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Ardea Resources Ltd (ASX:ARL) Corporate Strategy Update

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Ardea Resources Ltd (ASX:ARL) advises that it has revised the development timetable for the Goongarrie Nickel Cobalt Project ("Goongarrie" or "GNCP") in order to deliver the best value for shareholders from the Strategic Partner process, where several discussions are current.

While the Company remains focussed on systematically advancing the flagship Goongarrie Project, the full Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) will only be completed once a suitable Strategic Partner is committed and announced.

Ardea has optimised the Company budget to ensure the GNCP continues to progress through prudent and targeted expenditure but is unlikely to commit to late stage Definitive Feasibility Study work such as engineering for at least six months.

Separately to progressing the GNCP, Ardea has allocated funds to advance drilling of its WA gold and nickel sulphide exploration targets within the Company's extensive WA and NSW 5,484km2 land holding. Ardea is also working towards completing a spin-out of the NSW gold and base metal assets over the next 12 months.

Commenting on the revised schedule to business operations, Ardea Executive Chair Katina Law said:

"It has been an extremely successful 12 months for the Company and Goongarrie has advanced considerably. However, in times of challenging market conditions, we should take a considered and metered approach to the ongoing development programs for such a large, world-class Project".

"It has become clear that due to the weakening nickel and cobalt markets the Strategic Partner process should be extended to secure the optimum outcome for our shareholders."

"Your Company is in an enviable position, having world-class assets and a strong cash position, combined with a prudent and diligent development approach."

Goongarrie Nickel Cobalt Project

The Strategic Partner process continues, with a number of well-credentialed parties active in evaluating the Project. Recent production of high-purity nickel sulphate and cobalt sulphate crystals from a pilot plant exceeded all available product specifications, and this has resulted in a renewed wave of interest in the Project. However, due to the current market conditions, the nature of the parties and their corporate decision-making timeframes, a final outcome to the partnership process is now likely to take longer.

These prospective Strategic Partners are looking for security and consistency of supply for multiple decades, and such timeframes exceed the usual short-term business windows which generally are measured in years. Long term, high quality projects such as the GNCP demand detailed scrutiny which process requires a certain amount of time and resources.

As a part of this process the Company has received a range of feedback from evaluating parties which has identified several opportunities to add value to the Project, de-risk further development and enhance the project economics.

Following a thorough review, the Board has set a revised schedule that will continue to advance development and grow the value of Goongarrie in a cost-effective manner while maintaining the Company's strong cash position.

The focus of works over the next six months at Goongarrie is outlined below and will comprise a mix of both value enhancement opportunities and continued work that is required in any event ahead of a DFS commitment. Completion of this work will ensure that, upon confirmation of a Strategic Partner, definitive studies can be undertaken quickly within the shortest possible timeframe to production.

Ardea will continue to advance the Project:

- Resource update - An update of the resource estimate is targeted for completion in early 2019. This will include the 47,239m of new drilling completed by Ardea, with the Company currently awaiting the final drill assays. A strong structural control on mineralisation was recognised in 2018 drilling, which will allow more appropriate resource block sizes to be used for selective high-grade mining to be investigated. The resource will also include variably mineralised carbonate saprock to be used for neutralising free acid after leaching the ore, which will provide additional nickel and cobalt production credits.

- Scandium resource - The new resource will also include for the first time a scandium grade estimate within the Project.

- High grade mine schedule - The new resource estimate will be used to prepare an updated mine schedule, which will be optimised to ensure the highest nickel-cobalt grades are mined during the payback years of the Project, along with suitable neutraliser recovered from below the ore.

- Approvals - Work is ongoing in relation to the referral of the Project to the EPA for evaluation. A number of studies including flora, fauna, tailings, emissions and water are being finalised to support the referral. At this stage Ardea expects to be in a position to refer to the EPA in early 2019. After referral there will be a continuing program of more detailed environmental studies as required to provide ongoing information to the EPA.

- Alternative product options - Including manufacture of a Mixed Sulphide Product (MSP) as opposed to solely nickel and cobalt sulphate crystals, or a staged combination (such as commission with MSP with later addition of a crystal refinery).

- In-pit tailings discharge - Lower cost in-pit slurry tailings disposal will be examined as opposed to the current higher cost dry-stack tailings model.

- Variability work - Further leaching, rheology, neutraliser and comminution studies will take place to cover the full range of ore-types for a 25 year mine-life. Additionally, thickening and filtration work will be completed on a range of geo-metallurgical drill core composites. Comminution work will also be completed on a range of ore samples for the design of the comminution circuit. Comminution and leaching test-work will also be completed on the run-of-mine neutraliser selected from the updated resource model.

- Mineralised neutraliser - Current metallurgical programs include optimising the mineralised neutraliser nickel-cobalt-scandium recoveries and allow their value to be realised in the financial model (not available in 2018 PFS).

- Water studies - Recent studies into water sources and water treatment options have identified that significant volumes of plant process water can be sourced from de-watering pits, due to the high permeability of Goongarrie ore.

The Company will continue to hold discussions with interested funding parties and will seek to obtain the best outcome for shareholders. Once Strategic Partner funding is in place, the above DFS programs can be quickly expanded to the full DFS level, including engineering once throughput and product type are settled with the Partner.

Goongarrie offers a wide variety of possibilities in terms product type, product purity, and by-products. Logically these will be determined by the requirements of the Strategic Partner/offtake parties. Therefore, rather than progressing with a single Company-defined option, the most prudent approach for the detailed final stage DFS-level studies, notably the engineering component, is to commence once the Strategic Partner process has been finalised.

Ardea's view is that high quality "ethical" nickel-cobalt-scandium projects such as the GNCP will become integral and a critical aspect in the supply chain for the global battery industry. As auto manufacturers continue to announce production plans far exceeding the most optimistic predictions of only a year ago, government incentives for home battery systems are promoted in the public arena, and sovereign control of energy supplies becomes increasingly important, surety of supply, consistency of quality and reliable production of high volumes of nickel and cobalt will be at the top of battery manufacturers' requirements. Goongarrie can deliver on all fronts.

Gold and Nickel Sulphide Exploration in WA

With the successful completion of the GNCP drill-out, Ardea will utilise this opportunity to move the drill-rigs to complementary assets within the Company's highly-prospective exploration portfolio, to potentially add further value for shareholders.

Ardea has a strategic land holding in one of Australia's premier gold and nickel sulphide provinces. The Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP), Mt Zephyr, Perrinvale and Bedonia projects are all highly prospective for both gold and nickel sulphides.

Following completion of the GNCP resource drill-out, Ardea staff commenced evaluation of all the Company's gold and nickel sulphide plays in WA. Recently acquired airborne survey data has added to the understanding of these targets as well as detailed Geographic Information System (GIS) compilation of historic data. This work is being followed by field sampling of defined targets.

The data gathered has been used to rank these targets and a budget has been allocated which will allow systematic drill testing of the top three targets over the next six months.

Key drill targets include:

- Mount Zephyr gold and nickel sulphide targets have been defined and are ready to be drilled. Strong structural/intrusive parallels for gold mineralisation are drawn between the Mount Zephyr and Gruyere-hosting Yamarna greenstone sequences. Government approvals are expected shortly to enable commencement of drill programs.

- Gold deposits of the Bardoc Tectonic Zone (BTZ) at Goongarrie. A gold corridor parallels the 16km strike length at the eastern contact of the Goongarrie nickel-cobalt-scandium laterite orebodies (including Ardea's historic Big Four gold mine). The BTZ Gold Corridor requires systematic drill assessment.

- Bedonia gold and nickel sulphide targets are at an earlier exploration stage but initial Ardea sampling provides strong anomalism in a little explored area within the western margin of the Albany Fraser Province (which hosts the Nova nickel-copper deposit).

Drilling is planned at advanced gold and nickel targets around Mt Zephyr in the first quarter of 2019.

The majority of Ardea's nickel sulphide targets have been specifically targeted as nickel laterite plays since 1997 and have never been subject to modern ground EM geophysical prospecting.

Further details of the planned exploration activities and target generation will be provided in the coming months.

Spin out of NSW Assets

To create additional value for existing Ardea shareholders, the Company corporate strategy is to complete the spin out of its NSW mineral assets within the next twelve months.

