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BLACK ROCK MINING LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2016

Oct 5, 2016

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Infill drilling delivers 39% increase to Ulanzi Mineral Resource tonnes

06 October 2016

Highlights

  • Total Mineral Resource increased by 24% to 162.5Mt @ 7.8% TGC with a high grade portion of 38.7Mt @ 9.9% TGC

  • Ulanzi Mineral Resource increased by 39% to 111.8Mt @ 8.2% TGC

  • 12.7Mt of contained graphite with 8% of resource tonnes in the Measured and 40% in the Indicated categories. 13.3Mt of Measured Resources @ 8.9%

  • Now the third largest graphite Mineral Resource Globally (JORC compliant)

  • Cascades infill drilling resource upgrade expected in late 2016 will further increase global resource with higher grade zones expected

  • 99% purity concentrates with demonstrated ability to make premium downstream spherical and expandable products

  • The Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) planned for release in November 2016 and the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) is expected in March 2017

Black Rock Mining Limited (ASX.BKT) (“Black Rock Mining” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the Ulanzi infill drilling Mineral Resource upgrade from its Mahenge Project in Tanzania.

The global Mineral Resource of 162.5 Mt@ 7.8% TGC hosts 12.7Mt of contained graphite, confirming the Mahenge Project as being the largest and highest grade flake graphite resource in Tanzania. In Global terms, Mahenge is the third largest JORC compliant graphite Mineral Resource in the World. This offers significant flexibility for potential development into a long life (+30 year) mining operation. It has potential to be mined from multiple zones at low strip ratios, high-graded to accelerate capital payback in early years and can be scaled up in future due to the large resource size.

Extensive metallurgical test work indicates that high purity concentrates in the 99% TGC range can be made from a straightforward flotation circuit for both oxide and fresh mineralisation. An extensive spherical and expandable graphite assessment programme indicates that Mahenge graphite can make premium products. The Pre Feasibility Study (PFS) will be released in November and the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) is expected in March 2017.

Our objective is to commercialise the Mahenge Project by taking it into production.

Chairman Stephen Copulos commented: “The upgraded Mahenge resource is an excellent development for Shareholders. This provides a higher level of resource confidence and development flexibility - with additional upside expected from Cascades. The large resource with significant higher-grade portions and straightforward metallurgy are the key building blocks for the current PFS, planned for release in November this year. The September $5m capital raising puts the Company in a sound position to continue its development programmes with independent expandable and spherical graphite test results continuing to generate highly positive results and offtake interest.”

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The Mahenge Project JORC Mineral Resource

The Mineral Resource estimation was conducted by Trepanier Pty Ltd, an independent geological consultancy.

The summary tables below display the Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources for the combined Mahenge Project and individually by each prospect. Drilling increased the Ulanzi resource by 39% from 80 to 111.8Mt, introduced 13.3Mt of Measured Resources and significantly increased Indicated Resources to 48Mt.

Table 1. Mahenge Global resource summary reporting table

Category Tonnes
(Millions)
TGC
(%)
Contained TGC
(Millions tonnes)
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
13.3
65.5
83.6
8.9
7.7
7.7
1.2
5.1
6.4
TOTAL 162.5 7.8 12.7

Note: appropriate rounding applied

Table 2. Resource breakdown by prospect

Prospect Category Tonnes
(Millions)
TGC
(%)
Contained TGC
(Millions tonnes)
Ulanzi Measured
13.3
8.9
1.2
Indicated
48.0
8.2
3.9
Inferred
50.5
8.0
4.0
Sub-total
111.8
8.2
9.2
Epanko Measured
Indicated
17.6
6.4
1.1
Inferred
20.8
5.9
1.2
Sub-total
38.4
6.1
2.3
Cascade Measured
Indicated
-
-
-
Inferred
12.3
9.5
1.2
Sub-total
12.3
9.5
1.2
COMBINED MEASURED
13.3
8.9
1.2
INDICATED
65.5
7.7
5.1
INFERRED
83.6
7.7
6.4
TOTAL
162.5
7.8
12.7

Note: appropriate rounding applied

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Mahenge Project global Mineral Resource breakdown by cut-off grades

Table 3 and Figure 1 below show the Mahenge global resource at varying cut-off grades and the corresponding gradetonnage curve respectively. Of note is that a significant high-grade resource is contained within the global 162.5Mt @ 7.8% TGC resource. At a 9% cut-off, a high-grade portion of 38.7Mt @ 9.9% TGC is available or at a 10% cut-off, a 13.5Mt portion of the resource exists at 10.7% TGC.

Table 3. Mahenge global Mineral Resource by grade cut-off

Cut-off TGC Million tonnes TGC(%)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
162.5
162.5
162.4
162.4
161.6
155.1
136.7
110.2
78.8
38.7
13.5
3.4
0.6
0.1
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.8
7.9
8.3
8.7
9.2
9.9
10.7
11.6
12.6
13.4

Figure 1.Global Mahenge TGC% grade-tonnage curve

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Cross-Sections and 3-D Resource Images

The following figures show the example cross-sections for Ulanzi plus a 3-D representation of the resource coded by the classification. The bodies of mineralisation show excellent geological continuity along strike and down dip. Very low strip ratios are anticipated with a large portion of the mineral resource favourably positioned along the steep ridges forming topographic highs. The higher grade Cascade zone of mineralisation shows significant potential to the south and is currently being drilled. For diagrams of Cascade and Epanko, please refer to announcement dated 29[th] February 2016 (Black Rock delivers the largest and highest-grade graphite resource in Tanzania).

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Figure 2. Ulanzi cross section at 9042800N showing graphite mineralisation on ridge structure.

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Figure 3. Ulanzi cross section at 9043400N showing graphite mineralisation on ridge structure.

Figure 4. View of Ulanzi block model showing zones of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources.

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SUMMARY OF RESOURCE ESTIMATE AND REPORTING CRITERIA

As per ASX Listing Rule 5.8 and the 2012 JORC reporting guidelines, a summary of the material information used to estimate the Mineral Resource is detailed below (for more detail please refer to Table 1, Sections 1 to 3 included below in Appendix 2).

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Figure 5. Mahenge Project location map

Geology and geological interpretation

The Mahenge Mineral Resource is hosted within the rocks of the Proterozoic Mozambique Orogenic Belt that extends along the eastern border of Africa from Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. It consists of high-grade mid-crustal rocks with a Neoproterozoic metamorphic overprint. The Mozambique Belt is divided into the Western Granulite and Eastern Granulite where Mahenge is situated. The Granulites are separated by flat-lying thrust zones and younger sedimentary basins of the Karoo.

The belt has undergone granulite phase metamorphism that has been subsequently retrograded to upper amphibolite facies. Structurally the Mahenge region has undergone intense deformation forming a tight poly-phase sequence of marble, mafic and felsic gneiss and graphitic schists as part of the kilometre scale Mahenge synform. The Mineral Resources are located on the western flank of the synform where the bedding and foliation dips towards the east between 60 and 80˚. The units typically strike to the north and rotate to the northeast as they wrap around the fold nose.

