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<strong>AIM</strong>: <strong>AGQ</strong><br />

<strong>TSX</strong>-V: <strong>AGQ</strong><br />

<strong>Frankfurt</strong>: <strong>I3A</strong>


Company Profile<br />

• Precious and Base Metals in Mexico<br />

• Brownfield assets – advanced stage or former producers<br />

• Three Main Assets<br />

• Tepal Au – Cu porphyry has 2 Million oz Au potential + > 0.5 Billion lbs<br />

Cu<br />

• San Jose Mine is former producer with near-term production potential<br />

• Calicanto – Bonanza grade silver with gold and base metals<br />

• 43-101 reports due year end 2007<br />

• Targeting underground projects, which may use mechanised<br />

mining techniques (Load-Haul-Dump), and open pit projects<br />

• Working with the Endeavour Group in North America and Dragon<br />

Group in London, UK<br />

* as at 4 th September 2007


Directors/Management<br />

JIM WILLIAMS, President and Chief Executive Officer<br />

- geologist with > 20 years experience<br />

- - put silver operation in production (in Mexico) – on time and on budget<br />

- TONY WILLIAMS, Chairman<br />

- - Chairman of the UK-based Dragon Group, a venture capital consortium<br />

JAMES CROMBIE, Non-Executive Director<br />

- mining engineer with over 25 years experience including management<br />

- former CEO of PJO (<strong>TSX</strong>-V) - acquired by Coeur d’Alene Mines for >$1 billion<br />

DAVID COHEN, Non-Executive Director,<br />

- President and CEO of Northern Orion Resources Inc.<br />

JAMES CABLE, Chief Financial Officer<br />

- has significant international and commercial experience in several sectors<br />

TOM BAILEY, Non-Executive Director<br />

- solicitor; worked with Citibank and Chase Manhattan.


Location in Mexico<br />

Tepal<br />

In the heart of the Mexican <strong>Silver</strong> Belt


<strong>Arian</strong>’s Portfolio of Brownfield Sites<br />

… initial focus on San Jose and Calicanto<br />

Zacatecas<br />

• Calicanto Group<br />

• Los Campos<br />

Ojo Caliente<br />

• San Jose<br />

• San Celso<br />

• Donovan 1<br />

• Donovan 2<br />

• Africana<br />

• Navidad<br />

Sombrerete<br />

• Reyna Victoria<br />

Total area: ~8,300 ha<br />

Major roads


• Former producer<br />

• ceased operations in 2001 when silver was < $4.50/oz<br />

• > 2 million tonnes of ore mined averaging 250g/t silver with<br />

base-metal credits (Zn & Pb)<br />

• Near term production potential<br />

• existing underground workings have high Zn & Pb values<br />

• Low-cost, mechanized mining – good minimum widths<br />

• Exploration potential<br />

San Jose Project<br />

• >12.5 km western extension of main San Jose vein<br />

• ~ 1 km eastern extension of main San Jose vein<br />

• 2 new silver discoveries at surface from recent exploration<br />

• Property not previously explored by modern systematic<br />

methods


San Jose Exploration<br />

• Phase 1: 7,500m (extended from 5,000m) drill programme began<br />

in May 2007 to explore: -<br />

(1) near surface and vein extension targets along the western and<br />

eastern portion of the San Jose Vein (SJV), and<br />

(2) wider-zone surface and near-surface mineralisation associated<br />

with both stock-work and skarn-type geological structures.<br />

- drill rigs operational 24 hours per day.<br />

- >> US$100 insitu rock value delineated by on-going drilling<br />

programme based on Ag-Zn-Pb values.


