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TSXV & BVL:TK / OTCPK:TKRFF www.tinkaresources.com
Tinka Resources Ltd.February 2018 Presentation
2018 – Continued Exploration Drilling &De-Risking of the Ayawilca Zinc Project in Peru
This presentation is not directed to, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity that is a citizen or resident or located in any locality, state, country orother jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would require any registration or licensing withinsuch jurisdiction.
This presentation does not constitute or form a part of, and should not be construed as an offer, solicitation or invitation to subscribe for, underwrite or otherwiseacquire, any securities of Tinka, nor shall it or any part of it form the basis of or be relied on in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever.
Certain information in this presentation contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws(collectively "forward-looking statements"). All statements, other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements arebased on the beliefs and expectations of Tinka as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Tinka's management. Such statements reflectthe current risks, uncertainties and assumptions related to certain factors including but not limited to, all costs varying significantly from estimates, production ratesvarying from estimates, changes in metal markets, changes in equity markets, availability and costs of financing needed in the future, equipment failure, unexpectedgeological conditions, imprecision in resource estimates or metal recoveries, ability to complete future drilling programs, drilling program results varying fromexpectations, delays in obtaining survey results, success of future development initiatives, the completion and implementation of a preliminary economic assessment,pre-feasibility or feasibility studies, competition, operating performance, environmental and safety risks, delays in obtaining or failure to obtain necessary permits andapprovals from local authorities, community relations, timing and completion of any surface rights agreements, and other development and operating risks. Should anyone or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those describedherein. Although Tinka believes that assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of futureperformance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Except as may be required by applicablesecurities laws, Tinka disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Cautionary Note to United States Readers Concerning Mineral Resources and Reserves:
The standards employed in estimating the mineral resources referenced in this document differ significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities andExchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the resource information reported may not be comparable to similar information reported by United States companies. Theterm “resources” does not equate to “reserves” and normally may not be included in documents filed with the SEC. “Resources” are sometimes referred to as“mineralization” or “mineral deposits.” While the terms “mineral resource”, “measured mineral resource”, “indicated mineral resource” and “inferred mineral resource”are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, they are not defined terms under standards in the United States and normally are not permitted to be used inreports and registration statements filed with the SEC.
The estimation of measured, indicated and inferred mineral resources involves greater uncertainty as to their existence and economic feasibility than the estimation ofproven and probable reserves. United States readers are cautioned (i) not to assume that measured or indicated resources will be converted into reserves and (ii) thatInferred Mineral Resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to their economic and legal feasibility. It is reasonably expected that themajority of the Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration. It cannot be assumed that Tinka will identifyany viable mineral resources on its properties or that any mineral reserves, if any, can be recovered profitably, if at all.
The terms “mineral reserve,” “proven mineral reserve” and “probable mineral reserve” are Canadian mining terms defined in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 and the CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. These definitions differ from the definitions in the SEC’s Industry Guide 7 and,generally, are not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the SEC.
As such, information contained in this document and the documents incorporated by reference herein concerning descriptions of mineralization and resources underCanadian standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by United States companies in SEC filings.
The Mineral Resources disclosed in this company presentation were estimated by Mr. David Ross, P.Geo., an employee of Roscoe Postle Associates Inc. (RPA) and isindependent of Tinka. The Zinc/Tin Mineral Resources were publicly released on November 8, 2017, while the Silver Resources were released on Feb 26, 2015. By virtue ofhis education and relevant experience, Mr. Ross is a "Qualified Person" for the purpose of National Instrument 43-101. The Mineral Resources have been classified inaccordance with CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. Readers are encouraged to read the Company’s technical report in theirentirety.
This presentation has been prepared, reviewed and verified by Dr. Graham Carman, Tinka’s President and CEO and a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining andMetallurgy, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.
