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Pre-Feasibility Study. The Pre-Feasibility Study, including the production target and
the forecast financial information derived from the production target, referred to in this
presentation (PFS) was first released to the ASX on 19 November 2024 (PFS
Announcement). This presentation includes summary excerpts from the PFS and
does not purport to be all-inclusive or complete and should be read together with the
PFS Announcement. The Company confirms that all material assumptions and
technical parameters underpinning the production target and the forecast financial
information derived from the production target, continue to apply and have not
materially changed.
Shareholders and prospective investors should be aware that the PFS and this
presentation does not include any forecast financial information in respect of the
period after the initial 40 years of the Processing Schedule (post single commission
and ramp up year), as Jindalee cannot, at this stage, provide forecast financial
information for that subsequent period.
All amounts are in US$ unless stated otherwise.
This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements, including forecast
financial information. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to
statements concerning Jindalee’s current expectations, estimates, and projections
about the industry in which Jindalee operates and beliefs and assumptions regarding
Jindalee’s future performance. When used in this document, the words such as
“anticipate,” “could,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expects,” “seeks,” “intends,” “may,” “potential,”
“should,” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Although Jindalee
believes that that it has a reasonable basis for those forward looking statements and
forecast financial information, including the use of a flat US$24,000/t lithium carbonate
price in the PFS, the production target set out in this presentation and the financial
information based on it , such statements are subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond the control of Jindalee and
no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forwardlooking statements. The basis for that conclusion is contained throughout the PFS
Announcement and all material assumptions, including the JORC modifying factors,
upon which the forward looking statements and forecast financial information are
based, are disclosed in the PFS Announcement and this presentation should be read
together with the PFS Announcement.
To achieve the range of outcomes indicated in the PFS, the PFS estimates that
funding in the order of $3.02B in construction capital will be required. Shareholders
and investors should be aware that there is no certainty that Jindalee will be able to
raise the required funding when needed and it is possible that such funding may only
be available on terms that may be highly dilutive or otherwise adversely affect
Jindalee shareholders’ exposure to the McDermitt Lithium Project (Project)
economics. Specifically, as outlined in the PFS Announcement, Jindalee intends to
pursue potential third party partnerships (with parties who have the potential to be
joint venture partners in the Project) to advance the Project and may pursue other
value realisation strategies such as a sale or partial sale of the Project or underlying
future commodity streams. If it does so, such arrangements may materially reduce
Jindalee’s proportionate ownership of the Project and/ or adversely affect Jindalee
shareholders’ exposure to the Project economics.
exploration programs and budgets based upon the results of exploration, future prices
of minerals resources; grade or recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes, and other
risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining government approvals or financing or
in the completion of development or construction activities; movements in the share
price of investments and the timing and proceeds realized on future disposals of
investments, force majeure events, as well as those factors detailed in the PFS
Announcement or, from time to time, in the Company’s interim and annual financial
statements and reports, all of which are available for review on ASX at asx.com.au
and OTC Markets at otcmarkets.com.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause
actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forwardlooking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could
differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers
should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. To the extent
permitted by law, Jindalee and its officers, employees, related bodies corporate and
agents disclaim all liability, direct, indirect or consequential (and whether or not arising
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Please refer to Appendix 5 for details of the Competent Persons Statement’s relating
to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves contained in this Presentation.
Statements in this presentation regarding the Company’s business, which are not
historical facts, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
These include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to Mineral Resource and
Ore Reserve estimates, production targets, forecast financial information, lithium
carbonate prices, capital and operating costs, risks related to results of current or
planned exploration activities, changes in market conditions, obtaining appropriate
approvals to undertake exploration activities in the portfolio of projects, changes in
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Pure play US lithium company
focused on giant McDermitt Project
Oregon
Key investment highlights:
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Globally Significant Lithium Resource in the US
One of the largest lithium resources in the US @ 21.5Mt LCE[2),
positioned as a strategic asset in meeting America’s critical mineral
needs.
Robust PFS Demonstrating Exceptional Economics(1)
Long-life, large-scale production of battery-grade lithium carbonate in
the bottom half of the industry cost curve.(A)
Strategically Positioned to Address Medium-Term Supply Deficit
With lithium prices at unsustainable levels and supply additions
slowing, McDermitt is well-positioned to support future supply needs as
demand continues to grow.
