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Akobo Minerals

Investor Presentation Nov 25, 2021

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Third quarter presentation

- 2021

This document has been used during an oral presentation. Therefore, this document is incomplete without the oral explanations, comments and supporting instruments that were submitted during the referred presentation. To the extent permitted by law, no representation or warranty is given, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in this document.

Some of the statements made in this document contain forward-looking statements. To the extent permitted by law, no representation or warranty is given, and nothing in this document or any other information made available during the oral presentation should be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future condition of Akobo Mining's business.

Gold Exploration and Mining Company With Significant Gold Potential

11+ years on-the-ground experience Experienced team and good relationship with local authorities

182 km2 exploration license in Akobo, Ethiopia An attractive gold-mining jurisdiction 710 km from Addis

16 km2 mining license granted Potential for significant cash flow from the Segele deposit

Modern machines and equipment 3 drill rigs in operation

Maiden resource estimate done by SRK Inferred Mineral Resource 52.410oz @ 20,9g/t Au, and confirms international standard on QAQC

High margin gold production envisaged All In Sustaining Costs USD \$243 per ounce

Potential mineralized zone/strike of 15km Identified between our main targets Segele and Joru

Long term goal of defining 1.5-2 million oz gold Optimal development of license area with both exploration and mining

Location of License in Akobo, Ethiopia

Key events third quarter 2021

Events during third quarter

  • Applies for and is awarded a large-scale mining license for gold and associated minerals
  • Listed on Euronext Growth
  • Completes its Segele scoping study with very favorable project economics
  • Peacocke and Simpson awarded contract for metallurgical testwork at the Segele project
  • Continued High Grade Intersections at Joru, and Segele
  • Sources the first drill rig from Midroc

Events after the period

  • Sources the second drill rig from Midroc
  • TS Environment contracted for Environmental studies in Akobo
  • Receives very positive results from metallurgical testwork, potential for greater than previously expected revenue generation
  • Segele gold mineralization continues at depth with high grade intersections intercepted at 170 meters
  • 1st drill program completed at Joru rig to be moved to Segele

Key Targets in development – one ready to be mined

1 Segele 2 Joru

ONGOING INFILL AND EXTENSION DRILLING AWAITING ASSAYS

  • Total of 8,493m of core and RC drilling completed
  • Numerous bonanza grade intersections and open at depth
  • Maiden resource estimate of 52,410 of @20.9g/t
  • Goal of defining > 0.5 million oz
  • In process to establish targeted mining operations

SCOUT CORE DRILLING COMPLETED, AWAITING ASSAYS

  • Total of 3,640m of core and RC drilling completed
  • 4-5 km of strike length with several drill ready targets
  • Recent assays shows high grade combined with lower grade intersections
  • Goal of defining > 1 million oz
  • Potential to establish large-scale mining

Overview of Licenses

  • Located 710 km from the capital city Addis Ababa, connected by modern highway
  • 182 km2 exploration license in South-Western Ethiopia granted by the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum
  • License expires November 2023, in process to be extended
  • 16 km2 mining license granted for the Segele deposit and surrounding targets
  • 5 years minimum, extendable in 10-year increments
  • New mineralization found in exploration license can be included in the mining license area as needed

Mining License – major milestone for Akobo Minerals and Ethiopia

  • The right to hold proceeds from sale of gold in overseas USD bank accounts
  • The right to freely repatriate profits from overseas USD bank accounts
  • The right to a 5 year Mining Licence covering 16 square kilometres of the Segele mineralisation and other promising targets - extendable in 10 year increments
  • Key clauses include
  • o Begin development and production programmes within 60 days and 15 months respectively
  • o Right to sell gold freely in international markets
  • o The right to duty free import of plant, machinery and equipment needed for mining
  • o Payment of 5% Royalty to the Federal Government
  • o Payment of 7% free carried interest in the mining project

Left to Right: Tesfaye Medhane (General Manager), Matt Jackson (COO), Her Excellency Mrs. Simegn Wube (State Minister), H.E. Eng. Takele Uma (Minister for Mines and Petroleum), H.E. Merete Lundemo (Ambassador of the Royal Norwegian Embassy to Ethiopia), Jørgen Evjen (CEO) and Hans Olav Torsen (Chairman).

