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A Heavy Rare Earth Deposit in Quebec - Matamec Explorations, Inc.

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The Next Global <strong>Heavy</strong> <strong>Rare</strong> <strong>Earth</strong> ProducerMHREFLISTED ONA <strong>Heavy</strong> <strong>Rare</strong> <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Deposit</strong><strong>in</strong> <strong>Quebec</strong>About <strong>Matamec</strong>Market Data (as of March 14, 2013)<strong>Matamec</strong>’s exploration strategy is to discoverrare metals and gold, base and plat<strong>in</strong>umgroup metals. Its primary focus is on thedevelopment of the Kipawa heavy rare earthsdeposit and exploration for other rareearths-yttrium-zirconium-niobium-tantalumm<strong>in</strong>eralization on its Zeus property. The goalof Kipawa m<strong>in</strong>e project is to supply heavy rareearths for the production and market<strong>in</strong>g ofhybrid and electric vehicles.Toyota PriusRecent share price52 Week RangeShares Outstand<strong>in</strong>gMarket Value$0.17 CAN$0.17 US$0.135-0.38 CAN$0.14-0.36 US120,300,186$20.45 Million CAN$20.45 Million USQUEBECProperty Legend:<strong>Rare</strong> <strong>Earth</strong> ElementsBase MetalsGold<strong>Rare</strong> MetalsPGMInvestment Highlights•Strategic partnership with Toyotsu at Kipawam<strong>in</strong>e for HREE (heavy rare earths) - essential <strong>in</strong>the supply and market<strong>in</strong>g of hybridand electric vehicles for ToyotaONTARIOMatheson JVMontclergSakamiLesperance-WachigbauTansimVulca<strong>in</strong>ZeusValmontThe Kipawa deposit is part of theZeus property. The jo<strong>in</strong>t venturewith Toyotsu perta<strong>in</strong>s to the Kipawadeposit only. The Zeus property wasrecently explored and potential newshow<strong>in</strong>gs were discovered.•Toyotsu strategic benefits provide: strongf<strong>in</strong>ancial commitment, metallurgicalexpertise, speed to market and 100%production purchase agreement•Excellent location <strong>in</strong> Temiscam<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>Quebec</strong>,with a skilled workforce, proximity to marketsand <strong>in</strong>frastructureThe Kipawa <strong>Deposit</strong>Fast-track<strong>in</strong>g to Production for 2015-2016A HREE deposit conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the rare elements dysprosium and terbium. There areseveral other show<strong>in</strong>gs with potential on the property. A NI 43-101 prelim<strong>in</strong>aryeconomic assessment study was published on March 15, 2012. A feasibility studybegan on May 1, 2012. Its publication is expected for Q2 2013.2012 Project Objectives: 2013 Project Objectives:•PEA Study Filed•1st M<strong>in</strong>eral Process<strong>in</strong>g andM<strong>in</strong>i Hydromet Pilot Plants•16,000 Metres Def<strong>in</strong>ition Drill<strong>in</strong>gCampaign•Upgrade resource to NI 43-101Measured Category - Q1 2013•Ongo<strong>in</strong>g Metallurgical Optimization•Feasibility Study Completed - Q2 2013•Environmental and Social ImpactAssessment - Q2 2013•F<strong>in</strong>ancial decision - Q4 2013•Simple recovery process - 1st open-pitdeposit with reliable, known metallurgicalprocess•Near-term goals - feasibility study expectedQ2 2013 and production expected for Q4 2015Management TeamMr. Andre GauthierPresident and CEOMr. Bertho CaronVP Project Management andConstructionMrs. Al<strong>in</strong>e LeclercVP ExplorationMarch 2013www.matamec.com


