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FIREBIRD METALS
From Concentrate to Cathode: A Fully
Integrated Western Battery Materials Platform
Critical Minerals Australia 2026 | 20 May, Perth, Western Australia
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Why Firebird,
why now
TRANSFORMNING A FRAGMENTED, MULTI - FACILITY, MULTI - COUNTRY CRITICAL MINERALS AND BATTERY SUPPLY CHAIN INTO A
SINGLE INTEGRATED PROCESS
Four catalysts converging behind a single,
sovereign manganese -to-cathode platform.
World -first plant secured
Australian Demonstration Plant (ADP)
site executed in Osborne Park, Perth.
The only fully integrated manganese -to-
CAM facility outside China.
A$2M ARENA grant
Non -dilutive Federal Government funding
via the Battery Breakthrough Initiative
(BBI), independent technical and
commercial validation of Firebird's IP.
Global patented IP through 2045
Five core LMFP patents under exclusive
ex-China licence . Energy -saving kiln ( -
70% electricity) and 5th -gen crystalliser
(-90% energy).
At the forefront of the cathode shift
BYD Blade 2.0 (Mar 2026) validates LMFP
at scale. GM and Ford committed to LMR.
Manganese is moving from steel to
batteries.
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From concentrate to
cathode in one circuit
INTEGRATED PROCESS
Mn
Concentrate
Feedstock
HPMSM
in solution
CAM
LMFP / LMR
FIREBIRD PROPRIETARY MN CONCENTRATE TO CAM PROCESS
LMFP & LMR
p-CAM & CAM
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Sovereign western HPMSM &
cathode production
STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE
Battery materials processing is concentrated
in China. Western OEMs, energy storage
developers and governments need an
alternative.
TODAY
Concentrated,
dependent supply chain
WITH FIREBIRD'S ADP
First credible
Western pathway
Virtually all global battery
materials produced in China
Fragmented, multi -facility,
multi-country processing
Critical vulnerability for
Western OEMs, ESS
developers and governments
Identified as a strategic
priority across AU, US, EU,
Japan, Korea
Only fully integrated Mn -to-
CAM facility outside China
First -tier mining jurisdiction
(Australia)
Aligned with AU Critical
Minerals Strategy and Net
Zero 2050
Commercial pathway via
licensing, JVs, equipment
sales and CAM offtake
AUSTRALIAN DEMONSTRATION PLANT
SITE SECURED
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INTEGRATED PROCESS
World First: concentrate to cathode in one circuit
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Mn Concentrate
Feedstock
HPMSM
in solution
p-CAM
Precursor
CAM
LMFP / LMR
Energy -efficient
Patented kiln uses 70% less electricity. 5th -gen
crystalliser uses 90% less energy than conventional
single -effect evaporators.
Capital -light
Removes conventional intermediate steps and inter -
facility logistics, lowering capex and opex versus the
standard split supply chain.
Zero -tailings design
Modified Australian feedstock pathways and circular
by-product recycling allow the ADP to operate as a
zero -tailings system.
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A world -first,
end-to-end manganese
cathode facility
AUSTRALIAN DEMONSTRATION PLANT
From manganese concentrate to high purity manganese
sulphate to advanced cathode active material (CAM) in a
single integrated process line, the first outside China.
1st
Outside China
100%
Integrated process
1st
Quartile of the
technology cost curve
150+
Batches outperforming
China Industry Standards
WHY IT
MATTERS
De-risked
China -developed process know -
how with Western engineering,
safety and regulatory standards.
Proven
End -to-end process demonstrated
across multiple campaigns at our
wholly owned Hunan pilot plant.
Flexible
Ore -agnostic feedstock; circular by -
product recycling for a zero -tailings
system.
WHAT IT
PRODUCES
HPMSM
High -purity manganese sulphate
monohydrate.
p-CAM
Precursor cathode
active material.
CAM
Finished LMFP and LMR
cathode active material for
OEM qualification, licensing
and product sales.
