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4DS MEMORY LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2014

Feb 23, 2014

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24 February 2014

Quality Results from Emmaus Drilling Received

  • Confirmation of high quality, mid-volatile hard coking coal at Emmaus

  • Results consistent with historic drilling

  • Market report on Emmaus and Blackstone coals to be completed during first quarter

Samples compiled and received

Fitzroy Resource’s US based technical consultant, Cardno MM&A (“Cardno”) has received and compiled sampled results from the 2013 drilling program. The samples were analysed by US based coal laboratory, Gallagher Coal Research Centre, INC (“Gallagher”) of Crab Orchard, West Virginia.

Quality Confirmed

The quality data in this announcement confirms historic data and reaffirms the company’s view that the coal at Emmaus is of a high quality hard coking coal brand.

A full suite of quality information has been analysed and is in Appendix B of this announcement.

Marketing report to commence during first quarter

As part of our efforts to delineate a Coal Reserve at Emmaus and Blackstone, Fitzroy intends to commission an independent marketing study. The study will supply valuable information to be used as modifying factors in the conversion of any future Coal Resources to Coal Reserve at our properties.

Fitzroy notes the extremely high quality of our coal seams. Part of the study would be to understand whether the product coal from any of the existing seams at our future operations could be sold for premium uses. Certain coals have characteristics that yield higher market prices to even those that hard coking coal can receive.

Fitzroy Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin Lane says of the results:

“I’m very pleased at the confirmation of the high quality of our coal at Emmaus. The historic drilling results had already given us confidence that in the future we will produce an in demand, high quality product but it is pleasing to see the results from our own drilling.

Fitzroy is a pure play, ASX listed coking coal developer. Having coal quality such as this should differentiate our company going forward as we aim to supply only the best quality coal to the US and global steel industry”

For further information contact:

Mr Benjamin Lane Mr Simon Robertson Chief Executive Officer Company Secretary +61 8 9481 7111 +61 8 9481 7111

PO Box 839 T +61 8 9481 7111 E [email protected] West Perth WA 6872 F +61 8 9320 7501 W www.fitzroyresources.com.au

Fitzroy Resources Limited Level 1, 35 Havelock Street West Perth WA 6005

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FIGURE 1 - EMMAUS DUE DILIGENCE PROGRAM

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As per the revised 2012 JORC reporting guidelines, a summary of the material information used in these exploration results, outlined in the Table 1 Report in Appendix C, is as follows:

The coal of interest is part of the Appalachian Basin. Coal deposits located on the properties are Carboniferous in age, being of the Pennsylvanian system. Coal in the region is typically bituminous with rank increasing from west to east. High-volatile bituminous coals in the west give way to low-volatile bituminous coal and anthracite in the east.

A detailed list of the Emmaus Property drill holes, from Fitzroy and previous exploration programs can be found in Appendix A. The full set of quality results from historic and Fitzroy’s drilling is in Appendix B.

Drilling on the Emmaus Property utilized a wire-line diamond core drilling system consisting of a truck-mounted drill rig outfitted for drilling NQ-size (47.5mm or 1.87 in.) diameter core.

In most cases, drill holes were geologically logged by the driller or a geologist. Many of the bore holes were subjected to geophysical logging to offer a greater accuracy of the geology

The type of sampling and laboratory analysis has varied over time. In some cases, the coal seam core samples were divided for quality analyses, while in other samples the entire seam composites were analysed. Sample analysis was carried out by various companies throughout the various exploration programs. Quality data was provided in the form of laboratory data sheets which provide sufficient information for determining if the total recovered portion of the coal seam was delivered to the laboratory for analysis. It is assumed that samples were processed by the laboratory in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials Standard Method of Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis (ASTM D 2013). Assumptions are based on Cardno’s familiarity with the operating companies and the companies used to perform the analysis.

