Corporate Presentation January 2019 0 www.cobalt27.com | TSXV : KBLT | OTCQX: CBLLF | FSE: 27O
Disclaimer Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this presentation constitute “forward -looking By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous current information” or “forward -looking statements” (collectively, “forward -looking assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to securities laws relating to, without limitation, expectations, intentions, plans differ materially from those anticipated by the Company and described in the and beliefs, including information as to the future events, results of operations forward-looking statements. and the Company’s future performance (both operational and financial) and business prospects. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be With respect to the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation, identified by the use of words such as “expects”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: cobalt market “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “plans”, “seeks”, “projects” or variations of prices; future cobalt prices; future global economic and financial conditions; such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may” future commodity prices, demand for cobalt and the product mix of such or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such forward-looking statements demand and levels of activity in the battery metals industry and in such other reflect the Company’s beliefs, estimates and opinions regarding its future areas in which the Company may operate, and supply of cobalt and the growth, results of operations, future performance (both operational and product mix of such supply; the accuracy and veracity of information and financial), and business prospects and opportunities at the time such projections sourced from third parties respecting, among other things, future statements are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update industry conditions and demand for cobalt; and, where applicable, each of forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or those assumptions set forth in the footnotes provided herein in respect of circumstances should change. Forward-looking statements are necessarily particular forward-looking statements. based upon a number of estimates and assumptions made by the Company that are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described are not guarantees of future performance. In particular, this presentation in its forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause contains forward-looking statements pertaining, but not limited, to: the actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. completion, size, expenses and timing of the offering of common shares by the There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will materialize or Company and the use of proceeds therefrom; expectations regarding the price prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially of cobalt and sensitivity to changes in such prices; industry conditions and from those anticipated in such statements. The forward-looking statements outlook pertaining to the cobalt market; expectations respecting future contained in this presentation are expressly qualified by this cautionary competitive conditions; industry activity levels; and the Company’s objectives, statement. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking strategies and competitive strengths. statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this presentation. Except as may be required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements or information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 1 www.cobalt27.com | TSXV : KBLT | OTCQX: CBLLF | FSE: 27O
Air Pollution: A Global Threat Air pollution is the world's largest single environmental health risk, according to the World Health Organization APPROXIMATELY MORE THAN 3 Million 1 Million deaths per year are linked to people died from air pollution exposure to outdoor air pollution in China in 2012 2 www.cobalt27.com | TSXV : KBLT | OTCQX: CBLLF | FSE: 27O
The Need for Change Greenhouse gas emissions from New technologies and more The transportation transportation have risen more rapidly aggressive policies are needed to sector is one of the than any other energy end-use sector reduce emissions as transportation since 1970 largest polluters of demand is expected to rise CO 2 emissions significantly • Approximately 80% of this is attributable to road vehicles Global Transport Global Transport CO2 Emissions by Subsector CO2 Emissions by Region Transport accounted for ¼ of total emissions in 2016, Americas had the highest transportation emissions levels of at approx. 8 GtCO2, 71% higher than 1990. all regions. Asia is quickly closing the gap with annual growth rates 5x larger than the Americas 9 3 8 7 6 2 5 GtCO 2 GtCO 2 4 1 3 2 1 0 0 1990 2016 Road Air Water Other Americas Europe Asia Africa Source: International Energy Agency. GtCO 2 represents gigatonne of carbon dioxide. 3 www.cobalt27.com | TSXV : KBLT | OTCQX: CBLLF | FSE: 27O
The World is Responding 100 Million EVs by 2030 39+ Automakers targeted by the Paris Declaration on Electro-Mobility and have invested in electric and plug-in hybrid electric Climate Change vehicles The vast majority of these are Could require an increase of utilizing battery technology >4x involving cobalt Volvo has pledged to current annual cobalt manufacture only electric production and hybrid vehicles by 2019 TODAY 2030 Gas/Diesel Vehicles Ban China has set a target that would see zero emission vehicles Governments are responding by banning the sales of gasoline and diesel vehicle by: 10% Potentially massive opportunity for 2025 2030 the cobalt-based EV industry with Norway and India and China’s expanding middle class Netherlands Germany of new sales by 2019 2040 TBA 7 Chinese automakers rank in the 12% top 20 in terms of EV unit sales UK and China is working with France regulators to set a timeline of new sales by 2020 4 www.cobalt27.com | TSXV : KBLT | OTCQX: CBLLF | FSE: 27O
Investment Highlights Strong cobalt Growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage expected to drive • fundamentals - direct demand for battery metals, particularly cobalt exposure to EV Strong cobalt demand coupled with challenged supply supports potential cobalt price • adoption appreciation Physical cobalt Direct leverage through physical cobalt • position with Growth through streams and royalties • Leading stream and royalty • Limited exposure to operational and capital risks Battery Metals upside potential Few investment alternatives providing exposure to cobalt • Investment Vehicle Normal Course Issuer Bid in effect to purchase, for cancellation, up to 8.4 Mil • common shares, representing 9.9% of I/O Opportunity to accretively grow value of cobalt holdings and cash flow per share • • 32.6% Cobalt Stream on Vale’s US$1.7 Bil expansion of Voisey’s Bay Ni-Cu-Co Mine Growth through Undertaking friendly acquisition of Highlands Pacific, to add increased attributable nickel • and cobalt production from the long-life, world-class Ramu Mine streams, royalties & direct interests NSR on construction-ready Ni-Co project; GRR 1 on construction-ready Sc-Co project • • 9 royalties on exploration stage projects • Ongoing discussions with potential streaming counterparties Intends to hold physical cobalt and grow a portfolio of streams and royalties • Transparent plan Experienced management team and Board with significant streaming, royalty and • capital raising experience; advisory board of industry experts with experienced management team Dividend policy providing for the payment of a quarterly cash flow-linked dividend • Low overhead expenses • (1) Gross Revenue Royalty 5 www.cobalt27.com | TSXV : KBLT | OTCQX: CBLLF | FSE: 27O
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