San Jose – Exploration Targets<br />

View over San Celso project area<br />

New Surface Discovery<br />

Follow up Drilling<br />

>12.5 km<br />

Big Exploration Upside<br />

on San Jose Vein<br />

Previous Mining<br />

2.2 million tonnes @<br />

> 250 g/t Ag<br />

+ Pb + Zn<br />

Skarn<br />

Mineralization


TEPAL PORPHYRY Au-Cu DEPOSIT<br />

… making BIGGER an existing asset<br />

•Historical Resource<br />

• 1.2 Moz Au<br />

• 430 Mlbs Cu<br />

87 Drill-holes (12.6Km)<br />

open at depth and along<br />

strike<br />

<strong>Arian</strong> has optioned 100%<br />

exclusive option<br />

Total area: ~14,500 ha


Tepal Deposit<br />

• Phase 1: 4,500m drilling program started April 2007<br />

- drill rigs on site, operational 24 hours per day<br />

• Exclusive option for 100% of the Property (with 2.5% NSR)<br />

• Previous exploration for copper and gold by Inco, Teck and Hecla<br />

between 1971 and 1991<br />

• Historical resource of 1.2M oz Au* and 430 M lbs Cu* based on 87<br />

diamond and R/C drill holes (12.6Km)<br />

• Excellent potential to expand known resource zones – both at depth<br />

and laterally<br />

*not (currently) NI 43-101 or JORC compliant


Geochemical contour map of Tepal Property<br />

(original 1,500 ha concession area only)<br />

North Zone<br />

Resource Area<br />

North Zone<br />

Exploration Targets<br />

South Zone<br />

Resource Area<br />

A large (3km<br />

x 2km)<br />

Au and Cu<br />

geochemical<br />

anomaly<br />

with<br />

numerous<br />

un-drilled<br />

exploration<br />

targets<br />

South Zone<br />

Exploration Target


Selected Drilling Results - Tepal<br />

Hole ID<br />

From (m)<br />

To (m)<br />

Core length (m)<br />

Gold (g/t)<br />

Cu (%)<br />

AS-07-005<br />

0<br />

100<br />

100<br />

0.75<br />

0.30<br />

Inc<br />

76<br />

88<br />

12<br />

1.27<br />

0.55<br />

AS-07-007<br />

0<br />

250.5<br />

250.5<br />

0.53<br />

0.22<br />

Inc<br />

64<br />

100<br />

36<br />

1.01<br />

0.37<br />

AS-07-009<br />

0<br />

150.7<br />

150.7<br />

0.38<br />

0.30<br />

As-07-013<br />

50<br />

185.8<br />

135.8<br />

0.48<br />

0.17<br />

Inc<br />

116<br />

160<br />

44<br />

0.63<br />

0.14<br />

AS07-015<br />

0<br />

180.45<br />

180.45<br />

0.74<br />

0.19<br />

Inc<br />

0<br />

126<br />

126<br />

0.90<br />

0.22<br />

Inc<br />

36<br />

80<br />

44<br />

1.31<br />

0.37


Tepal Peer Group – Au Grades<br />

Project Name<br />

Country<br />

Tonnage (Mt)<br />

Au (g/t)<br />

Cu (%)<br />

Au (M oz)<br />

Cu (billion lbs)<br />

San Martin*<br />

Honduras<br />

15<br />

0.79<br />

0.3<br />

Fort Knox*<br />

Alaska, USA<br />

82<br />

0.74<br />

2.00<br />

Marigold*<br />

Nevada, USA<br />

95<br />

0.70<br />

2.20<br />

Round Mountain*<br />

Nevada, USA<br />

125<br />