Competent Person Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation compiled by John E. Feddock, P.E. who is a Founding Registered Member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration ( SME ) , a Recognized Professional Organization of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a full time employee of Cardno MM&A ( Cardno ). Mr. Feddock has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘ Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves ’. Mr Feddock consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

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About Fitzroy Resources Capital Structure (24 February 2014) Share Code ASX: FRY Shares on Issue 110.0 Million Options 6 Million Performance Shares on issue 20 Million Directors and Management Projects Tom Henderson, Chairman Emmaus: Rookwood: Will Dix, Director Hard Coking Coal Property VHMS copper/gold prospect Ric Vittino, Director West Virginia, USA 70km NW of Rockhampton, Qld Russell Lynton-Brown , Director 100km S of Charleston, WV Glentanna: Blackstone: VHMS copper/gold prospect Benjamin Lane , Chief Executive Officer Hard Coking Coal Property 140km SW of Brisbane, Qld Simon Robertson, Company Secretary West Virginia, USA 100km S of Charleston, WV

Fitzroy Resources Ltd is an Australian based coal development company, with two hard coking coal projects in West Virginia, USA.

Fitzroy’s main focus is to explore the coal potential of the Emmaus and Blackstone projects for hard coking coal and to rapidly develop into a producer of hard coking coal to the US domestic and export markets.

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FIGURE 2 – LOCATION OF EMMAUS AND BLACKSTONE

Fitzroy also owns the Rookwood and Glentanna exploration tenements in Queensland, Australia. Rookwood contains potential for the discovery of substantial VHMS copper/gold deposits beyond the existing resource.

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Appendix A: Drill hole Information - Previous and Due Diligence Exploration

The following tables lists the exploratory data from historic exploration programs at Emmaus and Blackstone. Their location can be seen Figure 1.

TABLE 1- LIST OF EXPLORATORY GEOLOGY DATA – TECHNICAL DATA

All drilling was vertical (900 dip) resulting in no relevant azimuth. All holes were NQ-size (47.5mm or 1.87 in.) core.

Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Gilbert
Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Douglas
Surf.
Elev.
(ft)
Total
Depth
(ft)
Hole ID North1) East1)
MM-IAE-1 173,162 1,770,713 n/a 2.8 n/a n/a
MM-IAE-2 173,205 1,770,772 n/a 3.6 n/a n/a
MM-IAE-3 173,537 1,771,659 n/a 1.8 n/a n/a
MM-IAE-4 173,519 1,771,750 n/a 1.9 n/a n/a
OC-IAE-1 175,313 1,769,319 1,160 2.9 n/a n/a
OC-IAE-2 174,153 1,767,683 1,040 2.4 n/a n/a
OC-IAE-3 173,051 1,767,515 1,120 3.1 n/a n/a
VC-77-2 183,550 1,772,000 2,000 950.1 2.95/2.95 2.75/2.60
VC-77-5 182,275 1,768,175 1,760 696.8 2.90/2.90 4.31/3.11
VC-78-1 181,850 1,767,800 1,610 608.4 2.74/2.74 3.65/2.23
VC-78-2 181,650 1,768,600 1,708 434.2 2.67/2.67 4.01/2.59
VC-78-3 182,500 1,769,800 1,856 835.7 2.92/2.92 2.41/1.56
VC-78-4 182,350 1,769,200 1,800 519.8 2.60/2.60 2.54/1.33
VC-78-5 183,000 1,770,800 1,926 638.1 2.88/2.88 1.33/1.33
VC-78-6 182,000 1,771,700 1,760 463.0 3.00/3.00 3.29/2.58
VC-80-2 179,750 1,770,600 1,560 174.8 n/a 2.50/2.50
VC-80-3 180,400 1,770,100 1,720 422.8 2.80/2.80 4.15/1.60
VC-80-4 181,100 1,771,300 1,760 451.0 2.95/2.95 3.41/2.48
VC-80-6 180,350 1,771,300 1,720 416.0 3.30/3.15 3.75/1.55
VC-80-7 184,800 1,774,800 1,800 446.0 3.50/3.24 not
honored
VC-80-8 180,900 1,775,850 1,820 400.0 1.81/1.12 not
honored
VC-80-10 185,200 1,773,000 1,840 526.0 3.74/3.05 2.70/2.60
VC-80-11 180,500 1,772,000 1,540 170.8 n/a 3.21/2.71
VC-80-12 180,625 1,771,800 1,540 163.0 n/a 2.60/2.47
VC-80-16 185,350 1,769,400 1,920 666.0 2.50/2.50 2.90/2.72
VC-81-3 184,100 1,770,000 1,920 696.0 3.00/3.00 3.00/2.87
VC-82-1 186,350 1,766,700 1,740 554.0 2.70/2.70 3.10/2.70
VC-82-3 186,000 1,765,250 1,680 495.1 2.70/2.70 2.15/2.15
VC-82-9 185,450 1,763,650 1,860 639.8 2.50/2.50 2.65/2.40
VC-82-17 180,150 1,769,775 1,740 260.7 3.00/3.00 n/a
VC-82-18 180,400 1,770,800 1,760 255.0 3.10/3.10 n/a
VC-82-19 180,100 1,771,050 1,640 145.0 3.25/3.25 n/a
VC-82-21 185,250 1,768,300 1,720 684.2 3.00/3.00 3.00/2.85
VC-82-23 178,100 1,768,500 1,700 345.3 2.80/2.80 not
honored
VC-83-1 178,712 1,767,268 1,840 525.0 2.50/2.50 2.50/2.50
VC-83-2 177,500 1,767,150 1,700 375.0 2.50/2.50 2.40/2.40
VC-83-9 180,300 1,774,675 1,870 435.0 n/a n/a

