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SEABRIDGE GOLD
Corporate PresentationAugust 2014
SEABRIDGE GOLD
Forward Looking Statements
All reserve and resource estimates reported by the Company were calculated in accordance with the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Classification system. These standards differ significantly from the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
Statements relating to the estimated or expected future production and operating results and costs and financial condition ofSeabridge, planned work at the Company’s projects and the expected results of such work are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by words such as the following: expects, plans, anticipates, believes, intends, estimates, projects, assumes, potential and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements also include reference to events or conditions that will, would, may, could or should occur. Information concerning exploration results and mineral reserve and resource estimates may also be deemed to be forward-looking statements, as it constitutes a prediction of what might be found to be present when and if a project is actually developed. These forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable at the time they are made, are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: uncertainties related to raising sufficient financing to fund the planned work in a timely manner and on acceptable terms; changes in planned work resulting from logistical, technical or other factors; the possibility that results of work will not fulfill projections/expectations and realize the perceived potential of the Company’s projects; uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and other tests and the estimation of gold reserves and resources; risk of accidents, equipment breakdowns and labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of environmental issues at the Company’s projects; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated expenses in work programs; theneed to obtain permits and comply with environmental laws and regulations and other government requirements; fluctuations in the price of gold and other risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Company’s Annual Information Form filed with SEDAR in Canada (available at www.sedar.com) for the year ended December 31, 2013 and in the Company’s Annual Report Form 40-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR (available at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml).
Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management or its independent professional consultants on the date the statements are made.
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SEABRIDGE GOLD
The Case for Seabridge
• KSM: 38.2M oz gold plus 10B lbs copper (2.2 billion tonnes at 0.55 gpT Au and 0.21% Cu)
• Courageous Lake : 6.5M oz gold (91 million tonnes at 2.2 gpT Au)
Proven and Probable Reserves
• 48.2M shares outstanding Low Share Dilution
• $9 enterprise value per ounce of gold reservesLow Valuation
• All reserves are located in CanadaLow Political Risk
• New discoveries could add significant higher grade reserves to improve project economicsExploration Upside
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Reserves rank Seabridge among world’s top ten gold companies
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Source: Company data. Data as of July 31st, 2014. Note: Companies shown include North America’s largest gold companies and selected gold project development companies.
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Seabridge ranks 1st in reserves/share among leading gold companies
Source: Company data. Data as of July 31st, 2014.Note: Companies shown include North America’s largest gold companies and selected gold project development companies.
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Low Share Dilution (cont.)
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Source: Company data. Data as of July 31st, 2014. Note: For a breakdown of Seabridge’s mineral reserves and resources by project, tonnes and grade, please visit http://seabridgegold.net/resources.php
Reserves and Resources continue to grow faster than shares outstanding
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Seabridge has a very low enterprise value per ounce of gold reserves
Source: Company data. Data as of July 31st, 2014.(1) Enterprise Value calculated as market capitalization (basic) plus net debt and minority interestNote: Companies shown include North America’s largest gold companies and selected gold project development companies
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Low Political Risk
• Illegal strikes and local opposition delay approved projects (Conga, Santa Anna, Tintaya)Peru
• Open pit mining and use of cyanide banned in certain areas• 100% tax on export earnings for some resource projects (Famatina, San Jose)Argentina
• Increased taxes and royalties (Fruta del Norte)Ecuador
• Creeping expropriation through imposed local and government ownership(Batu Hiju, Grassberg, Tujuh Bukit)Indonesia
• Increased royalty structure and challenging power supply issues (all projects)• Local opposition delays approved projects (El Morro, Pascua-Lama)Chile
• Stable regulatory and tax regimeCanada
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Where would you rather be?