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Disclaimer
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Company Highlights
High-grade zinc discovery at South Ayawilca in 2017 - drill intercepts included 52 m @ 10% zinc & 15 m @ 20% zinc
Awarded “Explorer of the Year Americas 2017” by Mining Journal
Inferred Mineral Resources more than doubled (Nov. 2017): 42.7 million tonnes @ 7.3% ZnEq* containing
5.6 billion pounds zinc metal and 10.5 million tonnes @ 0.70% tin equivalent**
High leverage to zinc prices – zinc is 82% of ZnEq
Follow up on new discovery at Zone 3 Metallurgical testing for Zinc & Tin Commence engineering and PEA Exploration drilling continues to test repetitions
and new zones
Technical team with past discoveries in Peru ~C$6 million cash Strong and growing institutional investors Supportive communities
Ayawilca
Peru
* 6.0% Zn, 0.2% Pb, 17g/t Ag, 79g/t In
** 0.63% Sn, 0.23% Cu, 12 g/t Ag
TINKA’S AYAWILCAPROJECT IS A LARGE
AND GROWING ZINC & TIN DISCOVERY IN
CENTRAL PERU
2018 – CONTINUEDEXPLORATION AND DE-RISKING AT AYAWILCA
STRONG COMPANYFUNDAMENTALS
Zinc mine supply has declined due to mine closures (Century, Lisheen) and delays in new projects (e.g. Dugald River)
China has been shutting down zinc and lead mines due to safety/environment issues Significant supply deficit (500,000 t) in 2017; Zinc prices are at 11 year highs
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Zinc Inventories Approaching Critical Levels
Source: Westmetall.com
Zinc Inventories
Zinc Price
LME Zinc stock (1,000 tonnes)1,250
1,000
750
500
250
Current zinc market projections suggest a 3.5 Mt production gap by 2030 Zinc exploration and development has been underfunded for the past decade Tinka’s Ayawilca project is an attractive development prospect due to its large size,
high grade, exploration potential, and attractive jurisdiction
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New Zinc Mines Need to be Developed
Lack of Zinc Projects Will Make Replacement of Production Challenging – Wood Mackenzie
Source: Nexa Resources S.A.
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Market Capitalization
TSXV & BVL: TK / OTCPK: TKRFFShares Issued: 224.7 M Warrants: 14.2 M*
1.8 M at C$0.20 expire Nov. 201812.4 M at C$0.45 expire May 2020
Options: 10.1 MShares reserved: 0.5 M Fully diluted: 249.5 MMarket cap @ C$0.65/share: C$145 MCash current: ~ C$6.0 M
* 7.8 M warrants held by IFC and 3.5 M warrants held by Sentient
CAD$
Analyst Coverage:GMP Securities – Ian ParkinsonBeacon Securities – Michael BandrowskiIndustrial Alliance – George ToppingCanaccord Genuity – Kevin MacKenzie
Retail 44%
Sentient25% IFC 12%
JPMorgan (UK) 7%
Other institutions
10%
Mgmt & Directors
2%
Major Shareholders:
Drilling Commenced
DrillResults
ResourceUpdate
MANAGEMENTGraham Carman President & CEO,
Director Geologist, PhD Lihir PNG, 25 years experience in mineral exploration, 15 yrs Peru experience at Rio Tinto, Savage, Pasminco
Alvaro Fernandez-Baca
VP Exploration, Peru Geologist, P. Geo., APEGBC, 20 years global exploration work with Hochschild, AQM Copper, Entrée Gold, Gitennes
Javier Escudero HSEC Manager, Peru Health, Safety, Environment, Community & Permits – 18 years experience with Goldfields, Rio Tinto, Cia. Minera Antamina
Nick Demare CFO, Director CPA, CA, President of Chase Management Inc. since 1991, with extensive board experience
Mariana Bermudez Corporate Secretary 20 years experience providing corporate secretarial and regulatory compliance services
