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CADOUX LIMITED Investor Presentation 2021

Jun 1, 2021

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ASX:FYI FSE:SDL OTCQB:FYIRF

WWW.FYIRESOURCES.COM.AU

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2 June 2021

FYI HPA Presentation Benchmark Minerals EV BATTERY FEST

DEVELOPING A WORLD CLASS INTEGRATED HIGH QUALITY ULTRA-PURITY ALUMINA (HPA) PROJECT

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

This presentation is for information purposes only. Neither this presentation nor the information contained in it constitutes an offer, invitation, solicitation or recommendation in relation to the purchase or sale of shares in any jurisdiction. This presentation may not be distributed in any jurisdiction except in accordance with the legal requirements applicable in that jurisdiction.

The DFS referred to in this presentation is a study of the potential viability of the Cadoux Project. It has been undertaken to understand the technical and economic viability of the Project. The DFS assumes as a 25-year Project life based only on Proved and Probable Ore Reserves (100%). The DFS is based on the material assumptions and modifying factors set out in the DFS announcement and the appended summary of the DFS released to ASX on 8 April 2021. These include assumptions about the availability of funding. While the Company considers all of the material assumptions to be based on reasonable grounds, there is no certainty that they will prove to be correct or that the range of outcomes indicated by this DFS will be achieved. To achieve the range of outcomes indicated in the DFS funding in the order of US$202 million will likely be required. Investors should note that there is no certainty that the Company will be able to raise the amount of funding when needed. It is also possible that such funding may only be available on terms that may be dilutive to or otherwise affect the value of the Company's existing shares. It is also possible that the Company could pursue other "value realisation" strategies such as a sale, partial sale or joint venture of the Project. If it does, this could materially reduce the Company's proportionate ownership of the Project. Given the uncertainties involved, investors should not make any investment decisions based solely on the results of the DFS. The contents of this presentation reflect various technical and economic conditions, assumptions and contingencies which are based on interpretations of current market conditions at the time of writing. Given the nature of the resources industry, these conditions can change significantly and without notice over relatively short periods of time. Consequently, actual results may vary from those detailed in this presentation. Some statements in this presentation regarding estimates or future events are forward-looking statements. They include indications of, and guidance on, future earnings, cash flow, costs and financial performance.

Such forward-looking statements are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied on as a guarantee of future performance. When used in this presentation, words such as, but are not limited to, "could", "planned", "estimated", "expect", "intend", "may", "potential", "should", "projected", "scheduled", "anticipates", "believes", "predict", "foresee", "proposed", "aim", "target", "opportunity", "nominal", "conceptual" and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. The contents of this release are also subject to significant risks and uncertainties that include but are not limited those inherent in mine development and production, geological, mining, metallurgical and processing technical problems, the inability to obtain and maintain mine licences, permits and other regulatory approvals required in connection with mining and processing operations, competition for among other things, capital, acquisitions of reserves, undeveloped lands and skilled personnel, incorrect assessments of the value of projects and acquisitions, changes in commodity prices and exchange rates, currency and interest rate fluctuations and other adverse economic conditions, the potential inability to market and sell products, various events which could disrupt operations and/or the transportation of mineral products, including labour stoppages and severe weather conditions, the demand for and availability of transportation services, environmental, native title, heritage, taxation and other legal problems, the potential inability to secure adequate financing and management's potential inability to anticipate and manage the foregoing factors and risks. All persons should consider seeking appropriate professional legal, financial and taxation advice in reviewing this announcement and all other information with respect to the Company and evaluating the business, financial performance and operations of the Company. Neither the provision of this presentation nor any information contained in this release or subsequently communicated to any person in connection with this presentation is, or should be taken as, constituting the giving of investment or financial advice to any person. This presentation does not take into account the individual investment objective, financial or tax situation or particular needs of any person.

Photographs in this presentation do not necessarily depict assets of the Company.

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COMPETENT PERSONS’ STATEMENTS

Ore Reserves

The information in this report that relates to Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Mr. Steve Craig, who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Steve Craig is a full-time employee of Orelogy Consulting Pty Ltd and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. The information is extracted from the Ore Reserve announcement released within the DFS announcement 8 April 2021 and is available to view on the Company’s website at www.fyiresources.com.au

Mineral Resources

The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Mr Grant Louw, under the direction and supervision of Dr Andrew Scogings, who are both full-time employees of CSA Global. Dr Scogings is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. He is a Registered Professional Geologist in Industrial Minerals. Dr Scogings has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, and Ore Reserves”. The information is extracted from the PFS announcement dated 25 September 2018 and is available to view on the Company’s website at www.fyiresources.com.au

Metallurgy

The information in this report that relates to metallurgy and metallurgical test work is based on information reviewed and compiled by Mr Daryl Evans, a Competent Person who is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr Evans is an employee of Independent Metallurgical Operations Pty Ltd, and is a contractor to FYI. Mr Evans has sufficient experience that is relevant to this style of processing and type of deposit under consideration, and to the activity that he has undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Announcements in respect to metallurgical results are available to view on the Company’s website at www.fyiresources.com.au .

