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ACROW LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2011
Jul 28, 2011
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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July 29 2011
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June Quarterly Activities report
Noble on Track for Production at Bibiani
Highlights
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Bibiani Main Pit re-optimisation results in a reserve uplift to 790,000oz. This is within the total resource inventory of 1.98Moz.
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Drilling on the Bibiani satellite deposits continues to produce outstanding results, with a resource and reserve upgrade pending.
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More excellent results from the Strauss-Walsh satellite deposit:
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11m at 10.8g/t
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4m at 118.85g/t
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3m at 15.22g/t
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2m at 12.2g/t
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2m at 10.48g/t
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Increasing evidence Strauss and Walsh deposits are one system, with samples from drilling in the “gap” providing encouragement
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1m at 323.1g/t
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3m at 5.17g/t
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5m at 1.32g/t
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Resource definition completed at the Aheman satellite deposit
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Drilling commenced on Western Wall of Bibiani Main Pit to grow the resource and convert to reserve more of the 1.98M resource
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Strong progress made on the 3Mtpa mill refurbishment, commissioning on track to commence in the Dec quarter in preparation for ramp-up to 150,000 oz per year in 2012.
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Performance Laboratories establishing an on-site assay laboratory at Bibiani with Noble samples to receive priority, slashing the turnaround time in assay results from 4-6 weeks currently to 5 days
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Noble continued its commitment to the local community at Bibiani, with sponsorship of a successful mosquito reduction program aimed at combating malaria.
Noble Mineral Resources (ASX: NMG) is pleased to report that it has enjoyed a highly successful June Quarter with substantial progress made towards its goal of establishing a 150,000 ounce a year production base at its Bibiani Gold Project in Ghana.
The company’s key focus remained the refurbishment of the project’s 3Mtpa mill and the ongoing drilling program aimed at growing the existing 1.98 million ounce resource inventory, which includes the previously stated reserve of 605,000oz, at Bibiani.
Reserve Upgrade
During the quarter, SEMS consulting group in Ghana was commissioned to update the ore reserve for the Bibiani Main Pit. This was done using the model SEMS created for Noble in early 2010 and took into account the recent increases in the gold price.
SEMS now estimates the combined Proved and Probable Ore Reserves for the Main Pit at a gold price of US$1250/oz to be 12 million tonnes at a grade of 2.05g/t containing 790,000 ounces of gold (App.1), an increase of 185,000 ounces from the US$900/oz
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figure released in March 2010 figure. This revised figure does not include modifications to the modelling of the orebody, a process that will be undertaken as more results come to light.
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Resource Definition Drilling
Drilling at Bibiani is continuing to return excellent results, further highlighting the immense potential of the satellite deposits, which will supply the initial primary ore for the refurbished mill.
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Results achieved during the Quarter from drilling at the Strauss-Walsh system included 4m at 118.85g/t, 17m at 2.94g/t, 3m at 15.22g/t 10m at 2.36g/t, 3m at 7.5g/t Au and 7m at 2.77g/t. Other hits at Walsh included 11m at 10.8g/t Au, 2m at 12.2 g/t Au and 2m at 10.48g/t Au. Drilling at Walsh concluded shortly after the end of the June Quarter.
At the Strauss end of the deposit, intersections included 3m at 22.09g/t Au and 2m at 6.45g/t Au and 3m at 2.67g/t Au. with drilling at the Aheman deposit to the north also providing strong results, including 2m at 2.85g/t Au, 1m at 4.16g/t Au and 5m at 1.26g/t Au.
These results follow a host of outstanding intersections from previous drilling, including grades of up to 57g/t Au at the Bibiani satellite deposits which will be used to calculate a maiden JORC resource estimate for these deposits to b e released in the near future and establishing whether the Strauss-Walsh satellite deposits will form one large pit.
Drilling highlights since the last release in mid-June this year
| hole | interval | grade from |
Comments | g*m |
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| WA11_042 1.0m 323.10g/t 43.0m From "gap" area 323.1 WA11_032 2.0m 41.07g/t 112.0m 82.14 WA11_036 7.0m 3.06g/t 102.0m 21.42 WA11_026 3.0m 5.17g/t 14.0m From "gap" area 15.5 WA11_031 5.0m 2.71g/t 77.0m 13.545 ST11_003 5.0m 2.11g/t 25.0m 10.56 WA11_057 8.0m 1.29g/t 115.0m 10.34 WA11_051 1.0m 8.27g/t 73.0m 8.265 WA11_052 2.0m 3.98g/t 50.0m 7.95 WA11_033 6.0m 1.27g/t 82.0m 7.63 WA11_033 6.0m 1.26g/t 127.0m 7.585 WA11_057 2.0m 3.70g/t 28.0m 7.405 WA11_029 5.0m 1.32g/t 33.0m From "gap" area 6.59 WA11_033 6.0m 1.00g/t 110.0m 5.98 |
As with all exploration and mining companies in not only in West Africa but globally, Noble has a turnaround on assays of up to six weeks which is restricting the company’s ability to deliver the planned resource upgrade on the previously announced timetable. Noble is currently waiting on the assay results from approximately 5,000m of drilling samples at a laboratory in Ghana.
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Assay Laboratory
Noble has commissioned South African consultants Performance Laboratories during the Quarter to establish a commercial assay laboratory just off the mine site at Bibiani. This laboratory will ensure that Noble samples receive priority treatment, slashing the turnaround time from four to six weeks currently to no more than five days while maintaining the independence necessary for JORC Code compliant work..
Structural Analysis
A Structural review of the Bibiani area was commissioned during the Quarter, with Dr Ian Basson of Tect Geological Consulting coming to site for almost two weeks. The report has been received and is being studied and will assist greatly with resource definition and exploration target definition.
It is encouraging for the prospect of mineralisation on the cross-structures at Bibiani that are being explored under the western wall in the Stope 13 area. Also as a result, the Elizabeth prospect between Big Mug and Walsh has been raised in priority.
Consequently access has been built and drill pads cleared at the Elizabeth prospect between Walsh and Big Mug to the north of the Main Pit. Recently, illegal miners uncovered a reef system on the strike of the main pit that when sampled achieved grades up to 68g/t Au in grab samples. This result came from an area along strike but outside the soil sampling anomaly that defines the heart of the prospect. Elizabeth has achieved a higher ranking as a result of the structural report from Dr Basson and more drilling is being planned based on the soil anomaly and the structural data.
Drilling Rigs
There are currently two large capacity RC drilling rigs, Noble’s Maxicat 24 rig and a Schramm 685 owned by Minerex Drilling Contractors Ltd (Minerex) working at the Strauss deposit and the area between Strauss and Walsh. The Minerex rig commenced in the first week of July and is the same size and model as the Schramm purchased by Noble. That rig is due on the wharf at Tema, Ghana on the 31[st] of this month.
Noble’s Schramm 685 will be the third rig purchased for its own fleet, larger in capacity than either of the two rigs obtained to date providing deep hole capacity with the ability to drill to 600m RC. It is planned for Minerex’s rig to continue to work on
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Strauss – Walsh with Noble’s Schramm rig expected to move to the west wall of the Bibiani Main Pit in the first instance.
The Noble Maxicat 24 is now producing drill rates up to 200m per shift and is still increasing, following a thorough review of operational procedures and management. It is also planned to utilise this rig to drill at the south end of the Bibiani Main Pit at the South Hill prospect in the short term where its reduced noise levels are less intrusive on staff in nearby company accommodation than the larger capacity rigs.
The smaller capacity Maxicat 12 rig is committed to diamond drilling on the west wall of the main pit area and provide drilling for geotechnical requirements. It is currently undergoing extended maintenance to improve its operational efficiency and an upgrade of ancillary equipment to enable it to be able to also drill RC more efficiently if required. It is expected to return to production shortly.
Noble is in negotiations with several other drilling contractors to bring RC and diamond drilling rigs to Bibiani.
Treatment Plant Refurbishment
Refurbishment of the Treatment Plant is well advanced, with commissioning on track to commence in the December quarter. The Plant Project management and construction team has grown, with further construction and vendor contracts being let plus initiatives put in place in readiness for production. Construction and refurbishment activities achieved an overall completion of 65% by the end of the quarter and detailed schedule tracking systems in place.
The civil works for the new crusher have commenced with the foundation concrete structure completed. The mechanical refurbishment of the crusher has progressed as has both the SAG & Ball Mill with internals stripped in readiness for the new relining installation in the September quarter.
The upper strakes have all been replaced on leach tanks 1 to 6 and are nearing completion. Detailed designs and construction schedules were completed for the planned lift in the walls of the tailings storage facility.
The company is also conducting feasibility studies on a number of fast track pathways for earlier gold production by treatment of tailings from previous historical mining. Tailings material reclaimed from Dams 1 & 2 and Levee Tailings 1 to 7 could be treated
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through the partially refurbished and commissioned plant, utilising only the ball mill and Carbon in Leach circuit. A critical path flow sheet and circuit design requirements to achieve this early production of gold is expected shortly.
The projected date for commencement of mining for ore is September, following on from final permit approvals, with ore processing for first gold production by no later than early December.
Community Relations
Noble has continued to forge a strong relationship with the local community at Bibiani through a range of health, education and sporting measures.
As part of the build up to recommencement of mining, Noble commenced the process of obtaining an Environmental Permit from the Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This entails producing an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) followed by a Public Hearing then further processes to ensure the impact of mining on the Environment and surrounding communities is minimised and dealt with. The EIS was produced in February 2011 and a Public Hearing was recently conducted in the town of Bibiani.
In the build up to this hearing, Noble met a number of groups in the community, including the Farmers Association, Bibiani Youth Association, Assemblymen of the District, The District Chief Executive and the Traditional Land Owners the Paramount Chiefs of the Region.
Whilst it was clear from these meetings that Noble had the support of the Communities, concern were expressed regarding crop compensation, unemployment and training for the members of the community. Prior to the Public Hearing, Noble inaugurated a Community/Mine Consultative Committee (CMCC) chaired by the Bibiani Mine Manager Mr Henry Ayisi Tandoh.
The committee is made up of leaders within the community to act as a conduit for two way information flows. In addition, Noble has rented an office in the Bibiani Township to set up an Information Centre where interested people can see our progress and can discuss issues that affect them.
The Public Hearing went ahead on the 15[th] of July 2011 and EPA declared it a successful result. It then set a target for Noble to enter into a Corporate Social
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Responsibility Agreement with the community to cover the aspects of Employment, Training/Education, Sanitation and Health.
Other measures taken by Noble in the quarter to maintain good working relationship with the community include:
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Completion of Nursery School Block for the Company School which was started by the Parent Teacher Association. An allocation of 20% of the total admission was given to the community members.
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Support for the District Health Administration 2[nd] Round of National Polio Immunization 12-14 May 2011
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Monthly free servicing of community fire tender and use of the Company fire hydrants by the community Fire Tender
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Pataboso Community to repair portions of their road network between Patabaso Junction and Patabaso -2011
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Sponsorship of the Bibiani – Anhwiaso – Bekwai District Zonal Division Two Board during the Zonal Amateur Football Competition. The 8 Teams that participated were Tonado FC (Old Town), MTN FC (Old Town), Sefwiman FC (Hwenampori), Tanoso FC (Sefwi Tanoso), Liverpool FC (Sefwi Anhwiaso), TanoOdumasi FC (Tano-Odumase), Subri-Nkwant FC (Subri Nkwanta) and Awaso FC (Awaso)
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The Company presented a cheque at the Queens’ Senior High School Anhwiaso fort scholarships to needy students. The cheque was received on behalf of the school by the Omanhene, Nana Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II
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The company also installed and carried out repairs at a number of local water supply infrastructure locations, facilitated waste disposal operations plus serviced the community fire fighting infrastructure.
Mosquito Control
Noble has embarked upon a Mosquito eradication exercise to assist in the management of Malaria based around a newly discovered natural Biolarvicide, Mousticide. This product has been introduced into Africa by Entogenex Industries Sdn Bhd in collaboration with TREDS Envitech Ltd a wholly owned Ghanaian company commissioned by Noble to undertake the testing program, ultimately aimed at reducing if not eliminating the epidemic of malaria within the Community.
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On May 25[th] 2011, TREDS Envitech Ltd was assigned by Noble to undertake a Baseline Survey at Bibiani and its surround areas prior to an Integrated Mosquito Management Service for reducing the mosquito population to the lowest level by targeting its larvae.
The survey was undertaken in 23 communities in the Bibiani district of the Western Region of Ghana with a population of 30,000 people. Most of the settlements in the region are filled with stagnant water bodies, chocked gutters, refuse dump sites (crude dumping) making it a highly prone mosquito area. The team interviewed major stakeholders and inhabitants of the 23 communities, Bibiani Government Hospital and Clinics.
The team was escorted by the Health, Safety and Environment unit of Noble and Assemblymen from the District to collect samples of stagnant water bodies from lakes, streams, old tyres, chocked gutters and refuse dumps. The samples were carefully studied and each was found to contain a heavy amount of larvae, proving the severity of mosquito infestation in the communities.
It was evident from previous year’s data that in the Month of June, the rainy season records the highest Malaria epidemics. Therefore the most appropriate period to test the Biolarvicide was June and July. An integrated mosquito management exercise to cover the mine and the surrounding communities were successfully carried out.
