tahoe resources bmo global metals & mining conference presentation
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Safe Harbour DisclaimerCautionary Language on Forward‐Looking InformationThis presentation contains “forward‐looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, and “forward‐looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively referred to as “forward‐looking statements”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward‐looking statements. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "plan", "intend", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "schedule" and similar expressions or statements identify forward‐looking statements. Forward‐looking statements in this presentation include, but are not limited to, statements and/or information related to: (i) the Company’s 2016 goals, (ii) 2016 outlook related to gold and silver mineral reserves and mineral resources, production, total cash cost per ounce, all‐in sustaining cost per ounce, capital expenditures, corporate general and administration expenses and exploration expenses, (iii) estimated production over the life of the Escobal and La Arena mines, (iv) estimates of royalties and taxes paid in Guatemala and Peru (v) the timing of the anticipated commencement of commercial production at Shahuindo; and (vi) the advancement of exploration projects, including the Sulfide Project at La Arena and the El Alizar Oxide Project adjacent to La Arena (vi) estimated mill and leach pad recoveries, smelter payables and doré and silver concentrate details over the first ten years of mine life. Forward‐looking statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, estimates, expectations, analyses and opinions, which are based on management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, but which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: the Company’s ability to implement operational improvements at the Escobal and La Arena mines; the Company’s ability to carry on exploration and development activities, including construction; the timely receipt of required approvals; the price of silver, gold and other metals; prices for key mining supplies, including labor costs and consumables, remaining consistent with the Company’s current expectations; production meeting expectations and being consistent with estimates; plant, equipment and processes operating as anticipated; there being no material variations in the current tax and regulatory environment; the Company’s ability to operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner; the exchange rates among the Canadian dollar, Guatemalan quetzal, Peruvian nuevo sol and the United States dollar remaining consistent with current levels; and the Company’s ability to obtain financing as and when required and on reasonable terms. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used. Tahoe’s actual results, programs and financial position could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward‐looking statements as a result of numerous factors, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These include, but are not necessarily limited to, the Company’s dependence on the Escobal and La Arena mines; the fluctuation of the price of silver, gold and other metals; changes in national and local government legislation, taxation and controls or regulations; social unrest, and political or economic instability in Guatemala and/or Peru; the availability of additional funding as and when required; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; the timing and ability to maintain and, where necessary, obtain necessary permits and licenses; the uncertainty in the estimation of mineral resources and mineral reserves; the uncertainty in geologic, hydrological, metallurgical and geotechnical studies and opinions; infrastructure risks, including access to water and power; the impact of inflation; changes in the administration of governmental regulation, policies and practices; environmental risks and hazards; insurance and uninsured risks; land title risks; risks associated with illegal mining activities by unauthorized individuals on the Company’s mining or exploration properties; risks associated with competition; risks associated with currency fluctuations; contractor, labor and employment risks; dependence on key management personnel and executives; the timing and possible outcome of pending or threatened litigation; the risk of unanticipated litigation; risks associated with the repatriation of earnings; risks associated with negative operating cash flow; risks associated with the Company’s hedging policies; risks associated with dilution; and risks associated with effecting service of process and enforcing judgments. For a further discussion of risks relevant to the Company, see the Company’s Annual Information Form available on SEDAR under the heading “Description of Our Business – Risk Factors”. There is no assurance that forward‐looking statements will prove to be accurate. Actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward‐looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward‐looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits may be derived there from. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on this information. Tahoe does not undertake to update publicly or revise any forward‐looking statements, except as, and to the extent required by, applicable securities laws. For more information about the risks and challenges of Tahoe’s business, investors should review Tahoe’s current Annual Information Form available at www.sedar.com. All prices in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.
