Forward Looking Statement
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Thispresentation of Guyana Goldfields Inc. (the "Company") contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in our industry, to differ
materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are statements
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that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects," "aims," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "projects,"
"potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will," "would," "may," "could" or "should" occur. Information inferred from the interpretation of drilling results
and information concerning mineral resource estimates may also be deemed to be forward looking statements, as such information constitutes a prediction of what might
be found to be present when and if a project is actually developed. Forward-looking statements this document includes are statements regarding: the Company's
expectations regarding drilling and exploration activities on properties in which the Company has an interest; and the Company's statements regarding estimates of
resources on properties in which the Company has an interest. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events
could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak
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only as of their respective dates. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include among others, risks related
to fluctuations in mineral prices; uncertainties related to raising sufficient financing to fund planned work in a timely manner and on acceptable terms; changes in planned
work resulting from weather, logistical, technical or other factors; the possibility that results of work will not fulfill expectations and realize the perceived potential of the
Company's properties; uncertainties involved in the estimation of resources; the possibility that required permits may not be obtained on a timely manner or at all; the
possibility that capital and operating costs may be higher than currently estimated and may preclude commercial development or render operations uneconomic; the
possibility that the estimated recovery rates may not be achieved; risk of accidents, equipment breakdowns and labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or
interruptions; the possibility of cost overrun or unanticipated expenses in the work program; the risk of environmental contamination or damage resulting from the
Company's operations; risks associated with title to mineral properties; and other risks and uncertainties discussed appear elsewhere in the Company's documents filed
from time to time with the Toronto Stock Exchange and Canadian securities regulators. These statements are based on a number of assumptions, including assumptions
regarding general market conditions, the availability of financing for proposed transactions and programs on reasonable terms, and the ability of outside service providers
to deliver services in a satisfactory and timely manner. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the
date the statements are made. Except as expressly required by applicable securities laws, the Corporation undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking
statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.
This presentation uses the terms "Inferred Resource", "Indicated Resource" and "Mineral Resource". The Company advises readers that although these terms are
This presentation uses the terms Inferred Resource , Indicated Resource and Mineral Resource . The Company advises readers that although these terms are
recognized and required by Canadian securities regulations (under National Instrument 43-101 "Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects"), the US Securities and
Exchange Commission does not recognize these terms. Readers are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will ever be
converted into reserves. In addition, "Inferred Resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be
assumed that any part of an Indicated or Inferred Mineral Resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of Inferred Mineral
Resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, or economic studies except for a Preliminary Assessment as defined and permitted under National
Instrument 43-101. Readers are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an inferred resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable. The Mineral Resources
stated in this news release are not mineral reserves and, in the absence of a current feasibility study, do not demonstrate economic viability. The determination of mineral
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reserves can be affected by various factors including environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, and marketing issues.
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Emerging Gold Producer
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6.7M oz
Aggressive
2011 drill
programs
growing
Resource
at Aurora
Expanding
on positive
PA results
programs PA results
Highly
prospective
exploration
portfolio
Mining
friendly
jurisdiction
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Support
from the
IFC of the
Initial Sulphur
Rose Resource
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IFC of the
World Bank
Group
Rose Resource
Estimate
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Corporate Snapshot
March 11,2011
Symbol: TSX: GUY Top 15 Shareholders Shares %
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Shares Issued 83,295,743
Options 6,893,658
Warrants 0
Diluted: 90 189 401
Top 15 Shareholders Shares %
Acuity (7 funds) 8.1M 9.7%
Franklin Resources (Templeton) 6.3M 7.6%
5.4M 6.5%
Patrick Sheridan Jr. (Founder/CEO)
Diluted: 90,189,401
52 week: Hi/Lo C$11.79 / C$6.13
3-month average volume: 467,702
Market Cap (at C$ 9.65) C$804 million
$
RBC Global 4.9M 5.9%
IFC (World Bank Group) 4.5M 5.4%
Van Eck 4.3M 5.2%
( )
Cash Position C$63 million
Monthly burn rate C$4 million
Debt $0
Symbol: Frankfurt: GG3
Manulife Financial (Canada) 3.0M 3.6%
Sprott (2 funds) 2.8M 3.4%
Tyrus Capital (UK) 2.5M 3.0%
Blackrock (UK) 2 0M 2 4%
Sy bo a u t GG3
WKN A0D975
ISIN CA4035301080
Blackrock (UK) 2.0M 2.4%
Mackenzie Financial 2.0M 2.4%
Columbia Wanger Asset Mgmt. 1.9M 2.3%
Oppenheimer Funds 1.8M 2.2%
Insider,7%
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Carmignac Gestion 1.7M 2.0%
U.S. Global Investors 1.0M 1.2%
Retail 36%
Instit., 57%
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Analyst Coverage
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CormarkSecurities Inc.
