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BUILDING QUÉBEC’S FIRST DIAMOND MINE

Scotia Mining Conference, December 1st 2011









Matt Manson

President and CEO

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Forward-Looking Information



This presentation contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements”

within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This information and these statements, referred to herein

as “forward-looking statements”, are made as of the date of this presentation and the Company does not intend, and does not assume any

obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.



Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect current expectations or beliefs regarding future events and

include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: (i) the amount of mineral resources and exploration targets; (ii) the amount of future

production over any period; (iii) net present value and internal rates of return of the mining operation; (iv) capital costs and operating costs; (v) mine

expansion potential and expected mine life; (vi) expected time frames for completion of permitting and regulatory approvals and making a

production decision; (vii) future exploration plans; (viii) future market prices for rough diamonds; and (ix) sources of and anticipated financing

requirements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives,

assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “projects”,

“estimates”, “assumes”, “intends”, “strategy”, “goals”, “objectives” or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”,

“could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements

of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.



Forward-looking statements are made based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results,

performances or achievements of Stornoway to be materially different from future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by

such statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the

environment in which Stornoway will operate in the future, including the price of diamonds, anticipated costs and ability to achieve goals. Certain

important factors that could cause actual results, performances or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements

include, but are not limited to: (i) estimated completion date for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment; (ii) required capital investment

and estimated workforce requirements; (iii) estimates of net present value and internal rates of return; (iv) receipt of regulatory approvals on

acceptable terms within commonly experienced time frames; (v) the assumption that a production decision will be made, and that decision will be

positive; (vi) anticipated timelines for the commencement of mine production; (vii) anticipated timelines related to the Route 167 extension and the

impact on the development schedule at Renard; (viii) anticipated timelines for community consultations and the conclusion of an Impact and

Benefits Agreement; (ix) market prices for rough diamonds and the potential impact on the Renard Project’s value; and (x) future exploration plans

and objectives. Additional risks are described in Stornoway's most recently filed Annual Information Form, annual and interim MD&A, and other

disclosure documents available under the Company’s profile at: www.sedar.com.



When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to Stornoway, investors and others should carefully consider the

foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Stornoway does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether

written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Stornoway or on our behalf, except as required by law.

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Why Stornoway?

100% Ownership in Renard:



One of the World’s Best Development

Stage Diamond Projects



In Québec, one of the World’s Best

Mining Jurisdictions





Renard



Strong Feasibility Base Case Economics



Extensive Resource Upside



Diamonds



Excellent Long Term Fundamentals



Few New Mining Projects



Stornoway



Experienced Team



Strong Québec Backing

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Renard Kimberlite Bodies



0 1 2

Kilometers

N

60 0 60 120

Kilometers



Laforge 2

Laforge 1

R10 Brisay

LG4

LG2

R7 LG3



Foxtrot Property

Hibou R1

Eleonore

Wemindji Renard

R65 Western Troy Eastmain Mine

R4 Strateco

R8



R9 R3

Troilus Mine

R2 Temiscamie



Lynx Mistissini

Matagami

Chibougamau

Kimberlite Bodies with

Probable Reserves

Legend

LEGEND:

Kimberlite Bodies with Stornoway Properties HydroQuébec

Inferred Resources HydroQuébec Facility Powerlines



Renard Kimberlites Route 167 Extension

Kimberlite Bodies with Road

Kimberlitic Dyke

Resource Potential Exploration/ Mining

Regional Kimberlites

Projects

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Summary of Feasibility Results

Valuation

NPV7% and IRR of C$672m and 18.7% (Pre-Tax) and C$376m and 14.9% (After-Tax)



Mining and Production Parameters

11 year reserve-based mine life



Peak diamond production reaching 2.1Mcarats per year, averaging 1.7Mcarats over LOM, and

at a weighted average US$180/carat



Operating cash flow of C$2.7B

Costs

Initial Capital Cost Estimate of C$802m including contingencies



LOM Operating Cost Estimate of C$54.71/tonne (C$70.27/carat) giving a 68% operating margin



Reserves and Resources1

Probable Mineral Reserve of 18.0 Mcarats (23.1Mtonnes at an average 78 cpht)



Inferred Mineral Resources of 17.5 Mcarats (31.1Mtonnes at an average 56 cpht)



Key Assumptions

C$1=US$1, Oil US$90/barrel, 2.5% real terms diamond price growth Q311-Q425, 83.5% ore recovery, 19.4% mining dilution, 0cpht

dilution grade, January 1 2012 effective date for NPV and IRR calculation.

1

Reserve and Resource categories are compliant with the "CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves". Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do

not have demonstrated economic viability.