Revised February 2016
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2015 Tahoe Highlights
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Record production of 20.4 moz silver at Escobal; completed 4500 tpdexpansion on‐time and on‐budget
Record 230,436 ounces gold at La Arena (Tahoe 174,025 oz) Completed Rio Alto merger in Q2 Shahuindo‐Increased reserves from 1 moz to 1.9 moz—Poured first gold and
commissioning commenced in Q4 Repaid $50 million in debt Returned $49.7 million in shareholder dividends Established $150 million revolving credit facility
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Tahoe – New Leader in Precious Metals
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Large-Scale, low-cost production 450,000 oz gold & 20M oz silver per year (700,000 – 750,000 oz gold equivalent) Gold equivalent cash costs <$700/oz, AISC <$900/oz
Large portfolio of growth assets • Growing gold production in Peru and Canada• Attractive exploration targets in all regions
Industry-Leading free cash flow Peer leading free cash flow yield of 5.4% over 2016-2018
Strong balance sheet >$150m of cash, zero net debt
Returning capital to shareholders Strong free cash flow supporting monthly dividend of $0.02 per share per month ($0.24/share/yr.)
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Transaction Highlights
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A premier Americas focused precious metals producer Diversified operating platform with three low‐cost precious metal operations across Guatemala, Peru and Canada Anchored by the Escobal mine, one of the largest and highest grade silver mines globally
Significant low‐cost production and low‐risk growth
All operations generate free cash flow in the current commodity price environment Significant built‐in growth driven by Shahuindo expansion to 36,000 tpd rate and the advancement of a number of growth
initiatives in Timmins, including the ramp up of the 144 Gap deposit Growth in Peru and Canada targeted to increase gold production to >500,000 ounces in 2018
Exciting exploration potential Over 3.4 mozs of M&I gold and 6.0 mozs of inferred gold across eight exploration projects in Peru and Ontario Strong near‐mine potential to add additional gold resources Large unexplored land package across all regions
Superior financial performance and strong balance sheet Zero net debt, modest capital requirements and strong free cash flow generation provide industry‐leading financial strength
and flexibility Tahoe plans to continue monthly dividend policy of $0.02 per share
1. See Tahoe press release dated January 14, 2016; 2. See Lake Shore press release dated January 8, 2016; 3. Using Gold price of $1,175/oz and Silver price of $15.00/oz
2016E Combined Guidance1,2 Gold Silver Gold Equivalent3
Production 370 - 430kozs 18 - 21mozs 600-700kozs
Cash Costs $675 - $725/oz $7.50 - $8.50/oz $640 - $700/oz
All-in Sustaining Costs $950 - $1,000/oz $10.00 - $11.00/oz $885 - $950/oz
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Transaction Summary
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ProposedTransaction
• Business combination with Lake Shore via Plan of Arrangement• Implied equity value of approximately C$945 million1
• Pro forma ownership: 74% Tahoe / 26% Lake Shore1
Consideration
• 0.1467 of a Tahoe common share per Lake Shore common share, representing total consideration of CAD$1.71 per common share1
• 14.8% premium over the closing price of Lake Shore on February 5th and a 28.6% premium to the closing price of Lake Shore on February 4th
• 25.7% premium based on each company’s 20‐day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”)2 to February 5, and 30.4% to February 4
Conditions• Lake Shore shareholder vote (66 2/3% of shareholder votes cast)• Tahoe shareholder vote (majority of shareholder votes cast)• Customary regulatory and court approvals
AnticipatedTiming
• Mailing of meeting materials by early March• Shareholder meetings by early April• Closing expected in April
Other Terms
