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Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX:FLC) Awarded Contract for Innovative Reuse Water System in California

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Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX:FLC) (OTCMKTS:EMFGF) announced today that it has received a contract to deliver a water treatment reuse system to its customer Rosenblad Design Group (Rosenblad). Fluence's zero liquid discharge (ZLD) solution will utilize ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis equipment to treat brine for reuse. The system will be integrated and utilized as part of a larger turnkey water treatment project Rosenblad is installing in California. California is one of the largest water and wastewater treatment markets for Fluence.

- System to be provided to Rosenblad Design Group as part of larger turn-key system

- Features zero liquid discharge, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis equipment and strengthens Fluence's positioning in USA

- Paves the way for potential future collaboration with Rosenblad

This will be Fluence's first ZLD system in the continental United States and is particularly significant for its location in California, where the local government has recently renewed the drought declaration and is once again implementing restrictions on water consumption. This water reuse system has benefits to the end user beyond the obvious environmental ones, which include the reduction of costly waste management and the increase in product recovery, capturing maximum utility from its resources. The market for water reuse in the US is expected to grow over the next couple of decades due to policy change, population growth and climate related challenges in water scarce regions (see Note below).

Fluence's Managing Director and CEO, Henry Charrabé said: "Our team is working closely with Rosenblad to support this project. Rosenblad is well known for its extensive experience as a leading provider of high quality evaporation technologies. Combined with Fluence's water process expertise, we trust this will be the first of many future joint projects between Fluence and Rosenblad."

Rosenblad President, Fredrik Thelander, added: "This project win is due to a very close collaborative effort between Rosenblad and Fluence. We selected Fluence as our partner due to their strong process knowledge within the water space. We look forward to working closely with Fluence, where we can utilize their expertise and technology, together with ours, in order to deliver a highly efficient zero liquid discharge system to meet the most stringent environmental regulatory requirements in California with an optimized operating cost solution for the end user."

The Fluence system is expected to be delivered, installed and operational onsite by the end of 2018.

About Rosenblad Design Group

Rosenblad Design group combines knowledge built on 80 plus years of experience as a premier manufacturer of evaporation systems and specialty heat exchangers with time tested equipment and service, backed with innovative thinking to allow RDG to lead the industry in new developments and process improvements. Actively serving the world with evaporation solutions and support through supply and service of over 500 installations across the globe, and strategically positioned with global sales and engineering offices to provide availability to every country, in every time zone, our people are experienced with most standards, requirements, and codes worldwide. Our commitment to evaporation system improvements has allowed us to contribute numerous notable industry advancements and patented products to deliver innovation to enhance modern day evaporation systems in performance and efficiency, while extending equipment service life, and reducing off-line maintenance. RDG is driven to be the authority for evaporation solutions and support, while achieving authentic client satisfaction through superior customer service, precision engineering, and high-quality products. We respect and appreciate the caliber of EVERY customer need, and we strive to exceed ALL expectations. For more information, visit http://www.rosenbladdesign.com

Note: Bluefield Research, LLC

Corporate: 
Henry Charrabé (USA)
Managing Director & CEO
E: hcharrabe@fluencecorp.com
P: +1-212-572-3766 

Richard Irving (USA)
Executive Chairman
E: rirving@fluencecorp.com
P: +1-408-382-9790 

Ross Kennedy (Australia)
Company Secretary & Advisor to the Board
E: rkennedy@fluencecorp.com
P: +61-409-524-442

Media (Australia):
Tristan Everett
Market Eye
E: tristan.everett@marketeye.com.au
P: +61-403-789-096

Greatcell Solar Limited (ASX:GSL) Awarded 500,000 Euros in EU Horizon 2020 Project

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Greatcell Solar Limited (ASX:GSL) (OTCMKTS:DYSOY), global leaders in hi-tech solar, is pleased to advise that it has been awarded EUR500,000 (approximately A$800K) in a European Union Horizon 2020 project known as H2020-SGA-FET-GRAPHENE. The successful grant to Greatcell's application has occurred through its 100% Italian subsidiary, Greatcell Solar Italy, located in Rome.

The H2020 project is for the innovative development and the installation of a Perovskite Solar Cell (PSC) Photovoltaic (PV) 10m2 solar array in the Greek island of Crete and aligns very closely with Greatcell's existing technology development plan. Much of the work involved will investigate advanced technology for higher efficiencies, longer life and improved encapsulation of PSC enabled glass substrates, investigating in particular the usage of Graphene in PSC solar cells.

GSL is leading the world in the manufacture of materials and process development for the commercialisation of PSC technology. These are all critical in the successful translation of the exciting 3rd generation PSC PV technology from the laboratory to the factory and satisfying PV industry accreditation (IEC 61215). Greatcell has a multigenerational technology development plan with the objective of producing PV technology that generates electricity for as low as 3.5 US cents per kWh or 20 - 25 US cents per watt-peak (Wp). This is significantly lower than existing, competitive PV technologies.

Commercialisation Schedule of the H2020 Graphene project will be conducted within the Graphene flagship, one of the largest technological alliances in the EU, which includes the following partners: the Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission of France (CEA), University of Rome Tor Vergata and Technical Educational Institute of Crete.

Greatcell Solar has recently received two similar grants, GOTSolar in 2016 (EUR650,000) and Apolo in late 2017 (EUR700,000), and these are 2 -3 years in duration and 'unmatched' or self-funding. We would like to express our gratitude to the European Union for its recognition of our technology leadership and strong financial support regarding the development of this disruptive and promising PV technology.

About PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELL TECHNOLOGY

Perovskite Solar Cell (PSC) technology is a photovoltaic (PV) technology based on applying low cost materials in a series of ultrathin layers encapsulated by protective sealants. Greatcell Solar's technology has lower embodied energy in manufacture, produces stable electrical current, and has a strong competitive advantage in low light conditions relative to incumbent PV technologies. This technology can be directly integrated into the building envelope to achieve highly competitive building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).

The key material layers include a hybrid organic-inorganic halide-based perovskite light absorber and nano-porous metal oxide of titanium oxide. Light striking the absorber promotes an electron into the excited state, followed by a rapid electron transfer and collection by the titania layer. Meanwhile, the remaining positive charge is transferred to the opposite electrode, thereby generating an electrical current.

GSL Headquarters: 
Marine Andre
Investor Relations Manager
T: +61-2-6299-1592 
E: mandre@greatcellsolar.com

Germany & Europe: 
Eva Reuter
Dr Reuter Investor Relations 
T: +49-177-605-8804
E: e.reuter@dr-reuter.eu

Nanollose Ltd (ASX:NC6) to Present at TechKnow Invest Roadshow

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Nanollose Limited (ASX:NC6) is pleased to announce that the Company will be presenting at the TechKnow Invest Roadshow in Sydney on Tuesday 10th April 2018 (today) and Melbourne on Thursday 12th April 2018.

The presentation will include information on recent company developments, including a non-binding MOU and world first fibre breakthrough.

The presentation for the events is available within this announcement (see link below). A video that highlights the issues Nanollose aim to solve with its technology can be found in link below.

TechKnow is one of Australasia's premier technology investor events and provides companies with the opportunity to present to a diverse range of investment audiences including institutional investors, brokers and private investors. Further information on the event can be found at:

http://www.abnnewswire.net/lnk/29B95J88

To view the presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/QFVL6GYR

Alfie Germano
CEO & Managing Director
Email: alfie.germano@nanollose.com
Phone: +61-411-244-477

Michael Wills
Media and Investor Relations
Email: michael.wills@nanollose.com
Phone: +61-468-385-208

Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) Expands Capacity on AsiaSat 9 to Serve Asia-Pacific

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Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (HKG:1135) (AsiaSat), Asia's leading satellite operator announced an expansion and renewal agreement with Speedcast International Limited (Speedcast) (ASX:SDA), the world's most trusted provider of remote communication and IT solutions, to utilise multiple C- and Ku-band transponders on the brand new AsiaSat 9. This upgrade will enhance high quality managed network services for Speedcast's global customers in the Mobility, Maritime, Energy, Enterprise and Government sectors, and for cellular backhaul solutions to emerging markets.

