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CAPRICORN METALS LTD Capital/Financing Update 2017

Nov 20, 2017

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MAJOR NEW EXPLORATION PROGRAM COMMENCES AT KARLAWINDA TO GROW GOLD INVENTORY

Exploration growth strategy ramps up, two rigs on site

HIGHLIGHTS

ASX ANNOUNCMENT

  • The recent update to Capricorn’s resource inventory (now 1.3Moz) clearly demonstrates the significant endowment of the Karlawinda Gold Project.

21 November 2017

ASX Code: CMM

ABN: 84 121 700 105

Board of Directors:

Mr Heath Hellewell Executive Chairman

Mr Guy LeClezio Non-Executive Director

Mr Stuart Pether Non-Executive Director

Issued Capital:

Shares 572.4M Options 55.7M Share Price A$0.064 Market Cap. A$36.6M

  • The recently completed Feasibility Study confirms a robust economic case to develop a significant new Western Australian gold mine at Karlawinda.

  • Exploration success and resource expansion will continue to enhance the Project and support a long-term mining operation, well beyond the mine life contemplated in the Feasibility Study.

  • The large Bibra Gold Deposit is just one of several potential major gold systems, that are targeted across multiple prospects over the known prospective stratigraphy of at least 10km strike.

  • In recent months Capricorn has maintained a strong focus on collecting quality datasets and using them to establish a detailed understanding of the geology and the controls on mineralisation at Karlawinda. The Karlawinda resource can be expected to grow rapidly and at a low discovery cost.

  • A series of high-priority targets are now the focus of the next phase of exploration, with two drilling rigs currently being mobilised to the project.

MANAGEMENT COMMENT

REGISTERED OFFICE: Level 1, 28 Ord Street West Perth, WA 6005

T +61 8 9212 4600 F +61 8 9212 4699

E [email protected]

Capricorn’s Executive Chairman, Heath Hellewell, said: “With our Feasibility Study now completed we are excited to once again ramp up exploration at Karlawinda.

With a robust economic project defined by the Feasibility Study, we seek to continue to add significant value to our Project through ongoing investment in exploration.

The endowment potential and exploration upside across our tenements is exceptional and we are excited by the quality of both our extensional targets at Bibra and our regional targets in this new emerging goldfield.”

www.capmetals.com.au

Capricorn Metals Limited (ASX: CMM) is pleased to advise that the next phase of exploration has commenced at its flagship 100%-owned Karlawinda Gold Project in WA (Figure 1), where the total Mineral Resource has recently been increased to 38.3 million tonnes grading 1.1g/t Au for 1,326,000 ounces[1] of contained gold (see Table 1 and ASX announcement dated 13[th] November 2017 for details).

The new exploration programs are focused on the continued rapid expansion of the large-scale Bibra gold deposit and testing multiple high-priority prospects over 10km of known prospective stratigraphy.

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Figure 1: Location Map: Karlawinda Gold Project

TARGETING

Since acquiring the Karlawinda Gold Project, Capricorn has invested a significant amount of time and effort to develop a detailed understanding of the geology and the controls on mineralisation. This core investment now provides a solid basis for the next phase of quality target generation across the wider Project.

Quality data now being utilised by Capricorn’s Exploration Group include:

  • Detailed geology of the Bibra gold deposit. Key stratigraphic and structural elements are now being applied across the wider Project area;

  • Regional geology which demonstrates that significantly more Archaean greenstone is present than originally interpreted;

  • Newly acquired airborne magnetic survey data;

  • A “State-of-the Art” Lithogeochemical Study of the Bibra gold deposit which demonstrates that there are key metal associations which are applicable for targeting across the Project;

  • Updated surface geochemical survey data; and

  • Detailed documentation of the definitive IP and magnetic geophysical responses associated with the major gold domains within the Bibra resource.

1 Capricorn report that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Mineral Resource announcement dated 13[th] November 2017 and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.

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PRIORITY EXPLORATION TARGETS

A series of priority targets have been developed and will be the subject of exploration programs across the remainder of 2017 and into the first half of 2018 (Figure 2).

