Riverside Resources Corporate Presentation

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March 2014 TSX-V | RRI www.rivres.com

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March 2014 TSX-V | RRI www.rivres.com

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DISCLOSURE

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Forward Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements and factual information that are current as of the date the document was originally created. Riverside Resources Inc. (“the Company”) disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the timing and amount of estimated future exploration, success of exploration activities, expenditures, permitting, and requirements for additional capital and access to data. Forward looking statements involve 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 the forward looking statements. Such factors include, among others, risks related to actual results of current exploration activities; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; the ability to enter into joint ventures or to acquire or dispose of properties; future prices of mineral resources; accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry; ability to obtain financing; and delays in obtaining governmental approvals of financing. Any statements, opinions, projections, forecasts or other material contained in this presentation do not constitute a commitment, representation or warranty by the company or its directors, officers, agents or employees. The directors, officers, agents and employees of the company shall in no way be liable to any person or body for any loss, claim, demand, damages, costs or expenses of whatsoever nature arising in any way out of, or in connection with, the information contained in this presentation. This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell securities and is not a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. It is not to be distributed to third parties without the consent of the company. An investment in the company is considered to be speculative in nature. Each individual should rely solely upon its own investigations and inquiries with respect to the company and agrees it will not in any way rely upon this presentation. The company recommends that you consult your own professional advisor(s). Qualified Person

The scientific and technical data contained in this presentation relating Riverside’s mineral properties was reviewed by Riverside’s VP of Exploration, Howard Davies, MAIG, a non-independent qualified person to Riverside Resources, who acts as a "qualified person" under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

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PROSPECT GENERATOR MODEL

A junior resource company employing a Prospect Generator (PG) business

model does just what the name suggests---generates prospects. Companies

successfully operating under this model are typically leveraging an intellectual

advantage that allows them to bring in better-funded partners to take on the

high cost and inherent risk of exploration. Shareholders are exposed to more

discovery chances when the PG company tests numerous prospective targets

with partner funding. Using partner money to fund exploration and growth

allows the PG company to conserve capital, reduce shareholder dilution and

extend the life of the company.

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RIVERSIDE’S PROSPECT GENERATOR APPROACH: TARGETING OPEN PIT GOLD

We leverage our strong cash position

and 66,000 LOCATION MINERAL

DATABASE, highly experienced and

dedicated prospecting teams in BC &

Mexico to acquire and develop high-

potential mineral prospects

Riverside INCREASES THE CHANCES

OF NEW DISCOVERIES by

simultaneously advancing multiple

assets with funding from Joint Venture

partnerships and Strategic Alliances

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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

1. People - Dedicated management team with track record of discovery

2. Cash Position - ~$5.5M, no debt

3. Share Structure - ~37M shares outstanding, no warrants

4. Projects - Strong and diverse portfolio of gold, silver and copper

5. Partners - >$6M in drilling and exploration funding expected in 2014

6. Catalysts - >3 drill programs in 2014 + new partnerships & property acquisitions

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Issued 37,000,000

Options 3,300,000

Warrants -

Fully Diluted 40,300,000

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Cash $5,500,000 RULE FAMILY TRUST

Management

Combined hold ~30% of shares O/S

SHARE STRUCTURE

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TSX-V:RRI – 1 YEAR CHART

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52 Week Hi/Lo: $0.68/$0.285 Market Cap: ~ $21.5M

As of Feb 25, 2014

$0.59

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RRI VS GOLD JR ETF

1YEAR CHART

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RRI has outperformed the Jr Gold Explorers

ETF over the past year and offers a leveraged

approach to the price of gold

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BC COPPER-PORPHYRY

Strategic partnership with Antofagasta Minerals S.A. Expected drilling at Swift Katie Project this spring 3 copper projects with new acquisition(s) expected in 2014

ARIZONA GOLD

MEXICO GOLD-SILVER-COPPER

Sugarloaf Peak: Historic gold body outlined with >50 drill holes $3M in recent work identified new gold and porphyry targets 100% Riverside owned