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Perth lease executed
Osborne Park
ADP - SITE SECURED
30 April 2026
Multi year lease over a 775 sqm purpose -fit facility,
satisfying Milestone 1 of the ARENA BBI grant.
13 Sangiorgio Court
Osborne Park, Perth WA
~7 km from Perth CBD
10 min drive time
Multi year lease + options to extend
775sqm light -industrial footprint
Capital -light deployment with room to scale.
Sufficient three -phase
grid power (+ solar)
Light industrial zoning aligned to
planned activities
Suitable building footprint, layout and
scale -up flexibility
SITE SELECTION
RATIONALE
Proximity to engineering services and
skilled workforce
Excellent access for customer, OEM and
investor site visits
Capital -light pathway from demo to
commercial deployment
Source: ASX announcement, 30 April 2026
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Next Steps
Australian Demonstration Plant
2026 Development Timeline
ACTIVITY Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
IP Licence Agreement
Federal Government Grant Funding
Site Selection
Equipment Order
Equipment Delivery
Site Readiness
ADP Commissioning
ADP Sample Production
Customer / Investor / Govt Site Visits
Australia Patent Application
China Pilot Plant LMR Development
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AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
A$2M GRANT SECURED
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKING
A$2,000,000 ARENA grant secured
Non -dilutive funding under the Battery
Breakthrough Initiative, independent validation of
Firebird's technology platform
A$2.0M
ARENA grant funding
Non -dilutive • No IP rights granted • Matched 1:1 by Firebird
Battery Breakthrough Initiative
Federal Government Program | National Battery Strategy
WHAT THE GRANT VALIDATES
Technical viability
Independent technical review confirms the integrated manganese -to-CAM platform is credible
and commercially relevant.
Strategic alignment
Direct fit with Australia's Critical Minerals Strategy, energy storage priorities and Net Zero 2050
commitments.
Commercial pathway
Endorses Firebird's pathway from pilot to demonstration to commercial scale, and the team
executing it.
Acceleration
Funds equipment procurement, construction and commissioning across three milestones.
ARENA CEO Darren Miller: "…an important step toward building domestic capability
to convert Australian manganese into battery cathode materials."
Source: ASX announcement, 23 April 2026
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THE INTEGRATED PROCESS
Delivering significant cost savings and exceptional performance metrics
benchmarked against China Industry Standards
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Proven, patented, ready to deploy
TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION
ADP de -risked by an operating pilot plant, an extensive patent portfolio and a sector -leading technical team
650 sqm
HUNAN
PILOT PLANT
5+1
LMFP &
KILN PATENTS
+50 yrs
MANGANESE
EXPERTISE
Operating since Dec 2023
with multiple successful
concentrate -to-cathode
campaigns
Five core LMFP patents
under exclusive ex -China
licence through 2045,
plus high -efficiency
electric calcination kiln
patent
Combined manganese,
battery and resource
sector experience
across the team that
is unmatched in Western
markets
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Euro Manganese Study
- as per ASX
announcement dated
14/5/2026
E25 Feasibility study
(Train 1) - as per ASX
12.4.2023
Benchmark Mineral
Intelligence – China
EMM Route as at April
2024
Benchmark Mineral
Intelligence – China Ore
to Sulphate (44% Mn) -
based Mn Ore at
$5dmtu as at April 2024
Firebird Feasibility plus
Kiln Savings
US$/t
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Commercial Opportunity
TECHNOLOGY POSITIONED ON THE FISRT QUARTILE OF THE COST CURVE IN A MARKET THAT IS GROWING SIGNIFICANTLY
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GWh
Bloomberg GWh forecast (Dec 2025) and FRB
derived HPMSM Demand kt
ROW kt HPMSM China kt HPMSM Global GWh
SMM Price dated May 2026
Firebird maintains the lowest OPEX among
global manganese sulfate producers
US$579/t 1
THE MARKET DRIVERS
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The shift to
manganese -rich
cathodes
MARKET DRIVER
Manganese is cheaper, safer, more abundant and
supply -secure, and it is moving up the cathode mix
TODAY
LFP
Lithium Iron Phosphate dominates
~80% of cathode market.