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Feasibility Study Contributors





Capital and Operating Cost Estimates, Onsite Infrastructure Design,

Construction Strategy, Risk Assessment



Process Plant, Underground Mine Design and Underground Reserve





Open Pit Design, Open Pit Reserve and Financial Analysis





Geotechnical, Processed Kimberlite Containment, Waste Water Management





Environmental, Social and Permitting Considerations





Rock Mechanics, Hydrogeology





NI 43-101 Resource





Human Resources, Operating Plan, Marketing Plan

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General Project Arrangement

Small Footprint of 3.1km2







Processed Kimberlite

Containment (PKC)

R65





Waste Rock





R2-R3 Overburden

Stockpile

Plant









Ore Stockpile







Camp







Route 167 Extension

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Mine Plan

A Combined Open Pit and Underground Mine

Open Pit Mining at Renard 2 & 3

Renard 65

(years 1-2)



Underground Mining Renard 2,

3 & 4 (years 3-11)



Blast Hole Shrinkage with waste

backfill from pits.



Ramp & shaft access



6,000 tpd plant capacity, Renard 3

(2.2mtonnes/annum).



Pit at Renard 65 (initially) as a borrow-

pit and waste water sump, pending

resource conversion. Renard 4







Renard 2









Renard 3

Renard 2

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Production and Revenue Schedule



Open Pit & Underground Mining 

Schedule (Ktonnes of Ore) Plant Feed (Ktonnes)

 2,500  2,500



 2,000  2,000

R4 UG

 1,500 R3 UG  1,500 R4

 1,000 R2 UG  1,000 R3

 500 R3 Pit  500 R2



 ‐ R2 Pit  ‐

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026









2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Carat Production (Kcarats) Gross Revenue (C$M, Real)

 2,500  600.0



 2,000  500.0



 400.0

 1,500 R4 R4

 300.0

 1,000 R3 R3

 200.0

 500

R2 R2

 100.0

 ‐  ‐

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026









2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

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Carat Production and Revenue



Diamond Production by Mining Method

Production Parameters (mCarats)

Renard 2 Open Pit 1.24 11%

Renard 3 Open Pit 0.67

Total Open Pit 1.91

Renard 2 Underground 13.67

Renard 3 Underground 0.84

Renard 4 Underground 1.58

Open Pit

Total Underground 16.09 89%

Underground

Total 18.00

Diamond Production by Kimberlite Pipe

Revenue Parameters (Real)

9%

Total Gross Revenue (C$m) $4,112 8%

Marketing Costs (C$m) 2.7%

DIAQUEM Royalty (C$m) 2.0%

Net Cash Flow $3,921

Operating Cash Flow (C$m) $2,677

Operating Margin 68%

Renard 2

Taxes and Mining Duties (C$m) $571 Renard 3

Cumulative After Tax Cash Flow (C$m) $1,151 Renard 4 83%

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Capital Costs (Escalated)



Capital Costs (C$m) Direct Costs (C$531m)

Site Preparation & General $22.9 Onsite

Plant utilities

Mining $236.9 and infra.

32%

Mineral processing plant $168.4 19%



Onsite utilities and infrastructures $102.4



Owner’s Cost $86.2



Spares, fills, tools $10.2 Site Prep.

EPCM services $45.0 & General

Mining 4%

Field indirect costs, vendor representatives $22.5 45%

Construction camp & Catering $25.0



Freight and duties $8.1 Field,

Indirect Costs (C$271m)

$74.3 Vendor

Contingency EPCM reps

Total Pre-Production Capital $801.8 17% 8%

$57.3 Spares Camp

Escalation Allowance on Initial Capital

4% 9%

Pre-Production Revenue ($24.6)

Freight

Deferred & Sustaining Capital $138.8 3%

Deferred Capital (Route 167 Extension) $44.0



Salvage Value2 ($22.9) Owner’s

Cost

Total LOM Capital $994.4 32% Conting.

27%

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Operating Costs (Real)









Operating Costs (C$1,244m)

G&A,

Operating Costs (C$m) C$338M

27%

Dollars $/tonne $/carat

Plant,

Open Pit Mine $6 $0.27 $0.34 C$344M,

28%

Underground Mine $556 $24.45 $31.41

Open Pit

Plant $344 $15.13 $19.43 Mine,

G&A $338 $14.86 $19.09 C$6M 0%



Total $1,244 $54.71 $70.27

Notes: Pit costs incurred before January 1st, 2016 are capitalized

UG Mine,

C$556M,

45%

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Long Term Business Plan



Stornoway has also developed a Long Term Business

Plan (“LTBP”) based on the Project’s total Indicated and

Inferred Mineral Resources to a depth of 700m.



This material is within the scope of the mine

infrastructure costed within the Feasibility Study, and

includes 6.1 Mcarats of high grade Inferred Mineral

Resources between 600-700 meters depth in Renard 2.



The LTBP also contemplates an increased production

rate within the scope of the process plant’s design

parameters, which allows for expansion up to 7,000

tonnes per day (2.6 Mtonnes/annum).



Expansion mill feed is expected to be derived from the A 4 carat, top quality diamond

open pit on the Renard 65 kimberlite. recovered from Renard 65 drillcore



Although highly accretive, the project’s Inferred Mineral

Resources are not included in the Feasibility Study

economic analysis in accordance with NI 43-101.



