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BUXTON RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2015

Oct 7, 2015

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Capital/Financing Update

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ASX Release

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8[th] October 2015

DOUBLE MAGIC NI-CU PROJECT – PHASE 2 DRILLING COMPLETED

  • Phase 2 RC and diamond core drilling has been completed

  • A medium to high grade Ni-Cu sulphide body at Conductor D has been defined on three sides but remains open to the north-west

  • The last step out hole drilled at Conductor D (diamond core hole DMDD0004) intersected 8 metres of visible Ni-Cu sulphides from 45m down hole, including 0.4m of massive sulphide from 48.1m. This intersection is approximately 35 metres north-west of that in discovery hole DMRC0003

  • Weakly disseminated sulphides and minor massive sulphides were also intersected in the diamond core hole drilled at Conductor C

  • Heli-borne VTEMmax data acquisition completed

  • Downhole HP TEM surveys currently underway

  • Laboratory assays are pending and expected within weeks

Buxton Resources Limited (ASX: BUX & BUXO) advises that the Phase 2 drilling program and most related field programs at the Double Magic Ni-Cu Project (location in Figure 4) are complete, with only down-hole HP TEM surveys ongoing.

The Phase 1 and 2 programmes have yielded a vast amount of new information including encouraging results at Conductors D and C. The presence of high to very high grade Ni-Cu sulphides in the area has been confirmed. On the strength of this, and as no exploration of any kind has yet been completed outside the relatively small area of historic interest around Jack’s Hill, Buxton also considers the untested potential of its regional tenements to be outstanding.

Receipt of laboratory assays will enable full assessment of drilling results, this coupled with evaluation of both local DH TEM and the historic, regional new VTEM dataset will drive planning of the next program of works for the Double Magic Ni-Cu Project.

Drilling Update

A further 580 metres of RC drilling in 4 holes (DMRC0021, 22, 23 and 24) has been completed at three targets since Buxton’s last ASX announcement on 21[st] September 2015. This brings the Phase 2 RC total to 1,790 m in 15 holes, and Buxton’s RC drilling total at Double Magic to 3,123 m in 24 holes, testing 9 targets. See Figure 3 for a map of the area of work.

Phase 2 RC drilling successfully employed additional downhole stabiliser equipment, preventing excessive drillhole deviation like that encountered during Phase 1 work.

A total of 495.3 metres of orientated HQ diamond core drilling has also now been completed in 4 holes at Conductors D and C.

Laboratory assays for all Phase 2 drillholes are pending, reporting of those is expected over the coming weeks.

PO Box 9028 Suite 1, First Floor Subiaco WA 6008 14-16 Rowland Street Subiaco WA 6008

Tel: 08-9380 6063 Fax: 08-9381 4056

www.buxtonresources.com.au [email protected]

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See Table 1 for a complete list of all drillholes completed by Buxton, and Figure 3 for an overall plan of the area of drilling to date.

This last part of Phase 2 drilling was designed to test the geometry and along-strike extensions of the Conductor D mineralisation, as well as following up at existing geophysical targets.

Buxton provides this drilling update based on visual assessment only as laboratory results are pending. The company also reminds readers that mineralised intercepts reported are not to be considered as true thicknesses.

Conductor D

DMRC0021 was collared 85 metres south-west of DMRC0003 at -70[o] inclination towards 015, intersecting only minor sulphides from 52-54m downhole. DMRC0024 was collared 75m south-south-west of DMRC003 at -70[o] inclination towards 080, intersecting 6 metres of moderate sulphides from 55m downhole.

Diamond core holes DMDD0001 and 2 were drilled to twin discovery RC holes DMRC0003 and 17 respectively, duplicating the original intersections and successfully obtaining orientated core of disseminated, net-textured massive matrix, and massive sulphide.

Diamond core hole DMDD0004 was drilled from the same pad as DMRC0019, 35 metres west-south-west of DMRC0003, but angled at -60[o] inclination towards 335 to test the north-western extent of mineralisation. It intersected 8 metres of low to moderate levels of sulphides from 44.8m downhole, including a 0.4m massive sulphide vein from 48.1m (approximately 35 metres north-west of the discovery intersection in DMRC0003), before entering the barren dolerite dyke at 60.5m downhole.

See Figure 1 below for a cross section of the Conductor D area, Figure 2 for a plan of the same area, and Table 1 at the end of this document for a full list of all drillholes completed by Buxton to date.

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Figure 1 – Conductor D cross-section (bearing 040) showing drillholes with visual sulphide estimates, Ni/Cu assays where available, and interpreted geology. Section view envelope width restricted to 15 metres (+/-7.5m) around intersections for clarity

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Figure 2 – Conductor D plan view, showing drillhole collars & traces with interpreted surface geology.

Other Conductors

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Diamond core hole DMDD0003 was drilled at Conductor C targeting a complex zone of conductors identified by downhole TEM and the large loop HP FLTEM survey, above and to the east of the intersections in DMRC0004. The new hole intersected a zone of weakly disseminated sulphides from 143-175m downhole, with a 0.2m massive sulphide vein from 144m downhole.

