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IMAGE RESOURCES NL Investor Presentation 2021

Feb 14, 2021

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Australia’s newest mineral sands miner Emerging mid-tier prospect

ASX: IMA 1

Disclaimer and Forward-looking Statements

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This presentation/document has been prepared by the management of Image Resources NL ("Image”, “IMA“, or “the Company”). By accessing this presentation you acknowledge that you have read and understood the following statements.

This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements and forecasts, including, without limitation, possible or assumed reserves and resources, production levels and rates, costs, prices, future performance or potential growth of Image, industry growth or other trend projections. Where Image expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and on a reasonable basis. However, such statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve unknown risks and uncertainties, as well as other factors which are beyond the control of Image. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors. Nothing in this presentation should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities.

Image cannot and does not give any assurance that the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forwardlooking statements contained in this presentation will occur and investors are cautioned not to place any reliance on these forward-looking statements. Image does not undertake to update or revise forward-looking statements, or to publish prospective financial information in the future, regardless of whether new information, future events or any other factors affect the information contained in this presentation, except where required by applicable law and stock exchange listing requirements.

This document has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Australian securities laws, which may differ from the requirements of United States and other countries’ securities laws. Unless otherwise indicated, all ore reserve and mineral resource estimates included or incorporated by reference in this document have been, and will be, prepared in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.

Information regarding the calculation of ore reserves and mineral resources in this presentation (if any), and the consents provided by the respective Competent Persons is presented at the end of this presentation or in the ASX releases available on the Company’s website at www.imageres.com.au. For additional information and details on any of the content of this presentation, please refer to the ASX releases on the Company’s website.

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Corporate Snapshot

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Diverse and Experienced Board and Management

ASX Code Share Price 12-Month Price Range Shares on Issue Market Cap Cash on hand Debt Enterprise Value Top 20 Shareholders:

IMA

Board of Directors

A$0.18* A$0.12-0.22 992m

Bob Besley – Independent Chairman Patrick Mutz – Managing Director Chaodian Chen - Non-Executive Director Aaron Chong Veoy Soo – Non-Executive Dir Peter Thomas – Non-Executive Director Fei (Eddy) Wu – Non-Executive Director Huangcheng Li – Non-Executive Director

A$174m*

A$51m A$18m ~ A$141m 72%

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Key Management

Patrick Mutz – MD & CEO

John McEvoy – Chief Financial Officer Todd Colton – Chief Operating Officer George Sakalidis – Head of Exploration Rodney Burns – Operations Manager

  • - as at 08 Feb 2021

  • ** - as at 31 Dec 2020

IMA

S&P/ASX 300 Shareholder Index

Company Introduction

Australia’s newest mineral sands mining company

  • ➢ Transitioned from advanced explorer to active miner in 2018

  • Developed flagship Boonanarring Project in North Perth Basin

  • One of the highest grade, zircon-rich project in Australia

  • 1[st] of 12 projects in 100%-owned portfolio; all with mineral resources

  • Construction completed on-time and onbudget (6 months; $52m)

  • Commenced production in Dec 2018

  • Ramped up to full production in only 2[nd] month of operation

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Excellent Location
80km N of Perth
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High Grade Ore
8.9% HM
Zircon Rich
27.5% of HM
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Coarse Grained
D50 ~180µm
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High Recoveries
98% of zircon
High Quality HMC
90%+ HM
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Company Introduction

Australia’s newest mineral sands mining company

  • Completed two full years of profitable operations (through Dec 2020)

  • Met market guidance in CY2019 after raising it twice during the year

  • Maintained and met CY2020 original guidance, despite the uncertainties stemming from global economic downturn as a result of COVID-19

  • $51m cash on hand at end of Dec 2020 and net cash of $34m

  • ➢ Looking to be Debt-free and potentially offering an inaugural dividend in 1H 2021

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HMC Production Revenue Project Op. Costs
CY2019
270kt A$146m A$73m
HMC Production Revenue Project Op. Costs
CY2020
306kt A$176m A$90m
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Operational Performance

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  • ➢ HMC sales matched production in CY2019

  • ➢ Record high HMC production in 1H 2020, but subdued sales due to COVID-19

  • ➢ CY2020 sales weighted to 2H, with record quarterly sales Sep Qtr eclipsed in Dec Qtr

HMC Production and Sales (kt)

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Operating Cost Performance - Graphic

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Indicative
Margin
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Operating Cost Performance – Notes for previous graphic

  • ➢ March Qtr 2020 indicative profit margin (based on HMC price received/t minus AISC cash costs/t HMC produced) at record high due to record high HMC production from high grade ore and minimal HMC transport/shipping costs due to minimal sales from effects of COVID-19. Similar for Jun 20.

  • ➢ Sep Qtr 2020 opposite effect with record low profit margin due to record low HMC production and much higher than normal HMC transport/shipping costs from higher sales, plus lower zircon in HMC and less favourable USD/AUD exchange rate (FX).

