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                   PRESENTATION
•   PRESENTATION




                                April 2012

                        William J. Biggar
                           President & CEO
Forward Looking
STATEMENTS
Certain information included in this presentation constitutes „forward-looking statements‟ within the meaning of the „safe
harbor‟ provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws. The
words „expect‟, „believe‟, „will‟, „intend‟, „estimate‟, „forecast‟, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
Such statements include, without limitation, any information as to our future exploration, financial or operating
performance, including: the Company's forward looking production guidance, projected capital expenditures, operating
cost estimates, project timelines, mining and milling rates, the methods by which ore will be extracted, projected grades,
mill recoveries, and other statements that express management's expectations or estimates of future performance.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered
reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and
contingencies. The factors and assumptions contained in this press release, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but
are not limited to: metal prices assumptions, Canadian and U.S. dollar exchange rate assumptions, that there will be no
significant disruptions affecting operations, that prices for key mining and construction supplies, including labour and
transportation costs, will remain consistent with the Company's expectations, that the Company's current estimates of
mineral reserves and resources are accurate, and that there are no material delays in the timing of ongoing development
projects. The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions the reader
that such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks that may cause the actual results to be materially
different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: the
possibility that metal prices, foreign exchange rates or operating costs may differ from management's expectations,
uncertainty of mineral reserves and resources, inherent risks associated with mining and processing, the risk that the Lac des
Iles and Vezza mines may not perform as planned and that the Offset Zone and other properties may not be successfully
developed, and uncertainty of the ability of the Company to obtain financing. For more details on the factors, assumptions
and risks see the Company's most recent Form 40-F/Annual Information Form on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission and Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except as expressly
required by law. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

All dollar amounts are in Canadian currency unless otherwise stated, all references to production refer to payable
production, and all reference to tonnes refer to metric tonnes.

U.S. investors are encouraged to refer to the “Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured,
Indicated and Inferred Resources” in the appendix.

                                                                                                                             1
Investment Case
FOR NAP

• Transitioning into a long life, low cost palladium producer with steady
  production growth

• Leverage to the rising price of palladium

• Attractive PGM investment jurisdiction compared to South African peers –
  stable political landscape, low geopolitical risk, moderate cost inflation

• Significant development & exploration upside

• Experienced senior management and operating teams

• Strong balance sheet to fund development programs




                                                                               2
Market Statistics
COMPELLING ENTRY POINT
             STOCK SYMBOLS          NYSE Amex: PAL            $8.00
                                    TSX: PDL                  $7.00
                                                              $6.00
   MARKET CAPITALIZATION            US$425 M
                                                              $5.00

                  SHARE PRICE       US$2.62                   $4.00
                                                              $3.00
     SHARES OUTSTANDING             162.4 M                   $2.00
                                                              $1.00
         52-WEEK HIGH/LOW           US$7.62/$1.97             $0.00

         3-MONTH AVERAGE            NYSE Amex: 1.5 M
           TRADING VOLUME           TSX: 0.3 M


 ANALYST COVERAGE                                                      TOP INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS
 Cormark Securities          Macquarie               RBC               1. RBC Global Asset Management
 Edward Otto                 Daniel Greenspan        Sam Crittenden
                                                                       2. T. Rowe Price Associates
 Credit Suisse               Merrill Lynch           Scotia
 Nathan Littlewood           Michael Parkin          Leily Omoumi      3. Franklin Advisers
 GMP Securities              Octagon                 Stifel Nicolaus   4. Chilton Investment Company
 Andrew Mikitchook           Annie Zhang             George Topping
                                                                       5. Mackenzie Financial
 Haywood Securities          Raymond James
 Chris Thompson              Alex Terentiew                            6. AGF Investments



Information as at March 30, 2012, Thomson One.                                                         3
Financial
POSITION
   • $108 M in working capital (including $51 M in cash)*

   • $60 M operating line ($48 M available)*

   • $72 M term debt

   • $15 M capital lease line established in early 2012




                       Strong balance sheet supports growth strategy

*As at Dec. 31, 2011                                                   4
Investment Case for
      PALLADIUM


                      5
Palladium Market
  MINE SUPPLY


                                                                                            RUSSIA
               NORTH
              AMERICA                                                                      40%
                  9%


         ONLY 6.8 M oz. ANNUAL PRODUCTION WORLDWIDE



                                                             SOUTH AFRICA
                                                                   42%
Source: CPM Group, June 2011

Notes:
1. Other producing countries (9%) include Zimbabwe, Australia, Botswana, China, Serbia and Montenegro.   6
2. Excludes secondary recycling supply of 1.7 M oz.
Palladium Market
MINE SUPPLY

           Constrained Mine Supply From Major Producers

           (000‟s ounces)

           3,500
                                                 Russia      South Africa
           3,000

           2,500

           2,000

           1,500

           1,000

             500

                0
                       2006          2007          2008          2009          2010          2011


 Source: CPM Group, March 2012

 Notes:
 1. Russian supply is entirely from Norilsk Nickel, which produces palladium as a by-product from nickel production.
 2. South African supply includes the major platinum producers who produce as a by-product from platinum production.
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Palladium Market
FABRICATION DEMAND

     2010 Fabrication Demand: 7.5 M oz.



             Refining          Dental
  Automotive    6%              10%     Other
     58%                                3%

                                           Jewellery
                                            7%


                                                Electronics
                                                 16%




Source: CPM Group, June 2011
                                                              8
Palladium Market
FABRICATION DEMAND
         Global Light Vehicle Production Forecast

     (000‟s)

    110,000                                                                      102M   104M
                                                           95M         99M
    100,000                                     91M                                            Other1
     90,000                          85M
               77M        81M
     80,000                                                                                    Europe
     70,000
     60,000                                                                                    North
     50,000                                                                                    America
     40,000
     30,000                                                                                    BRIC
                                                                                               Economies2
     20,000
     10,000
          0
               2011       2012       2013       2014        2015       2016      2017   2018

        Source: IHS Automotive, February 2012
        1. Other includes: Japan, Korea, Middle East and Africa
        2. BRIC Economies include: Greater China, South America and South Asia


 • Global vehicle production biggest source of palladium demand (58%)
 • Strong growth to +100 M units by 2017 driven by BRIC economies
                                                                                                            9
Palladium Market
FABRICATION DEMAND
       Adoption of Stricter Emission Control Standards
                            2005       2006      2007       2008       2009        2010    2011    2012      2013   2014      2015
  Europe                   Euro IV                                     Euro V                                       Euro VI

             Beijing       Euro III              Euro IV                                           Euro V
  China
           Nationwide       Euro II              Euro III                       Euro IV

           Select Cities   Euro III                                             Euro IV
   India
           Nationwide       Euro II                                             Euro III

  Russia                    Euro I     Euro II              Euro III            Euro IV                             Euro V

   USA                      Tier 2 and LEV II

  Brazil                   Prconve 3             Prconve 4             Prconve 5                            Prconve 6

  Japan                     Japan 05                                                              Source: CPM Group, June 2011



