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QUANTUM GRAPHITE LIMITED — AGM Information 2021
Nov 18, 2021
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Quantum Graphite Annual General Meeting
19 November 2021
quantumgraphite.com
Annual General Meeting 2021
Introduction
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Quantum Graphite Limited for 2021.
Company Participants
My name is Sal Catalano and I will chair today's meeting. I am joined today by my fellow directors, Bruno Ruggiero, Robert Osmetti and David Trimboli, Company Secretary, Rochelle Pattison and Chief Technical Consultant, Vanessa O'Toole.
Auditor Introduction
I note the presence of RSM Partners audit partner, Mr Jason Croall and thank him for attending.
Annual General Meeting 2021
Quorum
I am informed by the Company Secretary that a quorum is present and accordingly, I declare this meeting open.
Notice of Meeting and Proxy Information
The Notice of Meeting has been available to shareholders electronically on the ASX platform since 18 October 2021. The meeting is held in accordance with the modifications to the Corporations Act enacted last year by the Federal Treasurer permitting the holding of virtual meetings. I also draw your attention to the Company's announcement on 12 November 2021 notifying of the withdrawal of resolutions 2(c) and 7(c).
I shall take the Notice as read. At today's meeting we have 8 items of business and 16 resolutions to consider which will be decided by way of a poll.
The total number of valid proxy votes received, and the manner in which the proxies will be directed, will be displayed with each resolution considered.
Shareholder Address and Formalities
On behalf of the Board, David Trimboli and I will provide an overview of the past year's operations and achievements. This will be followed by our Chief Technical Consultant, Vanessa O'Toole's presentation of the key Uley project technical highlights. This will include the recent Uley 3 drill program. Meeting formalities will follow Vanessa's presentation.
Corporate
Achieved in 2020/21
Completion of two equity capital raisings at substantial premium to the last traded price of the Company's shares.
Execution of funding mandate with ACT Capital for the funding of Uley 2 (Stage 1) and negotiation of indicative terms and structure.
Planning the extension of the Uley 2 Project DFS with a focus on:
- o Research and development activities associated with increased coarse flake purity
- o Increase in Uley 2 production capacity and associated expansion of the Company's mineral reserves and resources (eg. Uley 3 MRE) Joint venture with Sunlands Co, concluded and technology collaboration expanded: o Application submitted for grant funding under Federal Government Modern Manufacturing Initiative - Translation Scheme Initiative
- o Equity interest and key commercial terms settled
All Mining/Retention Leases and Exploration Licences fully maintained and Exploration Commitments fully funded.
All environmental permits renewed
Commercial strategy focused on supporting Uley 2 project financing
The Sunlands Joint Venture delivers a massive captive opportunity and the driver of the expansion of Uley 2 production capacity Refractory/thermal application customers driving the need for increased coarse flake purity Overall market growth underpinned by expected acceleration in growth of Li-ion batteries (EV)
Priorities
Requotation of the Company's Securities Significant progress made with ASX. The Board has received draft conditions from the ASX for requotation. Subject to any material changes to these conditions, the Board expects to satisfy the conditions within the next 2 weeks.
European Bond Financing
ACT Capital and the Company are progressing key materials/documentation to obtain a rating for the proposed issue. Timing of funding remains dependent upon ratings agency approval of this documentation and the issue of a rating. The listing of the bonds on the LuxSE presents an additional layer of complexity but greatly enhances potential investor base. Planning for mineral reserves and resource expansion within the broader EL6224 exploration lease underpins significant extension to Uley
Mineral Reserves and Resource Expansion, Key R&D Programs
LOM.
Acceleration of R&D programs by increasing working relationships with our overseas partners. This overcomes two major limitations continuous COVID-19 interruption and limited available of high temperature laboratory test working environments in Australia.
Sunlands Co. Joint Venture – Direct Participation in the New Energy Markets
Joint Venture Rationale
Like all thermal energy storage technologies, the thermal storage media is critical to the technology's efficacy and ultimate commercial deployment.
QGL recognises the importance of moving beyond the supply of raw material to high value downstream activities.
The transformation to manufacturer of the graphite based storage media required by Sunlands Co. thermal energy storage (TES) cells fulfils this strategy.
This is far superior to an offtake arrangement and cements the Company's position as a participant in the new energy market.