Ardea controls a suite of highly-prospective tenements in NSW within the Lachlan Fold Belt which hosts multiple bulk-tonnage deposits such as Northparkes, Cadia-Ridgeway and Cowal.

Data validation and resource estimation is underway for Lewis Ponds and the Company is currently reviewing the results of promising metallurgical work which has been completed during 2018.

A detailed GIS compilation is underway, with multiple gold targets generated for Copper Hill East. GIS targets at Wiseman's Creek have had initial sampling completed, returning up to 38g/t gold and 348g/t silver at the Black Bullock prospect.

Further information about the proposed spin-put will be provided to shareholders in due course.

Ms Katina Law 
Executive Chair, Ardea Resources Limited 
Tel +61 8 6244 5136

EON NRG Ltd (ASX:E2E) GAS WELL AT STU AND PRB DRILL SITES INITIATED

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EON NRG Ltd (ASX:E2E) (OTCMKTS:ICRMF) has contracted a completion rig and wireline to mobilize to the Silvertip field located in Powell Wyoming. The rig is scheduled to arrive December 3rd to recomplete the STU 64-28F in the Meeteetse gas formation. The STU 64-28F is an offset to the STU 35-28F which was recompleted in February and has produced over 100,000 Mcf of gas.

Since recently acquiring over 15,000 acres of leases in the Powder River Basin ("PRB"), Wyoming, Eon has been carrying out in-depth geological studies to rank the best prospects and define potential new well targets for drilling in 2019-20. Environmental surveys and onsite inspections are being conducted on the first round of drill sites as a start of the drilling permit process.

Eon expects to announce the details of its initial planned drilling program in February 2019 following completion of the technical studies.

The PRB has a long history of oil and gas production from multi-stacked pay zones. It has become one of the most active oil and gas basins in North America in recent times with many large E&P companies including Anadarko Resources, Chesapeake Energy, EOG Resources, Anschutz and Devon Energy acquiring large acreage positions and actively drilling successful wells. The number of drilling rigs operating in PRB has risen fourfold since 2016 and current PRB production is approaching 140 Mb/d. The PRB is emerging as the industry's new growth engine due to the slowing of the Permian Basin as a result of pipeline bottlenecks and high commodity deducts. Relatively low drilling and completion costs, highly attractive conventional staked plays, and the ability to grow while other basins are growth limited makes the PRB a good basin to operate in.

Eon will initially be targeting conventional oil formations with low cost vertical wells that have relatively low technical risk and provide long life production.

The Company will have the option to bring JV partners to share the drilling cost/risk while maintaining operating control of the development program and ongoing production operations.

Eon is well positioned to carry out the initial exploration work on the PRB assets with an experienced in-house team that has a good track record and strong technical skills. The current management team has been responsible for the drilling of over one hundred wells across multiple basins in the US.

Success from new wells would significantly add to the Company's existing production and positive cash flow from oil and gas fields in Wyoming and California.

Australia -
Simon Adams
CFO/Company Secretary
Phone: +61-8-6144-0590
Email: sadams@i-og.net

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

Website: www.eonnrg.com 
Twitter: @EonNRG

Collaborate Corporation Ltd (ASX:CL8) December Quarter Performance Update and Key Product Launches

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Collaborate Corporation Limited (ASX:CL8) (Collaborate or the Company) is pleased to provide an update on performance and key product launches in the December 2018 Quarter. Highlights include:

- Net Rental Days Booked in October 2018 increased 76% vs September 2018 and increased 29% vs October 2017.

- The first batch of twenty vehicles provided by Custom Fleet are now available for booking in Sydney and Brisbane.

- Rideshare rentals for Uber drivers have re-commenced in Queensland.

- Brisbane airport pick up options for rental cars are now available at Gateway Airport Parking 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

- The ManageMyCar service is now live at Brisbane Airport.

- Vehicles are now available for booking as part of the Apartment Car Share Pilot in Sydney.

- A major update has been made to the Collaborate Sharing Platform with the DriveMyCar website undergoing migration to Amazon Web Services hosting.

- Website development for Mercedes-Benz Melbourne Airport rentals with valet pick up has commenced.

- A referral program for MyCaravan has been launched, offering incentives for 'scouts' to refer caravans for listing.

Net Rental Days Booked in October 2018 has shown solid growth, increasing 76% vs September 2018 and 29% vs October 2017. The increase in bookings coincides with slightly increased marketing expenditure, competitor price increases and seasonal uplift in advance of the summer holiday period. The DriveMyCar Price Index indicates that competitor prices 30 days in advance have increased 138% vs the week commencing 27 November 2018. Increased competitor prices are positive for DriveMyCar as customers are more likely to seek out challenger brands in preference to the higher prices charged by traditional car rental companies.

As announced on 9 October 2018, DriveMyCar signed an agreement with Custom Fleet to provide vehicles in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for collection from central locations.

The first twenty vehicles are now available for rental in Sydney and Brisbane. Additionally, vehicles are intended to be available for pick up from DriveMyCar's airport locations in Sydney and Melbourne. This new supply channel of quality vehicles will be available to private renters, business customers and Uber drivers.

Following changes in 2018 to registration requirements for rideshare vehicles in Queensland, vehicle owners are required to take additional steps to provide vehicles for rental to Uber drivers. Vehicles have now been successfully registered under the new legislation and rideshare rentals have now re-commenced in Queensland.

As announced on 1 November 2018, DriveMyCar signed an agreement with Gateway Airport Parking Pty Ltd to provide airport pick up and ManageMyCar services at Brisbane Airport. Through this agreement DriveMyCar is now providing Brisbane airport pick up options for rental cars at Gateway Airport Parking 24 hours a day, 365 days a year including a complimentary shuttle bus to and from the airport.

DriveMyCar now offers the ManageMyCar service at Brisbane Airport enabling vehicle owners to have rentals of their vehicles managed on their behalf including rental handovers and storage between rentals. This provides a full service model to vehicle owners who wish to earn income from their vehicle while they are not using it for extended periods including holidays and working overseas or interstate. The ManageMyCar service is also being utilised to manage vehicles provided by corporate fleets and to facilitate rideshare rentals for Uber drivers.

The rental phase of the Apartment Car Share Pilot in Willoughby in New South Wales in association with Hyecorp, a company associated with Hishenk, Collaborate's largest shareholder, has now commenced. Hyecorp and DriveMyCar share the vision that this offering can be scaled and provide a new revenue stream for DriveMyCar which has significant growth potential. The car share pilot aims to provide residents of apartment developments with the opportunity to share their own cars with other residents. DriveMyCar has engaged with the strata committee in relation to the roll-out and operations of the car sharing pilot. DriveMyCar provides customer service, booking functionality, technology for the unlocking and security of vehicles and owner and renter payment management. The minimum rental period per rental is 1 hour. The first stage of the pilot, recruiting owners to list their vehicles for rent has been completed and the second phase offering those vehicles for rent has commenced.

The Collaborate sharing platform has been further enhanced with the migration of the DriveMyCar website to hosting on Amazon Web Services infrastructure. This upgrade provides increased scalability, security and resilience options as well as improving page loading speed which is expected to increase customer satisfaction and conversion metrics.

This launch also includes improvements to the vehicle search functionality. As announced on 19 October 2018, LSH Auto (Melbourne) Pty. Ltd. trading as Mercedes-Benz Melbourne has signed an agreement for the supply of vehicles to the DriveMyCar marketplace and the launch of a premium vehicle rental service. The first collaboration between DriveMyCar and LSH's Mercedes-Benz dealerships will launch at Melbourne Airport. DriveMyCar will make a range of new Mercedes-Benz vehicles including A-Class, BClass, CLA, C-Class, X-Class and GLA vehicles available for rent to Melbourne residents and incoming visitors via the Mercedes-Benz Melbourne Airport dealership. Upon arrival at Melbourne Airport customers will be collected from the Domestic or International terminals by a Mercedes-Benz valet driver and conveyed to Mercedes-Benz Melbourne Airport for collection of their vehicle. This new collaboration will be promoted to Mercedes owners across Australia and new and existing DriveMyCar customers who are seeking a luxury driving experience with the convenience of airport valet pick up. This collaboration will appeal to tourists, business travellers and those seeking to experience Mercedes-Benz for weekends away or extended vehicle evaluations. The Melbourne Airport service is expected to launch in the December 2018 Quarter, subject to third party approvals, in time for the seasonal increase in vehicle rental demand.

