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Visibility COMPANY OVERVIEW

InItIal RepoRt South American Silver Corp. (“SAC” or the “Company”) is an exploration stage
mineral company engaged in the exploration and development of the 100%
owned Malku Khota silver-indium project in Bolivia and the Escalones copper-
AnALySt gold project in Chile. The Malku Khota project is a world-class silver-indium
Soumik Gosh
deposit expected to commence production in 2014. Exploration activity at the
Escalones project, a relatively early-stage property, has been restarted after
MARkET dATA
TICKER SaC.To being temporarily suspended. SAC’s senior management is vastly experienced
FISCaL YEaR dECEmbER in the global exploration and mining industry, primarily in South America
mETaLS mInInG & (Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Argentina).
SECToR
ExpLoRaTIon
RECEnT pRICE C$0.62
TaRGET pRICE C$3.20
INVESTMENT RATIONALE
maRKET Cap C$37.8m
SAC is an attractive asset play. SAC has a large existing silver resource base
52-WEEK HIGH - LoW C$0.81 - C$0.29
pRICE/EaRnInGS (TTm) n/a with good exploration upside. The Company has indicated silver resources of
pRICE/booK (mRQ) 2.5x 144.6 million oz and inferred silver resources of 177.8 million oz, making it
pRICE/SaLES (TTm) n/a one of the largest undeveloped silver resources in the world. The Company
SHaRES oUTSTandInG 61.0m also has indicated and inferred indium resource of 845 tonnes and 968 tonnes
FLoaT 53.3m respectively. In addition to low operating costs of $3.75 per oz (net of byproduct
avG daILY voLUmE (3 moS) 226,952 credits) and low initial capital costs ($103.37 million), the ongoing exploration
InSIdER oWnERSHIp 12.6%
at Malku Khota covers only 25% of the project’s 15 km strike length, providing
As of June 25, 2010
significant opportunity to expand the resource base.

FINANCIAL dATA Stock re-rating on transition from exploration to production. SAC’s current
REvEnUE (TTm) n/a valuation (EV/oz of C$0.09) reflects its low market visibility and relatively
REv (TTm)pER SHaRE n/a recent development of its resource. Though the recent appointment of CEO
QRTLY REv GRWTH YoY n/a Greg Johnson and increased investor outreach are positives for the stock, we
GRoSS pRoFIT (TTm) n/a
believe the real value drivers will come from the following two chronologically
opERaTInG maRGIn (TTm) n/a
EbITda -$1.8m
successive events: 1) the successful transition from a resource definition and
nET InComE (TTm) -$1.8m Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) stage to a feasibility study stage 2)
dILUTEd EpS (TTm) -$0.03 the successful transition to a production decision (expected in 2014) or partners
QRTLY EpS GRWTH (YoY) n/a with/sells out to an industry major.
CaSH & EQUIv (mRQ) $5.8m
CaSH (mRQ) pER SHaRE $0.10 Based on comparable companies and past instances, the transition from resource
ToTaL dEbT/EQUITY 3.4% definition to the feasibility stage can potentially increase valuation anywhere
booK vaLUE pER SHaRE $0.25 between 5x and 10x, depending on the success and speed of development. The
RoE (TTm) n/a
subsequent transition to production or a partnership/sellout agreement with a
Roa (TTm) n/a
major mining producer has a similar upside potential. Moreover, the potential

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for this multiplier is particularly great in the case of SAC, since the potential for resource expansion through
further drilling is significant. We therefore expect a valuation re-rating as the Company moves closer to the
production stage (as per our analysis, EV/oz valuation of a silver producer is approx 2.2x EV/oz of a silver
exploration company).

$4 million financing accelerates resource expansion. On June 18, 2010 the Company announced a $4
million “bought deal” private placement that will help accelerate resource expansion for the Malku Khota
project. The financing will also enable SAC to resume drilling at Escalones and progress towards resource
definition there. Under the terms of the deal, the underwriters take the entire risk of placement on their
book. SAC will issue 6.35 million units at $0.63 each. Each unit comprises a common share and a warrant
to purchase half of a common share at a strike price of $0.95. The underwriters also have the option to
increase the offering by another $2 million at the same price per unit.

Substantially improved investment scenario in Bolivia. The Malku Khota silver-indium deposit is located
in Potosi State, a silver mining district in central Bolivia. Three new silver mines—PanAmerican Silver’s
San Vicente Mine, Coeur d’Alene’s San Bartolome Mine, and Sumitomo’s San Cristobal mine have came
on stream in the last three years from this same region. Under the Evo Morales administration, Bolivia
has become one of the fastest growing economies in the Americas, with tightly controlled inflation and a
strong trade surplus. Owing to the substantial improvement from the previous administration, Moody’s has
upgraded Bolivia’s sovereign rating from B3 to B2 while Fitch and S&P upgraded its ratings from B- to B
which is also in line with the EIU’s country’s risk rating of B and positive outlook for the country.

Investment in silver is an effective inflation hedge. We believe the current macroeconomic environment
makes the economics of precious metal exploration and mining extremely attractive. Investment in silver
is viewed as an effective inflation hedge and a counter trade against the US dollar, which is expected to
remain under pressure over the medium to long term due to unprecedented monetary easing and a weak
economic recovery. Over the long term, this is expected to lead to higher budget deficits and inflationary
pressures, supporting silver’s price.

Valuation. Our discounted cash flow valuation using a 15% discount rate suggests a net present value
(NPV) of C$3.95 per share. Applying a price to net asset value (P/NAV) multiple of 0.8x to the discounted
cash flows of SAC’s Malku Khota project derives our price target of C$3.20. Our price target does not
assign a value to any resource expansion which may come when the Company issues a resource update
possibly in 2011. Similarly, we haven’t valued the Escalones project since there not yet a resource definition
and PEA. However, we do want to stress the further upside potential of SAC’s valuation once the Company
advances its project through the development curve.

At an enterprise value of C$0.09 per oz, SAC trades at a steep discount to peers with similar silver reserve/
resource profiles, such as Bear Creek (EV/oz of C$0.73), Minco Silver Corp (EV/oz of C$0.78) and MAG
Silver Corp (EV/oz of C$1.45). We believe SAC’s current depressed valuation is due to a combination
of low market visibility, a relatively new resource (released in the turbulent 2008 market) and a risk
premium associated with SAC’s presence in Bolivia. Additionally, high project execution risk at the Malku
Khota project given its early stage of exploration and production likely to start in 2014 at the earliest, are
further tempering the stock. With improvement in Bolivia’s investment environment and ongoing resource
expansion by the Company, we view investment in SAC at current valuations as an opportunity to build
exposure to lucrative, early stage silver assets.

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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
SAC is an attractive takeover candidate. Given the attractiveness of the precious metals space,
exploration companies with good precious metals resource profiles are attractive takeover targets. The
recently announced acquisition from Goldcorp of a similar size project by Tahoe Resources at an EV/oz
of US$1.51 underscores this trend. The deposit is at an earlier stage compared to SAC’s Malku Khota and
has no economic assessment to its credit yet. Being located in the emerging market country of Guatemala,
it has a similar risk profile compared to Bolivia. This transaction gives a sense of the upside potential to
shareholder value for early-stage precious metals companies, such as SAC. Assessing this transaction, we
estimate a takeover valuation of C$3.30 per share, which is 5.3x the recent stock price (C$0.62).

Potential for resource expansion is significant. SAC’s current focus is on increasing drilling activity
at the site and significantly expanding its resource base. The Company expects to provide an expanded
resource estimate by late summer or early fall, following which it will undertake a preliminary economic
assessment (PEA) by the end of 2010. SAC wants to continue resource expansion well into 2011 and file
a pre-feasibility study by the end of that year, following which it will take the subsequent steps toward
production. Given that current resource estimates are based on only 25% of Malku Khota’s 15 Km strike
length, we see substantial upside to resource potential from here.

Malku Khota’s mining economics are very attractive. The Malku Khota project has indicated resources
of 144.6 million oz and inferred resources of 177.8 million oz. The leachable resources can be extracted in
a very cost efficient manner. Operating costs (net of credits) are estimated at US$3.75 per equivalent silver
oz and initial capital costs at $103.37 million, resulting in a payback period of 1.4 years. Infrastructure
along the site also plays a major role. The site is accessible by road, has a power source nearby and
moderately warm climate.

Resumption of drilling at Escalones to be another positive for the stock. SAC is looking at its Escalones
copper-gold project in Chile with renewed interest since Greg Johnson joined the Company. The Escalones
deposit is located in a world-class copper district, and has a similar geological setting compared to El
Tiente, world’s largest underground copper mine, which is located just 35 km east of the deposit. The
property has access to road and water, and has a gas pipeline running across it. With the Company’s recent
equity raise, SAC is set to resume drilling activities on the project and is targeting a resource definition by
early 2011. This positive development will allow the Company to increase and diversify its asset base.

Strong management team. SAC has a strong management team lead by Greg Johnson, Company’s
President and CEO. Greg Johnson is a geologist with over twenty years of experience in the mining
industry. His prior experience at Nova Gold and Placer Dome gives SAC necessary expertise to drive
the transition from resource definition through to the feasibility study stage. As one of the co-founders
of NovaGold, Mr. Johnson was part of the team that took NovaGold’s market capitalization from $10
million to nearly $2 billion over a period of 12 years, through resource expansion and advancing its
projects up the development curve through feasibility and toward production. He also played a key role
in the multi-million–ounce Donlin Creek discovery, one of the largest gold deposits in the world. The
SAC management team has extensive exploration experience in South America and is well supported by
Ralph Fitch (Executive Chairman Director). Ralph Fitch has over forty years of geologist experience in
international exploration management and field work.


InItIal RepoRt
Silver is an effective inflation hedge. Investment in SAC provides exposure to silver with an embedded
indium option. A weak global economic outlook coupled with long term inflationary concerns has made
precious metals like silver and gold an extremely attractive asset class. Investment in silver is viewed
as an effective inflation hedge and a contra trade against the U.S. dollar. The general expectation is that
aggressive monetary easing by major central banks and heavy deficit spending by the U.S. and other major
economies will lead to higher inflation and a weakened U.S. dollar over the long term.

INVESTMENT RISkS
Despite improved outlook, Bolivia’s geopolitical risk remains considerable. Presence in Bolivia
increases SAC’s geopolitical risk due to the possibility of anti-industry policy decisions, including the
imposition of higher taxes on mining companies. These concerns are hightened due to recent decisions by
the government to repurchase formerly state-owned businesses such as utilities. However, we do note the
improvement in the country’s investment outlook over the last few years under the Morales administration.
On many measures, from dramatically reduced inflation rates to double digit trade surpluses and robust
internal growth, Bolivia’s recent economic performance is the best it has been in over 30 years. Along
with easing political tensions and healthy accumulation of foreign exchange reserves, the three main
ratings agencies have all upgraded its sovereign ratings in the last year. Bolivia is also preparing to tap the
international markets to finance a $32 billion infrastructure build-out plan in the next seven years.

Execution risk due to Company’s early stage of exploration. As per the timeline provided by management,
SAC currently expectsthe timeline providedexpanded resource estimate and to release anPEA by the end of 2010.
As per to release an by the management, SAC currently expects updated expanded
We would then anticipate a pre-feasibility study by the end of 2011, followed by a feasibility study and
resource estimate and updated PEA by the end of 2010. We would then anticipate a pre feasibility study
by end 2011, followed by a feasibility study and permitting in end 2012, which could lead to a
permitting in 2012, whichdecision by the 2013 14 time frame. This 4 year lead time to production adds frame. This 4-year lead
production could lead to a production decision by the 2013-14 time to the
time to production adds toexecution risk profile. Delays in advancing development Delays in advancing development projects
Company’s the Company’s execution risk profile. projects are quite common, and it
are quite common, and it often leads to pushed out. Moreover,pushed out. Moreover, increasing environmental
often leads to timelines being timelines being increasing environmental regulations has
significantly increased production timelines for mining companies. Delays and execution risks can also
regulations have significantly increased production timelines forsuch execution risks materialize, it
arise from problems or failures in engaging the local communities. If
mining companies. Delays and execution
risks can also arise from problems orsentiments and valuation.
can adversely impact investor failures in engaging the local communities. If such execution risks
materialize, it canOur target price impact investor sentiments and valuation.
adversely is sensitive to silver prices

Our target priceSilver prices have been highly volatile in the past. Recent silver prices been highly volatile in the past. Recent
is sensitive to silver prices. Silver prices have have traded in the $17 19/oz
silver prices have range, wellin thetheir long term highs of $50/oz in 1980. From the onset of the financial crisis, prices
traded below $17-19/oz range, well below their long term highs of $50/oz in 1980. From
have been supported by safe haven demand from investors (mainly through ETFs) though industrial
the onset of the financial crisis, prices have been supported due to its dual correlation with gold (as a investors (mainly
demand has been soft. Historically silver’s volatility has been by safe haven demand from
through ETFs) though industrial demand has been soft. Historically silver’s volatility has been due to its
store of value) and base metals (for its industrial use). Though we are bullish about silver price in the
dual correlation with run, we(as note that ofsilver prices soften overmetals (for itsframe, it will dampen SAC’s
long gold do a store if value) and base a prolonged time industrial use). Though we are bullish
outlook.
about silver price in the long-run, we do note that if silver prices soften over a prolonged time frame, it will
dampen SAC’s outlook. Our sensitivity analysis shows that withfrom$1 decline in$15 per oz,
Our sensitivity analysis shows that with a $1 decline in silver price a our base case of silver price from our base
case of $15 per oz, SAC’s NPV would to C$3.60 per share. However, it is stillper above the current price.
SAC’s NPV would decline by 9% decline by 9% to C$3.60 well share.