Richard Gray, Target Price: $15.50 (02/28/11)
Buy
Paradigm Capital Speculative
Paradigm Capital
Don Blyth, Target Price: $15.00 (11/12/10)
Speculative
Buy
Outperform
BMO
Andrew Kaip, Target Price: $12.00 (02/28/11)
TD Newcrest
Speculative
Buy
Buy
TD Newcrest
Daniel Earle, Target Price: $14.00 (02/28/10)
Salman Partners
David West, Target Price: $13.75 (11/12/10)
D hl R & C
Dahlman Rose & Co.
Adam Graf, Target Price: $17.13 (02/28/11)
Buy
Outperform 2
Raymond James
Brad Humphrey, Target Price: $15.00 (02/28/11)
Scotia Capital
Trevor Turnbull, Target Price: $16.50 (02/28/11)
1-Sector
Outperform
Jennings Capital Inc.
Stuart McDougall, Target Price: $16.00 (02/16/11)
Speculative
Buy
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RBC Capital Markets
Michael Curran, Target Price: $12.00 (03/02/11)
Sector Perform
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Management Team
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CEO: Mr.Patrick Sheridan Jr., M.Sc.
CEO of Guyana Goldfields from its inception in 1994 – 6.5% ownership stake in GUY
Active in mineral exploration in Guyana for 14 years – discovered the Aurora gold deposit
Mr Sheridan holds a MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics
Mr. Sheridan holds a MSc. in Economics from the London School of Economics
President & COO: Mr. Claude F. Lemasson, P.Eng., MBA
21 years of mine design, construction and management experience
Former Goldcorp General Manager of Projects for Canada & US - Oversaw construction/operation of Goldcorp’s Red Lake Mine
Graduate of the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA program
Executive VP, Finance and CFO: Mr. Paul Murphy, B.Comm, CA
40+ years of international financial experience , of which 30 years almost exclusively in the resource industries
Former Partner with PwC and National Mining Leader in Canada/Leader for the Western Hemisphere Mining Centre of Excellence
Responsible for assessing all financing options
VP, Exploration: Mr. Dan Noone, BApSci (Geol), MBA
20 years of international mineral exploration and development experience
Previous VP of Peru Operations for Aquiline Resources Inc. (Acquired by Pan American Silver Corp.)
Held various senior geologist roles managing projects in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Peru, Ecuador and Argentina.
Co ntr Manager G ana Ms Violet Smith
Country Manager, Guyana: Ms. Violet Smith
20+ years experience in operations management
Involved with the Company since its inception
Oversees all operations and logistics in Guyana as well as the public relations in country
VP, Corporate Communications: Ms. Jacqueline Wagenaar: B.Mos
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Previously lead investor relations programs for several junior mining companies
Responsible for all marketing, communications and investor relations initiatives
Graduate of the University of Western Ontario in Business
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Corporate Social Responsibilityand Sustainability
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Guyana Goldfields has been in Guyana since 1996 and follows
recognized international standards
recognized international standards
IFC (International Finance Corporation) of the World Bank Group
Involved with project since 2006
~5.4% ownership stake in GUY
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Provided technical assistance with the Environmental &
Social Impact Assessment (“ESIA”) by ERM
Sharing 50% of cost of the Hydropower Feasibility Study by
MWH
MWH
Potential future financial assistance in both equity and debt
History of successful permitting for mines with IFC
involvement - de facto political risk insurance
“We are delighted to partner with Guyana Goldfields in an investment that helps
Guyana develop valuable mineral resources in an environmentally and socially
responsible way.”
- Rashad Kaldeny IFC Director for Oil Gas Mining and Chemicals
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- Rashad Kaldeny, IFC Director for Oil, Gas, Mining and Chemicals,
IFC press release, March 9, 2006
The Country –Guyana
Only English speaking country in
South America with British common
law and secure tenure - part of the
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Quotes from Prime Minister Sam Hinds,
with responsibility for the mining sector:
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Commonwealth
Democratically elected government
under parliamentary system
Guyana GDP: US$1.13B;
GYD$ 236 157B
“We are simply elated that a new large mine
is opening up in Guyana. This is good news
for the country and good news for the
industry.”
