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CAPRICORN METALS LTD Capital/Financing Update 2017

Feb 22, 2017

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ASX ANNOUNCMENT 23 February 2017

Australian Securities Exchange Code: CMM

ABN: 84 121 700 105

Strong results within 15m of surface highlight outstanding early cashflow opportunity at Karlawinda Gold Project

Latest infill results will be used to upgrade the 85,000oz resource contained in this extensive cap of very shallow mineralisation

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Latest drilling fully delineates near-surface laterite mineralisation over at least a 1.1km strike length and up to 500ms wide at the Bibra deposit within the Karlawinda Gold Project in WA’s Pilbara region

  • A significant high-grade component has consistently been intersected within the central core of the deposit. Recently received results include:

  • KBRC0768: 21m @ 1.3g/t Au (includes 5m @ 2.9g/t Au)

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

Mr Jonathan Shellabear Non-Executive Director

Issued Capital:

Shares 486.9M Options 17.8M Share Price A$0.115 Market Cap. A$56.0m

  • KBRC0767: 15m @ 1.2g/t Au (includes 11m @ 1.5g/t Au)

  • KBRC0751: 16m @ 1.5g/t Au (includes 5m @ 3.9g/t Au)

  • KBRC0752: 21m @ 1.1g/t Au (includes 5m @ 2.5g/t Au)

  • KBRC0404: 6m @ 1.7g/t Au (includes 5m @ 2.0g/t Au)

  • KBRC0492: 7m @ 2.7g/t Au (includes 4m @ 4.3g/t Au)

  • KBD033: 12m @ 1.5g/t Au (includes 7m @ 2.2g/t Au)

  • KBRC754: 9m @ 1.7g/t Au (includes 3m @ 4.1g/t Au)

  • KBRC426: 7m @ 1.6g/t Au (includes 3m @ 3.0g/t Au)

  • The laterite mineralisation starts within 1m-15m from surface and is covered mainly by sand

  • This high-quality laterite mineralisation could provide strong, early cash flow for Capricorn

EXPLORATION OFFICE: 1 Coventry Parade North Fremantle, WA 6159

  • Feasibility on track for completion in the middle of this year.

REGISTERED OFFICE: 15 Lovegrove Close Mount Claremont, WA 6010

T +61 8 9384 3284 F +61 8 9284 3801

E [email protected] www.capmetals.com.au

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Figure 1: Location Map: Karlawinda Gold Project

22[nd] February 2017: Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM) is pleased to announce that the latest infill drilling at the Bibra deposit within its Karlawinda Gold Project in WA’s Pilbara region has confirmed the continuity of a very shallow cap of laterite (supergene) mineralization.

The results will be used to upgrade the 85,000-ounce laterite Resource, which Capricorn will target as a source of strong early cash flow at Karlawinda.

The laterite mineralisation has a Resource of 2.1 million tonnes at 1.3g/t Au for 85,000 ounces, representing 9.5 per cent of the total Bibra Inferred Resource (25.5 million tonnes at 1.1g/t for 914,000oz (See Appendix 1 for details).

The laterite domain has now been evaluated on a 25 x 25 metre drill pattern. The quality and consistency of the mineralisation will enable the Resource to be upgraded to a higher confidence level of Measured and Indicated.

The mineralisation has been delineated over a strike length of 1.1km and up to 500m wide (Figures 2 and 3). Within the broader mineralised envelope, there is a consolidated high-grade core that has returned thicknesses up to 21m. Recent drilling results include (See Appendix 2 for details):

The upper surface of the laterite mineralisation is typically 1 to 10m below surface and is covered by largely unconsolidated transported sediments.

The mineralisation is characterized by a readily recognized unit of pisolitic nodules and the distribution is controlled by the projection of the underlying primary shear zones.

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Figure 2: Plan showing gram x metres contours of the Laterite Domain

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Figure 3: Stacked sections showing grade and continuity of the Laterite Domain mineralisation

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MANAGEMENT COMMENT

Capricorn Managing Director Peter Thompson said these results would further strengthen the economics of Karlawinda.

“These results provide more strong evidence of the significant additional value which the laterite mineralisation will bring to Karlawinda,” Mr Thompson said.

“The WA gold industry was built on deposits that initially had a strong laterite or supergene component, which can help de-risk a project by generating very robust early cash flows.

“You do not see these opportunities very often these days, particularly over such a large primary resource without the complications of legacy mining issues and the requirement for large amounts of working capital.

“Karlawinda ticks all these boxes. It is a straightforward development opportunity with significant scale in the heart of one of the world’s most desirable mining regions.”

For and on behalf of the Board

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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, 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. 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.

APPENDIX 1 – RESOURCE TABLE

The June 2016 Inferred Resource for the Bibra gold deposit now reports at 25,500,000 tonnes @ 1.1g/t for 914,000 ounces of contained gold . The resource is reported at a 0.5g/t Au cut-off grade and is constrained within an optimized open pit shell using a gold price of A$1750/oz. Details of the resource are provided in Table (1).