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KSM Project, British Columbia, Canada
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• KSM is the world’s largest undeveloped gold/copper project (by reserves)
• Located in “mining friendly” British Columbia near past producers
• Highly favorable logistics
• Estimated cash costs and total costs well below current industry averages
• Base Case exhibits outstanding capital efficiency
• BC Environmental Assessment approved July 30, 2014. Federal approval expected October 2014
• Signed Impact Benefit Agreement with key Treaty Nation
• Newly discovered Deep Kerr deposit adds significant upside potential
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KSM is World Class!
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KSM is a world class gold-copper project
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KSM – Favorable Logistics
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KSM – Mitchell Zone
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KSM – Project Layout
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KSM – Preliminary Feasibility Study
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The PFS projects a large, long-life mine
Unit Years 1-7 LOM 55-Year Plan
Average Grades:
Gold gpt 0.79 0.55
Copper % 0.23 0.21
Silver gpt 2.39 2.74
Molybdenum ppm 46.2 44.8
Average Annual Production:
Gold oz 851,000 508,000
Copper M lbs 195 147
Silver M oz 2.1 2.2
Molybdenum M lbs 1.3 1.1
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KSM – PFS Pre-Tax Summary
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50+ year mine plan
Note: For Operating and Total Costs, copper, silver and molybdenum revenues are taken as a by-product credits.
Case Unit Base Alternate May 2012 Spot
Initial Capital Cost $M $5,300 $5,300 $5,300
Net Cash Flow $M $20,500 $16,800 $31,200
NPV @ 5% $M $4,500 $3,500 $7,700
Internal Rate of Return % 11.5% 10.4% 14.7%
Payback Period years 6.2 6.7 5.2
Operating Costs (LOM) $/oz Au $141 $263 $60
Total Costs (includes all capital) $/oz Au $598 $720 $535
Metal Prices:
Gold $/oz $1,330 $1,320 $1,650
Copper $/lb $3.45 $3.00 $3.75
Silver $/oz $25.20 $25.60 $32.00
Molybdenum $/lb $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
US$/Cdn$ Exchange Rate - 0.96x 0.96x 1.00x
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KSM – EA Review Timeline
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KSM Working Group Meetings
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Since 2008 Seabridge has been engaged with a working group consisting of Treaty and First Nations and Canadian and U.S. Regulators
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Earning our Social License
• Seabridge has entered into a Benefits Agreement with the Nisga’a Nation including their support of the project
Treaty/First Nation Support
• Seabridge continues to support the training of the local labour force
Employment Training
• Seabridge has received the support of the Mayor and Councils of Smithers and Terrace for the development of the KSM Project
Local Community
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Support of Treaty and First Nations
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NISGA'A NATION AND SEABRIDGE GOLD ENTER INTO KSM BENEFITS AGREEMENT June 2014
"We appreciate Seabridge's open and direct approach to working with the Nisga'a Nation. They began consulting with us very early on in the development of the KSM Project design. They listened to our concerns and took them seriously. They have been very responsive to our concerns around the environmental and social impacts of the project on Nisga'a Treaty interests. As well, Seabridge has demonstrated a real willingness to assist the Nisga'a Nation in creating genuine economic opportunities and building the capacity of Nisga'a citizens.”
- Mitchell Stevens, President of the Nisga’a Nation
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Gitxsan Summit
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Seabridge continues to meet with and inform Treaty and First Nations on the local benefits that will be derived from the KSM Project.
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Employment Training
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Seabridge continues to support employment training within local communities for job skills that will be required at KSM
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Terrace Open House
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Open and continued dialogue has resulted in the endorsement of Seabridge and KSM by local communities
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KERR ZONEPlan View andCross Section Index31 Oct. 2013
ConceptualPit Limits(Mar. 2012)
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Hole trace histograms:Red = Au assaysGreen = Cu assays
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Deep Kerr Resources (March 2014)
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More than 2.5 times the average KSM copper grade
Note: Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Inferred mineral resources have a high degree of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category.
