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POSEIDON NICKEL LIMITED Unit 8 Churchill Court 331-335 Hay Street Subiaco WA 6008 PO Box 190 West Perth WA 6872 T +618 9382 8799 F +618 9382 4760 www.poseidon-nickel.com.au ABN 60 060 525 206 27 November 2008 Company Announcements Officer ASX Limited Exchange Centre Level 4, 20 Bridge Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Dear Sir Re: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2008 - PRESENTATION We enclose herewith a copy of a presentation for our 2008 Annual General Meeting. Yours faithfully David P.A. Singleton MANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Enc CORPORATE DIRECTORY Principal Office Unit 8, Churchill Court Director / Senior Management 331-335 Hay Street David Singleton Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer SUBIACO WA 6008 Andrew Forrest Non-Executive Chairman P: 61 8 9382 8799 Geoff Brayshaw Non-Executive Director F: 61 8 9382 4760 Richard Monti Non-Executive Director Ross Kestel Company Secretary Registered Office Level 2, Spectrum 100 Railway Road Corporate Enquiries SUBIACO WA 6008 Mr David Singleton – MD & CEO P: 61 8 9367 8133 P: 61 8 9382 8799 F: 61 8 9367 8812 F: 61 8 9382 4760 Media Enquiries E: [email protected] Mr Paul Downie Porter Novelli P: 61 8 9386 1233 Shareholder Enquiries E: [email protected] Enquiries concerning shareholdings should be addressed to: Home Exchange Computershare Investor Securities The Company’s shares are listed GPO Box D182, Perth WA 6840 on the Australian Stock Exchange P: 61 8 9323 2000 and the home exchange is Perth ASX code: POS

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POSEIDON N ICKEL L IMITED • Unit 8 • Churchill Court • 331-335 Hay Street • Subiaco • WA 6008 PO Box 190 • West Perth WA 6872 • T +618 9382 8799 • F +618 9382 4760 • www.poseidon-nickel.com.au • ABN 60 060 525 206

27 November 2008 Company Announcements Officer ASX Limited Exchange Centre Level 4, 20 Bridge Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Dear Sir Re: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2008 - PRESENTATION We enclose herewith a copy of a presentation for our 2008 Annual General Meeting. Yours faithfully

David P.A. Singleton MANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Enc CORPORATE DIRECTORY Principal Office Unit 8, Churchill Court Director / Senior Management 331-335 Hay Street David Singleton Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer SUBIACO WA 6008 Andrew Forrest Non-Executive Chairman P: 61 8 9382 8799 Geoff Brayshaw Non-Executive Director F: 61 8 9382 4760 Richard Monti Non-Executive Director Ross Kestel Company Secretary Registered Office Level 2, Spectrum 100 Railway Road Corporate Enquiries SUBIACO WA 6008 Mr David Singleton – MD & CEO P: 61 8 9367 8133 P: 61 8 9382 8799 F: 61 8 9367 8812 F: 61 8 9382 4760 Media Enquiries E: [email protected] Mr Paul Downie Porter Novelli P: 61 8 9386 1233 Shareholder Enquiries E: [email protected] Enquiries concerning shareholdings should be addressed to: Home Exchange Computershare Investor Securities The Company’s shares are listed GPO Box D182, Perth WA 6840 on the Australian Stock Exchange P: 61 8 9323 2000 and the home exchange is Perth ASX code: POS

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Disclaimer

This presentation has been prepared for the purpose of providing general information aboutPoseidon Nickel Limited ("Poseidon") It should not be considered as an offer or invitation toPoseidon Nickel Limited ( Poseidon ). It should not be considered as an offer or invitation tosubscribe for or purchase any securities in Poseidon or as an inducement to make an offer orinvitation with respect to those securities. It is not recommended that any person makes aninvestment decision in relation to Poseidon in reliance on this presentation material.

This presentation contains forecasts and forward looking statements. Such statements arepredictions only and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actualvalues, results, performances or achievements to differ materially from those expressed,implied or projected in any forecast or forward looking statementimplied or projected in any forecast or forward-looking statement.

This overview of Poseidon does not purport to be all-inclusive or to contain all informationwhich its recipients may require in order to make an informed assessment of Poseidon'sprospects Each of Poseidon its officers employees and advisers expressly disclaims anyprospects. Each of Poseidon, its officers, employees and advisers expressly disclaims anyresponsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the material contained in this presentationand excludes all liability for any loss or damage which may be suffered by any person as aconsequence of any information in this presentation or any error or omission therefrom Poseidon accepts no responsibility to update any person regarding any inaccuracy

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from. Poseidon accepts no responsibility to update any person regarding any inaccuracy,omission or change in information in this presentation.

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Agenda

• Poseidon Vision• Poseidon Vision• 12 Month Achievements• Resources & Exploration• Mine Refurbishment• Mine Refurbishment• Process Development• “New World” Poseidon Approach

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Poseidon’s Vision

• Annual Nickel Production of 20 000 tonnes targeted• Annual Nickel Production of 20,000 tonnes targeted

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Nickel Price has fallen by 60% in the last year leading to a crash in stock pricesy g p

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40% of Current Nickel Production could be uneconomic at today’s pricesy p

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Nickel – The Quiet Achiever

P f A th tiPerformance Aesthetic

Efficient Rechargeable

Energy Hygienic

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ANZ Commodities Review

“Potential supply squeeze inPotential supply squeeze in zinc and nickel could createzinc and nickel could create mini-recovery rally in 2010”

