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Hillgrove Resources AGM Presentation 6 May 2025 Bob Fulker Managing Director 1 For personal use only
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Important Notice and Disclaimer ASX:HGO | AGM Presentation | May 2025 Disclaimer To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither Hillgrove nor its related corporations, directors, officers, employees or agents, nor any other person, accepts any liability, including, without limitation, any liability arising from fault or negligence, for any loss arising from the use of this presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with it. Hillgrove is under no obligation to release any updates or revisions to this presentation to reflect any change in expectation or assumptions and disclaim all responsibility and liability for these forward-looking statements (including, without limitation, liability for fraud or negligence). Nothing contained in this Document constitutes investment, legal, tax or other advice. The information in this Document does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. Before making an investment decision, each recipient of this Document should make its own assessment and take independent professional advice in relation to this Document and any action taken on the basis of this Document. All currency referred to is Australian dollars ($) unless otherwise indicated (e.g. US$). Forward Looking Statement This release contains or may contain certain forward-looking statements and comments about future events, that are based on Hillgrove's beliefs, assumptions and expectations and on information currently available to management as at the date of this presentation. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "will", "expect", "plan", "believes", "estimate", "anticipate", "outlook", and "guidance", or similar expressions, and may include, without limitation, statements regarding plans, strategies and objectives of management, anticipated production and production potential, financial forecasts, product quality estimates of future Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Such statements are only expectations or beliefs and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual values, results or performance achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this announcement. Where Hillgrove expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and on a reasonable basis. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Hillgrove that the matters stated in this presentation will in fact be achieved or prove to be correct. Except as required by law, Hillgrove undertakes no obligation to provide any additional or updated information or update any forward-looking statements whether on a result of new information, future events, results or otherwise. Readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are beyond the control of Hillgrove, the directors, and management of Hillgrove. These factors include, but are not limited to difficulties in forecasting expected production quantities, the potential that any of Hillgrove's projects may experience technical, geological, metallurgical and mechanical problems, changes in market prices and other risks not anticipated by Hillgrove, changes in exchange rate assumptions, changes in product pricing assumptions, major changes in mine plans and/or resources, changes in equipment life or capability, emergence of previously underestimated technical challenges, increased costs, and demand for production inputs. Competent Person’s Statement As an Australian company with securities listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Hillgrove is subject to Australian disclosure requirements and standards, including the requirements of the Corporations Act and the ASX. Investors should note that it is a requirement of the ASX listing rules that the reporting of ore reserves and mineral resources in Australia comply with the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code). The information in this report that relates to the 2024 Kanmantoo Mineral Resource Estimate and the 2024 Ore Reserve is extracted from ASX release titled ‘Maiden Kanmantoo Underground Ore Reserve and 96% Increase in Copper Mineral Resource Endowment’ dated 18 October 2024 and is available to view at www.hillgroveresources.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Mineral Resource Estimate and Ore Reserve in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person's findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements. The information in this report that relates to the 2022 Mineral Resource Estimate for Nugent and Kavanagh was extracted from the ASX release titled Updated Nugent Underground Mineral Resource Estimate on the 26 July 2022 and is available to view at www.hillgroveresources.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the Mineral Resource Estimate in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person's findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements. The information in this report that relates to planned drilling opportunities was extracted from the ASX release titled ‘2025 Kanmantoo Exploration Target Update’ previously released on the 13 Feb 2025 and is available to view at www.hillgroveresources.com.au. The company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the information in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement. 2 For personal use only