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Pieter Britz Sentient Group representative, professional engineer, over 20 years’ experience as a mining professional and a mining investment professional
Mary Little Founder Mirasol Resources, geologist, MBA, 20 years in Latin America
Ben McKeown Mining engineer, MBA, with 25 years experience in mining, oil & gas, and private equity
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Management & Directors
MineralRank in World 2015
Latin America
2015
Zinc 2nd 1st
Copper 3rd 2nd
Tin 3rd 1st
Lead 4th 1st
Silver 3rd 2nd
Gold 5th 1st
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Peru – A Mining Country Pro-mining country – mining accounts for over 50% of exports Former World Bank economist elected as President in July 2016 Peru is a top 3 global producer of zinc, copper, tin, and silver
AyawilcaProject
* Only large mineral deposits shown
Las Bambas
Antamina
Central Peru zinc belt
CHILE
BOLIVIA
BRAZIL
ECUADOR
San Rafael
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Major Mines in Central Peru
Antamina:Largest current
copper/zinc mine in Peru
Cerro de Pasco: Largest historic
silver/zinc mine in
PeruGiant Ore Deposit
Tinka owns 100% of the 150 km2
contiguous mining claims
1% NSR royalty, can be acquired by Tinka for USD$1 million at any time
Excellent infrastructure including public roads and high voltage power lines, multiple water sources
Supportive local communities (Yanacocha, Huarautambo, and Pillao)
Multiple untested targets on property
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Ayawilca Mining Claims
Ayawilca zinc & tin mineral resource
Colquipucro silver mineral resource
OtherTargets
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Ayawilca Property Highlights Ayawilca is one of most significant zinc
discoveries in Peru in the past 20 years
One Property, Three Deposits:1. Zinc Zone (Zn-In-Ag-Pb) Inferred Mineral
Resource (Nov. 2017): 42.7 Mt @ 7.3% ZnEqo Grades: 6.0%Zn, 0.2%Pb, 17g/t Ag, 79g/t Ino 5.6 billion pounds of Zinc (2.5M tonnes)o 3,400 tonnes of Indiumo 23.3 million ounces of Silvero 209 million pounds of Lead
2. Tin Zone (Sn-Ag-Cu) Inferred Mineral Resource (Nov. 2017): 10.5 Mt @ 0.70% SnEq
o Grades: 0.63% Sn, 0.23% Cu, 12 g/t Ago 145 million pounds of Tin (66,000 tonnes)o 53 million pounds of Coppero 4.2 million ounces of Silver
3. Colquipucro Silver Oxide (Ag) Deposit Mineral Resource (higher grade lenses):10.4 Moz @ 112 g/t Ag (Indicated) and7.5 Moz @ 105g/t Ag (Inferred)
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Robust Resource – Grade is King
Ayawilca is a robust resource due to good geological and grade continuity
South and West Ayawilcarepresent a high-grade core totalling 22.3 million tonnes
Nov. 2017 resource is based on US$1.15/lb zinc price and US$55/t NSR cut-off significant upside potential
NSR $t/tCut-off
Tonnage (Mt)
ZnEq% Grade Zinc % Lead % Indium
g/tSilver g/t
40 47.2 6.9 5.6 0.2 74 1650 44.6 7.1 5.8 0.2 77 1755 42.7 7.3 6.0 0.2 79 1760 40.1 7.5 6.1 0.2 82 1770 33.8 8.1 6.6 0.2 92 18
Zinc Mineral Resource NSR Cut-off Sensitivity
13.39.5
7.69.07.2 6.1
13.0
5.7 4.77.5 6.2 5.1
42.7
7.3 6.0
Tonnage (Mt) ZnEq (%) Zn (%)
Zinc Zone Inferred Mineral Resources at Ayawilca (Nov. 2017)
SouthWestCentralEastTotal
Ayawilca Zinc Zone Inferred Mineral Resources: 42.7 Mt grading 7.3% ZnEq
Notes:1. Mineral resource estimate at October 10, 2017
2. Base case highlighted ~ US$55/t NSR cut off. Metal price assumptions were US$1.15/lb Zn, US$300/kg In, US$18/oz Ag, US$1.10/lb Pb. Metal recovery assumptions were 90% Zn, 75% In, 60% Ag, and 75% Pb for the ZnEq calculation.
