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Atlantic Lithium Limited Capital/Financing Update 2023

Jun 19, 2023

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EXPLORATION UPDATE

20 June 2023

Initial Drilling Results Reported Infill Resource Drilling Confirms Continuity and Grade Ewoyaa Lithium Project Ghana, West Africa Mining Lease Application Update

Atlantic Lithium Limited (AIM: ALL, OTC: ALLIF, ASX: A11 “Atlantic Lithium” or the “Company”), the funded Africanfocussed lithium exploration and development company targeting to deliver Ghana’s first lithium mine, is pleased to announce initial assay results from the resource and exploration drilling programme recently commenced at the Ewoyaa Lithium Project (“Ewoyaa” or the “Project”) in Ghana, West Africa.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Initial assay results received for 2,208m of infill reverse circulation (“RC”) drilling completed at Ewoyaa as part of the broader 18,500m 2023 planned drilling programme.

  • Newly reported assay results confirm mineralisation continuity within the Ewoyaa South-2 deposit, part of the 35.3Mt @ 1.25% Li2O Ewoyaa JORC (2012) Compliant Mineral Resource Estimate[1] (“MRE” or the “Resource”).

  • Drilling designed to convert Inferred resources to higher confidence Indicated resources at the Ewoyaa South2 deposit for future mine sequencing optionality.

  • Multiple high-grade drill intersections reported as downhole intercepts, with true widths estimated in the intersections table, including highlights at a 0.4% Li2O cut-off and a maximum 4m of internal dilution of:

  • GRC0892: 57m at 1.17% Li2O from 45m

  • GRC0899: 54m at 1.14% Li2O from 3m

  • GRC0900: 41m at 1.16% Li2O from 73m

  • GRC0909A: 33m at 1.12% Li2O from 78m

  • GRC0896: 18m at 1.16% Li2O from 80m

  • GRC0908: 19m at 0.93% Li2O from 47m

  • GRC0906: 11m at 1.5% Li2O from 38m

  • GRC0906: 17m at 0.91% Li2O from 54m

  • o GRC0908: 10m at 1.53% Li2O from 33m

  • Drilling and regional exploration programmes ongoing ( refer announcements of 19 April 2023 and 20 March 2023 ).

  • Definitive Feasibility Study remains on track for release end Q2 2023.

  • Awaiting approval of Mankessim licence consolidation ahead of resubmission of Mining Lease application for the Project.

Commenting on the Company’s latest progress, Neil Herbert, Executive Chairman of Atlantic Lithium, said:

“We are pleased to kick off the 2023 drilling season with our first set of infill drilling assay results. These include some significant apparent widths and grades from relatively shallow depths.

“Results are from the Ewoyaa South-2 deposit where we are infill drilling to convert Inferred to Indicated category resources to provide optionality for future mine scheduling to more easily enable the relocation of the overhead powerlines.

“Initial infill results at the Ewoyaa South-2 deposit are encouraging and show good continuity of mineralisation between drill sections.

“A total of 18,500m of infill, extensional and exploration RC drilling has been planned for the 2023 season. We look forward to updating shareholders as results become available.

“We also await approval of the consolidation of the licence covering the proposed mine and processing plant site, which was undertaken to facilitate a smoother approvals process and simplified operational structure, as advised by Ghana’s Minerals Commission Technical Committee.

“The Company expects no further major amendments to the application, so believes that the Mining Lease will be granted for the Project in the coming months.

“Meanwhile, the study team is working hard to deliver the DFS by the end of Q2 2023.”

New Drilling Results:

Initial assay results have been received for 2,208m of RC drilling from the ongoing drill programme at the Ewoyaa Project. Multiple high-grade drill intersections are reported for infill drilling results at the Ewoyaa South-2 deposit within the current MRE ( refer Table 1 , Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 ).

Drilling is planned to intersect mineralised pegmatite dykes perpendicular to strike and dip to approximate true width. This is not always achieved due to the variable nature of pegmatites or challenging drill access, with some drill intersections drilled down-dip as apparent widths. Accordingly, estimated true widths are included in the intersections table in Appendix 1.