In all about 22 bags (110kg) of RH (Rice Husk) and 24 sachets (250mg) of wettable powder were applied to treat streams, ponds, lagoons and refuse dumps. A second phase of treatment was scheduled to commence after 4 weeks ie July 18 2011.
The evaluation of the whole exercise, including checking the efficacy of the larvicide, application methods, the trend of mosquito rampancy and finally the occurring malaria cases will be carried out 4 weeks after the 2[nd] phase has been completed.
A laboratory result confirms the product is capable, efficacy ok, user-friendly, approved and effective on the two types of mosquitoes in the county. The Ghanaian EPA has given approval for the product to be used in the country.
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Authorised by:
Wayne Norris
Managing Director
Competent Person’s Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates is based on information compiled by Mr Phillip Schiemer (BSc (Hons), Geology and Geophysics), who is a Corporate Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Schiemer is employed by Noble Mineral Resources Ltd, and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation being reported herein as Mineral Resources, Ore Reserves and Exploration Results to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ (JORC Code). Mr Schiemer consents to the inclusion in this announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and content in which it appears.
About Noble Mineral Resources Limited
Noble Mineral Resources Limited listed on the Australian Stock Exchange on 26[th] June 2008 with a focus on exploring for largescale gold deposits in the world-class Ashanti Gold Belt in Ghana, West Africa.
In November 2009, the Company entered into an agreement for the acquisition of the Bibiani Gold Mine , a project located in the Sefwi-Bibiani Gold Belt in Ghana, host to over 30 Million Ounces of gold. On July 20[th] 2010 the final Share Transfer Form was executed to consummate the purchase.
Noble’s other primary gold concessions are Exploration Licences at Cape Three Points, Brotet and Tumentu, which cover some 141.3km² and all are located within the world –class Ashanti Gold Belt in south western Ghana. Ghana is the second largest gold producer in Africa and is the 10[th] largest gold producing nation in the world, with annual production of approximately 2.9 Million Ounces. Noble’s ongoing focus will be to expand the drilling program at Bibiani to target new shallow resources near the Bibiani Mine and adjacent tenements while still progressing the Cape Three Points, Brotet and
Tumentu Concessions within the Southern extension of the Ashanti Gold Belt. Initial exploration at Cape Three Points will be targeted towards the Satin Mine Project and the Morrison Project , both of which lie in an area of historic underground gold exploration. Noble believes that there is significant potential for the delineation of additional high-grade gold mineralisation relating to the down-plunge and strike extension to these zones. When added to the potential now available at Bibiani it will place Noble in a strong position to achieve its goal in building Australia’s next major gold mining house.
The Company recognises the Bibiani , Cape Three Points, Brotet and Tumentu Concessions are relatively under explored, highly prospective projects and aims to rapidly redefine JORC-compliant resources for development.
ASX Code: NMG
www.nobleminres.com.au
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Appendix 1 – Proved and Probable Ore Reserves as at June 2011
Bibiani Open Pit Detailed Design Cutback Proved and Probable Ore Reserves – June 2011
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| Bibiani Open Pit Detailed Design Cutback Proved and Probable Ore Reserves – June 2011 | ||||||||||||
| Oxide | Fresh | Fill | Total | |||||||||
| Tonnes | Grade | Ounces | Tonnes | Grade | Ounces | Tonnes | Grade | Ounces | Tonnes | Grade | Ounces | |
