, and studies remain within budgeted amounts; that regulatory and legal requirements required for exploration or
development activities do not change in any adverse manner, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled ‘‘Risk Factors’’ in this Final Prospectus of the Company dated March
16, 2011 or as may be identified in the Company’s public disclosure from time to time, as filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be
materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause such
actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Any inaccuracy in the assumptions identified above may also cause actual actions, events or results to
differ materially from those described in the forward-looking information.

Forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this Presentation and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a
result of new information, future events or results, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to
be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, potential investors should not place undue
reliance on forward-looking information.

This Presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, or solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such person to make such an
offering or solicitation. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out herein, and nothing contained herein is, or
shall be relied upon, as a promise or representation, whether as to the past or future.

Bankable Feasibility Study Press Release – for additional information, please see the Company’s press release dated November 15, 2012.

*Resource estimate compiled using historic Soviet data by Hugues de Corta, who is an independent qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Readers should not place undue reliance on historical estimates.
*The mineral resource estimate for the Shymanivske Project is based on results from 185 historical drill holes totaling 37,316 meters and 60 Black Iron drill holes, which were drilled during the Company’s Twin Hole drill
 program and the Definition Drill program, totaling 16,518 meters and is effective as of September 2012. Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limted (“WGM”), Consulting Geologists and Engineers of Toronto, Canada, was
 retained to audit an in-house mineral resource estimate completed by Black Iron. Mr. Michael Kociumbas, P.Geo, Vice-President of WGM and Mr. Richard Risto, P.Geo, Senior Geological Associate of WGM, were retained
 by Black Iron as independent technical consultants and are Qualified Persons as defined by NI 43-101 and are responsible for reviewing and approving this mineral resource estimate.
*Matt Simpson President & CEO, Black Iron is a Qualified Persons as defined by NI has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this presentation.                                             2
What Sets Black Iron Apart?
Access to Skilled Labour & Infrastructure –
Two of the Most Challenging Iron Ore Project Development Risks
                                                                                TSX: BKI

                                                           Key Development Risks

                                                                  Taxes/Royalties

                                                                  Human Resources

            Canada            Ukraine                             Access to Infrastructure

                                                                  Community Opposition

                                                                  Licensing/Permitting

                                                                  Access to Water
                                Africa
                                                                  Electricity Supply



   Brazil



                                                      Australia




                                                                                         3   3
5 Fundamentals for Iron Ore Success
     A High-Quality Iron Ore Development Opportunity
                                                                                                    TSX: BKI
                              Good access to skilled labour, power, rail & ports
    Exceptional               •   35km from city of Kryviy Rih (pop. 750k); paved road to site
   Infrastructure             •   2 km from state-owned rail and power lines with surplus capacity & five
                                  deep water ports accessible by rail (140-515km)
                              Large iron ore deposit with NI 43-101 compliant resource*
                              •   Two properties held – Shymanivske & Zelenivske
        Sizable               •   Shymanivske – 646 Mt Measured & Indicated resource @ 31.6% iron;
       Resource                   additional 188 Mt of Inferred resource @ 30.1% iron, which will be
                                  concentrated to ~68% iron
                              •   Potential for resource expansion by further drilling of both deposits

                              Project located in Kryviy Rih, Ukraine; one of the world’s major iron
      Close to                ore districts
   Target Markets             •   Close to target markets: W.Europe, Turkey, Russia, Asia and Middle East
                              •   Surrounded by 7 other operating iron ore mines

      Compelling              High margins due to close proximity to multiple steel mills, relative
      Economics               labour cost advantage and favourable corporate tax rate of 16%
                              •   Bankable Feasibility Study for 9.2Mt of high-grade 68% iron ore
                                  concentrate – NPV of US$3.5billion and 45.9% IRR

      Skilled                 Experienced management team with history of creating value for
    Management                shareholders of Consolidated Thompson, RioTinto and Ferrexpo

                                                                                                            4   4
* Please see note on Page 2
Project Backed by Forbes & Manhattan
                                 Success with Consolidated Thompson’s Bloom Lake Iron Mine
                                                                                                       TSX: BKI

                                   •   World class 8Mtpa iron ore concentrate
Forbes & Manhattan Involvement




                                       mine in Quebec
                                   •   Advanced from exploration stage
                                       through development to construction                        Recently
                                                                                                  acquired
                                       −   8 mtpa capacity (66% Fe concentrate)                   for $4.9
                                           expanding to 16 mtpa                                    billion
                                       −   Completed scoping study, 3 feasibility
                                                                                      First F&M
                                           studies, secured off-take with China’s   involvement
                                           third largest steel producer (WISCO)
                                                                                      $1 mm
                                   •   Raised over Cdn$1 bn in capital                market
                                                                                       cap
                                   •   Attracted and put in place a qualified
                                       management team                                 2005       Q1-2011




                                                                                                                  5
A Track Record of Iron Ore Success
    with Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines, Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company
    of Canada, and Ferrexpo
                                                                                                      TSX: BKI

                   Key Management                                       Board of Directors

Matt Simpson – President & CEO                        Bruce Humphrey – Chairman
•   Former General Manager, Mining for Rio Tinto’s    •   Former Chairman of Consolidated Thompson Iron
    Iron Ore Company of Canada                            Mines
•   Worked for Hatch designing global metallurgical   Jaroslav Kinach
    refineries
                                                      •   Former Advisor to Ukraine Prime Minister and former
George Mover – COO                                        Ukraine Country Head of EBRD
•   Former Project General Director of Ferrexpo       Chris Westdal
    Yeristovo Mining, Ukraine
                                                      •   Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine (1996-98) and to
Paul Bozoki – CFO                                         Russia (2003-06)
•   Former CFO of CD Capital Partners, operating      Pierre Pettigrew
    in Soviet Union & Ukraine
                                                      •   Distinguished career as a Canadian Federal Cabinet
Igor Buchatskiy – VP Strategy                             Minister
•   Former GM, International Business                 John Detmold
    Development, ArcelorMittal S.A.
                                                      •   Chairman & Founder of Invescture Group, S.A. de C.V.
Aaron Wolfe – VP Corp Development
                                                      Dave Porter
•   Former investment banker with Macquarie
                                                      •   Former VP for Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada
Mike McAllister – Manager, Investor Relations
                                                      Matt Simpson – President & CEO of Black Iron               6
Sound Capital Structure
Attractive Valuation with substantial upside
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             TSX: BKI

