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Benz Capital Corp. (TSX.V – BZ) San Javier Copper Project Sonora, Mexico Jun, 2014 Acquire ǀ Execute ǀ Operate www.benzcapital.com

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Benz Capital Corp.(TSX.V – BZ)

San Javier Copper ProjectSonora, Mexico

Jun, 2014

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Cautionary DisclaimerForward Looking Statements

This presentation contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate","continue", "estimate", "objective", "ongoing", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. More particularly and without limitation, this presentation contains forward looking statements and information concerning the expected activities of Benz Capital Corp.The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Benz Capital Corp. Although Benz Capital Corp. believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward looking statements and information because Benz Capital Corp. can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. By its nature, such forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results and expectations to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is given as of the date hereof, and to not use such forward-looking information for anything other than its intended purpose. Benz Capital Corp. undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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OVERVIEW

BENZ CAPITAL CORP:

• Public company focused in copper & precious metal projects in the Americas

• Listed on TSX Venture, symbol BZ

• Proven management team with global mining, construction, and production

• Strategic Goal to develop San Javier Copper Project and start up production in 2017

SAN JAVIER COPPER PROJECT

• Located in 140 km east-southeast of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

• Option to acquire up to a 100% interest in the project

• New NI 43-101 Resource Estimate reporting – May 08, 14- 47.7 million tonnes of Indicated Resources, average Cu grade of 0.32% containing 222.8 million lbs of recoverable copper - 5.8 million tonnes of Inferred Resources, average Cu grade of 0.39% containing 29.7 million lbs of recoverable copper

• New NI 43-101 PEA reporting – May 22, 14- Mine life of 8 years with avrg. Cu production of 20 million pounds, at all-cash-in cost of $1.6/lb- Net Cash Flow of $130M & IRR of 23%

• Execution plan provides opportunity to maximize return on investment- Net Cash Flow of $154M & IRR of 33%

• Excellent Infrastructure - a paved highway to the Property as well as access to the national grid power line

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STRATEGIC PLAN

Benz Vision:To become a profitable mining producer and value creation for all stakeholders.

Benz Mission:To acquire, develop & operate mineral properties in the Americas by integrating mineral deposits, financial resources and human resources while utilizing sound safety & environmental operating practices.

Benz Strategic Goals:#1: Complete FS for San Javier Copper Project by October, 2015#2: Start Up production by middle of 2017 #3: Expand project portfolio by acquiring additional producing mines - ongoing

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BOARD of DIRECTORSKevin Drover, Chairman & Director

– +35 years global mining and management experience (Canada, United States, Russia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Peru).– Experienced in bringing projects through financing, permitting, construction and start-up and mine operations. – Served as Chairman & CEO of Oracle Mining Corp.(formerly Gold Hawk Resources) .– Held executive and senior management positions in Glencairn Gold, Kinross Gold, Black Hawk Mining.

Miloje Vicentijevic, President, CEO, & Director– Mining Engineer with 23 years of experience in gold, lead/zinc, copper, coal & oil sands mining operations and consulting engineering. – Served as Technical Director of Mining for Worley Parsons Canada, Mining Division Manager for Wardrop Engineering Inc. and Technical

Services Manager for Sherritt International Luscar mine operation in Alberta. Construction of the Muskeg River Mine with Shell/Albian Sands.

– Master’s Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; BSc in Mining Engineering from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. P.Eng. in British Columbia, Canada. Acts as a QP for Benz.

Gordon Bub, Director– Mining Engineer with 40 years industry experience, including 20 years in investment banking.– Served as Director of Glencairn Gold Corporation and Western Canadian Coal Corporation.– Served as Chairman and CEO of Breakwater Resources, Chairman of Black Hawk Mining Inc. and Executive Vice-President, Merchant

Banking, at Dynamic Capital Inc.– Former mining analyst, Director of research and corporate finance for Toronto based investment dealers.

Ronald (Ron) Hall, Director– B.Sc. (Hon) Metallurgy with over 35 years professional experience in the management, operation, evaluation and design of global mining

projects. – A graduate from Cardiff University in Wales, Ron has lived and worked in the UK, South Africa, Botswana, Canada, Australia and China and

in addition has been involved in business and mining opportunities in India, Russia, North America, Chile, Brazil and Mexico.– Recently appointed as a Non – Executive director on the board of Chinalco Mining International and President of Global Mineral Research

Ltd., a Vancouver based metallurgical test work laboratory.

Carlos Escribano, CFO & Director– CGA and graduate of UBC. Worked as Senior Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer at the Oracle Mining Corp.– Experience includes financial and strategic management, debt and equity financing, regulatory compliance, business development and

acquisitions analysis, treasure and budgeting.

