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Beowulf is approximately 99 per cent owned by retail shareholders in Sweden and the UK. The number of Swedish shareholders on the share register continued to grow during the year and, at 30 April 2018, approximately 58.4 per cent of the Company was owned by Swedish shareholders. I would like to take the opportunity to thank our existing and new shareholders for their continued support.

In September 2017, the Company published the Copenhagen Economics' Study titled 'Kallak - A real asset, and a real opportunity to transform Jokkmokk'. The Study built on work carried out by the Company and others, including the 2015 independent socio-economic study initiated by Jokkmokks Kommun, completed by consultants Ramb�ll, which in its findings concluded that a mining development at Kallak would create direct and indirect jobs, increase tax revenues and slow down population decline, and the 2010 study by the Economics Unit of Lule� University of Technology, 'Mining Investment and Regional Development: A Scenario-based Assessment for Northern Sweden'. The Study showed that a mining operation at Kallak has the potential to create 250 direct jobs and over 300 indirect jobs in Jokkmokk; jobs that could be sustained over a period of 25 years or more. In addition, Kallak has the potential to generate SEK 1 billion in tax revenues, considering the case where 70 per cent of the mine's workforce are based locally, with annual tax revenues of SEK 40 million over a 25 year mine life; tax revenues which would help to develop and sustain public services and infrastructure in Jokkmokk, which are at risk due to a lack of new investment and job creation in the community, a declining population, and an ageing population. Despite the Study, and the commencement of a Scoping Study with SRK, on 30 November 2017, the CAB responded to questions from the Government and recommended that an Exploitation Concession for Kallak North not be granted. The CAB's statement contradicted its July 2015 position, when it supported the economic case for Kallak, and in the Company's opinion, the CAB has failed to use the socio-economic assessment criteria set out in the Environmental Code, which put emphasis on safeguarding investment and job creation, and giving consideration for the municipalities' financial health. Instead, the CAB presented a scenario of State investment in infrastructure being necessary to support the mine, which has never been proposed or suggested by the Company. It is the Company's opinion that the analysis by the CAB is flawed, and its conclusions are biased and cannot be supported. The Board remains firmly committed to the responsible development of a modern, sustainable, and innovative mining operation at Kallak in partnership with the local community. This remains our ambition, and we now wait for the Government to decide on our application.

The Company is steadfast in its belief that the Kallak application fully satisfies the requirements of the Swedish Mining Act and Environmental Code, but in 2017 there were more twists and turns in the Exploitation Concession process. In March 2017, the Swedish National Heritage Board (Riksantivarie�mbetet, "RA�") and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturv�rdsverket, "NV") completed a review on the sufficiency of information provided in the Company's application, with respect to the interaction between Kallak and Laponia. They concluded that Kallak would not directly impact Laponia but suggested that the Company should provide more details to describe the possible indirect effects of a mining operation at Kallak on Laponia, the interaction of mining and reindeer herding, and matters related to transport. Even though the RA� and NV failed to be specific, as requested by the Mining Inspectorate, as to where the Company's Environmental Impact Assessment ("EIA") might be insufficient in the detail it provides, we produced a HIA which was submitted to the Mining Inspectorate in April 2017. When the County Administrative Board ("CAB") consulted with these two agencies later in the year, they confirmed to the CAB that the information provided by the Company is possibly sufficient for the CAB to provide its opinion to the Government on whether mining is an appropriate land use for Kallak with reference to Chapters 3 and 4 of the Environmental Code. The RA� and NV gave the Company recognition for the additional information provided, namely a submission to the CAB in December 2016 and the HIA. However, they did not take any position regarding the potential impact on reindeer herding caused by Kallak and suggested that the CAB may wish to consult with Sametinget on this matter. The RA� and NV considered that the claim by Sametinget for a national interest for reindeer herding at Kallak, despite being made four years after the Swedish Geological Unit's ("SGU") designation, is relevant and needs to be considered. Material developments during the year included, in June 2017, the Mining Inspectorate returning the Company's application to the Government, and importantly confirming that the Kallak North EIA is consistent, in the detail provided, in meeting the requirements of the Supreme Administrative Court's ("SAC") Norra K�rr judgement, and later in November 2017, the latest statement from the CAB. In September 2017, the Company published the Copenhagen Economics' Study titled 'Kallak - A real asset, and a real opportunity to transform Jokkmokk'. The Study built on work carried out by the Company and others, including the 2015 independent socio-economic study initiated by Jokkmokks Kommun, completed by consultants Ramb�ll, which in its findings concluded that a mining developme

get Saga on to this - licence sorted!

no, not really, but it's ascension day in Sweden so they get the afternoon off to think about what they've done. which is nothing in this case.

at the risk of pushing this too far.... Rudolph the red nose reindeer tried to cross a busy road but all the other sami stopped him said you'll end up like that toad But one starry Xmas day kurt explained to me There ain't no reindeer here no more The never left Norway..... all together now!

god, both I hope......