~ Reuters, September 22, 2008
GYD$ 236.157B
Pro-mining jurisdiction &
government
Prime Minister educated in Canada
as engineer
“The Government welcomes and fully
supports all investment, foreign and local, in
the mining sector. Our resounding message
is that Guyana is open for business.”
~ Government Release, February 28, 2008
Long history of significant gold
production
Gold is the largest export of the
country with 308,000 oz in 2010
Largely unexplored by modern
Largely unexplored by modern
methods
Mining Royalty at 5%; other terms
to be negotiated through Mineral
Agreement
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Picture (left to right):
Violet Smith Guyana Goldfields Country Manager
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Corporate Tax 30% combined with
a 20% straight line depreciation
allowance
Violet Smith, Guyana Goldfields Country Manager,
Sam Hinds, Honourable Prime Minister and Minister
of Mines in Guyana, Claude Lemasson, President &
COO of Guyana Goldfields
The Aurora GoldProject Site
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Objective
To extensively drill to increase the resource leading to the development and operation of the Aurora Gold Mine
th t f i N th t G i i di t i t i t i bl d fit bl th t ill
as the centre of an emerging Northwest Guyana mining district in a sustainable and profitable manner that will
be environmentally, socially and economically responsible and will recognize the rights and responsibilities of
all stakeholders.
From 2004 to Feb 28, 2011:
Drilled 1,007 holes
265,640 meters
Bulk of drilling from
surface to 300m,
except at Rory’s Knoll
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except at Rory s Knoll
where it’s drilled to
1,350 m
Mineralized Zones
Note: Drilling summary incorporates all drilling at Aurora within and outside the Golden Square Mile
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Preliminary Assessment Summary(Aug 2009)
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Open pit
High grade open pit (diluted): 2.8 g/t (0.85 g/t cut off)
Overburden: 0‐5m
Strip ratio: 9.5 : 1 (based on mega‐pit concept)
Top layer of ore (7% of resource ) is saprolite oxides (easy to mine)
Production rate: 5,000 – 8,000 tpd
Underground
Underground
U/G grade (diluted): 4.5 g/t (2.0 g/t cut off)
Ore depth: 1,350m (Rory’s Knoll)
Rock below 30m very competent – suit bulk mining methods
Production rate: 3,600 – 4,400 tpd
Processing
No by‐products – only gold
Ore is non‐refractory sulphides (93%) with saprolite oxides (7%)
Recovery: 96% average (50% of hard rock recovered by gravity)
Average mill throughput: 8,000 tpd
Average annual gold production: 250,000 ounces
Economics
Estimated Capex: ~ US$ 300 M
Underground Capex: ~ US$ 160 M (internally funded from cash flow)
Sustaining Capex: ~ US$ 80M
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Sustaining Capex: US$ 80M
Life of Mine operating Cash Costs: US$ 364 per ounce
8 Exploration Projects
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8 distinct target areas
at Aurora and Aranka
From extensions of
known mineralization
to grass root
to grass root
discoveries
$18M exploration
budget
budget
20 geologists
12 rigs
A k
Continue to build
resources through
discovery
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Aranka
Aurora
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Aurora - 2011Drill Programs
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Aurora 2011 Drilling Summary
Budget $15‐20M
Number of Rigs 10
Number of Rigs 10
Estimated metres drilled for the first half of 2011 ~70,000
Within Golden Square Mile
Established (8 known) zones 2 rigs
New Zones: Aleck Hill (1) and Mad Kiss (2) 3 rigs
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Underground beneath all zones (below 300m) 2 rigs
Rory's Knoll Deep Drilling (below 1,000m) 1 rig
Brownfields / Outside Golden Square Mile
43 geophysical targets (with Rory's Knoll signature).
