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Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX:SYA) Option to Acquire Tansim Lithium Project and Expand Lithium Footprint in Quebec

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Sayona Mining Limited (ASX:SYA) (OTCMKTS:DMNXF) ("Sayona" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the staged acquisition of the Tansim lithium exploration project in Quebec, Canada.

Highlights:

- Option to acquire 12,000 hectares of lithium prospective tenements in Quebec

- Pegmatites mapped over 9 kilometres with channel sampling intersecting up to 18.95 metres @ 0.94% Li20 and selective rock chips of between 2.04% and 2.87% Li20

Tansim is situated 82 kilometres south-west of the Authier lithium project in Quebec. The project comprises 65 mineral claims of 12,000 hectares, and is prospective for lithium, tantalum, and beryllium. Historical exploration on the property has included mapping, sampling, geophysics and preparation of a Canadian NI43-101.

Geologically, a large east-west-oriented structural trend (9 kilometres x 700 metres) with discrete outcrops of an assemblage of sub-parallel lithium, beryllium, and tantalum-bearing, granitic pegmatite dykes hosted by meta sedimentary and meta volcanic rocks. The east-west structure is coincident with a strong geophysical anomaly. The pegmatites contain spodumene, colombite-tantalite, lepidolite and beryl. Three main rare metal showings, Vézina, Viau, and Viau-Dallaire, have been discovered.

Future exploration activities will include reinterpretation of historic geophysical data, mapping and sampling of the pegmatites to define drilling targets. Priority targets include:

- Viau Dallaire - a 300 metre long dyke, dipping 40 degrees north, and 12-20 metres in thickness. Three channel samples include 10.3 metres @ 1.40% Li20, 11.15 metres @ 0.84% Li20 & 18.95 metres @ 0.94% Li20 (including 7.3 metres at 1.77% Li20); and

- Viau - pegmatites have been mapped up to 200 metres long and 30 metres wide. Two separate channel samples returned grades of up to 2.77% Li20 and 1.37% Li20 over 3.2 metres, respectively.

The property is being acquired through an acquisition agreement with Matamec Explorations Inc ("Matamec"). The acquisition includes the staged payments of cash and exploration commitments, and net smelter royalty payable to Matamec should Sayona achieve 100% ownership.

Corey Nolan, Chief Executive Officer, commented "The Company is excited to have another exciting lithium project in close proximity to the Authier project. The Company will draw on its significant experience and expertise in lithium geology in the region, developed through more than 20,000 metres of drilling and exploration at Authier. Tansim demonstrates stand-alone potential but could be developed as a complimentary satellite operation to Authier, where the Company is currently completing a Definitive Feasibility Study".

Tansim Project Overview

Location and History

Tansim is situated within the Temiscamingue region of Quebec, 82 kilometres southwest of the Company's flagship Authier lithium project. Access is via a well maintained gravel road from Cadillac (20 kilometres south-west of Authier) to the Rapid-Sept hydro-electric dam on the Decelles Reservoir, then by a series of bush and logging roads. A Hydro Québec 750 kv power line crosses the forest one kilometre north of the property.

The project comprises 65 mineral claims of 12,000 hectares, and is prospective for lithium, tantalum, and beryllium.

The earliest discoveries in the district were made during the late 1950s early 1960s at the Dallaire, Viau-Dallaire and Viau showings where zoned granitic pegmatite dykes containing spodumene, beryl, colombo-tantalite were found. In 1977, the discovery of tantalum and uranium-rich granitic pegmatite samples from the Ile du Refuge site (5.8 wt.% Ta2O5 and 83 wt. % U3O8), sparked new interest from Noranda and particularly SOQUEM, the latter conducting geophysical surveys, mapping campaigns and litho-geochemical sampling during the early 1980s.

In 2003, Matamec acquired a large package of land (the Tansim property) located north of Lake Simard and encompassing most of the previously investigated rare metal showings.

Matamec has conducted exploration on the property including mapping, sampling, geophysics and the preparation of a Canadian NI43-101.

Regional and Local Geology

Mineralisation is hosted within spodumene-bearing pegmatite intrusions striking eastwest, dipping to the north and hosted by metasedimentary - metavolcanic rocks of the Pontiac sub-province. The Pontiac sub-province is a Late Archean metasedimentary-metavolcanic-granitoid-gneiss terrane situated along the southeastern margin of the Superior Province of Quebec. The Pontiac sub-province comprises schist, para-gneiss and migmatite derived from terrigeneous sedimentary rocks (Card et Ciesielski, 1986) with a substantial portion composed, however, of granitoid rocks.

The Lake Simard area exposes a suite of granodiorite, biotite-muscovite monzogranites, aplites and granitic pegmatites. The aplites and granitic pegmatites occur at the margins of the Réservoir Decelles Batholith and within the enclosing volcanosedimentary and plutonic rocks.

The pegmatites display variable rare metal mineralization (lithium, beryllium, tantalum). Simple (muscovite-bearing) pegmatites are barren and oriented northsouth. Complex and zoned granitic pegmatites (spodumene bearing) are east-west-oriented. These pegmatites show white-pink to greenish spodumene, quartz almost black, albite and perthite, muscovite, garnet, epidote and colombo-tantalite.

Main Geological Targets

Viau-Dallaire

Viau-Dallaire is located in the north-west area of the tenement and comprises a 300 metres long dyke, dipping 40 degrees north, and 12-20 metres in thickness. Three channel samples across the pegmatite produced good widths and grades of lithium mineralisation, including:

- 10.30 metres @ 1.40% Li20;

- 11.15 metres @ 0.84% Li20; and

- 18.95 metres @ 0.94% Li20 (including 7.3 metres at 1.77% Li20).

Lithium mineralization at the Viau-Dallaire showing consists of spodumene crystals (20- 45 centimetres) oriented perpendicular to the wall rock contact within a complex, coarse-grained zoned granitic pegmatite dyke.

A small reconnaissance survey was performed in 2016 by Matamec on the Viau- Dallaire showing confirming the presence of coarse-grained granitic pegmatite dykes containing 10-30 % spodumene associated with albite, quartz and muscovite. Five grab rock samples within the spodumene-rich zone of the pegmatite dyke were collected near ancient rock channels. The rare metal assays of each sample highlighting high Li2O concentrations are demonstrated in Figure 4 (see link below), with the assay reflecting sampling in the Li-rich zone of the granitic pegmatite dykes and the small sample weight (average of 0.22 kg) relative to the size of the spodumene crystals.

Viau

Viau is located in the middle of the project area and comprises a large area of complex granitic zoned pegmatites that have been mapped up to 200 metres long and 30 metres wide. Selective samples have returned high grades of up to 2.77% Li20 and 1.37% Li20 over 3.2 metres, respectively.