An online referral program to incentivise listing of caravans on MyCaravan has been launched. MyCaravan 'Scouts' will receive $100 for each approved listing they refer and caravan owners will receive a bonus $100 upon first rental. This owner offer to increase supply of caravans follows the launch of the $2500 per annum Income Guarantee offered to private owners who list their vehicles on DriveMyCar.

The December Quarter traditionally produces the strongest revenue results due to the seasonal uplift in demand. DriveMyCar is well positioned to take advantage with multiple supply initiatives targeting corporate and consumer channels, improved product features including search and a strong focus on Queensland with a re-launch of rideshare rentals and increased supply of vehicles by Cricks Tweed and Custom Fleet.

Collaborate Corporation Limited
Tel: +61-2-8889-3641
E: shareholder@collaboratecorp.com 
W: www.collaboratecorp.com

Alligator Energy Ltd (ASX:AGE) Chairman's Address - 2018 AGM

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Alligator Energy Ltd (ASX:AGE) Chairman's Address - 2018 AGM - Dear Shareholders, The past 12 months has seen continued positive factors that are assisting to support an improved Uranium spot price, currently US$29-10 per lb, which is up well over 35% since May and sentiment in the sector has improved immeasurably.

This change in sentiment and interest in the sector has helped Alligator raise funds to explore and drill TCC4 which is one of the many targets out of a portfolio that was significantly expanded over the past 2-3 years at the depths of the lows in the Uranium market and remains relatively under explored.

To this end Alligator has retained the services of a world-renowned Uranium geologist to review all the results from the recent drilling in the Alligator Rivers Uranium Province ("ARUP"), and to provide a strategic review of all prospects, some of the older prospects and those that we have recently acquired to assist the Company in its decision-making process.

Additionally, Alligator has diversified its portfolio through farming in to the Piedmont Nickel, Copper and Cobalt project in Italy, which has provided Shareholders with the exposure to the ever-growing Battery Metals market.

Alligator has received encouraging results to date following completion of stage 1 of the Piedmont farm-in, and a decision to proceed to stage 2 will be made shortly.

In the next 12 months we expect to see further focus on the ARUP interests following completion of the strategic review, and subject to progressing to stage 2, the Piedmont areas.

Finally, the Board wishes to thank John Main for his tireless work over the past 4 years and he has made a valuable contribution to the professional running of Alligator Energy Ltd and his input in technical analysis of many of the Uranium targets has been exceptional.

John has also indicated that he is willing to continue to provide exploration input to the technical team going forwards, and for this we thank him and we wish him well in the future.

Paul Dickson
Acting Chairman

Mr Greg Hall 
Acting Chief Executive
Alligator Energy Ltd 
Email: gh@alligatorenergy.com.au

Mr Mike Meintjes
Company Secretary
Alligator Energy Ltd
Email: mm@alligatorenergy.com.au

Nova Minerals Ltd (ASX:NVA) High Grade Lithium Samples Confirm Sherritt Gordon Potential

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The directors of Nova Minerals Limited (Nova or Company) (ASX:NVA) (FRA:QM3) on behalf of Snow Lake Resources Ltd are pleased to announce Initial phase of rock chip sampling at Sherritt Gordon records values of up to 3.78% Li2O. See Snow Lake Resources release below.

Nova Minerals Limited has now earned the right to own up to an 80% interest in the Thompson Brothers Lithium Project from Ashburton Ventures Inc. by financing their commitments relating to their Option Agreement with Strider Resources Ltd.

The Thompson Brothers Lithium Project is well advanced and with a maiden Inferred Resource of 6.3 Mt @ 1.38% containing 86,940 tonnes of Li2O with an additional exploration target of 3 to 7Mt @ between 1.3 and 1.5% Li2O in the immediate area of the resource. Initial metallurgical test work demonstrates the project can produce a concentrate material of 6.37% Li2O using standard metallurgical laboratory test techniques.

Alaskan Project Portfolio Nova Minerals Limited owns the rights to earn up to 85% ownership interest of the Alaskan Project Portfolio from AK Minerals Pty Ltd. by financing their commitments relating to the JV Agreement.

The Alaskan project portfolio range from more advanced exploration projects with ore grade drill intersections to brownfield tenements. The most advanced projects are the Estelle gold project, a district scale project with a 1.1 - 2.3 million ounce gold exploration target, the Chip-Loy nickel, cobalt, copper project, the Bowser creek silver, zinc, lead project which the US goverment has spent in excess of $7m on this project historically and the Windy Fork REE project. Officer Hill Gold Project

We are committed to continue our working relationship with Newmont and proceed with exploration on the Officer Hill Gold Project, in the Tanami region of Northern Territory, located within the ~13 million ounce Tanami endowment.

To view the related release, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/5HUE7G1B

Nova Minerals Ltd
P: +61-3-9614-0600
F: +61-3-9614-0550
WWW: novaminerals.com.au

PlayUp Launches Draftstars India in Continued Global Expansion

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Draftstars, one of Australia's most recognised fantasy sports platforms, has been launched in one of the fastest growing fantasy sports markets in the world. Draftstars India drew 2300 registrations in its first week of operation, with tens of thousands of Rupees being paid out in its initial few days.

It marks the first time the pay-to-play fantasy sports platform has expanded outside of Australia. Draftstars Australia made headlines last month after paying out the biggest fantasy sports prize pool in Australian history following the AFL Grand Final, with over $112,000 in winnings awarded to hundreds of competitors, including $10,000 to winner JRod78.

PlayUp Ltd, the parent company to Draftstars, has long held a strong Indian audience, where it was the 4th ranked sport-related website in October 2018. India is renowned for its enthusiastic sporting population, something that has reflected the rapid growth of fantasy sports in the country.

A recent report commissioned by the Indian Federation of Sports Gaming (IFSG) demonstrated the exploding popularity of skill-based betting in the country. India currently has more than 20 million fantasy sports users, a number expected to grow to 100 million users by 2020. The report also showed that a staggering 89 percent of users play fantasy sports at least once a month.

The bursting popularity of fantasy sports has given rise to an increase in sporting leagues in the country. In the last five years eight new sporting leagues have been launched, including the Indian Super League (ISL), Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Premier Badminton League (PBL), Hockey India League (HIL) and International Tennis Premier League (ITPL).

"The Indian market is the fastest-growing fantasy sports market in the world," said Draftstars India Operations Administrator, Venkatesh Iyengar.

"Given PlayUp's strong reputation and brand in the country it was a natural decision to introduce another of our most popular pay-to-play fantasy sport platforms, Draftstars."

Draftstars India currently has international and domestic cricket challenges, as well as football (soccer). Plans are in place to introduce Kabaddi and Basketball by years end.

Both the Australian and Indian branches of Draftstars are expected to integrate the PlayChip token, the exclusive cryptocurrency of PlayUp's gaming ecosystem, in Q1 2019. The PlayChip will be an alternative to direct cash betting, offering users instant withdrawals, higher security and transparency, and provably fair betting.

The PlayChip is currently in use on the PlayUp fantasy sport and PlayUp Bet platforms, where it is currently pegged to a value of US$0.01. On December 19th the PlayChip will migrate to the blockchain and be available for purchase via the PlayXchange, the native exchange for the token. PlayChips can be purchased using credit card, Bitcoin or Ethereum, and will be available for use on the PlayUp fantasy sport platform immediately.

The PlayChip will also list on premier cryptocurrency exchanges HitBTC and LATOKEN.

About PlayChip

PlayChip is the Universal Gaming Token for sports betting, gaming, fantasy sports, and eSports, at the centre of an incentivised, blockchain-enabled sports community and gaming ecosystem. The PlayChip Ecosystem consists of eight partner platforms with more than a million users across over 70 countries. The PlayChip ecosystem is designed to be secure, scalable, simple to use, and fun, as well as include features to incorporate provable fairness into PlayChip transactions and the partnered gaming platforms, making it the gaming token of choice around the globe.

For more information, please visit: http://www.playchip.global/

or read the PlayChip Whitepaper: http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/26PCD747

Liam Kirby
PlayUp Content Manager
E: Liam.kirby@playup.com
M: +61-478-742-910

State Gas Limited (ASX:GAS) Increases Interest in PL 231 to 80%

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State Gas Limited (ASX:GAS) advises it has increased its Participating Interest in the Reid's Dome Gas Project (PL 231) from 60% to 80%.

