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FINANCE VIDEO: Traprock Mining Ltd (ASX:TMI) CEO David Jelley Presents the IPO and Gold Investment Opportunity

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FINANCE VIDEO: Traprock Mining Ltd (ASX:TMI) CEO David Jelley Presents the IPO and Gold Investment Opportunity in an interview with ABN Newswire.

Traprock's well known historical deposits around the Mt Morgan area in Queensland are the home to a potential multi-million ounce bonanza. Previous mining has shown a start-up resource of 3.6 million tonnes of ore left behind by previous mining operations.

The company has been operating for two years, and has accumulated a portfolio of gold, copper and silver assets, with an early production schedule as the main priority.

Traprock has quality prospects in the current project portfolio, in which to develop and expand resources, in near and medium term.

The Company now has a very prospective number of exciting projects, including a flagship Volcanic Hosted Massive Sulphides (VHMS) project which has large promise to expand historic resources and sedimentary gold projects which have multiple developed gold targets. The projects have good infrastructure and proximity to population centres of coastal central and south east Queensland, as was planned by the Company.

To download the prospectus and participate in the IPO, please visit:
http://traprock.com.au/index.php/investor-centre/prospectus

To view the video interview, please visit:
http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/85849/ADMIN

Traprock Mining Ltd
David Jelley, CEO
T: +61-408-731-338
E: david.jelley@traprock.com.au
WWW: www.traprock.com.au

SpeedCast Introduces SIGMA Net - A New Standard in Cloud-Based Vessel Management with Security by Design

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SpeedCast International Limited (ASX:SDA), a leading global satellite communications and network service provider, today announced the official release of SIGMA Net, the new standard for shipping and remote site network management designed specifically for VSAT and MSS.

SIGMA Net is a small but powerful industrial-grade VSAT and MSS network management device designed for ships and remote sites, providing automated and efficient management of multiple WAN links. Cyber security is at the heart of SIGMA Net, which incorporates a stateful firewall and Virtual Private Networking between the vessel and the Internet plus unique methods to regulate Internet access, including rejection of update services to Windows or mobile devices. Voice calling across multiple satellite equipment is simplified via SIGMA Net's integrated VOIP server, allowing a caller to choose the outbound call route via a prefix. National numbers can also be allocated, allowing for cost-effective calling from shore to a vessel. Feature and performance enhancements are automatically applied, ensuring that the SIGMA Net's software is always kept up to date.

SIGMA Net offers flexible crew services, including innovative pre-paid PIN-based BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Internet and voice calling services, allowing for simplified voucher generation and management from shore. SIGMA Net provides managed network segmentation between business critical, crew or M2M networks at the remote location.

The cloud-based SIGMA Net Portal brings a vessel or remote site closer to IT management through its innovative and secured portal. The browser-based SIGMA Net Portal provides remote management and configuration of SIGMA Net from shore. Any configuration changes made from the portal are instantly replicated to one or more SIGMA Net terminals, with full auditing of amendments recorded. Reliability and redundancy is a primary feature of SIGMA Net, with its configuration securely synchronized and stored to the portal. The portal also presents fully-featured and interactive reporting of all data transferred via the SIGMA Net WAN links onboard.

'SIGMA Net has introduced a new degree of connection and network management to the Danaos fleet said Mr V Fotinias, Vessel IT Manager at Danaos Shipping, Greece. 'The SIGMA Net Portal provides a web interface that enables remote configuration of SIGMA Net terminals across our fleet. The reporting provided by the SIGMA Net Portal gives us full visibility on traffic sent and received via the WAN links. Our vessel IT support team is able to easily and quickly resolve problems on board via SIGMA Net. The Danaos crew are extremely happy with the SIGMA Net prepaid vouchers for Internet access or crew calling.' Danaos Shipping is one of the world's largest containership owners, with a modern fleet of 59 container ships operating globally.

'SIGMA Net is a robust and secure cloud-based management platform that will both revolutionize and simplify vessel IT administration, both for shore-based support staff and a vessel's crew.' Said Dan Rooney, Maritime Product Director for SpeedCast. 'The highly-configurable and flexible prepaid voucher services allow for time-consuming administrative tasks such as voucher generation to be managed centrally, rather than relying upon the Captain.'

About Danaos Corporation

Danaos Corporation is one of the largest independent owners of modern, large-size containerships. Our current fleet of 59 containerships aggregating 353,586 TEUs, including four vessels owned jointly with Gemini Shipholdings Corporation, is predominantly chartered to many of the world's largest liner companies on fixed-rate, long-term charters. Our long track record of success is predicated on our efficient and rigorous operational standards and environmental controls. Danaos Corporation's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DAC". Please visit www.danaos.com for more information.

Media: 
Clara So 
SpeedCast International Limited 
clara.so@speedcast.com 
Tel: +852 3919 6800

VIDEO: Emmerson Resources Limited (ASX:ERM) MD Rob Bills Talks High Grade Gold on Big Review TV

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FINANCE VIDEO: Emmerson Resources (ASX:ERM) (OTCMKTS:EMMRF) MD Rob Bills Talks High Grade Gold on Big Review TV.

The company announced the first assays from the 6,500m drilling campaign currently underway at their Edna Beryl project in the Northern Territory of Australia (Figure 1, table 1 and 2 in link below).

The RC results from this ongoing drilling are 1m samples and support the previous gold intersections from Campaign 1 and 2 at Edna Beryl (ASX 2 August 2016) which include:

o 5m at 35.6g/t gold from 120m (EBWRC012) including;

- 3m at 44.5g/t gold

- 1m at 77.6g/t gold

o 2m at 30.1g/t gold from 128m (EBWRC015)

o 3m at 9.10g/t gold from 136m (EBWRC018) including;

- 1m at 24.4g/t gold

o 2m at 7.28g/t gold from 142m (EBWRC018) including;

- 1m at 12.5g/t gold

o 3m at 36.6g/t gold from 227m (EBWRC025) including;

- 1m at 65.6 g/t gold and

- 1m at 31.8 g/t gold

o 3m at 9.28g/t gold from 170m (EBWRC026) including;

- 1m at 13.2 g/t gold

This drilling continues to further the geological and structural understanding at Edna Beryl, particularly in drill hole EBWRC041 which is the first indication of bonanza gold within ironstone 3 (figure 2 in link below). This opens up potential in all directions for further shallow high grade gold, not only in ironstone 3 but also repetitions further to the north (for example the recently intersected ironstone 4). Particularly as this intersection is only 130m below the surface but with good potential above in the supergene zone where often there is substantial enrichment of the gold.

Similarly the first diamond drill hole (EBWDD031) has intersected 6m of brecciated hematite-chlorite in ironstone 1 (formerly called EB Deeps) that contains visible gold on fractures from 247m. The free gold occurs as isolated fine grains associated with hematite and chlorite. Locally minor pyritechalcopyrite occurs in the chlorite - note assays are pending (table 2 in link below).

These new intersections are consistent with numerous shallow, sub-parallel ironstones associated with steeply dipping shear zones (ironstones 2, 3 & 4) that coalesce into a master shear at depth (ironstone 1) - some 160m below the surface (figure 2 in link below). The extent of mineralisation within any one ironstone is yet to be ascertained however continuation of the high-grade gold across many of these ironstones augers well for substantially adding to the existing JORC resources within our 100% owned Tennant Creek project in the Northern Territory.

The nature of the high grade gold mineralisation at Edna Beryl is very typical of the Tennant Creek Mineral Field however, this style of predominantly hematite associated gold has gone virtually undetected by previous explorers. This is Emmerson's third discovery of this style and opens up the entire field to a new generation of deposits that are hosted by non to weakly magnetic hematite ironstones.

