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Page 1: Largo Corporate Presentation, November 2012

www.largoresources.com

An Emerging Market Leader

for VANADIUM and TUNGSTEN Production

November 2012

CORPORATE PRESENTATION

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Forward Looking Statements

The information presented contains “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and

“forward-looking information” under similar Canadian legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of the Company.

Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the estimation of mineral reserves and mineral

resources; the realization of mineral reserve estimates; the timing and amount of estimated future production; costs of production; metal prices and demand for

materials; capital expenditures; success of exploration and development activities; permitting time lines and permitting, mining or processing issues; government

regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; and title disputes or claims. Generally, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can 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,”, “projects” 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 “be achieved.” Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are based on the opinions and estimates of

management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual

results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or

forward-looking information, including, but not limited to, unexpected events during operations; variations in ore grade; risks inherent in the mining industry; delay or

failure to receive board approvals; timing and availability of external financing on acceptable terms; risks relating to international operations; actual results of exploration

activities; conclusions of economic valuations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; and fluctuating metal prices and currency exchange

rates. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in

forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, 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 and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any

forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Investors are advised that National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators requires that each category of mineral reserves and mineral resources

be reported separately. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated or Inferred Resources

The information presented uses the terms “measured,” “indicated” and “inferred” mineral resources. United States investors are advised that while such terms are

recognized and required by Canadian regulations, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize these terms. “Inferred mineral

resources” have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and as to their 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 other economic studies. United States investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of measured or indicated mineral resources will ever be converted

into mineral reserves. United States investors are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource exists, or is economically or legally

mineable.

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Investment Highlights

Exposure to growing supply constrained commodities

Specializing in production and development of vanadium and tungsten projects

World-class Maracas Vanadium Project

Lowest cost production

Fully funded, permitted and in Construction

Commissioning targeted for Q4, 2013

Substantial cashflow generation in 2014

Significant expansion potential at two near-term assets

Maracas & Currais Novos

High quality Management, Board and supportive core

investor-base

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Strategic Development Timeline

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Corporate Structure

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Stock symbol: LGO – TSX-V

Share price (Nov 5, 2012): $0.22

Shares issued (Basic): 870 million

Market Cap C$191 million

52-week High/Low: $0.365 / $0.20

Management & Institutions: 75%

Warrants & Options (Basic): 220 million

Institutional Shareholders

Arias Resource Capital-19.9%

Mackenzie Investments-15.9%

Eton Park Capital Management-12.5%

Ashmore Investment Management-12.5%

Project Partners

Glencore International 100% 6 yr take-or-pay off-take agreement for Maracas

vanadium project

Major Tungsten End User 100% Off-take agreement for Currais Novos tungsten project

Shareholders & Project Partners

Currais Novos Shareholder site visit – August 2012

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Mark Brennan, President & CEO

Founding member of Desert Sun Mining with over 20 years financing experience in North America and Europe. Founder and

Principal of Linear Capital, Brasoil Corporation, Castle Resources, James Bay Resources, Morumbi Oil & Gas and former President,

CEO and Chairman of Admiral Bay Resources.

Tim Mann, P.Eng., Chief Operating Officer

Mining Engineer with extensive international operations and management experience in mine engineering, development and

operations with SNC Lavalin, Placer Dome and Goldcorp.

Andy Campbell, M.Sc., P.Geo., Vice President Exploration

Over 33 years experience in mining and exploration, including LAC Minerals and Noranda.

Kurt Menchen, General Manager, Brazil

Former Jacobina Mine Manager, Brazil. Mining Engineer with over 30 years experience including Anglo Gold and Desert Sun

Mining.

Les Ford, Technical Director of Brazilian Operations

With over 40 years of experience in constructing, developing and producing vanadium projects, Mr. Ford is arguably one of the

world’s foremost experts in vanadium. Previously Assistant General Manager of Highveld Steel and a member of the Highveld

Executive Committee, and Managing Director of Rand Mines Vansa.

Douglas Herbst, Maracas Project Manager

Donald Clark, Construction Advisor and Specialits

Mr. Clark formerly headed up Yamana's construction management team in Brazil. Mr. Clark has over 30 years of experience

managing the design, construction and operations of major mineral processing plants in Brazil and abroad and will provide guidance

with respect to the construction management process for Maracás.

John Laurie, C.G.A., Chief Financial Officer

Over 20 years of accounting and financial management experience.

