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Lifezone Metals Reports Half-Year 2025 Financial Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lifezone Metals Limited鈥檚 (NYSE: LZM) Chief Financial Officer, Ingo Hofmaier, today announced the filing of Lifezone鈥檚 unaudited consolidated interim financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The financial statements and Management鈥檚 Discussion & Analysis have been filed on Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and made available on and the Company鈥檚 .

Highlights:

• Financial metrics: Lifezone recorded basic earnings per ordinary share of $0.03 and diluted loss per ordinary share of $0.08 for H1 2025, compared to basic and diluted loss per share of $0.14 in H1 2024. General and administrative expenses reduced by 16% year-over-year, reflecting improved financial discipline in alignment with current market conditions. Lifezone had cash and cash equivalents totaling $12.5 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to $29.3 million at year-end 2024. Lifezone has invested $127.4 million in the Kabanga Nickel Project including costs related to the acquisition of the project, reflected in the exploration and evaluation asset on the balance sheet.
• Kabanga Nickel Project: On July 18, 2025, Lifezone filed the Feasibility Study Technical Report Summary for the Kabanga Nickel Project (refer to Lifezone鈥檚 news release). The Feasibility Study outlines an 18-year life of mine operation with a 3.4 million tonnes per annum underground mine and concentrator, with an after-tax net present value of $1.58 billion using an 8% discount rate and an after-tax internal rate of return of 23.3%. Pre-production capital expenditures are estimated at $942 million, and all-in sustaining costs averaging $3.36/lb nickel (net of copper and cobalt by-product credits) over the life of mine.
• Acquired BHP鈥檚 stake in Kabanga Nickel Limited: Lifezone completed the acquisition of BHP鈥檚 17% equity interest in Kabanga Nickel Limited (refer to Lifezone鈥檚 July 18, 2025 news release), consolidating control over Kabanga. This milestone enables Lifezone to fully align development, financing, and ESG priorities as it advances toward a Final Investment Decision.
• $60 Million Bridge Loan from Taurus Mining Finance: The facility will support the advancement of the Kabanga Nickel Project, by funding the development of critical early works and infrastructure development as the Company moves toward securing long-term project financing. The facility has a scheduled maturity date of July 31, 2027, with an option available to extend the term by an additional six months. It provides essential funding to maintain project momentum, bridging the period between Feasibility Study completion and Final Investment Decision. The loan bears interest at a rate of 9.25% per annum on drawn amounts, payable quarterly. It is subject to an arrangement fee of 2.25% and a commitment fee of 2.5% per annum on undrawn amounts. As part of the transaction, Lifezone Metals issued 2.5 million five-year warrants to Taurus, exercisable at $5.42 per share. The closing of the facility agreement with Taurus is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent.

Mr. Hofmaier commented: 鈥淒elivering the Definitive Feasibility Study and for the first time releasing a Mineral Reserve for the Kabanga Nickel Project marks a pivotal achievement for Lifezone, reinforcing the strength and potential of our flagship asset. The recent acquisition of BHP鈥檚 17% stake in Kabanga Nickel Limited presents a unique opportunity to reshape the ownership and financing strategy and is giving us full control over the offtake, project financing and the development of Kabanga. Our continued focus on disciplined financial management and execution readiness ensures we are well-positioned as we progress the project financing and commence early-stage development funded by the $60 million bridge financing secured from Taurus. We remain steadfast in our mission to drive long-term value creation through financial discipline, responsible project execution and innovation and ultimately sustainable metals production.鈥�

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About Lifezone Metals

Lifezone Metals (NYSE: LZM) is committed to delivering cleaner and more responsible metals production and recycling. Through the application of our Hydromet Technology, we offer the potential for lower energy consumption, lower emissions and lower cost metals production compared to traditional smelting.

Our Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania is believed to be one of the world's largest and highest-grade development-ready nickel sulfide deposits. By pairing it with our Hydromet Technology, we are working to unlock a new source of nickel, copper and cobalt for the global battery metals markets and to empower Tanzania to achieve in-country beneficiation.

Through our US-based recycling partnership, we are working towards applying our Hydromet Technology to the recovery of platinum, palladium and rhodium from responsibly sourced spent automotive catalytic converters. Our process is expected to be cleaner and more efficient than conventional smelting and refining methods, supporting a circular economy for precious metals.

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Investor Relations 鈥� North America

Evan Young

SVP: Investor Relations & Capital Markets

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Investor Relations 鈥� Europe

Ingo Hofmaier

Chief Financial Officer

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