Western Areas Ltd. announced first ore production at the Odysseus project where nickel ore has been intersected at the Odysseus south orebody. Significant progress has also been made with the shaft raise bore, which commenced 630 metres of back-reaming in January 2021 and has now broken through to surface. The first development ore at the Odysseus south orebody marks a significant milestone for the Company's new long life nickel mine. The ore will be stockpiled during construction of the concentrator complex, which is due to produce first concentrate in the December quarter of calendar year 2022. Western Areas is also assessing options for potential ore tolling arrangements in the short term. The raise bore back reaming has now worked through 630m of development at a diameter of 5.7m, completing Leg 1 of the shaft hoisting and intake air system.