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RE-IMAGINING LEAD
February 2016
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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LEADFX Inc. (“LEADFX”) is a reporting issuer under Canadian securities laws. Certain statements
contained in this presentation are forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws. All
statements included herein (other than statements of historical facts) which address activities, events or
developments that management anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking
statements, including statements as to the following: statements relating to the business and future
activities of, and developments related to LEADFX, and its subsidiaries after the date of this
Presentation, including the development of water, lead and silver assets, future business acquisitions or
transactions, future lead production, construction, commissioning and development of the Burgin Mine or
quarrying on the property of Chief Consolidated Mining Company, the timing and length of care and
maintenance at the Paroo Station Mine or Burgin Mine and future sales, future targets and estimates for
production and sales, LEADFX’s ability to meet its working capital needs and debt repayments in the
near term, forbearance by Enirgi Group Corporation pursuant to the amended credit agreements, the
receipt of required additional financing to restart and operate the Paroo Station Mine, the cost and timing
for completion of capital projects necessary for any future operations, grades and future lead prices,
Mineral Resources, Mineral Reserves, life of mine, recovery rates, grades and prices, business
strategies and measures to implement such strategies, competitive strengths, estimated goals and plans
for LEADFX’s future business operations, lead market outlook and other such matters. Forward looking
statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as ‘‘seek’’, ‘‘anticipate’’,
‘‘contemplate’’, ‘‘target’’, ‘‘believe’’, ‘‘plan’’, ‘‘estimate’’, ‘‘expect’’, and ‘‘intend’’ and statements that an
event or result ‘‘may’’, ‘‘will’’, ‘‘can’’, ‘‘should’’, ‘‘could’’ or ‘‘might’’ occur or be achieved and other similar
expressions. These statements are based upon certain reasonable factors, assumptions and analyses
made by management in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions
and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the
circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform with management’s
expectations is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including factors underlying
management’s assumptions, such as, expected concentrate sales when in operation, the costs and
other capital expenditures required to maintain operations and transportation, the timing, need and ability
to raise additional financing and the risks relating to ramping up mining and milling throughput and
operations, funding requirements, the restart of mining and milling operations, matters relating to
regulatory compliance and approvals, shareholder dilution, regulatory proceedings and litigation and
general operating risks such as metal price volatility, lead carbonate concentrate treatment charges,
exchange rates, health and safety, environmental factors, mining risks, metallurgy, labour and
employment regulations, government regulations, insurance, dependence on key personnel, the nature
of mineral exploration and development and common share price volatility. Forward-looking statements
and other information contained in this Presentation concerning the lead and silver industries and our
general expectations concerning the lead and silver industries are based on estimates prepared by us
using data from publicly available industry sources as well as from market research and industry
analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of these industries which we believe to be
reasonable. However, this data is inherently imprecise, although generally indicative of relative market
positions, market shares and performance characteristics. While we are not aware of any misstatements
regarding any industry data presented in this Presentation, the lead and silver industries involves risks
and uncertainties and is subject to change based on various factors. Additional factors and
considerations are discussed in LEADFX’s 2014 annual information form dated March 10, 2015,
management information circular September 14, 2015 and elsewhere in other documents filed from time
to time by LEADFX with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and available on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com. While LEADFX considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information
currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. These factors may cause the actual results of
LEADFX to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, and there can be no
assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by management will be realized or, even if
substantially realized, that they will have the expected results on LEADFX. Undue importance should not
be placed on forward-looking information nor should reliance be placed upon this information as of any
other date. Except as required by law, while it may elect to, LEADFX is under no obligation and does not
undertake to update this information at any particular time.
All statements, opinions and views contained in this Presentation are solely those of LEADFX and do not
constitute any written or public oral statement of Enirgi Group Corporation or any other third party.
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LEADFX Overview
• 100% ownership of the Paroo Station lead carbonate mine in Western Australia
• 1.4M tpa capacity lead concentrator placed on care and maintenance in early 2015
• 6.8M tonnes of Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves at 7% Pb1
• 31.8M tonnes of Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources (inclusive of Mineral Reserves)
at 4.4% Pb1
• Restart ready with robust economics at todays lead prices and Australian dollar
• Recently refinanced debt-facility
• 83% ownership in Chief Consolidated Mining, a lead-silver project located in Utah anticipated to
advance to pre-feasibility stage
1 From NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Paroo Station Mine, Wiluna, Western Australia dated March 10, 2015 prepared by SRK Consulting (Australasia) Pty Ltd. For LEADFX
Inc. (formerly, Ivernia Inc.)with an effective date of December 31, 2014. See Notes on Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates for further information.
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Why Invest in Lead?
• In the 1980’s and 90’s the mantra “Lead is dead” was a common catch phrase around the
resources sector and, as a consequence, little was invested in lead exploration or mine
development.
