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CAPRICORN METALS LTD Capital/Financing Update 2016

Jun 9, 2016

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KARLAWINDA SET FOR RESOURCE UPGRADE FOLLOWING MORE STRONG GOLD RESULTS

Updated resource for Bibra deposit due by the end of June as final assays confirm significant extensions

ASX ANNOUNCMENT 10 June 2016

Australian Securities Exchange Code: CMM

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Final results (5 holes) from the 47-hole resource expansion drilling program at Bibra have now been returned.

  • The results continue to confirm significant extensions of quality gold mineralisation well outside the current Inferred Resource boundary (18Mt at 1.1g/t for 650,800oz – Table 1).

  • Significant results from the final batch of assays include (see Tables 2 and 3):

ABN: 84 121 700 105

  • KBRC 328: 13 metres @ 1.63g/t Au from 171m

  • KBRC 326: 22 metres @ 1.10g/t Au from 236m

Board of Directors:

Mr Guy LeClezio Non-Executive Chairman

Mr Peter Thompson Managing Director

Mr Peter Langworthy Technical Director

Mr Heath Hellewell Non-Executive Director

Issued Capital:

Shares 487M Options 18.7M Share Price A$0.15 Market Cap. A$73M

  • KBRC 330: 22 metres @ 1.36g/t Au from 178m

  • Results from the last five holes confirm that strong gold mineralisation extends for at least 200m down-plunge beyond the limits of previous drilling.

  • Mineralisation has been intersected in all 47 holes drilled by Capricorn as part of this maiden drill program, laying the foundations for a significant expansion of the Bibra resource.

  • Based on these new results and those previously announced, it is expected that the resource will extend well beyond the current optimised open pit boundary, resulting in a significant upgrade to the resource.

  • Resource modelling activities are well advanced with results expected to be available for reporting by June 30.

  • With strong upcoming news-flow from Karlawinda including the imminent resource upgrade, Scoping Study activities and ongoing exploration and development studies, Capricorn is well placed to take advantage of the strong market environment for Australian gold projects.

EXPLORATION OFFICE: 1 Coventry Parade North Fremantle, WA 6159

REGISTERED OFFICE: 15 Lovegrove Close Mount Claremont, WA 6010

T +61 8 9384 3284

10th June 2016 : Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM) is pleased to advise that final results have now been returned from the recently completed 47-hole resource expansion drilling program at the Bibra Gold Deposit, part of its 100%-owned Karlawinda Gold Project in WA’s Pilbara (Figure 1).

The last five drill holes of the program all intersected significant mineralisation, confirming that the mineralisation extends for at least 200m beyond the limits of previous drilling. These latest assays, combined with the previously announced results, confirm significant extensions to the Bibra deposit, putting Capricorn firmly on track to deliver a significant upgrade to the JORC resource estimate for the Bibra deposit in June .

The Karlawinda Gold Project is located in the Pilbara region, 65km south-east of Newman in WA, within the Archaean aged Sylvania Dome Inlier (Figure 1). Karlawinda is an advanced gold project which includes the Bibra deposit and numerous outstanding exploration targets including the Francopan prospect.

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Figure 1: Location Map: Karlawinda Gold Project

KEY POINTS:

  • A series of drill-holes (KBRC 324 to 330) were drilled to test for significant extensions of the mineralisation outside of the current resource in the down-dip position. The results demonstrate that strong gold mineralisation extends for at least a further 200m down-dip and has the potential to expand the resource well beyond the current resource boundary (Figure 2). The results from this drilling include:

    • KBRC 326: 22 metres @ 1.10g/t Au

    • KBRC 328: 13 metres @ 1.63g/t Au

    • KBRC 330: 22 metres @ 1.36g/t Au

    • KBRC 324:* 26 metres @ 1.48g/t Au and 6 metres @ 2.49g/t Au

    • KBRC 325:* 25 metres @ 1.05g/t Au and 14 metres @ 1.12g/t Au

  • (* Previously announced results – see Tables 2 and 3 for details)

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  • As with the previously reported results, the new results continue to match or exceed the anticipated widths and grades predicted by previously completed wide-spaced drilling. The new results are expected to add significantly to the existing Inferred Resource (Tables 2 and 3); and

  • Deeper mineralisation increasingly extends beyond the current base of the 2012 optimised pit shell and is now expected to extend the resource into these areas (Figure 4).

