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TARGETING WORLD CLASS PRECIOUS METALS DISCOVERIES TSX.V: FAC

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TARGETING WORLD CLASS PRECIOUS METALS DISCOVERIES

TSX.V: FAC

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Disclaimer/Forward looking Statements

This presentation has been prepared by First Americas Gold Corporation (“First Americas” or “the Company”)solely for informational purposes. It was

constructed with reasonable care from sources believed to be reliable, and the information is believed to be accurate at the time of sourcing.

However, there is no way to ensure that the information is accurate at any given time. This information is not designed to provide investment, business,

accounting, financial, tax planning, and/or legal advice, in any way whatsoever. Certain statements in this presentation constitute forward-looking

statements and/or forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”). Such forward-looking

statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of First

Americas, or developments in First Americas business or in its industry to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance, achievements or

developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include all disclosure regarding possible events,

conditions or results of operations that are based on assumptions about future economic conditions and courses of action. Forward-looking

statements may also include any statement relating to future events, conditions or circumstances. The Company advises you not to rely on any

forward-looking statements, regardless of the date they are made.  Any reference to mineralization, grade and/or quantity within this presentation is

conceptual in nature as these references come from historical and Non NI-43-101 Compliant exploration results, which have been supplied or

obtained from external sources. These references cannot be relied on in any way, as there has been insufficient exploration to verify these historical

results. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target zones discussed being defined as a mineral resource. Forward-looking statements

relate to, among other things, changes in the resource market; market focus of any potential future revenue mix and margin targets of First Americas;

economic potential operations priorities; and development strategy. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include,

among others, the completion and integration of acquisitions, the possibility of technical, logistical or planning issues in connection with deployments,

the continuous commitment of the First Americas investors, demand for First Americas assets, and other risks detailed from time to time in First

Americas filings with applicable Canadian or other securities regulators. This presentation including any forward-looking statements are based on

management’s current plans, estimates, projections, beliefs and opinions, and First Americas does not undertake any obligation to update this

presentation including any forward-looking statements should assumptions related to these plans, estimates, projections, beliefs and opinions change.

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4. About First Americas Gold Corporation

5.  Directors & Officers

6.  Technical & Geological Team

7.  Mission & Objectives

8.  Arizona Project Acquisition “GBMD”

9.  Project Map & Senator Peak photo

10.  Photo – view Northeastward

11.  Historical Exploration Highlights

12.  Exploration Target Plan Map

13.  2011 NI -43-101 Verification Results

14.  Photos – Lamprophyre Dyke & Breccia

15.  Map of Western USA Gold Mining Claims

16.  Highlights & Value Drivers

17.  Contact

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Table of Contents

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•  Emerging mining company with focus on the “Americas” corridor

•  Company recently listed & trading on TSX Venture Exchange

•  8,145,000 shares issued & outstanding with 1,755,000 escrowed

•  Fully diluted 11,703,300 shares | Related cash proceeds = $ 910,620

•  Cash on hand (May 31, 2012)~ $600,000 | No debt | Last trade @ $0.20

•  Seasoned officers and directors |Highly regarded technical team

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ABOUT FIRST AMERICAS GOLD CORPORATION

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•  Drew Bonnell – President, CEO & Director

Seasoned professional, has served as Director, CEO and/or CFO of various listed and unlisted resource

and industrial entities. MBA from Richard Ivey School of Business at UWO

•  David McElhanney – CFO/COO & Director

Professional engineer, has served as Director and engineer in the development and implementation of

various resource projects. ICD.D from Institute of Corporate Directors. MBA from Ivey School of Business

•  David Rankin – Independent Director

Career professional, has served as Director, CFO and management consultant of various listed and

unlisted resource and industrial entities. ICD.D from Institute of Corporate Directors. MBA from Ivey School

of Business

•  Byron Coulthard – Independent Director

Entrepreneur, has served as Director, President and/or CEO and financial consultant of various listed and

unlisted resource entities.

•  William MacDonald – Independent Director

Lawyer, practicing securities and corporate law for publically listed companies. Has served as Director

and/or President of various listed and unlisted entities. UWO Law School, BC Law Society & NY State Bar

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DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

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•  Dr. Robert Thompson Ph. D, P Eng. – Independent Director & Advising Geologist

Professional Geologist, advised and consulted to numerous listed resource companies. Research

Scientist for Geological Survey of Canada. Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Energy, Mines &

Petroleum Resources. Technical advisor to the Bolivian government. Awarded the RJW Douglas

Medal for his contributions to the structural and stratigraphic understanding of Canada’s western

sedimentary basin. PhD in Geology from Queens University. SME Board Effectiveness certification,

Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Ontario.