The geological interpretation used in this Resource estimate has been based on mapping of surface outcrop, multiple pits and trenches in conjunction with two phases of RC and DD drilling. The 3D geological wireframes were created using well defined footwall and hanging wall boundaries based primarily on changes from graphite dominated gneiss to mica or garnet gneissic units, which as expected also reflected a decrease in graphite grade. The geological wireframes were extended along strike and between areas of drilling approximately half the distance between drill sections.

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Figure 6. Tenement map. The resource is contained entirely within PL7802/2012. Green outlines are graphitic gneiss mapped in the tenements; blue solid outlines show the locations of the Ulanzi, Epanko North and Cascade Resource locations

Drilling techniques and hole spacing

The Mahenge estimation has been based on a combination of reverse circulation (RC) and diamond core (DD) drilling with the majority of the sample and geological data from two campaigns of RC (6inch) and DD drilling (PQ and HQ). The Company has used 100m x 100m, 100m x 50m and 50m x 50m grid drill spacing, which has been sufficient to show geological and grade continuity. The drilling has been oriented perpendicular to the mineralisation or as close to perpendicular as possible subject to drill access. The drill collars have been surveyed using a high accuracy differential global position (DGPS) measurements for the X, Y and Z co-ordinates and the Z component has been checked by draping the collar position over a high quality digital terrain model and photographic imagery flown for the Company. There is a high degree of confidence in the locations of the collars and trenches based on DGPS pick-ups and the high definition topographic and photographic survey.

Sampling and sub-sampling techniques

The trenches were sampled using 2m composites with samples taken from in-situ oxide, transition or fresh rock as a continuous chip channel sample across the trench wall. Pit samples were taken as individual point samples at the base of the pit. The surface samples weighed between 2.5 and 3.5kg. A high degree of care was taken to ensure no transported material was sampled from the trenches or pits. There was no sub-sampling from the pits or trenches.

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At the drill rig the RC samples were split using a 3-tier riffle splitter to 1m intervals then composited as two x 1m samples with a combined weight of approximately 3.0kg. Samples in excess of 3kg were riffle split to reduce the weight to approximately 3kg. The calico samples bags were uniquely numbered and recorded prior to bagging in polyweave bags.

After geological and geotechnical logging the HQ diamond core was half cored and then quarter cored; the PQ diamond core was slivered. The quarter core or sliver was composited to 2m intervals which were placed into uniquely numbered calico bags and then bagged into polyweaves. All of the polyweave bags were secured with a numbered plastic security tag prior to submission to the laboratory. There were no sub-sampling techniques past the sample dispatch from Mahenge.

Sample analysis method

The trench, RC and diamond core samples were sent to Mwanza in Tanzania for preparation and the pulps were then sent to Brisbane for carbon analysis using Total Graphitic Carbon (TGC) C-IR18 LECO Total Carbon. Graphitic C is determined by digesting sample in 50% HCl to evolve carbonate as CO2. Residue is filtered, washed, dried and then roasted at 425C. The roasted residue is analysed for carbon by high temperature Leco furnace with infrared detection. Method precision is ± 15% with a reporting limit of 0.02 to 100%

All TGC analysis has been carried out by a certified laboratory – ALS Global. TGC is the most appropriate method to analyse for graphitic carbon and it is a total analysis. ALSC Global inserted its own standards and blanks and completed its own QAQC for each batch of samples. No failures were reported. Black Rock Mining has employed its own QA/QC strategy that involved field duplicates, blanks, insertion of certified reference material and check analysis using a secondary laboratory. The Company is satisfied that TGC results are accurate and precise and no systematic bias has been introduced.

Deleterious element analysis was also conducted using a multi-element ICP method.

Cut-off grades

Grade envelopes have been wireframed to an approximate 4 to 5% TGC cut-off allowing for continuity of the mineralised zones. Based on visual and statistical analysis of the drilling results and geological logging of the graphite rich zones, this cut-off tends to be a natural geological change and coincides with the contact between the graphite rich gneiss and the other adjacent country rocks (i.e. garnet gneisses and occasional marbles).

Estimation Methodology

Drilling, surface test pit, trench sampling and geological mapping data was utilised to control the interpretation of the mineralised zones. Six domains were wireframed to with contacts determined by coincident geology (graphitic gneiss) and a significant increase in TGC grade (> 4-5% TGC).

Grade estimation was by Ordinary Kriging (“OK”) for Total Graphitic Carbon (TGC %) using GEOVIA Surpac™ software into the 6 domains. The estimate was resolved into 10m (E) x 25m (N) x 10m (RL) parent cells that had been sub-celled at the domain boundaries for accurate domain volume representation. Estimation parameters were based on the variogram models, data geometry and kriging estimation statistics. Potential top-cuts were evaluated by completing an outlier analysis using a combination of methods including grade histograms, log probability plots and other statistical tools. Based on this statistical analysis of the data population, no top-cuts were required.

Classification criteria

The Mineral Resource has been classified on the basis of confidence in the geological model, continuity of mineralised zones, drilling density, available mapping, pit sampling and trenching data, confidence in the underlying database and the available bulk density information. The Mahenge Mineral Resource in part has been classified as Measured and Indicated with the remainder as Inferred according to JORC 2012.

Minimum drill spacing for Measured Resources is 50m (northing) by 50m (easting), for Indicated Resources is 100m (northing) by 50-75m (easting) with larger drill spacing zones categorized as Inferred Resources.

Mining and metallurgical methods and parameters

Initial indications are that the Mineral Resources at Mahenge will be amendable to conventional open pit mining with low strip ratios and conventional crush, grind and flotation processing to produce a potential saleable graphite concentrate.

Metallurgical sample composites were prepared at Bureau Veritas Minerals laboratory in Perth from half cut diamond drill core from the DD drilling programmes. The representative composite samples comprise: Epanko North fresh, Epanko oxide, Ulanzi fresh and Ulanzi oxide materials. The ore composites were generated to assess the ore's

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amenability to beneficiation by froth flotation and also to identify the nature, flake size and occurrence of the graphite in a selection of drill core samples and flotation products.

Preliminary metallurgical test work on the oxide and primary mineralisation at Ulanzi and Epanko north has consistently returned >99% TGC concentrates.

  • High purity and coarse flake concentrate made from a straightforward four-stage flotation process

  • Independent expandable graphite testing indicates that Mahenge concentrates are highly suitable for this application with superior expansion ratios to current Chinese expandable graphite on the market

  • Independent spherical graphite test work indicates that Mahenge concentrates can meet battery grade graphite specifications with conventional processing and purification methods

The Company believes that the combination of large tonnage, high TGC grades, potential low cost mining and conventional processing the Mahenge Project could produce a saleable graphite concentrate and shows good potential for economic extraction.

Additional Drilling in 2016

The Cascades infill drilling programme has completed 51 holes since mid July and will continue into October to deliver a JORC resource planned for release in November 2016. Surface and core samples for metallurgical test work have been taken at regular spacing across the mineralised zone. Cascades has higher mineralised widths than Ulanzi (up to 200m across strike) and there is potential for higher grade zones.