2 strategic alliances in NW Mexico with major companies Strong portfolio of Riverside owned gold-silver projects* Partner-funded drilling expected at Penoles Q1, 2014 New gold and copper project acquisitions coming in 2014

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

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*Visit www.rivres.com for comprehensive project information on the entire portfolio

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BC COPPER-PORPHYRY

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Currently advancing three (3) projects:

• Swift Katie

• Recently acquired this advanced

Cu-porphyry project with >70 drill

holes - located in Southeastern BC

• Alliance funded drilling expected

spring/summer 2014

•Lennac and Flute:

• 160 top-of-bedrock holes have

been drilled on both properties with

up to $5.3M in funding from

Antofagasta over two years

• Working towards additional project

acquisition in first half of 2014

BC

Projects Acquired and Advanced within Antofagasta-Riverside Alliance

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ARIZONA GOLD:

SUGARLOAF PEAK PROJECT

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Above: Map of Sugarloaf Peak with drill holes defining mineralized gold and copper zones

24 km² project with intermittent

drilling and small scale mining from

1950’s to 1990’s

1 km² mineralized gold zone with

50 historical holes drilled

Recent Exploration:

•$3M (partner-funded) exploration

work and 20+ drill holes in

2011/2012

•Extensive IP and aeromagnetic

testing

•New near-surface oxide gold

zones and porphyry copper targets

identified

100% Riverside Owned

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: MEXICO GOLD:

TAJITOS PROJECT

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• Large 251 km² property package

in the heart of the Mojave-

Sonora Megashear

• Rock chip and soil sampling has

returned assays up to 34 g/t gold

with 54 samples over 1 g/t gold

• Evidence of historic high-grade

gold production on the property

• Riverside has recently expanded

land position (Tejo-Cortez

claims)

• Drill ready targets with evidence

of major companies drilling near

property boundaries

SONORA , MEXICO

100% Riverside Owned

Drilling by Majors

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PEÑOLES GOLD-SILVER PROJECT

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Prospective 35,000 hectare land package located in one of the first districts ever explored and mined by Peñoles

El Capitan Gold Target

Durango, Mexico

Selected results from partner-funded drilling:

Optioned to Morro Bay Capital

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PEÑOLES PROJECT CON’T

• Recent partner-funded drilling and

trenching at the historic Jesus Maria

silver mine discovered high-grade Ag

• Drilling confirmed and expanded known

area of high grade silver mineralization

• Highlights included:

• 11.85 m at 320.3 g/t Ag

• 9.35 m at 144 g/t Ag

• 13.9 m at 121.2 g/t Ag

Drill hole Interval (m) Ag (g/t) Au (g/t)

JM_DDH_13_02 12.25 70.1 0.16

JM_DDH_13_03 13.9 121.2 0.04

Including 7.85 184.9 0.04

Including 1.75 364.8 0.01

JM_DDH_13_04 0.95 260.5 0.73

1.9 120.9 0.2

7.1 47.6 0.11

JM_DDH_13_05 4.25 131.9 0.14

5.7 75.1 0.37

JM_DDH_13_06 10.45 85.3 0.14

11.85 320.3 0.17

Including 0.9 3409.1 0.36

JM_DDH_13_09 9.35 144 0.16

Including 2.2 516.1 0.44

Drill Results from Jesus Maria Target

Durango, Mexico

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RIVERSIDE’S PARTNERSHIP

NETWORK

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STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

Developing strategic partnerships with

major metal producers is a big part of our

business. Riverside’s strong technical

team delivers on-the-ground knowledge

and turnkey exploration programs, while

its major partners bring capital and

development capability to advance new

discoveries.

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ALLIANCE DETAILS

ALLIANCE DETAILS BC COPPER MEXICO GOLD MEXICO COPPER

Generative funding $1.8M $2.25M $1.8M

Year Signed / Term 2011 / 3 years 2013 / 3 years 2013 / 3 years

Partner Antofagasta Hochschild Antofagasta

# of Funded Projects 3 4 Generative phase

Target Area BC Cordillera Megashear Gold Belt Laramide Copper Belt

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BC Western Sonora Eastern Sonora,

Western Chihuahua

+ Northern Sinaloa

Visit www.rivres.com for further information and exploration updates on the alliance

property portfolios.

