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Abitibi Royalties Inc. (CVE:RZZ) Purchases Common Shares of Agnico Eagle Mines

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Abitibi Royalties Inc. (CVE:RZZ) ("Abitibi Royalties" or the "Company") announces that it has purchased 43,500 common shares of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited ("Agnico Eagle") at US$44.00 per share for a total purchase price of approximately USD$1.9 million (CDN$2.5 million). The Company now owns 378,997 common shares of Agnico Eagle. The shares were acquired for investment purposes.

In February 2017, the Company announced that it had delivered 108,700 common shares of Agnico Eagle under its covered call contracts and that Abitibi Royalties would look to reacquire the shares, if possible, through short-term put contracts at prices below what they were sold.

The Company's cash flow (dividends, covered call/put option premiums and other) in 2017 totals approximately CDN$2.2 million, where Abitibi Royalties expects it to end the year. This is up from approximately CDN$1.8 million as reported on October 30, 2017. Cash flow has been mainly used to buyback the Company shares under its Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB"), purchase new royalties under the Abitibi Royalty Search and for administration expenses.

Under its current NCIB, Abitibi Royalties has acquired through the TSX-Venture Exchange, an additional 5,600 common shares (since last reported on October 30, 2017) at an average price of CDN$8.53. A total of 153,200 common shares have been repurchased since October 2015. As of this news release, the Company had approximately 11.4 million shares outstanding.

For more information on the Company's investments, dividends, individual covered call and put contracts and NCIB, please see the Company's Q3-2017 MD&A (prepared as of November 20th, 2017) and Q3-2017 Financial Statements, which can be found on the Company's website www.abitibiroyalties.com.

Forward Looking Statements:

This news release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or realities may differ materially from those in forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Abitibi Royalties Inc.
Shanda Kilborn
Director, Corporate Development
1-888-392-3857
info@abitibiroyalties.com

McEwen Mining Inc. (TSE:MUX) (NYSE:MUX) Gold Bar Construction Photo Update

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McEwen Mining Inc. (TSE:MUX) (NYSE:MUX) has had a very busy and productive 5-week period at our Gold Bar Project, located in Central Nevada. Construction activities began immediately when we received the Environmental Impact Statement [EIS] in November.

With construction activities underway, we are on on track for commercial production in 2019. The unseasonably mild winter conditions this year, have allowed us to accelerate aspects of our construction schedule.

Highlights of construction activities to date include:

1. Mobilized all major site contractors by November 8th

2. Site clearance and initial preparation for 2018 civil work largely complete

3. Installed temporary offices, communications equipment, water, and power

4. Began installation of mine water supply system; and

5. Mine development underway at Cabin Creek pit, the initial source of production

Please see our updated Gold Bar section on our website for further information and 3-D imagery. http://www.mcewenmining.com

Mihaela Iancu
Investor Relations
(647) 258-0395 ext 320
info@mcewenmining.com

MMJ PhytoTech Ltd (ASX:MMJ) Harvest One (CVE:HVST) Operational Update

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MMJ PhytoTech Limited (ASX:MMJ) ("MMJ" or "the Company") is pleased to advise that TSX-V listed Harvest One Cannabis Inc. (CVE:HVST) ("Harvest One"), which is 59% owned by MMJ, has released an operational update on its wholly-owned horticultural subsidiary United Greeneries Ltd ("United Greeneries").

The update from Harvest One outlines a binding purchase agreement entered into by United Greeneries for 398 acres of agricultural land (the "Property") in British Columbia, and provides details of United Greeneries' comprehensive cannabis outdoor growing strategy.

About Harvest One Cannabis Inc.

Harvest One Cannabis Inc. (CVE:HVST) controls operations across the entire cannabis value chain through three business units, with Harvest One serving as the umbrella company over horticultural arm United Greeneries and medical arm Satipharm AG. Each business is strategically located in favourable jurisdictions with supportive regulatory frameworks in place. United Greeneries has received a Canadian medicinal cannabis cultivation licence, making Harvest One one of only a few companies globally with the capacity to commercially cultivate cannabis in a federally regulated environment.

To view the full copy of the Harvest One announcement, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/2E5H98EB

Andreas Gedeon
Managing Director
Phone: +1-250-713-6302
Email: agedeon@mmj.ca
www.mmjphytotech.com.au

Core Exploration Ltd (ASX:CXO) Significant Widths and Grades of Spodumene-Rich Pegmatite Intersected at Sandras

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Core Exploration Ltd (ASX:CXO) ("Core" or the "Company") is pleased to announce new assay results from multiple drill intersections that confirm the potential of the 100%-owned Sandras Prospect to host high-grade spodumene pegmatite. These results from the first drilling program undertaken at Sandras by Core demonstrate the potential for pegmatites other than BP33 and Grants within the Finniss and Bynoe Lithium Projects to have significant spodumene grades and thicknesses.

HIGHLIGHTS

- New High-Grade Lithium drill assays received from the recent RC drilling at Sandras Prospect include:

o 27m @ 1.45% Li2O from 195m in SRC006

-- including a high grade interval of 7m @ 2.13% Li2O from 201m.

o 38m @ 1.08% Li2O from 94m in SRC002

-- including 8m @ 1.86% Li2O from 95m

o 19m @ 1.28% Li2O from 106m in SRC008

-- including 5m @ 1.89% Li2O from 111m

- New high-grade lithium intersections from Core's first drilling at Sandras confirm that there are other pegmatites beyond Grants and BP33 with significant spodumene grades and thicknesses

- Drilling and assay results indicate that Sandras pegmatite is open down plunge to the south, where grades appear to increase

- Further drilling planned in 2018 to test potential extensions and zones of increasing grade at Sandras

Sandras is located on the Company's newly acquired Bynoe Lithium Project on adjacent tenements to those that host the Grants Lithium Resource and BP33 spodumene pegmatite near Darwin (see Figure 3 in link below).

