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www.largoresources.com
An Emerging Market Leader
for VANADIUM and TUNGSTEN Production
February, 2013
CORPORATE PRESENTATION
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
Located in politically stable and mining friendly jurisdictions
World-class Maracas Vanadium Project
Strong economics (IRR: 26.3 & NPV:$554 million)
Funded, permitted and in construction
Commissioning targeted for Q4, 2013
Substantial cashflow generation in 2014
High quality Management, Board and supportive
core investor-base
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Corporate Structure
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Stock symbol: LGO – TSX-V
Share price (Jan 24, 2013): $0.235
Shares issued (Basic): 870 million
Market Cap C$204 million
52-week High/Low: $0.30 / $0.17
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 Project Shareholder site visit – August 2012
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
Mr. Herbst has extensive management experience in the design and construction of heavy and medium size industrial projects,
ranging from oil and gas, steel mills, chemical and food plants as well as minerals refining and processing plants
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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What is Vanadium?
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Vanadium [V23]
Vanadium is a grey transition metal
primarily used as an additive to steel
Vanadium Titanium Alloys have the
Highest Strength to Weight Ratio
of any Engineering Material on
Earth
Source: Roskill, 2010 Source: Vanitec
• Imparts tremendous tensile strength Very Hard
•Small amounts of V increase strength and reduce weight Very Light
•Provides resistance to: seismic events, corosion, abrasion
Very Tough
Vanadium Benefits:
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0.1%V 1 Tonne of Steel
= 2X Strength
Low input cost
Higher quality product
Source: Roskill, 2010 Source: Vanitec
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• Rebar for construction
• Buildings, bridges, tunnels
• Automotive parts
• Various tools and dies
• High strength steel structures (like columns in
airports and skyrises)
• Construction machinery and equipment
• Cast iron used for rolls in steel mills
• Chemical plants, oil refineries, offshore-platforms
• Pipelines
• Aviation and aerospace
Vanadium in steel:
Source: Vanitec
Unstable Supply & Growing Demand
10 Source: Vanitec/US Geological Survey, 2012
Source: Roskill, 2010
Supply Demand
World Reserves Consumption
• Xstrata • Evraz
• Chengda • Panzihua
• Evraz • Stratcor
(Evraz)
80,000 Tonnes per year
Source: Roskill, 2010
CAGR 4.5- 5.5%
Source: Metal Pages Jan 14, 2012 http://bit.ly/VK8Qkr Source: Metal Pages Feb 15, 2012 http://bit.ly/VaNEzx
99%
Production
projected
50% Increase
$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
$12
$14
$16
$18
$20
Low Price
High Price
Long Term Vanadium Pricing
11 * Source: Metal Bulletin
3 year average $6.37 per lb
Major Supply Disruptions
Maracás Vanadium Project
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Maracas Project Snapshot
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Mineral Resources
Mineral
Reserve: 13.1 million tonnes @ 1.34% V2O5
Mineral
Resource: 24.6 million tonnes @ 1.11% V2O5 (M&I)
30.4 million tonnes @ 0.83% V2O5
(Inferred)
Production Profile*
Year Production Operating
Cash Flow* Tonnes V2O5 Equiv.
2014 5,511 $30 million
2015 9,689 $80 million
2016 12,952 $108 million
2017 13,757 $120 million
2018 14,599 $125 million
2011 2012 2013 2015
Equity Funded
Debt Funded
Construction Production Expansion
2014
Q4
**Cash flow represents average annual net after tax operating cashflow
Construction Progress
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Engineering
Procurement
Crushing
Water Pipeline
Civil Works
Equipment Delivery
Equipment Assembly
Milling Plant
Electrical Line
Construction on Schedule and on Budget Commissioning in Q4, 2013
Producing
11,400***
Tonnes V2O5 per annum
2.00 USD/BR exchange rate
$6.09 Revenue (lb V2O5 equiv)
$1.78 Opex (per lb V2O5 equiv)
$230 million(Capex) FUNDED
$50 million (Expansion Capex)
FUNDED by CASH FLOW Years 2-3
IRR: XXX%
NPV: $XXX
Aug. Cash
flow: X
XXX
Maracas Project Economics
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*IRR and NPV calculated @ 8% discount rate after all taxes, royalties and sustaining capex **Cash flow represents average annual net after tax cashflow – Years 1-15 *** Production levels average Years 1-29
*
*
**
Concessions and Mineralization
Gulcari “A” Deposit Detail
Maracás concessions
and strike length
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Maracas Grade and Quality
Vanadium is contained in magnetite with a
higher iron content than others
Better recoveries, requires less power, 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 17
Highest Grade/Quality Vanadium Deposit in the World
=
=
= Ore V2O5% Concentrate
SiO2%
Concentrate
V2O5%
Maracas Mining Process*
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• Deposit outcrops at surface
• Less than 1 meter pre-stripping
• High grade material from
surface continues to depth
Simple, Cost-Effective Open
Pit Mining Process
Unit Mining
Cost
Total
OPEX
Revenue
Tonne of ore $4.28 $61.50 $210.33
Per lb V2O5 /equiv.** $0.82 $1.78 $6.09
*See press release dated Jan 18, 2013 **Includes Iron Ore byproduct credit
Maracas Process Flow
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• Uses “best-practices” from