The LTBP is the basis of the Renard mine permit

application, and as such will form part of the project’s

public disclosure in connection with the environmental

assessment regulatory process under applicable federal

and provincial legislation.

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Renard NI 43-101 Mineral Reserves and Resource

Resource announced January 24th, 2011. Reserve announced November 16th, 2011



PROBABLE RESERVE Renard 65

29cpht

Drill Delineated Renard 3

Micro/Macro Diamond Sampling Renard 2 106/118cpht

103/118cpht

Bulk Sampling for Value

18 million carats

Renard 4

53/44cpht Renard 9

INFERRED RESOURCE 47cpht



Lower Resolution Drilling,

or no Bulk Sample

17 million carats







EXPLORATION UPSIDE

Lower Resolution Diamond

Sampling, or no Drilling.

24 - 49 million carats

Notes: Grades illustrated are for Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources respectively at a +1DTC sieve size cut-off. Reserve and Resource categories are compliant with the "CIM Definition

Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves". Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The potential quantity and grade of any Exploration

Target (previously referred to as a “Potential Mineral Deposit”) is conceptual in nature, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource.

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Renard’s Resource Upside

A Project with a Long Resource Tail and Very Long Mine Life Potential



Millions

(Tonnes, Carats, $)

140 140



Expenditures ($)

120 120

Carats (IND+INF)

Tonnes “Conceptual” The Vision: Deposit still

100 100 Open

Tonnes PMD High



Tonnes PMD Low

80 Tonnes Inferred Resource 80



Tonnes Indicated Resource

60 Tonnes Probable Reserve 60

Permitting and Long

Term Business Plan

40 40





20 20 The Feasibility: 11

years of mining



0 0

2001-2004 2005-2006 2007-2008 2009 2011

Notes: Reserve and Resource categories are compliant with the "CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves". Mineral resources that are not

mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The potential quantity and grade of any Exploration Target (previously referred to as a “Potential

Mineral Deposit”) is conceptual in nature, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource.

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Permitting and Development Schedule





2011 2012 2013 2014 2015



2H 1H 2H 1H 2H 1H 2H 1H 2H



BFS



ESIA



Community Hearings



COMEX and CEAA Review



Specific Mine Permits (50)



Detailed Engineering



Project Financing



Road Construction First Vehicle Access



Mine Construction



Commissioning and Ramp-up



Commercial Production

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Infrastructure: Power and Road Access

A Canadian Diamond Project with an All Season Highway and Potential Grid Power



Road: The Québec Ministry of Transportation

“Route 167 Extension”, connecting Renard to Route 167 Extension Hydro Facility

Caniapiscau



the provincial highway to the south. Existing Winter Road Existing Hydro Line

Stornoway Claims Potential Hydro Line

Initial road construction cost of $332m will Mining/Exploration Projects

be funded by Québec. Stornoway will Laforge 2



contribute $44m amortized over 10 years, Brisay



starting in 2015. Additional Industry Laforge 1



contributions expected. LG4

LG2 LG3

Mirage Potential

Road ground-breaking expected shortly. Camp Powerline

Vehicle access is expected to be available

to the Renard site to commence project

construction by mid-2013. Eleonore Renard

(Goldcorp)

McLeod Lake

Power: Separate feasibility study on a 165km (Western Troy)

Eastmain

161kV powerline connecting Renard to the Eastmain 1

(Eastmain)

Laforge-1 generating station is ongoing. Route 167 Matoush

Extension (Strateco)

The powerline would add capital cost to the (268km) Existing

Winter Road

project but offers substantial operating cost

savings. Troilus Temiscamie

(Inmet)



Hydro-Québec expect to complete their Mistissini

study in 2012, and the impact of the 60 0 60 120

powerline on the Renard Diamond Project Kilometers

Chibougamau Scale: 1:3,000,000

will be assessed at that time.

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Québec’s “Plan Nord”: Launched May 9th 2011

One of the World’s Best Mining Jurisdictions





The Renard Diamond Project is at the

center of the Plan Nord, the visionary

initiative to sustainably develop Québec

north of the 49th parallel through

infrastructure investment, community

development and biodiversity

conservation.



Investments include:

$1.2b for infrastructure projects, including

the Route 167 Extension

$434m for social measures

$500m for direct investments through

Investissement Québec Jean Charest, Premier of Québec, and Matt Manson, CEO of Stornoway, in

Chibougamau on August 1st for the announcement of Route 167 Extension

The “Route 167 Extension” and Financing Agreement. Mr. Charest is holding core from Renard 65 containing a

four-carat diamond.

Investissement Québec’s investment in

Stornoway are key planks of the Plan

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Community Relations



The Renard Diamond Project is situated close to the

Cree Nation of Mistissini (CNM) and the mining

community of Chibougamau.



In July 2010 Stornoway concluded a Pre-Development

Agreement with the CNM and the Grand Council of the

Crees (EI).



Negotiations are ongoing towards an Impact and

Benefits Agreement (IBA).



