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BHP Group Limited Capital/Financing Update 2014

Apr 13, 2014

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14 April 2014

Mr Mauro Piccini Senior Adviser, Listings Perth Australian Securities Exchange Limited Level 40, Central Park 152‐158 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000

Dear Mr Piccini

Re‐Issue of Announcement dated 3 April 2014Acquisition of BHP Billiton West Musgrave Project”

Cassini Resources Limited (“Cassini” or “the Company”) advises that it has re‐issued the announcement from 3 April 2014 titled “ Acquisition of BHP Billiton West Musgrave Project “.

The re‐issued announcement contains additional information on pages 4 and 5 required pursuant to ASX Listing Rule LR 5.8.1. Cassini is pleased to be able to provide this information regarding the Nebo & Babel resource estimates for the benefit of the Company’s shareholders. No further changes have been made to the announcement.

The revised announcement is enclosed with this cover letter.

For and on behalf of the Board CASSINI RESOURCES LIMITED

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Steven Wood Company Secretary

945 Wellington Street West Perth Western Australia 6005 // Telephone +61 8 9322 6569 Facsimile +61 8 9322 7602 [email protected] // www.cassiniresources.com.au

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ASX Announcement 14 April 2014 (revised from 3 April 2014)

Cassini Acquires BHP Billiton’s West Musgrave Project

  • Cassini to acquire 100% of BHP Billiton’s West Musgrave Project

  • The West Musgrave Project includes the Nebo‐Babel Ni‐Cu sulphide deposits and the Succoth Cu sulphide prospect

  • Nebo‐Babel discovery hole: 26.55m @ 2.45% Ni, 1.78% Cu, 0.74g/t PGE+Au

  • Nebo‐Babel inferred resource 446Mt @ 0.33% Ni and 0.35% Cu (0.2% Ni cut‐ off) for 1.47Mt of contained Ni and 1.56Mt of contained Cu

  • Significant opportunity for higher‐grade resource definition at Nebo‐Babel

  • Excellent land package provides further exploration upside

  • Minimal up‐front cash requirement, with future consideration contingent upon successful mineral production

  • Key milestones targeted over the next 6‐12 months

  • Dr Jon Hronsky, ex‐WMC and BHP Billiton, to join Cassini Board

Augments Cassini’s existing landholding in the West Musgrave

Cassini Resources Limited (ASX:CZI) (“Cassini” or the “Company”) is very pleased to announce it has executed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire 100% of the West Musgrave Project in Western Australia (the “Project”) from BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd and BHP Billiton Minerals Pty Ltd, two subsidiaries of BHP Billiton Limited (“BHP Billiton”); (the “Acquisition”).

Cassini is a natural owner of the Project given its nearby tenure, experience in operating in the region, and it’s strong Board of Directors and management team. Cassini intends to apply a new, innovative approach to the development of these assets with the goal of becoming a significant base metal producer in a relatively short timeframe.

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Remarkable Asset Package

The Project area contains the Nebo and Babel sister deposits (“Nebo‐Babel”), the Succoth advanced copper exploration prospect as well as some other exceptionally prospective exploration targets.

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Figure 1: BHP Billiton’s West Musgrave Project identifying major deposits and prospects.

Nebo Babel

Nebo‐Babel was first discovered by Western Mining Corporation Limited (“WMC”) in 2000, where the discovery hole intersected 26.55m @ 2.45% Ni, 1.78% Cu, 0.74g/t PGE+Au.

Following the acquisition of WMC by BHP Billiton in 2005, the Nebo‐Babel deposits were retained and significant work was performed, focusing on a large‐scale, low‐grade production model. Having conducted its own due diligence on the deposit, Cassini believes that Nebo‐Babel has significant production potential as a smaller, higher‐grade operation due to the following favourable characteristics of the deposits:

  • Discrete higher‐grade zones exist within the Nebo‐Babel deposit but these are yet to be fully delineated by drilling.

  • Both Nebo and Babel deposits are amenable to open pit co‐development as they are very close to the surface, with the Babel deposit outcropping.

  • There is very limited supergene oxidation therefore fresh sulphide ore occurs close to surface.

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  • Nebo‐Babel has extremely favourable ore‐body geometry. It is a flat dipping deposit which gives rise to potential for an open‐pit operation with a very low stripping ratio.

Succoth

Located only 13km to the north east of Nebo‐Babel, the Succoth prospect was a significant copper discovery and was the subject of considerable market speculation during early 2013.

The Succoth deposit is characterised by its significant size and the continuity of mineralisation, which provides large‐scale mining potential. This potential is demonstrated by the limited drilling (approximately 35 RC & diamond drill holes) undertaken to date, which includes results such as 245.6m @ 0.69% Cu, 0.06% Ni, 0.16g/t Pt+Pd from 64.4m (WMN4054). The system is open at depth.

Mineralisation at Succoth starts near surface, and a development scenario is considered likely to include open pit mining in the first instance. The proximity of Succoth to Nebo‐Babel offers potential operational synergies and cost savings.

Other Mineralised Prospects

In addition to Nebo‐Babel and Succoth, the Acquisition includes an extensive drilling and geochemical database, which confirms strong regional exploration prospectivity. The Project contains several early‐stage exploration targets. Two of the more notable targets, Yappsu and Esagila, have been the subject of preliminary drilling, with promising results. Intersections include:

  • Yappsu – 45.6m @ 0.5% Ni, 0.68% Cu, 0.5g/t Pt+Pd

  • Esagila – 23m @ 0.95% Cu, 0.21% Ni, 0.09g/t Pt+Pd

Furthermore, Cassini has been successful in its application for new tenements in the West Musgrave region. These tenements host the Hand Pump gold prospect (65m @ 0.83 g/t Au ) formerly held by Beadell Resources Limited. This is in addition to Cassini’s existing West Musgrave Project, where a maiden drilling program was undertaken last year confirming a mineralised geological system at the Pandora target.