Sensitivity of NPV to Silver Prices
Silver Price NPV per share % decline

$15 per ounce C$3.95

$14 per ounce C$3.60 9%

$13 per ounce C$3.25 18%

$12 per ounce C$2.90 27%

Source: Redchip estimates

RedChip
Foreign Currency risk Visibility | | South American Silver Corp.
Majority of SAC’s working capital is held in US dollars, with only modest exposure to the Bolivian

$13 per ounce C$2.06 11%

$12 per ounce C$1.79 13%
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Foreign Currency risk
Foreign Currency risk. A majority of SAC’s working capital is held in US dollars, with only modest
Majority of SAC’s working capital is held in US dollars, with only modest exposure to the Bolivian
exposure to the Bolivian currency and Canadian Dollar. Once production commences, fluctuations in the
currency and Canadian Dollar. Once production commences, fluctuations in the exchange rate between
exchange rate between the US Dollar and Bolivian Boliviano could have a more material effect on SAC’s
results of operations, Bolivian the Company will in a more material effect on SAC’s results of operations,
the US Dollar and
though Boliviano could have all likelihood hedge its currency risks.
though the Company will in all likelihood hedge its currency risks.

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
Financial Snapshot

Company financials FY08 actual FY09 actual FY10 Company FY10 RedChip
Guidance* Estimate*
Revenue ($ million) N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
Operating Income ($ (3.1) (1.9) N.A. N.A.
million)
Operating Profit N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
margin
Net Profit ($ million) (3.1) (1.8) N.A. N.A.
Net margin N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
*SAC is expected to start production in 2012 2014.
The initial capital cost of $103.37 million will be incurred over a period of six years starting from
• The initial to 2016.cost of $124.2 million will be incurred over a period of six years starting from 2011
2011 capital
to 2016. the completion of feasibility, the capital spending will be in the range of $100 200 million.
After
The initial spending be be financed by approximately 80% bank funding and the balance from
• The initial spending will willfinanced by approximately 80% bank funding and the balance from fresh
equity and equity and the existing cash balance.
fresh the existing cash balance.
SAC intends to buy the net smelter royalty (NSR) for $500,000 just prior to production.
• SAC intends to buy the net smelter royalty (NSR) for $500,000 just prior to production.

VALuATION ASSuMPTIONS
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Discount Rate. At 15%, our discount rate is higher than the 7% rate we normally use for comparable
companies with assets in North America. The higher discount rate is primarily to account for Bolivia’s high
geopolitical risk profile.

Capital expenditure and other outflows in the coming years. Under our base case of 35,000 tons per
day heap leach operation, the initial capital cost of $124.2 million will be incurred over a period of six
years starting at construction. The initial capital cost under our base case is higher than the $103.4 million
estimated in the 2009 Preliminary Economic Assessment dut to an estimated higher throughput (35,000 vs.
20,000). Additionally the Company expects to incur $5-15 million annually over the next couple of years
for drilling, and another $15-20 million to complete the feasibility study.

Silver Price. We have used a long-term average silver price of $15 per oz in our base case scenario.
Though the price assumption is lower compared to the 2010 YTD average silver of approx $17 per oz
and current price of approx $18 per oz, we note that average price has ranged between $7 per oz and $15
per oz in the last five years. This is due to our relatively bullish stance on silver, which is a result of the
macroeconomic imbalances and increased industrial use of the metal as discussed in the ‘Silver Market
Overview’ section.


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NPV and price estimate
Capacity utilization. Our NPV calculation is
based on the process capacity of 35,000 tpd. In
Tax rate 30.0%
order to optimize the value of the project, SAC
Discount rate 15.0%
will most likely increase the throughput to close
After-tax Cash Flows
to 50,000tpd during the pre-feasibility/feasibility
NPV as on 1 Jan 2011 ($ ‘000) 317,861
stage. This can potentially increase average
NPV – current ($ ‘000) 296,407 annual silver production to 12.5 - 13 million oz
Net debt as on 31st March 2010 ($ ‘000)* used a long term (7,014) silver price of $15 per oz in our base million oz. Our
Silver Price: We have average from the current estimate of 9.5 case scenario.
Expected cash proceeds the price assumption is lower compared to the 2010 YTD analysis below assesses per ozimpact
Though from warrants/options* 8,945 sensitivity average silver of approx $17 the and
current price of approx $18 per oz, we note that average price has ranged between $7 per oz and $15
Equity value 312,366 on NPV at varying levels of mining throughput,
per oz in the last five years. This is due to our relatively bullish stance on silver, which is a result of the
Diluted SAC shares (in 000)* 81,923 however in our base case we have used 179.7
macroeconomic imbalances and increased industrial use of the metal as discussed in the ‘Silver Market
NPV per share in $ 3.81 million oz as the silver mined over a period of
Overview’ section.
Exchange rate as on 23 June 2010 1.04 20 years.
NPV per share Capacity
in C$ utilization: Our NPV calculation is based on the process capacity of 20,000 tpd used in the PEA.
3.95
In order to optimize the value of the project, SAC will most likely consider increasing the throughput
P/NPV during the pre feasibility/feasibility stage. This can potentially double average annual silver production
0.8x
Price from the current estimate of 6.4 million oz and shorten the life span to around 20 years. As such, capital
3.20
spending at the time of construction may be in the range of $100 200 million. We have run sensitivity
CMP (C$) as on 23 June 2010 0.62
analysis to assess the impact on NPV, in 416.0% Company is able to operate at higher capacity levels
Upside / (Downside) case the
(factoring in the requirements of higher capital expenditure). In our base case, however, we have used
Source: Redchip estimates.
*Proforma for the recentlymillion oz$4 million equitymined over a period of 36 years.
160.9 announced as the silver financing.

NPV
M oz silver Additional
Scenarios Production tpd (C$ per
Silver Price: We have used a long term average silver price of $15 per
oz in our base case scenario.
produced
share)
Capex*

Though the price assumption is lower compared to the35,000 YTD average silver of approx 25% - per oz and
Base Case 2010 3.95 179.7 $17
Best Case $18 per oz, we note that average price has ranged between $7 per oz and $15
current price of approx 50,000 6.08 201.2 30%

per oz in the Source: RedChip estimates is due to our relatively bullish stance on silver, which is 10%
Worst Case
last five years. This 25,000 2.75 241.4
a result of the
macroeconomic imbalances and
*From initial PEA estimates increased industrial use of the metal as discussed in the ‘Silver Market

Overview’ section. Analysis
Sensitivity

SENSITIVIT Impact of silver prices/Discount rate on based on the process capacity ON 35,000VALuE order to
Capacity utilization: Our NPV calculation is fair value (NPV per share)
ANALYSIS - IMPACT OF SILVER PRICES/dISCOuNT RATE of FAIR tpd. In
YSensitivity Analysis
optimize the Silver Price of the project, SAC will likely increase the throughput to close to 50,000tpd during
value $/oz
the pre feasibility/feasibility stage, with a life on fair value (NPV20 share) 7.72
Impact of silver prices/Discount rate span of around15.50 years. This can potentially increase
per 16.00 16.50 17.00 17.50 18.00
3.9 12.00 12.50 13.00 13.50 14.00 14.50 15.00
9.0% 5.08 5.38 5.67 5.96 6.25 6.55 6.84 7.13 7.42 8.01 8.30 8.59
Discount Rate %

9.5% 4.84 5.12 5.40 5.68 5.96 6.24 6.51 6.79 7.07 7.35 7.63 7.91 8.19
average annual 10.0% production 5.14 12.5 – 135.68
silver 4.61 4.88 to 5.41 million oz from the current estimate7.28 9.5 million oz. We
5.94 6.21 6.48 6.74 7.01 of 7.54 7.81
10.5% 4.39 4.65 4.90 5.16 5.41 5.67 5.92 6.18 6.43 6.69 6.94 7.20 7.45
have run sensitivity analysis to assess the impact on NPV 5.65 varying levels of mining throughput. In our
11.0% 4.18 4.43 4.67 4.92 5.16 5.41 at 5.90 6.14 6.38 6.63 6.87 7.12
11.5% 3.99 4.22 4.46 4.69 4.93 5.16 5.39 5.63 5.86 6.10 6.33 6.56 6.80
base case, however, we have used 179.7 million oz as the silver mined 5.60 a5.82
12.0% 3.81 4.03 4.26 4.48 4.70 4.93 5.15 5.38 over period of 20 years.
6.05 6.27 6.50
12.5% 3.63 3.85 4.06 4.28 4.49 4.71 4.92 5.14 5.35 5.57 5.78 6.00 6.21
13.0% 3.47 3.68 3.88 4.09 4.29 4.50 4.71 4.91 5.12 5.33 5.53 5.74 5.94
Scenarios
13.5% 3.31 3.51 3.71 Production t/d4.30
3.91 4.11 NPV 4.70
4.50 MOz silver
4.90 5.10 Additional
5.29 5.49 5.69
14.0% 3.17 3.36 3.55 3.74 3.93 4.12 4.31 4.50 4.69 4.88 5.07 5.26 5.45
(C$ per share) produced Capex*
14.5% 3.03 3.21 3.39 3.58 3.76 3.94 4.12 4.31 4.49 4.67 4.85 5.04 5.22
Base Case 15.0% 2.90 3.07 3.25 3.42 3.60 3.77 3.95 3.95
4.12 4.30 4.48 4.65 25%-
4.83 5.00
15.5% 2.77 2.94 3.11 3.28 35,000
3.45 3.62 3.78 3.95 4.12 179.7
4.29 4.46 4.63 4.80
16.0% 2.65 2.82 2.98 3.14 3.30 3.47 3.63 3.79 3.95 4.11 4.28 4.44 4.60
Best Case 16.5% 2.54 2.70 2.85 3.01 3.17 3.32 3.48
6.08
3.63 3.79 3.95 4.10
30%
4.26 4.42
17.0% 2.43 2.58 2.74 2.89 50,000
3.04 3.19 3.34 3.49 3.64 201.2
3.79 3.94 4.09 4.24
Worst Case 17.5% 2.33 2.48 2.62 2.77 2.91 3.06 3.20 2.75
3.35 3.49 3.64 3.78 10%
3.93 4.07
18.0% 2.24 2.38 2.52 2.66 25,000
2.80 2.94 3.07 3.21 3.35 241.4
3.49 3.63 3.77 3.91
18.5% 2.15 2.28 2.41 2.55 2.68 2.82 2.95 3.09 3.22 3.36 3.49 3.63 3.76
Source: Redchip estimates. 2.06
19.0% 2.19 2.32 2.45 2.58 2.71 2.84 2.97 3.10 3.23 3.36 3.49 3.62
*From initial PEA estimates, 1.98
19.5% 2.10 2.23 2.35 2.48 2.60 2.73 2.85 2.98 3.10 3.23 3.35 3.48
20.0% 1.90 2.02 2.14 2.26 2.38 2.50 2.62 2.74 2.86 2.99 3.11 3.23 3.35
20.5% 1.82 1.94 2.06 2.17 2.29 2.41 2.52 2.64 2.76 2.87 2.99 3.11 3.22
21.0% 1.75 1.86 1.98 2.09 2.20 2.31 2.43 2.54 2.65 2.77 2.88 2.99 3.10

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SAC’s fair value (NAV per share) is sensitive to silver price per oz and the discount rate assigned to the
future cash flows from the project. A $1 increase or decrease in silver price estimate keeping the

17.5% 2.33 2.48 2.62 2.77 2.91 3.06 3.20 3.35 3.49 3.64 3.78 3.93 4.07
18.0% 2.24 2.38 2.52 2.66 2.80 2.94 3.07 3.21 3.35 3.49 3.63 3.77 3.91
18.5% 2.15 2.28 2.41 2.55 2.68 2.82 2.95 3.09 3.22 3.36 3.49 3.63 3.76
19.0% 2.06 2.19 2.32 2.45 2.58 2.71 2.84 2.97 3.10 3.23 3.36 3.49 3.62
19.5%
20.0%
1.98
1.90
2.10
2.02 South American Silver Corp. (TSX: SAC)
2.23
2.14
2.35
2.26
2.48
2.38
2.60
2.50
2.73
2.62
2.85
2.74
2.98
2.86
3.10
2.99
3.23
3.11
3.35
3.23
3.48
3.35
20.5% 1.82 1.94 2.06 2.17 2.29 2.41 2.52 2.64 2.76 2.87 2.99 3.11 3.22
21.0% 1.75 1.86
1.98 2.09 2.20 2.31 2.43 2.54 2.65 2.77 2.88
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2.99 3.10

SAC’s fair value (NAV per share) is sensitive to silver price per ozoz and the discount rate assigned to the
SAC’s fair value (NAV per share) is sensitive to silver price per and the discount rate assigned to the
future cash flows from the project. A $1 increase or decrease in silver price estimate keeping the discount
future cash flows from the project. A $1 increase or decrease in silver price estimate keeping the
rate constant at 15% increases or decreases the NPV per share by about 9%.
discount rate constant at 15% increases or decreases the NPV per share by 8.8%.