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Figure 2: Plan Showing Current Drilling Status

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Figure 3: BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT SCHEMATIC CROSS SECTION (199800N)

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Figure 4: BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT SCHEMATIC CROSS SECTION (200850N)

NEXT STEPS

Resource modelling and estimation activities are well advanced and results are expected for reporting in the last week of June.

MANAGEMENT COMMENT

Capricorn’s Managing Director, Mr Peter Thompson, said the receipt of the final assay results from the recent 47-hole drill program at Karlawinda marked another significant step forward for the project.

It is a reflection of the quality and scale of the Bibra deposit that we have been able to report significant mineralisation in every single hole drilled as part of this maiden drill program,” he said.

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The assay results reported today include some important intersections down-dip of the previously identified mineralisation which are expected to impact on the imminent Resource Upgrade and Scoping Study.

“We are very pleased with the progress we have achieved at Karlawinda in a relatively short space of time, and we are looking forward to what will be a very busy second half of the year as we advance this high-quality mid-tier gold asset towards potential development.”

For and on behalf of the Board

Peter Thompson

Managing Director

For further information, please contact:

Mr Peter Thompson, Managing Director Mr Nicholas Read Email: [email protected] Read Corporate Phone: 0417 979 169 Phone: 0419 929 046

Competent Persons Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results or Mineral Resources is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr. Peter Langworthy, Technical Director, who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr. Peter Langworthy is a full time Director of Capricorn Metals Limited and has sufficient experience, whi1ch is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration and to the activities undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code of Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr. Peter Langworthy consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.

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APPENDIX 1 – RESOURCE TABLE AND DRILLHOLE DATA

Table 1 – Karlawinda Gold Project – Bibra Gold Deposit – June 2014 Resource Table

Mineral Resource 30 June 2014* - Reported at a 0.5g/t Au cut off grade

Mineral Resource 30 June 2014* - Reported at a 0.5g/t Au cut off grade Mineral Resource 30 June 2014* - Reported at a 0.5g/t Au cut off grade Mineral Resource 30 June 2014* - Reported at a 0.5g/t Au cut off grade Mineral Resource 30 June 2014* - Reported at a 0.5g/t Au cut off grade
Classification Tonnes (Mt) Au g/t Contained Au (Oz)
Measured -- -- --
Indicated -- -- --
Inferred 18 1.1 650,800
GRAND TOTAL 18 1.1 650,800

Notes:

  1. The Mineral Resource estimate was estimated within a conceptual A$1,600/oz Au pit shell completed in 2012 and for the area of drill coverage at 100m x 50m spacing or less. Contained gold (oz) figures have been rounded to the nearest one hundred ounces.

  2. The Mineral Resource has been unchanged since 2013.

  3. Mostly RC drilling with 1m cone split samples analysed by 50g fire assay.

  4. Mineralisation was wireframed at a cut-off grade of 0.3g/t Au and Mineral Resources were reported above a cut-off grade of 0.5g/t Au.

  5. Block modeling used ordinary kriging grade interpolation methods for composites that were top-cut to 10g/t Au in the supergene zone and 16g/t Au for the remaining mineralization. Top cuts are not severe, trimming no greater than 0.5% of the samples.

  6. There are no Ore Reserves for Karlawinda.

Table 2 – Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results

HOLE No From To Intercept Grade
KBRC284 151 163 12 0.96
176 189 13 1.02
KBRC285 169 178 9 5.10
190 211 21 1.33
KBRC286 189 197 8 0.86
203 218 15 1.07
KBRC287 92 94 2 3.98
97 99 2 1.20
133 135 2 1.09
187 195 8 0.73
198 208 10 0.95
KBRC288 23 35 12 1.03
86 89 3 1.07
160 172 12 0.70
197 200 3 0.89
KBRC289 40 43 3 1.40
163 176 13 0.59
177 185 8 1.16
KBRC290 126 135 9 3.32
183 199 16 0.53
200 219 19 1.37
KBRC291 95 101 6 0.78