Thacker Pass Project
66.1Mt LCE(B)
Strong US Government Engagement and Support
Fully aligned with the push to secure critical supply chains and bolster
energy independence. Potential for streamlined permitting, government
funding, and key tax credits. Currently partnering with the US
Department of Energy via a Research and Development Agreement.(3)
Nevada
Transformative Year Ahead
Catalysing value with potential US government grant funding, strategic
partnerships, and permitting milestones.
(1) All information contained within JLL ASX release 19/11/2024 “McDermitt PFS - Multi-Decade Source of US
Lithium Carbonate.” (PFS Announcement) (2) JLL ASX release 27/02/2023 “Resource at McDermitt increases to
21.5 Mt LCE” (3) JLL ASX release 16/09/2024 “Jindalee Secures Strategic Agreement with US Department of
Energy”
(A) Benchmark Mineral Intelligence 2030 C1 Lithium Carbonate Equivalent Cost Curve (Q3 2024 dataset). (B) See
appendix 1 for source and detailed breakdown of resource estimate
21.5Mt LCE
66%
63 year
Contained resource(2)
EBITDA margin over the
first 10 years
Project life
Company overview
Corporate snapshotC
Share price (ASX:JLL, OTCQX:JNDAF)
Share Capital (ASX:JLL, OTCQX:JNDAF)
73.6m
Share Price
A$0.20
Options from (40c to $5.00)
25.8m
Market Capitalisation
A$14.4m
CashD
A$1.8m
Investments
A$3.8m
Convertible Note
A$2.8m
Enterprise Value
A$11.6m
A$/share
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
Major shareholdersC
Lindsay Dudfield
23.6%
Kale Corporation
8.9%
Mercer Street
3.7%
Kevrex Pty Ltd
3.4%
Elmix Pty Ltd
3.0%
0.40
0.20
(C) As at 21 February 2025 unless noted otherwise; (D) Cash as at 31
December 2024
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Who We Are
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Jan-24
Feb-24
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Sep-24
Oct-24
Nov-24
Dec-24
Jan-25
Feb-25
McDermitt is one of only four sedimentary lithium projects in the
US with Reserves (2.34Mt LCE1) but is trading at a fraction of
its peers, offering unmatched leverage to the upside.
Jindalee trades at an attractive
valuation relative to peers
Market Cap (US$)E / Contained LCEF in ResourcesH (t)
78.4
Market Cap (US$)E / Contained LCEF in ReservesH (t) 443.6
16.1
74.3
5.9
3.9
0.5
4.0
4.2
14.4
1.2
4.7
Jindalee Lithium Nevada Lithium Arizona Lithium Century Lithium
Surge Battery
Metals
American
Lithium
Lithium
Americas
Ioneer
Jindalee
Lithium
Century
Lithium
Lithium
Americas
Ioneer
Projects
McDermitt
Bonnie Claire
Big Sandy +
PraireI
Clayton
Valley
Nevada North
TLC +
FalchaniJ
Thacker Pass
(62%)
Rhyolite
Ridge
Projects
McDermitt
Clayton Valley
Thacker Pass
(62%)
Rhyolite
Ridge
StageG
PFS
PEA
Scoping +
PFS
FS
Pre-PEA
PEA +
PEA
Construction
DFS
StageG
PFS
FS
Construction
DFS
Market Cap
(US$M)E
11
42
26
25
47
72
659
255
Market Cap
(US$M)E
11
25
659
255
(E) Jindalee Market Cap based an assumptions outlined on slide 4, converted to USD. All others sourced from S&P CapIQPro, 18 February 2024. (F) LCE = Lithium Carbonate
Equivalent. (G) Source: various company reports. (H) Refer Appendix 1 and 2 for further details including data sources and resource and reserve classification breakdown.
Resource and reserve estimates used on this slide have been adjusted to reflect equity ownership level. (I) Arizona Lithium holds two development projects: a) Big Sandy
Sediment Hosted project and b) Prairie Brine Direct Lithium Extraction project. (J) American Lithium holds two lithium development projects: a) Tonopah (TLC) Sediment hosted
project and b) Falchini hard rock deposit. Metrics do not include Macusani Uranium deposit.