Experienced Management Team

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Mark Brennan, President/CEO and Director

Founding member of Desert Sun Mining with over 20 years financing experience in North America and Europe. Founder and

Principal of Linear Capital, Brasoil Corporation, James Bay Resources, and Morumbi Oil & Gas and former President, CEO and

Chairman of Admiral Bay Resources.

Dirk Donath, Director

Senior Managing Director and Partner at Eton Park Capital Management, responsible for Eton Park’s private equity and direct

investment activities in emerging markets. Eton Park is a global, multi-disciplinary investment fund with a capital base of over

US$14 billion.

Dan Ioschpe, Director

Mr. Ioschpe is currently Chief Executive Officer of Lopche-Maxion, an international company operating in the automotive and railroad sectors..

Alberto Arias, Director

Founder and President of Arias Resource Capital Management. He worked for Goldman Sachs & Co and was ranked for five

consecutive years as the #1 Equity Research Analyst for the metals and mining industry in Latin America. Prior to Goldman Sachs,

he worked at UBS as Executive Director and Analyst covering the Latin American mining sector.

David Brace, Director

Mr. Brace is currently Chief Executive Officer and a director of Karmin Exploration and a director of Viking Gold Exploration Inc. Mr. Brace previously served as President of Lambton Capital Inc., a private investment firm focused on evaluating mining investments. He has also served as the Chief Executive Officer and as a director of Globe Star Mining as well as Executive Vice-President of Business Development with Aur Resources Inc. until August, 2007.

Wayne Egan, Director

Mr. Egan is a partner at the law firm of WeirFoulds LLP and acts for several public companies on the TSX and TSX Venture Exchange.

Dr. Alan Alper, Director

Dr. Alper is an accomplished senior executive, with 30 years of experience at Osram Sylvania, Inc., formerly GTE Sylvania.

Strong Board of Directors

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Vanadium

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Vanadium Uses: Steel Drives Demand

*Roskill Information Services Ltd

** Byron Capital Markets. 9

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Long Term Vanadium Pricing

10 * Source: Metal Bulletin

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Tungsten

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Tungsten Uses: Supply Constraints Drive Pricing

Strategic metal with highest melting point of all metals

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*

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Long Term Tungsten Pricing

13 * Source: Metal Bulletin

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Maracás Vanadium Project

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Maracas “Base Case” Operating Parameters*

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Mineral Reserve: 13.1 million tonnes @ 1.34% V2O5

Mineral Resource: 24.6 million tonnes @ 0.83% V2O5 (M&I)

30.4 million tonnes @ 0.83% V2O5 (Inferred)

Average Annual Production (years 1-5) 9,200 tonnes of vanadium pentoxide (V2O5)

Vanadium Pentoxide Price: $6.46 per lb, or $14.24 per Kg (3 year average)

Average Vanadium Pentoxide Operating Costs

$3.12 per lb

IRR and NPV (after taxes, royalties and including sustaining capex)

IRR of 22.4% and NPV of US$274 million (8% discount rate)

Initial Capital Costs: $230,347 ($USD millions)

USD/BR$ Exchange Rate: 2.00

Glencore International Off-take Agreement:

Take or Pay contract for 100% of vanadium products for first 6 years

* As outlined in “Technical Report for the Largo Maracás Vanadium Project Plant, Brazil” announced September 13th 2012

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Maracas Grade and Quality

Deposit Characteristics

Vanadium is contained in magnetite with a

higher iron content than others

Better recoveries, less power required, less

chemicals

concentrate with much higher V2O5, higher

Fe, and lower SiO2 (contaminant) than any

other deposit

LOWEST COST PRODUCTION

*Average grade comparisons compiled by Les Ford, presentation March 8, 2011 16

Highest Grade/Quality Vanadium Deposit in the World

=

=

= Ore V2O5% Concentrate

SiO2%

Concentrate

V2O5%

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Maracas Mining Process

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• Nominal strip ratio 1.95:1

• Deposit outcrops at surface

• Less than 1 meter pre-

stripping

• High grade material from

surface and continues to

depth

Simple, Cost-Effective Open

Pit Mining Process

* As outlined in “Technical Report for the Largo Maracás Vanadium Project Plant, Brazil” announced September 13th 2012