With AsiaSat 9 in service at 122degE since year-end 2017, Speedcast has been seeing benefit from the superior power and efficiency of the high performance beams. This new agreement faciliates Speedcast's flexible access to AsiaSat 9's enhanced C-band and Ku-band beams serving East Asia, Indonesia and Myanmar, which allows the company to expand and upgrade the communications networks based on customer requirements.

AsiaSat has been a long-term partner of Speedcast in the Asia-Pacific region since 1999. Together, they provide high demand, wide-range, robust and reliable communications solutions for mission critical networks - from voice, video and broadband data, to safety and cybersecurity, as well as cellular backhaul solutions to telcos and critical connectivity solutions for remote regions and in emergency situations.

Barrie Woolston, Chief Commercial Officer of AsiaSat said, "We greatly value our unique relationship with Speedcast and the fantastic history working together to deliver high quality, flexible and reliable networking and communication solutions to their customers. Amid this dynamic market and evolving customer requirement, we are grateful to continue to support Speedcast's expansion and success in the Asia Pacific."

"AsiaSat has been an important partner for Speedcast in the Asia-Pacific region for many years and we are eager to further strengthen the relationship with the upgrade on AsiaSat 9," said Moti Shulman, Senior Vice President of Capacity Management & Network Planning, Speedcast. "Our growing customer needs in this region warrant enhanced capacity that performs reliably and efficiently, and our partnership with AsiaSat is an invaluable asset that allows us to deliver on our promise of the best possible managed connectivity services for our customers' critical operations."

Media Contact:  

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited
Winnie Pang
Manager, Marketing Communications
E: wpang@asiasat.com
T: +852-2500-0880 

Speedcast International Ltd 
Toni Lee Rudnicki
Vice President, Global Marketing
E: tonilee.rudnicki@speedcast.com
T: +1-832-668-2634

Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) Appoints Caroline van Scheltinga to Board of Directors

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Speedcast International Limited (ASX:SDA), the world's most trusted provider of remote communication and IT services, today announced the appointment of Ms. Caroline van Scheltinga as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Speedcast Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Ms. van Scheltinga has over 23 years of investment banking experience at top global firms. She is currently the Chairman and CEO at Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited ('WIHL'), a BSX-listed holding company operating across a number of sectors and with assets in the Caribbean and Latin America. Prior to joining WIHL, Ms. van Scheltinga held Managing Director positions with Jefferies & Company, Lehman Brothers and Credit Suisse in New York. Ms. van Scheltinga received her MBA from INSEAD and is based in New York.

"We are delighted to have Caroline join the Speedcast Board," says John Mackay, Chairman of Speedcast. "Her extensive experience in M&A, capital raising and complex cross-border transactions will be invaluable to us at Speedcast as we strengthen our position as the leading satellite services provider globally."

"I am thrilled that Caroline has agreed to join us as a Director," says Pierre-Jean Beylier, Speedcast's Chief Executive Officer. "I know she will make an outstanding contribution to our business and I look forward to her advice and guidance as Speedcast moves into the next stage of its global development. In addition to Caroline's relevant industry expertise as a telecom banker, her experience operating in emerging markets in the Caribbean and Latin America will be particularly valuable."

Toni Lee Rudnicki
Vice President, Global Marketing
Speedcast International Ltd
E: tonilee.rudnicki@speedcast.com
T: +1-832-668-2634

NOVONIX Ltd (ASX:NVX) Presentation to the Queensland Investor Club

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NOVONIX Ltd (ASX:NVX) provides the Company's latest Presentation to the Queensland Investor Club.

ABOUT NOVONIX

- Established Brand in Lithium-ion Battery Industry

NOVONIX LIMITED (ASX:NVX) is an integrated developer and supplier of high performance materials, equipment and services for the global lithium-ion battery industry with operations in the USA and Canada and sales in over a dozen countries. NOVONIX's mission is to accelerate the global development and adoption of Lithium Ion Battery technologies for a cleaner energy future

- Bluechip Customers

We manufacture the most accurate battery cell test equipment in the world used by leading battery makers and researchers and equipment manufacturers including PANASONIC, CATL, ATL, XALT Energy, K2 Energy, BOSCH, Dyson, 3M, Alcatel-Lucent, DALHOUSIE University and many others

- High Performance Battery Materials

NOVONIX, via our PUREgraphite joint venture with Coulometrics in the USA, manufactures high performance battery anode materials customised for the most demanding lithium-ion battery applications which include electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, grid energy storage, military, aerospace, aviation and medical

- Vertical Integration Security

NOVONIX owns a high grade, long-life natural graphite deposit in Queensland, Australia

Recent Highlights - Battery Testing Services (BTS)

- Largest order (>USD500k) received from one of the worlds largest electronics companies for a custom testing system to improve battery selection and supply chain quality control (names and details cannot be provided for commercial and confidentiality reasons)

- Ten Fortune 500 companies have placed equipment orders in the last six months (names and details cannot be provided for commercial and confidentiality reasons)

- CEO visits customers in Japan and China along with delivery of NVX equipment

- Ex COO of 5 t h largest Chinese battery maker joins the team - Ken Broom

- Professor Jeff Dahn presents DTA technology for the first time in Florida (NVX patent app.)

- NVX showcases HPC and DTA technology at the International Battery Exhibition in Florida

- Pilot battery plant designed, procured and being installed to support electrolyte program

OVERALL INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

- Established brand in the rechargeable lithium-ion battery industry

o NOVONIX is an established brand name known for making the most accurate battery cell test equipment in the world

- Global footprint of blue-chip customers and sales in 12 countries

o Our battery cell test equipment now used by leading battery, auto and equipment makers and researchers including PANASONIC, CATL, TESLA, BOSCH, Dyson, 3M, Alcatel-Lucent, DALHOUSIE University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Helmholtz Institute and many others

- Innovative new products and process being commercialised

o Developing and commercialising new innovations in battery anode materials, anode manufacturing processes, battery cell test equipment and electrolytes

- Backed by a world-class natural graphite resource in Australia

o NOVONIX owns a high grade, long-life natural graphite deposit in Queensland, Australia

- Backed by a board experienced in building and running billion dollar businesses

o Extensive experience in BD, resources, energy, advanced materials, battery industry, project financing, project delivery, operations and scaling

- Highly-incentivised Board and Management

o The Board and Management hold ~45% of the equity in the company

- Great opportunity to position at an early stage in a global market with exponential growth

o Exponential demand for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries being driven by EV and energy storage demand growth

To view the full presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/VNCX7IJ2

Greg Baynton 
Executive Director
Phone: +61-414-970-566              
Email: greg@novonixgroup.com

Philip St Baker
Managing Director
Phone: +61-438-173-330
Email: phil@novonixgroup.com
Website: www.novonixgroup.com

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) Palm Valley Update

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Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) ("Company" or "Central") has undertaken a review of the maximum delivery capability of the existing Palm Valley wells to determine what production rates could be achieved without considering the Palm Valley-13 well, which will be drilled this fiscal year. That review concluded that existing Palm Valley wells could produce at a rate of 15 TJ/d (5.5 PJ p.a.) for a period of two years before reverting to 5 TJ/d thereafter. The Company is in the middle of a FEED process for the facilities upgrade at Palm Valley to enable it to process its historical design capacity of 20 TJ/d (7.3 PJ p.a.). In light of the review the board has sanctioned the reopening of the Palm Valley field and the employment of additional personnel without awaiting for the results of Palm Valley-13.

The results of the FEED is timed to coincide with the results of Palm Valley-13 becoming available.

As a result of this decision, the Company is confident that it will be able to have 15-20 TJ/d of Sales Gas available by the time the Northern Gas Pipeline is operational-assumed to be 1 December this year.

"This is an important step forward to achieving Central total Sales Gas production of 54 TJ/d (19.6 PJ p.a.) by 1 December this year up from existing sales of 17 TJ/d, more than tripling this year's production," said Richard Cottee, Managing Director.