New assay results from Sandras include 27m @ 1.45% Li2O from 195m in SRC006 including 7m @ 2.13% Li2O from 201m, 38m @ 1.08% Li2O from 94m in SRC002 including 8m @ 1.86% Li2O from 95m and 19m @ 1.28% Li2O from 106m in SRC008 including 5m @ 1.89% Li2O from 111m (refer Table 1 in link below). The very high grade intervals of 7m @ 2.13% Li2O at Sandras are in line with those at Grants and BP33. Core's new assays reflect the highest grade intervals that have ever been drilled at Sandras.

Recent assay results confirm that spodumene grades increase with depth at Sandras (see Figure 1 in link below) and support the concept of a southerly plunge to the spodumene pegmatite body (see Figure 2 in link below). RC Drillhole SRC005 unfortunately terminated at 161m, prior to reaching the target depth, due to poor drilling conditions. Drilling to test this southerly plunge model via a diamond drill core tail is planned in 2018.

Next Steps

The recently received drilling results at Sandras will be assessed in early 2018 to undertake a preliminary evaluation of the size and continuity of spodumene mineralisation at Sandras. Step-out RC and diamond core drilling are the next steps planned at Sandras in the 2018 field season.

To optimise the effectiveness of drilling during the remaining field season, Core is fully focused on continuing diamond drilling and newly deployed RC drilling at BP33 until year end.

Early in January 2018, RC and diamond rigs will commence resource upgrade drilling at Grants.

Assay results from other pegmatite targets recently drilled on the new Bynoe Project as well as from drilling at BP33 and Grants will be received through the first quarter 2018.

To view tables and figures, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/8A6O3008

Stephen Biggins
Managing Director
Core Exploration Ltd
T: +61-8-7324-2987
E: info@coreexploration.com.au

FINANCE VIDEO: Frank Holmes From U.S. Global Investors Inc. (NASDAQ:GROW) Flips to Cryptocurrency: Mines and Money 2017

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Frank Holmes From U.S. Global Investors Inc. (NASDAQ:GROW) presented ICO Vs IPO as an alternative for raising money for mining at a presentation to investors at Mines and Money 2017 in London.

Frank Holmes is the CEO and chief investment officer of U.S. Global Investors. Mr. Holmes purchased a controlling interest in U.S. Global Investors in 1989 and became the firm's chief investment officer in 1999. In 2006, Mr. Holmes was selected mining fund manager of the year by the Mining Journal, and in 2011 he was named a U.S. Metals and Mining "TopGun" by Brendan Wood International. In 2016, Mr. Holmes and portfolio manager Ralph Aldis received the award for Best Americas Based Fund Manager from the Mining Journal. He is also the co-author of The Goldwatcher: Demystifying Gold Investing. More than 30,000 subscribers follow his weekly commentary in the award-winning Investor Alert newsletter which is read in over 180 countries.

Under his guidance, the company's mutual funds have received recognition from Lipper and Morningstar, two trusted independent financial authorities. In 2015, Mr. Holmes led the company into the exchange traded fund (ETF) business with the launch of the U.S. Global Jets ETF, which invests in the global airline sector.

Mr. Holmes was awarded the Huron Medal of Distinction from Huron University College in 2013, his alma mater for class of 1978. This award recognizes individuals whose life achievements set an example of excellence and reflect Huron's arts and social sciences missions.

Mr. Holmes is a native of Toronto and is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a bachelor's degree in economics. He is a former president and chairman of the Toronto Society of the Investment Dealers Association.

Mr. Holmes is a much-sought-after keynote speaker at national and international investment conferences. He has spoken at the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference, the Denver Gold Group's European Gold Forum and numerous Money Show events, sat on panels with prominent industry leaders including the editor of Barron's, and continues to be invited as a keynote speaker at conferences throughout the U.S., Canada and overseas.

Mr. Holmes is a regular commentator on the financial television networks CNBC, Bloomberg, BNN and Fox Business, and has been profiled by Fortune as well as The Financial Times. His thoughts on gold are captured each week on a program called Gold Game Film in collaboration with Kitco News and TheStreet.com. Mr. Holmes was also the feature spread in Barron's during the commodity rally at the start of 2004. He is a regular contributor to Forbes, Business Insider, Seeking Alpha and Wall Street Journal's Experts Corner.

To watch the video presentation, please visit:
http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/91186/bitcoin

Lithium Power International Ltd (ASX:LPI) Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment Maricunga

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Lithium Power International Limited (ASX:LPI) (OTCMKTS:LTHHF) ("LPI" or "the Company") is pleased to provide details of the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Maricunga lithium brine project in northern Chile by the Maricunga joint venture company, Minera Salar Blanco (MSB).

Highlights

- The Maricunga Lithium Brine project's Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) supports 20,000 tonnes per annum (t/a) production of lithium carbonate (LCE) and 74,000t/a potassium chloride fertilizer (KCl) over 20 years.

- Project NPV is estimated to be US$1.049B before tax at 8% discount rate, providing an IRR of 23.4%.

- Payback in 2 years and 11 months based on a 2-year ramp up period.

- Project operating cost places Maricunga among most efficient producers with lithium carbonate production cost of US$2,938 per tonne (/t) FOB in Chile, reducing to US$2,635/t with credits from KCl by-product.

- Project development cost estimated at US$366M (LPI's 50% share estimated at US$183M) excluding KCl (US$23M), plus indirect costs of 14.2% (US$55M) and 18.6% (US$83M) contingency.

- The project is progressing to a feasibility study, providing improved certainty regarding reserves, metallurgical design, equipment and operational risks.

