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Santa Cruz
Graphite Project
Road To Production in 2022
July 2019 Corporate Presentation
“Fundamental Value in a Premier Battery Metals Jurisdiction”
Corporate Presentation: March 2022
Cautionary and Forward-Looking Statements
This presenta tion includes certain s tatements tha t cons ti tute “forwa rd-looking s ta tements”, and the extent any forwa rd-looking s ta tements cons ti tute future-oriented financial informati on or
“forward-l ooki ng information” within the meani ng of appli cable securi ties laws (“forwa rd- fi nancial outlook, such s ta tements a re being provided to des cribe the current antici pated
looking s tatements ” and “forwa rd-looking informa tion” are collecti vel y referred to as “forwa rd- potential of the Company and readers a re cautioned tha t these sta tements ma y not be
looking s ta tements”, unless otherwise s tated). These s ta tements appea r in a number of pla ces appropria te for any other purpose, including i nves tment decisions . Forwa rd-looking sta tements
in this presenta tion and include s tatements rega rdi ng our intent, or the beliefs or current speak onl y as of the da te those sta tements a re made. Except as requi red by appli cable law, we
expecta tions of our offi cers and di rectors . Such forwa rd-looking sta tements invol ve known and assume no obliga tion to update or to publicl y announce the results of any change to any
unknown risks and uncertainties that ma y cause our a ctual results , performance or forward-l ooki ng s tatement contained or incorpora ted by reference herein to reflect a ctual
a chievements to be ma teriall y di fferent from any future results , performance or achievements resul ts , future events or developments , changes in assumptions or changes in other factors
expressed or i mplied by such forwa rd-looking s ta tements. When used in this presentati on words affecting the forwa rd- looking sta tements , except as requi red by law. If we upda te any one or
such as “believe”, “anti cipa te”, “esti mate”, “project”, “i ntend”, “expect”, “ma y”, “will ”, “plan”, more forwa rd-looking s ta tements, no inference shoul d be drawn tha t we will ma ke addi tional
“should”, “would”, “contemplate”, “possible”, “a ttempts ”, “seeks ” and simila r expressions a re upda tes wi th respect to those or other forwa rd-looking sta tements . You should not place undue
intended to identi fy these forwa rd-looking s tatements . Forwa rd-looking s tatements ma y rela te importance on forwa rd-looking s tatements and should not rel y upon these s tatements as of any
to the Company’s future outlook and anti cipa ted events or resul ts and ma y include sta tements other da te. All forwa rd-looking s ta tements contained in this presenta tion a re expressl y qualified
rega rding the Company’s future financial position, business stra tegy, budgets , li tiga tion, i n their entirety by thi s cautionary s tatement.
projected cos ts, financial resul ts , ta xes , plans and objecti ves. We ha ve based these forwa rd-
looking s tatements la rgel y on our current expecta tions and projections about future events and Confidential Material - This document contains confidential and pri va te material tha t shall not
fi nancial trends a ffecti ng the financial condi tion of our business. These forwa rd-looking be re-trans mitted to other pa rties that not i ts ori ginal addressee. All information contained
s tatements were deri ved utilizing numerous assumptions rega rding expected growth, resul ts of herei n are for i nformati ve purposes and shall not be rega rded as an offer, soli ci tati on for any
operati ons , performance and business prospects and opportunities that could cause our a ctual fi nancial tra nsaction nor a valuation or commitment of financial / technical performance.
resul ts to di ffer ma teriall y from those in the forwa rd l ooking s ta tements. While the Company
considers these assumptions to be reasonable, based on informati on currentl y a vailable, they Cautionary Note: This PEA is considered by STS to meet the requi rements of a Prelimina ry
ma y prove to be incorrect. Accordi ngl y, you a re cautioned not to put undue reliance on these Economi c Assessment as defined by Ca nadian Securi ties Admi nistra tors ' Na tional Ins trument 43-
forward-l ooki ng s tatements . Forwa rd-looking s ta tements should not be read as a gua rantee of 101 ("NI 43-101") Standa rds of Dis closure for Mineral Projects . The economi c anal ysis contained
future performance or results. in the technical report is based, in pa rt, on Inferred Resources (as defined in NI 43-101) and is
preli mina ry in nature. Mineral Resources tha t a re not Mi neral Reserves do not ha ve
To the extent any forwa rd-looking sta tements cons ti tute future-oriented financial i nforma tion demonstra ted economi c viabili ty. There is no gua rantee tha t all or any pa rt of the Mineral
or fi nancial outlooks , such s ta tements a re being provi ded to des cribe the current antici pated Resource will be converted into a Mineral Reserve. Inferred Resources a re considered too
potential of the Company and readers a re cautioned tha t these sta tements ma y not be geologi cally s peculati ve to ha ve mining and economi c considera tions applied to them and to be
appropria te for any other purpose, including i nves tment decisions . Forwa rd-looking sta tements ca tegorized as Mineral Reserves (as defined in NI 43-101). Addi tional trenching and/or drilling
a re based on informati on a vailable at the ti me those s ta tements a re made and/or will be requi red to convert Inferred Mi neral Resources to Measured or Indi cated Mineral
ma nagement's good faith belief as of that ti me wi th respect to future events , and a re subject to Resources . Mineral Resources tha t are not Mineral Reserves do not ha ve demonstra ted
known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including those risks and uncertainties outlined economic viabili ty. There is no certainty tha t the reserve's development, producti on and
under “Risk Factors” in our most recent AIF, tha t could cause a ctual performance or resul ts to economic forecasts on which the PEA i s based will be realized.
