Corona De Oro Gold Belt

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1 Corona De Oro Gold Belt An Emerging High-Grade Gold Camp in Nicaragua MARCH 2018 TSX-V: GRR Frankfurt: GQR 1

2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains certain "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements express, as at the date of this presentation, the Company's plans, estimates, forecasts, projections, expectations, or beliefs as to future events or results. Forward-looking statements in this presentation include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the San Albino Gold Deposit, the results of the PEA, interpretation of the results of the PEA, the merits of the Company's mineral properties, mineral resource estimates, and the Company's plans, exploration programs, and studies for its mineral properties, including the timing of such plans, programs, and studies. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "proposed", "has proven", "expects or "does not expect", "is expected", "potential", "upside", "appears", "budget", "schedule", "estimates", "forecasts", "aim", "intends", "anticipates", "at least", "does not anticipate, "believes", or variations of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events, or results "may", "could", "would", "should", "might, or "will be taken", to occur or "be achieved". Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements these statements express or imply. Such risks and other factors include, among others, risks related to uncertainties inherent in the preparation of Preliminary Economic Assessments and the estimation of mineral resources; commodity prices; changes in general economic conditions; market sentiment; currency exchange rates; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to raise funds through equity financings; risks inherent in mineral exploration; risks related to operations in foreign countries; future prices of metals; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes, and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals; government regulation of mining operations; environmental risks; title disputes or claims; limitations on insurance coverage; and the timing and possible outcome of litigation. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could affect it and may cause actual actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events, or results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All statements are made as of the date of this presentation, and the Company is under no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements. The data contained herein are provided for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise specified, all financial figures in this presentation are in Canadian dollars. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable, including expectations regarding mineral exploration and development costs; expected trends in mineral prices and currency exchange rates; the accuracy of the Company's current mineral resource estimates; the Company's activities being in accordance with its public statements and stated goals; the absence of material adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; the obtaining of all required approvals; and the expectation there will be no significant disruptions affecting the Company or its properties. Certain technical data in this presentation were taken from the National Instrument (NI ) technical report dated April 29, 2015, and titled "Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Assessment on the San Albino Deposit, San Albino-Murra Concession, and El Jicaro Concession, Republic of Nicaragua" prepared by P&E Mining Consultants Inc. (P&E) and are subject to all of the assumptions, qualifications, and procedures described therein. John M. Kowalchuk, PGeo, a geologist and Project Manager of the Company, is a Qualified Person for Golden Reign Resources Ltd. as defined by NI and has prepared or supervised the preparation of technical information included in this presentation. Eugene Puritch, PEng, of P&E, who is an Independent Qualified Person (as defined under NI ) has approved the technical information pertaining to open-pit resource tonnages and grades at various gold price sensitivities contained in this presentation. The PEA is a conceptual study of the potential viability of mineral resources. The potential mill feed tonnages utilized in the PEA contain both Indicated and Inferred resources. The reader is cautioned that Inferred Resources are considered too speculative geologically for economic considerations to be applied to categorize them as Mineral Reserves, and there is no certainty that value from such Resources will be realized either in whole or in part. As the Company does not intend to complete a Prefeasibility or Feasibility Study prior to potentially commencing small-scale production at the San Albino Gold Deposit there is an increased risk that the economic and technical aspects of the PEA may not be realized The TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this presentation. We seek safe harbour. 2

3 Investment Highlights Near-term production from a high-grade, low-capex mine with low all-in sustaining cost (AISC) and a high internal rate of return (IRR) San Albino Mine permitted for 500 tpd operation Construction funded under terms of gold stream agreement Significant regional upside potential within the Company s extensive land holdings (138 km 2 ) Exploration is anticipated to be funded by cash flow from the San Albino mine Robust project pipeline of internally generated mineralized areas Experienced management team and Board 3