General

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the findings in the relevant market announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimate in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original announcement.

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HPA’s role in battery development

HPA DEMAND SUPPORTING EV GROWTH

HPA demand is driven by EV adoption rates, higher energy density requirements in LIB cells, the value and cost effectiveness of the separator and importantly the improving of safety.

The LIB battery separator market was valued at US$6.2 billion in 2020, and it is expected to reach US$11.3 billion by 2026.*

Demand from ceramic coated separators (CCS) for LIB / EV has growth rate between 2020 and 2028 of ~18.7%.*

HPA is the “hallelujah” battery material with applications in the separator and anode – and increasing potential candidate in cathode development (solid state)

  • CRU HPA Report - 2021

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24 GIGAFACTORIES ANNOUNCED WITH FORECAST 600 GWH TOTAL ANNUAL PRODUCTION CAPACITY DELIVERING 9-10M EV UNITS PER YEAR

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EU – one of fastest growing EV markets in the world EV growth requires new supply of critical, high purity battery material Increasing requirement for low carbon supply chains coupled with ESG

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Source: Roland Zenn

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Jan 2021 Presidential Order to electrify Government fleet Feb 2021 US re-joins Paris Agreement on Climate Change Apr 2021 Infrastructure plan to include 500,000 EV charging stations May 2021 Biden looks to Canada, Australia and Brazil for EV inputs

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  • Unprecedented development into the electric vehicle (EV) and static energy storage sector being undertaken

  • EV / battery market is demanding improved and low-cost electrochemical energy storage / not compromising on safety

  • Ground-breaking work being undertaken globally with excellent progress being achieved in improving battery performance,

  • Resource efficient / cost effective chemistry and architecture

  • HPA is a key element to the future development and is the benchmark separator material for most upcoming high duty battery concepts

  • The use of HPA coating results in the improvement of anode characteristic of the LIB chemistries for peak load management and efficiencies

  • Numerous benefits for battery manufacturers drive the use of HPA coatings, notably:

  • long life cycle

  • good chemical and thermal stability

  • Increased charge / reduced discharge rates

  • Cost effectiveness / quality & reliability / reputation

  • o Safety

  • Growing investments by governments to reduce the carbon footprint of transportation industry promote market prospect

  • propelling the growth of HPA for lithium-ion batteries market

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FYI is an emerging innovative and fully integrated, high quality, ultra-pure alumina (HPA) producer

Our HPA process flowsheet and technologies coupled with extensive development result in a robust project strategy that has been de-risked ahead of production

FYI is characterised as a disruptive technology / industrial (pharmaceutical grade) company delivering critical high purity material to new age applications

The FYI developed HPA process results in best in class project economics – outstanding NPV & IRR / lowest quartile capex and opex.

FYI is actively implementing and operating under positive sustainable and societal guidelines and standards to better manage future financial performance FYI offers ideal exposure and leverage to the EV markets through its ultra high quality and purity HPA

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DIRECTORS

SHARE PRICE 2021

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FYI
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Mr Edmund Babington Non-Executive Chairman

Mr Roland Hill

Managing Director

Mr David Sargeant Non-Executive Director

Mr Adrian Jessup Non-Executive Director

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Shares on issue: 321m Options: 37m

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K w i n a n a
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ASX:FYI FSE:SDL OTCQB:FYIRF

Share price A$0.61 Market capitalisation A$196m Cash on hand A$9.1m

Capital Structure

Board & Management ~10% Top 20 Holders ~42%

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OUR STRATEGY IS BUILT UPON CORE PRINCIPLES

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Strategy Quality ESG (&E) Advantage Growth Economics Validation
Developing an Innovative and Setting and Tier 1 Multiple growth DFS confirms Robust HPA
integrated HPA efficient maintaining of jurisdiction markets: LEDs Compelling strategy
project with the flowsheet responsible Fully integrated and EVs are NPV & IRR culminates in
goal of demonstrated long-term Validated HPA driving a long-life excellent DFS
becoming a through operating Infrastructure significant rise operation with with $80m
leading rigorous R&D criteria and Ethical source in demand for industry-low financing
producer of and Pilot Plant standards to Low carbon HPA. FYI’s opex and package from
quality Al2O32O3O33 testwork and mitigate risk, print development capex, PE
validated by manage Single source schedule is well
positive community provenance timed for the
response of relationships forecast
major market and enhance market growth
participants project profits
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Developing an integrated HPA project with the goal of becoming a leading producer of quality Al2O32O3O33