EMERGING
LMFP
Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate,
rapid adoption from 2028.
THE FUTURE
LMR
Lithium Manganese Rich, mass adoption
after 2030.
Manganese content of cathode (%)
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LFP NCM Sodium-Ion LMFP LMR
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BYD Blade 2.0 validates
the LMFP transition
MARKET VALIDATION
March 2026: the world's largest EV manufacturer launches
a next -generation LMFP cathode at scale
BYD BLADE 2.0
Next -generation LMFP performance
10% → 70% in 5 minute charge
10% → 97% in 9 minute flash charge
190 – 210 Wh/kg energy density
> 1,000 km single -charge range
~ 15% lower production cost
WHY THIS MATTERS
From technology shift to demand driver
BYD scale
4.55M vehicles sold in 2025; 25M+ BEVs cumulative, the world's largest
EV manufacturer.
Western OEMs follow
GM and Ford have publicly committed to LMR cathodes to cut nickel
and cobalt dependence.
Manganese demand step -change
Even modest LMFP/LMR adoption rates translate into significant
new manganese sulphate demand.
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LMR delivers
~1/3 the p -CAM
raw-material cost
MARKET DRIVER
vs high -nickel NCM811; same high energy density at
a fraction of the input cost
NICKEL
NiSO₄
NCM811: ¥76,494 → LMR: ¥24,525
COBALT
CoSO₄
NCM811: ¥28,637 → LMR: —
MANGANESE
MnSO₄
NCM811: ¥1,400 → LMR: ¥10,787
Raw -material cost per tonne of pCAM (¥)
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
NCM811 LMR (75:25)
Nickel (NiSO₄) Cobalt (CoSO₄) Manganese (MnSO₄)
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Manganese -rich cathode demand
outpaces other chemistries
MARKET FORECAST
Within 10 years, battery -grade material is forecast to become the largest
segment of the global manganese market
Forecast cathode demand (kt)
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5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2035
LMFP LFP
BY 2035
$60B
p-CAM powders TAM
On a value basis, battery -grade
material is forecast to become the
largest segment of the global
manganese market within ten years.
Sources: CRU, Project Blue, Traubenbach
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Defence as a
third channel
EXPANSION INTO DEFENCE: A DUAL - USE CHANNEL FOR FIREBIRD’S MANGANESE PLATFORM ALONGSIDE CORE EV AND ESS MARKETS
Four reasons defence is the right adjacent
market for Firebird to enter now.
US$2.9B addressable market
Defence battery TAM today, growing
rapidly with drones, autonomous
systems and electrified platforms.
Manganese chemistries
underrepresented, first -mover
opportunity.
Chemistry fits the spec
LMFP and LMR satisfy MIL -STD -810 and
MIL-PRF -32383 on safety, thermal stability,
cycle life and shock resistance. US DoD
requirements are performance -based, not
chemistry -specific.
Sovereign supply chain
credentials
Reduced reliance on nickel and cobalt.
Aligned with US NDAA , DoD Battery
Strategy and Australia’s Critical Minerals
Strategy . ADP delivers proof -of-
concept platform.
Sector is moving fast
Sion Power’s full pivot to defence (LG -
backed, Mar 2026); Neo Battery MOU with
ROK Army (Mar 2026); InterBattery Seoul
2026 named defence electrification its
headline theme.
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Strong fit across the defence battery value chain
DEFENCE APPLICATIONS
LMFP and LMR address distinct defence requirements, from low -cost attritable drones to high -energy missile -replacement systems.
Soldier systems
Portable power. LMFP for safety,
durability and portability.
Remote power
Strongest LMFP use case — long -
duration reliability for forward operating
bases.
Swarm / attritable drones
Cost -driven, high -volume LMFP
deployment for thousands of units.
Loitering munitions
LMFP for mass -attritable strike; LMR for
high -performance, longer -range systems.
