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Nordgold: Low Cost Producer with Excellent Growth Pipeline Nikolai Zelenski, CEO / NORD LI (LSE) February 2016 Disclaimer Information contained in this presentation concerns Nord by the forward-looking statements contained in these connection


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Nordgold: Low Cost Producer with Excellent Growth Pipeline

February 2016 Nikolai Zelenski, CEO / NORD LI (LSE)

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this presentation concerns Nord Gold N.V., a company organized and existing under the laws of Netherlands (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), and is for general information purposes only. The opinions presented herein are based

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Actual production in 2014

Operating Mines Developing Assets Exploration Areas Exploration Assets Suzdal 75 Koz Taparko 83 Koz Lefa 214 Koz Bissa 235 Koz Aprelkovo 20 Koz Neryungri 84 Koz Gross 230E+ Koz Berezitovy 125 Koz Buryatzoloto 113 Koz Montagne d’Or Bouly 120E+ Koz Pistol Bay

37% 8% 23% 33%

2015 Revenue by Geography

Russia Kazakhstan Guinea Burkina Faso

Nordgold: Diversified Asset Base with Focus on Africa

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 All-in sustaining costs for 9m 2015 of US$759/oz  Strong Free Cash Flow generation

Nordgold – a Premium Gold Mining Company

Premium Gold Mining Company

 Two compelling projects in construction phase  Several prospective projects in FS and PEA/exploration phase

Low Cost Producer High Quality Pipeline

 Track record of surpassing production and cost guidance  Bissa mine was constructed ahead of time and budget

Proven Track Record of Delivery

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Nordgold is a LOW COST Producer Compared to Peers

  • H1 2015 Nordgold’s AISC was US$722/oz (down 20% YoY) - one of the lowest compared to peers
  • 9m 2015 Nordgold AISC was US$759/oz (down 14% YoY)
  • US$150.3m Free Cash Flow achieved in 9m 2015

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Nordgold

Gold production, koz

722

H1 2015 All-In Sustaining Cost, US$/oz Au Eq.

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US$311m US$329m >US$400m

200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400

150 300 450 2013 2014 2015F

$/oz $ million OCF Gold price

Strong Cash Flow in Challenging Market Environment

Nordgold consistently generates Free Cash Flow

US$63m US$181 cUS$150m US$238 US$158 cUS$260m

100 200 300 2013 2014 2015F

$ million FCF Capex

  • Nordgold Operating Cash Flow (OCF) increased despite the falling gold price as a result of higher
  • utput and lower costs
  • Meaningful positive Free Cash Flow (FCF) generation due to strong OCF and low maintenance capex
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Objectives

Positive Free Cash Flow Generation at All Operating Mines Reduce Leverage Through Effective Debt Management Pay Dividends to Shareholders Continuation of Growth

Achievements 2016 Strategy

 Comprehensive cost

reduction program in place at all mines

 9m 2015 AISC of

US$759/oz, a 14% improvement YoY

 All mines were FCF

positive in 2014, 9m 2015 consolidated FCF reached US$150.3m

 Total FY2014 dividend

at USc10.31/GDR

 9m 2015 dividend at

USc14.02/GDR

 Share buyback

programme is ongoing, new program approved by the Board

 Reduced cost of debt and

improved liquidity and debt profile through refinancing in 2014

 Net debt on 31.12.2015

at US$584.0m, cash position at US$360m

 Net debt/ LTM EBITDA

as of the end of 2015 was 1.1x

 Feasibility Study at

Bouly completed in Q2

  • 2015. Construction
  • ngoing

 Pilot stage operation at

Gross ongoing, construction will start in 2016

 Montagne d’Or FS

started in Q4 2015 ♦ Continue to generate efficiencies ♦ Positive FCF generation at all mines ♦ Maintain dividend payout ratio (30% of net profit attributable to shareholders) ♦ Proceed with Bouly and Gross construction ♦ Continue to invest in the pipeline ♦ Continue to efficiently manage leverage with target level Net debt/LTM EBITDA in the range of 0.5-1.0x

