ASX Release / 26 February 2014 Presentation on the December 2013 Half Year Financial Report A presentation on the Interim Financial Report for the Half Year to 31 December 2013 released earlier today is attached. Additional information contained in the presentation includes: Cost reductions • The Company is well advanced in aggressively implementing a wide range of cost cutting measures. Simberi • • All permits are now in place to allow for a ramp up in production to 3.5 Mtpa. Performance in the March 2014 quarter has been hampered by mining performance and delays in ramping up throughput through the new processing circuit. Additional mining fleet is being brought to site to increase mining performance and minor plant modifications are being undertaken to debottleneck the new grinding circuit. Gold Ridge • The strategic review at Gold Ridge is ongoing and is primarily directed at reducing St Barbara Limited’s funding of the project. The review also includes on-going metallurgical test work to optimise the design of a potential refractory circuit. Ross Kennedy Executive General Manager Corporate Services Company Secretary St Barbara Limited ACN 009 165 066 Level 10, 432 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 Locked Bag 9, Collins Street East, Melbourne VIC 8003 T +61 3 8660 1900 F +61 3 8660 1999 W www.stbarbara.com.au Tim Lehany, Managing Director & CEO / 26 February 2014 December 2013 Half Year Results Disclaimer This presentation has been prepared by St Barbara Limited (“Company”). The material contained in this presentation is for information purposes only. This presentation is not an offer or invitation for subscription or purchase of, or a recommendation in relation to, securities in the Company and neither this presentation nor anything contained in it shall form the basis of any contract or commitment. This presentation may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risk factors associated with exploring for, developing, mining, processing and sale of gold. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as anticipate, estimates, forecasts, should, will, expects, plans or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, and which could cause actual results or trends to differ materially from those expressed in this presentation. Actual results may vary from the information in this presentation. The Company does not make, and this presentation should not be relied upon as, any representation or warranty as to the accuracy, or reasonableness, of such statements or assumptions. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. This presentation has been prepared by the Company based on information available to it, including information from third parties, and has not been independently verified. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained in this presentation. The Company estimates its reserves and resources in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Identified Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 2012 Edition (“JORC Code”), which governs such disclosures by companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Financial figures are in Australian dollars unless otherwise noted. Financial year is 1 July to 30 June. 2/ December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Outline ˃ ˃ ˃ ˃ ˃ ˃ ˃ 3/ St Barbara Overview Operational Results Financial Results Cash Management Focus Simberi & Gold Ridge Updates Conclusion Appendices December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Diversified Australia-Pacific gold producer Simberi PNG SI Gold Ridge Leonora ˃ Two underground mines: ˃ Gwalia Mine FY14F production: 180 - 195 koz ˃ King of the Hills Mine FY14F production: 55-60 koz Australia Simberi ˃ Low strip open pit mine ˃ 1H 14 production: 21 koz ˃ Near mine targets for exploration Gold Ridge ˃ Low strip open pit mine ˃ 1H 14 production: 29 koz ˃ Near mine targets for Leonora exploration ASX Listed Company, founded 1969 Market cap Shares on issue Ore Reserves 30 June 2013 Mineral Resources 30 June 2013 4/ December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 A$205 million 1 488 million 1 5.2 Moz 2 13.2 Moz 2 1. 