 • Emerging economies have adopted emission control standards that mandate the
   use of catalytic converters
 • Advancing to a higher level of emission controls results in higher PGM loadings in
   the catalytic converter
 • Tightening emission control regulations for heavy-duty trucks
                                                                                                                                     10
Use of Palladium in
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
Gasoline Engines                                                     Hybrids & Other New Forms
• Use +90% palladium (of total required                              • Neutral impact on PGM use
  PGM content)                                                       • Gasoline hybrids tend to use as much
                                                                       palladium as normal gasoline engines

Diesel Engines                                                       • Currently account for only 1% of global
                                                                       cars sales1
• Historically used platinum due to
  technical requirements                                             • Forecasted to be 14% of overall market
                                                                       by 20202
• Currently use 25% palladium, with scope
  to increase to 50% due to advent of low
  sulphur diesel fuel                                                Electric
                                                                     • No requirement for catalytic converters
                                                                     • Challenged by lack of infrastructure to
                                                                       recharge, high costs, long charging
                                                                       periods and short driving range
                                                                     • Forecasted to account for only 2% of
                                                                       global car sales by 20202



 1. CPM Group, June 2010
 2. Stefan Bratzel, director of the Centre of Automotive Management in Germany;
    as reported in Mitsui Global Precious Metals “Pole Position” Report, June 2010                               11
Palladium Market
INVESTMENT DEMAND

     Exchange Traded Funds' Physical Palladium Holdings

      M Oz Pd                                                                       M Oz Pd

      2.5                                                                              2.5
                  SPAL-LSE Source
                  SPDM-LSE iShares
      2.0         WITE-NYSE ETF Securities                                             2.0
                  GLTR-NYSE ETF Securities

      1.5         Julius Baer                                                          1.5
                  PALL - NYSE ETF Securities
                  MSL (Australia)
      1.0                                                                              1.0
                  Palladium ZKB
                  PHPD LSE
      0.5                                                                              0.5


      0.0                                                                              0.0
      20-Apr-07     20-Feb-08       20-Dec-08   20-Oct-09   20-Aug-10   20-Jun-11




 • Investment demand driven by supply/demand fundamentals for palladium --
   constrained mine supply and growth in global vehicle production

Source: CPM Group, as at March 11, 2012                                                       12
Palladium Market
PRICE PERFORMANCE

  Historic Price Performance (US$/oz)                              Average Annual Price Forecast (US$/oz)

$900.00                                                                                    2012     2013
$800.00                                                             UBS                    $825     $850
$700.00                                                             RBC                    $800     $850
$600.00
                                                                    Credit Suisse          $771     $920
$500.00
                                                                    TD                     $770    $1,000
$400.00
$300.00                                                             BNP Paribas            $725    $1,065
$200.00                                                             BMO                    $700     $750
$100.00                                                             Deutsche               $698     $750
  $0.00
                                                                   Historic High: US$1,090 (2001)
                                                                   2011 Average Price: US$733
                                                                   Recent Price: US$648 (Mar. 30, 2012 NY close)




  Sources: Thomson One, Bloomberg and available equity research.
                                                                                                            13
Investment Case For
              NAP


                  14
LDI Mine
A WORLD CLASS ASSET

• Located north of Thunder Bay, Ontario
• One of only two primary palladium mines in the world
• Total production of +2.6 M oz of palladium since 1993
• Currently undergoing a major expansion to transition into a long life, low cost
  mine with steady production growth
• 15,000 tpd mill has excess capacity available for production growth
• Significant exploration upside
• Approx. 300 employees




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LDI Mine
OPERATING METRICS
                                                                          2011 Actual                      2012 Guidance

Payable Palladium Production                                               146,624 oz.                 150,000 - 160,000 oz.*

Cash Costs1                                                                US$448/oz.                   US$375 - US$400/oz.

Average Underground Mining Rate                                             2,700 tpd                          2,600 tpd

Total Ore Milled (Underground & Surface)                                  1.7 M tonnes                  1.8 M – 2.0 M tonnes

Average Palladium Head Grade 2                                                3.7 g/t                            3.7 g/t

Palladium Mill Recovery                                                        78.3%                               78%

* Comprised of approximately 40,000 oz. from open pit & 110,000 – 120,000 oz. from underground.


1. Cash costs per ounce is a non-IFRS measure. For reconciliation of historical total cash costs per ounce to production costs,
   please refer to the Company’s financial statements. Cash costs per ounce are presented net of byproduct credits and
   can be materially affected by changes in byproduct metal prices, as well as the Canadian/US dollar exchange rate. The
   2012 guidance assumes: US$1,600 per ounce gold, US$1,600 per ounce platinum, US$8.50 per pound nickel, US$3.50 per
   pound copper and an exchange rate of C$1.00 to US$1.00.

2. 2012 guidance represents a blend of surface ore (1.9 g/t) and underground ore (5.3 g/t).                                       16
LDI Mine Expansion
PLAN FOR GROWTH
• Transitioning from mining via ramp to via                                                            Surface
  shaft                                                               OPEN PIT
• Currently sinking a shaft to 795 metres from
  surface (target completion by year end)                        ROBY
                                                                 ZONE
• Shaft is being sized for 7,000 tpd                                                                SHAFT
• High-volume, large scale bulk mining
  method:
    – long-hole stoping with primary &
      secondary stoping blocks
• Target shaft mining rate:                                                                          795 Metres
    – 3,500 tpd (Q1 2013)                                             OFFSET
    – Gradual increase in tpd in 2013 & 2014                          ZONE
    – 5,500 tpd (Q1 2015)
• Once mining at 5,500 tpd:
                                                                                                    1,345 Metres
    – Production expected at +250,000 oz/yr
    – Cash costs are expected to decline to
                                                 The underground design schematic of LDI, showing the deposit and
      ~US$200/oz                                 underground ramp infrastructure, looking east.

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LDI Mine Expansion
LOW EXECUTION RISK

• Experienced development team on site overseeing all aspects of the expansion with
  the support of industry-leading contractors

• Surface construction substantially completed

• Underground development on target to feed production from the new shaft starting
  in 2013

• Existing 15,000-tpd mill has been operating over 10 years, which eliminates start-up
  production issues commonly associated with new mine development

• Over 18 years of mining experience at LDI




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LDI Mine Expansion
DEVELOPMENT IN PROGRESS

    2012 Capital Budget of $116 M:
                                                          HEAD FRAME

     Complete the surface
      construction activities
     Complete the shaft sinking
      to the 795-metre level by
      year end                                                         ORE BIN
                                         HOIST HOUSE
     Complete development of
      the 735-metre mine level
     Commence set up of
      mining stopes for production
      in the Offset Zone


                 Top Priority: Commissioning of Shaft by Year End


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LDI Exploration
SIGNIFICANT 2012 PROGRAM

                  • $16 M budget for palladium exploration*
                  • 70,000 metres of drilling planned
                     – 64,000 metres at LDI
                     – 6,000 metres at other nearby properties
                  • LDI program objectives:
                             To expand reserves & resources at LDI and
                              identify new targets
                             Underground exploration targeting the
                              Offset Zone – infill drilling & testing Offset
                              Zone extensions towards surface, at depth
                              & south
                             Drilling at North LDI, North VT Rim and
                              Legris Lake


                   * $10 M of the budget (55,000 of the 64,000 metres to be drilled at LDI) is
                   in connection with the LDI mine expansion and is included in the $116 M
                   capital expenditure budget.