- Conventional evaporation pond and process technology to minimise operational risks.

- PEA completed by Tier-1 engineering consultancy WorleyParsons to international standards. Accuracy of operating and capital cost estimates expected within a +/- 25% range.

For full access to the PEA document prepared by WorleyParsons please visit http://lithiumpowerinternational.com/

Lithium Power International's Chief Executive Officer, Martin Holland, commented:

"Release of the PEA is a very important step towards becoming a lithium producer. The study demonstrates a very positive and robust outcome that justifies completion of a full feasibility study. The operating expenditure estimate places Maricunga in the lower quartile on the cost curve, at US$2,938/t (excluding KCl). The project has a payback of less than three years. It's important to state that the high level of detail in this study meets international standards."

Executive Summary and Key Study Parameters

The project plan is to produce 20,000t/a of lithium carbonate (LCE), with production of 74,000t/a of potassium chloride (KCl) from year 3 of the project when potash salts have accumulated to a level where continuous processing can be carried out. Key operating and capital costs are summarised in Tables 1 to 3 (see link below).

The study was based on extraction of an average 222 litres per second (l/s) of brine throughout the project life of 20 years. The brine commences approximately 10cm below the salt lake surface and extends below the base of the proposed bore field at 200m below the surface. Brine will be extracted from a minimum of 13 individual wells, pumping via a central collection pond to the evaporation ponds.

In the evaporation ponds, the brine would be concentrated through evaporation and chemical saturation, with precipitation of different salts, such as halite, sylvinite and carnallite. All salts that precipitate would be periodically harvested from the ponds, and stored in designated stockpiles. The sylvinite and carnallite salts would be sent directly to the KCl processing plant, where through processes of size reduction and classification, flotation, leaching, drying and packaging, KCl fertilizer is obtained.

Concentrated lithium brine from the evaporation ponds would be pumped to the reservoir ponds, from which a Salt Removal Plant would be fed. This plant would remove calcium impurities as calcium chloride and tachyhydrite from the brine. This would be achieved through consecutive evaporation and crystallization steps. This process allows a higher concentration of lithium in the brine.

The concentrated lithium brine obtained from the Salt Removal Plant would then be fed to the lithium carbonate plant, where purification, solvent extraction and filtration remove remaining impurities including calcium, magnesium and boron. The concentrated lithium brine would then be fed to a carbonation stage, where through the addition of soda ash, the lithium carbonate precipitates. This precipitated lithium carbonate would then be fed to a centrifuge for water removal, and final drying, size reduction and packaging. The lithium and potash products would be exported from ports in the second region of Chile, near Antofagasta.

The project has excellent existing infrastructure. The project is located beside one of the international roads connecting Chile and Argentina. High capacity electricity infrastructure is also nearby, providing excellent power options for the project development.

Completion of a definitive feasibility study in the second half of 2018 and securing the project environmental and operating permits will take the Company to the point of final decision to proceed and financial investment.

To view the full release with tables and figures, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/CZQ65AW8

Martin C Holland - CEO
Lithium Power International
E: info@lithiumpowerinternational.com
T: +61-2-9276-1245
www.lithiumpowerinternational.com
Twitter: @LithiumPowerLPI

XPED Ltd (ASX:XPE) Enters Cyber-Security Sector

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Australian Internet of Things (IoT) technology company, Xped Limited (ASX:XPE) ("Xped" or "the Company"), today announced it entered into a binding term sheet agreement on the 29th of October with Heuresy LLC. The term sheet is subject to two conditions precedent both of which were satisfied on the 14th of December. Under these arrangements both parties will work together to expand the use of Auto Discovery Remote Control ("ADRC") technologies and App into the cyber-security sector targeting use by United States Government agencies.

Pursuant to the term sheet, Xped has also entered into a further binding term sheet whereby multiple companies will be utilising its technologies to develop a highly secure cybersecurity solution capable of meeting the stringent requirements of the United States Government.

This solution will include, but not be limited to, trusted hardware devices, two-factor authentication, secure messaging, secure Internet of Things (IoT) networking and non-repudiation of events.

The initial focus of product development is a secure email and strong authentication solution targeted mainly at government and military procurement opportunities within the United States, and digital asset exchanges including cryptocurrency exchanges. The objective is for this secure email capability to be integrated into the Xped App giving the App the ability to provide secure messaging in addition to device control, electronic coupon delivery and a smart home dashboard.

In recent times there have been several serious cyber-attacks where insecure IoT devices were hijacked and used to disrupt important Internet based services. The ability to have highly secure IoT devices is something the US Government and others take very seriously. Therefore it is the intention that following on from the initial development, the same strong authentication and encryption solutions will be applied to ADRC based IoT gateways and devices.

Xped is contributing its ADRC technology stack, including the Xped App, and engineering development resources for this opportunity. BiObex LLC ("BiOBex") is contributing its high-calibre, two-factor authentication solution called SAFE ("Strong Authentication Front End"), including its hardware SAFE-Key, and engineering development resources. Heuresy LLC ("Heuresy") Heuresy will supply product integration management, commercialisation strategy, marketing, and sales. The term sheet between Xped, Heuresy and BiObex is for a term of six months unless extended or replaced with further definitive documents.

Each party involved in the binding term sheet arrangements retain ownership of its own patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property. New intellectual property that is developed jointly by Heuresy and Xped will be jointly owned by them.

In addition to the term sheets between Xped, Heuresy and BiOBex, Heuresy has entered into an agreement with a qualified U.S. government contractor to work co-operatively as teaming parties for up to six months in seeking to present and commercialise the solution to agencies and entities of the US Government. The contractor has existing contracts to supply products and services to the US Government and will work with Heuresy to contribute its expertise in cyber-security, deployment, and delivery.

