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- 1. TSX-V: PF PRIMA FLUORSPARCORP. August 30, 2013
- 2. TSX-V: PF This presentationhas been prepared by Prima Fluorspar Corp. (“Prima”) using its best efforts to realistically and factually present the information contained. However, subjective opinion, dependence upon factors outside Prima’s control and outside information sources unavoidably dictate that Prima cannot warrant the information contained to be exhaustive, complete or sufficient. In addition, many factors can affect the Presentation which could significantly alter the results intended by Prima, rendering the Presentation unattainable or substantially altered. Therefore, interested users should conduct their own assessment and consult with their own professional advisors prior to making any investment decisions. This presentation does not constitute a prospectus or public offering for financing, and no guarantees are made or implied with regard to the success of Prima’s proposed ventures. Interested investors are advised to seek advice from their investment advisors. The presentation is being disclosed to the user for user’s discussion, review, and/or evaluation only. Historical Data Regarding the Delgerkhan Fluorspar Mine: A 43-101 technical report resource estimation prepared by Micromine Proprietary Limited (“Micromine”) was completed in August 2012. No additional work has been done on the Berkh Uul properties since the completion of the report. We therefore consider that the report is very reliable and very relevant. However, as the report was not prepared for Prima, it is required under NI 43-101 to be updated and until then, we are not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Historical Data Regarding the Liard Fluorspar Property Prima Fluorspar Corp (Prima) has not undertaken an independent verification to classify the historic resource estimate quoted from a Mineral Potential Compilation Report for the BC Department of Economic Development, written by Wright Engineers Limited and H.N. Halvorson Consultants Ltd., in January 17, 1975 as a current mineral resource. Neither has Prima independently verified the results of the previous exploration work. Therefore, the historical mineral resource should not be relied upon, but the issuer believes the information to be relevant and reasonably reliable. An unknown quantity of the 3.2 million tonnes are on mineral claims outside of the current Liard Fluorspar Property. However, based on the information available, the majority of the estimate is based on the deposits located on Prima’s Liard Fluorspar Property. The key assumptions, parameters and methods of the resource estimate are unknown at this time. New deposit definition drilling is needed to develop a current resource estimate on the property. Prima believes that these historical mineral resources provide a conceptual indication of the potential of the property and are relevant to ongoing exploration. 2 Disclaimer
- 3. TSX-V: PF CorporateHighlights Fluorspar: Attractive Market Fundamentals Overview of Berkh Uul Domestic Flagship Development Assets Significant US Exploration Opportunity Management and Industry Partnerships Contacts 3 Contents
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- 5. TSX-V: PF About Prima Primais positioned to become a major global fluorspar producer and supplier to both the Asian and North American markets through development and acquisition of leading fluorspar assets 5
- 6. TSX-V: PF Pending Transactionwith Firebird Management LLC In a news release dated September 3, 2013, it was announced that on August 30, 2013 Prima Fluorspar Corp. (“Prima”) has entered into a non- binding LOI with Firebird Management LLC (“Firebird”) to purchase Firebird’s 99.8% ownership stake in Berkh Uul JSC (“Berkh Uul”), which owns the Delgerkhan high grade, large resource fluorspar deposit (“Delgerkhan”) in the Khentii Province of Mongolia. The transaction will be structured as a RTO of Prima by Firebird. This is an arms-length transaction. 6 THE LOI CLOSING OF TRANSACTION Closing of the transaction is conditional upon, amongst other things, Prima’s receipt of shareholder approval and TSX Stock Exchange approval. It is expected that the transaction will close in late 2013.
- 7. TSX-V: PF Investment Highlights 7 Pending Transformational Acquisition PendingStrategic Partnership with Firebird Management Target Acquisition: Delgerkhan Fluorspar Mine Attractive Market Fundamentals Continued Development of Prima’s Flagship BC Asset: Liard Experienced Management Team & Strong Industry Partnerships LOI (8/30/2013) signed with Firebird Management LLC for Prima to indirectly acquire a 99.8% interest in Berkh Uul JSC fluorspar assets in Mongolia Firebird Fund launched 1994 – Net cumulative return: 4,543% Firebird New Russia Fund launched 1996 – Net cumulative return: 2,357% Near-term fluorspar producing asset* Mine restart slated for 2014 Technical Resource 43-101 report prepared by Micromine Proprietary Limited (“Micromine”) completed in August 2012* Historic Resource: 6,600,000t indicated, 3,000,000t inferred @ 33.7% CaF2* One of the 10 largest fluorspar mines in the world China expected to become a net importer of fluorspar which will support attractive long term fluorspar market fundamentals Historical Resource: 3.2 million tonnes @ 32% CaF2 * Evaluating near-term production Easy road access – on Alaska Highway Potential to produce high quality, high grade acidspar product Management with extensive capital raising and 65 years combined mineral exploration experience Strong industry partners with in-depth company building experience and multiple successful exits *Please refer to Disclaimer on page 2 Significant Exploration Upside: Illinois Prolific Exploration Upside: 90% of total historical US Fluorspar production Excellent Logistics – proximity to Ohio River, rail and highway Strategic location: close proximity to all major markets of consumption
