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A il 2009April 2009
Cautionary Statements
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING-STATEMENTS
This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation.Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements with respect to the future price of silver the estimation of mineral reserves and resources the realization of mineralForward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future price of silver, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, the realization of mineralreserve estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, reserve determination and reserve conversion rates. Generally, these forward-looking statementscan be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “beachieved”. Assumptions upon which such forward looking statements are based include that Silver Wheaton and Silverstone will be able to satisfy the conditions in the definitive agreement,that the due diligence investigations of each party will not identify any materially adverse facts or circumstances, that the required approvals will be obtained from the shareholders of each ofSilver Wheaton and Silverstone, that all third party regulatory and governmental approvals to the transactions will be obtained and all other conditions to completion of the transaction will besatisfied or waived. Many of these assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of Silver Wheaton and Silverstone and there is no assurance they will prove tobe correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance orachievements of Silver Wheaton and Silverstone to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: risks related to theintegration of acquisitions, the absence of control over mining operations from which Silver Wheaton and Silverstone purchase silver and gold and risks related to these mining operations,including risks related to international operations, actual results of current exploration activities, actual results of current reclamation activities, conclusions of economic evaluations, changes inproject parameters as plans continue to be refined, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled “Description of the Business – Risk Factors” in Silver Wheaton’s annual informationform for the year ended December 31 2008 incorporated by reference into Silver Wheaton’s Form 40 F on file with the U S Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington D C andform for the year ended December 31, 2008 incorporated by reference into Silver Wheaton s Form 40-F on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. andalthough Silver Wheaton and Silverstone have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements,there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results andfuture events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Silver Wheaton andSilverstone do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
CAUTIONARY NOTE TO U.S. INVESTORS CONCERNING ESTIMATES OF MEASURED, INDICATED AND INFERRED RESOURCES
This presentation uses the terms “Measured”, “Indicated” and “Inferred” Resources. U.S. investors are advised that while such terms are recognized and required by Canadian regulations, theUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize them. “Inferred Mineral Resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to their economicand legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian rules, estimates of Inferred MineralResources may not form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of Measured or Indicated Mineral Resourceswill ever be converted into Mineral Reserves. U.S. investors are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource exists, or is economically orlegally mineable.
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Full details on Silver Wheaton reserves and resources for Luismin, Zinkgruvan, Yauliyacu, Peñasquito, Stratoni, Mineral Park, Campo Morado, La Negra, and Keno Hill can be found on theCompany website at www.silverwheaton.com.
A Unique Silver Company
Largest silver streaming company in the world• Recently announced acquisition of Silverstone Resources Corp. solidifies this position*
Significant leverage to silver price• 10% increase in silver price results in a 16% increase in 2009 cash flow**
Very strong growth potentialVery strong growth potential• +100% organic sales volume growth by 2010 (not including Silverstone acquisition)• Significant stake in 6 of the top 35 silver deposits in the world• Well positioned to make further accretive acquisitionsWell positioned to make further accretive acquisitions
Strong financial position• Recently completed a C$287m equity financing• US$400m undrawn debt facility availableUS$400m undrawn debt facility available
Significant downside protection• Model eliminates many key risks faced by traditional mining companies
Experienced management team with demonstrated track record of
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Experienced management team with demonstrated track record of creating shareholder value * Scheduled to close in the second quarter of 2009 ** Assumes a silver price of $13/oz