Table 1: Drill intersection highlights at greater than 10 Li x m, reported at a 0.4% Li2O cut-off and maximum of 4m of internal dilution.

Hole_ID From_m To_m Interval_ Li2O% Intersection Comment Hole Purpose metal content
Li x m
GRC0892 45 102 57 1.17 GRC0892: 57m at 1.17% Li2O from 45m Resource Drilling 66.7
GRC0899 3 57 54 1.14 GRC0899: 54m at 1.14% Li2O from 3m Resource Drilling 61.6
GRC0900 73 114 41 1.16 GRC0900: 41m at 1.16% Li2O from 73m Resource Drilling 47.6
GRC0909A 78 111 33 1.12 GRC0909A: 33m at 1.12% Li2O from 78m Resource Drilling 37.0
GRC0896 80 98 18 1.16 GRC0896: 18m at 1.16% Li2O from 80m Resource Drilling 20.9
GRC0908 47 66 19 0.922 GRC0908: 19m at 0.93% Li2O from 47m Resource Drilling 17.5
GRC0906 38 49 11 1.5 GRC0906: 11m at 1.5% Li2O from 38m Resource Drilling 16.5
GRC0906 54 71 17 0.91 GRC0906: 17m at 0.91% Li2O from 54m Resource Drilling 15.5
GRC0908 33 43 10 1.53 GRC0908: 10m at 1.53% Li2O from 33m Resource Drilling 15.3
GRC0908 18 31 13 1.03 GRC0908: 13m at 1.03% Li2O from 18m Resource Drilling 13.4
GRC0897 68 83 15 0.89 GRC0897: 15m at 0.89% Li2O from 68m Resource Drilling 13.4
GRC0907 6 18 12 1.07 GRC0907: 12m at 1.07% Li2O from 6m weatheredpegmatite Resource Drilling 12.8
GRC0903 57 67 10 1.27 GRC0903: 10m at 1.27% Li2O from 57m Resource Drilling 12.7
GRC0898 15 25 10 1.26 GRC0898: 10m at 1.26% Li2O from 15m Resource Drilling 12.6
GRC0897 51 60 9 1.36 GRC0897: 9m at 1.36% Li2O from 51m Resource Drilling 12.2

Note: Metal content is based on intercept rather than estimated true width

Infill drilling results confirm mineralisation continuity at the Ewoyaa South-2 deposit where multiple drilling intersections are reported over significant apparent widths and relatively shallow depths ( refer Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 ).

Drilling is designed to infill the Ewoyaa South-2 deposit to convert mineralisation from the Inferred to Indicated category. Approximately 3,000m of infill drilling has been planned at the Ewoyaa South-2 deposit with a further 7,000m of resource extensional drilling planned at the Ewoyaa Main, Ewoyaa North-east and Kaampakrom deposits. A further 6,500m of exploration drilling and 2,000m of diamond core (“DD”) drilling is planned as part of the 2023 field season ( refer announcement of 19 April 2023 ).

Sample preparation was completed by Intertek Ghana and assay by Intertek Perth with all reported results passing QA/QC protocols, providing confidence in reported results.

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Figure 1: Location of reported assay results with highlight drill intersections.

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Figure 2: Cross-section A-A’ showing assay results received for GRC0897, GRC0898, GRC0899 and GRC0900
at the Ewoyaa South-2 deposit.
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Figure 3: Cross-section B-B’ assay results received for GRC0892 at the Ewoyaa South-2 deposit.

Mining Lease Update

The Company initially submitted its application for the Mining Lease for the Project in October 2022, following the release of the Company’s Pre-Feasibility Study for the Project. In order to facilitate a smoother approvals process and simplified operational structure, the Company was advised by Ghana’s Minerals Commission Technical Committee to consolidate the Project’s proposed mine and processing plant site (formerly covering the Mankessim and Mankessim South licences) into the single Mankessim licence.

