Arcadium Lithium

We consider all of our plants, facilities and equipment to be suitable and adequate for the business we conduct and in good operating condition. We maintain them regularly. The function and location of our owned or leased properties is presented in the table below:

Location · Function · Leased/Owned

United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Corporate Administrative · Leased

Bessemer City, North Carolina · Manufacturing and Research · Owned

Charlotte, North Carolina · Sales and Administrative · Leased

Houston, Texas · Corporate Administrative · Leased

South America

Fénix, Argentina (located within the Salar del Hombre Muerto) · Lithium Extraction and Manufacturing · Owned

Guëmes, Argentina · Manufacturing · Owned

Catamarca, Argentina · Administrative · Leased

Salta, Argentina · Administrative · Owned

Pocitos, Salta, Argentina · Transfer Station · Land use right so long as we have our mining concession

Salar de Olaroz, Jujuy, Argentina · Lithium Extraction and Manufacturing · Owned(1)

Salar de Cauchari, Jujuy, Argentina(Cauchari Project) · Lithium Extraction and Manufacturing (pre-feasibility stage) · Owned

Sal de Vida, Argentina (located within the Salar del Hombre Muerto)Catamarca · Lithium Extraction and Manufacturing (currently under development) · Owned

Ciudad de Buenos Aires,Buenos Aires, Argentina · Regional Headquarters · Leased

San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina · Administrative · Leased

San Fernando del Valle deCatamarca, Catamarca, Argentina · Administrative · Leased

Europe

Bromborough, United Kingdom · Manufacturing and Sales · Leased

Asia

Zhangjiagang, China · Manufacturing · Land use right, building owned

Shanghai, China · Sales and Administrative · Leased

Tokyo, Japan · Sales · Leased

Naraha, Fukushima, Japan · Manufacturing · Owned(2)

Seoul, South Korea · Sales · Leased

Singapore · Operations and Administrative · Leased

Location · Function · Leased/Owned

Whabouchi Mine, James Bay region of Québec (Nemaska Lithium Project) · Production of lithium spodumene minerals and lithium concentrate (currently under development) · Owned(3)

Bécancour, Québec (Nemaska Lithium Project) · Manufacturing (currently under development) · Owned(3)

Matagami, Québec · Transfer Station · Owned(3)

James Bay, Québec (Galaxy) · Production of lithium spodumene minerals and lithium concentrate (currently under development) · Owned

Montreal, Québec · Administrative · Leased

Mt Cattlin, Western Australia · Manufacturing and production of lithium spodumene minerals and lithium concentrate · Owned

Perth, Western Australia · Administrative · Leased

1.Olaroz is owned through a joint venture with ownership of 66.5% by Arcadium, 25% by TTC and 8.5% by JEMSE.

2.Naraha is owned through a joint venture, TLC, with economic ownership of 75% by Arcadium and 25% by TTC.

3.Whabouchi and Bécancour, are 50% owned through Nemaska Lithium Inc., a joint venture. The remaining 50% economic interest in NLI is owned indirectly by the government of the province of Québec, Canada, through Investissement Québec.

Mineral Properties

Set forth below is information regarding our mining properties, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K, issued by the SEC. As used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the terms "mineral resource," "measured mineral resource," "indicated mineral resource," "inferred mineral resource," "mineral reserve," "proven mineral reserve" and "probable mineral reserve" are defined and used in accordance with subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K ("Subpart 1300"). Under Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K, mineral resources may not be classified as "mineral reserves" unless the determination has been made by a qualified person, as defined in Subpart 1300 ("QP"), that the mineral resources can be the basis of an economically viable project.