2 rigs
Marupa and Sand Creek
2 rigs
Drilling Summary to date
Drilling periods Meterage Total Metres
2004 – June 2 2009 (PA) 140 442 140 442
2004 – June 2, 2009 (PA) 140,442 140,442
June 3, 2009 – Nov 21, 2010
(Resource Estimate – Feb 2011)
79,446 209,000
Nov 22, 2010 – May 31, 2011
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Nov 22, 2010 May 31, 2011
(resource Estimate Aug 2011)
~50,000 260,000
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Golden Square MileExploration/Infill Targets
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TARGETS
1 Add and e pand 3
1. Add and expand 3
new zones
2 – 4. Convert more
3
2
INF to M&I
5. Convert INF to
M&I and expand
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at depth below
1,350 m
6. Mineralization
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6. Mineralization
still open at depth
beneath all zones
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Aurora Local Exploration
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1.Rory’sKnoll look‐alike targets
3 targets with similar
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potassium anomalies found at
Rory’s Knoll
2.Swamp Vein and Gold Creek
Soil augering and trenching
3.Sand Creek
3 strong soil anomalies
Trenching commenced
4.Marupa
2 flat lying high grade quartz
veins
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Marupa and SandCreek
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Marupa - 3D Model of flat lying veins with holes
Picture shows
panoramic
view of
current
Sand Creek
Targeted anomalies
current
Marupa pit in
relation to the
Guygold
diamond
Targeted anomalies
diamond
drilling
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Preliminary Infrastructure Construction
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AtlanticOcean
~20km away
Buckhall (Port) site in red - Aerial View Existing access road
Road extension in progress
Security
Camp Area
Airstrip
Tapir
Crossing
Tapir Camp
Gate
Tapir Camp
Road
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Future site of airstrip, security gate &
camp area
Tapir site and crossing Barge carrying equipment
at Tapir Crossing
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Conceptual Site Plan– still in progress
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River Dike
River Dike
Water
Management
Pond
Water
Management
Pond Open Pit
Area
Open Pit
Area
Shaft
Shaft
Airstrip
Airstrip
Cuyuni River
Area
Area
Process
Area
Process
Area
Mine Waste
Stockpile
Mine Waste
Stockpile
Camp
& Gate
Camp
& Gate
Mine Waste
Stockpile
Mine Waste
Stockpile
Proposed
Dam site
Proposed
Dam site
1
km
Tailings
Area
Tailings
Area
Clarification
Pond
Clarification
Pond
Access
Access
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Yearly Rainfall = 2.5m
Yearly Rainfall = 2.5m
Access
Road
Access
Road
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River Dike –Conceptual Design
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Mitigate potential extreme flood
events above the average level
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Aranka - 2011Drill Programs
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Aranka 2011 Drilling Summary
Budget ~$10M
N b f Ri U t 6
Number of Rigs Up to 6
Estimated metres drilled for 2011 ~40,000
Areas
Sulphur Rose 2 rigs
North Ridge 1 rig
North Ridge 1 rig
Others Up to 3 rigs
Drilling Summary to date
Drilling periods Holes Total Metres
2007 Feb 28 2011 128 holes 38 809m
2007 – Feb 28, 2011 128 holes 38,809m
Bulk of drilling from surface to ~630m (pit depth to 215m)
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Aranka Exploration Targets
pg
Sulphur Rose
460,400 inferred resource
Kopang
Shear zone on margin of granite
North Ridge
North Ridge
Shear zone on margin of granite
Pakira Hills
North Ridge pit
Highly anomalous stream sediments; Lateritized ridge (ie. Geochem stripped)
Shallow drilling with man portable rig planned to determine geological
setting and potential source of gold
Wynamu
Our most prospective target; 3km by 2.5km zone of alteration
Associated with potassium anomalies around margin of high potassium
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Associated with potassium anomalies around margin of high potassium
intrusive. Road access is progressing well and drilling will commence in
second half of year
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Aranka - SulphurRose
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23 km away from Aurora in a straight
line
Sulphur Rose Block Model
Northwest trending zone measuring
~500m strike length X 200m width X
~630 m depth.
Remains open vertically and at depth.
O/P d th t 215 U/G f 250
Inside Pit 30m pillar
U/G mineralization
O/P depth to 215m; U/G from 250m-
630m
Metallurgical testing: 91.9% recovery
(similar to Aurora)
Mi li ti N b d t Si il
30m pillar
U/G potential
Mineralization: No by-products. Similar
to Mad Kiss and Aleck Hill at Aurora.
Drill spacing of 50m
Drilled 29,019m from 86 holes to date
(Jan 1 2010 Feb 28 2011)
(Jan 1, 2010 – Feb 28, 2011)
Tonnes Au Grade
(g/t)
Contained Au
(Inf ounces)
O/P 1 6,366,000 1.99 407,300 Base case gold price used of US$1,000/oz
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U/G 2 487,000 3.39 53,100
Total 6,853,000 2.09 460,400
Note: Table may not add precisely due to rounding errors.
1 - Determined using the following assumptions: $1.45/t mining, $10.02/t processing, $10/t G&A and 91.9% recovery.
2 - Determined using the following assumptions: $75.70/t mining, processing and operating costs and 91.9% recovery.