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Development on Track

Construction underway and on schedule

Procurement orders 70% complete with

orders placed for all long-lead items: • Kiln

• Sodium sulphate crystalliser

• V2O5 reactor

Earthworks (clearing and filling of earth for

plant plateaus) commenced in June

Civil construction at plant site underway

• Foundations for tanks, piperacks & laboratory and

administration building in progress

Water supply pipeline construction in

progress and on track

Installation of 138 kV powerline underway

Accommodations for Largo staff in Maracás

are complete 18

Maracas Site visit – August 2012

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Maracas Process Flow

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• Designed using “best-practices”

from current low-cost producers

• “Off the Shelf Technology” – no

new processes or technology

• Lower power costs; electricity

and heavy fuel oil

• Lower usage of sodium

carbonte and ammonium

sulphate

• Efficient ramp-up schedule

• First product sold after 7 days from full

commissioning

• 75% production reached by month 6

Proven Low-Cost Process

with Efficient Ramp Up

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Maracas Projected Cashflow*

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Significant Cashflow

Generated from Year 1

* As outlined in “Technical Report for the Largo Maracás Vanadium Project Plant, Brazil” announced September 13th 2012

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Technical Report Sensitivity Analysis

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50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

300,000

350,000N

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Sale Price (Vanadium Pentoxide)

Project Net Present Value (NPV)

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5%

10%

15%

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85% 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115%

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R

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%)

Sale Price (Vanadium Pentoxide)

Project Internal Rate of Return

$6.46 $7.36 $5.49

$6.46 $7.36 $5.49

• Current vanadium pricing

perceived to be industry “floor”

• Output cut offs at $5.00 per lb

of V2O5

• US$ based commodity

• Main sources of supply prone

to instablity (South Africa,

Russia, China)

* As outlined in “Technical Report for the Largo Maracás Vanadium Project Plant, Brazil” announced September 13th 2012

Sensitivity to Vanadium Pricing

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Technical Report Sensitivity Analysis

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50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

300,000

350,000

85% 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115%

NPV

(U

SD

)

Operating Cost

Project Net Present Value (NPV)

0%

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IRR

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)

Operating Cost

Project Internal Rate of Return

• Lowest cost producer with

potential to reduce operating

costs further

• Adoption of “owner-crushing”

projected to reduce opex

• Increase in production output

further decreases opex

• PEA to be completed by Q2,

2013 will explore these scenarios

• Anticipated reduction in op-costs

$3.12 $3.59 $2.65

$3.12 $3.59 $2.65

* As outlined in “Technical Report for the Largo Maracás Vanadium Project Plant, Brazil” announced September 13th 2012

Sensitivity to Operating Costs

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Gulcari “A” Deposit Detail

Maracás concessions

and strike length

Concessions and Mineralization

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8km

Potential to Expand

Gulcari “A” open pit

(400 m x 450 m)

13,000 Meter Drill Program

Completed in 2012 • Five new satellite deposits delineated

with total Inferred resources of 27.8

MT containing 232,100 tonnes @

0.83% V2O5

• Increased M&I resources at Gulcari

“A” by 1.4 MT

• Total M&I 24.6 MT containing 272,900

tonnes @ 1.11% V2O5

• Increased Inferred resources at

Gulcari “A” by 2.6 MT containing 19,

800 tonnes @ 0.76% V2O5

• Expansion PEA Underway

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Gulcari “A” deposit is

location of entire Mineral

Reserve

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Increase Capacity

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Increasing capacity by 50% anticipated to

require nominal capital expenditures

relative to projected cashflows

All critical equipment ordered for “base

case” with expanded capacity to minimize

future capital expenditures

Simple ramp-up process to increase

production once plant is commissioned

Agreement with Glencore in place for all

vanadium material produced – includes

potential for increased production

PEA underway exploring expansion

scenario anticipated for Q2, 2014

Also will explore potential to produce both

FeV and vanadium pentoxide

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projection

Maracas Cash Flow Projections

Maracas: Catalysts for Growth

Year 1 = Current production parameters

Year 2 = Sale of tailings material (pig-iron)

Years 4+ = 50% increase in production capacity

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The information presented contains “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and “forward-looking information” under similar Canadian legislation, concerning the

business, operations and financial performance and condition of the Company. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the estimation of mineral reserves and

mineral resources; the realization of mineral reserve estimates; the timing and amount of estimated future production; costs of production; metal prices and demand for materials; capital expenditures; success of exploration and development

activities; permitting time lines and permitting, mining or processing issues; government regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; and title disputes or claims. Generally, forward-looking statements Forward-looking statements and

forward-looking information are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual

results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, including, but not limited to, unexpected

events during operations; variations in ore grade; risks inherent in the mining industry; delay or failure to receive board approvals; timing and availability of external financing on acceptable terms; risks relating to international operations;

actual results of exploration activities; conclusions of economic valuations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; and fluctuating metal prices and currency exchange rates.