4 Management Kevin Bullock CEO Zoran Pudar BSc Geo, Vice President Exploration, Officer Mr. Bullock is a registered Professional Mining Engineer in the Province of Ontario. He was President and CEO of Volta Resources Inc. and founding President and CEO of Gold Crest (a Volta predecessor) since its inception in Mr. Bullock was instrumental in the growth of Volta from a shell company through to its ultimate sale to B2Gold at the end of With more than 25 years of experience, at senior levels, in mining exploration, mine development, and mine operations, throughout his career he has been involved in projects from inception through exploration to development and production. Mr. Pudar, a graduate of the University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the former Yugoslavia, holds a Diploma in Economic Geology. From 1987 to 1992, Mr. Pudar worked at the Geoinstitute of Sarajevo, Bosnia, as a geologist. After arriving in Canada, he worked for several public and private companies involved in mineral property exploration, and from April 1996 to March 1999, was employed by International Alliance Resources Ltd. as a geologist. From April 1997 to March 1999, he served as Vice President Exploration of Kolyma Goldfield Ltd., and from June 1999 to March 2003, held a position at Big Blackfoot Resources as Project Manager and Chief Geologist. He has worked with Golden Reign since Michele Pillon Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary Kim Evans CPA, CGA, President and Director Ms. Pillon is an accountant with several years of experience in the Junior mining exploration sector, providing accounting and regulatory assistance to public companies. Ms. Pillon has been a Director and/or Officer of a number of public companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. Ms. Evans, founder of Golden Reign, is a Certified General Accountant with extensive experience in both the Junior mining sector and the corporate securities industry. Ms. Evans has 17 years of experience as a Director and/or Officer, working with a number of public companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. 4

5 Board of Directors Abraham (Braam) Jonker Non-executive Chairman, Director Mr. Jonker has more than 20 years of extensive management, accounting, and corporate finance experience across five continents, mostly in the mining industry. He currently serves as Non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mandalay Resources Corp. (MND: TSX). Previously, Mr. Jonker was Chief Financial Officer of Western Coal Corp. at the time of its takeover by Walter Energy for $3.3 billion. He is a member of the Institutes of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales as well as South Africa. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accounts in the United Kingdom and holds a Master's degree in South African and International Tax from Rand Afrikaans University. Akiba Leisman Director Mr. Leisman is currently a Vice President at Wexford Capital LP, which he joined in Prior to joining Wexford, he was a Senior Analyst at Red Kite Capital Management for the Mine Finance funds. Previously, he was an Associate at Standard Bank working in the Structured Commodity Products and Mine Finance groups. Mr. Leisman holds an MBA from New York University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. John Conlon Director Mr. Conlon has been involved in the mining industry since 1972, first as owner of Webcon Equipment Inc. He has more than 40 years of experience in the resource industry. Prior directorships include Western Canadian Coal Corp., Cambrian Mining PLC, Coal International Limited, and Mandalay Resources. Rael Lipson, BSc (Hons), MSc Geology, PhD Geochemistry, Director Dr. Lipson has more than 40 years of global experience in the mining industry. A graduate of the University of Witwatersrand, he earned his PhD from the University of Cape Town. Dr. Lipson was Chief Geologist for Gold Fields Exploration, Inc. (Gold Fields), a part of Gold Fields Ltd., and recently left the organization after 36 years. Gold Fields is one of the world's leading gold producers, with nine operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa. Dr. Lipson strengthened the Company's competitive position by assessing the geological potential of gold projects around the world. Guiding the strategic direction for exploration investments, he targeted projects ranging from greenfields to producing mines through joint-venture opportunities or acquisitions. Additionally, he pioneered the development of a knowledge-based software solution, Global Business Area Rating System (GBAR) to identify the most gold-prospective areas on the globe based on geological criteria, but balanced by sovereign risk. A natural leader, Dr. Lipson strongly believes in coaching and mentoring the next generation of Earth Scientists. An active member of the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) since 1992, he mentors in economic geology. William Meyer PEng, Director Mr. Meyer is a Professional Engineer with a degree in Geology (UBC, 1962). His career has spanned more than 40 years, starting as an exploration geologist with Phelps Dodge Corporation of Canada and later as Senior Geologist with Gibraltar Mines Ltd. In 1967, he became a partner at the consulting firm of Western Geological Services, and in 1975, formed his own consulting firm. In 1979, he joined Teck Exploration Ltd. as Exploration Manager for Western Canada and the United States and until 1998 served as President. From 1993 to 1998, he was Vice President Exploration for Teck Corporation, responsible for the direction of its exploration activities and those of its associated companies worldwide. While there, he forged several deals with Junior mining exploration companies and sat as Teck's representative on the Boards of Directors of those Junior companies. Currently, he is on the Boards of Minco Silver, Minco Base Metals (privately owned), and GGL Resources. Len Dennis Director Mr. Dennis has more than 35 years of experience with CHC Helicopter Corporation, specializing in Global Operations, and extensive background providing services to the mining and oil and gas sectors. For 20+ years he served as a senior Officer, Director, and consultant to numerous resource companies. 5