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Figure (2): Karlawinda Gold Project Exploration Targets

Bibra Gold Deposit – Resource and Reserve Expansion

There is excellent potential to deliver further major expansions of the Bibra gold deposit through targeted programs of drilling to focus on the expansion of key mineralised domains that have not yet been fully defined. In particular, a zone of higher-grade mineralisation has been identified on the western edge of the Bibra open pit (Portrush Trend) (Figure 2).

Previous results from this zone, which are open down-dip and along strike include (see Table 2 and ASX announcement dated 3[rd] August 2017 for details):

  • KBRC1038 25m @ 2.28g/t Au

  • KBRC0953 28m @ 1.47g/t Au

  • KBRC0907 10m @ 1.41g/t Au and 10m @ 1.78g/t Au

  • KBRC0951 14m @ 2.06g/t Au

The addition of resource ounces in the hanging wall of the Bibra open pit will allow the pit to drive deeper and to capture additional, already defined indicated resources which would be expected to convert to reserves.

In addition to this zone, there are multiple opportunities to expand mineralised domains that remain open or where drilling is not yet of a density to allow classification.

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Figure (2): Bibra-Portrush Hanging Wall Resource Target

Bibra South Target

A series of large-scale mineralised structures that host the Bibra gold deposit have been shown to extend to the immediate south of the existing resource. Previous drilling in this area is limited to wide-spaced, reconnaissance aircore drilling (Figure 3) with limited follow-up RC drill testing.

Significant results that remain largely untested include (See Table 2):

  • KBRC0148 12m @ 1.60g/t Au

  • KBRC0145 28m @ 1.65g/t Au

  • KBRC0071 4m @ 1.41g/t Au

  • KBRC0022 7m @ 1.78g/t Au

  • KBRC0021 12m @ 1.48g/t Au

  • KBAC0386 4m @ 3.51/t Au (BOH)

There is significant potential to define near-surface, higher-grade oxide resources in this position, as well as largescale mineralised structures similar to those at Bibra. A particular focus will be on defining high-grade domains (+2g/t) within these mineralised structures.

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Immediate exploration will comprise closer spaced aircore drilling over the entire corridor to quickly assess key areas for follow-up with RC drilling for resource evaluation purposes.

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Figure (3): Bibra South Targets showing planned aircore drill-hole collars

Bundoran Target

Bundoran is a Tier-1 target located approximately 2km to the immediate east of the Bibra gold deposit. The area is comprised of multiple targets (T1-T6) with the immediate focus being the T1 target. The T1 target comprises a robust coincident magnetic-IP geophysical anomaly that is directly analogous to Bibra. Key attributes of T1 include:

  • Well-defined modelled magnetic plates that provide a clear guide to orientation of the targeted structure;

  • A modelled IP anomaly that is coincident with the modelled magnetic plates;

  • Highly anomalous multi-element results in near-surface aircore drilling;

  • A significant drill intersection ( 5m @ 1.6g/t Au ) in the surface projection of the geophysical target; and

  • The highest ranked surface geochemical target outside of Bibra with discriminant multi-element support.

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Figure (4): Bundoran Target (magnetics and drill collars)

The other targets are currently defined by coincident magnetic highs, anomalous aircore drilling results and surface geochemical anomalism. The IP survey data is currently only limited to coverage across the T1 Target.

Initial testing of the Bundoran Targets will be through RC drilling and down-hole geophysical surveying.

Lahinch Target

The Lahinch Target is located approximately 5km to the east of Bibra and is hosted in the same stratigraphic succession. Reconnaissance RC drilling targeting historical anomalous aircore drilling returned significant high grade results including 2m @ 6.15g/t Au (BOH) and 2m @ 4.69g/t Au.

The target is poorly defined and an excellent opportunity exists to test this higher-grade mineralised structure over a number of kilometres with a particular focus on oxide mineralisation.

It is worth considering that Lahinch is one example from 23 similar aircore targets across the Karlawinda Gold Project that remain to be tested.

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Figure (5): Lahinch Target Interpreted Cross Section with Plan View insert

Francopan-K3 Target

The K3-Francopan Target is located approximately 6km to the south-east of the Bibra gold deposit. Wide-spaced drilling has identified a large-scale gold system over an area of at least 2.5km by 1km. This is an area of similar dimensions to Bibra and has the potential to host a multi-million ounce resource.