                        Capital Structure                                                                                   Historical Share Price
                                                                                $0.80
Shares Outstanding                                    141.0 million             $0.70
                (1)                                                             $0.60
Warrants                                                     1.7 million
                                                                                $0.50
                       (2)                                                      $0.40
Stock Options                                                8.5 million
                                                                                $0.30

Fully Diluted Shares                                  151.2 million             $0.20
                                                                                $0.10
Market Cap(4)                                 ~US$51.7 million                  $0.00




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                                                                                                                                                                                                                 30-Sep-12
Current Cash Balance                              ~US$11.7 million
Debt Balance                                                              nil
                                                                                                                                 Analyst Coverage

1. 1,653,312 warrants exercisable at $1.40 per share (IPO financing).
                                                                                                                       Maxim Sytchev                                                                   Daniel Greenspan
2. 5,481,250 options exercisable at $1.40 per share; 2,342,500 options
   exercisable at $0.54 per share; 400,000 options exercisable at $0.49
   per share; 260,000 options exercisable at $0.30 per share .
3. As at Nov 28, 2012, using a closing price of CAD 0.37 per share.                                                    Cliff Hale-Sanders                                                              Robin Kozar


                                                                                                                       John Hughes                                                                    Matthew McDonald

                                                                                                                       David Talbot                                                                    Craig Miller

                                                                                                                       Ivan Dzvinka                                                                                                      7
Deposits In Mining Friendly Region
 Adjacent to existing Iron Ore Producers
                                                                                               TSX: BKI
            ArcelorMittal’s Kryviy Rih
               Iron Ore Complex                        •   Two mining and exploration permits
     Black Iron’s                                          covering 5.92 km2
  Shymanivske Project                                      −   Mining permit at Shymanivske, which
    M&I: 646Mt @ 31.6%                                         has been extensively explored, covering
  Inferred: 188Mt @ 30.1%                                      2.56 km2 valid until 2024
                                                           −   Exploration permit at Zelenivske
                                                               covering 3.36 km2 valid until 2014
Railway lines
                                                       •   Adjacent to ArcelorMittal’s Kryviy Rih
                                                           iron ore complex and Smart & Evraz’s
    Black Iron’s                                           YuGOK iron ore mine
    Zelenivske                                         •   Plan to acquire a plot of land from
                                   Smart & Evraz’s
      Project                                              Ukraine Government adjacent to the
                                 YuGOK Iron Ore Mine
                                                           Shymanivske deposit for project
                                                           waste dumps, concentrator and
                                                           tailings




                                                                                                          8
Large Ore Deposit with Growth Potential
                                                                                                                               TSX: BKI


                                                                             •    Banded iron formation consisting primarily of
                                                                                  magnetite with some hematite
                                                                                  −    Iron band thickness ranges from 40-80 m
                                                                                  −    Only 9.7-21.2 m of overburden
                                                                                  −    Very clean ore body low in phosphorus,
                                                                                       manganese and aluminum
                                                                             •    The resource is defined by ~37,000 metres
                                                                                  of historical drilling
                                                                                  ― Black Iron recently completed 12,000 meters of
                                                                                    twin hole drilling
                                                                                  ― Total iron grade and band width align very well
  Shymanivske             Tonnage          Fe Tot          Fe Mag                   with historical data
  Resource*               (Mt)             (%)             (%)
                                                                             •    Potential for total combined resource
Measured                      355.1             32.0           19.5               expansion of 1.1 to 1.8BT
Indicated                     290.7             31.1           17.9               −    Additional drilling of Shymanivske at North end
                                                                                       of deposit and to depth
Total Measured
                              645.8             31.6           18.8               −    Exploration of the Zelenivske project
and Indicated

Inferred                      188.3             30.1           18.4
Tonnage and grade rounded to first decimals. Cut-off grade of 10% Fe Mag   * Please see note on page 2                                    9
Potential Resource Extension at Shymanivske
Ground Gravity Shows Iron Ore Mineralization at North End
                                                                                                     TSX: BKI


                         Potential resource              •   Ground gravity and magnetic surveys
                         upside to be drilled                show potential extension of iron ore
                                                             mineralization at North end of property as
                                                             circled in red
 Property                                                    •   This area has not been included in the NI
 boundary                                                        43-101 resource as it has not yet been
                                          Very likely            sufficiently drilled
                                        Iron in ground
                                                             •   The identified area will be a target of a
                                                                 future drill program




                                         Likely just
                                        dirt in ground
            Drill hole




                                                                                                             10
Extensive Pit Shell Design and 3D Model
Completed
                                                       TSX: BKI


      Property Overview          Concentrator Layout




                                                              11
Conventional Flowsheet (simplified)
  Producing High Quality Iron Ore Products
                                                                          TSX: BKI
     Drill               Blast         Load & Haul         Crush




  Vertical Mill      Ball Mill (x2)           HPGR       Magnetic Separator




Sulphur Floatation   Concentrate                        Pellet Plant (optional)
                      Fe      68.0%       Pellets
                      SiO2    4.5%     Fe      65.0%
                      P       0.02%    SiO2    4.13%
                      S       0.05%    P       0.025%
                      Al2O3   0.43%    S       0.01%
                      Mn      0.03%    Mn      0.15%
                      P80     32 µm                                               12
Excellent Infrastructure
Key to a Successful Iron Ore Project
                                                                                        TSX: BKI


                           • Paved roads to site, located 35km away from the
                             major city of Kryviy Rih which has a skilled work force
                           • Surplus electricity readily accessible from high voltage
                             power lines that run beside property


