New Age Metals Exploration and Development Update Platinum Group Metals Division-Ontario, and Lithium Division-Manitoba
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New Age Metals Exploration and Development Update
Platinum Group Metals Division-Ontario, and Lithium Division-Manitoba
▪ River Valley is the largest undeveloped primary PGM resource in Canada, with 3.9Moz PdEq
in Measured Plus Indicated including an additional 1.2Moz PdEq in Inferred. The River Valley
PGM P roject has excellent infrastructure and is within 100 kilometers of the Sudbury
Metallurgical Complex. The project is 100% owned by New Age Metals.
▪ Updated NI 43-101 resource calculations with WSP Canada have commenced and the report
is expected to be completed in Q1-2018.
▪ Ground IP geophysics in progress to test the footwall regions of the T4 to T9 anomalies.
▪ Footwall PGM mineralization is a new and additional source of PGM s at the River Valley
project and it will be included in the new resource model.
▪ Mineralogical testing is ongoing in Sudbury at Expert Process Solutions (XPS).
▪ The price of Palladium, the prominent metal at River Valley is trading at $1,083.15USD (March
2018) near its all-time high based on limited supply and increasing demand.
▪ A minimum of $500,000 will be expended in 2018 on the companies Lithium division by New
Age Metals option/joint venture partner Azincourt Energy Corp. (TSX.V: AAZ) (see news
release dated January 15th, 2018).
▪ Lithium management committee formed and first meeting to decide on Phase 1 of the 2018
program slated for early February.
February 7th, 2018 Vancouver, Canada – New Age Metals Inc. (NAM) (TSX.V: NAM; OTCQB: PAWEF;
FSE: P7J.F) Harry Barr, Chairman & CEO, stated; “We are pleased to update our shareholders and
interested parties as to our present exploration program on our River Valley PGM project and our 5
Manitoba Lithium Projects. Due to improved metal prices, investors sentiment and increased demand
for the metals we explore for, 2018 appears to be the start of a banner year for both NAM and the
junior exploration industry. Both of the company’s mineral divisions have aggressive exploration and
development plans for 2018 and the balance of this release will provide you with more specific details.”
River Valley PGM Deposit, Sudbury, Ontario: Ground IP Geophysics Underway
The current geophysical survey on our River Valley PGM Project is a high-resolution OreVision® IP
survey performed by Abitibi Geophysics , (Thunder Bay, Ontario), who completed last year’s survey
on our new discovery, the Pine Zone to T-3 target. New drill discoveries have been made in this region
from 2015-2017. OreVision IP can reveal targets at four times the depth of conventional IP without
compromising near -surface resolution . The goal of the geophysical survey is to test the footwall
portion to the main River Valley PGM Deposit, southward of the Pine Zone IP survey (News Release:
Jun 19 th, 2017 ) and to cover the area between target anomalies T4 to T9 (Figure 1) . This area
represents a survey strike length of approximately 2000 metres. The geophysics is near completion.
Upon completion of the present geophysical program , the company will outline a series of drill
programs to test the new geophysical anomalies generated from the survey (T4 -T9) and outline
additional drilling to the north in Pine Zone and T3 where only Phase 1 Drilling has been completed
to date.
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Figure 1: Drill Hole Distribution Map in the Northern Portion of the River Valley PGM Deposit Showing Regions
of Upcoming IP Geophysics. NOTE: Image only represents approximately 3.5 km of the overall strike length of
the River Valley PGM deposit.
New Updated Resource Model, NI 43-101
WSP Canada (News Release: Sept 7th, 2017 ) is progressing through t he new resource calculation for
the River Valley PGM Deposit under the supervision of Todd McCracken, Manager -Mining at WSP
Canada. The new resource model and calculation will incorporate all the past data, geophysics, new
drilling since 2012 and the River Valley Extensions (RVE). In 2016, the company purchased 100% of
Mustang Minerals’ southern portion of the River Valley contact (River Valley Extension, News Release
– Oct 5th, 2016). This added 4 kilometers of mineralized strike length to the southern portion of the
company’s main River Valley Project. Approximately $5,000,000 was expended on the RVE by previous
operators, including extensive drilling, but this will be the first inclusion in the River Valley resource
calculation.
