Announcement PDF The Turn of the Tide “Battery Age, riding the crest of the next Lithium cycle” Resources Rising Stars Gold Coast – May 2023 ASX: BM8 Cautionary Statement Important Information and Disclaimer Summary Information This document contains a summary of information about Battery Age Minerals Limited (“Battery Age”, “BAM” or “the Company”) and its activities that is current as at the date of this document unless otherwise stated. The information in this document is general in nature and does not contain all the information which a prospective investor may require in evaluating a possible investment in BAM or that would be required in a prospectus or a product disclosure statement prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction. The information in this document should be read in conjunction with the Company’s other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements lodged with the ASX. 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Competent Persons/Compliance Statement This document contains information extracted from ASX market announcements reported in accordance with the 2012 edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (2012 JORC Code) and available for viewing at www.batteryageminerals.au. BAM confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in any original ASX market announcement. ASX announcements are as follows: ▪ BAM Prospectus – 7 December 2022 JORC Code It is a requirement of the ASX Listing Rules that the reporting of exploration results, ore reserves and mineral resources in Australia comply with the Joint Ore Reserves Committee’s Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves ("JORC Code"). Investors outside Australia should note that while reporting in this document complies with the JORC Code, they may not comply with the relevant guidelines in other countries. Information contained in this document describing mineral deposits may not be comparable to similar information made public by companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of Canadian or US securities laws. Acceptance By attending a presentation or briefing, or accepting, accessing or reviewing this document you acknowledge, accept and agree to the matters set out above. Authorisation this document has been authorised for release by the Company’s Chairman. 2 Marius Van Straten – Morgan Stanley 08/05/23 “Fastmarkets latest China domestic lithium price assessments solidifies our belief that the market is rebounding. The carbonate price has now increased by 48% since the low on April 20th.” Jordan Roberts – Battery Raw Materials Analyst @ Fastmarkets via LinkedIn 12/05/23 11/05/23 “The Turn of the Tide” 1/05/23 Victor Fideli – Ontario Minister for Economic Development 1/05/23 3 Why Battery Age Minerals Highly experienced board and management High growth potential with all assets in an rapid growth market Falcon Lake Lithium Project ideally located in Tier 1 jurisdiction Ontario, Canada Falcon Lake is Drill ready – maiden drill programme to commence in coming weeks, following up outstanding historical exploration including 24.4m @ 1.43% from 10m 1 Proximity to high quality supporting infrastructure including roads and proposed green power Portfolio of assets within the battery and critical minerals sectors 1 Refer to section 5.3.1 of the Prospectus dated 7th December 2022. 4 Corporate Overview Capital Structure BM8 ASX Code (Recommenced trading on 02/02/23) ~77M Total Shares (on issue at re-instatement) ASX Code Others = 20% $6.5M Relisting Raise $0.33 Share price (at $0.40 per share) Cap ~25.4M Market (Share Price $0.33 15/05/23) Top 20 = 58% Top 100 = 80% (15/05/23) $4.5M Cash (as of 31st March 2023) # of units held by shareholders 5 Corporate Snapshot Board of Directors Robert Martin Chairman Dr. David Pevcic Non-Executive Director Mr Martin is an accomplished company Director with over 25 years’ experience across a broad range of sectors including mining and mining services. Current Chairman of Critical Resources (ASX: CRR) and Equinox Resources (ASX: EQN), current non-executive director of Parkd (ASX: PKD) and Volt Carbon Technologies (TSX-V: VCT). Dr David Pevcic is a successful investor and businessman, with a principal focus on the mining and resources sector. Dr Pevcic is the founding director of several privately owned mineral exploration companies. Gerry Fahey Non-Executive Director Dr. Stephen Windle Non-Exectuive Director Mr Fahey has over 40 years’ experience in both the international and local minerals industry. He is a specialist in mining geology, mine development and training. Formerly a Director of CSA Global Pty Ltd, and member of the Joint Ore Reserve Committee (JORC). Dr. Windle is a Brisbane based geologist with over 30 years’ experience in exploration management, geo-metallurgy, resource modelling, and exploration technology, specialising in intrusion related copper-gold and base metals systems. 6 Corporate Snapshot Senior Management Gerard O’Donovan Chief Executive Officer Agha Shahzad Pervez Chief Financial Officer Harry Spindler Company Secretary Mr O’Donovan has a strong lithium mine development and operational background. As Project Manager for Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS), he was responsible for successfully leading the development and commissioning of the world-class Pilgangoora Lithium-Tantalum mine and processing facility. He was also responsible for managing the upgrade, recommissioning and restart of the Ngungaju (ex-Altura) mine and processing facility. Mr Agha Shahzad Pervez is an experienced corporate accountant, CFO and Company Secretary, with over 10 years’ experience working with ASX listed companies. Mr Spindler is an experienced corporate professional with a broad range of corporate governance and capital markets experience. Over the past 20 years’, Mr Spindler has held various company secretary