di ffer ma teriall y from those expressed in or sugges ted by the forwa rd-looking s ta tements. To
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South Star Mining Highlights
Key Company Highlights
• Management team with proven track-record of taking
projects into production & operations in Brazil
• Plant construction planned for H2 2021
• Current market capitalization only 2.5% of project NPV
(pre-financing)
• Strong graphite demand in Brazil: high-tech battery market as
well as steel-making, foundries, lubricants, electronics and
automotive industries
• Graphite uses include: lithium-ion batteries, graphene, fire-
resistant insulation and coatings, and construction materials
• Two-phased approach to minimize risks and intelligently
allocate capital for shareholder value:
✓ Phase 1 – 5,000tpy Concentrate Pilot Plant
✓ Phase 2 – 25,000tpy Concentrate Plant Industrial US$500 to US$2,500
graphite per tonne
• Low CAPEX (
Santa Cruz Graphite Project Advantages
KEY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Santa Cruz project situated
in second-largest flake-graphite
LARGE &
producing district in the world EXTRA-LARGE “The larger the flake size,
• 14% of global production in 2018 graphite flakes the higher the price!”
GEOLOGY, EXPLORATION & RESOURCES
Large Geologic Upside
of project unexplored. Entire
NI 43-101 PFS & updated
Resource Estimate completed
Open-pit deposit within
13,000 ha property
95% land package mineralized according
to Brazilian Mining Authority
Open at depth & along strike
10-15 Drill-ready targets
METALLURGY & PROCESS
Excellent large flake ore Additional tests yielded
Produced quality
high-purity, battery-
Completed bench scale concentrates and Approximately quality products
& 30 tonne pilot-plant marketable flake sizes
testing programs
65% of ore
95-99% Cg > 80 Mesh Low impurities &
Highly- crystalline
structure
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STS Share Information
Stock Information as of March, 2022
Cap Table (000s)*
Total Outstanding 102,533.5
Warrants @ $0.06 5,300 (Exp 05/2024)
Share of Mineral Demand from Energy Storage Under
IEA 2DS Through 2050
Warrants @ $0.15 13,130 (Exp 02/2024)
Warrants @ $0.15 9,315 (Exp 02/2024)
Warrants @ $0.15 22,363 (Exp 10/2024)
Options @ $0.15 90 (Exp 06/2024)
Options @ $0.30 900 (Exp 05/2022)
Options @ $0.45 500 (Exp 08/2023)
Options @ 0.055 2,485 (Exp 08/2025)
Options @ 0.25 120 (Exp 04/2023)
Source: World Bank 2DS scenario (2020)
Fully Diluted 156,737
Market Cap @ CAD $0.15 $15.4M
“Graphite demand just for battery storage is expected to grow 494% by 2050 to a total demand of 4.6Mt. That
doesn’t even consider growth coming from industrial or other high-tech uses like graphene or expandable. It is
one of the principal critical metals that will require the most investment. ”
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Corporate Structure
• South Star Battery Metals Corp. is a public company,
traded on the Toronto Venture Stock Exchange under South Star Battery
the symbol STS and on the OTCQB under symbol Metals Corp.
STSBF. (TSXV: STS)
• Brasil Graphite Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary
incorporated in the Cayman Islands. 100%
• Brasil Grafite Mineração Ltda. (“BGSA”) is a is a wholly-
owned exploration and development company
focused on developing the Santa Cruz Graphite Project Brasil Grafite Corp.
