DNI Metals Inc. announced that the company gives the update on its graphite properties in Madagascar. As previously outlined in a press release dated August 17, 2017, due the positive Drilling and metallurgical results from its Vohitsara Graphite Project, DNI has initiated a programme to construct and commission a modular pilot plant. DNI has mobilized a diamond coring drill rig to Vohitsara; to undertake a total of 1,000m of HQ drilling; with plans of moving the rig to DNI's second property, Marofody, shortly thereafter. This will both accelerate the pace of the resource delineation drilling programme and also allow for infill testing of the current 80m x 80m air core drilling pattern. Core drilling commenced on August 15th and 3 holes for a total of 93 metres have been completed so far. The initial three (3) core holes were targeted to twin prior air core drilling over the southwest graphite zone; with samples currently dispatched to Agat labs in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Core drilling is shortly scheduled to commence over the Main Zone mineralisation; two (2) km to the NE of the SW Zone and will also initially target several prior aircore holes for validation prior to the commencement of infill drilling operations. A total of 41 aircore holes have been completed for a total of 1231 metres. A total of 3,000 metres of air core drilling is planned. 8. Pursuant to an agreement dated March 24, 2017, DNI has granted Cougar Mining NL an option to acquire a 50% interest in mining licence PE38642 by completing an NI 43-101 compliant resource study and Preliminary Economic Assessment. Due to abnormally high rainfall causing delays, Cougar has requested and DNI has granted an extension of October 31, 2017 to complete a NI-43-101 resource study and December 31, 2017 to complete a NI-43-101 PEA. DNI's current Madagascar graphite assets comprise mining permits 8904 and 38642. Madagascar is known for large flake and high quality graphite; the vast majority of which is sourced from the central-eastern coastal area between Toamasina and Brickaville. The project lies in a well-defined graphitic belt, which has been producing for over 50 years. Infrastructure can be the key to any project. It is a significant advantage that the claims are 50kms by paved highway from Madagascar's main operating port at Toamasina.