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ELEMENT 25 LIMITED Investor Presentation 2019

Nov 25, 2019

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Element 25 Limited Investor Update

Building a globally significant, low cost, high purity manganese project to supply high growth markets. Investor Presentation – Mines & Money London November 2019

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Disclaimer

This presentation contains only a brief overview of Element 25 Limited and its associated entities (“Element 25") and their respective activities and operations. The contents of this presentation, including matters relating to the geology of Element 25's projects, may rely on various assumptions and subjective interpretations which it is not possible to detail in this presentation and which have not been subject to any independent verification.

This presentation contains a number of forward-looking statements. Known and unknown risks and uncertainties, and factors outside of Element 25’s control, may cause the actual results, performance and achievements of Element 25 to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this presentation.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Element 25 does not warrant the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information in this presentation, nor the future performance of Element 25, and will not be responsible for any loss or damage arising from the use of the information.

The information contained in this presentation is not a substitute for detailed investigation or analysis of any particular issue. Current and potential investors and shareholders should seek independent advice before making any investment decision in regard to Element 25 or its activities.

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Corporate Overview

Financial Information

Share Price Performance

Corporate Overview
Financial Information
Share Price Performance
ASX Ticker E25
Shares on Issue 92M
Share Price $0.18
Market Capitalisation $16.6M
Cash & Investments ( at 30 September 2019) ~$8.7M
Debt Nil
Enterprise Value ~$8M
Board and Management
Seamus Cornelius Chairman
Justin Brown Managing Director Major Shareholders
John Ribbons Non Executive Director Top 20 Shareholders 67%
Ian Huitson Study Manager Board and Management 8.2%
Sias Jordaan Marketing Manager JP Morgan Nominees Australia 11.4%
Neil Graham Development Manager Duketon Mining Ltd 6.5%

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World Class Manganese Resource

The Butcherbird Manganese Project

  • Large resource, currently >260 Mt of manganese ore in Measured, Indicated and Inferred JORC resources*.

  • Excellent local infrastructure ( bitumen road and gas pipeline ).

  • 100% owned by Element 25 Limited.

  • Located in WA, a tier 1 mining jurisdiction.

  • Very simple geology, no strip and free dig.

  • Measured and Indicated resources are the focus of the 50 PFS . year

  • Metallurgically process proven.

  • Scoping Study completed, Pre-Feasibility Study well advanced.

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*Reference: Element 25 Limited ASX release dated 17 April 2019.

Drilling Highlights the Simple Geology

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• Flat lying stratiform ore body, very simple geology. • Ore zone starts at surface and is laterally continuous. • No selective mining required. • Low strip ratio of 0.2:1 based on preliminary pit optimisations. • Ore zone is above the water table. • Free dig with localised ripping.

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World Class Resource, Great Infrastructure Endowment

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Measured and
Indicated Resources
are the focus of the 25
year PFS Base Case
Gt Northern MLA 52/1074
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HPMSM

The High Purity Manganese Market

High Purity Manganese is a Growth Market

  • Established demand for EMM from traditional steel markets.

  • Expected to grow at around 4% pa.

  • Strong demand from consumers outside China wanting alternative supply.

  • Rapidly growing demand and price premiums for battery grade sulphate.

  • • Potential to accelerate demand growth as the EV thematic takes hold.

  • • Offers “blue sky” upside.

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Reference: Roskill Commissioned Manganese Market Report October 2019

Marketing and Project Finance

  • Global EMM markets outside of China are supportive of new production in stable jurisdictions

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Global EMM Consumption ~1.6 Mtpa
Chinese Production ~1.5 Mtpa
Ex China Consumption ~0.6 Mtpa
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Reference: Roskill 2019
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Competitor’s Costs are Rising

Chinese Producers are struggling to control costs…

  • Ageing infrastructure.

  • Expensive African ore; local ores are depleted.

  • Labour intensive processes.

  • Difficulties sourcing labour and rising costs.

  • Increasing power costs

  • Complex logistics.

  • Waste disposal and other environmental problems rife.

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Reference: International Manganese Institute Quarterly Report June 2019

Chinese manganese mines are depleted…

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  • Local production is dropping YoY.

  • Grades are declining YoY.

  • Imports rising each year.

  • Demand continues to grow.

• Ore costs are now the biggest cost driver for Chinese high purity manganese producers.

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  • Costs are rising in China.

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Reference: International Manganese Institute Quarterly Report June 2019

A Lower Cost, Cleaner Processing Pathway

Breakthrough Technology

  • CSIRO co-developed process produces high purity manganese with less energy and lower emissions.

  • Products include high purity manganese sulphate (“HPSM”) for NMC Li-Ion battery cathodes and Electrolytic Manganese Metal (“EMM”) for specialty steels.

