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IGO LIMITED — Investor Presentation 2021
Sep 1, 2021
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PRESENTATION TO AUSIMM LITHIUM BATTERY AND ENERGY METALS CONFERENCE
IGO Limited (ASX: IGO) (IGO or the Company) is pleased to attach a copy of the presentation provided to the AusIMM Lithium Battery and Energy Metals Conference which is being held this week in Perth, Western Australia.
IGO's Chief Operating Officer, Matt Dusci, will use his keynote address to discuss IGO's transition to becoming a globally relevant producer of clean energy metals and our increasing focus on decarbonisation and sustainability.
This announcement is authorised for release to the ASX by Peter Bradford, Managing Director & CEO
For further information contact:
Richard Glass Investor and Media Relations Manager T: +61 8 9238 8300 E: [email protected]


2 September 2021 IGO Limited IGO's path to becoming a globally relevant producer of clean energy metals
Our strategy




What is clean energy?

Renewable Energy Generation Renewable Energy Storage Electrification of Transport




Out transformation journey


What drove this transformation



Outlook Purpose Environment & Climate

We have achieved this by living our Purpose


We believe in a world where people power makes amazing things happen.
Where technology opens up new horizons and clean energy makes the planet a better place for every generation to come.
Our people are bold, passionate, fearless and fun – we are a smarter, kinder and more innovative company.
Our work is making fundamental changes to the way communities all over the world grow, prosper and stay sustainable. Our teams are finding and producing the specialist metals that will make energy storage mobile, efficient and effective enough to make long-term improvements to the lifestyle of hundreds of millions of people across the globe.
How? New battery storage technology is finally unleashing the full potential of renewable energy by allowing power produced from the sun, wind and other sources to be stored and used when and where it's needed. This technology will impact future generations in ways we cannot yet imagine, improving people's quality of life and changing the way we live.
We believe in a green energy future and by delivering the metals needed for new age batteries, we are making it happen
Why? To create a better planet for future generations


Lithium-ion battery projections

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

Risk of history repeating itself

Potential for reality to be larger than projections – just like solar panels!

Source: International Energy Agency Source: Terra Studio

Solar PV Plug-in EV 2015-2021 CAGR = 55%
Significant implications for raw materials



Nickel – implications for nickel demand



Nickel dominant cathode chemistries to remain technology of choice for US/EU markets
Laterite to nickel sulphate conversion processes incur a high environmental cost
Production capacity limited by lack of new discovery
Lithium – implications for lithium demand
Lithium is a critical raw material for all battery chemistries
Lithium demand from electric vehicles expected to account for 75% of market by 20301
Increasing focus on produce provenance to ensure high ESG credentials
Global Lithium Market Balance (kt LCE)2

IGO portfolio aligned to electric vehicle

Metal demand for lithium-ion batteries in 2025 (kt) 1

IGO is the only company globally producing four key electric vehicle battery metals

Where are we today?

| Ni (Cu + Co) |
Nova IGO 100% |
• Australia's lowest cost nickel sulphide operation • Track record of consistent production and cost control |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Li |
Greenbushes IGO 24.99% |
• World's largest, highest grade and lowest cost hard rock lithium mine • Significant expansion optionality |
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| Kwinana IGO 49% |
• Australia's first fully automated lithium hydroxide refinery • Battery grade product contracted to leading battery manufacturers ex -China |
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| Cu Ni | Exploration | • Enduring commitment to exploration • Extensive portfolio of belt scale projects focused on nickel and copper discovery |

Nova Operation

FY21 Results
FY21 production above guidance for all metals
Cash costs below guidance at A\$1.85/lb (payable)
| Free Cash Flow | A\$392M |
|---|---|
| EBITDA Margin | 65% |
Nova Financial Performance

Cash Flow from Operating Activities Underlying Free Cash Flow
We invested in a Lithium Joint Venture with Tianqi
World class lithium portfolio with scale, quality, life and strong ESG credentials


Greenbushes World's lowest cost and highest grade hard rock lithium mine
Kwinana First fully automated LiOH plant
Kwinana Lithium Hydroxide Refinery

Lithium Hydroxide Production Capacity (ktpa) (100%)

We continue to prioritise discovery


Focus on high value magmatic nickel sulphides and sediment hosted copper
Best in class team utilising best science available – geology, geophysics and geochem
Extensive & highly prospective landholding across Australia
Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most complex risks facing the world today

Climate Change Strategy

Reducing Carbon – emissions intensity

Emissions Intensity of Nickel Operations1

Emissions Intensity of Lithium Brine versus Mineral2

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Source: BloombergNEF. Note: *estimated carbon intensity and covers estimated energy load, not overall operations. Reported emissions include total emissions across overall operations. Glencore reports total carbon emissions for its nickel business unit
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Source: Roskill Lithium CO2 Oct 2020. Note: *weighted average CO2 emissions intensity with averages skewed lower by some more efficient larger scale producers (eg Tialson Greenbushes Mine)
Decarbonisation – Fundamental for the Sector


credit worthiness of companies
Accelerating our response to climate change


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
Sustainability

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


Committed to leading performance & reporting

Recognition from external ratings agencies
FY22 focused on carbon neutral roadmap
Our people & culture are our #1 priority


Developing and fostering the next generation of leaders
Concluding comments

Transformative transactions complete transition to clean energy metals focus
We are at the infancy of this social shift toward clean energy
Western Australia is uniquely positioned to leverage from this opportunity

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 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.
