Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Arafura Resources Limited 2 nd Annual Technology Metals Summit 21-22 April 2013, Toronto.

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Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Arafura Resources Limited 2 nd Annual Technology Metals Summit April 2013, Toronto

Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Disclaimer Important Notice This presentation contains certain statements which may constitute “forward-looking statements”. Such statements are only expectations or beliefs and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual values, results or performance achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this presentation. No representation or warranty, express or implied is made by Arafura Resources Limited (“Arafura Resources”) that any forward-looking statement contained in this presentation will occur, be achieved or prove to be correct. You are cautioned against relying upon any forward looking statement. Except for statutory liability which cannot be excluded, each of Arafura Resources and its related body corporates and their officers, employees and advisers expressly disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the material contained in this presentation and excludes all liability whatsoever (including in negligence) for any loss or damage which may be suffered by any person as a consequence of any information in this presentation or any error in it or omission from it. Arafura Resources accepts no responsibility to update any person regarding any inaccuracy, omission or change in information in this presentation or any other information made available to a person, nor any obligation to furnish the person with any further information. This presentation does not constitute an offer of securities in Arafura Resources, nor an invitation to apply for such securities. This presentation does not provide investment advice or financial product advice. You should obtain professional advice and carry out your own independent investigations and assessment of the information in this presentation (including any assumptions) before acting. Information in this presentation which is attributed to a third party source has not been checked or verified by Arafura Resources. The information in this presentation that relates to exploration results, mineral resources or ore reserves is based on information compiled by Mr Richard Brescianini BSc (Hons). Mr Brescianini is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and he has sufficient experience which is 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 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code)”. Mr Brescianini consents to the inclusion in this presentation of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Mr Brescianini is a full-time employee of Arafura Resources. 2

Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Company Snapshot Arafura Resources Australian company developing a major Rare Earths project – the Nolans Project. World class resource located in the Northern Territory, Australia. 3 ASX CodeARU Shares on offer441.3 million Options11.5 million Market 12cA$52.9 million 1-year range cents Cash at 31/03/13A$36.3 million Debtnil

Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Ore Mineral Concentrate Rare Earth Intermedi ates (Carbonat e) Rare Earth Oxides Metals/Alloys Components OEMs 20,000 tpa Nolans Project – Existing Base Case Configuration Mining and Beneficiation at Nolans Bore in the Northern Territory Intermediate Chemical Processing and Rare Earths Separation in Whyalla, South Australia 4

Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Minimal resource risk – approximately 90km drilling Mineral resource remains open at depths below 220m Amenable to low cost open cut mining and milling Standard beneficiation techniques Nolans Bore Mineral Resources (June 2012) Resources Tonnes (million) Rare Earths % REO Tonnes REO Phosphate % P 2 O 5 Uranium % U 3 O 8 Measured , Indicated , Inferred , TOTAL472.61,217, % REO cut-off grade

Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Nolans Bore Ore Reserves (December 2012) Reserves Tonnes (million) Rare Earths % REO Tonnes REO Phosphate % P 2 O 5 Uranium % U 3 O 8 Probable , % of Measured and Indicated Resources converted to Ore Reserves Independently prepared Ore Reserve for Nolans Bore to support a 22 year mine life Inferred Resources of 21 Mt available for potential future conversion to Ore Reserves 6

Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) A major supplier of ‘Critical Rare Earths’ 7 Major supplier of ‘Critical Rare Earths’ ‘Heavy Rare Earth’ projects – by Revenue* Annual Revenue USD millions *Rare earth prices as at 28/3/13

Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Market Conditions impacting Base Case Since Base Case established: Rare earth prices have fallen further Upward pressures on costs Depressed financial markets impact funding options Viability of Base Case is compromised under current economic conditions 8 Nolans Project Base Case: Established in August 2012 Project economics over 20 years NPV of A$4.3 billion (10% discount rate) IRR of 30% (after tax & capital payback) Capital payback within 4yrs of operation Capital cost A$1.9 billion Project Initiatives underway to materially reduce costs and enhance economic viability of the Nolans Project

Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Project Initiatives target cost reductions 9 →Immediate savings can be achieved by relocating Intermediate Chemical Processing from Whyalla to the Northern Territory, close to the Nolans Bore Mine site →Material savings from relocation – $160 million in capital costs and $1.60/kg REO in operating costs; additional transport, logistics and environmental benefits →Further savings and cost reductions expected from Trade-Off Study initiatives and Optimisation Program with Chinese experts →Nolans is no longer a A$2 billion project – Arafura is targeting total capital cost reductions of up to A$1 billion Arafura is actively pursuing initiatives to: Identify and apply process flow sheet improvements and design efficiencies Improve and optimise the Project’s configuration and logistics Substantially reduce capital and operating costs

Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) ECE and Optimisation Program ECE is a strategic and important partner for Arafura Long-term and supportive relationship with Arafura since Equity increased to 24.86% via SPP (A$10 million) in 2012 Project Review and Optimisation Program underway with Chinese rare earth experts (via ECE introductions) to identify synergies and further optimisation of the Project Importance to and advantage for Arafura: ›Access to Chinese rare earth industrial experience and expertise ›Access to Chinese technology and resources ›Strategic, technical and financial support 10

Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Funding requirements significantly reduced Prospective elimination of previously announced funding (A$30 million) required to complete Feasibility Study Immediate savings identified through project reconfiguration Total capital cost reduction target of up to A$1 billion With targeted initiatives in place, Arafura is confident it can advance the Nolans Project towards financing and commercialisation 11 Targeted Initiatives & Savings Capex & Funding Returns =

Arafura Resources Limited (ASX: ARU) Undervalued compared to peers 12 Source: Cashel House CompanyLocation Mining Method Project Stage Market Cap^ (US$m) EV (US$m) TREO Resources (Mt) Forecast REO Production (tpa) EV/Tonne Resources (US$/tonne) Avg. Grade % Arafura AustraliaOpen Pit Feasibility ,000 9x 2.6% Lynas Corp AustraliaOpen PitCommissioning1,0591, , x7.9% Molycorp USOpen PitCommissioning1,0672, , x 6.6% Alkane Reources AustraliaOpen PitFeasibility ,80015x0.9% Avalon Rare Metals Canada Undergroun d Feasibility ,00020x1.4% Rare Element Resources USOpen PitPEA ,40087x 3.2% Frontier Rare Earths South Africa Open PitPEA48(4)1.020,000(4)X2.2% Quest Rare minerals Canada Open PitPEA ,000 8x0.9% Greenland Minerals & Energy GreenlandOpen PitPEA ,00017x1.2% Mean (excl. ARU) ,200199x1.7% Median (excl. ARU) ,50018x1.7%

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