Largest Silver Streaming Company
Unrivaled growth profile
• Forecast annual silver sales of 15 to 17 million ounces in 2009, increasing to approximately 30 million ounces by 2013 (not including Silverstone acquisition)
Very high Operating Margins Very high Operating Margins
• >60% for the year ended December 31, 2008
Nine long term agreements with established producers: Nine long term agreements with established producers:
• Goldcorp, Glencore, Lundin Mining, European Goldfields
Reserves and resources of more than 1 Billion silver ounces*Reserves and resources of more than 1 Billion silver ounces
No hedging
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* P&P reserves totaling 430 million ounces of silver, M&I resources totaling 214 million ounces of silver, Inferred resources totaling 393 million ounces of silver
Mine Locations
S i
Zinkgruvan
Mineral Park
Keno Hill
Stratoni
PeñasquitoLuisminCampo MoradoLa Negra
Yauliyacu
Development Projects
Operating Mines
4
p j
* Not including Silverstone acquisition
100% of Revenue from Silver Production
100%100%
78% 78%
61%70%
80%
90%
of T
otal
61%57%
51%
42%40%
50%
60%
venu
e as
a %
o
20%
30%
40%
Silv
er R
ev
0%
10%
Silver Wheaton*
Coeur D'Alene*
Pan American Silver*
Hochschild* Fresnillo* Silvercorp** Hecla*
5
* For Year ended 12/31/08** For 9 Months ended 12/31/08 Source: Company Reports, Not including Silverstone acquisition
Silver Sales Growth - No Further CAPEX To Be Paid*
30
20
25
+100%
oz)
15
er S
ales
(M o
5
10
Silv
e
02004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009E 2010E 2011E 2012E 2013E
Luismin Penasquito Yauliyacu Zinkgruvan Stratoni Mineral Park, Campo Morado,q y g , p ,La Negra, Keno Hill
6
* A US$35M payment is due to Alexco once project permits are received ** Not including Silverstone acquisition
Current Attributable Reserves & Resources
1800
1200
1400
1600
(M o
z)
800
1000
1200Inferred
M&I Resource
ned
Silv
er
200
400
600 P&P Reserves
Con
tain
0
200
Hecla* Pan American*
Coeur* Fresnillo** Silver Wheaton*
Silver Standard***
7
* As of Dec 31, 2008** As of Dec 31, 2007*** As of Feb 3, 2009 Source: Company Reports, Not including Silverstone acquisition
Best Leverage to Silver Price - Performance Since Inception
500%
600%
300%
400%
500%
SLWSilver
PAASSSRI0%
100%
200%
PAASHLCDE
-200%
-100%
0%
4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9
Share price has significantly outperformed peers since inception in Oct. of 2004
Oct
-04
Jan-
0
Apr
-0
Jul-0
Oct
-0
Jan-
0
Apr
-0
Jul-0
Oct
-0
Jan-
0
Apr
-0
Jul-0
Oct
-0
Jan-
0
Apr
-0
Jul-0
Oct
-0
Jan-
0
Apr
-0
8
Source: Thomson One, as of April 10, 2009
2004
Silver Wheaton vs Silver ETF
SILVER WHEATON Silver ETF
Pure Silver
Best Leverage toSilver Price
Organic Growth
Further GrowthPotential
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Top 35 Silver Deposits in the WorldProducing Mines and Development Projects
2,000
Producing Mines and Development Projects
Silver Wheaton Relationship (6)Sil St d d (2)
1 200
1,400
1,600
1,800
ves
(Moz
)
Silver Standard (2)
25% of Peñasquito
600
800
1,000
1,200
rces
& R
eser
v
0
200
400
600
G T C 2
Res
our
Penasquito
Pascua-Lam
a
Pitarrilla
Glogow
Rudna
Polkow
ice
Grasberg
Lubin
Cannington
Navidad
Dukat
Mt Isa
George Fisher
Antam
ina
Toromocho
Codelco
25% of P
enasqui
Mehdiabad
Fresnillo
Udokan
San C
ristobal
Olym
pic Dam
Baw
dwin
Corani
Malku K
hota
Maverick S
prings
Zhezkazgan
Veladero
Hackett R
iver
Sunshine
Pirquitas
McA
rthur River
Montanore
Rock C
reek
San D
imas
to
s
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Source: Intierra
Significant Downside Protection
Operating costs are essentially fixed:• US$3.90/oz silver with small inflationary adjustmentUS$3.90/oz silver with small inflationary adjustment
Revenue derived from low cost and long life mining operations
No ongoing capital expenditures or exploration costsNo ongoing capital expenditures or exploration costs• Yet SLW benefits from production/exploration growth
Structured to minimize income taxes
No environmental/closure responsibilities
Structured not to lose cash flow• Silver purchase price is the lesser of the spot price or US$3.90/oz
No currency risk
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Very low political risk
Fixed Operating Costs – Significant Upside Potential
$16.00
Silver Wheaton's Realized Silver Price vs. Cash Costs
$12.00
$14.00
$8.00
$10.00
$'s
per o
unce
$4.00
$6.00
US
$
Cash Margin Per Ounce
$0.00
$2.00
2004 2005 2006 2007 20082004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Realized Silver Price Total Cash Cost
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Revenue Derived from Low Cost and Quality AssetsAssets
2009 Forecast Silver Sales 2013 Forecast Silver Sales
Luismin33%Zinkgruvan
7%
Stratoni6%
Other11%
Luismin37%
Stratoni10%
Other11%
Penasquito
Yauliyacu14%
7%
Penasquito9%
Yauliyacu
Zinkgruvan12%
79% of 2009 revenue derived from four mines – Luismin, Peñasquito,
Penasquito29%
Yauliyacu21%
Yauliyacu and Zinkgruvan (not including Silverstone acquisition)• Luismin, Yauliyacu and Zinkgruvan have been in continuous production for over 100