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LDI Mine
NEW UNDERGROUND ZONES




                                           Sheriff Zone discovered in 2010


                                           New zones have potential to increase
                                             production leveraging existing
                                                underground infrastructure


Cowboy & Outlaw Zones discovered in 2009                                     21
LDI Property
EXPLORATION UPSIDE
                                                             +30,000-acre PGM land package

                                                                 LDI & Legris Lake cover the most
                                                             prospective mafic complexes in the area




          South Norite Zone
          Mineralization Trend




•   LDI represents a rare palladium-rich asset with excellent infrastructure
•   LDI complex has only been drilled in a 1km x 1km area & remains largely underexplored
•   Multiple targets identified for follow up exploration (surface & underground)

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LDI Exploration Potential
INDEPENDENT REVIEW
• Independent exploration review of LDI property conducted in 2011 by Revelation
  Geoscience, experts in PGE deposits
• Key findings:
   – “Globally, there are few available advanced           WE HAVE ONLY
     PGE exploration investment opportunities as       SCRATCHED THE SURFACE
     attractive as LDI (technical quality risk, PGE
     focus).”

   – “Exploration opportunities at LDI are highly
     ranked in comparison to most advanced PGE
     properties on a global basis. Low overall risk
     given existing infrastructure and permitting.
     Clear path to expanding production.”

   – “Several areas on the Mine Block Intrusion have
     immediate potential for expanding the resource
     base. Offset Zone south extension, Cowboy,
     Outlaw & Sheriff zones. Good historical link
     between exploration spend and resource quality
     and size. Encouraged to continue with
     aggressive exploration.”

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LDI
GROWTH PROFILE

                   Increasing Palladium Production, Lowering Cash Costs


     $500
                          $448                                           +250,000 oz
     $450                                                                               250,000
                                                  $375 - $400
     $400
     $350
                                                                                        200,000
     $300                                          150,000 –
     $250                                         160,000 oz
                      146,624 oz                                                ~$200   150,000
     $200
     $150
     $100                                                                               100,000
       $50
        $0                                                                              50,000
                     2011 Actual                2012 Guidance          2015 Estimate*
                                       Pd. Production      Cash Cost (US$/oz)


*Preliminary in nature and subject to change.                                                     24
Vezza Gold Mine
SECOND SOURCE OF CASH FLOW
• Located in Abitibi region, Quebec
• Commercial production at 750 tpd expected in Q2, 2012
   – Mining method: blend of long hole & alimak
• Ore to be trucked to Sleeping Giant mill, approx. 85 km away
• $17 million capex budget in 2012 for continued development & to increase
  production in 2013

• Up to 9-year mine life




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Vezza Gold Mine
OPERATING METRICS

                                                                                 2013
                                                                  2012
                                                                                 Preliminary
                                                                  Guidance
                                                                                 Estimate
                                              Payable Gold
                                                                  30,000 oz.*    43,000 oz.
                                              Production
                                              Cash Costs          US$1,150/oz.   ~US$1,000/oz.
                                              Average Head
                                                                  5.2 g/t Au.    TBD
                                              Grade at Mill
                                              Gold Recovery       88%            TBD
                                              Daily Mining Rate   750 tpd        850 tpd

                                                    Objective: Steady Cash Flow To Fund
                                                       Growth In Palladium Initiatives




* For the nine month period to December 31, 2012.                                              26
NAP 2012
INVESTING FOR GROWTH
VISION                   To become a low cost mid-tier precious metals producer
                         (+250,000 ounces annual production)

2012 PRIORITIES        1. Commission LDI mine shaft to allow UG mining rate to
                          be increased from 2,600 tpd to 3,500 tpd in Q1, 2013
                       2. Commence commercial production at Vezza and
                          continue development to allow UG mining rate to be
                          increased from 750 tpd to 850 tpd in 2013

 2012 MILESTONES                                             Timing
 Commissioning of the LDI mine shaft                         End of Q4, 2012
 Completing the reserve & resource update for LDI            Q2, 2012
 Achieving commercial production at Vezza mine               Q2, 2012
 Completing the resource update for Vezza                    Done
 Continuing exploration at LDI                               In Progress


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Why
INVEST?


      LEVERAGE         CLEAR STRATEGY
                       TO INCREASE PRODUCTION
      TO RISING
                         & LOWER CASH COSTS
  PALLADIUM PRICES



  ATTRACTIVE                UPSIDE
      PGM INVESTMENT     IN EXPLORATION &
       JURSIDICTION        DEVELOPMENT




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Shareholder
INFORMATION
North American Palladium‟s vision is to become a low cost, mid-tier precious metals company operating in
mining friendly jurisdictions. NAP is an established precious metals producer that has been operating its flagship
Lac des Iles mine (LDI) located in Ontario, Canada since 1993. LDI is one of only two primary producers of
palladium in the world, and is currently undergoing a major expansion to increase production and reduce cash
costs per ounce. NAP also operates the Vezza gold mine located in the Abitibi region of Quebec. NAP‟s
experienced management and technical teams have a significant commitment to exploration and are
dedicated to building shareholder value.


             Corporate Office:       Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower
                                     200 Bay St., Suite 2350
                                     Toronto, ON M5J 2J2


                Stock Symbols:       NYSE Amex – PAL
                                     TSX – PDL

                        Website:     www.nap.com

             Investor Relations:     Camilla Bartosiewicz
                                     Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
                                     camilla@nap.com
                                     416-360-7590 ext. 7226                                                   29
Appendices &
FURTHER INFORMATION


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Senior
MANAGEMENT
  William J. Biggar – President and CEO
  Mr. Biggar was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in October, 2008. He is an accomplished businessman with extensive experience in
  mining and in a broad range of industries. He has served as a Senior Vice-President of Barrick Gold Corporation and Horsham Corporation, as well as
  Executive Vice-President of Magna International and President and CEO of MI Developments. Mr. Biggar also has over 12 years of experience as an
  investment banker and private equity investor. A Chartered Accountant, he holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Commerce (with
  distinction) degrees from the University of Toronto.

  Greg Struble – VP and COO
  Mr. Struble is a mine engineer with over 30 years of experience in underground mining. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief
  Operating Officer of Stillwater Mining Company, where he was responsible for two underground palladium mines as well as smelter and refinery
  operations. Prior to this, he worked as underground project manager for Barrick Gold‟s Cortez Hills Joint Venture. Mr. Struble has also worked
  internationally at a number of large gold mines, including General Manager of the El Penon Mine in Chile and the Jerritt Canyon Mines in Nevada.
  Previously, he worked for the Homestake Mining Company and held various positions including Mine Superintendent at their Homestake Mine in South
  Dakota.