0.58<br />

2.30<br />

Copper Canyon<br />

BC, Canada<br />

165<br />

0.54<br />

0.35<br />

2.60<br />

1.30<br />

Alumbrera*<br />

Argentina<br />

144<br />

0.51<br />

0.46<br />

2.30<br />

1.40<br />

Tepal<br />

Mexico<br />

78<br />

0.50<br />

0.25<br />

1.20<br />

0.43<br />

Amacan*<br />

Philippines<br />

116<br />

0.46<br />

0.37<br />

1.60<br />

0.90<br />

Buchim*<br />

Macedonia<br />

150<br />

0.35<br />

0.30<br />

1.50<br />

1.10<br />

Sanchez*<br />

United States<br />

173<br />

0.34<br />

0.32<br />

1.70<br />

1.30<br />

Hushamu<br />

Canada<br />

284<br />

0.32<br />

0.28<br />

2.90<br />

1.70<br />

Borly*<br />

Kazakhstan<br />

94<br />

0.30<br />

0.34<br />

0.80<br />

0.70<br />

Douvrey*<br />

Haiti<br />

230<br />

0.30<br />

0.58<br />

2.00<br />

1.80<br />

Kaputusan<br />

Indonesia<br />

77<br />

0.25<br />

0.33<br />

0.50<br />

0.60<br />

Kyzyltu*<br />

Kazakhstan<br />

66<br />

0.20<br />

0.48<br />

0.40<br />

0.50<br />

* = Producing Mines


Tepal Development Timeline<br />

• Oct - Dec 2007 – drilling ongoing<br />

• Dec 07–Jan 08 – initial 43-101 report to confirm historical resource<br />

• Jan 08 – Spring 2008 – expansion drilling<br />

• Spring 2008 – updated 43-101 resource calculation<br />

• Fall 2008 – Pre Feasibility Study


Calicanto Progress<br />

Calicanto Group<br />

• The Calicanto Group of concessions comprises at least 4 main<br />

mineralised vein systems<br />

• Phase 1: 3,000m drill programme completed in April 2007<br />

• Phase 1 drilling identified bonanza-grade Ag (with Au-Pb-Zn)<br />

mineralization, and identified previously unknown vein systems<br />

• Phase 2 drill programme currently planned to define NI 43-101<br />

compliant silver (and gold) resources<br />

• Two declines are currently being advanced on the Calicanto<br />

(102m) and Buenaventura vein systems (86 m)<br />

• 3,000 T bulk sample collected for metallurgical processing<br />

Drilling at Calicanto


Calicanto Main Vein<br />

HW<br />

OLD HIGH GRADE<br />

WORKINGS<br />

oxides<br />

4m+<br />

sulphides<br />

FW<br />

HW Oxide vein<br />

In places >10 kg/t Ag,<br />

>10 g/t Au over 1.2 m.<br />

ROM bulk sample returned<br />

~400 g/t Ag<br />

FW Sulphide vein<br />

Approx 5 g/t Au, plus Ag


Selected Drilling Results - Calicanto<br />

Drill-hole<br />

True<br />

Thickness<br />

(m)<br />

Ag<br />

(g/t)<br />

Au<br />

(g/t)<br />

Ag<br />

Equivalent<br />

(g/t)<br />

CAL-06-017<br />

4.70<br />

1,054<br />

7.17<br />

1,398<br />

CAL-06-011<br />

6.30<br />

154<br />

6.80<br />

480<br />

CAL-06-001<br />

1.60<br />

409<br />

0.90<br />

452<br />

CAL-06-008<br />

4.50<br />

297<br />

8.54<br />

707<br />

<strong>Silver</strong> equivalent grade is calculated on the basis of US$12.50/oz Ag and US$600/oz Au