current low-cost producers
• No new process or technology
• Low input costs due to ore
quality
• Efficient ramp-up schedule
• 75% production reached in 6
months
Proven Low-Cost Process
with Efficient Ramp Up
Maracas Projected Cash flow*
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Significant Cash Flow
*See press release dated Jan 18, 2013
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
After-tax Operating Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow
Implementing Expansion & FeV plant
Technical Report Sensitivity Analysis*
21 * See press release dated January 18, 2013
Historical Averages (per lb V2O5)
Source: Metal Bulletin Historical Pricing
$0$100,000$200,000$300,000$400,000$500,000$600,000$700,000$800,000
85% 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115%
NPV
(000 U
SD
)
Sale Price (Vanadium Pentoxide)
Project Net Present Value (NPV)
$6.37 $7.44 $5.49
$554 $638
$469
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
85% 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 115%
IRR
(%
)
Sale Price (Vanadium Pentoxide)
Project Internal Rate of Return
$6.37 $7.44 $5.49
26.3% 29.2%
23.4%
• Economics remain strong at
historic lows – low cost producer
• Pricing projected to rise on
increasing demand
• Main sources of supply prone to
instability
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Site Development
Foundation and pedestals for primary ball mill
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Site Development
Administrative facilities
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Site Development
View from top of crushing conveyor
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Site Development
Civil Works at Electrical Control Room
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Site Development
Installation of piperacks and large water tank
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Site Development
Initial prestriping work at Gulcari A
Site Development
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Maracas Investment Summary:
Project fully funded, permitted and in construction
Highest grade deposit
To be lowest cost producer in market
Significant cash flow to be generated in 2014
Strong potential for upside on commodity price in near-term
Commodity with growing demand and unstable supply
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What is Tungsten?
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Tungsten [W74]
Tungsten is unique in its extreme
qualities and difficult to replace
Source: Roskill, 2011 Source: Minor Metals Trade Association
Cemented Carbide Usage •Only diamonds are harder
•100X harder than steel Very Hard
•Highest melting point
• Lowest expansion
Very Heat Resistant
•Greater than lead or uranium Very Dense
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• Heavy construction machinery
• Drilling for mining, oil and gas
• Pipelines
• High temperature equipment and parts
• Heavy artillery and missiles
• Automotive
• Electronics
• Lightbulbs
Tungsten Uses:
Source: Vanitec
Supply Dominated by China
32 Source: British Geological Survey’s Risk List, 2011 Source: US Gelological Survey
Supply Demand
Source: Roskill, 2011/Europacific Canada, April 12, 2012
Production
17%
Tungsten Scored 4th Most at Risk out of 52
Elements
67,000 Tonnes (2011)
95,000 Tonnes (2015)
Growing at 7%
per year
Consumption
Long Term Tungsten Pricing
33 * Source: Metal Bulletin
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600Low Price
High Price
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
Implementation Summary Highlights
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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
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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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
Northern Dancer: PEA Highlights
Tungsten (US$ per MTU)
Moly (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. 39
Low cash cost producer: US$116 per MTU
49 year mine life
Pre-production capital costs: $645 million
Cumulative cash flow US$4.8 billion
Average annual production of 833,000 MTU tungsten
(18.3 million pounds) and 5,959,000 pounds
molybdenum over initial 23 years
Current trading price of US$300 MTU
Attractive economics at current tungsten prices
Strategic asset for long term supply of tungsten
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Campo Alegre Project
Non NI 43-101 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)
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)
Investment Thesis:
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Maracas project fully funded, permitted and in construction
• Highest grade deposit
• To be lowest cost producer in market
• Significant cashflow generated at prices below historical
averages
• Strong potential for upside on commodity price in near-term
Exposure to commodities with growing demand and
unstable supply
Experienced management team, independent board,
supportive core shareholder base
Projects located in politically stable and mining friendly
jurisdictions
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Largo Resources
@LargoResources1
Largo Resources
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www.LARGORESOURCES.com
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416-861-9406
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416-861-9797
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