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HOLE No From To Intercept Grade
154 166 12 0.83
171 181 9 1.07
KBRC292 67 74 7 1.24
124 132 8 0.95
144 155 11 1.33
KBRC293 73 84 11 0.99
138 149 11 1.12
164 172 8 1.13
KBRC294 93 100 7 1.52
142 151 9 0.65
160 183 23 1.13
KBRC295 111 117 6 1.36
167 181 14 0.66
183 200 17 1.14
KBRC296 89 94 5 3.71
138 154 16 0.87
160 179 19 1.35
KBRC297 160 170 10 1.09
171 193 22 1.58
KBRC298 174 192 18 0.89
195 207 12 0.55
209 214 5 1.04
KBRC299 32 35 3 1.65
124 126 2 1.30
129 147 18 1.00
163 166 3 6.17
KBRC300 15 21 6 1.54
138 146 8 0.68
152 163 11 1.12
173 174 1 2.05
177 179 2 7.45
KBRC301 38 39 1 4.18
154 160 6 0.80
172 181 9 1.35
KBRC302 55 57 2 1.12
114 119 5 1.23
175 176 1 1.04
182 191 9 1.35
KBRC303 100 103 3 3.29
131 134 3 1.45
151 152 1 1.84

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HOLE No From To Intercept Grade
KBRC304 119 121 2 1.98
147 152 5 0.87
163 167 4 0.68
183 184 1 6.78
KBRC305 62 64 2 0.72
133 151 18 1.06
KBRC306 75 78 3 2.42
86 88 4 1.38
146 161 15 1.01
KBRC307 42 45 3 1.83
151 155 4 1.01
157 175 16 1.15
KBRC308 30 41 11 0.61
KBRC309 46 50 4 1.43
59 64 5 1.20
KBRC310 29 30 1 1.93
33 34 1 1.04
54 56 5 0.75
85 87 2 5.86
KBRC311 52 76 24 1.01
KBRC312 67 68 1 1.25
74 76 2 2.97
93 95 1 1.31
KBRC313 76 77 1 0.74
90 91 1 0.55
KBRC314 213 225 12 0.7
244 245 1 8.15
KBRC315 18 20 2 1.77
27 29 2 3.83
107 108 1 3.88
151 153 2 1.65
157 161 4 1.34
212 223 11 1.21
233 234 1 1.41
239 241 2 2.45
KBRC316 20 39 19 1.33
46 50 4 1.13
79 87 8 0.68
94 95 1 1.05
124 129 5 0.98
153 155 2 3.86

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HOLE No From To Intercept Grade
191 200 9 1.08
227 238 11 0.81
KBRC317 27 28 1 0.79
39 40 1 1.43
60 66 6 0.61
150 151 1 1.63
155 157 2 1.69
203 208 5 1.34
213 236 23 1.08
KBRC318 108 118 10 0.63
175 183 8 1.15
193 200 7 1.70
206 208 2 4.30
KBRC319 106 107 1 1.63
126 139 13 1.45
190 198 8 1.01
206 218 12 1.64
224 226 2 1.18
KBRC320 15 16 1 4.27
27 30 3 1.02
183 201 18 1.01
KBRC321 119 125 6 1.15
131 135 4 0.80
156 157 1 2.35
KBRC322 44 49 5 1.05
168 169 1 1.37
KBRC323 78 80 2 0.78
189 190 1 0.62
KBRC324 22 23 1 1.24
71 72 1 1.26
80 82 2 1.33
88 89 1 1.80
92 93 1 1.24
165 169 4 2.45
200 204 4 1.03
231 257 26 1.48
270 276 6 2.49
KBRC325 132 133 1 1.75
264 289 25 1.05
296 310 14 1.12
KBRC326 52 57 6 0.85

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HOLE No From To Intercept Grade
123 125 2 1.17
166 172 6 1.50
186 188 2 2.31
236 257 22 1.10
276 278 2 0.88
KBRC327 86 89 3 0.97
109 111 2 2.45
240 246 6 0.81
255 267 12 0.80
271 280 9 1.00
KBRC328 171 184 13 1.63
KBRC329 143 145 2 1.96
164 178 14 0.81
KBRC330 167 170 3 1.05
178 200 22 1.36
207 209 2 1.26

(Note: See Appendix (2) JORC Code (2012) Table 1 Parameters).