• •We may make future acquisitions which may be difficult to integrate, divert management and financial resources and result in unanticipated costs.
• •Our research and development efforts may not succeed, and our competitors may develop more effective or successful products.
• •Lithium prices have been volatile and may continue to be volatile, especially due to changes in demand-supply balance and the demand and market prices for lithium will greatly affect the value of our investment in our lithium resources and our ability to develop them successfully.
• •We derive a substantial portion of our revenue from a limited number of customers, and the loss of, or a significant reduction in orders from, a large customer could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results.
• •We face competition in our business.
• •The development and adoption of new battery technologies that rely on inputs other than lithium compounds could significantly impact our prospects and future revenues.
• •Our operations and expansion plans may require additional funding or capital and we may have difficulty accessing global capital and credit markets.
• •Our lithium extraction and production operations, particularly in Argentina, expose us to specific political, financial and operational risks.
• •Our operations and suppliers may be subject to physical and other risks, including severe weather events, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, and other catastrophic events beyond our control could disrupt production, may not be fully covered by insurance.
• •Severe weather events and the effects of climate change are inherently unpredictable and may have a material adverse effect on our business.
• •We may not satisfy customer qualification processes or customer or government quality standards and could be subject to damages based on claims brought against us or lose customers as a result of the failure of our products to meet certain quality standards.
• •Global economic conditions, including inflation, fluctuations in the price of energy and certain raw materials could have an adverse effect on our business.
• •Our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain key employees and the identification and development of talent to succeed senior management.
• •Our joint ventures, affiliated entities and contract manufacturers may not operate according to their business plans, and our partners may fail to fulfill their obligations, which could adversely affect our results of operations and may force us to dedicate additional financial or other resources to these joint ventures, affiliates and contract manufacturers.
• •We are subject to extensive and dynamic environmental and other laws and regulations, and costs to comply with, and liabilities related to, these laws and regulations could adversely affect our business.
• •Our operations are limited by our reliance on obtaining and complying with licenses, permits and other approvals required in order to operate and conduct business.
• •The IRS may not agree that we are a non-U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the Allkem Livent Merger.
• •Significant demands will be placed on our financial controls and reporting systems as a result of the Allkem Livent Merger.
• •Our business and operations could suffer in the event of cybersecurity breaches or disruptions to our information technology systems, as well as those of third parties throughout our global supply chain.
• •We are subject to various laws, rules, regulations and guidelines relating to data privacy and/or the use and processing of personal information.
• The completion of the Rio Tinto Transaction contemplated by the Rio Tinto Transaction Agreement is subject to a number of conditions, and the Rio Tinto Transaction Agreement may be terminated in accordance with its terms. As a result, the timing surrounding the closing of the Rio Tinto Transaction is uncertain and there is a risk that the Rio Tinto Transaction may not be completed.
• The termination of the Rio Tinto Transaction Agreement could negatively impact us and, in certain circumstances, could require us to pay a termination fee to Rio Tinto.
• The pendency of the Rio Tinto Transaction could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
• While the Rio Tinto Transaction Agreement is in effect, we are subject to standard restrictions on our conduct and business activities, which could adversely affect our business, financial results, financial condition or share price.
• There may be shareholder class actions or derivative actions, which could result in substantial costs and may delay or prevent the Rio Tinto Transaction from being completed.
• We are limited to ordinary course working capital strategies under the Rio Tinto Transaction Agreement.
• Our company is the result of a merger of two companies with expansive operations across the world and failure to realize the cost savings, synergies and other benefits anticipated from the Allkem Livent Merger may materially and adversely affect our future results and market value of our shares.
• Our integration of the businesses of Livent and Allkem may be more difficult, costly or time-consuming than expected, which may materially and adversely affect our future results and negatively affect the value of our shares.
• Our growth depends upon the continued growth in demand for lithium and high-performance lithium compounds.
• Exploration projects involve many risks, require substantial expenditures and may not result in the discovery of sufficient additional resources that can be extracted profitably.
• Our operations, results of operations and financial condition are dependent on the existence, availability and profitability of mineral resources and mineral and ore reserves, and determining such existence, availability and profitability is done by estimates, which are subject to inherent uncertainties.
• Production expansion efforts are complex projects that will require significant capital expenditures and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.