Proven Strategy in a Lower Price Environment

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Proven Track Record of DELIVERING on Promises

Project Target Parameter Promised Delivered Delivered Target? Exceeded Expectations? Consolidated Operations 2013 Production 770 - 850 koz Au 924 koz Au

✓ ✓

2014 Production 870 - 920 koz Au (1) 985 koz Au

✓ ✓

AISC US$1,050 - 1,100 / oz (1) US$887 / oz

✓ ✓

2015 Production 925 - 985 koz Au 950 koz Au

  • AISC

US$850-900/oz US$790/oz

✓ ✓

Bissa Mine Commercial Production & Mine Construction Mid-2013 / 18 months January 2013 / 15 months

✓ ✓

Capital Expenditure

  • c. US$250 mln

US$250 mln

  • 2013 Production

100 koz Au 254 koz Au

✓ ✓

2013 TCC US$700 / oz US$468 / oz

✓ ✓

ON PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Bissa payback period = 21 months

ON OPERATING BUSINESS

(1) Initial target announced on 24th February 2014

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Construction Phase Development Phase Advanced Exploration Early Exploration

Robust Pipeline to Underpin Future Growth

(1) JV with a partner (50/50)

FS completed In engineering or construction Pilot production at Gross Production in 2-5 years Production in 6-8 years Production in 1-2 years

Satellite Standalone

Nordgold Pipeline is Robust and Balanced with Early Stage and Advanced Projects

Production in 3-5 years Significant drilling performed Established resources Scoping/PEA completed or underway Potential resource identified Target delineation Established resources PEA completed or FS underway Onot-Kitoy

Russia

Pistol Bay

Canada

Zhanok

Russia

Lefa Corridor

Guinea

Kolbachi

Russia

Goengo

Burkina Faso

Nerchinsk

Russia

Uryakh

Russia

Prognoz(1)

Russia

Kangarce

Burkina Faso

Yimi

Burkina Faso

Yeou

Burkina Faso

Montagne d’Or

French Guiana

Zinigma

Burkina Faso

Ronguen

Burkina Faso

Gross

Russia

Bouly

Burkina Faso 4.5 Moz reserves 8.8 Moz resources 1.3 Moz reserves 3.5 Moz resources

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Compelling Economics of New Projects

New projects are efficient: low construction capex and low production costs

  • Nordgold projects are capital-efficient: low capex per ounce of production
  • Nordgold projects are competitively positioned at the low end of the global AISC curve

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Nordgold’s New Projects AISC ($/oz) vs H1 2015 Global AISC Curve

koz

Bouly

US$730/oz Gross US$750/oz Montagne d’Or US$650/oz

Nordgold, 722

400 800 1,200 1,600 2,000

Bissa Blagodatnoye Gross Montagne d'Or Bouly Copler Essakane Twanziga Tongon Phoenix Nzema Tropicana Buzwagi

Selected Gold Projects - Capex per ounce

  • f Production, US$/oz
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Location Location Burkina-Faso, 5 km east from Bissa mine Infrastructure Bissa infrastructure is available to support Bouly Project parameters Mine type Open pit, Heap leach Stage Under construction Start-up year H2 2016 Estimated capex US$150 million Annual production 118 koz, LoM 10 years LoM average TCC & AISC US$665/oz & US$734/oz

Bouly – Brief Overview and Summary

Bouly – Construction Started

Large ore body: 1.3 Moz at 0.56 g/t in Probable Reserves and 3.5 Moz at 0.57g/t in M,I&I Resources

Straightforward heap leach metallurgy with superior gold recovery at above 83%

Low cost mining at strip ratio of 0.7 t/t

Located within 5 km from Nordgold’s operating Bissa mine with key infrastructure already in place

Feasibility Study with strong project economics: 26% IRR at a gold price of US$1,100/oz

Possibility of Life of Mine extension through processing of fresh rock ore resources and further exploration at flanks