Bill MacDonald, Director– founder and principal of Macdonald Tuskey, Corporate and Securities Lawyers

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MANAGEMENTMiloje Vicentijevic, President, CEO, & Director

– Mining Engineer with 23 years of experience in gold, lead/zinc, copper, coal & oil sands mining operations and consulting engineering.

– Served as Technical Director of Mining for Worley Parsons Canada, Mining Division Manager for Wardrop Engineering Inc., and Technical Services Manager for Sherritt International Luscar mine operation in Alberta. Construction of the Muskeg River Mine with Shell/Albian Sands.

– Master’s Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada; BSc in Mining Engineering from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. P.Eng. in British Columbia, Canada. Acts as a QP for Benz.

Carlos Escribano, CFO & Director– CGA and graduate of the University of British Columbia– Worked as Senior Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Oracle Mining Corp and Canadian Zinc Corp.– Experience includes financial and strategic management, debt and equity financing, regulatory compliance, business

development and acquisitions analysis, treasure and budgeting.

Michael B. Gareau, Sr. VP Geology & Exploration– BSc. (Hon.) in geology with 35 years international mining industry experience.– 15 years with Placer Dome Inc. in technical and management positions.– VP Exploration for Black Hawk Mining, Glencairn Gold & Wega Mining. – P.Geo. in Ontario, acting as a NI 43-101 Qualified Person for Avaron.

Dennis Johnson, Sr. Mining Engineer– Mining Engineer with 30 years of operations and consulting experience.– Expertise in mine planning & design, strategic and budget-detailed cost modeling, reporting, and economic and forecast

modeling. – P. Eng. in British Columbia, acting as a NI 43-101 Qualified Person for Avaron.

Consultants:Gilles Arseneau, PhD, P.GeoJDS Energy & MiningByron Stewart, P.Eng

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PROJECT LOCATION

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CONCESSIONSTotal Area = 1184.44 ha

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OPTION AGREEMENT with TUSK

Activity Date/TimingCash paid to

Tusk# of Common Shares to Tusk

Comment

Completion of Due Diligence15-Jun-14TSX-V Conditional Approval

15-Jul-14 200,000$

Completion of Private Placement and issuance of Consideration Shares

31-Oct-14TBD, as per private placement

Value of $5M @ price equal to the lesser of $0.5/sh or per PP

Payment to Tusk 02-Jan-18 2,000,000$ Payment to Tusk 02-Jan-19 2,000,000$

Total 4,200,000$

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SAN JAVIER DRILL CORE

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OLD BLOCK MODEL (NI43-101, 2007)

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NEW BLOCK MODEL – cross section

Limit of mineralizationPit bottom

Gap

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RESOURCE ESTIMATE (NI43-101, 2014)

Metric Tonnes (M)

Total Cu (%)

Copper Oxide (%)

Contained Copper (M lbs)

Cerro Verde Resources Indicated 47.7 0.32 0.21 222.8

Inferred 3.8 0.28 0.14 12.06 La Trinidad Resources

Inferred 2 0.61 0.39 17.6 Total Indicated 47.7 0.32 0.21 222.8 Total Inferred 5.8 0.39 0.23 29.66

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SAN JAVIER PEA (NI 43-101 2014)

Unit LOM ValueCu Price $/lb 3.05

Ore Mined M tonnes 28.5Waste Mined M tonnes 36.3Total Mined M tonnes 64.7

M lbs 166.6

Cu Revenues from Cu Cathode M $ 508.2M $ 498.2M $ 236.3M $ 261.9

EBITDA Royalty (7.5%) M $ 19.6

Pre-Contingency Capital Costs M $ 93.8Contingency (20%) M $ 18.8Total Capital Costs M $ 112.5

Net Pre-Tax Cash Flow M $ 129.7Pre-Tax Payback Period Years 2.9Pre-Tax NPV (7%) M $ 67.2Pre-Tax NPV (5%) M $ 81.8Pre-Tax IRR % 23.3%

Total Operating CostsNet Operating Income

Payable Cu

NSR

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BENZ SHARE STRUCTURE

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TSX.V – BZ Jun 2013 – May 2014TSX-V: BZ

Issued & Outstanding: 7,842,952

Options: 941,000

Warrants: 500,000

Benz Fully Diluted: 9,283,952 (26%)

Payment to Tusk: 10,000,000 (28%)

Financing: 16,666,667 (46%)

Total (Post Financing): 35,950,61952 Week: Low $0.12; High $0.64

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Benz Capital Corp.(TSX.V – BZ)

San Javier Copper ProjectSonora, Mexico

Jun, 2014