The increase in the Company's Participating Interest to 80% has arisen through the agreed acquisition by State Gas Limited of an additional 20% interest in PL 231 and the Reid's Dome Joint Venture by way of funds offset in partial satisfaction of Cash Calls owed by State Gas' partner under the terms of the Joint Operating Agreement.

Subject to these proportional changes to the Participating Interest-levels in the Reid's Dome Joint Venture, the Joint Operating Agreement continues in full force and effect.

At its new Participating Interest level of 80%, State Gas will be responsible for 80% of the ongoing costs of the Reid's Dome Joint Venture, including the drilling of the Nyanda-4 coal seam gas and conventional gas well (currently underway).

State Gas Limited remains sole Operator and is now 80%-owner of the Reid's Dome Gas Project.

Lucy Snelling
Chief Executive Officer
M: +61-439-608-241
E: lucy@stategas.com

Greg Baynton
Executive Director
M: +61-414-970-566
E: greg@stategas.com

THC Global Group Limited (ASX:THC) Expands into New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Market

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THC Global Group Limited (THC Global or the Company) (ASX:THC) (OTCMKTS:HDRPF) has secured exclusive rights to import Endoca's CBD products into New Zealand and has established a supply chain to patients through a strategic partnership with DATAPHARM.

Key Points:

- Strategic expansion of THC Global's international footprint into emergent NZ market

- Endoca CBD+CBDa Products to be imported by THC Global for sale in New Zealand

- Partnership with industry leading pharmaceuticals supply chain company DATAPHARM

- NZ Cannabidiol (CBD) product market has simple prescription process and few existing competitors - potential rapid market growth for THC Global

Through its operating subsidiary in New Zealand, THC Pharma (NZ) Limited, the Company will commence the importation of Endoca's unique CBD and CBD+CBDa products from Europe.

New Zealand regulations allow prescriptions for CBD products such as those imported by THC Global to be made by doctors without Government Approval as is required under Australian regulations, which allow for access to products by a far larger patient population.

The expansion into New Zealand represents a significant step in the Company's global approach to vertically integrated revenue generation.

Market Potential in New Zealand

The Company has been advised by Endoca that they have received strong interest from over a thousand patients in New Zealand seeking their product. THC Global will seek to take advantage of this existing demand, in addition to continuing to build on its prescriber and pharmacy engagement programs to ensure that THC Global is able to build a strong prescriber, pharmacy, and patient base in New Zealand.

With the support of DATAPHARM, THC Global will also commence seeking MedSafe approval from the New Zealand government for the Endoca products which, although not required to commence supply to patients, will add further credibility and attest to the safety and quality of the already GMP certified Endoca product range.

The only other MedSafe approved cannabis-based medication in New Zealand currently costs patients $14,000 per year. THC Global anticipates supplying Endoca CBD products to NZ patients at a substantially lower price, addressing a major barrier to patient uptake, and increasing accessibility for patients.

Favourable Regulatory Conditions

THC Global have identified New Zealand as an attractive market due to favourable regulatory conditions, as New Zealand regulations allow products with over 98% CBD such as the Endoca range to be prescribed by medical practitioners including GPs without the need for special authorisation as is required in Australia.

The Company expects that this will result in rapid revenue generating sales as the Company commences supply to patients in New Zealand. THC Pharma (NZ) is required to seek importation permits to commence importing Endoca products and is seeking those permits on an expedited basis.

Chief Executive Officer of Endoca, Henry Vincenty, commented:

"We are excited to be able to expand our collaboration with THC following their successful launch as the exclusive distributor of Endoca products in Australia. We will continue to seek further opportunities to collaborate and expand on our partnership with THC in the near term".

THC Global Chief Executive Officer, Ken Charteris commented:

"We look forward to our first orders in New Zealand in the coming weeks as we continue to expand our global footprint in the medicinal cannabis market, both in the Asia Pacific and in North America.

"The expansion into New Zealand represents the next step in the development of THC Global as a significant participant in the global medicinal cannabis market".

Endoca

Endoca's primary focus is to research and develop innovative cannabis extracts that can help to balance the human Endocannabinoid system making them accessible world-wide. Through targeting the human Endocannabinoid System many people can be helped to restore their internal balance. Endoca is dedicated to producing the finest and purest quality products like CBD oil while never compromising on quality. Endoca also produces other cannabinoids as there are over 80 different in nature.

DATAPHARM

DATAPHARM creates value by building connections between suppliers, channel partners and their mutual customers. It does this with innovative product offerings such as pharmacyEXTRA.com, introducing companies looking to import or export products into / from New Zealand and consulting to the pharmaceutical and aligned industries.

Ken Charteris
Chief Executive Officer

Henry Kinstlinger
Company Secretary
THC Global Group Limited
P: +61-2-9251-7177
E: ken.charteris@thcl.com.au
E: henry.kinstlinger@thcl.com.au

Michael Lovesey
Director Corporate Media Relations
MMR Corporate Services Pty Ltd
P: +61-2-9251-7177
M: +61-449-607-636
E: michaell@mmrcorporate.com

Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE) Large Maiden 4.4mt LCE Resource Estimate for Kachi Project

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Argentine-focused lithium exploration and project development company Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE) is pleased to release a large maiden resource estimate for Lake's 100% owned Kachi Lithium Brine Project in Argentina (see Figure 1 in link below).

- Maiden Mineral Resource estimate of 4.4 million tonnes of contained Lithium Carbonate Equivalent in Inferred and Indicated Categories extending to 400m below ground level in porous, permeable sediments.

- Indicated Mineral Resource estimate of 1.0 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) in the central area of Kachi.

- Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 3.4 million tonnes LCE in the surrounding area.

- Estimate based on results of 15 drill holes. Brine bearing sediments remain open at depth and laterally with opportunity for resource expansion from additional deeper drilling and extending the area of exploration drilling.

- Resource estimate centred within an exploration target with potential for 8 to 17 million tonnes LCE over 20 km x 15km with brines from surface to 400+ metres depth, demonstrating scale of the project of a similar size to globally significant lithium producers.

The maiden resource estimate contains 1 Mt of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) as Indicated resources, and 3.4 Mt of LCE as Inferred resources, with a resource depth of 400m for both areas (see Table 2 in link below).

Lake Resources Managing Director Steve Promnitz said: "We are very pleased to report such a significant maiden JORC Mineral Resource estimate for Kachi. The team advanced drilling within 12 months on an undrilled project, and defined a large resource and located a project that stands alongside the largest lithium projects in Argentina."

"We will expand the resource with more drilling and move into a pre-feasibility study using conventional and a direct extraction technology from Lilac Solutions which indicate high recoveries, low costs and a reduced time to production of lithium."

Project Background

Lake Resources' 100%-owned Kachi Lithium Brine Project in Catamarca province, Argentina covers 69,000 hectares (170,000 acres) with 36 mining leases owned by Lake's Argentine subsidiary, Morena del Valle Minerals SA. These are held over the centre and southern extension of the salt lake at Kachi in the lowest point (around 3000 m altitude) of a large drainage area of approximately 6800 square kilometres (2500 square miles). The basin drains the lithium bearing volcanic rocks of Cerro Galan, which is interpreted to provide the lithium for the FMC Lithium (Livent) production at Hombre Muerto, together with hot springs. Surface samples with positive lithium results in brines were explored at depth through the drilling and geophysics programs.

Drilling at Kachi has returned positive lithium values in the southwest of the project, where the passive seismic geophysics suggests the basin is the deepest, and brine extends under cover to the south.

Resource Summary

The company has to date drilled 15 brine investigation drill holes to depths of up to 403m across principal target areas of the Kachi salt lake (see Figure 1 in link below). This has revealed thick permeable sand dominated sediments that are expected to continue below current drilling depth limits and beyond the surface dimensions of the salt lake. The ongoing 2017-2018 investigation program has completed a total of 3150m of drilling to date, comprising diamond drill holes, rotary wells and installation of test production bores. The table in link below and Table 2 (see link below) outline the resource reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012) and estimated by a Competent Person as defined by the JORC Code.