• The development of our facilities is subject to the risk of unexpected difficulties or delays, and any delays or failures in development could materially and adversely affect our business, reputation, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and ability to pay dividends.
• We may make future acquisitions which may be difficult to integrate, divert management and financial resources and result in unanticipated costs.
• Our research and development efforts may not succeed, and our competitors may develop more effective or successful products.
• Lithium prices have been volatile and may continue to be volatile, especially due to changes in demand-supply balance.
• Demand and market prices for lithium will greatly affect the value of our investment in our lithium resources and our ability to develop them successfully.
• Adverse conditions in the economy and volatility and disruption of financial markets can negatively impact our customers, and downturns in our customers’ end-markets could adversely affect our sales and profitability.
• We derive a substantial portion of our revenue from a limited number of customers, and the loss of, or a significant reduction in orders from, a large customer could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results.
• We face competition in our business.
• The development and adoption of new battery technologies that rely on inputs other than lithium compounds could significantly impact our prospects and future revenues.
• Our operating results are subject to substantial quarterly and annual fluctuations.
• Our operations and expansion plans may require additional funding or capital.
• We may have difficulty accessing global capital and credit markets.
• Conversions by holders of the 2025 Notes may dilute our stockholders.
• We may not have sufficient cash flow from our business to pay our debt.
• Significant demands are being placed on Arcadium Lithium's financial controls and reporting systems as a result of the Allkem Livent Merger.
• We have substantial international operations and sales, and the risks of doing business in foreign countries could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
• Our lithium extraction and production operations, particularly in Argentina, expose us to specific political, financial and operational risks.
• Our operations and suppliers may be subject to physical and other risks, including severe weather events, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, and other catastrophic events beyond our control could disrupt production, may not be fully covered by insurance and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
• Severe weather events and the effects of climate change are inherently unpredictable and may have a material adverse effect on our operations, financial results and financial condition.
• We may not satisfy customer qualification processes or customer or government quality standards and could be subject to damages based on claims brought against us or lose customers as a result of the failure of our products to meet certain quality standards.
• Global economic conditions, including inflation, fluctuations in the price of energy and certain raw materials, and our inability to obtain raw materials and products under contract sourcing arrangements, could have an adverse effect on the margins of our products, our business, our financial condition and our results of operations.
• Our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain key employees and the identification and development of talent to succeed senior management.
• Some of our employees are unionized or are employed subject to local laws that are less favorable to employers than the laws of the U.S.
• Our business and operations could suffer in the event of cybersecurity breaches or disruptions to our information technology systems, as well as those of third parties throughout our global supply chain.
• We are subject to various laws, rules, regulations and guidelines relating to data privacy and/or the use and processing of personal information.
• Our inability to maintain, protect and enforce our intellectual property rights could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
• Our joint ventures, affiliated entities and contract manufacturers may not operate according to their business plans, and our partners may fail to fulfill their obligations, which could adversely affect our results of operations and may force us to dedicate additional financial or other resources to these joint ventures, affiliates and contract manufacturers.
• Our feasibility studies are current only as of the date made and may not be reflective of the latest information and market conditions.
• Our business could be negatively impacted by sustainability and ESG matters and/or our reporting of such matters.
• Our business and financial results may be adversely affected by various legal and regulatory proceedings.
• We and our operations, facilities, products and raw materials are subject to environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, and costs to comply with, and liabilities related to, these laws and regulations could adversely affect our business.
• Our operations are limited by our reliance on obtaining and complying with licenses, permits and other approvals required in order to operate and conduct business.
• Our operations are impacted by our relations with local communities and may also be subject to native title and heritage legislation, including in Australia and Canada, which may prevent us from obtaining required permits and licenses in a timely manner, or at all.
• The IRS may not agree that we are a non-U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the Allkem/Livent Merger.
• If we are a passive foreign investment company, U.S. holders of our shares could be subject to adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences.
• If a U.S. investor is treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as owning directly or indirectly at least 10% of our shares, such U.S. investor may be subject to adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences.