U.S. Silver & Gold Corporate Presentation - September 23, 2013

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Low Risk, Low Capital, High Growth SEPTEMBER 2013 TSX:USA OTCQX:USGIF

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U.S. Silver & Gold Corporate Presentation - September 23, 2013

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Low Risk, Low Capital, High GrowthSEPTEMBER 2013

TSX:USAOTCQX:USGIF

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Forward Looking Statement – Safe HarbourCertain 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. 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 assumes 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.

For further information on the Galena Complex, please refer to the technical report entitled “Technical Report, Galena Complex, Shoshone Idaho” dated March 22, 2013 and available on the U.S. Silver & Gold Inc. SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

Some of the potential quantities and grades disclosed are conceptual in nature, there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource on all of the mineralization at the Galena Complex and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in certain targets being delineated as a mineral resource.

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U.S. Silver & Gold Highlights

Committed to increasing shareholder value

• Established, Long-life Operating Complex

• Significant Ongoing Brownfield Expansion

• Dominant Land Position in the Prolific Silver Valley

• Favourable Environment for Accretive Acquisitions

• Proven Management & Board

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2013 ForecastsProduction:

2.1 – 2.2 Moz Ag

Cash Costs:$15.50-17.50/Oz Ag

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Asset Overview

4Located in an Excellent Mining Jurisdiction

Galena Complex – 100% owned• High grade Ag-Cu and Ag-Pb• Produced over 240 M oz Ag

historically• P&P* - 23M oz Ag • M&I – 13M oz Ag• Inferred** – 18M oz Ag total• New Caladay Zone being assessed

for high grade conventional mining and bulk mining potential

• Hoisting and milling capacity available

Galena Complex located in mining friendly Idaho• Ranked 6th in the US by The Fraser

Institute in 2012/2013***• Established mining state• Experienced knowledgeable

workforce

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* Descriptions of our mineral deposits are not comparable to similar information reported by U.S. companies which are subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements under the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. See www.us-silver.com for NI 43-101 Technical Report.

** As of December 31, 2012 14m oz Ag and March 19, 2013 4m oz Ag inferred for a total of 18m oz Ag inferred

*** See www.fraserinstitute.org for details.

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Galena Complex

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Galena Mine (see Apendix A for Technical Drawing)

• Galena 2012 production of 2.25M oz Ag @ ~$19/oz; 2013 production estimates of 2.1-2.2M oz Ag @ $15.50-$17.50/oz

− H1 2013 1.18m ounces @ 18.25 per ounce− Q3 2013 implemented Small Mine Plan to be profitable at $20 silver

price− H2 estimated production 850,000-1,000,000 oz Ag at $15.50-$17.50/oz

Ag

• Coeur re-development postponed to focus efforts on near term Caladaypotential

• Two separate mills, 3 shafts with combined operating capacity of 1,500 tons/day, currently operating at less than 500 tons/day

− Mill recovery rates of 96% for silver-copper and 92% for silver-lead ores− Campaigning at Galena mill to reduce costs for remainder of 2013

• Accelerated development of the 350-370 vein system and the Silver Halo isexpected to deliver high margin mill feed before the end of the year

Excellent Foundation for Growth

2ndLargest

Primary Silver Producer in the U.S.

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Reducing Cash Costs & Improving Operations

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Galena Complex – Caladay Zone

7Low Cost Production Growth7

New High Grade

Discovery

The Caladay Zone is a semi-continuous mineralized zone extending from Galena into the Caladay Mine at depth

• Currently 2,800-3,000 vertical feet with estimated strike length of 1,200-3,600 feet and apparent widths of 200-400 feet

Global tonnage target of 60-70 million tons and potential silver resource of 150-200 million ounces based on over 1,100 historic drill holes and new drilling

Mining commenced in high-grade, silver-copper zones in Q3 2013 targeting 100 tons per day (See Appendix B for illustrative drawing)

• Focus will then shift to high grade areas of the 49-390 silver-lead resource (See Appendix C for map)

Publication of a Preliminary Economic Assessment of the greater Caladay Zone silver-lead resource expected after year-end resource update

• In-house work continues to further improve confidence on the bulk mining project* Some of the potential quantities and grades disclosed in this presentation are conceptual in

nature. At the current stage of exploration, there is insufficient drilling to determine the extent of continuity of the mineralization required to define a mineral resource for all mineralization at the Galena Mine Complex and Drumlummon Mine. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in certain exploration targets being delineated as a mineral resource

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Strategic Objectives

8Maintain Low Costs, Grow Production8

Roadmap For Success

Execute and maintain operational improvements and brownfield expansions• Develop Caladay to fully utilize existing

processing capacity• Continue exploration success, prepare PEA

to prove out bulk mining expansion case

Protect the balance sheet

Assess exploration, processing and capital synergies with geographically focused assets

Assess accretive per share acquisition opportunities in North America

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Exceed 5.0 M oz Ag by end of 2015

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Share Price Performance & Capital Structure

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Symbol: USA-TRecent Price*: $0.72Market Cap (CDN): $50 MCash Balance**: $7.4 MLong Term Debt (3 years)**: $7.9 M