Gauthier

Gauthier is located in the middle of the project area and is mapped as 30 metre large spodumene-rich granitic pegmatite outcrop that extends under cover. Further exploration will be required to assess the potential of the system.

Vezina

Vezina is located in the south-east of the project area and includes a number of outcropping zones of pegmatites in area covering 1,200 metres by 325 metres. Large crystals of typical pegmatite minerals including spodumene are present.

Next Steps

The short-term focus exploration activities will include reinterpretation of historic exploration and geophysical data until winter ends in April. Field activities will comprise mapping and sampling of the pegmatites to define drilling targets.

Property Acquisition Terms

The staged acquisition strategy enables Sayona to obtain an initial 50% interest in the property through the expenditure of CAD$105k for claim renewal costs of the property, as required by the Quebec department of natural energy and resources. This expenditure amount is reduced by the exploration amount (up to CAD$65k) completed on the property prior to 31 January 2018. Sayona can then earn 100% interest in the property by completing the milestones in the timeframes outlined below:

- Investing CAD$200k in exploration and pay CAD$100k in cash to Matamec within the first 12 months; and

- Investing CAD$350k in exploration and pay CAD$250k in cash to Matamec within 12 and 24 months of signing.

Sayona will be the operator of a joint venture to be signed between both parties to manage the property. Once Sayona earns 100%, Matamec receives a 2% Net Smelter Return Royalty ("NSR") from the payable metals extracted from the property. The NSR can be bought back for an amount of CAD$1.0M per royalty percentage. Sayona will have the choice to buy back 1.0% or 2.0% NSR for an amount of CAD$1.0M or CAD$2.0M, respectively.

If Sayona earns 50% but doesn't proceed any further with the purchase option, Matamec can buy the 50% back property interest for CAD$1 and Sayona will receive a 2% NSR.

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Corey Nolan
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +61-7-3369-7058
Email: info@sayonamining.com.au
www.sayonamining.com.au

Big Un Ltd (ASX:BIG) Completion of Technology Acquisition - Tipsly Stage One

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Big Un Limited (ASX:BIG) (OTCMKTS:BGGNF) (or 'the Company') is pleased to announce the completion of stage one of the acquisition of the Tipsly consumer mobile app developed for the US drink and hospitality vertical.

The acquisition of the sophisticated, state-of-the-art proprietary mobile application technology suite was negotiated in May 2017 and settlement of 3m shares has occurred. The founders of Tipsly have joined the Company's tech team in the US and will continue to work with BIG. The shares are subject to an agreed sale restriction and the Tipsly founders have indicated their ongoing commitment to the Company.

The mobile application code is being integrated into the Big Review TV consumer video review platform and mobile app, and final preparations are now underway for launch of V1 this quarter.

The acquisition provides both B2B and B2C applications and importantly, speed to market of a vastly superior video review app with features that include:

- Geo Fencing and Geo Targeting

- Consumer Concierge Service

- In-app Purchase

- In-app Messaging

- Geo Location

- Dashboards

- Consumer Review and Reward System

- Targeted Brand Offers/Advertising

- In-app Access to Uber

- Product Scanning

- Consumer Data & Analytics

All of the above features now form part of the Big Review TV intellectual property. The Company plans to introduce these features in several controlled and measured stages.

Outlook

BIG's CTO Jason Short commented "We are now "tech'd up" and ready to go. Our new suite of technology is extremely comprehensive and will enable us to deliver a unique and unparalleled B2B2C video review app. V1 incorporates features that are simple to use and will appeal to both SME's and consumers".

The Company plans to utilise its recent partnership with Zeta Global to help market the app to millions of consumers along with rolling out experiential marketing to SME's and social media marketing campaigns during 2018. Further details will be available in the coming weeks.

Stage two of the Tipsly acquisition relates to the Tipsly hospitality database and advertising revenue and is still subject to due diligence.

Richard Evertz CEO says: "We are very excited to have completed the acquisition of the Tipsly app. The technology completes the infrastructure of our three pillar business model and consolidates our first mover advantage. This technology will enhance BIG's global revenue opportunities whilst providing the company with a deeper relationship with both SME's and consumers. We are very fortunate to be working with the original founders of Tipsly and I believe that this technology will allow BIG to dominate the video review space that we have created".

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Sonia Thurston
Communications Director
E: ir@bigunlimited.com.au

Intermin Resources Limited (ASX:IRC) Teal Gold Mine Operations Update

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Intermin Resources Limited (ASX:IRC) ("Intermin" or the "Company") provides the following operational update from Intermin's 100% owned Teal Gold Mine, located 11km north west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia (see Figure 2 in link below).

HIGHLIGHTS

- Ore mining to date from Teal Stages 1 and 2 of approximately 185,000t of oxide and transitional ore grading 3.25g/t Au for 19,330 ounces mined

- Third party processing totals 155,000 dry tonnes grading 3.26g/t Au and metallurgical recovery of 94.6% for gold production of 15,500 fine ounces to date

- Mining of the remaining ore in the pit (approximately 30,000t grading 3.2g/t Au) is expected to be completed in February

- First ore processing campaign at the 1Mtpa Lakewood toll milling facility completed

- Reconciled production from the first milling campaign totalled 4,550 fine ounces of gold from the treatment of 40,500 dry tonnes of ore grading 3.64g/t Au

- Plant performance was excellent with calculated recoveries exceeding plan at 96%

- Strong Australian dollar gold price averaging $1,672 per ounce generated $7.6 million in gross revenue from the Lakewood campaign

- The second milling campaign commenced on 19 January and will treat approximately 30,000t of ore grading 3.2g/t Au over a 15 day period (see Note 1,2 below)

- The third and final campaign is scheduled to commence 21 February enabling full reconciliations and final cash flows from Teal early in the June Quarter

- Intermin maintains guidance for both Teal Stages 1 and 2 totalling 18 - 20,000 ounces at All In Costs (AIC) of A$1,000 - $1,100 per ounce (see Note 1,2 below)

Commenting on Teal's strong operating performance, Intermin Managing Director Mr Jon Price said:

"It is extremely pleasing to see the first toll milling campaign at Lakewood completed successfully and the mine safely and efficiently moving to completion in the March Quarter. Teal has been a great success to date and has placed the Company in a strong financial position to aggressively pursue our new discovery and resource growth strategy utilising our increasing cash reserves."

Overview

With the pre-strip complete at Teal Stage 2 in the December Quarter 2017, the focus to date has been on ore mining from both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the pit. Strip ratios have decreased considerably to 2:1 with the supergene oxide ore exposed across the entire pit floor in the southern section. In total, 185,000t of ore has been mined grading 3.25g/t for 19,330 ounces with a further 30,000t of oxide and transitional ore estimated to be mined at similar grades through to mine completion in February 2018 (see Note 1,2 below).

Pit wall conditions remain under constant review with a radar monitoring system installed to ensure the safe and efficient completion of the pit.

The first ore processing campaign at the 1Mtpa Lakewood toll milling facility (see Figure 2 in link below) was completed successfully and ran longer than estimated (24 days) ending on 5 January 2018. Full reconciliations have been compiled with 40,528 dry tonnes of ore milled at a final calculated head grade of 3.64g/t. Plant metallurgical recovery exceeded expectations at 96% producing 4,550 fine ounces of gold.

Average gold price received for the campaign was A$1,672 per ounce generating $7.6m in gross revenue.

The second toll milling campaign commenced on 19 January and is estimated to process 30,000t of oxide ore from existing ROM stockpiles with an estimated average mine predicted grade of 3.2g/t Au (see Note 1,2 below).

The third and final campaign is scheduled for late February and will process the remaining oxide and transitional material mined as the pit is completed. It is anticipated that full reconciliations for both campaigns will be completed prior to March Quarter end enabling the release of final production and financial results early in the June Quarter.

Intermin maintains guidance at the combined Teal open pit of 18,000 to 20,000 ounces recovered at an All In Cost (AIC) of A$1,000 to $1,100 per ounce.

The successful Teal open cut has put the Company in a strong financial position to commence the aggressive discovery and Resource growth drilling program in February 2018, to continue Feasibility work as part of the mine development pipeline and pursue further acquisitions at both asset and corporate level.

Notes:

1 As announced to the ASX on 6 July 2016, 25 July and 6 September 2017

2 See forward looking and cautionary statement on Page 4 and 5

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Jon Price 
Managing Director
Tel: +61-8-9386-9534
E: jon.price@intermin.com.au

Michael Vaughan
Media Relations - Fivemark Partners
Tel: +61-422-602-720
E: michael.vaughan@fivemark.com.au

Core Exploration Ltd (ASX:CXO) Re-Commences Lithium Resource Drilling at High Grade BP33 Prospect

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Core Exploration Ltd (ASX:CXO) ("Core" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that drilling has re-commenced in 2018 at its high grade Finniss Lithium Project near Darwin in the NT.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Core has recommenced diamond drilling at the High-Grade BP33 Lithium Pegmatite within the Finniss Lithium Project near Darwin in the NT

- Drilling is focussed on establishing an initial JORC Resource at BP33

- Recent High-Grade Lithium drill assays received from RC drilling at BP33 include:

o 62m @ 1.24% Li2O from 66m in FRC104

o 54m @ 1.42% Li2O from 101m in FRC103

- Assays from diamond core drilling completed in December at BP33 are expected in the coming weeks

- Strong flow of assay results expected from BP33, Grants and other exploration targets throughout Q1 2018 as drilling continues within the Finniss Project

Drilling has re-commenced with an initial focus at the high-grade BP33 Lithium Pegmatite. The current and recent diamond drilling at BP33 is aimed at defining the continuity of grade and scale of the spodumene mineralisation to allow for estimation of an initial JORC Resource at BP33. Once defined, BP33 will be the 2nd lithium deposit Core has defined within its broader Finniss Lithium Project, which is located within trucking distance of Darwin Port.

The diamond drill core will also provide valuable information that may be used for metallurgical testwork and geotechnical evaluation at BP33.

Core's recent lithium drill results at BP33 (announced to ASX on 27/11/2017 & 13/12/2017) reflect the widest pegmatite intervals that have ever been drilled at BP33, and amongst the widest spodumene bearing intersections ever drilled in the Northern Territory.

Results from the drilling in late 2017 also confirm that BP33 pegmatite is open along strike both to the north and to the south, and is thicker at depth than expected. The drill intersections from the last holes of 2017 suggested a down-dip doubling of true thickness of the spodumene pegmatite in the north of BP33 (20m at surface vs 40m estimated true width at depth).

Core's diamond drilling at BP33 is planned to continue into early February, when the rig will be moved to the Grants deposit, to commence resource upgrade drilling.

Assay results from diamond core drilling at BP33 (including diamond drilling completed in December 2017) are expected in the coming weeks.

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

Broken Hill Prospecting Ltd (ASX:BPL) Tenement Acquisitions to Underpin New Broken Hill Base, Precious and Industrial Mineral Growth Strategy

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Broken Hill Prospecting Limited (ASX:BPL), has lodged three exploration licence applications in the Broken Hill Region, significantly increasing its overall exposure to this world class mineral province and securing a number of under-explored base, precious and industrial mineral prospects. The applications are expected to be granted during the first calendar quarter of 2018.

Highlights

- Exploration Licence Applications lodged covering 209 square km in the Broken Hill area.

- New areas form part of BPL's Broken Hill Base, Precious and Industrial Mineral Strategy announced at BPL's 2017 Annual General Meeting.

- Significant expansion within the world class Broken Hill province to underpin aggressive exploration activities through 2018.

BPL's Managing Director, Trangie Johnston commented:

"We want a larger footprint in the world-class Broken Hill Region to advance our vision that modern exploration techniques and fresh eyes, such as are being used at the Thackaringa Cobalt Project, will provide new rewards for shareholders. We have cash at bank to undertake the required work, so we won't be raising equity any time soon. Combined with our advanced stage Murray Basin heavy mineral sands project and exposure to the Thackaringa Cobalt Project in joint venture with Cobalt Blue, these new tenements will give us a third focus for our business growth.

I'm looking forward to delivering results as the year unfolds."

The areas applied for are shown on Figure 1 (see link below) and comprise:

The Broken Hill NW Project (ELA5622)

This exploration licence application covers an area of approximately 58 square km and applies to base, precious and industrial mineral prospects (Groups 1, 2 & 5). The application area hosts a number of under-explored base metal prospects, in addition to extensive, known feldspar occurrences that warrant further investigation.

The Main Line Project (ELA5624)

This exploration licence application covers an area of approximately 20 square km and applies to base, precious and industrial minerals (Groups 1, 2 & 5). The area is directly along strike from the world class Broken Hill Main Line of Lode and abuts the consolidated Mining Lease at Broken Hill. A number of copper prospects in the area were subject of exploration in the past, however little modern exploration has been carried out.

The Triple Chance Project (ELA5623)

This exploration licence application covers an area of approximately 131 square km and applies to industrial Groups 2 & 5) minerals only. The area is located about 25km south-west of Broken Hill where exploration activities targeting base and precious metals are carried out by other parties including BPL. The area hosts a cluster of fluorite occurrences associated with Broken Hill Type base metal mineralisation and significant industrial mineral projects, including the Triple Chance Feldspar Mine, that demonstrate its economic potential.