RELATIVE VALuATIONS
Relative Valuations

Company Name EV C$ (million) Market Cap C$ (million) P/B Silver M Oz* EV/Oz
Minco Silver Corp 122.76 129.17 4.7x 156.79 0.78
Silvercrest Mines Inc 61.13 63.38 7.8x 62.45 0.98
Orko Silver Corp 169.99 171.79 31.0x 140.70 1.21
Alexco Resource Corp 145.31 175.52 2.0x 217.10 0.67
ECU Silver Mining Inc 211.20 193.59 3.1x 431.20 0.49
Bear Creek Mining Corp 267.06 321.48 4.1x 365.40 0.73
Tahoe Resources Inc. 409.77 729.87 NA 334.45 1.23
MAG Silver Corp 348.71 372.97 4.2x 240.04 1.45
Median 4.2x 0.88
South American Silver 28.02 37.83 2.71 322.38 0.09
Source: Bloomberg and respective company filings, press releases.
rdh
Note: Values as on 23 June 2010.
*Reported silver resources.
The list of peers comprises companies with early stage silver assets in Central and South American
The nations. The comprises companies with earlyrisk profile are similar Centralof SAC. Similar to SAC,nations.
list of peers resource profile and geopolitical stage silver assets in to that and South American the
The peers all have debt free balance sheets. profile are similar to that of SAC. Similar to SAC, the peers all
resource profile and geopolitical risk
have debt-free balance sheets.
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• SAC enterprise value per ounce of silver is less than a fourth of the cheapest comparable in the list, ECU
Silver Mining. SAC has a large resource base which is large enough to support a higher market valuation
similar to other peers like Minco Silver Corp, MAG Silver Corp, Bear Creek and Tahoe.

• The peers are in different stages of exploration. However, due to the leachable resource base of SAC, it
enjoys low initial capital and operating costs. We therefore believe the market is ascribing a value to SAC’s
resource that is nowhere near what can be justified as a fair value based on the ratio of operating costs to
the value of metal underground.

• The recent transaction between Tahoe Resources and Goldcorp underscores SAC’s undervaluation. Tahoe
recently raised C$348 million in an IPO (the second largest IPO in Canada this year) to buy a Guatemalan
silver deposit from Goldcorp, valuing the property at an EV/oz of C$1.51. The property is similar to SAC’s
Malku Khota in terms of geological profile, but is in an earlier stage of development, and is located in a
similar jurisdiction compared to Bolivia.

• Another good comparable is Bear Creek with 365 million ounces of silver in Peru at a similar stage of
advancement and a similar geopolitical risk profile. Bear Creek is trading at an EV/oz of C$0.73. Though
Bear Creek has comparatively better leverage to costs as lead and zinc credits will likely result in negative
cash costs per ounce on a byproduct basis, we see no reason why SAC should not trade within 25% of that
valuation.


is in an earlier stage of development, and is located in a similar jurisdiction compared to Bolivia.
Another good comparable is Bear Creek with 365 million ounces of silver in Peru at a similar
stage of advancement and a similar geopolitical risk profile. Bear Creek is trading at an EV/oz of
C$0.73. Though Bear Creek has comparatively better leverage to costs as lead and zinc credits
will likely result in negative cash costs per ounce on a by product basis, we see no reason why
SAC should not trade within 25% of that valuation. InItIal RepoRt
As mentioned earlier, limited market visibility and a high risk premium to its relatively new
• As mentioned earlier,base (released in visibility and2008 market)premium to its relatively new resource
resource limited market the turbulent a high risk in Bolivia has kept valuations depressed.
base (released We expect the 2008 market) innear its has kept valuations depressed. Wefuture oncestock
in the turbulent stock to trade Bolivia peer group median in the near expect the SAC
to trade near its peer group median in the near future once SAC successfully expands its resource base and
successfully expands its resource base and moves closer to the pre feasibility stage.
moves closer to the pre-feasibility stage.
Relative Valuation Bubble Chart
2.5
SAC is undervalued as compared to its
peers despite having a comparatively
large resource base.
2.0
MAG Silver
Tahoe Resources
1.5 Orko Silver
EV/oz

1.0 Bear Creek

Silvercrest

0.5 Minco Silver
Alexco

ECU Silver
SAC
0.0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Silver M oz

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TAkEOVER ANALYSIS

Basis of Valuation. Given its attractive resource base and potential for significant resource expansion,
we view SAC as a likely takeover candidate in the next cycle of consolidation in the industry once the
financing environment improves. Tahoe’s acquisition of Goldcorp’s Guatemalan silver deposit through an
IPO in May 2010, and Fresnillo’s unsuccessful hostile bid for MAG Silver in late 2008 and early 2009
gives us a sense of the latent appetite for development-stage silver assets in risky jurisdictions.

The most recent transaction and a good comparable for estimating a takeover price for SAC is Tahoe
Resources Inc. due to the similarity in geological profile and resource size. Tahoe paid an all-in acquisition
price of $505 million, or $1.51 per oz of silver resource. We use a higher value of $2.25 per oz to estimate
SAC’s takeover price since its resource is at a more advanced stage compared to Tahoe with a PEA already
done and pre-feasibility expected in 2011.

The all-in acquisition price, however, does not reflect the operating and capital cost structure of a mineable
deposit. Since the cost structure plays a key role for valuation of such assets, we take our analysis one
step further, and deduct the present value of operating and capital costs from the all-in acquisition price,
as well as the net debt.


oz to estimate SAC’s takeover price since its resource is at a more advanced stage compared to Tahoe
with a PEA already done and pre feasibility expected in 2011.

The all in acquisition price, however, does not reflect the operating and capital cost structure of a
mineable deposit. Since the cost structure plays a key role for valuation of such assets, we take our
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analysis one step further, and deduct the present value of operating and capital costs from the all in RepoRt
acquisition price, as well as the net debt.

Takeover Valuation Unit Amount
The resulting estimated takeover
price of C$3.20 per share equal to
All-in Acquisition Price $/oz 2.25
our discounted cash flow valuation of
Less: Forecasted Operating Costs $/oz 0.8
$3.20 per share. Enterprise value of
1.5 C$0.78 per ounce using this takeover
Less: Forecasted Capital Costs $/oz 0.3 price estimate is also within the
Forecasted Taxes 0.5 range of its peer group. The takeover
Less: Net Debt (Net Cash) $/oz (0.05) valuation, therefore, is another way of
Net Purchase Price $/oz 0.8 justifying SAC’s deeply discounted
Recoverable Resources M oz 322.4 valuation. With resource expansion
Potential Acquisition Value $ million 251.1
and advancements through the
Fully Diluted Shares* million 81.9
development curve, we expect the
Potential Takeover Price Per Share C$ 3.20
Company to command a premium
over our takeover price estimate.
Current $-C$ Exchange Rate 1.04
Source: RedChip Estimates.
*Proforma for the recently announced $4mn equity raise.

The resulting estimated takeover price of C$3.20 per share equal to our discounted cash flow valuation
COMPANY PROFILE
of $3.20 per share. Enterprise value of C$0.78 per ounce using this takeover price estimate is also within

SAC is a mineral exploration Company that acquires, explores and develops mineral properties. The
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Company holds interests in two material properties: the Malku Khota silver-indium-gold property in Bolivia
and the Escalones copper-gold-molybdenum property in Chile. The Malku Khota silver-indium deposit
has indicated resources of 144.6 million oz of silver and 845 tonnes of indium and inferred resources of
177.8 million oz of silver and 968 tonnes of indium. SAC is approximately 3-4 years away from actual
metals production at Malku Khota, but the deposit has good exploration upside, as the resource covers
only 3.5 km of the project’s 15 km strike length.

SAC has guided that it plans to explore the Chile-located Escalones property further in the future, but the
estimates of the resources are not yet available. Also, the property is accessible by road resulting in easy
access, and its location in the district of El Teniente (which houses the world’s largest open pit copper
mine) favors mining activity.

Malku Khota Silver-Indium Project

The Malku Khota project is located in the Cordilera Oriental, about 98 km east-southeast of Oruro in
central Bolivia, and 260 km southeast of La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. The project in Malku Khota had
silver mineralization within a surface area of 448,000 square meters and to a drilled depth of up to 400
meters below the surface. The stages of the progress of the project are as depicted below:

Significant control. SAC controls a significant block of land in the area around the Malku Khota Project
with 100% interest in the property. The total surface covered by the Malku Khota group of properties is
5,475 hectares. It is currently in the exploration phase and requirements for the surface rights for mining
operations are yet to be determined.


square meters and to a drilled depth of up to 400 meters below the surface. The stages of the progress
of the project are as depicted below: InItIal RepoRt

2009 2010 2011 2012-2014

RESOURCE
PRE PERMIT
DISCOVERY DEFINITION FEASIBILITY PRODUCTION
FEASIBILITY CONSTRUCT
PEA

INCREASING RESOURCE INCREASING CERTAINTY

RESOURCE DEFINITION PRE
EXPLORATION PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY / PRODUCERS
VALUATION ASSESSMENT (PEA) FEASIBILITY JUNIOR MID TIER

DECREASING TECHNICAL RISK / INCREASING MARKET VALUATION

Source: Company filings

Project: Malku Khota: Key Highlights
Rapid Payback. Due to its low initial capital costs and low operating costs, the payback period is
Significant control: SAC controls a significant block of land in the area around the Malku Khota Project
estimated to be 1.4 years (from start of production). IRR for the project based on post tax cash flows is
with 100% interest in the property. The total surface covered by the Malku Khota group of properties is
46.1%. On the contrary, the payback period for Bear Creek Mining Corp.’s Corani project (27-year mine
life)5,475 hectares. It3 years. In in the exploration phase and requirements for thepast year’s losses provides
is estimated at is currently addition, the tax benefit carried forward from surface rights for mining
operations are yet to be determined.
an additional upside to SAC’s cash flows.

Low cash Payback: Due to itsleachable silver-indium resource operating costs, the paybackcash costs of
Rapid costs. Due to the low initial capital costs and low at Malku Khota, operating period is
$3.75 per oz (netbe 1.4 yearsand initial capital costs of $103.37 million are lower as compared to its peers.
estimated to of credits) (from start of production). IRR for the project based on post tax cash flows is
Sabina Gold Silver Corp. comes closest tofor Bear Creek Mining Corp.’s Corani project (27Company has
46.1%. On the contrary, the payback period SAC in terms of cash costs ($4.4/oz). The year mine
the lowestestimated at as years. In addition, the tax benefit from carried capital costs year’s lossesthe mine for
life) is cash costs 3 shown in the chart below. Although initial forward past to prepare provides
production are the lowest the SAC’s cash flows. million), it involves high operating cash costs ($7.47/oz)
an additional upside to
for Bear Creek ($51
at the time of actual production.
Low cash costs. Due to the leachable silver indium resource at Malku Khota, operating cash costs of
$3.75 per oz (net of credits) and initial capital costs of $103.37 million are lower as compared to its
peers. Sabina Gold Silver Corp. comes closest to SAC in terms of cash costs ($4.4/oz). The Company
has lowest cash costs as shown in the chart below. Although, initial capital costs to prepare the mine for
production are the lowest for Bear Creek ($51 million) but it involves high operating cash costs
($7.47/oz) at the time of actual production.

