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ARDIDEN LTD Capital/Financing Update 2018

Nov 27, 2018

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

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28 November 2018

FURTHER HIGH-GRADE LITHIUM RESULTS FROM 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:

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

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

  • 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.

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.

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.”

Ardiden Limited
Suite 12, 11 Ventnor Ave
West Perth WA 6005
Tel: +61 (0) 8 6245 2050
Fax: +61 (0) 8 6245 2055
www.ardiden.com.au
ASX Code: ADV
Shares on Issue: 1,677M

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Figure 1. North Aubry drill plan showing the location of 2018 expansion drilling program.

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.

The latest set of assay results (ASD012 to ASD019) confirm the presence of lithium mineralisation throughout the North Aubry prospect (outlined in Figure 1) 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), 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.

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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.

ENDS

For further information: Investors : Media : Brad Boyle Michael Weir / Cameron Gilenko Ardiden Ltd Citadel-Magnus Tel: +61 (0) 8 6245 2050 +61 8 6160 4900

Competent Person’s Statement

The information in this report that relates to exploration results for the Seymour Lake Lithium project and is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting geological information and documentation in this report has been reviewed by Mr Robert Chataway who is a member of the Association of Professional Geologists of Ontario. Mr Chataway is not a full-time employee of the Company. Mr Chataway is employed as a Consultant Geologist. Mr Chataway has more than five years relevant exploration experience, and qualifies as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (the JORC Code). Mr Chataway consents to the inclusion of the information in this report in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward Looking Statement

This announcement may contain some references to forecasts, estimates, assumptions and other forward-looking statements. Although the company believes that its expectations, estimates and forecast outcomes are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that they will be achieved. They may be affected by a variety of variables and changes in underlying assumptions that are subject to risk factors associated with the nature of the business, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed herein. All references to dollars ($) and cents in this presentation are to Australian currency, unless otherwise stated. Investors should make and rely upon their own enquires and assessments before deciding to acquire or deal in the Company’s securities.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE AUBRY DRILLLING RESULTS

APPENDIX 1: Discussion of Technical Details

Drill-holes ASD012 – ASD0019 were drilled as part of the testing of the North Aubry Lithium Deposit. The location and orientation of the holes is described by Table 1 and Figures 1 and 2.

Table 1: ASD012-ASD019 Collar Table

Drill-hole ID easting (mE) **northing (mN) ** elevation(m) Grid Dip Azimuth(grid) EOH(m)
ASD012 397068.92 5585334.20 373.04 NAD-83,Z16 -53 199 201
ASD013 397069.38 5585334.17 373.00 NAD-83,Z16 -60 180 189
ASD014 397016.34 5585295.13 377.45 NAD-83,Z16 -63 190 177
ASD015 397116.02 5585110.70 385.43 NAD-83,Z16 -85 360 96
ASD016 397175.70 5585135.49 390.30 NAD-83,Z16 -70 200 135
ASD017 397199.29 5585211.43 386.08 NAD-83,Z16 -68 200 159
ASD018 397199.56 5585211.30 386.33 NAD-83,Z16 -85 203 150
ASD019 397261.13 5585286.67 388.52 NAD-83,Z16 -70 201 201

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Figure 2: Collar Plan showing drill-holes ASD012-ASD019

Although all of the drill-holes intersected pegmatite (Table 2 and Figures 3-6), it is apparent that, as is usually the case, the narrower pegmatite intersections are less well mineralised.

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Table 2: Intersections of pegmatites achieved by drill-holes ASD012-019

Drill hole ID from(m) to(m) Intersection
ASD012 30.00 30.25 0.25m @ 0.08% Li2O
53.37 53.76 0.39m @ 0.01% Li2O
126.95 144.86 17.91m @ 0.85% Li2O
163.96 165.96 2.00m @ 0.30% Li2O
168.36 171.44 3.08m @ 0.87% Li2O
174.10 178.15 4.05m @ 0.22% Li2O
ASD013 29.09 29.29 0.20m @ 0.05% Li2O
51.10 51.45 0.35% @ 0.02% Li2O
126.20 138.48 12.28m @ 1.03% Li2O
168.10 171.40 3.30m @ 0.96% Li2O
174.21 174.98 0.77m @ 0.04% Li2O
ASD014 21.78 21.88 not sampled
26.98 27.28 0.30m @ 0.08% Li2O
66.80 69.88 3.08m @ 0.05% Li2O
119.36 120.92 1.56m @ 0.11% Li2O
141.50 144.80 3.30m @ 0.44% Li2O
ASD015 80.16 87.81 7.65m @ 0.34% Li2O
ASD016 116.40 117.54 1.54m @ 0.05% Li2O
120.15 120.61 0.46m @ 0.20% Li2O
130.10 130.28 0.18m @ 0.04% Li2O
ASD017 112.94 128.00 15.06m @ 1.11% Li2O
ASD018 117.72 130.15 12.43m @ 0.21% Li2O
ASD019 52.76 52.82 not sampled
168.55 173.57 5.02m @ 0.67% Li2O

The North Aubry pegmatite is a zoned LCT Complex (spodumene sub-type) pegmatite and is unusual because it is mostly comprised of spodumene-bearing zones but there are parts of the pegmatite in which spodumene is less abundant. These parts include internal zones dominated by feldspar, which explains the lower grades of the broad intersection achieved by ASD012 compared to ASD013 (Figure 3), and of ASD015 and ASD018 compared to ASD017 (Figure 5).

