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EXHIBIT 99.2

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the undersigned hereby agrees (i) to the joint filing, on behalf of each of them, of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the common shares of NovaCopper Inc., a corporation existing under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, beneficially owned by the undersigned; and (ii) that this agreement be included as Exhibit 99.2 to such joint filing. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of any amendments to such joint filing and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning it contained herein and therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the other.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this agreement.

Dated: December 23, 2015

	GOLD FIRST INVESTMENTS LIMITED

	By: /s/ Andrew P. Burgin
	Name: Andrew P. Burgin
	Title: Director

	NOTELA RESOURCE ADVISORS LTD.

	By: /s/ Philip O'Neill
	Name: Philip O’Neill
	Title: Director

	LAKEVIEW GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

	By: /s/ Kevin O'Shaughnessy
	Name: Kevin O'Shaughnessy
	Title: Director