6 Corporate Overview TSX Venture Exchange Listed, Symbol: GRR Current Price $0.22 (as of Mar 2) Shares Outstanding 192,103,920 (basic) 205,219,523 (fully diluted) 52-Week High $ Week Low $0.19 Market Capitalization Cash In Bank Gold Streaming Agreement $42.3M $1.3M US$15M Available Significant Shareholders Board and Management 15.2% Marlin Gold Mining Ltd. 18.9% Analyst Coverage Michael Bandrowski Jamie Spratt Brian Szeto 6

7 Positives Why Nicaragua? Pro-mining government underpinned by modern mining law 25-year exploration and exploitation concessions Tax regime: 30% net profits tax, 3% net smelter royalty Skilled labour available Nicaragua Modern infrastructure (paved roads, water) Repatriation of capital and profits Limited modern gold exploration Gold the leading export commodity 3 Operating Gold Mines in Nicaragua 1 B2 Gold: El Limon, 2014 production 48 koz Au GRR concessions located in Nueva Segovia Bonanza 2 B2 Gold: La Libertad, 2014 production 150 koz Au El Limon La Libertad 3 Mineros, S.A.: Bonanza, 2013 production 67 koz Au The San Albino Mine falls in the lowest cost quartile and is situated within a great jurisdiction. Operating mines 7

8 Corona de Oro An Emerging High-Grade Gold Camp San Albino Gold Mine Permitting process completed Near-term production potential NI compliant open-pittable and underground resources delineated PEA study completed April 2015 Gold stream funding in place on just 3.5 km 2 Area of Interest (2% of landholdings) Las Conchitas (2017 Trenching Program) Initial drilling has confirmed downdip continuity of highly mineralized zones identified by trenching Potential for development of open-pittable and underground resources similar to San Albino Gold Deposit El Golfo Mine (Historical Mine) Historical mining operations dating to early 1900s Reconnaissance sampling program has outlined 4 main zones of high-grade mineralization Initial trenching program conducted Remainder of Concessions Numerous high-grade targets awaiting further exploration 8

9 San Albino Gold Mine Near-Term Production to Fund Further Exploration Compelling Economics High-grade, low-capex, fully scalable deposit Clear Development Path, Fully Permitted, and Financed US$15M gold streaming arrangement in place Significant Upside Potential Open at depth and along strike The San Albino Gold Mine is a high-margin gold mine with a robust estimated average mined grade of 8.02 g/t gold equivalent. Our strategy is to establish a financeable, low-cost, profitable cornerstone operation at San Albino -- an area that represents only 2% of our landholdings. Projected cash flow from San Albino Mine of $15 to $20M per year will fund exploration on Golden Reign s prospective land package of 138km 2. 9