| Mt | G/t | Mozs | Mt | G/t | Mozs | Mt | G/t | Mozs | Mt | G/t | Mozs | |
| Proved | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 5.02 | 2.17 | 0.349 | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 5.02 | 2.16 | 0.349 |
| Probable | 0.36 | 1.34 | 0.016 | 6.28 | 2.02 | 0.407 | 0.34 | 1.73 | 0.019 | 6.98 | 1.97 | 0.441 |
| Total | 0.36 | 1.34 | 0.016 | 11.30 | 2.08 | 0.756 | 0.34 | 1.73 | 0.019 | 12.00 | 2.05 | 0.790 |
| _Derivedfrom Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources using a cut‐off grade of 0.6g/t _ |
Appendix 2 – March 2010 JORC Mineral Resource Estimate
| TONNAGE | GRADE | METAL | CONT'D GOLD | |
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| Tonnes (million) | (Au g/t) | (tonnes Au) | Ounces (million) |
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| Measured | 6.56 | 2.05 | 13.44 | 0.43 |
| Indicated | 13.37 | 1.77 | 23.66 | 0.76 |
| Inferred | 13.06 | 1.89 | 24.61 | 0.79 |
| Total | 32.98 | 1.87 | 61.70 | 1.98 |
Appendix 3: Table of recent previously un-released results of single metre split samples
WALSH
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| WA11_016 | NSI | |||
| WA11_023 | NSI | |||
| WA11_025 | 1.0m | 4.07g/t | 44.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_026 | 3.0m | 5.17g/t | 14.0m | From "gap" area |
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| WA11_027 | NSI | |||
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| WA11_028 | 1.0m | 1.56g/t | 17.0m | |
| WA11_029 | 5.0m | 1.32g/t | 33.0m | |
| WA11_030 | 1.0m | 1.22g/t | 25.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_031 | 1.0m | 3.18g/t | 74.0m | |
| WA11_031 | 5.0m | 2.71g/t | 77.0m | |
| WA11_032 | 2.0m | 41.07g/t | 112.0m | |
| WA11_033 | 6.0m | 1.27g/t | 82.0m | |
| WA11_033 | 1.0m | 1.42g/t | 91.0m | |
| WA11_033 | 2.0m | 1.51g/t | 103.0m | |
| WA11_033 | 6.0m | 1.00g/t | 110.0m | |
| WA11_033 | 1.0m | 1.03g/t | 124.0m | |
| WA11_033 | 6.0m | 1.26g/t | 127.0m | |
| WA11_033 | 1.0m | 1.07g/t | 136.0m | |
| WA11_034 | 1.0m | 2.79g/t | 93.0m | |
| WA11_034 | 1.0m | 1.34g/t | 96.0m | |
| WA11_035 | 1.0m | 1.47g/t | 99.0m | |
| WA11_035 | 1.0m | 2.15g/t | 119.0m | |
| WA11_036 | 7.0m | 3.06g/t | 102.0m | |
| WA11_036 | 1.0m | 1.09g/t | 116.0m | |
| WA11_037 | NSI | From "gap" area | ||
| WA11_038 | NSI | From "gap" area | ||
| WA11_039 | 1.0m | 2.53g/t | 6.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_039 | 1.0m | 1.05g/t | 138.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_040 | 1.0m | 2.54g/t | 32.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_040 | 1.0m | 1.44g/t | 91.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_041 | NSI | From "gap" area | ||
| WA11_042 | 1.0m | 4.76g/t | 37.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_042 | 1.0m | 323.10g/t | 43.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_042 | 1.0m | 1.40g/t | 88.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_044 | NSI | From "gap" area | ||
| WA11_045 | 1.0m | 4.02g/t | 39.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_046 | NSI | From "gap" area | ||
| WA11_048 | 1.0m | 1.31g/t | 5.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_050 | 2.0m | 2.51g/t | 28.0m | |
| WA11_050 | 1.0m | 1.25g/t | 58.0m | From "gap" area |
| WA11_051 | 1.0m | 8.27g/t | 73.0m | |
| WA11_052 | 2.0m | 3.98g/t | 50.0m | |
| WA11_053 | 1.0m | 3.66g/t | 26.0m | |
| WA11_054 | 2.0m | 1.88g/t | 55.0m | |
| WA11_055 | NSI | |||
| WA11_057 | 2.0m | 3.70g/t | 28.0m |
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| WA11_057 | 8.0m | 1.29g/t | 115.0m | |
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| WA11_057 | 1.0m | 1.49g/t | 125.0m | |
| WA11_059 | NSI | |||
| WA11_060 | NSI |
STRAUSS
| hole | interval | grade from |
grade from |
Comments |
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| ST11_001 | 2.0m | 1.10g/t | 50.0m | |
| ST11_001 | 2.0m | 1.03g/t | 2.0m | |
