European Metals Cinovec Project Update

Cadence Minerals Plc

("Cadence Minerals", "Cadence" or "the Company")

European Metals (AIM: EMH) Cinovec Project Update - DFS Level Drilling Permits granted and Lithium Hydroxide Testwork commenced.

Cadence Minerals (AIM/NEX: KDNC; OTC: KDNCY) is pleased to note the update published today by European Metals Holdings Limited ("European Metals") highlighting further significant advancements made in the development of the Cinovec Lithium-Tin Project ("Cinovec").

Highlights:

·     Permits required for the DFS resource drilling campaign have been granted, and European Metals has received permission from the relevant statutory authorities in the Czech Republic for the commencement of the planned comprehensive diamond drilling campaign.

·      A total of 13 drill holes for a total drilled length of 3,386 metres have been permitted.

·    The first 4 geotechnical drill holes at the proposed site of the mine portal have been completed. The rig is continuing with drilling a further five geotechnical holes along the planned mining decline route to allow final development ready designs to be completed for the portal and decline designs.

·    Testing of the revised lithium hydroxide product flowsheet commenced on schedule at Dorfner Anzaplan in Germany.

Cadence holds approximately 20% of the equity in European Metals, which, through its wholly owned Subsidiary, Geomet s.r.o., controls the mineral exploration licenses awarded by the Czech State over Cinovec.

The full release can be found at: https://investegate.co.uk/european-metals-hldg--emh-/rns/dfs-level-drilling-permits-granted---liho-testwork/201810010700034704C/

Cadence Minerals CEO Kiran Morzaria commented: "The permitting and commencement of the Cinovec DFS drilling programme ahead of the winter season is a big step forward for European Metals. This, along with the progress made with the lithium hydroxide flowsheet has very positive implications for Cinovec project economics and future valuations. We look forward to the results"

Cadence Holdings

As at the 31 August 2019 Cadence had the following key investments: 19.7% of the equity in European Metal Holdings, which, through its wholly owned Subsidiary, Geomet s.r.o., controls the mineral exploration licenses awarded by the Czech State over Cinovec; 7.5% of the equity in Bacanora Lithium Plc and 30% of Mexalit and Megalit joint venture companies. Mexalit is the owner of the El Sauz, El Sauz 1, El Sauz 2, Fleur and Fleur 1 mineral concessions, which forms part of the 20-year mine plan of the Sonora Lithium Project in Northern Mexico; 6.6% of Auroch Minerals Ltd; 4.5% of Clancy Exploration Ltd; 12.1% of Macarthur Minerals Ltd and 4% of the San Luis lithium exploration project in Argentina.

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Qualified Person

Kiran Morzaria B.Eng. (ACSM), MBA, has reviewed and approved the information contained in this announcement. Kiran holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Geology) from the Camborne School of Mines and an MBA (Finance) from CASS Business School.

About Cadence Minerals:

Cadence is dedicated to smart investments for a greener world. The planet needs rechargeable batteries on a global scale - upcoming supersized passenger vehicles, lorries and buses - require lithium and other technology minerals to power their cells. Cadence is helping find these minerals in new places and extracting them in new ways, which will meet the demand of this burgeoning market.

Cadence invests across the globe, principally in lithium mining projects. Its primary strategy is taking significant economic stakes in upstream exploration and development assets within strategic metals. We identify assets that have strategic cost advantages that are not replicable, with the aim of achieving lower quartile production costs. The combination of this approach and seeking value opportunities allows us to identify projects capable of achieving high rates of return.

The Cadence board has a blend of mining, commodity investing, fund management and deal structuring knowledge and experience, that is supported by access to key marketing, political and industry contacts. These resources are leveraged not only in our investment decisions but also in continuing support of our investments, whether it be increasing market awareness of an asset, or advising on product mix or path to production. Cadence Mineral's goal is to assist management to rapidly develop the project up the value curve and deliver excellent returns on its investments.

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