FIRST LITHIUM LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2023

Oct 30, 2022

ASX Announcement

31 October 2022

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ACN 009 081 770

Registered Office:

Level 21, 459 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000

Contact:

Phone: +61 (0)3 8630 3321 Email: admin@ookami.com.au

Board of Directors: John Ciganek (Non-Executive Chair)

Joseph van den Elsen (Non-Executive Director)

Emmanuel Correia (Non-Executive Director)

Andrew Law (Non-Executive Director)

Company Secretary: Justin Mouchacca

Securities on Issue:

45,446,667 ordinary shares 3,500,000 unlisted options

Current Share Price – $0.18 (as at 31 October 2022)

Market capitalisation – ~$8.18m (as at 31 October 2022)

Cash at Bank – $4.82m (as at 30 September 2022)

September 2022 Quarterly Activities Report & Appendix 5B

• During the quarter, the Company advanced the assessment and evaluation of its Messok East and Boulbi Projects.

• On 20 July 2022, OOKAMI advised on the ASX that the on-ground work program detailed in the 27 May 2022 Project Update – Messok East Co-Ni Project had commenced.

• Quotation of the Company’s 30c July 2024 options commenced on the ASX on 27 July 2022.

• Following the relaxation of COVID related travel restrictions, on 13 September 2022 the Company advised that the Boulbi work program detailed in the 26 May 2022 Project Update – Boulbi Permit would shortly commence.

• Subsequently, on 29 September 2022 the Company confirmed that the Boulbi work program had mobilised.

• On 29 September 2022 the Company also advised that it awaited the results of the geochemical program completed on the Messok East Co-Ni Project.

• As at 30 September 2022, Ookami held cash reserves of $4.82m.

• Throughout the quarter, the Company continued to advance and assess new business development opportunities.

• Subsequent to the quarter end, the Company entered into a voluntary suspension pending an announcement on a material transaction and an associated capital raising.

About Ookami Limited

Ookami Limited (ASX: OOK) is an ASX listed company focused on the exploration and development of resource projects in Africa. The Company’s current projects are:

• Messok East Co-Ni Project

• (located in Cameroon)

• Boulbi Project (located in Senegal)

Ookami Limited (ASX: OOK) (“Ookami” or the “Company”) provides the following report and attached Appendix 5B to its shareholders for the quarter ending 30 September 2022.

Exploration activities

Boulbi Permit

On 26 May 2022, Ookami announced that following the relaxation of COVID related travel restrictions it had engaged SRK to complete its recommended follow-up on-ground work program on the Boulbi Permit, designed to evaluate the geological potential of the targets generated by earlier desktop reviews and verify historic data.

The proposed geological and structural mapping would enable a more detailed understanding of the underlying structural controls on mineralisation at the Boulbi Project and allow the AN1 target geological model to be refined.

More specifically, mapping and reconnaissance rock chip sampling of all Priority 1 targets would add structural knowledge to any observed surface mineralisation and enable future exploration in these areas to be tailored to the underlying structural geology.

Validation of the location of historical drilling and pitting locations would also further build on the Company’s understanding of the local geology and serve as a precursor to a maiden drilling campaign (depending on the outcome and results of the planned follow-up work program).

This work program commenced during the September quarter and remains ongoing.

Messok East Co-Ni Project

On 27 May 2022, the Company announced on the ASX its intention to complete a follow-up work program on the Messok East Co-Ni Project, designed to map and sample the previously identified exploration targets, once local weather conditions allow.

This follow-up work program would include mapping and geochemical sampling of all defined exploration targets and serve to further build on the Company’s understanding of the local geology, providing a solid basis for the design and ultimate execution of a maiden drilling campaign (depending on the results and outcome of the planned follow-up work program).

During the quarter the Company confirmed that the Messok East work program had commenced and subsequently advised that it awaited the geochemical results from the completed sampling program.