Significant intersections currently include (See Table 2 for details):

  • KBD001 8m @ 5.1g/t Au (within 37m @ 1.9g/t Au)

  • KBD009 6m @ 4.5g/t Au (within 33m @ 1.0g/t Au)

  • KBD025 15m @ 3.0g/t Au (within 81m @ 1.2g/t Au)

The immediate focus of exploration will be to define areas of re-folding that have been demonstrated to be the key structural controls that host the high grade domains at Bibra.

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Figure (6): Francopan-K3 Target Interpreted Regional Cross-Section

EXPLORATION PROGRAMS

The program has now been initiated with 4,000 metres of RC drilling to test the Bibra Expansion, Bundoran, Lahinch and the K3-Francopan Targets. An aircore rig is scheduled to arrive by the end of the week to complete a 5,400 metre aircore program at the Bibra South Target. This will conclude the drilling program for 2017.

In addition to the drilling programs, surface geochemical sampling will be completed over a number of key targets across the wider Karlawinda Gold Project.

Drilling will recommence during the first quarter of 2018.

For and on behalf of the Board

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Heath Hellewell Executive Chairman

For further information, please contact:

Mr Heath Hellewell Executive Chairman Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9212 4600

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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. Michael Martin who a full-time employee of Capricorn Metals Ltd in the role of Chief Geology and is a current Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr. Michael Martin has sufficient experience, which 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. Martin consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results or Mineral Resources is based on information reviewed by Mr. Peter Langworthy, Executive General Manager - Geology, who is a current Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr. Peter Langworthy is a full-time Executive employee of Capricorn Metals Ltd and has sufficient experience, which 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. Langworthy consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.

TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE (as of November 2017)

TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
TABLE (1): BIBRA GOLD DEPOSIT JORC OPEN PIT RESOURCE ESTIMATE
(as of November 2017)
Date MEASURED INDICATED INFERRED TOTAL
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
(g/t)
Ounces
(Moz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
(g/t)
Ounces
(Moz)
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
(g/t)
Ounces
(Moz)
Tonne
s (Mt)
Grade
(g/t)
Ounces
(Moz)
Nov
2017
8.3 1.25 334 22.6 1.05 765 7.3 1.0 227 38.3 1.1 1.326

Notes on the November 2017 Mineral Resource Estimate:

  1. Refer to JORC 2012 Table (1) in Appendix 2 for full details.

  2. Discrepancy in summation may occur due to rounding.

  3. The mineralisation has been wireframe modelled using a 0.3g/t Au assay cut-off grade. The Mineral Resource estimate has been reported above a block grade of 0.5g/t Au.

  4. The Mineral Resource has been constrained by a A$1750/ounce optimised pit shell for indicated and A2000/ounce for Inferred.

  5. Ordinary kriging was used for grade estimation utilising Surpac software v6.6.2.

  6. Grade estimation was constrained to blocks within each of the mineralised wireframes.

  7. See ASX announcements dated 4[th] July 2016 and 10[th] April 2017 for previous resource announcements.

  8. See ASX announcement dated 7[th] August 2017 for previous Ore Reserve announcement.

TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS

TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS TABLE (2): KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT DRILLING RESULTS
Hole ID Easting Northing RL Az Dip Depth From To Width Grade
(g/tAu)
KBAC386 203,124 7,368,007 587 0 -90 62 52 56 4 3.51
KBD001 207,700 7,365,150 580 0 -90 242.6 179 216 37 1.9
Including 195 202 8 5.1
KBD009 207,600 7,365,035 580 0 -70 291.5 204.4 237.4 33 1
Including 231.4 237.4 6 4.5
KBD025 207,248 7,364,917 579 65 -65.6 712.12 402 483 81 1.2
Including 425 440 15 3
KBRC021 202,784 7,367,947 587 105 -60 340 317 329 12 1.48
KBRC022 203,166 7,367,837 587 110 -60 292 143 150 7 1.78
KBRC071 203,291 7,367,910 587 110 -60 250 112 116 4 1.41
KBRC145 203,053 7,367,907 587 0 -90 280 206 234 28 1.65
KBRC148 203,190 7,367,911 587 0 -90 250 163 175 12 1.6
KBRC907 203,709 7,369,095 590 180 -88.62 126 56 66 10 1.41
98 108 10 1.78
KBRC951 203,783 7,369,079 591 180 -89.66 96 2 16 14 2.06
KBRC953 203,685 7,369,105 590 165 -89.09 144 65 93 28 1.47
KBRC1038 203,661 7,369,113 590 250 -89.82 150 77 102 25 2.28