It is also normal for the narrower sections of a pegmatite such as internal “pinches” (e.g intersections achieved by ASD014; Figure 4) and the margins of a pegmatite intrusion (e.g. the part intersected by ASD016; Figure 6) to be spodumene-deficient. This is because these narrow parts are comprised of material that cooled more rapidly than the thicker parts (which retained heat for longer) and therefore crystallised before lithium saturation had been attained and thus before lithium minerals began to crystallize.

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Figure 3: Cross-section AB. Note that drill-holes ASD012 and ASD013 lie within different planes and the depicted intersections are schematic.

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Figure 4: Cross-section CD. Note that drill-hole ASD014 has been projected onto a plane which illustrates the pegmatite morphology best; the section is schematic.

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Figure 5: Cross-section EF.

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Figure 6: Cross-section GH.

Note that figures 3-6 are simplified to ensure that the essential features are easily observed; the host rocks are predominantly metamorphosed pillow basalts but includes thin lenses of other rocks and numerous shear zones.

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APPENDIX 2: Assay Results (Li2O, Ta & Nb)

Drill-
hole
From
(m)
To(m) Sample ID Li2O (%) Ta
(ppm)
Nb
(ppm)
ASD012 30 30.25 E5564194 0.082 115 96
ASD012 53.37 53.76 E5564198 0.013 375 89
ASD012 126.95 128 E5564208 0.337 53.4 51
ASD012 128 129 E5564209 0.084 16.5 20
ASD012 129 130 E5564210 0.158 19.4 16
ASD012 130 131 E5564212 0.379 24 28
ASD012 131 132 E5564213 0.627 45.2 72
ASD012 132 133 E5564214 0.941 52.5 101
ASD012 133 134 E5564215 0.951 92.8 103
ASD012 134 135 E5564216 0.918 59.4 114
ASD012 135 136 E5564217 2.22 47.2 74
ASD012 136 137 E5564218 1.06 58.6 78
ASD012 137 138 E5564220 0.972 131 72
ASD012 138 139 E5564221 1.53 61 62
ASD012 139 140 E5564222 2.01 59.9 67
ASD012 140 141 E5564223 0.865 75.7 92
ASD012 141 142 E5564224 0.685 42.2 65
ASD012 142 143 E5564225 0.227 85.6 64
ASD012 143 144 E5564226 0.959 41.1 28
ASD012 144 144.86 E5564227 0.342 37.7 38
ASD012 163.96 165.33 E5564244 0.39 123 65
ASD012 165.33 165.96 E5564245 0.215 18.5 9
ASD012 168.36 169.5 E5564248 1.55 231 116
ASD012 169.5 170.5 E5564249 0.961 101 61
ASD012 170.5 171.44 E5564250 0.089 115 76
ASD012 174.1 175 E5564254 0.532 135 106
ASD012 175 176 E5564255 0.281 87.8 70
ASD012 176 177 E5564256 0.026 107 54
ASD012 177 178.15 E5564257 0.047 312 90
ASD013 29.09 29.29 E5564267 0.047 174 85
ASD013 51.1 51.45 E5564270 0.019 381 89
ASD013 126.2 127 E5564283 2.46 35.9 59
ASD013 127 128 E5564284 0.942 54 77
ASD013 128 129 E5564285 0.389 72.5 103
ASD013 129 130 E5564286 1.13 67.2 134
ASD013 130 131.46 E5564287 1.15 100 79
ASD013 131.46 132.5 E5564288 1.41 138 43
ASD013 132.5 133.5 E5564289 0.132 131 99
ASD013 133.5 134.5 E5564290 0.411 114 68
ASD013 134.5 136 E5564292 0.106 172 51
ASD013 136 136.92 E5564293 0.166 189 75
ASD013 136.92 137.7 E5564294 2.62 201 51