Drilling is mostly close spaced (at 50m centres) to convert a proportion of the current Inferred Resources into the Measured and Indicated categories by increasing drill hole density.

The Company anticipates an increase in the resource size however the primary aim is to increase the confidence in the resource and report a higher proportion to Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources with an emphasis on delineating near surface high grade zones. This is expected to improve potential project economics.

Whilst there is excellent potential to further increase the size of the Mahenge resource by drilling along strike of existing resource areas, the Company believes it has a sufficient resource size as it stands and will focus on maximizing the near-surface, high-grade potential.

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Summary

  • The Ulanzi infill drill programme substantially increased the Ulanzi Mineral Resource by 39% and the Global Mahenge Mineral Resource by 24%, introduced 13.3Mt of Measured Resources and increased the proportion of Indicated Resources

  • The Mahenge project is the largest and highest grade flake graphite deposit in Tanzania with a Global Mineral Resource of 162.5Mt @ 7.8% TGC, 8% of resource tonnes in the Measured category and 40% in the Indicated category. It is the third largest JORC graphite Mineral Resource in the World

  • Within this Mineral Resource is a higher grade portion of 38.7Mt @ 9.9% TGC, or 13.5Mt@ 10.7% TGC, providing potential to selectively mine higher grade portions

  • The Cascades infill drill programme is expected to deliver a JORC Mineral Resource by late 2016 and is expected to deliver wider zones of higher grades mineralisation than Ulanzi

  • Project de-risking achieved by increasing resource quality. Metallurgical test work indicates that 99% TGC concentrates can be processed through a relatively simple flotation process and concentrate testing indicates that battery grade spherical graphite and high quality expandable graphite can be made

  • PFS studies are well advanced with results expected in November. Marketing work is underway

Overall, the resource upgrade to Measured Resources and increased Indicated Resources increases confidence in resource quality and is a significant outcome for the Company. The Mahenge project has potential to deliver attractive economics due to its large size, high grades and extensive surface outcrop that offers low strip ratios. Metallurgical studies confirm a straightforward processing flowsheet. The PFS is progressing as planned and is expected November 2016.

The Company’s ongoing focus is to develop this resource into a long life, low cost mining operation.

For further information please contact:

Mr. Steven Tambanis Mr. Gabriel Chiappini Managing Director Director Office: +61 8 9320 7550 +61 8 9320 7550 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

About Black Rock Mining

Black Rock Mining Limited is an Australian based company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The Company owns graphite tenure in the Mahenge region, Tanzania, a Country that hosts world-class graphite mineralisation. The Company announced a JORC compliant resource of 162.5mt @ 7.8% TGC for 12.7m tonnes of contained Graphite in September 2016, making this one of the largest JORC flake graphite resources Globally. A positive scoping study in March 2016 led into the current Pre Feasibility Study, which is expected in November 2016. The Company intends to complete a Definitive Feasibility Study in March 2017.

An infill drill programme for Ulanzi was completed in July 2016 to convert the majority of this resource into Measured and Indicated Classification. The updated JORC resource for Ulanzi was announced in October 2016 and a JORC resource for Cascades is expected late 2016. The Cascades infill drilling programme has been expanded to incorporate significantly wider mineralised zones, as reported to ASX on 11 August 2016.

For further information on the company’s development pathway, please refer to the company’s website at the following link: http://www.blackrockmining.com.au and the corporate video presentation at http://www.blackrockmining.com.au/#video

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Competent Person’s Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Steven Tambanis (Managing Director of Black Rock Mining Limited). Mr Tambanis is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has sufficient experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration, and to the activities undertaken to qualify as Competent Persons 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 Tambanis consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which they appear.

The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on and fairly represents information compiled by Mr Lauritz Barnes, (Consultant with Trepanier Pty Ltd), Mr Aidan Platel (Consultant with Platel Consulting Pty Ltd) and Mr Steven Tambanis (Managing Director of Black Rock Mining Limited). Mr Barnes, Mr Platel and Mr Tambanis are members of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and have sufficient experience of relevance to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration, and to the activities undertaken to qualify as Competent Persons 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. Specifically, Mr Tambanis is the Competent Person for the database, geological model. Mr Barnes is the Competent Person for the resource estimation. Both Mr Platel and Mr Tambanis completed the site inspections. Mr Barnes, Mr Platel and Mr Tambanis consent to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which they appear.

Appendix 1. February 2016 Mahenge Mineral Resource. Tables showing overall and individual resources by tonnes, grade (TGC%) and JORC classification category.

Category
F
Tonnes
(Millions)
ebruary
TGC
(%)
2016
Contained
TGC
(Millions
tonnes)
Indicated 52.5 7.7 4.0
Inferred 78.6 8.1 6.4
TOTAL 131.1 7.9 10.4
Prospect
Feb
Category
ruary 2
Tonnes
(Millions)
016
TGC
(%)
Contained
TGC
(Millions
tonnes)
Ulanzi Indicated 35.0 8.3 2.9
Inferred 45.5 8.7 4.0
Sub-total 80.5 8.5 6.9
Epanko Nth Indicated 17.6 6.4 1.1
Inferred 20.8 5.9 1.2
Sub-total 38.4 6.1 2.3
Cascade Indicated - - -
Inferred 12.3 9.5 1.2
Sub-total 12.3 9.5 1.2
COMBINED INDICATED 52.5 7.7 4.0
INFERRED 78.6 8.1 6.4
TOTAL 131.1 7.9 10.4

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Appendix 2. Downhole Drill intercepts

Hole_ID **Hole Type ** Easting
(UTMS37 WGS84)
Northing
(UTMS37 WGS84)
RL Hole
Depth
Dip Azimuth Domain From
(m)
To
(m)
Intersect
(m)
TGC %
DD01 DDH 243995.7 9037591.2 984.7 239.1 -60 270 1 14 106 92 6.0
DD02 DDH 243976.4 9037697.3 985.4 232.6 -50 270 1 0 68 68 6.7
DD03 DDH 243983.0 9038097.0 909.1 237.0 -50 270 1 4 86 82 6.3
DD04A DDH 243980.2 9038650.1 829.7 32.4 -60 270 Not within re source zone
DD04B DDH 243980.2 9038650.1 829.7 64.9 -60 270 Not within re source zone
DD07A DDH 244653.5 9037572.0 1009.7 50.2 -55 270 Not within re source zone
DD07B DDH 244653.5 9037572.0 1009.7 119.2 -50 270 Not within re source zone
DD08 DDH 244633.5 9037389.4 949.4 26.3 -55 270 Not within re source zone
DD09 DDH 244066.5 9037496.9 956.6 71.8 -55 270 Not within re source zone
DD10 DDH 244018.8 9037445.0 934.2 206.2 -60 270 1 36 174 138 6.0
DD11 DDH 244051.0 9037513.0 960.3 48.2 -60 270 Not within re source zone
DD12 DDH 244061.0 9037593.0 973.2 85.2 -70 270 Not within re source zone
DD13 DDH 244545.0 9043198.0 640.8 56.2 -60 270 Not within re source zone
DD14 DDH 244461.6 9043198.7 629.3 155.2 -60 270 3 2 92 90 8.1
DD15 DDH 244493.9 9043194.8 613.4 149.5 -60 270 3 54 118 64 7.6
DD16 DDH 244576.2 9044141.8 689.5 98.8 -60 270 4
5
0
22
16
68
16
46
9.0
9.5
DD17 DDH 244545.9 9043750.2 655.4 152.2 -60 270 4 46 128 82 7.6
DD18 DDH 244357.7 9042689.7 607.1 139.2 -60 270 2 24 124 100 7.3
DD19 DDH 244544.5 9043853.6 653.4 84.6 -60 300 4 12 70 58 8.0
DD20 DDH 244260.5 9042694.7 653.4 50.1 -90 360 2 0 50 50 7.7
DD21 DDH 244334.0 9042796.9 587.4 50.0 -90 360 2 0 50 50 8.5
DD22 DDH 244448.4 9043400.2 663.8 47.6 -60 270 3 6 47.6 41.6 9.7
DD23 DDH 244411.2 9043183.9 631.8 50.7 -60 270 3 0 48 48 8.5
DD24 DDH 244712.6 9044399.0 711.5 50.2 -60 300 5 0 50 50 8.8
RC001 RC 243956.9 9037542.0 982.4 115.0 -60 270 1 3 65 62 7.6