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8.0 749,928 0.42 6,917 0.30 7,325 1.7 41,349 24 40,146
12.0 675,228 0.45 6,730 0.32 6,921 1.7 37,897 26 38,175
16.0 597,280 0.49 6,472 0.34 6,515 1.8 34,644 27 35,962
20.0 514,667 0.53 6,052 0.36 5,914 1.8 30,319 28 32,087
24.0 442,221 0.58 5,640 0.39 5,485 1.9 26,670 29 28,654
28.0 376,888 0.62 5,168 0.41 4,976 2.0 23,919 30 24,849
32.0 317,108 0.67 4,700 0.44 4,477 1.9 19,570 31 21,504
36.0 272,175 0.71 4,279 0.46 4,012 1.9 16,699 31 18,621
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Deep Kerr Inferred Resource
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Deep Kerr - Favorable Comparison
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Favorable comparison to other world class gold-copper projects
Source: Most recent company reserve disclosures.
GradeOwner/ Tonnes Copper Gold
Project Operator Location (Millions) % g/t
Batu Hiju Newmont Indonesia 439 0.40 0.28
Bingham Canyon Rio Tinto United States 704 0.49 0.20
Cadia East Newcrest Australia 1600 0.29 0.49
Grasberg Freeport Indonesia 488 0.93 0.88
Oyu Tolgoi Rio Tinto Mongolia 1040 0.46 0.31
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SEABRIDGE GOLD
Courageous Lake
• At 6.5M oz, (91 million tonnes at 2.2 gpTAu) Courageous Lake (“CL”) is Canada’s 2nd largest undeveloped gold reserve (KSM is 1st)
• Excellent open pit grade of 2.2 gpt Au
• Recently completed Preliminary Feasibility Study shows viable project with exceptional leverage to higher gold prices
• Wholly owned 53 km greenstone belt provides excellent exploration potential
• Located in Northwest Territories within 100 km of Diavik and Ekati, two large operating open pit diamond mines
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Courageous Lake – Project Location
• Project located on winter ice road, in close proximity to the Diavik and Ekati mines– Demonstrating that year round
open pit bulk tonnage operations are feasible
• Nearby mines provide “real-time” estimates for capital and operating costs– Additionally, with mines scheduled
to close over the next several years, a local and trained workforce will be readily available
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Courageous Lake – PFS Pre-Tax Summary
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Exceptional leverage to gold price
Case Unit Base Alternate
Gold Price $/oz $1,384 $1,925
Initial Capital Cost $M $1,520 $1,520
Mine Life years 15.0 15.0
Average Annual Gold Production ounces 385,000 385,000
Net Cash Flow $M $1,507 $4,519
NPV @ 5% $M $303 $2,080
Internal Rate of Return % 7.3% 18.7%
Payback Period years 11.2 4.0
Operating Costs (years 1-5) $/oz Au $674 $689
Operating Costs (LOM) $/oz Au $780 $796
Total Costs (includes all capital) $/oz Au $1,123 $1,141
US$/Cdn$ Exchange Rate - 0.98x 0.99x
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CL – Value Enhancing Opportunities
• Access to hydro-electric generated power• Examine year round road access
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Improve Capital and Operating
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• Exploring for higher grade material that could be exploited in the early years of production
• History of high grade production along belt
Higher Grades
• Exploring for additional bulk mineable deposits that could extend project life beyond the current 15 year estimate
Additional Deposits
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Courageous Lake – Exploration Potential
• Existing 6.5M oz reserve (91 million tonnes at 2.2 gpT Au) covers only 2 km of an under explored greenstone belt that stretches 53 km– Owned 100% by Seabridge
• Two former producing mines on belt (Salmita and Tundra) had average grades of ~1 opt Au (30 gpt)
• Seabridge now exploring for additional deposits that could extend the estimated 15 year mine life– With potentially higher grades
mined in early years
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Walsh Lake Resources (March 2014)
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Approximately twice the grade of Courageous Lake’s reserves
Note: Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Inferred mineral resources have a high degree of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category.