As part of this process, the Company took the opportunity to implement optimisations based on the finalised plant flowsheet into its Mining Lease application. The revised Mining Lease application now also includes the addition of deposits that were sitting outside of the mine plan in the initial application submitted.

These steps have been undertaken and the Company currently awaits the approval of the Mankessim licence consolidation. Upon approval, the Company will submit the revised application for a Mining Lease for the Project.

The Company expects no further major amendments to the application to be requested by the Technical Committee and has no reason to believe that the Mining Lease will not be granted for the Project. Subject to there being no further feedback, the Company expects to receive formal ministerial approval of its Mining Lease for the Project in the coming months.

Once approved, the Company will obtain all approvals and permits required by the Environmental Protection Agency and any other regulatory bodies in Ghana. The Mining Lease, with necessary regulatory permits, is subject to Sovereign Ratification by the Parliament of Ghana.

The Company will update the market on any further developments.

End note:

1 The Company’s current Mineral Resource Estimate of 35.3Mt @ 1.25% Li2O for the Project was reported in its announcement on 1 February 2023. The MRE includes a total of 3.5Mt at 1.37% Li2O in the Measured category, 24.5Mt at 1.25% Li2O in the Indicated category and 7.4Mt at 1.16% Li2O in the Inferred category. For the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 5.23, the Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in its announcement dated 1 February 2023 and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimate in that announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.

Competent Persons

Information in this report relating to the exploration results is based on data reviewed by Mr Lennard Kolff (MEcon. Geol., BSc. Hons ARSM), Chief Geologist of the Company. Mr Kolff is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists who has in excess of 20 years’ experience in mineral exploration and is a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules. Mr Kolff consents to the inclusion of the information in the form and context in which it appears.

Information in this report relating to Mineral Resources was compiled by Shaun Searle, a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Searle has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Searle is a director of Ashmore. Ashmore and the Competent Person are independent of the Company and other than being paid fees for services in compiling this report, neither has any financial interest (direct or contingent) in the Company. Mr Searle consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based upon the information in the form and context in which it appears.

The reported Ore Reserves have been compiled by Mr Harry Warries. Mr Warries is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and an employee of Mining Focus Consultants Pty Ltd. He has sufficient experience, relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity he is undertaking, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ of December 2012 (“JORC Code”) as prepared by the Joint Ore Reserves Committee of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Minerals Council of Australia. Mr Warries gives Atlantic Lithium Limited consent to use this reserve estimate in reports.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR"), and is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of MAR.

For any further information, please contact:

Atlantic Lithium Limited

Tel: +61 2 8072 0640

Neil Herbert (Executive Chairman) Amanda Harsas (Finance Director and Company Secretary) www.atlanticlithium.com.au [email protected]

Yellow Jersey PR Limited

Tel: +44 (0)20 3004 9512

Charles Goodwin Bessie Elliot [email protected]

Notes to Editors:

About Atlantic Lithium

www.atlanticlithium.com.au

Atlantic Lithium is an AIM and ASX-listed lithium company advancing a portfolio of lithium projects in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire through to production.

The Company’s flagship project, the Ewoyaa Project in Ghana, is a significant lithium spodumene pegmatite discovery on track to become Ghana’s first lithium-producing mine. The Company signed a funding agreement with Piedmont Lithium Inc. towards the development of the Ewoyaa Project. Atlantic Lithium is currently advancing the Ewoyaa Project through feasibility studies and intends to be producing a spodumene concentrate via simple gravity only process flowsheet.

Atlantic Lithium holds 560km[2] & 774km[2] of tenure across Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire respectively, comprising significantly under-explored, highly prospective licences.

Appendix 1 – New drill intersections reported in hole ID order, reported at a 0.4% Li2O cut-off and maximum 4m of internal dilution.