Managing Director of Emmerson Resources Rob Bills commented: "This intersection of 8m at 157g/t gold is the best drill result in the history of Emmerson's drilling at Tennant Creek. It not only augers well for the Edna Beryl project but is analogous to high grade results seen in some of the famous historical mines that Tennant Creek is renown - as one of Australia's highest grade goldfields.

Interestingly this particular assay is our first ore grade intercept in ironstone 3, which now opens up additional potential for shallow high grade gold, being only 130m below the surface and with excellent potential above, below and along strike.

Similarly the first diamond drill hole at Edna Beryl by Emmerson (EBWDD031) has intersected visible gold and copper - confirming the down plunge continuation of the main Edna Beryl mineralisation.

This intercept highlights the deeper potential of ironstone 1 which remains open in all directions and is the subject of our current 6,500m drill program."

Once the RC program is completed at Edna Beryl, the rig will move across to the Susan prospect to test extensions to some of the better historical drill holes (including SSRB04 - 9m at 9.12g/t gold, SSRB05 - 11m at 19.5g/t gold and SSRB07-10m at 8.0g/t gold) (figure 3 in link below).

The last prospect for drill testing in this campaign is at a newly generated green fields target called Retsina - an analogous structural setting to Edna Beryl (figure 1). Of interest at Retsina is the presence of brecciated hematite ironstone at surface which returned a "near ore" geochemical signature - whilst it is early days in terms of testing the efficacy of this proprietary geochemical discriminant tool, the data so far indicates the possibility of distinguishing barren from gold fertile hematite ironstones. If successful, this technique will greatly increase our success rate in discovering this new generation of hematite hosted gold deposits.

To view the video with Rob Bills, please visit:
http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/85825/erm

To view tables and figures, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/N5417A6L

Video Provided by BigReviewTV http://www.bigreviewtv.com

Emmerson Resources Limited
T: (08) 9380 6885
WWW: www.emmersonresources.com.au

Topbetta Holdings Ltd (ASX:TBH) Ladbrokes Signs to The Global Tote and Racing NSW Approval

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The Board of TopBetta Holdings Limited (ASX:TBH) ("TopBetta" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that corporate bookmaker Ladbrokes.com.au, the Australian subsidiary for the UK parent and world wagering leader Ladbrokes Coral Group plc., has signed on as the first wagering operator to commit to using The Global Tote.

Highlights

- Ladbrokes Australia signs on as first wagering operator to back The Global Tote

- Integration into the Ladbrokes.com.au platform scheduled to begin next week for launch next month

- The Global Tote has the potential to replace tote derivative products on Ladbrokes.com.au

- Racing NSW latest racing body to approve The Global Tote

- 'The Global Tote' has potential to change world wagering landscape says TopBetta CEO

The new deal allows Ladbrokes.com.au to offer its punters The Global Tote odds as a replacement to existing tote derivative products (e.g Best Tote) subject to integration works being completed in the coming weeks and regulatory approvals being received.

In addition to the deal with Ladbrokes, TopBetta is also pleased to announce that it has received approval for The Global Tote by Racing NSW in respect of NSW thoroughbred racing.

The Global Tote, licensed as a B2B wagering product in Alderney UK, is expected to launch next month - and has now been approved by Racing NSW (thoroughbred), Greyhound Racing Victoria, Racing Queensland (including racing, harness and greyhounds), Racing Victoria (thoroughbred), and Canberra Racing Club (thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing).

Ladbrokes Australia's CEO, Dean Shannon said: "We are always looking for an edge and ways to value add through better products and services to our customers. The Global Tote is a solid initiative with significant upside for operators as well as delivering more choices to clients seeking the best odds. We look forward to kicking off as soon as possible."

TopBetta CEO Todd Buckingham said: "It's exciting that The Global Tote has its first big corporate bookmaker on board and this new tote will enhance wagering outcomes for not only Ladbrokes Australia, but operators, punters and racing bodies on a global scale."

"This is another key step along the journey for The Global Tote. Having one of Australia's largest and fastest growing bookmakers on board really supports what we believe is the most disruptive product in wagering."

Through the commercial arrangement, Ladbrokes has the ability to migrate from their current tote derivative products and integrate The Global Tote Product.

"We are also in continued discussions with operators and punters globally to be a part of The Global Tote," Mr Buckingham said.

The Company looks forward to updating the market as additional racing bodies and wagering operators around the world join The Global Tote.

The Global Tote

The Global Tote is a wholesale tote product which enables licensed wagering operators, including Corporate Bookmakers and tote operations from all over the world to participate in a global pool. International thoroughbred racing fixtures will be the first pooled products to launch with other racing and sports to follow.

About Ladbrokes

Ladbrokes.com.au is the local operation of Ladbrokes Coral Group plc. and is managed from Australia, with offices in Brisbane, Darwin, Sydney and Melbourne by a team of local sports betting experts and enthusiasts.

Ladbrokes Coral Group plc. is a leading multi-channel betting and gaming business with an international presence in major regulated markets across the world and annual net revenue of over GBP2 billion. It is the leading British bookmaker with over 3,500 retail betting shops across England, Wales and Scotland, employing over 25,000 people.

Charly Duffy
Company Secretary
E: companysecretary@topbetta.com
T: +61-409-083-780

Jane Morgan
Investor & Media Relations
E: investors@topbetta.com
T: +61-405-555-618

Helix Resources Limited (ASX:HLX) Collerina - Mineralisation Defined to 350m Depth

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Helix Resources (ASX:HLX) wishes to advise that exploration drilling at the Collerina Copper-Zinc Prospect has continued to intersect copper sulphide mineralisation on the down-plunge extension to the main mineralised zone. Remaining results have been received from the large step-out drilling that has tested a further 300m east of previous drilling and tested the system to a vertical depth of 350m.

Six of eight holes targeting the main mineralised zone position have intersected copper mineralisation over various widths.

Collerina: Mineralisation Defined to 350m Depth - Large EM Survey to Commence.

- Results from drilling on the main mineralised zone have returned >1% Copper in 6 of the 8 holes drilled, extending the system to a vertical depth of 350m (refer Figure 1 in the link below).

- The main mineralised zone is remarkably persistent and its position predictable along a shallow dip and plunge over at least 1,000 metres, and remains open.

- Intercept widths continue to vary within the mineralised zone. This is consistent with Tritton-style deposits (internal variation of 2m-30m thick).

- Downhole geophysics will be used to vector toward the thicker sulphide accumulations within the main mineralised zone for testing with further drilling, as well as defining further zones in the shallower extensions of the Collerina Copper-Zinc system.

- A comprehensive 600 line kilometre VTEM-Max helicopter-borne geophysics survey will be flown over the entire 25 kilometre Collerina trend in early December targeting additional VMS systems on the prospective trend.

The Company is very encouraged by the presence of copper mineralisation at predictable depths within the targeted corridor (Refer Figure 1 in the link below). The geological controls on the main mineralised zone are now well understood with a foot-wall marker horizon consistently being intersected 10-20m below mineralisation, providing a good geological control within the Prospect.

Tritton-style copper deposits have significant variability in mineralisation thickness from 2m to 30m thick. At Collerina there is similar variability of sulphide accumulation in the drilling to date and therefore there is confidence that with further infill and extensional drilling, zones of greater thickness and grade tenor will continue to be identified within the system.

Downhole EM Surveys

The recent drilling at Collerina provides a suitable platform for further downhole EM surveys (DHEM). Additional DHEM will be undertaken to vector toward zones of thicker sulphide accumulation within the known portions of the main mineralised zone. DHEM will also assist in identifying stronger EM conductors down plunge, east of the drilling to date. This will assist in planning future step-out drilling at depth.