Source: Company websites 12

Low levels of waste: Significant portions of the resource are in the exposed ridgeline, which should
allow for an exceptionally low waste to ore (“strip”) ratio in the early years of mining. The metal
RedChip Visibility | 10 | South American Silver Corp.
recoveries in the PEA, 80% silver and 70% indium are considered good. Also, the Company estimates
that heap leaching recoveries may be lower depending on size of rock material and mill recoveries may

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Low levels of waste. Significant portions of the resource are in the exposed ridgeline, which should allow
for an exceptionally low waste-to-ore (“strip”) ratio in the early years of mining. The metal recoveries in
the PEA, 80% silver and 70% indium are considered good. Also, the Company estimates that heap leaching
recoveries may be lower depending on the size of rock material and mill recoveries may be higher.

By-product revenue adds to cash flows. A portion of the resources include higher grades that include an
indium component which is expected to contribute to higher cash flow in the early years of production.

Support from community and government. The Malku Khota Project is of economic importance to
the region, and with the potentially long mine life, the project has received encouragement from the
government to accelerate its development. Moreover, the BSR Group (Business for Social Responsibility)
has been entrusted to develop a pro active community relations program that represents all stake
has holders facilitateto smooth transition fromcommunity relations program that represents all stake-holders
been entrusted a develop a pro-active exploration to production.
to facilitate a smooth transition from exploration to production.

SWOT ANALYSIS
SWOT Analysis

Strengths Weaknesses
Malku Khota is one of the largest silver deposit Long lead time to production (expected start of
mines in Bolivia with combined indicated and production would be in 2013).
inferred resources of approx 323 million oz. SAC has no Proven and Probable (PP)
Low operating cost per oz of $3.75 (net of reserves. Resources estimates are only at
credits) and low initial capital cost of $103.37 indicated and inferred level.
million
Low payback period of 1.4 years (since the start
of production).

only 25% of the project’s 15 km strike length. Geo political risks associated with Bolivia.
Opportunities Threats
Upside from further exploration of Malku Khota Environmental regulations and terrain risk.
mine area as the on going exploration covers Downside risk to silver prices.
Liquidity And Capital Resources
only 25% of the project’s 15 km strike length.
Geo political risk associated with Bolivia.
SAC had cash and cash equivalents of US$5.8 million as of the March 2010. Starting the year with a cash
balance of $7 million, SAC spent approx $1.2 million in the first quarter. Management estimates
spending requirements for the rest of 2010 at $4 million, primarily for drilling activities, which keeps SAC
in a comfortable liquidity position. Management expects 2011 spending requirements at the same level
Summary financials
LIquIdIT Y2010, and is looking to raise additional equity at reasonable costs.
as ANd CAPITAL RESOuRCES

SAC hadUSD ‘000 (as of December) of US$7 million as of the end of 2009. As2009 the company, the bulk
In cash and cash equivalents 2007 2008 per 1Q2010
of the initial capex of $103.4 million will be incurred in 2011 and 2012.
Cash and Cash Equivalents 12,870.40 7,422.87 7,013.97 5,814.50
In USD ‘000 (as of December)
Shareholder’s Equity 2007 13,710.12
15,767.92 2008
15,396.45 2009
14,961.08

CashMining claims and
and Cash Equivalents deferred 3,180.50 12,870.40
6,454.79 8,675.05
7,422.87 9,425.72
7,013.97
exploration costs
Shareholder’s Equity
Source: Company filings 15,767.92 13,710.12 15,396.45

Mining claims and deferred exploration | 11 | South American Silver Corp.
RedChip Visibility 3,180.50 6,454.79 8,675.05
costs

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SAC had cash and cash equivalents of US$5.8 million Revenue distribution estimate (March 2009)
as of March 31, 2010. Starting the year with a cash
balance of $7 million, SAC spent approximately $1.2
million in the first quarter. Management estimates Gold, Copper,
spending requirements for the rest of 2010 at $4 million, Lead
primarily for drilling activities, which keeps SAC in a Indium 12%
comfortable liquidity position. Management expects 18%
2011 spending requirements at the same level as 2010,
and is looking to raise additional equity at reasonable
costs.

Revenue distribution estimate. Based on the Silver
70%
preliminary economic estimation, SAC is expecting a
large part of its revenue from Silver, Indium and Gold. Source: Company filings
Copper and Lead will be derived as by-products adding
Source: Company filings
to the overall cash inflows.

Revenue Model of Malku Khota Project for period 2014E-2018E. Malku Khota project is expected
to commence production in 2014 and we estimate total revenues to be $102.38mn in FY2013, of which
87.6% would be contributed by silver.

All figures in $’000 2014E 2015E 2016E 2017E 2018E

Silver revenue All figures in $’000 156,922 195,669 157,954
2014E 149,962
2015E 170,167
2016E 2017E
Indium revenue 15,955 23,901 30,206 36,120 35,876
Silver revenue 156,922 195,669 157,954 149,962 1
By product credit 12,950 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130
Indium revenue 15,955 23,901 30,206 36,120
Total revenues 185,827 237,700 206,291 204,213 224,173
By product credit 12,950 18,130 18,130 18,130
Total cash operating costs 47,310 67,074 73,674 76,531 72,151
Total revenues 185,827 237,700 206,291 204,213 2
Depreciation 5,192 6,241 6,241 6,241 6,241
Total cash operating costs 47,310 67,074 73,674 76,531
EBIT 133,325 164,385 126,376 121,440 145,781
Depreciation 5,192 6,241 6,241 6,241
EBIT (%) 71.75% 69.16% 61.26% 59.47% 65.03%
EBIT 133,325 164,385 126,376 121,440 1
Ownership EBIT (%) 71.75% 69.16% 61.26% 59.47% 6
OWNERSHIP Pattern
Shareholding Ownership Stake
Ralph Fitch 4.7%
Gregory Johnson Shareholding Pattern 2.5% Stake
Felipe Malbren Ralph Fitch 2.2% 4.7%
Richard Doran Gregory Johnson 1.3% 2.5%
Felipe Malbren 2.2%
Public and others 89.3%
Richard Doran 1.3%
Total 100.0%
Source: Company. Public and others 89.3%
Total 100.0%
Technical Report: Key Highlights
Source: Company.

RedChip Visibility | 1 South American Silver Corp.
Favorable economic assessment: SAC completed a |preliminary economic assessment on its Malku
Khota project in Bolivia. The study estimated a base case, pre tax net cash flow of $1,233 million (NPV of

Total 100.0%
Source: Company.


Favorable economic assessment: SAC completed a preliminary econ
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Khota project in Bolivia. The study estimated a base case, pre tax net ca
$326 million at a 10% discount rate) and an internal rate of return o
kEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM TECHNICAL REPORT 20,000 tonnes per day acid heap leach operation with a mine life of 36 y
Favorable economic assessment. SAC
Summary of Key Economic Indicators Details
completed a preliminary economic assessment
on its Malku Khota project in Bolivia. The Initial Capital Cost ($million) 103.37
estimated a local case, pre-tax is customary Life make agreements with the local users of the land
studyare owned by base individuals. It net cash to of Mine 36 years
of $1,233 million (NPV construction work Net Cash Flow, pre tax ($million)
flow before proceeding with any of $325 million such as road building for drill site access. 1,233.30
at a 10% discount rate) and an internal rate of Internal Rate of Return (IRR) 50.7%
return of 50.7%. The study suggested a 20,000 Payback period from start of production 1.4 years
tonnes per day acid heap leach operation with a Source: Company filing
mine life of 36 years. Environmental liability and permitting: SAC faces no environmenta
Environmental liability and permitting. project. As per the technical report, some alpine natural lakes near the
SAC faces no environmental liabilities additional monitoring to ensure that exploration activities do not jeopa
associated with the project. As per the lakes. The project has a current environmental permit for its continued
technical report, some alpine natural
lakes near the site contain fish and may
need additional monitoring to ensure that 14
exploration activities do not jeopardize the
water quality in these lakes. The project
has a current environmental permit for
its continued exploration work. Surface
rights are owned by local individuals. It
is customary to make agreements with the
local users of the land before proceeding
with any construction work such as road Source: Company filing
building for drill site access.
Large resource base: All the resources estimated are in the indicated and inferred category. It is base
Source: Company filing on 25% exploration of the total length of 15Km.
Large resource base. All of the resources estimated are in the indicated and inferred category. It is based
on 25% explorationbase: All the length of 15km. MATERIAL in the indicated 1and inferred category. Pit 4 is based
Large resource of the total resources estimated are
TOTAL
Pit Pit 2 Pit 3
It Pit 5 Pit 6 TOTA

on 25% exploration of the total length of 15Km.Indicated+
(Waste+
Inferred) t 65,727,111 34,845,709 13,932,233 21,802,827 68,669,759 290,549,100 495,526,73
Mineral Resources
(indicated + Inferred) t 39,161,547 27,004,076
Pit 1 Pit 2 Pit 3 Pit 4 Pit 5 11,912,973 Pit 6
16,763,707 46,448,429
TOTAL 106,035,758 247,326,49
Silver grade g/t 40.26 36.27 33.34 27.49 17.55 19.12 25.3
TOTAL MATERIAL Indium grade ppm 7.46 9.70 3.44 6.98 3.22 5.69 5.9
(Waste+ Indicated+ Indicated
Mineral Resources t 37,683,346 21,757,221
Inferred) t 65,727,111 34,845,709 13,932,233 21,802,827 68,669,759 11,602,157 11,401,720 21,378,156
290,549,100 495,526,738 41,867,712 145,690,31
Silver grade g/t 40.96 35.35 33.65 30.03 18.89 17.49 28.7
Mineral Resources Indium grade ppm 7.37 9.49 3.46 7.43 2.77 5.38 6.1
(indicated + Inferred) t 39,161,547 27,004,076 11,912,973 16,763,707 46,448,429 106,035,758 247,326,490
Inferred
Silver grade g/t 40.26 Mineral Resources
36.27 t 33.34 1,478,202
27.49 5,246,855
17.55 310,816 19.12 5,361,987 25,070,272
64,168,046 101,636,17
25.30
Silver grade g/t 22.48 40.10 21.47 22.10 20.1916.40 20.4
Indium grade ppm 7.46 9.70
Indium grade ppm 3.44 6.98
9.55 10.57 3.22 2.79 5.69 6.02 5.92
5.90 3.61 5.6
Indicated
Mineral Resources t 37,683,346 21,757,221 11,602,157
Source: Company data 11,401,720 21,378,156 41,867,712 145,690,313
Silver grade g/t 40.96 35.35 33.65 30.03 18.89 17.49 28.70
Indium grade ppm 7.37 9.49 3.46 7.43 2.77 5.38 6.13
Inferred
Mineral Resources t 1,478,202 Global Metals and Minerals market overview
5,246,855 310,816 5,361,987 25,070,272 64,168,046 101,636,177
Silver grade g/t 22.48 The 40.10 of global21.47
value precious metals and minerals market shrank (year over year) by 1.5% in 2008
22.10 16.40 20.19 20.42
Indium grade ppm 9.55 reach $38.5 billion. The market is forecasted at $47.4 billion by5.90 growing at a 5 year CAGR of 4.2%
10.57 2.79 6.02 3.61 2013, 5.62
Source: Company data.

GLOBAL METALS AND MINERALS MARKET OVERVIEW
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The value of global precious metals and minerals market shrank (year over year) by 1.5% in 2008 to

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GLObAL METALS ANd MINERALS MARkET OVERVIEW
The value of global precious metals and minerals market shrank (year-over-year) by 1.5% in 2008 to reach
$38.5 billion. The market is forecasted at $47.4 billion by 2013, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 4.2%.

Precious Metals Market Size Excluding Gold ($ billion)
50
4.2% 5yr CAGR
45
40
35
30
$ billion

25 47.4
20 38.5
15
10
5
0
2008 2013E

Source: Datamonitor, Oct. 2009

Silver comprised 17% ($11.0 billion) of the total precious metals market in 2008. Precious metals in turn
occupied 3.9% of the $1.7 trillion metals and minerals market globally.