Table 3: Drill Collar Summary

Hole_ID Drilling
Status
MGA_E MGA_N Local_N Local_E RL Azi Dip Depth
KBRC284 Complete 203912 7368888 200050 49850 600 0 -90 209
KBRC285 Complete 203864 7368901 200050 49800 600 0 -90 227
KBRC286 Complete 203780 7368975 200100 49700 600 0 -90 250
KBRC287 Complete 203793 7369024 200150 49700 600 0 -90 226
KBRC288 Complete 203854 7369059 200200 49750 600 0 -90 226
KBRC289 Complete 203867 7369107 200250 49750 600 0 -90 208
KBRC290 Complete 203803 7368866 200000 49750 600 0 -90 239
KBRC291 Complete 203886 7368792 199950 49850 600 0 -90 203
KBRC292 Complete 203983 7368766 199950 49950 600 0 -90 173
KBRC293 Complete 203935 7368779 199950 49900 600 0 -90 185
KBRC294 Complete 203899 7368840 200000 49850 600 0 -90 203
KBRC295 Complete 203851 7368853 200000 49800 600 0 -90 221
KBRC296 Complete 203925 7368936 200100 49850 600 0 -90 209
KBRC297 Complete 203877 7368949 200100 49800 600 0 -90 221
KBRC298 Complete 203829 7368962 200100 49750 600 0 -90 233
KBRC299 Complete 203986 7368972 200150 49900 600 0 -90 166
KBRC300 Complete 203938 7368985 200150 49850 600 0 -90 179
KBRC301 Complete 203890 7368998 200150 49800 600 0 -90 191
KBRC302 Complete 203842 7369011 200150 49750 600 0 -90 209
KBRC303 Complete 203951 7369033 200200 49850 600 0 -90 191

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Hole_ID Drilling
Status
MGA_E MGA_N Local_N Local_E RL Azi Dip Depth
KBRC304 Complete 203903 7369046 200200 49800 600 0 -90 209
KBRC305 Complete 204012 7369068 200250 49900 600 0 -90 167
KBRC306 Complete 203964 7369081 200250 49850 600 0 -90 179
KBRC307 Complete 203916 7369094 200250 49800 600 0 -90 191
KBRC308 Complete 204425 7369061 200350 50300 600 0 -90 71
KBRC309 Complete 204376 7369074 200350 50250 600 0 -90 77
KBRC310 Complete 204328 7369087 200350 50200 600 0 -90 95
KBRC311 Complete 204280 7369100 200350 50150 600 0 -90 107
KBRC312 Complete 204231 7369113 200350 50100 600 0 -90 113
KBRC313 Complete 204183 7369126 200350 50050 600 0 -90 125
KBRC314 Complete 203732 7368988 200100 49650 600 0 -90 251
KBRC315 Complete 203745 7369036 200150 49650 600 0 -90 245
KBRC316 Complete 203758 7369085 200200 49650 600 0 -90 251
KBRC317 Complete 203754 7368879 200000 49700 600 0 -90 251
KBRC318 Complete 203838 7368804 199950 49800 600 0 -90 215
KBRC319 Complete 203790 7368817 199950 49750 600 0 -90 233
KBRC320 Complete 203819 7369120 200250 49700 600 0 -90 221
KBRC321 Complete 203977 7369130 200300 49850 600 0 -90 173
KBRC322 Complete 203929 7369143 200300 49800 600 0 -90 191
KBRC323 Complete 203880 7369155 200300 49750 600 0 -90 203
KBRC324 Complete 203671 7368953 200050 49600 600 0 -90 299
KBRC325 Complete 203574 7368979 200050 49500 600 0 -90 335
KBRC326 Complete 203635 7369014 200100 49550 600 0 -90 293
KBRC327 Complete 203657 7368905 200000 49600 600 0 -90 222
KBRC328 Complete 203557 7368724 199800 49550 600 0 -90 221
KBRC329 Complete 203593 7368663 199750 49600 600 0 -90 197
KBRC330 Complete 203593 7368663 199750 49600 600 0 -90 200

Note: See Appendix (2) JORC Code (2012) Table 1 Parameters.

