Investor Presentaiton
IMPORTANT NOTICES
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SOUTH32
This presentation should be read in conjunction with the "Hermosa Project Update" announcement released on 17 January 2022, which is available on South32's website (www.south32.net) and any other disclosures made to the
stock exchanges since this date. Figures in italics indicate that an adjustment has been made since the figures were previously reported.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including statements about trends in commodity prices and currency exchange rates; demand for commodities; production forecasts; plans, strategies and objectives of
management; capital costs and scheduling; operating costs; anticipated productive lives of projects, mines and facilities; and provisions and contingent liabilities. These forward-looking statements reflect expectations at the date
of this presentation, however they are not guarantees or predictions of future performance or statements of fact. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, and
which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements contained in this presentation. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. South32 makes no
representation, assurance or guarantee as to the accuracy or likelihood or fulfilment of any forward-looking statement or any outcomes expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. Except as required by applicable laws
or regulations, the South32 Group does not undertake to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events. Past performance cannot be relied on as a guide to
future performance. South32 cautions against reliance on any forward-looking statements or guidance, particularly in light of the current economic climate and the significant volatility, uncertainty and disruption arising in
connection with COVID-19. The denotation (e) refers to an estimate or forecast year.
NON-IFRS FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This presentation includes certain non-IFRS financial measures, including Underlying earnings, Underlying EBIT and Underlying EBITDA, Basic Underlying earnings per share, Underlying effective tax rate, Underlying EBIT margin,
Underlying EBITDA margin, Underlying return on invested capital, Free cash flow, net debt, net cash, net operating assets, Operating margin and ROIC. These measures are used internally by management to assess the
performance of our business, make decisions on the allocation of our resources and assess operational management. Non-IFRS measures have not been subject to audit or review and should not be considered as an indication of
or alternative to an IFRS measure of profitability, financial performance or liquidity.
NO OFFER OF SECURITIES
Nothing in this presentation should be read or understood as an offer or recommendation to buy or sell South32 securities or be treated or relied upon as a recommendation or advice by South32.
RELIANCE ON THIRD PARTY INFORMATION
Any information contained in this presentation that has been derived from publicly available sources (or views based on such information) has not been independently verified. The South 32 Group does not make any representation
or warranty about the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information. This presentation should not be relied upon as a recommendation or forecast by South32.
NO FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVICE - SOUTH AFRICA
South32 does not provide any financial or investment 'advice' as that term is defined in the South African Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 37 of 2002.
MINERAL RESOURCES AND ORE RESERVES
Clark Deposit scoping study cautionary statement: The scoping study referred to in this presentation is based on low-level technical and economic assessments and is insufficient to support estimation of Ore Reserves or to
provide assurance of an economic development case at this stage, or to provide certainty that the conclusions of the scoping study will be realised. The study is based on 60% Indicated and 40% Inferred Mineral Resources (refer to
footnotes (slide 29) for cautionary statement)..
Production Targets cautionary statement: The information in this presentation that refers to Production Target and forecast financial information is based on Measured (20%), Indicated (62%), Inferred (14%) Mineral Resources and
Exploration Target (4%) for the Taylor Deposit. The Mineral Resources underpinning the Production Target have been prepared by a Competent Person in accordance with the JORC Code (refer to footnotes (slide 29) for cautionary
statement). All material assumptions on which the Production Target and forecast financial information is based is provided in the "Hermosa Project Update" announcement released on
17 January 2022. There is low level of geological confidence associated with Inferred Mineral Resources and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of Indicated Mineral Resources or that
the Production Target will be realised. The potential quantity and grade of the Exploration Target is conceptual in nature. In respect of Exploration Target used in the Production Target, there has been insufficient exploration to
determine a Mineral Resource and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of Mineral Resources or that the Production Target itself will be realised. The stated Production Target is based on
South32's current expectations of future results or events and should not be solely relied upon by investors when making investment decisions. Further evaluation work and appropriate studies are required to establish sufficient
confidence that this target will be met. South32 confirms that inclusion of 18% of tonnage (14% Inferred Mineral Resources and 4% Exploration target) is not the determining factor of the project viability and the project forecasts a
positive financial performance when using 82% tonnage (20% Measured and 62% Indicated Mineral Resources). South32 is satisfied, therefore, that the use of Inferred Mineral Resources and Exploration Target in the Production
Target and forecast financial information reporting is reasonable.
Competent Persons Statement and cautionary statement - Exploration Results and Exploration Target: The information in this presentation that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets for Hermosa (including Peake)
was declared in the "Hermosa Project Update" announcement released on 17 January 2022 and is prepared by a Competent Person in accordance with the requirements of the JORC Code. South32 confirms that it is not aware of
any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement. South32 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. In respect of those Exploration Targets, The potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to determine a Mineral
Resource and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of Mineral Resources.
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