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CAPRICORN METALS LTD Capital/Financing Update 2016

Apr 21, 2016

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22[nd] April 2016

MORE THICK GOLD INTERCEPTS AT KARLAWINDA

Drilling at flagshi p Bibra deposit con t inues to d elineate thick zone s of mine r alisation

HIGHLIGHTS

  • New assay res u lts from e x tensional r esource d r illing at th e Bibra Go l d Deposit c ontinue t o demonstrate s t rong conti n uity of mi n eralisatio n outside o f the curre n tly report e d Inferre d Res o urce (18M t @ 1.1 g/ t gold cont a ining 650,800 ounce s ).

  • New results include (see Tables 1 and 2) :

KBR
C
295: 6 me
tres @
1.3
6g/t Auf
rom
111m
14 me
tres @
0.6
6g/t Auf
rom
167m
17 me
tres @
1.1
4g/t Auf
rom
183m
KBR
C
296: 5 me
tres @
3.7
1g/t Auf
rom
89m
16 me
tres @
0.8
7g/t Auf
rom
138m
19 me
tres @
1.3
5g/t Auf
rom
160m
KBR
C
297: 10 me
tres @
1.0
9g/t Auf
rom
160m
22 me
tres @
1.5
8g/t Auf
rom
171m
Resu
lts continu
e to matc
h the ant
icipated wi
dths and
grades pre
dicted by
Resu
lts continu
e to matc
h the ant
icipated wi
dths and
grades pre
dicted by
Resu
lts continu
e to matc
h the ant
icipated wi
dths and
grades pre
dicted by

previously
comp
leted wide
-spaced
d
rilling, and
are expe
cted to a
dd signific
antly to th
e existing
Infer
red Resour
ce.
Prev
iously an
nounced
r
esults(see
ASX announ
cement dated
13th April 20
16):
KBR
C 285:
9 me
tres @ 5.1
0g/t Auf
rom 169m
21 me
tres @ 1.3
3g/t Auf
rom 190m
KBR
C 284:
12 me
tres @ 1.0
0g/t Auf
rom 162m
13 me
tres @ 1.0
2g/t Auf
rom 176m
KBR
C 286:
15 me
tres @ 1.0
7g/t Auf
rom 203m
KBR
C 290:
19 me
tres @ 1.3
7g/t Auf
rom 200m
9 me
tres @ 3.3
2 g/t Au
from 126m
KBR
C 294:
23 me
tres @ 1.1
3g/t Auf
rom 160m
  • The maiden drilling progr a m has no w been co m pleted ah e ad of tim e and on b u dget (tota l 47 holes for 9, 6 42 metre s ) with res u lts from 14 holes now reporte d : assays f o r 33 hole s awaited.

  • Res u lts from t h e current p rogramm e will lead t o a Bibra r e source upgrade duri n g June.

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22[nd] April 2016 : C apricorn M etals Ltd (ASX: CMM) is pleased to ad v ise that the maide n drilling p r ogram at its 100%-owned Ka r lawinda G old Proje c t in WA’s Pilbara c o ntinues t o deliver ex c ellent res u lts, with l a test assa y s confirmi n g extensi o ns to the f lagship Bi b ra Deposi t and provi d ing furth e r evidenc e that it i s on track for an up g raded JO R C resource estimat e during Ju n e.

The maj o rity of h o les in the current program m e are ai m ed at e x tending t he know n mineralis a tion at Bi b ra down-dip and are expected t o increase the curre n tly report e d Inferre d Resource o f 18Mt @ 1.1g/t gol d for 650,8 0 0 contain e d ounces ( Table 1).

Gold min e ralised zo n es at Bibr a are observable in the RC drill c hips and are typicall y hosted b y a sheare d pyritic m eta-sands t one unit interbedd e d with m i nor amphibolite. The sulphid e alteration (2-3% p y rite) is visually dis t inctive and this mi n eralisatio n unit is s een in al l complete d holes aw a iting assa y s.

The Karla w inda Gol d Project, is located in the Pil b ara 65km south-ea s t of New m an, W.A., within th e Archaean aged Syl v ania Dom e Inlier (F i gure 1). K arlawinda is an adv a nced gol d project which inclu d es the B ibra depo s it and n u merous o utstandin g explorati o n target s including t he Franco p an prospect.