- 8. TSX-V: PF Fluorspar: Attractive MarketFundamentals 8
- 9. TSX-V: PF Fluorspar Indispensable forModern Life 9 Critical Industrial Mineral Designated “Strategic Commodity” by US Department of Defence and European Union due to supply uncertainties Uses of Fluorspar Aluminum production (Aluminum fluoride) Refrigeration (Fluorcarbons) Consumer products: e.g. Teflon®, Gore-Tex® (Fluoropolymers) Petroleum-based fuels and Uranium Fuel (HF/ UF6) Steel smelting (Metallurgical flux) Source: BDSec Sales and Research
- 10. TSX-V: PF Fluorspar Market 10Source:BDSec Sales and Research Fluorspar Market 2011: $2.4 billion Fluorspar Pricing 2011: 6.2 million tonnes sold @ average selling price of $400/tonne Price has increased as much as 5x since 2000 Current prices quoted in the $400 range (Industrial Minerals) China, 54% Western Europe, 2% USA, 0% Other, 27% Mexico, 15% Japan, 0% China Western Europe USA Other Mexico Japan China, 51% Western Europe, 16% USA, 11% Other, 8% Mexico, 7% Japan, 5% Fluorspar Production Fluorspar Consumption Fluorspar (Acidspar) Price
- 11. TSX-V: PF China StrainingGlobal Supply 11 China Demand Straining Global Supply China consumption rising dramatically China projected to be net importer of fluorspar as exports fall New entrants to the industry are presented with attractive opportunities China Acidspar and Metspar Exports (t) 2011 Global Production and Consumption (t) Acidspar Metspar 0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0
- 12. TSX-V: PF Overview ofBerkh Uul and Delgerkhan Fluorspar Mine 12
- 13. TSX-V: PF Berkh UulOverview Berkh Uul JSC Fluorspar resource company based in Mongolia 99.8% owned by Firebird Management LLC Primary asset: Delgerkhan fluorspar mine One of the 10 largest fluorspar deposits in the world Delgerkhan Fluorspar Mine Producing fluorspar mine from early 1980’s to 2008 43-101 report completed by Micromine in August 2012* Historic Resource*: Indicated: 6,620,000t @ 33.7% CaF2 Inferred: 3,020,000t @ 33.0% CaF2 Near-term Fluorspar Producer Projected to restart operations in 2014 Firebird Management LLC – A Strategic Partner Extensive knowledge and experience in emerging markets, specifically Mongolia One of the top performing funds globally for the last 15 years Firebird Fund launched 1994 - Net Cumulative return: 4,543% Firebird New Russia Fund launched 1996 - Net Cumulative return: 2,357% 13 1.16 0.5 0.35 0.3 0.2 0.18 0.17 0.15 0.13 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.11 00.20.40.60.811.21.4 Mexichem Centralfluor Minersa Wuyi Shenlong CSZM Xiangzhen Zhejiang Yongtai China Kings Group Chifeng Sky Horse Huichang Shilei Berkh Uul Solvay Hunan Non Ferrous Kenya Fluorspar Upon commencement of production, Berkh Uul would be the 10th most productive fluorspar deposit globally *Please refer to Disclaimer on page 2
- 14. TSX-V: PF Delgerkhan FluorsparMine 14 Delgerkhan Overview Six mining licenses in significant fluorspar districts From the 1950s to the 1990s, Berkh Uul was one of the world’s largest fluorspar producers Berkh Uul fluorspar production has been as high 170,000 tons per annum Location and Infrastructure Access by good gravel road 80km from Undurkhaan city, 13 km from Berkh city Rail spur at Baganuur 270km away Berkh city has 110 kilowatt electrical power grid connected to the central country-wide supply Exploration History 1956: 63 channels excavated by Soviet geologists 1965: 745m of drilling completed and a series of trenches and pits excavated 1981-2003: 86,467m of drilling was completed along with trenching and adit development 2011: 1,729m of drilling was completed in six twin holes to verify historical Russian drilling Berkh Mine site 13 Kms
- 15. TSX-V: PF 15 Delgerkhan MineHistory Continuous mining from 1980’s to 2000’s By 1991: 426,000 tonnes mined averaging 63% CaF2 Continued underground mining operations until 1998. In 1999 Mine Restart and Rehabilitation the Mongolian state assumed Firebird Management LLC assumed control of the company a controling interest 1980's 1990's 2000's 2011 Mine above and below ground Operated as a state run Two underground shafts with a enterprise until 2006 total capacity of 150,000 Operations ceased in 2008 tonnes per annum