  • ➢ Dec Qtr similar to Sep with higher HMC production but offset with even higher transport/shipping costs from record HMC sales and even less favourable FX.

  • ➢ Overall average indicative margin for CY2020 slightly improved over CY2019

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Market Guidance

Item Units 2020
Actual
2020
Guidance
2021
Guidance
HMC Production kt 306 300-330 290-320
HMC Sales kt 311 300-330 300-320
Project Operating Costs A$m 90 100-110 90-100
C1 Cash Costs A$/t HMC sold 292 290-320 290-320
AISC Cash Costs A$/t HMC sold 337 340-370 340-370

There are a number of factors outside of Image’s control that may impact downstream demand for its end products and therefore could impact sales guidance. Image is continually reassessing its guidance position and will update the market if required and at a minimum will comment on guidance as part of its quarterly reporting.

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Tenement Portfolio Summary

Image portfolio of 100%-owned tenements

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  • ➢ 12 mineral sands projects across more than 1000 km[2 ] in the North Perth Basin

  • ➢ 2 projects amenable to dry mining with ore reserves; 20Mt @ 8,5%HM*; 1 active, 1 in planning

  • ➢ 6 other projects amenable to dry mining with mineral resources; 45Mt @ 6.3%HM*

  • ➢ 4 projects amenable to dredge mining with mineral resources; 236Mt @ 2.1%HM*

JORC Mineral Resources [All projects 100%-owned by Image Resources]

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12% Dry Mining Dredge Mining
Regans Ford
10% Hyperion
Red Gully
8% Gingin Sth
Boonanarring
6%
4% Atlas Bidaminna
Helene Titan
Calypso
2% Gingin Nth
Telesto
0%
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Resource Tonne (Mt)
HM Grade (%)
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Notes: * - per Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves statement in CY2019 Annual Report published on ASX platform on 3 March 2020. Boonanarring, Atlas, Helene, Hyperion, Titan-Telesto and Calypso per JORC Code (2012). All others per JORC Code (2004) and have not been updated to comply with JORC Code 2012 on the basis that the information has not materially changed since it was last reported.

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Projects Pyramid – Strand Deposits – Dry Mining

Projects Accessible by Dry Open-Cut Mining Ore Reserves for Boonanarring and Atlas Mineral Resources for all others Projects ranked by combined zircon plus rutile (Z+R) contained in the HM Boonanarring, Atlas, Helene & Hyperion per JORC Code (2012); All others historic per JORC Code (2004).

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Projects ranked by combined zircon plus rutile (Z+R) contained in the HM
Mining commenced at
Boonanarring. WCP to be
Boonanarring
relocated to Atlas following
10.7Mt; 8.9%HM; exhaustion of all accessible Ore
30.0% Z+R
Reserves at Boonanarring.
Atlas 9.5Mt; 8.1%HM; 18.1% Z+R
Red Gully 6.0Mt; 7.7% HM; 15.5% Z+R
Likely future
WCP location
Regans Ford 9.9Mt; 9.6%HM; 14.3% Z+R
Helene/Hyperion 18.2Mt; 4.8%HM; 14.0% Z+R
Gingin South 8.1Mt; 6.1%HM; 13.5% Z+R
Gingin North 2.4Mt; 5.5%HM; 9.1% Z+R
Total Mineral Resources 45Mt; 6.5%HM; 14% Z+R
(88% in Indicated category and excluding Boonanarring and Atlas)
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    • per Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves statement in CY2019 Annual Report published on ASX platform on 3 March 2020.

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Projects Pyramid – Dredge Mining Prospects

Projects Accessible by Dredge Mining Mineral Resources shown for all projects* Projects ranked by HM Grade. Combined zircon plus rutile (Z+R) contained in the HM also shown.

Positive attributes

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• 90+%VHM;
• <5% slimes;
• 25-67% Leucoxene;
Bidaminna
Bidaminna Mineral Resources currently • 100Mt exploration
45Mt; 3.0%HM;
being updated to JORC (2012). target.
6.5% Z+R
Potential focus for
Titan-Telesto and Calypso tonnes-
2 [nd] operating centre.
grades are Mineral Resources per
JORC Code (2012).
Titan-Telesto 140Mt; 1.9%HM; 12.8% Z+R
Closely associated;
potentially connected
Calypso 51Mt; 1.7% HM; 15.9% Z+R
Total 236Mt; 2.1%HM; 12.2% Z+R
(89% in Inferred category)
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    • per Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves statement in CY2019 Annual Report published on ASX platform on 3 March 2020.