                           • ~2 km from main state-owned rail line
                           • Confirmation in July 2010 from Ukrainian Government
                             that there is sufficient capacity to haul at least an
                             additional 20 million tonnes of iron ore per annum



                           • 5 deep water ports accessible by rail with iron ore
                             facilities available
                           • Preferred port option is Yuzhny located ~390 km away
                             and providing access to the Black Sea and global
                             seaborne iron ore markets


                                                                                               13
Strategic Global Location
    Close Proximity to Target Markets with Abundant Port and Rail Access
                                                                                                          TSX: BKI

•   Project is surrounded by steel mills in Europe, Turkey
    and the Middle East
•   River barge & rail access to Western Europe.
•   Five dry bulk tonnage ports accessible using railway
    running beside properties
•   Approx 20% to 25% shorter transport distance to
    growth markets of India and China compared to
    North and South American producers
                                                             Major Rail Line




                                                                               •   Excellent Ukrainian logistical
                                                                                   advantages
                                                                                   •   Densely populated
                                                                                       roadway infrastructure
                                                                                   •   468 million tonnes of
                                                                                       cargo transported via rail
                                                                                   •   155 million tonnes of
                                                                                       cargo transported via ship   14
Ukraine: A Mining Friendly Country
    Strong Local and National Support
                                                                                                               TSX: BKI

•    Politically stable Democratic republic
     ― Presidential reelected in Oct. 2012 for a further
       five year term
     ― S&P Sovereign Risk rating of B+
•    Economy dominated by agriculture & commodities
     ― Steel production is Ukraine’s largest industry
     ― 60% of Ukraine’s total exports are commodity-
       related (the majority of which is steel)
•    Strong economic growth
     −   GDP growth of 4.2% in 2010; 5.2% in 2011;
         2012 forecast to be 6.5% growth
     −   Member of WTO
     −   Ongoing negotiations to sign “Association            •   Mining friendly jurisdiction with strong local and
         Agreement” with European Union                           national support
     −   Potential key member of the Russia proposed               ―    ArcelorMittal and Ferrexpo plc have operated
         Eurasian Trade Union                                           in-country for over 7 years
•    Large, highly skilled labour force (pop. 45.4 million)   •   Legislated corporate tax rate reductions from 21%
     −   GDP per capita only $6700/yr                             in 2012 to 16% in 2014

     −   Literacy rate >99%                                   •   Favourable mining royalties of $0.40 per tonne of
                                                                  ore mined (~1%) to the Government                    15
Globally Significant Iron Ore District
                                      4th largest iron ore producer & 2nd largest reserve base
                                                                                                                                                                                                 TSX: BKI

                                                                                                                      •   Black Iron’s projects are located in the heart of
                                      Global Distribution of Fe Reserves &                                                Ukraine’s iron ore belt
                                                   Fe Production                                                            – 35km from city of 750,000 people
                                                                                                                      •   Iron ore district trends 300 km with sedimentary rock
                                      60%
                                                                                                                          hosted banded iron formations (Dnenpovskog complex)
 % of World Production and Reserves




                                      50%                                                                             •   Historically well explored resource base but
                                                                                                                          substantially under-exploited due to historic Soviet
                                      40%                                                                                 policy
                                                           Production               Reserves
                                      30%                                                                             •   15 iron ore mines in Ukraine produced 72 million
                                                                               21%
                                                                                                                          tonnes in 2010
                                      20%


                                      10%                                    7%                                                                                     Tarnavatskoye
                                                                                                                                                     Kirovograd

                                      0%                                                                                                               Liponevsky            Poltavsky GOK
                                                                                                                                                 Novokonstantinovsky             Yeristovskoye
                                                                              FSU
                                            Asia




                                                                                                     Other


                                                                                                             Africa
                                                                                        N. America
                                                    Australia


                                                                S. America




                                                                                                                                                                       Tsentralny      Safonovskoye
                                                                                                                                    Kryviy Rih Iron Ore Complex
                                                                                                                                                 Shymanivske
                                                                                                                                                                                   Ordzhonikize Gok
                                                                                                                                                    Zelenivske
                                                                                                                                                                        Ingulestky GOK
                                                                                                                                                       Kryviv Rih
                                                                                                                                                                       Yuzhny GOK
                                                   Production                       Reserves                                                                                              Kuksunurskoye


Source: Based on know production and reserves as listed in the
        USGS 2012 Iron Ore report
                                                                                                                                                                                                          16
Permit Process for Shymanivske Deposit
      Black Iron Remains on Track
                                                                                                                    TSX: BKI


  Exploration         Extraction           Mining                    Land               Construction         Operations
    Permit              Permit             Allotment              Allotment               Approval            Approval

     Explore        Deem deposit        Pit shell reserves     Obtain surface            Start mine        Operate mine &
    resource         economical         & environmental        rights for mine,         overburden            refinery
    potential                              impact Gov             refinery &          removal & plant
                                             approval              tailings             construction

• Conduct          • Complete           • Complete field                              • Detailed design    • Ensure
  geophysical        Ukraine version      environmental       • Land use analysis       approved             compliance with
  program            of scoping study     (OVOS) &              based on plot           (Expertisa)          Ukraine Safety,
                     including            archeological         plan showing                                 Environment,
• Drill ore body     evaluation of        studies for Gov       major buildings &     • Obtaining the        Health and
                     various mining       approval              agreed                  construction         Employment
• State approval     methods & high                             connections to          permit               laws as check by
  of explored        level              • Submit pit shell      utilities, rail and                          regular Gov
  deposit            environmental        design &              roads (Proekt)        • Commissioning        inspections
                     impact               mapped ground                                 of the facility
                                          surface project     • Approval of the                            • Finalize
                                          for Gov. approval     project location      • Registration of      environmental
                                                                                        the ownership to     permits
                                                              • Approval from all       the facility
                                                                land owners &
                                                                finalize lease
      Completed
                                                                                                                                17
BFS Highlights – High Grade Concentrate
  High Value, Low Net Cost Iron Ore Development Project
                                                                                    TSX: BKI