(“Project”) in the state of Bahia, Brazil.
• BGSA owns 100% of the Santa Cruz Graphite Project. 100%
Brasil Grafite
Mineração Ltda
100%
Santa Cruz
Graphite Project
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Leadership Team
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dave McMillan
Chairman
Priscila Costa
Richard Pearce Eric Allison Dan Wilton Marc Leduc
Exec. Director Exec. Director
Lima Indep. Director Indep. Director
Indep. Director
MANAGEMENT
Richard Pearce
President & CEO
CHF Capital
Eric Allison Samantha Shorter
Markets
Business Dev. CFO
Investor Relations
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Investment Highlights
Phase 1 Construction Ready
Mining Friendly District Open-Pit Mining & No Drill & Blast
With 80 + years of graphite production
With low strip ratio
Simple, Proven Flowsheet
Experienced Management & Technology
Proven mine & plant builders
Simple
Operations
Excellent Infrastructure
With gas, electric and excellent logistics
No Tailings Dam
With small environmental footprint
Fully Permitted & Licensed
Ready for Construction
Environmental & mining
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Investment Highlights
Phase 1 De-risked
All licenses & Stepping Low OPEX
Proven tested permits are valid into production Low in proven producing
process circuit & up-to-date in phases environmental risk district
MEDIUM
Low Low capital
geological risk intensity
LOW HIGH
PROJECT RISK
Established
utilities and Supply Supply-chain Projected increase
infrastructure imbalance diversification In demand
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Santa Cruz Graphite Project
Phase 1 Construction Ready
INFRASTRUCTURE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Excellent Infrastructure
Major port Experienced
Power, gas,
1.3 km water all
of Ilheus is
270 km away via workforce
from paved within 5 km paved federal nearby
highway highways
TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 10ESG & Sustainability
ESG & Sustainable Production is part of our Corporate DNA
ENVIRONMENTAL + SOCIAL + GOVERNANCE
✓ Renewable sources provide 80% of ✓ First major industry in the region ✓ Review, evaluate and update
Brazilian energy generation ✓ Committed to responsible, equitable regularly governance policies
✓ Low cost, tax-incentive solar power hiring practices in partnership w/ ✓ 2 Independent Directors
project being studied community/municipality ✓ Executive management primarily
✓ Sustainable tailings management ✓ Phase 1 – 60-65 Est. Direct Jobs lives in Brazil and is on-site and
with filtered tailings/dry stack ✓ Phase 1 – 350 Est. Indirect Jobs hands-on
✓ Effective water management & low ✓ Phase 2 – 120-125 Est Direct Jobs ✓ TSX and OTC listing
freshwater demand with process ✓ Phase 2 – 700 Est. Indirect Jobs ✓ Audited financials
water recirculated ✓ Committed to provide community ✓ Compensation tied to ESG
✓ Waste characterized as inert/non- training & educational opportunities performance
dangerous ✓ Focus on worker safety w/ ✓ Committed to joining key industry
✓ Low strip ratio compensation tied to performance organizations and ESG frameworks
✓ Low vegetation suppression for ✓ Committed to transparency and open ✓ Committed to transparency and
project construction (Global Markets
Projected Large Increase in Graphite Demand
• Brazil has a large internal demand for natural graphite (80-90kt/p.a.)
• Graphite has many uses outside of battery metals
• High-tech, graphene, military, etc.
• Natural graphite has advantages over synthetic:
• Lower cost
• Smaller environmental impact
• Easier to scale
• Higher energy density
• Need 10-15 new mines by 2025 to meet 2x
demand
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Graphite Demand is in a Perfect Storm
2018 to 2050 For Battery Metals Supply
Growth % (t) 2050 Demand Kt
Aluminum 5,583
Graphite 494%
Lithium 488% Graphite 4,590
Cobalt 460% Nickel 2,268
Indium 231% Copper 1,378
Vanadium 189% Lead 781
Nickel 99% Manganese 694
Silver 56%
Cobalt 644
Neodymium 37%
Lithium 415
Lead 18%
Moly 11% Chromium 366
Aluminum 9% Vanadium 138
Copper 7% Moly 33
Manganese 4% Silver 15
Chromium 1% Neodymium 8
Iron 1%
Titanium 3
Titanium 0%
Indium 1.73
0% 100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600%
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000
Source: 2020 World Bank - Minerals for Climate Action: The Mineral Intensity of the Clean Energy Transition 2DS Scenario
TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 13Global Battery Market
Brazil - Premier Battery Metals Jurisdictions
• Brazil is the largest graphite producer of high-quality graphite outside of China with 80+ years of
continuous production and 3rd most important country in EV Battery Supply Chain.