Closer to surface, the Eastern and Western extensions of the surface gossan and associated soil anomaly remain poorly tested by drilling. DHEM targeting primary zones down dip of the oxide copper results in the limited shallow holes in these areas is also being assessed. DHEM will be targeting repeats or parallel "shoots" similar to the main mineralised zone targeted to date for further drill testing (Refer Figure 2 in the link below).

Large Regional Geophysics Survey to Commence

Helix has signed a services agreement with a contractor for a comprehensive VTEM-Max helicopter-borne geophysical survey to cover the entire 25km Collerina Project VMS prospective trend. The survey is expected to commence in early December and take 4-5 days to complete.

Copper-rich deposits in this region are known to form in clusters. Previous detailed aeromagnetics and mapping by Helix has identified a series of priority regional targets along the trend, however the high rainfall over the winter period in 2016 delayed proposed regional soil programs aimed at assessing those targets.

The VTEM-Max survey will fast-track the regional program identifying late-time EM conductors which will be followed-up with detailed close-spaced surface geochemistry sampling. Where coincident EM and geochemical anomalies are identified, first-pass drilling will test for associated copper mineralisation.

The cost for this survey has been kept to a minimum by joining with several other Companies in the region to give the overall survey an economy of scale that has reduced both the mobilisation cost and line kilometre rate for each Company.

If the VTEM-Max system proves successful in defining prospects with potentially economic copper mineralization within this survey, the Company will consider expanding the coverage. Future surveys may include some or all of the remaining 60km of prospective VMS trend within Helix's tenement portfolio in this region.

To view tables and figures, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/ZKK6X1ZW

Mick Wilson
Managing Director
mick.wilson@helix.net.au
T: +61-8-9321-2644

Helix Resources Limited
F: +61-8-9321-3909
WWW: www.helix.net.au

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) Magnolia LNG Project - Update from DOE

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Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) (OTCMKTS:LNGLY) (LNGL or the Company) is pleased to announce that the US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced today its decision granting LNGL's Magnolia LNG Project authorization to export liquefied natural gas from the proposed facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA to countries with which the United States has not entered into a free trade agreement (non-FTA approval).

Greg Vesey, LNGL Managing Director and CEO, advised, "Our Magnolia project team is very pleased to have successfully received this final piece of the regulatory framework enabling our Magnolia LNG project to export US-produced natural gas to the global energy market. We recognize and appreciate the hard work and timely efforts put in by the DOE and other cooperating agencies in reaching this decision. Going forward, we are well underway in progressing on the final offtake milestones to enable us to move this leading energy efficient, innovative and low cost project into the construction and operations phases."

Mr. Greg Vesey
Managing Director & CEO
LNG Limited
T: +1-713-815-6900

Mr. Mike Mott
Chief Financial Officer
LNG Limited
T: +1-713-815-6900

Petsec Energy Ltd (ASX:PSA) EGM Presentation

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Petsec Energy Ltd (ASX:PSA) (OTCMKTS:PSJEY) is pleased to provide the company's latest EGM Presentation.

Contents

- Petsec Energy: Corporate Profile

-- Corporate Objective and Strategy

-- Board & Management

-- Assets

-- Value

-- 2017 Development & Production

-- Available Funding - Convertible Note Facility US$15m. Rights Issue US$8.25m.

-- Capital Structure / Valuation - Pre & Post Rights Issue

- Petsec Energy: Oil & Gas Assets

-- USA Production / Development - Onshore Louisiana & shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico

-- MENA / Yemen - Damis (Block S-1) Production, Block 7 (AlBarqa) Exploration

Petsec Energy Corporate Profile:

Corporate Objective

To increase shareholder value through successful oil and gas exploration, development and production, and by oil and gas reserve acquisitions, thereby building Petsec Energy into a significant mid-tier oil and gas exploration and production company.

Corporate Strategy

To drill high impact exploration prospects, predominately for oil and develop those discoveries, and to acquire oil and gas reserves, developed/producing or undeveloped, in onshore leases which hold significant development, low risk exploitation and high exploration potential, that make a major positive impact on the value of Petsec Energy.

The geographical focus is onshore and offshore Louisiana and Texas, USA , the Republic of Yemen, and the MENA region generally.

Reserves/ Value

- Reserves: 9.3MMboe

- NPV10 US$188.1MM

- Petsecenergy Value per share: A$1.06

USA

- Net 2p reserves 1 Jan 2016: 3.7MMboe/ NPV10 US$32.7MM

- Mystic Bayou gas/ oil field

Yemen

- Net 2P reserves 1 Jan 2016: 5.6MMbbl/ NPV10 US$155.4MM

- An Nagyah Oilfield

Assets: USA

Net 2P reserves 1 January 2016 : 3.7 MMboe / NPV10 US$32.7MM

- 2015 discoveries: Mystic Bayou & Hummer (Main Pass 270/273/274).

- Mystic net 2P reserves 1.1.2016: 14.1 Bcf + 877.1Mbbl (equiv. 3.2MMboe), NPV10 US$31 million.

- Hummer: Potential reserves in the target reservoir ("D") appears to exceed pre-drill mapped upper target of 183 Bcf & 3.7MMbbl. Net to Petsec 19 Bcf & 385 Mbbl.

- Hummer 2016 Development: Installation of jacket, tie-back/completion of well, & well testing completed mid-Nov 2016. Results of 48 hour production test on 16/64" choke: > 20 MMcfpd + 400 bcpd, high pressure maintenance, no apparent boundaries -exceeds expectations.

- 2017 Hummer Development: Design, fabrication & installation of topsides, laying of oil and a gas pipelines, production (net capex ~ US$1.5MM). Drilling of an appraisal/ development well.

Assets: Yemen

Net 2P Reserves 1 January 2016 1 : An Nagyah Oilfield 5.6 MMbbl net, NPV10 US$155.4 MM.

- Damis(BlockS-1) Production Licence(100% W.I.) acquired February 2016:

-- Holds five oil & gas discoveries -An Nagyah(developed/productive) / Osaylan, Harmel, An Naeem& WadiBayhan(undeveloped).

-- An Nagyah Oilfield reserves at 1 January 2016: 12MMbbl oil gross / 5.6MMbbl net (NPV10 US$155.4MM).

-- The four undeveloped oil & gas fields hold resource potential 2 : > 34MMbbl oil & 550Bcf gas gross.

- Block 7 (Al Barqa) 100% W.I. acquired 2014/2015/2016:

-- Al Meashar undeveloped oil discovery -2 wells / target 11MMbbl oil gross (9.3MMbbl net) / > 50MMbbl potential

-- Eight prospects / leads: target sizes 2 to 900MMbbl oil gross.

2017 Development & Production

Hummer Project

Development

- Final design, fabrication & installation of deck & facilities, oil and gas pipelines, for Main Pass 270 # 3 platform

- Production commences -Main Pass 270 # 3 well in Q2 2017, > 20 MMcfpd & 400 bopd

- Drill one to two new development / appraisal wells in Q3 2017

An Nagyah Oilfield Restart.

Production Restart

- Testing of Central Processing Facility, maintenance and repairs

- Trucking contract, Shipping contract

- Design, construct, transport and install 2-truck loading bay and ancillary structures

To view the presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/GO344X49

Mr. Paul Gahdmar
Company Secretary & Group Financial Controller
Petsec Energy Ltd
T: +61-2-9247-4605

Mr. Manny Anton
Head of Investor Relations
Petsec Energy Ltd
T: +61-2-9247-4605
www.petsec.com.au

Deep Yellow Limited (ASX:DYL) 2016 AGM Corporate Presentation

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Deep Yellow Limited (ASX:DYL) (OTCMKTS:DYLLF) is pleased to provide the company's 2016 AGM Corporate Presentation.