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Poseidon’s Achievements in the first full year

• 1st ever JORC resource60k tonnes @ 1 45%– 60k tonnes @ 1.45%

• 1st New Discovery since early 1970’sEM survey leading way– EM survey leading way

– Jubilee experience invaluable• Windarra Underground risk mitigated• Windarra Underground risk mitigated

– First access achieved in 17 years– 1.2km* refurbishment & ahead of schedulee u b s e & a ead o sc edu e

• Poseidon Patent & Pilot sulphide oxide blending– Route to low C1 cost & 20,000 tonne output, p

*Estimate by end Oct 2008

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Resources & Exploration

Neil Hutchison – GM GeologyNeil Hutchison – GM Geology

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Geology Report - November 2008

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Geology Report - November 2008

•Dedicated to finding new ore deposits & delineating existing deposits

•The largest team in the Company•6 Geologists•6 Geologists•5 Field Techs

•Managing 2 – 3 Drill RigsManaging 2 3 Drill Rigs

•In the last 12 months Geology team has •Drilled continuously up to 31st Oct 2008•211 holes for 32,295m

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Windarra Nickel Project-Geology

Geology Oxide Deposits Resource Category Tonnes Ni% Grade Ni Metal t

South Windarra Oxide Total Indicated 311,312 0.78 2,438Indicated

Woodline Well Oxide Total Inferred 266,382 1.38 3,676

Total All Oxide Categories 577,694 1.06 6,114

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Sulphide Deposits Resource Category Tonnes Ni% Grade Ni Metal t

Total10.5 km Mt Windarra Total Indicated 1,159,509 1.15 13,389

Mt Windarra Deeps Total Inferred 2,828,496 1.76 49,711

Total All Sulphide C t i 3,988,005 1.58 63,100

Denny Bore Categories 3,988,005 1.58 63,100

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Denny Bore-Plan View with Tenure

Magma Metals JV/Barrick-Metex/Barrick Metex

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Denny Bore-Longsection

Transported Cover

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Cabbage Leaf Model-Kambalda

S ti Th hSection Through Lava Field

~2km~2km Separation

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Lava Channel Formation on Sea Floor

~2km Separation

Sulphide Deposition in

Base of ChannelBase of Channel

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Extensive Geochemistry Reinterpretation Highlights the Potential Lava Channels

Geology Geochemistry

g g

InterpretedLava Channel

Positions~2km

S ti

Denny Bore Denny Bore

Separation

Denny Bore Denny BorePotential

Lava Channel Positions

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Aligning Geochemistry with Lava Channels

Geochemistry

InterpretedLava Channel

Positions

Denny BoreDenny BorePotential

Lava Channel Positions

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Mine RefurbishmentMine Refurbishment

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Refurbishment of Mine ahead of Schedule and Under Cost

• All Licences receivedreceived

• 1.5 M tonnes of Water removalWater removal underway

• Refurbishment of over 1km now complete

G d d• Ground and steel sets in good condition

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on main decline

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Refurbishment has already eliminated 2 of 3 high risk zonesg

Old Portal now Buried

Expected Broken Rock

Refurbished Decline (1 1km)

Ventilation and Service Raise

Refurbished Decline (1.1km)

2222Flooded Decline

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Process DevelopmentProcess Development

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Poseidon has completed an extensive test work programme as part of its feasibility workp g p y

• Flotation test work Complete• Flotation test work Complete

• Sulphide/Oxide Batch test work Complete

• Process Patent Granted

Continuous Flow test work Complete• Continuous Flow test work Complete

• Data Review for feasibility Opex Underway

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Poseidon ApproachPoseidon Approach

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Exploration $7,623,000

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Dewatering & Rehab $5,500,000

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R & D / Test Work $900,000

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Cash Position

$000Opening Cash Balance 1 July 2007 10 485Opening Cash Balance 1 July 2007 10,485Convertible Note Proceeds (issue of shares to Directors) 21,047Exploration (7,623)Dewatering & Rehabilitation (5,500)R&D / Test work (900)Capital Expenditure (1,105)p p ( , )Payments to suppliers & employees (2,039)

______Closing Cash Balance 30 June 2008 14 365Closing Cash Balance 30 June 2008 14,365

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Poseidon has put funding into place

• US $50m Convertible Note in 2 tranchesUS $15 i d– US $15m received

– US $35m requires AGM and timing agreement• Independent Experts Report• Independent Experts Report

– Amongst best terms in Australia in over 12 months• 0% interest 3 years0% interest 3 years• 5% interest year 4-6• Issued at 30% premium to (then) market

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Poseidon Strategy – Preserve Cash, build project & await inevitable opportunitiesp j pp

• Target : Significant Inferred Resource upgradeTarget : Significant Inferred Resource upgrade• Target : Substantially Eliminate Underground Risk• Target : Low Opex Process Route Result to 20 000• Target : Low Opex Process Route Result to 20,000

tonnes

AGGRESSIVELY REVIEW AND PURSUE KEY EMERGING OPPORTUNITIESEMERGING OPPORTUNITIES

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“E l d h il li i“Every cloud has a silver lining,

You just need to find it”j

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Competent Person Statement

Note: The information in this presentation relates to Exploration Results and Mineral Resources based on informationcompiled by Mr N Hutchison who is a Member of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Hutchison has sufficientexperience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration and to the activityexperience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration and to the activitywhich he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code forReporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.’ He has consented to the inclusion in thereport of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The Australian Stock Exchange has not received and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy ofthi lthis release.

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