Hole DMRC0022 was drilled at Conductor I to follow up moderately promising results in DMRC0018 (as reported on 21[st] September 2015), however the new hole, angled more westerly, intersected only traces of sulphides between 130-140m downhole.

Hole DMRC0023 was drilled between Conductors A and B, testing two remodelled plates identified by the large loop HP FLTEM survey. Low to moderate levels of sulphides were observed from 222-227m downhole but the second plate appears not to have been intersected.

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Figure 3 – General plan view of the central part of the Double Magic project, showing conductors, Buxton drill hole collars, and interpreted geology.

Geophysics

Flying of the heliborne VTEMmax survey over the balance of Buxton’s tenements (~55km[2] ) at 100 metre line spacing has just been completed. Checking and processing of data is underway. This historic survey is the first exploration of any kind in the region outside the relatively small area of past and present interest around Jack’s Hill.

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Down-hole HP TEM surveying of nine selected Phase 2 drillholes (including two diamond core holes) is presently underway, completion anticipated within a few days.

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Table 1 – Buxton’s completed drilling at Double Magic. Coordinates are MGA Zone 51 (GDA94)

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Figure 4. Location of the Double Magic Ni-Cu Project in Western Australia. Also shown is the location of Panoramic’s Savannah Ni-Cu Mine.

For further information regarding Buxton Resources Limited please contact:

Sam Wright

Company Secretary

[email protected]

Competent Person

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Rolf Forster, Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and Mr Derek Marshall, Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Forster is an Independent Consultant to Buxton Resources Limited and Mr Marshall is a full-time employee. Mr Forster and Mr Marshall have sufficient experience which is relevant to the activity being 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 Forster and Mr Marshall consent to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.

JORC Table: Section 1 – Sampling Techniques and Data

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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.
Early stage exploration drilling at the Double Magic
project has been undertaken utilizing a Reverse
Circulation Percussion (RC) rig, and an HQ diamond core
wireline rig equipped with core orientation equipment.
The drillhole locations are picked up by handheld GPS.
Surveying by licensed surveyor is underway. Sampling
was carried out under Buxton protocols and QAQC
procedures are per industry best practice.
RC drilling was sampled on 1m intervals. A rig mounted
cyclone and cone splitter was used to provide a bulk
sample and a representative split sample for assay.
Either the 1m split or a composite (hand speared)
sample was collected for assay purposes. Core sample
lengths vary up to 1 metre, quarter HQ core submitted
for analysis.
Samples are submitted to Intertek Genalysis in Perth for
analysis. A standard dry, crush and pulverize was
followed by a 25g charge for fire assay with an ICP-MS
finish for Au, Pt, Pd and a four-acid digestion finished
with ICP-OES for a suite of 33 elements.
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.
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).
At the Double Magic Project, since July 2015, WBH
Drilling has completed a total of 24 holes for 3,123m of
bit-face sampled RC drilling. Terra Drilling has completed
4 HQ diamond core holes for a total of 495.3m. All core
orientated by downhole spear. All holes downhole
surveyedgenerallyon 30 metre intervals.
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
The RC bulk sample recovery is routinely examined for
representivity. It is not believed that any bias has
occurred due to loss or gain of sample.
All core was measured on-site, recoveries calculated and
reconciled with driller’s plods.
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.
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.
All drill holes are geologically logged in real time by
qualified and experienced geologists, recording relevant
data to a set template. All logging included lithological
features, mineral assemblages and estimated
mineralization percentages. All data was codified to a set
of company code systems. All core is orientated, RQD
logged, all structural data measured and recorded. All
chips and core are photographed.
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature.
_Core(or costean, channel, etc) photography. _
The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or
all core taken.
All RC 1m intervals were split with a rig mounted cone
splitter. Less mineralised analysis samples were prepared
as multiple metre (generally 4m composites) spear
samples. All HQ core was sawn at a constant angle to
orientation markings, sampled to geological boundaries,
up to a maximum of 1 metre in length. Quarter core
submitted for assay. Sample preparation is consistent
with industry best practice. Field QC procedures involved
the use of certified reference material assay standards,
blanks and duplicates for company QC measures, and
laboratory standards, replicate assaying and barren
washes for laboratory QC measures. The insertion rate of
each of these QAQC measures averaged 1:20. The
sample size is deemed appropriate for the material and
analysis method.
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 samplepreparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling
stages to maximise representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in situ material collected, including
for instance results for field duplicate/second-half
sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of
the material being sampled.
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.
The samples were analysed at Intertek Genalysis in
Perth, Australia. Sample preparation included drying,
crushing, splitting and pulverizing. A four acid digest
followed by a 33 element ICP analysis was conducted on
all samples. The samples were also analysed byFire

Assay with an ICP finish for Au, Pt and Pd. The laboratory procedures are considered to be appropriate for reporting according to industry best practice.