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Aranka - SulphurRose
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Upcoming
Exploration
Sulphur Rose Plan View
Targets along strike and under the pit
(higher grade underground)
Complete infill drilling to upgrade inferred
resources to measured and indicated
Continue drilling to test the lateral extent of
the mineralization
Continue soil augering and road mapping
and pursue other key targets
Resource Update
Updated resource estimate to be
Updated resource estimate to be
completed in Q3 2011
Assessment of possible inclusion into the
Aurora Feasibility
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Plans for 2011
Critical Advancement of the Aurora Gold Project
Strategic Exploration Drilling – Ongoing
Hydropower F.S. – Q3 2011
Obtain Mining License (Permit) – 2011
Aurora revised Resource Estimate – Q3 2011
Evaluate Project Financing – Q3/Q4 2011
F ibilit St d NI43 101 Q4 2011
Feasibility Study - NI43-101 - Q4 2011
Start of Aurora Development & Construction – Q4 2011
Aggressive Exploration at Aranka Properties
Strategic Exploration Drilling – Ongoing
Updated Resource Estimate at Sulphur Rose –Q3 2011
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Stock Price Performance– Last Twelve Months
09/28/10
Received
Life-cycle of a Mining Share
12/31/10
C$11.00
C$12.00
1,800
2,000
environmental
permit approval
for Aurora
Speculation Investment Analysis Revaluation
Development Construction / Production
Discovery
Exploration
Announced
initial resource
estimate of 460k
oz at Sulphur
Rose
C$9.00
C$10.00
1,200
1,400
1,600
04/06/10
Significant high
grade intercepts
at Sulphur Rose
05/25/10
More significant
gold zones
intercepted at
03/04/10
New
discovery at
Aranka
08/04/10
Key members of
Aurora Project
Team hired to
advance the
Feasibility Study
Speculation Investment Analysis Revaluation
C$7.00
C$8.00
600
800
1,000
at Sulphur Rose
te cepted at
Sulphur Rose
Feasibility Study
08/18/10
New zones
11/11/10
Announced
Aurora update
and expanded
2011 drilling
programs
02/28/11
Announced 66%
increase in M&I
C$5.00
C$6.00
-
200
400
extended at
Aurora, 70m
@ 3.0 g/t Au
increase in M&I
resources at
Aurora
$
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
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Source: FactSet Research Systems, company data. Data as of 02/28/11.
Note: White line represents the Amex Gold Bugs, indexed to Guyana Goldfields' stock price.
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GUY Stock PricePerformance – 5 Years
Production Begins Q3 2013
Guyana Goldfields
Development Begins
Q4 2011
n
y
Today
oduction
Pro
2012 2013 2014
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Source: Bloomberg, 03/02/2006 – 03/02/2011
Discovery Speculation
1-2 Years
Development Investment Analysis
2-3 Years
Production Revaluation
2-3 Years
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Comparable Company Analysis
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Enterprise Value / Resources
US$/oz AuEq
$500
$600
Producers
Explorers/Developers
$1,000
$400
$
$200
$300
-
$100
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Source: FactSet Research Systems, company data. Data as of 02/28/11.
Note: Enterprise value is market capitalization (basic) plus net debt and minority interests. Gold equivalency calculated using $1,000/oz Au and $18/oz Ag. Resources include
gold and silver only. Andean, Ventana and Red Back reflect take-out values.
GUY DGC RR XG R OSK VEN AND CEE ARZ AGI SGR KGI RBI GORO
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Comparable Company Analysis
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P/NAV
2.0x
Producers
Explorers/Developers
3.0x
1.5x
1.0x
0.5x
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Source: FactSet Research Systems, equity research, company data. Data as of 02/28/11.
Note: NAVPS based on median analyst estimates. P/NAV for Andean, Red Back and Ventana represents take-out values at the time of offer.
GUY XG DGC VEN R OSK RR AND CEE AGI SGR ARZ KGI RBI GORO
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Summary Checklist
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Company Establishedwith cash
Management & Development Teams
Region
C t ( t d it )
In place with experience and depth
Guiana Shield – known gold region
P i i ll t l ti
Country (government and community)
Sustainability
Exploration Activities
Pro-mining, excellent relations
International standards with IFC
Active with key targets
Potential Mega-pit in Golden Mile
Over 6.7M Oz with strong grades
Significant with more drilling
Exploration Activities Active with key targets
Aurora Project
Current Resources & Grades
Resource Upside Significant with more drilling
Excellent accessible location
Awarded and in progress
Highly profitable mine
Resource Upside
Key Infrastructure
Key Studies & Permitting
Current Internal Assessment
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Plan and Budget for 2011 Advancing all key activities
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The Future
The AuroraProject is progressing
to be a large, highly profitable
The Aurora Project is progressing
to be a large, highly profitable
world-class gold mine developed
and coming on-line in the next 3
world-class gold mine developed
and coming on-line in the next 3
TSX: GUY
Frankfurt: GG3
www.guygold.com
and coming on line in the next 3
years!
and coming on line in the next 3
years!