•Projections assumes FeV pricing of $28.00 per Kg

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Implementation Summary Highlights

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Commercial Production Commenced December

2011

90 tonnes of concentrate shipped

Initially commissioned without mill due to

importation delay at port

Mill commissioned in February

Plant optimization proceeded to adjust milling

circuit

3 additional screens were added in order to

increase yields

Screens presently being commissioned

Undergoing minor modifications to plant

Production temporarily suspended due to severe

regional drought

Full production anticipated by February, 2013

3 shipments per month (54 tonnes of

concentrate)

Currais Novos Site Visit – August 2012

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Identify and Acquire Additional Resources

Historical production district

Significant production from 1940s to 1970s

(approx 8% of global supply)

Numerous potential acquisitions in

immediate vicinity – both underground and

tailings

Provides significant expansion potential

Preliminary exploration underway with goal

of defining additional resources

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Currais Novos Cash Flow Projections

Currais Novos: Catalysts for Growth

Year 2 = Current production parameters

Year 4+ = following 3 year exploration ramp-up on

recently acquired additional underground properties

* Projections assumes exploration success on aditional properties ramp up

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The information presented contains “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and “forward-looking information” under similar Canadian legislation, concerning the

business, operations and financial performance and condition of the Company. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the estimation of mineral reserves and

mineral resources; the realization of mineral reserve estimates; the timing and amount of estimated future production; costs of production; metal prices and demand for materials; capital expenditures; success of exploration and development

activities; permitting time lines and permitting, mining or processing issues; government regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; and title disputes or claims. Generally, forward-looking statements Forward-looking statements and

forward-looking information are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual

results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, including, but not limited to, unexpected

events during operations; variations in ore grade; risks inherent in the mining industry; delay or failure to receive board approvals; timing and availability of external financing on acceptable terms; risks relating to international operations;

actual results of exploration activities; conclusions of economic valuations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; and fluctuating metal prices and currency exchange rates.

projection

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Campo Alegre Project

Non NI 43-101 Compliant Resource:

133 Million Tonnes Grading 50% Fe,

21% TiO2, 0.75% V2O5*

100% owned iron, titanium, and vanadium

deposit - seven concessions covering 9,274.66

hectares

Purchased in 2009 for USD $250,000.00 from

Bahia State Mining Development Agency

(CBPM)

Originally purchased for potential inventory of

vanadium and as stop-gap for acquisition by

potential competitors

Preliminary metallurgical testwork completed in

2011 suggested potential for titanium dioxide

(TiO2) project

Further metallurgical testing underway in 2012

* Historical resource provided by CBPM (Bahia State Mining Development Agency)

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14 km x 2.5 km trend

Multiple mag-targets

Historical drill program

only tested to 60 m

Potential expansion at

depth

Mag-survey indicates

fold structure

Campo Alegre: Potential to Expand

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Northern Dancer Project

Northern Dancer Resource Estimate

223.4 MT grading 0.102% WO3 and

0.029% Mo (M&I)

Higher-grade tungsten and molybdenum zone: 60.3

MT of 0.14% WO3 and 0.045% Mo (M&I)

201.2 MT grading 0.09% WO3 and

0.024% Mo (I)

Development Milestones

PEA complete

Environmental permitting under way

Discussions with off-take partners and

JV partner

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Northern Dancer: PEA Highlights

Highlights*

49 year mine life

Positive NPV of US$918 million at $275 MTU APT and an 8% discount rate

Current trading price of US$360 MTU

Low cash cost producer: US$116 per MTU

Cumulative cash flow US$4.8 billion

Average annual production of 833,000 MTU tungsten (18.3 million pounds)

Average annual production of 5,959,000 pounds molybdenum over initial 23 years

Pre-production capital costs: $645 million

Tungsten

(US$ per MTU)

Molybdenum

(US$ per lb) IRR (%)

NPV @ 8%

(US$ millions)

$275 $17.50 20.0 918

$300 $17.50 22.2 1,110

$325 $17.50 24.4 1,302

$350 $17.50 26.5 1,494

$365 $17.50 27.8 1,769

* The PEA is preliminary in nature, and includes inferred resources that are too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them.

