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Investor Presentation April / May 2012

Investments in global oil & gas and mining opportunities

Admission to AIM Investor Presentation May 2012

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Investments in global oil & gas and mining opportunities

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Cluff Natural Resources Plc (CNR) is a new company founded by Algy Cluff listing on AIM, which will leverage his extensive experience and contacts to invest in global oil & gas and mining opportunities to generate value for investors.

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Overview

New AIM investing company founded by Algy Cluff to identify global oil & gas and mining opportunities Incorporated to take advantage of increasing global pressure to exploit new reserves and resources underpinned by the long-term upward trend in commodity prices Objective is to secure projects which are under-performing, under-developed and/or undervalued to grow and unlock inherent value for shareholders Initial focus on oil & gas opportunities in the North Sea and oil & gas and mining projects in Africa Proven track record of Algy Cluff and the board of CNR in sourcing and developing natural resources projects around the world and creating shareholder value Raised 3.75 million at 5 pence per share - admission to AIM on 22 May 2012

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Board of Directors
Algy Cluff Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
In 1972 Algy Cluff formed CCP North Sea Associates to bid for North Sea oil licences in the UK sector and subsequently Cluff Oil Ltd, which acted as the management company for CCP. CCP discovered the Buchan Field, the 14th commercial oil field in the UK North Sea, in 1975. He then founded and became Chairman of Cluff Resources plc. From the early 1980s, Cluff Resources plc began to focus on mineral exploration in Africa and made several significant discoveries including a large gold discovery in Africa (subsequently the Geita Mine in Tanzania), the Freda Rebecca Mine in Zimbabwe and the Ayanfuri Mine in Ghana, prior to the acquisition of Cluff Resources plc by Ashanti Goldfields Company Limited in 1996. In the same year, backed by Anglo American Corporation, Algy Cluff founded Cluff Mining Limited (subsequently re-named Ridge Mining Plc), which was admitted to AIM in May 2000. Ridge Mining Plc was acquired by Aquarius Platinum in 2009. Algy Cluff was the Founder, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive of Cluff Gold plc from 2004 to December 2010, Executive Chairman until July 2011 and subsequently Non-Executive Chairman up to April 2012, when he stepped down to concentrate on Cluff Natural Resources. Nicholas Berry is the controlling shareholder and Chairman of Stancroft Trust Limited and Intersport Switzerland, PsC, and a Director and founder of Mintel International Group Limited, a family business. Nicholas Berry is also a Non-executive Director of The Daily Mail and General Trust plc. Peter Cowley is a geologist with 40 years of international experience in the minerals industry and has been involved in the discovery and development of a number of gold mines in Africa. Peter Cowley is also president and CEO of Loncor Resources Inc and a Director of Banro Corporation and was previously Managing Director of Ashanti Exploration Limited and Group Technical Director of Cluff Resources plc. He holds M.Sc and M.B.A. degrees and is a Fellow of I.M.M.M. He is currently a Non-executive Director of Cluff Gold Plc. Robert Danchin has over 40 years experience in the exploration industry. He was Chief Executive Officer of Anglo American plcs Exploration and Acquisition Division and the Anglo American Groups Deputy Technical Director (Geology). From 1997 to 2002, he was an Executive Director of Anglo American Corporation of South Africa Limited. In 1980, he joined Stockdale Prospecting Limited (an Australian subsidiary of De Beers) as Chief Geologist based in Australia. He remained with that company for 15 years, eventually becoming Exploration Manager heading up its Australian-based diamond exploration programme. He is currently a Non-executive Director of Cluff Gold Plc. William De La Warr has 35 years experience in the securities industry. He was Director of Credit Lyonnais Securities (Broking) Ltd, formerly Laing & Cruickshank, both in institutional sales and corporate broking. Most recently he has worked at Shore Capital Stockbrokers and is Vice Chairman EMEA at Shore Capital International Limited, having particular involvement with the natural resources team. Brian FitzGerald has over 30 years experience as a banker, having worked variously for Hambros Bank, E.D. Sassoon and Wallace Brothers Sassoon before joining Standard Chartered Bank in 1977 where he remained until 1991. He ran the Standard Chartered Investment Banking offices in Australia, Singapore and New York and returned to Head Office in 1987. Subsequently he was Chief Executive of Janson Green Plc, Chairman of Liberty Syndicate Management Ltd and Deputy Chairman of Limit Plc.

Nicholas Berry Deputy Chairman Peter Cowley Non-Executive Director Dr Bobby Danchin Non-Executive Director

The Earl De La Warr DL. Non-Executive Director Brian FitzGerald Non-Executive Director

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Track Record - Algy Cluff

Over 40 years experience in natural resources and generating returns for shareholders helped to develop the idea for CNR Responsible for the discovery and commissioning of the Buchan oil field in the North Sea and discovering and commissioning numerous successful mines throughout Africa:
Discovered the Geita Mine in Tanzania (a large African gold discovery) Freda Rebecca Mine in Zimbabwe Kalsaka Mine in Burkina Faso, the Baomahun 2Moz discovery in Sierre Leone and the Yaoure discovery in Cote dIvoire (Cluff Gold)

