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  • Hong Kong

    24 March 2011

    Helmsec’s Annual Mining Forum

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  • This presentation has been prepared by Toro Energy Limited (“Toro”). The information contained in this presentation is a professional opinion only and is given in good faith. Certain information in this document has been derived from third parties and though Toro has no reason to believe that it is not accurate, reliable or complete, it has not been independently audited or verified by Toro.

    Any forward-looking statements included in this document involve subjective judgement and analysis and are subject to uncertainties, risks and contingencies, many of which are outside the control of, and maybe unknown to, Toro. In particular, they speak only as of the date of this document, they assume the success of Toro’s strategies, and they are subject to significant regulatory, business, competitive and economic uncertainties and risks. Actual future events may vary materially from the forward looking statements and the assumptions on which the forward looking statements are based. Recipients of this document (“Recipients”) are cautioned to not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

    Toro makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of information in this document and does not take responsibility for updating any information or correcting any error or omission which may become apparent after this document has been issued.

    To the extent permitted by law, Toro and its officers, employees, related bodies corporate and agents (“Agents”) disclaim all liability, direct, indirect or consequential (and whether or not arising out of the negligence, default or lack of care of Toro and/or any of its Agents) for any loss or damage suffered by a Recipient or other persons arising out of, or in connection with, any use or reliance on this presentation or information. All amounts in A$ unless stated otherwise.

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  • Investment Proposition

    Toro Energy Ltd is a uranium focused Australian resources company.

    Principal assets include:

    • 100% of the expanding 31mlb* U3O8 Wiluna Uranium Project, including the Lake Way-Centipede deposits currently under Definitive Feasibility Study;

    • 40,000km2 exploration portfolio in uranium friendly jurisdictions, including 100%

    of recent uranium discovery “Theseus“ project, Lake Mackay, WA.

    With the recent ERMP (EIS) submission for Lake Way-Centipede, Toro remains on track to achieve first uranium production from the Wiluna Uranium Project in 2013.

    *See resource statement slide 14.

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  • The Company and the Uranium Market

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    Toro’s Corporate Evolution

    • South Australia Greenfield exploration • $18m raised on ASX float • Pro-forma market cap $36m

    • 31mlb* U3O8 Wiluna Project & exploration • $36m cash • Current Market Capitalisation ~$116m

    *See resource statement slide 14.

    Exploration Focus SA Palaeochannel

    Exploration Focus WA&NT

    Sandstone/ Unconformity/ palaeochannel

    Wiluna Project Development ERMP submitted DFS in progress

    March 2006 March 2011

    Mt Woods Uranium Rights

    OZL exploration focus

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    Toro Today

    Capital Structure Exchanges ASX: TOE Share Price (21 March 2011) A$0.12 Options (unlisted) 21.69m

    Shares 964.95m Fully Diluted Market Cap A$116m

    Cash (Dec 31 2010) A$36m Debt Nil Enterprise Value A$80m

    12 Month High / Low A$0.18 / $0.07

    Largest Shareholder – OZ Minerals Ltd 42.5%

    The Board

    Erica Smyth Non-Executive Chairman

    Greg Hall Managing Director

    Derek Carter Non-Executive Director

    Peter Lester Non-Executive Director

    John Nitschke Non-Executive Director

    Andrew Coles Non-Executive Director (OZ Minerals)

    Management

    Greg Hall Managing Director

    Todd Alder General Manager – Finance & Corporate

    Richard Dossor General Manager – Wiluna Project

    Mark McGeough General Manager – Exploration

    Simon Mitchell General Manager – Business Development

    Richard Yeeles Approvals and Community Director

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    Achievements Since Capital Raising

    Signs Letter of Intent with Norilsk re acquisition of

    Millipede (4-5mlb exploration target)*

    Dawson-Hinkler Well Project (6.2mlb JORC Resource) Acquisition

    Theseus Discovery – first uranium project at Lake

    Mackay

    Firestrike Uranium Discovery acquired.

    Agreement to acquire tenements, pastoral stations and Houses

    in Wiluna District

    Resources Test Pit completed

    Environmental Scoping

    Document Approved

    …A$61m raised at $0.15/share 2009Q4

    *NOTE: The total potential tonnage and grade is conceptual in nature, and Toro needs to determine whether there has been sufficient exploration to define a Mineral

    Resource, and while Toro has confidence in this target statement, it is uncertain if this work will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource. See slide 13 for details.

    Wiluna Project ERMP (EIS) Submitted

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    Toro Assets

    Exploration footprint Northern Territory,

    South Australia, Western Australia With key project at

    Theseus (Lake Mackay) Exploration JV

    Namibia 25% Equity

    31mlb* U3O8 @ Wiluna Project

    With ERMP (EIS) submitted and under DFS

    *See resource statement slide 14.