Hole_ID From_m To_m Interval_
m
Estimated
true
width_m
Li2O% Intersection Comment Hole Purpose metal
content
Li x m
GRC0889 7 11 no significant intersections weatheredpegmatite Water Monitoring
GRC0890 6 8 2 no significant intersections weatheredpegmatite Resource Drilling
GRC0891 13 18 5 no significant intersections weatheredpegmatite Resource Drilling
GRC0892 45 102 57 11 1.17 GRC0892: 57m at 1.17% Li2O from 45m Resource Drilling 66.7
GRC0893 Nopegmatite intersected Nopegmatite intersected Resource Drilling
GRC0894 2 8 6 3 no significant intersections weatheredpegmatite Resource Drilling
GRC0894 19 24 5 2.5 no significant intersections weatheredpegmatite Resource Drilling
GRC0895 80 84 4 4 1.05 GRC0895: 4m at 1.05% Li2O from 80m Resource Drilling 4.2
GRC0896 80 98 18 11 1.16 GRC0896: 18m at 1.16% Li2O from 80m Resource Drilling 20.9
GRC0897 51 60 9 5 1.36 GRC0897: 9m at 1.36% Li2O from 51m Resource Drilling 12.2
GRC0897 68 83 15 10 0.89 GRC0897: 15m at 0.89% Li2O from 68m Resource Drilling 13.4
GRC0898 7 10 3 1 0.96 GRC0898: 3m at 0.96% Li2O from 7m weatheredpegmatite Resource Drilling 2.9
GRC0898 15 25 10 5 1.26 GRC0898: 10m at 1.26% Li2O from 15m Resource Drilling 12.6
GRC0899 3 57 54 11 1.14 GRC0899: 54m at 1.14% Li2O from 3m Resource Drilling 61.6
GRC0899 109 111 2 1 1.07 GRC0899: 2m at 1.07% Li2O from 109m Resource Drilling 2.1
GRC0899 116 117 1 0.5 0.46 GRC0899: 1m at 0.46% Li2O from 116m Resource Drilling 0.5
GRC0900 73 114 41 11 1.16 GRC0900: 41m at 1.16% Li2O from 73m Resource Drilling 47.6
GRC0901 3 9 6 4 0.77 GRC0901: 6m at 0.77% Li2O from 3m weatheredpegmatite Resource Drilling 4.6
GRC0902 13 17 4 3 0.47 GRC0902: 4m at 0.47% Li2O from 13m weatheredpegmatite Resource Drilling 1.9
GRC0903 9 17 8 5 0.83 GRC0903: 8m at 0.83% Li2O from 9m Resource Drilling 6.6
GRC0903 57 67 10 5 1.27 GRC0903: 10m at 1.27% Li2O from 57m Resource Drilling 12.7
GRC0904 97 101 4 2.5 0.93 GRC0904: 4m at 0.93% Li2O from 97m Resource Drilling 3.7
GRC0905 17 18 1 1 1.09 GRC0905: 1m at 1.09% Li2O from 17m Resource Drilling 1.1
GRC0905 24 30 6 4 1.55 GRC0905: 6m at 1.55% Li2O from 24m Resource Drilling 9.3
GRC0905 50 52 2 1.5 0.65 GRC0905: 2m at 0.65% Li2O from 50m Resource Drilling 1.3
GRC0906 15 20 5 3 0.96 GRC0906: 5m at 0.96% Li2O from 15m Resource Drilling 4.8
GRC0906 38 49 11 6 1.5 GRC0906: 11m at 1.5% Li2O from 38m Resource Drilling 16.5
GRC0906 54 71 17 8 0.91 GRC0906: 17m at 0.91% Li2O from 54m Resource Drilling 15.5
GRC0907 6 18 12 7 1.07 GRC0907: 12m at 1.07% Li2O from 6m weatheredpegmatite Resource Drilling 12.8
GRC0908 18 31 13 8 1.03 GRC0908: 13m at 1.03% Li2O from 18m Resource Drilling 13.4
GRC0908 33 43 10 6 1.53 GRC0908: 10m at 1.53% Li2O from 33m Resource Drilling 15.3
GRC0908 47 66 19 10 0.922 GRC0908: 19m at 0.93% Li2O from 47m Resource Drilling 17.5
GRC0909A 44 48 4 2 0.77 GRC0909A: 4m at 0.77% Li2O from 44m Resource Drilling 3.1
GRC0909A 78 111 33 12 1.12 GRC0909A: 33m at 1.12% Li2O from 78m Resource Drilling 37
GRC0909A 120 122 2 1 0.76 GRC0909A: 2m at 0.76% Li2O from 120m Resource Drilling 1.5

Note: Metal content is based on intercept rather than estimated true width

Appendix 2 – Newly reported drill hole collar locations.