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Bouly – Construction Started

Projects Update

Approximately US$85 million invested in 2015

All major engineering, drafting and procurement activities were completed by the end of Q3 2015

98% of structural concrete completed by the end of 2015

All plate work, steelwork and mechanical equipment is either on site or has been shipped

Approximately 65% of structural steel and plate work erected on site as at the end of 2015

Mining fleet delivery at approximately 75% with remainder expected on site in Q1 2016

Infill grade control program commenced

Pre-stripping works will commence at the end of Q1 2016

Construction continuing on schedule and within budget

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World class ore body: 4.5 Moz at 0.73 g/t in P&P Reserves and 8.6 Moz at 0.67 g/t in M,I&I Resources

Straightforward low cost heap leach metallurgy with excellent recovery rate at above 82.5%

Located just 5 km from Nordgold’s Neryungri mine with all necessary infrastructure in place

Feasibility study indicates very strong project economics with IRR above 25% at a gold price of US$1,100/oz

Board approval to start construction in early 2016, with 2016 capex of US$125 million.

Production start up expected two years later

Location Location Russia, Yakutia Infrastructure 5 km from Neryungri operating mine, accessible by all-season road Project parameters Mine type Open pit, Heap leach Stage Fully permitted, construction will start in early 2016 Possible start-up year Early 2018 Average production 230 koz, 20 years LoM Capital to start production US$250 million LoM average TCC & AISC US$679/oz & US$760/oz

Gross – Brief Overview

Gross – Fully Permitted and Ready for Construction

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Projects Update

The successful pilot production confirmed project recovery, low cost profile and robust economics and also reduces execution risk

AISC of the pilot production in 2015 of US$638/oz

Detailed design work was commenced in Q3 2015 and has continued in Q4 2015

Engineering and long-lead equipment ordering related to ore processing system including the primary gyratory crusher, as well as turbines and boilers for 16MW power plant, were ramped up

In Q1 2016 project design and purchasing will accelerate to support 2016 construction activities

Earthworks and construction works on-site will commence in March-April, 2016

Gross – Fully Permitted and Ready for Construction

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Montagne d’Or - High Quality Project in South America

Montagne d’Or Project Overview

Location

Location French Guiana, 80 km from port of St Laurent Infrastructure Airstrip, all-season road, camp

Project parameters

Ownership Nordgold has the right to earn 55.01% Mine Type Open pit Possible start-up year 2020 Average production 250+ koz Development Stage Feasibility Study is underway, to be completed in Q4 2016

Project Summary

World-class high-grade ore body: 3.8 Moz at 2.14 g/t of in-pit Indicated and Inferred Resources

Favorable stripping ratio

Straightforward metallurgy: gravity + cyanidation. Excellent recovery - averaged at above 95% in lab tests

Located in politically stable and low-risk jurisdiction

Significant reserve upside potential at strike and in depth

47m at 4.0g/t 50m at 4.6g/t 18m at 1.9g/t 12m at 5.6g/t 8m at 4.2g/t

Pre-feasibility Study finalized in June, 2015 and demonstrated positive economic data with CIL technology

Preliminary ESIA were completed in Q1 2015, completion of full ESIA is expected by Q4 2016

Lycopodium won tender to complete Feasibility Study, will be delivered in Q4 2016

Nordgold became project operator from January 2016

Deposit Cross Section and Notable Intervals

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Pistol Bay Project – Nordgold’s Entry into North America

Pistol Bay Project Overview

Location Location Arctic Canada, Nunavut Territory, on the coast of Hudson Bay Infrastructure Accessible by air or by sea with about 5-month navigation

  • period. Village, port, airstrip and all season road on site.

