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Page 1: DISCLAIMER/CONFIDENTIALITY - CEDA · The global lithium market is transforming: • global demand is outstripping supply; and • rise of battery market driven by electric vehicles

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Page 2: DISCLAIMER/CONFIDENTIALITY - CEDA · The global lithium market is transforming: • global demand is outstripping supply; and • rise of battery market driven by electric vehicles

DISCLAIMER/CONFIDENTIALITY

To the extent permitted by law, none of Talison Lithium Pty Ltd (Talison), any of its related bodies corporate, or any of their directors, officers, agents, employees or representatives make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information contained in this Presentation and none of those parties have, or assume any, obligation to provide any additional information or to update this Presentation. Talison excludes all liability that can be excluded by law for any loss, claim, damage, cost or expense of any nature arising out of this Presentation whatsoever, nor by reason of any reliance upon it.

This Presentation contains statements which are in the nature of forward-looking statements. Such statements are only predictions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual values, results or performance to differ materially from those expressed, implied or projected. To the extent permitted by law, no representation or warranty is given, and nothing in this Presentation or any other information made available by Talison or any other party should be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future condition of the Talison business or operations

This Presentation may not be reproduced, disclosed or distributed to any third party or published in whole or in part for any purpose.

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Lithium Facts

• Lithium (Li) is the lightest of all metals.

• Does not occur as a pure element in nature:

• it is contained within mineral deposits; and

• salts including brine lakes and sea water.

• Lithium and its chemical compounds exhibit a broadrange of beneficial properties including:

• the highest electrochemical potential of all metals;

• an extremely high co-efficient of thermal expansion;

• fluxing and catalytic characteristics; and

• acting as a viscosity modifier in glass melts.

• Lithium is used in numerous applications which can be divided into two broad categories:

• Chemical applications; or

• Technical applications.

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Lithium Applications

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Why lithium?

• Primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries have a higher energy density comparedto alkaline batteries, as well as low weight and a long shelf and operating life.

• Secondary (re-chargeable) lithium batteries have higher energy density and lighterweight compared to nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride batteries.

ApplicationLithium

Carbonate Content

Cell Phone 3 grams

Notebook 30 grams

Power Tool 30 – 40 grams

Hybrid (HEV) 3 kWhr 1.6 kilograms

Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) 15 kWhr 12 kilograms

Electrical Vehicle (BEV) 25 kWhr 20 kilograms

Tesla 85 kWhr 50 kilograms

Grid Storage 50 MWhr 290 tonnes

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Lithium Demand

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The global lithium market is transforming:

• global demand is outstripping supply; and

• rise of battery market driven by electric vehicles (EV) and electricity/grid storage.

CAGR 12 – 19%

World Forecast consumption of lithium by first use, 2017-2027 (‘000t LCE)

Source: Roskill 2018

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Who is Talison Lithium?

• 100% owner of Greenbushes Operation

• Joint Venture between

• 51% Tianqi – www.tianqilithium.com.au

• Greenbushes customer for 20+ years

• Largest lithium producer in China

• Developing lithium refineries at Kwinana

• 49% Albemarle – www.Albemarle.com

• Largest lithium producer in world

• NYSE listed

• EPA has given approval for a lithiumrefinery at Kemerton near Bunbury

• Owners are investing, or planning toinvest, in downstream processingfacilities in Kwinana and Kemerton

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• World’s highest grade hard-rock lithium mine:

• +20 years mine life post the CGP2 plant expansion; and

• exploring to maintain +20 years post CGP3/4.

• World’s largest source of lithium production.

• Building on 130 years of mining at Greenbushes:

➢ Tin (1888 – 1960’s);

➢ Tantalum (1960’s – 2006); and

➢ Lithium (1983 – Present).

Overview of Greenbushes

Lithium Mine Production

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Lithium Processing

Crushing• Provides crushed ore to both processing

plants.

Technical Grade Plant• Produces range of products (SC7.2P/S,

SC6.8, SC6.5, SC6.0, SC5.0).• Operates on a campaign basis.• Operating at maximum capacity.

Chemical Grade Plant• Produces only one product (SC6.0).• Continuous process.• Operating at maximum capacity.

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$320M project to increase concentrate production from ≈650ktpa to 1.3Mtpa

• State Impact with ≈ 90% of project spend being in Western Australia.

• Regional Impact with major contractors engaged from Pinjarra, Bunbury and Capel.

• Local Impact with:• Crushing and Processing Plant employment (owners works, construction and maintenance); and• Camp employment (construction and operation).

• Construction well advanced with:• Civil works complete;• SMP works commenced; and• E&I works commenced.

• Commissioning planned for Q2, 2019.

CGP2 - PROJECT

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CGP3 Project

A broad overview of the Proposed CGP3 Project is as follows:

• A new standalone wet processing facility identical to the current CGP2 facilitybeing constructed.

• Wet processing facility to be fed by a new two stage crushing circuit dischargingonto a common fine ore stockpile with reclaim circuit feeding the processingfacility.

• Crushing facility will be capable of supporting another wet processing facility.

• Annual production of ≈520,000 tonnes of concentrate.

• Cost of approximately $516M.

Current Status

• Front End Engineering Design (FEED) work continuing.

• Board approved Project in July 2018.

• Regulatory approvals being progressed.

