Producing and Exploring: November 2012

PRODUCING
AND
EXPLORING
NOVEMBER 2012

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
This presentation contains forward looking information, within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, and forward looking statements, within the
meaning of applicable United States securities legislation, which reflects management’s expectations regarding Teranga Gold Corporation’s (“Teranga” or the
“Company”) future growth, results of operations (including, without limitation, future production and capital expenditures), performance (both operational and
financial) and business prospects (including the timing and development of new deposits and the success of exploration activities) and opportunities. Wherever
possible, words such as “plans”, “expects”, “does not expect”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “anticipate” or “does not anticipate”, “believe”,
“intend” and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, have
been used to identify such forward looking information. Although the forward looking information contained in this presentation reflect management’s current beliefs
based upon information currently available to management and based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Teranga cannot be certain
that actual results will be consistent with such forward looking information. A number of factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ
materially from the results expressed or implied in the forward looking information, including those listed in the “Risk Factors” section of Teranga’s Annual
Information Form , dated March 28, 2012 (the “AIF”). These factors should be considered carefully and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on
the forward looking information. Forward looking information necessarily involves significant known and unknown risks, assumptions and uncertainties that may
cause Teranga’s actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities in future periods to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward
looking information. Although Teranga has attempted to identify important risks and factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially
from those described in the forward looking information, there may be other factors and risks that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated,
estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that the forward looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ
materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, prospective investors should not place undue reliance on such forward looking information.
Teranga expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities law.

Forward looking information and other information contained herein concerning mineral exploration and management’s general expectations concerning the
mineral exploration industry are based on estimates prepared by management using data from publicly available industry sources as well as from market research
and industry analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry which management believes to be reasonable. However, this data is
inherently imprecise, although generally indicative of relative market positions, market shares and performance characteristics. While management is not aware of
any misstatements regarding any industry data presented herein, mineral exploration involves risks and uncertainties and industry data is subject to change based
on various factors.

In addition, please note that statements relating to “reserves” or “resources” are deemed to be forward looking information as they involve the implied assessment,
based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the resources and reserves described can be profitably mined in the future. While management has confidence
in its projections based on exploration work done to date, the potential quantity and grade disclosed herein is conceptual in nature, and there has been insufficient
exploration to define a mineral resource, therefore it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the targets being delineated as a mineral resource.

This presentation does not constitute in any way an offer or invitation to subscribe for securities in Teranga pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and has
not been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.

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CAPITALIZATION SUMMARY
Ticker symbol: TGZ: TSX/ASX FOCUSED
ON GROWTH
Shares outstanding(1): 245.6M

Stock options outstanding: 16.5M FOCUSED ON:

Share price (as at Nov. 6, 2012): C$2.33
GROWING
Market capitalization: C$572M RESERVES

Cash position(2): US$31.2M GROWING
PRODUCTION
Debt outstanding(3) US$60M
FINANCIAL
Mining fleet loan facility(4): US$15.0M STRENGTH

(1) As part of the demerger Mineral Deposits Ltd. retained 40 million TGZ shares and received C$50 million
from the IPO proceeds
(2) Includes cash and cash equivalents, as at November 1, 2012
(3) 2-Year Loan Facility with Macquarie Bank – repaid on or before June 30, 2014
(4) Outstanding under the mining fleet finance loan facility with Société Générale as at September 30, 2012
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OUR VISION

To become a preeminent gold producer in West Africa while setting the benchmark
for responsible mining

Phase 1: Become a mid-tier gold producer in Senegal with 250,000 to 350,000
ounces(1) of annual gold production with existing infrastructure

• 2011 production of 131,461 ounces
• 2012 forecasted production of 210,000 – 225,000 ounces at cash costs of $600-$650/oz

Phase 2: Increase annual gold production to 400,000 to 500,000 ounces (1)

(1) See Key Assumptions on page 27

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OVERVIEW OF SENEGAL
• Population of ~12.8M

• Democratic Government
• Smooth process and power transition in 2012 elections
• Peaceful democracy since independence from France
in 1960
• Use of the eight-country West African CFA France
currency fully guaranteed by the French treasury and
pegged to the Euro (WAEMU)
• Sabodala is the only large-scale gold mine in Senegal