Under the term sheet between Xped and Heuresy, Xped will receive 49% of the net revenues generated by sales to the U.S. Government with the remaining 51% going to the U.S. contractor as is required by law. Heuresy will receive a commission from Xped that will be negotiated on a case by case basis up to a maximum of 10% of Xped's share. A further provision of the term sheet appoints Keith Benson, the Principal of Heuresy, as Xped's Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales for North America.

The initial arrangement between Xped and Heuresy has a term of 3 months unless extended or replaced with further definitive documents. To date Xped has paid Heuresy US$40,000 and has a commitment to pay a further US$60,000 of a total of US$100,000 under the term sheet. These funds are to be used for initial development activities and can be recovered from future revenues. Xped has no further obligations to fund additional development expenses unless it agrees. The arrangement between Heuresy and Xped incentivises Heuresy through revenue targets to be achieved within a 24 month period.

Milestone (United States Dollar): $500,000 in revenue received by Xped from United States commercialisation arising from contracts pursuant to the term sheet (within 6 months)

Shares Issued to Heuresy: 7.5 million shares


Milestone (United States Dollar): $1,000,000 in cumulative revenue received by Xped from United States commercialisation arising from contracts pursuant to the term sheet (within 12 months)

Shares Issued to Heuresy: 7.5 million shares

Milestone (United States Dollar): $2,000,000 in cumulative revenue received by Xped from United States commercialisation arising from contracts pursuant to the term sheet (for any 12 month period within 24 months)

Shares Issued to Heuresy: 7.5 million shares

Milestone (United States Dollar): $4,000,000 in cumulative revenue received by Xped from United States commercialisation arising from contracts pursuant to the term sheet (for any 12 month period within 24 months)

Shares Issued to Heuresy: 7.5 million shares

"Cyber-security is a critical component of any successful IT and IOT solution and the board believes there is an opportunity for revenue to be generated from this agreement and looks forward to bringing progress updates to the market," Xped Chairman, Mr Peter Hunt, said today.

About BiObex

BiObex is a privately owned company founded in 1999. The company's executive and technical management, with over forty years of experience in the information technology industry, has developed multi-factor authentication (MFA) software and hardware for security solutions designed to offer unprecedented protection for today's increased threat environment. http://www.biobex.com

About Heuresy

Heuresy specialise in cyber security and blockchain. Their founder, Keith Benson, is an electronics and communications systems architect, inventor, and entrepreneur with a proven track record of selling highly technical products into government departments in the US. http://www.heuresy.com

For more information:
Contact Xped Limited
T: +61-3-9642-0655
F: +61-3-9642-5177
E: info@xped.com
www.xped.com 

CORPORATE ENQUIRIES:
E: ir@xped.com 

MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
Sean Whittington
Field Public Relations
T: +61-8-8234-9555
M: +61-412-591-520

Ardiden Ltd (ASX:ADV) Expands Seymour Lake Project in Preparation for Rapid Development

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Ardiden Limited (ASX:ADV) is pleased to advise that it has strategically increased the project footprint and the development potential of its Seymour Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, Canada, part of its 100%-owned Seymour Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, Canada.

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Two new mining claims now approved by MDNM.

- Claims creates transport corridor providing direct access from North Aubry to the Ferland Train Station.

- Planning and preparations underway to commence the next stage of resource expansion drilling program in the coming weeks at the Aubry prospects.

- Ardiden moves closer to its objective of exercising the Yantai Term Sheet and progressing its fast-track development strategy at Seymour Lake.

ADDITIONAL CLAIMS

As previously announced on 30 November 2017, as a result of the site visit and the development meetings, a preliminary development strategy was formulated between the Yantai and Ardiden. Subject to further detailed evaluation and consideration during the Feasibility Study, Ardiden will consider a number of development options, including the construction of the lithium processing facility on site at North Aubry and a loading facility at the Ferland train station.

Ardiden is pleased to confirmed it has applied for (staked) a further two claim areas (totally 448Ha) on the southern edge of the Seymour Lake Project and the Company is delighted to confirm these new claims have now been approved by the by the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines ("MNDM").

These latest claim areas expand the land-holding to the south and to create a transport corridor creating an unencumbered and direct access from the North Aubry Lithium deposit to the Ferland Train Station. The boundary of new claims is located approximately 700m north of the Ferland Train Station.

Further, this additional land also provides Ardiden further exploration potential to extend the known 5km strike pegmatite structure zone. This will allow the Ardiden geological team to continue the mapping and exploration program along the mineralisation strike zone.

Ardiden confirms the geological team are in the final planning stage and preparations are now underway to commence the next stage of resource expansion drilling program in the coming weeks at the Aubry prospects.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR SOUTH AUBRY UPDATE

Ardiden refers to the ASX announcement dated 15 December 2017, providing the assay results for the South Aubry prospect. As announced the initial assay results include an impressive high-grade intercept grading 3.10% lithium oxide (Li2O), as well as numerous strong assays which continue to support the potential to define further lithium resources at Seymour Lake, with the latest results confirming the presence of multiple pegmatite zones at or close to surface.

SUMMARY

Assay results from the recently completed diamond drill holes, SA-17-05, SA-17-07, SA-17-08, SA-17-11, SA-17-15 and SA-17-16 (refer Tables 1 and 2 in link below), have confirmed the potential at the South Aubry prospect, which is located approximately 1.1km south of the North Aubry lithium deposit and intersecting thick zones of lithium mineralisation at or close to surface, for the prospect.

As this is a preliminary exploration drilling program, Ardiden considers these assay results to be very encouraging, representing a strong start to its broader exploration campaign aimed at growing the resources at Seymour Lake. Further exploration and drill testing is planned across the Aubry prospect areas.

