INVESTOR PRESENTATION
June 2024
Critical Materials in the U.S. for a Sustainable Planet
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Forward Looking Statements
Various statements in this presentation constitute statements relating to intentions, future acts and events which are generally classified as "forward looking statements". These forward-looking statements are not guarantees or predictions of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control) that could cause those future acts, events and circumstances to differ materially from what is presented or implicitly portrayed in this presentation.
For example, future reserves described in this presentation may be based, in part, on market prices that may vary significantly from current levels. These variations may materially affect the timing or feasibility of particular developments.
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Competent Persons Statement
In respect of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves referred to in this presentation and previously reported by the Company in accordance with JORC Code 2012, the Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the public reports titled "Rhyolite Ridge Ore Reserve Increased 280% to 60 million tonnes" dated 30 April 2020 and "Mineral Resource increases by 168% to 3.4 Mt lithium carbonate Underscores growth potential for U.S. supply chain" dated 26 April 2023, released on ASX. Further information regarding the Mineral Resource estimate can be found in that report. All material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the report continue to apply and have not materially changed.
In respect of production targets referred to in this presentation, the Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the public report titled "ioneer Delivers Definitive Feasibility that Confirms Rhyolite Ridge as a World-Class Lithium and
Boron Project" dated 30 April 2020. Further information regarding the production estimates can be found
in that report. All material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the report continue to apply and have not materially changed.
No offer of securities
Nothing in this presentation should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell ioneer securities in any jurisdiction or be treated or relied upon as a recommendation or advice by ioneer.
Reliance on third party information
The views expressed in this presentation contain information that has been derived from publicly available sources that have not been independently verified. No representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information. This presentation should not be relied upon as a recommendation or forecast by ioneer.
Lithium Carbonate Equivalent
The formula used for the Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) values quoted in this presentation is: LCE = (lithium carbonate tonnes produced + lithium hydroxide tonnes produced * 0.880
Note
All $'s in this presentation are US$'s except where otherwise noted.
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Rhyolite Ridge - A Construction Ready Li-B Project
in the United States
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What Differentiates Ioneer from other emerging lithium companies
Permitting | Partnerships | Funding |
Expecting to be fully | Binding agreements with | US$490 million conditional |
permitted in late 2024 | Ford (SK), Toyota-Panasonic | financing from Sibanye- |
and EcoPro | Stillwater |
Debt | Engineering | Growth |
US$700 million conditional | State of the art facility with | Multi-generational scale |
loan from U.S. Dept of Energy | construction set to commence | potential with 3.4Mt LCE |
Loan Programs Office | upon permitting approval | Mineral Resource Estimate* |
Over 70% complete |
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- See Company announcement titled "Mineral Resource update delivers high grade, shallow shelf zone, outside of critical habitat" dated 30 April 2024
Best in Class Partners
Technically led approach
EPCM
Evaporation and
Crystallization
Material
Handling
Power and
Controls
Pumps
Environmental
Leaching
Acid Plant
Haulage
System
Maint. &
Support
Flotation
Lime
>US$170m | PFS, Pilot Plant, DFS completed, | |
invested to date | Engineering ready. Fluor is EPCM | |
Signed binding lithium offtake agreements
Funding
Sibanye-Stillwater to be a 50% JV | U.S. Dept of Energy Loan Programs Office | |
Conditional Commitment offer for a loan of | ||
partner for US$490m1 | ||
up to US$700m2 | ||
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1Subject to closing conditions as outlined in the 16 September 2021 announcement "Sibanye-Stillwater to Invest US$490 Million to Advance Rhyolite Ridge to Production" 2Subject to closing conditions as outlined in the 16 January 2023 announcement "U.S. Department of Energy Offers Conditional Commitment for a loan of up to US$700 Million"
2024 Catalysts
Updated | Updated | Updated |
Capex / Opex | ||
Resource | Reserve & | |
Estimate | ||
Mine Plan | ||
Final | Federal | Final |
Environmental | Record of | Investment |
Impact | Decision | Decision |
Statement |
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Supply Chain Security
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Supply Chain Security
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Supply Chain Security - U.S. Context
RHYOLITE RIDGE
Li-B PROJECT
Currently there is just one Lithium mine and one boron mine in the U.S.
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Source: US Department of Energy. Critical Minerals 101: What's so critical about Critical Minerals. www.energy.gov/cmm/what-are-critical-materials-and-critical-minerals
Critical Minerals in the U.S.
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2024 included an
amendment to study boron supply chains
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Source: US Department of Energy. Critical Minerals 101: What's so critical about Critical Minerals. www.energy.gov/cmm/what-are-critical-materials-and-critical-minerals
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