    Mt Woods, SA Uranium Rights OZL Exploration

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    Uranium Market: where to now?

    Ux U3O8 Spot Price/

    LT Price: (18/3/11)

    $50.00/ $73.00/lb

    Trade Tech Spot/ Mid

    T/LT Price : (18/3/11)

    $53.00/ $75.00/$70.00

    Nations indicating clear

    support for nuclear:

    Belarus

    China

    India

    France

    Poland

    Russia

    South Africa

    South Korea

    Sweden

    US Subsequent to the tsunami induced nuclear incident in Japan, several key countries have re-affirmed their commitment to nuclear power although

    most will review their safety procedures.

    *Source: UxC and TradeTech

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  • The Wiluna Uranium Project

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    Wiluna Uranium Project: Overview

    • Mining – shallow (generally

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    Wiluna Uranium Project: Footprint

    …Millipede Project acquisition in process (exploration target

    4-5mlb U3O8 )*

    …Lake Way JORC Resource 12.6mlb# U3O8

    …Centipede JORC Resource 11.8mlb# U3O8

    …Firestrike Project (exploration target)

    …Dawson-Hinkler Well JORC Resource 6.2mlb# U3O8

    …Albion Downs Project (exploration target)

    *NOTE: The total potential tonnage and grade is conceptual in nature, and Toro needs to determine whether there has been sufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource,

    and while Toro has confidence in this target statement, it is uncertain if this work will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource. See slide 13 for details.

    #See resource statement slide 14.

    …Dawson West Extension (exploration target)

    New Toro Leases

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    Wiluna Uranium Project: Millipede

    …Millipede Project acquisition in process

    Exploration Target Range*

    Tonnes

    Mt

    Grade

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    Contained Uranium

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    Contained

    Uranium, Mlb

    4-6 0.04-0.06 350-550 1,800-2,300 4 – 5

    *NOTE: The total potential tonnage and grade is conceptual in nature, and Toro needs to determine whether there has been sufficient exploration to define a Mineral

    Resource, and while Toro has confidence in this target statement, it is uncertain if this work will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource.

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    Resource Grade* Contained U3O8#

    As at Dec 2010 Category Mt ppm % U3O8 tonnes Mlbs

    Centipede, WA Measured 0.3 588 0.059 176 0.4

    Indicated 7.7 619 0.062 4,754 10.5

    Inferred 1.7 251 0.025 424 0.9

    TOTAL 9.7 554 0.055 5,355 11.8

    Lake Way, WA Inferred 10.5 543 0.054 5,718 12.6

    TOTAL 10.5 543 0.054 5,718 12.6

    Dawson-Hinkler, WA Inferred 9.50 293 0.029 2,800 6.2

    TOTAL 9.5 293 0.029 2,800 6.2

    WILUNA TOTAL 29.71 467 0.05 13,870 30.6

    *200ppm cut-off # Refer Competent Persons Statements, Page 33

    Wiluna Uranium Project: Resources

    Near Term Objectives

    o Expansion of Centipede & Lake Way resource & conversion of Lake Way Resource to Indicated

    o Redefinition of Dawson-Hinkler Resource with Uniform Conditioning

    o Addition of resources from Firestrike, Albion Downs and Millipede

    …grade to be reviewed after resource re-definition using Uniform Conditioning

    …new geological interpretation, potential resource extension

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    • Ore is within hypersaline water table

    • Pump control requirements determined

    • Geopolymer barrier to limit water ingress

    • Gamma logger with GPS to map pit floor

    • Vermeer continuous miner demonstrated

    • Rapid mining advance on 30cm benches

    • Cyclone system to control dust

    • Bulk sample taken for pilot plant testing

    Wiluna Uranium Project: Trial Mining

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    Wiluna Uranium Project: Conceptual Mine Scheduling

    Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

    Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

    Year 7 Year 8 Year 9

    Mining

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    Tailings

    Storage

    Rehab

    1 kilometre

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    • Proven by Yeelirrie Pilot Plant in 1980’s

    • Toro update lab work in 2007, 2009 & 2011

    Wiluna Uranium Project: Process Flow-sheet for Alkaline Tank Leach

    • Bulk sample taken from test pit

    • Pilot plant test work in March/April 2011

    • Processing 1.3 Mtpa

    • Average head grade 668ppm U3O8

    • Recovery ~86%

    • 1000t U3O8 product p.a

    • Capital cost ~$260M

    • Project life 10-15 years

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    • Wiluna Resource Upgrade & Optimisation Study

    • Regional Consolidation (Millipede, Dawson-Hinkler, Firestrike, Albion Downs)