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An Australian copper producer Corporate snapshot Share price1 $0.034 Shares on issue 2,537M Market capitalisation $86M Debt Nil Cash2 $15M Enterprise value $79M Income tax losses3 $285M Franking credits $18M Market Statistics Derek Carter Chair Bob Fulker CEO & MD Murray Boyte Non-Exec. Director Roger Higgins Non-Exec. Director Joe Sutanto CFO & Co. Sec. Board & Management Major Shareholders Freepoint Metals & Concentrates 20.0% Ariadne Australia 10.3% Note: Currency is in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated 1. Closing share price on 2 May 2025 2. Cash balance as at 31 March 2025 3. Carried forward as of 31 December 2024 (estimated, prepared but unsubmitted tax return) 4. Refer to ASX release on 18 October 2024 entitled “Maiden Kanmantoo underground Ore Reserve and 96% increase in copper Mineral Resource endowment” ▪ Hillgrove owns the Kanmantoo Copper Gold Mine ▪ Robust Resource of 19.3Mt at 0.77% Cu and 0.14g/t Au4 ▪ Historical production (2010 – 2020): 135kt copper and 55koz gold ▪ Generating cash: ramp up commenced in Jan-24, Commercial Production declared in Jul-24, $21 million of Operating Cash Flow generated in 2024 ▪ Opportunity to fast-track Nugent development to grow copper production and reduce unit costs in 2026 ▪ Appointment of highly regarded executive, Bob Fulker (ex-Evolution Mining and OZ Minerals) Key Recently relinquished tenements 3 ASX:HGO | AGM Presentation | May 2025 For personal use only
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Significant progress in 2024 4ASX:HGO | AGM Presentation | May 2025 ▪ January 2024 • Commencement of bulk mining ▪ February 2024 • Processing plant commissioned • First revenues received ▪ July 2024 • Commercial production declared ▪ October 2024 • Maiden Underground Reserve1 • 96% increase in Resource1 • $10 million standby facility secured ▪ 2024 performance • Improved safety performance with TRIF reducing 14% • Produced 9.0k tonnes of copper over 11 months • Revenue of $112.4m to generate EBITDA of $22.5m Group summary 1. Refer to ASX release on 18 October 2024 titled “Maiden Kanmantoo underground Ore Reserve and 96% increase in copper Mineral Resource endowment” For personal use only
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Strong focus on ESG Sustainability 5ASX:HGO | AGM Presentation | May 2025 1. Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are indirect emissions (i.e. not created onsite) produced from purchased electricity, steam, heat, or cooling. 2. Local is defined as within a 125km radius from Kanmantoo For personal use only
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Strong operating and financial performance Year in review 6ASX:HGO | AGM Presentation | May 2025 ▪ Improved performance in all key operating metrics quarter on quarter • Development; • Tonnes mined; and • Processing recoveries ▪ Strong focus on cost control, whilst delivering production ▪ Deliveries into legacy lower priced hedges near complete ▪ Strong Operating Mine Cashflows • Calendar year 2024 of $21.0 million • March 2025 quarter of $12.7 million ▪ 2024 has set Kanmantoo up well to deliver 2025 guidance • Production of 12,000 to 14,000 tonnes • All-in Cost of US$3.40 to US$3.90 * Exchange rate of 0.67 for 2024 and 0.64 for 2025 applied For personal use only
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Delivering our strategy ASX:HGO | AGM Presentation | May 2025 7 To be a mid-tier Australian, multi asset, copper producer - unlocking value for a sustainable future Priority 1 Delivering the Business 2024 • Achieved Commercial Production • Improved Mineral Resource • Maiden UG Ore Reserve • Stabilised costs 2025 • Announced cost and production guidance • Achieve 1.4 million tonne rate • Expanding the mining footprint • 12% improvement in monthly development rates Priority 2 Growing the Business Kanmantoo Organic Growth • Acceleration of Nugent decline • 25% increase in mined tonnages • 40km Resource definition drilling • 20km Resource extension Drilling • Target near mine known mineralisation Hillgrove Inorganic Growth • Greenfield exploration in SA • Status quo is not aligned with superior Shareholder return in the mid term For personal use only
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Mining and exploration 2025 contribution to strategy 8ASX:HGO | AGM Presentation | May 2025 ▪ Achieve Priority 1 by: • Mining the stopes as outlined by the solids; and • Invest in our future by completing the development drives and linking Kavanagh with Nugent ▪ Achieve Priority 2 by: • Developing ahead of what is required; and • Completing 60,000 metres of drilling as outlined in the black lines ▪ Current status: ✓ 1.4Mtpa mining rates achieved ✓ Nugent decline and incline development progressing well, with mining contractor mobilised ✓ Development metres increasing quarter on quarter ✓ Third drill rig mobilised Current Life of Mine Plan to end of 2025 based on the 2024 Kanmantoo MRE 1 1. Refer to ASX release on 18 October 2024 titled “Maiden Kanmantoo underground Ore Reserve and 96% increase in copper Mineral Resource endowment” For personal use only