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FYI HAS THE OBJECTIVE TO BECOME A DOMINANT PARTICIPANT IN THE GLOBAL HPA MARKET

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  • FYI is committed to developing a leading HPA process flowsheet andproduct marketing strategy

  • Championed by expert hydrometallurgical project management team (metallurgical and process engineering)

  • HPA development testwork performed in Australia, Germany and US to optimise product quality and characteristics

  • Successfully developed disruptive, cost competitive, ultra high purity, superior quality alternative HPA process

  • DFS studies demonstrate top tier economic and investment case

  • FYI HPA product quality and purity is verified through multiple HPA market participant validation and request for qualification engagement

  • Quality strategy culminating in attracting tier 1 interest and support

  • Alcoa JV MOU

  • Leading HPA industry participant engagement (off-take / development)

  • Achieving 5N product bringing industry attention

  • On going process and product development to maintain optimal production efficiencies and project economics

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T h e P i l o t P l a n t H a s V a l i d a t e d F Y I ’ s H P A F l o w s h e e t

  • Three successful runs completed

  • Purpose of facility is to trial FYI’s innovative HPA flowsheet design

  • Engineered to demonstrate and observe process flowsheet from “end to end”

  • Testing of materials handling and materials of construction

  • Further optimising system design and capacity

  • Confirming equipment and process circuit requirements

  • Assist in quantifying future production Capex and Opex parameters

  • Lowering overall project risk by verifying process efficiency, yields and target grades

  • HPA product sent to potential customer groups for product qualification and applications assessment

  • Further runs planned

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FYI’s HPA pilot plant in operation in
collaboration with Alcoa Kwinana-
Rockingham, Western Australia
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P E R T H
ENHANCEMENTS BENEFITING FYI HPA PROJECT DEVELOPMENT K I A
• Fully integrated production within Western Australia
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  • Support from Western Australian State Government through Lead Agency - Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

  • Founding member and participant in the Future Battery Industry CRC (FBI-CRC)

  • Development of HPA specialty battery applications suitable to FYI HPA

  • HPA key market development

  • Prime positioning in Kwinana Industrial Area (KIA)

  • Ideal infrastructure and support

  • Reduction in raw material waste

  • Leverage with other KIA proponents (inputs and outputs)

  • Improve project economics

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FYI HAS A DEFINED HPA OFF-TAKE MARKET APPROACH

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Batteries & Sapphire Glass
E-Mobility & Ceramics
Established LED &
Development Industrial
Market Consumables
Separators: Coatings: LED lights Optical lenses
• Coating • Cathode Phosphors Specialty glass
• Solids • Anode Plasma display Abrasives
• Interwoven Battery cell lining Substrates Artificial gems
• Laminates Ceramic cell Electronics Aeronautics
electrolytes Wafers Ceramics
Nanotech Bio-ceramic
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  • FYI is an emerging producer of high quality, high purity HPA

  • FYI standard product is ultra pure 99.99% (4N) and 99.999% (5N) material with extremely low deleterious elements

  • Key markets have been identified and targeted for compatibility with FYI’s quality HPA

  • Market determinants include:

  • Purity (4N or 5N)

  • Characteristics (ie crystal size, density, surface area)

  • Jurisdiction diversity

  • Application

  • Pricing

  • FYI is developing alternative HPA product applications in collaboration with its research partners

  • FYI is also advancing different variations of final product to suit different market application specifications

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GLOBAL HPA MARKETS ARE CONSOLIDATING

HPA growth has been invigorated in response to global investment in EV’s as post COVID19 stimulus incentives

New applications and technologies have created increased demand and market opportunities

The current global 4N HPA market demand is ~30ktpa 2021; this is expected to increase to >104ktpa by 2028 *

The market for HPA is witnessing dramatic consumer driven growth, with the HPA market forecasted to be US$4.49Bn by 2022**

GLOBAL HPA MARKET OUTLOOK

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References: -CRU HPA Market Research March 2021 *Allied Market Research, World High Purity (HPA) – Opportunities and forecasts 2015-2022

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FYI IS HEAVILY ENGAGED IN PRODUCT HPA customers, traders MARKETING AND SECURING OFF-TAKE U N I T E D K I N G D O M G E R M A N Y Strong focus on market engagement in J A P A N U S A C H I N A S O U T H K O R E A key Market jurisdictions T A I W A N Structured approach targeting off-take and potential financing Multiple rounds of meetings conducted (Taiwan/South Korea/Japan/ Europe/ USA/UK) HPA trial product sent by request to market participants (HPA customers, traders, direct consumers) Detailed product development trials to meet HPA trial product sent by customer specifications request to market participants 16

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8%
Refer ASX announcement 8 [th] April 2021
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ALCOA SUMMARY