years and are low cost producers
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Peñasquito to become next ‘flagship’ asset – adds significant growth
Commodity Exposure – Well Diversified
2009 Commodity Exposure* 2013 Commodity Exposure*
Zinc31%
GoldGold62%
Silver
Gold46%Zinc
49%
Copper4%
Silver3%
Copper5%
With its current agreements, Silver Wheaton is well diversified and its exposure to gold increases over time
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* Figures are based on Silver Wheaton’s forecast silver sales and do not include the Silverstone acquisition
Very Low Political Risk
Geographic Distribution of Reserves and Resources
8%
6% 2%
13% MexicoPeruUSA
71%
USASwedenGreeceCanada
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* Not including Silverstone acquisition
Financial Performance
$0.60
$0.40
$0.50
$0.20
$0.30
$0.00
$0.10
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
EPS CFPS
52% annualized growth in cash flow per share for period 2005 through 2008
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- 2008 adjusted EPS before non-cash write-down of long-term investments
2008
Growth in Reserves and Resources - since inception
1,200
600
800
1,000
ons
of o
z)
200
400
600
Silv
er (m
illio
0
200
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
58% annualized growth in P&P reserves and 43% annualized growth in total reser es and reso rces since inception
Reserves Measured & Indicated Inferred
17
* Not Including Silverstone acquisition
total reserves and resources since inception
Growth in Reserves and Resources Per Share* - since inception
4.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
hare
1.50
2.00
2.50
Silv
er o
z/sh
0.00
0.50
1.00
29% annualized growth in reserves and resources per share since inception
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Reserves Measured & Indicated Inferred
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* Not Including Silverstone acquisition
29% annualized growth in reserves and resources per share since inception
Projected EBITDA Existing Agreements*
$20/oz
$400
$500
ns)
$10/oz
$15/oz
$200
$300
S$ (m
illion
$10/oz
$0
$100
US
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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* Not including Silverstone acquisition
Debt Sensitivity*
Debt Repayment By
$15/oz
)
Debt Repayment By
$10/oz
Pric
e (U
S$)
$8/oz
Silv
er P
Dec-08 Dec-09 Dec-10 Dec-11
20
* Not including Silverstone acquisition
Capital Structure - As of March 12, 2009
Shares Outstanding 287.5 milliong
SLW.WT Warrants 2.9 million* exercise @ C$ 4.00
SLW.WT.A Warrants 0.6 million* exercise @ C$ 5.50
SLW.WT.B Warrants 7.8 million exercise @ C$10.00
SLW.WT.U Warrants 2.7 million exercise @ U$20.00
Options 3.6 million avg.exercise @ C$10.48
Shares Fully Diluted 305.1 million3 M h A D il V l3 Month Avg. Daily Volume
TSX: 2.8 million sharesNYSE: 8.8 million shares
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* Consolidated based on 0.2 SLW.WT and SLW.WT.A for every common share of SLW** Not including Silverstone acquisition
Relative Valuations – Undervalued?
NAV
Mul
tiple
Royalty-type Structure
Senior Gold
Mid-Tier Gold
Silver/PGM
Averages
22
Source: Bank of America Securities - Merrill Lynch, April 6, 2009
g
Unparalleled Growth
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Peñasquito
Goldcorp’s world-class gold-zinc-silver lead deposit in Mexico
Positive deep drilling shows underground potentialsilver-lead deposit in Mexico
Largest silver deposit in the world
underground potential
Heap leach operation commenced production in Q2 2008
Reserves and Resources (Dec 2008)
• P&P Reserves: 1,046 M oz
• M&I Resources: 370 M oz
p Q
Initial mill production expected in mid-2009
• M&I Resources: 370 M oz
• Inferred Resources: 395 M oz
Updated feasibility study anticipated
30% boost in mill throughput over 2006 feasibility
Updated feasibility study anticipated in early 2009
Continued excellent potential for
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exploration growth
Peñasquito - Transaction Terms
25% of silver production for the lif f i
Goldcorp completion guaranteelife of mine
Upfront cash payment of US$485 illi
No significant tax is to be paid by Silver Wheaton
million
Purchase price is the lower of US$3 90/ t il i
25% interest in Peñasquito would rank as one of the top 20 il d it i th ldUS$3.90/oz or spot silver price silver deposits in the world
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Peñasquito Project Growth - Since Our Acquisition, April 2007
April 2007 Current* Growth
Silver Reserves/Resources
P&P Reserves 575 M oz 1,046M oz +82%M&I Resources 247 M oz 370 M oz +50%M&I Resources 247 M oz 370 M oz +50%
LOM Silver Production Attributable to SLW (25%) 92 M oz 140 M oz +52%( %)
Average Annual Silver Sales Attributable to SLW (25%) 5.4 M oz 7.8 M oz +44%
Anticipated Mine Life 17 yrs 19 yrs +12%
Underground Potential Not contemplated Yes +%??
27
p %??
* Reserves and Resources as of Dec 31, 2008, remaining data based on Dec 31, 2007 Technical Report
WHERE ARE WE GOING?