Sunlands Co. Joint Venture – Direct Participation in the New Energy Markets
What is the Potential Demand for Uley Flake?
Sunlands Co. estimates that 5 tonnes of flake graphite is required for 1MWh of storage. Subject to local conditions and making allowances for reserve capacity and recharging cycles, up to four times this tonnage may be required for a commercial installation.
Sunlands Co. estimates it will require approximately 40% of the Company's production to deliver 150MW of dispatchable storage for a continuous 8 hour period.
As someone with significant experience in the thermal coal trading markets, retro-fitting existing coal fired power stations is a potential application of this technology that demonstrates this enormous impact on the demand for Uley flake.
There is significant pressure on western coal fired power stations to be phased out of the grid energy mix. Outside of carbon capture and storage, there are few options for the continued use of the extensive infrastructure associated with these facilities.
Retro-fitting a Sunlands Co. TES system to existing coal fired power station makes use of existing boilers and turbines and more importantly would enable the continued use of valuable transmission infrastructure and avoid the need for its replacement.

Uley Project Resources and Uley 3 Exploration
Uley 2 Recap
Brief overview of Uley 2 structure.
Design of the Uley 3 drill program
Uley 3 geophysical anomaly totaling 8 holes on two 50m spaced E-W drill sections to (drill lines 9,475mN and 9,525mN local grid.
and scope of variations in the controls on graphite distribution, flake size and grade between Uley 2 and Uley 3.
of the local structural characteristics to enable a project-wide model and understanding of the graphite distribution and future feed replacements.

Relationship between Uley 2 and Uley 3

Uley 3 2021 MRE Results
Uley 3 Mineralisation characteristics
4 distinct, mostly sub-parallel graphitic bands
Elevated grade and increased flake sizes are likely associated with zones of structural deformation and pegmatite present
| Resource | Classification | Tonnes (kt) | TGC(%) | Density $(t/m^3)$ | TGC (kt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uley 3 | Inferred | 900 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 59 |
| Uley 3 Total | 900 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 59 | |
| Uley 2 | Measured | 800 | 15.6 | 2.1 | 125 |
| Indicated | 4,200 | 10.4 | 2.1 | 435 | |
| Inferred | 1,300 | 10.5 | 2.2 | 137 | |
| Uley 2 Total | 6,300 | 11.1 | 2.1 | 697 | |
| Uley Project Total | TOTAL | 7.200 | 10.5 | 2.1 | 757 |

Future Exploration Targets
Continued exploration of EL6224 critical to Extension of the Uley LOM
The QGO technical team is currently assessing and interpreting the geological and structural model for the Uley Project as a whole. Infill and extensional drilling at Uley 3 (currently Inferred)
Reserves and Resources Growth
Extensional drilling at Uley 2 (South)
Multi-deposit Exploration Potential
Broadly spaced drilling based on geophysical surveys.

Annual General Meeting 2021
Conduct of the meeting
As stipulated in the Treasurer's Determination, all resolutions will be decided by poll.
The persons entitled to vote on the poll, including shareholders, proxyholders and corporate representatives of shareholders, will have been issued with the relevant admission card when registering for the meeting.
We will call for a poll on each resolution, with the poll to be conducted on all resolutions once all business has been dealt with. I will outline the process for the polls on the resolutions at the conclusion of the formal items of business.
Questions from Shareholders
Shareholders wanting to ask a question with respect to any of the resolutions will be given the opportunity to put these questions to the Board. All questions in the first instance should be directed to the Chair and they will direct them as appropriate.
When asking a question, could you please advise your name and whether you are a shareholder or proxy holder.
I will now move to the meeting's items of business.
To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolution:
Resolution 1 - Remuneration Report To adopt the Remuneration Report for the year ended 30 June 2021 submitted as part of the Directors' Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2021, pursuant to sections 250R(2) and 250R(3) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act).
Please note that the vote on this item is advisory only and does not bind the Directors of the Company or the Company.

Resolution 2(a) - Election of Directors To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolutions, each as an ordinary resolution:
That Mr. Sal Catalano is elected as a Director of the Company in accordance with of the Company's Constitution.

Resolution 2(b) - Election of Directors To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolutions, each as an ordinary resolution:
That Mr. Robert Osmetti is elected as a Director of the Company in accordance with of the Company's Constitution.
Resolution 2(b)
Election of Directors – Robert Osmetti
For 108,136,867
Against 194,536
Abstain 4,358,453
Open 173,620
Formal Business Resolution 2(c) - Withdrawn
Resolution 2(d) - Election of Directors To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolutions, each as an ordinary resolution:
That Mr. David Trimboli is elected as a Director of the Company in accordance with of the Company's Constitution.