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Mineralogical Studies
Expert Process Solutions (XPS), based in Falconbridge, Ontario has been engaged to p erform
mineralogical studies of the PGM mineralization. XPS provides world class quantitative mineralogy for
ore body characterization and metallurgical technology services for operational support, growth
initiatives and project development. They have extensive experience in many commodities including
the Platinum Group Metals (PGM’s). Management believes that a better understanding and
characterization of the River Valley PGM mineralization will be a guide in future endeavors and
development work including i mproved flowsheet and processing options in preparation for a
Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) Report. Major companies within the Sudbury Mining Complex
have extra capacity to treat PGM ores. North American Palladium, Canada’s only primary producer
of PGMs, ships all its concentrates approximately 1,000 km from its Thunder Bay, Ontario Lac -des-
Iles mine to the Sudbury Mining Complex for processing.
River Valley PGM Exploration Plan Going Forward
To date an approximate 140,659 meters (461,480 feet) in 628 drill holes have been conducted by the
company as operator on the River Valley Project. Several independent 43 -101 compliant resource
estimates have previously been generated for t he deposit through the exploration and development
phases. The River Valley Deposit’s present resource, with approximately 3.9M PdEq ounces in
Measured Plus Indicated mineral resources and near -surface mineralization , covers over 1 2
kilometers of continuous strike length. The acquisition of the RVE adds an additional 4 kilometers for
a total of 16 kilometers of strike. The company continues to explore and enhance the River Valley PGM
Deposit.
River Valley PGM Goals & Objectives
During the next year the company’s exploration & development objectives are:
1. Complete ground IP geophysics (Q1 2018);
2. Complete a new resource calculation (slated for end of Q1 2018);
3. Continue with drilling in the northern portion of the project (slated for Q3-Q4 2018 & Q1 2019);
4. Explore more target areas based on recommendations of the updated 43 -101 and the 2018
geophysics (slated for Q3-Q4 2018 & Q1-Q2 2019);
5. Complete mineralogical studies (Q2 2018); and
6. Continue to advance the River Valley PGM Project towards a Preliminary Economic Assessment
(PEA) on the River Valley PGM Deposit.
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Figure 2: The Yellow Band represents the interpolated footwall potential area of the River Valley Deposit based
on the results of the Pine Zone where footwall mineralization was noted to extend 140 meters eastward from
the main deposit. At present the only area that has confirmed footwall mineralization is in the Pine Zone
(defined from 2015 to 2017 drilling). Exploration is in progress to test other areas of the deposit.
Platinum Group Metal Prices & Performance
We are encouraged about the economics surrounding PGMs as we continue to see ongoing deficits
being forecasted in both Platinum and Palladium. Most recently the price of Palladium, our primary
metal at River Valley, has hit an all-time high, and outpaced all other commodities in 2017 and over
the past 10 years. Our second most important metal Platinum, has come off its bottom price in late
2017 and has increased substantially to date. As a reminder to our shareholders and investors our
River Valley Project also contains: Gold, Silver, Copper, Nickel, and Rhodium, most of which have
experienced recent price increases.
Recently the World Platinum Investment Council forecasted a deficit in Platinum production for the
next 5 consecutive years. Palladium for the 10 years from 2008-2017, has averaged 21.5% per annum
while Gold averaged only 5.8% per annum over that same period. Both Platinum a nd Palladium,
(outside of their extensive uses in catalytic converters which convert harmful gasses from hydrocarbon
emissions into less harmful substances in vehicles), are considered precious metals, like Gold and are
seen as a store of value.
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Exploration Plans for Lithium Division 2018
The Company has five pegmatite hosted Lithium Projects in the Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field, located
in SE Manitoba.