Stornoway opened a liaison office in Mistissini in Project consultation meeting in Chibougamau

February 2011 to develop local skills and business

capacity.



The Renard Environmental Exchange group meets

regularly in Mistissini, giving a forum for the exchange of

environmental and traditional knowledge, and input on

project design.



Renard will provide meaningful employment and

business opportunities for several communities within

the James Bay region of Québec, and will be developed

on the principal of respect for local communities and

traditional values.

Opening of Mistissini liaison office

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Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Permitting



ESIA:



Stornoway has concluded Comprehensive Environmental

and Social Baseline Study (“ESBS”), incorporating data

collected since 2003.

The ESIA incorporates all ESBS findings and Feasibility

Study design elements, and will be filed shortly.

An Environmental Management Program will be

implemented during construction, operation, closure and

post closure phases with stakeholder participation.





PERMITTING:



The project is under the environmental protection regime of

the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (“JBNQA”)

and the New Relationship Agreement (or Paix des Braves).



Subject to a schedule established by the Review Committee

of the JBNQA (“COMEX”) and the Canadian Environmental

Assessment Agency, it is expected public hearings on the

project will be held in the first half of 2012.



It is anticipated that the project will be eligible for receipt of

Certificates of Authorization from the relevant Québec and

federal regulators by the middle of 2012.



Thereafter, up to 50 specific permits will be sought from the

Québec Ministère du Développement durable, de

l'Environnement et des Parcs, the Ministère des Ressources

Naturelles et de la Faune, and all relevant federal authorities.

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Stornoway’s Project Pipeline

Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves

Stornoway possess a strong pipeline do not have demonstrated economic viability.

The potential quantity and grade of any non-

of advanced and grassroots exploration resource potential mineral deposit” (“PMD”) is

conceptual in nature, and it is uncertain if

projects. further exploration will result in the target

being delineated as a mineral resource.



Internal growth opportunities through

the advanced Aviat and Qilalugaq Aviat (90%)

Projects. Qilalugaq (100%) Advanced Project

Advanced Project 24-40 mcarats “PMD”

2011 expenditures focused on

discovery oriented exploration. Hammer (75%)

$5.6m budgeted. Discovery Project



LG4-Consorem (25%)

New claim acquisition in Saskatchewan Grassroots Exploration

(“Pikoo”) and Québec (“AEON”)

following up pre-2008 indicator

anomalies: potential for new kimberlite Pikoo (100%)

cluster close to infrastructure. Grassroots Exploration



New LG4-Consorem Project in Québec

with three partners. Virginia Mines Inc.

Renard (100%)

operator. NI 43-101 Resource

AEON (100%) 24 mcarats Indicated

Follow-up of Hammer kimberlite Grassroots 17 mcarats Inferred

discovered in Nunavut in 2009. Exploration 24-49 mcarats “PMD”

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Stornoway’s Platform for Project Development and Financing

BALANCE SHEET*

Market Capitalization:

C$ 146 million

(based on voting and non-voting shares)

Total Shares Outstanding:

146 million ANALYST COVERAGE

(fully diluted)

Cash and Short Term Deposits: RBC Outperform-

C$ 25 million

(as of July 31st 2011) Des Kilalea, Speculative $3.50

April 4th, 2011 Risk

Debt Facility:

C$ 100 million

(undrawn) Raymond James

Bart Jaworski Outperform $2.50

Nov 21st, 2011

PRO-FORMA SHAREHOLDING*

Paradigm

Basic Fully Diluted David Davidson Buy $3.15

(common shares) 25.0% 21.0% Nov 17th, 2011

IQ**

(non-voting convertible shares) -------- 16.0% BMO

Agnico-Eagle 10.8% 9.1% Ed Sterck Market Perform $1.50

Nov 17th, 2011

Rio Tinto plc 5.3% 4.4%

Desjardins

Lorito Holdings (Lundin Family) 3.5% 2.9% Brian Christie Speculative Buy $2.00

Nov 17th, 2011

Float 55.4% 46.6%



Notes:



Debt Facility: In December 2010 Stornoway announced a credit support agreement with a subsidiary of Société générale de financement du Québec, now Investissment Québec, with

respect to future project debt financing of a minimum of $100 million. The credit support bears an annual commitment fee of 175 bps undrawn, and will take the form of a direct project

loan ranking pari passu with concurrent senior lenders or, as appropriate, on a stand alone basis on terms no less favourable than prevailing commercially reasonable market terms.