• Due to decades of under-investment in exploration, the mining sector is not prepared to
meet the demand. There are limited new mine opportunities to replace the rapidly depleting
resources.
• Many lead-silver mines closed in the period from 1970-1990 due to low metal prices and, in
some jurisdictions, increasing regulatory burdens. Many of these dormant mines are now
owned by under-capitalized companies.
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• Lead is expected to be in a supply / demand deficit in 2016 as demand rebounds and a
portion of current supply is taken off-line.
• Lead price forecasts for 2016 are $2,250/t and $2,100/t, respectively, or $1.02/lb and
$0.95/lb.1
Supply and Demand, Price Forecast
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2 UBS Global I/O: Miner’s Price Review - Dec, 2015
Chinese growth slowing but continuing
positive demand outlook
Asian growth in electric motorcycle
battery replacement
Global automobile ownership continues to
grow
Analysts forecast for global lead demand
growth to be 2.5-3.5% CAGR to 20202
Confirmed 2015 closures: 70k tpa
between Century Mine (Australia) and
Lisheen Mine (Ireland)
No known large lead mines approved
outside of China to replace supply
Lead prices will need to increase to
encourage investment
LEAD DEMAND LEAD SUPPLY
1 Wood Mackenzie and Metal Bulletin Research, or $1.02/lb and $0.95/lb.
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Supply and Demand, Price Forecast in Silver
• Silver demand is expected to have slight growth in coming years underpinned by robust industrial demand
• Supply expected to peak in 2018 due to grade decline and mine closures similar to Lead
• Silver average price outlook is around $17.25 in 2016 and $21.00 in 2020 despite the deficit forecast.
Price sensitive and the strength in USD will be a drawback for demand in physical silver1
1Source: UBS Global I/O: Miner’s Price Review - Dec, 2015
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Wayne has orchestrated the consolidation and
growth of Enirgi Group since its inception. He
has a track record of successfully creating and
growing domestic and international companies.
Wayne has been a Director of LEADFX since
2012.
Wayne RichardsonPRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Management Team
Rob is a Mining Engineer with over 25 years
in the Australasian mining industry. Rob has
been involved with and led several mine start-
ups and operational turnarounds, including
BHP’s Cannington mine. Rob has been
associated with the Paroo Station mine since
2009 and led the 2010 restart.
Rob ScargillMANAGING DIRECTOR
Doug is a Chemical Engineer who has
extensive experience with Rio Tinto Alcan and
Alcan Gove Pty Limited. Doug has over 10
years of general management experience
including mining, mineral processing and rail
operations. Doug has been involved with
Paroo Station since 2010 and led the 2013
restart.
Doug GrimmondDIRECTOR OF MINING OPERATIONS,
AUSTRALIA
Lincoln GreenidgeCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Lincoln is a Canadian Chartered Accountant who
has 16 years of experience in Finance roles within
industries such as Banking, High Technology, Life
Sciences, Dry Food Products, and Mining. Prior to
joining LEADFX, he was Corporate Controller of
IAMGOLD and HudBay Minerals Inc.
D'Arcy is a former partner with Gowling
Lafleur Henderson LLP, where he worked
with public mining companies focusing on
corporate and securities law. D'Arcy holds a
Master of Laws (Securities Law) from
Osgoode Hall Law School.
D’Arcy DohertyVP, LEGAL & GENERAL COUNSEL
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Mr. Richardson has wide ranging experience in the
lead industry and has had a career in strategic
business development at the senior management
level in domestic and international markets. Mr.
Richardson is the director and the President and
CEO of Enirgi Group Corporation. Wayne has
been a Director of LEADFX since March 2012.
Wayne RichardsonPRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Board of Directors
David Ming Qi has been Deputy General
Manager at China Yunnan Metallurgical Group
Co. Ltd. ("CYMCO") since 2008 - responsible for
CYMCO's overseas projects and M&A activities.
Mr. Ming Qi is an experienced executive having
a broad range of experience in both China and
internationally.
David Ming Qi
Mr. Metcalfe has been Counsel at Metcalfe,
Blainey & Burns LLP since 2001. Mr. Metcalfe
has extensive executive, board, compensation
committee and audit committee experience and
currently serves on the board of several public
companies.
Robert MetcalfeMr. Warner is a senior professional
accountant and former Partner at
KPMG LLP, having retired in
September 2010 after 30 years of
service. Mr. Warner has a
Bachelor of Commerce and a
Masters of Business Administration
from McMaster University.
David Warner
The Honorable J. Trevor EytonCHAIRMAN
Senator Eyton served as President and CEO of
Brascan (now Brookfield Asset Management
Inc.). He currently serves on the public boards of
Brookfield Asset Management, Magna
International, Silver Bear Resources Inc. and
Cancana Resources Corp. Senator Eyton was
appointed a director of LEADFX's predecessor
company in May 2000.
