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RAIDEN RESOURCES LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2023
Dec 11, 2023
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Capital/Financing Update
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ASX RELEASE | 12[th] December 2023
RAIDEN SECURES 100% OF LCT & NI-CU-PGE MINERAL RIGHTS ACROSS MT SHOLL PROJECT
Highlights
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Raiden acquires Welcome Exploration Ltd.’s (“Welcome”) 20% interest in 12 tenements comprising the Mt Sholl project
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The transaction secures Raiden a 100% interest to mineral rights, including Lithium-Caesium-Tantalum (“LCT”) and NiCu-PGE over the Mt Sholl project
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Recent drilling adjacent to Mt Sholl project has intercepted pegmatite mineralisation (ASX: GRE & ARV)[1] , providing indications for LCT mineralisation potential in the district
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Soil sampling program completed over Mt Sholl tenement E- 47/3181 has defined multi-kilometre lithium in soil anomalies on the project[2]
ASX CODE: RDN DAX CODE: YM4
BOARD & MANAGEMENT
Non-Executive Chairman Mr Michael Davy
Managing Director Mr Dusko Ljubojevic
Non-Executive Director Mr Dale Ginn
Non-Executive Director & Company Secretary Ms Kyla Garic
Chief Operating Officer Mr Warrick Clent
- Transaction secures 100% of the Mt Sholl Ni-Cu-PGE deposit rights to Raiden, where metallurgical studies are ongoing[3]
ASSET PORTFOLIO
Transaction terms
SERBIA
- Raiden will pay Welcome Exploration $1.5m in cash and issue $2m Consideration Shares in Raiden capital to Welcome to obtain a 100% interest in the 12 tenements. A milestone payment is payable of $5m in cash or script, should a decision to mine be made over the LCT or Ni-Cu-PGE rights.
Cu & Au
BULGARIA Cu, Au & Ag
AUSTRALIA Li, Au, Cu, Ni & PGE
Raiden Resources Limited (ASX: RDN) (“Raiden” or “the
Company”) is pleased to announce that it has secured a 100% interest of LCT and Ni-CuPGE mineral rights over the Mt Sholl project.
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Mr Dusko Ljubojevic, Managing Director of Raiden commented: “ This transaction not only provides the Company with 100% exposure to the potential LCT mineralisation on the project, in what has become an emerging LCT district and where the Company has recently demonstrated the potential for lithium mineralisation by defining multi-kilometre lithium in soil anomalies, but also provides the Company with 100% exposure to the Mt Sholl Ni-Cu-PGE deposit. While management has recently focused on lithium exploration throughout its portfolio in the Pilbara, we believe that the Mt Sholl Ni-Cu-PGE deposit represents significant potential to unlocking a district scale Nickel-Copper camp. Having also secured a 100% position in the base metal rights, the Company is in a position to also consider strategic options and partnerships as a means for advancing the Mt Sholl Ni-Cu-PGE deposit.”
Mt Sholl Lithium/Ni-Cu-PGE Project
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Figure 1: Mt Sholl Project in relation to Raiden Resources Lithium portfolio projects and Andover Lithium discovery[3 ]
Management considers the Mt Sholl project to be prospective for lithium-bearing pegmatite mineralisation. On the basis of the recently announced lithium in soil anomalies[5] and pegmatite drill intercept by GreenTech Metals Ltd[1] (ASX: GRE), the Company carried out a
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soil sampling program, over what it considered are the most prospective zones. As a result of the program, several multi-kilometre lithium in soil trends and anomalies have been defined. These anomalies appear to correlate to the recent discoveries on the eastern side of the project area. The Company plans to initiate follow up groundwork on these anomalies in the early part of ’24, which will hopefully delineate further targets for follow up drilling.
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Figure 2: Mt Sholl Project (northern area) with designated soil sampling areas, including GreenTech Metals Ltd.’s recently announced lithium-in-soil anomalies and pegmatite drill intercept[1,5 ]
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Mt Sholl Ni-Cu-PGE Deposit
In April of 2023 the Company announced a Maiden JORC Mineral Resource (“MRE”), as well as a JORC Exploration Target for the Mt Sholl Ni-Cu-PGE deposit[6] .