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APPENDIX 1

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.
Drilling at the Bibra deposit has been completed by two
companies Independence Group (IGO) and Capricorn
Metals Group (CMM). The methods of collection have
been very similar in terms of sampling procedures, drilling
methods and sampling quality.
For drilling between 2017 & 2015 RC drilling the standard
method of sample collection included the following:
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 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.
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.
For the diamond drilling- NQ core was half cut in half using
a corewise automatic core saw.
In 2012, RC samples were collected for 1m intervals using
a rig-mounted cone splitter. Samples were to be 12½%
from each of the two sample chutes and 75% reject
collection. Wet samples were grab sampled and recorded
as such in the database, few were within mineralised
zones. NQ core was half-core sampled and HQ/HQ3 core
was initially quarter-core sampled. Issues with quarter-
coring in the regolith with complete disintegration of the
sample and loss of material were identified, and reverted
to half-core sampling with less water for better sample
quality. Standards, blanks and field duplicates were
insertedinto eachbatchofsamples submitted to the

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
laboratory.
Prior to 2011 the standard method of sample collection
included the following:
Prior to 2011, RC samples were collected at the rig using
a cone splitter that split the 1m cuttings into 87½% &
12½% splits. RC samples were originally composited to
2m by taking scoops from each of the 1m interval and
submitted to Genalysis for sample preparation and
analysis. Samples that returned values >0.5g/t Au were
submitted as 1m samples to Genalysis. In 2011, RC
samples were not composited and 1m interval samples
were sent directly to Genalysis. A rig mounted cone
splitter was used to split the samples into 87½% & 12½%
splits. NQ2 core was half-core sampled and PQ and PQ3
core was quarter-core sampled using a manual core-
cutting diamond saw without water in the oxide zone. The
dry cutting was to prevent loss of clays for the metallurgical
samples. Sample quality is considered to be good and all
RC drilling within the resource area was dry.
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.).
In 2017 drilling, 1 Ranger Drilling drill rig was used to drill
140 RC drilling holes for 13,460m. The rig consisted of a
Schramm track mounted RC rig with 1150cfm x 350psi on
board compressor, an Air-research 1800cfm x 900psi on
board Booster, and a truck-mounted Sullair 900cfm x
350psi auxiliary compressor.
In 2016, 3 Ranger Drilling drill rigs, were used to drill 541
holes for 63,676m, including 2 x DRA600 RC rig with
1350cfm@500psi compressor with a 1800cfm x 800psi
booster and 900cfm, 350psi auxiliary and 1 KWL350 truck
mounted RC Rig with 1050cfm x 350psi on board
compressor, Sullair 1050cfm @ 350psi auxiliary
compressor and Air-research 1150cfm x 350psi booster.
The holes were 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.
In 2016, 35 PQ/HQ diamond holes were drilled by
Westralian Diamond Drillers (Kalgoorlie) for 4,610m using
two KL900 rig's.
Drilling in 2015, 46 RC holes have been completed by
reverse circulation using Ranger Drilling DRA600 RC rig
with 1350cfm@500psi compressor with a 1800cfm x
800psi booster and 900cfm, 350psi auxiliary.
In 2012, 60 RC drillholes for 8409m and RC precollars for
534.8m were drilled by Blue Spec Mining using a KLBS900
Multipurpose rig with 4inch drill rods and face sampling
5inch bits. Two HQ3/NQ diamond holes were drilled by
Blue Spec for 305.3m using the Multipurpose rig and 24
HQ/HQ3 diamond holes were drilled by Foraco for
3158.6m using a UDR1000 truck-mounted rig. Core from
the Foraco drilling was oriented using an Ezymark
orientation tool. Numerous aircore holes have been drilled
into the project but these were not used in the resource
estimate
In 2011, 78 RC drillholes for 14,103m were drilled by
Profile Drilling Services using a Schramm RC rig and 11
diamond holes (two with RC precollars, precollars drilled
by Profile Drilling Services) drilled by Drill West using a
Boart Longyear LF90D skid mounted rig. Core diameter
was PQ3 and PQ to provide samples for metallurgical
testwork and to also twin RC drillholes. Core was oriented