Federal Parliament Elections complete

• Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won the democratic election with 410 seats out of 436 in the federal parliament

New cabinet in place

  • Minister of Mines Takele Uma continues strong supporter for modernizing he mining sector
  • For first time, PM Abiy has included 2 ministers in the cabinet from opposition parties

Strong focus on modernizing and opening of economy

  • Telecom sector opening
  • Safaricom-led Global Partnership secures license for US\$850 million
  • Down sell of 40% in Ethio Telecom started
  • Bank and finance sector opening support for fintech and mobile money, moving away from cash
  • Corporate legislation in process of being modernized
  • Opening of stock exchange according to legal bill the Ethiopian Securities Exchange

State of emergency

  • Unclear security situation
  • Propaganda and misinformation widespread

Up until now, we have had normal operations in Addis and Akobo as it has been for the last 11 years through different political regimes and similar changes in security situation

Having built a solid local organisation we continue work without the need for travel

A continued unclear security situation might potentially cause challenges for employees, suppliers and our operations

Ramp up of activities

  • Three drill rigs in operation, all at Segele
  • Expect to drill up to 6.000 new meters by the end of the year to secure enough data to update resources estimate, totaling more than 12.000 meters
  • Two parallel drill programs ongoing; resource infill and resource extension
  • All 3 drill rigs in operation at Segele from now onwards

Regional exploration

  • Planning for dry season work; soil sampling, mapping, trenching, ground geophysics (launched soon)
  • Drilling of 4-5 new regional targets planned for 2022
  • Results of pit sampling and trenching around Segele interpretation stage.

Milestones achieved before time

Source: Company SSM PFS – small scale mining pre feasibility study SSM DFS – small scale mining definitive feasibility study 12

Scoping Study Complete

"Estimate of 243 USD per ounce for all in sustaining cost (AISC) vs 1.048 USD per ounce as mining industry average "

Mineral Resource Estimate
and Peer Review
Mining Engineering Metallurgy Environment, Social
and Governance
SRK Consulting (Australasia) Pty Ltd Borrego Sun Pty Ltd Goshawk Network Technologies CC Sazani Research and Development Ltd
$\rightarrow$ srk consulting Goshawk
Network Technologies cc.
SAZANI
Metric Figure Notes
Inferred Mineral Resource 78ktonnes@ 20.9g/t SRK MRE 6th April 2021.
52,410oz
CAPEX USD 8.042m Factored, including USD 1.2m
contingencies
Total LOM OPEX USD 87 / tonne
Total LOM OPEX USD 137 / ounce without royalties
Total LOM OPEX USD 243 / ounce Factored,
7%
royalties at 20g/t and
All in Sustaining Costs (AISC) 1,500 USD/oz
Plant Head Grade 20g/t Factored from dilution
Underground Development 12 months Stoping
commences in month 11
Time
Production Rate 5,800 tonnes per month At peak production
Metallurgical Recovery (SS: 90%) 97.2% Improved figure from testwork
Extraction Rate 81% Assumption
Dilution 5% Assumption
Ore Loss 8% Assumption
Plant Throughput 10-20tph

Scoping Study Complete: Corporate planning for low risk operations

PROCESSING PLANT

Construction, Commissioning, and Training conducted by contractor (discussions underway)

Operated by: Akobo Minerals

Scoping Study Complete: Simple gold processing operations

  • Better than expected gold recovery of 97.2% achieved, as compared to 90% assumed in the Segele Scoping Study – directly improving expected future revenue
  • The testwork confirms that good recovery is possible from a very simple industry standard processing operations
  • Samples were taken from a total of 3 holes drilled at Segele to generate 248kg of sample material

  • The grade of the bulk sample was found to be 31.01g/t*, significantly higher than the 20.9g/t average grade for the Segele Mineral Resource estimate.

  • *: Increased grade from 20.9g/t to 31.01g/t due to spatial variability of ore and reduced influence of nugget effect

Prefeasibility Study for SSM at Segele

Objectives

  • 1: Improve on scoping study OPEX and CAPEX, assessments (Accuracy +/-25%)
  • 2: Allow public release of cash flow models

Technical Study Steps Required

  • 30% Infill Drilling
  • 0% Mineral Resource Estimate Update
  • Mine planning, including
  • 0% Geotechnical logging
  • 75% Costing of Incline Shaft
  • 0% Underground mining 3D plan
  • Mineral Processing
  • 100% Metallurgical Testwork
  • 30% Plant Quotes Received
  • 0% Infrastructure Estimates
  • 0% Tailings Storage Facility Design (consultant being sourced)
  • 50% Complete ESG Studies (based on ESIA)