Ardiden believes that these drilling results are the precursor to the identification of a number of larger mineralisation zones contained within the Aubry prospects and notes that the mineralisation remains open in all directions at the South Aubry prospect. Further exploration and drilling will allow the Company to develop a better understanding of the underlying geological structures and further establish the grade and continuity of mineralisation identified within the South Aubry pegmatite units.

The pegmatites at South Aubry host mineralisation which has been identified as having a down-hole thickness of up to 24m, as demonstrated in the assay results for drill hole SA-17-15. This hole was drilled at a 60-degree dip, which is approximately normal to mineralised unit.

Ardiden considers the results to be very encouraging and another positive step forward for the overall potential development of the Seymour Lake Lithium project with strategic partner Yantai Jinyuan Mining Machinery Co., Ltd.

Lithium grades up to 3.10 Li2O (SA-17-08) are reported in the latest batch of assay results, confirming the presence of broad mineralisation zones including a number of high-grade lithium lodes within these broader zones.

MULTIPLE THICK ZONES OF HIGH-GRADE LITHIUM MINERALISATION

The continuity of mineralisation at South Aubry is highlighted by drill-hole SA-17-15, which intersected 24.00 continuous metres of spodumene mineralisation from just 2m down-hole with an average lithium grade of 0.82% Li2O and containing a number of high grade zones including 2.00m at 2.42% Li2O. Refer to Figure 6 (see link below) for the cross section showing drill holes SA-17-05 and SA-17-15.

Furthermore, drill-hole SA-17-11 intersected 21.00 continuous metres of spodumene mineralisation from 11m down-hole with an average grade of 0.50% Li2O (refer to Table 2 in link below). Refer to Figure 8 (see link below) for the cross section showing drill hole SA-17-11.

The assay results validate the geological modelling of multiple stacked and parallel pegmatite sills and further drilling is required to obtain a better understanding of the size and extent of the underlying pegmatite structures.

CONCLUSION AND OUTLOOK

The creation of the transport corridor for the Seymour Lake Lithium project to create direct unfettered access to the local transport network at Ferland Train Station, is an essential and vital step forward in the rapid development of the project.

As previously announced Ardiden considers these assay results, which include multiple high-grade intercepts at various depths starting at or close to surface, to be a solid start to its broader exploration program. The new cross sections highlight the exploration potential of the South Aubry prospect and have further increased the Company's confidence in the overall scale of the lithium mineralisation across all Aubry prospect areas.

The Company believes that the Seymour Lake Project has the potential to host multiple high-quality lithium deposits, with the completion of a Phase 1 JORC 2012 Mineral Resource Estimate at North Aubry establishing a foundation from which the Company can target extensions of the known mineralised zones and with, the assistance of our strategic partners Yantai, advance the project towards development.

Ardiden looks forward to providing further updates as the information becomes available.

To view tables and figures, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/3SGZKW41

Investors:
Brad Boyle
Ardiden Ltd 
Tel: +61-8-6555-2950 

Media:
Nicholas Read 
Read Corporate
Mobile: +61-419-929-046

Fluence Corporation Ltd (ASX:FLC) Heads into 2018 with Its Largest Ever Backlog of Projects and Reaches Key Milestone in Mexico

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Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX:FLC) (OTCMKTS:EMFGF) is pleased to provide the following business update. In summary, over the 2017 calendar year, Fluence has:

- its largest ever backlog of projects heading into 2018, with US$75 million anticipated to become revenue in 2018 from this backlog alone;

- established production and commercial sales of Smart Packaged MABR plants in China;

- continued to achieve strategic sales of wastewater-to-energy and water treatment solutions in Latin America; and

- reached a key milestone in progressing the San Quintin BOT project in Mexico.

Growing backlog of projects - US$75 million anticipated to become revenue in 2018

In line with the Company's market update on 31 October 2017, revenue recognition on some projects has moved from Q4 2017 into Q1 2018. As a result of this timing adjustment, Fluence anticipates 2017 revenues on a full year aggregated basis to be approximately US$60 million. With these slightly delayed projects firmly on backlog, Fluence enters 2018 with its strongest ever project backlog at US$95 million, of which US$75 million of this backlog alone is anticipated to become revenue in 2018.

San Quintin (Mexico) project progressing towards financial close, following passing of required decree

Fluence's San Quintin BOT project remains an important part of the Company's revenue contract pipeline. One gating condition to proceed with the project was met, when the Congress of Baja California passed Decree 95 this month to authorise the engagement of foreign contractors (including Fluence) to construct important infrastructure in Mexico. With the decree in place, Fluence now expects reaching Financial Close of this project and First Disbursement in the first quarter of 2018 (as noted in the Company's business update on 31 October).

Four new projects contracted in Latin America

Fluence has won four separate new projects in Latin America in recent months with a combined value of over US$2.7 million. Revenue from these projects will be recognised this month and in the first quarter of 2018.

Positive outlook for 2018

As outlined above, including San Quintin (Mexico), Fluence has a backlog of project orders amounting to US$95 million heading into 2018. The Company expects to increase this backlog due to additional bookings that may arise before the end of this year.

The majority of the contract backlog is expected to be performed during 2018 and brought to account as revenue next year. Fluence currently anticipates US$75 million of this end of year backlog will be converted into revenue in 2018, the strongest position ever in the Company's history.

The strong project backlog, in addition to sales orders expected to be won during 2018, provide the Board with confidence that significantly higher revenue will be generated in 2018 (relative to 2017).

The cash position as at 30 November 2017 (excluding moneys held on deposit for PDVSA) was US$40.2 million.

Guidance for the 2018 year is anticipated to be released by 31 January 2018.

Incentivising employees

A total of 4.88 million employee options, exercisable at 81 cents each and vesting over four years are in the process of being issued to approximately 270 employees engaged in the former RWL Water businesses.

