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KLONDEX MINES LTD.
TSX: KDXOTCQX:KLNDF
Gold Exploration and Development in the Heart of Nevada Gold Country
TMX/Equicom “On The Radar”June 19, 2012
Forward Looking Statements
Forward-Looking Statements. This presentation may include certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements." All statements in this presentation or those made by Klondex management or representatives, other than statements of historical facts, including the likelihood that bulk sampling will generate significant revenues and the possible results of future exploration are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include unsuccessful exploration results, inability to obtain necessary permits and regulatory approvals, changes in metals prices, currency fluctuations, changes in the availability of funding for mineral exploration, unanticipated changes in key management personnel, unavailability of necessary equipment and contractors, and general economic conditions. Mining is an inherently risky business. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to carry out their work programs or that the results of those work programs will be successful. Accordingly, the actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the Company and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review the Company filings available at www.sedar.com and www.klondexmines.com.
CAUTIONARY NOTE TO U.S. INVESTOR CONCERNING RESOURCES
This presentation uses the terms “Indicated and Inferred” resources as defined in accordance with National Instrument 43-101. While such terms are recognized and required by Canadian Securities laws, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize them. Under the United States standards, mineralization many not be classified as a “reserve” unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve calculation is made. “Inferred Resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility and readers are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of the inferred resources exists or is economically mineable.
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Company OverviewGold exploration company with 4 properties in Northern Nevada
Fire Creek, Reef, Hot Springs Point and Maggie Creek13,600 acres (21.3 sq. mi) of fee & claim landAll located in the Heart of the Northern Nevada Gold Belt
Fire Creek is the flagship propertyIndicated resource of 1.65 million oz. of gold at 9.9 GPT*Inferred resource of 0.46 million oz. of gold at 8.2 GPT*Resource update planned: completion targeted for Q3 201211,200 acres (17.5 sq. mi.) of fee & claim land 100% owned by Klondex2009 IP (induced polarization) survey identified 15 new resource targetsFurther exploration potential surrounding Fire Creek depositActive surface and underground exploration programs
Transitioning from surface to underground explorationPermitted for underground in-fill drilling and bulk samplingCompleted first full year of underground operationsBulk sampling slated to commence by end of Q3 2012Preliminary metallurgical testing completed and positive (90% RR)
* NI 43-101 Compliant, May 2011
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Fire Creek - Project Location
100% owned project in heart of Nevada Gold District
Area is host to world class gold deposits
Large land package of 11,208 acres (17.5 sq miles)
Accessible via federal & state roads
Close to electrical grids; fresh water well on-site
Significant mining infrastructure and talent pool in area
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Pipeline Cortez/Barrick: 29 miles
Carlin mills/Newmont: 48 miles
Battle Mountain: 51 miles
Mule Canyon mine: 16 miles
Elko: 64 miles
Fire Creek – Mineral Zones
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Fire Creek – Resource as of May 21, 2011
Gold Cut Off(g/t) Category
Metric Tonnes
Grade(g/t)
Gold(0z)
4.0 Indicated 5,176,050 9.9 1,647,052
4.0 Inferred 1,732,810 8.2 458,084
7.0 Indicated 2,145,283 17.6 1,215,019
7.0 Inferred 555,043 12.5 223,794
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Reference: Technical Report released September 12, 2011
Longitudinal Section
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Fire Creek Deposit – Exploration Potential
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Fire Creek 2012 Surface Exploration
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Fire Creek – Surface Drill Program
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2012 Surface Exploration:Surface drilling program begunFocus on Main Zone mineralizationSupport underground in-fill drillingTargeting over 15,000 meters (49,000 ft.)Micon International Limited engaged to assist in preparation of updated technical report
2011 Surface Exploration Results:Results in 33 holes totalling 15,726 meters (51,599 ft)Extended Main Zone Veins to East (FC1126 & 27)
Discovered Two Vein extensions in north Main Zone (FC1104, 24, 36)
Discovered New Vein zone between Main and Far North Zones (FC1107RC)
Key intercepts:30.9 g/t Au over 4.9m, incl. 109.3 g/t Au over 1.2 m (FC1126)
10.2 g/t Au over 16.3m, incl. 36.1 g/t Au over 1.2 m (FC1104)
13.3 g/t Au over 1.3m, incl. 19.4 g/t Au over 0.6m (FC1107RC)
Fire Creek – Main Zone Core
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Visible Gold
Underground Strategy
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Completed first year of operations in April ’12
Developing 3.7m x 4.3m (12x14 ft) ramp to mineralized zones
Decline enables underground in-fill drilling and initial production via bulk sampling:
In-fill drilling is more accurate and efficient
“Small scale facility” designation allows “exploration bulk sampling” of 120,000 short tons (36,500 short tons/year)
Will target higher-grade Main Zone material to generate cash flow to help fund operations.