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Hole_ID **Hole Type ** Easting
(UTMS37 WGS84)
Northing
(UTMS37 WGS84)
RL Hole
Depth
Dip Azimuth Domain From
(m)
To
(m)
Intersect
(m)
TGC %
RC002 RC 244008.3 9038185.0 889.9 124.0 -60 270 1 34 116 82 5.6
RC003 RC 243983.4 9038600.4 802.5 45.0 -57 290 Not within re source zone
RC004 RC 243972.7 9038516.0 819.8 31.0 -57 270 Not within re source zone
RC005 RC 243969.1 9038280.4 875.3 113.0 -60 270 1 0 61 61 5.7
RC006 RC 243966.0 9038043.1 906.7 90.2 -60 270 1 4 70 66 5.9
RC007 RC 243948.2 9037944.2 935.0 88.0 -60 270 1 5 43 38 4.5
RC008 RC 244013.6 9037497.2 956.9 133.0 -60 270 1 2 133 131 6.6
RC009 RC 243985.4 9037647.7 988.1 85.0 -60 270 1 6 78 72 6.8
RC010 RC 243961.8 9037794.2 972.2 22.0 -60 270 1 0 22 22 6.3
RC010R RC 243961.8 9037794.2 972.2 133.0 -60 270 1 0 68 68 5.8
RC011 RC 243933.4 9037882.1 953.9 133.0 -60 270 1 0 24 24 5.2
RC012 RC 243919.7 9037696.7 1015.1 91.0 -60 270 1 3 27 24 8.9
RC013 RC 244615.0 9037577.5 1014.4 37.0 -58 270 Not within re source zone
RC014 RC 244608.9 9037524.4 1004.0 22.0 -57 270 Not within re source zone
RC015 RC 244610.1 9037524.7 1003.7 71.0 -90 0 Not within re source zone
RC016 RC 244636.0 9037396.0 951.0 28.0 -60 270 Not within re source zone
RC017 RC 244017.0 9037548.1 972.3 145.0 -60 270 1 35 133 98 6.5
RC018 RC 244059.0 9037589.0 973.4 58.0 -60 270 Not within re source zone
RC019 RC 244001.0 9037792.0 955.0 82.0 -50 270 1 0 82 82 6.9
RC020 RC 243966.0 9037901.0 938.1 94.0 -56 270 1 0 66 66 6.2
RC021 RC 244020.0 9038275.0 867.9 68.0 -56 270 1 66 68 2 5.0
RC022 RC 244028.0 9038105.0 902.4 88.0 -60 270 1 68 88 20 5.8
RC023 RC 244011.0 9038061.0 901.6 148.0 -50 270 1 38 128 90 5.8
RC024 RC 244017.0 9037705.0 955.0 150.0 -56 270 1
RC025 RC 244014.0 9037752.0 955.0 140.0 -56 270 1 32 126 94 6.3
RC026 RC 243978.0 9037750.0 980.0 97.0 -54 270 1 0 76 76 6.8
RC027 RC 243970.0 9037450.0 944.2 109.0 -54 270 1 0 84 84 7.9
RC028 RC 243968.0 9037487.0 959.2 88.0 -58 270 1 0 78 78 8.8
RC029 RC 243995.7 9037595.9 984.0 50.0 -58 270 Not within re source zone
RC030 RC 243885.0 9037508.0 994.5 43.0 -58 270 1 0 32 32 5.5
RC031 RC 243898.0 9037554.0 1002.0 40.0 -58 270 1 0 34 34 8.1
RC032 RC 243900.0 9037597.0 1011.1 46.0 -58 270 1 0 36 36 9.3
RC033 RC 243915.0 9037652.0 1016.1 46.0 -58 270 1 0 36 36 8.3
RC034 RC 243919.0 9037747.0 1014.8 43.0 -58 270 1 0 22 22 8.3
RC035 RC 243939.0 9037586.0 1000.0 64.0 -58 270 1 0 52 52 6.3
RC036 RC 243948.0 9037946.0 934.8 102.0 -90 360 1 0 92 92 4.7
RC037 RC 243954.0 9037989.0 921.3 76.0 -58 270 1 0 44 44 4.4
RC038 RC 243954.0 9037993.0 920.2 109.0 -90 360 1 0 98 98 4.3

