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June 25th 2009June 25th 20092008 Annual General Meeting2008 Annual General Meeting

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSFORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain information regarding Erdene ("the Company") contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities

laws. Forward-looking statements may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not

statements of fact. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The Company cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, many of which are

beyond the Company's control, and that future events and results may vary substantially from what the Company currently foresees. Factors that could cause

actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration results, continued availability of capital

and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. The Company's forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The information contained herein is stated as of the

current date and subject to change after that date.

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CORPORATE OVERVIEWCORPORATE OVERVIEW

ERDERDTSX:TSX:

~C$17M~C$17MCash and securities (June 2009):Cash and securities (June 2009):

~C$55M~C$55M

~C$23M~C$23M

Book Value (March 31st 2009) :Book Value (March 31st 2009) :

Major Shareholders:Major Shareholders:

16%16%Sprott:Sprott:

9%9%Management Group:Management Group:

8%8%AGF:AGF:

6%6%Xstrata:Xstrata:

Market Capitalization (June 24th):Market Capitalization (June 24th):

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ERDENE OVERVIEWERDENE OVERVIEWCompany Background and 2008 HighlightsCompany Background and 2008 Highlights

Carried out annual multi-million dollar exploration and development programs

Carried out annual multi-million dollar exploration and development programs

2003-2008 History2003-2008 History 2008 Highlights2008 Highlights

Completed Underground Rehabilitation and Drilling at Donkin Announced first ever NI 43-101 resource at Zuun Mod Project

Completed Underground Rehabilitation and Drilling at DonkinAnnounced first ever NI 43-101 resource at Zuun Mod Project

Financed over $60 million, largely through nine issuances Financed over $60 million, largely through nine issuances

Successfully completed private placement of $18.5M at $1/share Successfully completed private placement of $18.5M at $1/share

12 M&A & JV deals negotiated successfully since going public in 2004

12 M&A & JV deals negotiated successfully since going public in 2004

Sold Galshar Interest for Cash and Royalty Spun-out Kaolin business to form new public company: APM

Sold Galshar Interest for Cash and RoyaltySpun-out Kaolin business to form new public company: APM

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June Market Capitalization

~$23M

June Market Capitalization

~$23M

($17M cash and securities)($17M cash

and securities)

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Industrial MineralsIndustrial Minerals MetalsMetals CoalCoal Construction MaterialsConstruction Materials

STRATEGIC LOCATIONSSTRATEGIC LOCATIONS

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Zuun Mod BV $9M

Zuun Mod BV $9M

MONGOLIAMONGOLIA

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HISTORICAL EXPLORATION - ERDHISTORICAL EXPLORATION - ERD

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METALS: MOLYBDENUM & COPPER METALS: MOLYBDENUM & COPPER

RESOURCE:

272 M lbs of M&I grading ~0.052% Mo, and equal copper, open pit mineable target

Market:

Asia-Pacific region ~35% of world consumption and fastest growing

Zuun Mod: Wholly owned; advanced stage; ~200km from China border and rail

Project:

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ZUUN MOD MO-CU PROJECT LOCATIONZUUN MOD MO-CU PROJECT LOCATIONRegional Molybdenum Consumption & Steel ProductionRegional Molybdenum Consumption & Steel Production

World’s Largest Steel Producing Region World’s Largest Steel Producing Region

China’s Largest Molybdenum Producing Regions China’s Largest Molybdenum Producing Regions

Gas Pipeline22 Mlbs Mo

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ZUUN MODZUUN MODInfrastructure BuildingInfrastructure Building

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ZUUN MOD DEPOSIT – BLOCK MODEL ZUUN MOD DEPOSIT – BLOCK MODEL May 2008 43-101 Resource EstimateMay 2008 43-101 Resource Estimate

Mo%Resources MtResource CategoryCut-off

Grade Mo%Contained

Mo Metal Mlbs

Total Measured & Indicated Total Measured & Indicated0.04%0.04%

Cu%

237.1237.1 0.0680.068 0.0520.052 272 272

Total Measured & Indicated Total Measured & Indicated0.05%0.05% 110.1110.1 0.0750.075 0.0610.061 148 148

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ZUUN MODZUUN MODProject StatusProject Status

