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KASAGIMINNIS EXPLORATION PERMIT AWARDED
& DRILL CONTRACTOR ENGAGED

Gold explorer Ardiden Limited (‘Ardiden’ or ‘the Company’) (ASX: ADV) is pleased to provide an update in relation to
its 100%-owned Kasagiminnis Exploration Permit renewal and Summer drill programme at its Pickle Lake Gold
Project, Ontario, Canada.
The Company has now been issued its Exploration Permit at Kasagiminnis and has met the required consultation with
all neighbouring First Nation groups as stipulated under (COVID-19) modified Mines Department (MENDM) Permit
conditions.
This unusual (COVID-19) situation, and resultant short delay to the anticipated Summer drill programme at the
Kasagiminnis Gold Deposit, was outlined in the announcement dated 3 August 2020. The Company anticipates having
a drill rig in place at Kasagiminnis within two weeks, which will provide sufficient time to complete its planned
Summer programme (ASX announcement 3 August 2020).
Ardiden’s Exploration Manager, Dan Grabiec wishes to express his appreciation to the Ontario Mines Department
for expediting Ardiden’s Permit and also to the First Nation Groups for their co-operation, understanding and ongoing
support: “The Pickle Lake region has at least two other companies actively drilling gold prospects in the area, and this
has placed unprecedented pressures on the small local FN communities and heightened concerns due to the COVID
situation in Ontario. We, as a Company, have applied our values of respect towards the local communities and the
safety and welfare of all stakeholders, above all else. Now that we have all the necessary permits, we are very much
looking forward and moving quickly to commence our summer drilling campaign at our flagship Kasagiminnis Gold
Deposit and thanks to our recent capital raising, preparing for a larger Winter programme. Ardiden is very confident
of the drill contractor’s all-season drilling capacity and commitment to sample quality and safety standards.”