                                              PEA                      BFS
    Annual Production:                       7.3 Mt                   9.2 Mt
    Iron Content:                            67.0%                    68.0%
    Estimated Capital Investment:       US$896.0 million         US$1,094 million
    Estimated Operating Expenses:
         (average FOB)                     US$52.40/t              US$43.97/t
         (average at Mine Gate)            US$41.78/t              US$29.67/t
    Net Present Value (8%):              US$3.0 billion           US$3.5 billion
    IRR:                                     42.1%                    45.9%
    Annual Average Cash Flow:            US$383 million           US$593 million
    Projected Payback (8%):                 2.2 years               2.2 years
    Estimated Mine Life:                    28 years                 16 years
    Proj. Plant Start-Up                    Q4 2015                  Q4 2015
    Proj. Revenue Commencement              Q4 2015                  Q1 2016

                  Production, Iron Content, NPV, IRR and Cash Flow all increase
** See Disclaimer on page 2 **   while Capital Intensity decreases                         18
BFS Long-Term Concentrate Price
    Based on Mean Forecast of 20 Banks with Important Adjustments for
    Favourable Iron Content & Shipping Distance
                                                                                                                                        TSX: BKI



    $120

    $100                                                                                  +$30
                                                          -$10
      $80

      $60                                                                                                                 $115
                           $95
      $40

      $20

       $0
                Analyst Benchmark              Shipping Adjustment                 Aggregate Iron               BKI LT Concentrate
                       Price                                                         Premium                           Price

   * BFS model prices for iron ore concentrate are based on the mean forecasted benchmark price for 62% iron concentrate, shipped from Brazil to
   China, of 20 investment banks across the globe: 2016 = $105; 2017 = $97; Long-term = $95. The mean forecasted benchmark price is then adjusted
   to reflect shorter shipping to target market, and adjusted for iron content at the rate of $5 per 1% of additional iron content (6 x $5 = $30). 19
** See Disclaimer on page 2 **
Vale (Shimandou 1)
                                                                                       African Minerals (phase2)
                                                                                                  Xstrata (Askaf)
                                                                                          African Minerals (DSO)




                                                                                                                     84 87 90 92
                                                                                         ArcelorMittal (Western…




** See Disclaimer on page 2 **
                                                                                          Fortescue (Expansion)
                                                                                                       Black Iron




                                                                                                                             109 109 119
                                                                                                  Rio Tinto (IOC)
                                                                                                         Alderon



                                                                                                                                         122 124
                                                                                                       Sundance
                                                                                                          Kumba
                                                                                            Ferrexpo (Yeristovo)




                                 Source: Company data; Renaissance Capital estimates
                                                                                                  IRC (Kuranakh)
                                                                                                                                         134 135 141 142




                                                                                                  London Mining
                                                                                                       IRC (K&S)
                                                                                                  Auila (Hardey)
                                                                                                                                                   157 159 160




                                                                                                Xstrata (Zanaga)
                                                                                                                                                               167




                                                                                              Atlas Iron (Ridley)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    CAPEX Forecast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (US$/t of capacity)




                                                                                              Rio Tinto (Pilbara)
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Average = 161




                                                                                              Gindalbie (Karara)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Shymanivske Relative to Other Iron Ore Projects




                                                                                       Anglo Merican (Minas Rio)
                                                                                                  BHP (RGP5&6)
                                                                                                                                                             180 186 188 189 190
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Black Iron’s Capital Cost Advantage




                                                                                           Aquila (West Pilbara)
                                                                                         ArcelorMittal (Western…
                                                                                                                                                                                 192 200




                                                                                                  BHP (Samarco)
                                                                                          Atlas Iron (Balla Balla)
                                                                                                                                                                                211 217




                                                                                             CITIC Pacific (Sino)
                                                                                                       Baffinland
                                                                                                                                                                                        221 222




                                                                                         Xstrata (Geulb el Aouj)
                                                                                                                                                                                           236




                                                                                               Grange Resources…
                                                                                                                                                                                                  258
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        TSX: BKI




               20
Favourable Tax and Royalties in Ukraine
      Black Iron to Other Iron Ore Developers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              TSX: BKI

                Pre-Tax & Royalty NPV8                                                                               Tax Regime               Post-Tax & Royalty NPV8
                                                                                                                           30%
                     (US$ billions)                                                                                                                (US$ billions)
                                                                                                                          +30%1
                                                                                                               7.3         39%2                                                                                                                     4.9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2.9
                                                         3.1 3.3 3.4 3.5                                                                                                               1.8 1.8 2.1
                1.5                                                                                                         29%                1.0
    0.3 0.5 1.1                                                                                                                    0.1 0.3 0.6
   Macarthur




                                                                                                                                  Macarthur
                                          Northland




                                                                                               Black Iron
                                                         Alderon




                                                                                                                                                                         Northland




                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Black Iron
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Alderon
                              Iron Road




                                                                                                                                                             Iron Road
                                                                        Brockman

                                                                                   Gindalbie




                                                                                                                                                                                       Brockman

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Gindalbie
               Centaurus




                                                                                                                                              Centaurus
                                                                                               Millenium




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Millenium
                                                                                                  New




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             New
                                                                                                                            16%

                  Pre-Tax & Royalty IRR                                                                               Royalties                Post-Tax & Royalty IRR
                           (%)                                                                                              5%
                                                                                                                                                        (%)

                                                                                    40.2         45.9                                                                                                                                  40.3
                           32.0              35.0                  38.0                                                     2%
         25.0                                                                                                                                                                                     22.7              27.1
                                                                                                                                        16.9              18.9              20.5
                                                                                                                           5-8%
                           Northland




                                                                                                                                                                                                  Northland
    Millenium




                                                                                                                                   Millenium
                                                                                    Alderon




                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Alderon
                                                                                                  Black Iron




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Black Iron
                                             Gindalbie




                                                                                                                                                          Gindalbie
                                                                   Brockman




                                                                                                                                                                            Brockman
       New




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                                                                                                                            1%
Source: Company data; Press Release; Research Estimates
Disclaimer: Post-tax and royalty graphs are for illustrative purposes only using simple math. These numbers have not been reported, nor are they                                                                                                          21
substantiated by a financial model. 1 Super-Profits tax >A$75 million profit. 2 Includes Brazil mining tax of $4 / tonne of iron ore
Black Iron Continues to Deliver
    Shymanivske Project Development Timeline
                                                                       TSX: BKI



                                           2011      2012     Future
                                          H1   H2   H1   H2



             Drill metallurgical holes
             Scoping Study/PEA
             Definition Drilling
             Bankable Feasibility Study
             Land Acquisition
             Environmental Studies
             Permitting
             Detailed Engineering
             Construction
             Production


                                                                              22
** See Disclaimer on page 2 **
Black Iron Value Proposition
                                                                                                    TSX: BKI


      Skilled                 Experienced management team with history of creating value for
    Management                shareholders of Consolidated Thompson, RioTinto and Ferrexpo


    Exceptional
                              Excellent access to skilled labour, power, rail & ports
   Infrastructure


                              Large iron ore deposit with NI 43-101 compliant resource*
        Sizable               •   646 Mt Measured & Indicated resource @ 31.6% iron; additional 188 Mt of
       Resource                   Inferred resource @ 30.1% iron, which will be concentrated to ~68% iron
                              •   Potential for resource expansion to 1.1-1.8 Bt



      Close to
                              Close to Steel Mills in: W.Europe, Turkey, Russia, Asia and Middle East
   Target Markets

                              High margins due to close proximity to multiple steel mills, skilled
      Compelling              labour cost advantage and favourable corporate tax rate of 16%
      Economics               •   Bankable Feasibility Study for 9.2Mt of high-grade 68% iron ore
                                  concentrate – NPV of US$3.5billion and 45.9% IRR
                                                                                                         23   23
* Please see note on Page 2
CONTACT INFORMATION
           65 Queen Street West
           Suite 805, P.O. Box 71
           Toronto, Ontario, Canada
           M5H 2M5

           www.blackiron.com

           Investor Relations
           Toronto: +1 (416) 309-2950
           London: +44 (0) 207 466 5000
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Corporate Presentation