373m of 0.063% Mo(94m 0.084%)

410m of 0.057% Mo(96m 0.095%)

428m of 0.060% Mo(172m 0.091%)

399m of 0.055% Mo(36m 0.088%)

Mineralization in holes Highlighted begins 22m to

150m from surface

Post May 2008 Drill Results

2009 PlansRevised resource estimate report Preliminary assessment study Mining license application

2009 PlansRevised resource estimate reportPreliminary assessment studyMining license application

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COALCOAL

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WORLD COAL MARKETSWORLD COAL MARKETSErdene’s Coal Project LocationsErdene’s Coal Project Locations

Xstrata/ERD AllianceMongoliaXstrata/ERD AllianceMongolia

Donkin, 25:75 ERD- Xstrata JV Nova Scotia

Donkin, 25:75 ERD- Xstrata JV Nova Scotia

Consumption: USConsumption: US(Mt)(Mt)

Consumption: ChinaConsumption: China(Mt)(Mt)

Source: Energy Information Administration

Erdene PropertiesErdene Properties

Top ConsumersTop Consumers Top ExportersTop Exporters

24572457

42154215

2006 2030

98198114021402

2006 2030

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ALLIANCE:

Erdene– Xstrata Coal

XSTRATA TERMS:

Option to earn up to 75% of any coal opportunity in Mongolia

Must fund all work through to completion of feasibility study

High Quality Thermal & Metallurgical

(open pit, <5:1, 200Mt+, >5800 kcal/kg GAR)

PRIORITY TARGETS:

MONGOLIA COAL 2009 MONGOLIA COAL 2009

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ULAANBAATARULAANBAATAR

HUHOTHUHOT

CHOYBALSANCHOYBALSAN

DARHANDARHAN

BARUUN-URTBARUUN-URT

BEIJINGBEIJING

RUSSIARUSSIA

CHINACHINA

CHITACHITA

BAOTOUBAOTOU

GALSHARGALSHAR

Tavan TolgoiTavan Tolgoi

EldevEldev

BaganuurBaganuur

Sharyn GolSharyn Gol

Oyu TolgoiOyu Tolgoi

TIANJINTIANJIN

EREENEREEN

GALSHAR THERMAL COAL PROJECTGALSHAR THERMAL COAL PROJECT

Trans-ChinaRailway

Trans-ChinaRailway

Trans-Mongolian Railway

Trans-Mongolian Railway

Project Sold late 2008 - Retained Royalty Adjacent to Trans- Mongolian Railway

65 km to Trans- Mongolian Rail spur

Project Sold late 2008 - Retained RoyaltyAdjacent to Trans- Mongolian Railway

65 km to Trans- Mongolian Rail spur

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GALSHAR THERMAL COAL PROJECTGALSHAR THERMAL COAL PROJECT

Large Open Pit Opportunity15m SeamLarge Open Pit Opportunity15m Seam

5000 to 5500 kcal CV adAverage strip ratio of 1:65000 to 5500 kcal CV adAverage strip ratio of 1:6

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Donkin 75:25Xstrata ERD JV

BV $18M

Donkin 75:25Xstrata ERD JV

BV $18M

COALCOAL

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DONKIN COAL PROJECTDONKIN COAL PROJECTCoal Quality vs. Competition Coal Quality vs. Competition

Average Coal Quality – World Coal Resources Average Coal Quality – World Coal Resources

7,000

8,000

9,000

10,000

11,000

12,000

13,000

14,000

15,000

16,000

South Africa

Russia Venezuela Cerrejon, Colombia

Indonesia Powder River Basin

CentralAppalachian

NorthAppalachian

Donkin

BTU

s

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DONKIN COAL PROJECTDONKIN COAL PROJECTResources – Indicated & InferredResources – Indicated & Inferred

Lloyd CoveLloyd Cove 5353 8282

HubHub 7373 5757

HarbourHarbour 101101 115115

TOTALTOTAL 227227 254254

Harbour SeamHarbour Seam

InferredIndicatedSeam(Millions of Metric Tonnes)