To view tables and figures, please visit:
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Steve Promnitz
Managing Director
Lake Resources N.L.
T: +61-2-9188-7864
E: steve@lakeresources.com.au

Alt Resources Ltd (ASX:ARS) Progress Report

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Alt Resources Limited (ASX:ARS) ("Alt or the Company") is pleased to provide the following information on the acquisition of Bottle Creek Gold Mine. In November 2017 the Company entered into a binding Option to Purchase Agreement (Option) to acquire the Bottle Creek Gold Mine located 80 kilometres north west of Menzies in the Mt Ida gold belt in WA.

On 26 September 2018 the Company announced amended settlement terms pursuant to the acquisition of the Bottle Creek Gold Project(see Note below), and further to this announcement Alt has recently re-negotiated the settlement terms with the Vendor as follows;

- $500,000 initial instalment on 29 November 2018

- $500,000 second instalment on 1 July 2019

- $500,000 third instalment on 1 July 2020

- $4.5M final instalment 29 November 2020

- $25,000 rehabilitation bond.

The Company recently completed the 3rd stage RC drilling program at Bottle Creek and is expecting to announce the results from this drilling program once all assays have been received by the Company. Pending the receipt of the outstanding assays from the 3rd stage RC program Alt will revise and upgrade the current Bottle Creek Resource model adding the additional ounces from the program into the current resource model.

It is anticipated stage three RC drilling results and the resource upgrade will be completed in the first quarter of 2019.

Drilling at Bottle Creek is scheduled to recommence in February 2019 with the planned vertical drilling program further defining the large zones of mineralised laterites at Emu and Southwark deposits and additionally the company will complete air-core drilling across the Bottle Creek tailings.

Note: http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/94730/

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

Peter Nesveda
Australian and International Investor Relations
E: peter@intuitiveaustralia.com.au
M: +61-412-357-375

Goldfields Money Ltd (ASX:GMY) Strategic Alliance with Ivy Koin LLC

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Australia's new revolutionary digital bank, Goldfields Money Limited (Goldfields Money or the Company)(ASX:GMY) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Los Angeles-based Ivy Koin LLC (Ivy), a developer of blockchain-based solutions for financial institutions to validate and cater to compliance needs for fiat & digital currency business transactions.

Under the agreement Goldfields Money & Ivy will be working closely together to commercialise the use of blockchain technology in banking to validate and legitimise digital currency to fiat transactions in the traditional banking framework.

Goldfields Money has recently revamped its digital banking platform and has a modern mindset working to cater for the needs of technology savvy consumers. Ivy's technology is a perfect solution to explore new digital currency markets.

Ivy uses blockchain and utility tokens to provide an innovative solution for validation. These tokens will carry "Know your Customer" (KYC) and "Know your Transaction" (KYT) information, critical for financial institution validation and will allow Goldfields Money to open new revenue streams from digital assets and meet Anti-Money Laundering, KYC and other regulatory requirements.

Simon Lyons, Managing Director of Goldfields Money said "The technology behind digital currencies really can't be ignored."

"The biggest issues for the traditional banking sector in dealing with digital currencies are ensuring that financial institutions meet their compliance obligations and are able to adequately identify the source of funds, the identity of an account holder and verify other aspects of these transactions."

"We are excited to be working with Ivy to pioneer solutions to ensure compliant validation occurs that meets the stringent regulatory requirements required of banks."

Ivy President, Ash Shilkin said "Digital currencies are now being adopted into the mainstream. Blockchain-based products can help drive not only the payments but also the underlying verification required by banks for the transactions to be deemed bankable as well as meeting the standards of regulators.

"This opens up new customer and revenue opportunities for banks like Goldfields Money.

"As our banking partner in Australia, Goldfields Money will make it easier and safer for Australians to switch between digital and fiat currencies."

This announcement comes during a time of increased interest in KYC and KYT technologies, as they are necessary for banks, financial institutions and exchanges to meet regulatory requirements. The partnership between Ivy and Goldfields Money is a step toward further integration of blockchain technology into other established financial institutions.

About Ivy Koin LLC

Ivy Koin LLC provides blockchain-based technology for fiat & cryptocurrency business transactions which require extensive verification in the international monetary system. The Ivy network utilises ivyKoin (IVY) tokens which carry KYC & KYT data points critical for financial institution validation. In November, in partnership with Hive Empire Trading Pty Ltd Ivy launched 'IvyPay, a service for Australians to use their cryptocurrency to pay bills or to turn it into cash and deposit it in their Australian Bank account.

For more information on the Ivy Project, or the partnership between Ivy and Goldfields Money, visit www.ivyproject.com or follow the company at @ivykoin across social media.

Investor / Media Enquiries
Simon Lyons
Managing Director
Goldfields Money
Ph: +61-417-178-325

Alligator Energy Ltd (ASX:AGE) Moves to Phase 2 - Piedmont Ni Co Project

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Alligator Energy Limited (ASX:AGE) (Alligator or the Company) is pleased to announce its commitment to the Phase 2 Farm-in Work Program for the Piedmont Project in northern Italy. Piedmont is a farm-in/joint venture project with CRP (ASX Announcement: 1 February 2018).

Highlights

- Phase 1 Work Program completed with processing of ground magnetometer trial surveys;

- Phase 2 Election Notice issued to Chris Reindler and Partners (CRP);

- Ground magnetometer and geophysical surveys to be reviewed in conjunction with planning for Phase 2;

- Engagement of nickel geological expert with global experience in the Piedmont style of nickel deposits to perform a data review and site visit under Phase 2;

- Drill permit applications underway with target for finalisation in Q1 2019;

- Valmaggia, an additional exploration permit application in the Piedmont Project region, to be included in the agreement with CRP.

AGE's CEO Greg Hall commented today: "Alligator has been very pleased with its on-ground geological work, and subsequent high-grade nickel, copper and cobalt sampling results obtained from the Phase 1 program concluded at various sites within the Piedmont Project in northern Italy. We have now committed to Phase 2 of the farm-in agreement. We believe the region contains potential for extended mineralisation, as indicated by the continuity already shown through the regional mapping. We await finalisation of the drilling permit application process to enable testing of this during next year".

Piedmont Project - Phase 2 Commitment

From May to early November 2018, AGE's exploration team completed substantial on-ground geological and structural mapping, along with extensive geochemical sampling and a ground-based magnetometer survey and data processing around historical mines and other prospective sites within the project area.

Alligator is currently interpreting the ground magnetometer data. Once this interpretation is completed it will then be assimilated with the geochemical data and regional interpretation. In order to then establish the best way to advance this Province scale opportunity it is planned to engage a nickel expert with experience in the style of nickel prospects and mineralisation encountered. The drilling permit application process including an environmental survey is being carried out in tandem.

Completion of Phase 1

Phase 1 ground work was completed at the Piedmont project during June and finalised with the subsequent receipt of assay results in September, petrographic reports and processed magnetometer data in late October/early November.

Assay results have shown high grade Ni & Cu to be present within the project outcropping at several prospects occurring with excellent Co & Au credentials across the project area. Highlight results include 6.38% Cu in P18-S177, 2.48% Ni in P18-S003, 0.19% Co in P18-S131 and 60.8g/t Au in P18-S170 (ASX Announcement: 14 September 2018).

Processing by our contractor has now been completed on the trial ground magnetometer surveys conducted during phase 1 ground work in July. Initial interpretations are ongoing and will be conducted in conjunction with phase 2 work planning and proposals.

Petrographic analysis of 5 samples collected during 2018 fieldwork has also been received during November which will also contribute to ongoing stratigraphic and geological interpretations.

Project Background

The Piedmont Project is located within an historic mining district with cobalt, nickel and copper mining taking place from the late 1800's to the end of WWII. Cobalt production grades of over 0.2% and nickel grades of over 2% were recorded as historic mine grade estimates within the Project area.

Alligator considers the Piedmont project prospective for Fe-Ni-Cu-Co massive sulphide deposits in gabbroic and mafic rocks. Previous work on the metallogenesis of the Hercynian orogeny of the Alps completed by Omenetto and Brigo in 1974 drew strong similarities with Sudbury type ores regarding the sulphide assemblages. Bigioggero et al. 1979 made a division of the deposits within the project area based on the metal association and geological settings, these categories were:

1) Mineralisation in layers of the cyclic units, proximal to metasediments

2) Mineralisation in layers of the main gabbro

3) Mineralisation in pipes

Alligator are exploring for all 3 mineralisation types. Virtually no modern exploration has been completed within the district, until a recent EM survey highlighted targets proximal to historic workings.