Hole_ID Easting_m Northing_m Elevation_m Dip Hole
Azimuth
end of hole
depth_m
Hole Purpose
GRC0889 714054 577704 26.0 -90 0 100 Water Monitoring
GRC0890 715399 578416 51.9 -50 305 50 Resource Drilling
GRC0891 715429 578390 57.7 -50 305 80 Resource Drilling
GRC0892 715462 578366 60.0 -50 305 124 Resource Drilling
GRC0893 715480 578358 57.1 -50 305 174 Resource Drilling
GRC0894 715420 578430 53.8 -50 305 50 Resource Drilling
GRC0895 715449 578412 56.6 -50 305 106 Resource Drilling
GRC0896 715490 578375 58.3 -50 305 157 Resource Drilling
GRC0897 715470 578427 56.0 -50 305 109 Resource Drilling
GRC0898 715448 578443 53.1 -50 305 50 Resource Drilling
GRC0899 715492 578409 59.6 -50 305 150 Resource Drilling
GRC0900 715509 578399 59.5 -50 305 170 Resource Drilling
GRC0901 715458 578462 45.8 -50 305 50 Resource Drilling
GRC0902 715477 578480 45.8 -50 305 50 Resource Drilling
GRC0903 715513 578456 45.7 -50 305 120 Resource Drilling
GRC0904 715541 578429 45.4 -50 305 139 Resource Drilling
GRC0905 715517 578485 41.2 -50 305 110 Resource Drilling
GRC0906 715547 578458 39.6 -50 305 140 Resource Drilling
GRC0907 715514 578509 39.4 -50 305 50 Resource Drilling
GRC0908 715549 578490 35.2 -50 305 86 Resource Drilling
GRC0909A 715568 578474 38.3 -50 305 143 Resource Drilling

‘JORC Code 2012 Table 1’ Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

The following extract from the JORC Code 2012 Table 1 is provided for compliance with the Code requirements for the reporting of Exploration Results.

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques

Nature and quality of sampling (eg 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 (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to
produce a 30 g 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 (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure
of detailed information.

RC drill holes were routinely sampled at 1m intervals
with a nominal 3-6kg sub-sample split off for assay
using a rig-mounted cone splitter at 1m intervals.

DD holes were quarter core sampled at 1m intervals
or to geological contacts for geochemical analysis.

For assaying, splits from all prospective ore zones
(i.e., logged pegmatites +/- interburden) were sent for
assay. Outside of these zones, the splits were
composited to 4m using a portable riffle splitter.

Holes without pegmatite were not assayed.

Approximately 5% of all samples submitted were
standards and coarse blanks. Blanks were typically
inserted with the interpreted ore zones after the
drilling was completed.

Approximately 2.5% of samples submitted were
duplicate samples collected after logging using a
riffle splitter and sent to an umpire laboratory. This
ensured zones of interest were duplicated and not
missed during alternative routine splitting of the
primary sample.

Prior to the December 2018 - SGS Tarkwa was used
for sample preparation (PRP100) and subsequently
forwarded to SGS Johannesburg for analysis; and
later SGS Vancouver for analysis (ICP90A).

Post December 2018 to present – Intertek Tarkwa
was used for sample preparation (SP02/SP12) and
subsequently forwarded to Intertek Perth for analysis
(FP6/MS/OES - 21 element combination Na2O2
fusion with combination OES/MS).

ALS Laboratory in Brisbane was used for the
Company’s initial due diligence work programmes
and was selected as the umpire laboratory since
Phase 1. ALS conducts ME-ICP89, with a Sodium
Peroxide Fusion. Detection limits for lithium are
0.01-10%. Sodium Peroxide fusion is considered a
“total” assay technique for lithium. In addition, 22
additional elements assayed with Na2O2fusion, and
combination MS/ICPanalysis.
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc)
and details (eg 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).