Investor Relations

Fluence continues to actively engage with investors globally through roadshows, quarterly updates and conference presentations. Fluence has also recently engaged a new IR team in Australia, and Canaccord Genuity initiated research coverage on the Company. To view the research report, please visit: http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/M30VYG8O

Fluence Corporation Limited

USA
Henry Charrabe
Managing Director & CEO
Email: hcharrabe@fluencecorp.com
Telephone: +1-212-572-3766

USA
Richard Irving
Executive Chairman
Email: rirving@fluencecorp.com
Telephone: +1-408-382-9790

USA
Gary Dvorchak, CFA
Managing Director 
The Blueshirt Group
Email: gary@blueshirtgroup.com
US: +1-323-240-5796 or
China: +86-138-1079-1480

Australia
Ross Kennedy 
Company Secretary & Advisor to the Board
Email: rkennedy@fluencecorp.com
Telephone: +61-409-524-442 

Australia
Ronn Bechler
Managing Director, Market Eye
Telephone: +61-400-009-774
Email: ronn.bechler@marketeye.com.au

Lithium Power International Ltd (ASX:LPI) Final Results in the 2017 Chilean Elections

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Lithium Power International Limited (ASX:LPI) (OTCMKTS:LTHHF) ("LPI" or "the Company") shares with you the results of the recent presidential election in Chile. Mr. Sebastian Piñera, the centre-right wing candidate, defeated Alejandro Guillier, the centre-left opponent, by a wide margin of 54.6% to the centre right and 45.4% to the centre left. Piñera will be sworn into office in March 2018, for a four-year term.

The results lead to positive and favorable conditions within which the Company will be able to develop the lithium project on the Maricunga Salar. We are expecting Piñera's new Government to resume the growth of the economy and therefore the implementation of all the social programs required for the benefit of the people of Chile. We emphasize the public and private investment, in the frame of a social free market economy open to attract local and foreign investors by proving all the legal and economic certainties.

In particular, the mining program of this new Government will be focused in strengthening the mining sector as the key player for Chilean economy, assuring Chile´s world renowned top mining position. There is high expectation also in the sense that the new Government will enact all the policies to improve the lithium industry, supporting the private initiative together with the public participation, providing with a strong legal framework with a certainty on the obtaining of all environmental regulations and permissions required to carry out mining projects.

Mr. Piñera was previously President of Chile during the period 2010-2014, having faced, as first challenge of his Government, the reconstruction of the country due to the severe damages caused by one the strongest earthquakes in history occurred in early 2010. This reconstruction cost US$30,000M, being the excellent management thereof and performance on this matter worldwide recognized.

During his first Government the country recovered also the path of steady growing at rates of 5.3% average, showing among others remarkable indexes, the decrease of extreme poverty rates from 3.6% to 3.0%, the decrease of Gini index from 0.55 to 0.49, the increase of annual labour index from 1.8% to 3.5%, meaning the creation of almost 1 million new jobs, the increase of foreign investment from US$ 48,200M to US$86,900M and the decrease of inflation index from 4.5% to 2.5%.

Martin C Holland - CEO
Lithium Power International
E: info@lithiumpowerinternational.com
T: +61-2-9276-1245
www.lithiumpowerinternational.com
Twitter: @LithiumPowerLPI

Chapmans Limited (ASX:CHP) Invests in Blockchain Through $1M Strategic Investment in Reffind (ASX:RFN)

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Diversified investment company Chapmans Limited (ASX:CHP) ("Chapmans" or "the Company") is pleased to announce a strategic investment in blockchain technology through the purchase of shares in leading enterprise rewards and loyalty company Reffind Limited (ASX:RFN) ("Reffind").

Highlights

- Chapmans has made its first strategic investment in blockchain technology

- Blockchain is the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin

- The investment comes through a $1 million participation in Reffind's (ASX:RFN) recent placement

- Chapmans is now Reffind's largest shareholder, with a total holding of 9.33% of shares issued

- Reffind has agreed to invest in Loyyal Corporation, a blockchain-based global leader in loyalty and rewards with exclusive performance based territorial licensing rights to its blockchain platform

- Chapmans is currently reviewing a number of direct investments in additional compelling global blockchain companies

The investment consisted of a $1 million participation in Reffind's recent placement at an average price of $0.0243 per share. Combined with the Company's existing shares held in Reffind, Chapmans is now the largest shareholder. Chapmans' 48,129,521 shares from a total of 515,500,000 shares issued represent a 9.33% holding.

The strategic investment in Reffind is Chapmans' first investment in blockchain technology. It was made following the Company's internal assessment of the substantial potential in the emergence of blockchain across numerous global enterprise use cases and markets. Chapmans is currently reviewing a number of direct investments in additional compelling global blockchain companies in line with it's high conviction investment approach to the blockchain industry.

Blockchain is a digitized, decentralised ledger of all cryptocurrency transactions. Some of blockchain's core intrinsic properties are its ability for trusted and immutable exchanges of data such as customer data or units of value such as cryptocurrencies, which are transparent to all parties with public or privately certified access. It is the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum which have all surged in value in recent months. The price of Bitcoin has risen approximately 1,600% in the last year and this month Bitcoin futures began trading on Wall Street.

Chapmans' blockchain investment strategy includes but is not limited to investing in proven and compelling large-scale corporate and government adoption and take up of blockchain technology companies with experienced boards and executive teams and post-revenue status with low entry point pricing, well protected intellectual property and significant capital growth upside.

Chapmans participated in Reffind's placement on December 7 following which Reffind issued 82.5 million ordinary shares to sophisticated investors using its existing capacity under section 7.1 and 7.1A of the Corporations Act (Commonwealth 2001).