High volatile-A bituminous (12,000 - 14,000 Btu), high sulphur, medium ash coal

High volatile-A bituminous (12,000 - 14,000 Btu), high sulphur, medium ash coal

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DONKIN COAL PROJECTDONKIN COAL PROJECTLocal InfrastructureLocal Infrastructure

No. 26Colliery

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Atlantic Seaborne Coal Transportation Costs (Q308)Atlantic Seaborne Coal Transportation Costs (Q308)

DONKINDONKIN

From South Africa From South Africa

150 km from Pit to Port 150 km from Pit to Port

45 km from Pit to Port

45 km from Pit to Port

350 km from Pit to Port 350 km from Pit to Port

$88/

t$8

8/t

$59/t

$59/t

$36/t$36/t

$11/

t$1

1/t

$28/t$28/t

$58/t$58/t

300 km from Pit to Port

300 km from Pit to Port

Cerrejon Colombia Cerrejon Colombia

Appalachia U.S.A.

Appalachia U.S.A.

Avg Transportation Costs (3Q08 to 1Q09)

Rail - $0.08 to 0.065/ton-mileShip - $0.01 to 0.0012/ton-mile

Avg Transportation Costs (3Q08 to 1Q09)

Rail - $0.08 to 0.065/ton-mileShip - $0.01 to 0.0012/ton-mile

DONKIN COAL PROJECTDONKIN COAL PROJECT

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DONKIN COAL PROJECTDONKIN COAL PROJECTValuationValuation

$106M$106M$78M$78M$66M$66M$68M$68M$49M$49MNPV ERDENE (25%) (US$) NPV ERDENE (25%) (US$)

SensitivityDiscount

(8%)

SensitivityStart-up

(2012)

SensitivityPrice

($57/Mt)

Base Case$52/Mt Price2015 Start-up10% Discount

Factor

Erdene’s Average Net Cash Flow $CDN after Taxes and Royalties (Norwest) First 20 years of full production

>$20M >$20M per annumper annum

Source: Norwest Preliminary Assessment Nov. 07

SensitivityDiscount and Price

CURRENT THERMAL COAL PRICE: $60 - $80/MtCURRENT THERMAL COAL PRICE: $60 - $80/MtSource: Energy Information Administration

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DONKIN COAL PROJECTDONKIN COAL PROJECTTimelineTimeline

200920092008 2008 20102010 201220122011 2011

CM ConstructionCM Construction

CM Production

CM Production

DCA Approves CM Feasibility DCA Approves CM Feasibility

CM DecisionCM Decision Longwall Decision Longwall Decision

Longwall Production Longwall

Production

20132013

Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2 Q3 Q3 Q4 Q4 Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2 Q3 Q3 Q4 Q4 Q1 Q1 Q2Q2 Q3 Q3 Q4 Q4 Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2 Q3 Q3 Q4Q4 Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2 Q3 Q3 Q4Q4 Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2

Longwall Construction

Longwall Construction

CM: Continuous Miner Evaluation & Development Program

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALGranite HillsBV $3.2M

Granite HillsBV $3.2M

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GROWTH RATEGROWTH RATEWorld’s Most Populous NationsWorld’s Most Populous Nations

Growth through 2050Growth through 2050

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

China Indonesia United States India0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

China Indonesia United States India

Source: Economist MagazineUS Population Increase – 94 millionUS Population Increase – 94 million

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CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATECONSTRUCTION AGGREGATE

PrimaryMarket Target

PrimaryMarket Target

SecondaryMarket Target

SecondaryMarket Target

Aggregate Consumption USA ~9 tons per person/annumAggregate Consumption USA ~9 tons per person/annum

TX.TX.

FLA.FLA.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

>10M>10M

1M – 10M1M – 10M

500K – 1M500K – 1M

250K – 500K250K – 500K

100K – 250K100K – 250K

Population Growth

Population Growth

Equates to ~10 million tons of new demand annually in the region

FLA. 79.5% FLA. 79.5%

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CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATECONSTRUCTION AGGREGATE

Fall

Line

Fall

Line

500km

Eastern Canada Projects

Eastern Canada Projects

East Coast Target MarketsEast Coast Target Markets

50% increase in aggregate imports to SE U.S. ports from 2002 to 2006 Canada provides ~42% of SE U.S. international imports