Highly Prospective Paleo-channels

- The highest grade undeveloped calcrete resource in Namibia.

- An extensive mineralised channel system in excess of 100km.

- Contains a number of defined deposits - Tumas 1, 2 & 3; Tubas and Tubas Sand.

Exploration Objectives - Namibia for next 8 months

Objectives (EPLs 3496/97 and EPLs 3669/70)

- Re-interpret paleo-channel data to optimise drill targeting.

- Increase resource base for Tumas 1 and 2.

- Define a first resource for Tumas 3.

- Confirm potential of deeper paleo-channels (Tumas West).

- Initiate work on EPLs 3669/70.

Program - Nov 2016 to June 2017

- Nov-Dec 2016:

Initial data evaluation and identify possibility for resource increase by data reinterpretation and mapping.

- Jan-Mar 2017:

-- continue data evaluation and resource optimisation studies and planning.

-- start grade confirmation drilling (2000m).

-- carry out seismic surveys for paleo-channel delineation.

- April-June 2017:

-- commence main drilling program (8000m).

-- new resource estimates for Tumas 1, 2 and 3.

To view the presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/I0X0RR4K

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

National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) to Acquire Second Artarmon Centre

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National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) (NSR) is pleased to announce it has entered into arrangements to acquire a second freehold storage centre in Artarmon, Sydney.

The asset is a multi-level storage centre comprising 550 units over 3,300 sqm of net lettable area. The centre is well located with close proximity to big box retail, and is on the opposite side of the Lane Cove Tunnel to the existing National Storage Artarmon centre.

Managing Director Andrew Catsoulis said "This acquisition expands our inner Sydney presence and provides good coverage across Artarmon, an area which continues to see positive growth in our existing portfolio. The centre presents an opportunity to improve both occupancy and rate per square metre, in addition to the synergies generated by joining the National Storage operating platform".

The centre is set to be acquired for $10.75 million from Ebley Street Holdings Pty Ltd and Metro Storage Pty Ltd, and settlement is expected in December 2016. Initial investigations undertaken on the vendor's identity and capacity confirm its ability to transact.

National Storage continues to actively pursue acquisition opportunities in line with its acquisition and asset management strategy.

To view the pictures, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/49W2L81B

Andrew Catsoulis 
Managing Director
T: +61-7-3218-8100

Makala Ffrench Castelli 
General Manager - Marketing & Corporate
T: +61-7-3218-8116
M: +61-481-001-330

Alt Resources Ltd (ASX:ARS) Mt Roberts Exploration Progress Report

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Alt Resources Ltd (ASX:ARS) ("Alt or the Company") is pleased to provide final assay results from the Mt Roberts-Cottee gold project RC drilling program, near Leinster, WA (see Figure 1 in the link below). New results include confirmation of a significant new mineralised system in the south of the project area, previously only identified as a gold-in-soil anomaly.

Key Points:

- Final drilling results from Mt Roberts return up to 7m @ 1.66 g/t Au

- Significant intercepts include:

-- MRRC0014: 1m @ 1.20 g/t Au

1m @ 3.57 g/t Au

-- MRRC0015: 1m @ 0.97 g/t Au

-- MRRC0021: 1m @ 0.99 g/t Au

-- MRRC0032: 7m @ 1.66 g/t Au

- First results from extensive gold soil anomaly highlight a significant, newly identified mineralised structure to the south of Mt Roberts, named Rum Punch

The 34 hole (2,088m) RC program at Mt Roberts was completed on the 8th November, 2016. The program was designed to confirm results from historical drilling, test beneath old workings and extend known mineralisation at depth and along strike.

Significant results from new drillholes include:

- MRRC0014: 1m @ 1.20 g/t Au from 33m

1m @ 3.57 g/t Au from 51m

- MRRC0015: 1m @ 0.97 g/t Au from 3m

- MRRC0021: 1m @ 0.99 g/t Au from 18m

- MRRC0032: 7m @ 1.66 g/t Au from 35m

Mount Roberts-Cottee Project

The Mount Roberts-Cottee Project is located 9 km northwest of Leinster (see Figure 1 in the link below) and 19 km northeast of the 3.8 Moz Agnew Gold Mine operated by Gold Fields Ltd. The project lies within the Agnew-Wiluna Greenstone Belt, which is host to several major gold deposits including the Agnew Gold Mine, Lawlers and Vivien, within or near the Agnew Gold Camp.

The project area is characterised by a tightly folded sequence of altered komatiites, basalts, felsic volcanics, and fine sediments (see Figure 2 in the link below). Mount Roberts-Cottee is located on the eastern limb of the Mt White Syncline and the western limb of the Leinster Anticline. Major NNW-striking shears are located to the east and west with secondary mineralised splays occurring within the licence area.

Gold mineralisation occurs within a shear zone in close proximity to the ultramafic-mafic contact. It forms a west dipping lens in the southern part of the project, and dips to the east in the northern area. Mineralisation has been intersected in historical drilling along a 200m strike length and remains open at depth.

Rotary Air Blast (RAB) and Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling was conducted in 1998 by Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd targeting the sheared contact between the komatiite and basalt units. Most holes were angled to the west, along a west-dipping contact and thus may have missed the most significant zones of gold mineralisation. Significant intercepts from historical drilling were detailed in Alt Resources' announcement on the 30th August, 2016.

Rum Punch Soil Anomaly

Maximum results from the historical soil survey were 180 ppb, which was collected by Consolidated Gold Mines in 1998. No drilling or other follow-up work of this anomaly has been reported, however field reconnaissance by Alt revealed 5 lines of historical drillholes across the anomaly, angled at ~60DEG towards the west. As no data has been recorded in open-file company reports for this activity, the results are unknown. Alt Resources geologists identified a significant gossan on the southern edge of the main soil anomaly, and immediately south of the planned fence of RC holes. Rock chip samples collected from this gossan returned low grade results; 0.02 and 0.19 g/t Au.

5 holes were drilled across the extensive soil anomaly in the southern part of M36/341 (see Figure 3 in the link below). Each of these new holes returned at least one interval of limonitic quartz veining. Assay results revealed that the hole closest to the gossan, and closest to the high point of the soil anomaly, had the most significant intercept, with 7m @ 1.66 g/t Au from 35m. This intercept included substantial chlorite + epidote wallrock alteration adjacent to 2 intervals of limonitic stained quartz. It is also associated with a 5m+ wide zone of intense clay alteration with low grade gold (total intercept of quartz + alteration + shear zone is 18m @ 0.8 g/t Au). The clay zone is interpreted to be the same north-south striking shear zone which hosts mineralisation 700m to the north at the Mt Roberts historical workings.

This significant intercept occurs in the oxidised zone, and indeed the depth to the Base of Complete Oxidation (BOCO) is deeper across the entire Rum Punch area than elsewhere in the project. This may indicate a higher degree of fault-related groundwater and other fluid flow in this area, including structurally-controlled mineralising fluids. Supergene enrichment is also evident across the area, with a blanket surface anomaly in the first few metres of all drillholes, and further enrichment in MRRC0032 at the base of the oxidised zone.

Other anomalous but low-grade intercepts were encountered in the Rum Punch holes, as follows:

- MRRC0028: 2m @ 0.13 g/t Au from surface

2m @ 0.23 g/t Au from 64m

2m @ 0.36 g/t Au from 77m

- MRRC0029: 2m @ 0.17 g/t Au from surface

- MRRC0030: 1m @ 0.38 g/t Au from surface

- MRRC0031: 3m @ 0.25 g/t Au from surface

- MRRC0032: 2m @ 0.22 g/t Au from 1m

A lepidolite (Lithium mica)-bearing quartz vein was encountered in MRRC0028 and MRRC0029. Lepidolite appears to be concentrated on the quartz vein margins. The significance of this occurrence has not yet been determined. Preliminary interpretation suggests that lithium-bearing quartz veins may be younger, and cross-cut gold-bearing veins at a shallow angle.