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Appendix 2: Bibra RC Drilling Program JORC Code, 2012 Edition Table 1

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data (Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g.
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 (e.g. ‘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
(e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.
2kg - 3kg samples were split from dry 1m
bulk samples. The sample was initially
collected from the cyclone in an inline
collection box with independent upper and
lower shutters. Once the metre was
completed, the drill bit was lifted off the
bottom of the hole, to create a gap
between sample, when the gap of air
came into the collection box the top
shutter was closed off. Once the top
shutter was closed, the bottom shutter
was opened and the sample was dropped
under gravity thorough a Metzke cone
splitter. Once drilling reached fresh rock a
fine spray of water was used to suppress
dust and limit the loss of fines thorough
the cyclone chimney. A second 2kg-3kg
sample was collected at the same time the
original sample. This sample has been
stored on site. These duplicate samples
have been retained for follow up analysis
and testwork.
The bulk sample of the main ore zone was
discharged from the cyclone directly into
green bags. The bulk sample from the
waste
and
hanging
wall
zones
was
collected in wheelbarrows and dumped
into neat piles on the ground.
During the sample collection process, the
cone split, original and duplicate calico
samples and the reject green bag samples
were weighed to test for bias’s and sample
recoveries. The majority of the check work
was undertaken through the main ore
zones, however approximately 10% of the
holes drilled had the whole hole weighed.
Field duplicates were collected at a ratio of
1:20 through the mineralised zones and
collected at the same time as the original
sample through the B chute of the cone
splitter.
OREAS
certified
reference
material (CRM) was inserted at a ratio of
1:20 through the mineralised zone. The
grade ranges of the CRM’s were selected
based on grade populations and economic
grade ranges.
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (e.g. core, reverse
circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary
air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc.)
and details (e.g. core diameter, triple
or standard tube, depth of diamond
tails, face-sampling bit or other type,
All Drilling has been completed by reverse
circulation using a DRA600 RC rig with
1350cfm@500psi
compressor
with
a
1800cfm x 800psi booster and 900cfm,
350psi auxiliary. The hole was drilled
usinga nominal 135mm diameter face

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc.).
sampling bit, and to limit the hole
deviation 4metre thick wall rod and top
and bottom stabilisers were used.
Drill
sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing core
and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.
Measures taken to maximise sample
recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between
sample recovery and grade and
whether sample bias may have
occurred due to preferential loss/gain
of fine/coarse material.
During the sample collection process, the
cone split, original and duplicate calico
samples and the reject green bag samples
were weighed to test for bias’s and sample
recoveries. The majority of the check work
was undertaken through the main ore
zones, however approximately 10% of the
holes drilled had the whole hole weighed.
Once drilling reached fresh rock a fine
spray of water was used to suppress dust
and limit the loss of fines thorough the
cyclone chimney.
At the end of each metre the bit was lifted
off the bottom to separate each metre
drilled.
The majority of samples were of good
quality with ground water having minimal
effect on sample quality or recovery.
From the collection of recovery data, no
identifiable bias exists.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have
been geologically and geotechnically
logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation, mining studies and
metallurgical studies.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or
costean, channel, etc.) photography.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged.
Reverse circulation chips were washed and
stored in chip trays in 1m intervals for the
entire length of each hole. Chips were
visually inspected and logged to record
lithology,
weathering,
alteration,
mineralisation, veining and structure.
Sub-sampling
techniques
and
sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core taken.
If non-core, whether riffled, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether
sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature,
quality and appropriateness of the
sample preparation technique.
Quality control procedures adopted for
all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in situ
material collected, including for
instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate
to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
Samples were split from dry, 1m bulk
sample via a cone splitter directly from
the cyclone.
The quality control procedure adopted
through the process includes:
Weighing of both Calico samples and
reject
sample
to
determine
sample
recovery compared to theoretical sample
recovery
and
to
check
sample
bias
through the splitter.
Field duplicates were collected at a ratio of
1:20 through the mineralised zones and
collected at the same time as the original
sample through the B chute of the cone
splitter.
OREAS certified reference material (CRM)
was inserted at a ratio of 1:20 through the
mineralised zone. The grade ranges of the
CRM’s was selected based on grade
populations and economic grade ranges
The duplicate and CRM’s were submitted