Exploration Expenditure

The Company continues to progress work on its projects but notes that on a pro-rata basis, its expenditure on the Boulbi Project and Messok East Project has been less than budgeted in the 24-month use of funds table detailed in section 1.9 of the Replacement Prospectus dated 23 April 2021 due to the following factors:

1. The Company's management team has been subject to extended periods of travel restrictions.

2. Since the Reinstatement, the Company's Managing Director has undertaken four site visits to the Messok East Project in Cameroon (initially requiring a travel permission from the Western Australian state government to travel to Cameroon in August/September 2021), but, due to COVID travel restrictions, until recently has been unable to travel to Senegal to visit the Boulbi Project (noting that the majority of the expenditure outlined in the use of funds in section 1.9 of the Replacement Prospectus was in respect to the Boulbi Project in Senegal).

3. The Company has been adversely impacted by events that are outside of the Company's control, being:

4. a. spikes in COVID-19 infection rates in Senegal and Cameroon (since the Reinstatement) which have made it difficult to conduct exploration activities in Cameroon and Senegal in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner (if at all); and

5. b. the Western Australian state government's stance on its international borders (prior to February 2022) which has made travel to Cameroon and Senegal problematic (noting that at this time, and owing to COVID driven border and travel restrictions, travel to Senegal was not possible).

6. Having regard to the above, to protect the safety of its executive and consultants, the Company's Board has been conservative in its planning for the 2021 field related exploration activities and a decision was made to withhold significant expenditure on its projects until such time as the Company and its advisors were able to spend meaningful time in country.

Notwithstanding the above, the Company continues to assess the prospectivity of the Boulbi Project and Messok East Project and during the September quarter ramped up exploration activities in Cameroon and Senegal, in order to advance the planning of the higher cost activities contemplated in section 1.9 of the Replacement Prospectus.

The table below compares the Company’s actual expenditure against the 2 Year Use of Funds table contained in the Replacement Prospectus dated 23 April 2021:

Use of funds as contained in the Prospectus	2 Year Use of Funds as contained in the Prospectus	Qtr ended 30 Sep 2022	Actual amount spent to date (for the period between 14 July 21 to 30 Sep 2022)
Boulbi Project Exploration Expenditure	$2,500,000	$67,565	$269,372
Messok East Project Exploration Expenditure	$700,000	$107,255	$225,326
Corporate Administration and Loan Repayment	$815,000	$139,048	$992,158
	$1,027,373	$68,342	$225,327
Costs of the Offers	$735,400	-	$725,350
Total	$5,777,773	$382,210	$2,437,533

Summary of Corporate activity

During the quarter, the Company’s 30c exercise, July 2024 expiry, class of options commenced trading on the ASX with the OOKOB ticker.

The Company continues to advance the assessment and evaluation of new business development opportunities.

Summary of Cash Flows

Ookami finished the quarter with cash reserves of $4.82m.

Appendix 5B related party payments

Payments to related parties of $85,000 for Director remuneration were made during the September 2022 quarter.

Interests in Mining Tenements

Below is a summary of the mining tenements held by the Company at the end of the quarter:

Mining Project	Location	Beneficial Percentage held	Interest acquired/farm-in or disposed/farm-out during the quarter
Messok East Project – Licence No. 000095	Republic of Cameroon, Africa	100%	0%
Boulbi Project – Licence No. 000502	Republic of Senegal, Africa	51%	0%

-Ends-

This report and the attached Appendix 5B have been authorised for release by the Board of Ookami Limited.

For more information, please contact:

Investor enquiries:

Joseph van den Elsen Non-executive Director P: +61 (0)3 8630 3321

Justin Mouchacca Company Secretary P: +61 (0)3 8630 3321

About Ookami Limited

The Company was admitted to the Official List (ASX code: OOK) in February 2000 and was previously focused on the operation of the Akela Platform, a fintech Software as a Service platform, and its passive 18.3% equity interest in BronTech Pty Ltd, a data exchange and identity platform.