Mount Roberts Workings

Results from the northern Mount Roberts line of workings are given here (see Table 1 in the link below). Whilst the southern workings returned high grade results along a strike length of 150m (see Figure 5 in the link below, see Alt Resources announcement, 14th November), mineralisation in the northern zone appears to be narrow and discontinuous. A cross-section across drillholes MRRC0013 and MRRC0014 is given in Figure 6 (in the link below). New assay results for drillholes MRRC0013-MRRC0034 are given in Figure 5 and Table 1 (in the link below).

Three holes were also drilled at the Kathleen prospect, directly beneath old workings (see Figure 2 in the link below for prospect location). Limonitic quartz was encountered in all three holes, however no significant results were returned from assay.

To view tables and figures, please visit:
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Alt Resources Ltd
T: 1300-66-00-01
M: +61-406-069-243
E: info@altresources.com.au
www.altresources.com.au

China Magnesium Corporation Ltd (ASX:CMC) Lithium Project Company Formed

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China Magnesium Corporation Limited (ASX:CMC) ("CMC" or "the Company") advises that it has formed the project company ("CMC Lithium") for its Greenbushes Lithium project and agreed to assign its rights in the project to CMC Lithium.

Highlights:

- Greenbushes Lithium project company formed, including assignment of rights in the project to the new company.

- Key milestone for securing the balance of RMB 5.25 million (~A$1m) in funding for the Greenbushes project.

- E 70/4845 has been granted its exploration license, together with consent to deal in the tenement being received from the Department of Mines and Petroleum.

- E 70/4846 is also well advanced and is expected to be granted shortly.

- SMH currently in WA with Executive Director Liang Xinping and Corporate Adviser Damien Kelly

These are key milestones for setting up CMC's joint venture with Shanghai Min Heng Science & Technology Development Company Limited a company associated with a diversified Chinese lithium concentrate producer and processor ("SMH").

CMC has now satisfied all key milestones it is required to meet under the framework agreement prior to SMH injecting of the balance of its agreed RMB 5.25 million (~A$1m) in funding.

SMH arrived in WA on the 29th November to meet with CMC's executive director Liang Xinping and CMC's corporate adviser Damien Kelly from Western Tiger to progress completion of formal agreements and finalise exploration plans The project tenements are located in the world-class Greenbushes area of Western Australia, home to the world's largest hard rock lithium mine, and are considered prospective for large, pegmatite-hosted lithium and tantalum deposits.

The tenements were selected by CMC due to their close proximity to Greenbushes mine and the very limited historical exploration for lithium over the application area.

E 70/4845, has now been granted its exploration license, together with consent to deal in the tenement being received from the Department of Mines and Petroleum.

E 70/4846 is also well advanced, and is expected to be granted its exploration license shortly.

CMC managing director, Mr Tom Blackhurst, said that CMC has been fortunate to have secured tenure in a highly prospective area, where opportunities are increasingly rare, together with a strategic joint venture partner of SMH's calibre.

"SMH have recognized the obvious potential of our Greenbushes project, and were chosen to be our strategic joint venture partner because of their strong technical and financial capabilities in the lithium space.

"This is a low-risk, low-cost opportunity which CMC has secured using its extensive networks and relationships within China and Australia," said Mr Blackhurst.

Location and Background

The Greenbushes area was first discovered as a resource of alluvial tin in the late 19th century.

Subsequently, the source of the tin was recognised to be a series of pegmatites, which also contain tantalite (tantalum) and spodumene (lithium-rich mineral); the Greenbushes pegmatites belong to the Lithium-Caesium-Tantalum family. The modern Greenbushes Talison hard rock mine was established in 1983, initially focused on tantalum production, however the primary sales product is now lithium. Talison was taken over by Chinese lithium producer Chengdu Tianqi in 2012.

CMC Lithium's Greenbushes project comprises two tenements E 70/4845 and E 70/4846 ("Tenements"). The south west corner of E 70/4846 is only 2 km from the eastern boundary of one of the mining leases owned by Tianqi/Talison, owners of the world's largest hard rock lithium mine located 9 km to the south west. E 70/4845 is located 13 km to the west of the Talison mine. The Tenements cover approximately 74 km2 in total.

The Tenements are considered prospective for pegmatite-hosted lithium and tantalum deposits, being situated in the same geological terrane near to the world's largest spodumene mine at Greenbushes. The Tenements were selected by CMC due to their close proximity to Greenbushes mine and the very limited historical exploration for lithium over the application area. CMC has been fortunate to have secured rights to such ground in an area known for its world-class lithium potential, when opportunities for new tenement applications are increasingly rare.

The Tenements' geology is characterised by various types of Archaean rocks such as porphyritic monazites, banded migmatite and quartz biotite gneiss that are considered prospective to host pegmatites. Any unexposed pegmatites that may exist within the Tenements are likely to be obscured by a thick lateritic crust and younger sedimentary cover (partially explaining the lack of lithium exploration to date), possibly including Permian-aged coal in the eastern parts of E 70/4846.

Further information

Further details in respect of the Greenbushes project, SMH, the funding and framework agreement with SMH, the proposed exploration strategy and the proposed CMC Lithium team are set out in CMC's announcement dated 29 September 2016.

CMC remains focussed on becoming a large, low cost, integrated producer of magnesium, semi coke, tar oil and other industrial products, but we will continue to take advantage of any synergistic or value-adding opportunities as they present themselves. The securing of this Greenbushes project, introduced through our Australian network, and funded via our Chinese network, is just an example of this.

The A$1 million in funding from SMH is in addition to CMC's recent $2m rights issue, which closed on 23 November and will be fully subscribed once underwriting commitments are received.

For further information (in relation to the Greenbushes Lithium Project only), please contact:

Damien Kelly
Western Tiger Corporate Advisers
T: +61-7-5531-1808

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China Magnesium Corporation Ltd
T: +61-7-5531-1808
F: +61-7-5597-1096
E: info@chinamagnesiumcorporation.com
WWW: www.chinamagnesiumcorporation.com

Altech Chemicals Ltd (ASX:ATC) Submits Mining Proposal and Mine Closure Plan

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Altech Chemicals Limited (ASX:ATC) (Altech/the Company) is pleased to advise that further to its 20 May 2016 announcement of the grant of mining lease M70/1334 at Meckering, Western Australia the Company has now submitted a mining proposal (MP) and mine closure plan (MCP) to the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP). The submission marks the next stage of development of the Company's proposed Meckering kaolin mine, which will provide feedstock for its proposed Malaysian high purity alumina (HPA) plant.

Highlights

- Meckering mining proposal and mine closure plan submitted to DMP

- Proposed mining activity is a simple quarry style operation, no drill and blast required

- Two month mining campaign first 3 years kaolin feedstock

- Year-round kaolin container loading operation at Meckering site

- Containers shipped to HPA plant in Johor via port of Fremantle, Western Australia

At Meckering, Altech is planning to mine approximately 140,000 tonnes of kaolin once every three years; mining will take place in short two-month mining campaigns. The resultant raw kaolin ore will be stockpiled, then containerised into standard shipping containers at the rate of approximately 42,055tpa and shipped to Johor, Malaysia via the port of Fremantle, Western Australia.