• Customary non‐solicitation covenants, subject to normal fiduciary outs• Right to match in favor of Tahoe• Break fee of CAD$37.8 million payable to Tahoe; break fee of CAD$20.0 million payable to Lake Shore• Officers and directors of Lake Shore and Tahoe intend to enter into voting support agreements, pursuant to
which they will vote their common shares held in favor of the Transaction• Alan Moon to join Tahoe Board of Directors and Tony Makuch to join Tahoe as President of Canadian
Operations
• 1. At market closing on February 5, 2016. Equity value and pro forma ownership on a fully diluted in the money basis assuming the conversion of in the money convertible debentures• 2. VWAP based on TSX trading only
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Diversified Operating Platform in the Americas
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Note: M&I resources reported inclusive of mineral reserves; See endnotes 1,2,3
La Arena Oxides Shahuindo Oxides2016E Prod. 200-250koz AuCash Costs US$700-$750/ozReserves Au 0.9Moz @ 0.36g/t 1.9Mozs @ 0.53g/tM&I Res. Au 1.2Moz @ 0.32g/t 2.3Mozs @ 0.50g/t
La Arena SulfidesReserves Au 0.6Moz @ 0.31g/tReserves Cu 0.6Blbs @ 0.43%M&I Res. Au 2.1Moz @ 0.24g/tM&I Res. Cu 2.0Blbs @ 0.33%
Shahuindo SulfidesInf. Res. Au 2.0Moz @ 0.71g/tInf. Res. Ag 59Moz @ 21g/t
Timmins West Bell Creek
2016E Prod. 170-180koz Au
Cash Costs <$650/oz
Reserves Au 0.5Moz @ 4.30g/t 0.3Moz @ 4.57g/t
M&I Res. Au 0.7Moz @ 4.76g/t 0.7Moz @ 4.36g/t
Escobal2016E Prod. 18-21Moz Ag
Cash Costs $7.50-$8.50/oz
Reserves Ag 310Moz @ 332g/t
M&I Res. Ag 389Moz @ 332g/t
Other Lake Shore AssetsResources M&I (Moz) Inferred (Moz)
144 Gap Zone 0.3 @ 5.41g/t 0.3 @ 5.19g/tWhitney 0.7 @ 6.85g/t 0.2 @ 5.34g/t
Gold River 0.1 @ 5.29g/t 1.0 @ 6.06g/tJuby 1.1 @ 1.28g/t 2.9 @ 0.94g/tVogel 0.1 @ 1.75g/t 0.2 @ 3.60g/t
Marlhill 0.1 @ 4.52g/t -Fenn-Gib 1.3 @ 0.99g/t 0.8 @ 0.95g/t
Total 3.7 @ 2.77g/t 5.4 @ 2.41g/t
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Benefits for LSG shareholders
Premium bid provides immediate value to shareholders
Stronger balance sheet unlocks value from growth opportunities sooner, without dilution or financial risk
Participation in industry-leading dividend
LSG, Tahoe Business Combination AgreementUnlocking Immediate Value
Accelerating Future Value Creation
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LSG: Quality Operations Driving Financial Strength
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2012 2013 2014 2015
966766
592 580
1,813
1,139872 870
Cash Operating Costs(1)
(1) Non‐GAAP Measure (see Slide 28); (2) All‐in sustaining cost
US$/oz
Low Unit Costs
Solid Production & Sales
0
40,000
80,000
120,000
160,000
200,000
2012 2013 2014 2015
83,800135,600
183,300 183,300Ounces
Gold SalesStrong Growth in Cash
0
50
100
2012 2013 2014 2015
6134
62
100$M
Cash and Bullion
Reduced Debt Levels
0
20
40
60
80
13‐Feb 13‐Dec 2014 2015
6852
70
$M Senior Secured Debt
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LSG: Three‐Year Outlook
Production 170,000 to 180,000 oz per year
Cash operating costs better than US$650/oz
AISC below US$950/oz
Strong free cash flow (at current prices)
Improved balance sheet
Advance growth opportunities
Significant exploration upside
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BELL CREEK MINE
BELL CREEK COMPLEX – MILL
Large-scale underground mining complex – two deposits (Timmins Deposit & Thunder Creek Deposit)
2,770 tpd at 4.4 gpt in 2015 509.7k oz reserves (3.7M tonnes at 4.3 gpt) Dec. 2014 M&I resources 695.0 oz (4.5M tonnes at 4.8 gpt(1),
Inferred resources 206.0k oz (1.6M tonnes at 5.0 gpt) at Dec. 2014
Exploration drift from Thunder Creek to 144 Gap
TIMMINS WEST MINE
Underground ramp mining operations 810 tpd at 4.4 gpt in 2015 263.6k oz reserves (1.8M tonnes at 4.6 gpt) Dec. 2014 M&I resources 687.0k oz(4.9M tonnes at 4.4 gpt)(1),
Inferred resources 685.0k oz (4.4M tonnes at 4.8 gpt) Dec. 2014
Significant resource potential at depth
Conventional gold mill circuit, involving crushing and grinding, gravity and leaching, followed by CIL and CIP processes for gold recovery• Recoveries of 96.6% in 2015 (consistently above
95%)