Small Mines Development (SMD) is underground contractor
Underground Decline
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Total advance to date 3,305 ft. or 1,007 meters, including 2,433 ft. or 742 meters of decline
On target of goal to start bulk sampling
Initial bulk sampling expected by end of Q3 2012
Underground definition drilling started Q3 2011
Goal is to tighten drill spacing and further define Main Zone mineralization
2012 targets 20,000 meters of drilling29 holes for 7,024 meters completed to dateApproximately 5 holes remain to be drilledProgram will yield ongoing drill results reporting
2011 completed 18 holes for 3,774 metersGold mineralization encountered in 16 holes reportedInitial results suggest apparent continuity of gold mineralization between surface holes
Underground In-Fill Drill Program
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Positive Underground In-Fill Results
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FC�11�002�U 12.20 2.45
FC�11�003�U 3.00 3.03
FC�11�004�U 9.10 5.29
including 1.50 11.16
FC�11�005�U 33.50 7.61
including 0.70 180.50
FC�11�006�U 6.10 2.76
FC�11�009�U 9.10 4.69
FC�11�010�U 6.10 6.16
including 0.80 39.00
FC‐11�011U 7.62 6.72
including 1.52 12.35
FC�11�012 18.30 3.95
including 7.60 6.19
FC‐11‐013U 13.72 4.66
including 1.52 15.00
FC�11�014�U 9.10 3.11
FC‐11‐015U� 12.19 5.27
including 3.04 15.79
FC‐11‐016U 15.24 5.45
including 1.52 18.90
FC‐11‐017U� 10.67 3.48
including 1.52 9.88
FC‐11‐018U� 12.34 3.85
including 1.52 13.10
FC‐11‐019U 6.10 6.76
including 1.83 17.55
2011 Underground Drilling Highlights
through April 12, 2012
Klondex Fire Creek Project
(≥ 2.0�g�Au�per�tonne�cut‐off)
Grade�(g�
Au/tonne)
Length�
(meters)*Hole�No.
90�percent�of�the�tabulated�length�based�on�preliminary�modeling.
*Apparent�“true�widths”�of�the�mineralized�zones�range�from�50�‐
Length Grade
(meters)* (g�Au/Tonne)
FC‐12‐001U 7.041 8.145
including 0.914 38.7
including 0.61 14.8
and 18.136 2.978
including 0.61 17.45
including 0.61 6.62
including 0.61 8.46
including 0.61 3.59
including 0.61 3.52
FC12‐02U 1.676 4.1
and 3.81 5.84
including 1.433 7.48
including 1.676 5.5
FC12‐31U
FC12‐33U 6.096 1.96
including 1.524 2.63
and 2.286 12.476
including 0.549 16.2
including 1.737 11.3
and 2.073 4.16
including 1.219 4.68
and 1.829 8.43
FC‐12‐034U 3.2 3.968
including 0.792 5.08
including 0.762 7.96
and 7.681 3.723
including 0.549 5.38
including 1.524 4
FC‐12‐035U 3.048 1.644
including 0.396 2.28
FC‐12‐036U 1.524 3.32
and 4.572 2.471
including 1.92 3.9
and 3.536 1.354
and 1.92 4.74
*Apparent�"true�widths"�of�the�mineralized�zones�range�from�
50‐90%�of�the�tabulated�length�based�on�preliminary�modeling.
Hole�No.
Klondex�Fire�Creek�Project
2012�Underground�Drilling�Highlights
through�June�4,�2012
(�>1�gram�Au�per�Tonne�cut‐off)
Vulcan Plan Views
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Fire Creek Mineralized Zones with Faults and Underground Design
Decline face location
April 12, 2012
Mineralized Zones with Topography and Underground Design
Decline
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June 10•Total decline 2,200 ft.•Distance to vent raise 500 ft.