nia South State Plane Coordinate System (NAD 27)

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List of Exploratory Geology Data – Technical Data (Cont’d)

Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Gilbert
Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Douglas
Surf.
Elev.
(ft)
Total
Depth
(ft)
Hole ID North1) East1)
VC-87-1 176,800 1,769,200 1,270 181.0 n/a n/a
VC-87-2 174,500 1,769,050 1,295 183.5 n/a n/a
VC-87-3 175,825 1,769,575 1,228 116.3 n/a n/a
VC-87-7 176,592 1,767,515 1,356 297.2 n/a n/a
VC-87-8 173,789 1,769,608 1,714 586.0 3.50/2.90 not honored
VC-90-2** 184,625 1,764,150 1,764 577.1 2.55/2.55 2.50/2.50
VC-90-3** 184,050 1,764,400 1,599 404.0 2.59/2.46 2.40/2.30
VC-90-13 183,350 1,767,125 1,640 422.1 2.47/2.38 4.44/3.37
VC-90-14 184,500 1,766,550 1,892 697.0 2.60/2.60 2.25/2.10
VC-90-16 183,800 1,766,375 1,830 612.1 2.72/2.61 2.00/2.00
VC-90-21** 184,300 1,762,550 1,913 747.0 2.50/2.50 2.20/2.20
VC-90-22 183,250 1,762,550 1,763 557.0 2.77/2.72 3.00/2.96
VC-99-03 174,072 1,770,838 1,632 462.8 n/a 2.26/2.17

1) West Virginia South State Plane Coordinate System (NAD 27)

** Drill hole on Blackstone property

Above drainage coal s Above drainage coal s eams
Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Low. War
Eagle
Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Gilbert
Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Douglas
Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Iaeger
Surf.
Elev.
(ft)
Total
Depth
(ft)
Hole ID East1) North1)
PCC-6A-13 1,767,480 179,606 1,810 800.0 2.86/2.24 2.37/2.37 2.34/2.34 1.51/1.51
PCC-1B-13 1,764,143 174,312 1,805 792.5 3.92/3.60 2.52/2.52 2.10/1.77 2.22/2.00
PCC-C-13 1,774,149 177,027 1,790 320.1 n/a Mine Void Mine Void n/a
PCC-7D-13 1,774,752 179,853 1,826 399.9 Mine Void
(2.90')
n/a 0.86/0.63 NDE2)
PCC-F-13 1,764,650 186,923 1,440 211.50 n/a 2.90/2.41 2.25/2.25 n/a
PCC-4H-13 1,765,522 176,054 1,661 360.00 n/a 2.24/2.24 1.63/1.63 NDE2)
Below drainage coal seams Below drainage coal seams Below drainage coal seams
Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Sewell
Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Beckley
Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Firecreek
Total
Seam/Coal
Thick. (ft)
Pocahontas
Surf.
Elev.
(ft)
Total
Depth
(ft)
Hole ID East1) North1)
PCC-13-133) 1,769,768 176,530 1,260 702.1 n/a 3.82/3.70 1.76/1.76