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Additional Acquisition Opportunities
Significant silver stream opportunities going forward:
• Operators and developers facing growing capital requirements
• M&A activity resulting in financing needs
• Challenges in securing traditional sources of financing
• 70% of mined silver is produced as a by-product
T i i i i i i i h ff Targeting accretive acquisition opportunities that offer:
• Immediate cash flows
• Low risk asset quality and location• Low risk – asset quality and location
We are delivering - recently announced Silverstone acquisition is accretive on all major metrics and anticipated to close in the second quarter
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Silverstone Resources – Announced Acquisition
Friendly acquisition of Silverstone through Plan of Arrangement announced in March 2009announced in March 2009
0.185 Silver Wheaton shares per Silverstone share
• Approximately 24 million Silver Wheaton shares to be issued to• Approximately 24 million Silver Wheaton shares to be issued to Silverstone shareholders representing a 7% pro forma interest (fully diluted)
Lock-ups from Capstone Mining and Silverstone insiders totaling 24%
Unanimous support and recommendation of Silverstone Board of DirectorsDirectors
Expected to close in May 2009
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Transaction Rationale for Silver Wheaton
Transaction is accretive on all key metrics
Consolidates the silver streaming industry, solidifying Silver Wheaton’s status as the largest silver streaming company in the world
Aligned with business strategy immediate production and cash flowAligned with business strategy immediate production and cash flow
• Positions SLW for additional significant accretive acquisitions
Three new silver stream agreements from low cost copper minesThree new silver stream agreements from low cost copper mines
• Minto + Cozamin + Neves Corvo = 4.5 million oz of silver equivalent in 2009*
• Low political risk and significant exploration upsideLow political risk and significant exploration upside
Diversifies Silver Wheaton production to 11 operating mines / 8 operating partners
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* Assumes a Au/Ag ratio of 70:1
Value for Silverstone Shareholders
Substantial premium to recent SST trading price• 18% spot premium and 40% premium based on 20-day volume weighted average prices*
Significant ownership stake in the silver stream leader
Highly liquid shares with average daily trading of approximately $81 million**
Strong growth profile and increased diversification• Geography• Geography• Counterparty• Primary Metal
SLW share price upside
Proven ability to fund strong pipeline of significant opportunities
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* As of March 12, 2009**2009 YTD trading on TSX and NYSE
Mine Locations - Pro Forma
Zinkgruvan
Mineral Park
Keno Hill
Minto
Stratoni
PeñasquitoLuisminCampo MoradoLa Negra
Neves-Corvo
Aljustrel
YauliyacuCozamin
Development Projects
Operating Mines
Silverstone – Core Operating Mines
Navidad
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Silverstone – Other Assets (Growth Upside)
Strong Production Profile
Increase from 100% to 140% growth in silver equivalent sales by 2010* Significant additional upside from the Neves-Corvo Zinc Aljustrel and Navidad
30
35
Significant additional upside from the Neves Corvo Zinc, Aljustrel and Navidad projects
20
25
30
Ag
eq.)*
+100%
+140%
10
15
ales
(M o
z
0
5
2008 2009E 2010E 2011E 2012E 2013E
Sa
Silver Wheaton Silverstone (Core Assets)
34
* Assumes a Au:Ag ratio of 70:1
Increase in Reserves and Resources
Pro forma reserves greater than 500 million oz silver equivalent and total resources of ~ 1.3 billion oz silver equivalent
1400
1600
g E
q.)*
P&P Reserves
ProForma
800
1000
1200
lver
(M o
z A
g
+ 27%
P&P ReservesM&I ResourcesInferred Resources
Pro
SLW
400
600
800
Con
tain
ed S
il
+ 38%
SLW
ProForma
0
200C
Total Reserves d R
+ 38%
P&P Reserves
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* Assumes a Au:Ag ratio of 70:1, Silverstone resources include Minto, Cozamin, Neves-Corvo and Aljustrel
and ResourcesP&P Reserves
Minto Mine – Yukon, Canada
High grade and low cost copper-gold-silver minesilver mine
• Forecast cash costs net of by-product credits of $1.00/lb copper
D bl d d ti l l i Doubled production levels since commencing production in 2007
• Pre-feasibility study in 2009 targeting %additional 50% mill expansion
Significant exploration upside• Growth in resources of greater than 140%Growth in resources of greater than 140%
from 2005 – 2007 (not inclusive of 2008 drilling)
Forecast to produce 290,000 ounces of
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p ,silver and 31,000 ounces of gold in 2009
Cozamin Mine - Zacatecas State, Mexico
High grade and low cost copper-silver-lead-zinc mine
• Forecast cash costs net of by-product credits of $1.00/lb copper
Two successful expansions tripling production levels in less than three yearsyears
Significant exploration upside with demonstrated resource additions
Forecast to produce approximately 1 5 million ounces of silver in 2009 Forecast to produce approximately 1.5 million ounces of silver in 2009
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Neves-Corvo Mine - Lisbon, Portugal
Low cost and high grade copper-zinc- silver minecopper zinc silver mine
Proven operator
• Significant producer of copper sinceSignificant producer of copper since 1989
Mill capacity of 2.2 million tonnes per yeartonnes per year
Zinc circuit recently converted to handle copper ore
Record production was achieved in ore mined and processed in 2008
Demonstrated exploration upside
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Forecast to produce approximately 500,000 ounces of silver in 2009
Silverstone – Other Upside Opportunities
Neves-Corvo Zinc
Owned by Lundin Mining and covered by existing silver stream agreement
World-class Lombador zinc-lead-silver deposit adjacent to copper deposits
Zinc expansion project will re-commence once zinc prices improve
Aljustrel
Silver stream agreement with zinc-lead-silver Aljustrel mine in Portugal
Under care and maintenance until base metal prices improve
Navidad Project
Convertible debenture with right to convert into 12.5% LOM payable silver f f
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from a portion of the Navidad silver project in Argentina
Diversified Commodity Exposure
Increases exposure to low-cost copper
SLW 2009 Commodity Exposure* Pro Forma Annualized 2009 Commodity Exposure*
GoldZiGold 36%
Copper
Zinc38%
Gold46%Zinc
49%
Copper26%
Copper5%
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* Figures are based on forecast silver sales
Strong Pro Forma Share Price Upside
Improved Cash Flow and Production Leverage for all Silver Wheaton holders
14 016x
Price / Cash Flow* Production Ag Eq.** / Share+9%
0 0740.081
0 08
0.09
14.0x
9.3x
11.8x
8.6x10x
12x
14x
Mul
tiple
+19%
0.052
0.074
0.062
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
. Oun
ces
4x
6x
8x
Pric
e/C
F M
0.02
0.03
0.04
Silv
er E
q.