Market Segmentation: Metals and Mining by Value (2008)

3.9%
5.6%
Iron and Steel
8.6%
Coal

Base Metals

Aluminium

$1,661.4billion Precious Metals and
18.4% Minerals

63.4%

Source: Datamonitor, October 2009


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Market Segmentation: Precious Metals by Value (2008)


Silver Market Overview

Demand – Supply Fundamentals

Silver Market Overview
SILVER MARkET OVERVIEW
Silver Supply

Demand – Supply Fundamentals
Silver Supply. Despitegrowth in mine production, the supply sidethe supply side for silver remains under
Despite continuing continuing growth in mine production, for silver remains under pressure from
pressure from falling scrap supply and net government production registered its registered its seventh
falling scrap supply and net government sales. Mine sales. Mine production seventh consecutive year
consecutiveSupply2009 risingin 2009, rising by 4% year on year to 709.6Supply ofounces. Supply to a 13
Silver year
of growth in of growth by 4% year on year to 709.6 million ounces. million scrap silver fell of scrap
silveryear low with a 6%low with a 6% year while net government sales government sales fell by over 50%.
fell to a 13-year year on year decline on year decline while net fell by over 50%.
Despite continuing growth in mine production, the supply side for silver remains under pressure from
falling scrap supply and net government sales. Mine (million ounces)
World Silver Supply production registered its seventh consecutive year
World Silver Supply (million ounces)
of growth in 2009 rising by 4% year on year to 709.6 2004 ounces. Supply of scrap silver fell2009 13
2002 2003 million 2005 2006 2007 2008 to a
year low with a 6% year on year decline while net government sales fell by over 50%.
Supply
Mine Production 593.9 596.6 613.0 636.8 640.9 664.4 684.7 709.6
World Silver Supply (million ounces)
Net Government sales 59.2 88.7 61.9 65.9 78.2 42.5 27.6 13.7
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Old Silver Scrap 187.5 184.0 183.7 186 188 181.8 176 165.7
Supply
Producer Hedging 9.6 27.6
Mine Production 593.9 596.6 613.0 636.8 640.9 664.4 684.7 709.6
Implied Net Disinvestment 11.6
Net Government sales 59.2 88.7 61.9 65.9 78.2 42.5 27.6 13.7
Total Supply 852.2 869.3 868.2 916.7 907.5 888.4 888.4 889.0
Source: Silver Silver Survey 2009 compiled by GFMS Ltd.
Old World Scrap 187.5 184.0 183.7 186 188 181.8 176 165.7
Producer Hedging 9.6 27.6

• According toNet Disinvestment Silver World Silver Survey 2009, compiled by GFMS, silver mine production
Implied 11.6
According toInstitute’s Institute’s World Silver Survey 2009, compiled by GFMS, silver mine
the Silver the
in 2009 roseSupply or 25 2009 rose by 4%new high of 709.6 a new high of907.5 million oz.last year’s2008,
Total production in million oz to a 852.2 million oz 868.2 916.7 Unlike in 2008, 888.4 889.0
by 4% or 25 869.3 to million oz. 709.6 888.4 Unlike in growth
Source: World Silver Survey 2009 compiled by GFMS Ltd.
was driven by increases in primary mine supply. Silver produced as a by-product of gold mining was once
again strong, registering a growth of 21% year over 18 although supply from base metal sources were
year,
minimal. According to the Silver Institute’s World Silver Survey 2009, compiled by GFMS, silver mine
production in 2009 rose by 4% or 25 million oz to a new high of 709.6 million oz. Unlike in 2008,

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Mine production (million Oz)
720

700

680
million Oz

660
709.6
640 684.7
664.4
620 640.9

600
2006 2007 2008 2009

Source: GFMS.

• At just 13.7 million oz, net government sales reached their lowest level in more than a decade. Sales were
down more than half year on year due to a large drop in Russian sales along with continued absence of
Chinese and Indian sales.

Net Government sales (Million oz)
90
80
70
60
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50
40 78.2
30
20 42.5
10 27.6
13.7
0
2006 2007 2008 2009

Source: GFMS.

• Old silver scrap, the second-largest source of silver supply after mine production, continued its decline
in 2009. Scrap supplies totaled about 165.7 million oz in 2009, versus 176 million oz in 2008. The largest
single contributor to silver scrap recycling is the photographic sector. The ongoing shift toward digital
cameras from traditional photographic film cameras is sharply reducing the demand for silver nitrates,
and hence the supply of silver scrap from the photographic sector. Recovery from medical equipment
also remained soft during the year. Consequently, we expect a continued decline in scrap sales in the
next few years, though scrap sales will still remain a big source of supply due to recycling of jewelry and
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• Jewelry and silverware was estimated to have increased marginally in 2009, primarily due to strong
recycling activity in India, as silver prices in rupee terms recorded a 10% year on year gain in the
country.

Old Silver scrap (million Oz)
190
185
180
(million Oz)

175
170 188
165 181.8
176
160
165.7
155
150
2006 2007 2008 2009

Source: GFMS.

2010 Silver Supply. ForecastMine production remains by far the largest component of silver supply
accounting for around 78% of the total supply in 2009. For 2009, according to the estimates, the mine
output is expected to increase by an additional 15 million oz. The charts below illustrate the global supply
of silver for 2008 and 2009 (based on forecasts done in Nov 2009).

Case of derived supply. Almost 65% of silver supply is either a co- or by-product of production as a
natural consequence of the mining of copper, lead, zinc and gold. Thus, silver gets mined irrespective of
the silver price. The following charts indicate the silver output by source metal for 2008 and 2009.

Silver Output By Source Metal: 2008 Silver Output By Source Metal: 2009
0.5% 0.4%
23.5% 23.4%
29.1% 30.1%

10.4%
12.2%
36.5% 33.9%

Primary Gold Lead/Zinc Copper Other Primary Gold Lead/Zinc Copper Other

Source: GFMS
As per the chart, silver price has consistently moved in line with the price of other metals. Higher prices
of other metals lead to higher production of such metals resulting in higher supply of silver as a by
product. Hence by product silver production depends on production of other metals, which is a

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As per the below chart, the silver price has consistently moved in line with the price of other metals.
Higher prices of other metals lead to higher production of such metals resulting in higher supply of silver
as a by-product. Hence by-product silver production depends on production of other metals which is a
function of prevailing market prices.

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• Peru was the largest producer of silver in 2008 with production of 118 million oz. The Americas,
which include 6 of the 10 largest silver producing countries, contribute to nearly half of global silver
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• A handful of mines account for the bulk of global primary silver output. Silver Standard’s Pirquitas mine
is one of the largest primary silver mines in the world (produced approximately 6 million oz of silver in
2009 and expected to produce approximately 10 million oz in 2010).

• Bolivia has reasonably high silver resources, although the silver extracting companies are few. It might
be due to high geo-political risk perceived by the investors.

Silver Demand

Demand for silver comes from both industrial applications as well as from investment in the form of
ETFs, coins and jewelry. It has a wide variety of special applications in the areas of power transmission,
germicide and anti-bacterial agents, solar cells, water purification, catalytic agents, soldering products,
bearings, batteries, and photography.

World Silver Demand (million ounces)
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Demand
Fabrication
Industrial Applications 335.2 339.1 349.7 367.1 405.1 424.5 453.5 447.2 352.2
Photography 213.1 204.3 192.9 178.8 160.3 142.4 124.8 104.8 82.9
Jewelry 174.3 168.9 179.2 174.9 173.8 166.3 163.5 158.3 156.6
Silverware 106.1 83.5 83.9 67.3 67.8 61.2 58.8 57.3 59.5
Coins Medals 30.5 31.6 35.7 42.4 40.0 39.8 39.7 64.9 78.7
Total Fabrication Demand 859.2 827.4 841.4 830.5 847.0 834.2 840.3 832.5 729.8
Producer De Hedging 24.8 20.9 6.8 23.5 5.6 22.3
Implied Net Investment 11.7 7.0 37.7 69.6 66.6 24.7 50.2 136.9
Total Demand 870.9 852.2 869.3 868.2 916.7 907.5 888.4 888.4 889.0
Source: World Silver Survey 2009 compiled by GFMS Ltd.

• The global demandglobalsilver infor silver in 2009 stood at 889 million oz. Fabrication demand fell by 11.9% year on
The for demand 2009 stood at 889 million oz. Fabrication demand fell by 11.9%
year to 730 million ozon year todue to the impact ofdue to the impact of the global recession. Accelerated
year
mainly 730 million oz mainly the global recession. Accelerated decline in photographic
decline in photographic demand also contributed to the fall in fabrication. This was the second
demand also contributed to the fall in fabrication. This was the second consecutive year of decline in
consecutive year of decline in fabrication demand, after a 1.6% drop in 2008.
fabrication demand, after a 1.6% drop in 2008.
Fabrication Demand (million Oz)
860 842.5
836.4
Millions Oz

840 828.6
Fabrication Demand (million Oz)
820
860 836.4 842.5
Millions Oz

800 828.6
840
780
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760
800
740
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760
720
740 729.8
700
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680
700
660
680
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660
Industrial fabrication 2006
accounted for the 2007 of decline in fabrication demand, falling by 20.6% to
bulk 2008 2009
a six year lowBloomberg Moz (10,955 tones), in the process eclipsing 2001’s technology related
Source: of 352.2
decline. The drop in industrial demand was largely a first half event, brought about by a slump in
orders and an extended period of pipeline destocking.

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• Industrial fabrication accounted for the bulk of decline in fabrication demand, falling by 20.6% to a six-
year low of 352.2 Moz (10,955 tons), in the process eclipsing 2001’s technology-related decline. The drop
in industrial demand was largely a first half event, brought about by a slump in orders and an extended
period of pipeline destocking.

Industrial applications (million oz)
500 456.1 443.4
427
Millions Oz

400 352.2

300

200

100

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2006 2007 2008 2009

Source: Bloomberg

• Like gold producers, silver producers have tended to close out or buy back hedges in recent years.
According to the Silver Survey, de-hedging contributed 22.3 million oz of demand in 2009, up from 11.6
million oz in 2008. The global silver hedge book as a percentage of total mine production is estimated to
be low; consequently, we expect de-hedging to decline in the coming years.

World Silver Demand 2010 Forecast. Silver demand is dominated by the industrial applications category,
which accounts for approx 39% of total demand in 2009 as against 51% in 2008.

World Silver Demand 2009
7.00% 10% 9% World Silver Demand 2010E
12.00% 1.00% 2%

25%
24.00% 39%

51.00%
5.00%
15%
Coins De Hedging Industrial
Coins De Hedging Industrial
Investment Jewelry and Silverware Photography Investment Jewelry and Silverware Photography

Source: GFMS


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Silver Demand

Fabrication demand covers silver’s use in industry, photography, jewelry manufacturing and in the making
of coins.

Industrial demand has fallen sharply in 2009, due to the severity of the economic downturn. In 2010,
however, a rebound is expected, given an improvement in global GDP, industrial production and stock
replenishment.

Jewelry Silverware fabrication, on a combined basis, was largely flat in 2009, declining by a modest
0.4% year on year. Softness in major western and far-eastern/southeast Asian jewelry markets were largely
offset by strong demand in India and China. Silver has benefited in several important jewelry markets from
substitution at gold’s expense. However, the weak economy and high silver prices have also restrained
growth in demand. Moreover, some of the rise in fabrication reflects an increase in trade stocks in India,
where surging local prices have constrained incremental consumer demand at higher prices.

Photographic use of silver dropped by approximately 21% in 2009 as demand continues to be affected by
the switch to digital technology. Silver usage in the cinematic industry has also been hit hard, as a lack of
financing has led to a drop in the number of films produced.

Investment Demand in silver continued to surge in 2009, rising by a whopping 90% following an 84% rise
in 2008, as investors flocked to the metal in search of a safe haven amid global financial turmoil. Much of
the surge took place in the early part of 2009, and was dominated by demand for physical metal and ETFs,
as investors sought refuge in silver when fears over counterparty risk and the overall financial system
remained rampant. Overall, the January-October 2009 timeframe saw a 3,110-tonne rise in ETF holdings
coupled with an increase of 5,306 tonnes in the ‘investor’ net long positions in Comex futures. Investors’
bullion stocks have increased substantially in FY09 on a net basis. We expect investment demand to rise
further in the near future owing to the Euro zone sovereign debt problems. However, over the long term,
conditions should eventually become less supportive of investment demand as some level of GDP growth
returns for the global economies.