  Jeff Swinoga – VP, Finance and CFO
  Mr. Swinoga has over eighteen years of experience in the resource, mining and finance industries. He brings a wealth of experience in leading debt and
  equity transactions, including project financings for mine development. He has served as Senior Vice President, Finance & CFO of MagIndustries Corp.,
  Vice President, Finance & CFO of HudBay Minerals Inc., and was Director, Treasury Finance of Barrick Gold Corporation for seven years. Mr. Swinoga is a
  Chartered Accountant and also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Toronto and a Honours Economics degree from
  the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Swinoga has overall responsibility for the company‟s financial activities.



  Trent Mell – VP, Corporate Development and General Counsel
  Mr. Mell has over 10 years of experience in the mining industry and joined the Company in 2007 as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate
  Secretary. In 2008, he also assumed responsibility for Corporate Development and in 2010, for Human Resources. He previously worked in the head offices
  of Barrick Gold and Sherritt International and has also practiced securities and corporate law with Stikeman Elliott LLP. He holds a B.A., a B.C.L. (with
  distinction) and a LL.B. (with distinction), each from McGill University, a LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School, and is currently pursuing a joint Executive MBA
  with the Kellogg School of Management in Chicago and the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Mell has published two papers on mineral reserve
  and mineral resource disclosure practices in Canada and around the world.


  David C. Peck – Head of Exploration
  Dr. Peck is a Professional Geoscientist with nearly 30 years of exploration and research experience specializing in magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE ore deposits. Dr.
  Peck holds global recognition as an expert in PGE exploration after serving as a senior technical and strategic consultant to several public and private
  companies and having worked on exploration and mining projects in more than a dozen countries. He was directly involved in several significant
  magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE discoveries in Canada and overseas. Recently, Dr. Peck served as President and Senior Technical and Strategic Consultant at
  Revelation Geoscience Ltd., and prior to this, he served as Global Nickel Commodity Leader at Anglo American plc, a Senior Geologist for Falconbridge
  Ltd., a Senior Mineral Deposits Geologist with the Manitoba Geological Survey, held various academic roles in Canadian universities, and was the
  technical lead on a multi-year mineral potential study funded by the Ontario Geological Survey. He has authored numerous public presentations and
  government and academic publications addressing his area of specialization.
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Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning
MINERAL RESERVES AND MINERAL RESOURCE

•   Mineral reserves and mineral resources have been calculated in accordance with National Instrument
    43-101 as required by Canadian securities regulatory authorities. For United States reporting purposes,
    Industry Guide 7, (under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934), as interpreted by Staff of the Securities
    Exchange Commission (SEC), applies different standards in order to classify mineralization as a reserve. In
    addition, while the terms “measured”, “indicated” and “inferred” mineral resources are required pursuant
    to National Instrument 43-101, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize such
    terms. Canadian standards differ significantly from the requirements of the SEC, and mineral resource
    information contained herein is not comparable to similar information regarding mineral reserves
    disclosed in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. U.S.
    investors should understand that “inferred” mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to
    their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. In addition, U.S. investors
    are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of NAP's mineral resources constitute or will be
    converted into reserves. For a more detailed description of the key assumptions, parameters and
    methods used in calculating NAP‟s mineral reserves and mineral resources, see NAP‟s most recent Annual
    Information Form/Form 40-F on file with Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities and the SEC.

• Please refer to North American Palladium‟s most current Annual Information Form and applicable
  technical reports available on www.sedar.com, www.sec.gov and www.nap.com for further information.




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LDI Palladium Mine
 MINERAL RESERVES & RESOURCES
Roby Zone: May 31, 2010 & Offset Zone: December 31, 2010 (to be updated in Q2, 2012)

                                 Tonnes      Pd       Pt     Au     Ni     Cu           Pd
                                 (000’s)   (g/t)   (g/t)   (g/t)   (%)    (%)    (000’s oz)

   RESERVES
     PROVEN - Roby Zone1,3          283     7.40   0.42    0.36    0.08   0.08          67
     PROBABLE - Roby Zone1,3        637     5.10   0.39    0.33    0.09   0.08         105
   Total Proven & Probable          920     5.81   0.40    0.34    0.08   0.08         172
   RESOURCES
     MEASURED
     Offset Zone1,2               2,500     5.62   0.36    0.33    0.12   0.09         452
     Open   Pit1,3                3,722     1.99   0.23    0.17    0.07   0.08         238
     Stockpile1,3                   508     2.21   0.20    0.18    0.07   0.05          36
   Total Measured                 6,730     3.36   0.28    0.23    0.09   0.08         726
     INDICATED
     Offset Zone1,2              11,955     5.24   0.36    0.32    0.12   0.10       2,016
     Roby Zone1,3                 3,144     7.62   0.44    0.33    0.08   0.06         770
     Open   Pit1,3                2,565     2.20   0.24    0.18    0.07   0.08         181
     Stockpile1,3                13,365    0.970   0.12    0.08    0.06   0.03         417
   Total Indicated               31,029     3.40   0.26    0.21    0.09   0.06       3,384
   Total Measured & Indicated    37,759     3.39   0.26    0.21    0.09   0.06       4,110
     INFERRED
     Offset Zone1,2               3,071     4.80   0.34    0.22    0.08   0.07         474


   See Notes on the next page.                                                                33
LDI Mine
MINERAL RESERVES & RESOURCES
NOTES:
1.Prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and the
  Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum classification system.
2.The mineral resource estimate for the Offset Zone was prepared by Antoine Yassa, P.Geo. and Eugene Puritch, P.Eng. of P&E
  Mining Consultants Inc. both Independent Qualified Persons within the meaning of NI 43-101. The mineral resource calculation uses
  a minimum 3.5 g/t Pd resource block cut-off, Assays were capped at various levels depending on metal grade distributions.
  Resources were estimated to the 4070 Mine Level (-930 m elevation), a maximum depth of 1,430 m. The following metal price
  assumptions were used: US$475/oz palladium, US$1,500/oz platinum, US$1,100/oz gold, US$9.00/lb nickel, and US$3.00/lb copper. A
  US$/Cdn$ exchange rate of US$0.95 = CDN$1.00 was also applied.
3.The mineral reserve and resource estimate for the Roby Zone, open pit and and stockpiles were estimated as of June 30, 2010 by
  Scott Wilson RPA and updated by David Penna, P.Geo., an employee of the Company and a Qualified Person under 43-101 to: (i)
  to reflect additions to mineral reserves in the Roby Zone as a result of a lower cut-off palladium grade and higher palladium price
  in the Roby Zone; (ii) depletion from production up to May 31, 2011, and (iii) mineral reserves from the crown pillar (supported by an
  internal engineering report). The following cut-off grades were used: (i) 1.8 g/t PdEq for the Roby open pit, within an optimized pit
  shell run below the current pit survey; (ii) 1.9 g/t PdEq for the mine stockpiles; and (iii) 5.8 g/t PdEq for the underground Roby
  Zone. These cut-off grades were determined under the assumption that production would take place at a rate of 14,000
  tpd. Metal price assumptions of US$350/oz palladium, US$1,400/oz platinum, US$850/oz gold, US$6.50/lb nickel, and US$2.00/lb
  copper were used in the estimation of cut-off grade. A US$/Cdn$ exchange rate of 1.11 was also applied.
4.Palladium ounces are stated as contained ounces. Disclosure of contained ounces is permitted under Canadian regulations;
  however, the SEC generally permits resources to be reported only as in place tonnage and grade. Since the closure of the open
  pit operations, metallurgical recoveries at the LDI mine have been approximately 80.8% for palladium, 74.2% for platinum and
  77.2% for gold.
5.Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of mineral resources
  may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant
  issues. The quantity and grade of reported inferred resources in this estimation are uncertain in nature and there has been
  insufficient exploration to define these Inferred resources as an Indicated or Measured mineral resource and it is uncertain if further
  exploration will result in upgrading them to an Indicated or Measured mineral resource category.
6.The resource estimate was prepared by constructing 3D wireframes containing 37.9 million tonnes of mineralization with Gemcom
  software and using inverse distance squared (1/d2) grade interpolation on capped composited assays.


