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A Leading Intermediate Copper Producer Q2 2016 Conference Call/Webcast Presentation July 27, 2016 1

Cautionary Note On Forward Looking Information This presentation, and the documents incorporated by reference herein, may contain “forward - looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and “forward -looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “forward -loo king statements”). These forward -looking statements are made as of the date of this document and Capstone does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required under applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect our expectations or beliefs regarding future events. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the estimation of mineral resources and mineral reserves, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production and capital expenditures, the success of our mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses and title disputes. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes” or variations of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” or the negative of these terms or comparable terminology. 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Such factors include, amongst others, risks related to inherent hazards associated with mining operations, future prices of copper and other metals, compliance with financial covenants, surety bonding, our ability to raise capital, counterparty risks associated with sales of our metals, use of financial derivative instruments and associated counterparty risks, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, changes in general economic conditions, accuracy of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates, operating in foreign jurisdictions with risk of changes to governmental regulation, compliance with governmental regulations, compliance with environmental laws and regulations, reliance on approvals, licences and permits from governmental authorities, impact of climatic conditions on our Pinto Valley, Cozamin and Minto operations, aboriginal title claims and rights to consultation and accommodation, land reclamation and mine closure obligations, uncertainties and risks related to the potential development of the Santo Domingo Project, increased operating and capital costs, challenges to title to our mineral properties, dependence on key management personnel, potential conflicts of interest involving our directors and officers, corruption and bribery, limitations inherent in our insurance coverage, labour relations, increasing energy prices, competition in the mining industry, risks associated with joint venture partners, our ability to integrate new acquisitions into our operations, cybersecurity threats and other risks of the mining industry as well as those factors detailed from time to time in the Company’s interim and annual financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis of those statements, all of which are filed and available for review under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those described in our forward- looking statements, there may be other factors that cause our results, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that our forward- looking statements will prove to be accurate, as our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Alternative Performance Measures “C1 cash cost”, “cash cost”, “all - in sustaining cost”, “all - in cost”, “fully -loaded all- in cost”, “adjusted net earnings/loss”, adjusted EBITDA”, “operating cash flow before changes in working capital” and “net debt” are Alternative Performance Measures. Alternative performance measures are furnished to provide additional informa tion. These non-GAAP performance measures are included in this presentation because these statistics are key performance measures that management uses to monitor performance, to assess how the Company is performing, to plan and to assess the overall effectiveness and efficiency of mining operations. These performance measures may not be comparable to similar data presented by other mining companies. These performance measures should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for measures of performance included in the Company’s unaudite d condensed interim consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Currency All amounts are in US$ unless otherwise specified. 2

Participants Darren Pylot Cindy Burnett Jim Slattery Gregg Bush President, CEO & VP IR & SVP & CFO SVP & COO Director Communications 3

Q2 2016 Financial Highlights  Net loss of $13.4 million  EBITDA of $13.0 million  Operating cash flow before changes in working capital of $21.6 million  Demonstrates ability to generate positive operating cash flow at depressed copper prices  In the third quarter we anticipate reducing the amount outstanding on our revolving credit facility (RCF), even at lower copper prices Generated positive operating cash flow in challenging metal price environment 4

Well Positioned for Second Half Price Fixing/Hedging Protects Financial Flexibility Recorded revenue at an average copper price of $2.21/lb while  average LME price was $2.15/lb Additional price fixing done subsequent to quarter end:   ~75% of Q2 and Q3 expected sales are protected from final settlement price risk Exited quarter in compliance with covenants on our RCF  Pinto Valley Ahead of Plan & Minto Set for Strong H2 Pinto Valley performing extremely well relative to cost guidance  Continuing to increase efficiencies and lower costs  Unit costs at Minto expected to drop significantly   Plus 2% grade ore from Minto North will drive higher production volumes 5

Financial & Operating Performance Pinto Valley (Arizona, US) Q2 2016 H1 2016 Copper Production (1) (tonnes) 18,776 35,141 C1 Cash Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.45 $1.54 C1 Cash Cost (2) ($/lb Cu sold) $1.63 $1.71 All-in Sustaining Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.74 $1.88 All-in Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.75 $1.89 Fully-loaded All-in Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.79 $1.93 Cozamin (Zacatecas, Mexico) Copper Production (tonnes) 3,288 6,948 C1 Cash Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.52 $1.51 C1 Cash Cost (2) ($/lb Cu sold) $1.56 $1.54 All-in Sustaining Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.80 $1.69 All-in Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.80 $1.69 Fully-loaded All-in Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.91 $1.79 Minto (Yukon, Canada) Copper Production (tonnes) 6,093 10,615 C1 Cash Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.70 $1.91 C1 Cash Cost (2) ($/lb Cu sold) $1.95 $1.90 All-in Sustaining Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.87 $2.07 All-in Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.87 $2.07 Fully-loaded All-in Cost (2) ($/lb Cu produced) $1.87 $2.11 1. Includes concentrate and cathode. 2. These are Alternative Performance Measures. See Forward-Looking Statements slide. 6

Operating Results Mine Operating Results  Exceeded throughput target for the third straight quarter, averaging over 55,000 tonnes per day  C1 cash costs of $1.45/lb Cu produced and $8.82/tonne Pinto Valley milled for the quarter  Falling costs related to input prices and continued focus on optimization and cost reduction initiatives  Production behind for the quarter and YTD Cozamin  Operating with very tight management controls and have seen steady improvements in development rates  Continued strong production in Q2 with underground mining extended though Q3  Evaluating economics of continuing into lower lens of Area 2 but Minto currently on track to extend operations to mid-2017 as guided  Improved recoveries from lower than estimated oxide content from Minto North 7

Upside Opportunities Pinto Valley:  Strong production and cost performance with significant potential to continue to move steadily down the cost curve Focused on operating efficiencies, expansion potential,  as well as additional regional growth opportunities Cozamin:  Lower costs when silver stream expires in just over 8 months Minto: Significant contribution in H2 coming from Minto North  Santo Domingo: Evaluating opportunities to develop as copper-only project  and reviewing potential regional consolidation options Continue to focus on operating efficiencies across the company 8