Physical Demand/Supply Balance – Moving from a Deficit to Surplus. The chart below shows the
physical demand/supply balance, excluding investment demand. As seen from the chart, industry dynamics
have undergone a structural shift, with demand lagging supply for the first time in the last 10 years in
2008. Lower industrial production worldwide has reduced the demand for silver in electronic, electrical,
and other manufacturing processes, while shrinking consumer income has eroded the demand for silver
jewelry.

Source: World Silver Survey 2009 (prepared by GFMS)

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Meanwhile, mine supply growth is increasing, with greater primary mine production more than compensating
for lower mine byproduct output.

New uses of silver in industrial applications to drive demand in the long-term
While the price of silver is currently benefiting from its precious metal status, it will undoubtedly be
its industrial properties in future years that will ensure physical demand endures (well after the current
investment cycle subsides), with the metal expected to play a pivotal role in new industrial applications.
While main growth areas in the past have been electronics and photographic equipment, novel areas of
silver demand are likely to emerge from the renewable energy and health sectors. Over the last decade,
the photovoltaic (PV) industry has emerged as a significant user of silver. The PV industry’s silver use is
estimated to have reached 28 million oz in 2009. Industry projections put silver offtake at 186 million oz
by 2020. Silver’s use as an anti-bacterial substance in medical equipment and applications, as well as in
household applications, is expected to be boosted in the future once new technologies using silver gain
acceptance.

SILVER PRICE OuTLOOk
Silver is currently trading around the $18 /oz level, below the March 2008 high of $20.92/oz, but well
above the 4-year low of $8.97/oz in October 2008.

Silver prices have been buoyed by investor demand. The silver demand is likely to get most of its
growth from investment demand (Investments accounted for 15% of demand in 2009 as against 5% in
2008), especially with the economic uncertainty surrounding the Euro zone and the macroeconomic
imbalances in the U.S.. Hence despite reduced fabrication demand, silver prices rallied (along with other
assets including gold and oil) between April-October 2009, before undergoing a correction in November-
December, following which the EU crisis orchestrated the ongoing rally. The general expectation among
investors is that aggressive monetary easing and heavy deficit spending by the U.S. and other major
economies would lead to higher inflation and weakened fiat currencies over the longer term.

Silver is also highly correlated to base metals. Owing to its large industrial demand (far more than
other precious metals, such as gold and platinum), silver prices tend to move in tandem with other base
metals, such as copper, lead and zinc. This correlation is also influenced by the fact that bulk of the silver
production is in the form of a by-product from producing other base metals.

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As the chart shows, silver tanked along with other base metals since the onset of the recession in the U.S.,
even as gold, due to its safe haven demand, was on the rise.

ETFs are a favored investment option for investors. Along with physical demand for coins and bars,
silver ETFs have been a favored investment vehicle to seek exposure to silver. Like the gold ETFs,
the silver ETFs have been popular, absorbing substantial amounts of bullion and effectively replacing
speculators and hedge funds as the principal source of investor demand. The data from the Commodity
Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) shows that silver’s net long speculative positions amounted to 166
million oz at end-July 2009, above the 125.8 million oz low of the year set in April 2009, but still well
below the peak of 378.9 million oz in February 2008.

While Comex positions (speculative long positions) are responsive to prices (with long positions increasing
on rally in silver prices and vice versa), ETF funds have been increasing positions regardless of price
direction. Though liquidation of ETFs would have a negative impact on silver prices, we view ETFs as
long-term investors having a stabilizing effect on the price, and thus should be favorable for our long-term
bullish outlook for silver.

MARkET FOR INdIuM
Production: With an abundance in the Earth’s continental crust of 0.05 parts per million (ppm) and its
oceanic crust of 0.072 ppm, indium is somewhat more abundant than its lookalike, silver. However, since
it does not occur in the same concentrations as silver, indium is never mined in its own right. Instead, like
many other strategic and minor metals, indium is mined as a by-product of the production of other ore.
Traditionally, the largest source of indium has come as a by-product of zinc production. As a result, indium
production and prices tends to be fairly correlated to zinc production.

Extraction rates remain small, while processing and recycling is largely wasteful: Historically, less
than 20 percent of the indium content in concentrates is extracted. Even with modern technological
improvements, producers can only extract 30 percent of the 1,500 mt of indium mined every year
worldwide, according to the Indium Corporation of Utica, NY. Moreover, considerable quantities of
the metal remain to be recovered both through extractions from unprocessed base metal concentrates
and through recycling. 30% of the indium in base metal concentrates never reaches the smelter. Of the
remaining 70%, the final average rate of extraction of the metal is only around 50%. Therefore, there is
currently a great deal of indium-bearing concentrate that could be processed but goes wasted currently.
Additionally, the sputtering process is extremely wasteful, with less than 30% of the ITO actually ending
up on the panel. The remaining 70% ends up on the walls of the sputtering chamber, the substrate and in
the grinding sludge. While 60-65% of that indium can now be recovered, the remainder still goes wasted.
An increase in recovery rates will only come from improvements in recycling methods.

Indium Demand: Eighty percent of indium demand is for electronics applications, primarily for fabrication
of thin uniform film indium-tin oxides (ITO) on glass, which create unique optically transparent electrical
conductors for LCDs. The growing usage in CIGS (copper-indium-gallium-selenides) in the manufacture
of thin film photovoltaic (PV) applications in solar panels has potentially a greater demand than its use
in LCDs with growing interest in developing alternative energy resources. Presently CIGS applications
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Indium Prices: The U.S. producer price for indium remained at $500 per kilogram from the start of 2009
through mid-October. The New York dealer price range for indium began the year at $350 to $400 per
kilogram, decreased steadily until mid-July reaching a low of $290 to $340 per kilogram, and then rose
until at least mid-October to $495 to $510 per kilogram.

Refinery Production and Reserves: China is the world’s largest refiner of the metal, using feedstock
either produced domestically or imported from abroad. China has held on to its leadership position in
indium refining for the last five years at least, with Japan coming a distant second.

Refinery production 2008 2009 2008 2009
China 310 300
Korea Republic 75 85
Japan 65 60
Canada 45 50
Belgium 30 30
Other countries 25 30
Peru 6 20
Russia 12 12
Brazil 5 10
United States
Source: Bloomberg

Outlook. The total market for indium has experienced annual growth averaging over 10% for the past 5-
6 years and is expected to grow at a similar rate for the foreseeable future. The forecast growth in indium
demand will be largely met by an increase in recycling, initially in Japan and later in the rest of the world.
Increased production of secondary indium will meet much of the projected increase in demand over the
years.

COMPETITIVE LANdSCAPE

We have classified silver companies into three categories as small, medium and large silver players based
on the Company’s market capitalization (which, in our opinion, reflects the Company’s total reserves and
resources). Details of some of SAC’s competitors are presented below:

Alexco Resource Corp. (Alexco): Alexco operates two principal businesses: mineral exploration
and development in Canada, primarily in the Yukon Territory, and provision of consulting and project
management services in respect of environmental permitting and compliance and site remediation and
reclamation, both in Canada and the United States. Alexco’s principal mineral exploration activities in
the Yukon are being carried out within the Keno Hill district. Alexco’s material property within the Keno
Hill district is the Bellekeno property. Alexco holds several other property interests within the district,
including but not limited to Onek, Lucky Queen and Silver King.

Bear Creek Mining Corporation (Bear Creek): Bear Creek is a Canada-based company. Bear Creek is
engaged in acquiring and exploring mineral properties, principally located in Peru. Bear Creek controls


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a 100% interest in the Santa Ana silver project. The property is comprised of 6,300 hectares located in
the Puno region in southern Peru. Bear Creek has completed 55,574 meters of drilling in 306 drill holes.
Bear Creek owns 100% interest in the 1,000 hectares Antash concession. On 17 July 2008, Bear Creek
completed its 100% acquisition of the Corani Project from Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Limited (Rio
Tinto).

ECU Silver Mining Inc. (ECU): ECU is engaged in gold, silver and base metals exploration and
development, and has its mining operations in the Velardena mining district of Mexico. ECU owns three
properties located in the Velardena mining district. These properties, collectively known as the Velardena
District Properties are comprised of the Velardena Property, the Chicago Property and the San Diego
Property. The Velardena Property contains the Santa Juana mine. The property consists of 20 contiguous
mineral concessions totaling 233.2 hectares. The Chicago Property is located approximately two kilometers
south of the Velardena Property. This property contains the historical Los Muertos-Chicago mine and
consists of eight contiguous mineral concessions, totaling 315.88 hectares.

Kimber Resources Inc. (Kimber): Kimber is a Canada-based exploration-stage company, engaged in the
acquisition and exploration of mineral right interests in Mexico. Kimber focuses on gold-silver exploration
in Mexico. Kimber’s mineral rights are located in the states of Chihuahua and Estado de Mexico, Mexico.
Kimber owns three exploration projects located in Mexico. The principal project is Monterde, which is
29,266 hectares in size and is located in the prolific Sierra Madre Gold-Silver belt of Northern Mexico.
The Monterde project hosts substantial gold-silver mineralization and has three deposits located within
two kilometers of each other. Kimber owns a 100% interest in the El Coronel mineral concessions.

MAG Silver Corp. (MAG): MAG is engaged in the mineral acquisition, exploration and development
business. MAG’s property interests are located in Mexico. MAG’s two properties include its 44% joint
venture interest in the Juanicipio property and the 100% owned Cinco de Mayo property. MAG’s subsidiary,
Minera Los Lagartos, S.A. DE C. V. (Lagartos) is the owner of a 44% interest in Minera Juanicipio, S.A.
DE C.V. (Minera Juanicipio) and Fresnillo plc (Fresnillo).

Minco Silver Corporation (Minco Silver): Minco Silver is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and
development of silver mineral properties in the People’s Republic of China. Minco Silver has a 100%
interest in Foshan Minco with the 10% carried interest in Foshan Minco in the Fuwan Silver Deposit,
situated along the northeast margin of the Fuwan Silver Belt in Guangdong Province, People’s Republic
of China. Minco Silver has a 51% interest in the Changkeng Silver Interest. Minco Silver has interests in
three additional silver exploration permits in China, referred to as the Guanhuatang Property, the Luoke-
Jilinggang Property and the Guyegang-Sanyatang Property.

Orko Silver Corp. (Orko Silver): Orko Silver is an exploration-stage company. The Company is engaged
in the acquisition and exploration of mineral resources in Mexico either directly or through its investment
in Proyectos Mineros La Preciosa S.A.

Silvermex Resources Ltd. (Silvermex): Silvermex is an exploration-stage company. Silvermex is engaged
in the acquisition, exploration and evaluation of mineral resource properties in Mexico, through its wholly
owned subsidiary, Minera Terra Plata, S.A. de C.V. Its property portfolio includes Penasco Quemado
Project; Lobos Project; Cerro de Plata Project; Lety Project; El Rayo Project; San Marcial Project and La
Frazada Project.


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Sabina Gold Silver Corp. (Sabina): Sabina is a mineral exploration company. Sabina focuses on the
acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource properties. Sabina is primarily focused on its
Hackett River silver-zinc project in Nunavut in the Canadian Arctic. Sabina also has exploration properties
in the Red Lake gold camp in Ontario and the Del Norte silver-gold project in the Stewart-Eskay Creek
mining district, in British Columbia. Sabina’s Hackett River project consists of approximately 10,637
hectares and is located approximately 480 kilometer (km) north east of Yellowknife, and approximately
75 km from Bathurst Inlet.

Silver Crest Mines Inc. (Silver Crest): Silver Crest is a Canada-based exploration and development
company with a portfolio of silver-gold deposits. Silver Crest’s properties include the Santa Elena project
and the Cruz de Mayo project in Sonora, Mexico. As of December 31, 2008, Silver Crest has completed
a total of 98 core holes, four geotechnical core holes, and 21 reverse circulation drill holes in Santa Elena
project. Silver Crest completed a Phase II drill program on Cruz de Mayo project, which included a 27
reverse circulation (RC) drill hole program totaling 2,907 meters. RC drilling was completed and a total
of 10 holes measuring approximately 2,000 meters were drilled to test the Cruz de Mayo mineralization
trending to the north-northwest.