10 Key PEA Numbers and Initial Capex Requirements PEA tpd Financial Highlights (@ US$1,250/oz gold price) After-tax and royalties internal rate of return (IRR) 37.4% 54.2% After-tax net present value 5% discount $105.4M 8% discount $63.0M 10% discount $46.2M $103.2M Payback period 2.2 years 1.7 years Mine Plan Highlights Capex Site and General Direct Costs Utilities and Services Direct Costs Open Pit Processing Plant Direct Costs $1.2M $1.4M $0.9M $3.7M Initial capital expenditures, including $2.3M contingency (20%) $13.9M $21.1M Tailings Management Facility Direct Costs $0.5M Average mined diluted grade 8.02 g/t AuEq Potentially Mineable Diluted Tonnes Indirects $2.3M Indicated 598,000 tonnes Inferred 2,174,000 tonnes 7.11 g/t AuEq 8.27 g/t AuEq EPCM $1.2M Production Highlights All-in sustaining cost gold equivalent (AuEq) $464/oz $395/oz Owner's Costs $0.3M Cash costs AuEq $428/oz $359/oz Contingency $2.3M Life of mine (LOM) gold production AuEq 675,345 oz Average annual gold payable production AuEq 21,785 oz 41,300 oz Sailfish Gold Stream Arrangement Total $13.9M 8.02 g/t Average Mined Diluted Grade (AuEq) $105.4 M Net Present Value (At 5% discount) $464/oz All-in Sustaining Cost (AuEq) 37.4% Internal Rate of Return (IRR after tax and royalties) $13.9 M Initial Capital Expenditure 2.2 Years Payback Period *Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) dated April 29, 2015, price available on SEDAR and the Company's website. Base-case production scenario is a 250 tonne per day (tpd) processing plant and a US$1,250 gold price. 10

11 High Grade, High Margin, High IRR, Low Capex Open-Pit Projects Grade vs AISC San Albino (GRR) Sanbrado Aurizona Moose River Stibnite Volta Grande Amulsar Eagle Gold Relief Canyon Florida Canyon $1,000 $900 $800 $700 $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $0 Grade (g/t) AISC ($US/oz) Development Projects Capex vs IRR 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% $900 $800 $700 $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $0 IRR(%) Capex($US MM) Source: Clarus Securities, Company Reports 11

12 Feed Tonnes (Mt) Phase I Open-Pit Mine Plan PEA Phase I targets near-surface open-pittable resources, but offers the option to ramp-up production from a base-case of 250 tpd to introduce higher grade from underground operations much earlier in the mine life. Since the mine is permitted for a 500 tpd operation, Golden Reign intends to at least double production as soon as cash flows allow. Current PEA production plan mining 4 small open pits, but planned infill drilling may result in mining of 1 to 2 larger open pits a 250 tpd plant to process open-pittable resources over roughly 11 years (or an estimated tpd) optimized pit design LOM strip ratio of 5.2:1 wall slope of 45 oxide cutoff grade of 1.46 g/t AuEq fresh rock cutoff grade of 1.40 g/t AuEq Average diluted mined grade of 7.05 g/t AuEq Mill Feed Source and Head Grade (Au) Year West P1 West P2 Central Pit NE Pit SW Pit Head Grade (Au) Note: Head grade peaks near the end of the open-pit schedule in years 9 to 11 as the West Pit deepens into the high-grade fresh rock mineralization (>12 g/t Au) 12

13 Phase I Possible Open-Pit Expansion By extending the pit to approximately 150 m in depth, the 4 Starter pits merge into roughly 2 Ultimate pits. The larger and deeper Ultimate pit recovers: lenses of mineralization not included in the current mineable PEA resource some of the gold currently earmarked for underground development. Starter pit Early cost projections indicate that open-pit mining of the Ultimate pit may be more cost effective than pursuing underground development. Ultimate pit Additional exploration by trenching and infill drilling offers the potential to expand the current resource. 13