Founded and successfully listed three Africa-based mining companies and one oil company - two of which sold to third parties yielding significant returns for investors:
Cluff Oil Ltd Cluff Resources plc acquired by Ashanti Goldfields in 1996 Cluff Mining Ltd (later named Ridge Mining Plc) acquired by Aquarius Platinum in 2009 Cluff Gold plc a gold mining company with a market capitalisation of approximately 135m founded by Mr. Cluff in 2004 who acted as Non Executive Chairman having previously been the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive

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Track Record - Algy Cluff

Early 1970s: Founder of CCP North Sea Associates and later, Cluff Oil Ltd Early 1980s 1996: Founder and Chairman of Cluff Resources plc Late 1980s: Listed Cluff Resources Zimbabwe on the Harare Stock Exchange 1996 2004: Co-founder and Chairman of Cluff Mining Limited 2003 2012: Non Executive Chairman of Cluff Gold plc Mr. Cluff continues to launch companies in the areas of resources and energy: Cluff Geothermal Ltd; Cluff Africa Associates Ltd; Cluff Coal Ltd; and Cluff Oil Ltd.

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Opportunities in the North Sea


Oil & gas projects in the North Sea targeted due to: buoyant prices favourable supply/demand fundamentals North Sea Strong interest in UK North Sea Licensing rounds round 26 resulted in 190 awards covering 2,818 blocks Upstream investment is on the rise hit a record 7.5 billion in 2011 expected to continue to increase March 2012 Budget presents opportunities to acquire assets and/or act as a consolidator of small operators in the North Sea

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Opportunities in Africa

Opportunities sought in both established economies such as South Africa and post conflict countries including Cote dIvoire, Sierra Leone and Liberia Increase in political stability provides solid foundation for strong economic growth in Africa:
Poised to become the worlds second fastest growing region in 2012 6% average economic growth across the 54 countries forecast by IMF expected to drive the emergence of a middle class and increased demand for infrastructure and power

Huge increase in commodity related activity across the continent:


Oil, gold and iron ore in West Africa Copper in the Democratic Republic of Congo Oil & gas in West and East Africa - Number of new discoveries including Uganda by Tullow Oil and Heritage Oil, offshore Ghana by Tullow Oil and offshore Mozambique by Anadarko consortium

Significant opportunity to increase Africas capacity as a major energy producer Successful track record of board of CNR in acquiring and operating resource projects in Africa
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Investment Criteria
Projects with relatively low exploration risk sought: Where the asset is underperforming, undeveloped and/or undervalued in the early stage of the development cycle The resource and/or the deposit has attractive fundamentals Where the geology, extraction and processing is not expected to be overly complex Assets that have the potential for unlocking significant value through corporate action Primarily exploration or development stage assets targeted, but producing assets not ruled out Where the technical, logistical and social and environmental issues are satisfactorily considered

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Investment Strategy

Utilise Algy Cluffs extensive experience and global contacts built up during his 40 years involvement in the resources arena to source and acquire new investments AIM-listed company, ready to execute opportunities which may enhance discussions with potential vendors and partners Provide capital for exploration, feasibility studies, development and/or expansion Back promoters and/or management teams where necessary seek management participation and board representation Work closely with governments to identify opportunities and develop investments

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Disciplined Investment Process

Projects to be subjected to rigorous due diligence:


Deal Flow opportunities to be sourced through the CNR directors contacts in the industry Region/Location Analysis - research conducted to understand the fundamentals of each project Financial Analysis - assumptions identified and tested and economics scoped Reserves Analysis - reserves for each project carefully reviewed in advance of independent due diligence Project Inspection - site to be visited (as necessary) to identify any additional issues and expenditure Capital Markets View - ensure the project is in line with investors expectations Independent Due Diligence - projects subject to a competent persons report in line with best industry practice NOMAD Consultation CNR will consult with its nominated adviser Board Approval - all investments must be approved by the board of CNR

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Investment Case

Opportunity to participate in a growth focused oil and gas and mining investment company backed by founder Algy Cluff and a highly experienced board of directors Highly experienced board of directors with:
a proven track record in creating substantial value for investors experience in sourcing and developing projects in the resource sectors and creating value a thorough understanding of taking opportunities forward and completing transactions in the North Sea and Africa a wide network of government and business contacts experience in managing AIM quoted companies an extensive network of contacts well placed to identify investments

Number of possible resource project targets already identified in the North Sea and Africa

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Structure

Placing raised 3.75 million to give a market capitalisation of 4.35 million Structure: Founder Shares IPO investors (at 5p per share) Founder Warrants (@ 5p) (5 year life) IPO Investor Warrants (@ 10p) (3 year life)

10,000,000 75,000,000 5,000,000 37,500,000

5 yr Long Term Incentive Agreement over 3% of share capital p.a. awarded to Algy Cluff based on share price performance* Options over up to 5% of share capital can be awarded to other directors and management at market price

*Price targets: 10p per share in year to 31 Dec '12; 15p per share in year to 31 Dec '13; 22.5p per share in year to 31 Dec '14; 33.75p per share in year to 31 Dec '15; 50.625p per share in year to 31 Dec '16.

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Contacts

Cluff Natural Resources plc 15 Carteret Street, London SW1H 9DJ Tel: +44 (0) 20 7340 9790 www.cluffnaturalresources.com

Shore Capital Corporate Limited Bond Street House 14 Clifford Street London W1S 4JU Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 4050

St Brides Media & Finance Ltd Chaucer House 38 Bow Lane London EC4M 9AY +44 (0) 20 7236 1177

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