These three new projects, combined with the Company's exclusive rights to base and precious metals at the Thackaringa Cobalt Project (in joint venture with Cobalt Blue Holdings Ltd (COB)) form the nucleus of an expanded focus on the Broken Hill Region.

Apart from the clear potential for base and precious metals in this expanded tenement package, the Board believes that the industrial mineral potential of the Broken Hill Region has been systematically ignored over recent years. A number of large, advanced projects in the area will potentially bring additional and improved infrastructure services and/or generate their own industrial mineral demands, delivering a change to their economic case.

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Broken Hill Prospecting Ltd
Trangie Johnston, CEO
Tel: +61-2-9238-1170
Fax: +61-2-9299-1408
Email: info@bhpl.net.au

Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance.com (CRYPTO:BNB) Lists PIVX (CRYPTO:PIVX)

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YPB Group Ltd (ASX:YPB) Cleansing Prospectus

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YPB Group Ltd (ASX:YPB) provides the Prospectus for the conditional offer of up to 222,222 Shares at an issue price of $0.045 per Share to raise approximately $10,000 (before expenses).

This Prospectus has been prepared primarily for the purpose of Section 708A(11) of the Corporations Act to remove any trading restrictions on the sale of Shares issued by the Company prior to the Closing Date.

The Offer is not underwritten.
 
Timetable and important dates* 
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Action                                         Date 
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Lodgement of Prospectus with ASIC and ASX      23 January 2018 
Opening Date                                   24 January 2018 
Closing Date                                   25 January 2018 
Expected Date of Official Quotation            4 February 2018 
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* The above dates are indicative only and may be subject to change. The Directors reserve the right to vary these dates, including the Closing Date, without prior notice but subject to any applicable requirements of the Corporations Act or the ASX Listing Rules. This may include extending the Offer or accepting late acceptances, either generally or in particular cases.

To view the full Prospectus, please visit:
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YPB Group Ltd
Mr. Robert Whitton, CFO and Company Secretary
T: +61-2-8263-4000
E: john.houston@ypbsystems.com 
WWW: www.ypbsystems.com

Hastings Technology Metals Ltd (ASX:HAS) Investor Presentation Update January 2018

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Hastings Technology Metals Ltd (ASX:HAS) provides the Company's latest Investor Presentation.

Hastings Equity Statistics

Steady growth in market cap since Jan 2014

- Market Cap ~ A$ 230m

- ~ 1200 Shareholders - +55% in 2017

- Top 10 shareholders owns 70%

- A$ 46m raised since 2014

- Zero Debt

Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) - Yangibana (see Note below)

Independent Study by Wave International and Snowden

- JORC resource of 21m tonnes supports an initial 8 years mine life on 100% held ground

- Maiden JORC Probable Ore Reserves of 5.15 million tonnes on 100% owned ground

- Highest known Neodymium & Praseodymium (Nd-Pr) content at 41% of TREO

- Mining 1m tonnes pa to produce up to 15,000 tonnes pa of Mixed Rare Earths Carbonate

- Nd-Pr metallurgical recovery 75.6% achieved in pilot test plant

- Financial Highlights:

o NPV (after tax) = A$466m at 8% discount rate

o IRR = 78%

o EBITDA payback of 2.3 years from average equity drawdown period

o Pre-production CAPEX - A$335m ; OPEX - A$17.06/kg TREO (US$12.8/kg)

- Significant scope to expand production and mine life beyond 8 years

Note: See ASX Announcement 28 November 2017

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Hastings Technology Metals Ltd
WWW: www.hastingstechmetals.com

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) Significant Thackaringa Drilling Program Complete - Resource Upgrade Pending

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Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) is pleased to provide the final assays from its major 2H 2017 resource definition drilling program at the Thackaringa Cobalt Project NSW.

- The results demonstrate strong continuity along both strike and down dip at the Railway, Pyrite Hill and Big Hill deposits.

- Assay results are being incorporated into geological models in preparation for a Resource Upgrade (expected by end February).

- The 2H 2017 drilling program totaled 74 holes; 16 Diamond Drill (DD) holes and 55 Reverse Circulation (RC) drill holes and 3 RC holes with DD tails for a total 12,458.7 metres. The program is designed to upgrade to Indicated Resource, expand the overall resource base, provide comprehensive geotechnical information and provide sample for additional metallurgical testing.

- The current announcement summarises the results for the final 55 holes of the drilling program. Best intercepts include:

o 17THR059 - 40m at 1,056ppm Co, 11.8% S & 14.3% Fe from 95m

o 17THR065 - 39m at 1,010ppm Co, 10.3% S & 9.9% Fe from 125m

o 17TRD073 - 67m at 1,144ppm Co, 12.7% S & 13.0% Fe from 72m

o 17THR088 - 47m at 1,194ppm Co, 11.6% S & 11.3% Fe from 107m

o 17THR091 - 48m at 1,147ppm Co, 11.4% S & 11.3% Fe from 156m

o 17THR094 - 75m at 1,207ppm Co, 11.9% S & 11.8% Fe from 149m

o 17THD020 - 59m at 1,119ppm Co, 12.9% S & 12.0% Fe from 24m

o 17THD027 - 99m at 1,185ppm Co, 10.7% S & 10.0% Fe from 32m

Cobalt Blue's Chairman, Rob Biancardi commented:

" This significant work program, conducted over 2H 2017 represents a major accomplishment for the Thackaringa Cobalt Project. Our understanding of Thackaringa's resource has materially improved over the past year and this work forms a baseline for our upcoming Resource Upgrade, expected by end February."

Drilling Program

The 2H 2017 drilling program comprised seventy-four (74) drill holes for 12,458.7 metres and included sixteen (16) DD holes, fifty-five (55) RC holes and three (3) RC holes with diamond tails. By deposit forty-eight (48) holes were drilled at Railway, seventeen (17) holes at Pyrite Hill and nine (9) holes at Big Hill.

The drilling program was designed to reduce the drill hole section spacing providing added confidence in grade distribution and continuity to enable a significant portion of the current Inferred Resource to be upgraded to Indicated Resource. Many of the diamond drill holes were designed to provide structural information for pit design and further samples for metallurgical testing.

Final tabulation of the assay data is now complete and updating the geological models and mineralisation domains has commenced. New resource estimates for each of the deposits expected by end February.

This announcement summaries the assays for the final 55 holes of the 2H 2017 drill program (results for the initial 18 holes were released in December 2017). A summary of the significant intersections is provided (see link below).