- 16. TSX-V: PF 16 Reopening DelgerkhanMine 2011 • Firebird Management assumed a controlling interest • Complete overhaul of the company and its operations in preparation of the rehabilitation and restart of the mine 2012 • 43 -101 resource report completed* • Prefeasibility studies currently in motion to be followed by additional delineation drilling if required Next Steps • Completions of feasibility study if required • Rehabilitation program to de-water and remediate existing mine infrastructure • Commencement of mining operations – Metspar only • Construction of on-site floatation plant to upgrade and sell Acidspar product Q4 2014 • Target date commencing production • Targeted production run-rate of 120,000 tonnes per annum* *Please refer to Disclaimer on page 2
- 17. TSX-V: PF Domestic FlagshipDevelopment Asset Liard Fluorspar Property 17
- 18. TSX-V: PF Liard FluorsparProject British Columbia, Canada 18 Large 100%-owned Property 22,588 ha (55,000 acres) On Alaska Highway 100% Prima-owned claims Size and Grade* 3.2 million tonnes Average Grade: 32% fluorspar Historic Metallurgical Testing* 97% CaF2 Acid Grade = Highest Price Kaska First Nations Agreements pending *Please refer to Disclaimer on page 2
- 19. TSX-V: PF Historic FluorsparResource* Near Term Mining Potential Prolific Deposit Outcrop visible at surface 30 km Strike Length Contact of limestone and shale Quarry Mining Potential Mineralization close to surface *Please refer to Disclaimer on page 2 19
- 20. TSX-V: PF Liard FluorsparProperty Proposed Work Program Ground Work Ground geophysics Mapping and evaluation Rehabilitation of existing road Resource Delineation Trenching Program to define and expand known mineralization Drill program to define depth, thickness, continuity and consistency based on trenching data Analysis and Metallurgy Assay results Preliminary processing flow sheet 20
- 21. TSX-V: PF Significant USExploration Opportunity: Southern Illinois Fluorspar District 21
- 22. TSX-V: PF Acquiring USFluorspar Properties in Southern Illinois Fluorspar District 22 Prolific Historic Fluorspar District 90% of total historic US Fluorspar production Continuous production for over 100 years Culturally important aspect of local communities Strategically Located Proximity to Ohio River = easy transport Saleable markets nearby High US demand with no commercial domestic supply Railhead 45km away by barge or highway Nearby End-Users Potential to remediate and restart local fluorspar facilities Aluminum fluoride production facilities close via barge (Alcoa, Alcan) Fluorochemical and potential HF facility 40km away in Calvert City Honeywell U308 conversion facility in Metropolis 45 km away Honeywell HF facility accessible by rail in Amhersberg, Ontario Barge access to larger scale Louisiana based chemical facilities (DuPont, Dow, Honeywell) Ohio River Aluminum facilities HF/Fluorocarbon plant Railhead UF6 Plant Major Chemical Plants, Southern US
- 23. TSX-V: PF Roadmap toValue Creation 23 Roadmap to Value Creation Exploration Development Production Berkh Liard Illinois Berkh Liard Illinois Berkh Liard Illinois Value 2013-2014 2015-2016 2017 forward
- 24. TSX-V: PF Management andIndustry Partnerships 24
- 25. TSX-V: PF Management Team Structuredfor Success 25 Name Biography Robert Bick • Former CEO/Executive Chair, Evolving Gold Corp. President/CEO • Increased Evolving market cap from $3 million to $100 million. Raised $50 million. John Gorham • 35 years in mineral exploration. Chief Geologist • Extensive exploration experience in rare metals and industrial minerals. • Strong community and First Nations orientation. Andrew Davidson • Wide experience in Canadian and international publicly listed enterprises. CFO • Currently serves as CFO at 49 North Resources Inc. Sean Charland • Wide experience raising capital and marketing resource exploration companies. Director • Currently serves as Director at Zimtu Capital corp. Dean Nawata • 18 years of public market experience. Director • 9 years as licensed stockbroker focusing on financing junior mining and oil/gas projects. • Currently serves as President/CEO, Olympic Resources Ltd. Jenna Hardy • 30 years as mining industry geoscientist. Director • Director, Commerce Resources Corp.
- 26. TSX-V: PF Strong IndustryPartners Company Building Western Potash Corp: 137 million tonne reserve; Enterprise NPV - $2.44 billion Commerce Resources Corp: Two rare metal Preliminary Economic Assessments Deep Experience in Fluorspar Ongoing Marketing Programs Phone, Social media, Email, Conferences European and Toronto Presence Success Stories Athabasca Potash Inc: Acquired by BHP Billiton for $340 million Copper Canyon Resources: Acquired by Novagold for $70 million Flow-Through Funds >$50 million raised VALUE IPO IDEA SHAREPRICE TIME LIFE CYCLE OF TYPICAL EXPLORATION STOCK 26 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 Prairie Hunter Private co. EV< $1mm Athabasca Potash IPO(TSXV:API) Copper Canyon Resources (TSXV: CYP) EV < $15mm Renegade Petroleum Buys PH EV $27 mm Athabasca Potash Private Co. EV< $1mm BHP Buys API $341mm Cash Novagold buys CYP EV $70 mm
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- 28. 28 Robert Bick President/CEO T 604-681-1568 C778-847-1089 rbick@primafluorspar.com Sean Charland Director T 416-364-0303 C 647-926-7326 scharland@zimtu.com For More Information: Dean Nawata Director T 604-561-2821 C 604-561-2821 dean@fnr.com www.primafluorspar.com Tyler Lowes Corporate Communications T 604-681-1568 C 604-329-5097 tlowes@primafluorspar.com TSX-V: PF
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