positions across a diverse range of ASX-listed companies. Nigel Broomham General Manager Exploration Taylor Smith Lead Exploration Geologist (Canada-based) Coast Mountain Geological Geological Consulting Partner (Canada-based) Mr Broomham is a geologist with over 10 years’ experience in the battery metals sector. Mr Broomham held leadership roles with Pilbara Minerals in exploration, resource development and mining production. As Head of Geology at Pilgangoora, he was extensively involved in the exploration and development of the world class Pilgangoora Lithium Tantalum project. Taylor is an exploration geologist with 10 years’ industry experience. He played a key role in the exploration, resource development and mining start up phase of the world class Pilbara Minerals Pilgangoora Lithium Tantalum plant. Battery Age Minerals has partnered with Coast Mountain Geological Ltd (CMG), who have been exploring for lithiumbearing pegmatites in Ontario and beyond for over 30 years. CMG are well established in the region, servicing many exploration companies both in lithium and other minerals.. 7 Falcon Lake Lithium Project Ideally located in NW Ontario • The Falcon Lake Lithium Project covers a total of 214 mining claims covering 4,280 hectares (42.8km2) • Favourable and well supported Tier 1 jurisdiction • Drill permit approved and drilling contract awarded – programme ready to commence in coming weeks • Established all weather infrastructure adjacent to site with both road and trans Canadian rail connecting to Thunder Bay, major Canadian cities and Electric Avenue of Windsor/Detroit • Proposed electrification of the region with green power from Little Jackfish Hydro Electric Station less than 10km away from site (78MW) • ~3.5 hours from Thunder Bay and gateway to European and American downstream markets 1 Refer to section 5.3.1 of the Prospectus dated 7 December 2022 2 90% Interest 8 Falcon Lake Lithium Project Historical success & exploration potential Historical Lithium Occurrences High Priority Exploration Corridor BM8 Claim Areas Mapped spodumene bearing pegmatites Existing Access Tracks 9 Falcon Lake – Outcropping Pegmatites 1 For historical exploration results pertaining to outcrop images above refer to ASX Announcement “Company Prospectus” Section 3.7.2 dated 7th December 2022. 10 Falcon Lake Lithium Project Systematic Phased Exploration Plan – Drilling & Fieldworks Phase 2 Regional Fieldworks Exploration Partners: Phase 1 Maiden Drill Programme indicative planning Phase 1 Maiden Drill Programme Phase 2 Summer Fieldworks 11 Falcon Lake – Mobilisation & Readiness Activities well advanced 12 Falcon Lake Planned Works for 2023 Summer Fieldworks (Falcon Lake and Regional Tenements) Establishment of Canadian Operations • Opening of Canadian Office in Thunder Bay • Additional fieldworks on Falcon Main & Regional Claims • Establishment of First Nation relationships • LIDAR & Ortho Imagery • Canadian visit by Senior Management • Magnetic Surveys • PDAC representation • Field Prospecting • Establishment of local relationships in Armstrong & Thunder Bay End of Q4 2022 End of Q1 2023 Successful relisting on the ASX End of Today Q2 2023 End of Q3 2023 End of Q4 2023 Maiden Drill Programme • Drill Permitting Approved • Maiden Drill Programme • Corporate rebrand to Battery Age Minerals (ASX: BM8) • Equipment Mobilised • Successful capital raising of $6.5M • Bridge Access completed • Acquisition of 3 premium assets • Finalization of Early Exploration Agreement (Pending) Pending Results of maiden programme • Pending results of maiden drilling works and summer field programme a more expansive/expanded drill campaign will be considered 13 The North American Market Battery Age - ideally located to contribute 1 Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy Dec 22 2 Bloomberg March ‘23 14 Looking closer at Canada…. Political Support is overwhelming Taylor Smith (BM8) with Jonathon Wilkinson – Minister for Natural Resources Gerard O’Donovan & Nigel Broomham with Greg Rickford – Minister for Northern Development and Indigenous Affairs @ PDAC 2023 15 Tidili Copper Gold Project Copper in Morocco • 35km2 land holding • Significantly underexplored jurisdiction • Close to supporting infrastructure including: • • Barrage Aoulouz Dam hydroelectric dam; and • 167km to Marrakech via sealed road Recent site visit which included field inspection, verification of historical works and rock chip sample collection 1 Refer to ASX Announcement “Company Prospectus” Section 5.3.2 dated 7th December 2022 2 85% Interest 16 Bleiberg Zinc-Lead Germanium Project Exploring a historical Germanium stronghold • Historical mining jurisdiction • Large quantity of historical mining records to be assessed and quantified • Prospective for Germanium, a key element required in the manufacturing of semi conductors, microchips and other high value applications • Located closely to Villach, the 7th largest city in Austria • Site Visit carried out in April and Dr I Cerny – previous chief geologist of Bleiberg consulted 1 Refer to ASX Announcement “Company Prospectus” Section 5.3.3 dated 7th December 2022 2 15% interest with a right to earn up to 80% 17 Key Takeaways Growth Potential • • Underexplored Assets Low market cap company in resurgent lithium market • Well-funded for planned activities • • Ideally placed to leverage growing North American markets Significant historical results at Falcon Lake 3-5km of prospective strike for lithium based mineralisation • Falcon Lake permitted & drill ready Defined, Targeted Plan for 2023 & beyond • Experienced Management team • • Systematic exploration programme defined Strong relationships established with geological contractors, drillers & First Nations groups 18 Thank you Contact Information: Gerard O’Donovan Chief Executive Officer Battery Age Minerals Limited E: godonovan@batteryage.au W: batteryageminerals.au