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Board and management team with proven
success in creating value for shareholders
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Wayne Zekulich
Lindsay Dudfield
Paul Brown
Non-Executive Chair
Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Mr Wayne Zekulich was appointed to the
Jindalee Board as Chair on 1 February
2024. Wayne is a Consultant and NonExecutive Director who has substantial
experience in advising, structuring and
financing transactions in the
infrastructure and resources sectors.
Wayne is currently Chair of ASX listed
gold miner Pantoro Limited (ASX:PNR).
Mr Lindsay Dudfield is a geologist with
over 40 years’ experience in multicommodity exploration. Lindsay has
been responsible for managing Jindalee
since inception, guiding the Company
through the advancement of several
projects across various commodities and
jurisdictions. He is also a Non-Executive
Director of several ASX listed mineral
exploration companies.
Mr Paul Brown has over 23 years’
experience in the mining industry, most
recently with Mineral Resources
(ASX:MIN) where he was Chief
Executive – Lithium. He has a strong
track record in project/studies
management and mine planning and
management. Paul is currently Chief
Executive Officer of Core Lithium Ltd
(ASX:CXO).
Darren Wates
Ian Rodger
Brett Marsh
Non-Executive Director
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Darren Wates is a corporate lawyer
with extensive experience in equity
capital markets, M&A, resources, project
acquisitions / divestments and corporate.
Darren was significantly involved in the
development, joint venture partnering
and eventual sale of the Mt Marion
Lithium Project in roles with ASX listed
company Neometals Ltd (ASX:NMT).
Mr Ian Rodger is a mining executive with
over 15 years of experience in technical,
corporate finance, and project leadership
roles. He worked on two major greenfield
mine developments at Rio Tinto before
transitioning to corporate finance at RFC
Ambrian, where he held senior roles in
London and Sydney. As Project Director
at Oz Minerals, he helped advance West
Musgrave Nickel Copper Project, leading
into Oz Minerals’ A$9.6B acquisition by
BHP.
VP Exploration and
Development
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Who We Are
Mr Brett Marsh is a Geologist with over
25 years of experience. He has managed
all phases of the mining lifecycle
including greenfield and brownfield
exploration, project development
(including preliminary economic
assessments, pre-feasibility and
feasibility), project construction, mine
operations, and environmental.
Empowering American
manufacturing and
energy security(1)
McDermitt is one of the largest lithium deposits in the US and of global significance. McDermitt is
ideally situated to plug in to the growing US battery manufacturing industry.
$3.23B(K)
17.9%
$3.02B
$8,080/t LCE(K,O)
Post Tax(L)
NPV (8%)
Post Tax(L)
IRR
CAPEX Inc.
$495M contingency
Bottom half
of cost curve(A)
47,500 tpa(M)
+40 Years(N)
5 Years
2.34 Mt LCE(O,P)
Lithium Carbonate
for first decade
Economic Evaluation Period,
total project life of 63 years
Project payback
from first production(1)
Ore Reserve
(~10% of Resource)
Robust returns
Perfect Timing
Made in the US
The Opportunity
Forecast EBITDA margins of +60%, generating post-tax
FCF of $6.6 B over the initial decade alone(L). Cash flows
resilient through price cycles with ~17% pre-tax net
operating cashflow margins (incl. sustaining capital) at
current spot prices.(Q)
Targeted permitting and development timeline sees first
Lithium Carbonate production aligning with forecast
substantial supply deficits in the early 2030s.(R)
Tax credits provide a powerful stimulus for domestic
production of lithium chemicals. Battery value chain
customers also incentivized to source domestically from
projects such as McDermitt.
McDermitt presents a rare opportunity for counter-cyclic
investors and partners looking to position in a commodity
poised for immense growth in the coming decade.
