CONSENT OF SCOTT PETSEL

I, Scott Petsel, P. Geo., consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-181020) of the references to my name and the technical information included in the Material Change Report of NovaCopper Inc., dated July 26, 2012.

DATED: July 26, 2012                      

     /s/ Scott Petsel                           
Name: Scott Petsel, P. Geo.