Aim to release at end of Q1 2022 – leading to accurate costing and scheduling

Environment, Society and Governance

  • Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Underway
  • Complete Baseline Survey (Environment) Oct
  • Complete Baseline Survey (Social) Oct
  • Completion of Draft ESIA Report Nov
  • Submit the draft ESIA to EFCCC Nov
  • Receive ESIA Clearance Dec
  • Sustainable Natural Resources Management Plan
  • Establishment of a market-based Payment for Ecosystem Services Scheme
  • Rehabilitation of artisanal mining areas and ecosystems
  • Restoration of biodiversity
  • Sustainable, long-term income for communities
  • Future Milestones
  • ESIA Fully completed before end of Q4
  • Delivery of SNRMP end Q4
  • SNRMP underway January 2021 onwards

Segele status – Successful Extension Drilling Ongoing

  • Since the SRK Resource Estimate a total of 4,739 meters in 28 holes of deep core drilling has been completed
  • Holes range from 123m in depth to 250m in depth
  • Visible gold seen in 15 of 28 holes
  • A total of 1044 samples from Segele submitted for assay
  • The April 2021 inferred resource estimate was calculated using a total of 32 holes of a total length of 3,159m of drilling at relatively shallow depths.
  • Because the extension drilling campaign now targets mineralisation at much greater depths, the current resource extension drilling requires longer holes to reach the same mineralisation.

Segele status

  • Assay results from 370 samples from artisanal pits around the resource estimate have shown 88.0g/t, 8.9g/t, 12.9g/t and 6.15g/t. New drilling is planned to follow up these results
  • The reliability of these grab sample results is relatively diminished when compared to the drilling.
  • To upgrade our understanding of these new targets, scout drilling has been scheduled for drilling within the next 2-3 months.

Joru Central Status

First Detailed Investigation of the Joru Target Joru Core Drilling Completed

  • A total of 2264m of core drilling has been completed at the Joru target – 1171 samples awaiting assay.
  • Significant Intersections:
  • 28.10g/t over 0.85m and 20g/t over 0.75 in drill hole JODD03
  • 29.10g/t over 1m and 10.90g/t over 0.55m in drill hole JODD06
  • 3.19g/t over 0.9m in drill hole JODD02
  • 4.10g/t over 0.6m in drill hole JODD03
  • 3.10g/t over 1m in drill hole JODD06
  • For more intersections, see Press Release 9th August 2021
  • Visible gold observed in some un-assayed holes
  • Encouraging results
  • Geology and mineralisation is being studied to assess potential

Income statement – Group

Amount in SEK 2021-07-01-
2021-09-30
2021-01-01-
2021-09-30
2020-01-01-
2020-12-31
Operating income
Net turnover -
Other operating income
Operating expenses
Raw materials and consumables $-3,218,529$
Other external expenses $-2,135,462$ $-3,623,795$ $-4,972,955$
Personnel costs $-1,054,035$ $-3.149.612$ $-1,451,689$
Total operating expenses $-3,189,497$ $-6,773,407$ $-9,643,173$
Result from financial items
Other interest income and similar profit/loss items 634,386 634,386 203,638
Interest expense and similar profit/loss items $-1,954,419$ $-3,948,692$ $-1,532,097$
Result after financial items $-5,143,916$ $-10.087.713$ $-10,971,632$
Result for the year before tax $-5,143,916$ $-10,087,713$ $-10,971,632$
Result for the year $-5,143,916$ $-10,087,713$ $-10,971,632$
Attributable to the parent company's shareholders $-5,143,916$ $-10,087,713$ $-10,971,632$

Comments to figures

All P&L related to operations in Sweden and Norway

  • Other expenses mainly related to consulting services like accounting, audit and legal. On off items related to IPO/share issue of approx. 500.000 NOK
  • Personnel cost mainly salaries for fixed employees
  • Result from finance related to FX changes

All operational costs in Ethiopia are capitalised

Balance sheet – Group

Amount in SEK 2021-09-30 2020-12-31
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
Capitalised expenditure for development and similar work 38,316,600 26,539,058
38,316,600 26,539,058
Tangible assets
Plant and machinery 610,456 304,465
Equipment, tools, fixtures and fittings 10,331 21,254
620,787 325,719
Total fixed assets 38,937,387 26,864,777
Current assets
Current receivables
Trade receivables 1,426,109 369,913
Current tax assets $\Omega$ 552,513
Other receivables 106.624 172,016
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 75,878 124,246
1,608,611 1,218,688
Cash and bank 47.027.416 19,302,549
Total current assets 48,636,027 20,521,237
TOTAL ASSETS 87,573,414 47,386,014
Amount in SEK 2021-09-30 2020-12-31
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 1.579.765 1.279.525
Share premium reserve 127,518,255 78,474,745
Balanced result incl. result for the year $-44.263.394$ $-34.877.135$
Equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders 84.834.626 44.877.135
Total equity 84,834,626 44,877,135
Long term liabilities
Convertible loans
Current liabilities
Trade payables 1,333,652 897.394
Current tax liability 38,223
Other liabilities 788.463 850.398
Accrued expenses and deferred income 616,673 722,864
2,738,788 2,508,879
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 87,573,414 47,386,014