1) West Virginia South State Plane Coordinate System (NAD 27)

2) Not Deep Enough

3) Hole not completed

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Indicates preliminary results; under review by Cardno geologists

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Appendix B: SAMPLE RESULTS FROM DUE DILIGENCE AND HISTORIC DRILL PROGRAMS

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Appendix C: JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION – TABLE 1 REPORT Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
>
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g. cut
channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as
downhole gamma sondes, or handheld
XRF instruments, etc.). These
examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of sampling.
>
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
>
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are Material to the
Public Report. In cases where ‘industry
standard’ work has been done this
would be relatively simple (e.g.
‘reverse circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg
was pulverised to produce a 30 g
charge for fire assay’). In other cases
more explanation may be required,
such as where there is coarse gold that
has inherent sampling problems.
Unusual commodities or mineralisation
types (e.g. submarine nodules) may
warrant disclosure of detailed
information.
>
The Emmaus Property has been explored
primarily by vertical subsurface drilling.
Subsurface drilling is the preferred method of
exploration for coal deposits in the Central
Appalachian region, generally utilizing either
rotary or core drilling systems, which are
designed to collect core samples. Vertical
subsurface core drilling is favoured for coal
exploration because it provides a complete
representative vertical section of the coal
bearing stratigraphy for use in coal seam
correlations and collection of coal samples for
determination of coal rank and quality.
>
As of the effective date of this TR, an initial
exploration program is has been completed on
the Emmaus Property.
>
An new exploration program is being
developed to further explore seams
stratigraphically located below drainage.
>
An exploration program is being developed for
the Blackstone Property and is in the
permitting stage.
>
A Cardno geologist was present during most
of the drilling, and reviewed the cores
describing the coal seams, as well as roof and
floor strata.
>
With the exception of Hole PCC-13-13 the
holes were being subjected to geophysical
logging by Cardno GLS and are under review
by Cardno geologists.
>
During drilling of Hole PCC-13-13, technical
problems encountered prevented the drilling
company to remove steel casing from the
holes. Because of this, it will not be possible
to subject the bore hole to geophysical
logging. Geology data reported herein is
based on the driller’s log and Cardno’s
independent observations of the core samples.
Drilling
techniques
>
Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation,
open-hole hammer, rotary air blast,
auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details
(e.g. core diameter, triple or standard
tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether
core is oriented and if so, by what
method, etc.).
>
Drilling on the Emmaus Property utilized a
wire-line diamond core drilling system
consisting of a truck-mounted drill rig outfitted
for drilling NQ-size (47.5mm or 1.87 in.) core.
>
Similar equipment was used for the 2013
Emmaus exploration program, and will be
used for the new Emmaus and Blackstone
exploration.
Drill
sample
recovery
>
Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed.
>
Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.
>
Whether a relationship exists between
sample recovery and grade and
whether sample bias may have
occurred due to preferential loss/gain
of fine/coarse material.
>
Since Cardno was not present during previous
drilling activities, core recoveries were not
monitored. However, many of the bore holes
were subjected geophysical logging which can
be analysed to provide accurate
measurements of coal seam thicknesses.
>
Geophysical logging of many of the Emmaus
holes was performed by Cardno as Marshall
Miller & Associates, Inc. or Geological
Consulting Services, Inc.
>
Cardno monitored the core recoveries of the
2013 Emmaus Exploration program.
>
Cardno GLS performed geophysical logging
for the 2013 Emmaus exploration.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Logging >
Whether core and chip samples have
been geologically and geotechnically
logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation, mining studies and
metallurgical studies.
>
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or
costean, channel, etc.) photography.
>
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
>
In most cases, drill holes were geologically
logged by the driller or a geologist.
>
Many of the bore holes were subjected to
geophysical logging to offer a greater accuracy
of the geology
>
In the case of core drill holes, lithological logs
were correlated with the geophysical logs and,
where appropriate, seam thickness and
elevation were adjusted.
>
For the 2013 Emmaus exploration, a Cardno
geologist was present during most of the
drilling, and reviewed the cores describing the
coal seams, as well as roof and floor strata.
Additionally, with the exception of Hole PCC-
13-13, the holes were subjected to
geophysical logging by Cardno GLS and
reviewed by Cardno geologists.
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