In January, NAM announced a signed final agreement with Azincourt Energy Corp . (TSX.V: AAZ) for
the Manitoba Lithium Projects . (News Release: January 15th, 2018 ) This Pegmatite Field hosts the
world class Tanco Pegmatite that has been mined for Tantalum, Cesium and Spodumene (one of the
primary Lithium ore minerals) in varying capacities, since 1969. NAM’s Lithium Projects are
strategically situated in this prolif ic Pegmatite Field. Presently, NAM, under its subsidiary Lithium
Canada Developments, is one of the largest mineral claim holders in the Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field
for Lithium. Azincourt Energy Corp. as our option/joint venture/funding partner, is financed for and
has committed to a minimum of $500,000 to be expended on exploration this year in Manitoba. A
management committee has been formed and plans are being formalized to begin the exploration
process as early as possible in 2018. Further announcements will be forthcoming.
Current Market Awareness Program
Conferences This Quarter
In early February, our President Trevor Richardson is in South Africa attending 3 conferences with a full
schedule, including two 1-2-1 style conferences with over 25 pre -booked meetings with mine finance
companies, major mine companies, institutions, stock brokers, and high net worth individuals. In mid-
February, Harry Barr (CEO) and Paul Poggione (Corporate Development), have a minimum of 18 pre-
booked meetings at the Capital Event Conference in Whistler to meet new and existing investors,
stockbrokers and institutions. In March, the entire New Age Metals team will assemble at the PDAC
in Toronto ( one of the world’s largest mining convention s), and we will also attend two smaller
mining conferences before the PDAC, to continue our New Age Metals market awareness program.
Third Party Social Media and Digital Marketing Campaigns
In late January, NAM signed contracts with both Stockhouse.com and Investing News Network (a fully
owned subsidiary of Dig Media Inc.). We are pleased to be working with these two companies who are
in contact with thousands of investors daily.
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ABOUT NAM’S PGM DIVISION
NAM’s flagship project is its 100% owned River Valley PGM Project ( NAM Website – River Valley
Project) in the Sudbury Mining District of Northern Ontario (100 km east of Sudbury, Ontario).
Presently the River Valley Project is Canada’s largest undeveloped primary PGM deposit with
Measured + Indicated resources of 91 million tones @ 0.58 g/t Palladium, 0.22 g/t Platinum, 0.04 g/t
Gold, with a total metal grade of 1.28 g/t at a cut-off grade of 0.8 g/t PdEq for 2,463,000 ounces PGM
plus Gold. This equates to 3,942,910 PdEq ounces. In the Northern portion of the project (Dana
North), not including the new high-grade Pine Zone, there is 24 million tonnes @ 1.58 PdEq. The River
Valley PGM mineralized zones remain open to expansion. The company has recently completed a
phase one drill program on the Pine and T3 Zones.
In 2016, the Comp any acquired the River Valley extension property from Mustang Minerals which
added approximately 4 kilometres to the project’s mineralized strike length to the southern portion
of the intrusion.
On January 11 th 2018 NAM s management announced an aggressive 2018 exploration and
development program on the River Valley Project, which includes a large geophysical program, the
updated 43-101 resource calculation, and a program to outline drill targets on the company ’s newly
discovered footwall mineralization zones. (see Jan 11, 2018 Press Release)
ABOUT NAM’S LITHIUM DIVISION
The Company has five pegmatite hosted Lithium Projects in the Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field, located
in SE Manitoba. Three of the projects are drill ready . This Pegmatite Field hosts the world class Tanco
Pegmatite that has been mined for Tantalum, Cesium and Spodumene (one of the primary Lithium ore
minerals) in varying capacities, since 1969. NAM’s Lithium Projects are strategically situated in this
prolific Pegmatite Field. Presently, NAM is the largest mineral claim holder for Lithium in the Winnipeg
River Pegmatite Field. On January 15th 2018, NAM announced an agreement with Azincourt Energy
Corporation (see Jan 15, 2018 Press Release)) whereby Azincourt will commit up to $3.85 million
dollars in exploration, up to 3 million shares of Azincourt stock to NAM, up to $210,000 in cash, and
a 2% net smelter royalty on all 5 projects. Exploration plans for 2018 are currently in progress.
QUALIFIED PERSON
The contents contained herein that relate to Exploration Results or Mineral Resources is based on
information compiled, reviewed or prepared by Carey Galeschuk, a consulting geoscientist for New Age
Metals. Mr. Galeschuk is the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43 -101 and has
reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
“Harry Barr”
Harry G. Barr
Chairman and CEO
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