• Community engagement ongoing.10

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TRP Project

A broad overview of the Proposed TRP Project is as follows:

• A new standalone wet processing facility to retreat historical tailings from Tailings

Storage Facility #1 (TSF1).

• No Crushing facility required.

• Annual production of ≈300,000 tonnes of concentrate.

• Capital Cost of approximately $126M.

Current Status

• Front End Engineering Design (FEED) work continuing.

• Board approved Project in September 2018.

• Regulatory approvals being progressed.

• Community engagement ongoing.

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Proposed CGP2/3/4 Layout

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Increased Greenbushes output underpins ≈$2B investment in downstreamprocessing in WA.

Tianqi:

• Kwinana lithium hydroxide (LiOH) refinery in construction

• Will produce 24,000tpa LiOH

• Construction well advanced

• $400M capital cost

• Stage 2 expansion under way

• Will boost production to 48,000tpa LiOH

• $300M capital cost

Albemarle:

• Proposed LiOH refinery at Kemerton, near Bunbury

• Feasibility studies, approvals process under way

• Production capacity Stage 1 60,000tpa LiOH plus potential 40,000tpa LiOH futurestages

Feeding WA’s Downstream Lithium Industry

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25% of Talison employees < 29 yrs of age

50% of Talison employees < 44 yrs of age

25% of Talison employees > 54 yrs of age

Impact of Mine Expansion Recruitment Evident

31% of Talison employees < 1 yrs service

50% of Talison employees < 3 yrs service

25% of Talison employees > 10 yrs service

Organisational Demographics

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Employee Growth

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Administration 21 26 32 33 33 33

Safety/Environment 18 23 23 23 23 23

Mining 25 37 46 46 46 53

Processing 89 97 161 172 192 192

Maintenance 31 43 70 74 82 82

Infrastructure 38 56 68 68 68 68

Shipping 5 6 7 7 7 7

Projects 10 10 7 7 7 -

Total Talison 237 298 414 430 458 458

Mining Contractor 70 122 173 177 193 197

Drilling Contractor 17 38 59 64 84 84

Blasting Contractor 8 16 22 22 24 24

Crushing Contractor 50 50 20 20 38 38

Total Contractors 145 226 274 283 339 343

FTE Personnel 127 175 229 238 266 267

Total Operational Workforce 509 699 917 951 1,063 1,068

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88% of Operations Employees currently reside within ≈30min drive of the Mine

Residential Demographics

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Organisational Challenges

Attracting Workforce

• Doubling of Workforce numbers in next 4 years (≈ 500 to ≈ 1,000)

• Upswing in Mining/Construction Industry

• Country/Residential location

Aging Key Personnel

• Transfer of knowledge

Maintaining Culture

• Doubling of Workforce in 4 years, Stability of Workforce, Messaging

Community Infrastructure

• Housing, Education, Health Care, etc.

Community Impacts

• Operate in very close proximity to Greenbushes community:

• Noise/Dust/Vibration/Traffic

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Logistical Challenges – Road Haulage

Increased Road Traffic

• Current Heavy Vehicle Movements ≈ 65 per day (two way)

• Peak Heavy Vehicle Movements ≈ 199 per day (two way)

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Boyanup 7,335 21 1,540 3% 8,531 21 1,792 11% 2%

Donnybrook 8,670 18 1,552 3% 10,241 18 1,833 11% 2%

Balingup 3,642 25 925 6% 4,707 25 1,196 17% 4%

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Community Relations

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Community Events

• Bridgetown Show

• Balingup Field Day

• International Women’s Day

• Winter Festival

• Greenbushes Fun Run & MTB

• Tour of Margaret River Road Cycle Race

• Rotary Tour of the Blackwood bike races

• Blackwood Marathon

Community Projects

• Dumpling Gully Dams (Short Term Stay)

• Greenbushes Car Park

• Bridgetown-Greenbushes Shire Community Bus

Support for ≈ 40 small community groups, incl:

• Foodbank

• School – Art Teacher support

• Planet Ark

• Clean-up Australia

• Bridgetown Camp School Tours

Community groups (professional support)

• Greenbushes Aged Community Committee (GACC)

• Greenbushes Community Resource Centre (CRC)

• Greenbushes Discovery Centre

• Grow Greenbushes

• Greenbushes Community Garden

• Returned Services League (RSL)

Talison is an active and enthusiastic participant in our community

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Education Support

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• Support for Apprentices

• 5 Apprentices at any given time

• Plan for additional Apprentices as workforce numbers increase

• Support for Trainees

• 6 Trainees engaged every year for one year traineeship

• Support for STEM Disciplines

• 50% St George Scholarships awarded for 1st year regional students wanting to study miningrelated disciplines at UWA

• Support for Schools

• Bridgetown Camp School tours

• 600 – 700 primary and secondary school students visit the mine each year

Talison is an active and enthusiastic supporter of Education

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• Talison is committed to sustainable development andregards the environmental management andrehabilitation of mining sites as among our core values.

• First-class environmental record:

• Golden Gecko Award for Rehabilitation efforts in 2006

• The site is certified to International Standards:

• ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Requirements

• ISO 14001:2014 Environmental Management System requirements

• Schwenke’s Dam

• Wetlands water bird project with BBG

• Boardwalk

• Local volunteers

• School involvement

The Environment

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TALISON LITHIUM LIMITEDwww.talisonlithium.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 08 9782 5700