Shares Basic: 69.7 MOptions : 5.9 MWarrants: 23.3 MFully Diluted: 93 M

* As of September 6, 2013** As of July 2, 2013 unaudited

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Junior Silver Producer Global Resource*

Quality Reserves and Resources10

*As of September 17, 2013 and based on public disclosure documents. Market data and other statistical information used in this presentation may be based on independent industry publications, government publications, reports by market research firms, or other published independent sources. Some data is also based on U.S. Silver & Gold’s good faith estimates that are derived from its review of internal data and information, as well as the sources listed above. Although U.S. Silver & Gold believes these sources are reliable, U.S. Silver & Gold has not independently verified the information and cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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Junior Silver Producer Multiples*

Undervalued Relative to Peers11

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EV/Resource

*As of September 17, 2013 and based on public disclosure documents. Market data and other statistical information used in this presentation may be based on independent industry publications, government publications, reports by market research firms, or other published independent sources. Some data is also based on U.S. Silver & Gold’s good faith estimates that are derived from its review of internal data and information, as well as the sources listed above. Although U.S. Silver & Gold believes these sources are reliable, U.S. Silver & Gold has not independently verified the information and cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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Highest Leveraged to the Silver Price

How Much Production Does $1,000 Buy?*

*As of September 17, 2013 and based on public disclosure documents. Market data and other statistical information used in this presentation may be based on independent industry publications, government publications, reports by market research firms, or other published independent sources. Some data is also based on U.S. Silver & Gold’s good faith estimates that are derived from its review of internal data and information, as well as the sources listed above. Although U.S. Silver & Gold believes these sources are reliable, U.S. Silver & Gold has not independently verified the information and cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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Attractively Positioned Among Peers

Re-Rating Potential

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Darren BlasuttiPresident 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

Bob TaylorCOO

• Over 40 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 VargaCFO

• Over 18 years of progressive financial leadership experience and brings extensive senior management expertise • Most recently CFO of RX Gold & Silver Inc. and former Senior Director, Corporate Development at Barrick Gold Corporation • Member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute

Steve LongSVP, Operations

• Over 35 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 AtkinsonVP, Exploration

• Licensed Professional Geologist, over 40 years of experience in exploration geology• Completed more than a dozen exploration programs across North America

Daren DellVP, Technical Services

• Over 20 years experience and brings extensive knowledge gained from evaluating mining assets around the globe• Formerly Director, Corporate Development and Director, Technical Evaluations at Barrick Gold. Prior to joining Barrick Gold,

Mr. Dell was at Placer Dome for 15 years

Peter McRae VP, General Counsel

• Most recently VP Corporate Counsel of RX Gold & Silver Inc. and in private practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, a major international law firm based in NY with extensive experience on general corporate, securities law, and governance matters

Management Team: Experienced + Proven

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Board of Directors

Gordon PridhamChairman

• Over 30 years of experience as a global finance executive• Serves on the public company boards of Newalta Corporation and Titanium Corporation, where he is Chairman of the Board

Hugh AgroDirector

• Retired in 2009 as EVP Strategic Development at Kinross Gold, where he oversaw corporate development and exploration • Held senior positions with Placer Dome Canada and Deutsche Bank

Alex DavidsonDirector

• Retired in 2009 as EVP Exploration and Corporate Development at Barrick Gold • 2005 AO Dufresne 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

Alan EdwardsDirector

• Chairman of AuRico Gold Inc. and AQM Copper Inc. Other boards include Entrée Gold Inc., Copper One Inc. and Oracle Mining Corp.

• Senior management positions with Frontera Copper, Apex Silver Mines, Kinross, Cyprus Amax and Phelps Dodge

Tom RyleyDirector

• 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 WaisbergDirector

• Former Senior Partner at Goodmans LLP and EVP, Finance and Administration of Co-Steel Inc.• Accredited with Institute of Corporate Directors and sits on Boards of Tembec and Chemtrade Logistics Inc

Darren BlasuttiDirector • President and CEO

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Why U.S. Silver & Gold?

Executing on:

− operational

improvements;

− low risk

brownfield

expansion

•Experienced management team

•Increasing production and reducing costs

•100% owned, royalty free

•Fully permitted

•Near existing infrastructure

•Excess capacity

•Catalysts in place for improved valuation

Focused on Unlocking Value16

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Contact

Darren Blasutti, President & [email protected]

Nicole Richard, Investor [email protected]

www.us-silver.com

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Appendix A: Galena Complex - Long Section

Caladay resources represent potential for bulk mining zone

ExistingResource

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Appendix B: Caladay Zone (Illustrative View)

AgCu ‐ Silver HaloAgPb ‐ Lead ZoneAgPb ‐ Higher Grade Silver ResourceMineralization

Offers Low Capex and Reduced Execution Risk

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Appendix C: Caladay Zone - 4900 Level Plan

Close Proximity To Existing Mine Infrastructure And Expanding

Block Model ResultsCaladay Zone

* Calculated at $23 Ag, $0.90 Pb and $3.25 Cu

Approximately 3000 ft to theGalena Shaft

Approximately2000 ft to theCaladay Shaft