*Based on market close of $1.00 on November 18, 2011



**IQ: Investissement Québec, the Québec government's industrial and financial holding company whose mission is to foster the growth of investment in Québec, thereby contributing to

economic development and job creation in every region

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The Year Ahead

12 MONTH OUTLOOK



Completion of the Renard Bankable Feasibility Study



Ground Breaking on the Route 167 Extension



Completion of the Renard Environmental and Social Impact Assessment



Community Consultations and Certificates of Authorization (end 1H-2012)



Continued Renard Resource Expansion (Renard 65)



Pipeline Project Exploration and Target Drilling



18 MONTH OUTLOOK



Finalisation of Renard Project Financing



Renard Construction Mobilization (end 1H-2013)

BUILDING QUÉBEC’S FIRST DIAMOND MINE

Appendix Materials

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Appendix: Financial Analysis

Project Assumptions, Valuation and Pay-Back

Key Assumptions in the Financial Model

Reserve Carats (m) 18.0

Tonnes Processed (m) 23.0

Recovered Grade (cpht) 78

Mining Average Ore Recovery (%) 83.5%

Parameters Average Mining Dilution (%) 14%

Dilution Grade (cpht) 0

Processing Rate (Mtonnes/a) 2.2

Mine Life (years) 11

Pre-Production Cap-ex (C$m) $802 Valuation Results (C$m)

Cost LOM Cap-Ex (C$m) $994

Parameters Oil Price (US$/barrel) $90 Pre-Tax After Tax

LOM Op-ex (C$/tonne) $54.71

NPV5% $899 $534

LOM Op-ex (C$/carat) $70.27

Gross Revenue (C$m) $4,112 NPV7% (Base Case) $672 $376

Marketing Costs 2.7% NPV9% $490 $248

Revenue DIAQUEM Royalty 2.0%

Parameters Operating Cash Flow (C$m) $2,677 IRR 18.7% 14.9%

(real terms) Operating Margin 68% Pay-Back (years) 4.65 4.80

Total Taxes and Mining Duties (C$m) $571

After Tax Net Cash Flow (C$m) $1,151

Renard 2 and Renard 3 (US$/carat) $182

Diamond

Renard 4 (US$/carat) $164

Price

Diamond Price Escalation, 2012-2025 2.5%

Parameters

Exchange Rate 1C$=1US$

Effective Date for NPV Calculation January 1 2012

Schedule Construction Mobilization July 1 2013

Parameters Plant Commisioning Commences July 1 2015

Commercial Production Declared January 1 2016

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Appendix: Financial Analysis

Valuation Sensitivities



30.0% PRE-TAX IRR  1,200,000 PRE-TAX NPV7%

25.0%  1,000,000



20.0%  800,000



15.0%  600,000



10.0%  400,000



5.0%  200,000



0.0%  ‐

80% 90% 100% 110% 120% 80% 90% 100% 110% 120%

Operarting Cost 20.7% 19.7% 18.7% 17.7% 16.7% Operating Cost 808,813 740,372 671,932 603,487 535,040

Capital Cost 23.7% 21.0% 18.7% 16.7% 15.0% Capital Cost 829,526 750,717 671,932 593,125 514,316

Revenue 11.6% 15.4% 18.7% 21.8% 24.6% Revenue 235,672 453,813 671,932 890,040 1,108,14





30.0% AFTER-TAX IRR  700,000 AFTER-TAX NPV7%

25.0%  600,000



 500,000

20.0%

 400,000

15.0%

 300,000

10.0%

 200,000

5.0%  100,000

0.0%  ‐

80% 90% 100% 110% 120% 80% 90% 100% 110% 120%

Operating Cost 16.5% 15.7% 14.9% 14.0% 13.2% Operating Cost 463,661 419,627 375,577 331,523 287,283

Capital Cost 19.1% 16.8% 14.9% 13.2% 11.8% Capital Cost 488,669 432,381 375,577 318,658 261,323

Revenue 9.2% 12.2% 14.9% 17.4% 19.8% Revenue 94,589 236,370 375,577 513,934 651,296

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Appendix: Financial Analysis

Renard Diamond Valuation, Announced June 13th, 2011





Renard kimberlite pipes have a diamond population with a coarse size distribution and high proportion of

large white gems. Lynx and Hibou kimberlite dykes have a finer distribution of browner stones.



99% by weight gem/near-gem quality. 1% industrial quality boart.



Coarse size distribution: potential for significant “Specials”, not accounted for in the current resource work.

(Three to six 50-100ct stones and one to two +100ct stones every 100,000 carats.)



Implied grade loss through sampling breakage 15%-38%, not accounted for in the current resource work.



Diamond Valuation Conducted by WWW International Diamond Consultants Ltd. May 9th-13th 2011.



Size of Largest Diamonds May 2011 Price % Increase since Sensitivities

Kimberlite Body Valuation Sample Recovered Diamond Price September 2009 (Minimum to High)

(carats) (carats) (US$/carat)1



Renard 2 1,580 15.46, 8.80, 8.42 $163 to $236

$182 +56%

Renard 3 2,753 10.15, 7.78, 6.36 $153 to $205

Renard 4 2,674 5.92, 5.74, 3.99 $1122 +49% $105 to $185

Lynx Dyke 535 21.53, 5.36, 5.34 $119 +109% $99 to $144

Hibou Dyke 772 3.14, 3.07, 2.72 $118 +107% $88 to $136







1

Based on an average of five independent valuations conducted between May 9th and 13th 2011, and supervised by WWW International Diamond Consultants Limited.