Transaction Terms

The consideration payable for the Project involves minimal up‐front cash requirement, with future consideration contingent upon successful mineral production from the Project. This significantly de‐risks the acquisition for the Company and allows the Company to focus on assessing development options.

The consideration payable by Cassini for the Acquisition comprises the following:

  • $250,000 in cash, 10% of which has already been paid by Cassini as a deposit. The balance will be payable by Cassini upon Completion of the Acquisition;

  • A 2% net smelter royalty (“NSR”) which applies to the net proceeds from future production from the tenements within the Project; and

  • A production milestone payment due 12 months after production from the Project commences, amounting to $10 million in cash (and escalated for CPI).

Completion of the Acquisition will occur once conditions precedent relating to necessary third party consents and notifications have been satisfied.

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Director’s Comments

Managing Director of Cassini, Richard Bevan said “These are truly significant assets, and it is a great result for Cassini to have been successful in acquiring them. Nebo‐Babel was a very prominent discovery for WMC in the early 2000’s and is widely regarded as a world‐class deposit. As a smaller company, we can apply a different, innovative approach to these assets, focussing on higher‐grade opportunities, with the aim of progressing their development to production as a priority. We believe significant value can be generated for our shareholders in a reasonably short time frame. We foresee that a number of significant project milestones are capable of being achieved within the next 6‐12 months.”

Chairman of Cassini, Mike Young said, “This is an extraordinary, once‐in‐a‐cycle opportunity for Cassini. The divestment of assets by major mining companies has been the genesis of some of today’s most prominent, mid‐capped, base metals companies, including Independence Group NL, Western Areas Limited and Mincor Resources NL. We believe that history is repeating itself and that this acquisition is the start of a prominent new base metals company.”

“BC Iron, of which I was the founding MD, was developed on an asset which fell below the development threshold of the majors. BC Iron is now an ASX200 company and we consider it possible to repeat that success here.”

Cassini’s Approach & Project Milestones

Given the extensive work undertaken on the Project, Cassini’s strategy will be to undertake resource definition drilling to infill known higher‐grade zones to build a higher‐grade subset to the overall Nebo‐ Babel Mineral Resource. The outcome of this program will determine future development scenarios.

The near term project milestones are anticipated to be as follows:

  • In‐fill and extension drilling at Nebo‐Babel to test the continuity of known higher grade Ni zones which remain poorly constrained;

  • Conducting metallurgical testing to ensure acceptable recoveries within higher‐grade ore at Nebo‐ Babel;

  • Definition of a JORC compliant Mineral Resource estimate at Succoth; and

  • Further targeting generation work across the Project, utilising the extensive technical database and Cassini’s understanding of the area to identify opportunities within the combined landholding.

The Company is currently reviewing the data and interpretations used for the previous Mineral Resource Estimate at Nebo‐Babel, which was completed by an independent resource consultancy group in August 2012 in accordance with the JORC Code (2004) with parameters and interpretations based on a large tonnage, low‐grade deposit aligned with a large‐scale mining operation. The resource was estimated at 446Mt @ 0.33% Ni and 0.35% Cu utilising a 0.2% Ni cut‐off . This contains over 1.47Mt of nickel metal and 1.56Mt of copper metal. Cassini has conducted an extensive review of the estimate and considers there have been no material changes to the estimate since its original publication.

The Nebo and Babel deposits are hosted in a mafic intrusion, which has intruded into an amphibolite facies orthogneiss country rock. The intrusion is a tube‐like body comprised of several subtly different gabbronorites, which have intruded along the same pathway. Subsequent units have generally intruded within the last, creating an inflated, concentrically ringed chonolith. Mineralisation mainly occurs as continuous layers of low‐grade disseminated mineralisation within a recognised unit of the gabbronorite.

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The two deposits are originally thought to be part of the one orebody but have been subsequently dislocated by approximately 1km by a later stage cross‐cutting fault (Figure 2).

The deposits have been tested primarily by diamond drilling and sampling of core which has allowed good quality sampling of mineralisation. Samples were typically sampled over 1m, but selectively over intervals as small as 15cm.

The estimate was conducted by an independent resource consultant using Ordinary Kriging and classified as Inferred primarily due to the large spacing between drill holes, commonly as large as 200m. A cut‐off grade of 0.2% Ni was used for reporting of the estimate based on statistical analysis of grade variability and comparison against similar disseminated‐style deposits. As the resource is considered Inferred, no other mining or metallurgical factors have been considered in the estimation process.

Details of the estimate are provided in Appendix A.

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Figure 2. Schematic long‐section of Nebo & Babel Deposits.

Cassini considers that there is potential for a lower tonnage, but higher‐grade Mineral Resource to be established following further resource definition drilling. Once this is completed, the Company plans to re‐ interpret the mineralisation with a view to issuing a revised resource estimate.

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Cassini’s Board of Directors

The Directors of Cassini are delighted to welcome Dr Jon Hronsky to the board. Jon will take up the position of Non‐executive Director and continue to fulfil his current role as a technical consultant to the Company.

Dr Hronsky has 30 years of experience in the mineral exploration industry, primarily focused on project generation, technical innovation and exploration strategy development. He has particular expertise in targeting for nickel sulphide deposits, but has worked across a diverse range of commodities. He was an integral part of the team that discovered the West Musgrave nickel sulphide province. Dr Hronsky is currently a director of consulting group Western Mining Services and was previously Manager‐Strategy & Generative Services for BHP Billiton Minerals Exploration. Prior to that, he was Global Geoscience Leader for WMC Resources Ltd.