Five phases of drilling were undertaken at the Project
using RC and DD techniques. All the RC drilling used
face sampling hammers.

Phase 1 and 2 programmes used a 5.25-inch
hammers while Phase 3 and 5 used a 5.75-inch
hammer.

All DD holes were completed using PQ and HQ core
from surface (85mm and 63.5mm).

All DD holes were drilled in conjunction with a Reflex
ACT II tool; to provide an accurate determination of
the bottom-of-hole orientation.

All fresh core was orientated to allow for geological,
structural and geotechnical logging by a Company
geologist.
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.

A semi-quantitative estimate of sample recovery was
completed for the vast majority of drilling. This
involved weighing both the bulk samples and splits
and calculating theoretical recoveries using assumed
densities. Where samples were not weighed,
qualitative descriptions of the sample size were
recorded. Some sample loss was recorded in the
collaringof the RC drill holes.

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

DD recoveries were measured and recorded.
Recoveries in excess of 95.8% have been achieved
for the DD drilling programme. Drill sample recovery
and quality is adequate for the drilling technique
employed.

The DD twin programme has identified a positive
grade bias for iron in the RC compared to the DD
results.
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.

Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature.
Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography.

The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.

All drill sample intervals were geologically logged by
Company geologists.

Where appropriate, geological logging recorded the
abundance of specific minerals, rock types and
weathering using a standardised logging system that
captured preliminary metallurgical domains.

All logging is qualitative, except for the systematic
collection of magnetic susceptibility data which could
be considered semi quantitative.

Strip logs have been generated for each drill hole to
cross-check geochemical data with geological
logging.

A small sample of washed RC drill material was
retained in chip trays for future reference and
validation of geological logging, and sample reject
materials from the laboratory are stored at the
Company’s field office.

All drill holes have been logged and reviewed by
Company technical staff.

The logging is of sufficient detail to support the
current reporting of a Mineral Resource.
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.

RC samples were cone split at the drill rig. For
interpreted waste zones the 1 or 2m rig splits were
later composited using a riffle splitter into 4m
composite samples.

DD core was cut with a core saw and selected half
core samples dispatched to Nagrom Laboratory in
Perth for preliminary metallurgical test work.

The other half of the core, including the bottom-of-
hole orientation line, was retained for geological
reference.

The remaining DD core was quarter cored for
geochemical analysis.

Since December 2018, samples were submitted to
Intertek
Tarkwa
(SP02/SP12)
for
sample
preparation. Samples were weighed, dried and
crushed to -2mm in a Boyd crusher with an 800-
1,200g rotary split, producing a nominal 1,500g split
crushed sample, which was subsequently pulverised
in a LM2 ring mill. Samples were pulverised to a
nominal 85% passing 75µm. All the preparation
equipment was flushed with barren material prior to
the commencement of the job. Coarse reject
material was kept in the original bag. Lab sizing
analysis was undertaken on a nominal 1:25 basis.
Final pulverised samples (20g) were airfreighted to
Intertek in Perth for assaying. •

The pulps were submitted for analysis by Sodium
peroxide fusion (Nickel crucibles) and Hydrochloric
acid to dissolve the melt. Analysed by Inductively
Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (FP6MS) /
Inductively
Coupled
Plasma
Optical
(Atomic)
Emission Spectrometry (FP6/OE). The analytical
suite consisted of Al, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cs, Fe, K, Li, Mg,
Mn, Nb, P, Rb, S, Si, Sn, Sr, Ta and Ti.

The vast majority of samples were drilled dry.
Moisture content was logged qualitatively. All
intersections of the water table were recorded in the
database.

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

Field sample duplicates were taken to evaluate
whether
samples
were
representative
and
understand repeatability, with good repeatability.

Sample sizes and laboratory preparation techniques
were appropriate and industry standard.
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 (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (ie
lack of bias) and precision have been established.

