Firebird Metals Investor Presentation
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Manganese Rich Battery
Chemicals – The Future
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DISCLAIMER
This presentation contains summary information about Firebird Metals Limited (Firebird) (ABN 24 610 035 535) and is current as of 11th August
2025. 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 forwardlooking words such as, “expect”, “should”, “could”, “may”, “predict”, “plan”, “will”, “believe”, “forecast”, “estimate”, “target” and other similar
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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 Statement
This announcement 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 STATEMENT – 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.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT- 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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FIREBIRD METALS
Company
Overview
Australia-based, China-R&D, fully
integrated battery material innovator.
Mn-Rich Future
Vertically Integrated Battery Tech
Pioneering next-generation
manganese-rich battery cathodes
with superior performance.
Maximizing margin capture through a
world-class R&D lab with “Ore to
Cathode capability”.
World-class Technical Team
Secured Upstream Supply
Globally designed, strategically located
sector-leading technological development
in China, fully Australian owned &
engineered for global battery market
scalable deployment.
Strategic, low-cost manganese deposit
in Western Australia anchors Firebird’s
long-term strategy – ensuring
integrated supply chain security.
Disruptive Battery Tech - LMFP
Energy saving process HPMSM
Firebird’s breakthrough co-synthesis
process eliminates the need for
crystallization of HPMSM —enabling lowercost, high-performance LMFP pCAM
production with globally replicable, patentbacked technology.
Energy saving kiln that uses at least
70% less electricity. 1
5th Generation Crystallisation reactor
use 90% less energy than conventional
single effect evaporator. 2
Note:
1) Refer ASX announcement 21/10/2025 and 2) ASX announcement 30/11/2023
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The Shift To ManganeseRich Cathodes
LFP
Today
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) 80% of cathode
market
Manganese Content (%)
% Rising Mn Content
50
50
LMFP
40
30
Emerging
Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) rapid
adoption in 2025
25
20
20
15
10
0
LMR
0
LFP
NMC
Sodium Ion
LMFP
LMR
The Future
Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR) mass adoption after
2030
Source: Giga Mn & Magnus Bekker, note estimated elemental content in cathode
Key Drivers for LMFP
Safety: Higher thermal
runaway temperature
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Cost: Reduced dependency
on expensive metals
Energy Density: Up to
20% increase vs LFP
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Winter Performance:
Matching NCM cold weather
capability
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LMFP Has Taken Off
Manganese-rich Outpace Other Cathode Mixtures
LMFP Market growth
• 2 new LMFP plants commenced production in China in 2025
• Over a million tonnes of LMFP production planned
• High Purity Manganese Sulphate (HPMSM) is a key
ingredients for LMFP
Market Forecast
Soochow Securities forecast that LMFP will replace
50% of LFP to become a US$20B+ market by 2030
“Both GM and Ford have publicly announced plans to
begin commercial production of LMR battery chemistries
by 2029.”
Source: Ford and GM investor presentations, 2023–2024
Source: CRU Battery Value Chain Service
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1
Raw
Materials
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Precursor (pCAM) &
Input Materials
3
Cathode Active
Materials (CAM)
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Mn-Rich
Battery Cell
5
Mn-Rich
Battery Pack
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Manganese Use &
Firebird's Chemistry Focus
Firebird's Strategic Advantage
Experienced
Core Focus & Experienced
MnSO₄
Ore to Cathode R&D Lab
Mn₃O₄ & MnCO₃
• Vertically integrated from ore to high-purity manganese chemicals
Manganese Tetroxide
& Carbonate
HPMSM
• Capability to supply ALL types of manganese chemicals for
current, emerging and future cathode markets
Cornerstone chemical for all high-purity
manganese battery applications
Critical component in cathode
materials for improved energy density
In Development
In Development
MFP
• Leveraging proven commercial experience in manganese processing
Strategic Growth Pipeline
• LMFP (Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate): Currently under
LMR
Manganese Iron Phosphate
Lithium Manganese Rich
Key precursor for LMFP cathodes
with enhanced performance
Western OEM focus, most likely cathode
material for solid state battery
development as primary focus
• LMR (Lithium Manganese Rich): Identified as next major frontier,
.
