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IGO LIMITED — Investor Presentation 2021
Nov 29, 2021
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PRESENTATION TO MACQUARIE WESTERN AUSTRALIA FORUM
IGO Limited (ASX: IGO) (IGO or the Company) is pleased to attach a copy of the presentation provided to the Macquarie Western Australia Forum which is being held this week in Perth.
Managing Director and CEO, Peter Bradford, will use the conference to provide an overview of the Company's achievements over the last 12 months including the transformation of our business, culture and ESG performance.
This announcement is authorised for release to the ASX by Peter Bradford, Managing Director & CEO
For further information contact:
Richard Glass Investor Relations & Media Manager T: +61 8 9238 8300 E: [email protected]



Macquarie Western Australia Forum 2021 IGO Limited 30 November 2021
2021 was a year of transformation for IGO
Realigned our portfolio to leverage the clean energy opportunity

Transformation:
A complete change in the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved

Our Transformation
We have transformed our business and the way we work

Transformed Culture Transformed ESG


Transformed Outlook

Long (A\$M) Jaguar (A\$M) Tropicana (A\$M) Nova (A\$M)
Greenbushes (A\$M) Kwinana Hydroxide (A\$M)
Our Culture
Continuous process to strengthening our unique culture


Focused on attracting, developing and retaining our #1 asset
Maintained high levels of employee engagement
Made strong progress on diversity, learning programs and leadership development
Sustainability
Continued our commitment to leading performance and reporting

Dow Jones Sustainability Australia Index Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index
S&P Global 2021 Sustainability Yearbook

ESG Reporting consistently rated as "Leading"
Climate Change
Accelerating our proactive response in FY22


Adopted an internal carbon price
Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction programs being implemented
Investing in carbon removal and offsets programs in FY22
Commitment to understand controllable Scope 3 emissions
Our Strategy
Our Purpose of Making a Difference has underpinned our strategy


Our Portfolio
Aligned to clean energy metals strategy
Portfolio focused on nickel, copper and lithium
Operating assets in Tier-1 jurisdictions
Extensive exploration portfolio in Australia and Greenland

Lithium-ion Battery Demand
Substantial increases expected as the global vehicle fleet transitions to electric power

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Lithium-ion battery demand outlook (GWh/year)1
Battery demand set to increase 5x over the next decade
Passenger vehicle electrification is the primary driver

Implications for raw materials
Battery demand will drive significant increases in demand for key raw materials
Lithium-ion battery metal demand outlook1


2021 vs 2030

Implications for commodity prices
Supply deficits for key battery metals expected to drive higher prices over the next decade


Lithium Market Balance2
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Source: Wood Mackenzie Nickel Cost & Market Service Q4 2021 (Paydirt Conference)
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Source: Barrenjoey – November 2021 11
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Key Achievements
FY21 was a highly successful year

Invested into a global lithium joint venture with Tianqi
- Divested our 30% interest in Tropicana
- Delivered outstanding operational and financial performance
- Maintained balance sheet strength and focus on growth
- Built on our ESG credentials
- Admitted to the S&P/ASX 100 Index
Nova
FY21 metal production and cash costs all better than guidance

| Production & Costs | FY21 Result |
FY21 Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel in concentrate (t) | 29,002 | 27,000 – 29,000 |
| Copper in concentrate (t) | 13,022 | 11,000 – 12,500 |
| Cobalt in concentrate (t) | 1,084 | 850 – 950 |
| Cash Costs (A\$/lb Ni payable) |
A\$1.85 | A\$2.801 A\$2.40 – |
| 1. Revised to A\$1.80 – A\$2.10 in 3Q21 Quarterly Activities Report on 28 April 2021 |
| Segment Financials | FY21 Result |
|---|---|
| Underlying EBITDA | A\$436M |
| Underlying EBITDA Margin | 65% |
| Underlying Free Cash Flow | A\$393M |
| Underlying Free Cash Flow Margin | 59% |