Thackaringa Project timetable

COB remains on track to deliver a resource upgrade (due under the farm-in obligations by 1 April 2018) and, following shortly thereafter, a PFS study for the Thackaringa Cobalt Project by 30 June 2018. Results to date continue to justify proceeding further along the pathway towards commercial development of the Thackaringa Cobalt Project. The overall company timeline is shown in link below. We will look for opportunities to accelerate these timelines where possible.

The Thackaringa district map (see link below) shows the proximity to Broken Hill, the supporting rail and road network, as well as the availability of both power and water utilities to support future production.

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Joe Kaderavek
Chief Executive Officer
Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited
Ph: +61-2-9966-5629
Website: www.cobaltblueholdings.com
Email: info@cobaltblueholdings.com

Ironbark Zinc Limited (ASX:IBG) Completes Placement

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Ironbark Zinc Limited (ASX:IBG) (OTCMKTS:IRBGY) ("Ironbark" or "the Company"), is pleased to announce it has completed a book build for a placement to institutional and sophisticated professional investors to raise up to $6 million at an issue price of $0.062 per share ("Placement").

The Placement will include the issue of up to approximately 96.77 million new shares, pursuant to the Company's capacity with 42,629,401 under ASX Listing Rules 7.1 and 54,144,792 under 7.1A. Settlement of the Placement is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, 30 January 2018.

The strong demand for the Placement reflects the significant market interest in the development of the Company's Citronen Project.

Commenting on the placement, Managing Director Jonathan Downes stated: "We are delighted by the overwhelming interest received for the Placement, reflecting the strong support for Ironbark and our 100% owned world class Citronen Zinc Project. The grant of the Mining Permit and the recent lodgement of the Feasibility Study coincides with a period of growing tightness in global zinc supply and demand dynamics and ongoing rise in the zinc price."

The funds raised pursuant to the Placement will be used primarily to fund the further development of Citronen to advance the financing and development and for general working capital.

Australian financial services firm Patersons Securities Limited acted as Lead Broker to the Placement.

Jonathan Downes
Managing Director
Ironbark Zinc Limited
Tel: +61-8-6461-6350
E-mail: admin@ironbark.gl

James Moses
Media and Investor Relations
Mandate Corporate
Tel: +61-420-991-574
E: james@mandatecorporate.com.au
Website: www.ironbark.gl

Ironbark Zinc Limited (ASX:IBG) Company Presentation

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Ironbark Zinc Limited (ASX:IBG) (OTCMKTS:IRBGY) provides the Company's latest presentation.

Introduction

- Ironbark Zinc Limited (ASX:IBG) is poised to begin the development process at one of the world's largest zinc deposits, the 100% owned Citronen Project.

- Citronen, located in Greenland, is adjacent to water and consists of simple, flat and continuous ore zones that form a giant Zinc (Zn) + Lead (Pb) JORC 2012 resource of 132Mt @ 4.4% Zn + Pb, equivalent to 12.8 billion pounds of Zn; a genuine tier one base metal resource.

- Recently, Germanium (Ge) has been identified in the Citronen ore. Zn smelters are able to extract and pay for the Ge from Zn concentrate with no changes required to the Citronen process flow-sheet.

- Fundamentals for Zn are decidedly bullish and the time is now for Ironbark to position itself to obtain the funding needed to put the Citronen Project into construction in 2018 with mining slated for 2019.

- At a market capitalisation of $44m with no debt, a credible team and a premium project, Ironbark presents as deeply undervalued relative to its ASX listed peers...

Investment Highlights

- World Class Zinc Resource: Citronen's 132Mt @ 4.4% Zn + Pb JORC 2012 resource contains a higher grade portion of 71Mt @ 5.7% Zn + Pb and an exploration target of 302 - 347Mt @ 4.4 - 5.0% Zn + Pb. The deposit is open-ended with mining and processing studies reporting to simple, tried and tested methods*.

- Near-term Production Potential: Ironbark intends to commence construction at Citronen in 2018 with mining anticipated in 2019. The Citronen Feasibility Study presents compelling economics with a pre-tax NPV8% of US$1.034b, IRR of 36%, annual EBITDA generation of up to US$270m and capital costs of US$514m at an assumed Zn price of US$3,044 (current Zn price circa US$3450)**.

- Stable Jurisdiction: Greenland is strategically located between North American and European Zn end-users and has a history of successful zinc concentrate production. Ironbark has been granted a 30 year Mining License for the Citronen Project.

- Globally Significant Strategic Partners: Ironbark has a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with SOE China Non-Ferrous for an EPC lump sum, fixed price construction and commissioning contract with associated 70% debt funding and 20% direct project investment. In addition, mining conglomerates Nyrstar and Glencore are substantial shareholders at 18.1% and 9.0% respectively and maintain positions on the Board.

- The Right Team: Board and management have a track record of delivering significant project financing with key personnel covering all technical, commercial and operational requirements for development.

*The potential quantity and grade of the Exploration Target is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration completed to date to estimate a Mineral Resource in accordance with the JORC 2012 Edition Guidelines. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in the delineation of a Mineral Resource.

**There is a low level of geological confidence associated with inferred mineral resources and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of indicated mineral resources or that the production target itself will be realised.

To view the full presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/5GU6M4HD

Ironbark Zinc Limited
T: +61-8-6461-6350
F: +61-8-6210-1872
WWW: www.ironbark.gl

Alt Resources Ltd (ASX:ARS) Completes First Payment to Latitude Consolidated Limited for Mount Ida and Quinns Mining Centre Tenement Assets

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As announced on 16th January 2018 Alt Resources Limited (ASX:ARS) (Alt, or the Company) has entered into a binding Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Latitude Consolidated Limited (LCD) to purchase tenement assets. Alt is now pleased to announce completion of the first condition of the HOA, being the cash payment of $400,000 to LCD.

The landholding encompasses the historical Quinns and Mt Ida South mining centres, and contains existing JORC resources of 1.24 Mt @ 2.5 g/t Au, for 97,300 oz Au (see Note below). The exploration package fully encompasses the Bottle Creek mining leases, thus considerably expanding Alt's landholding in this area, and opening up significant exploration and development potential for the Company and shareholders.

Note: http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/X3T1G0H0

Alt Resources Ltd
T: 1300-66-00-01
M: +61-406-069-243
E: info@altresources.com.au
www.altresources.com.au

Chapmans Limited (ASX:CHP) 20FOUR Seeks ASX Listing and Appoints Ben Buckley to Board

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Diversified investment company Chapmans Limited (ASX:CHP) ("Chapmans" or "the Company") is pleased to announce plans to list 20FOUR Media Holdings Pty Limited ("20FOUR") on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Q2 CY18 via an Reverse Takeover Offer (RTO) and the appointment of leading sports executive Ben Buckley to 20FOUR's Board.