2

The Renard NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource of January 2011 and the Feasibility Study of November 2011 utilize a higher diamond price based on an analysis of diamond breakage

and poor plant recovery of the Renard 4 valuation sample, which is $164/carat. All samples utilize a +0.85mm (+1 DTC) cutoff

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Appendix: Financial Analysis

Renard Diamond Valuation Sensitivities





WWW determine High and Minimum sensitivities on their Base Case diamond price model. WWW state that

it is unlikely that an actual diamond price achieved for each kimberlite body upon production would fall below

the “Minimum” sensitivity, but it is possible that the actual diamond price achieved may be higher than the

“High” sensitivity, which is not a maximum price.



The Feasibility Study Base Case diamond price of US$182/carat for Renard 2 and 3 and US$164/carat for

Renard 4 derives from a value modeling approach that assumes a single diamond size distribution in the

three kimberlites.



An alternative interpretation, that each kimberlite’s diamond population is unique and is correctly represented

by its diamond sample, yields diamond price models of US$208/carat for Renard 2, US$165/carat for Renard

3 and US$112/carat for Renard 4.



WWW

WWW Base WWW "High"

"Minimum"

Kimberlite Body Case Model Model

Model

(US$/carat) (US$/carat)

(US$/carat)

Scenario 1 (Base Case): Utilizing an R2-R3 Size Frequency Model $182 $201 $163

Renard 2

Scenario 2 (Alternative): Utilizing an R2 only Size Frequency Model $208 $236 $186



Scenario 1 (Base Case): Utilizing an R2-R3 Size Frequency Model $182 $205 $168

Renard 2

Scenario 2 (Alternative): Utilizing an R3 only Size Frequency Model $165 $183 $153



Scenario 1 (Base Case): Utilizing an R2-R3 Size Frequency Model $164 $185 $152

Renard 2

Scenario 2 (Alternative): Utilizing an R4 only Size Frequency Model $112 $121 $105

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Appendix: Financial Analysis

Renard Diamond Valuation Sensitivities





This “Alternative” diamond price model is highly accretive to the project’s valuation given the dominance of

Renard 2 in the mine plan. The interpretation of similarity in the diamond populations is the more

conservative approach.

Pre-Tax After-Tax

Kimberlite Body NPV7% Pay-Back NPV7% Pay-Back

IRR IRR

(C$m) (years) 1 (C$m) (years) 1

WWW Minimum Model $397 14.6% 5.34 $199 11.5% 5.46

Feasibility Study Base Case Model $672 18.7% 4.65 $376 14.9% 4.80

Alternative Model $871 21.8% 4.07 $502 17.4% 4.20

WWW High Model $1,261 26.5% 3.49 $747 21.4% 3.90

1Calculated on an after-tax basis







A real-terms diamond price growth factor of 2.5% per annum has been applied between 2012 and 2025.

This is consistent with well constrained rough diamond supply and demand forecasts and industry best-

practice. WWW have advised that Stornoway’s assumptions on diamond price and diamond price growth

are “reasonable in the context of the overall supply and demand environment” of the diamond industry.

The project shows strong sensitivity to future diamond price growth.

Pre-Tax After-Tax

1

Diamond Price Escalation (2012-2025)

NPV7% Pay-Back NPV7% Pay-Back

IRR IRR

(C$m) (years) 1 (C$m) (years) 1

0% per annum $227 11.8% 5.80 $93 9.2% 5.91

2.5% per annum (Base Case) $672 18.7% 4.65 $376 14.9% 4.80

5% per annum $1,228 25.1% 3.87 $724 20.3% 4.00

1Calculated on an after-tax basis

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Appendix: Reserves and Resources

Renard Mineral Reserve Estimate, Announced November 16th, 2011





Mining Recovery Factors Utilized in the Reserve

Probable Mineral Reserve

Calculation

Contained Internal Mining Mining

Kimberlite Grade Tonnes

(cpht) (millions)

Carats Dilution Recovery Dilution

(Millions)

Renard 2 OP 95 1.31 1.24 0.0% 96.0% 7.1%

Renard 2 UG 84 16.30 13.66 6.9% 83.2% 14.0%

Renard 3 OP 93 0.72 0.67 0.0% 96.0% 10.5%

Renard 3 UG 84 1.00 0.84 21.1% 85.0% 14.0%

Renard 4 UG 42 3.72 1.58 1.4% 78.2% 14.0%

Total

Indicated

78 23.06 18.00 5.9% 83.5% 13.5%



Tonnage Carats Revenue

R4, 

R4,  9% R4, 8%

16%

R3,  R3, 8%

8%

R3, 

R2 , 

7%

76% R2 ,  R2 , 

83% 84%





Notes: Reserve categories are compliant with the "CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves". Totals may not add due to rounding. Grades are estimated at a

+1DTC sieve size cut-off.