                                                                                                                                       34
Vezza Gold Mine
MINERAL RESOURCES
December 31, 2011

                                                                                  Au                        Au
        Type                                              Tonnes                (g/t)           (Contained Oz.)
        RESOURCES

            Measured                                       325,000                 6.1                         64,100

            Indicated                                    1,605,000                 5.6                       290,000

            Total Measured & Indicated                   1,930,000                 5.7                       354,100
            Inferred                                       479,000                 4.8                         74,300



   NOTES :
   1. This updated mineral resource estimate was prepared as of December 31, 2011 by Valère Larouche, Eng., an employee
      of the Company and a qualified person under NI 43-101, and audited by RPA.
   2. CIM definitions were followed for the estimation of Mineral Resources.
   3. Mineral Resources were estimated at a cut-off grade of 3 g/t Au using an average gold price of US$1,200 per ounce and
      a US$/Cdn$ exchange rate of 1:1.1.
   4. See Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources.




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Nap investor presentation apr. 2012

  • 1. Investor PRESENTATION • PRESENTATION April 2012 William J. Biggar President & CEO
  • 2. Forward Looking STATEMENTS Certain information included in this presentation constitutes „forward-looking statements‟ within the meaning of the „safe harbor‟ provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws. The words „expect‟, „believe‟, „will‟, „intend‟, „estimate‟, „forecast‟, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include, without limitation, any information as to our future exploration, financial or operating performance, including: the Company's forward looking production guidance, projected capital expenditures, operating cost estimates, project timelines, mining and milling rates, the methods by which ore will be extracted, projected grades, mill recoveries, and other statements that express management's expectations or estimates of future performance. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The factors and assumptions contained in this press release, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to: metal prices assumptions, Canadian and U.S. dollar exchange rate assumptions, that there will be no significant disruptions affecting operations, that prices for key mining and construction supplies, including labour and transportation costs, will remain consistent with the Company's expectations, that the Company's current estimates of mineral reserves and resources are accurate, and that there are no material delays in the timing of ongoing development projects. The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions the reader that such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks that may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to: the possibility that metal prices, foreign exchange rates or operating costs may differ from management's expectations, uncertainty of mineral reserves and resources, inherent risks associated with mining and processing, the risk that the Lac des Iles and Vezza mines may not perform as planned and that the Offset Zone and other properties may not be successfully developed, and uncertainty of the ability of the Company to obtain financing. For more details on the factors, assumptions and risks see the Company's most recent Form 40-F/Annual Information Form on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All dollar amounts are in Canadian currency unless otherwise stated, all references to production refer to payable production, and all reference to tonnes refer to metric tonnes. U.S. investors are encouraged to refer to the “Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources” in the appendix. 1
  • 3. Investment Case FOR NAP • Transitioning into a long life, low cost palladium producer with steady production growth • Leverage to the rising price of palladium • Attractive PGM investment jurisdiction compared to South African peers – stable political landscape, low geopolitical risk, moderate cost inflation • Significant development & exploration upside • Experienced senior management and operating teams • Strong balance sheet to fund development programs 2
  • 4. Market Statistics COMPELLING ENTRY POINT STOCK SYMBOLS NYSE Amex: PAL $8.00 TSX: PDL $7.00 $6.00 MARKET CAPITALIZATION US$425 M $5.00 SHARE PRICE US$2.62 $4.00 $3.00 SHARES OUTSTANDING 162.4 M $2.00 $1.00 52-WEEK HIGH/LOW US$7.62/$1.97 $0.00 3-MONTH AVERAGE NYSE Amex: 1.5 M TRADING VOLUME TSX: 0.3 M ANALYST COVERAGE TOP INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS Cormark Securities Macquarie RBC 1. RBC Global Asset Management Edward Otto Daniel Greenspan Sam Crittenden 2. T. Rowe Price Associates Credit Suisse Merrill Lynch Scotia Nathan Littlewood Michael Parkin Leily Omoumi 3. Franklin Advisers GMP Securities Octagon Stifel Nicolaus 4. Chilton Investment Company Andrew Mikitchook Annie Zhang George Topping 5. Mackenzie Financial Haywood Securities Raymond James Chris Thompson Alex Terentiew 6. AGF Investments Information as at March 30, 2012, Thomson One. 3
  • 5. Financial POSITION • $108 M in working capital (including $51 M in cash)* • $60 M operating line ($48 M available)* • $72 M term debt • $15 M capital lease line established in early 2012 Strong balance sheet supports growth strategy *As at Dec. 31, 2011 4
  • 6. Investment Case for PALLADIUM 5
  • 7. Palladium Market MINE SUPPLY RUSSIA NORTH AMERICA 40% 9% ONLY 6.8 M oz. ANNUAL PRODUCTION WORLDWIDE SOUTH AFRICA 42% Source: CPM Group, June 2011 Notes: 1. Other producing countries (9%) include Zimbabwe, Australia, Botswana, China, Serbia and Montenegro. 6 2. Excludes secondary recycling supply of 1.7 M oz.
  • 8. Palladium Market MINE SUPPLY Constrained Mine Supply From Major Producers (000‟s ounces) 3,500 Russia South Africa 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Source: CPM Group, March 2012 Notes: 1. Russian supply is entirely from Norilsk Nickel, which produces palladium as a by-product from nickel production. 2. South African supply includes the major platinum producers who produce as a by-product from platinum production. 7
  • 9. Palladium Market FABRICATION DEMAND 2010 Fabrication Demand: 7.5 M oz. Refining Dental Automotive 6% 10% Other 58% 3% Jewellery 7% Electronics 16% Source: CPM Group, June 2011 8
  • 10. Palladium Market FABRICATION DEMAND Global Light Vehicle Production Forecast (000‟s) 110,000 102M 104M 95M 99M 100,000 91M Other1 90,000 85M 77M 81M 80,000 Europe 70,000 60,000 North 50,000 America 40,000 30,000 BRIC Economies2 20,000 10,000 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Source: IHS Automotive, February 2012 1. Other includes: Japan, Korea, Middle East and Africa 2. BRIC Economies include: Greater China, South America and South Asia • Global vehicle production biggest source of palladium demand (58%) • Strong growth to +100 M units by 2017 driven by BRIC economies 9