As a key member of the targeting strategy and exploration team that led to the discovery of Nebo‐Babel, Dr Hronsky will bring significant technical capabilities and a high level of understanding and knowledge of the Project to the Company.

Other Matters

Cassini’s corporate advisors are Hartleys Limited and Grange Consulting Group Pty Ltd. Cassini’s legal advisor is Steinepreis Paganin.

For further information, please contact:

Richard Bevan Rupert Dearden Managing Director MAGNUS Investor Relations + Corporate Communication Cassini Resources Limited Telephone: +61 8 6160 4901 Telephone: +61 8 9322 6569 Mobile: 0413 355 997 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Competent Persons Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results and Mineral Resource Estimates is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr Greg Miles, who is an employee of the company. Mr Miles is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and has sufficient experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and the types of deposits under consideration, and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Miles consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on information in the form and context in which it appears.

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APPENDIX A – RESOURCE STATEMENT AND PARAMETERS

Nebo – Babel Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate

Prospect
Cut‐off
Ni% Mt Ni% Cu% As ppm Co ppm Fe % MgO % S %
Nebo 0.2 84 0.39 0.31 3 153 9.48 5.86 2.47
Babel 0.2 356 0.32 0.36 3 118 9.94 7.79 2.08
Total 0.2 446 0.33 0.35 3 125 9.85 7.42 2.15
Nebo 0.5 15.9 0.82 0.48 3 323 14.2 3.73 5.63
Babel 0.5 17.3 0.64 0.70 3 196 12.9 6.00 4.38
Total 0.5 33.2 0.73 0.59 3 257 13.5 4.91 4.98

Figures in the above table have been rounded to reflect the relative uncertainty of the estimate.

JORC 2012 Table 1 – Nebo – Babel Resource Estimate

Section 1 – Sampling Techniques & Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques

Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut
channels,
random
chips,
or
specific
specialised industry standard measurement
tools appropriate to the minerals under
investigation, such as down hole 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 (eg ‘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 (eg
submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of
detailed information.

The Nebo and Babel Deposits were sampled
using Reverse Circulation (RC) and diamond
drill (DD) holes over a number of drilling
programs. Drilling was completed on nominal
200m spaced section with drill holes spaced
between 50 – 200m for both deposits.

Measures taken by the previous operator to
ensure sample representivity are unknown.

Samples were collected at various intervals
ranging between 0.05m – 4.0m, although the
majority of samples were taken on 1m
intervals. RC samples were collected by
conventional riffle splitter, while diamond core
samples were obtained by cutting core and
submitting half core for analysis. Information
about assay laboratories and procedures
have not been provided by the previous
operator.

Drill collar positions have been surveyed by
handheld and/or differential GPS.

All drill holes were surveyed downhole by
single shot downhole camera. Many of the
drill holes have substantial deviation from
the initial azimuth which is believed to be the
effects of magnetic geological units. The
reliability of downhole surveying for the
majority of Nebo-Babel is considered poor.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-
hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka,
sonic, etc) and details (eg 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).

The Nebo resource was based on 80 RC &
DD holes for 18,911m and Babel 97 RC &
DD holes for 38,797m. RC samples are
assumed to be face sampled, while no
information
is
available
about
core
orientation.
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.

Recoveries during the drilling process are
unknown.

Unknown

No sample bias has been observed in reports
reviewed by Cassini.
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.

All holes were field logged by company
geologists. Weathering, lithology, alteration,
structure,
mineralogy
information
were
recorded.

Cassini believes previous operators logged
drill core for rock type, texture, alteration,
veining,
percentage
of
sulphides,
and
foliation angles and intensities. RC logging
of geology and colour are interpretative and
qualitative, whereas logging of mineral
percentages is quantitative.

No core photos are been reviewed by
Cassini

All drill holes are believed to have been
logged in full.
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

Cassini believes historical core in storage is
generally half core, with some quarter core
remaining; it is assumed that half core was
routinely
analysed,
with
quarter
core
perhaps having been used for check assays
or other studies.

Sampling techniques and preparation are
not known for all the historical drilling.

Previous
operators
employed
QAQC
procedures involving the use of certified
reference materials. These procedures have
varied over the life of the project. Some minor
evidence for assay bias and contamination
has been observed. This data is yet to be
reviewed by Cassini.

Unknown.

Sample sizes are considered appropriate for

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
grain size of the material being sampled. the style of mineralisation.
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
(eg standards, blanks, duplicates, external
laboratory checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and
precision have been established.

Information about assay laboratories is yet to
be reviewed by Cassini.

Not applicable.

Previous
operators
employed
QAQC
procedures involving the use of certified
reference materials. These procedures have
varied over the life of the project. Some minor
evidence for assay bias and contamination
has been observed. This data is yet to be
reviewed by Cassini.
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.

Cassini has verified some of the significant
intersections identified by the previous
operator.

No twin holes appear to have been drilled.

Previous operators have collected data
electronically which has been stored on an
acQuire database. Protocols are yet to be
reviewed.

Cassini believes assay values that were
below detection limit were adjusted to equal
half of the detection limit value..
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.

Drill collar positions have been surveyed by
handheld
and/or
differential
GPS.
Differential GPS positions have reported
accuracy of +/- 5cm. Accuracy of hand-hld
GPS is unknown. All drill holes were
surveyed downhole by single shot downhole
camera. Many of the drill holes have
substantial deviation from the initial azimuth
which is believed to be the effects of
magnetic geological units. The reliability of
downhole surveying for the majority of
Nebo-Babel is considered poor.