Reffind's exposure to blockchain comes through a strategic investment it has agreed to make in Loyyal Corporation ("Loyyal"), a blockchain-based global leader in the loyalty and rewards industry. The investment will provide Reffind with exclusive rights to Loyyal's technology platform and product offering in agreed countries across the Asia Pacific region with certain performance based terms. The investment positions Reffind for significant growth through a technology-led expansion to its existing rewards and recognition platform WooBoard.

With Deloitte and number of other Fortune 500 customer use cases already contracted and using Loyyal's platform, the Loyyal investment and product offering contains the key strategic investment attributes of Chapmans' blockchain investment strategy outlined above.

Chapmans' Executive Chairman Peter Dykes: "We are very pleased to have made our first investment in blockchain and become Reffind's largest shareholder following their recent placement. The strategic investment in Reffind meets all our criteria and gives us exposure to the exciting and rapidly growing blockchain sector."

Reffind's Non-Executive Chairman David Jackson: "Reffind is a software company focused on growth and we welcome this investment from Chapmans. We are also delighted with our recent investment in blockchain and look forward to further developing our product offering with this cutting-edge technology."

About Reffind Limited

Reffind Limited is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions provider with a product focus on enterprise to employee solutions including rewards, loyalty and recognition, employee communication and engagement. Based in Sydney, Australia the Company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:RFN). The Company has built its growth to date through both organic growth and acquisition.

Peter Dykes
Executive Chairman
Chapmans Limited
E: peter.dykes@chapmansltd.com
T: +61-2-9300-3605

Anthony Dunlop
Executive Director
Chapmans Limited
E: anthony.dunlop@chapmansltd.com
T: +61-2-9300-3605

Media and Investor Enquiries
The Capital Network
Julia Maguire, Director
E: julia@thecapitalnetwork.com.au
T: +61-419-815-386

VIDEO: Julie Hollis (Greenland Dept Mineral Resources) is Interviewed by Tim Mckinnon at Mines and Money

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VIDEO: Julie Hollis, Head of Geology Department for Greenland's Ministry of Mineral Resources is interviewed at Mines and Money 2017 in London.

Mineral rich Greenland is opening its doors to a large amount of geophysical data to allow access to valuable resources for exploration and mining development.

The data assets are in many cases at no cost and can be found at the Government of Greenland's mineral database:
http://greenmin.gl

To view the interview, please visit:
http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/91449/green

Julie Hollis
T: +299-34-68-00
www.greenmin.gl

VIDEO: Rose Ndong Director for Minerals Investment Nigeria talks with Tim Mckinnon at Mines and Money

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VIDEO: Speaking on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rose Ndong, the Director for Minerals Investment was in London Mines and Money showcasing the 44 mineral resources in Nigeria.

The regional stability is such that it is now considered an attractive place to explore, mine and do business.

Rose Ndong talks with Tim Mckinnon about the potential in Nigeria.

To view the video interview, please visit:
http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/91450/nigeria

Minerals and Metal Complex
E: info@fmmsd.gov.ng
W: www.mineralsandsteel.gov.ng

VIDEO: Marcus Lake from Olympus Scientific Solutions Interviews Michelle Carey from Imdex Ltd (ASX:IMD)

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VIDEO: Marcus Lake from Olympus Scientific Solutions Interviews Michelle Carey from IMDEX Ltd (ASX:IMD) about the company's recent acquisition of the VANTA range of XRF Scanners.

IMDEX Ltd has a fleet of over 40 DELTA XRF Scanners, and the recent upgrade to include the VANTA range will see the new devices working in several parts of the globe including Australia and South America.

The interview can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/91451/IMD

FINANCE VIDEO: Xanadu Mines Ltd (ASX:XAM) MD Andrew Stewart is Interviewed by Tim Mckinnon at Mines and Money

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Xanadu Mines Ltd (ASX:XAM) MD Andrew Stewart is interviewed by Tim Mckinnon at Mines and Money 2017 in the "Shark Tank".

Xanadu has a portfolio of Copper Gold Porphyry deposits in Mongolia and is actively progressing development and increase to their resource inventory.

To view the video interview, please visit:
http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/91453/xam

FINANCE VIDEO: Fredson Yamba, Secretary to the Treasury of the Republic of Zambia, Speaks with Tim Mckinnon

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FINANCE VIDEO: Fredson Yamba, Secretary to the Treasury of the Republic of Zambia Speaks with Tim Mckinnon at Mines and Money 2017 in London.

The mission of the Zambian Government is to create an awareness of the mineral wealth and opportunity for Miners and Explorers in Zambia.

The visit by the Secretary has one major objective, to sell Zambia as the best investment destination.

Due to a number of reasons:

1. The political stability in the Republic of Zambia

2. A very stable micro economic environment, and

3. The rules of conducting business are very transparent

The visit by Zambian officials was not only to promote Zambia as an investment destination, but also provide support for Zambian enterprise and the private sector.

The goal being to support and grow the Zambian economy.

To view the video, please visit:
http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/91454/zambia

Fredson K. Yamba
Secretary to the Treasury
Ministry of Finance
Republic of Zambia
T: +206-211-253-512
W: mof.gov.zm

FINANCE VIDEO: Asiamet Resources Ltd (LON:ARS) MD Peter Bird Interview with ABN Newswire at Mines and Money 2017

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Asiamet Resources Ltd (LON:ARS) MD Peter Bird Interview with ABN Newswire's Tim Mckinnon at Mines and Money 2017 in London.

Asiamet is a dynamic junior company focussed on the exploration and development of its portfolio of large copper-gold deposits on the Indonesian islands of Kalimantan and Sumatra, adjacent to the key growth markets in Asia. Both deposits contain NI-43-101 compliant Mineral Resources and remain open in several directions.

