Adavale Continues to Expand Uranium Footprint in SA
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT / MEDIA RELEASE
ASX :ADD
7 May 2024
Adavale Continues to Expand Uranium Footprint in
South Australia
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Binding agreement executed to acquire EL6890 covering 599km2
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Adavale’s South Australian Uranium tenement holdings increase to 2,657km2
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EL6890 contiguous with Adavale’s existing Mundowdna South and Lake Surprise Project
areas
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Kilonova acquisition now unconditional and subject to shareholder approval in June 2024
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Adavale’s technical team to be bolstered by Messrs Terry Topping and Andy Rust
(Kilonova) as specialist uranium consultants
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Results from recently completed Mundowdna and Mundowdna South maiden exploration
program due in coming weeks
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Preparation of comprehensive follow-up programs underway and will include the Kilonova
acquisition grounds (MacDonnell Creek and George Creek)
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Recent passing by the US Senate of the bipartisan bill to ban Russian uranium imports
gives further tailwind to the Uranium sector
Adavale Resources Limited (ASX: ADD) (“or the Company”) is pleased to advise that it has further
expanded its Uranium portfolio in South Australia after executing a binding Heads of Agreement (HoA)
with Coast Exploration Pty Ltd to acquire 100% interest on EL6890. The key terms of the HoA are
summarised in Appendix 1. The exploration license covers 599km2 and is strategically significant,
being contiguous to the Company’s existing Mundowdna and Lake Surprise project areas.
Adavale’s Executive Director, David Riekie commented:
“Following the recent acquisition of EL6553 from Kilonova, we have again strategically expanded
our uranium portfolio in South Australia. The acquisition of EL6890 from Coast encompasses the
exploration opportunity we identified between the Mundowdna and Lake Surprise project areas
that highlighted the continuation of the palaeochannel systems shedding off the northern Flinders
Ranges.
“With the results from our recently completed maiden Mundowdna program due over the coming
weeks, we are adopting a systematic exploration approach designed to pinpoint the areas of
greatest prospectivity for drilling. We intend to scale up our exploration effort over the coming
months to encompass the whole of Adavale’s uranium tenement package.
“We are also delighted to advise that the Kilonova transaction has gone unconditional, which has
enabled Adavale to secure the consulting services of two quality uranium specialists in Terry
Topping and Andy Rust to assist with the next stages of our uranium exploration in South
Australia.”
Directors & Officers
GRANT PIERCE
ALLAN RITCHIE
Chairman
CEO
DAVID RIEKIE
LEONARD MATH
Executive Director
CFO & Company Secretary
JOHN HICKS
Non-Executive Director
Adavaleresources
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Adavale Resources Limited
Level 2, 49 Oxford Close
West Leederville, WA, 6007
Exploration Licence 6890 “The Hook”
Covering a total area of 599km2, EL6890 establishes a contiguous landholding between Adavale’s
existing Mundowdna South and Lake Surprise project areas (Figure 1). The renewed interest in the
uranium potential about the northern Flinders Ranges in South Australia due to increased uranium
price is significant and reflected by the extensive licence coverage over the region (Figure 2).
The acquisition of EL6890 within this emerging uranium region lifts Adavale’s 100% owned tenure to
2,657km2, making it one of the largest public-listed licence holders in the region.
Figure 1: Adavale – Tenement location Plan new EL6890 outlined in black.
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Figure 2: Tenement Overview – Northern Flinders Ranges South Australia.
Geology
EL6890 (The Hook), now part of Adavale’s expanding uranium project area in South Australia, is
proximal to the uranium-rich Mount Babbage and Mount Painter Inliers of the northern Flinders
Ranges. The area contains the prospective Paleogene-aged Eyre and Neogene-aged Namba
Formations that are the host sequences to several sedimentary roll-front uranium occurrences
including the Beverley, Beverley Four Mile, and Honeymoon Well uranium mines, located along the
north-eastern side of the Flinders Ranges.
These formations are the principal target for uranium mineralisation within the Project area.
Underlying the Eyre and Namba Formations and outcropping in places are upper Mesozoic (Maree
Subgroup) sediments. To the south, these sequences abut Proterozoic Wilpena and Umberatana
(Adelaidean) groups outcrops of the Flinders Ranges.