There is no certainty that the PEA will be realized. 34

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Northern Dancer: Highlights

IRR and NPV’s at Higher Tungsten Price Points*

* Derived from PEA sensitivity analysis

Tungsten

(US$ per MTU)

Molybdenum

(US$ per lb) IRR (%)

NPV @ 8%

(US$ millions)

$400 $17.50 31.0 2,074

$450 $17.50 35.0 2,500

* ** Roskill: Tungsten Market Outlook, 2012

**

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Strategic Development Timeline

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Largo Resources

@LargoResources1

Largo Resources

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Darcie Ladd Business Development Manager

[email protected]

416-861-9406

Mark Brennan President and CEO

[email protected]

416-861-9797

Investor Connect

www.LARGORESOURCES.com

55 University Ave. Suite 1101

Toronto, ON – M5J 2H7

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Appendix

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Maracas Commissioning and Ramp Up

Site Development

Maracas Project Infrastructure

Maracas Photo Gallery

Vanadium – Growth in Green Tech

Management Regional Breakdown

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Commissioning and Ramp Up

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1) Run water through all “wet”

machinery to make sure they are

performing to design

• Modify/adjust

2) Kiln warm up period – 7 days prior

to feed being introduced

3) Begin running material through the

plant following process-flow

sequence

4) First salable product will be

available after 7 days from

introduction

5) Ramp up – continually increasing

production until full capacity is

reached

• 75% Capacity at 6 months

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

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Site Development

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Maracas Project Infrastructure

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Typical dirt road (20 Km) Access to Porto Alegre

Major road to Porto Alegre turn-off

(30 Km)

Major road leaving Maracás

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Photo Gallery

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Clearing and filling of earth for plateau platforms for plant site Earth removal for laying of concrete foundations for piperacks

Pit area fully cleared Preparing to pour foundations for raw water tanks

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Vanadium Redox Storage Batteries

Vanadium Uses: Growth in Green Technologies

Vanadium has shown to increase the

effectiveness of energy storage in traditional

batteries

Mass amounts of energy can be stored

longer and batteries can be re-charged faster

Low-cost, low-volatility, high-performance

batteries

Vanadiu

m A

dvanta

ges

Sto

rage A

pplic

ations

Wind turbines

Solar panels

Backup electrical systems

Hybrid/electric cars

Source: USGS, Byron Capital Markets

Vanadium redox storage batteries are the potential solution to green energy’s storage issues.

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Voltage with Different Cathodes (v)

4.8

4.1 4.0 3.7 3.6

3.3

Li3V2(PO4)3 LiVPO4F LiMn2O4 LiCoO2 Li2FePO4F LiFePO4

Photo Courtesy of Tesla Motors

Vanadium Uses: Growth in Green Technologies

Vanadium phosphate cathode material can

support 20% more energy storage than

cobalt oxide, 26% more than iron phosphate

and 56% more than manganese oxide,

solving the issue of quick discharge in

electric cars

Highest voltages measured, generating a

more powerful battery

Vana

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Lithium Vanadium Electric Car

The potential demand for electric cars can substantially increase the demand for lithium-ion batteries with cathodes compounded by vanadium.

Source: USGS, Byron Capital Markets 44

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Mauro Silva Electrical Engineer

Mauricio Coletti Mining Engineer

Israel Nonato Senior Exploration Geologist

Kurt Menchen General Manager, Brazil

Carlos Lorenzo Environmental Geologist

Les Ford Technical Director of Operations

Eldes Bittencourt Geologist

Management Breakdown

Main Office Location

Mike Henderson Geologist

Mark Brennan President & CEO

Tim Mann, P.Eng. Chief Operating Officer

Robert Campbell, P.Geo. VP Exploration

Kevin Brewer General Manager, Yukon

Brazil

Toronto

Yukon

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Donald Clarke Mining Engineer

Douglas Herbst Project Manager

John Laurie Chief Financial Officer

Darcie Ladd Manager Business Development

Paulo Vianna Chief of Administration, Brazil

Luciano Chaves Chief of Finance, Brazil