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Arianne Phosphate and Groupe Alfred Boivin sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the ground transport of phosphate concentrate A key logistical component of the Lac à Paul project DAN: TSX-V (Canada) JE9N: FSE (Germany)

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Arianne Phosphate and Groupe Alfred Boivin sign a Memorandum of

Understanding for the ground transport of phosphate concentrate

A key logistical component of the Lac à Paul project

DAN: TSX-V (Canada)

JE9N: FSE (Germany)

DRRSF: OTC (USA )

SAGUENAY, QC, April 27 , 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Arianne Phosphate (the "Company" or "Arianne")

(TSXV: DAN) (OTC: DRRSF) (FRANKFURST: JE9N) , a development-stage phosphate mining company,

advancing the Lac à Paul project in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, is pleased to announce

the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU" ) agreement with Groupe Alfred Boivin ("GAB")

for the trucking of the Company's high purity phosphate concentrate between the Lac à Paul mine site

and the marine terminal on the north shore of the Saguenay River.

"This represents a very important logistical step for Arianne," stated Jean-Sébastien David, Chief

Operating Officer of Arianne. "Groupe Alfred Boivin, is a large regional company whose knowledge of

local conditions will greatly enhance our plans to transport our product in a safe, environmentally friendly

and cost effective way. The services offered by GAB are perfectly aligned with our transportation strategy

and will allow for the final design specifications of our trucks and trailers, as well as logistics and road and

fleet maintenance. The use of a regional company wi ll also allow for the participation of the First Nations

and local companies. Groupe Alfred Boivin joins a growing list of highly qualified organizations that have

partnered with Arianne to see the Lac à Paul project become a reality which, will provide for the

betterment of our stakeholders and unlock value for our investors."

Research and Development

This MOU provides for a research and development pr ogram for the final selection of the truck and, the

creation of the trailer. GAB will have the mandate to develop a truck fleet specifically tailored for Arianne's

requirements and will incorporate innovative approaches surrounding sustainable technologies and

environmental concerns in a cost-effective manner; policies that both companies are strongly committed

to.

Regional Economic Impacts

By being located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean area, Groupe Alfred Boivin's activities will benefit the

region as a whole as it anticipates working with the First Nations involved in the Lac à Paul project as well

as with regional economic players for the various aspects of transport, maintenance and road upkeep.

"The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding is good news not only for our company but for the

region as a whole", commented Stéphane Boivin, Gene ral Manager of GAB. "We are committed to

working with the First Nations involved in the project and interested local businesses to maximize the

economic benefits available to the region."

About Groupe Alfred Boivin

The Groupe Alfred Boivin is a family-run business that began in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region in

1947. Originally specializing in earthworks (or dem olition work, or excavation), the company quickly

became known by diversifying into various sectors of civil engineering, transport and the environment, all

within the industrial, commercial and real estate sectors. For 70 years now, the Groupe Alfred Boivin has

been one of the largest employers in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.

About Arianne Phosphate

Arianne Phosphate ("Arianne Phosphate Inc.") ( www.arianne-inc.com ) is developing the Lac à Paul

phosphate deposits located approximately 200 km nor th of the Saguenay/Lac St. Jean area of Quebec,

Canada. These deposits will produce a high quality igneous apatite concentrate grading 39% P2O5 with

little or no contaminants. The Company has 97,648,0 80 million shares outstanding.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Ser vices Provider (as that term is defined in the

policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this

release.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward Looking Inf ormation

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the

meaning of applicable securities regulations in Canada and the United States (collectively, "forward-

looking information"). Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, anticipated quality and

production of the apatite concentrate at the Lac à Paul project. Often, but not always, forward-looking

information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects, "is expected", "budget",

"scheduled", "estimates", forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes", or the negatives thereof or

variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "cou ld",

"would", "might", or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information is subject to known

and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity,

performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied

by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: volatile stock price; risks related to

changes in commodity prices; sources and cost of po wer facilities; the estimation of initial and sustaining

capital requirements; the estimation of labour and operating costs; the general global markets and

economic conditions; the risk associated with exploration, development and operations of mineral

deposits; the estimation of mineral reserves and resources; the risks associated with uninsurable risk s

arising during the course of exploration, development and production; risks associated with currency

fluctuations; environmental risks; competition faced in securing experienced personnel; access to

adequate infrastructure to support mining, processing, development and exploration activities; the ris ks

associated with changes in the mining regulatory regime governing the Company; completion of the

environmental assessment process; risks related to regulatory and permitting delays; risks related to

potential conflicts of interest; the reliance on key personnel; financing, capitalization and liquidity risks

including the risk that the financing necessary to fund continued exploration and development activiti es at

Lac à Paul project may not be available on satisfactory terms, or at all; the risk of potential dilution

through the issue of common shares; the risk of litigation. Forward-looking information is based on

assumptions management believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made, including but

not limited to, continued exploration activities, no material adverse change in commodity prices,

exploration and development plans proceeding in acc ordance with plans and such plans achieving their

stated expected outcomes, receipt of required regulatory approvals, and such other assumptions and

factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could

cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information, there may

be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no

assurance that such forward-looking information wil l prove to be accurate, as actual results and future

events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Accordingly ,

readers should not place undue reliance on forward- looking information. Forward-looking information is

made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update such forward-

looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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SOURCE Arianne Phosphate Inc.

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For further information: Source: Jean-Sébastien David, C.O.O., Tel.: 418-549-7316,

[email protected]; Info: Brian Ostroff, C.E.O., Tel.: 514-908-4202, brian.ostroff@arianne-

inc.com

CO: Arianne Phosphate Inc.

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