50% increase in aggregate imports to SE U.S. ports from 2002 to 2006Canada provides ~42% of SE U.S. international imports

Granite Hill, Central Georgia Granite Hill, Central Georgia

RoadRoad

Mode Cost/tonne/mile

RailRail

MarineMarine

$0.18-0.22$0.18-0.22

$0.05-0.08$0.05-0.08

$0.010-0.015$0.010-0.015

Marine Transport AdvantageMarine Transport Advantage

Source: USGS

CaribbeanCaribbean

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CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATECONSTRUCTION AGGREGATEGranite Hill ProjectGranite Hill Project

CSTXCSTX

FECFECNSNS

Railroad (owner)Railroad (owner)

Jacksonville

Savannah

Charleston

TampaTampa

AugustaAugusta

MiamiMiami

Clearwater

Ready Mix USA Royalty AgreementReady Mix USA Royalty Agreement

CASH FLOW PENDING PRODUCTION DECISION 2009CASH FLOW PENDING PRODUCTION DECISION 2009

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CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATECONSTRUCTION AGGREGATE

6/25/20096/25/2009

Aerial Concept of Marine Aggregate OperationAerial Concept of Marine Aggregate Operation

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INDUSTRIAL MINERALS

INDUSTRIAL MINERALS

APD – BV $4M APD –

BV $4M

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APM CORP.APM CORP.

Create value for both ERD and APM stakeholders through the spinout of undervalued asset Formerly Beta Minerals Inc. - TSXV listed companyAcquired by ERD Feb 27, 2009 by RTOName changed to APM and trading symbol changed to TSXV:APD ERD controls ~ 62% of issued common shares (opportunity to increase to 77%)

Create value for both ERD and APM stakeholders through the spinout of undervalued assetFormerly Beta Minerals Inc. - TSXV listed companyAcquired by ERD Feb 27, 2009 by RTOName changed to APM and trading symbol changed to TSXV:APDERD controls ~ 62% of issued common shares (opportunity to increase to 77%)

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APM CORP.APM CORP.

Become North America’s leading specialized primary kaolin producer Focus on value versus volumeTarget replacement of high value European primary clay imports through elimination of FX and logistical risk ~25K tpa Provide the highest quality product possible from our premium primary kaolin resource

Become North America’s leading specialized primary kaolin producerFocus on value versus volumeTarget replacement of high value European primary clay imports through elimination of FX and logistical risk ~25K tpaProvide the highest quality product possible from our premium primary kaolin resource

StrategyStrategy

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APM CORP.APM CORP.

High Quality Resource

Experienced Management Team and Board

Demonstrated Market AcceptanceProduction History and New Product Commitments

Advanced Stage Commercial Trials

Production Commencing July 2009New Processing Plant and Proprietary Technology

Two Phase Business Plan

High Quality Resource

Experienced Management Team and Board

Demonstrated Market AcceptanceProduction History and New Product Commitments

Advanced Stage Commercial Trials

Production Commencing July 2009New Processing Plant and Proprietary Technology

Two Phase Business Plan

HighlightsHighlights

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APM CORP.APM CORP.

25.5 million tons premium quality NI 43-101 compliant primary kaolin resource with 4 unique characteristics vs. sedimentary kaolin. The 4 C’s:

25.5 million tons premium quality NI 43-101 compliant primary kaolin resource with 4 unique characteristics vs. sedimentary kaolin. The 4 C’s:

Primary KaolinPrimary Kaolin

Color - Superior brightness/color Coverage - Platy particle shape

with high aspect ratio Coarseness - Coarse particle sizeChemistry - Broad range of chemistry to meet customer’s specialty product needs

Color - Superior brightness/color Coverage - Platy particle shape

with high aspect ratioCoarseness - Coarse particle sizeChemistry - Broad range of chemistry to meet customer’s specialty product needs

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APM CORP.APM CORP.