  • 11. Palladium Market FABRICATION DEMAND Adoption of Stricter Emission Control Standards 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Europe Euro IV Euro V Euro VI Beijing Euro III Euro IV Euro V China Nationwide Euro II Euro III Euro IV Select Cities Euro III Euro IV India Nationwide Euro II Euro III Russia Euro I Euro II Euro III Euro IV Euro V USA Tier 2 and LEV II Brazil Prconve 3 Prconve 4 Prconve 5 Prconve 6 Japan Japan 05 Source: CPM Group, June 2011 • Emerging economies have adopted emission control standards that mandate the use of catalytic converters • Advancing to a higher level of emission controls results in higher PGM loadings in the catalytic converter • Tightening emission control regulations for heavy-duty trucks 10
  • 12. Use of Palladium in CATALYTIC CONVERTERS Gasoline Engines Hybrids & Other New Forms • Use +90% palladium (of total required • Neutral impact on PGM use PGM content) • Gasoline hybrids tend to use as much palladium as normal gasoline engines Diesel Engines • Currently account for only 1% of global cars sales1 • Historically used platinum due to technical requirements • Forecasted to be 14% of overall market by 20202 • Currently use 25% palladium, with scope to increase to 50% due to advent of low sulphur diesel fuel Electric • No requirement for catalytic converters • Challenged by lack of infrastructure to recharge, high costs, long charging periods and short driving range • Forecasted to account for only 2% of global car sales by 20202 1. CPM Group, June 2010 2. Stefan Bratzel, director of the Centre of Automotive Management in Germany; as reported in Mitsui Global Precious Metals “Pole Position” Report, June 2010 11
  • 13. Palladium Market INVESTMENT DEMAND Exchange Traded Funds' Physical Palladium Holdings M Oz Pd M Oz Pd 2.5 2.5 SPAL-LSE Source SPDM-LSE iShares 2.0 WITE-NYSE ETF Securities 2.0 GLTR-NYSE ETF Securities 1.5 Julius Baer 1.5 PALL - NYSE ETF Securities MSL (Australia) 1.0 1.0 Palladium ZKB PHPD LSE 0.5 0.5 0.0 0.0 20-Apr-07 20-Feb-08 20-Dec-08 20-Oct-09 20-Aug-10 20-Jun-11 • Investment demand driven by supply/demand fundamentals for palladium -- constrained mine supply and growth in global vehicle production Source: CPM Group, as at March 11, 2012 12
  • 14. Palladium Market PRICE PERFORMANCE Historic Price Performance (US$/oz) Average Annual Price Forecast (US$/oz) $900.00 2012 2013 $800.00 UBS $825 $850 $700.00 RBC $800 $850 $600.00 Credit Suisse $771 $920 $500.00 TD $770 $1,000 $400.00 $300.00 BNP Paribas $725 $1,065 $200.00 BMO $700 $750 $100.00 Deutsche $698 $750 $0.00 Historic High: US$1,090 (2001) 2011 Average Price: US$733 Recent Price: US$648 (Mar. 30, 2012 NY close) Sources: Thomson One, Bloomberg and available equity research. 13
  • 16. LDI Mine A WORLD CLASS ASSET • Located north of Thunder Bay, Ontario • One of only two primary palladium mines in the world • Total production of +2.6 M oz of palladium since 1993 • Currently undergoing a major expansion to transition into a long life, low cost mine with steady production growth • 15,000 tpd mill has excess capacity available for production growth • Significant exploration upside • Approx. 300 employees 15 15
  • 17. LDI Mine OPERATING METRICS 2011 Actual 2012 Guidance Payable Palladium Production 146,624 oz. 150,000 - 160,000 oz.* Cash Costs1 US$448/oz. US$375 - US$400/oz. Average Underground Mining Rate 2,700 tpd 2,600 tpd Total Ore Milled (Underground & Surface) 1.7 M tonnes 1.8 M – 2.0 M tonnes Average Palladium Head Grade 2 3.7 g/t 3.7 g/t Palladium Mill Recovery 78.3% 78% * Comprised of approximately 40,000 oz. from open pit & 110,000 – 120,000 oz. from underground. 1. Cash costs per ounce is a non-IFRS measure. For reconciliation of historical total cash costs per ounce to production costs, please refer to the Company’s financial statements. Cash costs per ounce are presented net of byproduct credits and can be materially affected by changes in byproduct metal prices, as well as the Canadian/US dollar exchange rate. The 2012 guidance assumes: US$1,600 per ounce gold, US$1,600 per ounce platinum, US$8.50 per pound nickel, US$3.50 per pound copper and an exchange rate of C$1.00 to US$1.00. 2. 2012 guidance represents a blend of surface ore (1.9 g/t) and underground ore (5.3 g/t). 16
  • 18. LDI Mine Expansion PLAN FOR GROWTH • Transitioning from mining via ramp to via Surface shaft OPEN PIT • Currently sinking a shaft to 795 metres from surface (target completion by year end) ROBY ZONE • Shaft is being sized for 7,000 tpd SHAFT • High-volume, large scale bulk mining method: – long-hole stoping with primary & secondary stoping blocks • Target shaft mining rate: 795 Metres – 3,500 tpd (Q1 2013) OFFSET – Gradual increase in tpd in 2013 & 2014 ZONE – 5,500 tpd (Q1 2015) • Once mining at 5,500 tpd: 1,345 Metres – Production expected at +250,000 oz/yr – Cash costs are expected to decline to The underground design schematic of LDI, showing the deposit and ~US$200/oz underground ramp infrastructure, looking east. 17
  • 19. LDI Mine Expansion LOW EXECUTION RISK • Experienced development team on site overseeing all aspects of the expansion with the support of industry-leading contractors • Surface construction substantially completed • Underground development on target to feed production from the new shaft starting in 2013 • Existing 15,000-tpd mill has been operating over 10 years, which eliminates start-up production issues commonly associated with new mine development • Over 18 years of mining experience at LDI 18
  • 20. LDI Mine Expansion DEVELOPMENT IN PROGRESS 2012 Capital Budget of $116 M: HEAD FRAME  Complete the surface construction activities  Complete the shaft sinking to the 795-metre level by year end ORE BIN HOIST HOUSE  Complete development of the 735-metre mine level  Commence set up of mining stopes for production in the Offset Zone Top Priority: Commissioning of Shaft by Year End 19
  • 21. LDI Exploration SIGNIFICANT 2012 PROGRAM • $16 M budget for palladium exploration* • 70,000 metres of drilling planned – 64,000 metres at LDI – 6,000 metres at other nearby properties • LDI program objectives:  To expand reserves & resources at LDI and identify new targets  Underground exploration targeting the Offset Zone – infill drilling & testing Offset Zone extensions towards surface, at depth & south  Drilling at North LDI, North VT Rim and Legris Lake * $10 M of the budget (55,000 of the 64,000 metres to be drilled at LDI) is in connection with the LDI mine expansion and is included in the $116 M capital expenditure budget. 20
  • 22. LDI Mine NEW UNDERGROUND ZONES Sheriff Zone discovered in 2010 New zones have potential to increase production leveraging existing underground infrastructure Cowboy & Outlaw Zones discovered in 2009 21
  • 23. LDI Property EXPLORATION UPSIDE +30,000-acre PGM land package LDI & Legris Lake cover the most prospective mafic complexes in the area South Norite Zone Mineralization Trend • LDI represents a rare palladium-rich asset with excellent infrastructure • LDI complex has only been drilled in a 1km x 1km area & remains largely underexplored • Multiple targets identified for follow up exploration (surface & underground) 22