3. The NSR value was calculated using the formula: NSR = Zn(%)*US$15.34+Pb(%)*US$6.15+In(g/t)*US$0.18+Ag(g/t)*US$0.27]4. The ZnEq value was calculated using the formula: ZnEq = NSR/US$15.345. See “Technical Report on the Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ayawilca Property, Department of Pasco, Peru” dated December 11, 2017, for
details of resource estimates and assumptions (available at www.sedar.com or at www.tinkaresources.com)6. “Inferred Mineral Resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and as to their economic and legal feasibility. It is
reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration. United States investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of Measured or Indicated Mineral Resources will ever be converted into Mineral Reserves. United States investors are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable. 13
Ayawilca Zinc Zone
AreaTonnage
(Mt)ZnEq(%)
Zn(%)
Pb(%)
In(g/t)
Ag(g/t)
Zn(Mlb)
Pb(Mlb)
In(000 kg)
Ag(Moz)
West 9.0 7.2 6.1 0.2 64 14 1,206 37 577 4.0
Central 13.0 5.7 4.7 0.3 54 13 1,338 77 704 5.4
East 7.5 6.2 5.1 0.2 69 13 846 34 519 3.1
South 13.3 9.5 7.6 0.2 118 25 2,228 61 1,561 10.6
Total 42.7 7.3 6.0 0.2 79 17 5,617 209 3,361 23.1
Ayawilca Mineral Resource Estimate updated November 8, 2017 127% increase in Inferred tonnage from May 2016
South Ayawilca zone discovery in 2017 Extension of West Ayawilca Cut-off reduced from US$60/t to USD$55/t Higher zinc and lead prices, lower indium and silver prices
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Ongoing Drill Program Continues to Find More Zinc
OPEN
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Ayawilca Long Section Looking Northwest Zinc and tin zones occur separately Massive replacement bodies within structural zones in South and West
Ayawilca with highest grades and greatest thickness Multiple, gently dipping lenses or ‘mantos’ in Central and East Zones
Y Y’
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Detailed Sections of Ayawilca
Detail of longitudinal Section Y-Y’ at South Ayawilca
West Ayawilca E-E’
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Future Potential (on airborne magnetic image)
SouthAyawilca
Chaucha
Zone 3West
Ayawilca
2018 Drill TargetsValley
Rock samples to 19% Pb, 9% Zn, and 500 g/t Ag
Yanapizgo
CentralAyawilca
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Carbonate Replacement Deposit (CRD)
(after Rottier et al, 2016)
Cerro de Pasco
Deposit analogy: Ayawilca versus Cerro de Pasco Similar styles of mineralization and scale (though Cerro more copper) Same host rocks, similar structural positions Cerro de Pasco has a diatreme proximal to mineralization
Source intrusion??
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Positive Initial Metallurgical Test Results
Two composite samples (grading 7% & 10% Zn) were selected for metallurgical testing (Oct. 2016):
Closed-cycle flotation test work in progress – results expected early 2018
Coarse grained sphalerite and marmatite
98% recovery of zinc in first pass (rougher) concentrates
52% zinc concentrate grade produced in second pass (cleaner) concentrates
Low manganese levels
Indium reported to the zinc concentrate (150 & 600 ppm In), believed to be payable levels
Ongoing partnerships with three communities - employment and training
Social engagement and sustainable development programs throughout the project area, fostering long-term relationships
Working under IFC´s guidance to implement best practices in Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC)
Community Healthcare Education Employment
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Community & Environment
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Work Programs & News Flow in 2018
De-risk and Advance Ayawilca Metallurgical testing of zinc (lead-silver) & tin Commence engineering studies / PEA H1 2018
Continued Exploration to Expand the Mineral Resource 15,000+ metre drill hole exploration program in 2018 to test extensions
of mineralization and new targets New discovery at Zone 3 in Dec’17 – 10 metres grading 7.9% Zn+Pb
Milestone 2017 2018
Mineral Resource Update
Exploration Drilling
Metallurgical Testing
Engineering & PEA
Zinc & Lead Tin
Expl
orat
ion
Deve
lopm
ent
20,000 m drilled 15,000 m planned (step-out)
?