Piedmont Project Deal Structure

Alligator entered a Binding Heads of Agreement with CRP on 31 January 2018 to earn into the Piedmont Cobalt Nickel project (ASX Announcement: 1 Feb 2018). In summary, Alligator's farm-in agreement comprises:

- Up front payments in shares and cash;

- A total of $650,000 to achieve 51% project ownership from completing both the Phase 1 and 2 Work Programs; and

- Option to increase ownership to 70% through a further $1.25 million program of work

Formal execution of a Farm-in Agreement with Ivrea Minerals Pty Ltd and KEC Exploration Pty Ltd (collectively CRP) covering the terms set out in the Binding Heads of Agreement is in the process of being completed.

Alligator has now completed the establishment of an Italian company AGE EV Minerals S.r.L. This company is a fully owned subsidiary of Alligator and will contain the targeted 51% interest in the Piedmont Project (when earned) plus other EL's and applications which may be obtained. The Company has been considering additional opportunities within the region and recently announced the application for two further exploration permits (ASX Announcement: 23 August 2018).

Alligator and CRP have agreed to collaborate on other Ni, Co, Cu opportunities within Italy as deemed suitable to both parties. In this regard Alligator has offered, and CRP has agreed, to include an additional new exploration permit application called Valmaggia which has been lodged by AGE EV Minerale S.r.L into the proposed joint venture operations once granted.

The Valmaggia permit application area lies directly south of the Alpe Laghetto north-south mineralised trend, and the permit has had some more recent exploration activity and information generated. Alligator will undertake initial work on this and its other application tenements during the next northern hemisphere summer.

To view figures, please visit:
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Mr Greg Hall 
Executive Director and CEO
Alligator Energy Ltd 
Email: gh@alligatorenergy.com.au

Mr Mike Meintjes
Company Secretary
Alligator Energy Ltd
Email: mm@alligatorenergy.com.au

Deep Yellow Limited (ASX:DYL) Tumas 1 East Resource Drilling Delivering Above Expectations

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Deep Yellow Limited (ASX:DYL) (OTCMKTS:DYLLF) (Deep Yellow) is pleased to announce that the resource infill drilling in the Tumas 1 East area on EPL3497, testing two of the five tributaries, has now been completed. Extensive uranium mineralisation has been confirmed within Tributaries 1 and 2. EPL3497 is held by Reptile Uranium Namibia (Pty) Ltd, part of the group of companies wholly owned by Deep Yellow.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Resource definition drilling in the Tumas1 East area has tested two of the five tributaries targeted for follow-up with drilling of the balance planned for 2019.

- The infill drilling on the two tributaries tested has confirmed strong, continuous calcrete- type uranium mineralisation:

o 6.2km of mineralised channel will now be considered for the forthcoming resource estimation work

o 157 infill holes drilled, 92 returned >100ppm eU3O8 over 1m.

- Best intersections include

o TA222 8m at 354ppm eU3O8 from 2m

o TA230 9m at 1799ppm eU3O8 from surface

o TA239 7m at 426ppm eU3O8 from 3m

o TA249 9m at 382ppm eU3O8 from 2m

o TA257 5m at 389ppm eU3O8 from 2m

o TA303 4m at 608ppm eU3O8 from surface

1m at 741ppm eU3O8 from 12m

2m at 963ppm eU3O8 from 18m

o TA306 8m at 554ppm eU3O8 from 2m

- Resource upgrade drilling has commenced using two rigs on Tumas 3 West to complete the drilling campaign for 2018.

- A new resource estimate for Tumas 1 East and Tumas 3 West is expected in Q1 2019.

- Mineralisation is calcrete-associated hosted within palaeochannels, similar to the Langer Heinrich uranium mine located 30km to the north.

Since the last drilling update (as reported 5 November 2018) 157 holes have been drilled from 1 to 23 November for 1,828m completing the resource definition drilling on Tributary 1 and the upper reaches of Tributary 2. In total, 265 RC holes for 3,100m have been drilled since 1 October testing these two tributaries.

Although more resource infill drilling is required in Tumas 1 East to test three more mineralised tributaries that have been identified, the two RC rigs working in this area have now been moved to carry out resource drilling over the highly prospective western extension of the Tumas 3 discovery. This will then complete the 2018 drilling campaign. Figure 1 (see link below) shows the prospective paleochannel system outline and prospect locations.

Tumas 1 East Resource Drilling

As previously reported, exploration drilling testing the headwaters east of the Tumas 1 deposit has identified a uranium-fertile multipronged channel system comprising, at this stage, seven tributaries draining into the main Tumas palaeochannel in the vicinity of the Tumas 1 deposit. Continuous uranium mineralisation was identified along Tributary 1 and the upper reaches of Tributary 2 (see Figure 2 in link below). Resource infill drilling from November 1 to 23 has now confirmed the continuity of this uranium mineralisation for 4.6km in Tributary 1 and 1.6km for Tributary 2, all totalling 6.2km.

These mineralised channels range from 100m to 900m in width. The mineralisation is located at shallow depth from surface to 20m. Except for localised hot spots, large parts of this mineralisation do not show any surface radiometric expression.

The 265 RC holes drilled since 1 October to test Tributaries 1 and 2 are now earmarked for resource estimation. Of this, 192 or 72% show uranium mineralisation above 100ppm eU3O8 over 1m. The average grade, at a 200 ppm eU3O8 over 1 m cut off, is 434ppm with an average thickness of 6.6m and is well within the range of the 300 to 500ppm target. In places the mineralisation can reach a thickness of up to 14m (TA238) and grade of up to 1,799 ppm eU3O8 (TA230).

Drill hole and channel locations are shown in Figure 2(see link below). Figures 3 and 4 (see link below) show a drill crosssection through the main Tributary 1 and a drill long-section respectively highlighting the continuity and thickness of mineralisation.

Mineralised intersections from the current reporting period that are above the 100ppm U3O8 over 1m cut-off are tabulated in Table 1, Appendix 1. Table 2 in Appendix 1 lists all holes drilled in this period. The equivalent uranium values are based on down-hole radiometric gamma logging carried out by a fully calibrated Aus-Log gamma logging system.

Analysis/Conclusion

The resource infill drilling has been highly successful, identifying 6.2km of continuously mineralised palaeochannel. In total, 336 RC holes for 4,100m were completed over 2 months over the entire Tumas 1 East area. Those two of the five prospective tributaries that have been infill drilled will be the focus of a new resource estimation to be completed in early 2019.

Drill spacings have varied from 50m to 100m along lines 100m to 1,600m apart. Of these holes, 211 returned positive results of more than 100ppm eU3O8 over 1m. This reflects an almost 63% success rate. The average grade of the 1m intersections >100ppm U3O8 is 286ppm and, importantly, in the >200ppm U3O8 this average grade increases to 429ppm which is the cut-off used in the previous resource estimates.

The results of the ongoing exploration are regarded as very encouraging. This drilling in what was a previously unknown headwater system of the Tumas palaeochannel system has identified a new continuous calcrete-type uranium mineralisation at shallow depth which will result in another resource upgrade for the Tumas palaeochannel calcrete resources.

Significantly, the new uranium mineralisation identified in the tributaries of this palaeochannel system in the Tumas East area has opened up the potential for further mineralisation in Tributaries 4, 5 and possibly 6, along an extensive strike length.

The ongoing work again confirms that the uranium mineralisation is not confined to one simple, single channel but rather is associated with a complex palaeodrainage system containing several channels and tributaries.

This fourth (ongoing) drilling campaign continues to emphasise the strong exploration potential of the extensive, uranium-fertile palaeochannel system within which the new Tumas palaeochannel discoveries occur.

The drill program emphasis has now shifted to resource drilling at Tumas 3 West where the two RC drill rigs are currently operating. These drilling programs will continue into December.

An updated Inferred Resource estimation for the Tumas 1 East Zone, in conjunction with Tumas 1 & 2 and Tumas 3 West is expected to be delivered in early 2019.

CEO Comment

John Borshoff commented: "the Tumas palaeochannel has developed into a remarkable exploration target with drilling producing desired results on a consistent basis, rejuvenating the Reptile project significantly. The drilling campaigns that have focussed on this channel system since Feb 2017 guided by new management is uncovering huge potential. The latest positive resource drilling exemplifies the confidence we have in the potential of this target to add to our growing resource base."