2. Source: IRESS, 25 Feb 2014 @ $0.42 Refer ASX release 22 August 2013 ‘Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Statements 30 June 2013’. Operations 1H FY14 ˃ ˃ ˃ ˃ ˃ 5/ Gwalia and King of the Hills, Western Australia ˃ Operating above expectations Simberi, Papua New Guinea ˃ Significant restructuring of operations undertaken in October 2013 ˃ 3.5 Mtpa oxide expansion circuit commissioned in December 2013 ˃ Mining lease variation to allow production at 3.5 Mtpa obtained February 2014 ˃ Q3 March 2014 performance hampered by mining fleet performance and delays in ramping up processing throughput – additions to mining fleet underway ˃ Updated FY14 guidance to be provided by 31 March Gold Ridge, Solomon Islands ˃ Plant upgrade completed, recoveries 70% in Dec, record throughput ˃ The strategic review is ongoing and is primarily directed at reducing St Barbara’s funding of the project. The review includes on-going metallurgical test work to optimise the design of a potential refractory circuit Encouraging drilling results from near mine and greenfield targets in Pacific Company wide cost reduction including 10% reduction in MD & CEO salary and Non-Executive Director fees, workforce reductions and reduced exploration December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Consolidated gold production ˃ Gwalia and King of the Hills performed strongly ˃ Gwalia grade and tonnes as expected ˃ Gold Ridge underperformed 107 93 11 13 12 13 97 17 87 14 15 15 13 13 15 12 9 17 17 17 44 41 FY 13 Q2 Dec FY 13 Q3 Mar Gwalia King of the Hills FY 13 Q4 Jun koz ˃ Plant modifications in Nov 2013 reduced throughput but demonstrated higher recoveries in Dec ˃ Improvements in mining and processing capability ˃ Simberi underperformed 64 6/ 94 53 53 FY 14 Q1 Sep FY 14 Q2 Dec Marvel Loch December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Simberi Gold Ridge ˃ Delays in commissioning new plant expansion resulted in lower production ˃ Achieving economies of scale by operating @ 3.5 Mtpa critical to viability of Simberi operations Key finance items 1H FY14 Profit ˃ Statutory loss after tax $87 million, including impairment charge $42 million ˃ Underlying loss after tax1 $47 million ˃ Leonora PBT $45 million and EBITDA1 $84 million Cash flow ˃ Cash flow from operating activities $6 million ˃ Capex of $49 million comprised: ˃ Underground mine development and infrastructure at Leonora $22 million ˃ Sustaining plant and equipment at Leonora $2 million and Pacific Operations $6 million ˃ Project capex at Simberi $18 million Balance sheet 7/ ˃ Cash at 31 December 2013 $70 million (includes $12 million restricted cash, $10 million of which is in the process of being released with the replacement of environmental bonds by a contribution to the WA Minerals Rehabilitation Fund) ˃ New US$75 million Red Kite debt facility replaces existing gold prepayment facility and provides additional working capital headroom (announced 25 Feb 2014, details slide 23) December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 1. Non-IFRS measure, refer slide 27 1H FY14 financial highlights 1H FY14 1H FY13 A$1,419/oz A$1,626/oz A$M Average gold price realised A$M Profit ˃ Statutory (loss) / profit after tax (87) 2 ˃ Asset impairments & write downs after tax (42) - ˃ Underlying EBITDA 1 37 74 ˃ Underlying EBIT 1 (16) 30 ˃ Underlying NPAT 1 (47) 17 6 28 (41) (44) Cash Flow ˃ Cash flows from operating activities ˃ Cash inflows /(outflows) after funding capex 2 8/ December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 1. Non-IFRS measure, refer slide 27 2. Cash flows from operating activities less payments for PPE, development & capitalised exploration 1H FY14 financial highlights (continued) 1H FY14 1H FY13 ˃ Capital expenditure 48 72 ˃ Exploration expenditure 14 6 Dec 2013 Jun 2013 70 129 ˃ Total interest bearing debt 320 328 ˃ Gearing – after impairment charges 2 32% 24% A$M A$M Investment in operations Cash & debt ˃ Cash balance 1 9/ December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 1. Includes $12M restricted cash 2. Non-IFRS measure, refer slide 27 Key changes to underlying profit in 1H FY14 Underlying Profit After Tax1 Reconciliation 1H FY13 to 1H FY14 40 30 20 17 1 -27 10 -47 A$ Million - -8 (10) -3 (20) -9 -15 (30) -2 (40) -1 (50) (60) 1H FY13 ˃ ˃ ˃ Gross Profit - Gross Loss - Exploration Aust Ops Pac Ops Royalties The fall in the average realised gold price ˃ reduced revenue by $39 million (H on H) Increased D&A was attributable to higher ˃ production at Gwalia and an increased charge at King of the Hills Net financing costs included interest on the Senior Secured Notes for the full six months 10 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 D&A Net Financing Income tax Costs expense Corporate + Other 1H FY14 Simberi and Gold Ridge operations produced a substantially higher loss in the period Exploration expenditure was higher due to activities in the Pacific 1. Non-IFRS measure, refer slide 27 Pacific Operations yet to contribute Australian Operations ˃ Gwalia profit maintained (despite lower gold price) ˃ King of the Hills higher cost due to change in mining methods for the Western Flank and increased D&A Segment Profit A$M 50 40 30 20 10 0 -10 Pacific Operations ˃ Simberi and Gold Ridge impacted by low production, higher operating costs and A$207/oz fall in average realised gold price (H on H) 11 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 -20 impairment -30 -40 -50 Gwalia King of Simberi the Hills 1H FY13 Gold Southern Ridge Cross 1H FY14 Significant items in NPAT 1H FY14 $M NPAT Impairment Pacific Operations [1] Net other [3] (2) (87) 12 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Underlying NPAT [2] (47) 42 1. 