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EV RESOURCES LTD Regulatory Filings 2019

Mar 13, 2019

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311-313 Hay Street Subiaco, Western Australia 6008 T:+61 (0) 8 6489 0600 F: +61 (0) 8 9388 3701 www.jadarlithium.com.au

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

JADAR LITHIUM LIMITED

Press Release by Jadar Lithium on Initial Reconnaissance Sampling on the Eastern Alps Lithium Satellite Projects of Austria and Serbian Update March 14, 2019

ASX Code: JDR Shares on Issue: 480.4 million Market Cap: $4.8 million Cash: $2.75m (at 31 Dec ‘18)

Board & Management

Highlights

  • High-grade lithium assays of up to 3.88% Li2O turned from initial rock chip samples taken during Jadar Lithium’s initial field activities at the newly-acquired lithium projects in Austria.

  • Projects are located at the Eastern Alps close to European Lithium’s Wolfsberg Project which comprise s the JORC compliant 10.98MT @ 1.00% Li2O.

  • These early stage results provide strong indications that the high-grade lithium mineralization within the Eastern Alps is similar to that seen at the Wolfsberg Project owned by European Lithium.

Non- Executive Chairman Mr Luke Martino

Non-Executive Directors Mr Michael Davy Mr Nicholas Sage Mr Stefan Müller Mr Steven Dellidis

Company Secretary Ms Louisa Martino

  • Follow up sampling program targets extension of spodumene bearing pegmatite “swarms” along strike.

Luke Martino, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board said “ The results from the initial rock chip sampling of pegmatite satellite projects in Austria were extremely encouraging, clearly demonstrating the potential for the projects to host very high‐grade lithium mineralization in the area surrounding European Lithium’s Wolfsberg deposit. While this in no way diminishes the potential of the Weinebene project which is still the main focus of our upcoming exploration efforts – the grade and potential of new lithium discovery is something we simply cannot ignore. Initial sampling has confirmed that this is a very large and potentially transformational exploration opportunity for the Company,” he said.

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Jadar Lithium Limited (ASX: JDR ) ( Jadar Lithium or the Company ) has received the assays results of the initial reconnaissance rock chips sampling program which was recently completed on its 80% owned Austrian satellite lithium exploration projects located in South and South Eastern Austria. These assay results are in respect of satellite lithium exploration projects consisting of 75 exploration permits “Freischurf” (39 permits acquired from Exchange Minerals as reported on 4 February 2019 and an additional 36 permits acquired directly from the Ministry), which together cover a total area of 36.63 km[2] issued by Federal Ministry for Sustainability and Tourism of Austria (Figure 1 - 7).

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Figure 1 - 7. License status maps showing sampling location with lithium grades (Overview map shown in Figure 8 below)

Geology

The lithium deposits of the type being explored in Austria are typically found in the form of spodumene - bearing pegmatite vein type deposits hosted by Paleozoic metamorphic formations predominantly mica schist, amphibolite and marbles. There is no evidence that pegmatites occurred in the Eastern Alps are related to granite plutons and it is believed that pegmatites are formed as a result of crustal melting (anatexis) chemistry and that lithium enriched fluids are formed during high-grade regional metamorphism (higher amphibolite to lower eclogite facies). Spodumene mineralization occurs in the form of a fine to coarse-grained mineralization associated with quartz, feldspar and muscovite. There has also been no previous lithium exploration on outcroping pegmatite; however, initial reconnaissance rock chips sampling has recorded lithium high-grade multiple spodumene bearing pegmatites.

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Figure 8. Regional location map showing sampling location with highest lithium grades

Rock sampling

The Company initiated the technical program by initial reconnaissance rock sampling within the eastern Alps, with the objective of determining the spodumene bearing pegmatites and their grades.

The Company’s technical consultants collected 70 rock chips samples from numerous outcropping pegmatites. Initial pegmatite outcrops sampling results returned high-grade Li2O values with the highest value returning 3.88% Li2O and the average value over the 70 samples being 1.54% Li2O.

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Figure 9 ‐ Field samples with large spodumene crystals (up to 10 cm) embedded int qtz‐feldspar matrix. Figure left sample 75065 2.91% Li20, Figure right sample 75091 2.06% Li2O.

Planned work

Due to the initial and encouraging assays results returned with high-grade Li2O values, the Company plans to conduct detail mapping and soil sampling to define trenching and drilling targets for 2019.