Walsh Lake Inferred Resource
Cut-Off Gold
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0.20 6,647 2.37 506
0.30 5,987 2.60 500
0.40 5,477 2.81 495
0.40 5,022 3.03 489
0.60 4,624 3.24 482
0.70 4,278 3.45 475
0.80 3,986 3.65 468
0.90 3,727 3.84 460
1.00 3,512 4.02 454
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Catalysts for Success
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EA/EIS Approval• BC environmental
approval received July 2014
• Federal approval expected Oct 2014
Exploration Success• Pursuing exploration
opportunities that will improve project economics
• $16M committed for follow-up drilling at Deep Kerr and to test other potential higher grade core targets
Joint Ventures• Projects being de-risked to
drive joint venture terms• IBA negotiations
proceeding with Treaty and First Nations
• Transactions dependent on improved market conditions
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Corporate Information
• NYSE: SA• TSX: SEA• Included in GDXJ
Listings
• 48.2 M shares outstanding• 51.0 M fully dilutedShare Structure
• No debt• C$25M in working capitalBalance Sheet
• Interests are aligned with shareholders• Insiders own over 30% of common sharesManagement and Board
• Own ~35% of common shares• Investors include Friedberg Mercantile, Royce, Van Eck, WeissFinancial Institutions
• Royal Gold (holds option to acquire NSR at KSM for $160 million in cash)Strategic Investors
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Experienced Management
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• Over 30 years of experience in the gold business, primarily as a senior officer and director of publicly traded companies including Greenstone Resources, Columbia Resources, Behre Dolbear & Company, Riverside Associates, Phibro-Salomon, Amax, and DRX
Rudi FronkCo-Founder, Chairman & CEO
• Over 30 years of experience in the mining sector and responsible for designing and managing the technical programs required to advance Seabridge's two main assets towards feasibility
• Former Vice President of Solutions and Innovation for Newmont Mining Company
Jay LaymanDirector, President & COO
• Over 30 years of exploration experience and is responsible for the design and execution of Seabridge’s exploration and resource delineation programs
• Previously served as Exploration Manager and Vice President with Placer Dome
Bill ThrelkeldSenior VP, Exploration
• Over 30 years of experience in mine engineering, design, strategic analysis and start-up• Formerly a Group Executive, Mine Engineering at Newmont Mining Corporation
Peter WilliamsSenior VP, Technical Services
• Has 20 years of mining industry and public accounting experience and has been a CGA since 1994• Currently a director of Paramount Gold and Silver
Christopher ReynoldsVP, CFO
• Over 25 years of experience, Mr. Murphy is responsible for developing and managing Seabridge's environmental programs and community engagement strategies
Brent MurphyVP, Environmental Affairs
• Has practiced law in the areas of corporate finance and securities, corporate and mining since 1993 and has been counsel to Seabridge Gold since 1999
Bruce ScottVP, Corporate Affairs
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Board of Directors
• Founder and Chairman of Mintec, Inc. and one of the original developers of MineSight™, recognized as the pre-eminent reserves modeling and mine design software system with more than 300 installations worldwide
Frederick Banfield
• Over 45 years of mining related experience, predominately in senior technical project management and operational roles, including Newmont and Freeport Scott Barr
• Over 40 years of accounting experience including senior audit partner with Deloitte ToucheThomas Dawson
Chairman of Audit and Nomination Committees
• Over 30 years of experience, Mr. Gonzalez-Urien is one of the most highly regarded exploration geologists in the mining industry. Ran global exploration for Placer Dome from 1989 through 2001
Eliseo Gonzalez-Urien
• Currently serves as the Executive Chairman of The RMH Group, Inc.• Former CEO (and previously COO and CFO) of Echo Bay MinesRichard Kraus
• Over 40 years of legal expertise in mining, securities, financing, an mergers and acquisitions• Former CEO of Anvil Mining and current director of John Sabine
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