2. 3. Impairment described in Interim Financial Report to 31 Dec 2013 Note 4 Non-IFRS measure, refer slide 27. Net other includes items described in Interim Financial Report to 31 Dec 2013 page 4. Cash movement 1H FY14 58 9 129 (44) (18) (21) (19) (12) 2 (14) 70 $M Cash Aust Ops KOTH hedge Pac Ops Pac Ops Gold loan Jun 2013 [1] net cash flow close out net cash flow Project capex repayments 13 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Net interest Corporate 1. Includes $12M restricted cash Exploration S'thn Cross proceeds Cash Dec 2013 [1] Cash management focus ˃ Gold forward sales of 240,000 oz at A$1,390/oz ˃ For period Nov 2013 to Sep 2014, protects gold price risk for FY14 ˃ As at 31 Dec 2013, 196,000 oz remain under forward contracts ˃ Capital expenditure tightly controlled – has passed peak ˃ Long term debt comprises ˃ ˃ Senior Secured Notes US$250 million –repayable April 2018, no performance covenants New US$75 million Red Kite debt facility replaces existing gold prepayment facility and provides additional working capital headroom (announced 25 Feb 2014, details slide 23) ˃ Gold Ridge strategic review is ongoing ˃ Primarily directed at reducing St Barbara’s funding of the project ˃ Also includes on-going metallurgical test work to optimise the design of a potential refractory circuit 14 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Cash management focus The Company continues to aggressively implement cost reduction initiatives, inc: ˃ Simberi : workforce reduction of 135 positions (c. 20%) in Oct 2013 ˃ Gold Ridge: workforce reduction of 85 positions (c. 10%) in Feb 2014 ˃ Exploration: Australian exploration ceased in Jan 2014, expected to save c. $12 million p.a., as a consequence role of EGM Discovery and Growth (incumbent Phil Uttley) made redundant in Feb; ˃ Alistair Croll, Chief Operating Officer, left the Company in January to pursue other opportunities. Mine site General Managers now report directly to Tim Lehany, MD & CEO, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future ˃ Directors fees: the MD & CEO’s fixed remuneration, and Non-Executive Director fees, frozen since July 2012, to reduce by 10% effective 1 March 2014 ˃ Further corporate cost reductions are being pursued targeting $6-8 million p.a. 15 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Strategic Roadmap – Simberi St Barbara has a defined turnaround plan for Simberi with the asset having shown tangible improvement over recent months We are here Stabilise & Grow Invest & Fix Initial Focus ˃ Equipment availability and reliability ˃ Higher sulphide content ore ˃ Large fixed cost base ˃ Significant design and engineering flaws in the mill expansion project 16 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 ˃ Commissioning of new plant ˃ New site Management Team ˃ Mining lease variation received ˃ New equipment to supplement existing fleet ˃ Expected to achieve 3.5 Mtpa in Q4 June 2014 with plant debottlenecking ˃ Continued focus on near mine exploration Strategic Roadmap – Gold Ridge > > > Gold Ridge has shown material operational improvement following the completion of plant and other upgrades. The strategic review is ongoing and is primarily directed at reducing St Barbara’s funding of the project. We are The review also includes on-going metallurgical test here work to optimise the design of a potential refractory circuit. Invest & Fix Immediate Focus ˃ Recovery (c.65%) ˃ Poor plant reliability 17 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 ˃ Plant modifications to drive more reliable operations and higher mill throughput ˃ New vibrating grizzly ˃ Repairs to apron feeder ˃ Installation of larger gravity screen ˃ Other investment in operating infrastructure ˃ New mining equipment ˃ New maintenance facilities ˃ Spare parts and major maintenance works ˃ Processing equipment ˃ Ongoing metallurgical studies aimed at improving recovery Evaluate Strategic Options ˃ Objective is to review funding alternatives with the aim of reducing St Barbara cash contributions ˃ Potential investment program identified which could deliver an increase in gold recovery from c.70% to c.80% ˃ Gold Ridge retains a number of attractive characteristics and growth potential ˃ Large resource base of c.2.1 Moz ˃ Steady state production of c.100 koz at recovery of c.80% ˃ Significant near mine exploration potential Conclusion ˃ Australian operations performing well and maintain guidance ˃ Focus at Simberi on increasing production ˃ Simberi restructuring complete ˃ Simberi oxide plant scheduled to ramp up to 3.5 Mtpa in Q4 June 2014 ˃ Strategic review at Gold Ridge ongoing ˃ Company focus on lifting productivity and expenditure reduction ˃ Prioritised exploration at near mine targets at Simberi and Tatau Islands in PNG ˃ Strict capital management focus 18 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Appendices 19 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Production by half Consolidated Gold Production 185 124 1H FY 11 Pacific Ops 134 2H FY 11 Aust Ops 154 194 190 59 50 138 135 140 1H FY 13 2H FY13 1H FY14 170 32 1H FY 12 2H FY 12 koz Consolidated, attributable gold production. Includes Pacific Operations from date of acquisition 7 Sep 2012 and Southern Cross until operations ceased in Dec 2012, prior to divestment in April 2013. 20 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Production summary Production Summary Consolidated Q1 Sep FY14 Q2 Dec FY14 1H FY14 Production Gwalia King of the Hills Gold Ridge Simberi Consolidated oz oz oz oz oz 53,230 17,249 14,519 11,741 96,739 52,552 17,205 14,912 8,908 93,577 105,782 34,454 29,431 20,649 190,316 g/t g/t g/t g/t 7.7 4.4 1.6 1.0 8.2 4.4 1.4 0.9 7.9 4.4 1.5 1.0 $/oz $/oz $/oz $/oz $/oz 754 902 1,991 1,874 1,102 787 1,008 1,988 2,577 1,189 770 955 1989 2,177 1,145 Mined Grade Gwalia King of the Hills Gold Ridge Simberi Total Cash Operating Costs[1] Gwalia King of the Hills Gold Ridge Simberi Consolidated 21 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 1. Non-IFRS measure, refer slide 27 All-in sustaining cost All-In Sustaining Cost[1] December Quarter FY14 Consolidated Total Cash Operating Costs less operating development[2] Gwalia King Gold Ridge of the Hills 1,008 1,988 (196) - $/oz $/oz 787 (165) Adjusted Cash Operating Costs $/oz 622 812 Corporate & administration $/oz 63 Corporate royalty $/oz Rehabilitation[3] Simberi Group 2,577 - 1,189 (128) 1,988 2,577 1,061 63 63 63 63 21 21 17 - 18 $/oz 3 16 59 54 19 Mine & operating development[2] Sustaining capital expenditure $/oz $/oz 203 60 398 15 8 138 57 169 193 75 All-In Sustaining Cost Q2 Dec FY14 [4] $/oz 972 1,325 2,273 2,920 1,429 All-In Sustaining Cost Q1 Sep FY14 $/oz 946 1,163 2,326 2,013 1,320 [1] Non-IFRS measure (refer slide 27), based on gold production in the quarter. [2] Amortisation of operating development is adjusted from “Total Cash Operating Costs” in order to avoid duplication with cash expended on operating development in the period contained within the “Mine & Operating Development” line item. [3] Rehabilitation is calculated as the amortisation of the rehabilitation provision on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of mine. [4] The strong cash generating potential of the Gwalia mine is demonstrated by the low All-in Sustaining Cost of A$972 per ounce. The relatively high costs for Gold Ridge and Simberi are discussed in their respective sections on pages 6 and 7 of the December 2013 Quarterly Report. 22 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Red Kite debt facility On 25 Feb 2014, St Barbara announced that the Red Kite gold prepayment facility was restructured and optimised to improve terms, flexibility and provide access to additional liquidity if required. The original facility was established by Allied Gold Mining Plc in 2011 prior to its acquisition by St Barbara in 2012. St Barbara has entered into a new US$75 million debt facility with RK Mine Finance (“Red Kite”), comprising: • US$32.8 million to replace the existing Red Kite gold prepayment facility; • A minimum US$20 million to be drawn down on settlement in March 2014; • The balance of the US$75 million facility is available to be drawn down during the next 12 months at the St Barbara ’s discretion. Key features of the new facility include: • The facility is for a 33 month term with no principal repayments for twelve months, followed by eight equal quarterly principal repayments (ending November 2016), with no penalty for early repayment; • The existing Gold Ridge gold off-take arrangement ceases immediately, allowing for increased future exposure to the gold price; • The interest rate is linked to a published reference rate and payable quarterly. The initial interest rate is 8.5% p.a.; • The facility is secured under the existing Senior Secured Notes security trust structure and has priority payment status. 23 December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Strong institutional share register Top 100 Shareholding Structure UK, 31% Private 10% Australia, 18% Unallocated / not analysed 16% USA, 25% Institutions 74% Europe, 6% Asia, 2% Other / not analysed, 12% Analysis and geographic spread of Top 100 Shareholders as at 15 January 2014 24 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Wide broker coverage Significant Shareholders [1] M&G Investment Mgt Baker Steel Franklin Resources Van Eck Associates Institutional Shareholders [2] Shares on issue [3] Broker Research Coverage 19% 7% 7% 7% 74% 488M Approved Depositary Receipts (ADR) are trading in USA 1. As at 24 February 2014 as advised by shareholders. 