Central Petroleum Limited
T: +61-7-3181-3800
F: +61-7-3181-3855
E: info@centralpetroleum.com.au
WWW: www.centralpetroleum.com.au

Media Enquiries
Martin Debelle at Citadel-MAGNUS
T: +61-2-8234-0100
M: +61-409-911-189

MMJ PhytoTech Ltd (ASX:MMJ) Rebranding and New Website

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MMJ PhytoTech Limited (ASX:MMJ) is pleased to announce that it has rebranded to "MMJ" and relaunched its website.

Investor and Media Enquiries:
Jason Conroy
Chief Executive Officer
E: jconroy@mmjphytotech.com.au

MMJ PhytoTech Ltd (ASX:MMJ) PhytoTech Therapeutics Limited Operations Update

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MMJ PhytoTech Limited (ASX:MMJ) ("MMJ") provides an operations update for its 100%-owned subsidiary PhytoTech Therapeutics Limited ("PTL") as follows:

Clinical trials of the Gelpell technology

Satipharm has licensed proprietary Gelpell technology and successfully manufactured capsules that contain organically derived, highly purified cannabidiol ("CBD") compound. Satipharm is the medical cannabis arm of Harvest One Cannabis Inc. (CVE:HVT) ("Harvest One"). MMJ owns 34.4% of Harvest One.

A Phase 2 Clinical Trial focused on the efficacy of the Satipharm CBD capsules in treating treatment-resistant epilepsy in children is being conducted by NOVATRIAL Ltd, an experienced Contract Research Organisation. Patients in this trial are expected to finish treatment by mid- 2018, with the final report of this study completed by the end of the year. Results of the trial are expected to be published in Q1/2019.

In addition, a Phase 2 Clinical Trial into the safety and efficacy of the Satipharm CBD capsules in treating symptoms of pain and spasticity in multiple sclerosis ("MS") patients has regulatory approval and is ready to commence. This trial is currently on hold pending regulatory approvals in Switzerland in respect of the handling of THC.

Rights to develop the Gelpell technology

PTL owns the worldwide (excluding Canada) rights to develop a pharmaceutical product based on the Gelpell technology.

Requiring a successful pharmaceutical development program with multiple, multi-year clinical trials, this would involve a significant time (10+ years) and investment commitment.

Beyond the Phase 2 trials referred to above, it is highly unlikely PTL will be able to contemplate this program without a funding partner.

Rights to exploit the PNL Formulation

PTL owns the exclusive worldwide rights to exploit the Pro-Nano Lipospheres (PNL) formulation, know-how and related patents (together, the "PNL Formulation") licensed from the Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University ("Yissum").

MMJ is open to receiving expressions of interest from suitably qualified parties to work in partnership to develop, manufacture and market medical cannabis products based on these Yissum-licensed patents (and patent applications) via softgel capsules and/or sustained release tablets containing various types and combinations of cannabinoids.

Management of PTL

PTL's Vice President of Research and Development, Dr Hagit Sacks, will leave PTL at the end of July 2018 and we wish her all the very best in her future endeavours. Day-to-day management responsibility for PTL remains with MMJ's COO Catherine Harvey.

Investor and Media Enquiries:
Jason Conroy
Chief Executive Officer
E: jconroy@mmjphytotech.com.au

Mustang Resources Ltd (ASX:MUS) Maiden Ruby Sales from Newly Established Office in Thailand

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Mustang Resources Limited ("Mustang") (ASX:MUS) (OTCMKTS:MTTGF) is pleased to advise that it has made strong early progress with its recently implemented sales and marketing strategy with the first ruby sales from its newly-established sales and marketing office in Chanthaburi, Thailand.

Key Points:

- Maiden sales totaling A$230,953 achieved from the sales and marketing office established in Chanthaburi, Thailand during March 2018

- 18,288 carats of mostly lower and medium quality rubies sold at an average price of A$12.67 / carat

- Total sales of ~A$1.76M achieved since September 2017 through the sale of 395,374 carats at an average price of A$4.44 recovered from exploration activities at the Montepuez Ruby Project in Mozambique

- Thai sales and marketing office opened in March 2018 now fully operational with 329,309 carats of rubies on hand which are available for sale as at 10 April 2018

- Ruby sales now classified into three main categories:

o Higher Quality Ruby

o Medium Quality Ruby

o Lower Quality Ruby

- Market development progressing very well with the sales and marketing team currently selecting and developing long-term sales relationships with preferred buyers

- Significant interest received from well-known international jewellery brands and buyers who seek sustainable and responsibly produced rubies with full supply chain assurance

The new Thai office was opened in March 2018 following a comprehensive review of the Company's marketing and sales strategy, as announced on 6 March 2018. All figures are unaudited and presented in Australian Dollars.

Mustang achieved ruby sales totalling A$230,953 in the first month since opening the new marketing and sales office in Chanthaburi. A total of 18,228 carats of rubies, predominantly in the lower and medium quality ranges, were sold for an average of A$12.67 / carat.

The sales can be summarised in the following general categories:
 
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Category                 Value (A$)    Carats Sold      A$/ct 
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Higher Quality Ruby      13,406        14               957.57 
Medium Quality Ruby      193,908       10,605           18.28 
Lower Quality Ruby       23,639        7,609            3.11 
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Total                    230,953       18,228           12.67 
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The Company commenced larger-scale exploration activities on its Montepuez Ruby Project in Mozambique during H1 2017 and conducted its first sale of rubies generated from these exploration activities during H2 2017. Total sales of A$1,757,763 have been generated since September 2017 to date from the sale of 395,374 carats (all categories) at an average price of A$4.44 / carat.

The establishment of the marketing and sales office in Thailand has already generated significant interest from well-known international jewellery brands and customers who met Mustang and visited the office.

The office enables Mustang to establish strong relationships with major jewellery brands and ruby customers who require product transparency, full supply chain assurance and consistent supply from a sustainable and responsible mining company.

Mustang intends to conduct regular sales and generate regular cash-flow from its Thai office as it continues to advance exploration and bulk sampling activities on its Montepuez Ruby Project.

As at 10 April 2018, the Company had a total ruby inventory of 329,309 carats available for sale.

Mustang Managing Director Dr. Bernard Olivier said: "I am very pleased to report that sales have now commenced from our newly established marketing office in Thailand and that we are already receiving strong levels of interest from well-known international jewellery brands and groups who would like to source responsible and ethically mined rubies from our Montepuez operation. The first sales from our Thailand office, further demonstrate that Mustang's strategy to establish Montepuez as a world-class ruby project is progressing on track.

"Moving forward, we will be conducting sales from material extracted from our ongoing exploration activities on a regular and ongoing basis and intend to report sales predominantly on a quarterly basis to the market."

Managing Director: 
Bernard Olivier 
E: bernard@mustangresources.com.au
M: +61-4-08948-182
T: +27-66-4702-979

Media & Investor Relations: 
Paul Armstrong
E: paul@readcorporate.com.au
T: +61-8-9388-147

Ardiden Ltd (ASX:ADV) Corporate Presentation on Seymour Lake Lithium Project

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Ardiden Ltd (ASX:ADV) provides the Company's latest Presentation on Seymour Lake Lithium Project.

