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1 TSXV: DAR OTCPK: DARWF Frankfurt: DWU

2 Disclaimer Forward looking statement: Some of the statements contained in the following material may be "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that Darwin Resources Corp ( Darwin ) believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may," "will," "can," "should," "could," or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations or beliefs of Darwin based on information currently available to Darwin. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of Darwin to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on Darwin. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, failure to successfully complete intended financings, capital and other costs varying significantly from estimates, production rates varying from estimates, changes in world metal markets, changes in equity markets, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, equipment failure, unexpected geological conditions, imprecision in resource estimates, success of future development initiatives, competition, operating performance of facilities, environmental and safety risks, delays in obtaining or failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities, and other development and operating risks. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Darwin disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although Darwin believes that assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Darwin s Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument , Dr Graham Carman, President and CEO, and a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy has reviewed and verified the contents of this presentation. 2

3 Darwin Intro Listed in May 2012 (TSXV:DAR) Asset portfolio focussed on Peru Suriloma most advanced property (Au) Other assets spun-out from Mawson Resources Experienced team Ex Rio Tinto Peru, Savage - Pasminco Peru +70 years combined experience in country 3

4 People Our Competitive Advantage Graham Carman President and CEO, QP, PhD (Lihir), Ex Rio Tinto Peru Discoveries: Yanque, Accha, Bongara (Zn,Pb) Georg Winkelmann General Manager Peru, Ex Rio Tinto Peru, Meridian Rolando Ligarda Exploration Manager, Ex Buenaventura, Rio Tinto Discoveries: Marcapunta (Cu-Au), Millo (Au), Yanque (Pb,Zn) Edgardo Guizado Senior Consultant, Ex Rio Tinto Peru Discoveries: Constancia (Cu-Au), Corani (Ag), Yauricocha (Cu,Zn) DIRECTORS Michael Hudson Mawson Resources Discoveries: Rompas (Au), Norra Kärr (REE) Mark Saxon Tasman Metals Discoveries : Rompas (Au), Norra Kärr (REE) Nick Demare (CA) CFO Darwin, Director of multiple listed resource companies Paul-Henri Couture (CFA) President of Sentient Asset Management Canada Ltd 4

5 Trading Symbols: TSXV:DAR OTCPK: DARWF Frankfurt: DWU Shares outstanding: M Fully diluted: M Share price: $0.16 (at 18 Jan 2013) Trading range 36 weeks: $0.12-$0.42 Capital Structure 31 December 2012: $2.2 M Market $0.16: $4.2 M Major shareholder: The Sentient Group (24.1%) 5

6 Suriloma Gold Project Discovery made in 2012 by Darwin team Large epithermal stockwork vein system Located in one of the world s most prolific epithermal gold belts 30km from Barrick s Lagunas Norte (+10 Moz) La Arena (4Moz) and Shahuindo (3Moz) also nearby 6

7 Region of low cash cost mines Lagunas Norte (Barrick Gold Corporation) $284 per ounce cash cost (Q1 2012), <1g/t Au La Arena oxide gold (Rio Alto Mining) $428 per ounce cash cost (Q1 2012), <0.5g/t Au Shahuindo (Sulliden Gold Corporation) $553 per ounce cash cost estimate (FS), <1g/t Au 7

8 Suriloma Gold Project Option agreements to buy 100% (3 years) Prospective area 7km by 3km Multiple targets in volcanics & sediments Encouraging surface gold results up to 130g/t La Puerta stockwork large tonnage 1-2g/t oxide target based on channel samples Obtaining drilling approvals now Drilling expected Q

9 Suriloma - Multiple Gold Targets Sediment hosted gold to 4g/t Santa Felicita Surupampa Edelmira 1km 9

10 La Puerta - Channel Samples metres wide, 1km strike, 200m vertical relief 2 sub-parallel zones A and B margins undefined Oxide gold mineralization in quartz stockwork Persistent and consistent grade 1-2g/t Au average Mineralization open along strike under soil cover 100m 1.28g/t Au 10

11 La Puerta target 100m wide stockwork Some artisanal workings Epithermal stockwork veins & breccia Channel sampling Hydrothermal breccia boulder 5g/t gold 11

12 Community engagement Channel sampling Nov 2012 Information workshop Dec 2012 Information workshop Dec 2012 Hydrothermal breccia boulder 5g/t gold Local kids 12

13 Rurimarac Gold Project 30km from Pierina gold mine in Ancash 100% Darwin Surrounded by Barrick concessions Potential for high-grade oxide gold Surface pits: Up to 39g/t Au Average 5.1g/t Au Negotiating access Drill permits expected during

14 Regional Peru Several other gold-copper properties in southern Peru 100% Darwin Darwin is continuing to evaluate new opportunities in Peru & elsewhere in Latin America 14

15 Drilling Timetable WORK PROGRAM Q1 13 Q2 13 Q3 13 Q4 13 Suriloma: DIA* Approval expected 8 Feb PIA* + 3 months 20 platforms Drilling (+2,000m) Metallurgical testing Rurimarac: Resampling - old core, pits etc Community access approvals Drilling (subject to approvals) * DIA = Declaration of Environmental Impact * PIA = Permission to Initiate Activities 15

16 Proven exploration team with past successes Sufficiently funded to first drilling program Outstanding gold properties in northern Peru found in < 12 months (Suriloma) Socially responsible Suriloma 1 st drill program expected Q Property pipeline will grow Why Darwin? 16

17 For investor relations please contact: Donna Werbes Contacts Visit us at Booth No. 710 North American Head Office: Mariana Bermudez Corporate Secretary Tel: +1 (604) Fax: +1 (604) Suite West Georgia St Vancouver, BC, V6E 3V7 CANADA Peru Office: Georg Winkelmann General Manager Peru Tel: +51 (1)