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Hole_ID **Hole Type ** Easting
(UTMS37 WGS84)
Northing
(UTMS37 WGS84)
RL Hole
Depth
Dip Azimuth Domain From
(m)
To
(m)
Intersect
(m)
TGC %
RC039 RC 243953.0 9037847.0 959.8 64.0 -58 270 1 0 60 60 4.3
RC040 RC 243984.0 9037853.0 941.7 118.0 -58 270 1 0 90 90 6.2
RC041 RC 245300.0 9041857.0 878.4 94.0 -57 270 6 0 84 84 9.7
RC042 RC 245259.0 9041849.0 875.0 79.0 -71 270 6 0 54 54 10.0
RC043 RC 245302.0 9041893.0 881.7 112.0 -75 270 6 0 100 100 8.8
RC044 RC 245345.0 9041960.0 892.7 114.0 -61 270 6 0 86 86 9.6
RC045 RC 244457.1 9043285.3 645.2 100.0 -61 270 3 0 80 80 9.1
RC046 RC 244398.1 9043411.0 687.1 43.0 -61 270 3 0 18 18 12.9
RC047 RC 244353.0 9043308.0 737.2 13.0 -60 270 Not within re source zone
RC048 RC 244446.6 9043388.5 662.5 65.0 -60 270 3 0 62 62 9.6
RC049 RC 244433.6 9043451.4 675.8 55.0 -61 270 3 0 34 34 10.6
RC050 RC 244435.6 9043451.9 675.8 67.0 -90 360 3 0 52 52 10.4
RC051 RC 244431.8 9043341.5 656.0 59.0 -61 270 3 0 54 54 10.1
RC052 RC 244436.1 9043448.9 675.8 79.0 -90 360 3 0 58 58 9.9
RC053 RC 244537.3 9044160.3 716.3 66.0 -59 270 5 0 54 54 9.8
RC054 RC 244460.2 9043844.2 701.2 73.0 -61 270 4 0 52 52 9.0
RC055 RC 244448.9 9043755.2 700.4 88.0 -61 270 4 0 70 70 9.5
RC056 RC 244502.8 9043858.6 682.5 86.0 -61 270 4 0 72 72 9.4
RC057 RC 244491.8 9043758.3 682.0 73.0 -62 270 4 0 73 73 10.2
RC058 RC 244516.6 9044061.2 725.1 91.0 -61 270 4
5
0
46
42
74
42
28
9.4
8.6
RC059 RC 244503.6 9043961.9 708.3 68.0 -61 270 4 0 54 54 8.9
RC060 RC 244543.1 9043954.2 687.5 80.0 -61 270 4 0 64 64 8.9
RC061 RC 244602.7 9044244.8 717.6 70.0 -60 295 5 0 58 58 6.9
RC062 RC 244649.1 9044326.1 707.8 58.0 -60 303 5 0 52 52 8.1
RC063 RC 244711.9 9044398.7 711.7 79.0 -60 308 5 0 72 72 8.0
RC064 RC 244574.9 9044041.2 694.5 134.0 -60 270 4
5
0
64
52
118
52
54
8.7
8.2
RC065 RC 244649.2 9044221.4 692.8 91.0 -60 300 5 18 72 54 6.9
RC066 RC 244696.3 9044307.5 685.9 94.0 -60 300 5 6 86 80 6.9
RC067 RC 244767.0 9044370.8 672.1 80.0 -60 300 5 0 78 78 7.2
RC068 RC 244796.7 9044459.3 658.1 67.0 -60 303 5 0 54 54 8.2
RC069 RC 244848.7 9044548.2 664.2 82.0 -60 300 5 0 66 66 6.7
RC070 RC 244878.3 9044671.3 652.5 34.0 -60 300 5 0 16 16 9.9
RC071 RC 244915.6 9044601.0 634.4 82.0 -60 304 5 0 74 74 6.8
RC072 RC 244818.9 9044586.5 684.2 61.0 -60 302 5 0 50 50 5.9
RC073 RC 244749.7 9044494.9 697.2 58.0 -60 270 5 0 38 38 7.2
RC074 RC 244514.0 9044017.4 719.6 64.0 -60 270 4 0 44 44 7.7

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Hole_ID **Hole Type ** Easting
(UTMS37 WGS84)
Northing
(UTMS37 WGS84)
RL Hole
Depth
Dip Azimuth Domain From
(m)
To
(m)
Intersect
(m)
TGC %
RC075 RC 244562.1 9044212.5 722.3 70.0 -60 302 5 0 54 54 8.7
RC076 RC 244588.8 9043943.7 662.7 78.0 -60 270 4 28 78 50 7.1
RC077 RC 244625.4 9044031.4 665.3 94.0 -60 270 4
5
16
88
82
94
66
6
4.5
13.3
RC078 RC 244377.4 9042808.9 568.7 76.0 -60 270 2 0 60 60 7.8
RC079 RC 244289.9 9042587.6 628.8 116.0 -60 270 2 4 92 88 7.6
RC080 RC 244198.0 9042512.6 641.1 46.0 -60 270 2 0 4 4 4.4
2 32 40 8 10.8
RC081 RC 244213.0 9042609.1 663.3 43.0 -60 270 2 0 22 22 9.9
RC082 RC 244260.5 9042694.7 653.4 49.0 -60 270 2 0 40 40 8.2
RC083 RC 244246.1 9042607.7 652.6 90.0 -60 270 2 0 10 10 8.4
2 38 60 22 9.7
RC084 RC 244311.3 9042700.5 631.8 112.0 -60 270 2 0 76 76 7.6
RC085 RC 244400.5 9042929.3 553.2 56.0 -60 270 2 0 52 52 7.7
RC086 RC 244467.3 9042920.3 556.0 119.0 -60 270 2 34 112 78 8.6
RC087 RC 244424.8 9042815.8 566.6 106.0 -60 270 2 8 92 84 9.4
RC088 RC 244494.9 9043653.8 659.8 80.0 -60 275 4 34 80 46 8.0
RC089 RC 244446.0 9043652.5 670.4 30.0 -60 270 4 0 26 26 9.4
RC090 RC 244511.2 9043458.4 643.2 79.0 -60 270 3 12 79 67 9.9
RC091 RC 244514.2 9043385.9 633.8 98.0 -60 270 3 24 98 74 8.2
RC092 RC 244276.8 9042397.8 613.6 113.0 -60 270 2 60 112 52 9.2
RC093 RC 244222.0 9042398.9 606.6 97.0 -60 275 2 12 80 68 9.4
RC094 RC 244273.0 9042490.7 611.4 114.0 -60 270 2 18 102 84 7.9
RC095 RC 244238.3 9042504.5 630.3 79.0 -60 270 2 4 66 62 8.4
RC096 RC 244521.3 9042896.6 559.6 100.0 -60 272 Not within re source zone
RC097 RC 244365.5 9042876.2 567.3 22.0 -60 270 2 0 22 22 6.9
RC098 RC 244333.2 9042798.2 587.5 53.0 -60 274 2 0 42 42 8.2
RC099 RC 244455.6 9043011.9 563.1 115.0 -60 270 3 41 114 73 9.7
RC100 RC 244399.1 9043009.2 575.4 64.0 -60 275 3 0 59 59 8.9
RC101 RC 244376.1 9043095.5 606.7 46.0 -60 274 3 0 28 28 5.3
RC102 RC 244420.0 9043100.8 596.3 80.0 -60 265 3 0 70 70 8.6
RC103 RC 244408.0 9043183.8 631.9 80.0 -60 270 3 0 42 42 8.4
RC104 RC 244403.2 9043293.8 671.3 50.0 -60 270 3 0 28 28 10.3
RC105 RC 244380.6 9043199.9 650.6 40.0 -60 270 3 0 16 16 13.0
RC106 RC 244972.1 9044578.2 605.3 100.0 -60 310 5 2 94 92 7.5
RC107 RC 244964.4 9044725.0 592.6 70.0 -90 360 5 0 54 54 8.1
RC108 RC 244864.6 9044503.9 651.2 100.0 -60 300 5 0 84 84 8.6
RC109 RC 245027.6 9044870.6 544.9 80.0 -60 300 5 0 2 2 7.2