FYI AND ALCOA HPA JV OBJECTIVE

  • HPA project JV MOU signed with Alcoa September 2020

  • Alcoa attracted to FYI:

  • Innovative and efficient HPA process

  • Depth and degree of R&D

  • Outstanding development success

  • Industry leading project economics

  • Impressive level of market progress

  • Alcoa is one of the worlds leading alumina producers:

  • Globally recognized and highly accomplished

  • 100 years of alumina experience

  • Fortune 500 company

  • Leading industry operator and innovator

  • Technically driven - attracted to FYI quality strategy

  • Global reach and relationships

  • JV collaboration to build upon FYI’s innovative HPA flowsheet and growth strategy

  • JV to continue increasing project quality and value

  • Collective JV alumina and HPA experience combine to create leading industry strategy

  • Jointly develop new products and markets

  • Leverage off separate and joint:

  • Technical knowledge and experience

  • Production capabilities

  • Marketing reach

  • Continuous improvement philosophy

  • Improve on project capex and opex HPA strategy by joint development

  • High ESG standards and targets

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Alcoa JV MOU attracts world class investment attention

Industry validation of FYI HPA quality

DFS confirmed FYI’s HPA project as a world-class*

Pilot plant success validates and de-risks the project

Process flowsheet optimised to increase efficiencies and further reduce Capex & Opex

Project Reserves** providing > 50 years mine-life

Metallurgical results exceeded 99.99% target HPA*

Leases granted and permitting completed

Kwinana “Battery Alley” refinery site approved Focused on fast-tracking development and construction

Advancing HPA offtake negotiations with potential customers

Major strategic financing arranged. Negotiations for balance of project funding is underway

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References: - * FYI ASX announcement 11[th] February 2021 ** FYI ASX announcement 8[th] March 2021

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  • High ESG standards are becoming pre-requisites for HPA off-take counterparties

  • FYI embraces best practice approach to HPA project development

  • FYI HPA has total provenance authentication and traceability of their 100% integrated process

  • High environmental and social standards and governance

  • HPA project developed to maximise green and sustainable practices

  • Distinct environmental advantages over current traditional supply (Alkoxide - bauxite / Aluminium)

  • Low environmental footprint

  • Reduction in raw material waste

  • Low waste residual / waste is recycled

  • Extensive recycling (inputs and outputs)

  • Approximately 50% reduction in greenhouse gas production / ton HPA

  • Approximately 40% reduction in processing energy consumption / ton HPA

  • Contribute to clean and renewable industries (directly and indirectly)

  • Reduce fossil fuel dependency

  • Reduction of carbon gas emissions – working towards neutral emissions

  • Supplier to other sustainable and environmentally conscious industries (EV, LED)

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PROJECT TIMELINE
Excellent DFS delivered & European product Product shipped / • Project financing

$80m Strategic Funding Trial Further qualification Detailed engineering
• Alcoa MoU
ALCOA MOU Alcoa JV Pilot plant trials Alcoa / FYI JV
completed successfully HPA product
signed
generation
HPA project
Aug 2020 Sept 2020 Nov 2020 Nov 2020 Jan 2021 April 2021 development
Feb 2020 Sept 2020 Nov 2020 Nov 2020 Dec 2020 Jan 2021 Ongoing
Detailed HPA 5N HPA achieved Alcoa Exclusive
Product development Agreement signed
Stage 2 pilot plant Alcoa pilot plant Alcoa / FYI
Successful trial commence
Engineering CP DD
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Implementing longRobust integrated strategy Ideal project delivery Compelling term sustainable founded on sound timing coinciding with integrated technical and ESG(E) standards technical principles and forecast market geographical business and practice project de-risking growth model advantages

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Partnering with tier 1 Best-in-class project industry groups to economics with lowest become a dominant HPA quartile capex and opex produces

Strategically funded and leveraged for growth

Ground floor entry to an emerging growth sector with significant upside

FYI IS DEVELOPING A LONG-LIFE QUALITY HPA PROJECT

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ASX: FYI FSE:SDL OTCQB: FYIRF

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FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:

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Roland Hill Managing Director [email protected] Unit 8-9, 88 Forrest Street, Cottesloe WA 6011

WWW.FYIRESOURCES.COM

ITEM
UNIT
HPA production
Tpa
Production grade
Al2O3
Capital cost (capex)
US$m
Operating cost (opex)
US$/t
Project NPV (@8%)
US$m
Project IRR
%
Assumed HPA selling price / t
US$/t
Annual revenue
US$m
Operating margin
US$/t
Annual EBITDA (avg)
US$m pa
Total project revenue - life of project ( ~25 years)
US$bn
Capital intensity
US$/t
Project payback
years
Exchange rate
A$:US$
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AMOUNT
10,000
> 99.99%
202
6,661
1,015
55
26,400
261
19,739
186
4.7
20,200
3.2
0.75