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driven by OEM interest. LMR is also believed to be the most suited
solid state battery cathode material
• Ford (Apr2025) and GM with LG (May2025) have announced LMR
battery development—Ford targeting integration late this decade,
and GM planning commercial production in 2028
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Competitive Advantage:
Our Team & IP
Sector-leading expertise and propriety technology
positions Firebird at the forefront of manganese innovation
Sector-Leading Australian-Chinese Team
Over 50 years of combined expertise in manganese and chemical sectors,
unmatched in Western markets
Central South University (CSU) Partnership
Collaboration with CSU with strong reputation for producing world-leading
battery materials processes. CSU staff are global experts in Li-ion battery
supply chain, including alumni who founded BYD and Ronbay Technology
Extensive Patent Portfolio
Over 70 patents covering propriety processes, materials, and applications
across the battery value chain
Global IP ownership & Replicability
Complete Firebird ownership of all IP, enabling deployment of technology
platforms worldwide
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Firebird Lab: Ore to Cathode
Our state-of-the-art research facility demonstrates
complete integration from manganese ore to
finished battery cathodes
Fully operational
since Dec 2023
3rd Party
Battery Testing
Regional
Advantage for R&D
Multiple Manganese
Chemistry Capabilities
Continuous research
and development with
rapid innovation cycles
Batteries are made at a 3rd
party facility run by our
CSU partners for testing
To date, laboratory set up
and operation costs are a
fraction of Western peers
Flexible production of all types of Mn chemicals: HPMSM,
Mn3O4, MFP and other advanced manganese battery
chemicals to be used in manganese rich cathodes in
emerging and future cathode markets
Hydrometallurgy Processing & Analysis
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Cathode Material (CAM)
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3rd Party Battery Testing Centre
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Driving Market Growth
Firebird estimates that China’s LMFP cathode production capacity will
reach ~300,000 t/a by the end of 2025, an increase of 2900% from 2024
representing a US$1.5B market and an additional 210,000t of HPMSM
demand this year alone2
US$/t (VAT Excluded)
LMFP Margin Opportunity
US$1,476/t
LFP v LMFP Price Differential1
100%
5,000
MN CHEMICAL
& MARGIN
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
Lithium, iron,
Lithium, iron,
phosphate
phosphate
and other
and other
chemical
chemical
inputs.
inputs.
LFP
LMFP
FRB
process
savings
can
achieve
greater
margin
Ternary
2024
2025
LMO
LMFP
Mn-rich
HPMSM demand = ~1.9Mt
2030
•
•
•
•
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20%
• Co-synthesis reduces manganese chemical costs
• Vertical integration captures entire value chain margin,
proprietary process enables 50% cost reduction
• Unique technology delivers superior energy density
Easy Transition for Manufacturers
Source1 : SMM Market Pricing 9/6/25, Source2 : Company estimates from news articles and 2024 production from SMM Source³: CRU
Battery Value Chain Service
40%
Firebird’s Margin Capture Strategy
2027
Contained Mn demand for battery applications by CAM chemistries
60%
0%
0
LMFP will be the new engine for demand growth3
80%
LFP plants can convert to LMFP with minimal changes
No capex barrier to LMFP upgrade
MFP as pCAM feedstock enables seamless transition
Under margin pressure, LFP producers are shifting to LMFP for
better economics
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Proprietary Tech Platform
FRB Process Savings
FRB 5th Gen Crystalliser
and Kiln (standard
operating)
Lab-Scale Testing
No Crystallisation
(MFP)
4.4%
CSU and Firebird’s innovative technologies deliver significant efficiency
improvements and cost savings across the production chain by bypassing
the manganese sulphate crystallisation process
36.0%
36.0%