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Hole_ID **Hole Type ** Easting
(UTMS37 WGS84)
Northing
(UTMS37 WGS84)
RL Hole
Depth
Dip Azimuth Domain From
(m)
To
(m)
Intersect
(m)
TGC %
RC110 RC 245067.8 9044854.1 543.4 80.0 -60 300 5 34 36 2 5.9
RC111 RC 245026.4 9044709.9 558.9 70.0 -60 295 5 40 62 22 4.1
RC112 RC 244519.2 9043603.2 640.1 94.0 -60 274 4 56 92 36 6.8
RC113 RC 244470.8 9043606.0 650.3 60.0 -60 267 4 6 46 40 7.7
RC114 RC 244505.3 9043712.9 664.7 61.0 -60 265 4 6 61 55 8.3
RC115 RC 244443.6 9043705.4 695.2 85.0 -60 270 4 0 70 70 9.5
RC116 RC 244433.8 9043052.1 576.5 95.0 -60 272 3 2 86 84 9.6
RC117 RC 244382.4 9043047.7 589.1 58.0 -60 273 3 0 42 42 8.4
RC118 RC 244421.7 9043152.1 612.2 80.0 -60 268 3 0 58 58 9.2
RC119 RC 244376.4 9043149.8 628.1 50.0 -60 272 3 0 20 20 10.2
RC120 RC 244446.2 9043248.1 648.0 85.0 -60 270 3 2 74 72 8.6
RC121 RC 244405.7 9043247.7 660.2 50.0 -60 265 3 0 36 36 9.5
RC122 RC 244467.6 9043497.5 649.0 55.0 -60 270 3 0 36 36 10.8
RC123 RC 244468.1 9043495.0 649.0 80.0 -90 360 3 0 58 58 9.7
RC124 RC 244470.6 9043498.0 648.8 64.0 -60 90 3 0 56 56 9.4
RC125 RC 244512.0 9043497.0 631.1 48.0 -90 360 3 0 41 41 9.0
RC126 RC 244519.0 9043573.0 630.1 37.0 -60 270 Not within resource zone
RC127 RC 244522.0 9043573.1 629.9 19.0 -90 000 Not within resource zone
RC128 RC 244549.1 9043568.3 618.0 55.0 -90 000 Not within resource zone

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Appendix 3. JORC Code, 2012 Edition Table 1.

JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1 report template

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

  • Criteria JORC Code explanation Sampling techniquesNature 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.

Commentary

  • The Company has taken all care to ensure no material containing additional carbon has contaminated the samples.

  • The trenches were sampled using 2m composites with samples taken from in situ oxide, transition or fresh rock as a continuous chip channel across the trench walls or along a clean exposed trench floor

  • The pit samples were taken as individual point samples at the base of the pit.

  • All samples are individually labelled and logged.

  • Diamond drill sampling consisted of quarter core sampling of HQ diamond core or a sliver (~1/5[th] ) of PQ diamond core, on a 2m sample interval.

  • RC samples were riffle split on an individual 1m interval then composited as two x 1m samples which were submitted to the laboratory.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Both diamond core (HQ and PQ single tube) and reverse circulation (6” face
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, sampling) drilling methods have been used. All core is oriented using a spear
techniques auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard or ACT back-end orientation device.
tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is
_oriented and if so, by what method, etc). _
Diamond drill sample recoveries have been measured for all holes and found
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and to be acceptable. Method was linear metre core recovery for every meter
recovery results assessed. drilled.
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative RC recoveries were estimated by measuring the weight of every 1m interval.
nature of the samples. Grade /recovery correlation was found to be acceptable.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and Twin hole comparison of RC vs Diamond indicates that no sample bias has
whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of occurred for graphite.
fine/coarse material.
Pits and trenches were logged for geology and structures, and photographs
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically were also recorded for the trench samples.
logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation,
All drill holes have been comprehensively logged for lithology, mineralisation,
mining studies and metallurgical studies. recoveries, orientation, structure and RQD (core). All drill holes have been
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, photographed. Sawn diamond core has been retained for a record in core
channel, etc) photography. trays. RC chips stored in both chip trays and 1-3kg individual metre samples
The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. as a record.
The pit and trench samples were not sub sampled.
Sub-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. HQ diamond core samples were halved with one half then quartered. A
techniques If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether quarter core sample was taken for laboratory analysis. The remaining quarter
and sample sampled wet or dry. core sample is retained for a record and a half core sample retained for
preparation For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample metallurgical testwork. PQ diamond core was slivered with a core saw and
preparation technique. the sliver (~20%) taken for laboratory analysis. The remaining core was
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise retained for metallurgical testwork and for a record.
representivity of samples. RC samples were collected for every down-hole metre in a separate RC bag.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in situ Each metre sample was split through a three-tier riffle splitter and a 1.5kg
material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half sample taken of each metre. Two one-metre samples, totalling 3kg in weight
sampling. were composited for assay submission. Field duplicates were taken to test
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being precision up to the compositing and splitting stage.
sampled. Sample sizes for all medium (i.e. trenches, pits, DD and RC drilling) were
appropriate for this style of graphite mineralisation.
The samples were sent to Mwanza in Tanzania for preparation and pulps
Quality of The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory were then sent to Brisbane for carbon analysis: Total Graphitic Carbon (TGC)
assay data procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total. C-IR18 LECO Total Carbon.
and laboratory
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the Graphitic C is determined by digesting sample in 50% HCl to evolve
tests parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and carbonate as CO2. Residue is filtered, washed, dried and then roasted at
model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc. 425°C. The roasted residue is analysed for carbon by high temperature Leco
Nature ofquality controlprocedures adopted(eg standards, blanks, furnace with infra red detection. Method Precision: ± 15%. Reporting

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established.
Limit:0.02 – 100 %.

Some of the samples were analysed for Multi-elements using ME-ICP81
sodium peroxide fusion and dissolution with elements determined by ICP.

Some of the samples were analysed for Multi-elements using ME-MS61 for
48 elements using a HF-HNO3-HClO4 acid digestion, HCl leach followed by
ICP-AES and ICP-MS analysis.

Some of the samples were analysed for Multi-elements using ME-MS81
using lithium borate fusion and ICP-MS determination for 38 elements.

All analysis has been carried out by certified laboratory – ALS Global. TGC is
the most appropriate method to analyse for graphitic carbon and it is a total
analysis. ALSChemex inserted its own standards and blanks and completed
its own QAQC for each batch of samples. No failures were noted.

BKT inserted certified standard material, a blank or a duplicate at a rate of
one in twenty samples.

Approximately 1/40 sample pulps from the 2015 drilling were re-submitted
from the primary Laboratory (ALS Global) to a secondary Laboratory (SGS) in
Johannesburg, South Africa. No bias or issues with accuracy or precision
were observed between the two data sets.

Based on the QA/QC strategy employed by BKT for the duration of the
exploration programs at Mahenge BKT is satisfied the TGC results are
accurate and precise and no systematic bias has been introduced
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.

The data has been manually updated into a master spreadsheet and a GIS
database, considered to be appropriate for this exploration program.

Drill intersections have been checked by a consultant geologist as part of the
data validation process and errors corrected prior to resource estimation.

Twin holes were used to compare diamond Vs RC drilling. Correlation of
results was excellent.

There has been no adjustment of assay data.
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.

A handheld GPS was used to identify the positions of the pits in the field.