• Government has vested interest in Sabodala’s
success given its:
• 10% free-carried interest
• 3% gross production royalty
• 25% income tax (after tax holiday expires in 2015)
• Employment and regional development opportunities

• Sovereign Long Term Credit Ratings
• One of only seven African countries rated by both
Moody’s and S&P
• Moody’s: B1
• S&P: B+

Sabodala is the only large-scale gold mine in Senegal
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CORPORATE
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
• CSR is fundamental to the success of our business

• Health, safety, education, sustainability

• Developing schools, health clinics, and improving access to
potable water

• Engaged a renowned Canadian group to assist us in putting
together a comprehensive Regional Development Plan
• Along with local, regional, and national government

• Improve the livelihoods of those in the communities in which we
operate

• A key component of our vision is to set the benchmark in
Senegal for responsible mining

Mining Responsibly and Sharing the
Benefits

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GROWTH STRATEGY
FOCUSED ON GROWING RESERVES(1)
• Objective: 15+ year mine life

• Growth through exploration
• Growth through regional opportunities (JV’s, acquisitions)

FOCUSED ON GROWING PRODUCTION(1)
• Phase 1: 250,000 – 350,000 oz annually
– leveraging existing mill, land package all truckable
• Phase 2: 400,000 – 500,000 oz annually
– requires another mill expansion

FOCUSED ON BUILDING FINANCIAL STRENGTH
• Eliminating hedge book – quickly but prudently
• Maintain cushion in cash balance
• Margin expansion (lower costs and eliminate hedge)
• Free cash flow to self-fund exploration strategy
• Manageable capex requirements
• Focused on ounces that provide the best returns

(1) See Key Assumptions on page 27
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SABODALA GOLD
OPERATIONS
• First gold pour in March 2009
• $500M invested to date

• Mill expansion from 2 Mtpa to ~ 4 Mtpa complete
• New ball mill and downstream plant commissioned
• Secondary crusher and new stockpile/reclaim facility
commissioned end of Q2 – bringing mills to full capacity
• Expands annual production base to ~200,000 oz

• Well developed infrastructure
• Located 650 km east of the capital Dakar and ~100 km
north of the town Kedougou – paved road within 56 km of
mine site
• 36 MW heavy fuel oil power plant located on site

• Modest incremental sustaining capital going forward

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Q3 2012 – KEY POINTS
• Production: 55,107 oz of gold
• Company record
• 103% higher than Q3‘11

• Total cash costs of $594/oz
• 36% lower than Q3‘11

• 2012 guidance reiterated
• Production: 210,000 - 225,000 oz
• Cash costs of $600 - $650/oz (1)

• Q3’12 forward gold sales contract deliveries: 29,000 oz
• 93,395 oz remaining at Sept. 30, 2012
• Expect 66,000 oz to remain at YE
• Expect position to be fully extinguished by Aug’13

• Cash and cash equivalents:
• $31.2M at Nov. 1, 2012

• Q3 Profit: $21.3M – Company record

(1) This production target is based on existing proven and probable reserves only

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Q3 2012 – KEY POINTS cont’d
• 2012 Capital Expenditures: $50M (exc. mine site
exploration)
• Purchase of additional mobile equipment
• Financed by a new equipment lease facility with
Macquarie Bank:
• Providing $50M of equipment financing
• Refinance existing equipment lease facility

• Larger gold inventory base
• Sabodala – M&I increased by ~0.7 Moz to
2.0 Moz
• Gora – M&I increased by 160,000 oz to
374,000 oz, an increase of 74%
• Masato – Initial Inferred Mineral Resources est.
at 19.2M tonnes avg 1.15 gpt gold totaling
~700,000 oz

• Added depth to management team
• Mark English – appointed to VP, Sabodala Gold
Operations
• Paul Chawrun – VP, Technical Services
• Navin Dyal – VP & CFO 10

FOCUSED ON GROWING
PRODUCTION AND CASH MARGINS
Production Profile ('000 oz) Cash Margin ($/oz)(1)
300,000 1200