All drill collars have been located in UTM,
MGA94, Zone 52S grid system

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Topographic control has been provided by
drill collar pick ups. There is very little
topographical relief at the deposits and this
method is considered satisfactory.
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.

Drilling was completed on nominal 200m
spaced sections with drill holes spaced
between 50 – 200m for both deposits.

The
main
mineralised
domains
have
demonstrated sufficient continuity in both
geological and grade continuity to support
the
definition
of
an
Inferred
Mineral
Resource, and the classifications applied
under the 2012 JORC Code.

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary

Whether
sample
compositing
has
been
applied.

For the Resource estimation the samples
were composited to 1m lengths using best fit
techniques..
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
were
generally
orientated
vertically. As the mineralisation is generally
horizontal or with a shallow plunge, the
drilling orientation is considered appropriate.

No orientation based sampling bias has
been identified in the data.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample
security.

No information has been supplied to Cassini
Audits
or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.

Cassini’s review
of previous sampling
techniques appears to have been conducted
to industry standards.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
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 license to operate in the area.

The deposits are covered by four mining
licenses (M69/72 – M69/75) surrounded by
exploration license E69/2201. Cassini has
entered an agreement to acquire 100% of
the leases from the previous operator. The
previous operator retains a 2% NSR.

The tenements are in good standing and
have an existing Aboriginal Heritage Access
Agreement in place although no Mining
Agreementhas been negotiated.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration
by other parties.

All exploration has been completed by BHP
Billiton as the previous operator. This work
is considered by Cassini to be of a very high
standard which has identified the Nebo-
Babel Deposits as well as a number of other
prospects.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.

The
deposits
are
located
in
the
Mesoproterozoic
Musgrave
Province
bounded by Neoproterozoic and Paleozoic
basins which extend 800km east to west and
300km north to south across the boundaries
of Northern Territory, South Australia and
Western Australia. The deposits are hosted in
a Giles age (1068Ma) mafic intrusion, which
has intruded into an amphibolite facies
orthogneiss country rock. The intrusion is a
tube-like body comprised of several subtly
different gabbronorites, which have intruded
along the same pathway. Subsequent units
have generally intruded within the last,
creating an inflated, concentrically ringed
chonolith. Mineralisation mainly occurs as
continuous layers of low-grade disseminated
mineralisation within a recognised unit of the
gabbronorite.

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Drill hole
information
A summary of all information material to the
under-standing 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.

Over 2,000 drill holes have been completed
at the project. A full table of drill hole
information is not practical at this time.

Exploration results are not material to this
report
because
the
Mineral
Resource
estimate is based on all available and
relevant RC and core drilling data and
represents the most significant mineralisation
in the project.
Data
aggregation
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.

Exploration results are reported as weighted
averages using a 0.1% Ni or Cu cut-off.

Not relevant in this report.

Metal equivalent values are not being
reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
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’).

Mineralisation at Nebo and Babel is generally
flat-lying or gently plunging. While intercepts
are reported as down hole widths, the
intercepts approximate true-width due to
being near perpindicular to the drilling
orientation.
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.

All relevant plans and sections have been
included at the end of the report.
Balanced
Reporting

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.
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.

Drill collar positions have been surveyed by
handheld and/or differential GPS.

All drill holes were surveyed downhole by
single shot downhole camera. Many of the
drill holes have substantial deviation from the
initial azimuth which is believed to be the
effects of magnetic geological units. The
reliability of downhole surveying for the
majority of Nebo-Babel is considered poor.

Comprehensive reporting of results is not
possible at this time due to the large number
ofdrill holesinthe project.
Other
substantive
Other exploration data, if meaningful and
material, should be reported including (but not

The project includes a vast amount of drill
hole and surface samplegeochemical data.
Drill hole
information
A summary of all information material to the
under-standing 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.

Over 2,000 drill holes have been completed
at the project. A full table of drill hole
information is not practical at this time.

Exploration results are not material to this
report
because
the
Mineral
Resource
estimate is based on all available and
relevant RC and core drilling data and
represents the most significant mineralisation
in the project.
Data
aggregation
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.

Exploration results are reported as weighted
averages using a 0.1% Ni or Cu cut-off.

Not relevant in this report.

Metal equivalent values are not being
reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
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’).

Mineralisation at Nebo and Babel is generally
flat-lying or gently plunging. While intercepts
are reported as down hole widths, the
intercepts approximate true-width due to
being near perpindicular to the drilling
orientation.
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.

All relevant plans and sections have been
included at the end of the report.
Balanced
Reporting

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.
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.

Drill collar positions have been surveyed by
handheld and/or differential GPS.

All drill holes were surveyed downhole by
single shot downhole camera. Many of the
drill holes have substantial deviation from the
initial azimuth which is believed to be the
effects of magnetic geological units. The
reliability of downhole surveying for the
majority of Nebo-Babel is considered poor.

Comprehensive reporting of results is not
possible at this time due to the large number
ofdrill holesinthe project.
Other
substantive
Other exploration data, if meaningful and
material, should be reported including (but not

The project includes a vast amount of drill
hole and surface samplegeochemical data.
Drill hole
information
A summary of all information material to the
under-standing 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.

Over 2,000 drill holes have been completed
at the project. A full table of drill hole
information is not practical at this time.

Exploration results are not material to this
report
because
the
Mineral
Resource
estimate is based on all available and
relevant RC and core drilling data and
represents the most significant mineralisation
in the project.
Data
aggregation
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.

Exploration results are reported as weighted
averages using a 0.1% Ni or Cu cut-off.

Not relevant in this report.

Metal equivalent values are not being
reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
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’).

Mineralisation at Nebo and Babel is generally
flat-lying or gently plunging. While intercepts
are reported as down hole widths, the
intercepts approximate true-width due to
being near perpindicular to the drilling
orientation.
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.