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  • These are high value products. Electrolytic Manganese Metal (EMM) >USD$2,000/t[1]

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PRECIP.
LEACH PURIFY
OR EW
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High purity manganese products, EMM and HPSM

  • 1https://www.metalbulletin.com/My-price-book.html?price=34473

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Element 25 Uses a Simpler, Lower Cost, Cleaner Process

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Element 25 Process:

cheaper local ore

cleaner, cheaper
leach process

renewable energy
simpler,
lower cost,
cleaner,
greener
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Energy Solution: Gas, Wind or Solar

Electrowinning Metals is Energy Intensive

  • Making metal through electrolysis involves passing a current between a cathode and anode through a pregnant liquor.

  • Under the right conditions, metal is plated on the cathode.

  • Making manganese metal (EMM) takes approximately 6MWh/t of metal produced.

  • Electricity to power the cell house is the largest single cost in making EMM at Butcherbird.

  • A cost effective power solution is critical.

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~~Renewable Energy - Lower Emis~~ sions an ~~d Getting Cheaper~~

  • ~~With a long term PPA, renewables are now significantly ch~~ eaper than gas generation.

Solar PV modules cost trend[19]

~~Wind turbines cost trend~~[21]

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Reference: ARENA, 2018: Hybrid power generation for Australian off-grid mines.

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Wind/Solar Resource Mapping

  • Real-time wind and solar data

being collected at site via Triton SODAR.

  • Ten minute sampling interval.

  • Multiple sampling heights from

40-200m.

  • Data collection to be ongoing through PFS and DFS.

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EMM EW consumes Energy Optionality Allows for Optimal Energy Mix ~6.5 MWh/t of Gas generation: electricity • Reciprocating gas engines/turbines • Cost effective base case power solution • 100% gas power assumed in the Scoping Study Wind turbines: • Competitive Levelised Cost Of Energy (“LCOE”) • Long mine life supports favourable PPA terms Expected • energy mix is Protection from gas price changes 50% wind and solar Solar photovoltaics: plus 50% gas, halving emissions and • Competitive LCOE reducing cost over • Offsets lower daytime wind speeds gas only* • Assists in smoothing the renewable power supply

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*Subject to final PFS modelling

Next Steps for Element 25?

Our Journey…

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PROJECT
PFS DFS BUILD PRODUCE GROW
FINANCE
Flowsheet Development - COMPLETE
Resource Infill & Upgrade - COMPLETE
Environmental Surveys - COMPLETE PFS
Native Title Agreements– COMPLETE
Power Solution – COMPLETE Delivery
Metallurgical Scale Up – ADVANCED
Marketing & Offtake – COMMENCED
Permitting & Approvals – COMMENCED
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Key Project Challenges Well Understood

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OFFTAKE ENERGY
PROCESS FINANCE
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  • Appetite for non-Chinese supply in Korea, Japan, USA and EU is strong (site visits in November).

  • Energy cost structure clear and clearly competitive.

  • Metallurgy derisked – next phase is pilot testing.

  • Project financing will explore multiple options;

  • Traditional debt/equity.

  • Offtake pre-pay/royalty streaming.

  • NAIF funding support (DD phase commenced)*.

  • Export Credit Agency debt financing.

  • Project level equity investment.

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*Reference: Company ASX Release dated 9 October 2019

Our Journey…

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PROJECT
PFS DFS BUILD PRODUCE GROW
FINANCE
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Our Goal…

  • Produce the cleanest, greenest manganese products globally.

  • Become a globally significant high purity manganese producer.

  • Achieve best in class quality and cost profile.

  • Operate ethically and sustainably in a Tier 1 jurisdiction.

  • Generate strong sustainable investor returns over the long term.

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Thank you.

For more information, please contact Element 25 Limited: +61 8 6315 1400

[email protected] www.element25.com.au

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Appendices

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World Class Manganese Resource

Category Tonnes (Mt) Mn (%) Si (%) Fe (%) Al (%)
Measured 16 11.6 20.6 11.7 5.7
Indicated 41 10.0 20.9 11.0 5.8
Inferred 206 9.8 20.8 11.4 5.9
Total 263 10.0 20.8 11.4 5.9
  • Significant potential remains to increase the resource with further drilling.

  • Scale of development not resource constrained.

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Resource is
not closed off
and can be
extended.
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Reference: Element 25 Limited ASX release dated 17 April 2019.

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Competent Person’s Statement

The information in this presentation that relates to Exploration Results, Exploration Targets and Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Mr Justin Brown who is a full-time employee of the Company and is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Justin Brown has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is 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’. Justin Brown consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Please note with regard to exploration targets, the potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature, that there has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource and that it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource.

All references to Mineral Resources pertain to the ASX release dated 17 April 2019. The Company confirms that all material assumptions, underpinning the estimations continue to apply and have not materially changed.

For further information on Element 25 Limited and its Projects please visit its website at www.element25.com.au which contains copies of all continuous disclosure documents to ASX, Competent Persons’ Statements and Corporate Governance Statement and Policies.

DISCLAIMER

The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of the Australian Government, and the Australian Government does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein.

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