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John Borshoff
Managing Director/CEO
T: +61-8-9286-6999
Email: john.borshoff@deepyellow.com.au
www.deepyellow.com.au

New Energy Minerals Ltd (ASX:NXE) 2018 Annual General Meeting Presentation

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New Energy Minerals Ltd (ASX:NXE) (OTCMKTS:MTTGF) provides the Company's 2018 Annual General Meeting Presentation.

CORPORATE SNAPSHOT

Core Business

New Energy Minerals Limited is an ASX listed company focused on the mining and exploration of 'New Energy Minerals', including graphite and vanadium. The Company is current fast tracking its world-class Caula Vanadium-Graphite project in Northern Mozambique with first cash flows expected in H2 of 2019.

THE CAULA PROJECT

- Located in Cabo Delgado Provide, Northern Mozambique and along strike from world-class Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR) (A$550 million market cap)

- Caula has similar grades to Syrah, but superior graphite metallurgy and integrated vanadiumgraphite flowsheet.

- Excellent transport infrastructure with ~25km access road to sealed road leading to ports of Pemba and Nacala

- New Energy Minerals vanadium deposit hosted within vanadium mica and silicate mineral associated with the graphitic schist

- Fully integrated flowsheet to deliver both graphite & vanadium

To view the full presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/D6UR79SZ

New Energy Minerals Limited
Dr Bernard Olivier
Managing Director
E: bernard@newenergyminerals.com.au
M: +61-4-08948-182

Jane Morgan Management
Jane Morgan
Media & Investor Relations
E: jm@janemorganmanagement.com.au
T: +61-405-555-618

Lithium Power International Ltd (ASX:LPI) Chairman's Address to Shareholders

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Lithium Power International Ltd (ASX:LPI) (OTCMKTS:LTHHF) provides the Company's Chairman Address to Shareholders.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Lithium Power International Limited's Annual General Meeting for 2018.

My name is David Hannon and I will chair the meeting today.

I would like to introduce you to the Company's Executive Directors:

- Cristobal Garcia-Huidobro;

- Richard Crookes;

- Andrew Phillips;

And its Non-Executive Directors

- Russell Barwick;

- Ricky Fertig; and

- Martin Borda

I would also like to introduce you to Scott Nichols representing the Company's auditors EY.

This is my second Annual General Meeting as Chairman of the Company and over the past twelve months, LPI's primary focus has been on the exploration and development of our flagship Maricunga project through our joint venture company MSB.

The Company has contributed significant funds throughout the year to MSB to complete the earn-in to the Maricunga project.

In January 2018 we released the Preliminary Economic Assessment Study (PEA). Due to the excellent results documented in the PEA the decision was made to bring forward the Company's final earn-in payments, under the Investment Agreement.

This, in effect, allowed the Company to complete its earn-in obligations and make us a fully paid up 50% shareholder of MSB in February 2018.

In August 2018 LPI acquired an additional 1% of MSB, bringing our interest to 51% showing our commitment to the joint venture company.

MSB submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Maricunga in September 2018. This moved through the first part of the approval process on 26 November 2018 and now enters into the more comprehensive "page by page" approval process. With 11,400 pages to review, an approval will follow a comprehensive review process.

We are on track to complete the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) in December 2018.

We made positive steps toward the awarding of all required licences, and other strategic relationships within the Chilean business environment which will further enhance and de-risk the Maricunga project. As with all corporate to corporate and corporate to government negotiations, these things take time but we anticipate these to be finalised in the first half of 2019.

Outside the Chile project, we have finalised a 70/30 joint venture for our Argentine Centenario Salar project, with Centenario Lithium Limited. We have completed a pre-drilling exploration program accompanied with all the necessary permitting requirements relating to the Centenario Project and expect to commence a drilling program in 2019.

Our Western Australian properties show promise, particularly Tabba Tabba and the Pilgangoora. We have completed extensive assessments for possible exploration drilling targets and further announcements will be made in early 2019.

In October 2018 we were pleased to announce the appointment of Non-Executive Director Cristobal Garcia-Huidobro as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr Garcia-Huidobro will continue as the CEO and Director of MSB. Mr Garcia-Huidobro has an excellent reputation and a strong network in Chile and his appointment has been approved by LPI's joint venture partners in MSB.

We were also delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Crookes as Executive Director - Corporate Finance in October 2018. Mr Crookes is a highly regarded and well-known resource industry and investment professional in Australia, with more than 30 years' experience in the mining and finance sectors. He has a unique blend of broad resource industry operations experience coupled with a successful career in mining finances and investment management.

The Company also added Mr Martin Borda to its Board in September 2018, in order to further enhance its relationship with MSB. Mr Borda is the owner of LPI's Chilean joint venture partner. LPI will continue to put the right people in the right place at the right time as the Company advances the Maricunga Project and its other assets.

We would like to acknowledge the efforts of our founding CEO, Martin Holland, who departed the Company in June 2018. Martin was instrumental to the growth and success of the Company. We would also like to acknowledge the efforts of Dr Luis Ignacio Silva, who resigned from the Board in September 2018.

In the new year we will update the market on a number of strategic and operational matters that both LPI and MSB have underway. LPI looks forward to an exciting 2019.

To view Annual General Meeting and Investor Meetings Presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/C02JR352

Lithium Power International Ltd
WWW: www.lithiumpowerinternational.com

Alligator Energy Ltd (ASX:AGE) Investor Update - 28 November 2018

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Alligator Energy Ltd (ASX:AGE) provides the Company's Investor Update - 28 November 2018.

Summary of project status and further work

Alligator is focused on the discovery of large economic high grade energy related metal deposits (Uranium, Nickel, Cobalt) with clear pathways for approval and development.

The tenements held in the Alligator Rivers Uranium Province (ARUP) region contain multiple uranium targets in a well-defined regional uranium bearing zone, which includes the Caramal resource.

TCC4 has now had first pass drilling, identifying potential uranium host rock units. The technical data generated will be integrated into the existing geological framework to allow further prioritisation and refinement of TCC4, along with other targets within the zone consolidating its position in a world class uranium province as the uranium market continues to firm up.

Alligator's Piedmont project setting is a major gabbroic mafic complex, with subvolcanic layered intrusive structures leading down to depth. The region of interest appears to extend some 30kms in length, by 2 to 3kms wide, and contains multiple historic Ni Co Cu mines.

Alligator's ground truthing and sampling has confirmed the high grade tenor of the region, and the company is now committed to a targeted drilling program to be based around best technical advice on similar deposit types.

To view the full presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/261Q1510

Greg Hall 
CEO
Alligator Energy Ltd 
E: gh@alligatorenergy.com.au

Mr Mike Meintjes
Company Secretary
Alligator Energy Ltd
E: mm@alligatorenergy.com.au
T: +61-7-3852-4712

Ardiden Ltd (ASX:ADV) Further High-Grade Lithium Results from North Aubry

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Canadian-focused lithium explorer and developer, Ardiden Limited ("ADV" or "the Company") (ASX:ADV), is pleased to announce the next set of assay results from the Company's ongoing Resource expansion and exploration drill program at North Aubry.

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Ardiden continues to successfully progress the Resource expansion and exploration diamond drilling program with significant results from the latest eight drill holes ASD012 to ASD019, including:

o ASD012: 17.91m @ 0.85% Li2O from 126.95m;

o ASD013: 12.28m @ 1.03% Li2O from 126.20m;

o ASD017: 15.06m @ 1.11% Li2O from 112.94m;

-- Including 1.00m @ 4.26% Li2O from 121.50m; and

o ASD019: 5.02m @ 0.67% Li2O from 168.55m.

- The intersection of multiple spodumene bearing pegmatites and the identification of encouraging and high-grade results at North Aubry continue to underpin the premium quality of the lithium mineralisation at Seymour Lake.

- Ardiden and strategic Chinese partners Yantai Jinyuan Mining Machinery Co., Ltd have commenced further metallurgical test-work to optimise the recovery and grade of the Seymour Lake spodumene concentrate.

*Note: stated lengths of intersections are down-hole lengths and the true thickness of the intersected pegmatites is not yet known and requires additional drilling to determine actual true thickness.

The latest diamond drilling results have delivered further high-grade lithium intersections, reflecting the quality of the North Aubry mineralisation. The North Aubry prospect is located within the Company's 100% owned flagship Seymour Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, Canada.