Highlights

- 20FOUR seeks listing on the ASX via an RTO in Q2 CY18 and is in final stages of negotiations with RTO target ASX listed entities

- 20FOUR is raising a minimum of $1.2 million in a pre-ASX listing round at a valuation of $20M

- Chapmans has a strategic 39% direct equity interest in 20FOUR Media

- Leading sports executive Ben Buckley has been appointed to 20FOUR Media's Board

- Mr Buckley is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Buckley Advisory Group, a consulting business focused on the Sports, Media and Entertainment sector

Chapmans' strategic investment in 20FOUR

20FOUR is seeking to raise a minimum of $1.2 million in a pre-ASX listing round which will see the company valued at $20 million. Chapmans currently has a strategic 39% direct equity interest in 20FOUR.

20FOUR is raising the pre-ASX listing capital and is in final stages of negotiations with ASX-listed entities well suited for a RTO.

Introduction to 20FOUR

20FOUR is a sports-focused digital media business providing fans with interactive and personalised access to their favourite sports stars via an app-based or web platform. It provides an extension of standard media and social media by utilising smart peer-to-peer technology to create a real and unique connection between sports stars and their fans.

20FOUR has identified an untapped market opportunity, particularly in the realm of sports stars, in which the shift of consumer engagement towards short form social content is uncoordinated and poorly commercialised.

20FOUR's audience is large and has huge growth potential. Australia's digital sporting audience is currently over 10 million fans and there are over 7000 athletes across 4+ major codes and countless niches. With 20FOUR signing its first 200 athletes it achieved reach of over 20 million social accounts and 10 million unique site visits. Major brands are already seeing the value of 20FOUR's reach and audience engagement which are only deliverable through this new form of media. Major companies such as Schick, Netflix and Reece, Air New Zealand and MJ Bale have already signed on and are generating revenue for 20FOUR. In addition, 20FOUR has numerous other major brands are in the pipeline.

20FOUR currently contracts approximately 200 of Australia's leading male and female sports stars for exclusive posts, personal stories and content. 20FOUR gives brands access to Australia's more than 10 million sports fans and allows players to earn money outside of salary cap restrictions. Led by a highly proven team experienced in talent management, sports media and sales, 20FOUR plans to penetrate key international markets within the next 12 months.

Prominent athletes on the platform include Rugby League player Billy Slater, Benji Marshall and Nathan Cleary, Australian Rules players Alex Rance, Tex Walker, Joel Selwood and Josh Kennedy, Australian netball team captain Caitlin Bassett, and a diverse range of action sports stars such as WSL Pro Surfer Connor O'Leary and UFC world middleweight title holder Rob Whittaker, Details of all current 20FOUR athletes are available on its website and app.

Appointment of Ben Buckley

Ben Buckley has been appointed to the Board of 20FOUR and is seen by Chapman's as an important part of 20FOUR's growth and listing process.

Mr Buckley is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Buckley Advisory Group, a consulting business focused on technology solutions that create additional value for brands and rights holders in the Sports, Media and Entertainment sector.

Mr Buckley has held a number of sports and media related leadership positions throughout his career including. Executive Director of Sport & Content Partnerships at Foxtel. He was the Chief Executive Officer of the Football Federation Australia (FFA), the National governing body for Football (Soccer) in Australia from 2006 to 2012 and Chief Operating Officer at the Australian Football League (AFL), the governing body of Australian Rules Football, from 1999 to 2006.

Chapmans' Executive Director Anthony Dunlop: "We are very pleased to announce that 20FOUR has appointed Ben Buckley to its Board on the road to 20FOUR's ASX listing. We believe Ben's experience and skill set will be an asset to 20FOUR and this is proven by the significant value he has already added to the business through his activity in the commercial market. We see his appointment and further appointment of industry leaders as an important part 20FOUR's growth. With over 200 athletes already contracted, 20FOUR is progressing at an impressive rate with revenues growing and delivery of exceptional results across key metrics. for our brand partnerships. 20FOUR is well ahead of its athlete and audience targets and we are excited about its Q2 CY18 listing on the ASX."

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

Lithium Power International Ltd (ASX:LPI) Quarterly Activities Report

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Lithium Power International Limited (ASX:LPI) (OTCMKTS:LTHHF) ("LPI" or "the Company") is pleased to submit this Quarterly Activity Report for the period ended 31 December 2017.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Outstanding economic outcomes announced from the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Maricunga Lithium Brine project in northern Chile. These included an ungeared IRR of 23.4% and a project NPV of US$1.05 billion before tax, at an 8% discount rate and based on a project life of 20 years.

- Forecast project operating costs would place Maricunga among the most efficient global lithium producers, with lithium carbonate production costs of US$2,938 per tonne FOB, reducing to US$2,635/t with credits from a potassium chloride fertiliser (KCl) by-product.

- Process test work for Maricunga continues, with final results of the first LCE production pending, using expert equipment suppliers Veolia and GEA to optimise the lithium extraction process.

- Site visits to Maricunga were conducted with several groups of investment analysts. Canaccord, Sprott Asset Management and other analysts now cover LPI as progress is made towards completing a feasibility study due in Q3 2018.

- A non-binding MOU with Chinese motor vehicle manufacturer Sichuan Fulin Industrial Group Co Ltd (Fulin) has been executed for potential project equity participation and off-take agreement. A technical and legal due diligence process has been conducted by Fulin which was completed in January 2018. Further discussions are to be held in February 2018.

- LPI's and MSB's boards have approved advancing the project to a Definitive Feasibility Study.

- The company successfully raised A$35.6 million. This comprised a heavily over-subscribed A$15m offering to new institutional, existing and sophisticated investors fully underwritten by Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited, in conjunction with a fully underwritten placement of approximately A$20.6m via the exercise and underwriting of the listed LPIO options which had an exercise price of A$0.55 each.

- A contract was finalised with Centenario Lithium Limited to buy the Centenario lithium project in Argentina for A$4 million in cash. The sale included a 1.5% gross royalty on future production to LPI. An initial A$1 million has been received, with the balance to be paid at completion of the transaction on or before 30 April 2018. The purchaser may elect to pay the balance in a combination of cash and shares, which will attract a A$250,000 premium on the total purchase price to total A$4.25 million.

To view the full report, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/KV92XVAA

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

Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd (JSE:HAR) Calgary Man to Sell the Only Solid Gold Replicas of Nelson Mandela's Hands Cast During His Lifetime

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Malcolm Duncan, a South African businessman now living in Calgary, is planning to sell a unique collection of gold artifacts including a life size impression of the great man's hand and another of his fist cast in solid gold by Harmony Gold (JSE:HAR) (NYSE:HMY), one of the world's leading gold producers in South Africa.