Serbian Projects Update

Jadar Lithium has reviewed all data from the Serbian projects held by the Company. It has become apparent that in order to focus the Company’s resources, Krajkovac and Bukulja will be relinquished (totaling approximately 70km[2] ) in accordance with local mining laws. The remaining projects in Serbia are Cer, Rekovac and Vranje-South (totaling approximately 259km[2] ) where further sampling will be carried out.

ENDS

Further Enquiries

Luke Martino Non-Executive Chairman Tel: +61 8 6489 0600 E: [email protected]

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Competent Person Statement

The information in this release that relates to Exploration Results is based on information prepared by Dr Thomas Unterweissacher, EurGeol, MAusIMM. Dr Unterweissacher is a licensed Professional Geoscientist registered with European Federation of Geologists and based in Hochfilzen, Austria and The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy European Federation of Geologists and The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy are a Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Code ‘Recognized Professional Organization’ (RPO). An RPO is an accredited organization to which the Competent Person (CP) under JORC Code Reporting Standards must belong in order to report Exploration Results, Mineral Resources, or Ore Reserves through the ASX. Dr Unterweissacher has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a CP as defined in the 2012 Edition of the JORC Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Dr Unterweissacher consents to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears. Dr Unterweissacher is a consultant to the Company and holds shares in Jadar Lithium Limited.

Disclaimer

Certain statements included in this release constitute forward looking information. This information is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions made on a reasonable basis by the Company in light of its experience, current conditions and expectations of future developments, as well as other factors that the Company believes are appropriate in the circumstances. While these estimates and assumptions are considered reasonable, they are inherently subject to business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the Company, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Whilst the Company considers all the material assumptions to be based on reasonable grounds, there is no certainty that they will prove correct or that the outcomes indicated in the announcement will be achieved.

Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Words such as “expect(s)”, “feel(s)”, “believe(s)”, “will”, “may”, “anticipate(s)”, “potential(s)”and similar expressions are intended to identify forwardlooking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to statements regarding future production, resources or reserves and exploration programs and results. Many factors could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking information provided by, or on behalf of, the Company. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to lithium and other commodity prices and currency fluctuations; exploration risks; risks relating to the interpretation of exploration, sampling, drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits and conclusions of economic evaluations, development risks, operating risks; competition; time delays, regulatory restrictions; environmental harm and liability and additional funding requirements. Further, despite the Company having attempted to identify all material factors that may cause actual results to differ, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking information is no guarantee of future performance and, accordingly, investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Forward-looking information is made as at the date of this release (or as otherwise specified) and except as required by applicable law the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise

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Table 1. Rock Chips Samples ‐ Batch No LR18301080

Sample ID N WGS84 E WGS84 %Li %Li2O(calculated) Project Area
75013 46.78197 13.56001 1.59 3.42 Millstätter
75014 46.78142 13.56033 0.005 0.01 Millstätter
75015 46.78178 13.56006 0.956 2.06 Millstätter
75016 0.204 0.44 Standard GBW07152
75017 47.32941 14.23663 0.675 1.45 Hohenwartpeak
75018 47.32941 14.23663 0.228 0.49 Hohenwartpeak
75019 47.32941 14.23663 0.391 0.84 Hohenwartpeak
75020 47.32859 14.23643 0.932 2.01 Hohenwart southern slope
75021 47.32859 14.23643 0.58 1.25 Hohenwart southern slope
75022 47.32856 14.23611 0.506 1.09 Hohenwart southern slope
75023 47.3317 14.24995 1.015 2.19 Untere Mittagwand
75024 47.3317 14.24995 1.28 2.76 Untere Mittagwand
75025 1.045 2.25 Standard GBW07153
75026 47.33438 14.23882 0.128 0.28 Hohenwart northern slope east
75027 47.33324 14.23701 1.595 3.43 Hohenwart northern slope west
75028 47.33322 14.23691 0.619 1.33 Hohenwart northern slope west
75029 47.33109 14.23265 0.914 1.97 Hohenwart northern slope Eiskar
75030 <0.005 <0.01 Blank
75031 47.33136 14.23277 0.723 1.56 Hohenwart northern slope Eiskar
75032 47.33275 14.24038 1.13 2.43 Hohenwart northern slope east
75033 47.33275 14.24038 0.679 1.46 Hohenwart northern slope east
75034 47.23354 15.20304 0.534 1.15 Mitterbergeast
75035 0.558 1.20 Crush stage duplicate of 75034
75036 47.23354 15.20304 1.165 2.51 Mitterbergeast

