Lion One Metals - Tuvatu Gold Project - Dec 2011 Presentatn

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    Forward Looking Statements

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    Certain information contained or incorporated by reference herein, including

    any operating performance of Lion One Metals Ltd. (Lion One ), constitutes

    "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of

    historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words projected,

    attributable, potential, will and similar expressions identify forward-

    looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon

    a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by

    Lion One are inherently subject to significant business, economic and

    competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors

    could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the

    forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to:

    fluctuations in the currency markets; fluctuations in the spot and forward

    price of gold or certain other commodities; changes in national and localgovernment legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or

    economic developments in Canada or other countries in which Lion One does

    or may carry on business in the future; business opportunities that may be

    presented to, or pursued by, Lion One the ability to successfully integrate

    acquisitions; operating or technical difficulties in connection with, mining or

    development activities; the speculative nature of gold exploration and

    development, including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses and permits;

    diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; adverse changes in the credit

    rating; and contests over title to properties. In addition, there are risks and

    hazards associated with the business of gold exploration, development and

    mining, including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or

    unexpected formations, pressures, cave-ins, flooding and gold bullion losses

    (and the risk of inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to

    cover these risks). Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect

    the actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from

    those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on

    behalf of, Lion One . You are cautioned that forward-looking statements are

    not guarantees of future performance.

    This presentation uses the terms inferred resources and measured &

    indicatedresources. Lion One advises you that these terms are recognized

    by Canadian securities regulations (under National Instrument 43-101

    Standards of Disclosure for MineralProjects). You are cautioned not to

    assume that any part or all of the mineral deposits in these categories will

    ever be converted into reserves. In addition, inferred resources have a

    great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and economic and legal

    feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral

    resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules,

    estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility

    or pre-feasibility studies, or economic studies except for a preliminary

    assessment as defined under NI 43-101. You are cautioned no to assume

    that part or all of an inferred resource exists, or is economically or legallymineable.

    The information contained herein is confidential and does not constitute a

    recommendation by Lion One its agents or any vendor party nor does it form

    the basis of any contract or offer for the sale of the business of gold

    exploration, development and mining. The recipient of the information

    contained herein agrees that the information is to be considered confidential

    and proprietary to Lion One and shall hold the same in confidence, shall not

    use it other than for the purposes of its business with Lion One and shall

    disclose it only to its officers, directors, or employees with a specific need toknow. The recipient will not disclose, publish or otherwise reveal any of the

    confidential information contained herein to any other party whatsoever

    except with the specific prior written authorization of Lion One .

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    Tuvatu and Analog

    Vatukoula:

    11M oz. gold

    Tuvatu

    Key Features

    Same VolcanicTrend

    Same BasicGeology

    Same GravitySignature

    Same PhysicalDimensions andScale

    Same GeologicAge andFormativeEvents

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    Location, Location, Location

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    Fiji

    Frieda River

    15 M oz. Au

    Grasberg46 M oz. Au

    Porgera9 M oz. Au

    Ok Tedi16M oz. Au

    Wafi Golpu16M oz. Au

    Gold Ridge1.5M oz. Au

    Lihir

    56 M oz. Au

    Fiji

    PNG

    Solomon Islands

    Vatukoula11M oz. Au

    Namosi6.5M oz. Au

    AustraliaTuvatu

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    Mission Statement

    Become a World Class Gold Producer

    in the Pacific Rim

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    Pro-Mining Government

    (Fiji Times, Dec. 12, 2011)

    The miningindustry is on(a) roll

    The Mineral Resources Department is anticipating

    another find with huge prospects(at) Tuvatu.

    Tuvatu (is) earmarkedto be one of the big players in themining sector in the next few years.- Fiji Mineral

    Resources Department Director Malakai Finau

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    Walter H. Berukoff Gold Company Builder

    Chairman & CEO - Lion One Metals

    Founded:

    Northern Orion: acquired by Yamana - $1.09 billion

    Miramar Mining: acquired by Newmont - $1.53 billion

    La Mancha: 120,000 oz./ year gold producer; 4 operatinggold mines; 2 million oz. resource base

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    Key Investment Attributes

    $18 million cash

    No debt

    40% insider ownership

    40% institutional ownership

    Market Cap

    Currently $50 million

    12 month range $50-$100 million

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    Year 2000 Feasibility Study

    Conducted by Tuvatus Previous Owner

    Covered Only Previously-Drilled AreaExcludes Any Bulk Tonnage Potential

    Assumptions: 3 g/t cutoff grade Production rate: 80,000 oz. / year

    Mine life: 6.5 years Est. operating costs: $191/ounce

    Gold Price Sensitivity (5% discount rate): $350/oz. NPV $36 million

    $750/oz. NPV $200 million $1,500/oz. NPV $500 million

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    20 Km Project Area

    High Grade Outcrops

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    Previously-Drilled Area

    Previously-Drilled Area

    Drilling Conducted byTuvatus Previous Owner:

    60,000 meters core drilling27,000 meters RC drilling

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    Previously-Drilled Area

    Previous Drilling Program:

    - 60,000 meters core drilling- Only 15,000 meters of core assayed

    Representative Grades include:- 4.2 g/t over 94 m- 1.75 g/t over 47.6 m

    - 2.3 g/t over 51.6 m- 5.1 g/t over 38.5 m

    Bonanza Grades include:- 53.96 g/t over 9 m- 68.7 g/t over 1.37 m

    - 79.2 g/t over 1.25 m- 107 g/t over 5.75 m- 285 g/t over 3.72 m

    Surface Samples include: one at 1715 g/tand five samples over 100 g/t

    Photo of core in boxes

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    World Class Bulk Tonnage Potential

    High grade veins overprinting bulk tonnage porphyry system

    Current Work Program

    Assaying All Drill Core inPreviously-Drilled Area

    CompletingComprehensive IPSurveys

    Scope to SignificantlyReduce Cutoff grade

    Potent ia l to increase resourcein prev ious ly-dr i l led area to

    wor ld c lass scale13

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    Multiple Additional Target Areas

    Previously-Drilled Area

    Future High Grade and Bulk Tonnage Targets

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    Well-Developed Infrastructure

    20 Km from Nadi International Airport

    Company compound and site camp

    Roads and power lines cross property

    40 Km from deep water port in Lautoka

    Access to abundant water resources

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    Technical Team - 120 Years Combined Experience

    Brian Hall, P. Geo, Director

    Helen Grond, P. Geo, VP Exploration

    David Pals, P. Geo, GIS-Database Manager

    Sekonaia Bulu, Geologist (former Vatukoula)

    Jerry Taganesia, Geologist

    Aminisitai Loco, Geologist

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    Action Plan/Milestones

    2012:

    Core sampling and relogging

    Surface exploration and drilling

    Resource modeling

    Significant resource expansion

    NI 43-101 Resource Estimates

    Thereafter: Feasibility, Development, Production

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    Outstanding Investment Opportunity

    Prolific Gold Geologic Setting

    Walter Berukoff Proven Track Record

    Fully Funded No Debt

    Contained Capital Structure

    Pro-Mining Government

    Widely Evidenced Commercial/Bonanza Ore Grades

    First-Rate Technical Team

    Well-Developed InfrastructureWorld Class Potential

    Significantly Undervalued in the Market

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