Axiom Mining Limited announced operational update. Isabel Nickel Project: San Jorge Deposit: Negotiations with the Solomon Islands Government, albeit protracted, have now reached the final stage. With all legal protocols defined by the Government in place, the company is confident in the first instance a mining lease over San Jorge will be finalised in the second quarter of 2018. Environmental Impact Statement nearing finalisation, with the Solomon Islands Government expected to grant Development Consent shortly. 25 year Surface Access Agreement signed with landowners and Axiom. Kolosori Deposit: Prospecting Licence Application (PLA) pending approval. Negotiations with Solomon Islands Government currently underway and under Solomon Islands law, the company is protecting its rights to the development. West Guadalcanal Project: Exploration yielding encouraging results through trenching and geological mapping. Drilling program currently under consideration. Increase in price of copper and gold has generated interest in this tenement. Cost effective exploration and potential drilling program; leveraging off current/already established operations.