  • 24. LDI Exploration Potential INDEPENDENT REVIEW • Independent exploration review of LDI property conducted in 2011 by Revelation Geoscience, experts in PGE deposits • Key findings: – “Globally, there are few available advanced WE HAVE ONLY PGE exploration investment opportunities as SCRATCHED THE SURFACE attractive as LDI (technical quality risk, PGE focus).” – “Exploration opportunities at LDI are highly ranked in comparison to most advanced PGE properties on a global basis. Low overall risk given existing infrastructure and permitting. Clear path to expanding production.” – “Several areas on the Mine Block Intrusion have immediate potential for expanding the resource base. Offset Zone south extension, Cowboy, Outlaw & Sheriff zones. Good historical link between exploration spend and resource quality and size. Encouraged to continue with aggressive exploration.” 23
  • 25. LDI GROWTH PROFILE Increasing Palladium Production, Lowering Cash Costs $500 $448 +250,000 oz $450 250,000 $375 - $400 $400 $350 200,000 $300 150,000 – $250 160,000 oz 146,624 oz ~$200 150,000 $200 $150 $100 100,000 $50 $0 50,000 2011 Actual 2012 Guidance 2015 Estimate* Pd. Production Cash Cost (US$/oz) *Preliminary in nature and subject to change. 24
  • 26. Vezza Gold Mine SECOND SOURCE OF CASH FLOW • Located in Abitibi region, Quebec • Commercial production at 750 tpd expected in Q2, 2012 – Mining method: blend of long hole & alimak • Ore to be trucked to Sleeping Giant mill, approx. 85 km away • $17 million capex budget in 2012 for continued development & to increase production in 2013 • Up to 9-year mine life 25 25
  • 27. Vezza Gold Mine OPERATING METRICS 2013 2012 Preliminary Guidance Estimate Payable Gold 30,000 oz.* 43,000 oz. Production Cash Costs US$1,150/oz. ~US$1,000/oz. Average Head 5.2 g/t Au. TBD Grade at Mill Gold Recovery 88% TBD Daily Mining Rate 750 tpd 850 tpd Objective: Steady Cash Flow To Fund Growth In Palladium Initiatives * For the nine month period to December 31, 2012. 26
  • 28. NAP 2012 INVESTING FOR GROWTH VISION To become a low cost mid-tier precious metals producer (+250,000 ounces annual production) 2012 PRIORITIES 1. Commission LDI mine shaft to allow UG mining rate to be increased from 2,600 tpd to 3,500 tpd in Q1, 2013 2. Commence commercial production at Vezza and continue development to allow UG mining rate to be increased from 750 tpd to 850 tpd in 2013 2012 MILESTONES Timing Commissioning of the LDI mine shaft End of Q4, 2012 Completing the reserve & resource update for LDI Q2, 2012 Achieving commercial production at Vezza mine Q2, 2012 Completing the resource update for Vezza Done Continuing exploration at LDI In Progress 27
  • 29. Why INVEST? LEVERAGE CLEAR STRATEGY TO INCREASE PRODUCTION TO RISING & LOWER CASH COSTS PALLADIUM PRICES ATTRACTIVE UPSIDE PGM INVESTMENT IN EXPLORATION & JURSIDICTION DEVELOPMENT 28
  • 30. Shareholder INFORMATION North American Palladium‟s vision is to become a low cost, mid-tier precious metals company operating in mining friendly jurisdictions. NAP is an established precious metals producer that has been operating its flagship Lac des Iles mine (LDI) located in Ontario, Canada since 1993. LDI is one of only two primary producers of palladium in the world, and is currently undergoing a major expansion to increase production and reduce cash costs per ounce. NAP also operates the Vezza gold mine located in the Abitibi region of Quebec. NAP‟s experienced management and technical teams have a significant commitment to exploration and are dedicated to building shareholder value. Corporate Office: Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower 200 Bay St., Suite 2350 Toronto, ON M5J 2J2 Stock Symbols: NYSE Amex – PAL TSX – PDL Website: www.nap.com Investor Relations: Camilla Bartosiewicz Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications camilla@nap.com 416-360-7590 ext. 7226 29
  • 32. Senior MANAGEMENT William J. Biggar – President and CEO Mr. Biggar was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in October, 2008. He is an accomplished businessman with extensive experience in mining and in a broad range of industries. He has served as a Senior Vice-President of Barrick Gold Corporation and Horsham Corporation, as well as Executive Vice-President of Magna International and President and CEO of MI Developments. Mr. Biggar also has over 12 years of experience as an investment banker and private equity investor. A Chartered Accountant, he holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Commerce (with distinction) degrees from the University of Toronto. Greg Struble – VP and COO Mr. Struble is a mine engineer with over 30 years of experience in underground mining. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Stillwater Mining Company, where he was responsible for two underground palladium mines as well as smelter and refinery operations. Prior to this, he worked as underground project manager for Barrick Gold‟s Cortez Hills Joint Venture. Mr. Struble has also worked internationally at a number of large gold mines, including General Manager of the El Penon Mine in Chile and the Jerritt Canyon Mines in Nevada. Previously, he worked for the Homestake Mining Company and held various positions including Mine Superintendent at their Homestake Mine in South Dakota. Jeff Swinoga – VP, Finance and CFO Mr. Swinoga has over eighteen years of experience in the resource, mining and finance industries. He brings a wealth of experience in leading debt and equity transactions, including project financings for mine development. He has served as Senior Vice President, Finance & CFO of MagIndustries Corp., Vice President, Finance & CFO of HudBay Minerals Inc., and was Director, Treasury Finance of Barrick Gold Corporation for seven years. Mr. Swinoga is a Chartered Accountant and also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Toronto and a Honours Economics degree from the University of Western Ontario. Mr. Swinoga has overall responsibility for the company‟s financial activities. Trent Mell – VP, Corporate Development and General Counsel Mr. Mell has over 10 years of experience in the mining industry and joined the Company in 2007 as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In 2008, he also assumed responsibility for Corporate Development and in 2010, for Human Resources. He previously worked in the head offices of Barrick Gold and Sherritt International and has also practiced securities and corporate law with Stikeman Elliott LLP. He holds a B.A., a B.C.L. (with distinction) and a LL.B. (with distinction), each from McGill University, a LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School, and is currently pursuing a joint Executive MBA with the Kellogg School of Management in Chicago and the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Mell has published two papers on mineral reserve and mineral resource disclosure practices in Canada and around the world. David C. Peck – Head of Exploration Dr. Peck is a Professional Geoscientist with nearly 30 years of exploration and research experience specializing in magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE ore deposits. Dr. Peck holds global recognition as an expert in PGE exploration after serving as a senior technical and strategic consultant to several public and private companies and having worked on exploration and mining projects in more than a dozen countries. He was directly involved in several significant magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE discoveries in Canada and overseas. Recently, Dr. Peck served as President and Senior Technical and Strategic Consultant at Revelation Geoscience Ltd., and prior to this, he served as Global Nickel Commodity Leader at Anglo American plc, a Senior Geologist for Falconbridge Ltd., a Senior Mineral Deposits Geologist with the Manitoba Geological Survey, held various academic roles in Canadian universities, and was the technical lead on a multi-year mineral potential study funded by the Ontario Geological Survey. He has authored numerous public presentations and government and academic publications addressing his area of specialization. 31 31