| ST11_001 | 1.0m | 1.15g/t | 35.0m | |
| ST11_002 | 1.0m | 1.30g/t | 74.0m | |
| ST11_003 | 5.0m | 2.11g/t | 25.0m | |
| ST11_003 | 1.0m | 3.86g/t | 75.0m | |
| ST11_003 | 1.0m | 1.61g/t | 72.0m | |
| ST11_003 | 1.0m | 1.56g/t | 67.0m | |
| ST11_003 | 1.0m | 1.05g/t | 35.0m | |
| ST11_004 | 2.0m | 2.63g/t | 65.0m | |
| ST11_004 | 2.0m | 2.33g/t | 28.0m | |
| ST11_004 | 1.0m | 1.63g/t | 24.0m | |
| ST11_011 | 1.0m | 1.06g/t | 49.0m | |
| ST11_013 | 2.1m | 1.00g/t | 9.0m | |
| ST11_008 | NSI | |||
| ST11_009 | NSI | |||
| ST11_010 | NSI | |||
| ST11_014 | NSI | |||
| ST11_024 | NSI | From "gap" area |
MAIN PIT
| MP10_079 | 1.0m | 1.33g/t | 23.3m |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP10_001 | NSI | ||
| MP10_053 | NSI | ||
| MP10_059 | NSI | ||
| MP10_060 | NSI | ||
| MP10_061 | NSI | ||
| MP10_062 | NSI | ||
| MP10_079 | NSI | ||
| MP10_079A | NSI | ||
| MP10_080 | NSI |
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| Prospect | Hole_ID | mFrom | Interval | Grade | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh | WA11_009 | 130 | 4.0m | 118.85g/t | incl. 1m@425.55g/t |
| WA11_001 | 124 | 17.0m | 2.94g/t | ||
| WA11_009 | 49 | 3.0m | 15.22g/t | ||
| WA11_003 | 102 | 10.0m | 2.36g/t | ||
| WA11_006 | 59 | 3.0m | 7.50g/t | ||
| WA11_002 | 138 | 7.0m | 2.77g/t | ||
| WA11_004 | 157 | 5.0m | 3.22g/t | ||
| WA11_001 | 146 | 5.0m | 2.84g/t | ||
| WA11_002 | 123 | 5.0m | 2.48g/t | ||
| WA11_001 | 110 | 7.0m | 1.52g/t | ||
| WA11_002 | 95 | 2.0m | 4.11g/t | ||
| WA11_005 | 121 | 2.0m | 3.49g/t | ||
| WA11_002 | 110 | 3.0m | 1.54g/t | ||
| WA11_003 | 115 | 3.0m | 1.50g/t | ||
| WA11_005 | 138 | 2.0m | 1.64g/t | ||
| WA11_005 | 134 | 2.0m | 1.29g/t | ||
| WA11_002 | 133 | 1.0m | 1.52g/t | ||
| WA11_003 | 121 | 1.0m | 1.48g/t | ||
| WA11_014 | 103 | 1.0m | 1.18g/t | ||
| WA11_012 | 58 | 12.0m | 2.45g/t | ||
| WA11_010 | 70 | 9.0m | 1.78g/t | ||
| WA11_019 | 50 | 6.0m | 1.80g/t | ||
| WA11_019 | 37 | 3.0m | 2.29g/t | ||
| WA11_021 | 19 | 2.0m | 3.19g/t | ||
| WA11_017 | 19 | 1.0m | 3.22g/t | ||
| WA11_021 | 36 | 1.0m | 1.98g/t | ||
| WA11_020 | 8 | 1.0m | 1.81g/t | ||
| WA11_009 | 59 | 1.0m | 1.02g/t | ||
| WA11_021 | 1 | 1.0m | 1.00g/t | ||
| WA10_025 | 88 | 11.0m | 10.82g/t | ||
| WA10_027 | 101 | 2.0m | 12.20g/t | ||
| WA10_009A | 90 | 2.0m | 10.48g/t | ||
| WA10_026 | 91 | 2.0m | 7.85g/t | ||
| WA10_007 | 61 | 3.0m | 2.69g/t | ||
| WA10_006A | 35 | 5.0m | 1.32g/t | ||
| WA10_025 | 104 | 2.0m | 2.92g/t | ||
| WA10_023 | 69 | 3.0m | 1.94g/t | ||
| WA10_022 | 63 | 4.0m | 1.43g/t | ||
| WA10_024 | 86 | 2.0m | 2.03g/t |
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| WA10_007 | 5 | 1.0m | 3.72g/t | |
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| WA10_023 | 79 | 1.0m | 2.29g/t | |
| WA10_008 | 70 | 1.0m | 1.79g/t | |
| WA10_023 | 2 | 1.0m | 1.65g/t | |
| WA10_024 | 5 | 1.0m | 1.55g/t | |
| WA10_023 | 82 | 1.0m | 1.15g/t | |
| WA10_024 | 81 | 1.0m | 1.02g/t | |
| WA11_007 | NSI | |||
| WA11_008 | NSI |
Strauss
| Hole_ID | mFrom | Interval | Grade | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST10_008 | 32 | 1.0m | 1.51g/t | |
| ST10_040 | 96 | 3.0m | 22.09g/t | |
| ST10_028 | 131 | 2.0m | 6.45g/t | |
| ST10_037 | 152 | 3.0m | 2.67g/t | |
| ST10_021A | 140 | 2.0m | 1.82g/t | |
| ST10_019 | 134 | 2.0m | 1.78g/t | |
| ST10_041 | 173 | 2.0m | 1.51g/t | |
| ST10_021A | 147 | 1.0m | 1.95g/t | |
| ST10_021A | 163 | 1.0m | 1.81g/t | |
| ST10_021 | 21 | 1.0m | 1.52g/t | |
| ST10_021 | 9 | 1.0m | 1.42g/t | |
| ST10_019 | 146 | 1.0m | 1.40g/t | |
| ST10_021A | 151 | 1.0m | 1.23g/t | |
| ST10_028 | 138 | 1.0m | 1.23g/t | |
| ST10_017 | 34 | 1.0m | 1.15g/t | |
| ST10_002 | 14 | 2.0m | 0.78g/t | |
| ST10_003 | 18 | 1.0m | 1.47g/t |
Grasshopper
| Hole | From | Interval | Grade | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR11_009 | 73 | 2.0m | 3.12g/t | |
| GR11_009 | 78 | 5.0m | 3.61g/t | |
| GR11_022 | 101 | 1.0m | 4.16g/t | |