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Appendix: Reserves and Resources

Renard Mineral Resource Estimate, Announced January 24th, 2011





Kimberlite Grade Tonnes Contained Carats

(cpht) (millions) (Millions)



Renard 2 103 17.63 18.09

Renard 3 106 1.75 1.85

Renard 4 53 7.25 3.81

Renard 9 -- -- --

Lynx Dyke -- -- --

Hibou Dyke -- -- --

Total Indicated 89 26.63 23.76



Renard 2 118 5.21 6.14

Renard 3 118 0.54 0.64

Renard 4 44 4.76 2.09

Renard 9 47 5.70 2.69

Renard 65 29 12.94 3.72

Lynx Dyke 107 1.80 1.92

Hibou Dyke 144 0.18 0.26

Total Inferred 56 31.12 17.45



Notes: Resource categories are compliant with the "CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves". Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have

demonstrated economic viability. Indicated Mineral resources are Inclusive of the Mineral Reserve. Totals may not add due to rounding. Grades are estimated at a +1DTC sieve size

cut-off.

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Appendix: Reserves and Resources

Renard Exploration Upside, Announced January 24th, 2011









Kimberlite Grade Tonnes Contained Carats

(cpht) (millions) (Millions)

Renard 2 103 to 188 4.0 to 4.6 4.1 to 8.6

Renard 3 107 to 168 0.8 to 1.6 0.8 to 2.8

Renard 4 38 to 79 11.1 to 15.3 4.2 to 12.1

Renard 9 45 to 50 3.9 to 6.3 1.7 to 3.2

Renard 65 23 to 33 29.5 to 41.6 6.8 to 13.7

Lynx Dyke 96 to 120 3.1 to 3.2 3.0 to 3.8

Hibou Dyke 104 to 151 2.7 to 2.9 2.9 to 4.3

Total Exploration

Upside

55.1 to 75.5 23.5 to 48.5









Notes: The potential quantity and grade of any exploration target (previously referred to as “potential mineral deposit”) is conceptual in nature, and it is uncertain if further exploration

will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource. The exploration upside for the Renard kimberlite pipes has been determined by projecting reasonable kimberlite

volumes from the base of the inferred Resource to a depth of 700m below surface. In the case of the Lynx and Hibou dykes, the exploration upside was established on the basis of

known drill intersections of kimberlite for which insufficient diamond sampling exists to adequately estimate a diamond resource grade.

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Appendix: Communities, the Environment and Permitting

Processed Kimberlite Containment (“PKC”)



PKC site selection was based on a

comprehensive evaluation of 5 sites.



Geochemical characterisation of Processed

Kimberlite (“PK”) and country rock waste

indicates minimal metal leach potential and

no acid generation.



PKC facility will be a dry stacked facility with

no requirement for a liner. Dewatered PK Characterisation



PKC facility can accommodate all current

Indicated and Inferred Resources (44.3 Mt).



Waste rock can be used as construction

aggregate.



PK will be de-watered by centrifuge and

trucked to the PKC site. PKC is an

engineered facility requiring compaction of

berms and placement of erosion barriers.

The PK deposition plan allows for

progressive rehabilitation and re-vegetation.



No fish habitat will be impacted by PK

disposal.

PKC Facility in 2026

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Appendix: Communities, the Environment and Permitting

Water Management





All water in contact with mining materials will be collected and treated prior to release. Treated water will

meet standards defined by Québec MDDEP Directive 019, Québec environmental effluent objectives for

the protection of aquatic life, and the Canadian Metal Mining Effluent Regulation.

Single watershed impacted by all mining activities.



Water recycling for process plant.



Water management system includes a network of collection ditches, a

pumping network, a catch basin sump at Renard 65, a water

treatment plant, and submerged discharge within Lake Lagopede Wastewater Treatment Plant



Waster Water Management Schematic

PKC

Mine wastewater

treatment plant

R65

Waste Rock







R2/R3 Overburden

Process Plant



Ore

Pump Station

Collection Ditches

35

Appendix: Communities, the Environment and Permitting

Closure and Rehabilitation Plan





Stornoway acknowledges that it is only a temporary

user of land that will be returned to its traditional

users at the end of mine life. In this context, project

design has prioritized minimal environmental

footprint and progressive rehabilitation.



Buildings have been designed and materials

selected to facilitate dismantling, recycling and site

re-vegetation at the end of the mine life.



Mine planning ensures that all waste rock will be

used for construction, backfill of the underground

Before

mine. Open-pits will be flooded to create new fish

habitats.



PKC facility has been designed to ensure

progressive re-vegetation and ease of maintenance

during operations.



Benches will be progressively rehabilitated.



Airstrip will either be rehabilitated or vested to

authorities to become a regional infrastructure.



Post-closure environmental monitoring program will

be implemented. After

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Appendix: Why Diamonds?