The Next Global <strong>Heavy</strong> <strong>Rare</strong> <strong>Earth</strong> ProducerMHREFLISTED ONFive Critical Elements forGreen Applications“Several clean energy technologies - <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>gw<strong>in</strong>d turb<strong>in</strong>es, electric vehicles, photovoltaic th<strong>in</strong> filmsand fluorescent light<strong>in</strong>g - use material at risk ofsupply disruptions <strong>in</strong> the short term.”-U.S. DOE 2011 “Critical Materials Strategy”ScY La Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho ErY7%TmYbLuEu0.4%Dy3.6%Tb0.6%Y22.3%Nd13.2%Ce29.1%La14.8%Dy44%Tb14%Nd16%Eu3%40% of <strong>Matamec</strong>’s productionwill be the 5 critical elements84% of <strong>Matamec</strong>’s revenue will be derivedfrom the sale of these 5 critical elementsWithout REE supply from Ch<strong>in</strong>a, hybrid and electric vehicles likethe Toyota Prius could not be built todayMarch 2013www.matamec.com


The Next Global <strong>Heavy</strong> <strong>Rare</strong> <strong>Earth</strong> ProducerMHREFLISTED ONDevelop<strong>in</strong>gthe Kipawa <strong>Deposit</strong>A forecasted world shortage of <strong>Heavy</strong> <strong>Rare</strong> <strong>Earth</strong>s <strong>in</strong>creases the Kipawa <strong>Deposit</strong>’scompetitive edge.1Eudialyte-Mosandrite: 90% REE contents2M<strong>in</strong>eral Resources:19MT @ 0.428% TREO3Open Pit - 13 year m<strong>in</strong>e life42-StepProcess Plan5REECarbonate<strong>Matamec</strong> Strategically positioned to be 1stmover <strong>in</strong> North America with productionexpected <strong>in</strong> Q4 2015March 2013www.matamec.com


The Next Global <strong>Heavy</strong> <strong>Rare</strong> <strong>Earth</strong> ProducerMHREFLISTED ON<strong>Matamec</strong> Signeda Jo<strong>in</strong>t Venture Agreement withToyotsu <strong>Rare</strong> <strong>Earth</strong> Canada, <strong>Inc</strong>.TangiblesIntangibles• Toyota, a strategic partner• Only for the Kipawa deposit• Jo<strong>in</strong>t Venture between Toyota (49%) and <strong>Matamec</strong>(51%) signed <strong>in</strong> July 2012•Toyota provided $8.5M (25%) and $7.5M (24%)for a NI 43-101 <strong>in</strong>dependent bankable feasibility study,of which $4.88M has been paid to date of the $7.5M• <strong>Matamec</strong> as operator of the jo<strong>in</strong>t venture• Toyota will arrange with <strong>Matamec</strong> the f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>gthrough to production• Secures a HREE supply for the production andmarket<strong>in</strong>g of hybrid and electric vehicles for Toyota• Mutual collaboration to accelerate the developmentof the Kipawa HREE deposit• Technical assistance will be provided by the worldwide Toyota network (critical to fast track the project)• The only rare earth exploration company to havereceived funds from a Japanese end-user to accelerateand complete a feasibility study• Toyota plans to launch 21 new hybridmodels by 2015• Toyota will sign an off-take agreement to buy 100% ofthe rare earth concentrateAnalyst CoverageJon Hykawy, Byron Capital MarketsLouis James, Casey ResearchLuisa Moreno, Euro Pacific CanadaEdward Otto, Cormark Securities<strong>Matamec</strong> Contact InfoAndré Gauthier, President and CEOEdward Miller, Director, Investor RelationsT: 514.844.5252 x205E: <strong>in</strong>fo@matamec.comFORWARD LOOKING INFORMATIONCerta<strong>in</strong> statements conta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> or <strong>in</strong>corporated by reference <strong>in</strong>to this document constitute forward-look<strong>in</strong>g statements. Such statements reflect the current views of <strong>Matamec</strong> <strong>Explorations</strong> <strong>Inc</strong>. with respect to future events and are subject to certa<strong>in</strong> risks, uncerta<strong>in</strong>ties,and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements of <strong>Matamec</strong> <strong>Explorations</strong> <strong>Inc</strong>. that may be expressed or implied by such forward-look<strong>in</strong>g statements to vary from those described here<strong>in</strong> should one or more of these risks oruncerta<strong>in</strong>ties materialize. <strong>Matamec</strong> <strong>Explorations</strong> <strong>Inc</strong>. does not <strong>in</strong>tend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-look<strong>in</strong>g statements.March 2013www.matamec.com

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