Commenting on the results Ardiden CEO and Executive Director, Brad Boyle said: "The Resource expansion and exploration drill program has been extremely successful thus far, and with the latest set of drill holes identifying results of up to 4.26% Li2O (ASD017), confirms the consistent quality and grades of mineralisation throughout the pegmatite lodes.

"The further we advance the drill program, the more confidence we gain in the high-quality nature of North Aubry. More importantly, the recent results exceed the originally predicted boundaries of the mineralised zones and these results underpin North Aubry as an integral part of the upgraded Seymour Lake Mineral Resource."

THE RESOURCE EXPANSION DRILLING PROGRAM

Drilling results to date continue to validate the original exploration model. A number of these drill results have exceeded expectations, confirming that the North Aubry pegmatite extends further down-dip than was previously known, as displayed by Figure 1(see link below).

The latest set of assay results (ASD012 to ASD019) confirm the presence of lithium mineralisation throughout the North Aubry prospect (outlined in Figure 1 in link below) with the majority of drill holes completed to date intersecting multiple spodumene-bearing pegmatites at various depths. These results are highlighted by returning multiple results in excess of 2% Li2O (refer to Appendix 2 in link below), with some intersections exceeding 4% Li2O.

Ardiden's geological team are currently reviewing all drilling results returned via the drill program in order to better understand the broader geological setting and the implications of these extensions of the North Aubry pegmatite within this area. Furthermore, multiple drill targets are being revised and refined in order optimise drill testing locations to maximise potential exploration success within the strike zone.

ADDITIONAL METALLURIGICAL TESTWORK

The Company's strategic Chinese partners Yantai Jinyuan Mining Machinery Co., Ltd is continuing to work with Ardiden to refine the current process flow sheet design in order to optimise the recovery and grade of spodumene concentrate produced from the North Aubry pegmatite.

To view figures, please visit:
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Investors:
Brad Boyle
Ardiden Ltd 
Tel: +61-8-6245-2050

Media:
Michael Weir / Cameron Gilenko
Citadel-Magnus
Tel: +61-8-6160-4900

Argent Minerals Limited (ASX:ARD) AGM Presentation to Investors

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Argent Minerals Limited (ASX:ARD) provides the Company's AGM Presentation to Investors.

WHY INVEST IN ARGENT?

- Highly experienced board and management

o Highly focused on Argent share price turnaround and growth

o Evolution of Argent strategy underway

- FY2018 achievements

o Kempfield advances to large scale potential

o Pine Ridge Gold Mine - significant upside identified

o West Wyalong - upgraded to a Prospect by drilling results

o Loch Lilly maiden drilling programme - positive results

- Significant assets with 'company maker' potential

o #1 Kempfield + Pine Ridge/Trunkey gold belt

o #2 West Wyalong copper-gold

THE EVOLUTION OF ARGENT

- Increase share price and limit dilution

- A focus shift to gold exploration and production in well-endowed Lachlan Orogen within the larger Kempfield area

- High-value gold exploration will boost future Kempfield economics

- Option of realising early revenue through smaller-scale operation

To view the full presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/6462039O

David Busch
Chief Executive Officer
Argent Minerals Limited
M: +61-415-613-800
E: david.busch@argentminerals.com.au

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) AGM Address to Shareholders

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Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited (ASX:COB) (OTCMKTS:CBBHF) provides the Company's AGM Address to Shareholders.

Good morning, I would like to welcome all COB shareholders and guests to our 2018 AGM.

The last 12 months has been a significant period of development for the business and we have taken important steps progressing the Thackaringa Cobalt Project.

Cobalt Blue delivered a Scoping Study in mid-2017. The study outlined several potential processing pathways, including roasting, pressure oxidation leaching and pyrolysis, of which pyrolysis presented the most desirable commercial and economic outcome.

In July 2017 we welcomed a new director to our Board, Matt Hill, an experienced investment and mining professional who has added considerably to the board's capabilities. In June 2018, Trangie Johnston resigned from the Board and we thank him for his dedication and service to Cobalt Blue.

Field work over FY18 was extensive - with 12,500 metres of total drilling on site - representing the largest single campaign in Thackaringa's history. This resulted in a significant upgrade for the project - a 31% increase in resource (to 72 million tonnes total) of which 72% was brought into the Indicated Resource Category.

In addition to the drilling work, we also commissioned a major heliborne geophysical survey designed to locate pyrite style anomalies. This work identified multiple large exploration targets which are currently the subject of further examination.

Cobalt in pyrite is a common mineralisation within the Broken Hill district and we were pleased to sign a cooperation MOU with Havilah Resources to better understand the potential fit of our processing technology with their Mutooroo ore. Results to date have been very positive.

From mid FY18 we announced a series of metallurgical processing breakthroughs. Firstly, our technical team achieved a 92% cobalt recovery from a simple crush and gravity circuit. This was a tremendous achievement as only 20% of mined ore would need to be processed further. In other words, the refinery was only 1/5 of the size of the Thackaringa mine. Secondly, the team was able to recover 96% of the cobalt from this concentrate into a battery ready cobalt sulphate. This demonstrated our ability to take Thackaringa ore and produce a high value product.

Today, the rapidly evolving battery market demands cobalt as a key pre cursor ingredient. Parallel to these developments, battery makers are "thrifting" cobalt, in order words using less cobalt to make each battery. This transition, however, requires a higher-grade cobalt product, which remains a key focus for our business.

Commercially, our relationships now span the key cobalt refining countries of China, Japan and Korea which have been optimising the processing of cobalt for in excess of 50 years. We were delighted to introduce LG International as a cornerstone commercial partner via our First Mover Program. LGI has provided us with financial assistance and, looking forward, will assist technically in making the right specification of cobalt sulphate. We look forward to advancing this relationship.

We are also examining processing alternatives that enable the production of elemental sulphur. This would displace costly imports when used as a feedstock for fertiliser. Cobalt Blue aims to produce sulphur, with direct sales into the domestic Australian market, which currently imports more than one million tonnes per annum.

In late June 2018 COB delivered a Pre-Feasibility Study that outlined the world class characteristics of the Thackaringa Cobalt Project. As a result, COB achieved a 70% Joint Venture equity stake in the project.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Cobalt Blue management team and my fellow directors for their hard work and commitment during this year.

Australia remains well endowed with cobalt resources but produces only 6% of global supply. There is little doubt that we have plenty of potential, particularly considering our stable jurisdiction and ethical credentials. Cobalt Blue looks forward to closing this cobalt gap.

To view the presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/SGM8XO13

Joe Kaderavek
Chief Executive Officer
Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited
Ph: +61-2-8287-0660
Website: www.cobaltblueholdings.com
Email: info@cobaltblueholdings.com

Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE) Investor Presentation

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Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE) provides the Company's latest Investor Presentation.

Investment Highlights - Kachi Project

Lake Resources (ASX:LKE)

- Lithium exploration/development in Argentina - 3 brine lithium & 1 hard rock lithium project

- One of largest lease holdings of Lithium ~ 200,000 Ha, provides scale and optionality

Two Flagship Projects: Kachi - Large Resource; Large Exploration Target

- Large maiden resource: 4.4 Mt LCE combined Indicated & Inferred categories

- Indicated: 1 Mt LCE, Inferred: 3.4 Mt LCE

- Large basin 20km x 15km x 400-800m deep: Leases cover entire brine basin 69,000 Ha & 100% owned

- PFS to follow - development optionality - conventional & direct extraction methods

- In southern extension of brine producing area, 80km south of FMC/Livent (producing for 20 years)

- New direct extraction method partnership - Reduction in time to production & lower operating costs

Major Transactions in Area

- Cauchari - next to major acquisition $237M at Cauchari (Gangfeng Aug'18) = 6x LKE market value

- Kachi - south of Galaxy resource sale - US$280 M (POSCO June'18)

- Implied Acquisition Value: US$55-70 M per 1 Mt LCE resource

Undervalued vs Peers:

- Comparisons with other lithium companies in Argentina shows deep value in LKE

- Neighbours market value 300% to 1000% higher. Recent research $0.44 price target

To view the full presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/H682FO07

Steve Promnitz
Managing Director
Lake Resources N.L.
T: +61-2-9188-7864
E: steve@lakeresources.com.au

IR(Ben): +61-4131-50448
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