The Company's Meckering mining lease M70/1334 contains a Mineral Resource estimation of 12.7 million tonnes @ 29.5% Al2O3 (alumina) in the minus 300 micron kaolin fraction with a cut-off grade of 25% Al2O3 (refer Table 1 in the link below). This represents over 250 years of feedstock supply for the Company's proposed HPA plant. Based on the Mineral Resource, a maiden Ore Reserve of 1.2 million tonnes @ 30% Al2O3 (alumina) in the minus 300 micron kaolin fraction with a cut-off grade of 25% Al2O3 was estimated (refer Table 1 in the link below). The Ore Reserve will support an initial 30-year mine life based on 4,000tpa of HPA production. Mine development at Meckering is expected to commence in approximately 12 months, subject to funding and approvals.

Altech managing director Mr Iggy Tan said, "The Company is delighted to have rapidly progressed to the next stage of development at Meckering, with the submission of a mining proposal and an associated mine closure plan in preparation for mine development in 2017.

"The submission marks another important step in the development of the Company's HPA project", Mr Tan concluded.

Mining Proposal

The relatively low annual tonnage of kaolin feedstock required for the proposed HPA plant means that the Meckering mine will be a simple quarry style operation. No blasting is required due to the highly weathered nature of the kaolin mineralisation. The mine plan, pit design and associated Ore Reserve for the proposed Meckering mine confirms a 30-year mine life at Meckering, providing over 1.2Mt of high-quality, alumina-rich kaolin feedstock to supply the proposed HPA plant.

Proposed Site Layout

The Company's proposed Meckering site layout was designed to optimise the proposed mining, haulage, waste placement, water storage and site rehabilitation. The run of mine (ROM) stockpile is designed to hold around 140,000t of material and will be located directly adjacent of the kaolin mine. Mined ore will be hauled directly from the mining area to the ROM stockpile. A lay down yard adjacent to the ROM will be used to fill standard 20' containers, which will be loaded onto trucks for transportation to Fremantle port.

A conventional truck/excavator open pit mining method was selected due to the near surface presence of the kaolin ore. The flat-lying nature of the deposit will allow mining to proceed at a constant strip ratio.

The Meckering container loading facility will consist of a:

- conventional front end wheel loader (3.5m3 bucket), which will be used to reclaim the kaolin ore from the ROM stockpile;

- trommel unit, which will screen the kaolin ore and reject any material >12mm;

- telescopic conveyor unit that will extend the full length of a 20' container and slowly retract during loading, enabling consistent distribution of the kaolin ore along the length of the container;

- loading shed to house the above screening equipment; and

- an office space, which includes lunch room and toilet facilities.

Once loading of the container is complete, it is lifted and stacked in the loading yard by a heavy-duty forklift. This forklift is also utilised for truck loading and unloading empty containers.

Site Facilities

The Meckering container loading facility is a two-man operation that is intended to operate on weekdays during daylight hours throughout the year. The facility consists of a loading shed, an office/lunchroom and toilet facility, and an area designated for the loading and unloading of containers. Potable water is trucked to the site and stored in a potable water tank. Electrical requirements are met by a small diesel generator. Diesel storage facilities and bowser allow for refuelling of mobile equipment, light vehicles and generators.

Transport Route

The Company's Meckering tenement M70/1334 is located approximately 130km east of Perth and 8km south-east of the town of Meckering in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The tenement is accessible via a number of well-maintained gazetted public roads, which link directly to the Great Eastern Highway (as per Figure 4 in the link below). The distance from the Meckering site to the Fremantle port is approximately 150km. Haulage of approximately 42,000tpa of containerised kaolin ore from the Meckering site will be undertaken by Altech's freight partner, Seatram.

To view tables and figures, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/KTR000GC

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

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

Adelaide Resources Limited (ASX:ADN) SA Mining and Exploration Conference Presentation

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Adelaide Resources Limited (ASX:ADN) is pleased to provide the company's SA Mining and Exploration Conference Presentation.

Eyre Peninsula gold

Large project in Central Gawler Gold Province

- Substantial 2,807km2 project

- Barns Camp gold deposits (Barns, Baggy Green, White Tank) all 100% owned

- Deposits found in early 2000's by testing calcrete gold geochemical anomalies

Barns - assessment done May 2016

- Deposit model assessed by Independent resources industry experts Mining Plus Pty Ltd and Maptek Pty Ltd who then respectively analysed and reviewed the results of the modelling and of each other's work.

- The results of these investigations were positive and provided confidence to advance the project.

- Assessment recommendations

1. Estimate a JORC Mineral Resource

2. Metallurgical assessment

3. Find more shallow ounces at Barns or nearby

Baggy Green prospect history

Located
- Originally indicated as 3km long gold anomaly in regional calcrete geochemical survey

- Aircore drilling defined coherent zones of gold mineralisation in saprolite

- Potentially economic grade and width intersections recorded in 2004 RC drill holes when project in JV with Newmont

Baggy Green - recent RC programme

Recent drilling programme completed

- Results include the two best intersections achieved to date at Baggy Green

- Down-dip and along strike continuity of mineralised zone confirmed

Barns/Baggy Green pros and cons

Pros

- Coherent zones of relatively shallow mineralisation

- Excellent opportunity to grow camp resource base and improve economics - Barns and Baggy Green remain open. Other satellite targets identified

- Gentle dips (particularly at Baggy Green) are good for minimising strip ratios and pit depths, and maximising ounces/vertical metre

- Upper shallow depleted zone is soft saprolite clay

- Indications that metallurgy will be positive

- Good location and supportive landowners

Cons

- Higher gold grades would be nice - lower grades limit pit depths

- Pre-strip required to remove depleted clay zones

- Grade variation in plane of mineralisation - (positive or negative?)

- Single ore source preferred to multiple sources (shallow ounces important)

- Requires construction of stand-alone treatment facility

Andromeda Metals

- Adelaide Resources has completed its 20th year listed on ASX

- The Board composition and exploration portfolio of the company has changed considerably since listing

- We are taking the opportunity to rebrand ourselves to reflect these changes and reinvigorate ourselves with the broader investment community

- Reasoning behind the name

-- 'Andromeda' to symbolise the Andromeda Galaxy which has a central core of metal-rich stars

-- "Metals' to indicate that although our major focus is gold, and to an extent copper and lithium, other metals may also be considered

- There will be a new logo and additional refreshment of our website

- The ASX ticker code with remain 'ADN'

- The name change takes effect on 1 January 2017

To view the presentation, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/5P9G922W

Chris Drown
Managing Director
M: +61-427-770-653 
E: adres@adelaideresources.com.au
www.adelaideresources.com.au

SpeedCast (ASX:SDA) Awarded a Multi-year Service Contract for VSAT Services in the North Sea

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SpeedCast International Limited (ASX:SDA), a leading global satellite communications and network service provider, today announced that it has been awarded a three-year contract to provide a fully managed VSAT network service for INEOS platforms in the Clipper South and Breagh gas fields in the North Sea, United Kingdom. The service consists of two VSAT terminals connecting the platforms to the SpeedCast earth station in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, providing both voice services and internet access. Internet access is used for mission-critical services for operation efficiency as well as crew welfare. The voice services allow local UK rate calls to be made and itemised call charges to be provided for better cost management.

Mervyn Williams, Supply Chain Manager, INEOS Breagh, says, "We are delighted to continue our partnership with SpeedCast. We regard uninterrupted offshore communication as vital to the safe and efficient operation of our assets in the Southern North Sea. The high reliability of the SpeedCast system was the key factor in our decision making".

Keith Johnson, Senior Vice President & General Manager - Energy, SpeedCast, says, "This contract validates our long-term relationship with INEOS. SpeedCast has demonstrated its ability to deliver customer satisfaction in a particularly challenging environment and this reaffirms INEOS's confidence in our ability to provide a reliable service with demonstrated SLA's."

