Refine Right. Recover Now.

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1 Refine Right. Recover Now.

2 With Sims, Your Investment Recovery Goals Become Our Own The goal for every customer is to develop a sustainable recovery strategy that reclaims the highest yield of value from their precious metal bearing assets. Each process consists of proven step-by-step procedures to ensure your recovery experience is successful. Step 1 Evaluation Taking chances with valuable assets is not an option for most companies. To ensure the secure management of those assets, Sims will first gain a detailed understanding of your unique production environment; beginning with a review of your service history, current financial situation and individual asset types. Once completed, we then work with you to develop a tailored recovery program that focuses on protecting your business interests and achieving fiscal gain. Step 2 Consultation Now that we have an understanding of your recovery goals, let s work together to determine the best approach in managing your assets. From the start, you will find Sims to be a reliable, professional partner able to meet your complex refining needs. Our client-centered approach includes a deep-rooted commitment to safety and quality control. You will be assigned an investment recovery advisor who will help monitor the programs progress, periodically review recovery strategies and maintain an ongoing commitment to your recovery goals. Sims consultants aim to deliver sustainable investment solutions to ensure we are helping you achieve financial success. Service Features Best Practices and Transparency Detailed Tracking and Reporting Personalized Client Profile Flexible Purchase Plans Accurate and Timely Payment 1 Sims Recycling Solutions

3 Step 3 Secure Allocation of Assets Sims offers confidence and peace of mind after your assets have left your facility. Protecting your corporate brand and ensuring items are properly managed is central to Sims business operations. Our customer first approach continues when assets are collected to ensure a seamless interface between Sims and the pickup locations of our customers. With a dedicated network of carriers that meet every transportation need, we offer customized handling and freight programs plus optimized regional routes that lower your carbon footprint. Efficient and Timely Pickup Asset Tracking and Verification Closed Loop Chain of Custody Worldwide Logistical Support Step 4 Processing As a single-source refiner, we take pride in providing flexible investment recovery options for every objective. By implementing a unique blend of total professionalism, technological innovations and personalized service, Sims has become the go-to provider for precious metals recovery. Our processes are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of gold, silver, platinum and palladium from a wide range of complex production and electronic materials. Flexible In-House Processing Options Mechanical Reduction Smelting Thermal Oxidation Milling Chemical Processing Sims Recycling Solutions 2

4 IC Component Recovery In most cases, refurbishing and remarketing integrated circuits garner greater returns than just recovering basic metal value. Sims is the only provider of in-house IC component recovery services with the knowledge and technology to fully optimize the hidden value in your assets. We work with Original Equipment Manufacturers to properly manage their excess materials by utilizing a vast network of domestic and international markets to sell a broad range of integrated circuits and electronic components. Laboratory and Science Sims fully-equipped laboratory is staffed with thoroughly trained professionals who perform all precious metal assaying on the premises; thus speeding the payment process. We use time honored methods to ensure optimal valuation of your assets. An accurate assay is just one of the ways we maintain control and accuracy throughout the entire process. Step 5 Payment and Settlements Sims Recycling Solutions offers the financial strength and stability you require from a precious metals refiner with a variety of payment options. With an active client base of over 500 accounts, generators of precious metals scrap across North America and abroad entrust the recovery and payment of their precious metal assets to Sims. Upholding our earned reputation as a credible, sustainable resource is central to our daily business practices. You can be confident in your decision to partner with Sims because we are a publicly traded, Sarbanes-Oxley compliant organization with a secure and outstanding global financial position. 3 Sims Recycling Solutions

5 About Us A World Class Investment Recovery Company Our History Our precious metals group is a business of Sims Recycling Solutions, the world s largest electronics recycler. For nearly 60 years, clients from all over the world have benefited from our personalized services, innovative technologies and environmental commitment. We specialize in custom solutions and metals recovery technologies and serve a wide variety of industries, including electronics manufacturing, electroplating, semiconductor and hybrid manufacturing, telecommunications and aircraft and defense. Our Mission Sims Recycling Solutions makes a positive difference in the lives of families, customers and communities by providing safe jobs, investing in resources and technology and efficiently reusing or recycling excess equipment. In so doing, our primary commitment remains to the safety of our people. Additionally, Sims Recycling Solutions is committed to fostering new ideas, exceeding expectations and achieving sustainability through responsible resource management. Environment, Health and Safety Sims is committed to the goals of sustainable process development. If you are looking to ensure the proper cradleto-grave management of your assets, your search stops here. In all areas of processing, we balance social, environmental and economic considerations in how we manage our business. We believe in operating to leading standards of health, safety and environmental management, and contributing to the development of sustainable communities by honoring the waste hierarchy. Global Sustainability Sims Recycling Solutions is consistently named as one of the top 100 most sustainable corporations at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Companies nominated under the Global 100 are better equipped than their competitors to thrive and succeed in the long-term due to their sustainable business approach across a wide range of issues, providing confidence to society and the investment sector alike. Our Core Values Respect Integrity Financial Discipline Safety Teamwork Sims Recycling Solutions 4

6 GLOBAL PRESENCE Chicago, IL Sims Recycling Solutions provides you with a truly global solution for all your asset recovery needs. Whether your need includes domestic or global trading and processing, Sims can provide unrivaled logistical support. Our North American headquarters is strategically located in West Chicago, IL. Argentina* Australia Belgium Brazil* Canada Chile* China* India Colombia* Costa Rica* Czech Rep.* France* Germany Hong Kong* Malaysia Mexico* Netherlands New Zealand Panama* Peru* Poland* Portugal* Puerto Rico* Scotland Singapore Slovakia* Spain South Africa Sweden Switzerland Taiwan* Turkey* United Kingdom United States Venezuela* 5 Sims Recycling Solutions (*) Represents Partner Facility Locations

7 Precious Metals Division Headquarters 3700 North Runge Avenue Franklin Park, IL us.simsrecycling.com