  • 33. Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning MINERAL RESERVES AND MINERAL RESOURCE • Mineral reserves and mineral resources have been calculated in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 as required by Canadian securities regulatory authorities. For United States reporting purposes, Industry Guide 7, (under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934), as interpreted by Staff of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), applies different standards in order to classify mineralization as a reserve. In addition, while the terms “measured”, “indicated” and “inferred” mineral resources are required pursuant to National Instrument 43-101, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize such terms. Canadian standards differ significantly from the requirements of the SEC, and mineral resource information contained herein is not comparable to similar information regarding mineral reserves disclosed in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. U.S. investors should understand that “inferred” mineral resources have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. In addition, U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of NAP's mineral resources constitute or will be converted into reserves. For a more detailed description of the key assumptions, parameters and methods used in calculating NAP‟s mineral reserves and mineral resources, see NAP‟s most recent Annual Information Form/Form 40-F on file with Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities and the SEC. • Please refer to North American Palladium‟s most current Annual Information Form and applicable technical reports available on www.sedar.com, www.sec.gov and www.nap.com for further information. 32
  • 34. LDI Palladium Mine MINERAL RESERVES & RESOURCES Roby Zone: May 31, 2010 & Offset Zone: December 31, 2010 (to be updated in Q2, 2012) Tonnes Pd Pt Au Ni Cu Pd (000’s) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (%) (%) (000’s oz) RESERVES PROVEN - Roby Zone1,3 283 7.40 0.42 0.36 0.08 0.08 67 PROBABLE - Roby Zone1,3 637 5.10 0.39 0.33 0.09 0.08 105 Total Proven & Probable 920 5.81 0.40 0.34 0.08 0.08 172 RESOURCES MEASURED Offset Zone1,2 2,500 5.62 0.36 0.33 0.12 0.09 452 Open Pit1,3 3,722 1.99 0.23 0.17 0.07 0.08 238 Stockpile1,3 508 2.21 0.20 0.18 0.07 0.05 36 Total Measured 6,730 3.36 0.28 0.23 0.09 0.08 726 INDICATED Offset Zone1,2 11,955 5.24 0.36 0.32 0.12 0.10 2,016 Roby Zone1,3 3,144 7.62 0.44 0.33 0.08 0.06 770 Open Pit1,3 2,565 2.20 0.24 0.18 0.07 0.08 181 Stockpile1,3 13,365 0.970 0.12 0.08 0.06 0.03 417 Total Indicated 31,029 3.40 0.26 0.21 0.09 0.06 3,384 Total Measured & Indicated 37,759 3.39 0.26 0.21 0.09 0.06 4,110 INFERRED Offset Zone1,2 3,071 4.80 0.34 0.22 0.08 0.07 474 See Notes on the next page. 33
  • 35. LDI Mine MINERAL RESERVES & RESOURCES NOTES: 1.Prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum classification system. 2.The mineral resource estimate for the Offset Zone was prepared by Antoine Yassa, P.Geo. and Eugene Puritch, P.Eng. of P&E Mining Consultants Inc. both Independent Qualified Persons within the meaning of NI 43-101. The mineral resource calculation uses a minimum 3.5 g/t Pd resource block cut-off, Assays were capped at various levels depending on metal grade distributions. Resources were estimated to the 4070 Mine Level (-930 m elevation), a maximum depth of 1,430 m. The following metal price assumptions were used: US$475/oz palladium, US$1,500/oz platinum, US$1,100/oz gold, US$9.00/lb nickel, and US$3.00/lb copper. A US$/Cdn$ exchange rate of US$0.95 = CDN$1.00 was also applied. 3.The mineral reserve and resource estimate for the Roby Zone, open pit and and stockpiles were estimated as of June 30, 2010 by Scott Wilson RPA and updated by David Penna, P.Geo., an employee of the Company and a Qualified Person under 43-101 to: (i) to reflect additions to mineral reserves in the Roby Zone as a result of a lower cut-off palladium grade and higher palladium price in the Roby Zone; (ii) depletion from production up to May 31, 2011, and (iii) mineral reserves from the crown pillar (supported by an internal engineering report). The following cut-off grades were used: (i) 1.8 g/t PdEq for the Roby open pit, within an optimized pit shell run below the current pit survey; (ii) 1.9 g/t PdEq for the mine stockpiles; and (iii) 5.8 g/t PdEq for the underground Roby Zone. These cut-off grades were determined under the assumption that production would take place at a rate of 14,000 tpd. Metal price assumptions of US$350/oz palladium, US$1,400/oz platinum, US$850/oz gold, US$6.50/lb nickel, and US$2.00/lb copper were used in the estimation of cut-off grade. A US$/Cdn$ exchange rate of 1.11 was also applied. 4.Palladium ounces are stated as contained ounces. Disclosure of contained ounces is permitted under Canadian regulations; however, the SEC generally permits resources to be reported only as in place tonnage and grade. Since the closure of the open pit operations, metallurgical recoveries at the LDI mine have been approximately 80.8% for palladium, 74.2% for platinum and 77.2% for gold. 5.Mineral resources which are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-political, marketing, or other relevant issues. The quantity and grade of reported inferred resources in this estimation are uncertain in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to define these Inferred resources as an Indicated or Measured mineral resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in upgrading them to an Indicated or Measured mineral resource category. 6.The resource estimate was prepared by constructing 3D wireframes containing 37.9 million tonnes of mineralization with Gemcom software and using inverse distance squared (1/d2) grade interpolation on capped composited assays. 34
  • 36. Vezza Gold Mine MINERAL RESOURCES December 31, 2011 Au Au Type Tonnes (g/t) (Contained Oz.) RESOURCES Measured 325,000 6.1 64,100 Indicated 1,605,000 5.6 290,000 Total Measured & Indicated 1,930,000 5.7 354,100 Inferred 479,000 4.8 74,300 NOTES : 1. This updated mineral resource estimate was prepared as of December 31, 2011 by Valère Larouche, Eng., an employee of the Company and a qualified person under NI 43-101, and audited by RPA. 2. CIM definitions were followed for the estimation of Mineral Resources. 3. Mineral Resources were estimated at a cut-off grade of 3 g/t Au using an average gold price of US$1,200 per ounce and a US$/Cdn$ exchange rate of 1:1.1. 4. See Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources. 35