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Contact Information
Head Office:
HeadOffice:
Guyana Goldfields Inc. Telephone: (416) 628 5936
141 Adelaide St. West, Suite 1608 Fax: (416) 628 5935
Toronto ON M5H 3L5 Email: info@guygold com
Toronto, ON M5H 3L5 Email: info@guygold.com
Investor Queries:
Vice-President , Corporate Communications
Jacqueline Wagenaar
Jacqueline Wagenaar
Telephone: (416) 628 5936 Ext. 2295
Email: jwagenaar@guygold.com
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GUY Team
Board ofDirectors
Alan Ferry
Patrick Sheridan Jr,.
Patrick Sheridan Jr,.
Claude F. Lemasson
Dan Noone
Alexander Po
Robert A. Bondy
Richard Williams
Management
CEO:
President & COO:
Exec. VP, Finance and CFO:
Patrick Sheridan Jr,.
Claude F. Lemasson
Paul Murphy
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VP, Exploration:
Country Manager, Guyana:
VP Corporate Communications:
Aurora Project Team
Project Manager: Andrew Croal
Paul Murphy
Dan Noone
Violet Smith
Jacqueline Wagenaar
Construction Manager: John Bates
Senior Mine Engineer:
Study Coordinator:
Senior Consultant:
Senior Consultant:
StudiesTeam Construction Team
Earthworks Superintendent:
Maintenance Superintendent:
Senior Consultant:
Construction Engineer:
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Milko Rivera
Christine Robinson
Les Heymann
Normand Champigny
Larry Kulhman
Max Eakin
Dr. Norm T. Ng-A-Qui
Eric Marquez
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Senior Consultant: Survey Manager:
Human Resources Manager:
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Rod Pye Richard Mulliken
Peter Benny
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Board of Directors
AlanFerry, CFA, Geologist: Director (Lead)
Alan Ferry is an independent businessman since 2007 following over 27 years as a mining analyst and mining corporate finance specialist. Prior
to that, he worked as a geologist.
Patrick Sheridan Jr., MSc: Founder, CEO and Director
Mr. Sheridan has depth of experience, working in the mining industry for more than 20 years. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the London
School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom.
Claude F. Lemasson, P.Eng., MBA: President , COO and Director
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Mr. Lemasson is a professional engineer with 20 years of experience in mining construction and operations across Canada and the United
States. From May 2006 to present, Mr. Lemasson was Goldcorp's General Manager of Projects for Canada and U.S. He was previously
employed (2000-2006) with Goldcorp Inc. as the Mine General Manager of the Red Lake mine.
Dan Noone, MBA, Geologist: VP, Exploration and Director
Mr Noone has 20 years experience in mineral exploration in Australasia and South America He was previously V P of Peru Operations for
Mr. Noone has 20 years experience in mineral exploration in Australasia and South America. He was previously V.P.of Peru Operations for
Aquiline Resources and prior to that was CEO of Absolut Resources.
Alexander Po, Geologist: Exploration Manager and Director
Mr. Po is a freelance mining and exploration geologist with strong management experience. He has managed projects in over 16 different
countries. He holds a Master of Engineering Degree (Mining Geology) from the Institute of Mining Geology, Akita University, Japan.
Robert A. Bondy, LLB: Director
Mr. Bondy recently retired from Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP where he spent over 30 years in the Securities and Corporate Law Groups .
Richard Williams, LLB: Director
Mr. Williams is the Director of First Metals Inc. and of Waseco Resources Inc. He is also the President and founder of Blackwell Investor
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Relations Corp., an investor relations firm specializing in establishing and strengthening relationships between public companies and the
investment community.