Since July 2021, the Company has been focused on the assessment and evaluation of its 100% owned Messok East Co-Ni Project and the Boulbi Permit Joint Venture (51% earning to 70%). The Company actively seeks to identify, assess and potentially acquire complementary opportunities.

assessment and evaluation of its Messok East and Boulbi Projects Forward Looking Statement

This ASX announcement may include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on Ookami Ltd.’s current expectations, estimates and assumptions about the industry in which Ookami Ltd operates, and beliefs and assumptions regarding Ookami Ltd.’s future performance. Words such as “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and are not guaranteed, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are outside the control of Ookami Ltd. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance and no representation or warranty is made as to the likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any forwardlooking statements or other forecast. Actual values, results or events may be materially different to those expressed or implied in this ASX announcement. Given these uncertainties, recipients are cautioned not to place reliance on forward looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this announcement speak only at the date of issue of this announcement. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law and the ASX Listing Rules, Ookami Ltd does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any information or any of the forward-looking statements in this announcement or any changes in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such forward looking statement is based.

Rule 5.5

Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report

Name of entity OOKAMI LIMITED ABN Quarter ended (“current quarter”) 67 009 081 770 30 September 2022

Consolidated statement of cash flows	Current quarter $A’000	Year to date (3 months) $A’000
1. Cash flows from operating activities 1.1 Receipts from customers 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration & evaluation (if expensed) (b) development (c) production (d) board remuneration (e) administration and corporate costs 1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) 1.4 Interest received 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.6 Income taxes paid 1.7 Government grants and tax incentives 1.8 Other (Transaction costs) 1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities	- (175) - - (40) (99) - - 5 - - (68)	- (175) - - (40) (99) - - 5 - - (68)
	(377)	(377)
2. Cash flows from investing activities 2.1 Payments to acquire or for: (a) entities (b) tenements (c) property, plant and equipment (d) exploration & evaluation (if capitalised) (e) investments (f) other non-current assets	- - - - - -	- - - - - -

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report

Consolidated statement of cash flows	Current quarter $A’000	Year to date (3 months) $A’000
2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of: (a) entities (b) tenements (c) property, plant and equipment (d) investments (e) other non-current assets 2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities 2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) 2.5 Other (provide details if material) 2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities	- - - - - - - -	- - - - - - - -
	-	-
3. Cash flows from financing activities 3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt securities) 3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities 3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options 3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt securities1 3.5 Proceeds from borrowings 3.6 Repayment of borrowings 3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings 3.8 Dividends paid 3.9 Other (provide details if material) 3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities	- - - (17) - - - - -	- - - (17) - - - - -
	(17)	(17)
4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) 4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above)	5,215 (377) -	5,215 (377) -

1 Timing on cash payment for cost associated with equity issue in prior quarter

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report

Consolidated statement of cash flows	Current quarter $A’000	Year to date (3 months) $A’000
4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) 4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held 4.6 Cash acquired on acquisition of assets 4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	(17) -	(17) -
	-	-
	4,821	4,821
5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts	Current quarter $A’000	Previous quarter $A’000
5.1 Bank balances 5.2 Call deposits 5.3 Bank overdrafts 5.4 Other (provide details) 5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)	4,806 15 - -	5,200 15 - -
	4,821	5,215
6. Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates		Current quarter $A'000
6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 1 85 6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 2 - Note : If any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an explanation for, such payments. Aggregate amount paid to Directors.		85
		-

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report

7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6	Financing facilities Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing arrangements available to the entity. Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity. Total facility amounts at quarter end $A’000 Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000 Loan facilities - - Credit standby arrangements - - Other (please specify) - - Total financing facilities - - Unused financing facilities available at quarter end Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of those facilities as well.	Total facility amounts at quarter end $A’000	Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000
		-	-
		-	-
		-	-
		-	-
	N/A
8.	Estimated cash available for future operating activities		$A’000
8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8	Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) (377) (Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing activities) (item 2.1(d)) - Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2) (377) Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) 4,821 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5) - Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5) 4,821 Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by item 8.3) 12.8 Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings (ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.7. If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions: 8.8.1 Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?		(377) - (377) 4,821 -
			4,821
	Answer: N/A
	8.8.2 Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?
	Answer: N/A
	8.8.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?
	Answer: N/A
	Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 above must be answered.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report

Compliance statement

• 1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.

• 2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

31 October 2022

Date: ...................................................................................

The Board of Directors

Authorised by: ...................................................................................

(Name of body or officer authorising release – see note 4)

Notes

1. This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.

2. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.

3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.

4. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the [ name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee ]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.

5. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations , the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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