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BUXTON RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2015

Jul 12, 2015

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Capital/Financing Update

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13[th] July 2015

ASX Release

MAPPING AND ROCK-CHIP RESULTS UPGRADE TARGETS AT DOUBLE MAGIC

  • Recent mapping and rock-chip sampling by Buxton’s experienced geological team upgrades Ni-Cu sulphide targets at Double Magic

  • At Conductor D magmatic Ni-Cu sulphides discovered in outcrop up-dip from the conductor plate. This strongly upgrades the target by suggesting the source of the conductor is likely nickeliferous sulphides (not graphite or barren iron sulphides)

  • Conductor D is untested by drilling and has an extremely high ground EM response with a conductance of ~10,000-15,000S (Nova ~5,100S)

  • Geological mapping shows that conductor D sits near the probable base of a high-Mg Ruins Dolerite sill in contact with a distinctive gabbro unit

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Figure 1. Conductor D, TEM response, modelled conductor and planned drill-holes.

  • Detailed mapping located surface gossan and sulphide outcrops at interpreted up-dip extensions of Conductors D, A and C with new rockchip assay results including;

  • Conductor A: 6.0% Ni, 1.1% Cu and 2.6% Ni, 1.1% Cu

  • Conductor C: 0.6% Ni, 0.2% Cu

  • Conductor D: 0.3% Ni, 0.3% Cu

  • $150,000 grant secured toward Double Magic drilling program provided by WA Government under the co-funded, innovative drilling program

  • All drill access tracks and pads at Double Magic are now complete in readiness for drilling to commence within weeks

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New Observations from Double Magic

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The Company’s geologists have conducted further detailed geological mapping and rock-chip sampling around the central zone of targets at Double Magic. Major observations and results include;

  • Identification of a discrete, coarse grained gabbro unit interpreted to be located stratigraphically below a high-Mg dolerite unit (Ruins Dolerite)

  • A rock-chip sample located up-dip from the modelled plate at Conductor D has returned modal percentages of nickel, copper and iron sulphides indicative of a primary magmatic source. Conductor D is located just above a distinctive gabbro unit and thus is tentatively interpreted to be located toward the base of the high-Mg dolerite unit – an ideal location for an accumulation of sulphides

  • At Conductor A, a 200m+ long zone of high-grade nickel-copper gossan outcrop

  • has now been defined

  • At Conductor C, a number of highly anomalous nickel-copper assays were

  • returned from rock-chip samples

  • Geochemical analysis of all anomalous nickel-copper rock-chip samples show that they are from a primary sulphide source and not related to surface enrichment (Figure 2)

Figure 2. Double Magic mineralised rock-chip samples plotted on Bull & Mazzuchelli primary nickel sulphide discriminator.

The Company plans to drill test nine separate targets at the Double Magic project beginning in late July/early August 2015. Three of the conductors are deemed high priority with each of these occurring within the known nickel host rock, the Ruins Dolerite;

  • Conductor D: Untested with drilling. The ground EM response is an order of magnitude greater than the other conductors with a conductance of ~10,00015,000S (Nova 5,100S). Magmatic Ni-Cu sulphides have been discovered in outcrop in a location directly up-dip from the modelled conductor plate. This strongly upgrades the target by suggesting the source of the conductor is nickeliferous sulphides (not graphite or barren iron sulphides). The modelled conductor has an extent of circa 100m x 30m (Figures 1 & 3).

  • Conductor C: Previously partially drill tested with one hole that intersected nickel-copper sulphide mineralization (3m @ 1.3% Ni & 0.2% Cu and 6m @ 0.5% Ni & 0.2% Cu). No additional drilling or downhole EM was conducted on this target. The highest ground EM response (to the east) was not drill tested. Rock-chip samples with highly anomalous nickel and copper assays plus visual sulphides were taken near the up-dip extent of the conductor. The conductance is ~1,500S (Figure 3)

  • Conductor B: Untested with drilling. The modelled conductor has the largest spatial extent of any of the targets. It is likely related to conductor A, where previous drilling intersected nickel-copper sulphide mineralisation (3m @ 0.7% Ni and 0.2% Cu) and rock-chip samples of up to 6.0% Ni + 1.1% Cu have been taken. The modelled conductor has an extent of circa 300m x 100m. The conductance is ~1,000S – 2,000S (Figure 3)

Critically, all conductors effectively tested to date by historical drilling have been verified as being due to nickeliferous sulphide mineralisation. Importantly, no graphite, barren sulphides or any other conductive material was encountered. This significantly upgrades the potential of the target conductors to represent Ni-Cu sulphide mineralisation.

All drill access tracks and pads have now been cleared in readiness for the ~2,500m drilling program. The drill rig and field crews will move to Double Magic as soon as the current Zanthus drilling program is completed.

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Figure 3. Updated, simplified map of the central area of the Double Magic Project with modelled ground EM conductors, interpreted extent of the Ruins Dolerite, selected drilling and rock chip results.

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Figure 4. Photomicrograph of rock-chip taken up-dip from Conductor D showing magmatic nickel and copper sulphides. viol = secondary violarite after magmatic pentlandite; po = magmatic pyrrhotite; cp = magmatic chalcopyrite.