Name Major EV (C$ Reserves/ Stake Key highlights
Assets million) Resources
(million oz)
Oremex Tejamen 8.97 47.5 100% To date, Oremex has completed 240
Resources Inc Property drill holes for a total of 37,500 metres
(Mexico) of drilling on the property. The
Company expects to increase the
resource base through additional
drilling programs. The Tejamen
mineral resource remains open at
depth and along trend.
Silvermex Penasco 32.63 42.3 100% Well financed with over US$6 million in
Resources Ltd Quemado working capital and Resources situated
project , San in near surface, potentially bulk
Marcial mineable deposits
project
(Mexico)
Silvercrest High grade 39.76 62.4 100% Expected to start commercial
Mines Inc precious production in 2010
metals
properties in
Mexico
(Santa Elena
and Cruz de
mayo) and
El Salvador
Kimber Monterde 68.28 54.1 100% NA
Resources Inc (Mexico)
Minco Silver Fuwan Silver 68.13 156.8 90% The Fuwan property is one of the few
Corp deposit
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mineral projects in the
located in already has a significant infrastructure
southeaster in place, which is expected to save the

Mexico
(Santa Elena
and Cruz de
mayo) and South American Silver Corp. (TSX: SAC)
El Salvador
Kimber Monterde 68.28 54.1 100% NA InItIal RepoRt
Resources Inc (Mexico)
Minco Silver Fuwan Silver 68.13 156.8 90% The Fuwan property is one of the few
Corp deposit mineral projects in the world that
located in already has a significant infrastructure
southeaster in place, which is expected to save the
n China company in development costs.
Alexco Bellekeno, 195. 14 217.1 NA Undertaking construction activity at
Resource Corp Onek, Lucky Bellekeno mine after exploration
Queen, program in 2009.
Silver King
(Canada)
Orko Silver La Preciosa 187.04 135.3 45% On April 14th, 2009 Pan American
Corp silver Silver Corp. and Orko Silver agreed for
project a joint venture to develop the La
(Mexico) Preciosa project. Pan American will
contribute 100% of the funds in
consideration for a 55% interest in the
joint venture. Orko Silver retains a
45% interest fully carried to
production.
30
ECU Silver Velardena 228.54 431.2 100% Company achieved an average daily
Mining Inc district throughput of 650 tpd in last two
Properties, months of 2009 much above its target
Mexico of 500tpd.
Undergoing pre feasibility study at
one of the larger mills in Velardena.
Bear Creek Peru (Corani 319.12 500.2 100% The company's 100% held Tassa
Mining Corp and Santa silver gold prospect is undergoing
Ana exploration
Projects) Further drilling is in progress at its two
advanced development projects;
Santa Ana and Corani.
Tahoe Escobal 505.00 334.45 100% Acquired the property from Goldcorp
Resources, Inc. silver for $505 million, financed through an
project, IPO, which was the second largest in
Guatemala Canada this year.
MAG Silver Juanicipio, 356.69 189.4 44% Recently conducted independent
Corp Cinco de scoping study at Juanicipio mines.
Mayo, Undertaking drilling activities at Cimco
Mexico de mayo.
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MANAGEMENT TEAM ANd bOARd OF dIRECTORS

Greg Johnson, President and CEO. Mr. Johnson was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer
of South American Silver Corp. in April 2010. As an exploration geologist with more than 20 years of
experience in the mining industry, Mr. Johnson brings considerable corporate finance, project development
and exploration experience to the Company. He most recently served at NovaGold Resources as Vice-
President, Strategic Development, where during his 12 years there he was part of the team that grew
NovaGold from a $10-million market capitalization to nearly a $2-billion company. While at NovaGold,
Mr. Johnson was prominently involved with the acquisition and advancement of three world-class deposits,
including the completion of three feasibility studies. He was a co-winner of the respected Thayler Lindsay
International Discovery Award for his role in the discovery and advancement of the 40-million-ounce
Donlin Creek gold deposit in Alaska. Mr. Johnson began his career with Placer Dome Inc., where he
worked in the U.S. and International Exploration Groups with responsibilities for several projects from
early discovery stage to development and operations. He graduated with honors from Western Washington
University, where he earned a B Sc. in Geology. Mr. Johnson has served as a director of the Company
since May 2009.

Ralph Fitch, Executive Chairman Director. Mr. Fitch, one of the founders of South American Silver
Corp., High Desert Gold Corporation and previously, General Minerals Corporation, is an exploration
geologist with over forty years of international exploration management and field experience. His prior
positions included Chief Geologist (Worldwide) and Manager of U.S. Exploration for the Chevron Minerals
Group. His extensive exploration experience includes work in South America, Australia, West Africa,
South Africa and the United States. Mr. Fitch is credited with a number of major international discoveries
and was awarded the Chevron Chairman’s Award for his part in the discovery of the Ujina deposit at the
Collahuasi copper porphyry project in Chile. As Chief Geologist for Chevron, he also directed the ore
reserve estimations for the Lisheen zinc project in Ireland, another Chevron discovery, and the Stillwater
platinum group metals project in Montana. Earlier in his career he was involved in the discovery at the
Bend and Horseshoe massive sulphide deposits in Wisconsin, the Henkries uranium deposit in South
Africa, the Coppins Gap Archaen porphyry copper molybdenum deposit in West Australia, and the Pah-
My-Yah diamond field in Liberia. Mr. Fitch received his B.Sc. (Special) Honours Degree in Geology from
the Imperial College of Science and Technology, London.

Felipe B Malbran, Vice President, Exploration South America. Prior to the formation of SASC,
Mr. Malbran served as vice president of Exploration South America (1995-2006) for General Minerals
Corporation; in addition, his career includes work as a consultant for base and precious metals exploration
in Chile, project geologist for base metals exploration in Chile with Min. Cominco Resources Chile (1991-
1994), and as project geologist for base and precious metals exploration with Geoestudios Consultants
(1983-1990). Mr. Malbran has a wealth of experience in both economic geology and geotechnical and
regional geology; he received his degree in geology from the University of Chile in 1983.

Richard Doran, Vice President. Mr. Doran has been associated with South American Silver since
its beginning and currently serves as the Executive Vice President of investor relations and corporate
secretary. Prior to joining General Minerals, Mr. Doran served as the North American marketing manager
for the European-based metals company Union Miniere. He was the commercial manager for Chevron


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Corporation’s mining division from 1985 through 1994. Prior to this, he was marketing research manager
for Getty Mining Company. Mr. Doran holds a professional engineering degree in metallurgical engineering
from the Colorado School of Mines and an M.S. degree in mineral economics from Pennsylvania State
University. He completed additional graduate studies in international economics at the University of
Denver.

Peter Harris, Director. Mr. Harris is a consulting engineer with over 40 years of mining industry
experience including experience as Senior VP and Chief Operating Officer at Nova Gold Resources
Inc., and Senior VP of Project Development at Placer Dome Inc. Mr. Harris has been involved in the
construction and operation of over 20 different mines in North and South America, Africa, Australia and
Papua New Guinea.

William Murray, Director. Mr. Murray is an engineer in the mining industry with over 33 years of
experience in construction management and project evaluation in North America and Africa. He currently
serves as the executive chairman and director of Polymet Mining Corp. Mr. Murray has been involved in
numerous successful projects while working at Fluor Daniel, Denison Mines, Optimum Project Services
and Anglo American Corp. in South Africa.

Paul Haber, Director. Mr. Paul Haber is a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Public Accountant
with a strong background in US/Canadian accounting and finance. He is presently managing the private
company Haber Co. Ltd. Prior to March 2007, he was Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer and
Corporate Secretary of a TSX Venture Exchange listed company.

John W. Paul, Director. Mr. John W. Paul held various legal positions with Chevron Corporation over
the period of 1988 to 2005. He holds B.B.A., M.B.A. and J.D.

John Watson, Director. Mr. John E. Watson has been the President of a TSX Venture Exchange listed
company since 2002. He is also the manager/member of a limited liability corporation that owns and
manages commercial real-estate.

Tina Woodside, Director. Ms. Woodside is currently the head of the corporate finance department in
Gowlings’ Toronto office and a member of the firm’s National Executive Committee. Ms. Woodside
practices corporate and securities law with particular emphasis on corporate finance, mergers and
acquisitions and corporate governance matters. Ms Woodside was seconded to the Ontario Securities
Commission in 1993 and became a partner in 1996. Ms. Woodside was listed in Lexpert Magazine as one
of Canada’s 15 Women Lawyers to Watch and was awarded the BV rating in Martindale-Hubbell.


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Quarterly Income Statement
All Figures in US$
FY Ending December 31, 1Q09 2Q09 3Q09 4Q09 1Q10

Total Revenue - - - - -
Cost of Sales - - - - -
Gross Profit - - - - -

Expenses and Other Items
General and Administrative expenses
Consulting 24,188 36,485 19,422 75,790 39,792
Depreciation and Amortization 6,685 5,989 6,834 8,845 9,737
Director's Fees 19,500 19,550 15,750 15,750 29,250
Filing and transfer agent fees 30,447 2,984 (2,632) 3,628 33,946
Office and Administration 56,518 63,193 51,894 54,542 58,218
Professional Fees 66,204 34,017 27,914 68,416 103,463
Reconnaissance and Sundry Exploration 35,171 15,704 7,043 15,101 11,829
Shareholder information 39,284 96,587 43,962 83,250 132,736
Stock-based compensation 183,359 120,609 121,953 122,522 90,482
Wages and benefits 66,726 50,924 53,285 106,403 78,946
Provision for value added tax credits - - - - -
Operating Income (Loss) (528,082) (446,042) (345,425) (554,247) (588,399)

Other Income (expense)
Interest and other income 3,170 1,248 1,046 1,200 1,133
Foreign currency gain (loss) (22,119) 48,424 29,723 26,900 14,336
Loss on disposal of assets (631) - - - -
Write-down of mining claims - - - - -
Net loss and comperhensive loss for the period (547,662) (396,370) (314,656) (526,147) (572,930)

EPS
Basic (0.01) (0.01) (0.01) (0.01) (0.01)
Diluted (0.01) (0.01) (0.01) (0.01) (0.01)
Shares Outstanding
Basic 50,676,295 51,456,665 51,456,665 54,455,000 60,235,879
Diluted 50,676,295 51,456,665 51,456,665 54,455,000 60,235,879



Annual Income Statement
All Figures in US$
FY Ending December 31, FY07 FY08 FY09

Total Revenue - - -
Cost of Sales - - -
Gross Profit - - -

Expenses and Other Items
General and Administrative expenses
Consulting 132,874 117,855 155,885
Depreciation and Amortization 36,619 45,501 28,353
Director's Fees 58,000 62,500 70,550
Filing and transfer agent fees 42,303 50,603 34,427
Office and Administration 143,727 208,530 226,147
Professional Fees 219,589 212,712 196,551
Reconnaissance and Sundry Exploration 16,160 10,600 73,019
Shareholder information 96,137 178,404 263,083
Stock-based compensation 1,507,714 1,031,578 548,443
Wages and benefits 291,807 200,326 277,338
Provision for value added tax credits 160,846 - -
Operating Income (Loss) (2,705,776) (2,118,609) (1,873,796)

Other Income (expense)
Interest and other income 576,463 231,992 6,664
Foreign currency gain (loss) 119,048 (211,679) 82,932
Loss on disposal of assets - - (631)
Write-down of mining claims - (1,023,677) -
Net loss and comperhensive loss for the period (2,010,265) (3,121,973) (1,784,831)

EPS
Basic (0.05) (0.06) (0.03)
Diluted (0.05) (0.06) (0.03)
Shares Outstanding
Basic 42,710,466 49,831,438 52,011,146
Diluted 42,710,466 49,831,438 52,011,146



Quarterly Balance Sheet
All Figures in US$

Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 6,564,682 5,718,880 5,051,663 7,013,973 5,814,496
Receivables and prepaids 76,993 71,441 52,862 75,138 140,840
Total current assets 6,641,675 5,790,321 5,104,525 7,089,111 5,955,336

Mining claims and deferred exploration costs 6,872,859 7,465,736 7,918,994 8,675,051 9,425,714
Equipment 30,807 66,598 69,973 94,305 87,877
Total non-current assets 6,903,666 7,532,334 7,988,967 8,769,356 9,513,591
Total assets 13,545,341 13,322,655 13,093,492 15,858,467 15,468,927

Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 194,097 240,445 194,092 462,017 507,851
Total current liabilities 194,097 240,445 194,092 462,017 507,851
Total liabilities 194,097 240,445 194,092 462,017 507,851