Resolution 3 – Ratification of prior issue of 4,721,147 Placement Shares and 1,000,000 Contractor shares (issued under ASX Listing Rule 7.1)
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
That, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, Shareholders ratify the issue of 4,721,147 Shares at an issue price of $0.09 per Share issued in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 7.1 on 28 June 2021, to institutional, professional and/or sophisticated investors and on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.

Resolution 4 - Approval of Proposed Issue of Shares to Service Providers To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
That, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.1 and for all other purposes, approval is given for the Company to issue up to 5,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.

Resolution 5 - Approval of Additional Share Issue Capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1A
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 7.1A, and for all other purposes, the issue of Shares of up to 10% of the issued capital of the Company (at the time of issue) calculated in accordance with the formula prescribed in ASX Listing Rule 7.1A.2, and on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.

Resolution 6(a) - Approval of Proposed Issue of Shares to Directors For Past Remuneration
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
That for the purpose of Listing Rule 10.11 and 10.13.2 and for all other purposes, and subject to any applicable ASX waiver, shareholder approval is given for the Company to issue to Sal Catalano (or his nominee) 1,029,864 fully paid ordinary shares in satisfaction of directors' fees for the period 1 January 2021 and ending on 31 December 2021 on the terms set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Resolution 6(a) Issue of Shares for Past Remuneration – Sal Catalano For 44,320,182 Against 431,424 Abstain 77,502 Open 173,563 The Chairman, intends to vote all open/undirected
Resolution 6(b) - Approval of Proposed Issue of Shares to Directors For Past Remuneration
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
That for the purpose of Listing Rule 10.11 and 10.13.2 and for all other purposes, and subject to any applicable ASX waiver, shareholder approval is given for the Company to issue to Robert Osmetti (or his nominee) 686,575 fully paid ordinary shares in satisfaction of directors' fees for the period 1 January 2021 and ending on 31 December 2021 on the terms set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Resolution 6(b) Issue of Shares for Past Remuneration – Robert Osmetti For 107,876,375 Against 431,584 Abstain 4,381,954 Open 173,563 The Chairman, intends to vote all open/undirected
Resolution 6(c) - Approval of Proposed Issue of Shares to Directors For Past Remuneration
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
That for the purpose of Listing Rule 10.11 and 10.13.2 and for all other purposes, and subject to any applicable ASX waiver, shareholder approval is given for the Company to issue to Bruno Ruggiero (or his nominee) 1,029,864 fully paid ordinary shares in satisfaction of directors' fees for the period 1 January 2021 and ending on 31 December 2021 on the terms set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Resolution 6(c) Issue of Shares for Past Remuneration – Bruno Ruggiero For 106,447,889 Against 431,584 Abstain 4,381,954 Open 173,563 The Chairman, intends to vote all open/undirected
Resolution 6(d) - Approval of Proposed Issue of Shares to Directors For Past Remuneration
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
That for the purpose of Listing Rule 10.11 and 10.13.2 and for all other purposes, and subject to any applicable ASX waiver, shareholder approval is given for the Company to issue to David Trimboli (or his nominee) 686,575 fully paid ordinary shares in satisfaction of directors' fees for the period 1 January 2021 and ending on 31 December 2021 on the terms set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Resolution 6(d) Issue of Shares for Past Remuneration – David Trimboli For 44,320,022 Against 431,584 Abstain 77,502 Open 173,563 The Chairman, intends to vote all open/undirected
Resolution 7(a) - Approval of Proposed Issue of Shares to Directors for Future Remuneration
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
That for the purpose of Listing Rule 10.11 and 10.13.2 and for all other purposes, and subject to any applicable ASX waiver, shareholder approval is given for the Company to issue to Sal Catalano (or his nominee) fully paid ordinary shares in satisfaction of directors' fees up to a maximum of 200,000 shares per quarter for the year commencing 1 January 2022 and ending on 31 December 2022 on the terms set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Issue of Shares for Future Remuneration – Sal Catalano For 44,140,935 Against 639,242 Abstain 48,931 Open 173,563
Resolution 7(a)
Resolution 7(b) - Approval of Proposed Issue of Shares to Directors for Future Remuneration
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
That for the purpose of Listing Rule 10.11 and 10.13.2 and for all other purposes, and subject to any applicable ASX waiver, shareholder approval is given for the Company to issue to Robert Osmetti (or his nominee) fully paid ordinary shares in satisfaction of directors' fees up to a maximum of 133,333 shares per quarter for the year commencing 1 January 2022 and ending on 31 December 2022 on the terms set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Resolution 7(b)
Issue of Shares for Future Remuneration – Robert Osmetti
For 107,697,288
Against 639,242
Abstain 4,353,383
Open 173,563
Formal Business Resolution 7(c) - Withdrawn
Resolution 7(d) - Approval of Proposed Issue of Shares to Directors for Future Remuneration
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
That for the purpose of Listing Rule 10.11 and 10.13.2 and for all other purposes, and subject to any applicable ASX waiver, shareholder approval is given for the Company to issue to Bruno Ruggiero (or his nominee) fully paid ordinary shares in satisfaction of directors' fees up to a maximum of 200,000 shares per quarter for the year commencing 1 January 2022 and ending on 31 December 2022 on the terms set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Resolution 7(d)
Issue of Shares for Future Remuneration – Bruno Ruggiero
For 106,268,802
Against 639,242
Abstain 4,353,383
Open 173,563
Resolution 7(e) - Approval of Proposed Issue of Shares to Directors for Future Remuneration
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
That for the purpose of Listing Rule 10.11 and 10.13.2 and for all other purposes, and subject to any applicable ASX waiver, shareholder approval is given for the Company to issue to David Trimboli (or his nominee) fully paid ordinary shares in satisfaction of directors' fees up to a maximum of 133,333 shares per quarter for the year commencing 1 January 2022 and ending on 31 December 2022 on the terms set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Resolution 7(e)
Issue of Shares for Future Remuneration – David Trimboli
For 43,940,935
Against 839,242
Abstain 48,931
Open 173,563
Nominees Pty Ltd for the provision of capital market services
Resolution 8 - Approval of Proposed Issue of Shares to Markets To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution:
That, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 10.11 and for all other purposes, Shareholders approve the issue of up to 24,001,000 Shares to Markets Nominees Pty Ltd on the terms and conditions set out in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Resolution 8
Issue of Shares to Markets Nominees Pty Ltd
For 60,017,164
Against 594,559
Abstain 63,163,541
Open 173,563
The Uley Project at glance…
Structure
- Shares on Issue (on a fully diluted basis post consolidation) approx. 281.835 million.
- Top 50 Shareholders 85%.
- Board Representation represents approximately >40% shareholding.
- Clean balance sheet as at 30 June 2021 - net assets of $17.5 million, no term debt, rehab liability of $0.56 million matched by security bond of $1.07 million with South Australia Department of Energy and Mining (DEM).
Key Assets and Uley Permitting
- Uley 2&3 JORC 2012 Mineral Resources of 7.2 million tonnes at average grade of graphitic C of 10.5%with large exploration potential
- 4.0 million tonnes @ 11.89% constitutes JORC 2012 Ore Reserves
- Australia (PEPR issued by DEM on 24 December 2014)
- value product and next likely major producer to enter high grade, large flake natural graphite market
| Mining Leases 5561 and 5562 | |
|---|---|
| Retention Leases 66 and 67 | |