250,000 1000

200,000 800

150,000 600

100,000 400

50,000 200

0 0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2011 2012 2013* 2014
Rate of margin expansion is a function
Production Exploration Success of increasing production through regional
exploration success
Assumes increased production from regional exploration
success *After eliminating hedge position

 2012 Outlook: 210,000 – 225,000 oz at cash costs of $600 - $650/oz(2)
 YE hedge position expected to be 66,000 oz; hedge free Aug 2013

(1) Assumes $1600/oz gold price and cash cost of $625/oz
(2) This production target is based on existing proven and probable reserves only 11

FOCUSED ON
GROWING RESERVES
Reserves and Resources(1,2)
December 31, 2011
2.50

2.00

1.50
Moz

2.14
1.00 Moz
1.7
1.51
Moz
Moz
0.50

0.00
Proven and Measured and Inferred
Probable Indicated Resources
Reserves Resources

(1) See page 28 (2) M+I Resources are inclusive of reserves
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FOCUSED ON
GROWING RESERVES

2012 Exploration Program:

1. Mine License Exploration: $25M

2. Regional Exploration: $15M

TOTAL: $40M
(180,000m)
(+140,000m RAB)

2011 Exploration Program: $46M

ML $14M
Regional (including Gora) $32M

Full drill results are posted at terangagold.com
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MINE LICENSE EXPLORATION
 Potential to expand gold inventory on ML from
1.55 Moz to 2.5 – 3.5 Moz(1,2,3) by mid 2013
“THE CORRIDOR”
increasing mine life to ~ 15 yrs
Continuation of the main Sabodala
structural trend to the north
MAIN FLAT EXTENSION
One of the principal gold hosts of the
Sabodala deposit immediately adjacent to
the current ultimate pit
LOWER FLAT ZONE
Deeper area directly below the MFE

MASATO EXTENSION
Continuation of Masato deposit

NIAKAFIRI
Convert resources to reserves and test at
depth and along strike between deposits

(1) Potential to expand existing gold mineralization to between 40 and 50 M tonnes at grades of
between 1.5 to 2.0 gpt Au for a total inventory of 2.5 to 3.5 Moz
(2) This exploration target is not a Mineral Resource. The potential quality and grade is
conceptual in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral
Resource. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral
Resource.
(3) See Key Assumptions on page 27 14

MINE LICENSE EXPLORATION – SABODALA EXPANSION POTENTIAL

Current ultimate pit End of 2011 mining surface

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MINE LICENSE EXPLORATION – MASATO

• Oromin Joint Venture Group (OJVG) has identified open
pit indicated resources of 1.9 Moz about 2 km from our
mill

Main Flat Extension 2012 Objectives
• Further definition drilling by in-filling and extending the
Masato Down Dip zones identified in 2011
• Five vein models generated, extending between
Sabodala Pit 120m and 1,100m along strong and between
70m and 400m down dip
Sambaya Hill
Initial Inferred Resources
• 19.2M tonnes at 1.15 gpt, 700,000 oz*
Masato Extensions

* >0.35 gpt Au cut-off

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MINE LICENSE EXPLORATION – NIAKAFIRI

• Niakafiri area has ~300,000 oz in reserves in
a mineralized envelope of about ~800,000 oz

• Expect to start drilling in early 2013

Dinkokhono

Soukhoto

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1. MINE LICENSE EXPLORATION (ML) 2. REGIONAL EXPLORATION (RLP)

33km2 1,330km2

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REGIONAL EXPLORATION
“THE DONUT”
Large gold complex (7 km x 4 km), high
1,330km2 gold anomalism, early stages

GORA
Most advanced target, high grade quartz
vein, transitioning to development

TOUROKHOTO
Large gold anomaly hosted on Main
Transcurrent Zone, same as 3 Moz
Massawa deposit

TOUMBOUMBA
Newest target, potentially second into
35km from Mill development, oxide mineralization

• ~40 drill targets to be drill tested in
2012/2013
• All truckable to mill
• Further 20 targets to be evaluated
with surface sampling or trenching
• $15M budget
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GORA
• Most advanced target: moving from exploration to
development

• Final feasibility study to be completed in Q4’12
• Permitting in 2013

• 22 km from Sabodala mill, truckable

• Measured and Indicated Resources increased to
374,000 oz, an increase of 74%
• Increase of ~160,000 oz

• Targeting 2014 production

Trace of blind veins from RC holes
Projected to surface – high correlation with
IP trends.

