Aley Niobium Project. Minerals North 2014

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1 Aley Niobium Project Minerals North 2014

2 Forward Looking Statement Some of the statements contained in the following material are "forwardlooking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address estimated mineral resource and reserve quantities, grades and contained metal, and possible future mining, exploration and development activities, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements should not be in any way construed as guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forwardlooking statements include market prices for metals, the conclusions of detailed feasibility and technical analyses, lower than expected grades and quantities of resources, mining rates and recovery rates and the lack of availability of necessary capital, which may not be available to the Company on terms acceptable to it or at all. The Company is subject to the specific risks inherent in the mining business as well as general economic and business conditions. For more information on the Company, Investors should review the Company's annual Form 40-F filing with the United States Securities Commission at and its Canadian securities filings that are available at

3 Who is Taseko Mines Limited? Taseko is a BC Based Mining Company Headquarters located in Vancouver Projects include exploration, proposed mine development, and mining operations. Management team: experienced mine developers, owners and operators with proven and successful track record.

4 Taseko s Policies Our operations and activities are guided by: Health & Safety: Provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions Environmental: Ensure continued improvement in the protection of human health and stewardship of the natural environment Aboriginal Policy: to deliver on the principles set out in our Aboriginal Policy consistent with towards sustainable mining.

5 Map of Aley Project

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7 Niobium Mining Worldwide Aley is one of the largest niobium deposit in the world. Niobec, Canada Catalão, Brazil Araxá, Brazil 7

8 Marketing Tonnes/ Year

9 What Are We Doing? Taseko is evaluating the mineral deposit in the area to determine it s economic viability and any potential environmental impacts from a mine. In June 2011, Taseko started studying the environment at the site to understand current conditions.

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13 Topography PIT TAILINGS 13

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20 Employment Opportunities Construction Phase: 500 jobs would be created during construction. Operation Phase: jobs with another indirect jobs created in the region. Aley offers long term training and employment opportunities for local people including First Nations.

21 Exploration Agreement

22 Taseko s is committed to: the communities in which we operate. This includes a commitment to hiring and training and employment within the region. helping potential candidates gain required standards and qualifications to ensure local people have the opportunity to be eligible for hiring and career advancement. early, open and meaningful engagement with communities of interest engagement respecting the social, economic, environmental and cultural interests of Aboriginal Peoples in our project areas

23 Two way Communication Sharing of Knowledge (Both Ways) Elder Site Visit

24 Tsay Keh Dene Training and Education Center

25 Thank You! Christy Smith