AIF - Sprott Resource Corp.

Risks Relating to Interest in Stonegate Agricom
Commodity Prices
The profitability of Stonegate Agricom’s operations will be dependent upon the market price of phosphate rock. Mineral
prices fluctuate widely and are affected by numerous factors beyond the control of Stonegate Agricom. The level of
interest rates, the rate of inflation, global and regional consumption patterns, the world supply of and demand for mineral
commodities and the stability of exchange rates can all cause significant fluctuations in prices. Such external economic
factors are in turn influenced by changes in international investment patterns, monetary systems and political
developments. The effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted. The price of mineral commodities has
fluctuated widely in recent years and future price declines could cause commercial production to be impracticable, thereby
having a material adverse effect on Stonegate Agricom’s business and financial condition.
In addition to adversely affecting Stonegate Agricom’s mineral resource estimates and its financial condition, declining
commodity prices can impact operations by requiring a reassessment of the feasibility of a particular project. Such a
reassessment may be the result of a management decision or may be required under financing arrangements related to a
particular project. Even if the project is ultimately determined to be economically viable, the need to conduct such a
reassessment may cause substantial delays or may interrupt operations until the reassessment can be completed.
The profitability of Stonegate Agricom’s mineral properties will also be dependent on the costs of consumables used in its
operations. Profitability will be impacted by the cost of such consumables including fuel, energy, steel and other products
required to be used in future operations.
Current Global Financial Conditions
Financial markets globally have been subject to increased volatility. Access to financing has been negatively impacted by
liquidity crises and uncertainty with respect to sovereign defaults throughout the world. These factors may impact the
ability of Stonegate Agricom to secure financing in the future and, if obtained, on terms favourable to Stonegate Agricom.
Although there has been an improvement in market conditions since late 2009, if these levels of volatility and market
turmoil continue, Stonegate Agricom may not be able to secure appropriate debt or equity financing, any of which could
affect the trading price of Stonegate Agricom’s securities in an adverse manner.
Stonegate Agricom is also exposed to liquidity risk in the event its cash positions decline or become inaccessible for any
reason, or additional financing is required to advance its projects or growth strategy and appropriate financing is
unavailable, or demand for phosphate falls. Any of these factors may impact the ability of Stonegate Agricom to obtain
further equity based funding, loans and other credit facilities in the future and, if obtained, on terms favourable to
Stonegate Agricom.
Uncertainty of Additional Capital
The exploration and development of Stonegate Agricom’s properties, including continuing exploration and development
projects, the construction of mining facilities and commencement of mining operations and the growth of Stonegate
Agricom, will require substantial additional financing. Stonegate Agricom has limited financial resources and has no
source of operating income. Failure to obtain sufficient financing could result in a delay or indefinite postponement of
exploration, development or production on any or all of Stonegate Agricom’s properties or even a loss of a property
interest. An important source of funds available to Stonegate Agricom is through the sale of equity capital, properties,
royalty interests or the entering into of joint ventures. Additional financing may not be available when needed or, if
available, the terms of such financing might not be favourable to Stonegate Agricom and might involve substantial dilution
to existing shareholders. Failure to raise capital when needed would have a material adverse effect on Stonegate
Agricom’s business, financial condition and results of operations and ability to grow.
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