THE ARDIDEN ADVANTAGE

- Diversified project portfolio targeting hard-rock energy minerals

- A combination of near-term development projects and highly-prospective exploration prospects

- Ontario, Canada is a world-class mining jurisdiction

- Close proximity to world class infrastructure and all-year access to project locations

- Direct access to rapidly expanding American & Asian electric vehicle and energy storage markets

- Excellent exploration, drilling and metallurgical results from Seymour Lake Lithium Project

- Experienced Board, Management and Technical Teams

- Binding BOT & Funding Term Sheet with strategic partner Yantai Jinyuan Mining Machinery Co Ltd

- Well funded to rapidly develop and progress the 100% owned Seymour Lake flagship Lithium Project

WORLD CLASS MINING JURISDICTION

- Ontario, Canada is an established Tier-1 mining district

- Low sovereign risk for development and production

- World-class infrastructure (road, rail, power, communication and port facilitates)

- Direct access to rapidly expanding American & Asian EV and Energy Storage markets

- Project locations surrounded by major mining deposits

- Strong provincial support from Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

HIGH-QUALITY PROJECT PORTFOLIO

- Ardiden holds a highly-prospective, diversified commodity portfolio

- Ardiden currently targeting quality hard-rock energy minerals

- Seymour Lake (100% owned) is the Company's flagship project and highly advanced lithium prospect

- Seymour Lake hosts high-grade premium quality hard-rock lithium project, with Lithium grades up to 6.01% Li2O identified (ASX Release: 20 December 2016)

- Drill testing extension of known spodumene hosting pegmatite structures within the Aubry prospects of the Seymour Lake Lithium Project

- Targeting substantial resource upgrade at Seymour Lake in 2018

To view the full presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/14O354UT

Investors:
Brad Boyle
CEO & Executive Director
Ardiden Ltd 
Tel: +61-8-6245-2050

Media:
Michael Weir / Cameron Gilenko
Citadel-Magnus
Tel: +61-8-6163-4903

Core Exploration Ltd (ASX:CXO) Outstanding Wide and High-Grade Lithium Intersection from BP33 Prospect at Finniss Lithium Project

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Emerging Australian lithium developer Core Exploration Ltd (ASX:CXO) ("Core" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that assays results have been returned for the 86m continuous intersection of spodumene pegmatite that was drilled at the BP33 Prospect in February (refer ASX Announcement 19/02/2018). The BP33 Prospect lies within Core's 100%-owned Finniss Lithium Project near Darwin in the Northern Territory, and importantly, is only 5kms away from the high-grade Grants deposit which Core expects to become its first lithium production asset.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Wide and high-grade lithium assays returned from drilling at BP33 prospect delivers spodumene intersection amongst the best in Australia:

o 75m @ 1.68% Li2O from 210m; including:

-- 55m @ 1.97% Li2O from 230;

-- 23m @ 2.07% Li2O from 262m.

- Drill hole still in high-grade spodumene pegmatite at end of hole, with last metre grading 2.41% Li2O

- This 75m intersection is the widest interval of spodumene pegmatite ever drilled in the NT and one of the best lithium exploration drilling results in Australia

- High-grade spodumene pegmatite body at BP33 open along strike to the south from this drillhole toward BP32 Prospect

- Drilling at BP33 aimed at establishing a maiden Resource estimate in May, to add to the Company's lithium resource inventory at the Finniss Project

- Drilling to re-commence to test BP33 and adjacent BP32 and BP32W prospects upon commencement of the dry season in Q2 2018

The gross continuous mineralised interval at 0.4% Li2O cut-off and 3m dilution is 75m @ 1.68% Li2O from 210m, including:

- 55m @ 1.97 Li2O from 230; and

- 23m @ 2.07% Li2O from 262m.

Core's Managing Director, Stephen Biggins said:

"We continue to be very encouraged with how BP33 is evolving, and expect it has potential to add considerable mine life to our Finniss Project. The results reported today are amongst the best spodumene intersections in Australia, and greatly increase our confidence that Core's Finniss Project near Darwin has potential to become a long life and high margin lithium operation".

This 75m mineralised lithium intersection is the widest interval of spodumene pegmatite ever drilled in the NT and the last metre of the drillhole was still in very high grade spodumene and assayed 2.41% Li2O.

These new results from BP33 are among the best spodumene intersections ever recorded in Australia, and significantly upgrade the BP33 prospect.

Pegmatite was intersected from 199m downhole in drill hole FRCD007 and contained high average concentrations of spodumene from 210m to the end of hole at 285m. The new assays align well with visual estimates of between 15%-20% spodumene.

Some intervals contain significantly higher levels of spodumene, comprising a very high proportion of the whole rock composition of the pegmatite (Photo 1). Assay results for these intervals include 55m @ 2.0% Li2O from 230m.

Drilling of FRCD007 was terminated because of the slow rate of penetration in the hard pegmatite and deteriorating vehicle access conditions as the wet season peaked. There are no visual signs in the lower part of the drill core to suggest the hole is close to the margin of the pegmatite-wallrock contact. The bottom 55m of the drillhole assayed 2.0% Li2O and the last metre interval is mineralised with very high grade spodumene and assayed 2.41% Li2O.

The pegmatite body is therefore open to the east by an unknown distance. The minimum true width is at least 40m, based on the assumption that the pegmatite dips at 80o to the east (see Figures 1-2 in link below), which is considered reasonable given the vertical continuity demonstrated by other drilling at BP33.

Results from the recent diamond and RC drilling highlight that the BP33 pegmatite is open at depth along strike to the south under cover (see Figure 1 and Figure 3 in link below).

As the drill hole ended within the spodumene pegmatite body, further drilling collared to the east at BP33 will be required to define the geometry of this pegmatite body. Core is currently planning an extension drill program (to be followed by infill drilling) aimed at increasing the size of the resource that is currently being estimated for BP33.

Adjacent pegmatites at the BP32 and BP32W prospects, in the direction of the southerly extension from BP33, have been identified in historic trenching and verified more recently in shallow RAB drilling by Core. However, no RC or diamond drilling has been conducted yet at the nearby BP32 and BP32W Prospects.

Next Steps at BP33

Core will process the various data from BP33 and estimate a resource, which is expected to be released in May.

The recently completed diamond drill program at BP33 will also provide valuable information that may be used for metallurgical testwork at BP33.

Core is planning further drilling at BP33, as well exploratory holes at both the BP32 and BP32W prospects, as soon as the 2018 dry season commences (expected Q2 2018). The drilling is designed to test the continuity and grade of these pegmatites adjacent to and along strike from the high-grade BP33 and add to the initial resource estimate at BP33.

To view tables and figures, please visit:
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For further information please contact: 

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

For Media and Broker queries: 

Andrew Rowell
Cannings Purple
M: +61-400-466-226
E: arowell@canningspurple.com.au

Alt Resources Ltd (ASX:ARS) More Exceptional High-Grade Gold Results from RC Drilling at Bottle Creek

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Alt Resources Ltd (ASX:ARS) (Alt or 'the Company') has received a further 900m of assay results from RC drilling at the Emu Deposit, Bottle Creek, WA. Gold assays have been received from drillholes EMRC021 to EMRC033 with results up to 53.0 and 50.4 g/t Au (see Note 1 below). Significant results are listed in detail in Table 1 (see link below). These zone of high gold grades occur within and alongside broad, consistently graded zones such as 27m @ 5.6 g/t Au (see Note 2 below). These broad zones are a positive feature for potential future mining operations, ensuring a minimal 'nugget' effect and a more easily extracted bulk target.

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Latest assays received from RC drilling at Bottle Creek return more outstanding high-grade gold intercepts at Emu Deposit

- Grades up to 53.0 g/t Au intercepted

- Significant intercepts include:

o 6m @ 19.3 g/t Au, including 2m @ 51.7 g/t Au

o 7m @ 9.9 g/t Au (EOH), including 1m @ 23.8 g/t Au

o 11m @ 8.2 g/t Au, including 4m @ 12.6 g/t Au

o 27m @ 5.6 g/t Au, including 3m @ 10.5 g/t Au and 1m @ 15.2 g/t Au

o 15m @ 5.6 g/t Au, including 1m @ 17.6 g/t Au

o 19m @ 5.0 g/t Au, including 4m @ 11.8 g/t Au

o 24m @ 4.0 g/t Au, including 2m @ 16.2 g/t Au

o 19m @ 3.0 g/t Au

o 9m @ 2.9 g/t Au, including 1m @ 10.9 g/t Au

o 13m @ 1.7 g/t Au

- Drilling continues at Emu with rig commencing at South Emu

- Additional holes to be drilled at Emu testing deeper ore shoots

- Multiple holes have ended in mineralisation with additional intercepts near surface

- Drilling has also been completed at the Southwark deposit with assays pending over coming weeks

RC drilling is planned to continue to the end of April 2018. Further results will be released to the market as they come to hand. Since drilling commenced at Bottle Creek on the 12th March, over 8,000m of RC drilling has been undertaken, including recent completion of the planned drill program at the un-mined Southwark deposit. Assays are pending for the Southwark deposit, which lies 1,000m along strike to the north of Emu (see Figure 6 in link below for site layout). Resource drilling for Emu is ongoing, with the rig having moved back to the southern end of the deposit. To date, Alt has delivered 7,200m of samples to the ALS laboratory in Kalgoorlie. Assay results will continue to be reported over the coming months.