All relevant plans and sections have been
included at the end of the report.
Balanced
Reporting

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.
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.

Drill collar positions have been surveyed by
handheld and/or differential GPS.

All drill holes were surveyed downhole by
single shot downhole camera. Many of the
drill holes have substantial deviation from the
initial azimuth which is believed to be the
effects of magnetic geological units. The
reliability of downhole surveying for the
majority of Nebo-Babel is considered poor.

Comprehensive reporting of results is not
possible at this time due to the large number
ofdrill holesinthe project.
Other
substantive
Other exploration data, if meaningful and
material, should be reported including (but not

The project includes a vast amount of drill
hole and surface samplegeochemical data.
Drill hole
information
A summary of all information material to the
under-standing 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.

Over 2,000 drill holes have been completed
at the project. A full table of drill hole
information is not practical at this time.

Exploration results are not material to this
report
because
the
Mineral
Resource
estimate is based on all available and
relevant RC and core drilling data and
represents the most significant mineralisation
in the project.
Data
aggregation
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.

Exploration results are reported as weighted
averages using a 0.1% Ni or Cu cut-off.

Not relevant in this report.

Metal equivalent values are not being
reported.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
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’).

Mineralisation at Nebo and Babel is generally
flat-lying or gently plunging. While intercepts
are reported as down hole widths, the
intercepts approximate true-width due to
being near perpindicular to the drilling
orientation.
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.

All relevant plans and sections have been
included at the end of the report.
Balanced
Reporting

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.
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.

Drill collar positions have been surveyed by
handheld and/or differential GPS.

All drill holes were surveyed downhole by
single shot downhole camera. Many of the
drill holes have substantial deviation from the
initial azimuth which is believed to be the
effects of magnetic geological units. The
reliability of downhole surveying for the
majority of Nebo-Babel is considered poor.

Comprehensive reporting of results is not
possible at this time due to the large number
ofdrill holesinthe project.
Other
substantive
Other exploration data, if meaningful and
material, should be reported including (but not

The project includes a vast amount of drill
hole and surface samplegeochemical data.

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exploration
data
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.
Cassini is not aware of any information that
may significantly impact the Resource
Estimate or other results in this report.
Further work

The nature and scale of planned further work
(e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth
extensions
or
large-
scale
step-out
drilling).Diagrams
clearly
highlighting
the
areas of possible extensions, including the
main geological interpretations and future
drilling areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.

Cassini intends to undertake further infill
drilling at the Nebo and Babel Deposits as
well as the other prospects to improve
resource
confidence
and
geological
understanding as well as identify high-grade
mineralisation.

A project-scale review of the project by
Cassini is underway.
exploration
data
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.
Cassini is not aware of any information that
may significantly impact the Resource
Estimate or other results in this report.
Further work

The nature and scale of planned further work
(e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth
extensions
or
large-
scale
step-out
drilling).Diagrams
clearly
highlighting
the
areas of possible extensions, including the
main geological interpretations and future
drilling areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.

Cassini intends to undertake further infill
drilling at the Nebo and Babel Deposits as
well as the other prospects to improve
resource
confidence
and
geological
understanding as well as identify high-grade
mineralisation.

A project-scale review of the project by
Cassini is underway.
exploration
data
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.
Cassini is not aware of any information that
may significantly impact the Resource
Estimate or other results in this report.
Further work

The nature and scale of planned further work
(e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth
extensions
or
large-
scale
step-out
drilling).Diagrams
clearly
highlighting
the
areas of possible extensions, including the
main geological interpretations and future
drilling areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.

Cassini intends to undertake further infill
drilling at the Nebo and Babel Deposits as
well as the other prospects to improve
resource
confidence
and
geological
understanding as well as identify high-grade
mineralisation.

A project-scale review of the project by
Cassini is underway.
exploration
data
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. _
Cassini is not aware of any information that
may significantly impact the Resource
Estimate or other results in this report.
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work
(e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth
extensions
or
large-
scale
step-out
drilling).Diagrams
clearly
highlighting
the
areas of possible extensions, including the
main geological interpretations and future
drilling areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.

Cassini intends to undertake further infill
drilling at the Nebo and Babel Deposits as
well as the other prospects to improve
resource
confidence
and
geological
understanding as well as identify high-grade
mineralisation.

A project-scale review of the project by
Cassini is underway.

Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database
integrity

Measures taken to ensure that data has not
been corrupted by, for example, transcription
or keying errors, between its initial collection
and its use for Mineral Resource estimation
purposes.

Data validation procedures used.

Drill hole data up to 1 June 2012 was
provided to the Resource Consultant in
multiple data packages
of CSV files
containing collar, survey, assay & lithology
information. Internal integrity checks were
completed prior to loading into the modelling
software. The drilling data provided appears
to have no significant errors that would
impact the estimation process.

Internal
database
validation
routines
including
checks
for
duplicate
collar
positions,
null
values,
overlapped
or
inverted sample intervals, downhole survey
variance and duplications of data. Cassini
has not conducted any data validation at the
time of release other than typical due
diligence on the resource report and
associated reports.
Site visits
Comment on any site visits undertaken by the
Competent Person and the outcome of those
visits.

If no site visits have been undertaken indicate
_why this is the case. _

The Resource Consultant does not declare
if a site visit has been completed.

Cassini did not have site access to the
Project at the time of review.
Geological
interpretation

Confidence in (or conversely, the uncertainty
of) the geological interpretation of the mineral
deposit.

Nature of the data used and of any
assumptions made.

The effect, if any, of alternative interpretations
on Mineral Resource estimation.

