Syrah Resources (SYR) investor relations material

Executive summary

• The company is a leading integrated supplier of natural graphite and active anode material outside China, with key assets at Balama and Vidalia, and strong U.S. government support for critical minerals initiatives.

• Extensive operational activity included a reset of the balance sheet, strategic funding initiatives, and a $72 million equity raising to support long-term growth and liquidity.

• Safety and sustainability are core values, with a total recordable injury frequency rate of 0.4 per million hours worked and global certifications achieved.

• Vidalia operated for customer qualification, progressing toward commercial sales, while Balama produced 24kt of graphite with high recoveries and quality.

• Signed a multi-year offtake agreement with NextSource for up to 68kt over seven years.

Financial highlights

• Ended March with $52 million in cash ($9 million unrestricted, $43 million restricted), with $72 million equity raised in April not reflected in March figures.

• Net cash outflow from operations was -$27 million, impacted by higher working capital and delayed customer payments.

• Natural graphite sales totaled 20kt at an average price of $630/tonne CIF, up 9% sequentially.

• C1 cost was $523/tonne FOB, with freight averaging $88/tonne.

• DOE loan balance at $100 million (4.48% fixed), DFC loan at $75 million (8.95% fixed); further $15 million DFC disbursement planned.

Outlook and guidance

• Pro forma liquidity is expected to reach up to $178 million after equity raising and strategic funding, with no cash interest or principal repayments for three years.

• Vidalia targets first commercial sales in 2H 2026 and positive operating cash flow from 2H 2027.

• Balama ramp-up and positive cash flow depend on market demand and supportive policy developments, with C1 cost guidance of $430–480/tonne at 20kt/month production.

• Section 45X credits estimated at $7–9 million/year through 2029; Section 48C tax credit of ~$165 million awarded for Vidalia expansion.

• Vidalia expansion to 45ktpa contingent on securing significant customer commitments and sales.