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Underground Workings with Mineralization and Faults
Processing Strategy
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Initial processing plan:Toll-mill bulk sample at nearby custom facility
Phase 2 processing plan:Purchase mill within trucking distance
Considering four mills within 75 - 350 milesCapacities of 250, 400, 750 or 3,500 tpdUtilize excess capacity for KDX toll-milling
Alternative processing plan:Construct 1,000 tpd facility onsite
Share Data
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Symbol TSX: KDX; OTCQX: KLNDFShare Price C$1.70 at 6/12/12
52 Week Range C$1.67 to C$3.33Average Volume (3M) 57KShares Issued and Out 47.0MFully Diluted 59.1MMarket Cap C$79.9MManagement Ownership 14% of Fully DilutedCash Position C$17M as of 3/31/12
Debt: Gold Loan + Note C$16M as of 3/31/12
Current share price implies valuationof $48.32 per indicated gold ounce.
Management & Board
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Blane W. Wilson President and CEO / Director
Jorge Avelino CFO
Brendan J. Donohoe Treasurer
William J. Solloway Chairman/Director
Robin Goad Director
Ken Stowe Director
Andre Douchane Director
Warren Moysey Director
Chad Williams Director
Staff and Consultants
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Doug Carter Surface Superintendent Fire Creek
Jim Newton Underground Mine Superintendent Fire Creek
Larry Wilson Environmental and Permitting Coordinator Fire Creek
Rick Magness Nevada Controller Fire Creek
Steve McMillin Chief Geologist Fire Creek
David Bixler Safety and Security Supervisor Fire Creek
Richard Seidl Senior Geologist Fire Creek
Hazel Reynolds Geologist Fire Creek
Zachary Williams Geologist Fire Creek
David Fox Financial Consultant Toronto
Richard Kern Consulting Geologist Reno
Jeff Phinesey Consulting Geologist Fire Creek
Keith Jones SMD Mine Engineer Fire Creek
Dave Joggerst SMD Project Manager Fire Creek
Fire Creek Milestones
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Raised over $50M to fund Fire Creek since Q4 ‘10
Received all remaining permits for bulk sampling program Q1 ‘11
Mobilized Underground Mining Contractor Q1 ‘11
Began Advance of the Underground Decline Q2 ’11
Installed Ground Water Monitoring Wells #2 & #3 Q3 ’11
Initiated underground in-fill drilling Q3 ‘11
BLM OKed for surface exploration south of Fire Creek Q4 ’11
Geo Technical holes for vent raise completed by AMEC Q1 ’12
File for full scale mining permits Q2 ’12
Complete connection to high-voltage power grid Q3 ‘12
Bulk sampling targeted start Q3 ’12
Anticipated Technical Report Update via Micon Int’l Q3 ’12
Klondex Catalysts
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Ideal location: North Central Nevada
Gold resource: 1.6M oz. indicated and 0.46M oz. inferred
Grade: Average indicated grade 9.9 g/t gold (0.29 oz./ton)
Timing: Potential for cash generation starting Q4 2012
Low Risk: Permitted, negligible geopolitical, well drilled
Well Funded: ~$14M cash + bulk sampling proceeds
Proven Mgmt. & Board: Deep Nevada gold mining/milling experience
Blue Sky: ~25% of property explored to date
Mining Contractor: SMD highly skilled underground contractor
Small Share Base: 46.8M shares out / 59.1M fully diluted
Favorable Gold Pricing: Gold prices at all time high ranges
Attractive Valuation: Market Cap of C$79.6M (C$1.70/share)
Research Coverage
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Fraser Mackenzie Limited Michael Starogiannis www.frasermackenzie.com
Mackie Research Capital Barry Allan www.mackieresearch.com
MGI Securities Marc Pais www.mgisecurities.com
Very Independent Research John Tumazos www.veryindependentresearch.com
Churchill Research, Inc. Mike Churchill www.churchillresearch.com
Gold Energy & Tech Stocks Newsletter Jay Taylor www.miningstocks.com
The Mining Speculator Greg McCoach www.miningspeculator.com
THANK YOU FROM YOURKLONDEX TEAM
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Investor Contacts:
David Collins / Antonia TrigianiCatalyst Global [email protected]