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75037 47.23354 15.20304 0.421 0.91 Mitterbergeast
75038 47.23348 15.20268 0.626 1.35 Mitterbergwest
75039 47.23348 15.20268 0.598 1.29 Mitterbergwest
75040 47.23348 15.20268 1.43 3.08 Mitterbergwest
75041 47.21736 15.53465 0.627 1.35 Garrach
75042 47.21736 15.53465 0.726 1.56 Garrach
75043 47.21737 15.53469 0.408 0.88 Garrach
75044 47.21737 15.53469 0.805 1.73 Garrach
75045 47.21737 15.53469 1.8 3.88 Garrach
75046 47.2175 15.5347 0.668 1.44 Garrach
75047 47.2175 15.5347 0.448 0.96 Garrach
75048 47.2175 15.5347 0.373 0.80 Garrach
75049 47.1905 14.6229 0.988 2.13 Falkenberg
75050 1.045 2.25 Standard GBW07153
75051 47.1905 14.6229 1.295 2.79 Falkenberg
75052 47.1905 14.6229 1.07 2.30 Falkenberg
75053 47.1905 14.6229 0.753 1.62 Falkenberg
75054 47.1905 14.6229 1.11 2.39 Falkenberg
75055 <0.005 <0.01 Blank
75056 47.19047 14.62297 0.953 2.05 Falkenberg
75057 47.28275 14.36222 0.357 0.77 Pallbaueralm
75058 47.28275 14.36222 0.078 0.17 Pallbaueralm
75059 47.28271 14.36219 0.779 1.68 Pallbaueralm
75060 0.775 1.67 Pulpstage duplicate of 75059
75061 47.26722 14.35506 0.98 2.11 Mittereck
75062 47.26733 14.35498 0.326 0.70 Mittereck
75063 47.26726 14.35486 0.465 1.00 Mittereck

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75064 47.26722 14.35506 0.93 2.00 Mittereck
75065 47.26881 14.35732 1.35 2.91 Zinkenschlucht north
75066 47.2689 14.35735 0.245 0.53 Zinkenschlucht north
75067 47.26861 14.35765 0.43 0.93 Zinkenschlucht south
75068 46.78206 13.56001 0.005 0.01 Lug-ins-Land
75069 46.78181 13.56016 0.552 1.19 Lug-ins-Land
75070 46.78181 13.56016 1.01 2.17 Lug-ins-Land
75071 46.78181 13.56016 0.586 1.26 Lug-ins-Land
75072 46.78206 13.55996 0.798 1.72 Lug-ins-Land
75073 46.78755 13.53921 0.792 1.71 Kreuzstein
75074 46.78755 13.53921 0.669 1.44 Kreuzstein
75075 0.21 0.45 Standard GBW07152
75076 46.78755 13.53921 0.328 0.71 Kreuzstein
75077 46.78755 13.53921 1.12 2.41 Kreuzstein
75078 46.78755 13.53921 0.011 0.02 Kreuzstein
75079 46.78755 13.53921 0.022 0.05 Kreuzstein
75080 <0.005 <0.01 Blank
75081 46.78751 13.53918 0.238 0.51 Kreuzstein
75082 46.78709 13.53791 0.02 0.04 Kreuzstein
75083 46.94085 12.53241 1.215 2.62 Glanzalm east
75084 46.94085 12.53241 0.448 0.96 Glanzalm east
75085 0.452 0.97 Crush stage duplicate of 75084
75086 46.94085 12.53241 0.709 1.53 Glanzalm east
75087 46.94085 12.53241 1.085 2.34 Glanzalm east
75088 46.94085 12.53241 1.545 3.33 Glanzalm east
75089 46.94091 12.53233 0.611 1.32 Glanzalm east
75090 46.94104 12.52952 0.656 1.41 Glanzalm west

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75091 46.94092 12.52967 0.955 2.06 Glanzalm west
75092 46.92922 12.5441 0.727 1.57 Ratzell
75093 46.92162 12.5788 0.006 0.01 Poling
75094 46.92162 12.5788 0.005 0.01 Poling
75095 46.92185 12.57959 0.582 1.25 Poling

JORC Table 1. This table applies to the Austrian lithium satellite project work program

CRITERIA COMMENTARY
Sampling techniques Sampling procedure which the Company followed for Rock
sampling:

Once the sample location has been determined, its location is
defined and recorded by using a hand held GPS (Garmin Map
Cx)

At least 2 Kg of sampling material is collected from each
sampling point, ensuring that the sample is representative of
the outcrop being sampled

The sample is placed into the sampling bag, which is labeled
according to the attributed sample number.