Nova
FY21 performance drove record financial outcomes from Nova


Nova Production & Cash Costs
Nova Financial Performance

Silver Knight
Near-Nova nickel sulphide development project

Acquisition from Creasy Group for A\$45M completed in October 2021
Infill drilling program to commence 2Q22 to inform and update resource estimate during 2H22
Planning underway for exploration programs around Silver Knight

Lithium Joint Venture
Transformational transaction with Tianqi completed in June 2021

World class lithium portfolio with scale, quality, life and strong ESG credentials


Greenbushes (IGO: 25%) World's lowest cost and highest grade hard rock lithium mine
Kwinana (IGO:49%) Australia's first fully automated LiOH plant
Greenbushes1
World's largest, highest grade and lowest cost hard rock lithium resource

Located 240km south of Perth, Western Australia
Active lithium mine for 20+ years utilising a local workforce
Large open pit mine with multiple onsite concentrator facilities to produce spodumene concentrate

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IGO:24.99% indirect interest.
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Refer to ASX Announcement titled "IGO Invests in Global Lithium JV with Tianqi" and "IGO / Tianqi Lithium JV Presentation" – 9 December 2020
Greenbushes1
Good progress on expansion projects since transaction completion

Chemical Grade Plant 2 (CGP2) commissioning commenced in May 2021 and ramp up is well progressed
Tailings Retreatment Project (TRP) under construction with commissioning expected to commence in 3Q22
EPCM contract for CGP3 awarded to Lycopodium

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IGO:24.99% indirect interest.
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Refer to ASX Announcement titled "September 2021 Quarterly Activities Report" – 1 November 2021
Greenbushes1
Spodumene production to expand significantly via new concentrator projects


Potential spodumene concentrate capacity expansion (Mtpa)

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IGO:24.99% indirect interest.
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CGP: Chemical Grade Plant; TRP: Tailings Retreatment Project
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Refer to ASX Announcement titled "IGO Invests in Global Lithium JV with Tianqi" and "IGO / Tianqi Lithium JV Presentation" – 9 December 2020
Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery1
Commissioning of Train 1 progressing to plan

First lithium hydroxide produced from Train 1 during August 2021
Process commissioning progressing from batch to continuous basis; battery grade product expected by March 2022
Recommencement of Train 2 construction expected during CY22

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IGO:49% indirect interest.
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Refer to ASX Announcement titled "September 2021 Quarterly Activities Report" – 1 November 2021
Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery1
Significant expansion potential

Lithium Hydroxide Production Capacity (ktpa) (100%)

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IGO:49% indirect interest.
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Refer to ASX Announcement titled "IGO Invests in Global Lithium JV with Tianqi" and "IGO / Tianqi Lithium JV Presentation" – 9 December 2020
Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery1
Downstream processing facility to produce battery grade lithium hydroxide

Located in the Kwinana Industrial area, south of Perth Located in the Kwinana Industrial area, south of Perth
Fully automated processing facility converting Greenbushes spodumene concentrate into LiOH Fully automated processing facility converting Greenbushes spodumene concentrate into LiOH
Existing offtake contracts with South Korean and European battery makers

1. IGO:49% indirect interest.
- Refer to ASX Announcement titled "IGO Invests in Global Lithium JV with Tianqi" and "IGO / Tianqi Lithium JV
FY21 Results
Record results across all key financial metrics


Underlying Free Cash Flow (A\$M)


Net Cash (A\$M)

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Includes Other Income
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Statutory NPAT of A\$549M includes gain on sale of the Tropicana Operation of A\$385M after tax. Profit after Tax excluding this gain was A\$164M.
1Q22 Financial Results
Strong start to FY22

Located in the Kwinana Industrial area, south of Perth Maiden profit from Lithium JV A\$13M
Fully automated processing facility converting Greenbushes spodumene concentrate into LiOH Nova benefiting from higher metals prices
| 1Q22 Financial Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sales Revenue | A\$189M | |
| Underlying EBITDA(1) | A\$97M | |
| Profit After Tax | A\$46M | |
| Net Cash from Operating Activities | A\$131M | |
| Underlying Free Cash Flow(2) | A\$111M |
Strong Cash Position A\$552M
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Underlying EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure (refer to Disclaimer page).
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Free Cash Flow comprises Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities and Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities. Refer to Disclaimer page for "Underlying" adjustments. Free Cash Flow, prior to these adjustments for 1Q22 and 4Q21 is a net outflow of A\$108.4M and A\$772.1M respectively. 24
Exploration Strategy
Committed to investing in growth through discovery