The use of geology in guiding and controlling

The geology of Nebo & Babel has been the
subject of numerous studies including
exploration reports and PhD theses.

Geological interpretations were based on
logging and geochemical data. Interpreted
geology sections were imported into Vulcan
software to create sections strings and
wireframes. Validation of wireframes was
performed using standard Vulcan check
routines.
Visual
validation
was
also
completed by creating section slices for
comparison
against
the
geological
interpretations.

Minor
variations
were
made
to
the
interpretation on completion of modelling,
however these did not significantly impact
the estimation

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Mineralisation occurs preferentially in some
geological units and is therefore strongly
constrained by the geological interpretation.

Yet to be determined

Nebo
mineralisation
is
approximately
1,600m long (north-south) by 1,200m wide
(east-west). The Babel mineralisation is
approximately 2,200m long (north-south) by
1,400m wide (east-west). Mineralisation for
both deposits occurs approximately 20m
below surface.
Grade estimation was carried out using
Ordinary Kriging for As, Co, Cu, Fe, MgO, Ni
& S for both Nebo and Babel.
Ellipsoidal
search
geometries
were
determined
by
variography
on
all
1m
composite data to determine major, semi-
major and minor orthogonal directions of
grade continuity.

An earlier estimate was completed in May
2011. The variance between this estimate
and the previous estimate was approximately
10% for both tonnes and grade (Ni & Cu).

No recovery assumptions have been made.

Estimates of deleterious elements have been
included in the estimate.

A Vulcan block model utilised consistent
block size of 100m on x-axis, 100m on y-axis
and 5m on z-axis (vertical) with sub-cells of
10m (x) x 10m (y) x 1m (z).

No assumptions about selective mining units
were made

No assumptions about correlation between
variables were made

Interpreted geology sections were imported
into Vulcan software to create sections
strings
and
wireframes.
Validation
of
wireframes was performed using standard
Vulcan check routines. Visual validation was
also completed by creating section slices for
comparison
against
the
geological
interpretations.

Statistical analysis determined that high-
grade restraining of outliers was required
across several domains in both deposits.
High grade cuts ranged across domains up
to 3.5% Cu and 3.0% Ni.

Described above.
Mineral Resource estimation.

The factors affecting continuity both of grade
_and geology. _

Mineralisation occurs preferentially in some
geological units and is therefore strongly
constrained by the geological interpretation.

Yet to be determined
Dimensions
The extent and variability of the Mineral
Resource expressed as length (along strike or
otherwise), plan width, and depth below
surface to the upper and lower limits of the
Mineral Resource.

Nebo
mineralisation
is
approximately
1,600m long (north-south) by 1,200m wide
(east-west). The Babel mineralisation is
approximately 2,200m long (north-south) by
1,400m wide (east-west). Mineralisation for
both deposits occurs approximately 20m
below surface.
Estimation
and modelling
techniques

The nature and appropriateness of the
estimation technique(s) applied and key
assumptions, including treatment of extreme
grade
values,
domaining,
interpolation
parameters
and
maximum
distance
of
extrapolation from data points. If a computer
assisted estimation method was chosen
include a description of computer software
and parameters used.

The availability of check estimates, previous
estimates and/or mine production records and
whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes
appropriate account of such data.

The assumptions made regarding recovery of
by-products.

Estimation of deleterious elements or other
non-grade variables of economic significance
(eg
sulphur
for
acid
mine
drainage
characterisation).

In the case of block model interpolation, the
block size in relation to the average sample
spacing and the search employed.

Any
assumptions
behind
modelling
of
selective mining units.

Any assumptions about correlation between
variables.

Description
of
how
the
geological
interpretation
was
used
to
control
the
resource estimates.

Discussion of basis for using or not using
grade cutting or capping.

The process of validation, the checking
process used, the comparison of model data
to drill hole data, and use of reconciliation
Grade estimation was carried out using
Ordinary Kriging for As, Co, Cu, Fe, MgO, Ni
& S for both Nebo and Babel.
Ellipsoidal
search
geometries
were
determined
by
variography
on
all
1m
composite data to determine major, semi-
major and minor orthogonal directions of
grade continuity.

An earlier estimate was completed in May
2011. The variance between this estimate
and the previous estimate was approximately
10% for both tonnes and grade (Ni & Cu).

No recovery assumptions have been made.

Estimates of deleterious elements have been
included in the estimate.

A Vulcan block model utilised consistent
block size of 100m on x-axis, 100m on y-axis
and 5m on z-axis (vertical) with sub-cells of
10m (x) x 10m (y) x 1m (z).

No assumptions about selective mining units
were made

No assumptions about correlation between
variables were made

Interpreted geology sections were imported
into Vulcan software to create sections
strings
and
wireframes.
Validation
of
wireframes was performed using standard
Vulcan check routines. Visual validation was
also completed by creating section slices for
comparison
against
the
geological
interpretations.

Statistical analysis determined that high-
grade restraining of outliers was required
across several domains in both deposits.
High grade cuts ranged across domains up
to 3.5% Cu and 3.0% Ni.

Described above.

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Tonnages and grades were estimated on a
dry in situ basis. No moisture values were
reviewed.

A nominal cut-off grade of 0.2% Ni was
used for reporting by the previous operator.
Cassini has also reported this resource at
0.5% Ni cut-off as the resultant higher
grades may provide a more economic
operation.

Cassini believes that a significant portion of
the Nebo & Babel Deposits have reasonable
prospects for eventual economic extraction
by medium to large-scale open pit mining
methods, taking into account current mining
costs and metal prices and allowing for
potential economic variations. Historically,
economic mining of similar grade deposits
has occurred in other regions of Australia.

