Manganese Sulphate s role in the Battery Revolution

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1 Manganese Sulphate s role in the Battery Revolution Rob Mandanici, Managing Director

2 Contents What is Manganese Sulphate? Cathode structures using Manganese Sulphate. Demand for Manganese Sulphate in Cathodes. PMG s Role in the Battery Revolution. PMG s Process. The challenges, risks, future uses & the benefits. Conclusion.

3 WHAT IS MANGANESE SULPHATE?

4 What is Manganese Sulphate? Mn transitional metal known for distinct properties e.g. Ductile, malleable and able to conduct electricity and heat. Manganese is digested with Sulphuric Acid then purified to produce a high-quality product. A light pink salt used in some cathode structures of Lithium ion batteries. Can be used to produce EMD used in Alkaline Batteries (AA/AAA). High purity manganese sulphate currently takes up 10% of global Mn market, but accounts for 40% of its global market value.

5 CATHODE STRUCTURES USING MANGANESE SULPHATE

6 Cathode structures using Manganese Sulphate LMO contains 4% Lithium, 61% Manganese and 35% Oxygen. Various structures of NMC being utilized. SK Innovations: NMC 811 for the Kia Niro is delayed until 2019, NMC 622 structure still being utilized. China s electric buses are now using NMC in favour of LFP. (Source: IDTech Ex Ltd). Manganese favoured due to low commodity costs, stability, and conductivity.

7 Source: HIS Markit

8 Source: MooreStephens

9 Source: QNovo

10 DEMAND FOR MANGANESE SULPHATE IN CATHODES

11 Demand for Manganese Sulphate in Cathodes Cathode is the most expensive component of Lithium-Ion Batteries. Demand rising as companies seek alternative cathode material to bring costs down. Strong market for Manganese with steel and battery industry. NMC to have the biggest market. LMO to have the largest growth (4x). Some electric vehicles using manganese cathode structures BMW LMO and NMC (i3 and i8), Nissan LMO (Leaf), Rimac NMC (C-two). Various battery storage systems like Tesla s are using the NMC cathode, Tesla use NMC due to its long life cycle and cost.

12 Source: Avicoenne Energy

13 PMG S ROLE IN THE BATTERY REVOLUTION

14 PMG s Role in the Battery Revolution Support local mines and transport companies. Support local companies by taking waste. Process high purity MnSO 4. Long term plan to produce cathode material for battery manufacturers. Support Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre bid with funds and resources.

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16 PMG S PROCESS

17 PMG s process Low environmental impact. Utilising proven technology Digestion with Sulfuric Acid. Own IP for the front-end process turning MnO 2 to MnO. Own IP for the purification. Patents pending upon completion of final testwork. Utilise local companies waste and by products. By products saleable Ferric Oxide, Silica Sand.

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21 CHALLENGES, RISKS, FUTURE USES & THE BENEFITS

22 Challenges, risks, future uses Financial. Markets. & the benefits Costs & Efficiencies. Government & Regulatory. Future Uses & Benefits.

23 CONCLUSION

24 Manganese Sulphate s role in the Battery Revolution Manganese Sulphate will play a vital role in the battery revolution. Rapidly growing demand. PMG on track to capture the market and become Australia s first Manganese Sulphate producer. Simple process with low capital cost. Clean and green process with a low impact to the environment.