DDH1 Drilling will be onsite by the 7th May 2018 to commence the initial phase of diamond drilling across Emu and Southwark. The aim of this program will be to collect metallurgical samples and conduct initial geotechnical studies for resource development.

Alt CEO James Anderson said; "These are outstanding results coming from the drilling at Emu with all holes intercepting gold. The results continue to support the Board's faith that the Bottle Creek Project and Mt Ida in general will move irrevocably from abandoned gold mine to a revitalised area for gold exploration. Bottle Creek is an ideal location to establish a production hub in the Mt Ida Belt, and we intend to fast track the project accordingly. The initial phases of RC drilling is well on the way to completion and ahead of schedule, and we expect to deliver the first stage of a JORC resource by mid-year. This will move us one step closer to development."

Significant gold intercepts from Alt's new drilling at the un-mined Emu deposit are listed in detail in Table 1 (see link below), and include:

- EMRC021: 3m @ 1.5 g/t Au from 57m
o and 4m @ 1.11 g/t Au from 64m

- EMRC022: 1m @ 1.7 g/t Au from 1m
o and 5m @ 5.2 g/t Au from 19m

- EMRC023: 24m @ 4.0 g/t Au from 22m
o including 2m @ 16.2 g/t Au from 42m

- EMRC024: 4m @ 1.8 g/t Au from 33m
o and 2m @ 1.3 g/t Au from 63m
o and 6m @ 19.3 g/t Au from 73m
o including 2m @ 51.7 g/t Au from 73m

- EMRC025: 27m @ 5.6 g/t Au from 34m
o including 3m @ 10.5 g/t Au from 35m
o including 1m @ 15.2 g/t Au from 40m

- EMRC026: 19m @ 3.0 g/t Au from 38m

- EMRC027: 4m @ 8.5 g/t Au from 39m
o and 7m @ 9.9 g/t Au from 49m to EOH
o including 1m @ 23.8 g/t Au from 52m

- EMRC028: 3m @ 2.5 g/t Au from 52m
o and 13m @ 1.7 g/t Au from 104m

- EMRC029: 1m @ 2.3 g/t Au from 42m
o and 11m @ 8.2 g/t Au from 46m
o including 4m @ 12.6 g/t Au from 49m

- EMRC030: 9m @ 2.9 g/t Au from 12m
o including 1m @ 10.9 g/t Au from 16m
o and 1m @ 1.8 g/t Au from 24m
o and 1m @ 1.8 g/t Au from 30m
o and 1m @ 1.0 g/t Au from 50m

- EMRC031: 4m @ 2.9 g/t Au from 18m
o and 1m @ 5.7 g/t Au from 25m

- EMRC032: 1m @ 1.0 g/t Au from 31m
o and 19m @ 5.0 g/t Au from 59m
o including 4m @ 11.8 g/t Au from 63m

- EMRC033: 15m @ 5.6 g/t Au from 76m
o Including 1m @ 17.6 g/t Au from 76m

Figure 1 - 2 (see link below) show cross-sections with new drilling and significant intercepts through the Emu Deposit. The location of new drillholes discussed in this release is given in plan view in Figure 3 (see link below). The cross-sections show the broad intercepts through the mineralised zone and the possibility for continuity of mineralisation at depth in some cases (see Figure 2 in link below). High grade cores are evident within broader moderate grade intersections, such as 6m @ 19.31 g/t Au including 2m @ 51.70 g/t Au in drillhole EMRC024, section D-D' (see Figure 2 in link below).

Regional Setting and Exploration History

The Bottle Creek gold mine lies 100 km north east of Menzies in the Mt Ida gold belt (see Figure 4 in link below). The gold mine is located on the northern extremity of the Mt Ida-Ularring greenstone belt extending from Davyhurst to Mt Alexander (see Figure 4 in link below). The Ularring greenstone belt forms the western part of the Norseman-Wiluna Province of the Yilgarn Craton. The location of mineralisation and local geology, is shown in Figure 5 (see link below).

During historical operation from 1988-1989, 90,000 oz Au was produced from two open pits (Boags and VB; see Figure 6 in link below). Significant historical drilling along a 9.8 km strike outlined the Emu, Southwark and XXXX deposits. However these were never mined. The historical RC drill fences were spaced at 100m, with infill drill line spacing at 50m and 25m at various locations. The majority of drilling targeted oxide mineralisation and reached no deeper than 80m vertically below surface.

Alt's new drilling results continue to provide confirmation of historical intercepts, improve confidence in historical data, proves the continuity and grade of mineralisation in key parts of the Emu deposit. Further, gold mineralisation appears to continue at depth, with several drillholes ending in mineralisation. Additional drillholes are being planned at Emu and other areas of the Bottle Creek Project to test the continuity of gold mineralisation at depth. RC drilling for resource definition is ongoing.

Notes:

1 From drillhole EMRC024, 73-74m and 74-75m, respectively

2 From drillhole EMRC025, 34-61m

To view tables and figures, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/3HL5M9J7

James Anderson
CEO Alt Resources Ltd
E: james.anderson@altresources.com.au

Peter Taylor
Investor Relations
E: peter@nwrcommunications.com.au
M: +61-412-036-231

EON NRG Ltd (ASX:E2E) Cobalt Project Claim Acquisition

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Eon NRG ("Eon" or the "Company") (ASX:E2E) (OTCMKTS:ICRMF) advises that 24 lode claims prospective for Cobalt have been staked by the Company's Geologist within close proximity of the original 18 existing claims in the Stillwater Range (Table Mountain District). Eon now has exploration rights over 42 lode claims which cover 840 acres of land and includes the historic Gilberts silver, gold and lead mine.

The historic Gilberts Mine, located in the recently staked claims, was discovered in 1878 and produced silver, lead and gold. Other historic workings as well as numerous adits and tunnels have been located within the newly staked claims. Eon is assessing these new prospects and the Gilberts Mine for Cobalt which is often associated with polymetallic deposits. The new claims are considered highly prospective given the proximity of the Lovelock Cobalt mine some 3 miles west.

The Gilberts Mine area is widely spread with old workings, adits, and shafts. The company is targeting broadly disseminated mineralisation that has the potential to host a significant orebody that would not have been economic to the old timers who mined this over a century ago. This new prospect meets the company's criteria.

The nearby Lovelock Cobalt Mine was reportedly discovered around 1882 and production of nickel and cobalt began in 1883. Records of a geochemical analysis from that era indicate that the average composition of the cobaltite contained 14% cobalt and 12% nickel (see Note below). Approximately 500 tons of nickel and cobalt mineralized ore was mined between 1883 and 1889.

The Company's claims cover portions of the Humboldt igneous complex in west central Nevada. The complex is comprised of Triassic and Jurassic fossil limestone overlain and intruded by igneous diorites, gabbros and basalts. The intrusive and extrusive rocks composing the Humbolt igneous complex are part of a larger lopolith which rests upon the Boyer Ranch orthoquartzite. The lopolith is interpreted to be an allochthonous block, which was displaced eastward from its original arc environment and over upon the underlying Star Peak carbonate sequence. Continuing igneous and volcanic activity within the area has continued as evidenced by Miocene dikes cutting older Jurassic units. These veins and dikes are generally derived from more felsic magmas and have a distinctly different geochemical character than the Humboldt assemblage.

