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North American Palladium
Fourth Quarter 2017 Results February 22, 2018
The Only Pure Play Palladium Producer
TSX: PDL OTC: PALDF
2018-02-21
Disclaimers and Forward-Looking Information
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- perating performance, such as statements with respect to long term fundamentals for the business, operating performance expectations, project timelines, tailings management plan, mining method change, production forecasts,
- perating and capital cost estimates, expected mining and milling rates, cash balances, projected grades, mill recoveries, metal price and foreign exchange rates and other statements that express management ’s expectations or
estimates of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks that may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: the possibility that metal prices and foreign exchange rates may fluctuate, the risk that the Lac des Iles (“LDI”) mine may not perform as planned, that the Company may not be able to meet production forecasts, the possibility that the Company may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service its indebtedness and may be forced to take other actions, inherent risks associated with development, exploration, mining and processing including environmental risks and risks to tailings capacity, employment disruptions, including in connection with collective agreements between the Company and unions and the risks associated with obtaining necessary licenses and permits. For more details on these and other risk factors see the Company’s most recent management’s discussion and analysis for the nine month period ended September 2017 and annual information form dated March 27, 2017 (the “AIF”) on file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. This presentation also contains references to estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves. The estimation of mineral resources is inherently uncertain and involves subjective judgments about many relevant factors. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The accuracy of any such estimates is a function of the quantity and quality of available data, and of the assumptions made and judgments used in engineering and geological interpretation (including estimated future production from the LDI mine, the anticipated tonnages and grades that will be mined and the estimated level of recovery that will be realized), which may prove to be unreliable and depend, to a certain extent, upon the analysis of drilling results and statistical inferences that may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. Mineral resource or mineral reserve estimates may have to be re-estimated based on: (i) fluctuations in the price of platinum; (ii) results of drilling, (iii) metallurgical testing and other studies; (iv) mining operations, including dilution; (v) the evaluation of mine plans subsequent to the date of any estimates; and (vi) the possible failure to receive required permits, approvals and licenses or changes to existing mining licenses. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The factors and assumptions contained in this press release, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to: that the Company will be able to continue normal business operations at its LDI mine, that metal prices and exchange rates between the Canadian and United States dollar will be consistent with the Company’s expectations, that there will be no significant disruptions affecting operations, and that prices for key mining and construction supplies, including labour, will remain consistent with the Company’s expectations. The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Investing in the Company's common shares involves significant risks. Prospective investors should carefully read and consider the risk factors referenced under the heading “Risk Factors” in the AIF, and in any applicable publicly disclosed information regarding the Company, before purchasing common shares. The Company prepares and presents its financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Certain financial measures highlighted in this presentation are financial measures that have not been prepared in accordance with IFRS. Such non- IFRS financial measures are used from time to time herein but should not be viewed as a substitute for IFRS measures of performance and others in the industry may define these measures differently.
All dollar amounts shown are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated
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