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
(where possible) using a Reflex ACE orientation
instrument.
In 2009-2010, principally Reverse Circulation (RC)
drillholes using face sampling bits (Ranger Drilling
Services, Boart Longyear Pty Ltd or Profile Drilling
Services) with 3 diamond holes that have RC precollars
(precollars drilled by Ranger Drilling Services (70-202m
downhole depth) and NQ2 diamond tails drilled by Boart
Longyear Pty Ltd) and 2 other diamond holes (PQ3 sized
core by Drill West for metallurgical testing purposes).
Three core holes (KBD026-028) were oriented using an
Ace orientation tool.
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. From this process showed
that the majority of ore grade samples had recoveries
greater than 80%
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.
In 2012, RC sample recovery was variable, particularly in
the regolith. Sample quality was recorded during logging
and qualitative recovery codes were assigned to each
sample. Sample weights were measured for each
component of RC hole cuttings in mineralised zones, with
results showing that regolith samples were generally poor
quality (both under and over-weight samples) and quality
was moderate in the other zones.
Core was reassembled for mark-up and was measured,
with metre marks and down-hole depths placed on the
core. Depths were checked against driller’s core blocks
and discrepancies corrected after discussion with drillers.
Core loss was recorded in the geological log.
Core recovery was generally good. RC sample recovery
prior to 2012 has been logged as good with samples kept
dry during drilling.
There is no obvious relationship between sample recovery
and grade.
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.
Data on rocktype, deformation, colour, structure,
alteration, veining, mineralisation and oxidation state were
recorded. RQD, magnetic susceptibility and core
recoveries were recorded.
RC chips sample quality and weights were also recorded,
including whether wet or dry

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Logging is both qualitative and quantitative or semi-
quantitative in nature. Core was photographed both dry
and wet
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.
For holes KBRC284 to KBRC1045. 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 were 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 the presence of garnets in
the samples.
All the samples were analysed for Au using the FA50/MS
technique which is a 50g lead collection fire assay.
All core has been cut into half or quarter core for sampling.
For early drillholes KBRC005-010, RC composite samples
(2m) were submitted to Genalysis where they were sorted,
dried and the total sample pulverised in a single stage mix
and grind if the sample mass was <3kg. Samples >3kg
mass were riffle split using a 50:50 splitter and one half
pulverised. Samples were analysed for Au using an aqua
regia digestion (AR10/OM) of a 10g pulp sample with ICP-
MS determination. Samples that returned values >0.5g/t
were submitted to Genalysis as 1m resplit samples and
prepared in a similar manner as the composites.
For drillholes from KBRC011 to KBRC283 (2009-2012), no
compositing took place, 1m split RC samples and core
samples were submitted to Genalysis for fire assay.
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 (2012 drilling). Samples
were then pulverised in LM5 mills to 85% passing 75µm.
All the samples were analysed for Au using the FA50/AAS
technique which is a 50g lead collection fire assay with
analysis by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. The
fire assay method is considered a suitable assaying
method for total Au determination. The aqua regia
digestion results (usedforsamples thatwere<0.5g/tAu)

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
may not allow for total Au determination in the transition
and fresh rock zones. Aqua regia samples are only
present for 5 holes and therefore represent only a very
small percentage of the samples.
For core and RC samples the sample preparation
technique is appropriate and is standard industry practice
for a gold deposit.
Quality control for maximising representivity of samples
included sample weights, insertion of field duplicates and
laboratory duplicates. .
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.
In the 2017, drilling samples were submitted to Intertek
laboratory in Perth and completed by a single fire assay
In the 2016 to 2015 drilling samples were submitted to the
Intertek laboratory in Perth. In the waste zones, analysis
has been. 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. For samples
prior to 2015, only single fire assay determination occurred
on each sample.
The samples from 2017 & 2015 drilling were determined
for gold, pt, pd and additional elements/base metals, using
ICP optical emission spectrometry and ICP mass
spectrometry. Samples prior to 2016, were analysed using
AAS.
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.
Twin holes from the different drilling programs showed that
over an intercept, the grades and lengths of mineralisation
compared well, whereas at the individual assay level the
results are highly variable
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.
Analysis of the RC/diamond hole twinning up, showed that
mineralised intervals above a cut-off grade of 0.3g/t Au
were similar in length and moderately well correlated in
grade.
From time to time assays will be repeated if they fail
company QAQC protocols, however no adjustments are
made to assay data once accepted into the database.
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.
2015 - 2017 drillhole collar positions were surveyed by
Survey group out of Port Hedland WA and Osbourne Park,
WA.
2009 - 2012 drillhole collar positions were surveyed by
licensed surveyors MHR Surveyors of Cottesloe, WA.
The instrument used was a Trimble R8 GNSS RTK GPS
(differential) system. Expected relative accuracies from
the GPS base station were ±2cm in the horizontal and
±5cm intheverticaldirection.Co-ordinateswere