Comments to figures

  • Strong cash position
  • No external debt
  • Tangible and intangible assets relate to operational activity in Ethiopia

Cash flow – Group

Amount in SEK 2021-07-01-
2021-09-30
2021-01-01-
2021-09-30
2020-01-01-
2020-12-31
Cashflow from operating activities
Before changes in working capital $-2,445,165$ $-6,367,175$ $-11,176,222$
Changes in accounts receivables and other receivables $-2,506,567$ $-2,385,345$ 405,100
Changes in accounts payable and other liabilities 817,101 $-1,495,207$ $-973,727$
Cashflow from operating activities $-4,134,631$ $-10,247,727$ $-11,744,849$
Investment in intangible non-current assets $-5,166,342$ $-11,777,542$ 4,493,567
Investment in tangible non-current assets 1,279,267 $-295,066$ 149,722
Cashflow from investing activities $-3,887,075$ $-12,072,608$ 4,643,289
Amortisation of loans $-2,813,000$
New shares issue 48,945,840 48,945,840 34,666,299
Cashflow from financing activities 48,945,840 48,945,840 31,853,299
Cashflow for the period 40,924,134 26,625,505 24,751,739
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 6,160,930 19,302,549 1,561,131
Translation difference in cash and cash equivalents $-57,648$ 1,099,362 $-7,010,321$
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 47,027,416 47,027,416 19,302,549

Comments to figures

  • Cash flow from operating activities relates to operations in Sweden and Norway
  • Change in working capital during the period from relates to all entities
  • Cash flow from investing activities relates to operational activities capitalised in Ethiopia
  • Translation differences relates to changes in FX on bank deposits

Key metrics

2020 2021
SEGELE Q 1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q 1 Q2 Q 3
Meters drilled (RC+DDH) 906 69 1,244 1,577 670 $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ 1,292
Accumulated 1,501 1,570 2,814 4,391 5,061 5,061 6,353
Assays samples generated
(incl QAQC)
497 29 439 476 132 283
Accumulated 1.092 1,121 1,560 2.036 2.168 2.168 2.451
Inferred Resources ounces n.a n.a n.a n.a 52,410 52,410 52,410
Avg grams per ton n.a n.a n.a n.a 20.9 20.9 20.9
JORU Q 1 Q2 Q 3 Q4 Q 1 Q2 Q3
Meters drilled (RC+DDH) $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ 260 597 856
Accumulated 1,327 1,327 1,327 1,327 1,587 2.184 3,041
Assays samples generated
(incl QAQC)
$\overline{\phantom{0}}$ 559 452 805
Accumulated 1,327 1,327 1,327 1,327 1,886 2,338 3,143
Inferred Resources ounces n.a n.a n.a n.a n.a n.a n.a
Avg grams per ton n.a n.a n.a n.a n.a n.a n.a
TRENCHING Q 1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q 1 Q2 Q3
Meters trenched 876
Accumulated 7.500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 8,376
CORPORATE Q 1 Q2 Q 3 Q4 Q 1 Q2 Q3
Cash balance SEK 7,320,440 6,801,543 5,782,420 19,302,549 11.779.672 6,160,930 47,027,416
Share issue SEK 8,331,517 1,869,233 20,000,000 48,945,840
Change cash SEK $-2,572,208$ $-2,388,130$ $-1,019,123$ $-6,479,871$ $-7,522,877$ $-5,618,742$ $-8,079,354$
Employees in total end quarter 17 23 23 32 33 39 41
Ethiopia 16 22 22 30 31 36 38
Scandinavia 1 1 1 2 2 3 3
Gold price end quarter 1,578 1,780 1,885 1,897 1,707 1,770 1,728

Company Highlights

Attractive and well-established mining jurisdiction

Experienced team and attractive corporate setup

Strategy of high-impact exploration and small-scale mining

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