Complete Firebird ownership of all IP, enabling deployment of patentprotected technologies worldwide
16.3%
Targeting >50% Cost Saving from Conventional MFP
Other FRB
process efficiencies
Less Grinding
No Drying or Packaging
The Firebird advantage reduces manganese chemical costs in LMFP, further
reducing operational expensed (OPEX) and increasing margin
Impurity Savings
Advanced Energy-Saving Kiln
Proprietary kiln technology reduces energy consumption by 70% - compared to
industry standard equipment and has significant applications in other industries
5th-Generation Crystalliser
Revolutionary crystallisation technology improves product while delivering 50%
lower energy consumption relative to industry standard equipment
Additional savings:
• No transport
• No margin paid to supplier
• No storage & handling costs
• No re-dissolving costs
Our results are in line with industry energy
density improvements in LMFP over LFP
Note:
1) Raw Material costs have been calculated by using chemical formula for LMFP, deriving molecular weights and theoretical mass, excluding Lithium Carbonate, then using SMM market price for each item
2) Stated savings are calculated costs for each removed stage of HPMSM process by using LMFP process as per ASX announcements dated 7/5/2024 and 21/10/2024
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Firebird
Special Tech
Firebird’s technical team brings extensive
commercial production experience
Manganese Ore
High-level HPMSM Process Flow Diagram
Leaching
Reduction Roasting
Grinding
Impurity Removal
Filtration
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly
The process is designed to be environmentally
sustainable, ensuring that all residues are
either consumed or sold, minimizing waste
and environmental impact
Filtration
Innovative Proprietary Technology
The project is supported by proprietary
technology specifically aimed at reducing
operational expenses (OPEX), enhancing
overall cost efficiency and competitiveness
Flexibility
We can process all types of manganese ores,
using adapted methods. This specific process is
optimized for our own ore and selected third-party
feed
Ni /Co Sulphide
Precipitate
Leach Residue
2nd Crystallisation
1st Crystallisation
MVR Evaporation
Centrifuging
Drying and Packing
MnSO4·H2O
Note:
1) per ASX announcements dated 7/5/2024
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Industry-leading cost position
HPMSM OPEX Advantage
Firebird maintains the lowest OPEX among
US$579/t1 global manganese sulfate producers
Capital Intensity US$/10,000t Of MnSO4
50
40
30
20
10
0
Guangxi
Yuding
Materials
ISKY
Chemicals
Guangxi
Huijin
Energy
Guizhou
Manganese
Firebird
E25
Advanced process
engineering
Proprietary technology
advantages
Strategic China
production base
Firebird is Targeting Lowest OPEX Even in China
US$/t
US$ Millions
60
Lowest energy
consumption
Euro
Manganese
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
Euro Manganese
Study - refer
addendum
FRB CAPEX Intensity marginally higher than other Chinese plants to
ensure efficient environmental and waste processing
E25 Feasibility study Benchmark Mineral Benchmark Mineral Firebird Feasibility
- refer addendum
Intelligence – China Intelligence – Ore to plus Kiln Savings
EMM Route as at Sulphate (44% Mn) April 2024
based Mn Ore at
$5dmtu as at April
2024
FRB Feasibility Price (Benchmark Minerals Intelligence Forecast
April 2024, refer ASX announcement 7/5/24)
Source1 : Refer ASX announcements 21/10/24 and 7/5/24, Note: for Capital Intensity and OPEX cost source refer addendum at end of presentation
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Oakover Project
Strategic resource securing long-term manganese supply for our battery materials
Oakover provides the future upstream security for our manganese
chemicals business, with favorable geology, near-surface deposits
and metallurgical testing confirming battery-grade material viability
PORT HEDLAND
NEWMAN
Resource
Project Value
176.65 Mt @ 9.9% Mn
A$741M NPV
Return on Investment
Project Lifespan
73% IRR
18-year Life of Mine
Oakover Project
WESTERN
AUSTRALIA
PERTH
Mineral Resource