2004-2009: Production of APM kaolin by J.M. Huber Corp. (now KaMin LLC) for LWC product for leading global paper company April 2009: APM received production commitment from major global sanitary-ware producer (replacing European supply) June 2009: APM received first commercial glazing product order from major North American ceramic tile producer (replacing European supply) Advanced customer trials underway which demonstrate primary kaolin products meet or exceed performance of comparable foreign imports

2004-2009: Production of APM kaolin by J.M. Huber Corp. (now KaMin LLC) for LWC product for leading global paper companyApril 2009: APM received production commitment from major global sanitary-ware producer (replacing European supply)June 2009: APM received first commercial glazing product order from major North American ceramic tile producer (replacing European supply)Advanced customer trials underway which demonstrate primary kaolin products meet or exceed performance of comparable foreign imports

Demonstrated Market AcceptanceDemonstrated Market Acceptance

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APM CORP.APM CORP.New Processing Plant - Dearing, GA.New Processing Plant - Dearing, GA.

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APM CORP.APM CORP.

Establish brand with low capex of $US 1.4mm 50,000 tpa capacityToll processing contract Ph II product development and feasibility by 2011

Establish brand with low capex of $US 1.4mm 50,000 tpa capacityToll processing contractPh II product development and feasibility by 2011

Production Commencing July 2009Production Commencing July 2009

Focusing business model on inherent quality strengths Modular expansion to larger scale processing (dry & wet) Targeting value added, performance enhancing kaolin products Build on competitive advantages and strengths from Phase I

Focusing business model on inherent quality strengthsModular expansion to larger scale processing (dry & wet)Targeting value added, performance enhancing kaolin products Build on competitive advantages and strengths from Phase I

Phase I (Dry Process)Phase I (Dry Process) Phase II (Dry/Hydrous/Calcined)Phase II (Dry/Hydrous/Calcined)

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APM CORP.APM CORP.

50,000 tpa capacityTarget market price range - US$125 - $300/t Targeting 20,000 tpa sales by 2011

50,000 tpa capacityTarget market price range - US$125 - $300/tTargeting 20,000 tpa sales by 2011

Financial Parameters Financial Parameters

Phase I - Operating Phase I - Operating Phase II - FrameworkPhase II - Framework

Start-up 2012150,000 tpa capacity Target market price range of US$100 - $650/t Targeting 120,000 tpa sales by 2016

Start-up 2012150,000 tpa capacity Target market price range of US$100 - $650/tTargeting 120,000 tpa sales by 2016

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APM CORP.APM CORP.

$1.4M$1.4MCash & Securities:Cash & Securities:

109,742,853109,742,853Issued & O/S Shares:Issued & O/S Shares:

113,542,853113,542,853Fully Diluted Position:Fully Diluted Position:

TSX.V:APDTSX.V:APDTrading Symbol:Trading Symbol:

Website:Website:

Corporate FactsCorporate Facts

advminerals.comadvminerals.com

Market Cap. June 2009:Market Cap. June 2009: $5.5 million$5.5 million

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ERD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTERD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

October 2008: Initiated immediate cost reduction program

30% reduction in Corporate administration expenses YTDYTD Budget vs. Actual Expenses: 32% less than 2009 budgetYTD Expenditures: 48% less than 2008

October 2008 to April 2009:Received board approval to act on strategic M&A opportunity resulting in a realized gain of ~$1 million.

February 2009Dilution gain on acquisition of Beta Minerals Inc. of $880K (excess of value rec’d over consideration given) Cash and securities acquired on closing of $2.0 million

Continue to manage expenditures closely Seeking strategic partnerships to offset costs and prevent further dilution

October 2008: Initiated immediate cost reduction program

30% reduction in Corporate administration expenses YTDYTD Budget vs. Actual Expenses: 32% less than 2009 budgetYTD Expenditures: 48% less than 2008

October 2008 to April 2009:Received board approval to act on strategic M&A opportunity resulting in a realized gain of ~$1 million.

