Developing Tomorrow s Copper

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2 Copper Market Humans have relied on copper for at least 10,000 years, making it one of the first metals ever used. Today, we depend on the red metal more than ever, with copper and copper-based alloys being essential to the building and operating of modern lifestyles in developed and developing countries. Global demand, meanwhile, continues to increase. Over the last 50 years, consumption has more than tripled on the strength of the diverse and expanding sectors dependent on copper. 1 And with copper having significantly outperformed the commodities sector for a decade, the metal s higher prices have made investment in exploration and mine development attractive. In turn, the market is anticipating new mine production coming online to help meet strong forecasted demand growth, both globally and from emerging economies. Although a small supply surplus is forecast for 2013 in contrast to several recent years of supply deficits, it is only expected to be in the order of around 100,000 to 150,000 metric tonnes. 2 According to The Economist, supplies will remain tight, resulting in copper being the strongest base metals performer in 2013 with prices rising by 12% International Copper Study Group: World Copper Fact Book Kitco News website, Dec. 27, The Economist website, Nov. 21, Copper Market Quick Facts Copper s Competitive Advantages: excellent conductivity of heat and electricity, corrosion resistance & antimicrobial properties. Global Consumption: more than tripled over the last 50 years; 1 third most consumed industrial metal. 2 Emerging Economy Consumption: China accounts for 35% to 40% of global usage; 3 China & India expected to account for 50% of global refined demand by Supply Deficits: 5 years leading up to 2008 downturn; in 2010 & New Production: needed production being added to market as various uncompleted mine projects are coming online. 3 Demand Forecast: growing global copper demand on the strength of improving global economy in general; forecasts for growth of 5% in Supply Forecast: copper mine production expected to increase by 15% over the period. 3 Surplus & Price: small supply surplus forecast for 2013 ( K tonnes); copper price expected to remain strong due to historically low inventories & expected demand increases. 3 Company is a publicly traded (OTCBB: AMCU), Denver, Coloradobased exploration and mining company targeting copper, gold and other metals and minerals. The Company continues to position itself for dynamic growth potential by using the latest exploration technologies and by targeting regions with proven copper production. As a startup company, American Copper also understands the need to balance the development of its current mineral assets with building shareholder value by keeping its overhead to a minimum. With copper having significantly outperformed the commodities sector for a decade, and the forecast being for continued growth of copper consumption, 1 American Copper is dedicated to joining the list of operators supplying new copper production to a demanding market. 1. Kitco News website, Dec. 27, American Copper Corp is dedicated to joining the list of operators supplying new copper production to a demanding market. 1. International Copper Study Group: World Copper Fact Book US Geological Survey website, Jan. 2, Kitco News website, Dec. 27, Rio Tinto: Copper Supply and Demand Outlook presentation, Global Copper Production & Usage p; in Thousand Metric Tonnes Thousand Metric Tonnes 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 Mine Production Refined Usage With copper having significantly outperformed the commodities sector for a decade, the metal s higher prices have made investment in exploration and mine development attractive. 2 In turn, the Company relies on a core team of industry professionals while consulting with third party experts on an as needed basis Data Source: International Copper Study Group, World Copper Fact Book While global copper production and consumption have grown at an average of 3% per year since 1900, 1 the copper market does experience supply deficits, including throughout the 5 years leading up to the global financial crisis of 2008, as well as in 2010 and International Copper Study Group: World Copper Fact Book Kitco News website, Dec. 27,

3 Ridgestake Copper Prospect Ridgestake Copper Prospect Claims Map South-Central British Columbia, Canada American Copper owns the Ridgestake copper-gold-silver-molybdenum prospect located 77 miles (125 km) SW of Williams Lake in south-central British Columbia (BC), Canada, just north of the border of Washington and Montana. The prospect comprises 7 mineral claims totaling ~7,733 acres (3, hectares). The claims lie in a prolific mineral belt covering a 60-mile (100-km) area that contains several zones of copper and gold mineralization. 1 Within the belt, and immediately adjacent to the prospect, is one of Canada s largest undeveloped copper-gold projects: the New Prosperity Project, which is under development by Taseko Mines (NYSE:TGB Market Cap: $531.23M). The New Prosperity Project represents a Measured and Indicated resource of 1,010 million tonnes (Mt) and Proven and Probable reserves of 3.6 billion pounds of copper and 7.7 million ounces of gold. 2 Mining activity and other deposits within the mineral belt include Bralorne Pioneer mine (4.2 million oz of gold production), Poison Mountain (280 Mt reserves at 0.261% copper & g/t gold), Taseko Empress deposit (11 Mt at 0.61% copper & oz/t gold), Pellaire deposit (estimated 90,000 tons at 0.79 oz/t gold; produced 2000 oz in 2002), and Taylor-Windfall (past gold producer). 