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Transcript of U.S. Silver and Gold Corporate Presentation - August 2012
A New Company Built For Growth
AUGUST 13, 2012
TSX:USA
Forward Looking Statement – Safe Harbour
Certain information in this presentation may contain forward-looking statements. This information is based on current
expectations that are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and the risk that
regulatory approvals may not be obtained or that conditions of closing will not be satisfied or waved within the timeframe
contemplated. Additional potential risks include: that U.S. Silver & Gold may not achieve anticipated synergies; loss of key
personnel; reduction in the anticipated cash levels; and, not achieving production goals stated. Actual results might differ
materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact,
included in the presentation, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and reserves,
exploration results, and future plans and objectives of U.S. Silver & Gold, are forward-looking statements. Words such as
“expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “intend”, “believe” and other similar expressions are forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather reflect our current views
with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, and actual results and
future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. There can be no assurance that such forward-
looking statements will prove to be accurate. U.S. Silver & Gold assume no obligation to update the forward-looking
statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking-statements
unless and until required by securities laws applicable to the U.S. Silver & Gold. Additional information identifying risks and
uncertainties is contained in filings by U.S. Silver & Gold with the Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at
www.sedar.com.
An additional Cautionary Note to Investors – In the event that we use certain terms in this presentation, such as “resource”,
“measured resource”, “indicated resource” and “inferred resource”. U.S .investors are cautioned that, while such terms are
recognized and required by Canadian Securities Laws, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not
recognize them. Under U.S. standards, mineralization may 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 determination
has been made. U.S. investors should not assume that all or any part of measured or indicated resources will ever be
converted into reserves. In addition, “inferred resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to
whether they can be mined legally or economically. Accordingly, information concerning descriptions of mineralization in this
presentation may not be comparable to information made public by companies that are subject to the SEC’s Industry Guide 7.
Mr. Jim Atkinson, Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person under Canadian Securities Administrators guidelines has
approved the applicable contents of this presentation.
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USA Today - Production
5M oz Ag by 2014
2.7M oz Ag
Established Operating Assets
Strong Operating Cash Flow
Focused on Organic and Brownfield Expansion
Dominant Land Position in Silver Valley
Favourable Environment for Accretive Acquisitions
Proven Management & Board
25,000 oz Au
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Asset Overview
Near Term Operating Milestones
5 Unlocking value of asset base
5.0M oz Ag by 2014
Maximize operating synergies of ~$6-7 million and
corporate synergies of ~$3-4 million per year
Deliver Coeur re-development on-time and on-budget
in Q4, 2012
Prepare preliminary analysis of the Caladay lead/silver
zone for future bulk mining development
Assess the Belmont property for mid to late
2013 development
Build and communicate to the investment community
the 1-year, 3-year and Life of Mine operating plan
USA - Tomorrow
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Asset Overview – Galena Mine Complex
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Galena Mine
High grade copper-silver & lead-silver mine
Over 200 million ounces of silver produced to date
Reserves of 23.2 M oz Ag at average grade of 14.30 oz/t and M&I Resources
of 11.9 M oz Ag at average grade of 13.7 oz/t
First half 2012 production of 1.08 M oz Ag at $20.20/ounce
Two operating mills Galena and Coeur
- 1,400 tons/day capacity currently at 65%
- Consistent mill recovery rates of 96% for silver-copper and
92% for silver-lead ores
Continued exploration success and mine life extension on 2400, 4300
and 5200 levels
- 1,434 oz/t silver over 1.6’ and 112.1 oz/t silver over 2.8’ extending
silver vein down dip
- 110 oz/t silver extension of 350 vein
- Resource development in lead zone at 4900 level
Continue to increase reserves and extend mine life
Large Reserve and Resource
2nd largest
Primary silver
producer in the U.S.