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ASD013 137.7 138.48 E5564295 1.47 59 41
ASD013 168.1 169 E5564312 0.406 85 76
ASD013 169 170 E5564313 2.13 109 133
ASD013 170 171.4 E5564314 0.34 113 77
ASD013 174.21 174.98 E5564318 0.039 122 29
ASD014 26.98 27.28 E5564327 0.08 <0.5 2
ASD014 66.8 67.8 E5564333 0.064 277 75
ASD014 67.8 68.8 E5564334 0.027 534 65
ASD014 68.8 69.88 E5564335 0.057 479 285
ASD014 119.36 119.95 E5564341 0.078 32.4 48
ASD014 119.95 120.92 E5564342 0.179 61.7 69
ASD014 141.5 142.45 E5564353 0.072 102 71
ASD014 142.45 143.3 E5564354 1.35 85.9 39
ASD014 143.3 144 E5564355 0.749 94.8 78
ASD014 144 144.8 E5564357 0.035 142 71
ASD015 80.16 81.00 E5564374 1.03 80.1 68
ASD015 81.00 82.00 E5564375 0.519 12.6 16
ASD015 82.00 82.60 E5564376 0.555 11.1 25
ASD015 82.60 83.34 E5564377 1.12 45.6 50
ASD015 83.34 83.84 E5564378 0.722 182 134
ASD015 83.84 84.84 E5564380 0.034 19.3 9
ASD015 84.84 85.42 E5564381 0.053 17.8 13
ASD015 85.42 85.93 E5564382 0.397 120 100
ASD015 85.93 86.85 E5564383 0.032 58.3 13
ASD015 86.85 87.81 E5564384 0.171 67.2 42
ASD016 116.40 117.00 E5564394 0.068 43.9 85
ASD016 117.00 117.54 E5564395 0.118 66.4 78
ASD016 120.15 120.61 E5564400 0.198 68.1 49
ASD016 130.10 130.28 E5564405 0.037 85 49
ASD017 112.94 113.90 E5564518 0.168 43.5 89
ASD017 113.90 114.39 E5564520 0.012 18.5 4
ASD017 114.39 114.84 E5564521 1.87 78 8
ASD017 114.84 115.43 E5564522 0.039 31.4 3
ASD017 115.43 116.43 E5564523 1.2 12.4 <1
ASD017 116.43 117.43 E5564524 2.13 4.2 <1
ASD017 117.43 118.20 E5564525 0.64 17.2 1
ASD017 118.20 118.90 E5564526 2.33 15 1
ASD017 118.90 119.87 E5564527 0.815 27 3
ASD017 119.87 120.59 E5564528 0.114 33.5 4
ASD017 120.59 121.50 E5564529 2.88 64.6 25
ASD017 121.50 122.50 E5564530 4.26 263 30
ASD017 122.50 123.50 E5564532 0.902 106 51
ASD017 123.50 124.50 E5564533 2.34 80.7 43
ASD017 124.50 125.50 E5564534 2.35 113 46
ASD017 125.50 126.00 E5564535 1.12 97.3 29
ASD017 126.00 126.74 E5564536 0.828 55.8 82

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ASD017 126.74 127.30 E5564537 0.058 261 116
ASD017 127.30 128.00 E5564538 0.029 219 86
ASD018 117.72 118.72 E5564555 0.384 74.1 125
ASD018 118.72 119.45 E5564557 0.021 28.3 14
ASD018 119.45 119.93 E5564558 0.194 262 95
ASD018 119.93 120.93 E5564559 0.016 46 7
ASD018 120.93 121.96 E5564410 0.013 26.3 5
ASD018 121.96 123 E5564412 0.423 64.4 31
ASD018 123 123.9 E5564413 0.207 103 56
ASD018 123.9 124.63 E5564414 0.253 320 103
ASD018 124.63 125.1 E5564415 0.083 10.3 8
ASD018 125.1 125.7 E5564416 0.244 31.1 49
ASD018 125.7 126.7 E5564417 0.066 12.8 13
ASD018 126.7 127.7 E5564418 0.736 42.9 44
ASD018 127.7 128.7 E5564420 0.319 189 56
ASD018 128.7 129.4 E5564421 0.578 122 153
ASD018 129.4 130.15 E5564422 0.097 180 121
ASD019 168.55 169.33 E5564439 0.285 158 93
ASD019 169.33 170.25 E5564441 0.693 <0.5 2
ASD019 170.25 171.25 E5564442 1.04 468 46
ASD019 171.25 172.08 E5564443 2.24 76.1 57
ASD019 172.08 172.83 E5564444 0.313 182 97
ASD019 172.83 173.57 E5564445 0.04 145 80

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Table 1: Seymour Lake Lithium Project (Claim Title 1245661)