0x
2x
2009E 2010E
Silver Wheaton Pro Forma
-
0.01
2009E 2010E
Silver Wheaton Pro Forma(annualized)Silver Wheaton Pro Forma
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* Based on consensus analyst forecasts. No synergies assumed.** Assumes a Au:Ag ratio of 70:1.
Silver Wheaton Pro Forma( )
Debt Sensitivity Benefits*
Further strengthening of Silver Wheaton balance sheet and cash generation
Debt Repayment By:
$15/oz
$10/oz$10/oz
$8/oz
Dec-08 Dec-09 Dec-10 Dec-11
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* Assumes a Au:Ag ratio of 70:1= SLW = Pro Forma
Silverstone Acquisition Summary
Accretive Transaction - Immediate Production and Cash Flow
Consolidates the Silver Streaming Industry
Diversifies by Counterparty, Geography and Primary Commodity
Quality Operators and Low Cost Copper Mines
Low Risk Jurisdictions
Strong Exploration and Growth Potential
Pro Forma Share Price Upside
Further Strengthens Balance Sheet
Positions Silver Wheaton for Additional Accretive Transactions
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Summary
Largest silver streaming company in the worldSil t i iti lidifi thi iti• Silverstone acquisition solidifies this position
Robust organic growth profile• Greater than 100% organic sales volume growth by 2010 (not including Silverstone acquisition)Greater than 100% organic sales volume growth by 2010 (not including Silverstone acquisition)
Established, long life, low-cost mines with considerable upside potential• Reserve/resource additions, production expansions
Strong cash flow & earnings
Significant leverage to increases in silver price
Downside protection
Very low political risk profile
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Well positioned for further growth
Appendix
45
SLW Equity Investments
Property of Interest
Corani Rock Creek Hackett River Montanore
Ownership 16% 12% 11% 11%
Stage Pre-Feasibility Pre-Feasibility Pre-FeasibilityAdvanced E l ti
g y y yExploration
Resource (Ag M oz)
M&I 327Inf. 35
Inf. 229Ind. 200Inf. 64
M&I 166Inf. 65
Est. Annual Ag Production
+10 M oz/yr 6 M oz/yr 12 M oz/yr N/A
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Source: Company Reports
By-Product Silver Production
Silver Output By Source Metal*
29.7%
9.9% 2.0%
26.7% Primary SilverLead/ZincCopperGold
31.7% Other
70% of mined silver is produced as a by-product = significant growth potential in the silver stream space
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* GFMS & The Silver Institute
potential in the silver stream space
Silver Stream Agreements
Luismin Peñasquito Zinkgruvan Yauliyacu Stratoni Mineral Park
CCompany
Status ProducingProducing
(heap leach)Producing Producing Producing Producing
Contract Length
25 yrs LOM LOM 20 yrs LOM LOM
Ag Prod. 100% 25% 100%up to 4.75 M
/100% 100%g
oz/yr
Mine Life 25+ yrs 19+ yrs 25+ yrs 25+ yrs 7+ yrs 21+ yrs
C h C t $3 95/ * $3 90/ * $3 96/ * $3 90/ $3 90/ * $3 90/ *Cash Costs $3.95/oz* $3.90/oz* $3.96/oz* $3.90/oz $3.90/oz* $3.90/oz
Annual Ag Production
7-12 M oz 2-10 M oz 2 M ozUp to 4.75 M
oz1-2 M oz 0.4-0.6 M oz
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Production oz
* SLW pays the lesser of $3.90/oz or spot price on these contracts
Silver Stream Agreements
La NegraCampoMorado
Keno Hill
Company
Status Producing Producing Development
Contract Length LOM LOM LOM
Silver Production 50% 75% 25%
Mine Life 10 + yrs 6+ yrs 5+ yrs
Cash Costs $3.90/oz* $3.90/oz* $3.90/oz*
Annual AgAnnual Ag Production
0.5-0.7 M oz 0.8-1.0 M oz 0.8 M oz
Date of expected prod ction
2010
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production
* SLW pays the lesser of $3.90 and spot price on these contracts
Reserves and Resources (as of December 31, 2008)
Proven & Probable Reserves Attributable to Silver Wheaton (1,4,5,6,10,12)
PROVEN PROBABLE PROVEN & PROBABLE
Tonnage Grade Contained
Tonnage Grade Contained Tonnage Grade Contained
Silver Mt g Ag/t M oz Mt g Ag/t M oz Mt g Ag/t M oz
San Dimas 1.69 381.3 20.7 3.40 362.2 39.6 5.09 368.5 60.3
Los Filos(11) 28.10 4.4 4.0 42.16 3.3 4.5 70.26 3.7 8.4
San Martin 0.32 32.7 0.3 0.71 47.8 1.1 1.03 43.2 1.4
Peñasquito (25%)
Mill 140.30 33.9 152.9 111.93 25.2 90.5 252.23 30.0 243.4