Classification
Tonnes (Mt)
Mn (%)
Fe (%)
SiO2 (%)
Al2O3 (%)
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
For full details refer to ASX announcements 10/3/22, 30/1/23, 23/3/23, 26/6/23 and 30/8/23
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Rapid Low-cost
Development
Of Technologies
October 2024
Central Southern University –
LMFP collaboration agreement
Firebird-Sunward kiln testing
delivered impressive results
2025 – FRB
Continued cathode test
work and development
June 2024
Sunward Agreement on
Firebird designed highly
efficient kiln
Plans for our manganese chemical
plant are complete. LMFP test work is
ongoing, with samples being prepared
May 2024
for distribution. Upon successful
Completion of highly
successful Feasibility
Study, Safety Permit
received
evaluation, we will progress to larger
scale pilot plant to support future
commercial LMFP development
Establishment of a world-class,
sector leading technical team
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2 LMFP Patents received,
4 in processing
January 2024
Initial LMFP Battery
test results
FRB produces
LMFP batteries
Commencement of Pilot
Plant operations
2024
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Potential offtakes for
manganese chemicals,
pCAM and CAM both within
China and internationally
June 2025
March 2025
November 2023
2023
July 2025
2025 Industry
Mn Rich cathode chemistries
continue to develop
LMFP continues to grow in
China. LMR is becoming the
future cathode
2025
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Proven Team
Chairperson
Managing Director
Special Advisor to Board
Evan Cranston
Peter Allen
Ken Hoffman
Mr. Cranston is an experienced mining
executive, with a background in
corporate and mining law.
Mr. Allen is a mining executive, with
more than 20 years' experience in
marketing of manganese, lithium
and a range of other commodities.
Mr. Hoffman was formerly Global
Head of Battery Materials at
McKinsey, advising on strategy,
supply chains, and capital raising
across the battery value chain.
Executive Director
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Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director
Wei Li
Ashley Pattison
Brett Grosvenor
Mr. Li, a Chartered Accountant, has
broad experience in the resource
sector, having managed a base
metal exploration company in the
Northern Territory and helped
commission a A$150M EMD plant
in Hunan, China.
Mr. Pattison is a Chartered
Accountant with over 20 years’
experience in the resources sector,
spanning operations, finance,
strategy, and corporate finance.
Mr. Grosvenor is an experienced
mining executive, with over 25 years’
experience in the Mining and Power
industry. Holds a dual tertiary
qualification in Engineering and a
Master in Business.
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Sustainability &
ESG Commitment
Firebird is committed to responsible mining and chemical
production practices with transparent ESG standards
Low-Carbon Process
Our kiln technology reduces energy consumption by 70%, while
our 5th-gen crystalliser cuts energy usage by 50% compared to
industry standards
Waste Minimization
Zero-waste principles with all residues either consumed or sold to
minimize environmental impact across our value chain
Transparent Supply Chain
Full traceability from ore to cathode with rigorous ethical sourcing
standards and third-party verification
Community Engagement
Partnering with local communities in Western Australia
and China to create shared value and sustainable
development opportunities
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Investment Snapshot
$0.125
142.36 M
Share Price (18 July 2025)
Shares on issue
$17.8 M
17.8 M
Market Capitalization
Options @ $1.00
2.2 M
12.5 M
Performance Rights
Options @ $0.30
12.5 M
$1.5M
Options @ $0.40
Cash on hand (June 2025)
Unique LMFP Technology
Global Technology Platform
Positioned in a rapidly growing
manganese-rich cathode market
with proprietary processing
Scalable IP model designed in China,
owned in Australia, deployable worldwide
Market Timing
Entering LMFP market as demand