The handheld GPS has an accuracy of +/- 5m.

The datum used is: WGS84, zone 37 south.

Drill collars have been surveyed with a DGPS for sub-metre accuracy for the
X, Y and Z components and the Ulanzi, Cascade and Epanko North
prospects have been surveyed with a high resolution aerial drone to generate
an accurate contour map and high resolution photo image. The Z component
has also been checked by draping the collar position over a high quality
digital terrain model and comparing to the DGPS Z reading.

The locations and RLs of the trenches have been checked using the detailed
aerial/topo survey and modified accordingly for both x/y and z components.

BKT is satisfied the location of trenches, pits and drill holes have been

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
located with a high degree of accuracy.
Data spacing and distribution is considered to be appropriate for the
Data spacing Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. estimation of a Mineral Resource.
and Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree The company has used 100 x 100m or 100 x 50m or 50 x 50m grid spacing
distribution of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and which has been sufficient to show geological and grade continuity.
Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied. The drill spacing is appropriate for Resource Estimation.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. No further sample compositing has been applied post the sub-sampling
stage.
Drilling is oriented perpendicular to mineralisation or as close to
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible perpendicular to mineralisation as possible.
data in structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit type.
The orientation of the drill direction has not introduced a sample bias.
relation to If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of key
geological mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this
structure should be assessed and reported if material.
The samples were taken under the supervision of an experienced geologist
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. employed as a consultant to BKT.
security The samples were transferred under BKT supervision from site to the local
town of Mahenge where the samples were then transported from Mahenge to
Dar es Salaam and then transported to Mwanza where they were inspected
and then delivered directly to the ALS Global process facility.
Chain of custody protocols were observed to ensure the samples were not
tampered with post-sampling and until delivery to the laboratory for
preparation and analysis.
Tamper proof plastic security tags were fastened to the samples bags. No
evidence of sample tampering was reported by the receiving laboratory.
Transport of the pulps from Tanzania to Australia was under the supervision
of ALS Global.
Trenching and drilling information collected by BKT has been evaluated for
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. sampling techniques, appropriateness of methods and data accuracy by an
reviews external geological consultant.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

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Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary
Mineral
tenement and
land tenure
status

Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements
or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, partnerships,
overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or
national park and environmental settings.

The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.

The sampling was undertaken on granted license PL 7802/2012.

It has an area of 293km2.

The license is 100% owned by BKT.

Landowners of nearby villages are supportive of the recently completed
sampling and exploration program.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.

Previous explorers completed some limited RC drilling and rockchip sampling
but the original data has not been located apart from what has been
announced via ASX releases by Kibaran Resources during 2011 and 2013.
Geology

Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.

The deposit type is described as schist hosted flaky graphite.

The mineralisation is hosted within upper amphibolite facies gneiss of the
Mozambique Mobile Belt.

Over 95% of the exposures within the tenement comprise 3 main rock types
that include alternating sequences of:

Graphitic schist – feldspar and quartz rich varieties.

Marble and,

Biotite and hornblende granulites.

Less common rock types include quartzite.
Drill hole
Information

A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration
results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material drill
holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of
the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.

If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the information
is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the understanding of
the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain why this is the case.

A summary of all material drill intervals are provided in Appendix 1.
Data
aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum
and/or minimum grade truncations (eg 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.

Exploration results have been reported as weighted averages allowing up to
2m of internal waste and minimum grades at 5% TGC.

No maximum or top- cutting was applied during the calculation of drill holes
intersects.

Drill intervals are provided in Appendix 1.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should be
clearly stated.
Drill hole results are reported as down-hole metres.
Relationship These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration Sufficient drilling, mapping and trenching has been completed at the main
between Results. prospects to understand the orientation of mineralised lodes. A range of drill
mineralisation
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is holes angles were used during the exploration program with the majority
widths and known, its nature should be reported. drilled at -60˚ (refer to Appendix 1).
intercept If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should
lengths be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true width not
_known’). _
Diagrams Figures show plan location of drill holes, appropriately scaled and referenced.
Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts Refer to images in the main body of the text
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 drill holes have been reported in their entirety.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, All drilling results have been reported in past Exploration announcements.
reporting representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
1 in 10 samples from the first drill programme were assayed for deleterious
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported elements using a 40 element ICP method. No deleterious elements were
substantive including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey observed, with background (low) levels of uranium and thorium.
exploration results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of 757 bulk density measurements using the water displacement method from
data treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical the oxide (limited) transitional and fresh zones.
and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances. The samples for the bulk density measurements were taken from diamond
drill core.
Every diamond hole drilled used in this Resource Estimate has had intervals
tested for bulk density generating a high quality dataset.
Additional drilling is planned for the remainder of 2016 to define further
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions extensions of mineralisation at Cascade, with the intention of defining
or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). additional high grade, near surface resources
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the Ongoing metallurgical testwork – flotation and particle size optimization.
main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this Additional bulk density testwork is planned, particularly focused on the oxide
information is not commercially sensitive. and transition material.

Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

(Criteria listed in section 1, and where relevant in section 2, also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

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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.

The drillhole database was compiled by BKT as Excel spreadsheets.

Maps, lithology, drill holes, trenches and test pit samples were also supplied
for use in GIS format (Mapinfo/Discover) and Excel spreadsheets.

The data have then been imported into a relational SQL Server database
using DataShed™ (industry standard drillhole database management
software).

The data are constantly audited and any discrepancies checked by BKT
personnel before being updated in the database.

Normal data validation checks were completed on import to the SQL
database and when viewing in Surpac and Leapfrog.
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.

Steven Tambanis, Competent Person, has regularly worked on site from July
2014 to present, covering all aspects of work from early exploration through
to the current drilling.

Aidan Platel, Competent Person, completed a site visit in August 2016
covering all aspects of site work for the current drilling program.
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 Mineral Resource estimation.

The factors affecting continuity both of grade and geology.

The confidence in the geological interpretation is considered robust for the
purposes of reporting Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources. Graphite
is hosted within graphitic gneisses of the Mahenge Scarp. These graphite rich
zones generally strike N-S and dip to the east at 60-80° and are interpreted to
originate from graphitic sedimentary units of the Mahenge Scarp.

The geological interpretation is supported by geological mapping and drill
hole logging and mineralogical studies completed on drill programmes.

A weathered zone (oxide and transition) of reasonably uniform depth
(averaging 25m) was interpreted based on the geological logs and coded into
the block model.

No alternative interpretations have been considered at this stage.

The graphitic gneiss units are known to be continuous in strike length for up
to 22km.
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.

The modelled mineralized zone for Ulanzi has dimensions of 2,500m (surface
trace striking 020°) with four zones averaging in thickness of between 50-60m
and ranging between 400m and 760m RL (AMSL).

The modelled mineralized zone for Epanko has dimensions of 1,025m
(surface trace striking 000°) averaging in thickness of between 55-80m and
ranging between 640m and 1,025m RL (AMSL).