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
to the lab using unique sample ID’s.
A 2kg – 3kg sample were submitted to
Intertek laboratory in Maddington in WA.
Samples were oven dried at 105°C then
jaw crushed to -10mm followed by a Boyd
crush to a nominal -2mm. Samples were
rotary split to 2.5kg. Samples were then
pulverised in LM5 mills to 85% passing
75μm under sample preparation code
EX03_05 which consists of a 5 minute
extended preparation for RC/Soil/RAB.
The extended time for the pulverisation is
to improve the pulverisation of samples
due to the presence of garnets in the
samples
All the samples were analysed for Au
using the FA50/AAS technique which is a
50g lead collection fire assay
Quality
of
assay
data
and
laboratory
tests
The nature, quality and
appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered
partial or total.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments, etc., the
parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation,
etc.
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted (e.g. standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have been established.

Samples
were
submitted
to
the
Intertek laboratory in Perth. In the
waste
zones,
analysis
has
been
completed by a single fire assay. In
the main mineralised zone four fire
assays from the sample pulp were
completed
and
then
averaged
to
determine, the assay grade of the
sample to reduce the impact of the
nugget effect in each ore zone sample
The samples were determined for
gold,
pt,
pd
and
additional
elements/base
metals,
using
ICP
optical emission spectrometry and ICP
mass spectrometry.

Field duplicates were collected at a
ratio of 1:20 through the mineralised
zones and collected at the same time
as the original sample through the B
chute of the cone splitter. OREAS
certified reference material (CRM) was
inserted at a ratio of 1:20 through the
mineralised zone. The grade ranges of
the CRM’s were selected based on
grade populations and economic grade
ranges.
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.
 Logging and sampling were recorded
directly into a Micromine field marshal
template, which utilises lookup tables
and in file validation on a Toughbook
by the geologist on the rig.
 Assay results when received were
plotted on section and were verified
against neighbouring holes.
 In the current program no twin holes
have been completed.
Location
of
Accuracy and quality of surveys used to
The drill collars werepositioned using

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
data points 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
Garmin
hand
held
GPS.
The
coordinates were plotted and marked
in GDA94 / MGA zone 51.

Downhole surveys were collected by
driller operated in-rod gyro at the end
of each hole. Measurements were
taken every 10 metres
Data spacing
and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
Whether the data spacing and
distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree of geological and grade
continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation
procedure(s) and classifications
applied.
Whether sample compositing has been
_applied. _

Drilling is being completed on a
50x50m grid. Drill spacing is sufficient
for current resource classification

Samples collected and analysed for
each metre down the hole. Whole hole
is analysed.
Orientation
of
data
in
relation
to
geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling
achieves unbiased sampling of possible
structures and the extent to which this
is known, considering the deposit type.
If the relationship between the drilling
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if
material.
 Drill lines are oriented across strike on
a local grid. Bibra orebody dips at 30
degrees to the North West. Hole in the
current programs are being drilled at
inclination of 90 degrees and intersect
the ore body at an angle less than 10
degrees from perpendicular.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
 5 calico sample bags were sealed into
green bags and cable tied. These bags
were then sealed in bulka bags by
company personnel, dispatch by third
party
contractor,
in-company
reconciliation with laboratory assay
returns.
Audits
or
reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
 Program review by company senior
Geologist.
 Prior
to
commencement
of
drill
program
a
meeting
of
industry
specialists was held to discuss the
sampling and analytical techniques to
get consensus and or improvements on
the drilling and sampling protocol

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