(K) All $ values in USD unless otherwise noted. (L) At $24,000/t lithium carbonate price, post tax values include estimated value of 45X tax incentives (refer to PFS Announcement). (M) First 10 years average post 12-month commissioning and ramp up. (N) PFS economic
evaluation period consists of construction, commissioning and ramp-up, followed by first 40 full years of production (Economic Evaluation Period). (O) Lithium Carbonate Equivalent, being the mass of lithium carbonate containing the same mass of lithium metal as the Ore
Reserve. Unit operating cost quoted on C1 basis. (P) Maiden Probable Ore Reserve (JORC 2012) (refer to PFS Announcement). (Q) US$10,866/t from Shanghai Metal Markets Lithium Carbonate Index (Battery Grade), delivered to China, VAT inclusive. As at 8 October
2024. (R) Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Q3 2024 dataset.
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PFS Highlights
Stable mining
profile with early
access to ore(1)
● Mining will be by conventional truck and
shovel methods, with free-digging ore (no
blasting)
● Ore at surface limits pre-production mining /
stripping expense
● Mining stable at circa 20Mt p.a. and a life of
mine strip ratio of 1.3
● Accelerated mining schedule builds strategic
ore stockpiles:
○ An investment in production stability
○ Lower grade ores stockpiled for later
processing
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PFS Highlights
Processing route validated
through testwork(1)
Our processing flowsheet consists of standard technology used
throughout industry and has been validated through testwork
supervised by Fluor Corporation.
McDermitt will be a fully integrated operation producing batterygrade Lithium Carbonate for sale to US customers.
Designed maximum annual production capacity of 47.5ktpa
Lithium Carbonate (limited by selected acid plant capacity).
Optimization opportunities will be studied under the recently
announced cooperative research agreement with the US
Department of Energy (DoE) including:
• By-product potential
• Ore upgrading
• Water use optimization
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PFS Highlights
Lithium supply crunch ahead
● Recent high prices (2022-23) led to a temporary supply surplus in
global lithium market
● Lithium prices have fallen to unsustainable levels, triggering
production cuts and project deferrals amid rising costs
● Demand has continued to be robust, with global lithium-ion battery
demand growing by 27% over 2024, surpassing 1 TWh for the first
timeS
Higher lithium prices required to meet future demand: Between
2019-2023, prices averaged ~$30/kg with ~515kt LCE supply added.
Today, spot prices are below $12/kg, yet demand forecasts
project ~1,000kt of additional supply required by 2028.
$/t Lithium
Carbonate
Kt LCE
1,100
30,000
1,000
Avg price over
2019-2023 was $30/kg
900
25,000
800
700
● Market deficits are now expected earlier, with some analysts predicting
material shortfalls in 2026T
600
● Significantly higher prices are needed to incentivize new supply
400
● Major players are positioning for the rebound through JVs and
acquisitions (see slide 11)
300
+100%
-63%
20,000
15,000
500
10,000
Jan 2025 price
Below $12/kg
200
5,000
100
Lithium’s next upcycle is coming — early investors
will capture the upside
(S) Source: Rho Motion link (T) Source: SC insights link
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What’s Our Market
0
2019-2023
Source: SC Insights link
2024-2028F
Price (RHS)
New Supply
Added (LHS)
0
Market momentum for lithium continues
with JVs and credible, strategic partnerships
Increasing market activity by large players
Development Funding
Lithium Americas, Thacker
Pass Project, partners with
General Motors
Rio Tinto to acquire Arcadium at 90% Premium
$6.7B
$945M
Total commitment from
General Motors
Pilbara Minerals to acquire Latin Resources at
57% premium
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ioneer, Rhyolite Ridge
Project, partners with
Sibanye Stillwater
$2.26B
$700M
$996M
DOE loan
Total commitment from
Sibanye Stilwater
DOE loan
Pre-Development Funding
2024
(Company –
Partner)
2023
(Company –
Partner)
2023
(Company –
Partner)
2024
(Company –
Partner)
2024
(Company –
Partner)
$160M
C$116M
$100M
C$25M
A$8M
Pathway Forward - Source data contained in Appendix 3.
Major milestones and catalysts for the year ahead
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
2025
Further work in 2025 to be considered in parallel
with partnership process:
Appoint strategic advisors to assist with
partnership process
Large infill exploration drilling program
Commence partnership engagement process
Comprehensive metallurgical test work program
Potential Department of Defense (DoD) grant application award (to co-fund next stage of work)(5)
Commence Feasibility Study
Complete Exploration Plan of Operation (EPO) approvals for multi-year infill and exploration drilling program
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Pathway Forward
(5): Refer to JLL ASX release 23/09/2024 “US Government Funding Update”.