The artifacts were cast in 2002, 12 years after Nelson Mandela was released from prison.

Malcolm Duncan, who knew Mandela, said that Harmony's intention was to make one full set of gold artifacts consisting of a fist, a full hand and a palm impression of Mandela's right hand, for each of the 27 years Mandela spent behind bars.

Mr. Duncan knew Mandela having contributed to a breast cancer clinic which Nelson Mandela had opened in Soweto. He was given the opportunity to buy the valuable gold artifacts as long as he donated an equal sum to charity appointed by Mandela. Malcolm donated the specified amount through Harmony Gold to a charity.

He purchased the sets dedicated to 1964 and 1990, marking the year Nelson Mandela was incarcerated and the year he walked out of the Pollsmoore prison gates a free man.

Mr. Duncan had deep admiration for Mandela and was keen to secure the valuable memorabilia. In a speech marking his purchase, Duncan said, "This is a man that came out of prison with no bitterness and, although he had very little, he did so much to better the lives of the underprivileged people always clear and concise and he never incited racial aggression. I believe these hands represent the peaceful manner in which racial injustice can be resolved and a dysfunctional social system can be turned into one of social harmony."

Of the 27 planned sets of gold artifact, each representing one year of imprisonment, only one complete set representing 1990, was cast by Harmony Gold. An incomplete set for 1964 also exists, however, it only consists of a hand and a fist. Malcolm is in possession of the complete 1990 set and the 1964 fist. The 1964 hand was retained by Mandela's lawyer who subsequently put a halt to the future sales of numerous pieces of art that capitalized on Mandela's name.

The hands, however, have never been available for sale to the general public and Malcolm obtained them only through a sizeable donation to a charity handpicked by Mandela.

Malcolm has numerous photographs that show how intimately involved Mandela was in this project. The pictures depict him patiently sitting while the casts were taken at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg. An interesting fact about that day is when it came to casting the fist, Mandela insisted on placing his thumb next to his fingers as opposed to in front. He deemed this a less aggressive representation of his victory over apartheid.

The gold casts in Malcolm Duncan's possession are protected in elaborate boxes with brass plaques confirming the weight and purity of the gold. The set of 3, representing 1990, weighs almost 20 lbs and is 99.99% solid gold. The 3 boxes contain plaques with identical essays describing the momentous events of that year when Mandela was released from prison, while the 1964 boxes have plaques with essays describing his Rivonia trial.

A bronze sculpture of Mandela's hands sold at auction for US$2.25 million while he was alive. This, however, was an artist's representation of the real thing, as opposed to Malcolm's pieces which are authentic solid gold casts of Mandela's hands and carry the weight of his full cooperation and involvement. He is now seeking to sell them to a private or corporate buyer or perhaps a museum who appreciates their importance as symbols of racial unity and the fight against intolerance of any kind.

The artifacts come complete with a letter of authenticity from Harmony Gold. Obtaining it was no mean feat. After extensive communication, Malcolm was able to get the management at Harmony Gold to go back in their records 15 years prior and issue a letter that unequivocally states that the hands were cast by Harmony Gold, that they were made with Mandela's full knowledge and cooperation while he was alive and that they are indeed the only ones ever produced.

Expressions of interest to acquire the "golden hands" of Nelson Mandela can be directed to the contact person below.

Victor Webb
T: +1-212-684-6601
E-mail: marwebint@cs.com

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Reports December 2017

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Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) provides the Company's Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Reports.

December 2017 - Highlights

Projects

Thackaringa Project

- Thackaringa Drilling Campaign - 40Mt Indicated Resource Target - drilling completed, assays returned, undergoing resource modelling and upgraded estimate.

- Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) work continues on bulk metallurgical test work, environmental, geotechnical and hydrogeological studies. PFS remains on track for delivery by 30 June 2018

- Cobalt Blue has now treated 40 kg of concentrate (out of 100 kg) through the calcine furnace, and 8 kg of calcine (out of 80 kg) through the leach circuit. Work is continuing into Q1 2018 to complete the testing of the calcine and leach unit operations.

- Recent funds raised by placement on 27 Nov 2017, has enabled the Company to double the quantity of cobalt ore being tested (additional 500-600 kg of ore at ~1000 ppm cobalt) in the current PFS program. This testwork will generate small scale commercial samples as part of COB's acceptance testing program with battery makers.

- Aerial geophysical survey launched and subsequently completed over the entirety of the Thackaringa tenements (EL6622, EL8143, ML86 & ML87). Awaiting final report.

Cobalt Trends

- Strong Cobalt Market Pricing continues - market deficits continue with the cobalt price up 126% over CY2017 to US$34/lb.

- Electric Vehicle (EV) pricing will start be similar to Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles by 2025F, with most EVs at price parity by 2029F.

- Thrifting - Battery makers continue to "thrift" (lowering) cobalt content in the cathode.

Corporate

- Thackaringa JV milestones remain on track. Resource upgrade expected by end of February followed by PFS 30 June 2018.

- Cobalt Blue's quoted options (COBO) each offer the right to be issued one ordinary fully paid Company share for A$0.25 each, expiring 2 May 2020. The latest COB share price is A$0.77 (23 January 2018).

- Placement - Cobalt Blue successfully raised (27 November 2017) A$2.5m gross proceeds by issuing 11.4m shares and 2.8m options (Strike $0.25 Expiry 2 May 2020).

To view the full report, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/WQL7GQ2E

Joe Kaderavek
Chief Executive Officer
Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited
Ph: +61-2-9966-5629
Website: www.cobaltblueholdings.com
Email: info@cobaltblueholdings.com

Alt Resources Ltd (ASX:ARS) Program of Works Submitted for Resource Drilling at Bottle Creek

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Alt Resources (ASX:ARS) (Alt, or the Company) is pleased to inform shareholders that it has submitted a Program of Works (POW) Application for approval by the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) for planned resource drilling at the Bottle Creek Gold Project near Menzies, WA (see Figure 1 in link below).

Key Points

- 8,000m RC resource drilling planned for the Emu Deposit, Bottle Creek

- Plan of Works application submitted to the WA Govt

- Program scheduled to commence in March 2018

- Program to undertake approximately 91 resource drillholes

- Validation of historical drillholes to be undertaken

- Resource modelling will commence on completion of the resource drilling program

The Company will undertake a minimum of 8,000m of reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the previously un-mined Emu deposit to validate historical intercepts, increase confidence in historical data and expand the known zones of mineralisation immediately along strike. Grades up to 34.2 g/t Au were reported from historical drilling (see Note 1 below), alongside broad, consistent intercepts such as 38m @ 3.6 g/t Au. Reported intercepts are shallow, hosted within an ~80m deep lateritic zone.