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Summary
Ayawilca Project Zinc & tin project located in central Peru, a stable mining jurisdiction One of the largest zinc discoveries in Peru in the last 20 years Updated Inferred zinc mineral resource contains 5.6 billion pounds zinc Resource step-out drill program ongoing (20,000m drilled in 2017) 2018: 15,000m drilling planned for resource expansion (up to 3 rigs)
Additional metallurgical test workEngineering and PEA
Multi-Commodity Exposure Few large Zn deposits coming on stream in near future, strong demand Ayawilca also hosts significant indium, tin, silver, lead
Corporate Sufficient cash to fund work well into 2018 Management team and board of directors with extensive experience
and success in Peru Supportive long term shareholders
APPENDIX
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Ongoing Drill Program
Drill permits granted in February 2017, allow up to four years of drilling 20,000 metres drilled to during 2017 with up to 4 rigs Another 15,000 metres planned for 2018, commencing at Zone 3 area in January Drilling program expected to ramp up at the end of the rainy season (April)
A17-56 drill hole – first hole in 2017 drill campaign
Drill RigDrill Rig
Drill Rig
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South Ayawilca 2017 Drill Result Highlights
Drill hole From (m) To (m) Interval (m)Zn(%)
Pb(%) Ag (g/t)
Indium (g/t)
Date Reported
A17-56 126.00 189.90 63.90 5.6 0.1 17 29 March 6/17including 127.50 145.40 17.90 11.6 0.2 36 20 March 6/17including 127.50 133.30 5.80 22.5 0.3 77 50 March 6/17
and 228.50 233.70 5.20 12.9 0 11 162 March 6/17and 242.00 293.9* 51.90 10.1 0.1 62 233 April 3/17
including 279.00 293.90 14.90 20.6 0.2 152 441 April 3/17including 279.00 285.40 6.40 37.5 0.4 301 916 April 3/17
A17-57 157.60 197.70 40.10 9.1 0.2 22 168 April 3/17including 168.20 177.80 9.60 16.8 0.1 22 299 April 3/17
and 264.00 279.30 15.30 20.0 2.5 102 263 April 3/17including 265.75 269.00 3.25 34.5 2.1 96 196 April 3/17including 274.40 277.70 3.30 42.7 0.6 61 908 April 3/17
A17-096 241.50 287.00 45.50 7.8 0.0 8 111 October 2/17including 250.80 261.40 10.60 15.5 0.1 23 320 October 2/17
and 298.40 300.10 1.70 7.3 0.0 7 46 October 2/17and 304.80 308.60 3.80 8.3 0.0 6 82 October 2/17and 315.20 356.00 40.80 9.4 0.1 15 145 October 2/17
including 319.00 324.00 5.00 17.2 0.0 28 591 October 2/17including 342.60 354.50 11.90 17.4 0.1 20 80 October 2/17
All assays are calculated using a zinc cut off grade of 2% Zn over a 6 metre interval.True thickness of the zinc intersections are estimated to be at least 85% of the down hole thickness.
TIMELINE 2007 -Jul 2014
Aug 2014 -Jul 2015
Aug 2015 -Dec 2016
Jan 2017 -Jan 2018
ResourceGrowth
Initial defined Ag Mineral Resource at
Colquipucro
Zn discovery at Ayawilca in 2012
Feb. 2015
Initial Inferred Zn Mineral Resource
(13.3Mt @ 7.7% ZnEq)
Ag Ox Mineral Resource (14.3Moz
indicated & 13.2Moz inferred)
May 2016
Updated Inferred Zn Resource (18.8Mt @
8.2% ZnEq)
New Tin Inferred Mineral Resource
(5.4Mt @ 0.89% Sn)
Nov. 2017
Updated Inferred Zn Mineral Resource
(42.7Mt @ 7.3% ZnEq*)
Updated Tin Inferred Mineral Resource
(10.5Mt @ 0.70% SnEq**)
Work Activity11,000m drilled for
Zn and 6,000m drilled for Ag
6,000m drilled for Zn and 2,000m for Ag
9,000m drilled for Zn & Sn
Airborne magnetics & initial Zn metallurgical
tests
Drill program Feb. to end of 2017 – 17,500m
drilled to date
Additional met testing commenced
Corporate
Tinka & Darwin merger July 2014
New CEO and C$5.3M equity investment by
Sentient
May 2015
C$7.2M financing (Sentient C$2.0M, IFC
C$4.5M)
Nov. 2016
C$11M brokered financing completed
Listed on the Lima Stock Exchange
Coverage from four brokerage firms
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History and Important Milestones
* 6.0%Zn, 0.2%Pb, 17g/t Ag, 79g/t In
** 0.63% Sn, 0.23% Cu, 12 g/t Ag
ZINC SULPHIDES- matrix replacement of limestones
Massive sphalerite (Zn sulfide)
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Mineralization Styles
Massive SphaleriteHole A17-056
Zinc replacement of MagnetiteHole A17-063
TIN MINERALIZATION – predates zincCassiterite in massive pyrrhotite
Galena vein cutting massivePyrrhotite - Hole A17-056
High grade silver with galena and
sphalerite in carbonate vein Hole A17-072
Suite 1305 - 1090 West Georgia StVancouver, BC V6E 3V7
CANADAPh: +1 604 699-0202 Fax: +1 604 683-1585
CORPORATE OFFICE
FOR MORE INFORMATIONDr. Graham Carman, President & CEO
Rob Bruggeman, Investor [email protected]
+1 416 884-3556
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Tinka Resources Limited