14 Scalability The San Albino gold deposit PEA is based on a 250 tpd production scenario. A sensitivity analysis for a potential 500 tpd scenario showed greatly improved economics at higher production rates. After-tax NPV 5% discount (US$M) Scalability 250 tpd (base case) $105.4M 500 tpd $173.9M After-tax IRR (%) 37.4% 54.2% Payback (years) 2.2 years 1.7 years Initial capital expenditures (with 20% contingency) $13.9M $21.1M All-in sustaining costs AuEq $464/oz $395/oz After Tax IRR % 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 37.5% 30,800 oz 250 tpd base case 54.2% 41,300 oz 500 tpd $ M $ M Average Annual Au Payable Production (AuEq) Cash costs AuEq $428/oz $359/oz Average annual gold payable production AuEq Average annual after-tax free cash flow 21,800 oz 41,300 oz $9.4M $19.4M Life of mine 31 years 16 years Strategy: Golden Reign will begin with small-scale operations, leaving considerable room to ramp-up and at least double the rate of its base-case scenario production. Capex will be funded from free cash flows or from outside investment under favourable terms. 14

15 Corona de Oro Gold Belt - Regional Potential Then mid-2009 San Albino Gold Deposit Now 15

16 Las Conchitas - Significant Upside Potential 3.0 km 2 area, 3x the size of the San Albino mine 10 holes drlled to date 5 mineralized zones, trenching ongoing, identified which host near-surface gold and silver mineralization Drilling intercepted high-grade mineralization, including 21.3 m of 7.20 g/t Au and 14.2 g/t Ag, including 5.0 m of g/t Au and 53.7 g/t Ag 3.0 m of g/t Au and 61.7 g/t Ag 2.5 m of g/t Au and 15.5 g/t Ag Trenching results include 12.8 m of g/t Au and 9.9 g/t Ag, including 3.0 m of g/t Au and 23.7 g/t Ag 6.0 m of g/t Au and 12.8 g/t Ag 5.3 m of g/t Au and 21.0 g/t Ag 11.0 m of 8.59 g/t Au and 19.6 g/t Ag 4.0 m of g/t Au and 33.7 g/t Ag 16

17 El Golfo Further High Grade Potential Trend 4 km long with parallel mineralized vein systems Description Roughly 4 km south of San Albino Gold Deposit, very similar style of mineralization Historical mining operation until 1915, with 20 x 500 pound stamp mill, hydroelectric dam Four parallel mineralized zones outlined, ranging from 700 m to 1.5 km in strike length Brownfields exploration of at least 10 old tunnels, 2 historical shafts, and numerous pits and showings Area of approximately 2.0 km 2 Extension of highly mineralized structures at Las Conchitas to the immediate north Initial sampling very positive 5.5 m continuous underground sample returned g/t gold and 25.6 g/t silver 7.5 m vein grab samples between 1.20 and g/t gold Next step is further trenching to prioritize drill targets 17

18 Clear Development Path Q Q Q Q Q Q Sign EPCM and Develop Budget Commence Detailed Engineering Las Conchitas Trenching Las Conchitas Drilling San Albino Construction El Golfo Trenching Commission Plant First Gold Pour Commercial Production Cash Flow 18

19 Why Invest in Golden Reign? Golden Reign is building a high margin gold mine that will generate significant free cash flow to aggressively explore the prospective high grade Corona de Oro Gold belt that stretches through GRR s 138 km 2 land holdings for 20 kilometres 19

20 Contact Us Suite Howe Street Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6C 2T5 Telephone: Facsimile: Toll-free: Website: OCTOBER 2017 TSX-V: GRR Frankfurt: GQR 20