Work by Adavale to date, including the re-processing and interpretation of historical EM datasets,
supported by modern satellite imagery strongly indicates the presence of an extensive outwash and
palaeochannel system shedding northern from the Flinders Ranges through the Project area
tenements (refer to Company ASX release titled “Strategic Acquisition to Expand Uranium Portfolio
in South Australia” dated 26 March 2024). A simplified image of the interpreted palaeochannel system
is presented in Figure 3.
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Figure 3: Simplified Plan showing Interpreted palaeochannel system over the Adavale Project Area.
EL6890 outlined in yellow.
Kilonova Acquisition now Unconditional
Following the announcement of the Kilonova transaction on 26 March 2024, the Company advises
that the Company has completed its due diligence and the transaction is now unconditional. The
completion of the transaction is now subject to shareholder approval, anticipated to be sought in June
2024.
Mr Terry Topping and Mr Andrew Rust, from Kilonova are both experienced uranium geologists and
previously held executive roles with Cauldron Energy during its uranium exploration phase within this
region. They have extensive experience in the exploration and discovery of uranium deposits and a
deep understanding of the northern Flinders Ranges geology and the controls on mineralisation in
the region.
Adavale is pleased to have appointed Messrs Topping and Rust as specialist consultants to assist
with the development of the Company’s uranium exploration plans.
Details of Messrs Topping and Rust’s experience is provided in Appendix 2.
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Next Steps
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Land Access and notice of entry forms for EL6553 and EL6890;
Results of the recently completed Mundowdna and Mundowdna South maiden exploration
program;
Define areas of greater interest / prospectivity and plan follow-up workstreams prior to drill
target selection; and
Preparation of a drilling program to determine uranium mineralisation potential in conjunction
with heritage surveys/submissions of EPEPR and associated statutory documents.
This announcement is authorised for release by the Board of Adavale Resources Limited.
Acknowledgements to traditional owners
Adavale acknowledges the Dieri and Adnyamathanha as Traditional Custodians of the land on which
our current works are located. With respect to Elders past, present and emerging, Adavale is
committed to conducting its activities with respect to the communities in which it operates.
Further information:
For broker and media enquiries:
David Riekie
Executive Director
E: investor@adavaleresources.com
P: +61 2 8003 6733
Andrew Rowell
White Noise Communications
E: andrew@whitenoisecomms.com
P: +61 400 466 226
Competent Persons Statement
The information in this release that relates to “exploration results” for the Project is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr Patrick
Harvey MAppSci, Australia. Mr Harvey is a consultant for Adavale Resources Limited and is a member of the AIG. Mr Harvey has sufficient
experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration as well as to the activity that is being
undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person under the ASX Listing Rules. Mr Harvey consents to this release in the form and context in
which it appears.
Forward looking statements
This document contains forward-looking statements concerning Adavale. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact
and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risks,
uncertainties and other factors. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to business, economic, competitive, political and social
uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied
in any forward-looking information provided by the Company, or on behalf of the Company. Such factors include, among other things, risks
relating to additional funding requirements, metal prices, exploration, development and operating risks, competition, production risks,
regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulation and liability and potential title disputes.
Forward looking statements in this document are based on Adavale’s beliefs, opinions and estimates of Adavale as of the dates the forwardlooking statements are made, and no obligation is assumed to update forward looking statements if these beliefs, opinions and estimates
should change or to reflect other future developments. Although management believes that the assumptions made by the Company and the
expectations represented by such information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information will prove to
be accurate. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual
results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any anticipated future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, the actual market price of
nickel, the actual results of future exploration, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be evaluated, as well as those factors
disclosed in the Company's publicly filed documents. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company
does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. No representation,
warranty or undertaking, express or implied, is given or made by the Company that the occurrence of the events expressed or implied in
any forward- looking statements in this document will actually occur.
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ABOUT ADAVALE – Uranium and Nickel Sulphide explorer.
Adavale Resources Limited (ASX:ADD) holds the Kabanga Jirani Nickel Project, a portfolio of 12 highly prospective granted licences along
the Karagwe-Ankolean belt in Tanzania. The 9 southernmost licences are proximal to the world-class Kabanga Nickel Deposit (87.6Mt @
2.63% Ni Eq). Adavale holds 100% of all licences except 2 licences known as the Luhuma-Farm-in are held 65% adding a further 99km2
bringing the portfolio to 1,315sq km). Adavale’s licences were selected based on their strong geochemical and geophysical signatures from
the previous exploration undertaken by BHP.