    • Trial Mining/ Test Pit completed

    • Environmental Scoping Document & Environmental Review & Management Plan

    • Completion of Pilot Plant Process Testwork In process, due 2011q2

    • JORC Resource Update In process, due 2011q2

    • Definitive Feasibility Study In process, due 2011q4

    • Financing In process, due 2012q1

    Wiluna Uranium Project: Milestones

    2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

    Approvals

    Metallurgical Testing / Pilot Plant

    Bankable Feasibility Study

    Indigenous Consultation

    Off-take Agreements/ Financing

    Decision to Construct

    Design and Construct

    Commissioning & Production

    …project development decision in 2012

    …first production targeted for 2013H2

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    Wiluna Uranium Project: UxC Classification, Uranium Suppliers Annual

    Primary Producers Planned Producers Junior/ Exploration

    AREVA Alliance Resources Ltd A Cap Resource Ltd

    ARMZ Aurora Energy Resources African Energy Resources

    BHPB (Olympic Dam) Bannerman Resources Ltd Aura Energy Ltd

    Cameco Corp Berkeley Resources Ltd Black Range Minerals

    Denison Mines Corp CF Industries Inc Canalska Ventures

    General Atomics Energy Fuels Inc Cauldron Energy

    Kazatomprom Extract Resources Ltd Crosshair Exploration and Mining Corp

    Mestena Uranium LLC First Uranium Corp Curnamona Energy Ltd

    Navoi MMC Forsys Metals Corp Deep Yellow Ltd

    Nufcor Mantra Resources Ltd Energy & Minerals Australia

    Paladin Energy Ltd Peninsula Minerals Ltd Energy Metals Ltd

    Rio Tinto / ERA Powertech Uranium Corp Forte Energy NL

    Uranium Energy Corp [New Entrant] Shiva Uranium Pty Ltd Greenland Minerals and Energy

    Uranium One Inc Strathmore Minerals Hathor Exploration Ltd

    Toro Energy Ltd Homeland Uranium Inc

    Tournigan Energy Ltd Impact Minerals Ltd

    UEX Corp Khan Resources Inc

    Uranium Resources Inc Laramide Resources Inc

    Ur-Energy Marathon Resources Ltd

    Uranerz Energy Corp Mega Uranium Ltd

    White Canyon Uranium Ltd + more than 60 other junior companies

    ....Toro Energy

    classified as

    “Planned Producer”

    ....scheduled for

    2013

    2007 - 2010

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    • Significant Australian deposit, a Tier 1 supply country

    • Supportive State and Federal Governments

    • Good infrastructure and mining friendly location

    • Mine life recently extended by regional consolidation

    • One of the most advanced new uranium projects in Australia

    Wiluna Uranium Project: Strengths F

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  • Exploration

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    Australian Exploration Projects

    Birrindudu Project (WA) JV with Cameco (TOE 50.01%)

    Reynolds Range Project (NT) Redox front target

    Lake Mackay (WA)

    Theseus Palaeochannel

    Uranium Discovery

    IOCGU targets (Olympic Dam

    style)

    Mt Woods Uranium Rights (SA) OZ Minerals conducting >$75m

    exploration program

    Tenements by State

    Granted km2

    Application km2

    South Australia

    5,976 0

    Northern Territory

    9,261 19,240

    Western Australia

    5,334 375

    Totals 20,571 19,615

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    Lake Mackay Project (WA): Theseus

    Approximate footprint of Four Mile East/West

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    Birrindudu (WA) – Cameco JV (TOE 50.01%)

    …Birrindudu, significant alteration zone intersected

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    Reynolds Range (NT) – Toro 100%

    …Reynolds Range, defined redox front

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  • Mt Woods (SA): Uranium Rights

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    Toro has a uranium rights agreement on OZ Minerals Ltd (OZL) exploration properties adjacent to Prominent Hill mine.

    OZL are spending >$70m per annum on exploration in and around Prominent Hill.

    OZL mobilised 13 drill to the region/ Prominent Hill project.

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    Namibia: Deep Yellow JV (TOE 25%)

    .... “Alaskite Alley”

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  • Looking Ahead

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    Toro Strategy

    “To become a significant sustainable uranium mining company focusing on developing a top tier exploration and

    production profile in the global uranium mining sector generating superior shareholder returns.”

    “Significant”

    production of greater than 2.2mlb (1,000t) U3O8 pa by 2015

    production of greater than 5.5mlb (2,500t) U3O8 pa by 2020

    “Sustainable”

    a JORC Resource greater than 100mlb (45,000t) U3O8 by 2015

    a JORC Resource greater than 220mlb (100,000t) U3O8 by 2020

    Toro’s quantitative strategic targets imply organic growth or by acquisition.

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    2011 : More Drilling!