Near Nova
Targeting Nova 2.0 with several key targets identified

Orion and Chimera are our highest priority target
Discovery close to Nova could utilise existing Nova infrastructure
Focus in FY22 to progress high priority targets

Outlook for FY22
Focus on driving returns from our clean energy metals business

Continue delivering operational excellence at Nova
Maintain our commitment to unlocking value through exploration and discovery
Continue to invest in growth and people
Accelerate our response to climate change


Cautionary Statements & Disclaimer

- This presentation has been prepared by IGO Limited ("IGO") (ABN 46 092 786 304). It should not be considered as an offer or invitation to subscribe for or purchase any securities in IGO or as an inducement to make an offer or invitation with respect to those securities in any jurisdiction.
- This presentation contains general summary information about IGO. The information, opinions or conclusions expressed in the course of this presentation should be read in conjunction with IGO's other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements lodged with the ASX, which are available on the IGO website. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made in relation to the fairness, accuracy or completeness of the information, opinions and conclusions expressed in this presentation.
- This presentation includes forward looking information regarding future events, conditions, circumstances and the future financial performance of IGO. Often, but not always, forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking words such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "plan", "estimate", "anticipate", "continue" and "guidance", or other similar words and may include statements regarding plans, strategies and objectives of management, anticipated production or construction commencement dates and expected costs or production outputs. Such forecasts, projections and information are not a guarantee of future performance and involve unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond IGO's control, which may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Further details of these risks are set out below. All references to future production and production guidance made in relation to IGO are subject to the completion of all necessary feasibility studies, permit applications and approvals, construction, financing arrangements and access to the necessary infrastructure. Where such a reference is made, it should be read subject to this paragraph and in conjunction with further information about the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, as well as any Competent Persons' Statements included in periodic and continuous disclosure announcements lodged with the ASX. Forward looking statements in this presentation only apply at the date of issue. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant stock exchange listing rules, in providing this information IGO does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward looking statements or to advise of any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
- There are a number of risks specific to IGO and of a general nature which may affect the future operating and financial performance of IGO and the value of an investment in IGO including and not limited to economic conditions, stock market fluctuations, commodity demand and price movements, access to infrastructure, timing of environmental approvals, regulatory risks, operational risks, reliance on key personnel, reserve and resource estimations, native title and title risks, foreign currency fluctuations and mining development, construction and commissioning risk. The production guidance in this presentation is subject to risks specific to IGO and of a general nature which may affect the future operating and financial performance of IGO.
- All currency amounts in Australian Dollars unless otherwise noted.
- Net Debt is outstanding debt less cash balances and Net Cash is cash balance less outstanding debt.
- Cash Costs are reported inclusive of Royalties and after by-product credits on per unit of payable metal basis, unless otherwise stated.
- Underlying EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure and comprises net profit or loss after tax, adjusted to exclude income tax expense, finance costs, interest income, asset impairments, gain/loss on sale of subsidiary and Tropicana, redundancy and restructuring costs, depreciation and amortisation, once-off transaction costs, and foreign exchange and hedging gains/losses attributable to the acquisition of Tianqi.
- Free Cash Flow comprises Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities and Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities. Underlying adjustments exclude acquisition costs, proceeds from investment sales including Tropicana, and payments for investments and mineral interests.
- IGO has a 49% interest in Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA) and therefore, as a non-controlling shareholder, recognises its share of Net Profit After Tax of TLEA in its consolidated financials. As such, IGO has provided additional information on the operating, financial and expansion activities at both Greenbushes and the Kwinana Refinery which reflects IGO's understanding of those operating, financial and expansion activities based on information provided to IGO by TLEA.