The MRE defined the following maiden resource:
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23.4Mt @ 0.60% Ni_Eq1 or 1.54% Cu_Eq1 (at a 0.35% Ni_Eq cut-off) containing;
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83.9kt of Ni metal, 93.7kt copper metal and 233,644oz of Pd+Pt+Au
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Including 5.8Mt @ 0.94% Ni_Eq or 2.48% Cu_Eq (at 0.70% Ni_Eq cut-off)
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20.3Mt @ 0.58% Ni_Eq or 1.49% Cu_Eq are constrained within four shallow
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open pits (at 0.35% Ni_Eq cut-off)
• Larger resource of 40.4Mt @ 0.45% Ni_Eq1 or 1.17% Cu_Eq containing 183.2kt of Ni metal, 473.0kt copper metal and 300,972oz of Pd+Pt+Au (at 0.15% Ni_Eq cut-off)
- Mineralisation remains open along strike and at depth across all 4 deposits and is only constrained by current drilling
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Figure 3: Mt Sholl project area with mineral resource and pit (0.35% Ni_Eq cut-off) locations[6 ]
On the basis of geological modelling, geophysics and drilling, the Company defined a further JORC Exploration target including:
JORC Exploration Target of 80 – 150Mt at a grade range of 0.45% - 0.75% Ni_Eq or 1.15% - 1.95% Cu_Eq*
*The potential quantity and grade of this exploration target is conceptual in nature, there is currently insufficient exploration completed to support a mineral resource of this size and it is uncertain whether continued exploration will result in the estimation of a JORC resource. The Exploration Target has been prepared in accordance with the JORC Code (2012).
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Figure 4: A1 deposit, mineral resource and drilling in relation to the prospective zone (purple) which remains untested by drilling (left image); B2 deposit, mineral resource and drilling in relation to the prospective zone (purple) which remains untested by drilling (right image)[6]
Welcome Transaction Terms
Under the terms of the agreement, Raiden will acquire 20% of tenement holding from Welcome and post transaction will have 100% of the mineral rights in the 12 tenements. In consideration for the acquisition of Welcome Exploration’s 20% interest in the Tenements, Raiden will:
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(i) pay the Vendor (or its nominee) cash consideration of $1,500,000 within 5 business days of fulfilment of the Conditions (Cash Consideration); and
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(ii) issue the Vendor (or its nominee) $2,000,000 worth of fully paid ordinary shares in the Company (Consideration Shares) within 5 business days of fulfilment of the Conditions, at a deemed issue price of $0.05 per share, the consideration shares will be issued subject to approval by Raiden’s shareholders.
The Consideration Shares are subject to a period of six (6) months voluntary escrow from the date of completion of the Proposed Transaction ( Completion ). Prior to Completion, the Vendor will enter into a voluntary restriction deed, on customary terms, to effect the voluntary escrow arrangement. The vendor will retain a 20% interest in the gold rights in the project (with Raiden owning 80% of the gold rights), which is free-carried to a final investment decision.
In addition to the Consideration, a milestone payment is payable of $5m in cash or script (if elected, shares are to be issued at $0.05 per share), upon a decision made by Raiden to proceed with the construction and operation of a mine (with or without a processing facility) on any Tenement or any part of a Tenement with respect to any mineral, excluding gold (Decision to Mine).
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This ASX announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Raiden Resources Limited.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
DUSKO LJUBOJEVIC
Managing Director
RAIDEN RESOURCES LIMITED
www.raidenresources.com.au
ASX Announcements referenced to directly in this release
1ASX:GRE 29 November 2023 Maiden Diamond Drill Hole Completed at Osbourne JV
2ASX:RDN 05 December 2023 Multiple lithium soil anomalies defined at Mt Sholl project
3ASX:RDN 06 July 2023 Mt Sholl Ni-Cu-PGE Project Metallurgical work underway
4ASX:AZS 13 June 2023 Exceptional Lithium Drill Intersections from Andover
5ASX:GRE 05 September 2023 New Lithium Targets at Ruth Well & Osborne JV in WA
6ASX:RDN 03 April 2023 Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate & JORC Exploration Target
The information in the referenced in announcements footnoted 2, 3 and 6 above that relate to exploration results have previously been released on the ASX. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any information or data that materially affects the information included in the market announcements, and that all material assumptions and technical parameters continue to apply. The Company confirm that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.
Mineral Resources
The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the 3 April 2023 (Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and JORC Exploration Target) Mineral Resource estimate and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimate continue to apply and have not materially changed when referring to its resource announcement made on 03 April 2023. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.