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22 Open-Pittable and Underground Resources In-Pit Resource Zone Classification Cutoff grade AuEq (g/t) Tonnes Au (g/t) Au (ounces) Ag (g/t) Ag (ounces) AuEq (g/t) AuEq (ounces) Oxide Fresh Total Indicated , , , ,900 Inferred , , , ,900 Indicated , , , ,700 Inferred , , , ,000 Indicated , , , ,600 Inferred , , , ,900 Out-of-Pit Resource Zone Classification Cutoff grade AuEq (g/t) Tonnes Au (g/t) Au (ounces) Ag (g/t) Ag (ounces) AuEq (g/t) AuEq (ounces) Oxide Fresh Total Indicated 2.0 9, , , ,000 Inferred , , , ,500 Indicated , , , ,500 Inferred 2.0 2,172, , , ,700 Indicated , , , ,500 Inferred 2.0 2,187, , , ,200 The updated Mineral Resource Estimate categorizes resources as either In-Pit (open-pittable) or Out-of-Pit (underground). 1. More than 40% of the In-Pit resources fall within the Indicated category 153,600 ounces averaging 7.28 g/t AuEq. 2. With additional shallow infill drilling and trenching of the areas between, there is potential to increase open-pittable resources and to mine fewer, larger open pits. 3. The near-surface San Albino Gold Deposit remains open along strike in both directions and downdip. 22

23 High Margin, Low Cost At $1,250/oz gold Gross Margin $786/oz AISC AuEq $464/oz Low initial capital investment requirements at an estimated US$13.9M Once in production, the San Albino project will be one of the lowest cost gold mines *All-in sustaining cost (AISC) gold equivalent (AuEq) of just US$464/oz, placing it in the lowest quartile in terms of costs in the industry Base-Case Scenario 250 tpd Avg LOM Cost $/tonne Avg LOM Cost $/oz Mining Open Pit $9 $37 Mining - Underground $43 $182 Processing $37 $153 Tailings $1 $6 General and Administrative $10 $40 Total Operating Costs $100 $418 Royalty (3%) $9 $36 Cash Cost $109 $454 Sustaining $8 $36 All-in Sustaining Cost $117 $490 Revenue from Silver (credit) $(6) $(26) Cash Cost $102 $428 AISC AuEq $111 $464 23

24 Project Finance Gold Stream Funding Background In July 2014, Golden Reign completed a US$15 million gold streaming arrangement with Marlin Gold Mining Ltd. (Marlin; TSX-V: MLN) on a 3.5 km 2 area covering only the San Albino deposit. Marlin will provide US$15.0M (the Purchase Price) for construction and development at San Albino. Sailfish, Marlin's subsidiary, will be entitled to purchase 40% of gold production at US$700 per troy ounce 1 until Sailfish recovers US$19.6M 2. Thereafter, the gold stream is halved, and Sailfish is entitled to purchase 20% of gold production at US$700 per troy ounce 3. Prior to commercial production, Sailfish will be entitled to receive an 8% semi-annual coupon payment on the Purchase Price from Golden Reign. 1. Subject to a cost escalation of 1% per year beginning 3 years from commercial production 2. Golden Reign will be required to make minimum monthly payments of US$282,800 per month when commercial production commences. Golden Reign, at its sole discretion, may increase the amount of gold delivered and/or cash payments made to Sailfish in order to accelerate repayment and reduce the payment stream percentage. Under the 40% gold stream (Years 1 to 5) Sailfish is entitled to receive a maximum of 27,883 ounces of gold at an average price of US$703/oz in repayment of the US$19.6M Purchase Price. Golden Reign can elect to pay in gold, cash, or a combination thereof. Under the 20% gold stream (Years 5 to 31) In Year 5, the Purchase Price (US$19.6M) is fully repaid, and the gold stream percentage drops to 20%. Golden Reign retains 77.8% (514,179 ounces) of its gold production and more than 90% of its revenue, an estimated US$640M 1% per year escalation beginning 3 years from commercial production, plus 50% of the price differential above US$1,200 per troy ounce subject to certain adjustments 100% of the silver ounces valued at US$17.2M (US$19.50/oz) that will be applied as a by-product credit. 24

25 San Albino - Continuity Within mineralized zones veins are continuous, robust, and high grade San Albino vein mined underground: at least 160 m strike length of high-grade vein Arras vein in surface trenches: 270 m strike length of high-grade veins Au values > 5 g/t 25