  • 1. A Compelling Iron Ore Investment Opportunity Corporate Presentation November 2012 TSX: BKI
  • 2. Disclaimer Forward Looking Statement TSX: BKI This Presentation contains ‘‘forward-looking information’’ which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the future financial or operating performance of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the ‘‘Company’’) and its mineral projects; the future prices of metals; the anticipated results of exploration activities; the estimation of mineral resources; the realization of mineral resource estimates; capital, development, operating and exploration expenditures; costs and timing of the development of the Company’s mineral properties; timing of future exploration; requirements for additional capital; government regulation of mining operations; anticipated results of economic and technical studies; environmental matters; reclamation expenses; title disputes or claims; limitations of insurance coverage and the timing and possible outcome of pending litigation and regulatory matters. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words and phrases such as ‘‘plans’’, ‘‘expects’’, ‘‘is expected’’, ‘‘budget’’, ‘‘scheduled’’, ‘‘estimates’’, ‘‘forecasts’’, ‘‘intends’’, ‘‘anticipates’’, or ‘‘believes’’ or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results ‘‘may’’, ‘‘could’’, ‘‘would’’, ‘‘might’’ or ‘‘will’’ be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and is based on information currently available to management and upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, including, among others, that general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties remain favorable; that actual results of exploration activities justify further studies and development of the Company’s mineral projects; that the future prices of metals, and iron ore in particular, remain at levels that justify the exploration and future development and operation of the Company’s mineral projects; that ore body quality and characteristics remain as anticipated; that there is no failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; that accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry do not occur; that the jurisdictions in which the Company operates remain politically stable; that there are no unanticipated delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of future studies, development or construction activities; that the actual costs of exploration, and studies remain within budgeted amounts; that regulatory and legal requirements required for exploration or development activities do not change in any adverse manner, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled ‘‘Risk Factors’’ in this Final Prospectus of the Company dated March 16, 2011 or as may be identified in the Company’s public disclosure from time to time, as filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause such actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Any inaccuracy in the assumptions identified above may also cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking information. Forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this Presentation and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, potential investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. This Presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, or solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such person to make such an offering or solicitation. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information set out herein, and nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon, as a promise or representation, whether as to the past or future. Bankable Feasibility Study Press Release – for additional information, please see the Company’s press release dated November 15, 2012. *Resource estimate compiled using historic Soviet data by Hugues de Corta, who is an independent qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Readers should not place undue reliance on historical estimates. *The mineral resource estimate for the Shymanivske Project is based on results from 185 historical drill holes totaling 37,316 meters and 60 Black Iron drill holes, which were drilled during the Company’s Twin Hole drill program and the Definition Drill program, totaling 16,518 meters and is effective as of September 2012. Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limted (“WGM”), Consulting Geologists and Engineers of Toronto, Canada, was retained to audit an in-house mineral resource estimate completed by Black Iron. Mr. Michael Kociumbas, P.Geo, Vice-President of WGM and Mr. Richard Risto, P.Geo, Senior Geological Associate of WGM, were retained by Black Iron as independent technical consultants and are Qualified Persons as defined by NI 43-101 and are responsible for reviewing and approving this mineral resource estimate. *Matt Simpson President & CEO, Black Iron is a Qualified Persons as defined by NI has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this presentation. 2
  • 3. What Sets Black Iron Apart? Access to Skilled Labour & Infrastructure – Two of the Most Challenging Iron Ore Project Development Risks TSX: BKI Key Development Risks Taxes/Royalties Human Resources Canada Ukraine Access to Infrastructure Community Opposition Licensing/Permitting Access to Water Africa Electricity Supply Brazil Australia 3 3
  • 4. 5 Fundamentals for Iron Ore Success A High-Quality Iron Ore Development Opportunity TSX: BKI Good access to skilled labour, power, rail & ports Exceptional • 35km from city of Kryviy Rih (pop. 750k); paved road to site Infrastructure • 2 km from state-owned rail and power lines with surplus capacity & five deep water ports accessible by rail (140-515km) Large iron ore deposit with NI 43-101 compliant resource* • Two properties held – Shymanivske & Zelenivske Sizable • Shymanivske – 646 Mt Measured & Indicated resource @ 31.6% iron; Resource additional 188 Mt of Inferred resource @ 30.1% iron, which will be concentrated to ~68% iron • Potential for resource expansion by further drilling of both deposits Project located in Kryviy Rih, Ukraine; one of the world’s major iron Close to ore districts Target Markets • Close to target markets: W.Europe, Turkey, Russia, Asia and Middle East • Surrounded by 7 other operating iron ore mines Compelling High margins due to close proximity to multiple steel mills, relative Economics labour cost advantage and favourable corporate tax rate of 16% • Bankable Feasibility Study for 9.2Mt of high-grade 68% iron ore concentrate – NPV of US$3.5billion and 45.9% IRR Skilled Experienced management team with history of creating value for Management shareholders of Consolidated Thompson, RioTinto and Ferrexpo 4 4 * Please see note on Page 2
  • 5. Project Backed by Forbes & Manhattan Success with Consolidated Thompson’s Bloom Lake Iron Mine TSX: BKI • World class 8Mtpa iron ore concentrate Forbes & Manhattan Involvement mine in Quebec • Advanced from exploration stage through development to construction Recently acquired − 8 mtpa capacity (66% Fe concentrate) for $4.9 expanding to 16 mtpa billion − Completed scoping study, 3 feasibility First F&M studies, secured off-take with China’s involvement third largest steel producer (WISCO) $1 mm • Raised over Cdn$1 bn in capital market cap • Attracted and put in place a qualified management team 2005 Q1-2011 5