Only limited metallurgical testwork has been
carried
out
on
large-scale
composite
samples with a view to determining the
possibility
of
producing
saleable
concentrates. Testwork involved floatation
and a comparative acid leach bottle roll
tests. Recoveries varied between 40-94%.
Cassini
believes
further
additional
metallurgy is required on selective, higher-
grade composites.

The Resource Consultant has made no
assumptions
regarding
environmental
factors.

Over 1,000 density samples were obtained
“in-house” and by external laboratory using
submersion in water techniques and assigned
to each model by weathering or estimation
domain. It is recommended that future
estimates obtain a larger number of density
samples.
data if available.
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry
basis or with natural moisture, and the method
of determination of the moisture content.

Tonnages and grades were estimated on a
dry in situ basis. No moisture values were
reviewed.
Cut-off
parameters

The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or
quality parameters applied.

A nominal cut-off grade of 0.2% Ni was
used for reporting by the previous operator.
Cassini has also reported this resource at
0.5% Ni cut-off as the resultant higher
grades may provide a more economic
operation.
Mining factors
or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible mining
methods, minimum mining dimensions and
internal (or, if applicable, external) mining
dilution. It is always necessary as part of the
process of determining reasonable prospects
for eventual economic extraction to consider
potential
mining
methods,
but
the
assumptions made regarding mining methods
and parameters when estimating Mineral
Resources may not always be rigorous.
Where this is the case, this should be
reported with an explanation of the basis of
the mining assumptions made.

Cassini believes that a significant portion of
the Nebo & Babel Deposits have reasonable
prospects for eventual economic extraction
by medium to large-scale open pit mining
methods, taking into account current mining
costs and metal prices and allowing for
potential economic variations. Historically,
economic mining of similar grade deposits
has occurred in other regions of Australia.
Metallurgical
factors or
assumptions

The basis for assumptions or predictions
regarding metallurgical amenability. It is
always necessary as part of the process of
determining
reasonable
prospects
for
eventual economic extraction to consider
potential metallurgical methods, but the
assumptions regarding metallurgical treatment
processes
and
parameters
made
when
reporting Mineral Resources may not always
be rigorous. Where this is the case, this
should be reported with an explanation of the
_basis of the metallurgical assumptions made. _

Only limited metallurgical testwork has been
carried
out
on
large-scale
composite
samples with a view to determining the
possibility
of
producing
saleable
concentrates. Testwork involved floatation
and a comparative acid leach bottle roll
tests. Recoveries varied between 40-94%.
Cassini
believes
further
additional
metallurgy is required on selective, higher-
grade composites.
Environmental
factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible waste
and process residue disposal options. It is
always necessary as part of the process of
determining
reasonable
prospects
for
eventual economic extraction to consider the
potential environmental impacts of the mining
and processing operation. While at this stage
the determination of potential environmental
impacts, particularly for a greenfields project,
may not always be well advanced, the status
of early consideration of these potential
environmental impacts should be reported.
Where
these
aspects
have
not
been
considered this should be reported with an
explanation of the environmental assumptions
made.

The Resource Consultant has made no
assumptions
regarding
environmental
factors.
Bulk density
Whether assumed or determined. If assumed,
the basis for the assumptions. If determined,
the method used, whether wet or dry, the
frequency of the measurements, the nature,
size and representativeness of the samples.

Over 1,000 density samples were obtained
“in-house” and by external laboratory using
submersion in water techniques and assigned
to each model by weathering or estimation
domain. It is recommended that future
estimates obtain a larger number of density
samples.

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The bulk density for bulk material must have
been measured by methods that adequately
account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc),
moisture and differences between rock and
alteration zones within the deposit.

Discuss
assumptions
for
bulk
density
estimates used in the evaluation process of
the different materials.

Methods
are
assumed
to
have
been
appropriate.
Classification

The basis for the classification of the Mineral
Resources into varying confidence categories.

Whether appropriate account has been taken
of all relevant factors (ie relative confidence in
tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input
data, confidence in continuity of geology and
metal values, quality, quantity and distribution
of the data).

Whether the result appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s view of the deposit.

The Mineral Resource Estimate was originally
conducted
in
accordance
with
the
Australasian Code for the Reporting of
Identified
Mineral
Resources
and
Ore
Reserves (JORC Code, 2004). The Estimate
has been classified as Inferred based upon
the drill hole spacing, sampling intervals,
geological interpretation, kriging performance
and representativeness of all available assay
data.

The Mineral Resource Estimate appropriately
reflects the view of the Competent Person.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates.

Cassini has not conducted an external audit
of the resource and is continuing to review
theresourceEstimate.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence

Where appropriate a statement of the relative
accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral
Resource estimate using an approach or
procedure
deemed
appropriate
by
the
Competent
Person.
For
example,
the
application of statistical or geostatistical
procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of
the resource within stated confidence limits,
or, if such an approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the
factors that could affect the relative accuracy
and confidence of the estimate.

The statement should specify whether it
relates to global or local estimates, and, if
local, state the relevant tonnages, which
should be relevant to technical and economic
evaluation. Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures used.

These statements of relative accuracy and
confidence
of
the
estimate
should
be
compared
with
production
data,
where
available.

The relative accuracy of the Mineral
Resource estimate is reflected in the
reporting of the Mineral Resource as per the
guidelines of the 2012 JORC Code.

The Mineral Resource statement relates to
global estimates of tonnes and grade.

The deposit is not currently being mined.

The bulk density for bulk material must have
been measured by methods that adequately
account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc),
moisture and differences between rock and
alteration zones within the deposit.

Discuss
assumptions
for
bulk
density
estimates used in the evaluation process of
the different materials.

Methods
are
assumed
to
have
been
appropriate.
Classification

The basis for the classification of the Mineral
Resources into varying confidence categories.