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Asset Overview – Galena Mine Complex
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500,000 oz Ag
Targeted production
Initial Production Q4 2012
Coeur Mine
Historical production of 39 million ounces of silver
- 3.3 million oz of M&I silver resources at average grades of 16.6 oz/t
silver and 0.72% copper
- Targeting 6.0 M Oz Ag Resource from 2012 and 2013 drill program
Re-development started February 2012
- Estimated development costs of $5 million
First production expected in Q4, 2012 with full production estimate at
500,000 oz Ag per year by end of 2013
Drilling commenced; 2,500 feet of 17,000 foot program completed
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Asset Overview – Galena Mine Complex
Brownfield Organic Growth
Caladay Lead Zone
Initial joint venture between Callahan Mining, ASARCO and Day Mines
sank a 5,100 foot shaft in the 1960’s
Drilling in the 1980’s by Coeur d’Alene Mines located a silver-lead deposit
100% owned by U.S. Silver & Gold Inc.
Re-habilitation completed and drilling commenced in the 3rd quarter
Appears to contain a mineable resource between the 4900 and 5500
levels, readily accessible from existing works
- Mineralization comprises broad areas of silver and lead
mineralization often associated with high grade veins
- Zones appear much wider (up to 25 to 30 feet) with grades in the
range of 7 to 9 oz Ag and 7% to 10% Pb
- Area supports lower cost bulk mining methods
Update expected by year-end on economic potential of mineralized area
Significant
Brownfield
Expansion
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Galena Complex Exploration Upside
CDA
“GAP”
Western
Coeur Mine
Argentine
Vein
Deep
Coeur MineDeep
Silver
Vein
Calady Mine
Lead-Silver
Exploration budget of 93,700 feet has been approved for 2012 9
Asset Overview – Drumlummon Mine
10 Potential synergies through excess milling capacity at Galena
High grade narrow vein gold and silver underground mine with extensive infrastructure
Historical production of 1 million ounces of gold and 12 million ounces of silver
All required permits in place under small miners exemption
2012 Plan estimates 110,000 tons of ore at 0.25/t Au and 4 oz/t Ag
First half 2012 production of 12,100 oz Au and 216,200 oz Ag
First half 2012 mill recoveries averaged 91% for Au and 84% for Ag
Continued resource expansion and mine life extension success at Drumlummon and the recently
acquired Belmont mine
- $5.5 million exploration budget approved for 2012
- 106,000 feet of drilling to date
- Exploration success at the Frankie Vein, Sampson area of the Drumlummon Vein and the New
Years Vein, discovered in the foot wall of the Charly Vein
- Discovery of high grade silver veins in the Neenan area near Bald Butte moly project
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Drumlummon Mine – Underground Long Section
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DDH12-567 : 0.973 oz/t Au over 4’ 1.116 oz/t Au over 1’ DDH12-569 : 0.416 oz/t Au over 2’ 0.319 oz/t Au over 14’ DDH12-601 : 0.504 oz/t Au over 6’
Resource Expansion and Mine Life Extension Success 11
Drumlummon Mine – Claims and Property Boundaries
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Pro-Forma U.S. Silver & Gold
Symbol/Exchange USA-T
Market Cap (CDN$ MM) – close August 10, 2012 131.7
Shares Basic (MM) 59.4
ITM Options & Warrants (MM) 8.5
OTM Options & Warrants (MM) 3.5
Shares FD ITM (MM) 67.9
Cash (US$ MM)* $ 21.1
Working Capital (US$ MM)* $ 33.0
Debt (US$ MM)* $ 8.2
First half Production oz (Ag) 1,295,300
First half cash costs per oz (Ag) $ 20.36
First half Production oz (Au) 12,100
Recoveries (Ag) 90.0%
Recoveries (Au) 91.0%
Capital Structure and Key Metrics
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Strategic Objectives
Strategic Objectives
15 Experience with more than 100 transactions
Exceed
5.0M oz Ag by 2014
Ensure an effective and efficient integration
of the two organizations
Assess exploration, milling and capital
synergies with geographically focused assets
Growth through exploration and accretive acquisitions in North America
Secure line of credit to support future growth initiatives
Increase visibility within the investment
community
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Darren Blasutti
President and CEO, Director
• Former SVP Corporate Development and Investor Relations for Barrick Gold, reported to President and CEO
• Led Barrick's strategic development for over 13 years executing over 25 gold mining transactions including Sutton Resources,