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Figure 1: Location Map: Karlawinda Gold Project

KEY POINTS:

  • A R everse Ci r culation ( R C) drill ri g has now complete d the exp a nded 47-hole drillin g pr o gram (9,6 4 2 metres) at the Bibra Gold Deposit;

  • As s ay results returned t o date for t he comple t ed holes are detailed in Tables 2 and 3.

  • This drilling has been focused on the “Main Lode” in th e northern area of th e optimise d op e n pit (Figure 2). T h ese initial results i n dicate th a t there is strong c o ntinuity o f mi n eralisatio n outside of the c u rrently reported In f erred Re s ource an d that th e mi n eralised s h ear zone r emains consistent at depth (Fi g ures 3a-b). The drilli n g remain s wi d e spaced o n a 50 metre by 50 m etre grid;

  • Th e Main Lo d e is made up of a broad zone of mineralisation (u p to 50 m e tres thick ) with two disti n ct internal intervals o f minerali s ation;

  • A s eries of n arrower, but poten t ially signi f icant, mi n eralised l o des have also bee n int e rsected in shallower, hanging w all positio n s;

  • Go l d mineralisation is typically hosted by a sh e ared, py r itic meta - sandston e int e rbedded w ith minor a mphibolit e that is re a dily identifiable in the RC chips; and

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  • A t otal of 47 holes (9, 6 42 metre s ) of the e xpanded d rilling pro g ram have now bee n co m pleted, w i th sulphid e mineralis a tion obse r ved in ev e ry hole. R e sults will b e reporte d as they bec o me avail a ble. Drilli n g and sampling pr a ctices ar e consider e d to bes t pr a ctice and Q A/QC ben c hmarks a r e consiste n tly being m et.

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Figure 2: Plan Showing Current Drilling Status

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Figure 3a: BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT SCHEMATIC CROSS SECTION (200000N)

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Figure 3b: BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT SCHEMATIC CROSS SECTION (200100N)

NEXT STEPS

With the R C drilling program n ow compl e te and assays recei v ed for 14 of the 47 holes, th e next step is to await the retu r n of all a n alytical d a ta from t h e laboratory. These results ar e scheduled to be rep o rted in batches over the next t hree wee k s. Results will be an n ounced a s they beco m e available.

This drilli n g information will t h en be us e d as the basis for a n update d resource estimatio n during Ju n e 2016

MANAGEMENT COMMENT

Capricorn’s Managin g Director, Mr Peter T hompson , said the l atest batc h of assay data fro m the recen t ly completed maide n drilling p rogram i n cluded so m e significant thick g old zone s down-dip o f the exis t ing Bibra r esource.

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“We are very pleased both with the rapid completion of this phase of drilling ahead of schedule and on budget and with the excellent results received to date,” he said. “Ranger Drilling and our geological team are to be congratulated on completing this programme ahead of schedule and to a very high quality.

“Results received from the first 14 holes have confirmed the continuity of the mineralisation both in terms of thickness and grade in this area down-dip of the existing Bibra resource. Planning is well advanced for a Bibra resource update in June, following receipt of all assay results, and for other Scoping Study activities.

“At the same time, some important advances in our geological understanding of the controls on gold mineralisation at Karlawinda have been made, and we are developing some exciting new exploration targets outside of Bibra.”

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
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 cutoff 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 – Significant Intersection Table (Reported at a 0.5g/t cut-off)

HOLE No From To Intercept Grade
KBRC284 151 163 12 0.96
176 189 13 1.02
KBRC285 169 178 9 5.1
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 1.2
133 135 2 1.09
187 195 8 0.73
198 208 10 0.95
KBRC288 23 25 2 3.55
86 89 3 1.07
160 172 12 0.7
197 200 3 0.89
KBRC289 40 43 3 1.4
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
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

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

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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 -90 167
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
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 -90 230
KBRC329 Complete 203619 7368760 199850 49600 600 0 -90 210
KBRC330 Complete 203593 7368663 199750 49600 600 0 -90 200

Note: See Appendix (1) 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, whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method, etc.).
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 using a
nominal 135mm diameter face sampling bit,
and to limit the hole deviation 4metre thick
wall rod and top and bottom stabilisers were
used.
Drill
sample
Method of recording and assessing core
and chip sample recoveries and results
assessed.
During the sample collection process, the
cone split, original and duplicate calico
samples and the rejectgreen bagsamples
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
recovery 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.
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 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 thepresence ofgarnets in
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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
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.