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• 27 hole RC program, 14,000m, commenced in December
TOUROKHOTO 2011, completed during Q1 2012

• Marougou area most promising, southeast of Tourokhoto
Sabodala Ore Body Main Trend Central area

• Wide-spaced drilling

• Best results include:
• 14m at 3.25 gpt
• 12m at 13.2 gpt
• 8m at 3.6 gpt

• Trend of minimum 1,200m, NE direction, westerly dip

• Represents discovery of new prospect

• Open to north and south

• New drill program to infill and extend the zone along
strike expected to commence in Q4 or Q1’13

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DIEGOUN NORTH – “THE DONUT”
Cinnamon – northern portion of Donut
• 14 RC holes, 2,500m
• Results to date include:
Sabodala Ore Body • 8m at 1.9 gpt
• 15m at 0.5 gpt
• 6m at 2.8 gpt

Jam – southern portion of Donut
• 15 RC holes, 2,900m, 9 DD holes, 2,100m
• Results returned wide, but low grade mineralized intersections
• Large-scale, gold-bearing, hydrothermal alteration system

Donut
• Massive target, continue to evaluate during wet season,
determine appropriate follow-up program
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THREE ISSUES ON IPO
• Short mine life
• High cash costs
• Hedge book

WHAT WE HAVE DONE
• Short mine life
• Extensive exploration program –
expect to double reserves for ~15
year mine life

• High cash costs
• 2011: $900/oz ($728/oz)
• 2012 Est.: $600 - $650/oz
Focused on delivering
• Hedge Book
• On IPO: 246,500oz
• Sept. ‘12: 93,395 oz
• Fully extinguished Aug. ’13

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SUMMARY –
FOCUSED ON
GROWTH

1. Only mill in Senegal

2. Largest land position in Senegal

3. Rising production, declining costs

4. Eliminating hedge book by Aug‘13

5. Building a stronger balance sheet
– increasing production and free cash flow with margin expansion

6. Extensive exploration program

7. Experienced management team
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PRODUCING
AND
EXPLORING
NOVEMBER 2012

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KEY ASSUMPTIONS
Basis for 2.5 – 3.5 Moz gold inventory from Mine License
 Expand upon existing gold mineralization by an additional 20M to 30M tonnes at grades of between 1.5 and 2.0 gpt for a total
inventory of 2.5 to 3.5 Moz from the Sabodala Mining License (“ML”) by June 30, 2013.
 The larger gold inventory base is expected to result from the success of deepening the Sabodala pit to the north along the
MFE/LFZ, extension of the Masato pit onto the ML, potential conversion of Niakafiri resources to reserves as well as adding to
the gold mineralization inventory below these three large open pits.
 This exploration target is not a Mineral Resource. The potential quantity and grade disclosed herein is conceptual in nature, and
there has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource, therefore it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the
targets being delineated as a Mineral Resource.
 The goal of the MFE/LFZ programs is to add 500,000 to 1,000,000 ounces of gold to the open pit mineable gold inventory at an
average grade between 1.5 – 2.0 gpt, as well as adding underground gold inventory at an average grade between 3.0 – 4.0 gpt.
Rationale:
 Recent drilling confirms extension of mineralization to the north of the existing pit
 Potential for identification of additional ounces through infill drilling within area of existing resources under the ML
 Minimum 8 drill rigs and exploration budget of US$25M dedicated to ML alone in 2012
 Program to continue to test similar geophysical anomalies and identified structures within the ML

