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Green Minerals Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Jul 23, 2021

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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Q2 2021 REPORT

Highlights for the quarter

  • Granted development support from Forskningsrådet for three separate projects related to development of the company's exploration and production methodology. The total support amounts to NOK 16.5 million.
  • Agreement involving the Project ULTRA signed with National Oceanography Centre and University of Southampton.
  • Ståle Monstad named as Chief Geoscientist & Head of Exploration

Operational review

Green Minerals had a busy 2nd quarter, closing several funding initiatives, key hires and agreements, of which the most important were:

On April 3rd the Company announced a NOK 1,9 million grant from Forskningsrådet through Skattefunn. The risk-reduction support was provided against further development of the Companys proprietary DeepMineX© software key to the decision gates in deep sea exploration and mining.

On April 14th the Company announced it had signed an agreement with National Oceanography Centre and University of Southampton regarding the Project ULTRA. The project will produce new knowledge of the formation and the evolution of SMS deposits which will be paramount for the Company's exploration strategy and subsequent production activities. Project ULTRA will include 2 research cruises on SMS areas located in international licenses Through the Project ULTRA, the Company will collaborate with internationally leading scientists and support the education of the future professionals required for the marine minerals industry. Further, the Company will engage in two research cruises on SMS areas located in international licenses, of which the first as early as fall 2021.

On April 23rd The Company announced that Ståle Monstad had agreed to take up a position as Chief Geoscientist & Head of Exploration with the Company. Mr Monstad has more than 25 years of experience within exploration and geological management. He started his professional career in the exploration department of Norsk Hydro, gaining extensive experience in concession application work on the NCS. Ståle Monstad joins Green Minerals from the position of Chief Geologist Aker BP/Senior Vice President Exploration Aker Energy.

On April 27th the Company announced that Forskningsrådet had granted development support of NOK 3,6m to the Company through Skattefunn. The support was provided towards development of the Company's exploration methodology incl prospectivity modelling and technology mapping, selection and development.

On May 3rd the Company announced that Forskningsrådet had granted development support of NOK 11,048m to the Company towards development of the Company's offshore mineral production methodology and the development of a mineral processing flowsheet.

Q2 2021 REPORT

The market backdrop for the Companys main products continued to improve during the quarter. Copper prices improved another 7pc during the quarter, ending at USD 9,400 per tonne, which is about 4pc higher than basis used for the Companys profitability calculations. Nickel prices improved about 13pc while cobalt maintained its historically high USD 50,000 per tonne price. Considering peak supply situations emerging in several of the key battery metals markets over the next 3-5 years, the Company maintains a positive outlook for its key products.

Financial review

The company did not have any revenues in the quarter. Total operating expenses was NOK 2.6 million, up from NOK 1.7 million in the previous quarter. The operating expenses are mainly related research and development projects. As of 30 June 2021 the company had NOK 23.7 million of cash. The equity ratio at the end of the quarter was 98.6%.

Outlook

We are truly excited about the journey we have set out on. Inviting more investors in and capitalizing the Company early has proven to be the right strategy for the Company as it provides us with the resources necessary to hire the best talent in the industry, partner up with the preferred suppliers at an early stage and work with academia to enhance our knowledge and innovate on the technologies already available.

Green Minerals AS is in a good position to capitalize on the strong market developments for key battery metals as the green energy transition gathers pace. The Company has chosen the Norwegian Continental Shelf as the most attractive area to kickstart marine minerals exploration and production in. Norwegian authorities multi-decade history of successful management of natural resources offshore Norway is one of the main reasons for that, in combination with the large estimated resource potential. The Company expects the environmental standards for activity in the area to be among the very highest in the world, which is something we support and strive for in all our work during the opening process.

Green Minerals will continue to form partnerships with companies, industry groups, investors, authorities and academia to enable us to work together in the best way possible to provide for a responsible and successful opening for exploration and production of marine minerals in Norway.

