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VALUE  THROUGH  GOLD ANNUAL ROTH CONFERENCE March 12-15, 2017

29th Annual ROTH Conference 2017

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VALUE  THROUGH  GOLD

ANNUAL ROTH CONFERENCE

March 12-15, 2017

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

Forward-Looking InformationThis Presentation contains “forward-looking information” and “forward looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. Forward-looking information may include, but is not limited to, the anticipated production and developments in our operations in future periods, information with respect to our planned exploration and development activities, the adequacy of our financial resources, the estimation of mineral reserves and resources including the 2016 Valley of the Kings Mineral Resource estimate, realization of mineral reserve and resource estimates and timing of development of our Brucejack Project, costs and timing of future exploration, results of future exploration and drilling, production and processing estimates, capital and operating cost estimates, timelines and similar statements relating to the economic viability of the Brucejack Project, timing and receipt of approvals, consents and permits under applicable legislation, our executive compensation approach and practice, the composition of our board of directors and committees and adequacy of financial resources. Wherever possible, words such as “plans”, “expects”, “projects”, “assumes”, “budget”, “strategy”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “targets” and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative forms of any of these terms and similar expressions, have been used to identify forward-looking statements and information. Statements concerning mineral reserve and resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward-looking information to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered if the property is developed. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, those risks identified in our Offering Memorandum dated February 7, 2017 filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and in the United States on Form 40-F through EDGAR at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking information is based on the expectations and opinions of our management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise. We do not assume any obligation to update forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by applicable law. For the reasons set forth above, prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. National Instrument 43-101Technical and scientific information contained herein relating to the Projects is derived from National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) compliant technical reports (“Reports”), “Measured, Indicated, and Inferred Mineral Resource Update” dated July 21, 2016, “Feasibility Study and Technical Report on the Brucejack Project, Stewart, BC” dated June 19, 2014, “Mineral Reserve Update” dated December 15, 2016, “capital cost update” dated February 3, 2017, and . We have filed the Reports and Update under our profile at www.sedar.com. Technical and scientific information not contained within the Reports for the Projects have been prepared under the supervision of Mr. Ivor W.O. Jones, M.S.c., FAusIMM, Cpgeo, Mr. Kenneth C. McNaughton, P.Eng., Ian Chang, P.Eng., Mr. Russell Pennel, B.A.S.c., P.Eng., and Mr. Lyle Morgenthaler, B.A.S.c., P.Eng. each of whom is an independent “qualified person” under NI 43-101.This presentation uses the terms “measured resources”, “indicated resources” (together “M&I”) and “inferred resources”. Although these terms are recognized and required by Canadian regulations (under NI 43-101), the United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize them. Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues. There is no guarantee that all or any part of the mineral resource will be converted into mineral reserves.In addition, “inferred resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and economic and 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 mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre feasibility studies, or economic studies, except for a Preliminary Assessment as defined under NI 43-101. Investors are cautioned not to assume that part or all of an inferred resource exists, or is economically or legally mineable. CurrencyUnless otherwise indicated, all dollar values herein are in Canadian $.

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V A L U E   T H R O U G H   G O L D

High-grade underground gold mine in British Columbia, Canada

Construction nearing completion; commissioning targeted for early 2017

Fully funded

Low All-in-Sustaining Cost

District potential: deposit remains open in all directions

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BRUCEJACK LOCATION

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HIGH-GRADE GOLD RESERVES(1,2)

Category Tonnes(mil)

Gold(g/t)

Silver(g/t)

Contained

Gold(mil oz)

Silver(mil oz)

Proven 1.4 7.2 383 0.3 17.4

Probable 1.5 6.5 181 0.3 8.6

Total P&P 2.9 6.9 279 0.6 26.0

Valley of the Kings

West Zone

(1) Source: Mineral Reserve Update, see news release dated December 15, 2016(2) Source: Feasibility Study and Technical Report Update on the Brucejack Project, dated June 19, 2014

Category Tonnes(mil)

Gold(g/t)

Silver(g/t)

Contained

Gold(mil oz)

Silver(mil oz)

Proven 3.3 14.5 12.9 1.6 1.4

Probable 12.3 16.5 11.3 6.5 4.5

Total P&P 15.6 16.1 11.1 8.1 5.9

Mineral Reserve Estimate – Dec 2016

West Zone

Valley of the Kings

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BRUCEJACK PROJECT PRODUCTION

Source: Feasibility Study and Technical Report Update on the Brucejack Project, dated June 19, 2014; Mineral Reserve Update, see news release dated Dec. 15, 2016.

Mine Life 18 years

Feasibility Study Gold Production 7.27 million oz

Average Annual Gold Production

504,000 oz (years 1-8)

404,000 oz (life of mine)Gold and Silver Recoveries 96.7% and 90.0%

Processing Rate 2,700 tonnes per day

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OPEN IN ALL DIRECTIONS

N

250 m

1Outline of Measured, Indicated, and Inferred Mineral Resource as at 21 July 2016.2Outline of Proven and Probable Mineral Reserve, based on 19 June 2014 Updated Feasibility Study.

