Hello,

I have questions regarding the Lithium Extraction R&D as well as Nickel Extraction R&D.

1) Based on previous news and comments I was of the impression that there will be most likely be more than one patent for Stage I and additional patents for the next steps of the of extraction and purification process. Recently the scope of the provisional patent application has been extended to cover additional topics. I'd like to know if St-Georges Eco-Mining has made any new/additional discoveries that will result in additional patent applications and if so how far along are you in the process of patent filing?

2) Is the pilot plant up and running now and what is the anticipated time frame for completition of the Stage II Benchmark of the R&D initiative with Iconic Minerals. (Stage II of the development "is defined by an independent report describing results of initial pilot mining operations and the processing of a minimum of one (1) metric ton in a simulated industrial environment.)

3) There is not much information available regarding the Nickel extraction R&D of St-Georges Eco Mining and its partner Strategic Metallurgy. May I ask to give us shareholders some additional information where we stand and what the next steps might be as the own nickel projects seems to get more attention now. Enrico mentioned in the interview with Mike Coyle that St-Georges' nickel projects are unique in so far that a recristallisation has occured which makes extraction easier and less expensive.

Thanks.

Regards phobieeeee / Kersten