1. Hon Cheickna Seydi Ahmadi Diawara Minister of Mines

2. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES MALI-UK INVESTMENT AND TRADE FORUM LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) 20th APRIL, 2016 INVEST IN MINING IN MALI WEST AFRICA’S REAL PEPITE! 2

3. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES Mali, recovering from crisis Mali used to be a stable democracy with a fairly elected President, multiple parties Parliament and separate executive and judiciary systems The country is slowly and steadily recovering from the worst crisis of its history. All the major parties are committed to maintaining the current emphasis on growth through economic liberalization, private sector development and international openness The GDP growth resumes to its pre-crisis level. The Donors confidence and support are back (cf. OCDE) Mali is a member of regional organizations such as WAEMU and ECOWAS. The country has been applying EITI standards since 2007 and is part of the Kimberly Process 3

4. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES Economic growth in Mali is on track for recovery With GDP growth averaging almost 5% per year from 2008-2011, Mali’s GDP growth at 7% in 2014 has gone beyond WAEMU average( 6%) This was made possible due to the robust economic growth, the low inflation and the sustainable fiscal position According to Transparency International, in 2014 Mali ranked as one of the least corrupt countries in the region The growth in middle class incomes and consumption is evident across sectors: –The number of mobile phone connections has grown 10-fold to over 10 million over the last 10 years –The number of new vehicle registrations has also doubled over the same period Reducing the growth gap 4

5. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES Ge of 50 INVESTING IN AFRICAN MINING INDABA ( CAPE TOWN – SOUTH AFRICA) – FEBRUARY 8-11,2016 Mining sector in Mali is growing with 9 operating mines and several new exploration projects in other minerals Gold Mine ExplorationDevelopment Production Shutting down Sadiola Syama Morila Yatela Loulo Kalana Tabakoto Fekola Loulo - Gounkoto 256 tons 241 tons 76 tons 85 tons 30 tons 45 tons 9 tons 146 tons 97 tons (perspective) Mali is Africa’s third largest gold-producer, with southern and western Mali underlain by Birimian greenstone belts similar to those in nearby Ghana. Gold production has reached an average of 50 tons per year. Reserves are scheduled to last 10 more years COMPANYMINERALSITE Merrex GoldUraniumKéniéba Mali Mineral Resources BauxiteKangaba SNFCopperMayel North Great Quest Mali SA PhosphateAderfoul 5

6. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES Mali's basement still offers a huge opportunity for investors. The sedimentary basins are large and some still unexplored, offer good prospects for discovery.KEY INVESTING IN AFRICAN MINING INDABA ( CAPE TOWN – SOUTH AFRICA) – FEBRUARY 8-11, 2016 Sector geological and topographic maps and data are available to investors 6

7. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES A secure and liberal Mining Code for investors As examples, the Malian legislation guaranty to all title holders:  The free choice of suppliers and subcontractors for the procurement of goods and services  The free importation of goods, materials, equipment, machinery, equipment, spare parts and consumables, subject to compliance with the Custom’s Code  The free movement within Mali of all materials and goods and all substances and products from research and operation  The free conversion and transfer of funds to pay the debts (principal and interest) in foreign currencies vis-à-vis creditors and foreign suppliers  The free conversion and transfer of net profits to non-Malian members and to all the funds allocated to the amortization of loans obtained from non-Malian institutions and affiliates of the title holder after paying all fees and taxes under the Malian law  The free conversion and transfer of profits and funds from the liquidation of assets after payment of tax fees and custom duties under the Malian law The Mining Code adopted in February 2012 emphasises aspects related to the separation of properties of the soil and the subsoil, the legal value of the mining title, differenciation of minerals in 5 groups, Investors environmental awareness and the availability of a public geological database 7

8. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES Mali's basement still offers a huge opportunity for investors. The sedimentary basins are large and some still unexplored, offer good prospects for INVESTING IN AFRICAN MINING INDABA ( CAPE TOWN – SOUTH AFRICA) – FEBRUARY 8-11, 2016 Safe, secure and updated license management system 8 http://mali.revenues ystems.org/ Tous les paiements effectués depuis 2013 pour les titres encore actifs en 2015 sont présentés ici. Ouvert au public – création d’un compte d’utilisateur nécessaire

9. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES Mali's basement still offers a huge opportunity for investors. The sedimentary basins are large and some still unexplored, offer good prospects for discovery.KEY INVESTING IN AFRICAN MINING INDABA ( CAPE TOWN – SOUTH AFRICA) – FEBRUARY 8-11, 2016 Mali’s Mining sector is one of the most promising in West Africa MineralsQuantitiesRegions Gold800 tonsSadilo, Morila, etc. Phosphates20 millions tonsTilems Limestone40 millions tonsBafoulabé, Hombori Rock Salt53 millions tonnesTaoudéni Bauxite1,2 billions tonsKayes, Ouest de Bamako Iron Ore2 billions tonsKayes, Diamou, etc. Manganese10 millions tonsAnssongo Oil Shale10 billions tons- Marble60 millions tonsKoulikoro Copper -Gao, Kidal Gypsum450 000 tonsKidal, Tombouctou Uranium5 000 tonsKayes Lead-Zinc1, 7 millions tonsKayes, Kidal Gas9,2 billions foot cubes Gao, Taoudéni, Nara etc. Oil645 millions barilsTaoudéni, Gao, Nara, Macina etc. CONTRIBUTION TO GDP (2014): 8% GOLD PRODUCTION (average): 50 tons EXPORT 2014 (GOLD): 1,38 billions USD MAIN FOREIGN COMPAGNIES: ANGLOGOLD, RANDGOLD, IAM GOLD, HUMMINGBIRD, B2GOLD, … MINING JOBS (2012): 3862 (direct) – 11958 (indirect) Mali offers huge opportunities for investors. The sedimentary basins are large and most are still unexplored, offering good prospects for discovery. Although Mali is a landlocked country, the government's mineral code has attracted numerous foreign investors. This has resulted in several new mines (gold in particular), which has boosted the gold mining industry to be Mali's first largest income earner in terms of exports and fiscal revenues. Following the opening of several new gold mines, Mali is now Africa's largest gold producer. Gold production forms the cornerstone of the Mali mining sector, representing 95% of the country's mineral production SECTOR KEY DATA 9

10. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES Thanks to public investments, infrastructures develop rapidly Paved roads( depuis 2005) Planned Highways Planned road construction 200 km MAURITANIA NIGER GUINEA 10

11. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES Many well-known international companies have already invested in Mali Sample – not exhaustive

12. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES CONTACTS MINISTRY OF MINES ADMINISTRATIVE CITY, BLOC 3 BP 1909 - HAMDALLAYE ACI 2000 – BAMAKO (MALI) www.mines.gouv.ml www.referentiel.mines.gouv.ml www.itie.mines.gouv.ml DNGM NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF MINES AND GEOLOGY ROUTE DE SOTUBA – ZONE INDUSTRIELLE - BP 223 - BAMAKO TÉL/FAX: +223 2021 78 81/82 12

13. REPUBLIC OF MALI MINISTRY OF MINES d REFERENCES  Prime Minister’s Office www.primature.gov.mlwww.primature.gov.ml  Ministry of Mines www.mines.gouv.ml  Nationale Directorate of Geologie and Mines (DNGM) www.dngm.mines.gouv.ml,  Mali Mining Chamber www.chambredesminesdumali.org  Investment Promotion Agency of Mali(API-MALI) www.apimali.gov.ml;www.apimali.gov.ml  Malian Autorithy for Oil Research (AUREP) www.aurep.org;www.aurep.org  National Statistic Institut(INSTAT) www.instat-mali.orgwww.instat-mali.org  Ministry of Communication and Numeric Economy, Document titled « Septembre2014, un an de présidence IBK, un an de normalisation et de stabilisation »  Economy Regional Perspectives– « Afrique Subsaharienne, Maintenir le Cap » – October 2014 – WMF  World Bank « Doing Business 2015 » Report  www.mbendi.com www.mbendi.com  Study for identifying steps in obtaining mining licences – SANGARE PARTNERS- 2012 13