2. As at 15 January 2014 3. As at 31 January 2014 25 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Argonaut Securities Baillieu Bell Potter Canaccord Citi CLSA Deutsche Bank Evans and Partners Goldman Sachs Macquarie Equities Ord Minnett Patersons RBC Troy Irvin Sophie Spartalis Luke Smith Daniel Seeney David Radclyffe Chris Terry Cathy Moises Paul Hissey Luke Gleeson David Brennan Alex Passmore Steuart McIntyre Start safe, stay safe Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate 14.8 12.5 11.1 ˃ Lowest annual TRIFR since the measure was first adopted by St Barbara in 2009 ˃ TRIFR includes Pacific Operations from September 2012 9.0 6.0 1 4.7 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 26 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Q1 FY14 4.0 Q2 FY14 1. Corresponding Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for FY13 = 1.2 Non-IFRS Measures We supplement our financial information reporting determined under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with certain non-IFRS financial measures, including cash operating costs. We believe that these measures provide meaningful information to assist management, investors and analysts in understanding our financial results and assessing our prospects for future performance. Cash operating costs ˃ Calculated according to common mining industry practice using The Gold Institute (USA) Production Cost Standard (1999 revision) ˃ Refer December 2013 Quarterly Report available at www.stbarbara.com.au for example All-In Sustaining Cost ˃ All-In Sustaining Cost is based on Cash Operating Costs, and adds items relevant to sustaining production. It includes some, but not all, of the components identified in World Gold Council’s Guidance Note on Non-GAAP Metrics - All-In Sustaining Costs and All-In Costs (June 2013) Gearing ˃ Net debt ÷ (net debt + equity) Net debt ˃ Interest bearing borrowings – cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash) Significant items ˃ Items included in IFRS Net Profit After Tax that the Board and Management consider may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, core operating results (such as profit or loss on gold options, or the sale of tenement rights) Underlying net profit after tax ˃ Refer 2013 Financial Report (p4) and Interim Financial Report to 31 Dec 2013 (p4) for details, available at www.stbarbara.com.au ˃ Net profit after tax excluding identified significant items ˃ Refer 2013 Financial Report (p4) and Interim Financial Report to 31 Dec 2013 (p3) for details, available at www.stbarbara.com.au 27 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Competent persons statement Exploration Results The information in this presentation that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Dr Roger Mustard who is a Fellow of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Dr Mustard is a full-time employee of St Barbara Ltd and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Dr Mustard consents to the inclusion in the presentation of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Estimates The information in this presentation that relates to Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves is extracted from the report titled ‘Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Statements 30 June 2013’ released to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on 22 August 2013 and available to view at www.stbarbara.com.au and for which Competent Person’s consents were obtained. The Competent Person’s consents remain in place for subsequent releases by the Company of the same information in the same form and context, until the consent is withdrawn or replaced by a subsequent report and accompanying consent. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original ASX announcement released on 22 August 2013 and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original ASX announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person's findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original ASX announcement. Refer ASX release 22 August 2013 ‘Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources Statements 30 June 2013’ available at www.stbarbara.com.au. 28 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014 Investor Relations Enquiries Ross Kennedy Executive General Manager Corporate Services E: ross.kennedy@stbarbara.com.au Rowan Cole General Manager Corporate Services E: rowan.cole@stbarbara.com.au T: +61 3 8660 1900 29 / December 2013 Half Year Results / 26 February 2014