PresentationIan Murray Good afternoon everybody. My name is Ian Murray, as Chair of Jupiter Mines. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the company's 2025 Annual General Meeting. I would like to begin by acknowledging Whadjuk, their Elders, past, present and emerging. I also extend my acknowledgment to the local communities of the Northern Cape in South Africa, where the Tshipi manganese mine is located. We recognize their cultural heritage and longstanding relationship with those lands. I extend a warm we ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the first half of 2025, the company reported an EBITDA of $19.1 million, a significant decrease from $46.6 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting industry-wide margin compression due to falling ferrosilicon prices [6][10] - The company recorded a loss per share of $0.0125 for the first half of 2025, indicating a challenging financial environment [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue growth was modest, driven by higher manganese ore volumes, but was offset by lower alloy volumes and weaker prices, particularly for ferrosilicon [5][10] - Manganese alloys and silicon alloys are critical for steel production, with the Sarawak plant producing these alloys as additives to strengthen steel [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ferrosilicon prices have decreased by approximately 10.4% year-on-year compared to the first half of 2024, driven by weaker downstream demand and increased competition from Russian-origin materials [7][8] - Silicon manganese prices have remained stable, supported by stable manganese ore prices, with expectations for firm prices throughout the rest of 2025 and into early 2026 [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on sustainability initiatives, including repurposing by-products to support a circular economy and maintaining ISO certifications for operational standards [12] - The company aims to leverage its competitive edge through access to affordable renewable energy and a strong customer base, positioning itself as a beneficiary in the transition to renewables [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates stabilization of ferrosilicon prices in the near term, as current prices are viewed as unsustainably low [8] - The company is actively monitoring the implementation of a carbon tax in Malaysia, which may impact production costs in the ferroalloy sector [16][17] Other Important Information - The Bootu Creek manganese mine in Australia remains under care and maintenance, with ongoing rehabilitation efforts [9] - The company has successfully refinanced its project finance loans and reduced total debt, aligning with its strategy to lower the debt profile [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will the carbon tax in Malaysia impact the ferroalloy sector? - Management indicated that the carbon tax will be introduced by 2026, and OM Sarawak will likely be included under the carbon levy, awaiting further details from authorities [16][17] Question: What are the tariffs on ferrosilicon and manganese alloys exports to the U.S.? - The U.S. does not apply reciprocal tariffs on manganese alloys, while ferrosilicon is subject to a 19% tariff from Malaysia. OM Holdings has a competitive advantage over Brazil and India due to lower tariffs [18] Question: Has OMH implemented any hedging policy on ferroalloy prices? - Currently, the company does not have any hedging policies on ferroalloy prices, as there are no relevant international futures markets [19] Question: How much does the manganese supply from Shippee and Braia contribute? - Shippee's manganese ore supply is primarily exported to China, with an annual traded volume of approximately 420,000 to 460,000 tons. Braia is still under exploration with no current production [20][22]

Core Insights - The company is focusing on operational efficiency following disappointing results in H1 2025, with a commitment to improve performance in the second half of the year [2][4][19] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA (excluding SLN) for H1 2025 was €191 million, down 45% compared to H1 2024, primarily due to reduced contributions from PT WBN and unfavorable product mix [4][19] - Net Income, Group share (excluding SLN) was negative at -€101 million, a decline of €132 million year-on-year [4][19] - Adjusted Free Cash Flow was -€266 million, with liquidity remaining high at €1.7 billion [4][24] Operational Highlights - Safety performance remained strong with a Group TRIFR of 0.6, significantly better than the CSR roadmap target of <1.0 [5] - Manganese ore transported volumes are revised to between 6.5 and 7.0 million tonnes for 2025, with FOB cash costs adjusted to between $2.1 and $2.3/dmtu [4][47] - Nickel ore sales are projected between 36 and 39 million wet metric tonnes for 2025, reflecting revised licensing [4][64] Market Trends - Global carbon steel production declined by nearly 2% in H1 2025, with China experiencing a 3% drop due to reduced domestic demand [33][34] - The price index for manganese ore averaged $4.6/dmtu in H1 2025, down 14% year-on-year, influenced by increased supply from South Africa and Australia [38][39] - Global demand for lithium increased by 29% in H1 2025, driven by electric vehicle sales, while lithium supply also rose, leading to a surplus in the market [81][82] Strategic Initiatives - The company launched an in-depth operational review in June 2025 to enhance performance [4] - A controlled capex plan for 2025 is reiterated at between €400 million and €450 million, focusing on sustaining and strengthening rail transportation capacity [4][97] - The company is actively pursuing health prevention efforts as part of its "Act for Positive Mining" roadmap [8]

Core Viewpoint - Gabon has announced plans to stop exporting manganese ore starting in 2029 as part of a national strategy to promote industrialization and reduce reliance on unprocessed resource exports [1] Group 1: Government Strategy - The decision is aimed at building local mineral processing capabilities, creating skilled jobs, and increasing resource added value [1] - Manganese is one of Gabon's most important export resources, alongside oil and timber, and is a major source of fiscal revenue for the country [1] Group 2: Industry Impact - Gabon is currently the world's second-largest producer of manganese [1] - The government plans to invest in local processing facilities over a three-year period to support the industrial transition [1] - A public-private partnership investment fund is also proposed to facilitate this industry transformation [1]