Homestake Mining, Placer Dome, consolidation of the Cortez property from Rio Tinto. Responsible for creation of Barrick Energy to
hedge Barrick’s exposure to energy prices
Robert Taylor
COO
• Over 35 years of experience in operations, management, engineering, and exploration for underground and open-pit mines
• Most recently VP and President North American Operations for Kinross Gold where he was responsible for all operations
and exploration
• Former VP, Mine Operations at Stillwater Mining in Montana
Warren Varga CFO
• Over 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience and brings extensive senior management expertise
• Most recently Senior Director, Corporate Development at Barrick Gold Corporation
• Member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and a member of the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
Steve Long
SVP, Operations
• Over 33 years experience in mine engineering and management
• Senior manager for underground mining operations for Newmont Mining Corporation, Barrick Gold, Echo Bay and
Homestake Mining
Jim Atkinson
VP, Exploration
• Licensed Professional Geologist, over 40 years of experience in exploration geology
• Completed more than a dozen exploration programs across North America
Peter McRae
VP, General Counsel
• Most recently at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, a major international law firm based in NY
• Focused on private equity funds, public and private companies acquisitions and divestitures
Management Team Overview
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Board of Directors Overview
Gordon Pridham
Chairman
• Over 30 years of experience as a global finance executive
• Extensive special committee and public board experience with a track record of creating value for shareholders
• Serves on the public company boards of Newalta Corporation and Titanium Corporation, where he is Chairman of the Board
Darren Blasutti
President and CEO, Director
• Former SVP Corporate Development and Investor Relations for Barrick Gold, reported to President and CEO
• Led Barrick's strategic development for over 13 years executing over 25 gold mining transactions including Sutton Resources,
Homestake Mining, Placer Dome, consolidation of the Cortez property from Rio Tinto. Responsible for creation of Barrick Energy
to hedge Barrick’s exposure to energy prices
Hugh Agro
Director
• Former EVP Strategic Development at Kinross Gold, where he oversaw corporate development and exploration until his retirement
in 2009
• Held senior positions with Placer Dome Canada and Deustche Bank
John Brock
Director
• Geologist with over 40 years experience as an executive for 20 public, junior exploration companies
• Participated in 12 major mineral deposit discoveries in north and western Canada, Nevada, Mexico, and Ecuador
• Currently CEO of Pacific Ridge Exploration and an advisor to the Manex Resources Group
Alex Davidson
Director
• Retired in 2009 as EVP Exploration and Corporate Development at Barrick Gold
• 2005 AO Dufresue Award to recognize exceptional achievement and distinguished contribution to mining exploration in Canada
• In 2003 was named Prospector of the Year by PDAC for discovery of Alto Chicama in Peru
Louis Dionne
Director
• Former Senior Vice President Underground Operations at Barrick Gold
• Currently a director of Detour Gold Corporation and Aurizon Mining Ltd.
Alan Edwards
Director
• Board of directors for AuRico Gold Inc., Entrée Gold Inc., Copper One Inc., Oracle Mining Corp. and AQM Copper Inc. (Chairman)
• Senior management positions with Frontera Copper, Apex Silver Mines, Kinross, Cyprus Amax and Phelps Dodge
Tom Ryley
Director
• Board of directors for Newalta Corporation, Tribute Resources and Benefuel Inc., where he is Chairman of the Board
• Former Executive Vice President of Suncor Energy, where he worked for 25 years in a variety of roles
Lorie Waisberg
Director
• Former Senior Partner at Goodmans LLP, and EVP of Finance and Administration of Co-Steel Inc.
• Accredited with Institute of Corporate Directors and sits on Boards of Tembec and Chemtrade Logistics Inc. 17
Why USA?
We’re built for growth
2nd largest primary silver producer in the U.S.
Strong operating and market fundamentals
Executing on brownfield expansion opportunities
Large land package with significant exploration upside
Experienced management team
Disciplined strategy for targeted acquisitions
Catalysts in place for improved valuation
Focused on Execution 18