>
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core taken.
>
If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether
sampled wet or dry.
>
For all sample types, the nature, quality
and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
>
Quality control procedures adopted for
all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
>
Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in situ
material collected, including for
instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
>
Whether sample sizes are appropriate
to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
>
The type of sampling and laboratory analysis
has varied over time. In some cases, the coal
seam core samples were divided for quality
analyses, while in other samples the entire
seam composites were analysed.
>
Core samples from the 2013 Emmaus
exploration program will be subjected to
extensive quality analyses in order to
determine their potential marketability.
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests
>
The nature, quality and
appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered
partial or total.
>
For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments, etc., the
parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.
>
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted (e.g. standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have been established.
>
Sample analysis was carried out by various
companies throughout the various exploration
programs.
>
Quality data was provided in the form of
laboratory data sheets which provide sufficient
information for determining if the total
recovered portion of the coal seam was
delivered to the laboratory for analysis. It is
assumed that samples were processed by the
laboratory in accordance with American
Society for Testing and Materials Standard
Method of Preparing Coal Samples for
Analysis (ASTM D 2013). Assumptions are
based on Cardno’s familiarity with the
operating companies and the companies used
to perform the analysis.
>
Analyses were performed on an as-received,
air dry and washed basis unless otherwise
stated.
>
Analyses for the 2013 Emmaus exploration
program will be conducted by Gallagher Coal
Research Center, Inc. located in Carb
Orchard, West Virginia. Gallagher will follow
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Verification
of
sampling
and
assaying
>
The verification of significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
>
The use of twinned holes.
>
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification,
data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
>
Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
>
When applicable, coal intersection data used
to generate the geologic model was cross
referenced with the geophysical logs.
>
Partial andpreliminaryresults from completed
drill holes of the current exploration program
are currently under review by Cardno
geologists, however, no significant corrections
are expected.
Location of
data points
>
Accuracy and quality of surveys used
to locate drill holes (collar and down-
hole surveys), trenches, mine workings
and other locations used in Mineral
Resource estimation.
>
Specification of the grid system used.
>
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
>
The majority of drill data included location
information in the West Virginia South NAD 27
State Plane Coordinate System. If
coordinates were provided in an alternative
coordinate system, coordinates were
converted to WVS NAD27 for mapping
purposes. Scanned images of USGS maps
depicting data point locations were also
provided for many of the data points. In a few
instances, only scanned maps were provided
for data point locations. These maps were
digitally correlated to known reference points
and approximate coordinates were extracted.
>
Locations of most 2013 Emmaus exploration
drill holes were surveyed professionally. For
those not yet surveyed, approximate locations
are listed pending confirmation.
>
Topography is based on the United States
Geological Survey’s topographic 7.5 minute
quadrangle maps.
Data
spacing
and
distribution
>
Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
>
Whether the data spacing and
distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree of geological and grade
continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation
procedure(s) and classifications
applied.
>
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
>
Various sources of data where utilized, as
such, spacing of the drill holes used to model
the Gilbert and Douglas (Red Ash) seams.
>
Data obtained from the 2013 Emmaus drilling
will be incorporated into the model for future
work.
>
Correlation of the target seams was simple
due to the continuity of the strata and the
seams observed in the data, and as is
historically known.
Orientation
of data in
relation to
geological
structure
>
Whether the orientation of sampling
achieves unbiased sampling of
possible structures and the extent to
which this is known, considering the
deposit type.
>
If the relationship between the drilling
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if
material.
>
Drill holes have been vertically drilled. No
downhole deviation logs have been collected
and it is therefore not know if the drill holes
have deviated away from vertical. Based on
the depth of most holes, any deviation is
expected to be insignificant and immaterial to
the geologic characterization.
>
The geology of the properties is consistent
with the regional trends of a northeast-