Graphite Supply 2020 EV Supply Chain Ranking
by Country By Country
TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 14Santa Cruz World-Class Flake Sizes
Representative Santa
Cruz Graphite Project Flake Percentage +80 Mesh
Concentrates
Mesh Size (#) Distribution %Cg
30# 4% 95%
50# 32% 95%
80# 27% 97%
140# 17% 97%
-140# 20% 97%
Recovery 88%
+50 mesh with 98% Cg and +99.9% Cg
concentrates were also produced during
testing.
63% of concentrates contained jumbo to large
flakes (+30, +50 and +80 mesh).
TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 152019 Santa Cruz Update Resource Estimate*
The 2019 updated Resource Estimate shows strong geologic
potential and continuity of high-quality graphite
mineralization in friable, easily mined, weathered materials.
New areas with at-surface mineralization were discovered,
and the deposit is open both along strike and at depth.
Santa Cruz Graphite
2019 Mineral Resources Update
Summary*
Tonnage C In-situ Graphite
Category
(t) (%) (t)
Measured 3,947,550 2.40 94,740
Indicated 10,955,570 2.25 246,500
Total M&I 14,903,100 2.29 341,240
Inferred 7,911,450 2.32 183,550
* Ca uti onary Note: This updated resource estimate i s considered by STS to meet the requirements of a
res ource and reserve estimate technical report a s defined by Ca nadian Securities Administrators' National
Ins trument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") Standards of Disclosure for Mi neral Projects. Mi neral Resources that are
not Mi neral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no guarantee that a ll or a ny
pa rt of the Mi neral Resource will be converted i nto a Mi neral Reserve. Inferred Resources are considered
too geologically s peculative to have mining and economic considerations a pplied to them and to be
ca tegorized as Mineral Reserves (as defined i n NI 43-101). Additional trenching and/or drilling will be
requi red to convert Inferred Mi neral Resources to Measured or Indicated Mi neral Resources.
TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 162020 Santa Cruz Preliminary
Feasibility Study*
The financial analysis in 2020 PFS shows very favourable and
robust results that highlight the Santa Cruz Project’s advantages in Santa Cruz Graphite
the graphite sector. Mineral Reserves Summary*
Key Financial Results
Mineral In-situ
Post-tax NPV5% US$ 81,200,000 Tonnage Cg
Reserve Graphite
Post-tax all Equity IRR 35% p.a. Estimate
(t) (%) (t)
Post-Tax Free Cash Flow (LOM) US$129M
Proven 3,989,635 2.49 99,340
Payback Period 4 years
Probable 8,318,795 2.35 195,490
Total P&P 12,308,500 2.40 295,400
Key Parameters
Mining Method Open Pit
Process/Metallurgy Milling & Flotation
Life of Mine 12 years
Annual Production (years 1-2): 5,000 t p.a.
Annual Production (year 4-11): 25,000 t p.a
Capital Costs – Phase 1 US$ 7,300,000
Capital Costs – Phase 2 US$ 27,200,000
Avg. Operating Costs(LOM): US$ 396 per tonne of conc.
Avg. Weighted Price: US$ 1287/t
* Cautionary Note: This PFS is considered by STS to meet the requirements of a Preliminary Feasibility Study as defined by Canadian Securities Administrators' National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The economic
analysis contained in the technical report is based, in part, on Inferred Resources (as defined in NI 43 -101) and is preliminary in nature. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no guarantee that
all or any part of the Mineral Resource will be converted into a Mineral Reserve. Inferred Resources are considered too geolo gically speculative to have mining and economic considerations applied to them and to be categorized as Mineral Reserves (as def ined
in NI 43-101). Additional trenching and/or drilling will be required to convert Inferred Mineral Resources to Measured or Indicated Mineral Resources. There is no certainty that the reserve's development, production and economic forecasts on which the P EA is
based will be realized.
TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 17STS Value Proposition
• Currently Undervalued When Compared to Peer Group
Enterprise Value / T of Cg Enterprise Value as % of NPV
TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 18STS Value Proposition • Low CAPEX and First Quartile OPEX in a District with 80+ Years of Continuous Operations Capital Intensity US$/T of Capacity OPEX US$/T TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 19
STS Value Proposition
• Low CAPEX and High Return on Investments
CAPEX vs IRR (ATAX)
450
ZEN
400
GPH
Net Present Value
350
per Share
300 NOU
MNS
CAPEX - US$M
250 LLG Outstanding: C$2.52
Fully Diluted: C$2.13
200
SRG RNU EGR
FMS
150 WWR
NGC
TON
BEM BKT
100
NEXT GPX
LML
50 VRC STS
-
0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0% 120.0%
IRR - ATAX
TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 20STS Value Proposition
• Compelling Value Proposition with Construction-Ready Project
Study Phase Vs. Market Cap
1000
NOU
TLG
Market Cap (Log $M Xchange Currency)
EGR
MNS NEXT
WWR SVM
100 BKT
FMS
GPH WKT BAT
CY GRAT SRG
RNU VRC
NG
LMR CVE HXG
BSM BEM
GEM
10 EGA LION
SJL STS Ph 1&2 STS Ph 1
1
0 TR
1 PEA
2 PFS
3 FS
4 Licensed
5 &
Study Phase Detailed Eng
Market Cap < C$20M C$20M < Market Cap < C$50M C$50M < Market Cap < C$100M Market Cap > C$100M
TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 21Why South Star?
Near-term graphite producer with responsible and sustainable production, committed to tangible,
long-term benefits for employees, communities, and stakeholders.
✓ PFS NI 43-101 & updated
Santa Cruz Resource Time ✓ Expanding demand in
Project ✓ Pilot-plant testing
Brazil
completed
✓ Growing Li-Ion battery
✓ High proportion of large
market
flakes
✓ New markets developing
✓ 1st Quartile OPEX
✓ First production by
✓ Low CAPEX
the end of 2022
✓ Robust economics
✓ Large geological upside
✓ Mining-friendly
Brazil jurisdiction Team ✓ Management &
Location ✓ Great infrastructure Directors hold ~25%
✓ Great logistics ✓ Experienced mine
✓ Prolific graphite- builders, operators and
producing region financiers
✓ Experienced workforce ✓ Decades of experience
✓ Large internal market for in Brazil
graphite in Brazil ✓ ESG is in our DNA
TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 22TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF For more information, please contact: Richard Pearce CEO/President CHF Capital Markets (Canada IR) Cathy Hume, CEO Phone: 416 868 1079 x 251 Email: cathy@chfir.com RBMG – RB Milestone Group LLC (IR US) Trevor Brucato, Managing Director Email: southstar@rbmilestone.com Mr. Dave McMillan, Chairman Email: davemc@telus.net Email: info@southstarbatterymetals.com Web: www.southstarbatterymetals.com Twitter: @southstarbm Facebook: @southstarbatterymetals LinkedIn: @southstarbatterymetals Suite 1200 - 750 West Pender Street R. Barão do Triunfo, 612 – Cj 2210 Vancouver, British Columbia Brooklin Paulista – São Paulo SP Canada, V6C 2T8 Brasil, 04602-002
APPENDIX 1 - PHASE 1 PROJECT DETAILS (5,000 TPY PILOT PLANT) 20-Year Mine Life with Terminal Value TSXV: STS | OTCQB: STSBF www.southstarbatterymetals.com 24
Path to Production – Macro Schedule
2021 Key Milestones
▪ Secure Offtake/Supply Agreement
▪ Complete Debt/Equity Finance for
Phase 1
▪ Begin Construction within 2-3
months of financing
▪ 10-12 months construction
schedule
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PHASE 1 – ROBUST FINANCIAL METRICS & POTENTIAL RETURNS
• 12-month Construction Schedule
• Currently Trading at 4% of Phase 1 NPV or 2% of Phase 1+2 NPV
• Target Valuation in 24-36 Months
• C$50M = US$36M
• Conservative Approach to Valuation
• Comparables (6-8x EBITDA)
• 75% Phase 1 NPV or 44% of Phase 1 + 2 NPV
NPV5% US$ 30,9M
NPV5% + Terminal Value US$ 51,8M
IRR 32% p.a.
Cash Flow (LOM) US$62M
Payback Period (From Construction Kickoff) 3.4 years
Mining Method Open Pit
Process/Metallurgy Milling & Flotation
Life of Mine (LOM) 20 years
Annual Production (years 1): 3,000 t p.a.
• Graphite amounts to over 95% of anode
Annual Production (years 2): 5,000 t p.a.
material for commercial battery
Annual Production (year 3-20): 6,000 t p.a
technologies
Capital Costs – Phase 1 US$ 7,300,000
• No substitutes on the horizon
Avg. Operating Costs(LOM): US$ 546 per tonne of conc.
Avg. Weighted Price: US$ 1287/t Source: Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
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