Processed 1,307,200 tonnes (3,580 tpd) at 4.4 gpt in 2015, 4,270 tpd in Dec. 2015
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50,000
100,000
150,000
2012 2013 2014 2015
64,000
110,000142,200 139,000
Ounces Timmins West Production
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2012 2013 2014 2015
719,300952,700
1,245,900 1,307,200
Tonnes Processed
010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000
2012 2013 2014 2015
22,50027,500
43,300 39,700
Ounces Bell Creek Production
LSG: Portfolio of Well‐Built, Low‐Cost AssetsWell Built Infrastructure Supports Low Cost Growth
(1) M&I resources inclusive of reserves
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LSG: Growth Opportunities Near Existing Infrastructure
First resource released; Development, test stoping to follow
> 1.0M oz inferred resources; Drilling of GR Extension in 2016
144 Gap Zone
Gold River
Whitney
Bell Creek Mill capable of >4000 tpd and expandable to 5500 tpd
BC Deep Completing study for deepening of shaft to access deep resources
Resource confirmation/expansion using open-pit model in 2016
144 SW/N/S Continuing drilling along 144 Trend – focus on 144 South in 2016
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Timmins West ComplexPotential for Multiple Gold Deposits
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144 Gap DepositIndicated: 1,734,000 tonnes @ 5.41 gpt (301.7k oz)Inferred: 1,914,000 tonnes @ 5.19 gpt (319.2k oz)
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144 Gap Deposit Encouraging New Drill Results
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1. The 144 Gap resource was estimated using the Inverse Distance to the power 2 (ID2) interpolation method with capping of gold assays evaluated by zone and ranging between 70 and 120 gpt, and anassumed long‐term gold price of US$1,100 per ounce with an average exchange rate of $0.90 $US/$CAD. The cut‐off grade for the base case is 2.6 gpt.
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144 Gap DepositEncouraging New Drill Results
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Confirms existing resultsIntersections in defined resource (but not included in resource estimate)
49.92gpt/22.7m
31.27gpt/18.5m
10.56gpt/7.8m
5.41gpt/36.0m
Highlights potential to expand resource Intersections outside defined resource
6.43gpt/12.5m
5.97gpt/18.8m
8.09gpt/9.9m
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Gold RiverNew Exploration Program in 2016
986,000 tonnes @ 9.81 gpt for 310,900 ozs (between 400 and 800 metres)
1,700 m
800 m
Gold River Trend – East Two highly prospective deposits
within 4 kms of Timmins West mine shaft – East and West deposits
Resource contains high-grade core consisting of 310,900 oz at 9.81 gpt
Drilling to date focused on shallow targets in East Deposit
2016 drilling largely focused on Gold River Extension
3D View –Conceptual
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775 mL
925 mL
1250 mL
1050 mL
1625 mL
Reserves P&P: 1,792,000 tonnes @ 4.6 gpt 263,600 oz ResourcesM&I: 4,904,000 @ 4.29 gpt 687,000 ozInferred: 4,399,000 @ 4.84 gpt 685,000 oz
Bottom of current reserve at 1165 L
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Bell Creek Mine: Growth Potential
Conceptual shaft extension and
development plan
775 mL
925 mL
1250 mL
1050 mL
1625 mL
Bottom of current reserve at 1165 L
Reserves P&P: 1,792,000 tonnes @ 4.6 gpt 263,600 oz ResourcesM&I: 4,904,000 @ 4.29 gpt 687,000 ozInferred: 4,399,000 @ 4.84 gpt 685,000 oz
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Temex TransactionWhitney Project: In‐Market Acquisition
Whitney Project JV – Resources(1)(2)
Tonnes Grade* Ounces
Measured 966,000 7.02 218,100
Indicated 2,253,000 6.77 490,500
Total M&I 3,219,000 6.85 708,600
Inferred 995,000 5.34 170,700
* Grams per tonne, at 3.0 gptcut-off
(1) Lake Shore Gold has not verified themineral resources disclosed in the technicalreport for the Whitney Project. To the bestof Lake Shore Gold’s knowledge,information, and belief, there is no newmaterial scientific or technical informationthat would make the disclosure of themineral resources inaccurate ormisleading.