Close of Meeting
Thank you, meeting closed.
Disclaimer
This presentation includes certain statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements. All statements ln these presentation materials (other than statements of historical facts) which address future production, reserve potential, exploration activities and events or developments that the Company expects, are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may include, without limitation: (i) estimates of future graphite prices, supply, demand and/or production; (ii) estimates of future cash costs; (iii) estimates of future capital expenditures; (iv) estimates regarding timing of future development, construction, production or closure activities; (v) statements regarding future exploration results; (vi) statements regarding cost structure, project economics, or competitive position, and; (vii) statements comparing the Company's properties to other mines, projects or metals. prices, exploitation and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance, that the Company expressly disclaims any responsibility for revising or expanding the forward looking statements to reflect actual results or developments, and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected, in the forward looking statements. Photographs, maps, charts, diagrams and schematic drawings appearing in this presentation are owned by and have been prepared by or commissioned by the Company, unless otherwise stated. Maps
Although the Company believes that such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market
This presentation does not constitute a recommendation regarding the securities of the Company, and should not be construed as legal or financial advice. It has been prepared for information purposes only and contains general summary information and does not take into account the circumstances of any Individual investor. Prospective investors in the Company are encouraged to obtain separate and independent advice with regard to any investment in the Company. By accepting the presentation materials, the recipient agrees to keep permanently confidential the information contained herein.
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in this announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in this announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.
and diagrams used in the presentation are illustrative only and may not be drawn to scale. Unless otherwise stated, all data contained in charts, graphs and tables is based on information available at the date of this presentation. By accepting this presentation, the Recipient agrees to be bound by the foregoing statements.