  • 6. A Track Record of Iron Ore Success with Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines, Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada, and Ferrexpo TSX: BKI Key Management Board of Directors Matt Simpson – President & CEO Bruce Humphrey – Chairman • Former General Manager, Mining for Rio Tinto’s • Former Chairman of Consolidated Thompson Iron Iron Ore Company of Canada Mines • Worked for Hatch designing global metallurgical Jaroslav Kinach refineries • Former Advisor to Ukraine Prime Minister and former George Mover – COO Ukraine Country Head of EBRD • Former Project General Director of Ferrexpo Chris Westdal Yeristovo Mining, Ukraine • Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine (1996-98) and to Paul Bozoki – CFO Russia (2003-06) • Former CFO of CD Capital Partners, operating Pierre Pettigrew in Soviet Union & Ukraine • Distinguished career as a Canadian Federal Cabinet Igor Buchatskiy – VP Strategy Minister • Former GM, International Business John Detmold Development, ArcelorMittal S.A. • Chairman & Founder of Invescture Group, S.A. de C.V. Aaron Wolfe – VP Corp Development Dave Porter • Former investment banker with Macquarie • Former VP for Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada Mike McAllister – Manager, Investor Relations Matt Simpson – President & CEO of Black Iron 6
  • 7. Sound Capital Structure Attractive Valuation with substantial upside TSX: BKI Capital Structure Historical Share Price $0.80 Shares Outstanding 141.0 million $0.70 (1) $0.60 Warrants 1.7 million $0.50 (2) $0.40 Stock Options 8.5 million $0.30 Fully Diluted Shares 151.2 million $0.20 $0.10 Market Cap(4) ~US$51.7 million $0.00 29-Nov-11 31-May-12 31-Aug-12 29-Jan-12 30-Jun-12 31-Jul-12 31-Oct-12 29-Feb-12 31-Mar-12 29-Dec-11 30-Apr-12 30-Sep-12 Current Cash Balance ~US$11.7 million Debt Balance nil Analyst Coverage 1. 1,653,312 warrants exercisable at $1.40 per share (IPO financing). Maxim Sytchev Daniel Greenspan 2. 5,481,250 options exercisable at $1.40 per share; 2,342,500 options exercisable at $0.54 per share; 400,000 options exercisable at $0.49 per share; 260,000 options exercisable at $0.30 per share . 3. As at Nov 28, 2012, using a closing price of CAD 0.37 per share. Cliff Hale-Sanders Robin Kozar John Hughes Matthew McDonald David Talbot Craig Miller Ivan Dzvinka 7
  • 8. Deposits In Mining Friendly Region Adjacent to existing Iron Ore Producers TSX: BKI ArcelorMittal’s Kryviy Rih Iron Ore Complex • Two mining and exploration permits Black Iron’s covering 5.92 km2 Shymanivske Project − Mining permit at Shymanivske, which M&I: 646Mt @ 31.6% has been extensively explored, covering Inferred: 188Mt @ 30.1% 2.56 km2 valid until 2024 − Exploration permit at Zelenivske covering 3.36 km2 valid until 2014 Railway lines • Adjacent to ArcelorMittal’s Kryviy Rih iron ore complex and Smart & Evraz’s Black Iron’s YuGOK iron ore mine Zelenivske • Plan to acquire a plot of land from Smart & Evraz’s Project Ukraine Government adjacent to the YuGOK Iron Ore Mine Shymanivske deposit for project waste dumps, concentrator and tailings 8
  • 9. Large Ore Deposit with Growth Potential TSX: BKI • Banded iron formation consisting primarily of magnetite with some hematite − Iron band thickness ranges from 40-80 m − Only 9.7-21.2 m of overburden − Very clean ore body low in phosphorus, manganese and aluminum • The resource is defined by ~37,000 metres of historical drilling ― Black Iron recently completed 12,000 meters of twin hole drilling ― Total iron grade and band width align very well Shymanivske Tonnage Fe Tot Fe Mag with historical data Resource* (Mt) (%) (%) • Potential for total combined resource Measured 355.1 32.0 19.5 expansion of 1.1 to 1.8BT Indicated 290.7 31.1 17.9 − Additional drilling of Shymanivske at North end of deposit and to depth Total Measured 645.8 31.6 18.8 − Exploration of the Zelenivske project and Indicated Inferred 188.3 30.1 18.4 Tonnage and grade rounded to first decimals. Cut-off grade of 10% Fe Mag * Please see note on page 2 9
  • 10. Potential Resource Extension at Shymanivske Ground Gravity Shows Iron Ore Mineralization at North End TSX: BKI Potential resource • Ground gravity and magnetic surveys upside to be drilled show potential extension of iron ore mineralization at North end of property as circled in red Property • This area has not been included in the NI boundary 43-101 resource as it has not yet been Very likely sufficiently drilled Iron in ground • The identified area will be a target of a future drill program Likely just dirt in ground Drill hole 10
  • 11. Extensive Pit Shell Design and 3D Model Completed TSX: BKI Property Overview Concentrator Layout 11
  • 12. Conventional Flowsheet (simplified) Producing High Quality Iron Ore Products TSX: BKI Drill Blast Load & Haul Crush Vertical Mill Ball Mill (x2) HPGR Magnetic Separator Sulphur Floatation Concentrate Pellet Plant (optional) Fe 68.0% Pellets SiO2 4.5% Fe 65.0% P 0.02% SiO2 4.13% S 0.05% P 0.025% Al2O3 0.43% S 0.01% Mn 0.03% Mn 0.15% P80 32 µm 12
  • 13. Excellent Infrastructure Key to a Successful Iron Ore Project TSX: BKI • Paved roads to site, located 35km away from the major city of Kryviy Rih which has a skilled work force • Surplus electricity readily accessible from high voltage power lines that run beside property • ~2 km from main state-owned rail line • Confirmation in July 2010 from Ukrainian Government that there is sufficient capacity to haul at least an additional 20 million tonnes of iron ore per annum • 5 deep water ports accessible by rail with iron ore facilities available • Preferred port option is Yuzhny located ~390 km away and providing access to the Black Sea and global seaborne iron ore markets 13
  • 14. Strategic Global Location Close Proximity to Target Markets with Abundant Port and Rail Access TSX: BKI • Project is surrounded by steel mills in Europe, Turkey and the Middle East • River barge & rail access to Western Europe. • Five dry bulk tonnage ports accessible using railway running beside properties • Approx 20% to 25% shorter transport distance to growth markets of India and China compared to North and South American producers Major Rail Line • Excellent Ukrainian logistical advantages • Densely populated roadway infrastructure • 468 million tonnes of cargo transported via rail • 155 million tonnes of cargo transported via ship 14
  • 15. Ukraine: A Mining Friendly Country Strong Local and National Support TSX: BKI • Politically stable Democratic republic ― Presidential reelected in Oct. 2012 for a further five year term ― S&P Sovereign Risk rating of B+ • Economy dominated by agriculture & commodities ― Steel production is Ukraine’s largest industry ― 60% of Ukraine’s total exports are commodity- related (the majority of which is steel) • Strong economic growth − GDP growth of 4.2% in 2010; 5.2% in 2011; 2012 forecast to be 6.5% growth − Member of WTO − Ongoing negotiations to sign “Association • Mining friendly jurisdiction with strong local and Agreement” with European Union national support − Potential key member of the Russia proposed ― ArcelorMittal and Ferrexpo plc have operated Eurasian Trade Union in-country for over 7 years • Large, highly skilled labour force (pop. 45.4 million) • Legislated corporate tax rate reductions from 21% − GDP per capita only $6700/yr in 2012 to 16% in 2014 − Literacy rate >99% • Favourable mining royalties of $0.40 per tonne of ore mined (~1%) to the Government 15