Shareholders' equity
Share capital 44,891,866 44,891,866 44,891,866 47,251,095 47,866,568
Contributed surplus 1,894,969 2,022,305 2,154,151 2,818,115 2,340,198
Deficit (33,435,591) (33,831,961) (34,146,617) (34,672,760) (35,245,690)
Total shareholders' equity 13,351,244 13,082,210 12,899,400 15,396,450 14,961,076
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 13,545,341 13,322,655 13,093,492 15,858,467 15,468,927



Annual Balance Sheet
All Figures in US$

Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 12,870,407 7,422,870 7,013,973
Receivables and prepaids 76,950 50,396 75,138
Total current assets 12,947,357 7,473,266 7,089,111

Mining claims and deferred exploration costs 3,180,496 6,454,790 8,675,051
Equipment 59,575 37,209 94,305
Total non-current assets 3,240,071 6,491,999 8,769,356
Total assets 16,187,428 13,965,265 15,858,467

Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 419,509 255,144 462,017
Total current liabilities 419,509 255,144 462,017
Total liabilities 419,509 255,144 462,017

Shareholders' equity
Share capital 43,660,920 44,276,393 47,251,095
Contributed surplus 1,872,955 2,321,657 2,818,115
Deficit (29,765,956) (32,887,929) (34,672,760)
Total shareholders' equity 15,767,919 13,710,121 15,396,450
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 16,187,428 13,965,265 15,858,467



Quarterly Cash Flow Statement
All Figures in US$

Cash flow from operating activities
Net Income (547,662) (396,370) (314,656) (526,143) (572,930)
Depreciation and amortization 6,685 5,989 6,834 8,845 9,737
Gain on disposal of investments / assets (631) - - - -
Investor relation fees settled by warrants - - - - 36,282
Write-down of mining claims - - - - -
Stock based compensation 183,359 120,609 121,953 122,522 90,482
Change in receivables and prepaids (26,597) 5,552 18,579 (22,276) (65,702)
Change in accounts payable 12,380 (42,679) (44,441) 226,926 (89,222)
Cash flow from operating activities (371,204) (306,899) (211,731) (190,126) (591,353)

Cash flows from investing activities
Deferred exploration costs (486,070) (497,123) (445,277) (704,984) (604,815)
Purchase of equipment (914) (41,780) (10,209) (33,177) (3,309)
Proceeds on disposal of investments - - - - -
Cash flows from investing activities (486,984) (538,903) (455,486) (738,161) (608,124)

Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of capital stock, net of issue costs - - - 2,890,597 -
Proceeds from exercise of compensation warrants - - - - -
Net capital contribution from (reimbursement to) parent - - - - -
Cash flows from financing activities - - - 2,890,597 -

Net Change in Cash (858,188) (845,802) (667,217) 1,962,310 (1,199,477)
Net Cash - Beginning Balance 7,422,870 6,564,682 5,718,880 5,051,663 7,013,973
Net Cash - Ending Balance 6,564,682 5,718,880 5,051,663 7,013,973 5,814,496



Annual Cash Flow Statement
All Figures in US$

Cash flow from operating activities
Net Income (2,010,265) (3,121,973) (1,784,831)
Depreciation and amortization 36,619 45,501 28,353
Gain on disposal of investments / assets - - (631)
Investor relation fees settled by warrants - - -
Write-down of mining claims - 1,023,677 -
Stock based compensation 1,507,714 1,031,578 548,443
Change in receivables and prepaids (47,076) 26,554 (24,742)
Change in accounts payable 197,614 (164,365) 152,186
Cash flow from operating activities (315,394) (1,159,028) (1,079,960)

Cash flows from investing activities
Deferred exploration costs (2,212,015) (4,265,374) (2,133,454)
Purchase of equipment (77,118) (23,135) (86,080)
Proceeds on disposal of investments 103,611 - -
Cash flows from investing activities (2,185,522) (4,288,509) (2,219,534)

Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of capital stock, net of issue costs 14,891,170 - 2,890,597
Proceeds from exercise of compensation warrants 419,101 - -
Net capital contribution from (reimbursement to) parent 8,366 - -
Cash flows from financing activities 15,318,637 - 2,890,597

Net Change in Cash 12,817,721 (5,447,537) (408,897)
Net Cash - Beginning Balance 52,686 12,870,407 7,422,870
Net Cash - Ending Balance 12,870,407 7,422,870 7,013,973


South American Silver Corp.
Source Document for the data inputed in this tab (unless stated otherwise) is the Technical report dated March 19th 2009
Acid Heap Leach Process (tonne/day) 35,000
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1 Troy ounce = Grams: 32.15 Valuation - Case B - Assumes the throughput of 30,000 tonnes per day and measures the impact on NPV
Total 2013E 2014E 2015E 2016E 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E 2022E 2023E 2024E 2025E 2026E 2027E 2028E 2029E 2030E 2031E 2032E 2033E
Material extracted [Tonnes] 192,683,823 6,846,223 10,033,913 13,342,068 14,774,464 12,578,624 9,583,013 9,741,665 9,578,896 8,565,664 7,588,885 8,562,086 7,712,625 10,651,329 13,564,448 13,046,890 9,133,655 8,277,763 9,087,302 10,014,310 9,187,110
Pre-Production [Tonnes] 494,543 494,543
1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75
Leach Tonnes 229,250,000 8,750,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 12,250,000 7,000,000
Grade (g/t) 30.5 48.93 43.58 35.18 33.40 37.90 45.38 32.97 35.02 38.88 34.89 32.98 30.05 26.17 28.27 13.69 14.23 15.00 17.06 20.84 22.53
In [g/t] 6.4 4.57 4.89 6.18 7.39 7.34 13.63 6.40 8.26 13.34 9.22 3.36 5.71 8.43 4.71 3.30 3.37 3.44 3.54 3.58 2.70
Waste (36,566,177) (1,903,777) (2,216,087) 1,092,068 2,524,464 328,624 (2,666,987) (2,508,335) (2,671,104) (3,684,336) (4,661,115) (3,687,914) (4,537,375) (1,598,671) 1,314,448 796,890 (3,116,345) (3,972,237) (3,162,698) (2,235,690) 2,187,110
Contained Silver [kg] 6,987,890 428,138 533,855 430,955 409,150 464,275 555,905 403,883 428,995 476,280 427,403 404,005 368,113 320,583 346,308 167,703 174,318 183,750 208,985 255,290 157,710
Contained Indium [kg] 1,462,090 39,988 59,903 75,705 90,528 89,915 166,968 78,400 101,185 163,415 112,945 41,160 69,948 103,268 57,698 40,425 41,283 42,140 43,365 43,855 18,900

Silver Recovery [%] 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0% 80.0%
Indium Recover [%] 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0% 70.0%

Silver [oz] 179,734,121 11,012,039 13,731,178 11,084,507 10,523,665 11,941,524 14,298,321 10,388,181 11,034,095 12,250,303 10,993,134 10,391,332 9,468,148 8,245,638 8,907,306 4,313,442 4,483,586 4,726,197 5,375,261 6,566,263 4,056,427
Indium [kg] 1,023,463 27,991 41,932 52,994 63,369 62,941 116,877 54,880 70,830 114,391 79,062 28,812 48,963 72,287 40,388 28,298 28,898 29,498 30,356 30,699 13,230
Payable Silver [tr oz] 170,747,415 10,461,437 13,044,619 10,530,282 9,997,482 11,344,448 13,583,405 9,868,772 10,482,390 11,637,787 10,443,478 9,871,765 8,994,741 7,833,356 8,461,941 4,097,770 4,259,406 4,489,887 5,106,498 6,237,950 3,853,606
Payable Indium [kg] 972,290 26,592 39,835 50,344 60,201 59,793 111,033 52,136 67,288 108,671 75,108 27,371 46,515 68,673 38,369 26,883 27,453 28,023 28,838 29,164 12,569
Silver Price [$/t oz] 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
Indium Price [$/kg] 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0 600.0
Cash flow ($ x 000)
Silver revenue 2,561,211 156,922 195,669 157,954 149,962 170,167 203,751 148,032 157,236 174,567 156,652 148,076 134,921 117,500 126,929 61,467 63,891 67,348 76,597 93,569 57,804
Indium revenue 583,374 15,955 23,901 30,206 36,120 35,876 66,620 31,282 40,373 65,203 45,065 16,423 27,909 41,204 23,021 16,130 16,472 16,814 17,303 17,498 7,541
By-Product Credit 339,290 12,950 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 18,130 10,360
Total revenue [$ x 000] 3,483,875 185,827 237,700 206,291 204,213 224,173 288,501 197,443 215,739 257,899 219,847 182,629 180,960 176,834 168,080 95,726 98,493 102,292 112,030 129,197 75,705
Mining costs 384,404 13,658 20,018 26,617 29,475 25,094 19,118 19,435 19,110 17,088 15,140 17,081 15,387 21,249 27,061 26,029 18,222 16,514 18,129 19,979 18,328
Plant costs 596,050 22,750 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 31,850 18,200
General and administrative 229,250 8,750 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 12,250 7,000
Sustaining capital for plant 52,728 2,013 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 2,818 1,610
Final Reclamation 2,639 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139
Total Cash Operating Cost [$ x 000] 1,265,071 47,310 67,074 73,674 76,531 72,151 66,174 66,491 66,166 64,145 62,196 64,138 62,443 68,306 74,117 73,085 65,278 63,571 65,186 67,035 45,277
Depreciation 121,662 5,192 6,241 6,241 6,241 6,241 6,241 7,066 6,517 6,517 6,517 6,517 6,517 6,517 6,517 6,517 6,517 6,517 6,517 6,517 6,517
EBIT [$ x 000] 2,097,143 133,325 164,385 126,376 121,440 145,781 216,086 123,886 143,056 187,238 151,134 111,975 112,000 102,012 87,446 16,125 26,698 32,205 40,328 55,646 23,911
Taxes 627,456 38,817 49,274 37,879 36,401 43,699 64,783 37,135 42,884 56,135 45,307 33,561 33,572 30,579 26,207 4,824 7,996 9,647 12,082 16,674 7,161
EBIT*(1-T) [$ x 000] 1,469,687 94,508 115,111 88,496 85,040 102,083 151,303 86,752 100,172 131,103 105,827 78,414 78,429 71,433 61,239 11,300 18,702 22,558 28,246 38,972 16,750
Operating Cash Flows [$ x 000] 1,591,348 99,700 121,352 94,737 91,281 108,324 157,544 93,817 106,689 137,620 112,344 84,930 84,945 77,950 67,756 17,817 25,219 29,074 34,762 45,488 23,267
Capital cost [$ x 000] 25% Assumed additional capex for higher output than technical report
Initial Cap. Plant 62,500 25,000 12,500
Pre-Production 1,236 1,236
Initial Cap. Mine 16,475 6,590 3,295
Initial Cap. Infrastructure 25,000 10,000 5,000
Contingencies, Working Capital 18,955 4,222 6,451 2,708 943 409
Initial Capital [$ x 000] 124,167 47,049 27,246 2,708 943 409 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sustaining capital - Mine [$ x 000] 45,325 15,108 15,108 15,108
Royalty / NSR [$ x 000] 875 875
Total capital costs [$ x 000] 170,366 47,049 28,121 2,708 943 409 - 15,108 - - - - 15,108 - - - - 15,108 - - - -
Return of Working Capital [$ x 000] -
Salvage [$ x 000] -
Net Cash Flow, pre-tax [$ x 000] 2,048,438 (47,049) 110,396 167,918 131,674 127,272 152,022 207,218 130,952 149,572 193,755 157,651 103,383 118,517 108,528 93,963 22,641 18,107 38,722 46,845 62,162 30,428
Net Cash Flow, post-tax [$ x 000] 1,420,982 (47,049) 71,579 118,644 93,794 90,872 108,324 142,436 93,817 106,689 137,620 112,344 69,822 84,945 77,950 67,756 17,817 10,111 29,074 34,762 45,488 23,267
Diluted SAC shares (in 000) 81,923
valuatIon

Tax rate 30.0%
Discount rate 15.0%
NPV per share in $ 3.82
Silver Price 15.0
Exchange rate as on 24 June 2010 1.04
After-tax Cash Flows (000 $)
NPV as on 1 Jan 2011 318,795 NPV per share in C$ 3.96
NPV - Current 297,278
P/NPV 0.8x
Net debt as on 31st March 2010 (7,014) Price 3.20
Expected cash proceeds from warrants/options 8,945
Market Price (C$) as on June 23, 2010 0.62
Equity value 313,237
Upside / (Downside) 415.5%

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