Whether appropriate account has been taken
of all relevant factors (ie relative confidence in
tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input
data, confidence in continuity of geology and
metal values, quality, quantity and distribution
of the data).

Whether the result appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s view of the deposit.

The Mineral Resource Estimate was originally
conducted
in
accordance
with
the
Australasian Code for the Reporting of
Identified
Mineral
Resources
and
Ore
Reserves (JORC Code, 2004). The Estimate
has been classified as Inferred based upon
the drill hole spacing, sampling intervals,
geological interpretation, kriging performance
and representativeness of all available assay
data.

The Mineral Resource Estimate appropriately
reflects the view of the Competent Person.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates.

Cassini has not conducted an external audit
of the resource and is continuing to review
theresourceEstimate.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence

Where appropriate a statement of the relative
accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral
Resource estimate using an approach or
procedure
deemed
appropriate
by
the
Competent
Person.
For
example,
the
application of statistical or geostatistical
procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of
the resource within stated confidence limits,
or, if such an approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the
factors that could affect the relative accuracy
and confidence of the estimate.

The statement should specify whether it
relates to global or local estimates, and, if
local, state the relevant tonnages, which
should be relevant to technical and economic
evaluation. Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures used.

These statements of relative accuracy and
confidence
of
the
estimate
should
be
compared
with
production
data,
where
available.

The relative accuracy of the Mineral
Resource estimate is reflected in the
reporting of the Mineral Resource as per the
guidelines of the 2012 JORC Code.

The Mineral Resource statement relates to
global estimates of tonnes and grade.

The deposit is not currently being mined.

The bulk density for bulk material must have
been measured by methods that adequately
account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc),
moisture and differences between rock and
alteration zones within the deposit.

Discuss
assumptions
for
bulk
density
estimates used in the evaluation process of
the different materials.

Methods
are
assumed
to
have
been
appropriate.
Classification

The basis for the classification of the Mineral
Resources into varying confidence categories.

Whether appropriate account has been taken
of all relevant factors (ie relative confidence in
tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input
data, confidence in continuity of geology and
metal values, quality, quantity and distribution
of the data).

Whether the result appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s view of the deposit.

The Mineral Resource Estimate was originally
conducted
in
accordance
with
the
Australasian Code for the Reporting of
Identified
Mineral
Resources
and
Ore
Reserves (JORC Code, 2004). The Estimate
has been classified as Inferred based upon
the drill hole spacing, sampling intervals,
geological interpretation, kriging performance
and representativeness of all available assay
data.

The Mineral Resource Estimate appropriately
reflects the view of the Competent Person.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates.

Cassini has not conducted an external audit
of the resource and is continuing to review
theresourceEstimate.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence

Where appropriate a statement of the relative
accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral
Resource estimate using an approach or
procedure
deemed
appropriate
by
the
Competent
Person.
For
example,
the
application of statistical or geostatistical
procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of
the resource within stated confidence limits,
or, if such an approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the
factors that could affect the relative accuracy
and confidence of the estimate.

The statement should specify whether it
relates to global or local estimates, and, if
local, state the relevant tonnages, which
should be relevant to technical and economic
evaluation. Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures used.

These statements of relative accuracy and
confidence
of
the
estimate
should
be
compared
with
production
data,
where
available.

The relative accuracy of the Mineral
Resource estimate is reflected in the
reporting of the Mineral Resource as per the
guidelines of the 2012 JORC Code.

The Mineral Resource statement relates to
global estimates of tonnes and grade.

The deposit is not currently being mined.

The bulk density for bulk material must have
been measured by methods that adequately
account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc),
moisture and differences between rock and
alteration zones within the deposit.

Discuss
assumptions
for
bulk
density
estimates used in the evaluation process of
the different materials.

Methods
are
assumed
to
have
been
appropriate.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the Mineral
Resources into varying confidence categories.

Whether appropriate account has been taken
of all relevant factors (ie relative confidence in
tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input
data, confidence in continuity of geology and
metal values, quality, quantity and distribution
of the data).

Whether the result appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s view of the deposit.

The Mineral Resource Estimate was originally
conducted
in
accordance
with
the
Australasian Code for the Reporting of
Identified
Mineral
Resources
and
Ore
Reserves (JORC Code, 2004). The Estimate
has been classified as Inferred based upon
the drill hole spacing, sampling intervals,
geological interpretation, kriging performance
and representativeness of all available assay
data.

The Mineral Resource Estimate appropriately
reflects the view of the Competent Person.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates.

Cassini has not conducted an external audit
of the resource and is continuing to review
theresourceEstimate.
Discussion of
relative
accuracy/
confidence

Where appropriate a statement of the relative
accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral
Resource estimate using an approach or
procedure
deemed
appropriate
by
the
Competent
Person.
For
example,
the
application of statistical or geostatistical
procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of
the resource within stated confidence limits,
or, if such an approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the
factors that could affect the relative accuracy
and confidence of the estimate.

The statement should specify whether it
relates to global or local estimates, and, if
local, state the relevant tonnages, which
should be relevant to technical and economic
evaluation. Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures used.

These statements of relative accuracy and
confidence
of
the
estimate
should
be
compared
with
production
data,
where
_available. _

The relative accuracy of the Mineral
Resource estimate is reflected in the
reporting of the Mineral Resource as per the
guidelines of the 2012 JORC Code.

The Mineral Resource statement relates to
global estimates of tonnes and grade.

The deposit is not currently being mined.

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Geological cross section ‐ section 368900 mE

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Overview of mineralisation strands – looking NE

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DH’s displayed by Ni

Blocks displayed by mineralisation coding

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