Peter Robson is an experienced company
director with a professional background as
a senior engineer with both Australian and
Asian manufacturing firms. Mr. Robson's
career has established him with a unique
network throughout Australian industry and
government.
Peter Robson
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Why LEADFX?
Proven Management
Restart Ready
Project Pipeline
Stable Jurisdictions
LEADFXAdvantage
A proven management team with extensive experience in the primary
lead sector including commissioning and operating the Paroo Station
Mine.
The flagship Paroo Station lead carbonate mine in Western Australia is
currently on care and maintenance. Restart of commercial production
is anticipated for H2, 2016.
The Burgin Mine underground silver-lead-zinc project located in
Utah anticipated to be advanced to a pre-feasibility level by Chief
Consolidated Mining (83% owned by LEADFX).
Western Australia and Utah ranked 5th and 14th, respectfully, in
the Frasier Institute’s Mining Investment Attractiveness Index in
2014.
A technology advantage through leveraging Enirgi Group's
existing smelting relationships.
Potential cash flow from industrial minerals on Chief.
Relationship with Enirgi Group provides a broader range of
skills and expertise than normal for a company of this size.
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Enirgi Group Corporation
Enirgi Group Corporation (“Enirgi Group”) is the majority shareholder of
LEADFX (85% ownership).1 Enirgi Group is a Canadian specialty
chemicals and diversified industrials company focused on the operation
and development of long-life, low-cost resource assets. Enirgi Group’s
story is about the quality of its management, the development and
application of innovative and disruptive business models and
technologies to create world class assets, and understanding and
changing the markets in which it operates.
ENIRGI GROUP CORP OFFICE - TORONTO
SODA DERIVATIVES
LITHIUM COMPOUNDS
WATER & OIL SHALE DERIVATIVES
SPECIALTY LEAD METAL
ENERGY STORAGE
• National leading supplier of energy storage
solutions
• Global expansion through strategic acquisition
• Dominant lead-acid battery supply, collection
and recycling market in Australia
• Development-stage lithium compounds
project
• Established producer of sodium
bicarbonate
• Lead-silver projects in United States and
Australia
• Exploring opportunities to acquire strategic
resource projects
• Oil shale asset and bespoke extraction
technology
INNOVATIONCHEMICALSPOWER STORAGE
AGRICULTURALENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESRESOURCES
• Proprietary extraction technology
• Engineering, procurement, construction
management capabilities
• In-house R&D capabilities
• Significant water rights in terms of both
volume and primacy
• Targeting municipal and industrial water
supply, logistics and water remediation
• Micronutrients
• Fertilizers
• Reagents
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1 Based on information obtained from Enirgi Group’s website.
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Stable Mining Jurisdictions
Mining development project
Exploration project
Paroo Station Mine, WA (100%)
• 6.8M tonnes Proven and Probable @ 7% Pb1
• 31.8M tonnes Measured and Indicated @ 4.4% Pb1
• 8.4M tonnes Inferred @4.0% Pb1
Burgin Mine, Utah (83%)
• Medium-term: Underground
Lead-Silver-Zinc potential
Sun Project, Alaska
1 From the NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Paroo Station Mine, Wiluna, Western Australia dated March 10, 2015 prepared by SRK Consulting (Australasia) Pty Ltd. For
LEADFX Inc. (formerly, Ivernia Inc.)with an effective date of December 31, 2014. See Notes on Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates for further information.