Drilling is scheduled to commence in March 2018, and will be phased to progressively bring the Bottle Creek resource into JORC compliance, beginning with the Emu deposit. The second phase of activity will include close-spaced resource drilling at the Southwark deposit (POW currently in preparation), 3km north of the VB pit (see Figure 2 in link below).

Alt entered into a legally binding Option to Purchase Agreement in November 2017 to acquire 100% of the Bottle Creek Gold Mine (see Note 2 below).

Notes:

1 See ARS Announcement, 22nd November, 2017; http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/D5NQHG4E

2 See ARS Announcement, 8th November, 2017; http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/QCE95126

To view figures, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/1S9FEB10

Alt Resources Ltd
T: 1300-66-00-01
M: +61-406-069-243
E: info@altresources.com.au
www.altresources.com.au

Core Exploration Ltd (ASX:CXO) Quarterly Activities and Cashflow Report 31 December 2017

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The Board of Core Exploration Ltd (ASX:CXO) ("Core" or "Company") is pleased to present its Quarterly activities report for the Period ended 31 December 2017.

Highlights

During the reporting period Core:

Entered into a binding Offtake Agreement, a conditional US$20 million Prepayment Agreement and a $2m Placement for its 100% Finniss Lithium Project near Darwin in the NT with one of China's largest lithium producers.

Lodged a Mineral Lease ("ML") with the Department of Primary Industry and Resources and a Notice of Intent ("NOI") with the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority for the Grants Lithium Project.

Successfully completed the acquisition of the Bynoe Lithium Project directly adjacent to Core's Finniss Lithium Project in the NT near Darwin from Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX:LTR).

Drilled wide high grade spodumene intersections at Core's 100% owned high grade BP33 pegmatite.

Drilled multiple intersections confirming the potential of the 100%-owned Sandras Prospect to host high-grade spodumene pegmatite.

Had a strong cash position of approximately $4.6 million to further its project objectives at the end of the period.

To view the full report, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/UD922866

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

Alt Resources Ltd (ASX:ARS) Quarterly Activities Report December 2017

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Alt Resources Ltd (ASX:ARS) provides the Company's Quarterly Activities Report for the period ending 31st December, 2017.

Key Points:

- Alt to acquire Bottle Creek Gold Mine, WA

- Significant historical intercepts at un-mined Emu and Southwark deposits (Bottle Creek) include:

o 14m @ 5.1 g/t Au, including 1m @ 34.2 g/t Au

o 38m @ 3.6 g/t Au

o 27m @ 4.0 g/t Au, including 3m @ 12.8 g/t Au

o 9m @ 4.9 g/t Au, including 2m @ 13.5 g/t Au

o 10m @ 5.63 g/t Au

o 20m @ 13.0 g/t Au (EOH)

o 11m @ 4.7 g/t Au (EOH), including 4m @ 10.8 g/t Au

o 10m @ 12.1 g/t Au, including 4m @ 22.5 g/t Au

o 16m @ 6.1 g/t Au, including 2m @ 28.0 g/t Au

- New gold prospects confirmed at Mt Roberts through greenfields RC drilling

- Gold mineralisation up to 9.84 g/t Au intersected at Rum Punch

- Significant intercepts are:

o 1m @ 9.84 g/t Au

o 1m @ 3.05 g/t Au

o 2m @ 1.27 g/t Au

o 1m @ 1.8 g/t Au

- $32,500 granted by the WA Government under the Exploration Incentive Scheme for deep diamond drilling at Mt Roberts

- Cobalt mineralisation identified at the Paupong Intrusion-Related Gold Project

o Grades up to 0.12 % Co at Kidman

- Relinquishment of the Fiery Creek Joint Venture Agreement with Ironbark Zinc Ltd.

OVERVIEW

Alt Resources has added a significant asset to its growing portfolio, with the signing of an Option to Purchase Agreement for the Bottle Creek Gold Mine, east of Menzies in WA. Bottle Creek was mined in 1998-1989, producing 90,000 oz Au from two small open pits. Significant in-ground mineralisation remains along strike at Emu and Southwark. Alt plans to conduct extensive RC drilling in 2018 to confirm historical drilling results and bring the Emu and Southwark deposits to JORC-compliant resource status.

Return of assay results from the 1,490m RC drilling program completed at Mt Roberts at the end of last Quarter saw values up to 9.84 g/t Au reported at Rum Punch. In addition, several satellite targets were tested, returning promising gold values from Kathleen and Far East.

The Company's faith in the prospectivity of the Mount Roberts Gold Project has been further validated by a successful application for drill funding under the WA Government's Exploration Incentive Scheme. Alt has been granted $32,500 for diamond drilling at Mount Roberts.

A review of existing data was conducted for the Company's Paupong Intrusion-Related Gold Project in NSW. It was determined from this review that cobalt is a key component of this polymetallic system, with up to 0.12% Co encountered in drilling at the Kidman prospect during 2015-2016.

With the focus on other key projects, including the significant commitment to undertake resource drilling at Bottle Creek, the Company has decided to terminate the Fiery Creek Joint Venture and Farm-In Agreement with Ironbark Zinc Ltd.

To view the full report, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/EER694M3

Alt Resources Ltd
T: 1300-66-00-01
M: +61-406-069-243
E: info@altresources.com.au
www.altresources.com.au

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) 2018 U5G Marine Corps Exercise

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DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (OTCMKTS:DRSHF) ("DroneShield" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its participation in the 2018 Urban 5th Generation Marine Exploration and Experimentation Exercise ("U5G 18"), organised by the United States Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Combat Development & Integration ("CD&I") and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation ("NR&DE"). The U5G 18 event takes place at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California, between March 15, 2018 and March 25, 2018. The U5G 18 event focuses on evaluating new technologies by the United States Marines, for subsequent acquisition and deployment considerations.

The Company is one of a limited number of participants, selected from a large number of applicants to demonstrate its products and technology in these field trials, across a variety of simulations. The capabilities of DroneShield will be evaluated as part of the trial.

In addition to the U5G 18, the Company is undertaking a number of demonstrations by, and undergoing evaluations by, a number of U.S. and non-U.S. military service and law enforcement agencies, who are seeking to add counter-drone capabilities, on a significantly reduced timetable relative to their traditional procurement timeframes. DroneShield provided the market with an overview of its sales pipeline in its October 2017 investor presentation.

To view figures, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/9D39BWWM

Oleg Vornik
CEO and Managing Director
Email: oleg.vornik@droneshield.com
Tel: +61-2-9995-7280
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