SU-658

SU-661

SU-654

SU-668

2.05m @ 2,100 g/t Au(Includes 0.5m @ 8,600 g/t Au)

1.18m @ 10.75 g/t Au

9.0m @ 21.87 g/t Au(Includes 0.5m @ 203 g/t Au)

1.5m @ 16.9 g/t Au

0.5m @ 137 g/t Au

Mineral Resource1

Mineral Reserve2

Exploration PotentialDrill Intercepts

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BRUCEJACK - ROBUST ECONOMICS

(1) Based on updated forecast of capital cost (see News Release dated February 3, 2017) and operating cost assumptions from the Feasibility Study and Technical Report Update on the Brucejack Project, with an effective date of June 19, 2014

(2) NPV is discounted to Dec 31, 2015.

Economic Results by Metal Price (1)

Low Case Base Case High Case

Gold Price (US$/oz) $800 $1,100 $1,400Silver Price (US$/oz) $10 $14 $18NPV(2) (5% US$M) Pre-Tax $1,050 $2,340 $3,620

After Tax $690 $1,530 $2,360Internal Rate of Return Pre-Tax 19.9% 34.4% 47.5%

After-Tax 16.5% 28.5% 39.1%Net Cash Flow (US$M) Pre-Tax $2,110 $4,220 $6,320

After-Tax $1,470 $2,820 $4,170Payback Pre-Tax 5.0 3.3 2.5

After-Tax 5.2 3.5 2.7

Capex (US$M) $811.1 $811.1 $811.1

Exchange Rate (US$:C$) 0.75 0.75 0.75

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2015 2016 2017

KEY MILESTONES TO PRODUCTION

2014

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START OF CONSTRUCTION- OCTOBER 2015

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CONSTRUCTION ADVANCES– MARCH 2016

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CONSTRUCTION ADVANCES– JULY 2016

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CONSTRUCTION ADVANCES– OCTOBER 2016

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CONSTRUCTION ADVANCES– FEBRUARY 2017

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PORTAL BUILDING

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UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENT– TRANSFER TOWER

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ORE FLOW

Isometric view facing North West

West Zone Portal

Valley of the Kings Portal

Transfer Station

Truck Dump to Crusher

Ventilation Raise

Ventilation Raise

Ventilation Raise

As Built Jan 2017Test Stope1320L Stope

Ore Flow Direction1230L Stope

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INITIAL STOPES

Isometric view facing North West

West Zone Portal

Valley of the Kings Portal

Transfer Station

As Built Jan 2017Test Stope1320L Stope

Ore Flow Direction1230L Stope

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PROCESSING FLOW SHEET

55% FROM CONCENTRATE

45% FROM GRAVITY

(1) Source: Feasibility Study and Technical Report Update on the Brucejack Project, dated June 19, 2014.

96.7% GOLD RECOVERY (LOM)

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MILL BUILDING– GRINDING AREA

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MILL BUILDING– PIPING & INTERNAL STEEL

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Process and fire water tanks

MILL BUILDING– FLOTATION CELLS

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MILL BUILDING– TAILINGS STOCK TANK & THICKENER

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TRANSMISSION LINE

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DIESEL POWER STATION

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DEVELOPMENT STATUS

All major components delivered to site, installation and assembly underway

Commissioning April 2017

Over 140,000 tonnes of ore stockpiled on surface and underground

Underground development advanced with 12 stopes crosscut in preparation for long-hole drilling

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OPERATIONS READINESS

All senior & supervisor positions have been filled

Continued success recruiting locally for operations

Over 75% of mill operations and metallurgy positions filled

Contract mining for initial production

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SHAREHOLDING & ANALYST COVERAGE

(1) As of Mar 9, 2017; ownership calculated on an undiluted basis.(2) Subsequent to year end, received the final advance under the secured term credit facility for US$100 million and completed an offering of US$100 million of

unsecured convertible senior subordinated notes. See News Release dated Mar 9, 2017.(3) As of Mar 10, 2017. Source: IPREO & SEDI.

Analyst CoverageBMO Andrew KaipCanaccord Genuity Eric ZaunscherbCIBC Jeff KilleenCormark Securities Richard GrayH.C. Wainwright Heiko F. IhleNumis Jonathan GuyPareto Securities Rhys BradleyRBC Dan RollinsRoth Capital Partners Joseph ReagorScotiabank Ovais Habib

Top Shareholders(3) (% S/O)

Black Rock Asset Management 10.6Van Eck Associates 10.4Silver Standard Resources 9.4Zijin Mining 5.0Liberty Mutual Group 4.6Anchor Bolt Capital 2.9Sun Valley Gold 2.8Orion Mine Finance 2.6M&G Investment Management 2.4Pretivm Management 2.0

Equity Structure(1)(shares in millions)

Issued & Outstanding 180.7Fully Diluted 187.4

Market Cap (Mar 10, 2017) US$1.71 B

Working Capital (at Dec 31, 2016) C$61.7 M

Credit Facility Draw & Convertible Debt(2) US$200 M

1-Year % Change PVG and Gold (Mar 10, 2017)

84%

‐2%

PVG Price % Change

Gold Price % Change

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Advancing the high-grade Brucejack gold mine

PVG : TSX/NYSEpretivm.com