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Nominal 79,000 tpa Contained PbNominal 79,000 tpa Contained Pb
2005
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Company and Paroo Station Mine History
October 2005
• Paroo Station Mine
achieves commercial
production
April 2007
• Care and Maintenance
following EPA investigation
into the air quality surrounding
the vicinity of the Port of
Esperance
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
February 2010
• Production recommences
using packaged concentrate
April 2011
• Voluntary suspension
of production and
concentrate transport
review
March 2013
• Company announces
recommencement of
processing operations
December 2014
• Mine placed on Care and
Maintenance due to low spot
lead prices and high
AUS:USD exchange rate
November 2015
• Ivernia converts debt
owed to Enirgi Group
and changes name to
LEADFX
December 2015
• Enirgi Group eliminates
LEADFX’s obligations to
Sprott Resources Lending
through bridge financing
with Enirgi Group
Nominal 90,500 tpa Contained Pb
On Care & Maintenance On Care & Maintenance
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October 2011
• Following a review the
Western Australia EPA
concludes concentrate
transport process is best
practice
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2016 – AGGREGATE
• Restart Paroo Station Mine if economics support
• Identify and execute a second M&A transaction to include further assets and near-term
cash flow generation (Potentially coincide with fund raising for Mine development)
2017 – ACCELERATE
• Paroo Station to produce 80,000 tonnes of contained Lead (Top 10 non-Chinese
producer), subject to successful 2016 restart
• Seek to increase Paroo Station Mine life through Resource to Reserve conversion by:
• lowering operating costs in a softening WA mining sector
• simplifying logistics support, and
• focusing on secondary smelting market
• Investigate construction of Burgin Mine or alternate for commissioning in 2018
Proposed Growth Plan
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Paroo Station Lead Carbonate Mine, WA
• 4,000 tpd concentrator consisting of crushing,
grinding, sulphidisation, flotation and dewatering
circuits commissioned in 2005
• March 2015 NI 43-101 technical report completed by
SRK notes that the capital costs associated with
restarting the project are considered to be relatively
low given the recent operational history
• Unique concentrate can be treated in battery
recycling plants
• World-class lead concentrate handling system for mine site, rail and port facilities
• LEADFX priority to lower mining costs and capitalize on foreign exchange advantage
Opportunities
• Potential for toll treatment agreements with South East Asia smelting partners to
provide cost certainty
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• 83% owned mineral properties in historic mining district in
Utah
• Approximately 14,000 acres of patented and unpatented
mining claims in the state of Utah
• Historical Tintic mining district which produced a recorded 17
million tonnes of ore for 1.1 million tonnes of lead metal and
289 million ounces of silver
• The Burgin Mine was operated by Kennecott on the claims
up to 1978
Burgin mine, Utah - Chief Consolidated Mining
Opportunities
• Partner with technology leader to develop electro-win solutions for lead recovery without
smelting
• Short-term cash flow opportunity from industrial mineral quarrying is being pursued
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Resources and Reserves
Paroo Station Mine1
Burgin Mine Extension
1 From the NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Paroo Station Mine, Wiluna, Western Australia dated March 10, 2015 prepared by SRK Consulting (Australasia) Pty Ltd. For
LEADFX Inc. (formerly, Ivernia Inc.)with an effective date of December 31, 2014. See Notes on Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates for further information.
Reserves Tonnes (Mt) Pb% Contained Pb Metal (kt)
Proven 1.7 7.2 126
Probable 5.0 7.0 349
Total P+P 6.8 7.0 475
Resources Tonnes (Mt) Pb% Contained Pb Metal (kt)
Measured 6.0 4.5 275
Indicated 25.8 4.3 1,120
Total M+I 31.8 4.4 1,395
Inferred 8.4 4.0 340
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Historical Resource published by previous owner is under review
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Capital Structure & Shareholder Summary
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Capital Structure
Shareholder Summary
% Held
Institutions
Enirgi Group Corporation 85.1%
Ingalls & Snyder LLC (Asset Management) 3.2%
Dynamic Resource Fund 0.5%
Nesbitt Burns ITF (Pinetree Resource Partnership) 0.3%
Rossport 0.3%
Subtotal 89.5%
Total Shares (Basic) 100.0%
1 Based on available 2015 shareholders data.
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(in US$ millions, except per share amounts) Current
Current Share Price February 22, 2016 $0.22
Basic Shares Outstanding 38.3
Basic Market Capitalization $8.4
In-The-Money Options 0.0
Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding 38.4
Fully Diluted Market Capitalization $8.4
Cash & Cash Equivalents $1.6
Total Debt $12.1
Enterprise Value $19.0
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Notes on Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve EstimatesParoo Station Mine
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The mineral resource estimate and mineral reserve estimate for the Paroo Station Mine is extracted
from the “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Paroo Station Mine, Wiluna, Western Australia” dated
March 10, 2015 prepared by SRK Consulting (Australasia) Pty Ltd. for LEADFX Inc (formerly, Ivernia
Inc.) with an effective date of December 31, 2014. A copy of the full technical report is available on
LEADFX’s website at www.www.leadfxinc.com and on its SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Mr. Terry
Burns FAusIMM, an employee of Warbrooke-Burns & Associates Pty Ltd., is a “Qualified Person” for
purposes of NI 43-101 and he supervised the preparation of and verified the above mineral resource
figures prepared by LEADFX’s consultants. The Mineral Reserve Estimate was developed by Mr
Adrian Jones of AMC Consultants Pty Ltd. (“AMC”). Mr. Bruce Gregory, MAusIMM(CP) of AMC is a
Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101 and he supervised and verified the above Mineral
Reserve figures prepared by Mr Jones.
2015 SRK (Australia) Technical Report
Highlights
Total Restart
Capital Cost
A$25M
Pb price USD$2,100/t
Mine Life 4.2 years
Average
Production
1.36 Mtpa
Metallurgical
Recovery
77.5%
Concentrate Grade 67%
NPV(8%) A$136M
AUD/USD $0.77 LOM
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CONTACT
Jessica Helm
Investor Relations
1 Adelaide Street East, Suite 3001
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5C 2V9
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