Adavale also holds 5 granted exploration licences prospective for their sedimentary uranium potential within the northern part of the highly
prospective Northern outwash from the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. Adavale is in the process of completing the acquisition of
exploration licence EL6553 (456km2) and EL6890 (599km2) to increase Adavale’s uranium tenement holdings to 2,657km2.
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Appendix 1 – Material Terms of Binding Heads of Agreement
Acquisition
Adavale Resources Limited (ASX:ADD) (Adavale) agrees to acquire and
Coast Exploration Pty Ltd (Coast) agrees to sell all of its rights, title and
interest in exploration licence, EL6890 (Tenement).
Consideration In consideration for the Acquisition, Adavale agrees:
• to pay a non-refundable $30,000 cash to Coast, payable on the
execution of the agreement (Cash Consideration);
• to issue 10,000,000 Listed Options (ADDOA) to Coast, exercisable at
$0.03 each and expiring 31 December 2025 (Consideration
Options).
• To issue 10,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares upon transfer of
EL6890 to Adavale (Consideration Shares). The Consideration
Shares will be subject to a 6 month voluntary escrow.
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Conditions
Precedent
The Parties obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals or
waivers pursuant to the ASX Listing Rules, Corporations Act 2001
(Cth) or any other applicable law by 31 July 2024;
ii)
The Parties obtaining all third party approvals and consents,
including the consent of the Minister responsible for the Mining Act
1971 (SA) and associated Mining Regulations 2020 (SA) by 31
July 2024; and
iii)
Execution by the Vendor of a Voluntary Escrow Agreement by 31
July 2024.
A party may terminate this agreement by written notice to the other party if
the conditions precedent are not satisfied (or waived by Adavale) on or before
5pm (Perth time) on 31 July 2024 (or such later date as the Parties may
agree).
The binding heads of agreement is otherwise on standard terms and conditions, including
confidentiality provisions, and representations and warranties.
The Consideration Shares and Options will be issued utilising the Company’s current ASX Listing
Rule 7.1 placement capacity.
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Appendix 2 – Mr Terry Topping and Mr Andrew Rust corporate biographies
Terry Topping
Mr Topping has more than 35 years of experience in mineral exploration and development worldwide,
and has played a key role numerous ASX-listed resource companies over the past two decades. He
has a B App Sc in Geology and is a member of AusIMM and has a Grad Dip in Finance and
Investment.
He was a founder and Managing Director of ASX-listed uranium explorer Scimitar Resources Ltd
(2005) which then merged with Jackson Gold Ltd to form Cauldron Energy (ASX: CXU). During this
time Scimitar expanded its uranium portfolio with tenements in Western Australia, South Australia,
and the Norther Territory. He negotiated a $6.2 million Marree Uranium JV Project in SA, between
Cauldron and a South Korean Government Consortium comprising Korea Resources Corporation
(KORES), Daewoo International Corporation and LG International Corporation. Scimitar/Cauldron
also outlined the Yanrey uranium deposit which is a large sedimentary roll front uranium deposit in
Western Australia
Previous roles included ASX-listed (1993) gold explorer Taipan Resources (later Intrepid Mines),
which discovered the high-grade Paulsens gold deposit, mined by Northern Star Resources (ASX:
NST), and now owned by Black Cat Syndicate (ASX: BC8); Executive Chairman of ASX listed Kairos
Minerals Ltd (ASX: KAI) Preston Resources Ltd (ASX: PRS), Rumble Resources (ASX: RTR) and
Accelerate Resources Ltd (ASX: AX8).
Andrew Rust
Mr Rust is a geologist with over 25 years’ experience in mineral exploration in a wide range of
commodities including gold, nickel, base metals, REE’s and uranium, both within Australia and
overseas. Mr Rust has broad experience in grass roots exploration through to feasibility and mining.
Mr Rust was foundation employee and Exploration Manager of Scimitar Resources Ltd (now Cauldron
Energy Ltd) and was integral in the acquisition of the company’s Australian uranium assets, including
the Yanrey Uranium Project in WA, where exploration by the company defined a sandstone hosted
uranium resource at Bennet Well. As Exploration Manager of Scimitar/Cauldron between 2005 and
2011, Mr Rust led a dynamic exploration team with projects in WA, SA, the NT and Argentina.
Since 2011, Mr Rust has run a private mineral consultancy company, providing geological and
heritage advice and management services to a number of listed exploration companies, including
Kairos Resources Ltd, Accelerate Resources and GTI Resources Ltd. Mr Rust has a Bachelor of
Applied Science (Geology) from Ballarat University and is a Member of the (AusIMM).
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