forecasts to reach US$20B+ by 2030
9.7%
15.05%
Canmax Technologies
Board & Management
9.5%
66.75%
Tolga Kumova
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Capital Structure
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Resource Adjacent Technology
Market Cap Comparison
1,400
1.07 B
1,000
A$M
Market Cap
Stage
IperionX
Limited
IPX
$1.3BN
Pilot
Alpha HPA
Limited
A4N
$1BN
Pre-production
MTM Critical
Metals Limited
MTM
$441M
Pilot
Titomic
Limited
TTT
$378M
Pilot
Novonix Limited
NVX
$353M
Pilot
Green Critical
Minerals Limited
GCM
$56M
Pilot
Firebird Metals
Limited
FRB
$17.8M
Pilot
1.33 B
1,200
800
600
448 M
441 M
400
378 M
200
0
ASX Code
Company
56 M
IperionX
Alpha
MTM
Titomic
Novonix
GCM
Key Messages
Can replicate anywhere
17.8 M
Firebird
Metals
All are technology focused, not resource focused
Has scalability potential worldwide
The peer comparison presented in this slide is subjective and based on FRB's internal assessment of industrial tech companies operating within similar sectors of mineral processing and extraction. This comparison does not necessarily adhere
to any industry-recognised standards and should not be interpreted as an exact like-for-like comparison in terms of stage of development, market cap, or technology maturity. The companies compared are in various stages of development (as
noted in the table), and their progress is based on publicly available information as of the date of this presentation. The development stages referenced in this comparison are for indicative purposes only and are not meant to represent a formal
independent analysis based on industry standard. Note that entities listed may be selling different commodities (compared to FRB) or may be selling to different customers / end users Investors are advised to consult independent sources for a
detailed assessment of each company’s projects and their stage of development. FRB does not warrant the accuracy of third-party data used for this comparison. As at 29/07/2025, Yahoo Finance
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Firebird:
At The Forefront Of
Battery Cathode
Innovation
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Pioneering Mn-Rich Tech
Proprietary Technology
Australian-owned with Chinabased R&D, delivering world-class
LMFP technology as EVs shift to
manganese-rich batteries
70+ patents across Technical
Team with significant cost and
energy saving innovations
Margin Capture
Global Scalability
Integrated process for
maximum value from
manganese ore to cathode
Technology replicable
worldwide with full
IP ownership
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Thank you
38 / 460 Stirling Highway
Peppermint Grove WA 6011
+61 (08) 6245 9818
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Addendum - Benchmarking Manganese Sulphate Developers
Firebird Metals
(ASX: FRB)
Source:
ASX Announcement
Element 25 Train 1
(ASX: E25)
Source:
ASX Announcement
Euro Manganese
(ASX:EMN, TSXV: EMN,
OTCQB: EUMNF)
Study Complete
Feasibility Study
Production Capacity
72,500 t/a HPMSM
Products
50,000 t/a HPMSM & 10,000 t/a
Mn3O4
65,000 t/a HPMSM
Capital
US$ 83.5 M
US$289 M
US$757.3 M
Production Cost
US$609 per tonne product
US$579 per tonne product
US$1,294 per tonne product
US$214.54 per tonne of dry plant
feed
Tonnes of feed processed
66,000 t/a
~72,000t/a
1,066,000t/a
Not Disclosed
US$4,019
ASX announcement 7/5/24
ASX announcement 7/5/24
ASX announcement 22/10/24
Feasibility Study
Feasibility Study
65,000 t/a HPMSM
100,000 t/a HPMSM & 15,000 t/a
HPEMM
ASX announcement 12/4/23
Source:
ASX Announcement
100,000 t/a HPMSM & 15,000 t/a
HPEMM
ASX announcement 28/7/22
ASX announcement 7/5/24
HPMSM Price Assumption
US$1419
Cathode Development plans
Yes
Comment
ASX announcement 28/10/24
Operating cost of
US$1,558 per tonne
HPMSM calculated by
US$214.54 per tonne of
dry plant feed x tonnes
of feed processed
(1,066,000) / HPMSM of
146,700 (being 100,000t
HPMSM plus 15,000t
HPEMM converted to
HPMSM by dividing by
32.1 (Mn content)
22
Addendum : Sources
COMPANY LFMP PRODUCTION ARTICLE R
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