Military vehicles
Dual chemistry pathway — LMFP safety
with LMR energy density for ground
platforms.
Naval / submarines
LMFP thermal stability for safety -critical
applications below deck.
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Western chemistry. Sovereign supply.
Defence -ready platform
OAKOVER MANGANESE PROJECT
100% owned
Granted mining lease
176Mt JORC resource
Tier 1 mining jurisdiction
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100% Owned Oakover
Manganese Project
UPSTREAM SECURITY
234 Mt of manganese resources in
Western Australia provides long -term
feedstock optionality for the ADP
176.65 Mt
Oakover JORC Resource
@ 9.9% Mn
73%
IRR
(DMS scoping study, 2023)
A$741M
NPV
@ 8% discount rate
18 yrs
Life of Mine
Mineral resource estimate
Classification Tonnes (Mt) Mn (%) Fe (%) SiO₂ (%) Al₂O ₃ (%) P (%)
Indicated 105.78 10.1 8.9 39.2 9.8 0.10
Inferred 70.87 9.6 8.0 36.5 9.5 0.09
Total 176.65 9.9 8.6 38.1 9.7 0.10
HILL 616 +
57.5 Mt
@ 12.2% Mn (Inferred)
Total 234 Mt
across Firebird's WA portfolio.
Source: ASX announcement, 23 March 2023 (Oakover Mineral Resource) ↗
Source: ASX announcement, 23 March 2023 (Oakover Mineral Resource)
LEADERSHIP & CORPORATE
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Sector -leading Australian -Chinese team
LEADERSHIP
Over 50 years of combined manganese expertise paired with
deep battery materials and capital markets experience
Evan Cranston
Executive Chairman
Mining executive; corporate &
mining law background.
Ron Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
25+ yrs commercial, strategy &
BD; 15 yrs in lithium and
battery materials.
Wei Li
Executive Director
Chartered Accountant; led
commissioning of A$150M
EMD plant, Hunan.
Ashley Pattison
Non -Executive Director
Chartered Accountant; 20+ yrs
in resources operations,
finance & strategy.
Brett Grosvenor
Non -Executive Director
25+ yrs mining & power
industry; engineering & MBA
qualified.
Ken Hoffman
Special Advisor (Board)
Former Global Head of Battery
Materials, McKinsey; battery
value chain strategy.
Peter Allen
Key Consultant
20+ yrs marketing manganese,
lithium and other commodities.
Mr Zhou Qiyun
China CTO
20+ yrs in Mn sulphate
processing; MVR crystalliser
design and patents.
Mr Tang
Chief Executive Officer
Mn sulphate plant operations &
engineering; MVR
commissioning and process
optimisation .
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Central South University partnership, global leaders in Li -ion battery
materials processes; alumni founded BYD and Ronbay Technology.
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Corporate
Snapshot
Capital
structure
Board & Management 13.64%
Tolga Kumova 8.14%
Westbeck Capital Management 6.40%
Canmax Technologies 6.20%
Other Shareholders 65.62%
Global
technology platform
Scalable IP model designed in China,
owned in Australia, deployable worldwide
$0.195
Share price
19 May 2026
$35.93 M
Market
capitalization
0.8 M
Performance
rights
182.36 M
Shares on issue
49 M
Options
@ $0.3 to $1.00
$5.1 M
Cash on hand:
31 Dec 2025
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At the forefront of manganese battery innovation
WHY FIREBIRD
A focused Australian processor pairing proven IP with the only Western fully integrated manganese -to-CAM facility
World -first ADP, secured
Perth lease executed, fit -out and
equipment procurement underway.
Government -validated
A$2M ARENA grant, non -dilutive,
anchoring capital -light delivery.
Defensible IP to 2045
Five core LMFP patents under exclusive
ex-China licence ; high -efficiency kiln patent.
Multiple revenue paths
Licensing, JVs, equipment sales,
HPMSM, p -CAM and CAM offtake.
Upstream optionality
234 Mt of WA manganese resources at
Oakover and Hill 616, ore -agnostic
flowsheet.