Analysis for lithium and a suite of other elements for
Phase
1
drilling
was
undertaken
at
SGS
Johannesburg / Vancouver by ICP-OES after
Sodium Peroxide Fusion. Detection limits for lithium
(10ppm – 100,000ppm). Sodium Peroxide fusion is
considered a “total” assay technique for lithium.

Review of standards and blanks from the initial
submission to Johannesburg identified failures
(multiple standards reporting outside control limits).
A decision was made to resubmit this batch and all
subsequent batches to SGS Vancouver – a
laboratory considered to have more experience with
this method of analysis and sample type.

Results of analyses for field sample duplicates are
consistent with the style of mineralisation and
considered to be representative. Internal laboratory
QA/QC checks are reported by the laboratory,
including sizing analysis to monitor preparation and
internal laboratory QA/QC. These were reviewed and
retained in the company drill hole database.

155 samples were sent to an umpire laboratory (ALS)
and/assayed using equivalent techniques, with
results demonstrating good repeatability.

ALL’s review of QA/QC suggests the SGS
Vancouver and Intertek Perth laboratories performed
within acceptable limits.

No geophysical methods or hand-held XRF units
have been used for determination of grades in the
Mineral Resource.
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.

Significant intersections were visually field verified by
company geologists and Shaun Searle of Ashmore
during the 2019 site visit.

Drill hole data was compiled and digitally captured by
Company geologists in the field. Where hand-written
information was recorded, all hardcopy records were
kept and archived after digitising.

Phase 1 and 2 drilling programmes were captured on
paper or locked excel templates and migrated to an
MS Access database and then into Datashed
(industry standard drill hole database management
software). The Phase 3 to 5 programmes were
captured using LogChief which has inbuilt data
validation protocols. All analytical results were
transferred digitally and loaded into the database by
a Datashed consultant.

The data was audited, and any discrepancies
checked by the Company personnel before being
updated in the database.

Twin DD holes were drilled to verify results of the RC
drilling programmes. Results indicate that there is
iron contamination in the RC drilling process.

Reported drill hole intercepts were compiled by the
Chief Geologist.

Adjustments to the original assay data included
convertingLippmtoLi2O%.
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.

The collar locations were surveyed in WGS84 Zone
30 North using DGPS survey equipment, which is
accurate to 0.11mm in both horizontal and vertical
directions. All holes were surveyed by qualified
surveyors. Once validated, the survey data was
uploaded into Datashed.

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

RC drill holes were routinely down hole surveyed
every 6m using a combination of EZ TRAC 1.5
(single shot) and Reflex Gyroscopic tools.

After the tenth drill hole, the survey method was
changed to Reflex Gyro survey with 6m down hole
data points measured during an end-of-hole survey.

All Phase 2 and 3 drill holes were surveyed initially
using the Reflex Gyro tool, but later using the more
efficient Reflex SPRINT tool. Phase 4 and 5 drill
holes were surveyed using a Reflex SPRINT tool.

LiDAR survey Southern Mapping to produce rectified
colour images and a digital terrain model (DTM)
32km2, Aircraft C206 aircraft-mounted LiDAR Riegl
Q780 Camera Hasselblad H5Dc with 50mm Fixfocus
lens.

Coordinate system: WGS84 UTM30N with accuracy
to ±0.04.

The topographic survey and photo mosaic output
from the survey is accurate to 20mm.

Locational accuracy at collar and down the drill hole
is considered appropriate for resource estimation
purposes.
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.

The RC holes were initially drilled on 100m spaced
sections and 50m hole spacings orientated at 300° or
330° with dips ranging from -50° to -60°. Planned
hole orientations/dips were occasionally adjusted
due to pad and/or access constraints.

Hole spacing was reduced to predominantly 40m
spaced sections and 40m hole spacings. Holes are
generally
angled
perpendicular
to
interpreted
mineralisation orientations at the Project.

Samples were composited to 1m intervals prior to
estimation.
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.

The drill line and drill hole orientation are oriented as
close as practicable to perpendicular to the
orientation of the general mineralised orientation.