"SpeedCast's partnership approach creates significant value for INEOS, as we deliver an 'end-to-end' service, managing and controlling all aspects of the network, which enables us to react quickly to new requirements and provide service to new sites seamlessly. We continue to build on our relationship with INEOS and are confident that the network is likely to grow further as SpeedCast grows its global capabilities", Mr. Johnson added.

Media Contact Information:
Clara So
SpeedCast International Limited
T: +852-3919-6894
E: clara.so@speedcast.com

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) Defence: Jammers 101

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This week marks the launch of DroneShield's (ASX:DRO) latest product offering - the DroneGun portable rifle-style jammer, which works independently or in conjunction with DroneShield's acoustic drone detection technology to locate and neutralise potential threats by air.

With drone sales expected grow exponentially in the near future, and an increasing number and severity of drone incidents occurring daily, DroneShield launched DroneGun to respond to nefarious use of consumer and commercial drones and the resulting need for effective countermeasures to drone intrusions. DroneShield aims to help public and private sector customers, where allowed by law, take proactive measures against airborne threats to safety, security, and privacy.

How Do Drone Jammers Work?

Jammers are designed to disrupt a drone by blasting electromagnetic noise at radio frequencies that drones operate and transmit video at, and at a power level high enough to drown out any effective communication between the drone and its pilot. Generally, this is either 2.4Ghz or 5.8Ghz ("RF-jamming"), which are "non-assigned" public frequencies meaning that drone jammers will not interfere with manned aircraft, cell phones, public broadcasts, or other dedicated radio bands. In addition to RF-jamming, where legal for the customer (which depending on the jurisdiction, may include military, law enforcement, first responders and private users), GPS jamming may also be utilized, as a large number of drones rely on GPS either to balance against wind, or to go between pre-determined way-points.

When a drone is hit with a jammer's signal, the drone usually returns back to its origin point (unless GPS is also jammed), giving the jammer user the option to track the drone back to the pilot. Sometimes the drones might even perform a vertical descent and land on the spot intact, which offers the option of performing a forensic investigation. Landing on the spot is also the general response from drones when both RF and GPS are jammed at the same time.

Jammers can be effective against drones over several kilometres away. Generally, jammers operate on a ratio of distance between a drone and the jammer compared to the drone with its pilot. The further away the drone is from the pilot and closer to the jammer, the better. A typical effective jammer direction is a cone of about 15-30 degrees, projecting forward from the gun (this is also influenced by the RF band and the power of the jammer).

Why Are Jammers A Safer Choice Than Other Countermeasures?

Jammers are effective against drones without destroying the drones and evidence. Other options often result in damage or destruction to the drone, which can destroy evidence and also result in private property destruction charges.

Another consideration is if a drone is carrying a bomb or another dangerous item. Using a jammer is likely the safest course of action, because the jammer will usually cause the drone to return to its point of origin. This is much safer than shooting down a drone equipped with a bomb, which could lead to detonation of the bomb, injury, or even death.

Are Drone Jammers Legal?

While jammers are generally restricted for use in many countries except by the military, police, and first responders depending on the laws, non-GPS jammers are legal in a number of countries. It is important to look into the laws and regulations of the country and state that you are in to determine whether the use of a drone jammer is legal before operating one. DroneGun has not been authorized as required by the United States Federal Communications Commission ("FCC"). This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, in the United States, other than to the United States government and its agencies, until such authorization is obtained. The use of DroneGun in the United States by other persons or entities, including state or local government agencies, is prohibited by federal law. Laws limiting the availability of DroneGun to certain types of users may apply in other jurisdictions, and any sales will be conducted only in compliance with the applicable laws.

Why Are Drone Jammers Needed?

Consumer and commercial drones come a dizzying array of shape, size, characteristics, features, and prices from $30 consumer drones to $30,000 military-grade weaponised drones. That means that drones can also be employed for a huge range of illegal uses including:

- Carrying bombs and other terrorist threats

- Use as biological weapon

- Illegal surveillance

- Drone swarms overwhelming a facility

- Interfere with emergency responders

- Interfere with manned aircraft or airports

- Smuggling contraband into prisons or across borders

- Hacking into sources such as datacentres

Security needs have changed, and traditional security methods are not effective against attacks by air with drones. In the last two months alone, terroristic drone incidents included:

- An ISIS drone rigged with explosives killed two peshmerga fighters and wounded two French soldiers*

- ISIS drones released hand grenades against US-backed forces* and

- ISIS employing drones for battlefield surveillance*

This has prompted Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James to state "A top priority for me at the moment is this emerging danger that we're seeing in the Middle East in respect to unmanned aerial systems - these cheap, buy-them-over-the-internet, small drones and if explosives are placed on them, as we've seen a handful of times now in Syria and Iraq, they can do damage," as reported by Defensetech.org on October 31, 2016.

Other incidents over the recent months have included:

- Multiple drone incidents at Heathrow Airport*

- Dubai Airport drone incursions* and German authorities recording over 40 incidents of drones near passenger planes*

- Drones dropping weapons, escape kits, drugs and mobile phones into HMP Hewell prison* assisting prisoner escape at HMP Pentonville prison* and smuggling drugs into Birmingham prison*

- Drones used by fans to get illegal spoilers for upcoming Game of Thrones series*

- Drone security scare at Taj Mahal*

- Drones impending fire fighters in Kentucky*

- Drones used to harass nesting eagles in Vancouver* and crashing into Otago albatross colony*

- Drones used by paparazzi for celebrities' privacy invasion*

- Drones illegally flying over Hong Kong Formula E event*

- Poland arresting a man for flying drone over PM's office*

What Makes DroneShield's DroneGun Different?

DroneShield's DroneGun is easy to use, lightweight, and the point-and-shoot functionality of it means there's not extensive training required to successfully employ it under a broad range of weather conditions. It is effective against a wide range of drone models and provides controlled management of drone payloads, like explosive devices.

The DroneGun is rifle shaped and equipped with a backpack. It is equipped with a hard plastic carrying case for protection and easy transport. DroneShield's DroneGun requires no calibration. It is ready to go right out of the box, and has no re-load time. It is a low maintenance product that only requires 90 minutes of charging for up to two hours of use.

If you're interested in more information about DroneShield's DroneGun, please read our product information page:
http://www.droneshield.com/dronegun

*To view article links, please visit:
http://abnnewswire.net/lnk/73Y8P30C

Oleg Vornik
DroneShield
Mobile +61-401-212-159
Twitter @DroneShield
Skype olegvornik.droneshield
www.droneshield.com

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) Management Refocus

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The Board of DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) ("DroneShield" or the "Company") advises that, following a Group-wide review of the strategic opportunities for the commercialisation of the Company's proprietary drone detection and countermeasure technologies, the Company has taken a decision to refocus is marketing, sales and business development efforts on the rapidly growing government, commercial, and civil infrastructure drone security markets outside of Australia, with a particular attention toward the United States.

As a result, the Company's Sydney-based Managing Director, James Walker, will step down from his position effective immediately. Mr Walker will continue to assist the Company over the coming months as a Senior Adviser and will assist with the transitioning of the relationships and near-term business development and sales opportunities managed by him to date, to the rest of the Company's management team.

Peter James, the Company's Chairman, will assume the role of Interim Executive Chairman, pending the appointment of a new CEO. He is supported by the senior team built up by the Company since its IPO, including the senior business development and senior product development staff in Australia and the US.