southwest striking and northwestward dipping
strata of one percent, or less, with little to no
evidence of structural deformation in the form
of faulting or folding.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
>
Sample handling procedures are unknown. It
is assumed that samples were handled in
accordance with American Society for Testing
and Materials Standard Method of Preparing
Coal Samples for Analysis (ASTM D 2013).
Assumptions are based on Cardno Cardno’s
familiarity with the operating companies and
the companies used to perform the analysis.
>
Cardno observed most of the handling and
sampling procedures, which were handled in
accordance with ASTM D 2013.
>
Cardno is familiar with the work of Gallagher
Coal Research Center, Inc., which will be
conducting the quality analyses and, from
multiple experiences with the company for
such tasks, Cardno believes results delivered
by Gallagher to be reliable.
Audits or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
>
Cardno is reviewing all available geological
information for the properties in developing the
geologic model. Provided that the data is
suitable, a a 2012 edition JORC compliant
exploration target estimate will be produced.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement
and land
tenure
status
>
Type, reference name/number,
location and ownership including
agreements or material issues with
third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties,
native title interests, historical sites,
wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.
>
The security of the tenure held at the
time of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to
operate in the area.
>
The Emmaus and Blackstone Properties are
located within the New River Formation of the
Appalachian Basin in McDowell and Wyoming
Counties, West Virginia immediately north of
the community of Iaeger.
>
Emmaus Partners LLC leases the coal within
the Emmaus Property from numerous private
owners.
>
After review of the option and exploration
agreements and the underlying leases,
Cardno believes these documents represent
fairly the Emmaus Property.
>
For the Blackstone Property, Marco Land
Company Leases the coal to the Blackstone
Energy Corporation.
>
Cardno did not review the Blackstone Leases
and relied upon PCC’s information in terms of
controlled mineral within the property. Cardno
assumed PCC’s depiction of the terms to be
accurate.
>
Fitzroy Resources Ltd., an Australian based
company, signed an option agreement to
acquire Premier Coking Coal Limited and its
subsidiary, Premier Coking Coal, a United
States of America (USA) based coal
exploration and a development company. In
turn, Premier Coking Coal holds an option to
acquire the mineral rights of the Emmaus
Property from Emmaus Partners LLC, and
from the Blackstone Energy Corporation for
Blackstone.
>
There are no known obvious legal or
environmental encumbrances that would
impede coal property acquisition.
Exploration
done by
other
parties
>
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
>
The Emmaus Property has been explored
primarily by vertical subsurface drilling which
was completed by Virginia Crews Coal
Company, a subsidiary of former Massey
Energy Coal Company, now Alpha Natural
Resource, Inc. Various exploration programs
were conducted in the late 70s through the
late 80s.
>
An exploration program was completed in
December 2013 on the Emmaus Property,
which was managed by PCC and observed by
Cardno.
>
A new exploration program is being developed
to explore seams stratigraphically located
below drainage levels on the Emmaus
Property.
>
An exploration program is being developed for
the Blackstone Property, and is currently in the
permitting stage.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Geology >
Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.
>
The coal of interest is part of the Appalachian
Basin.
>
Coal deposits located on the properties are
Carboniferous in age, being of the
Pennsylvanian system.
>
The coal seams of interest, including the
Lower War Eagle, the Gilbert, and the Douglas
(Red Ash) seams, are found in the Kanawha
Group. The Iaeger, Beckley (War Creek) and
Fire Creek are in the New River Group. Seams
below the Fire Creek are in the Pocahontas
Group.
>
Coal in the region is typically bituminous with
rank increasing from west to east. High-
volatile bituminous coals in the west give way
to low-volatile bituminous coal and anthracite
in the east. Sulfur contents of coals are
typically higher in the west, decreasing to the
east.
>
Depositional environments in the upper portion
of the stratigraphic sequence are typically of
upper deltaic-alluvial plain sequences, heavily
dominated by sandstone, with coals that are
typically erratic in nature. The lower portion of
the sequence is typically of transitional or
lower deltaic plan environments, with
siltstones and shales being more prevalent,
and coal seams generally exhibiting regularity
and consistency.
>
The geology of the properties is consistent
with the regional trends of a northeast-
southwest striking and northwestward dipping
strata of one percent, or less, with little to no
evidence of structural deformation in the form
of faulting or folding. The target seams are
generally contiguous across the majority of the
properties, with occasional localized
absences.
Drill hole
Information
>
A summary of all information material
to the understanding of the exploration
results including a tabulation of the
following information for all Material
drill holes:

easting and northing of the drill
hole collar

elevation or RL (Reduced
Level – elevation above sea
level in metres) of the drill hole
collar

dip and azimuth of the hole

down hole length and
interception depth

hole length.
>
If the exclusion of this information is
justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this
exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.
>
A detailed list of the Emmaus Property drill
holes, from previous exploration programs,
used to define the exploration target can be
found in this announcement.
>
All drill holes are provided with West Virginia
South NAD 27 easting and northing
coordinates.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data
aggregatio
n methods
>
In reporting Exploration Results,
weighting averaging techniques,
maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (e.g. cutting of high
grades) and cut-off grades are usually
Material and should be stated.
>
Where aggregate intercepts
incorporate short lengths of high grade
results and longer lengths of low grade
results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and
some typical examples of such
aggregations should be shown in
detail.
>
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearly stated.
>
Existing coal quality data has been tabulated
by Cardno and the average coal quality values
were calculated and summarized.
>
Coal quality data to be obtained from the 2013
Emmaus and proposed exploration programs
will be tabulated by Cardno and the average
coal quality values calculated and
summarized.
Relationshi
p between
mineralisati
on widths
and
intercept
lengths
>
These relationships are particularly
important in the reporting of
Exploration Results.
>
If the geometry of the mineralisation
with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
>
If it is not known and only the down
hole lengths are reported, there should
be a clear statement to this effect (e.g.
‘down hole length, true width not
known’).
>
Coal thickness values from all coal
intersections and down hole geophysical logs
are considered to be vertical thicknesses.
Seams dips have little effect on the vertical
thickness of the seam.
Diagrams >
Appropriate maps and sections (with
scales) and tabulations of intercepts
should be included for any significant
discovery being reported These should
include, but not be limited to a plan
view of drill hole collar locations and
appropriate sectional views.
>
Appropriate geologic data maps, diagrams and
exhibits are included in this TR.
Balanced
reporting
>
Where comprehensive reporting of all
Exploration Results is not practicable,
representative reporting of both low
and high grades and/or widths should
be practiced to avoid misleading
reporting of Exploration Results.
>
All of the available exploration data from
previous exploration programs was provided
by Premier Coking Coal, and has been
included and used appropriately.
Other
substantive
exploration
data
>
Other exploration data, if meaningful
and material, should be reported
including (but not limited to):
geological observations; geophysical
survey results; geochemical survey
results; bulk samples – size and
method of treatment; metallurgical test
results; bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics;
potential deleterious or contaminating
substances.
>
No other geological data other than those
previously mentioned are known to exist.

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