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals
under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF
instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad
meaning of sampling.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public
Report.
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be relatively
simple (e.g. ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from
which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30g charge for fire assay’). In other cases
more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has
inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (e.g.
submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information.
• Diamond drilling was used to obtain 1m samples (or close to 1m)
which were pulverised and digested using a sodium peroxide fusion
followed by ICP-OES/ICP-MS.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast,
auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (e.g. core diameter, triple or standard
tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is
oriented and if so, by what method, etc).
• Diamond drilling producing BTW core, having a 42mm diameter. Core
was oriented using a Reflex orientation tool.
Drill sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature
of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether
sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material.
• Core was laid-out and measured. Core recovery was more than 95%.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically
logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation,
mining studies and metallurgical studies.
• Core has been geologically logged and geotechnically logged by
qualified geologists and is of sufficient detail to support Mineral
Resource estimation,miningstudies and metallurgical studies.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel, etc) photography.
The total length andpercentage of the relevant intersections logged.
• Logging is both qualitative (geology) and quantitative (downhole
surveys and RQD)
• All core drilled has been logged.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled
wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in situ
material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half
sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
• Sampling was achieved through longitudinal cutting of the core, with
half-core submitted for assay.
• Certified reference materials (CRM’s aka “standards”), blanks and
field duplicates were incorporated into the sample stream.
• Sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
Quality of
assay data and
laboratory
tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory
procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the
parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates,
external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack
of bias) andprecision have been established.
• Samples were submitted to AGAT Laboratory in Thunder Bay, where
they were crushed, pulverised, digested by sodium peroxide fusion
and assayed by ICP-OES/MS for a broad suite of elements.
• The QA/QC procedures adopted by Ardiden and the laboratory
confirmed that the results are both reliable and accurate.
verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative
company personnel.
The use of twinned holes.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
• The assay results have been verified by independent consultants.
Data is documented and stored digitally in field laptop units and
backed up on the Ardiden server.
Location of
data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and down-hole
surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource
estimation.
Specification of the grid system used.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
• Collars have been surveyed using a high-accuracy RTK differential GPS
with locations recorded in metric units using UTM NAD83 Zone 16N
projection coordinates.
• Down-hole surveys were completed at 30m intervals.
Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree of
geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore
Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
• Locations of the drill-holes is shown in a collar plan in Figures 1 and 2
within the announcement and stated within Table 1 of the
announcement.
Orientation of
data in relation
to geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible
structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if material.
• Samples obtained from the drilling are considered reliable and
unbiased.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample security. • Ardiden ensures that the chain-of-custody is maintained and
safeguarded.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. • No audits or reviews of sampling techniques have been conducted
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including
agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites,
wilderness or national park and environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any
known impediments to obtaining a license to operate in the area.

All claims in the Seymour Lake Lithium project are in good standing
and these include claims 1245661 1245648 1245662 1245664
1245646, 4270593, 4270594, 4270595, 4270596, 4270597, 4270598,
4279875, 4279876, 4279877, 4279878, 4279879, 4279880, 4279881,
4279882, 4279883, 4279884, 4279885, 4279886, 4279887, 4279888,
4279889, 4279890, 4279891, 4279869, 4279870, 4279871, 4279872,
4279873 and 4279874.

400 new claim cells applications submitted to the MNDM
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. • Prior to Ardiden’s exploration, there was exploration for pegmatite-
hosted mineralisation completed in the late 1950’s but this is poorly
documented. The most recent exploration pre-dating Ardiden’s activities
was by Linear Resources between 2001 and 2010, focussing upon
tantalum mineralisation.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. • Seymour Lake area pegmatites have been classified as Rare Element, LCT
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Complex-type, Spodumene-subtype pegmatites. Lithium mineralisation is
comprised almost entirely of spodumene. Significant but localised
tantalum mineralisation accompanies the lithium mineralisation. The
pegmatites have variable orientations but generally strike northwest or
north and diptowards the northeast at moderate angles.
Drill hole
Information
A summary of all information material to the understanding of the
exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for all
Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of
the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain
why this is the case.
• The required information is stated directly in the announcement,
supported by appropriate images, or is contained in appendices.
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum
and/or minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of high grades) and cut-off
grades are usually Material and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high grade results
and longer lengths of low grade results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of such
aggregations should be shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should
be clearly stated.
• Grade cut-offs have not been incorporated.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration
Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should
be a clear statement to this effect (e.g. ‘down hole length, true width not
known’).
• The reported results are stated as down hole lengths and it is clearly
stated that this is the case.
diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts
should be includedfor any significant discovery being reported These should
• A Collar Plan and Cross-sections of reported drill-holes are included as
Figures 1 - 6 and intersections are summarised in Table 2.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole collar locations and
appropriate sectional views.
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should
be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
• Assay results are reported for all samples that have been assayed.
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported
including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey
results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of
treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
• All meaningful and material data is reported.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (e.g. tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the
main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this
information is not commercially sensitive.
• Ardiden is evaluating results of drilling and exploration activities to
determine further plans.