February 2009Dilution gain on acquisition of Beta Minerals Inc. of $880K (excess of value rec’d over consideration given)Cash and securities acquired on closing of $2.0 million

Continue to manage expenditures closely Seeking strategic partnerships to offset costs and prevent further dilution

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BUDGETBUDGET

Remaining 2009 budget: $5.52 million Donkin - $3.0 million

Mongolia/Construction Materials/Admin - $2.52

Exploration Partner Budget and Contributions Xstrata funding first $10 million of CM Exploration & Development program

Xstrata funding up to $1 million in Mongolia coal exploration

US Ready-Mix fully funding Granite Hill development

Industrial minerals spin-off self funding

Current cash of $17 million sufficient to meet budgeted expenditures to 2012

Remaining 2009 budget: $5.52 million Donkin - $3.0 million

Mongolia/Construction Materials/Admin - $2.52

Exploration Partner Budget and Contributions Xstrata funding first $10 million of CM Exploration & Development program

Xstrata funding up to $1 million in Mongolia coal exploration

US Ready-Mix fully funding Granite Hill development

Industrial minerals spin-off self funding

Current cash of $17 million sufficient to meet budgeted expenditures to 2012

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Zuun Mod BV $9M

Zuun Mod BV $9M

MONGOLIAMONGOLIA

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MONGOLIAMONGOLIA

Continue to establish our Mongolian Company as the partner of choice for western companies active in the country

Increase inventory of metals and coal projects

Advance Zuun Mod to the pre-feasibility/mining licence stage and secure partner

Continue to establish our Mongolian Company as the partner of choice for western companies active in the country

Increase inventory of metals and coal projects

Advance Zuun Mod to the pre-feasibility/mining licence stage and secure partner

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Donkin 75:25Xstrata ERD JV

BV $18M

Donkin 75:25Xstrata ERD JV

BV $18M

COALCOAL

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COALCOAL

DONKIN COAL2009 – 2012: Advance Donkin Coal Mine to CM Production and Complete Longwall Feasibility 2013: Longwall Production establishing significant cash-flow for Company and Investors

MONGOLIA COALAdvance projects under Xstrata AllianceAssist partners in advancing Galshar project

DONKIN COAL2009 – 2012: Advance Donkin Coal Mine to CM Production and Complete Longwall Feasibility2013: Longwall Production establishing significant cash-flow for Company and Investors

MONGOLIA COALAdvance projects under Xstrata AllianceAssist partners in advancing Galshar project

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALGranite HillsBV $3.2M

Granite HillsBV $3.2M

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALCONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

2009-2010: Project royalty cash-flow from Granite Hill

2009-2012: Secure and advance through feasibility and permitting world-class construction aggregate projects in strategic areas relative to east coast US markets

2009-2010: Project royalty cash-flow from Granite Hill

2009-2012: Secure and advance through feasibility and permitting world-class construction aggregate projects in strategic areas relative to east coast US markets

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INDUSTRIAL MINERALS

INDUSTRIAL MINERALS

APD – BV $4M APD –

BV $4M

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INDUSTRIAL MINERALS – APMINDUSTRIAL MINERALS – APM

2009-2011: Gain commercial acceptance as a specialized primary kaolin producer

Establish significant cash-flow for Company and Investors

2012: Achieve significant expansion of business through Phase II Program

2009-2011: Gain commercial acceptance as a specialized primary kaolin producer

Establish significant cash-flow for Company and Investors

2012: Achieve significant expansion of business through Phase II Program

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June Market Capitalization

~$23M

June Market Capitalization

~$23M

($17M cash and securities)($17M cash

and securities)

RESOURCE PROPERTY INTERESTS & CASH VALUE

~ $52M

RESOURCE PROPERTY INTERESTS & CASH VALUE

~ $52M APD – $4M APD – $4M

Zuun Mod $9M

Zuun Mod $9M

Granite Hills

$3.2M

Granite Hills

$3.2M

Donkin $18M Donkin $18M

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ERD CORP.ERD CORP.

$17M$17MCash and Securities:Cash and Securities:

~89,230,000~89,230,000Issued & O/S Shares:Issued & O/S Shares:

~93,308,000~93,308,000Fully Diluted Position:Fully Diluted Position:

TSX:ERDTSX:ERDTrading Symbol:Trading Symbol:

Website:Website:

Corporate FactsCorporate Facts

erdene.comerdene.com

Market Cap. June 2009:Market Cap. June 2009: $23 million$23 million

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V A L U E C R E A T I O NV A L U E C R E A T I O N

Sustaining GROWTH Sustaining GROWTH

Maintaining STABILITY

Maintaining STABILITY

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Thank YouThank You2008 Annual General Meeting

June 25th 20092008 Annual General Meeting

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