Asker 22.07.2021

Board of Directors

Ståle Rodahl Hans Christian Anderson Øivind Dahl-Stamnes

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Profit and loss statement

Interim statement of income

All figures in NOK 000's (except EPS) Q2 2021 Q1 2021 YTD 2021 2020
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
Revenues - - - -
Personnel expenses -174 -345 -519 -114
Other expenses -1 877 -1 307 -3 184 -487
EBITDA* -2 051 -1 652 -3 703 -601
Depreciation and amortization
Operating profit (loss) / EBIT
-
-2 051
-
-1 652
-
-3 703
-
-601
Net financials -
7
1 -
5
-
Profit/(loss) before income tax -2 057 -1 651 -3 708 -601
Income tax - - - -
Profit/(loss) -2 057 -1 651 -3 708 -601
Earnings per share
Basic -0,16 -0,13 -0,29 -0,05
*Operating profit before depreciation, impairment and gains (losses) on property, plant and equipment

Balance Sheet

Consolidated interim statement of financial position

All figures in NOK 000's 30 June 2021 31 March 2021 31 December 2020
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
ASSETS
Non current assets
Research & dev
elopment
537 - -
537 - -
Current assets
Other current assets 485 - -
Cash and cash equiv
alents
23 708 27 791 29 068
24 193 27 791 29 068
Total assets 24 730 27 791 29 068
EQUITY
Capital and reserv
es attributable to
equity holders of the Company
Paid in Capital 28 702 28 702 29 601
Retained earnings -4 309 -2 252 -601
24 393 26 450 29 000
EQ ratio 99 % 95 % 100 %
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade payables 337 1 341 68
337 1 341 68
Total liabilities 337 1 341 68
Total equity and liabilities 24 730 27 791 29 068

Selected notes and disclosures

Note 1: General information and basis for preparation

Green Minerals AS is a public limited liability company, incorporated and domiciled in Norway. The company's registered address is Hagaløkkveien 26, 1383 Asker, Norway. The quarterly accounts have been prepared in conformity with the Accounting Act and NRS 8 - Good accounting practice for small companies.

Note 2: Related parties transactions

The company has a management service agreement with Seabird Exploration Norway AS, a subsidiary of the largest shareholder SeaBird Exploration Plc. USD 42 500 was booked under the agreement in 1H 2021. The Company has entered into an advisory agreement with Storfjell AS, a company controlled by Ståle Rodahl (Chairman of the Board of both the Company and SeaBird), where Storfjell AS is to assist the Company on business development and financial matters. NOK 1.1 million was booked under the agreement in 1H 2021.

Note 3: Share capital and share base payments

The total number of ordinary shares at 30 June 2021 was 12 886 400 with a par value of NOK 0.003.

The company has granted warrants to key personnel. As of 30.06.2021 there are 700,000 outstanding warrants with a weighted average strike of NOK 18.29 per share.

Note 4: Capitalization of Research and development expenses

Research and development expenses of NOK 537 440 related to exploration and production methodology projects for which the Company has been granted support from Forskningsrådet has been capitalized in Q2 2021.

Note 4: Shareholders

Ownership structure

Shareholders in % at 30 June 2021:

Name Number of shares Ownership
SEABIRD EXPLORATION PLC 7 151 128 55,5 %
ANDERSON INVEST AS 542 217 4,2 %
ARTEL AS 454 500 3,5 %
MØSBU AS 405 241 3,1 %
DnB NOR Bank ASA 220 815 1,7 %
IKM INDUSTRI-INVEST AS 213 978 1,7 %
SILVERCOIN INDUSTRIES AS 183 939 1,4 %
IFG HOLDING AS 181 800 1,4 %
STORFJELL AS 158 400 1,2 %
JARLE NORMAN-HANSEN 136 300 1,1 %
NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS 120 567 0,9 %
MIEL HOLDING AS 115 572 0,9 %
JALE NORDHAUG 109 000 0,8 %
GRUNNFJELLET AS 106 705 0,8 %
GTBA FORVALTNING AS 90 900 0,7 %
SVEIN TORE MOE 77 161 0,6 %
ALICERCE FORVALTNING AS 74 208 0,6 %
EUROPA LINK AS 73 347 0,6 %
HUSVIK HOLDING AS 68 100 0,5 %
TELINET ENERGI AS 60 419 0,5 %
Other 2 342 103 18,2 %
Total 12 886 400 100,0 %

Q2 2021 REPORT

Green Minerals AS - org.no. 925 852 481 Hagaløkkveien 26, 1383 Asker, Norway www.greenminerals.no