Who Is Buying Diamonds



Share of World Diamond Jewelry Market, 2005 to 2020



China (and

Asia-Pacific) Others 2005: $62B

10% 4% By 2020 Asia will have grown to 57%

of the World Diamond Jewelry Market

India (and US

Asia-Arabia) 49%

13%





Europe

China (and

Asia-Pacific) 2010: $74B

10% 15%





Japan

14% US

42%

India (and

Asia-Arabia)

18%

2020F: $128B

China (and

Asia-Pacific)

32% US

27%





By 2020 the US will have declined to 27% of

the World Diamond Jewelry Market

India (and

Source: AllanHochtreiter June 2011 after De Beers, Tacy Ltd., Alrosa 1H results Asia-Arabia)

Presentation, October 2011 25%

37

Appendix: Why Diamonds?

It’s about Economic Growth



2020

World Total

2010-2020 GDP GDP of $136

(PPP) Growth Trillion



Forecast

By 2020, China’s

GDP on a purchase

Rest of the power parity (PPP)

35%

2010 World basis is forecast to

World Total

GDP of $76

grow 190% to $28

Trillion Trillion and China will

rank #1 in the world.

India

8%

During this period,

40% 5% Japan

Rest of the world GDP CAGR will

World equal 6.1%

21% China

India 5%

Japan 6%

China 13%

USA

USA 19% 17%



Source: IMF

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Appendix: Why Diamonds?

…and Demographics



PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN

CHINESE POPULATION, 2005-2020



120% 240M

100% 160M

80% The Baby Boomers of

60%

China and India are

40%

20% entering the age brackets

0% which, by experience from

-20%

Under 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 more developed markets,

are the peak years for

PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN

INDIAN POPULATION, 2005-2020 luxury goods purchases

250% 140M

200% 720 million potential

150% consumers will be aged

180M

100% between 45 and 64 in India

50%

and China by 2020

0%

-50%

Under 25 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64









Source: AllanHochtreiter June 2011

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Appendix: Why Diamonds?

Interesting Facts about Diamonds and China (after De Beers, May 2011)



Between 2010 and 2015 the middle class in both

China and India will double in size with each country

having a larger middle class than the next 6

developing countries combined



The Chinese upper middle class (income

>$30,000/a) outspend European and American

consumers by 7 times when it comes to luxury

goods on a per capita basis.



Chow Thai Fook is planning on opening 1,000 new

jewellery stores in China over the next 15 years

alone and will have an implied market valuation of

$20B following their upcoming Hong Kong IPO.



In China there are over 11 million marriages a year.

In India there are over 10 million.



If say in 15 years from now, the Chinese urban per

capital income increases to the level of Taiwan

today, and if urban Chinese consumers acquire

diamonds at the same per capita rate as the

Taiwanese do today, the diamond industry will need

to double the supply of diamonds annually just to

meet this demand.

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Appendix: Why Diamonds?

World Supply, and Renard’s Role in this New World

Star-Orion (SGF)

Renard (SWY)

200 Gahcho Kue (MPV, De Beers)

AK6 (LUC)

160

2010-2020: Maximum

M Carats









120 23% increase in carat

80 supply according to the

40 most optimistic

0

forecaster (Alrosa).





Alrosa

Others 27.8%

Stornoway 9.8%

3.0%

Tans Hex Stornoway`s production

0.8%

Gem profile will be equivalent

2.2%

to 3% of world supply by

Petra

1.7% 2010 World value, normalized on

Harry Winston

2.4% Rough Diamond 2010 data.

BHP

3.6% Rio Tinto

Production:

5.8% De Beers $11.9B

42.9%



Source: Company Reports, Alrosa 1H results Presentation, October 2011

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Appendix: Why Diamonds?

Rough and Polished Diamonds Against a Basket of Indicators, 2003-Present





COMMODITY INDEX DATA

700 16000

WWW Rough Diamond Index

Polished Prices Index

Gold Closing Fix 14000

600 IMF CPI









S&P TSX Composite Index Weekly Closing

IMF IPI

IMF CPI NonFuel

IMF Coal(Aust)

12000

500 IMF Metal

Index October 2003 = 100









S&P TSX Composite Index

10000

400



8000



300

6000





200

4000





100

2000

Successive WWW Valuations of the Sept07 Mar08 Sept09 May11

Renard Diamond Bulk Sample $109/ct $121/ct $117/ct $182/ct

0 0

01/01/03 01/01/04 31/12/04 31/12/05 01/01/07 01/01/08 31/12/08 31/12/09 01/01/11 01/01/12





Renard prices illustrated represent base case model valuations for the Renard 2-Renard 3 samples

Rough Diamond Price data after WWW International Diamond Consultants Limited Indexed to October 2003

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Appendix: Management Biographies

Stornoway’s Board and Management Team







Additional Management

Robin Hopkins, VP Exploration

Dave Skelton, VP Project Development

Ghislain Poirier, VP Public Affairs

Matt Manson Pat Godin Zara Boldt Nick Thomas, Manager, Investor Relations

President, CEO COO & Director CFO and VP

& Director Nominee Finance









Michel Blouin John leBoutillier

Tony Walsh Independent/ Yves Harvey Independent/

Chairman IQ Designate Independent IQ Designate









Monique Mercier

Independent/ Peter Nixon Ebe Scherkus Serge Vézina

IQ Designate Independent Agnico-Eagle Independent

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