Eon's claims cover a variety of different units. The three groups of claims were chosen to test various sedimentary, igneous, and volcanic rocks along an area which has been historically active in prospecting for gold, silver and lead.

The northern most claims covers two main rock bodies; the Star Peak group of shaly limestones and an assemblage of either Triassic or Jurassic aged igneous and volcanic rock. The Gilberts mine is located within this set of claims and is positioned near the contact of the Star Peak and the igneous assemblage. Additional unnamed shafts and adits are found along the footwall of the Dixie Valley fault at the base of the hill.

The southern claims group covers a grouping of limestone, conglomerate, gabbro and quartzite. There are active hydrothermal vents along the Dixie Valley fault within this set of claims. Inactive hydrothermal areas are also evidenced by surface mineralization and staining.

The ABAY claim group is the southern-most group of claims along the Dixie Valley Fault. These claims cover recent landslides and a mixture of gabbro, basalt and rhyolite. Shafts and adits are found along the perimeter of the landslides along the contact made with the Jurassic assemblage of igneous and volcanic rocks.

Cobalt

Cobalt is almost always a by- or co-product of mining for other base metals, mostly nickel and copper. Most of the worlds known Cobalt reserves are found in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Australia.

The lithium-ion battery is the most commonly used type of battery with cobalt being found in the cathode. Cobalt is also important in other battery technologies such as nickel-cadmium batteries (NiCd) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Eon NRG is expanding its relevance in the energy sector through the creation of its battery minerals exploration division to take advantage of the growing demand for metals used in battery storage.

The industrial importance of cobalt resulted in the London Metal Exchange (LME) introducing cobalt futures contracts in 2010.

Note:

Nickel Deposits In Cottonwood Canyon, Churchill County, Nevada By H. G. FERGUSON Geologist, U. S. Geological Survey (page 13- http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/7ZJ41K2K)

To view figures, please visit:
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Simon Adams
CFO / Company Secretary
Email: sadams@i-og.net
Phone: +61-8-6144-0590
Website: www.eonnrg.com

John Whisler
Managing Director
Email: jwhisler@i-og.net
Denver Head Office: +1-720-763-3183

Twitter: @EonNRG

Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) Mereenie Update

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Central Petroleum Limited (ASX:CTP) ("Company" or "Central") advises that the Ensign Rig is expected to be fully at the site at Mereenie by next week. The rig crew have been selected with the site preparation continuing apace. It is anticipated that West Mereenie-26 will be spudded on 20 to 21 April and the drilling will take 35 to 40 days.

The $12 million ($6 million Central's share) Mereenie plant upgrade remains within budget and on time for being available by 1 December, the date by which the Northern Gas Pipeline is assumed to be operational.

In addition, the Company has negotiated an extension of the existing debt facility with Macquarie of an additional $5 million.

Central Petroleum Limited
T: +61-7-3181-3800
F: +61-7-3181-3855
E: info@centralpetroleum.com.au
WWW: www.centralpetroleum.com.au

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Mission NewEnergy (ASX:MBT) (MNELF) to Acquire PlayUp Limited and seek ASX and NASDAQ Exchanges Listing

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Mission NewEnergy Limited (ASX:MBT) (OTCMKTS:MNELF) announces today that it has entered into a Heads of Agreement to acquire, subject to satisfaction of conditions, PlayUp Limited ("PLA") by way of issuance of ASX and US Securities and Exchange Commission registered shares.

Key Points:

- PlayUp operates in one of the fastest growing technology segments; set to become the global market leader in blockchain-enabled Fantasy Sports, Sports Betting and Online Gaming

- Merger process provides pathway to global capital markets to enable rapid local and international growth

- PlayUp's gaming ecosystem will make use of the PlayChip, a universal gaming currency built on the Ethereum blockchain, as its primary global currency

- Sporting legend Brett Lee signs as PlayUp's first brand ambassador

- Anticipated a capital raising of US$40m

Subject to the approval of the ASX and NASDAQ and regulatory approval requirement detailed below, upon the completion of this transaction it is anticipated that the company's securities will seek to re-comply with both ASX and NASDAQ listing rules resulting in the trading of shares on the NASDAQ stock exchange and the ASX.

At present, the ASX has expressed concern to MBT regarding the Proposed Transaction and the suitability of the company for listing on the ASX post-completion of the transaction. MBT will continue to liaise with ASX to address these concerns. The transaction will involve Mission wholly acquiring PLA with consideration comprising the issue of shares in Mission more commonly known as a reverse merger ("RTO").

PlayUp an Australian Limited Company is a fully operational Fantasy Sports, Sports Betting and Online Gaming Platform. Based on Mission's Due Diligence and warrantee's made by PlayUp Directors, it is understood PlayUp currently has approximately 400,000 registered users. PlayUp is represented by global sporting icons such as Brett Lee who has amassed a social network of over 4 million sports fans.

According to Legal Sports Report, globally Daily Fantasy Sports revenues are predicted to exceed US$14.4 billion by 2020 and according to Research and Market, Online Gambling which is growing at a 10.81% CAGR is set to exceed US$500 billion.

PlayUp will deliver the worlds first fully-integrated, blockchain enabled global fantasy sports, online sports betting & gaming ecosystem. Underpinning its ecosystem, is the PlayChip Utility Token, a crypto-currency built on the Ethereum blockchain, specifically designed for use as a universal payment and rewards system for the online gaming industry.

PlayUp is the first distribution partner of the PlayChip, established to launch the Initial Coin Offering ("ICO") of its proprietary crypto-currency, PlayChip, in June/July this year. The PlayChip will form the foundation to facilitate the decentralisation of the PlayUp platform and allow sports fans to connect, compete and collect, irrespective of their location.

Daniel Simic, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PlayUp said: "The PlayChip is a unique offering, which will deliver both function, utility and value to the entire PlayUp ecosystem. The network effects of successful crypto currencies are astounding and by introducing the PlayChip, we envisage significant user growth as we address the demands of a growing and key market segment of the global online gaming community"

Mr Simic further commented; "We expect that with the successful integration of Blockchain technology and the completion of ASX and NASDAQ listings, our company will be positioned to be a dominant player on the global stage in fantasy sports, online gaming as well as the emerging blockchain technology sector."

PlayUp has committed to engage the reputable investment bank and financial advisory firms Investorlink Group in Sydney and Chardan Capital Markets LLC in New York to assist with the transaction.

PlayUp currently employs 27 fulltime employees with offices in Sydney (HQ), Melbourne, Darwin and Hong Kong.

PlayUp Interactive Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of PlayUp Limited is a licensed gambling operator in Australia.

For further information on PlayUp including business model risks and directors please see section below titled Other PlayUp Information.

The Proposed Transaction

MBT is an ASX listed public company currently in voluntary trading suspension on the Australian Securities Exchange, looking to acquire a suitable business with a structure and operations that are appropriate for a listed entity.

In addition, MBT's ordinary shares are registered with the USA Securities and Exchange Commission and currently traded on the OTC market under code:

MNELF. This positions the company's ordinary shares to trade on NASDAQ subject to meeting NASDAQ's listing requirements, amongst' other criteria being minimum share price of US$4 per share.

The RTO shall be effected by completion of a funding round anticipated to be US$40 million and compliance with relevant ASX and NASDAQ listing rules. A shareholder notice of meeting and prospectus will be issued by Mission with the basic resolutions to:

- Dispose of Mission's two subsidiaries, Mission Biofuels Sdn Bhd and M2 Capital Sdn Bhd, with all proceeds (cash or shares) to be distributed to Mission's existing Shareholders

- Change of Directors and Executives, and appointment of a Board that will have sufficient experience of managing and directing a listed entity, in particular the existing Board and Management team of PlayUp shall replace the existing MBT team.

- Change of Company Name

- Change of ASX Code

- Consolidation of existing MBT Shares if required; and

- Change of nature of business and compliance with the market trading rules upon commencement of trading of the new vehicle on the ASX and NASDAQ.