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Studies Team
Feasibility StudyManager: Mr. Andrew Croal
25 years of solid international mining experience, including senior level project development, management, cost control, supervisory and technical
experience, with such companies as Barrick Corporation, Iamgold and Cambior
Previous Chief Engineer at Rosebel Gold Mines in Suriname for Cambior and Iamgold from 2002 to 2007, and held senior engineering roles at Omai
Gold Mines in Guyana where he was a central figure in the mine design and implementation for these two successful projects
Gold Mines in Guyana, where he was a central figure in the mine design and implementation for these two successful projects
Will lead and manage the Feasibility Study work
Senior Mine Engineer: Mr. Milko Rivera
14 years of experience as a Geological and Mining Engineer with solid knowledge and experience in design, construction, cost control, and project
management in the areas of mining/processing/environmental including exploration
Experience in QA/QC construction and assay lab reporting, underground mine design, ground control, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and mine
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development
Help support all feasibility study work
Study Coordinator: Mrs. Christine Robinson
15 years experience in general business management
Responsible for overall coordination and review of studies work
Senior Consultant: Mr. Les Heymann, P.Eng.
35 years of experience in metallurgical and process work, including gold operations internationally
Responsible for technical review of metallurgical/process work and design
Senior Consultant: Mr. Normand Champigny, M.A.Sc., P.Eng
30 years of experience in feasibility studies, geology, resource estimation and economic analysis
Responsible for technical review of geological modeling, geostatistics and resource estimation, and economic and financial modeling
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Senior Consultant: Mr. Rod Pye, BSc, ARSM
40 years of experience in mine engineering, mine operations and development of large mining projects
Responsible for technical review of mining reserve estimates, open pit and underground mine planning and associated capital and operating cost
estimates
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ConstructionTeam
Construction Manager: Mr.John Bates
30 years including industrial plant construction, technical project management, business planning & project budgeting, logistics, estimating & scheduling
Formerly the Plant Manager - Technical Projects for the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc. – Rusal in Guyana, where he oversaw all technical aspects of
project engineering and construction for a bauxite mining operation
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Will lead and manage the Construction Team looking after all of the early earth, civil and construction works related to the Aurora project
Earthworks Superintendent: Mr. Larry Kulhman
Seasoned earthworks specialist with 40+ years of extensive experience in road and mine construction as well as civil projects, including working in
tropical environments
Previously involved in the early development of the Omai Gold Mine in Guyana and is very familiar with Guyana
Responsible for all the earthworks related to the Aurora project
Senior Consultant: Dr. Norm T. Ng-A-Qui
30 years of experience in civil works, mining, environmental and water resources
Responsible for technical review of infrastructure, mining and water management
Construction Engineer: Mr. Eric Marquez
22 years construction engineering experience
22 years construction engineering experience
Support of the early earth, civil and construction works related to the Aurora Gold Project
Survey Manager: Mr. Richard Mulliken
20 years surveying experience
Responsible for all survey work and managing survey crews related to the Aurora Gold Project
Human Resources Manager: Mr Peter Benny
Human Resources Manager: Mr. Peter Benny
30+ years experience in industrial relations and mining projects
Worked on a multitude of projects in Guyana, Suriname and Haiti and was involved in the operation of the Omai Gold Mine and Bosai Minerals
Responsible for managing the human resources function of the Aurora Gold Project
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Community Projects (2002-Present)
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Select significant community contributions include:
2008 – Present: Bartica Commemoration Monument – Estimated cost of $4-6M GYD
2007 – Education and Recreation programs - $1.1M GYD
2006 – Present: Donation to assist National Freedom Day - $300,000 GYD annually
2006 – 2008: Large GUY generator utilized to provide power to residents – Estimated
expenditure of $3.2M GYD annually
2006 – 2007: Itabali Children Playground - $445,000 GYD
2005 – 2006: Aranka Water Well established providing safe drinking water - $3.2M GYD
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2002 – Present: Medical services & assistance on camp site - Estimated expenditure of
$2-5 M GYD annually
Total approximate average annual expenditure: $7M GYD = ~US$34 500
Total approximate average annual expenditure: $7M GYD = ~US$34,500
Total approximate expenditure to date: $48.2M GYD = ~US$237,800
**Foreign Exchange Rate: US $1 = GYD $200**
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Foreign Exchange Rate: US $1 GYD $200
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Current Internal Assessment*
Note:
TheCurrent Internal Assessment is based
AMEC’s NI 43-101 Resource Estimate and
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AMEC s NI 43 101 Resource Estimate and
Preliminary Assessment (August 2009).
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Current Internal Assessment*
OpenPit
Engineered river dike to be built between
Engineered river dike to be built between
north side of pit and river
Overburden varies from 0 to 5 m
Potential for one Mega-pit instead of two or
three pits
Strip Ratio is approx. 9.5:1 (mega-pit) –
more drilling required within pit boundaries and
design to be optimized
Top layer of ore (~7% of resource) is saprolite
oxides (easy to mine and mill)
Open pit grade (diluted) is high at approx.