The modelled mineralized zone for Cascade has dimensions of 525m
(surface trace striking 020°) averaging in thickness 70m and ranging between
700m and 900m RL (AMSL).
Estimation
and modelling

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

Grade estimation using Ordinary Kriging (OK) was completed using Geovia
Surpac™ software for TGC (%).

Drill spacing typically ranges from 50m to 100m.

Drillhole samples were flagged with wireframed domain codes. Sample data

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  • techniques points. If a computer assisted estimation method was chosen include a description of computer software and parameters used.

  • was composited for TGC to 2m using a best fit method with a minimum of 50% of the required interval to make a composite. These were combined with 2m spaced trench samples plus individual 50m by 50m spaced base of test pit assays.

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

  • Potential influences of extreme sample distribution outliers were investigated to determine whether they needed to be reduced by top-cutting on a domain basis. The investigation used a combination of methods including grade histograms, log probability plots and statistical tools. Based on this, it was determined that some top cuts were required. The four Ulanzi domains were top-cut between 16.0% and 17.6% TGC.

  • 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.

  • Directional variograms were modelled by domain using traditional variograms. Nugget values for TGC are low (around 15%) and structure ranges up to 270m.

  • 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.

    • Block model was constructed with parent blocks of 10m (E) by 25m (N) by 10m (RL) and sub-blocked to 5m (E) by 12.5m (N) by 5m (RL). All estimation was completed to the parent cell size. Discretisation was set to 5 by 5 by 2 for all domains.
  • 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 data if available.

  • Three estimation passes were used with differing distances at Epanko vs. Ulanzi and Cascade. This was done due to a tighter drill spacing at Epanko. At Ulanzi and Cascade, the first pass had a limit of 150m, the second pass 300m and the third pass searching a large distance to fill the blocks within the wireframed zones. At Epanko, the first pass had a limit of 75m, the second pass 150m and the third pass searching a large distance to fill the blocks within the wireframed zones. Each pass used a maximum of 24 samples, a minimum of 8 samples and maximum per hole of 5 samples.

  • Search ellipse sizes were based primarily on a combination of the variography and the trends of the wireframed mineralized zones. Hard boundaries were applied between all estimation domains.

  • Validation of the block model included a volumetric comparison of the resource wireframes to the block model volumes. Validation of the grade estimate included comparison of block model grades to the declustered input composite grades plus swath plot comparison by easting, northing and elevation. Visual comparisons of input composite grades vs. block model grades were also completed.

  • Tonnes are estimated on a dry basis.

  • MoistureWhether the tonnages are estimated on a dry basis or with natural moisture, and the method of determination of the moisture content.Grade envelopes have been wireframed to an approximate 4 to 5% TGC cut-

  • Cut-offThe basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or quality parameters applied. off allowing for continuity of the mineralised zones. Based on visual and parameters statistical analysis of the drilling results and geological logging of the graphite rich zones, this cut-off tends to be a natural geological change and coincides with the contact between the graphite rich gneiss and the other adjacent country rocks (i.e. garnet gneisses and occasional marbles).

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As graphite mineralisation is consistent along strike, has consistent widths
Mining factors Assumptions made regarding possible mining methods, minimum mining and outcrops on steep ridges or ridge slopes (indicating low strip ratios), open
or dimensions and internal (or, if applicable, external) mining dilution. It is pit mining methods are assumed.
assumptions 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.
Metallurgical BatteryLimits Pty Ltd has managed a comprehensive metallurgical test work
factors or The basis for assumptions or predictions regarding metallurgical amenability. programme in Perth, using BV laboratories to conduct the test work. Rock
assumptions It is always necessary as part of the process of determining reasonable types sampled consist of oxide and primary mineralisation at Epanko North
prospects for eventual economic extraction to consider potential metallurgical and Ulanzi. These samples (taken as diamond core) are considered to be
methods, but the assumptions regarding metallurgical treatment processes representative of the mineralised zones.
and parameters made when reporting Mineral Resources may not always be All rock types tested from both lodes have returned high quality concentrates
rigorous. Where this is the case, this should be reported with an explanation with coarse flake sizing and high purities.
of the basis of the metallurgical assumptions made. Refer to earlier ASX announcements.

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Environmental monitoring is underway and detailed environmental factors will
Environmen- Assumptions made regarding possible waste and process residue disposal be assessed as part of the Pre Feasibility study.
tal factors or options. It is always necessary as part of the process of determining
assumptions 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 Company has completed specific gravity testwork on 757 drill core
Bulk density Whether assumed or determined. If assumed, the basis for the assumptions. samples across the Epanko and Ulanzi deposits using Hydrostatic Weighing
If determined, the method used, whether wet or dry, the frequency of the (uncoated).
measurements, the nature, size and representativeness of the samples. Of these 757 samples, 373 are from within the modelled mineralised
The bulk density for bulk material must have been measured by methods that domains, primarily from fresh material (354 samples) and transition (19
adequately account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc), moisture and samples).
differences between rock and alteration zones within the deposit. Statistical analysis of the samples and comparison against depth and TGC
Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates used in the evaluation grade identified a subjective relationship between bulk density (BD) and TGC
process of the different materials. grade. As such, the BD used for fresh material was the average for the
deposits (90% confidence interval) at 2.73 g/cm3 (with a standard deviation
of 0.05).
For the modelled oxide/transition zone (19% of the reported tonnage), there
were only 19 samples available. Whilst the analysis of these samples
produced the same BD as the fresh material, it was decided to use a slightly
reduced BD of 2.6 g/cm3. It is planned to increase the number of
measurements on transition material samples in the next phase of work.
For the modelled oxide zone (4% of the reported tonnage), there were no BD
measurements completed to date. It is planned to complete a representative
number of measurements on oxide material samples in the next phase of
work using appropriate measuring techniques for the material type. For this
resource, an oxide BD of 1.9 g/cm3 has been assumed.
The Mineral Resource has been classified on the basis of confidence in the
Classification The basis for the classification of the Mineral Resources into varying geological model, continuity of mineralised zones, drilling density, confidence
confidence categories. in the underlying database and the available bulk density information.
Whether appropriate account has been taken of all relevant factors (ie Maximum drill spacing for Measured Resource classification is 50m (northing)
relative confidence in tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input data, by 50m (easting). Indicated Resource classification is 100m (northing) by 50-
confidence in continuity of geology and metal values, quality, quantity and 75m (easting). Wider drill spacing is categorised into the Inferred Resources.
distribution of the data). All factors considered; the resource estimate has in part been assigned to
Whether the result appropriately reflects the Competent Person’s view of Measured and Indicated with the remainder as Inferred Resources.
the deposit. The result reflects the Competent Person’s view of the deposit.
Whilst Mr. Barnes (Competent Person) is considered Independent of the
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral Resource estimates. Company, no third party review has been conducted.

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reviews
The relative accuracy of the Mineral Resource estimate is reflected in the
Discussion of Where appropriate a statement of the relative accuracy and confidence level reporting of the Mineral Resources as per the guidelines of the 2012 JORC
relative
accuracy/
confidence
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
Code.
The statement relates to global estimates of tonnes and grade.
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 withproduction data, where available.

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