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PARTNERSHIP METRICS

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Projects optioned to partners or

funded through strategic alliances

PARTNERS

Riverside has generated $4 in

partner-funding for every $1 the

Company has spent on exploration

(life of corporation)

10 6 Million dollars in projected partner

funding in 2014

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RECENT MILESTONES

•Follow-up drilling underway at the historic Jesus

Maria silver mine area at the Penoles, project in

Durango, Mexico

•Delivered TWO new strategic alliances in

Mexico with Hochschild (Au) and Antofagasta

(Cu) with >$4M in generative funding committed

over 3 years

•Acquired FIVE new projects through partner

funding in BC and NW Mexico

•Discovered new massive sulphide zone at the

Antofagasta-funded Flute and Lennac projects in

BC, Canada

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CATALYSTS

•Results from drilling at the historic Jesus Maria

silver mine area at the Penoles Project in

Durango, Mexico

•Results from copper-porphyry drilling and

exploration in B.C. with Antofagasta Minerals

•Further acquisitions in Strategic Alliances

•Secure new partnerships and acquire distressed

assets

•Potential cash and share payments for Penoles

project option

MILESTONES & CATALYSTS

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SUMMARY

• Riverside is well-funded with more than $5M in the treasury, an estimated $6M

in partner funding in 2014 and major metal producers set to fund further work in

2015

• The Company has a technical advantage with a 66,000 mineral location

database and a highly experienced and dedicated prospecting team

• Riverside is well-positioned to acquire distressed assets, deliver new drill

programs and discovery chances, while limiting shareholder dilution

• With only 37M shares outstanding ($5M in cash) and no warrants, Riverside’s

tight share structure provides great opportunity for share price appreciation on

discovery

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DEDICATED MANAGEMENT

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John-Mark Staude, President/CEO Mr. Staude earned a Masters of Science from Harvard University in 1989 and a Ph.D. in economic geology from the University of Arizona in 1995. Mr. Staude has extensive experience in Latin America and held positions of increasing responsibility with a number of major international mining companies including Kennecott, BHP-Billiton, and Teck Cominco

Rob Scott, CFO Mr. Scott has over 13 years of professional experience in the areas of corporate finance, accounting, and merchant and commercial banking. He is a C.A., a CFA Charterholder and earned a B.Sc. from the University of British Columbia. Mr. Scott has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Riverside Resources Inc. since March 2007.

Howard Davies, VP Exploration Mr. Davies earned a B.Sc. (Hons) in Geology from Edinburgh University in 1995 and a Masters in Mineral Exploration in 1996 from Leicester University. Since then, Mr. Davies has had 15 years of international experience as an exploration geologist with a focus on gold.

Joness Lang, Manager, Corp. Development Mr. Lang earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree from Royal Roads University, and a Marketing Management diploma (Hons) from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Mr. Lang has nearly a decade of business development, marketing and sales experience and has been with Riverside since 2009.

Dave Smith, Chief Geologist Mr. Smith has more than 20 years of experience in the minerals exploration business. Mr. Smith holds a BA from Carleton College, 1986; a MS from the University of Oregon, 1995; and a MBA from Bainbridge Graduate Institute, 2007. He is a published author in Economic Geology, and received a Reviewer of the Year award from Mineralium Deposita.

Allan Montgomery, Mexico Cu Manager Allan is Exploration Manager, Copper, Mexico for Riverside and brings more than 20 years of experience working in the minerals exploration sector. Allan holds a B.Sc. (hons.) in Geology from UBC and both MSc and PhD degrees in Geology from Queen’s University. His doctorate thesis focused on Barrick Gold’s 13M oz Au Lagunas deposit in Peru.

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STRONG EXPERIENCED BOARD

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Brian Groves,

Director

William Lee,

Director

James Clare

LLC, B.A.,

Director

Board of Directors

Michael Doggett

Ph.D.,

Director

Buck Morrow

P.Eng.

Alan Carter

Ph.D.

Advisors to the Board

John-Mark Staude

Ph.D.,

President/CEO

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