Corporate Targets: 12-15 months<br />

• Q3+Q4 2007: Aggressive drilling campaign at San Jose and Tepal<br />

• Q4 2007: Complete initial NI 43-101 (and JORC) compliant resources<br />

at San Jose, Tepal and Calicanto<br />

• Ongoing: Development of ramps along Calicanto and Buenaventura<br />

vein structures<br />

• Ongoing: Metallurgical Test-work, incl. further bulk sampling at<br />

Calicanto and San Jose<br />

• 2007: Project Evaluation and acquisitions<br />

• 2008/09: <strong>Silver</strong> production


Invest in <strong>Arian</strong> <strong>Silver</strong><br />

• Experienced team with proven track records in financing and<br />

developing mineral projects worldwide<br />

• 43-101 reports due out on 3 projects by Year End 2007<br />

• Near term production potential at San Jose Mine<br />

• Low cost mining with infrastructure in place<br />

• Tepal porphyry has >2 million ounces gold potential<br />

• Historical resource done by large companies<br />

• Expansion potential at depth and laterally


Evolution of a Successful Mining Company<br />

Resource<br />

Identification<br />

Late Stage<br />

Exploration<br />

Feasibility Study<br />

<strong>Arian</strong> <strong>Silver</strong><br />

Environmental<br />

Planning<br />

Production<br />

Decision<br />

Initial<br />

“Grass-Roots”<br />

Exploration<br />

Title<br />

Confirmation<br />

Financing<br />

Development/<br />

Construction<br />

Initial Production<br />

Property<br />

Acquisition<br />

Depletion<br />

Mature Production/<br />

Expansion


Peer Group Comparison<br />

Company<br />

Shares<br />

Outstanding<br />

(millions)<br />

Share Price<br />

(C$)<br />

Market<br />

Capitalisation<br />

(C$ millions)<br />

43-101<br />

Compliant<br />

<strong>Silver</strong><br />

Equivalent<br />

Resources<br />

(million<br />

ounces)<br />

Market<br />

Capitalisation<br />

Per Ounce of<br />

<strong>Silver</strong> (C$)<br />

MAG <strong>Silver</strong><br />

41.1<br />

12.50<br />

510.0<br />

Drilling<br />

-<br />

ECU <strong>Silver</strong><br />

233.2<br />

1.80<br />

422.0<br />

92.5<br />

4.56<br />

Fortuna <strong>Silver</strong><br />

71.2<br />

2.65<br />

191.7<br />

41.0<br />

4.68<br />

Endeavour<br />

<strong>Silver</strong><br />

50.0<br />

3.60<br />

167.3<br />

15.79<br />

10.59<br />

Great Panther<br />

71.4<br />

1.26<br />

89.3<br />

25.7<br />

3.47<br />

Esperanza<br />

<strong>Silver</strong><br />

44.7<br />

1.88<br />

83.6<br />

Drilling<br />

-<br />

Impact <strong>Silver</strong><br />

43.1<br />

1.32<br />

55.6<br />

Drilling<br />

-<br />

<strong>Arian</strong> <strong>Silver</strong><br />

111.4<br />

0.40<br />

45.0<br />

Drilling<br />

-<br />

As at 4 th September 2007


Corporate Facts<br />

Listings:<br />

Head Office:<br />

• Toronto <strong>TSX</strong>V-<strong>AGQ</strong> 43 North Audley St.<br />

• London <strong>AIM</strong> (<strong>AGQ</strong>) London, UK<br />

• <strong>Frankfurt</strong> Bourse (<strong>I3A</strong>) W1K 6WH<br />

Tel: +44 20 7529 7511<br />

Fax: +44 20 7491 2244<br />

Share Structure:<br />

www.ariansilver.com<br />

• Basic 111 million info@ariansilver.com<br />

• FD 137 million<br />

Investor Relations<br />

North America<br />

Europe<br />

+1-866-898-0825 +44 (0)20 7562 3350<br />

ir@vanguardsolutions.ca<br />

arian@bishopsgatecommunications.com


<strong>Arian</strong> <strong>Silver</strong> Corporate Facts<br />

Listings:<br />

Head Office:<br />

-Toronto <strong>TSX</strong>V (<strong>AGQ</strong>)<br />

43 North Audley St.<br />

- London <strong>AIM</strong> (<strong>AGQ</strong>) London, UK<br />

- <strong>Frankfurt</strong> Börse (<strong>I3A</strong>) W1K 6WH<br />

Tel: +44 (0)207 529 7511<br />

Fax: +44 (0)207 491 2244<br />

Share Structure:<br />

www.ariansilver.com<br />

- Basic 111 million info@ariansilver.com<br />

- FD 137 million<br />

Investor Relations contact details:<br />

North America<br />

Europe<br />

+1-866-898-0825 +44 (0)207 562 3350<br />

ir@vanguardsolutions.ca<br />

arian@bishopsgatecommunications.com


Disclaimer<br />

Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to substantial risks<br />

and uncertainties, many of which the Company cannot accurately predict<br />

or control.<br />

Although the Company is persuaded to forecast future events and plans<br />

of the Company for the benefit of its shareholders and prospective<br />

investors, statements containing phrases such as “should,” “probably,”<br />

“likely,” “forecast as,” and other like phrases are subject to change and<br />

therefore should not be interpreted as describing plans or events that will<br />

occur with any high degree of certainty.<br />

Reserves and Resources are based on historical reported data, not JORC<br />

(Joint Ore Reserve Committee) or NI 43-101 compliant.


<strong>AIM</strong>: <strong>AGQ</strong><br />

<strong>TSX</strong>-V: <strong>AGQ</strong><br />

<strong>Frankfurt</strong>: <strong>I3A</strong><br />

<strong>Arian</strong> <strong>Silver</strong> <strong>Corporation</strong><br />

43 North Audley Street<br />

London, W1K 6WH<br />

T +44 (0)207 529 7511<br />

F +44 (0)207 491 2244<br />

E info@ariansilver.com<br />

www.ariansilver.com

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