Heap Leach 14.45 18.4 8.6 31.16 9.4 9.4 45.61 12.3 18.0
Yauliyacu(8) 0.77 138.7 3.5 1.28 174.4 7.2 2.06 161.0 10.7
Zinkgruvan
Zinc Ore 8.76 112.0 31.6 2.00 56.0 3.6 10.76 101.6 35.2
Copper Ore 2.90 28.0 2.6 2.90 28.0 2.6
Stratoni 1.90 193.3 11.8 0.31 190.0 1.9 2.22 192.8 13.7
Mineral Park(9) 315.88 2.9 29.0 81.33 2.4 6.4 397.21 2.8 35.4
La Negra (50%) 0.14 76.9 0.3 0.10 69.5 0.2 0.24 73.9 0.6
Total 262.6 167.1 429.7
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Reserves and Resources (as of December 31, 2008)
Measured & Indicated Resources Attributable to Silver Wheaton (1,2,3,4,5,7,10,12)
MEASURED INDICATED MEASURED & INDICATED
Tonnage Grade Contained Tonnage Grade Contained Tonnage Grade Contained
Silver Mt g Ag/t M oz Mt g Ag/t M oz Mt g Ag/t M oz
Los Filos(11) 0.20 5.1 0.03 7.38 4.8 1.1 7.58 4.8 1.2
Peñasquito (25%) q ( )
Mill 27.81 18.5 16.5 125.93 18.4 74.5 153.74 18.4 91.0
Heap Leach 1.44 4.1 0.2 7.60 5.0 1.2 9.04 4.9 1.4
Yauliyacu(8) 1.20 149.7 5.8 5.36 260.1 44.9 6.56 239.9 50.6
Zinkgruvan
Zinc Ore 0.55 24.0 0.4 3.79 105.0 12.8 4.34 94.7 13.2
Copper Ore - - - 0.46 30.0 0.4 0.46 30.0 0.4
Mineral Park(9) 100.97 2.6 8.4 175.63 2.7 15.2 276.60 2.7 23.6
Campo Morado (75%) 0.37 257.9 3.1 4.97 173.4 27.7 5.33 179.2 30.7
La Negra (50%) 0.20 127.0 0.8 0.09 128.0 0.4 0.29 127.3 1.2
Total 35.2 178.3 213.5
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Reserves and Resources (as of December 31, 2008)
Inferred Resources Attributable to Silver Wheaton (1,2,3,4,5,7,10,12)
INFERRED
Tonnage Grade Contained
Silver Mt g Ag/t M oz
San Dimas 15.14 316.4 154.0
Los Filos(11) 6.02 8.1 1.6
San Martin 3.01 119.0 11.5
Peñasquito (25%)
Mill 176.40 17.0 96.2
Heap Leach 9.91 7.9 2.5
Yauliyacu(8) 11.41 207.9 76.3y
Zinkgruvan
Zinc Ore 4.20 68.0 9.2
Copper Ore 0.55 42.0 0.7
Stratoni 0.64 203.4 4.2
Keno Hill (25%) 0.13 1015.8 4.4( )
Mineral Park(9) 320.15 2.3 23.8
Campo Morado (75%) 1.38 174.5 7.7
La Negra (50%) 0.11 75.3 0.3
Total 392.5
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Resources and Reserves - Disclosures
Notes:1. All Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources have been calculated in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum National Instrument 43-101,
or the AusIMM JORC equivalent.2. All Mineral Resources are exclusive of Mineral Reserves.3. Mineral Resources which are not Mineral Reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability.4. Reserves and Resources are reported as of December 31, 2008, with the following conditions or exceptions:
a. Reserves and Resources for Stratoni are reported as of December 31, 2007.b. Reserves and Resources for San Martin are reported as of December 31, 2006. Reserves and Resources are expected to be updated in Q2 2009.c. Reserves and Resources for Mineral Park are reported as of December 29, 2006.d. Resources for Campo Morado are reported as of February 29, 2008.e. Resources for La Negra are reported as of February 15, 2008 for the Alacran deposit and March 14, 2008 for the Monica deposit.f. Resources for Keno Hill are reported as of June 30, 2008.
5. Qualified Persons for the Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates as defined by the National Instrument 43-101 are as follows:a. San Dimas, Los Filos – Reynaldo Rivera, MAusIMM (Chief Geologist), Goldcorp Mexico, the Mexican operating subsidiary of Goldcorp Inc.b. San Martin – Velasquez Spring, P.Eng. (Senior Geologist) Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited.c. Zinkgruvan – Per Hedstrom, AusIMM (Senior Geologist) and Lars Malmstrom, AusIMM, (Chief Geologist), both employees of Zinkgruvan Mining ABd. Yauliyacu – Neil Burns, M.Sc., P.Geo., (Director, Geology), Samuel Mah, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., (Director, Engineering), both employees of Silver Wheaton Corp.e. Peñasquito - Bob Bryson, MMSA, (Vice President, Engineering), Goldcorp Inc.f. Stratoni - Patrick Forward, AusIMM (General Manager, Exploration), European Goldfields Ltd.g. Campo Morado – Stephen J. Godden, F.I.M.M.M., C.Eng. (Director) S. Godden & Associates Limited; P. Taggart, P.Eng. (Principal) P.Taggart & Associates Ltd.; David Gaunt, P.Geo.