The drill collars were positioned using 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 Whether the orientation of sampling •Drill lines are oriented across strike ona
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
of data in
relation to
geological
structure
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.
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

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 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
Bibra
deposit
is
located
in
EPM52/1711 held by INDEPENDENCE
KARLAWINDA
PTY
LTD.
Capricorn
Metals
is
currently
in
a
purchase
agreement with Independence Group
Ltd, where acquisition will be finalised in
2016. Please see Capricorn Metals ASX
at http://capmetals.com.au/ for further
details
•The Bibra mineralisation is within the
granted E52/1711 exploration tenement
in
the
Pilbara
region
of
Western
Australia. E52/1711 was acquired from
BHPB in 2008. BHPB retain a 2% NSR
and a claw-back provision whereby
BHPB can elect to acquire a 70% equity
in the project only if JORC compliant
reported resources of 5,000,000 ounces
of gold and/or 120,000 tonnes of
contained nickel have been delineated.
The Nyiyaparli group are Native Title
claimants covering an area including
E52/1711. There is no known heritage or
environmental impediments over the
lease. A mining lease sufficient in size to
cover the Bibra resource area and
potential associated infrastructure for a
future mining operation has been applied
for, and IGO is currently in negotiation
with the Nyiyaparli group over this
application.
•No other known impediments exist to
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
operate in the area.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
•Prior to Capricorn Metals, the tenement
was held by the Independence group
who
undertook
exploration
between
2008 & 2014. Prior to Independence
group, WMC explored the area from
2004 to 2008
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style
of mineralisation.
•Bibra is part of a large-scale Archaean
aged gold mineralized system. The
resource is hosted within a package of
deformed meta-sediments which has
developed on at least two parallel,
shallow dipping structures; supergene
oxide mineralization has developed over
the structures close to surface. The
primary mineralization is strata-bound
with lineations identified as controlling
higher-grade shoots. The deposit is
oxidized sSto average depths of 50-70m.
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.
•Refer to Tables 1 & 2 in Appendix 1 and
the text for drill hole information.
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration Results,
weighting averaging techniques,
maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (e.g. cutting of high grades)
and cut-off grades are usually Material
and should be stated.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate
short lengths of high grade results and
longer lengths of low grade results, the
procedure used for such aggregation
should be stated and some typical
examples of such aggregations should
be shown in detail.
The assumptions used for any reporting
of metal equivalent values should be
clearly stated.
•In the ore zone four separate fire assays
were completed for each 1m sample to
reduce the nugget effect. The four
assays were then averaged to calculate
the final assay grade.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly
important in the reporting of Exploration
Results.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with
respect to the drill hole angle is known,
its nature should be reported.
If it is not known and only the down hole
•At
Bibra,
the
geometry
of
the
mineralisation has already been defined
from previous drilling programs. The
intersection angle between drill angle
and the perpendicular angle to the ore
zone is less than 10 degrees.
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
lengths are reported, there should be a
clear statement to this effect (e.g. ‘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.
•The diagrams in the report provide
sufficient information to understand the
context of the drilling results.
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 accompanying document is
considered to be a balanced report with
a suitable cautionary note.
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.

Systematic metallurgical testwork
programs over 2012/13 on master and
variability composites from diamond
core identifies mineralisation as free
milling and amenable to cyanidation
Further work The nature and scale of planned further
work (e.g. tests for lateral extensions or
depth extensions or large-scale step-out
drilling).
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas
of possible extensions, including the
main geological interpretations and
future drilling areas, provided this
information is not commercially sensitive.
•The drillhole reported are part of a larger
drill program at Bibra. To date 11 holes
have been completed out of 40 holes
planned.
•Further work will involve drilling (RC and
Diamond) to upgrade and expand the
Bibra resource. In addition work will
involve large scale (regional) step-out
drilling for determination of additional
mineralisation.