(2) 60% Interest
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Peru Exploration
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SHAHUINDO
LA ARENAEl Alizar
La Florida
Agua Blanca
51,130 has
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Upside Potential Across All Regions
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EXPLORATION UPSIDEEl Alizar• Look for potential to
extend La Arena oxide144 Trend• Drilling of SW, North and
South ZonesGold River• >1mozs high-grade U/G
resource near Timmins West mine
Fenn-GibRegional Exploration
IN DEVELOPMENT
La Arena Sulfide• Scoping in 2016 and
Feasibility in 2017
Bell Creek Shaft• Deepen shaft to 1,225m
Whitney• High-grade U/G resource • 5km from Bell Creek mill
PRODUCTION
Escobal• 20mozs Ag / yr
La Arena Oxide• 170kozs Au / yr
Shahuindo Phase 1• 75kozs Au / yr
Timmins/Bell Creek• 175kozs Au / yr
NEAR-TERM EXPANSION
144 Gap• Commencing production
in H2 2016• Implement long-range
development plans
Bell Creek Mill• Expansion to 5500 tpd
for ~$30M by 2017
Shahuindo Phase 2• 36ktpd expansion in
2018 (170 kozs / yr)
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Growing Low-Cost Production, Strong Margins
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Source: Available analyst estimates Note: EBITDA as per Bloomberg consensus estimates
20.4 20.3 20.3
$7.57 $7.10 $7.06
2016E 2017E 2018E
Silv
er P
rodu
ctio
n (M
ozs)
Ag Production - THO Cash Cost (US$/oz Ag)
Stable Prodution
254 283 300
175 175 176
429 458 476
$621 $622 $628
2016E 2017E 2018E
Gol
d Pr
oduc
tion
(koz
s)
Au - THO Au - LSG PF Cash Cost (US$/oz)
StrongGrowth
Potential
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
2016E 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E
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Pro Forma Capitalization
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Note: Assumes a CAD$:US$ FX rate of 0.7223. Source: Bloomberg, company disclosure1. Share capital and balance sheet items as of September 30, 2015 adjusted for reported subsequent events. Cash excludes proceeds from in‐the‐money options and warrants and excludes transaction related expenses. Lake Shore convertible debenture is included in the FD ITM shares outstanding and excluded from debt. Conversion price is C$1.402. Pro forma figures calculated based on Tahoe’s closing price on the TSX on February 5th 2016
As at February 5, 2016 Units Tahoe Lake Shore (at offer) Pro Forma2
TSX Share Price CAD$ $11.66 $1.71 $11.66
Basic Shares Outstanding1 Million 227.3 463.2 295.3
FD Shares Outstanding1 Million 228.5 552.2 309.5
FD Market Capitalization USD$Million $1,925 $683 $2,607
Cash and Cash Equivalents1 USD$Million $92 $70 $162
Total Debt1 USD$Million $51 $14 $65
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Delivering Long-Term Shareholder Value
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Focused on Growing Free Cash Flow Per Share
MonthlyDividend
Organic Growth
OperationsFocus
Responsible Management
High Margin, Low Cost Operations
Strong Balance
Sheet
Geographic Diversity
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Endnotes & AppendicesTahoe Resources Investor Relations [email protected]
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