Key Terms of the acquisition

1. Mission shall be responsible for co-ordination and execution of the RTO with the detailed assistance of the existing owners of PLA;

2. Mission shall assist with building an appropriate ASX listed Executive team and Board to support existing PLA management team;

3. Mission shall provide systems, protocols and corporate intellectual property consistent with ASX best practices;

4. Existing shareholders of Mission shall retain 5% of the merged company on a fully diluted basis;

5. At this stage given the conditions precedent, it is expected that the transaction will be completed by 31 December 2018;

6. PlayUp to cover RTO costs

7. In certain events that the conditions precedents are not met by PLA, it may be liable to pay a $250,000 break fee; and

8. There are no success or finders fee's payable to any party as a result of this transaction.

The acquisition is subject to conditions precedent by both PLA and Mission namely:

- PLA Successful Completion of the ICO, measured by (1) completion by 30 August 2018 and (2) selling of over US$25m in aggregate

- The completion of shareholder, ASX and NASDAQ approvals by Mission

In the event that the transaction is not completed, Mission may be required to re-comply with ASX listing rules in any event.

Capital Raising

MBT will undertake a capital raising of approximately US$40m by way of an issue of ordinary shares. Given the large historic growth in PlayUp users and resulting increase in gaming turnover, coupled with the uncertainty in timing for the transaction it is uncertain as to the company valuation upon capital raising.

It is anticipated as part of this transaction that MBT shall undertake a share consolidation on a ratio dependent on the final capital raising terms, namely being the valuation of PlayUp at the time of capital raising.

Significant Shareholding

PlayUp's major funder and contributor Wizer Pty Ltd ATF Wizer Unit Trust ("Wizer") currently owns 75% of PlayUp. Wizer is beneficially owned by Daniel Simic and Richard Sapsford, current Directors of PlayUp.

Based on the above capital raising it is possible that either or both Daniel Simic, Richard Sapsford would hold over 20% equity interest in the consolidated entity.

Regulatory requirements:

NOTE: At present, the ASX has expressed concern to MBT regarding the Proposed Transaction and the suitability of the company for listing on the ASX post-completion of the transaction. As a result, MBT may be unable to satisfy any of the regulatory requirements of the ASX until ASX's concerns are first addressed by MBT. MBT will continue to liaise with ASX to address these concerns. As such investors or potential investors should exercise caution.

- The transaction requires security holder approval under the ASX Listing Rules and therefore may not proceed if that approval is not forthcoming;

- ASX has an absolute discretion in deciding whether or not to re-admit the entity to the official list and to quote its securities and therefore the transaction may not proceed if ASX exercises that discretion; These include satisfying the ASX that:

o the business is bona fide;

o that it has a structure and operations that are appropriate for a listed entity;

o that it will comply with all applicable legal requirements in Australia and in all jurisdictions where it is proposing to carry on business; and

o that proper disclosure has been made to investors of the risks (including emerging regulatory risks) involved.

- the ASX takes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement;

- MBT is in compliance with its continuous disclosure obligations under Listing Rule 3.1; and

- MBT is required to re-comply with the NASDAQ requirements for admission and quotation and therefore the transaction may not proceed if those requirements are not met.

Shareholder Approval

The acquisition, capital raising and number of other items concerning the transaction are subject to shareholder approval, including approval for a significant change to the nature and scale of Missions activities as per ASX Chapter 11.

A notice of general meeting containing further details of the approvals being sought will be released to shareholders.

The board of directors of MBT is unanimous in its support of the revised corporate strategy and the acquisition of the PLAYUP business operations and each director intends to vote in favour of the resolutions contemplated in respects to their shareholding.

Indicative Timetable

While it is noted above that a series of material conditions precedent to this transaction exist which need to be completed prior to commencement of the formal process, an indicative timetable for completion of the transaction described herein is as follows:

Action                                       Date
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Completion of ICO by PLA                     30 August 2018
Prospectus lodged with ASIC / ASX            28 September  2018
Notice of meeting dispatched to shareholders 31 October 2018
Extraordinary general meeting of Shareholders 5 December  2018
Capital Raising Process                      15 December  2018
Completion of Transaction                    15 January 2019

Please note the above dates are indicative only and are subject to change.

The Company's securities will continue to be suspended from official quotation on the ASX on until such time that it fully complies with ASX re admission listing rules including re-compliance with Chapter 1 & 2 of the Listing rules. Mission is seeking advice on the requirements of re listing on NASDAQ.

Other PlayUp Information

Business Model:

PlayUp has implemented a business model based on 'freemium' to 'premium' transition. The journey starts with PlayUp attracting the attention of digitally connected sports fans via marketing and promotion. Users enter free-to-play offerings, then are strategically transitioned to pay-to-play services, such as paid entry challenges and sports betting.

Historically PlayUp's Fantasy Sports challenges were funded by site sponsors and/or programmatic advertising, with prize money & redemption in the form of online gifts cards and/or virtual Visa/Mastercard. Moving forward the company is creating a universal "payment and reward "system utilizing the advantages of the blockchain to provide a globally viable solution.

PlayUp Risks Factors:

Regulatory

PlayUp Interactive Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of PlayUp Limited is a licensed gambling operator in Australia. Australia is recognised as one of the most mature and regulated in the world. PlayUp Interactive Pty Ltd apply industry leading practices and systems to deliver consumer protections, including "know-your-customer" (KYC), account verification, underage screening, responsible gambling practices and anti-money laundering (AML) checks. PlayUp will ensure that all regulatory requirements will be complied with before entering into new markets.

Business Risks

Future Profitability

The company has a history of making a financial loss during its current stage of development and growth. Whilst management is of a view that this will be rectified, there can be no assurances of further profitability

Liquidity

The Company is aggressively utilizing its cash resources to acquire new customers. In order to cover these costs and general working capital, given the company's profitability position, it may be required to raise further equity or debt capital to fund its operations. Despite this proposed transaction the company can provide no assurance as to the success of the proposed transaction.

Technology Risk

The company utilizes reputable services to host its platforms and technology and adheres to best industry practices. Hosting is via Amazon Web Services and the primary programming languages used to develop its technology include REACT, Javascript and PHP.

Competitive Risks

The industry in which the Company is involved is subject to domestic and global competition. The Company competes with other companies and businesses in the gaming market, some of which have greater resources than PlayUp and may be able to respond more effectively to changing business and economic conditions. As the market grows, it is likely that levels of competition will also rise. The Company's ability to compete also depends on factors including the continued strength of its product offering and reliability and price of its products. The Company has no influence or control over the activities or actions of its competitors, whose activities or actions may, positively or negatively, affect the operating and financial performance of the Company's business. This could affect the Company's ability to achieve its targets, and obtain investment funds, and therefore affect its revenue targets.

Business Strategy

The Company's future growth, profitability and cash flows depend on the ability of its management to successfully execute its business strategy. There can be no assurance that PLA can successfully achieve any or all of these initiatives or anticipated time frames. The failure by the Company to successfully execute its business strategy could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and result of operations.

User Engagement

The Company will need to continue to successfully engage with users to play on the free to play ("PlayUp") and pay to play ("DraftStars") platforms. This may require the company to spend greater than expected financial resources. In the event that the company is unable, unwilling or successful in spending said funds on user engagement the financial performance of the company will be diminished.

Key Personnel

The Company is reliant on a number of key personnel, which have been employed by the Company for a long period of time. If such personnel were to leave, it could affect the Company's internal performance. However, the growth in Company staff has resulted in corporate knowledge and relationships being spread over a greater number of staff, with less reliance on any particular staff member.

Government Regulation

The Company operates in an area that is heavily regulated. It is also an area where the regulatory environment continues to change within relatively short legislative cycles. There is a risk that future legislative requirements will alter the ability of the Company (or of its subsidiaries) to trade profitably or at all.

At the present time, the Company believes that it (and its subsidiaries) can meet all current and prospective legislative requirements while remaining commercially viable. Legislative changes to the gaming industry and taxation system could also affect the performance of the Company.