Project parameters Mine type Open pit, high grade Development Stage Advanced exploration, 2014 drilling program underway Resources No NI or JORC compliant resource yet

Project Highlights

 Pistol Bay project is wholly owned by Northquest (TSX-V: NQ)  Nordgold holds a 51.5% stake in Northquest, financing Pistol Bay project  Best intersections include 8.23 g/t /156m and 5.61 g/t /163m  Preliminary metallurgical tests showed recovery from 93.1% to 99.6% and

indicated gold is recoverable through standard gravity and CIL methods

 High grade open-pit mining conditions with favourable logistics and best

mining jurisdiction

Project Location Map

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Nordgold New Project Criteria

♦ Located in mining-friendly geographies ♦ With gold as the primary metal ♦ Non-refractory ores ♦ Not less than 2Moz of reserve potential with grade at above 2g/t, low to medium strip ratio ♦ Potential annual production at above 150 koz

What We Look For in Greenfield Projects

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Qualified and Balanced Management Team

Nikolai Zelenski Chief Executive Officer

 Head of Strategy of Nordgold since its

formation in late 2007

 Joined OAO Severstal in 2004 and worked at

Strategy of Severstal Mining division

 Previously Consultant at American Appraisal

Oleg Pelevin Head of Strategy

 CEO of Nordgold since its formation in late 2007  At OAO Severstal since 2004. Held the position

  • f Head of Strategy at Severstal Mining division

 Previously at McKinsey & Company, Mining

Industry Practice

 Joined Nordgold in August 2013  Over 10 years of experience in optimising and

managing multiple ore processing plant

 Previously: Vice-President and Head of Metallurgy of

Gold Fields International

 Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and

Metallurgy and Canadian Institute of Metallurgists

 Joined Nordgold in June 2013 and has over 20

years of experience in the mining industry

 Previously COO of Alacer Gold and in various

roles at Gold Fields International

 Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and

Metallurgy

Philip Engelbrecht Director of Metallurgy Louw Smith Chief Operating Officer Michael Monaghan Director of Mining

 Joined Nordgold in July 2015 and has 30 years

experience in the mining industry

 Previously: COO of Akara Resources, General and

Mining manager in AngloGold Ashanti

 Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and

Metallurgy

Howard Golden Geology Director

 Joined Nordgold in March 2015  Over 24 years of experience across 6

countries

 Previously: Rio Tinto, Kinross

A Balanced Management Team with Strong Corporate and Technical Track Record

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We believe that only a socially responsible business that operates with the full cooperation of all stakeholders can deliver success and long-term returns to investors.

> US$ 1,000,000: social development programmes and donations in Burkina Faso and Guinea in 2014-2015 Lefa mine Partnership Agreement with UNICEF & Local Communities

Employees’ safety is our top priority 1.60 LTIFR in 2015 Our goal – Zero Harm Best practice sharing

 Preventing incidents and injuries benefits everyone  Every worker is responsible for observing safety rules  Health and safety targets must be clear to all employees

Community relations in partnership with local authorities, international & local NGOs

Health Economic Empowerment Education & Culture

 Building and renovation of educational infrastructure  Awarding student scholarships  Ebola precautionary measures  Health support of local population, incl. sports’ events  Ambulance service improvement and medical equipment upgrade  Active support of anti-malaria program  Promotion of opportunities to launch and manage enterprises by locals  Support farming and ranching, weaving and joinery  Drinking water supply to residents and water-pumping equipment to local farmers Respect for People Safety Trust and Collaboration Professionalism and Efficiency

Responsible Approach to Gold Mining

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Nordgold – a Premium Gold Mining Company

Source: Bloomberg consensus market data as of 03 February 2016

Premium Gold Mining Company

Low Cost Producer High Quality Pipeline

 2015E EV/EBITDA at 3.1x  2015E P/E at 4.4x

Proven Track Record

  • f Delivery

Undervalued Relative to Peers

 All-in sustaining costs for 9m 2015 of US$759/oz  Strong Free Cash Flow generation  Two compelling projects in engineering/construction phase  Several prospective projects in FS and PEA/exploration phase  Track record of surpassing production and cost guidance  Bissa mine was constructed ahead of time and budget

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Thank you for your attention

For further information on Nordgold please visit www.nordgold.com