Assay with an ICP finish for Au, Pt and Pd. The laboratory
procedures are considered to be appropriate for
reporting according to industry best practice.
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.
Not applicable.
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.
The results of the laboratory-inserted standards, blanks
and sample repeats demonstrate the accuracy and
precision of methods employed.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant intersections by either
independent or alternative company personnel.
Significant mineralization has been verified by
independent consultants and alternative company
personnel.
The use of twinned holes. Two RC holes (DMRC0003 and 17) have been twinned by
HQ diamond core holes DMDD0001 and 2 respectively,
confirming mineralization in both cases. Core has been
logged but not sawn for sampling as geological work is
ongoing.
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures,
data verification, data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
All data is collected initially on paper and handheld GPS.
This data is hand entered to spread sheets and validated
by Company geologists. This data is then imported and
validated using MapInfo software. Physical data sheets
are stored at the company office. Digital data is securely
archived on and off-site.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No adjustments to assay data have been made.
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.
Handheld GPS (+/-5m) as well as reference to
topographical and remote sensing data. Drillhole collar
pickup by licensed surveyor is underway.
Specification of thegrid system used. MGA51(GDA94).
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Topographic elevation was recorded via handheld GPS
and checked against remote sensing data, this is deemed
sufficient for this stage of exploration.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Drill holes are based on geophysical targets and not
equally spaced. Follow-up holes are close to very closely
spaced (20 metres or less). Samples from DMRC003
were taken as 1m splits for the entire hole. Core sample
lengths variable but no more than 1 metre.
Not applicable – No Mineral Resource or Ore Reserve
calculations have been performed.
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
estimationprocedure(s) and classifications applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
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.
Information from orientated core indicates that drillhole
orientation is appropriate for disseminated and massive
matrix mineralization. Massive sulphides often appear
amorphous in geometry
All mineralized intervals are down hole intervals, not
true width.
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.
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample security. Samples were packaged and stored in secure storage
from the time of gathering through to submission.
Laboratory best practice methods were employed by the
laboratory upon receipt. Returned pulps will be stored at
a secure companywarehouse.
Audits or reviews The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
No audits of the sampling techniques or data were
carried out due to the early stage of exploration. It is
considered by the Company that industry best practice
methods have been employed at all stages of the
exploration.

Section 2 – Reporting of Exploration Results

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,
The Double Magic Project is located in the Kimberley
region of Western Australia and consists of four
exploration licences (E04/1533, E04/2142, E04/2026 &
E04/2060)held byAlexander Creek PtyLtd. Alexander
native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or
national park and environmental settings.
Creek Pty Ltd is a wholly (100%) owned subsidiary of
Buxton Resources Limited.
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 tenements are in good standing with the DMP and
there are no known impediments for exploration on
these tenements.
Exploration done by
other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other
parties.
Data used during the appraisal of the Double Magic
Project (previously known as the Alexander Creek
Project, Clara Hills, Jack’s Hill, Limestone Springs &
Maura’s Reward) has been collected by numerous
exploration parties, including Alexander Creek Pty Ltd,
Victory Mines Limited (ASX:VIC), Proto Resources and
Investments Limited (ASX:PRW), and Ram Resources
Limited (ASX:RMR). All geophysical data has been
independently reviewed by Southern Geoscience
Consultants. Any historical data presented has been
previously reported under JORC 2004 and there has
been no material change.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
The Project area lies within the Palaeoproterozoic
Hooper Province of the King Leopold Orogen in the
Kimberley region of Western Australia. The geology of
the Project is characterized by mica schists of the
Marboo Formation which are intruded by thick sills of
the Ruins Dolerite. The Ruins Dolerite is a medium- to
fine-grained mafic-ultramafic intrusive that is host to
the known nickel-copper sulphide mineralization. This
mineralization is interpreted to represent primary
orthomagmatic sulphide mineralization, however there
appears to be significant re-working and alteration of
the mineralization in places (in particular at the Jack’s
Hill Gossan where the mineralization is dominated by
copper carbonates and contains limited nickel).
Importantly the gossan at Jack’s Hill does not have an
electromagnetic (EM) signature, whereas the EM
targets tested to date all appear to be due to nickel and
copper enriched sulphide mineralization.
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:
See Table 1 in body of release.
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.
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.
No weighting, truncations, aggregates or metal
equivalents were used.
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.
Relationship between
mineralisation widths
and intercept lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the
reporting of Exploration Results.
The relationship between the true mineralization width
and intercept length is not known at this early stage of
drilling, however true width of the intercepts in most
holes is interpreted to be less than intercept length.
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
(eg ‘down hole length, true width not known’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and Refer to figures/tables in body of release.
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.
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results All currently available exploration results have been
is not practicable, representative reporting of both low reported.
and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to
avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
Other substantive Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, There is no other exploration data that is deemed to be
exploration data should be reported including (but not limited to): meaningful or material.
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.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for See text in body of release.
lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-
out drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible See modelled conductors in Figures within the text of
extensions, including the main geological interpretations this report. Additional zones of interest may be
and future drilling areas, provided this information is not established based on geological information (such as
commercially sensitive. drilling or downhole data). Regionally, the extensive
land package containing significant exposure of the
nickeliferous host lithology the Ruin’s Dolerite are of
exploration interest.