Thank you
Further information
Ian Rodger
enquiry@jindaleelithium.com
Chief Executive Officer
+61 8 9321 7550
jindaleelithium.com
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McDermitt: A highly competitive source
of lithium chemicals for the US Market
● McDermitt to be in the bottom half of the global cost curve on LCE basis
● Aligned to US energy security goals, McDermitt is expected to provide a large,
long life domestic source of lithium chemicals at highly competitive C1
operating cost relative to North American peers:
○ Comparable to North American DLE projects (mid-range)
○ At lower end of the range of forecasts for North American integrated
spodumene producers
● Also cost competitive against Australian integrated spodumene producers
● Lower cost supply (first quartile) is primarily from South American brine
operations
North American Brines
North American Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE)
North American Spodumene Integrated
North American Spodumene Non-Integrated
Australian Spodumene Integrated
Rest of World (RoW) Production
Source: All Cost curve data from Benchmark Minerals Intelligence 2030 C1 cost curve Q3 2024 dataset (incl. cost, production and
project details). McDermitt is not included in cost curve and location is illustrated via text only, based on McDermitt PFS outputs
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Supporting Data
McDermitt comparison with Thacker Pass
Other
Operational
Financial
Owners
Joint Venture (62%/38%)
Category
McDermitt PFS (November 2024)IV,V
Thacker Pass (Updated Project Plan January 2025)I,II,III
EBITDA Margin
64%
65%
Operating Cash Cost
US$8,673/t
(Defined as C1 cash costs)
US$8,039/t
NPV8% (post tax)
US$3,229m
US$8,691
IRR (post tax)
17.9%
20.0%
Development capital
US$3,021m (inclusive of US$495m contingency)
Phase 1: US$2,930m
LOM: US$12,327m
Average lithium Process Feed grade
1,967 ppm
2,538 ppm
Beneficiation separation size / course gangue rejects
125 microns
75 microns
Average lithium recovery
84.4%
80.4%
Average Lithium Carbonate production
43.8ktpa (47.5ktpa capacity)
Phase 1 Capacity: 40ktpa
135ktpa (max capacity 160ktpa)
Lithium price assumed
US$24,000/t
US$24,000/t
Project Life
63 years
85
Reserves and Resource
Reserves: 2.34 Mt of contained LCE @ 1,340ppm Li
Resource: 21.5 Mt of contained LCEVI @ 1,751ppm Li
Reserves: 14.3 Mt of contained LCE @ 3,180ppm Li
Resource: 66.1 Mt of contained LCEVI@ 2,175 ppm Li
Location
Oregon
Nevada
Engineering Consultants
Fluor Corporation and Cube Consulting
SGS, Sawtooth, NewFields, Bechtel and EXP
Notes:
I.
Lithium Americas’ recent update outlines a phased expansion plan across five stages, targeting a total capacity of 160 ktpa of lithium carbonate.
II. Phase 1, currently under development, has a planned capacity of 40ktpa of lithium carbonate, requiring development capital of US$2,930m. The total development capital across all phases is US$12,327m.
III. Lithium Americas reports financial, cost, and production metrics based on the full expansion plan over different time horizons, incorporating all five phases, but does not provide standalone metrics for Phase 1.
IV. Jindalee’s PFS, by contrast, considers a single development stage with a capacity of 47.5ktpa of lithium carbonate and does not assume any staged expansions.
V. Financial, cost and production for McDermitt are over the project’s Economic Evaluation Period alone, not the full 63 year project life (PFS Economic Evaluation Period consists of construction, commissioning and ramp-up, followed by first 40 full years of production)
VI. Metrics included in table are quoted on life of project basis unless otherwise denoted.
VII. Inclusive of mineral reserves
Data Sources:
• McDermitt: McDermitt PFS released by Jindalee Lithium on 19 November 2024 (link) .
• Thacker Pass: Thacker Pass project update 7 January 2025 (link)
• Breakdown of Resources by category included in Appendix 2.