| GR11_022 | 123 | 1.0m | 2.83g/t | |
| GR11_024 | 97 | 5.0m | 1.26g/t | |
| GR11_024 | 120 | 1.0m | 1.02g/t | |
| GR11_031 | 75 | 2.0m | 2.85g/t | |
| GR11_001 | NSI | |||
| GR11_003 | NSI | |||
| GR11_020 | NSI |
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| GR11_026 | NSI | |||
| GR11_029 | NSI | |||
| GR11_030 | NSI | |||
| GR11_032 | NSI | |||
| GR11_033 | NSI | |||
| GR11_034 | NSI | |||
| GR11_036 | NSI |
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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity quarterly report
Rule 5.3
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity quarterly report
Introduced 1/7/96. Origin: Appendix 8. Amended 1/7/97, 1/7/98, 30/9/2001, 01/06/10, 17/12/10
Name of entity
NOBLE MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED
| ABN 36 124 893 465 Consolidated statement of cash flows |
Quarter ended (“current quarter”) | Quarter ended (“current quarter”) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2011 | ||||
| Cash flows related to operating activities 1.1 Receipts from product sales and related debtors 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration and evaluation (b) development (c) production (d) administration 1.3 Dividends received 1.4 Interest and other items of a similar nature received 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.6 Income taxes paid 1.7 Other Net Operating Cash Flows |
Current quarter $US’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $US’000 |
||
| - (4,112) (4,799) - (4,640) - 46 (22) - - |
- (6,267) (18,187) - (10,479) - 525 (87) - - |
|||
| (13,527) | (34,495) | |||
| Cash flows related to investing activities 1.8 Payment for purchases of: (a) prospects (b) equity investments (c) other fixed assets 1.9 Proceeds from sale of: (a) prospects (b) equity investments (c) other fixed assets 1.10 Loans to other entities 1.11 Loans repaid by other entities 1.12 Other Net investing cash flows 1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows (carried forward) |
- - (3,727) - - - - - - |
- - (20,674) - - 10 (5,491) 397 3,124 |
||
| (3,727) | (22,634) | |||
| (17,254) | (57,129) |
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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| 1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows (brought forward) |
(17,254) | (57,129) |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flows related to financing activities 1.14 Proceeds from issues of shares, options, etc. 1.15 Proceeds from sale of forfeited shares 1.16 Proceeds from borrowings 1.17 Repayment of borrowings 1.18 Dividends paid 1.19 Other (provide details if material) Net financing cash flows |
2,656 - - (108) - - |
30,563 - 1,100 (541) - - |
| 2,548 | 31,122 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash held 1.20 Cash at beginning of quarter/year to date 1.21 Exchange rate adjustments to item 1.20 1.22 Cash at end ofquarter |
(14,706) 22,019 445 |
(26,007) 30,891 2,874 |
| 7,758 | 7,758 |
Payments to directors of the entity and associates of the directors Payments to related entities of the entity and associates of the related entities
| 1.23 1.24 |
Aggregate amount of payments to the parties included in item 1.2 Aggregate amount of loans to the parties included in item 1.10 |
Current quarter $US'000 |
|---|---|---|
| 127 | ||
| - | ||
| 1.25 | Explanation necessaryfor an understandingof the transactions | |
| Directors’ remuneration 127 |
Non-cash financing and investing activities
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2.1 Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a material effect on consolidated assets and liabilities but did not involve cash flows On 25 May 2011, the Company issued 6,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares in satisfaction of a restructuring fee arising from the acquisition of 100% interest in Central African Gold Ghana Limited, the owner of the Bibiani Gold Project.