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Multiple opportunities to increase our Resource and Reserve On lease growth opportunities 9 ASX:HGO | AGM Presentation | May 2025 • ~20 Km of drilling planned in 2025 targeting resource expansion 3 • Early focus on: • Valentines • Kavanagh • Nugent • Additional on lease targets to be evaluated as underground development expands 2. Refer to ASX announcement on 26 July 2022 titled ‘Updated Nugent Underground Mineral Resource Estimate 3. Refer to ASX announcement on 13 Feb 2025 titled ‘2025 Kanmantoo Exploration Target Update ▪ Kanmantoo 2024 Mineral Resources1: 19.3Mt grading 0.77% Cu and 0.14g/t Au containing 150kt Cu and 82koz of Au Compared to 2022 MRE2 this represents a: ▪ 96% increase in contained copper ▪ 138% increase in contained gold ▪ Kanmantoo 2024 Maiden Ore Reserve1: 2.8Mt grading 0.91% Cu and 0.15g/t Au containing 26kt Cu and 14koz Au 1. Refer to ASX release on 18 October 2024 titled “Maiden Kanmantoo underground Ore Reserve and 96% increase in copper Mineral Resource endowment” For personal use only
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Paringa Mine Circa 1870’s 10ASX:HGO | Investor Presentation | April 2025 Remnant building, flue and stack are visible today For personal use only
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Kanmantoo Mineral Resource The information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Maiden Kanmantoo Underground Ore Reserve and 96% Increase in Copper Mineral Resource Endowment’ released on 18 October 2024 and is available to view on the Hillgrove Website https://www.hillgroveresources.com.au/announcements. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement. Mine Area JORC Classification Tonnage (kt) Cu (%) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t) Bi (ppm) Cu Metal (kt) Au Metal (koz) Kavanagh (including Spitfire) Measured 3,200 0.94 0.04 2.9 190 30 4 Indicated 3,400 0.77 0.10 2.4 97 26 11 Inferred 6,300 0.70 0.11 2.4 110 44 22 Sub-Total 13,000 0.78 0.09 2.5 130 100 37 North Kavanagh Measured - - - - - - - Indicated 230 0.78 0.17 3.0 140 2 1 Inferred 110 0.77 0.21 3.3 130 1 1 Sub-Total 340 0.78 0.18 3.1 140 3 2 Nugent Measured - - - - - - - Indicated 2,300 0.74 0.36 1.7 66 17 26 Inferred 1,100 0.71 0.35 1.6 40 8 13 Sub-Total 3,400 0.73 0.36 1.6 57 25 39 Emily Star Measured - - - - - - - Indicated - - - - - - - Inferred 2,600 0.77 0.08 1.6 110 20 7 Sub-Total 2,600 0.77 0.08 1.6 110 20 7 TOTAL 19,300 0.77 0.14 2.2 110 150 82 Notes: 1. Due to effects of rounding, total numbers may not sum. 2. Tonnage and metal are rounded to the nearest 1,000 tonnes, grades are rounded to 2 significant figures. 3. Mineral Resource is Reported at a 0.4% Cu Cut Off Grade for all Mine Areas. 4. Mineral Resource is depleted for mining as at 30 June 2024. 5. Mine depletion refers to current Kavanagh UG operation, and historical Giant Pit, Nugent and Emily Star open pits ASX:HGO | AGM Presentation | May 2025 12 For personal use only
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Kanmantoo Ore Reserve The information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Maiden Kanmantoo Underground Ore Reserve and 96% Increase in Copper Mineral Resource Endowment’ released on 18 October 2024 and is available to view on the Hillgrove Website https://www.hillgroveresources.com.au/announcements. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement. . Notes: 1. Dry metric tonnes. 2. 0.6% Copper (Cu) design cut-off grade. 3. No Probable Ore Reserve was derived from Measured Mineral Resource. 4. Minimum stope mining width 5.0m apparent. 5. Grades are rounded to two decimal places. Tonnages are rounded to two significant figures. 6. Any minor apparent discrepancies for sums in the table are related to rounding. 7. The period for economic extraction is from Sept 2024 until April 2027. 8. Ore Reserve converted from Mineral Resource is based on the October 2024 Mineral Resource report by Caitlin Rowett (Hillgrove Resources Limited) and Sonia Konopa (ERM) titled “Kavanagh, Nugent & North Kavanagh Underground Mineral Resource Estimate", as at 30th September 2024. 9. Competent Person: Tom Bailey MAusIMM (#206304). 10. Mining has commenced and observed ground conditions have been very good. Further geotechnical investigation is required to increase confidence in the stable mining spans. ASX:HGO | AGM Presentation | May 2025 13 Mine Area JORC Classification Tonnes (kt) Cu (%) Au (ppm) Ag (ppm) Bi(ppm) Cu Metal (kt) Au Metal (koz) Kavanagh Proved 1,100 1.01 0.04 2.82 220 12 1 Probable 1,000 0.88 0.15 2.70 140 9 5 Proved + Probable Kavanagh Total 2,100 0.95 0.09 2.76 180 21 6 Nugent Proved - - - - - - - Probable 670 0.76 0.33 1.44 79 5 7 Proved + Probable Nugent Total 670 0.76 0.33 1.44 79 5 7 Total Ore Reserve (Kavanagh + Nugent) Proved 1,200 1.01 0.04 2.82 220 12 1 Probable 1,700 0.83 0.22 2.21 110 14 12 Proved + Probable 2,800 0.91 0.15 2.45 160 26 14 For personal use only