Most of the drilling intersects the mineralisation at
close to 90 degrees ensuring intersections are
representative of true widths.It is possible that new
geological
interpretations
and/or
infill
drilling
requirements may result in changes to drill orientations
on future programmes.

No orientation based sampling bias has been
identified in the data.
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.

Samples were stored on site prior to road
transportation by Company personnel to the SGS
preparation laboratory.

With the change of laboratory to Intertek, samples
were picked up by the contractor and transported to
the sample preparation facility in Tarkwa.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.

Prior to the drilling programme, a third-party Project
review was completed by an independent consultant
experienced with the style of mineralisation.

In addition, Shaun Searle of Ashmore reviewed
drilling and sampling procedures during the 2019 site
visit and found that all procedures and practices
conform to industry standards.

JORC Table 1, Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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.

Part of the Project is a joint-venture, with the license
in the name of the joint-venture party (Barari DV
Ghana).

The southern portion of the deposit occurs within a
wholly owned local subsidiary Green Metals
Resources Ltd.

The deposits are located on two licences Mankessim
RL3/55 and Mankessim South PL109

Mankessim South – (Green Metals Resources Ltd –
100% ALL) licence was renewed for three years and
expires on 18thFebruary 2023.

Mankessim - (Barari DV Ghana Ltd – 90% ALL) was
renewed for three years and expires on the 22ndof
March 2024.

The licenses are in good standing with no known
impediments.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.

Historical trenching and mapping were completed by
the Ghana Geological survey during the 1960’s. But
for some poorly referenced historical maps, none of
the technical data from this work was located. Many
of the historical trenches were located, cleaned and
re-logged. No historical drilling was completed.
Geology
Deposit type,
geological
setting
and
style
of
mineralisation.

Pegmatite-hosted lithium deposits are the target for
exploration. This style of mineralisation typically
forms as dykes and sills intruding or in proximity to
granite source rocks.

Surface geology within the Project area typically
consists of sequences of staurolite and garnet-
bearing pelitic schist and granite with lesser
pegmatite and mafic intrusives. Outcrops are
typically sparse and confined to ridge tops with
colluvium and mottled laterite blanketing much of the
undulating terrain making geological mapping
challenging. The hills are often separated by broad,
sandy drainages.
Drill hole
information
A summary of all information material to the under-
standing of the exploration results including a tabulation
of the following information for all Material drill holes:
easting and northing of the drill hole collar
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above
sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar
dip and azimuth of the hole
down hole length and interception depth
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.

All information has been included in the appendices.
No drill hole information has been excluded.
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.

All intersections are reported at a 0.4% Li20 cut-off with
maximum 4m of internal pegmatite dilution and no
internal waste lithologies whether schist or granite.

No top-cut is applied as lithium pegmatites are a bulk
industrial mineral.

No metal equivalent values are being reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
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.

The drill line and drill hole orientation are oriented as
close to 90 degrees to the orientation of the
anticipated mineralised orientation as practicable.

The
majority
of
the
drilling
intersects
the
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
intercept
lengths
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’).
mineralisation between 60 and 80 degrees.

Where drilling has drilled down-dip of a known
pegmatite, it is reported as such.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and
tabulations of intercepts should be included for any
significant discovery being reported. These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole
collar locations and appropriate sectional views.

Relevant plans and selected cross-sections have
been included within the release.
Balanced
Reporting

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.
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.

All hole collars were surveyed WGS84 Zone 30 North
grid using a differential GPS. All RC and DD holes
were down-hole surveyed with a north-seeking
gyroscopic tool.

All exploration results are being reported.
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.

Drill hole intersections were calculated from drill hole
assay data, with geological logging used to aid
interpretation of mineralised contact positions.

No other exploration data are being 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.

Drilling results for a planned infill and extensional
drilling programme are being reported.

Follow up RC and DD drilling may be undertaken
once all results from the drilling programme are
reviewed; either along strike or down-dip of the
known pegmatites.

Drill spacing is currently considered adequate for the
currentlevelof interrogationoftheProject.

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