1 Extensive work in the belt reflects intriguing regional opportunities for the development of additional high value mineral deposits with modest discovery costs. An independent report on the Ridgestake Copper Prospect (Dec. 2012) concluded that, based on other deposits in the belt, the prospect s potential exploration target size is between Mt grading between % copper with g/t gold, and with silver and molybdenum credits. Based on the 500 Mt potential target size and grading range, the prospect represents in-the-ground potential mineralization of billion pounds of copper and million ounces of gold. At $3/lb copper and $1300/oz gold, in-the-ground potential dollar valuation would be $10.79-$26.98 billion (market value calculations). The report also concluded the prospect offers an excellent target for the discovery of a bulk tonnage deposit amenable to open pit or bulk mining underground. 1 Accordingly, American Copper is currently developing a rigorous exploration program to evaluate the Ridgestake Copper Prospect s mineral potential. The prospect is accessed via Provincial Highways and established forestry resource roadways. Ridgestake Copper Prospect Quick Facts Claims & Size: 7 mineral claims totaling ~7,733 acres (3, hectares). Ownership: wholly owned. Target Minerals: copper, gold, silver & molybdenum. Location: south-central BC, Canada; 77 miles (125 km) SW of Williams Lake, just north of Washington & Montana. Regional Geology: prolific mineral belt covering 60-mile (100-km) area; contains several zones of copper and gold mineralization. 1 Potential Exploration Target: Mt grading % copper with gold, silver and molybdenum credits (based on other deposits in the mineral belt). 1 Potential In-the-Ground Mineralization: billion pounds of copper & million ounces of gold based on 500 Mt potential target size & grading range. Potential In-the-Ground Valuation: $10.79-$26.98 billion (market value calculations at $3/lb copper & $1300/oz gold). Nearby Mineralization: New Prosperity Project immediately adjacent; 2 measured & indicated resource of 1 billion tonnes containing 5.3 billion pounds of copper & 13.3 million oz of gold 2 at 0.243% copper and g/t gold. 3 Other Nearby Mineralization: Newton Joint Venture ~18 miles (30 km) to NE; 4 porphyry-style copper-molybdenum drill targets identified for drill testing. 4 Exploration Program: designed to evaluate the prospect s mineral potential through re-evaluation of existing geological data; geological, geochemical & direct trenching work; potential ZTEM geophysics surveying. 1. Ridgestake Yalakom Prospect Report, Dr. Stewart A. Jackson Ph.D, P.Geol, P.Geo, Dec. 12, New Prosperity Project website, Jan. 18, Amarc Resources website, Jan. 18, BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWTON DEPOSIT 115 Mt grading 0.44% gold & 2.1 g/t silver; 1.6 Moz gold & 7.7 Moz silver Porphyry-style copper-molybdenum drill targets PROSPERITY DEPOSIT 1,010 Mt grading 0.243% copper & 0.406% gold; 3.6B lbs copper & 7.7 Moz gold NEW PROSPERITY PROJECT RIDGESTAKE COPPER PROSPECT CLAIMS Yalakom Fault PELLAIRE DEPOSIT estimated 90K tons grading 0.79 oz/t gold; produced 2,000 oz in 2002 Nearby Mineralization Immediately adjacent to the Ridgestake Copper Prospect is Taseko Mines New Prosperity gold-copper porphyry project, which is currently in the Federal environmental assessment process. 2 The Prosperity deposit represents a measured and indicated resource of 1 billion tonnes at 0.243% copper and g/t gold. New Prosperity is projected to produce an average 108 million pounds of copper and 247 thousand ounces of gold per year over a 20-year mine life. 3 Roughly 18 miles (30 km) NE of the Ridgestake Copper Prospect, the Newton Joint Venture includes 4 porphyry-style copper-molybdenum drill targets that Amarc Resources has identified for drill testing. Further north, Amarc also discovered the important Newton bulk tonnage gold deposit in The Newton deposit represents inferred mineral resources of Mt grading 0.44 g/t gold and 2.1 g/t silver, containing 1.6 million ounces of gold and 7.7 million ounces of silver. The Newton deposit is located in the province s new gold belt, which also includes New Gold Inc. s (TSX:NGD $4.57B) 10+ million ounce bulk tonnage Blackwater gold deposit Ridgestake Yalakom Prospect Report, Dr. Stewart A. Jackson Ph.D, P.Geol, P.Geo, Dec. 12, New Prosperity Project website, Jan. 18, Amarc Resources website, Jan. 18, LEGEND leases Feldspar Porphyry / Granodiorite Diorite / Granodiorite Sediments + Volcanics, Lower - Upper Cretaceous Volcanics, Triassic - Cretaceous Fault Road 6 mi 10 km NEWTON JOINT VENTURE TASEKO (EMPRESS) DEPOSIT 11 Mt grading 0.61% copper & oz/t gold POISON MOUNTAIN 280 Mt grading 0.261% copper & g/t gold TAYLOR-WINDFALL past gold producer The Ridgestake Copper Prospect is located in a prolific mineral belt that contains several zones of copper and gold mineralization. 1 Immediately adjacent is one of Canada s largest undeveloped copper-gold projects: the New Prosperity Project, which is under development by Taseko Mines (NYSE:TGB Market Cap: $531.23M) Ridgestake Yalakom Prospect Report, Dr. Stewart A. Jackson Ph.D, P.Geol, P.Geo, Dec. 12, The Ridgestake Copper Prospect is located in a prolific mineral belt that includes one of Canada s largest undeveloped copper-gold projects: the New Prosperity Project