    Wiluna Regional

    Commence Drilling in new areas 4000m

    Mt Woods

    Plan to drill at Taurus target 1000m

    Lake Mackay Project

    Theseus Prospect 8000m

    IOCGU targets Lake Mackay 1500m

    Birrindudu JV

    Complete RC Drilling 4000m

    Reynolds Range

    Complete RC Drilling 2000m

    Ngalia Basin

    Start Drilling 1000m

    Total Drilling Planned >20,000m

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    News flow and value add

    Lake Mackay Project

    Drilling of the Theseus Prospect (6000m)

    Drilling of IOCGU targets in southern Lake Mackay (1500m)

    Birrindudu JV

    Complete RC Drilling (2000m)

    Reynolds Range

    Complete RC Drilling (2000m)

    Ngalia Basin

    Start Drilling (1000m)

    Wiluna Regional

    Commence Drilling in new areas (3000m)

    Mt Woods

    Plan to drill at Taurus target (1000m)

    More drilling! Wiluna Uranium Project – progressing approvals and the DFS

    • Pilot plant test work results 2011q2

    • JORC Resource update 2011q2

    • Definitive feasibility study concluded 2011q4

    • Product marketing, project finance, strategic partner/ investor search 2012q1

    Exploration initiatives – extensive drilling (>20,000m of follow-up)

    • Lake Mackay – drilling the new Theseus uranium discovery 2011q2

    • Birrindudu/ Reynolds Range – follow up drilling 2011q3

    • Leverage Wiluna Project expertise to assess broader regional opportunities 2011q4

    Market fundamentals - long term uranium demand fundamentals remain strong

    • Significant construction pipeline - demand drivers

    • Delayed new supply/ production issues - supply drivers

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  • Simon Mitchell General Manager – Business Development

    Toro Energy Limited Corporate Office 3 Boskenna Avenue NORWOOD South Australia 5067 Telephone: +61 8 8132 5600 Facsimile: +61 8 8362 6655 Email: [email protected] Website: www.toroenergy.com.au

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  • The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources at Lake Way and Centipede is based on information compiled by Mr Daniel Guibal who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr Guibal is a fulltime employee of SRK Consulting and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Persons as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Guibal consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

    The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources at Dawson-Hinkler Well is based on information compiled by S. Mann MAusIMM , S. Gatehouse MAIG and A. van der Heyden MAusIMM. Messrs Mann, Gatehouse and van der Heyden have sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Mr Mann is a full-time employee of U3O8 Limited. Messrs Gatehouse and van der Heyden are employees of Hellman & Schofield Pty Ltd. Each of the above named consents to the inclusion of the information in this announcement in the form and context in which it appears.

    Information in this report is based on Exploration Results compiled by Mr Mark McGeough who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr McGeough is a full-time employee of Toro, and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr McGeough consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

    Information in this report is based on information compiled by Mr Craig Gwatkin who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Gwatkin is a full-time employee of Toro, and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Gwatkin consents to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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    Knowledge, experience and delivery – the right balance

    Board of Directors

    Greg Hall Managing Director 30+ years resource sector experience, including 21 years uranium (Ranger, Jabiluka & Olympic Dam) and uranium marketing (ERA North America)

    Dr Erica Smyth Non-Executive Chairman 30+ years experience in the mineral and petroleum industries

    Peter Lester Non-Executive Director Extensive experience in senior operating, development and corporate roles with Newcrest, North, CRA and MIM

    Derek Carter Non-Executive Director Geologist with over 30 years experience in corporate management, exploration and mining

    John Nitschke Non-Executive Director Mining engineer with 35+ years experience in the resources industry in mining operations and project management

    Andrew Coles Non-Executive Director Currently CFO of OZ Minerals Ltd, previously Treasury roles at Esso, Exon Mobile and Zinifex F

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    Deep experience in uranium operations, exploration & development

    Management Team

    Greg Hall Managing Director 30+ years resource sector experience, including 21 years uranium (Ranger, Jabiluka & Olympic Dam) and uranium marketing (ERA North America)

    Simon Mitchell General Manager, Business Development 20+ years international resource development expertise including 10 years as an exploration/ development geologist

    Mark McGeough General Manager, Exploration 25+ years geological & exploration expertise, including uranium

    Todd Alder General Manager, Finance & Corporate 16+ years financial management experience within the Mining, Energy and Steel Manufacturing industries

    Richard Yeeles Approvals and Community Director -Wiluna Extensive management experience in government/ community relations, ex-BHPB Olympic Dam Expansion

    Richard Dossor Project Director – Wiluna Extensive experience in design, procurement construction of development projects F

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    • Commonwealth Government

    – Fully supportive

    – Environmental and export approval

    – Proliferation and security

    • State Governments

    – Supportive in WA, SA and NT (Toro activity area)

    – Environmental and mining approval

    – Health, safety and transport

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    Wiluna Project: Agitated Tank Leach F

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