2.8 g/T, based on 0.85 g/T cut-off
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Open pit production rate – 5,000 to 8,000 tpd
Q/P Plan View - Indicated and Inferred Resources Blocks > 0.85 g/t
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* Note: the Current Internal Assessment is based AMEC’s NI 43-101 Resource Estimate and Preliminary Assessment (August 2009)
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Current Internal Assessment*
Underground
Underground
Ore depth to 1,350 m will require a shaft
Underground grade (diluted) at approx.
4 5 g/T based on 2 0 g/T cut-off
4.5 g/T, based on 2.0 g/T cut off
Rock below 30m is very competent, suits U/G
bulk mining methods
Sub-level Open Stoping as preferred mining
method
Underground production rate –
3,600 to 4,400 tpd
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* Note: the Current Internal Assessment is based AMEC’s NI 43-101
Resource Estimate and Preliminary Assessment (August 2009)
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Current Internal Assessment*
Processing
Third phase of metallurgical testing completed
Only metal to be recovered is gold
Ore is mainly non-refractory Sulphides
(~93%) with saprolite Oxides (~7%)
Initial assessment indicates a conventional
gold milling process
Crushing-Grinding-Gravity-CIP-EW-
Refining
For grinding, SAG mill & Ball mill required
Throughput
Years 1 to 9 – 8,000 tonnes per day on
average
Years 10 and beyond – 4,400 tonnes per
day on average
Recoveries at 96% average (95% used in
model), of which ~35% by gravity for
saprolite and 50% for hard rock
Gold production averages 250,000 ounces
per year
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per year
* Note: the Current Internal Assessment is based on AMEC’s NI 43-101 Resource Estimate and Preliminary Assessment (August 2009)
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Current Internal Assessment*
Avg250,000 oz /yr over 16 years
Years 1-3
O/P saprolite & hard rock mining
& milling at 8,000 TPD
Shaft sunk from Years 1 to 3
Years 4-9
O/P hard rock mining at 5 000
O/P hard rock mining at 5,000
TPD
U/G hard rock mining at 3,600
TPD
Milling at 8,000 TPD
Years 10-17
U/G Sulphide mining & milling at
4,400 TPD
Location/
Ore Type
Tonnage Grade Production
at 95% rec.
Conceptual Model Picture – Pit & Shaft Option
Open Pit
Saprolite 2.6M T 3.1g/T 250,000 oz
Hard rock 15.3M T 2.7g/T 1,265,000 oz
U/G
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Hard rock 18.1M T 4.5 g/T 2,505,000 oz
Total 36.0M T
* Note: the Current Internal Assessment is based on AMEC’s NI 43-101 Resource Estimate and Preliminary Assessment (August 2009)
4,020,000 oz
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Current Internal Assessment*
Economics
Suggests potential for highly profitable mining operation
Suggests potential for highly profitable mining operation
Mine Life at 17 years; production start in H2 2012
Capex
Pre-production Capex estimated at US$262M
US$ 283M
Open Pit Mobile Equipment Fleet (option to purchase) at US$21M
Underground Capex (shaft option) estimated at US$147M
(deferred in years 1-3, internally funded from cash flow)
US$ 283M
US$ 157M
Underground Mobile Equipment Fleet (option to purchase) at US$10M
Sustaining Capex estimated at US$80M
Life of Mine Operating Cash Costs of US$364 per ounce
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Financial Model (all in pre-tax US$)
Gold Price NPV @ 7% Cash Flow IRR Payback (yrs)
$800 $383M $1,069M 19% 5.3
$1 000 $777M $1 832M 30% 3 6 * Note: the Current Internal Assessment is based on
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$1,000 $777M $1,832M 30% 3.6
$1,200 $1,171M $2,595M 39% 2.8
* Note: the Current Internal Assessment is based on
AMEC’s NI 43-101 Resource Estimate and Preliminary
Assessment (August 2009)
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Site Geology
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Geological Description
Rory's Knoll mineralization: disseminated pyrite and gold mineralization associated with intense silica-
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fuchsite-sericite-carbonate alteration in tonalite intrusive probably emplaced at the hinge of the folded volcanic
rock and metasediments.
Other zone’s mineralization: mesothermal gold veins hosted in the shear zones of metavolcanic and
metasedimentary rocks; occurs in a zone of pyrite-rich quartz-carbonate veins in volcanic rocks that are
enclosed in an alteration envelope which reportedly includes silica sericite and calcite cement filling fractures
enclosed in an alteration envelope which reportedly includes silica-sericite and calcite cement filling fractures.
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