The introduction of new legislation or amendments to existing legislation by governments, developments in existing common law, respective interpretation of the legal requirements in any of the legal jurisdictions which govern the Company's operations or contractual obligations and changes in government policy could all impact adversely on the assets, operations and the overall financial performance of the company and its securities.

Exchange Rate

The earnings of the Company may be adversely exposed to exchange rate fluctuations. The Company does not hedge foreign exchange exposure at this stage.

PlayUp Global Fantasy Sports Live Webcast
April 16th 5 PM at:
http://www.investorium.tv

James Garton
Phone: +61-8-6313-3975
Email: james@missionnewenergy.com

Greatcell Solar Limited (ASX:GSL) Investor Presentation - April 2018

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Greatcell Solar Limited (ASX:GSL) (OTCMKTS:DYSOY) provides the Company's latest Investor Presentation - April 2018.

THE BUSINESS

The Global Leader in the Development & Commercialisation of Perovskite Solar Cells (PSC) technology

- Upscale & commercialisation our 3r d generation PSC PV technology with the assistance of in-country government financial support and suitable local manufacturers and distributors in joint venture.

- We are a disruptive technology enablement company with a multi-generation Technology Development Plan to bring successive generations of improved technology to the global PSC PV market.

- Currently engaged in prototyping with plans to pilot line following successful completion of prototyping.

- Current commercialisation discussions are in Australia, Europe, UK, Turkey and China.

- We have an independent Stratagem Freedom To Operate study that demonstrates global IP superiority.

A Global Manufacturer of High Performance Materials (dye solar cell, perovskite solar cell, specialty chemicals & equipment):

- Greatcell Solar supplies to over 600 research based customers in over 60 countries, including Fraunhofer, Oxford University, CSIRO, Princeton, Wuhan University, KAUST, KIST, LG Electronics & Sungkyunkwan University.

- Greatcell Solar has the largest market share for the global supply of related specialty chemicals, including perovskites, mesoporous titania, inorganic hole transport materials & stabilising additives.

- Greatcell Solar also supplies equipment and laboratory solutions, including LED solar simulators.

- Greatcell Solar has excess capacity to scale materials production to commercial quantities for mass manufacture.

COMMERCIALISATION

Competitive Advantage

- Intellectual Property: as an original EPFL licensee Greatcell Solar has global freedom to operate in the field of Perovskite Solar Cells. This superior position was confirmed in the 2013 Stratagem study. Patents cover core technology, device design, manufacturing processes and novel material use.

- Industrial Scale: Greatcell Solar (leader in the development of low cost perovskite materials, deposition techniques and panel assembly) has begun prototype development and pilot line planning in collaboration with VDL Enabling Technology Group - one of the world's most sophisticated process engineering groups. Greatcell Solar is expert in advanced large area deposition, device encapsulation and sealing, and material performance optimisation. Greatcell Solar will solar enable both glass (R2R) and glass (S2S) substrates.

- Collaboration and Global Networking: Greatcell Solar is the global leader in IP harvesting and, as a publicly listed company, best positioned to commercially exploit its vast portfolio of intellectual property, including know-how and trade secrets created over 900 man years. Furthermore GSL's connection with EPFL, NTU, CSIRO, Solliance, VDL and ACAP provides a formidable resource to further enhance our rapid scale-up program.

To view the full presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/E9P93FS1

Greatcell Solar Limited
Richard Caldwell, Managing Director
T: +61-2-6299-1592
E: reception@greatcellsolar.com
WWW: www.greatcellsolar.com

PlayChip ICO Website Launch

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The PlayChip ICO (Initial Coin Offering) is live! Get in now to be a part of the biggest new opportunity in the cryptocurrency marketplace, as an additional bonus investors who take part in the current public seed funding round will receive a 50% discount on their PlayChip token purchase.

What is the PlayChip? PlayUp are implementing a blockchain based solution to create the most user friendly digital gaming token on the market today and now you can be part of the cryptocurrency revolution by investing in the PlayChip ICO.

PlayChip tokens are the ideal solution for online gaming and allow PlayUp to provide their users with the low transaction costs, rapid transaction times and decentralised trust which is inherent to cryptocurrencies. Shortly after the PlayChip ICO is completed PlayChips will be redeemable* via the PlayUp portal and will also be listed on major cryptocurrency exchanges providing users worldwide with a simple solution for rapid liquidity, allowing users to realise their winnings faster than ever.

Head over to the PlayUp ICO website to get further details and to register for this unique investment opportunity.

To visit, go to:
http://www.playup.com/ico

Watch PlayUp CEO Daniel Simic present Global Fantasy Sports on Facebook Live Event on Monday 16th April.

Facebook Event:
http://www.facebook.com/events/230410971037744/

*Redemption of PlayChip tokens via the PlayUp website will only be available in approved regions. Users outside of these regions will use cryptocurrency exchanges to convert their PlayChips to their currency of choice.

PR Contact  
E: general@playup.com

Author
Peter Colley

IndependentReserve.com Australian CryptoCurrency Exchange to Present at Investorium.tv Monday 16th April

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LIVE WEBCAST: Investorium is hosting and live streaming three presentations from the Studio Sydney Tower on Monday 16th April, 2018 at 5 PM.

PlayUp.com CEO Daniel Simic will be presenting to a live audience of Investors and simultaneously the presentation will be live webcast to a global audience.

Adding to the presentations will be Martin Rogers from Australia's leading Cryptocurrency Exchange, IndependentReserve.com.

Highlights:

- Introduction To Blockchain and Cryptocurrency with Martin Rogers

Independent Reserve was founded in 2013 in Sydney, Australia with the mission to transform digital currency technology into secure, robust and regulated financial services, and do things the right way. Their foundation is a strong and experienced executive team, with a broad range of skills in corporate leadership, financial markets, software engineering and regulatory compliance.

- PlayUp with Daniel Simic - Global Sports Gaming ICO

Playup, a digital sports and fantasy gaming application with 400 thousand users around the world is migrating their playchip token to the blockchain. What does this mean? Instant Cryptocurrency liquidity!

Register for the Webcast Livestream here:
http://www.abnnewswire.net/lnk/7LT4B091

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) DroneShield Protects NASCAR

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DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO), a leader in the emerging industry of drone security solutions, is pleased to announce that the Fort Worth Police Department has today confirmed that DroneShield's products were utilised by the Texas State Department of Public Safety, the Denton County Sheriff, the Fort Worth Police Department, the Texas Forest Service, and the Texas Rangers for the protection of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at the Texas Motor Speedway.

The 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is the 70th season of professional stock car racing in the United States, and is a top tier global racing event with substantial security requirements. Texas Motor Speedway is located in Fort Worth, Texas, and is one of the key tracks for the NASCAR events.

Monitoring of drone activity at high profile mass events has become an important component of event management, similar to perimeter access control or participant credentialing. DroneShield's products DroneSentinel (drone detection), DroneSentry (integrated detect and defeat) and DroneGun (drone interception) were deployed in co-ordination with the Texas State Department of Public Safety, the Denton County Sheriff, the Fort Worth Police Department, the Texas Forest Service, and the Texas Rangers to determine where drones may be operating and intercept them accordingly.

Oleg Vornik, DroneShield's Managing Director and CEO, said, "2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is a high security profile event, designated code orange by the relevant US federal government agencies. We are proud to be able to assist a high-profile event like this. Every NASCAR event is complex, and the selection of DroneShield as the sole provider of counterdrone products for the aerial protection of NASCAR is a testament to the quality and capability of our product suite.

We also believe that this is significant for DroneShield in that this is the first known live operational use of all three of our key products - DroneSentinel, DroneSentry and DroneGun - by U.S. law enforcement."

Officer Eric Skinner of Fort Worth Police said, "We selected DroneShield's products for drone security at the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series following extensive considerations of the effectiveness, features and costs of the various alternatives. We are grateful to DroneShield for providing our numerous attendees and us as the organizers with peace of mind in the aerial domain."

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