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
surveyed in the MGA94 grid system
Downhole surveys in 2009 & 2010 were carried out by the
drillers at about 50m intervals using a Reflex EZ shot
digital downhole camera. Readings were taken in a non-
magnetic stainless steel rod near the bottom of the drill
string. The depth, dip, azimuth and magnetic field were
recorded at each survey point.
In the 2015 & 2017 drill program the Downhole surveys
were collected by driller operated in-rod reflex north
seeking gyro at the end of each hole. The measurements
were taken every 10 to 30 metres.
Drillhole location data was initially captured in the MGA94
grid system and have been converted to a local grid for
resource estimation work.
The natural surface topography was modelled using a
DTM generated from the 2012 airborne LiDAR survey
conducted in November 2012 by AAM Pty Limited. The
DTM was rotated in-house to the local grid coordinate
system. Horizontal point accuracy is expected to be
<0.33m and vertical accuracy to 0.15m. Ground control
was established using RTK GPS and ALTM3100 Static
GPS. The reference datum was GDA94 and the projection
was MGA Zone 51, with the data supplied as 50cm and
1m contours in MGA Zone 51. Topographic control is of
good quality and is considered adequate for resource
estimation
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.
Please See Table 2 for Results
Drilling is being completed on a 50x50m and 25m x 25m
and 25m x 50m grid. Drill spacing is sufficient for current
resource classification.
Samples collected and analysed for each metre down the
hole. Whole hole is analysed.
Samples were collected in 1 metre intervals.
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.
Holes in the drill programs have being drilled at inclination
of -60 and -90 degrees. The orientation of the drilling is
suitable for the mineralisation style and orientation of the
Bibra mineralisation.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure sample security.
Calico sample bags are sealed into green bags/polyweave
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 reviewed by company senior personnel.
Prior to commencement of the 2016 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.
Prior to 2016, a review of practices documented in the IGO
technical report supplied to Optiro Pty Ltd in 2012 as part
of the resource estimate review did not highlight any
significant issues.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral
tenement and
land
tenure
status

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

The security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting along with any known impediments to
obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
The Karlawinda Project is located in tenements
M52/1070, E52/1711, E52.2247, E52/2398, E52/2409,
E52/3323, E52/3363, E52/3364,E52/3450 and held by
Greenmount Resources and wholly owned company of
Capricorn Metals.
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.
No other known impediments exist to 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 (IGO) who undertook exploration
between 2008 & 2014. Prior to Independence group,
WMC (BHP) 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 lineation’s
identified as controlling higher-grade shoots. The deposit
is oxidized to 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. _
Please See Table 2 for Results
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 2017 drilling single fire assays were completed for
each 1m sample, since significant work has been
undertaken on assay variability though the Bibra deposit,
whereby the single fire assay is deemed to be suitable
for the classifications used.
In the drilling from 2015 to 2017, 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. In the drilling
prior to 2016, single fire assays were completed on each
sample
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths
and

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. _
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

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
intercept
lengths

If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are
reported, there should be a clear statement to this
_effect (e.g. ‘down hole length, true width not known’). _
degrees.
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 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 to
2017 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.
Resource Definition programs have been designed to
further infill the inferred and indicated material to the next
level of classification. Drilling program have been
designed to target unclassified areas of known
mineralisation to move these areas into a higher
classification.

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