and Qingping Deng, Ph.D., C.P.Geol. (Vice President of US Operations and Global Director of Ore Reserves and Mining Planning) Behre Dolbear & Company (USA), Inc.h. Keno Hill - G. David Keller, P.Geo. (Principal Resource Geologist) SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.; Gordon Doerksen, P.Eng. (Principal Consultant - Mining) SRK Consulting (Canada)
Inc.; Josef Sedlacek, P.Eng. (Principal Consultant) SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc., Hassan Ghaffari, P.Eng. (Manager of Metallurgy) Wardrop Engineering Inc. and Diane Lister,P.Eng., (Consulting Environmental Engineer and Principal) Altura Envinronmental Consulting.
i. La Negra – Thomas C.Stubens, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. (Senior Geologist) Wardrop Engineering Inc., Barnard Foo, M.Eng., P.Eng. (Senior Mine Engineer) Wardrop Engineering Inc. andRonald G. Simpson, P.Geo. (President), GeoSIM.
j. Mineral Park – Gary Simmerman, FAusIMM (Vice President, Engineering and Mine Manager), Mercator Minerals Inc.k. Overall Corporate Review – Neil Burns, M.Sc., P.Geo., for Resources (Director of Geology), Samuel Mah, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. for Reserves (Director of Engineering), both employees of
Silver Wheaton Corp.
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Resources and Reserves - Disclosures
6. Mineral Reserves are estimated using appropriate recovery rates and US$ commodity prices of $12 per ounce of silver unless otherwise noted below:a. San Martin Reserves – US$7.00 per ounceb. Yauliyacu Reserves – US$10.00 per ouncec. Mineral Park Reserves - 0.237% Cu equivalent cut-off grade (hypogene), 0.283% Cu equivalent cut-off grade (supergene). Copper equivalent considers only copper and molybdenumc. Mineral Park Reserves 0.237% Cu equivalent cut off grade (hypogene), 0.283% Cu equivalent cut off grade (supergene). Copper equivalent considers only copper and molybdenum
values (silver was not included).7. Mineral Resources are estimated using appropriate recovery rates and US$ commodity prices of $14 per ounce of silver, unless otherwise noted below:
a. San Martin Resources – US$8.00 per ounceb. The San Pedrito project Resources at San Martin– US$5.50 per ouncec. Zinkgruvan Resources – US$10.00 per ounced. Stratoni Resources – US$12.00 per ouncee. Campo Morado (G9) Resources - 5.0% zinc only cut-off grade, silver was not includedf. Keno Hill Resources – US$8.00 per ouncee o esou ces US$8 00 pe ou ceg. La Negra (Alacran) Resources - US$12.00 per ounceh. La Negra (Monica) Resources - US$13.50 per ouncei. Mineral Park Resources - 0.225% Cu Equivalent cut-off grade. Copper equivalent considers only copper and molybdenum values (silver was not included).
8. Silver Wheaton’s purchase agreement with Glencore provides for the delivery of up to 4.75 million ounces of silver per year for 20 years so long as production allows. In the event that silverproduced at Yauliyacu in any year totals less than 4.75 million ounces, the amount sold to Silver Wheaton in subsequent years will be increased to make up the shortfall.
9. The Mineral Park reserves and resources do not include the SX/EW leach material since this process does not recover silver.10. The Company considers the San Dimas, Yauliyacu and Peñasquito operations to be Material Assets, and has technical reports filed and available on www.sedar.com on each of these assets.11. Los Filos reserves and resources are reported without the Bermejal deposit, as Bermejal is not subject to the silver sales agreement.p j p , j j g12. Silver is produced as a by-product metal at all operations; therefore, the economic cut-off applied to the reporting of silver reserves and resources will be influenced by changes in the commodity
prices of other metals at the time.
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Keno Hill Alexco Resource Corp.