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Supporting Data
Partnerships will continue
to move Jindalee along the
path to production
Jindalee’s PFS, led by Fluor Corporation and supported by Cube
Consulting, gives the Company confidence the Project is worth
pursuing further, as a huge resource with massive upside for
investors and partners.
2023 MoU with POSCO Holdings to work jointly on the project(4)
2024 strategic research and development agreement with US DoE(3),
in collaboration with US universities and Oregon permitting agency
Specialist US advisors to target government funding
US Presence
● US DoD grant application in progress for Feasibility Study* co-funding
● Deeper engagement with potential partners now PFS is complete
● Targeting partners with complementary skillsets
● Partner/s to provide input on and funding for Feasibility Study*
* including associated pre-development activities including infill drilling and metallurgical
testwork
(4) Refer to JLL ASX release 13/02/2023 “MOU Executed with POSCO Holdings”
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Pathway Forward
Plugged Into the Battery Value Chain
Key PFS metrics
demonstrate encouraging
economic outcomes(1)
Short-term and long-term opportunities for stakeholders
$750M
Dimensions
Unit
First 10 full years
Pre-tax
Post-tax
Next 30 years
Pre-tax
Post-tax
Economic evaluation
period
Pre-tax
Post-tax
Lithium carbonate
price
$/t
Lithium carbonate
produced
dry
tonnes
475,000
1,295,355
1,796,169
Gross revenue
$M
11,400
31,089
43,108
Construction
capital
$B
Payback period
Years
Sustaining capital
$M
Free cashflow
$M
C1 Costs*
$/t LCE
8,080
8,886
8,673
EBITDA
$M
7,562
19,578
27,530
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA/
Revenue
66%
63%
64%
NPV (8%)
$M
3,895
3,229
IRR
%
18.1%
17.9%
24,000
3.02
average yearly EBITDA over first 10 years
47.5 kt
1,000 jobs
600 jobs
of lithium per year over
the first 10 years
during constuction
in operation
C1 costs
below
5 year
63-year
project life
current spot prices
66%
$3.2B
EBITDA margin in first
10 years
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payback period from
production
17.9%
5
102
406
6,629
7,108
18,680
508
14,022
23,080
18,061
Post tax IRR
PFS Highlights
Opportunities to
further optimize with
untapped optionality
While the PFS is robust, Jindalee has its eye on key levers that
can further de-risk the Project through improvements to design,
cost and sustainability, for example:
● Process optimization
Optimizing attrition, leaching and
recovery processes to improve
cost and sustainability
outcomes. Opportunities include
further upgrading ore prior to
leaching to reduce acid
consumption.
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● Exploration and infill drilling
With less than 11% of contained
lithium currently converted to
Ore Reserve, infill drilling aims
to boost grade continuity
confidence and may identify
higher-grade zones for
prioritized processing.
PFS Highlights
● Mining method optimization
Further investigation around
mining methods, designs and
scheduling have the potential to
reduce costs and minimize
disturbance.
● Extracting/refining
co-products
Magnesium sulphate and other
minerals within the deposit may
offer a supplementary cash flow,
subject to further exploration,
metallurgical testing and
feasibility studies.
● Sustainability innovations
Further advancing
environmental sustainability
pathways, including reducing
water usage, by leveraging
strategic agreement with the
DoE, regional universities, and
the Oregon permitting agency(3).
Appendix 1 - McDermitt Reserve and Resource tables
McDermitt Mineral Resource Estimate (2023)2
Indicated Resource
Inferred Resource
Indicated and Inferred Resource
Cut-off Grade (ppm Li)
1,000
Tonnage (Mt)
Li Grade (ppm)
LCE (Mt)
Tonnage (Mt)
Li Grade (ppm)
LCE (Mt)
Tonnage (Mt)
Li Grade (ppm)
LCE (Mt)
1,470
1,420
11.1
1,540
1,270
10.4
3,000
1,340
21.5
McDermitt Ore Reserve Estimate (2024)1
Probable Reserve
Cut-off Grade (ppm Li)
1,000
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Tonnage (Mt)
Li Grade (ppm)
LCE (Mt)
251
1,751
2.34
Appendix 1 - McDermitt Reserve and Resource tables
Appendix 2 - Peer comparison data: North American lithium de
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