Demand -side validated
BYD Blade 2.0 at scale; GM and Ford
committed to LMR; manganese demand
inflecting
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Concentrate. Process. Cathode.
All in one Australian facility
THANK
YOU
Critical Minerals Australia 2026 | 20 May, Perth
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RON MITCHELL
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ron.mitchell@firebirdmetals.com.au
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Disclaimer
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This presentation contains summary information about Firebird Metals Limited (Firebird) (ABN 24 610 035
535) and is current as of 20 th May 202 6. The information in this presentation is of a general background and
does not purport to be complete. This presentation is not investment or financial product advice (nor tax,
accounting or legal advice) and is not intended to be used for the basis of making an investment decision.
The information contained in this presentation has been prepared without taking into account the objectives,
financial situation or needs of individuals. Investors should obtain their own advice before making any
investment decision. Firebird has prepared this document based on information available to it at the time of
preparation. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, accuracy or
completeness of the information, opinions and conclusions contained in this presentation.
This presentation contains certain “forward -looking statements”. Forward looking statements can generally
be identified by the use of forward -looking words such as, “expect”, “should”, “could”, “may”, “predict”, “plan”,
“will”, “believe”, “forecast”, “estimate”, “target” and other similar expressions. Indications of, and guidance on,
future earnings and financial position and performance are also forward -looking statements. Forward -
looking statements, opinions and estimates provided in this presentation are based on assumptions and
contingencies which are subject to change without notice, as are statements about market and industry
trends, which are based on interpretations of current market conditions. Forward -looking statements
including projections, guidance on future earnings and estimates are provided as a general guide only and
should not be relied upon as an indication or guarantee of future performance
This presentation contains statements that are subject to risk factors associated with Firebird and the mining
exploration industry. It is believed that the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable, but
they may be affected by a range of variables which could cause actual results or trends to differ materially.
Firebird disclaim any intent or obligation to publicly update any forward -looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. To the maximum extent permitted by law,
Firebird, their related bodies corporate (as that term is defined in the Corporations Act 2001 ( Cth ) and the
officers, directors, employees, advisers and agents of those entities do not accept any responsibility or
liability including, without limitation, any liability arising from fault or negligence on the part of any person,
for any loss arising from the use of the presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with it.
This presentation has been approved by the Board of Firebird.
JORC COMPLIANCE
This presentation contains references to Exploration Results and Mineral Resource Estimates,
which have been reported in compliance with ASX Listing Rules 5.7 and 5.8 and extracted from
previous ASX announcements as referenced. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any
new information or data that materially affects the information included in the said
announcements, and in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material
assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market
announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed.
The Company confirms that the material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning
the production target disclosed in the Company's announcement dated 7 May 2024 continue
to apply and have not materially changed.
Oakover Resource: Indicated Resource of 105.8Mt at 10.1%; Inferred Resource of 70.9Mt at
9.6% for global Resource of 176.7 Mt at 9.9% Mn
Hill 616 Resource: Inferred Resource of 57.5 Mt at 12.2% Mn
For full details refer to ASX announcements 10/3/22, 30/1/23, 23/3/23, 26/6/23, 30/8/23,
1/9/23, 18/10/23, 21/11/23, 13/12/23, 29/1/24, 13/3/24, 7/5/24, 14/5/24, 28/5/24, 5/6/24,
10/9/24, 12/9/24, 24/9/24, 2/10/24, 21/10/24, 28/10/24, 9/12/25, 10/2/25, 20/2/25, 18/3/25,
12/5/25, 24/6/25, 21/7/25, 30/7/25, 5/8/25
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
SULPHATE FEASIBILITY STUDY
The Feasibility Study referred to in this presentation is a Technical Feasibility of the
establishment of the Battery Grade Manganese Sulphate Project Stage 1 Processing Plant in
China (the Plant). The Feasibility Study is based on the material assumptions contained in the
Feasibility Study document released to the ASX on 7 May 2024. These include assumptions
about the availability of funding. While the Company considers all of the material assumptions
to be based on reasonable grounds, there is no certainty that they will prove to be correct or
that the range of outcomes indicated by the Feasibility Study will be achieved.