Keno Hill is one of the highest-grade historic silver producing districts in the worldsilver producing districts in the world
• 217 million ounces of silver produced over 75 years
• Average grade in excess of 40 ounces per ton silver
• Silver grade in top 3% of global silver producers
Resumption of high grade silver-lead-zinc production scheduled for 2010 from Bellekenoproduction scheduled for 2010 from Bellekeno project
Anticipated low cost producer Anticipated low cost producer
Immense exploration potential and future production upside planned
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production upside planned• Several near term production targets being advanced
Keno Hill – Transaction Terms
25% life of mine silver production over entire 240km2 Keno Hill property
Upfront cash payment of US$50 million in two tranches:
• US$15 million already paid to fund ongoing underground development
• US$35 million payment once permits received and construction underway
Purchase price is the lower of US$3.90/oz or spot silver price
Silver Wheaton has no ongoing capital expenditures or exploration costs
Completion guaranteeCompletion guarantee
Silver Wheaton forecast to receive +800,000 ounces of silver annually with very significant upside potentialwith very significant upside potential
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Keno Hill – Historic Silver Production
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Keno Hill – High Grade/Vast Potential
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Global Silver Deposits - Grade Comparison
40.0
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35.0
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Goltsovoye
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SilvertipGreens CreekCannington
San JoseTopia
Lucky Friday
UchucchacuaPrognoz
Dukat
Fresnillo
PallancataLa ColoradaGuanacevi
Yauliyacu
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- 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0
AresCaylloma
Hacket River
Morococha
San Cristobal
Palmarejo
Rock Creek
PitarillaFuwan
Piriquitas
Corani
San Bartolome
Yauliyacu
Base Metal + Gold in Silver Equivalent Ounces per Ton*
* Calculated using $12/oz Ag, $650/oz Au, $0.75/lb Zn, $0.45/lb Pb, $2.50/lb Cu (100% metallurgical recoveries) Source – Company reports
Mineral Park - Mercator Minerals
Cu-Mo-Ag open pit mine in northwest Arizona in continuous operations forArizona in continuous operations for more than 30 yrs
Commissioning of 25,000 tpd mill g , punderway with first silver bearing copper concentrate produced in December 2008December 2008
Current Silver Reserves & Resources:• P&P Reserves: 35 M oz• M&I Resources: 24 M oz• Inferred Resources: 24 M oz
Anticipated mine life of at least 21 c pa ed e e o a easyears
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Mineral Park - Transaction Terms
100% of LOM silver production
Silver Wheaton forecast to receive up to 600,000 ounces of silver annually for at least 21 years
$ Upfront cash payment of US$42 M
Purchase price is the lower of US$3.90/oz or spot silver price
Completion guarantee
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Campo Morado - Farallon Resources
Farallon’s volcanogenic massive sulfide district in Mexico
Commercial production underway at high grade G 9 deposit Commercial production underway at high grade G-9 deposit• 1,500 tpd mine• Ultra low cash cost zinc mine
F h hi h d d i i hi 116 k 2 i Four other high grade deposits within 116 km2 concession area
Excellent potential for exploration growth
Silver Resources:Silver Resources:• M&I Resources: 31 M oz
• Inferred Resources: 8 M oz
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Campo Morado - Transaction Terms
75% of LOM silver production in the entire 116km2 propertyentire 116km2 property
Silver Wheaton forecast to receive 800,000 to 1,000,000 ounces of , , ,silver annually
Upfront cash payment of US$80 million
Purchase price is the lower of US$3 90/oz or spot silver priceUS$3.90/oz or spot silver price
Completion guarantee
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WHY SILVER?
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Silver Demand
What is silver used for?
24%
9%
53%
24% Industrial
De-hedging
Photography
Jewelry & Silverware13%
Jewelry & Silverware
Coins and Investment
2008 Demand Forecast
1%
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Source: GFMS
Demand From Industrial Applications
Primary Uses:• Electrical & Electronics
Positive Trends:• Growth in Middle Class in• Electrical & Electronics
• Chemicals• Brazing Alloys
• Growth in Middle Class in China & India
• Growing use of Mobile Phones
New Areas of Growth:• Silver-zinc batteries – “If successful,
Zpower could significantly increase
Phones• Computerization in Third
World• More Stringent EnvironmentalZpower could significantly increase
demand for silver from around 2011 on.” (Brook Hunt - ‘Silver, The Outlook to 2020’)
• Solar
More Stringent Environmental Laws
• LCD/Plasma Screens• Medical Instruments• Biocides
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Source: CPM Group, RBC Capital Markets
Industrial Demand
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I i d d f th l t 7 d it i i i (7% i 2007)
01997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008F
Increase in demand every year for the last 7 years despite rising price (7% in 2007)
Demand is relatively inelastic to the price of silver (low proportion of input cost)
New record levels expected in 2008 but decline forecast in 2009
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New record levels expected in 2008 but decline forecast in 2009
Source: GFMS
Investment Demand A Major Catalyst of Silver Price
• Demand for silver ETF’s t d t i 300$25S
D) Silver Price and iShares Silver Trust Holdings
expected to increase
• iShares growing; applied for +360 M oz
150
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1/5/2006
/19/2006
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/6/2007
0/19/2007
/29/2008
/14/2008
1/18/2008
/1/2009
• Coin demand has risen significantly reflecting a growing investor interest
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Source: GFMS & iShares
Silver Supply
2008 Supply Forecast
20%2%
Mine Production
78%
Scrap
Government Sales
Mine production growth in 2009 still expected but much slower than p g ppreviously forecast (due to impact of lower metals prices, project delays, etc)
GFMS revised 2009 mine production forecast is 700m oz in 2009, down from
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Source: GFMS
the 730m oz previously forecast
Changes in Government Stocks
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Source: GFMS
Silver Inventories are at a Historical Low
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(M o
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050 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 05
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Source: CPM Group, 2008
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Source: GFMS
GFMS Silver Price Outlook - Conclusion
Silver’s supply/demand fundamentals (excluding investment) turning Silver s supply/demand fundamentals (excluding investment) turning negative in 2009 due mainly to lower fabrication demand, though supply side less threatening than formerly expected
Silver market will therefore move back into surplus but this metal will be absorbed by investors
Silver prices will be volatile but tend to increase from current levels Silver prices will be volatile but tend to increase from current levels
GFMS under its base case scenario currently forecast a calendar 2009 average silver price of around $13/ozg p $
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Source: GFMS