  • 16. Globally Significant Iron Ore District 4th largest iron ore producer & 2nd largest reserve base TSX: BKI • Black Iron’s projects are located in the heart of Global Distribution of Fe Reserves & Ukraine’s iron ore belt Fe Production – 35km from city of 750,000 people • Iron ore district trends 300 km with sedimentary rock 60% hosted banded iron formations (Dnenpovskog complex) % of World Production and Reserves 50% • Historically well explored resource base but substantially under-exploited due to historic Soviet 40% policy Production Reserves 30% • 15 iron ore mines in Ukraine produced 72 million 21% tonnes in 2010 20% 10% 7% Tarnavatskoye Kirovograd 0% Liponevsky Poltavsky GOK Novokonstantinovsky Yeristovskoye FSU Asia Other Africa N. America Australia S. America Tsentralny Safonovskoye Kryviy Rih Iron Ore Complex Shymanivske Ordzhonikize Gok Zelenivske Ingulestky GOK Kryviv Rih Yuzhny GOK Production Reserves Kuksunurskoye Source: Based on know production and reserves as listed in the USGS 2012 Iron Ore report 16
  • 17. Permit Process for Shymanivske Deposit Black Iron Remains on Track TSX: BKI Exploration Extraction Mining Land Construction Operations Permit Permit Allotment Allotment Approval Approval Explore Deem deposit Pit shell reserves Obtain surface Start mine Operate mine & resource economical & environmental rights for mine, overburden refinery potential impact Gov refinery & removal & plant approval tailings construction • Conduct • Complete • Complete field • Detailed design • Ensure geophysical Ukraine version environmental • Land use analysis approved compliance with program of scoping study (OVOS) & based on plot (Expertisa) Ukraine Safety, including archeological plan showing Environment, • Drill ore body evaluation of studies for Gov major buildings & • Obtaining the Health and various mining approval agreed construction Employment • State approval methods & high connections to permit laws as check by of explored level • Submit pit shell utilities, rail and regular Gov deposit environmental design & roads (Proekt) • Commissioning inspections impact mapped ground of the facility surface project • Approval of the • Finalize for Gov. approval project location • Registration of environmental the ownership to permits • Approval from all the facility land owners & finalize lease Completed 17
  • 18. BFS Highlights – High Grade Concentrate High Value, Low Net Cost Iron Ore Development Project TSX: BKI PEA BFS Annual Production: 7.3 Mt 9.2 Mt Iron Content: 67.0% 68.0% Estimated Capital Investment: US$896.0 million US$1,094 million Estimated Operating Expenses: (average FOB) US$52.40/t US$43.97/t (average at Mine Gate) US$41.78/t US$29.67/t Net Present Value (8%): US$3.0 billion US$3.5 billion IRR: 42.1% 45.9% Annual Average Cash Flow: US$383 million US$593 million Projected Payback (8%): 2.2 years 2.2 years Estimated Mine Life: 28 years 16 years Proj. Plant Start-Up Q4 2015 Q4 2015 Proj. Revenue Commencement Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Production, Iron Content, NPV, IRR and Cash Flow all increase ** See Disclaimer on page 2 ** while Capital Intensity decreases 18
  • 19. BFS Long-Term Concentrate Price Based on Mean Forecast of 20 Banks with Important Adjustments for Favourable Iron Content & Shipping Distance TSX: BKI $120 $100 +$30 -$10 $80 $60 $115 $95 $40 $20 $0 Analyst Benchmark Shipping Adjustment Aggregate Iron BKI LT Concentrate Price Premium Price * BFS model prices for iron ore concentrate are based on the mean forecasted benchmark price for 62% iron concentrate, shipped from Brazil to China, of 20 investment banks across the globe: 2016 = $105; 2017 = $97; Long-term = $95. The mean forecasted benchmark price is then adjusted to reflect shorter shipping to target market, and adjusted for iron content at the rate of $5 per 1% of additional iron content (6 x $5 = $30). 19 ** See Disclaimer on page 2 **
  • 20. Vale (Shimandou 1) African Minerals (phase2) Xstrata (Askaf) African Minerals (DSO) 84 87 90 92 ArcelorMittal (Western… ** See Disclaimer on page 2 ** Fortescue (Expansion) Black Iron 109 109 119 Rio Tinto (IOC) Alderon 122 124 Sundance Kumba Ferrexpo (Yeristovo) Source: Company data; Renaissance Capital estimates IRC (Kuranakh) 134 135 141 142 London Mining IRC (K&S) Auila (Hardey) 157 159 160 Xstrata (Zanaga) 167 Atlas Iron (Ridley) CAPEX Forecast (US$/t of capacity) Rio Tinto (Pilbara) Average = 161 Gindalbie (Karara) Shymanivske Relative to Other Iron Ore Projects Anglo Merican (Minas Rio) BHP (RGP5&6) 180 186 188 189 190 Black Iron’s Capital Cost Advantage Aquila (West Pilbara) ArcelorMittal (Western… 192 200 BHP (Samarco) Atlas Iron (Balla Balla) 211 217 CITIC Pacific (Sino) Baffinland 221 222 Xstrata (Geulb el Aouj) 236 Grange Resources… 258 TSX: BKI 20
  • 21. Favourable Tax and Royalties in Ukraine Black Iron to Other Iron Ore Developers TSX: BKI Pre-Tax & Royalty NPV8 Tax Regime Post-Tax & Royalty NPV8 30% (US$ billions) (US$ billions) +30%1 7.3 39%2 4.9 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.5 1.8 1.8 2.1 1.5 29% 1.0 0.3 0.5 1.1 0.1 0.3 0.6 Macarthur Macarthur Northland Black Iron Alderon Northland Black Iron Alderon Iron Road Iron Road Brockman Gindalbie Brockman Gindalbie Centaurus Centaurus Millenium Millenium New New 16% Pre-Tax & Royalty IRR Royalties Post-Tax & Royalty IRR (%) 5% (%) 40.2 45.9 40.3 32.0 35.0 38.0 2% 25.0 22.7 27.1 16.9 18.9 20.5 5-8% Northland Northland Millenium Millenium Alderon Alderon Black Iron Black Iron Gindalbie Gindalbie Brockman Brockman New New 1% Source: Company data; Press Release; Research Estimates Disclaimer: Post-tax and royalty graphs are for illustrative purposes only using simple math. These numbers have not been reported, nor are they 21 substantiated by a financial model. 1 Super-Profits tax >A$75 million profit. 2 Includes Brazil mining tax of $4 / tonne of iron ore
  • 22. Black Iron Continues to Deliver Shymanivske Project Development Timeline TSX: BKI 2011 2012 Future H1 H2 H1 H2 Drill metallurgical holes Scoping Study/PEA Definition Drilling Bankable Feasibility Study Land Acquisition Environmental Studies Permitting Detailed Engineering Construction Production 22 ** See Disclaimer on page 2 **
  • 23. Black Iron Value Proposition TSX: BKI Skilled Experienced management team with history of creating value for Management shareholders of Consolidated Thompson, RioTinto and Ferrexpo Exceptional Excellent access to skilled labour, power, rail & ports Infrastructure Large iron ore deposit with NI 43-101 compliant resource* Sizable • 646 Mt Measured & Indicated resource @ 31.6% iron; additional 188 Mt of Resource Inferred resource @ 30.1% iron, which will be concentrated to ~68% iron • Potential for resource expansion to 1.1-1.8 Bt Close to Close to Steel Mills in: W.Europe, Turkey, Russia, Asia and Middle East Target Markets High margins due to close proximity to multiple steel mills, skilled Compelling labour cost advantage and favourable corporate tax rate of 16% Economics • Bankable Feasibility Study for 9.2Mt of high-grade 68% iron ore concentrate – NPV of US$3.5billion and 45.9% IRR 23 23 * Please see note on Page 2
  • 24. CONTACT INFORMATION 65 Queen Street West Suite 805, P.O. Box 71 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 2M5 www.blackiron.com Investor Relations Toronto: +1 (416) 309-2950 London: +44 (0) 207 466 5000 Ukraine: +380 (67) 619-0454 info@blackiron.com TSX: BKI