4 British Columbia Region For over 150 years, the Canadian province of British Columbia (BC) has ranked among the globe s major mining regions. Today, it represents the world s largest concentration of exploration companies and geoscience professionals. Of particular interest to American Copper is that BC is also Canada s leading copper producer and the country s only molybdenum producer. 1 NOTE: all dollar figures in the British Columbia Region section are in Canadian dollars as originally reported by their Canadian sources. As Canada s leading copper producer, the estimated value of BC copper shipments in 2011 was over $1.5 billion, 1 with net mining revenues from copper concentrates exceeding $690 million. 2 BC Region Quick Facts Mining Industry Size: employed over 29,000 people in Mining Revenues: increased by 25% in 2011 to reach $9.9 billion. 2 Capital Expenditures: grew by 135% in 2011 to $2.94 million. 2 Exploration Spending: more than doubled in 2011 to $430+ million. 2 Industry Advantages: low energy costs, world-class industry service sector & extensive transportation network. 1 Copper Reserves: originate from mineral-rich Canadian Cordillera mountain belt. 1 Recent Reserves Additions: at operating mines & development projects. 3 Copper Production: Canada s top copper producer; $1.5+ billion estimated value of copper shipments in 2011; 1 $690+ million net mining revenues from copper concentrates. 4 Regional Operators COMPANY TICKER Teck Resources Limited NYSE:TCK MARKET CAP* $16.36B 2. PricewaterhouseCoopers, Forging Ahead: The mining industry in British Columbia Mining Association of British Columbia website, Jan. 8, Natural Resources Canada website, Jan. 8, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Forging Ahead: The mining industry in British Columbia AuRico Gold Inc NYSE:AUQ $1.93B BC Copper Activity Map Active Copper Mines & Projects Imperial Metals Corporation TSX:III $1.02B 300 mi 500 km Taseko Mines Limited NYSE:TGB $531.23M Copper Mountain Mining Corporation TSX:CUM $276.09M KEMESS UNDERGROUND PROJECT projected 41.4 million lbs copper production per year over ~ 12 years * as of Mar. 21, 2013 HUCKLEBERRY MINE 39.7 Mt reserve grading 0.343% copper; estimated production of 43.2 million lbs copper per year to 2021 GIBRALTAR MINE projected production of 165 million lbs copper per year over 25-year mine life NEWTON DEPOSIT 115 Mt grading 0.44% gold & 2.1 g/t silver; 1.6 Moz gold & 7.7 Moz silver Smithers NEW PROSPERITY PROJECT 1,010 Mt grading 0.243% copper & 0.406% gold; 5.3B lbs copper & 13.3 Moz gold BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver Williams Lake RIDGESTAKE COPPER PROSPECT CLAIMS MT. MILLIGAN PROJECT expected to beging production in late 2013; projected 81 million lbs copper production per year over 22-year life MOUNT POLLEY MINE 87.3 Mt reserve grading 0.292% copper; 25 million lbs copper production in 2011; mine life to 2023 HIGHLAND VALLEY MINE 214 million lbs copper production in 2011; extended mine life planned to 2025 COPPER MOUNTAIN MINE began production in mid-2011; projected production of 100 million lbs per year for the first 12 years of 17-year life The BC mining industry targets the region s significant copper reserves, which originate from the mineral-rich Canadian Cordillera mountain belt. 1 Significant recent additions to copper reserves include those at operating mines and development projects Natural Resources Canada website, Jan. 8, Management American Copper is focused on developing its current mineral assets and building shareholder value with minimal overhead. As such, the Company is committed to keeping its management team lean, and to only expanding as and when the need arises. Alexander Stanbury CEO Alexander Stanbury represents executive strengths across the fields of business development and consultation, corporate finance and the Natural Resources sector. In 2011, Mr. Stanbury founded HASS Advisors Limited. Drawing on his experience and training, the consultancy firm provides guidance and connections to business leaders regarding growth strategies, project finance, and raising capital through private equity firms and public placements. Mr. Stanbury s prior corporate finance consultancy experience includes the origination and syndication of both private and public placements for companies within the Natural Resources sector for the boutique merchant bank Prosdocimi Limited. Earlier in his career, Mr. Stanbury served as Associate Director with the Londonbased investment bank Dawnay, Day Corporate Finance Limited, where he specialized in equity capital markets, M&A, and providing financial advisory services including research, analysis and transaction structuring and execution. Mr. Stanbury also gained hedge fund management experience through his time at the New York-based firm Lindemann Capital Partners LLP, and received training from the New York Institute of Finance. 6 7

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