Notwithstanding the developments set out in this quarterly report, Investors should note that
there is no certainty that the Company will be able to raise the amount of funding to develop
the Plant when needed. It is also possible that such funding may only be available on terms that
may be dilutive to or otherwise affect the value of Company’s existing shares. It is also possible
that the Company could pursue other ‘value realisation’ strategies such as a sale, partial sale or
joint venture of the Plant. If it does, this could materially reduce the Company’s proportionate
ownership of the Plant. Given the uncertainties involved, investors should not make any
investment decisions based solely on the results of the Feasibility Study.
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Cautionary statements
DMS Concentrate Scoping Study
The Updated Scoping Study announced to the ASX on 30 August 2023 has been undertaken for
the purpose of initial evaluation of a potential development of the Oakover Manganese Project.
The Scoping Study is a preliminary technical and economic study of the potential viability of the
Oakover Manganese Project as a manganese producer. The Scoping Study outcomes,
production target and forecast financial information referred to in this release are based on low
accuracy level technical and economic assessments that are insufficient to support estimation
of Ore resources.
The Scoping Study has been completed to a level of accuracy of +/ - 35% in line with a scoping
level study accuracy. While each of the JORC modifying factors was considered and applied,
there is no certainty of eventual conversion to Ore Reserves or that the production target itself
will be realised. Further exploration and evaluation work and appropriate studies are required
before the Company will be in a position to estimate any Ore Reserves or to provide any
assurance of an economic development case. Accordingly, given the uncertainties involved,
investors should not make any investment decisions based solely on the results of the Scoping
Study. Given that the results of the Scoping Study are subject to the qualifications above
(including assumptions as to accuracy), any results reported in this release should be considered
as approximates and subject to variances having regard for the assumptions referred to in this
release. The Company has reasonable grounds for disclosing a Production Target, given that
approximately 99% of the Life -of-Mine (LOM) Production Target is in the Indicated Mineral
Resource category, and 1% is in the Inferred Mineral Resource category. The production target
stated in this announcement is based on Firebird’s current expectations of future results or
events and should not be relied upon by investors when making investment decisions. Further
evaluation work and studies are required to establish sufficient confidence that the production
target will be met. Firebird confirms that the financial viability of the Oakover Manganese
Project is not dependent on the inclusion of Inferred Resources in the Scoping Study.
The Company considers all the material assumptions in this Study to be based on reasonable
grounds. These include assumptions about the availability of funding. While Firebird considers
all of the material assumptions to be based on reasonable grounds, there is no certainty that
they will prove to be correct or that the range of outcomes indicated by the Scoping Study will
be achieved. To achieve the range of potential outcomes indicated in the Scoping Study,
funding of in the order of $123 million (excluding working capital and finance costs) will likely be
required. Investors should note that there is no certainty that Firebird will be able to raise that
amount of funding when needed. However, the Company has concluded it has a reasonable
basis for providing the forward -looking statements included in this announcement and believes
that it has a "reasonable basis" to expect it will be able to fund the development of the Project. It
is also possible that such funding may only be available on terms that may be dilutive to or
otherwise affect the value of Firebird’s existing shares. It is also possible that Firebird could
pursue other ‘value realisation’ strategies such as a sale, partial sale or joint venture of the
project. If it does, this could materially reduce Firebird’s proportionate ownership of the project.
Given the uncertainties involved, investors should not make any investment decisions based
solely on the results of the Scoping Study.
The Mineral Resources underpinning the production target in the Scoping Study have been
prepared by a competent person in accordance with the requirements of the JORC Code
(2012). For full details of the Mineral Resources estimate, please refer to Firebird’s ASX release
dated 23 March 2023. Firebird has confirmed that it is not aware of any new information or data
that materially affects the information included in that release. All material assumptions and
technical parameters underpinning the estimates in that ASX release continue to apply and have
not materially changed.
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