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2021 & Beyond – Current position and plans

Current Mine-life Position

  • ➢ Mining plan contemplated in 2017 BFS; commence mining at Boonanarring and when depleted, relocate processing plant (WCP) and mining operations to Atlas

  • ➢ Boonanarring mining commenced Dec 2018 and current ore reserves support mining through Q3 2022

  • ➢ Project ‘MORE’ active to identify additional ore reserves at Boonanarring

  • ➢ Atlas current ore reserves support 3+ years of mining; 8.1% HM ore grade

  • ➢ Project ‘MORE’ also focused on identifying new ore reserves at Helene and Hyperion to expand overall mine-life in Atlas area

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2021 & Beyond – Current position and plans

Advancing to Atlas and beyond

  • ➢ Atlas development planning well-advanced; targeting worst-case of having to relocate in Q4 2022

  • ➢ Transition period with zero HMC production estimated to be 3 months; currently researching methods to decrease this gap

  • ➢ Preliminary estimate of capital costs to relocate to Atlas, $25 million; to be financed from cash reserves

  • ➢ Early stage planning underway on further relocation of WCP after Atlas, to Red Gully/Regans Ford project area which has combined average 8.9% HM ore grade in Mineral Resources

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2021 & Beyond – Challenges

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Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance, but earned reputation might be. Future winners are created out of the challenges of today. Current challenges:

➢ Limited current ore reserves

  • Project ‘MORE’ may deliver additional incremental reserves in various locations

➢ Maintaining high level of profitability;

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  • Overall HM grade and zircon content of the HM will begin to decrease in CY2022 at Boonanarring (from CY 2020 levels)

  • Atlas and other projects in Image’s portfolio are also very high grade, but not as rich in zircon as Boonanarring. However strip ratios are much lower starting at 1:1 at Atlas compared to Boonanarring at 6:1

  • ➢ Risks associated with relocating to a new mining location

  • ➢ No long mine life ore reserves in a single mine

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2021 & Beyond – Future possibilities

Targeting Growth and Sustainability

  • ➢ Beyond the planned continuation of dry mining in the Atlas area, and beyond that at the Red Gully/Regans Ford, real growth for Image must include longerlived ore reserves and/or a second operating centre and growth has been adopted as a key focus area for 2021

  • ➢ A scoping study is underway at Bidaminna as a stand alone dredge mining project to be operated in parallel with Atlas dry mining;

  • Order of magnitude initial estimate of capital circa $100million with possibile source of funding as low interest debt

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  • Development timeline potentially 3 years

  • Scoping study results to be announced when available

  • ➢ We are actively seeking to evaluate opportunities outside of our current portfolio of tenements; specifically with longer-lived ore reserve potential

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Image Resources – Beyond Operations

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Social Licence and Sustainability

  • ➢ Image looks forward to growing into a sustainable, mid-tier mining company

  • ➢ Areas of specific focus beyond day to day mining and processing operations include:

  • Health, safety and well being of employees, contractors, consultants, visitors, local landowners and member of the general public in the areas of its operations;

  • Environmental protection including mine rehabilitation;

  • Community relations including landowners, local community members and businesses, local Shire, local emergency service providers and associated area governmental/regulatory organisations and representatives; and

  • The Company’s legal, moral and ethical responsibilities as a business owner in Western Australia;

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  • In short, maintaining a social licence to operate

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Community Engagement Program

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  • ➢ Image is proud of its active and varied community support and engagement program including significant local employment.

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  • ➢ At 31 Dec 2020 50% of the site workforce lives locally to the operation or within regional shires.

  • ➢ Image Grand Opening was held on 19 September 2019 with 250 attendees.

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Rehabilitation Snapshot: Before Mining – April 2018

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Rehabilitation Snapshot: During Mining – June 2019

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Rehabilitation Snapshot: Backfilled – December 2019

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Rehabilitation Snapshot: 13 hectares re-vegetated – August 2020

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Solar Farm at Boonanarring

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Sunrise Energy Group Pty Ltd constructing 2.3 MWAC solar farm

  • ➢ Construction and operation by Sunrise Energy;

  • ➢ Located on Image owned land adjacent to Boonanarring processing plant

  • ➢ Recently commissioned and now providing up to 30% of electricity requirements for mining and processing operations.

  • Solar farm places Image Resources as arguably most environmentally friendly mineral sands miner in Australia.

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Additional information regarding Heads of Agreement announced to ASX on 23 April 2018 .

Solar Farm at Boonanarring

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Forward Looking Plans

Summary

  • ➢ Continue with profitable operations at Boonanarring

  • ➢ Continue to work to Increase Ore Reserves under Project ‘MORE’

  • ➢ Ensure Atlas development / construction ready as next dry mining operation post Boonanarring

  • ➢ Continue to look to geographically diversify HMC sales base outside of China

  • ➢ Advance studies for potential second operating centre (e.g., Bidaminna)

  • ➢ Consider early retirement of debt given strong cash position

  • ➢ Advance consideration of inaugural dividend payment

  • ➢ Evaluate potential long mine life opportunities outside of current portfolio

  • ➢ Maintain social licence to operate

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For further information

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Image Resources NL

[email protected] Office: +61 8 9485 2410

Ground Floor, 23 Ventnor Avenue West Perth, WA 6005 PO Box 469, West Perth, WA 6872

www.imageres.com.au

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