The Mineral Resource statement as reported on the 3 April 2023 is as follows:
Mt Sholl Mineral Resource Estimate by classification reported above a 0.35% Ni_Eq cut-off for open pit resources and at 0.5% Ni_Eq for underground resources
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| Classification | Tonnes Mt |
Ni % |
Cu % |
Co ppm |
3E1 g/t |
Ni Metal kt |
Cu Metal kt |
3E (Pd, Pt, Au) oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Pit | ||||||||
| Indicated | 10.5 | 0.39 | 0.45 | 134 | 0.32 | 41.0 | 47.3 | 108,031 |
| Inferred | 9.8 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 78 | 0.32 | 28.4 | 31.3 | 100,715 |
| Total | 20.3 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 107 | 0.32 | 69.34 | 78.6 | 208,745 |
| Underground | ||||||||
| Inferred | 3.1 | 0.48 | 0.47 | 57 | 0.25 | 14.9 | 14.6 | 24,898 |
Notes:
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Mineral Resources are reported in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The Joint Ore Reserves Committee Code –JORC 2012 Edition).
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Data is reported to significant figures and differences may occur due to rounding.
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Mineral Resources have been reported above a cut-off grade of 0.35 % Nickel equivalent for open pit resources and above 0.5% Nickel equivalent for underground resources.
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Bulk densities in the Basal unit are 3.06 and in Zone2 are 2.91. These figures represent averages of the values collected in the respective domains from the 2022 drill program.
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The Ni_Eq calculation represents total metal value for each metal summed and expressed in equivalent nickel grade and tonnes. Commodity prices assumed in the calculation are noted below as is the formula used to calculate Ni_Eq.
Disclaimer:
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 results. All of such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, 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 forwardlooking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) those relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits and conclusions of economic evaluations, (ii) risks relating to possible variations in reserves, grade, planned mining dilution and ore loss, or recovery rates and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, (iii) the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies, (iv) risks related to commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, (v) risks related to failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms or delays in obtaining governmental approvals or in the completion of development or construction activities, and (vi) other risks and uncertainties related to the Company’s prospects, properties and business strategy. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to revise and disseminate forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of or non-occurrence of any events.
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About Raiden Resources
Raiden Resources Limited (ASX:RDN / DAX:YM4) is a dual listed lithium, base metal—gold exploration Company focused on the Andover North-South, Mt Sholl and Arrow lithium projects. The Company also holds the rights to the advanced Mt Sholl nickel-copper-cobalt-PGE and the Arrow gold projects in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. In addition, the Company holds the rights, as well as the emerging and prolific Western Tethyan metallogenic belt in Eastern Europe, where it has established a significant exploration footprint in Serbia and Bulgaria.
The Directors believe the Company is well positioned to unlock value from this exploration portfolio and deliver a significant mineral discovery.
Appendix 1: Tenement Schedule
| Tenemen t |
Holder | Grant Date | Expiry | Area | RDN Equity % Prior to Transaction |
RDN Equity % After Transaction |
Comment |
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| E47/3468 | Pilbara Gold Corporation Pty Ltd (Raiden Resources Ltd.’s 100% owned subsidiary) |
12/09/2017 | 11/09/2022 | 1Bl | 100% | 100% | Covered by NAC Heritage Agreement |
| E47/4309 | 24/07/2020 | 23/07/2025 | 2Bl | 100% | 100% | ||
| E47/3339 | 14/09/2016 | 13/09/2026 | 1Bl | 80% | 100% | ||
| P47/1762 | 01/09/2016 | 31/08/2024 | 139 Ha. | 80% | 100% | ||
| P47/1787 | 24/01/2017 | 23/01/2025 | 188 Ha. | 80% | 100% | ||
| P47/1788 | 24/01/2017 | 23/01/2025 | 200 Ha. | 80% | 100% | ||
| P47/1789 | 24/01/2017 | 23/01/2025 | 148 Ha. | 80% | 100% | ||
| P47/1790 | 30/11/2018 | 29/11/2022 | 197 Ha. | 80% | 100% | ||
| P47/1791 | 02/08/2018 | 01/08/2022 | 177 Ha. | 80% | 100% | ||
| P47/1792 | 02/08/2018 | 01/08/2022 | 193 Ha. | 80% | 100% | ||
| P47/1793 | 30/11/2018 | 29/11/2022 | 197 Ha. | 80% | 100% | ||
| P47/1794 | 30/11/2018 | 29/11/2022 | 157 Ha. | 80% | 100% | ||
| P47/1795 | 30/11/2018 | 29/11/2022 | 146 Ha. | 80% | 100% | ||
| E47/3181 | 13/08/2015 | 12/08/2025 | 5Bl | 80% | 100% | ||
| P47/2024 | 08/12/2023 | 07/12/2027 | 5 Ha. | 100% | 100% |
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