Peter James, the Interim Executive Chairman, commented "James Walker has made a substantial contribution to the Company and was integral to the success of the Company's IPO. Since listing on the ASX, James has built the infrastructure to position the Company as a leader in the nascent drone security industry. The Company's major focus is now on continued growth, especially in international markets, and on continuing to build out its U.S. business. It's the right time to transition the management focus accordingly."

James Walker commented "I was privileged to have been able to lead the construction of a solid base from which DroneShield can now develop rapidly and to have taken DroneShield from a pure detection company to a unique provider of a combined detection and countermeasure solution. DroneShield is working on a number of exciting short-term and medium-term initiatives, of which the introduction of its DroneGun tactical drone jammer product earlier this week is one. I am pleased that DroneGun has been well-received by the market, with hundreds of customer queries received by the Company in the days since its launch. I leave the Company in good hands."

Peter James
Executive Chairman
E: peter.james@droneshield.com
T: +61-2-8072-0679

Blackham Resources Ltd (ASX:BLK) Hedging Transaction

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The Board of Blackham Resources Limited (ASX:BLK) ('Blackham' or 'the Company') is pleased to announce that it has realised $6.3 million in cash following the purchase of physical gold ounces at the current reduced spot price to close out a total of 41,250 ounces of forward gold sales contracts at an average price of $1,762/oz.

The bulk of these forwards were originally entered into in September 2016 at a gold price of $1,774/oz (refer ASX announcement 21st September 2016). Given the recent volatility in the gold price, the Board saw an opportunity to crystallise a significant profit generated in a short period of time which will further strengthen working capital.

The remaining gold forwards under this facility stand at 12,795 ounces at a price of $1701/oz.

Bryan Dixon 
Managing Director 
Blackham Resources
T: +61-8-9322-6418
F: +61-8-9322-6398
E: info@blackhamresources.com.au
www.blackhamresources.com.au 

David Tasker / Tony Dawe
Professional Public Relations
T: +61-8-9388-0944

Alto Metals Ltd (ASX:AME) Board Changes

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Alto Metals Limited (ASX:AME) ("Alto" or the Company") wishes to advise of the appointment of Mr Terry Wheeler as Non-executive Director of the Company, and the resignation of Mr William (Bill) Robertson.

Mr Wheeler commenced employment as a laboratory assistant at the DSIR (Department of Scientific & Industrial Research) in London in 1958 and achieved his academic qualifications whilst gaining excellent practical work experience. He migrated to Perth, Western Australia, in 1967 and joined Western Mining Corporation, where his mineral analysis experience was gained, and with further study and qualifications he was promoted to Chief Chemist of the Kambalda Nickel Operation in the Eastern Goldfields.

Terry and his wife Christina established Genalysis Laboratory Services in 1975, and grew the company into one of the largest and most successful analytical companies in the southern hemisphere with over 300 technical staff. In 2007, Genalysis Laboratory Services was purchased by Intertek Group plc.

Terry is a Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Inc., a Member of the Association of Exploration Geochemists, and an Associate Member of the International Association of Geoanalysts.

Mr Robertson has resigned from his Non-executive Director role at Alto to focus on his geophysical constancy, Value Adding Resources Pty Ltd. Mr Robertson played an integral role in establishing Alto Metals as a listed company in late 2012, and will continue to consult to Alto in his area of expertise. Alto's board members wish to take this opportunity to thank Mr Robertson for his support of and dedication to the Company's objectives.

About Alto Metals and the Sandstone Gold Project

Alto Metals Limited (ASX:AME) (Alto) is an Australian public company which listed on the Australian Securities Exchange on the 20 December 2012. On 23 March 2016, an agreement was signed to purchase Sandstone Exploration Pty Ltd, the owner of the Sandstone Gold Project, located 600km northeast of Perth in Western Australia.

Alto presently has 151,883,037 shares on issue, 100% ownership of the 720km2 Sandstone Gold Project. The Company's immediate objective at Sandstone is to discover mineral resources containing at least one million ounces of gold, and to establish a profitable mining operation of at least 100,000 ounces per annum.

The Company's immediate strategy is focussed on:

- Drill testing of known unmined oxide gold mineralisation to establish new resources

- Drill testing for extensions to known primary gold mineralisation, and

- Discovery of new high-grade gold deposits

The Company recently commenced a maiden +3,000 metre reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign at Lady Hamilton, which includes the Indomitable, Tigermoth, Piper and Musketeer prospects, and Lord Nelson and Lord Henry, with assay results expected in late December 2016 and January 2017.

Following the grant of the Sandstone tenements on 20 September 2016, the Company has also completed an extensive Induced Polarisation (IP) survey at Lady Hamilton and flown a detailed airborne magnetic and radiometric survey in order to identify litho-structural targets with potential for discovery of large intact gold resources.

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Alto Metals Limited
Tel: +61-8-9381-2808
Fax: +61-8-9381-5545
Email: admin@altometals.com.au
www.altometals.com.au

DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) First DroneGun Sale

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On 28 November 2016, DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) ("DroneShield" or the "Company") announced the launch of its DroneGun product, a tactical drone jammer. DroneGun was launched to meet the unmet global demand for effective and cost-effective drone countermeasures.

- DroneShield sold, received full payment for, and shipped, the first DroneGun

- A large number of enquiries received in relation to DroneShield's detection product and the DroneGun countermeasure

Following the launch of the product, over the course of the one week since the launch, the Company received hundreds of product enquiries from a wide range of military, government, law enforcement, corporate and VIP potential customers from a number of countries, as well as from a number of security distributors. Within one week of the launch, the Company has now filled the first order for a DroneGun. Payment has been received (at the Company's full rate card price), and the Company has shipped the product. Given the nature of the Company and its products, the identity of the customer is confidential, however, the Company understands that the DroneGun unit shipped by the Company will be utilized for the protection of a multi-hundred million dollar maritime asset.

Following the launch of DroneGun, the Company received global press attention unprecedented in the Company's history. A sample of the hundreds of media articles on DroneShield can be reviewed at http://www.google.com/#q=dronegun&tbm=nws

The Company is working with a number of high-profile potential customers in a range of countries in relation to installations of its DroneShield(R) detection product and/or shipments of its DroneGun countermeasure product. The Company expects to update the market on its business development activities short-term.

Peter James
Executive Chairman
E: peter.james@droneshield.com
T: +61-2-8072-0679

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) Investor Conference Call

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Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) (OTCMKTS:LNGLY) (LNGL or the Company) invites shareholders and other interested parties to join a conference call with Greg Vesey (Managing Director & CEO of LNGL), Michael Mott (Chief Financial Officer of LNGL) and John Baguley (Chief Operating Officer of Magnolia LNG and Chief Technical Officer of LNGL) to discuss the recent announcements from the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the US Department of Energy (DOE) about the Magnolia LNG Project.

The conference call will take place at 10am (AEDT- Sydney Time) on Tuesday, 6 December 2016, which is 5pm on Monday, December 5, in the United States (US - CST).

The conference call will be recorded and placed on the Company's website.

Conference call (toll free) numbers are as follows:

Australia: 1800 123 296 or +61 2 8038 5221

Outside Australia:

Canada: 1 855 5616 766

China: 4001 203 085 or 8008 702 411

Hong Kong: 800 908 865

India: 1800 3010 6141

Japan: 0120 477 087

New Zealand: 0800 452 782

Singapore: 800 616 2288

United Kingdom: 0808 234 0757

United States: 1 855 293 1544

After dialling the conference call number above, please then dial the:

CONFERENCE ID: 3174 2450

Mr. Greg Vesey
Managing Director & CEO
LNG Limited
T: +1-713-815-6900

Mr. Mike Mott
Chief Financial Officer
LNG Limited
T: +1-713-815-6900

Mr. Andrew Gould
Joint Company Secretary
LNG Limited
+61-8-966-3700
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