- Table 1. Significant rock chip results from Double Magic

Easting Northing Sample ID Ni % Cu % Lithology Location & Comments
654398 8127129 180851 5.99 1.07 Gossan Conductor A
654416 8127120 *180801 4.97 1.26 Gossan Conductor A
654398 8127128 180852 2.59 1.07 Gossan Conductor A
654480 8127103 180855 1.64 2.10 Gossan Conductor A
654417 8127122 *180802 1.52 0.38 Gossan Conductor A
654388 8127139 180846 1.21 1.28 Gossan Conductor A
654327 8127194 180850 0.46 1.04 Gossan Conductor A
654372 8127150 180849 0.45 0.83 Gossan Conductor A
654372 8127150 180848 0.29 0.06 Pyroxenite Conductor A
654388 8127140 180847 0.21 2.94 Gossan Conductor A
655271 8126774 180810 0.59 0.22 Dolerite Conductor C
655451 8127263 180829 0.32 0.28 Dolerite Conductor D ‐ visible coarsegrained sulphides

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Figure 4. Location of Buxton’s exploration projects.

Competent Person

The information in this report that relates to rock chip sampling results is based on information compiled by Dr Julian Stephens, Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Non-Executive Director for Buxton Resources Limited. Dr Stephens has sufficient experience which is relevant to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a “Competent Person”, as defined in the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves and consents to the inclusion in this report of the information compiled by him in the form and context in which they appear.

The information in this report that relates to all other exploration results is information previously reported by Victory Mines Limited (ASX: VIC) under the 2004 edition of The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves ("JORC Code") on 12/09/2012, 10/10/2012, 25/10/2012, 16/01/2013, 13/03/2013, 24/04/2013, 29/05/2013, 11/06/2013, 20/06/2013, 05/07/2013, 06/08/2013, 12/08/2013 and 13/09/2013. There have been no material changes to the Exploration Results reported in the announcements of Victory Mines Limited. Buxton has not yet been able to completely verify all of the historical Exploration Results. Buxton will report further in relation to the project once sufficient work has been completed to report under the 2012 Edition of the JORC Code.

JORC Table: Section 1 – Sampling Techniques and Data for Reconnaissance Rock‐chip samples (2015)

samples (2015)
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.
Rock chip samples were collected by geologists from
Buxton Resources Limited (Buxton) during three field
trips to the Double Magic Project. Selected rock chip
samples were taken at surface based on visual inspection
and three systematic traverses.
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample
representivity and the appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used.
The samples were selective and therefore are not wholly
representative of the underlying geology
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.
Rock chip samples were submitted to Genalysis Intertek
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
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).
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Drill sample recovery Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample
recoveries and results assessed.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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 by Fire
Assay with an ICP finish for Au, Pt and Pd. The laboratory
procedures are considered to be appropriate for
reportingaccordingto industrybestpractice
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
The results of the laboratory‐inserted standards, blanks
and sample repeats demonstrate the accuracy and
precision of methods employed.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
All data was collected initially on paper and handheld
GPS. This data was hand entered to spread sheets and
validated by Company geologists. This data was then
imported and validated using MapInfo software. Physical
data sheets are stored at the company office. Digital
data is securelyarchived on and off‐site.
No adjustments to assay data have been made
Handheld GPS (+/‐5m) as well as reference to
topographical and other known features was used to
mark locations of samples
MGA51(GDA94)
Topographic elevation was recorded via handheld GPS
but corrected using SRTM data as this was deemed more
accurate and is sufficient for this stage of exploration
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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 are stored at a
secure companywarehouse
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
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 – surface rock chip samples
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.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
The use of twinned holes. Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures,
data verification, data storage (physical and electronic)
protocols.
All data was collected initially on paper and handheld
GPS. This data was hand entered to spread sheets and
validated by Company geologists. This data was then
imported and validated using MapInfo software. Physical
data sheets are stored at the company office. Digital
data is securelyarchived 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 other known features was used to
mark locations of samples
Specification of thegrid system used. MGA51(GDA94)
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. Topographic elevation was recorded via handheld GPS
but corrected using SRTM data as this was deemed more
accurate and is sufficient for this stage of exploration
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Whether sample compositing has been applied. Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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 are 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,
native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or
national park and environmental settings.
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 by Alexander Creek Pty Ltd. Buxton
Resources Limited (Buxton) owns 100% of Alexander
Creek PtyLtd
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,
VictoryMines 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. All data presented has been previously
reported under JORC 2004 and there has been no
material change (see Competent Persons Statement for
details of original reports)
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:
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
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.
Not applicable as only rock chips (point data) is
presented
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
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.
Not applicable – surface rock chip samples
Balanced reporting Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results
is not practicable, representative reporting of both low
and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to
avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
The Company has taken a total of 55 rock chip samples
of which 12 are considered mineralised with nickel and
copper and are reported in Table 1. The other 43
samples are considered unmineralised and were taken
for geological understanding of the different lithologies
present. These are deemed not material for this report
and hence their results are not reported here.
Other substantive
exploration data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material,
should be reported including (but not limited to):
geological observations; geophysical survey results;
geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and
method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk
density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating
substances.
Not applicable
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for
lateral extensions or depth extensions or large‐scale step‐
out drilling).
The Company plans an aggressive work program to
quickly assess the potential of the Project to host
economic nickel‐copper sulphide deposits. The priority
will be to drill test all prospective targets, including the
three prime ground EM conductors (C, D & B).
Downhole EM will be utilized to determine hole
placement in relation to the conductive bodies. Further
work includes,field mapping,VTEM andground EM.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible
extensions, including the main geological interpretations
and future drilling areas, provided this information is not
commercially sensitive.
See modelled conductors in Figures within the text of
this report. Additional zones of interest may be
established based on geological information (such as
drilling data). Regionally, the extensive land package
containing significant exposure of the nickeliferous host
lithologythe Ruin’s Dolerite are of exploration interest.