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SABODALA GOLD PROJECT: RESERVES & RESOURCES
(DECEMBER 31, 2011)
Proven and Probable Reserves M tonnes Grade gpt Au M oz Au
Sabodala 23.12 1.49 1.106
Niakafiri 7.81 1.14 0.287
Stockpile 4.21 0.94 0.127
Sutuba 0.49 1.27 0.02
Gora 1.56 3.12 0.156
Total 37.19 1.42 1.696
Measured and Indicated Resources
Sabodala 44.4 1.07 1.53
Niakafiri 10.7 1.12 0.39
Gora 1.3 5.22 0.22
Sutuba 0.5 1.27 0.02
Total 56.9 1.17 2.14
Inferred Resources
Sabodala 26.2 1.01 0.85
Niakafiri 7.2 0.88 0.21
Niakafiri West 7.1 0.82 0.19
Soukhoto 0.6 1.32 0.02
Gora 0.3 4.16 0.04
Diadiako 2.9 1.27 0.12
Majiva 2.6 0.64 0.05
Toumboumba 0.9 1.5 0.04
Total 47.8 0.98 1.51

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MANAGEMENT

Alan R. Hill • Mining engineer with over 20 years experience globally in project evaluations, acquisitions and mine development
as Executive VP of Barrick Gold
Executive Chairman • Currently a Director of Gold Fields
• Former President and CEO of Gabriel Resources (2005 – 2009) and non-Executive Chairman of Alamos Gold
(2004 – 2007)

Richard S. Young • Over 10 years experience in mining finance, development, corporate development, and investor relations with
Barrick Gold
President & CEO • Former VP and CFO of Gabriel Resources (2005 – 2010)

Mark English • Over 24 years experience in the gold mining industry
• Previously worked for several companies in Australia, East and West Africa being involved in operating mines and
VP, Sabodala Operations development, inclusive of greenfield start-ups
• Joined Mineral Deposits Ltd. in June 2006

Paul Chawrun • Mining Engineer and geologist with over 24 years experience
• Former EVP Corporate Development for Chieftain Metals
VP, Technical Services • Former Director, Technical Services Detour Gold

Navin Dyal • Over 13 years in finance, most recently 7 years with Barrick Gold (2005 - 2012)
• Former Director of Finance, Global Copper Business Unit – Barrick Gold
VP & CFO • Chartered Accountant – Four years at major public accounting firm

David Savarie • Over 10 years experience in the legal industry
• Former Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Gabriel Resources
VP, General Counsel & Corporate • Previously in private practice at Miller Thomson LLP
Secretary

Kathy Sipos • 10 years experience in Corporate Communications and Investor Relations with Barrick Gold (1996 – 2006)
• Former VP of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations of Gabriel Resources (2006 – 2009)
VP, Investor & Stakeholder Relations

Macoumba Diop • Geological Engineer, Master of Science in Finance with over 12 years experience in mining industry
• Previously spent 11 years in a consulting business and mineral project marketing and development
General Manager & Government • Joined SGO in July 2011.
Relations Manager

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COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT
The information in this presentation relating to the reserve estimate associated with the Sabodala and Niakafiri pits as well as the Stockpiles is based on
information compiled by Ms. Julia Martin, PEng, MAusIMM (CP) who is a full time employee of AMC Mining Consultants Canada and has sufficient experience
which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which she is undertaking to qualify as a "Competent
Person" as defined in the 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Ms. Martin is a
Qualified Person in accordance with NI 43-101 and consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it
appears.

The technical information in this presentation that relates to mineral resource estimates within the Mining License is based on information compiled by Mr. Bruce
Van Brunt, who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr. Van Brunt is a full time employee of Teranga and not independent. Mr. Van
Brunt has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a
"Competent Person" as defined in the 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code of Reporting of exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr. Van
Brunt is a "Qualified Person" in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 and he consents to the inclusion of this information in the form and context in which it
appears in this presentation.

The technical information in this presentation that relates to the exploration results and targets within the regional exploration program are based on information
compiled by Mr. Martin Pawlitschek, who is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr. Pawlitschek is our full time employee and is not
“independent” within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Pawlitschek has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralization and type of
deposit under consideration and to the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code for
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr. Pawlitschek is a “Qualified Person” in accordance with NI 43-101 and he consents to
the inclusion of this information in the form and context in which it appears in this presentation.

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