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2.2 Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or increase their share in projects in which the reporting entity has an interest
N/A
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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Financing facilities available
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position.
| Financing facilities available Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position. |
||
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Loan facilities 3.2 Credit standby arrangements |
Amount available $US’000 |
Amount used $US’000 |
| 34,525 | 34,525 | |
| - | - |
Estimated cash outflows for next quarter
| 4.1 Exploration and evaluation 4.2 Development 4.3 Production 4.4 Administration |
$US’000 |
|---|---|
| (1,340) | |
| (12,292) | |
| (1,714) | |
| (6,235) | |
| Total | (21,581) |
Reconciliation of cash
| Reconciliation of cash | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reconciliation of cash at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts is as follows. |
Current quarter $US’000 |
Previous quarter $US’000 |
| 5.1 Cash on hand and at bank 5.2 Deposits at call 5.3 Bank overdraft 5.4 Other (provide details) |
1,241 | 4,385 |
| 6,518 | 17,713 | |
| (1) | (79) | |
| - | - | |
| Total: cash at end of quarter(item 1.22) | 7,758 | 22,019 |
Changes in interests in mining tenements
| Tenement reference |
Nature of interest (note (2)) |
Interest at beginning of quarter |
Interest at end of quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - |
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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Issued and quoted securities at end of current quarter
Description includes rate of interest and any redemption or conversion rights together with prices and dates.
| Total number | Number quoted | Issue price per security (see note 3) |
Amount paid up per security (see note 3) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 Preference +securities (description) 7.2 Changes during quarter: (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through returns of capital, buy- backs, redemptions |
- | - | ||
| - | - | |||
| 7.3 +Ordinary securities 7.4 Changes during quarter: (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through returns of capital,buy-backs |
395,770,881 | 395,770,881 | ||
| 8,803,889 50,093 6,000,000 |
8,803,889 50,093 6,000,000 |
A$0.30 A$0.35 A$0.59* |
A$0.30 A$0.35 A$0.59* |
|
| 7.5 +Convertible debt securities (description) 7.6 Changes during quarter: (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through securities matured, converted |
- | - | ||
| - | - | |||
| 7.7 Options (description and conversion factor) 7.8 Issued during quarter 7.9 Exercised during quarter 7.10 Expired during quarter |
65,264,840 74,350,242 6,000,000 6,250,000 |
65,264,840 74,350,242 - - |
Exercise price A$0.30 A$0.35 A$0.20 A$0.40 |
Expiry date 21 July 2011 21 July 2013 8 July 2014 19 August 2014 |
| - | - | |||
| 8,803,889 50,093 |
8,803,889 50,093 |
A$0.30 A$0.35 |
21 July 2011 21 July2013 |
|
| - | - | |||
| 7.11 Debentures (totals only) |
- | - | ||
| 7.12 Unsecured notes (totals only) |
- | - |
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The shares have been issued in satisfaction of a restructuring fee arising from the acquisition of 100% interest in Central African Gold Ghana Limited, the owner of the Bibiani Gold Project. In accordance with AASB 2, the Company has recognised the fair value of these shares as a share-based payment in the accounts of the Company and measured based on the market price of NMG as at the date of issue.
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See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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Compliance statement
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1 This statement has been prepared under accounting policies which comply with accounting standards as defined in the Corporations Act or other standards acceptable to ASX (see note 5).
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2 This statement does give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Sign here: ....................................................... Date: 29 July 2011
(Director)
Print name: Wayne Norris
Notes
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1 The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the market how the entity’s activities have been financed for the past quarter and the effect on its cash position. An entity wanting to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes attached to this report.
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2 The “Nature of interest” (items 6.1 and 6.2) includes options in respect of interests in mining tenements acquired, exercised or lapsed during the reporting period. If the entity is involved in a joint venture agreement and there are conditions precedent which will change its percentage interest in a mining tenement, it should disclose the change of percentage interest and conditions precedent in the list required for items 6.1 and 6.2.
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3 Issued and quoted securities: The issue price and amount paid up is not required in items 7.1 and 7.3 for fully paid securities .
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4 The definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 1022: Accounting for Extractive Industries and AASB 1026: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report.
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5 Accounting Standards ASX will accept, for example, the use of International Accounting Standards for foreign entities. If the standards used do not address a topic, the Australian standard on that topic (if any) must be complied with.
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See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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