At the Company's Beruang Kanan Main ("BKM") deposit in Kalimantan a near term copper mine development opportunity is being advanced through Resource evaluation and mining development studies. A preliminary economic assessment ("PEA") evaluating the potential for developing a medium scale SX-EW copper operation at BKM was recently completed. The Beutong porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum deposit is very well located with respect to nearby infrastructure and provides Asiamet with a large copper-gold growth option in the medium term.

Reconnaissance exploration has also highlighted potential for the discovery of additional copper, gold and polymetallic base metal deposits on the Company's KSK CoW and Beutong properties.

To view the video interview, please visit:
http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/91455/ars

Altech Chemicals Ltd (ASX:ATC) Project Finance Debt Package Increased to US$190 Million

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Altech Chemicals Limited (Altech/the Company) (ASX:ATC) (FRA:A3Y) is pleased to announce that German government owned KfW IPEX-Bank has advised the Company of credit approval for a total project finance debt package of US$190 million for its high purity alumina (HPA) project.

Highlights

- Total debt package increased to US$190 million

- Export credit cover increased to US$170 million

- Credit approval received from KfW IPEX-Bank

- Long tenor and at attractive terms

The approved finance package is higher than the US$185 million of project finance initially proposed, reflecting the robust nature of the project. The export credit cover (ECA) component of project finance is increased to US$170 million (was US$165 million) and the Company has also been advised that this amount was approved by the German government inter-ministerial committee (IMC). The balance of US$20 million will be at commercial terms.

The specific terms of the KfW IPEX-Bank loan package including the ECA covered facility are confidential, however as previously stated the ECA covered loan (US$170 million) is targeted as long tenure and at highly attractive terms. The balance of US$20 million of borrowing will be at customary lending terms. By comparison to typical project finance the proposed debt package is extremely attractive.

As the sole lender, KfW IPEX-Bank and the Company will move to execute a loan facility agreement.

Commenting on the increase in the total debt package, Altech managing director Mr Iggy Tan said "the Company is delighted with the increased total debt package offered by KfW IPEX-Bank for the project and especially the additional loan cover made available by the German government (ECA cover).

In our opinion the additional project finance is another significant vote of confidence for the project and follows an extensive detailed independent due diligence process", Mr Tan concluded.

Iggy Tan
Managing Director
Altech Chemicals Limited
Tel: +61-8-6168-1555
Email: info@altechchemicals.com 

Shane Volk
Company Secretary
Altech Chemicals Limited
Tel: +61-8-6168-1555
Email: info@altechchemicals.com

Investor Relations (Europe)
Kai Hoffmann
Soar Financial Partners
Tel: +49-69-175-548320
Email: hoffmann@soarfinancial.com

Elk Petroleum Limited (ASX:ELK) Grieve Project Update

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Elk Petroleum Limited (ASX:ELK) (OTCMKTS:EKPTF) provides the Company's latest presentation on Grieve Project Update.

Grieve Field Development

Nearing completion -on schedule & under budget

- Project completion on-schedule & under budget -minimal scope changes & no cost overruns

- Weather has remained mild -greatly assisting construction

- Field already fully repressurizedto preproduction maximum and awaiting start-up

- Mechanical completion of all facilities scheduled for 31 December 2017

- All Electrical & Instrumentation ("E&I") works scheduled to be complete by 15 February 2018

- Final building works making all facilities weather tight imminent

- New operations control building installed

- Well construction work -workovers & completions nearly complete

- Final field flow lines permitted and installation nearing completion

- Project completion, production start-up guidance remains unchanged

- Expect production facilities and well commissioning to commence upon completion of E&I works

To view the full presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/1UB0L7M1

Elk Petroleum Limited
T: +61-2-9093-5400
E: ir@elkpet.com
WWW: www.elkpet.com

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) Magnolia LNG EPC Contract Extended

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Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) (OTCMKTS:LNGLY) (LNGL or the Company) has extended the validity period of its current binding engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with KSJV (a KBR - SKE&C joint venture led by KBR) for its 100% owned subsidiary, Magnolia LNG, LLC (Magnolia LNG). The binding lump sum turnkey (LSTK) EPC US$4.354 billion contract is now valid through June 30, 2018.

LNGL Managing Director and Chief Executive officer, Greg Vesey, said, "KSJV is one of our key and valued partners, and we appreciate their continuous support. Our EPC contract with KSJV is an important component of the overall de-risked position of the project."

"KSJV is proud to partner with LNG Limited on this important project," said Stuart Bradie, KBR President and CEO. "We welcome the opportunity to continue applying our experience with major, complex projects to achieve successful completion of this innovative midscale LNG facility."

The initial agreement with KSJV was signed on 16 November 2015 with an installed capacity EPC cost/tonne range of US$495 to US$544 based on final design at final investment decision (FID).

ABOUT MAGNOLIA LNG PROJECT

Magnolia LNG proposes to construct and operate up to four liquefaction production trains, each with a capacity of 2 mtpa or greater using the Company's patented OSMR(R) LNG process technology. Construction and operation includes two 160,000 m3 full containment storage tanks, ship, barge, and truck loading facilities, and supporting infrastructure. The LSTK EPC contract includes all elements of the project necessary to bring the facility into full guaranteed production operations. Magnolia LNG is fully permitted, having received its FERC Order and both FTA and non-FTA approval from the DOE. Final investment decision and initiation of construction is expected upon execution of sufficient offtake agreements to support financing.

Mr. Micah Hirschfield
Sr. Manager, Communications and Investor Relations
Liquefied Natural Gas Limited
T: +1-713-815-6920
E: mhirschfield@lnglimited.com

Mr. Andrew Gould
Joint Company Secretary
Liquefied Natural Gas Limited
T: +61-8-9366-3700
E: AGould@lnglimited.com.au
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