There was a miner called Beowulf whose assets were valued at "bulletproof" The Swedes saw some sense granted a licence and the Share price shot through the roof

"Progress in Q1 2018 was slow, partly through weather related delays and partly through equipment failures. Encouragingly progress in Q2 has picked up so that we have expectations of the blockages currently in Deep Wells A5 and 801 being cleared to allow 90-day flow tests to resume later in Q2. Production at our shallow wells continues to fund the bulk of our day to day work at BNG where the price derived per barrel is set to double from Q3 2018."

pretty certain it's Tuesday mate.....

well, yes, Graphene is ickle graphite. https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=3836

...tremendous - almost 100% perfect.. The following tests were undertaken: � Concentrate Product Characterisation (LOI/Fixed carbon on concentrate and mesh fractions, bulk densities, Specific Surfaces Analysis (SSA), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Inductively Coupled Plasma ("ICP") analysis, and X-ray Diffraction ("XRD") analysis; � Purification Processing (Acid purification, Alkaline purification, and ICP analysis on purified graphite); and � Production of Expandable Graphite. The following results were achieved: � Results show that both acid and alkaline purification methods can produce a very clean concentrate of greater than 99.41% C(t). � The alkaline method, using standard formulation, produced the highest grades, 99.82% C(t) for the -100-mesh concentrate, and 99.86% C(t) for the +100-mesh concentrate. � Results obtained from acid purification reached 99.6% C(t) for the +100-mesh fraction. � The alkaline and acid purification results indicate that, with some process optimisation, Aitolampi concentrates may meet the purity specification of 99.95% C(t) required for the lithium ion battery market. � There is also a good market for the -100 mesh and greater than 95% C(t) concentrate. � Carbon content in all fractions, including the fines, is very high and ranges from 96.25 to 97.61% C(t). The demand is significant for fine graphite with high carbon, across various applications. � Aitolampi graphite shows high crystallinity, with the degree of graphitisation measuring approximately 98%, which is almost perfect crystallinity, and an important consideration for battery manufacturers seeking high energy density in cells. � Volatiles are low which is an attractive product attribute, and often a pre-condition, in many applications, including refractories, lubricants, crucibles, and foundries. � SSA is comparable to that of high quality flake graphite from China. � Oxidation behaviour, tested with TGA analysis, is comparable with Chinese graphite of the same flake size, used for refractories, and other high temperature applications. � ICP analysis, for elemental impurities in the alkaline purified concentrate, showed that impurities could be reduced to significantly lower levels by intensifying purification, optimising the amount of chemicals used, and process parameters, such as reaction time and temperature.

is the really good stuff - we were tested for that (see last rns) - it needed high quality flakes - over 95% which we appear to have. You expand the stuff and it's worth loads more; Not all graphite is expandable. However, if the graphite possesses the required physical properties the graphite is normally expanded by immersing the natural flake graphite concentrate, usually at a grade of 95% to 99% TGC, in a bath of chromic acid, then concentrated sulfuric acid, which forces apart the crystal lattice planes, thus expanding or increasing the flake graphite surface area from 500 to 1,000 times in size. Subject to quality the expanded graphite sells for up to US$3,500 per tonne. The expanded graphite is used to produce flexible graphite sheets and foils which are subsequently used for manufacturing high-performance gasket material for high-temperature use, packaging and other sealing materials in critical applications of high pressure environments. The expanded graphite can also be used to create a compound to insulate molten metal in a ladle or red-hot steel ingots and decrease heat loss, or as a fire-stop which is fitted around a fire door or in sheet metal collars surrounding plastic pipe (during a fire, the graphite expands and chars to resist fire penetration and spread). After being made into graphite foil, the foil is machined and assembled into the bipolar plates in fuel cells. Graphite foil is also a major component of heat sinks for laptop computers which keeps them cool while saving weight. Graphite foil laminate is also used in valve packings or made into gaskets. Expanded graphite is an extremely valuable and highly sought after material and is a critical component in battery market. Company research has found subject to the quality and thickness, the expanded graphite foil can sell for up to US$50,000 per tonne. This could be make Kallak look very small in comparison...

I always get graphite and graphene mixed up - still, as long as there is a market for pencils we'll be fine....

so, 6 May is a Sunday - so, technically I win if they give us the licence on Monday. C'mon the Wulf!

will we break 8p today? At this rate the market cap will be based on Graphite rather than iron ore - lost of progress over there - just goes to show what happens when you work in a country that gives a toss.....

looking excellent... "I am really pleased with the latest assay results from this year's drilling programme. In January 2018, metallurgical testwork demonstrated the broad market attractiveness of the graphite concentrates that we might produce in the future. Not only do we have the potential to serve lithium ion battery manufacturers, but the Aitolampi concentrates' chemical and physical properties could also suit many other applications. "This year's drilling shows that higher-grade mineralisation extends at least 150m along strike, with mineralised intercepts ranging from 89.6m to 121.68m, grades ranging 4.01% to 5.29%, and remaining open in all directions. This all adds to work we carried out in 2017, defining the main conductive zone at Aitolampi. We now look forward to producing a Maiden Resource Estimate ("MRE") (JORC Code 2012 edition), and thereafter a Scoping Study. "We have a supportive environment in Finland for battery minerals and metals producers, which is materialising into new networks, partnerships, projects, and funding opportunities, as evidenced by our involvement in the raw materials suppliers' Cooperation Network, and the funding we have received from Business Finland. "Recently, we announced the award of contracts for the MRE, and an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Roadmap, and we will shortly commence baseline environmental and biodiversity studies. "We have a busy few months ahead, and we look forward to updating shareholders on our progress in due course."

breathe out.... Not tomorrow, though, if you want to rely on what the agenda looks like: http://www.regeringen.se/arendeforteckningar/2018/05/regeringens-arendeforteckningar-vecka-18-2018/

340k? bit of faith restored here.....could get exciting....

11% up - 0.9sek - might want to catch a bargain over here.....