All relevant information with regard to the outcrop was
recorded in to exces spreadsheet including coordinates,
location, visible minerals, estimated spodumene content.
Dr Thomas Unterweissacher, EurGeol, MAusIMM is the
Competent Person, as far as this announcement (and this JORC
Table 1) is concerned. Dr Thomas Unterweissacher judges that
rock sample results to be sufficientlyreliable for thepurpose of

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defining grades but not size of pegmatite itself. The results will
only be used to guide the initial phases of Jadar’s work, and do not
form part of any resource estimate.
Drilling techniques Not Applicable
Drill sample recovery Not Applicable
Logging Not Applicable
Sub-sampling techniques and
sample preparation
Not Applicable
Quality of assay data and
laboratory tests
The rock chips samples were submitted to the ALS laboratory ALS
Geochemistry in Loughrea, Ireland (ISO 17025 accredited) for
analysis: All samples were analyzed for lithium by LIOG63 - four
acid digestion and analyzed by ICP. Assurance and data quality
control were managed mainly through the insert of:

Certified Reference Material (Standards)

Crush and pulp duplicates

Blank samples
Duplicates, standards and blanks were introduced every 20
samples.
The results of the QAQC samples indicate that the analysis has
been done in accordance and up to JORC standards.
Jadar’s CP is confident that the analytical and assay techniques
and QA/QC protocols implemented by the ALS laboratory were
appropriate and adequate for this stage and the purposes of
definingzones of interest in the area. These sample media and

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techniques and assays were not part of a resource estimate.
Verification of sampling and
assaying
No drilling or mineralization reported here.
No drilling or twinning of holes reported here.
No adjustments were made to the assay data.
Location of data points Grid System: WGS84
Rock sampling locations were determined by a hand-held GPS.
Topographic accuracy is estimated to be within 5-10 meters.
Topographic control is not considered relevant, as it does not
relate to Mineral Resources.
Data spacing and
distribution
The sample are reconnaissance in nature and so sample spacing is
very variable.
The data is not suitable for use in a mineral resource estimate and
is not intended for such use
Orientation of data in
relation to geological
structure
The sample are reconnaissance in nature and cover different
locations, so any biasing effect caused by orientation is yet to be
determined
Sample security Throughout the sampling program, all prescribed sample handling
protocols were adhered to. The sample handling protocols
included;

The digital sample submission form was prepared prior
dispatching samples to ALS Laboratory. Sample submission
form contains information regarding the number of samples
and their ID’s, desired analytical method, details about the
shipment - courier name,reference number,and the

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responsible persons in front of ALS and sender. Filled and
signed sample submittal form was sent by email.

The CP assumes that all ALS internal sample handling
procedures were adhered to.
The CP judges that the sample handling protocols which were
implemented throughout the program were sufficient to maintain
sample integrity.
Audits or reviews No audits have been carried out at this point.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

Criteria
Mineral tenement and land
tenure status


Transfer agreement between Jadar Lithium Ltd & Exchange
Minerals Ltd from 29/01/2019 (99 licenses) valid until
31.12.2020

BMNT-67.050/0036-VI/10/2019 (19 licenses) valid until
31.12.2023

BMNT-66.050/0006-VI/9/2019 (17 licenses) valid 31.12.2023
All licenses mentioned in this release are held 100% by Subsidiary
Jadar Lithium GmbH which is 80% owned byJadar Lithium Limited.
Exploration
done
by other
parties


There has also been no previous lithium exploration
Geology
The lithium deposits of the type being explored for here in

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Austria are typically found in form of spodumene - bearing
pegmatite vein type deposits hosted by Paleozoic metamorphic
formationspredominantlymica schist,amphibolite and marbles.
Drill hole Information
Not relevant as no drilling is being reported in this
announcement
Data aggregation methods
No data aggregation methods were used in this announcement

Li assays were converted to Li2O for reporting using a
conversion of Li2O% = Li% * 2.153
Relationship between
mineralisation widths and
intercept lengths

No drilling intercepts are reported here.
Diagrams
No drilling results are presented in this announcement.
Balanced reporting
The reporting here covers the area of the company’s current
focus. Further data analysis and interpretation may result in the
definition of new targets
Other substantive exploration
data


No information available on metallurgy, ground water, bulk
density or rock stability.

Integration and interpretation of the various data sets are on-
going
Further work
Detail mapping and systematic sampling to defining pegmatite
continuity.

Soil sampling to define areas for future trenching and drill
target.