•  Doug Blanchflower P Geo – Author NI 43-101, Consulting Geologist and QP

Professional Geologist, advised and consulted to numerous listed resource companies. Honors

graduate Bachelor of Sciences, Economic Geology, UBC. Registered Professional Geoscientist with

Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC and Association of Professional

Geoscientists of Ontario.

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TECHNICAL & GEOLOGICAL TEAM

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•  To acquire & develop world class potential precious metal projects

•  To focus on projects with near term production & long term growth potential

•  To act in a progressive and morally responsible manner at all times

•  To achieve success through focus on relevance, rigor, relationships, & respect

•  To create wealth for the community, partners, & shareholders

•  To operate with the highest regard for safety for all personnel at all times

•  To responsibly develop natural resources to a world class standard

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FIRST AMERICAS GOLD MISSION & OBJECTIVES

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•  Gold Basin Mining District project (GBMD) in Mohave County, Arizona

•  7,700 acre property with history of gold mining dating back to late 1800’s

•  Option Agreement to earn up to 100% of interests in property

•  Recent exploration activities occurred from 1986 to 2009

•  Plan to compile available data to assist future work programs

•  Plan to confirm past work with NI 43-101 compliant drilling program

•  Plan to determine if historical mine plan/permits warrant reapplication

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Gold Basin Mining District, Mohave County, Arizona, USA

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PROJECT ACQUISTION IN ARIZONA, USA

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Gold Basin Mining District, Mohave County, Arizona, USA

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View Westward to Senator Peak

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View Looking Northeastward at GBMD

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•  Historical reports support gold production between 1870 & 1942

•  Recent exploration defined 2 possible ore & 5 exploration target zones

•  Modern techniques suggest large regional resource potential

•  Various industry experts have commented on regions geology

•  Select historical Au grades reported in company’s 43-101 report

•  43-101 technical report filed on SEDAR with link on company website

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Gold Basin Mining District, Mohave County, Arizona, USA

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HISTORICAL EXPLORATION HIGHLIGHTS (non 43-101 compliant)

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Gold Basin Exploration Target Plan

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•  3 types of lode gold mineralization confirmed in the Mining District

•  Mesothermal, fissure filling, quartz vein hosted gold mineralization

•  Gold mineralization related to low sulphidation epithermal fluids

•  Disseminated gold mineralization within local intrusions

•  Select verification samples return (converted)11.16, 12.89, & 22.79 g/ton

•  Verification samples compared very well with historical 1997 results

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Gold Basin Mining District, Mohave County, Arizona, USA

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2011 - NI 43-101 COMPLIANT VERIFICATION RESULTS

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Gold Basin Mining District, Mohave County, Arizona, USA

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Lamprophyre Dyke exposed in Trench on Northwest Section of Property

Silicified and Mineralized Breccia from Detachment Fault at Old Cyclopic Mine

Subject of Kerrich 2007 report – Dykes are associated & found where large mesothermal resource bodies exist

Principal hi-grade target mineralization of historic mining efforts at the Gold Basin Mining District

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Carlin Trend Battle Mt. Eureka Trend

Arizona O - Oatman District J - Jerome District V - Vulture District M - Mammoth District A - Ajo District B – Bisbee District GOLD BASIN

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Map of Gold Mining Claims & Major Mines in Western USA

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2011 Map of Gold Mining Claims & Mine Sites

Active Claims

Non Active Claims

Key Gold Mining Areas

California NC - Nevada County EC - El Dorado County MC - Mariposa County R - Rose Mine M - Mesquite Mine

Nevada MR – Mineral Ridge E – El Dorado Canyon

Source:    GoldMapsOnline.com  2011,  Management,  First  Americas  Gold  

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•  Focused on precious metals where value is expected to rise

•  Project acquisition in traditionally mineral rich region of Southwest USA

•  Historical results have defined 2 possible ore zones and 5 exploration targets

•  3 types of lode gold mineralization – possible near term production potential

•  Numerous historical expert reports on geological significance of region

•  Surrounding region holds multiple acquisition opportunities

•  Experienced senior team and optimum corporate structure for success

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FIRST AMERICAS HIGHLIGHTS & VALUE DRIVERS

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Mr. Drew M. Bonnell MBA

President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director First Americas Gold Corporation 2323 -1066 West Hastings St. Vancouver BC V6E 3X2 pH: 604 601 8250 eM: [email protected]

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