TABLE(1): Bibra Gold JORC Open Pit Inferred Resource Estimate(as at June 30, 2016) TABLE(1): Bibra Gold JORC Open Pit Inferred Resource Estimate(as at June 30, 2016) TABLE(1): Bibra Gold JORC Open Pit Inferred Resource Estimate(as at June 30, 2016) TABLE(1): Bibra Gold JORC Open Pit Inferred Resource Estimate(as at June 30, 2016)
Domain Tonnes Grade(g/t Au) Ounces
Laterite 2,100,000 1.3 85,000
Saprolite 4,300,000 1.0 142,000
Transition 1,500,000 1.2 58,000
Fresh 17,600,000 1.1 629,000
Total 25,500,000 1.1 914,000

Notes on the Inferred Mineral Resource:

  1. Refer to JORC 2012 Table (1) below 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 resource estimate has been reported above a block grade of 0.5g/t Au.

  4. The resource has been constrained by a A$1750/ounce conceptual optimal pit shell.

  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 mineralisation wireframes.

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APPENDIX 2 – SIGNIFICANT DRILLING RESULTS

TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results
Hole No Easting Northing RL Dip/Az From To Width Grade
(g / t Au)
KBRC123 49,902 199,697 2590 -60/105 9 26 17 0.6
(Includes) 12 16 4 1.0
KBRC768 49,931 199,697 2590 -60/105 9 30 21 1.3
(Includes) 14 19 5 2.9
KBRC122 49,954 199,696 2590 -60/105 9 28 19 1.5
(Includes) 13 16 3 3.6
KBRC767 49,977 199,698 2590 -60/105 9 24 15 1.2
(Includes) 12 23 11 1.5
KBRC121 50,003 199,699 2590 -60/105 12 22 10 0.8
(Includes) 13 15 2 1.7
KBRC120 50,054 199,697 2590 -60/105 10 22 12 0.9
(Includes) 12 18 6 1.1
KBRC746 50,076 199,700 2590 -60/105 11 18 7 0.8
(Includes) 16 17 1 2.0
KBRC119 50,102 199,691 2590 -60/105 13 27 14 0.5
(Includes) 13 16 3 1.2
KBRC766 50,124 199,698 2590 -60/105 9 20 11 0.6
(Includes) 14 16 2 1.3
KBRC424 50,147 199,700 2590 -60/105 9 19 10 0.7
(Includes) 14 15 1 1.5
KBRC765 50,177 199,698 2590 -60/105 14 20 6 0.6
(Includes) 18 19 1 1.4
KBRC584 49,875 199,749 2590 -60/105 6 18 12 0.4
KBRC487 49,925 199,750 2590 -60/105 8 13 5 0.7
(Includes) 11 13 2 1.1
KBD029 49,951 199,751 2590 -60/105 8 23 15 0.8
(Includes) 9 16 7 1.0
KBRC752 49,974 199,747 2590 -60/105 8 29 21 1.1
(Includes) 9 14 5 2.5
KBD044 50,000 199,750 2590 -60/105 8 25 17 1.0
(Includes) 8 21 13 1.3
KBRC751 50,024 199747 2590 -60/105 8 24 16 1.5
(Includes) 9 14 5 3.9
KBRC058 50,041 199,745 2590 -60/105 7 23 16 1.00
(Includes) 9 15 6 1.9
KBRC750 50,077 199,747 2590 -60/105 9 17 8 1.0
(Includes) 11 16 5 1.4
KBRC404 50,100 199,750 2590 -60/105 11 17 6 1.7
(Includes) 12 17 5 2.0
KBRC749 50,125 199,747 2590 -60/105 12 15 3 1.9
(Includes) 13 15 2 2.7
KBDM016 50,148 199,748 2590 -60/105 9 17 8 1.2
(Includes) 15 17 2 3.8
KBRC113 49,901 199,791 2590 -60/105 7 10 3 0.4
(Includes) 8 9 1 0.5
KBDM014 49,922 199,799 2590 -60/105 7 10 3 1.0
(Includes) 8 9 2 1.3
KBRC112 49,954 199,794 2590 -60/105 7 16 9 0.9
(Includes) 7 11 4 1.6
KBRC331 49,972 199,800 2590 -60/105 9 18 9 0.5
KBRC111 50,004 199,794 2590 -60/105 7 25 18 1.4

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TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results TABLE (1): Karlawinda Gold Project: Drilling Results
Hole No Easting Northing RL Dip/Az From To Width Grade
(g / t Au)
(Includes) 7 12 5 2.4
KBRC782 50,023 199,799 2590 -60/105 7 21 14 1.4
(Includes) 8 18 10 1.7
KBRC492 50,050 199,800 2590 -60/105 8 15 7 2.7
(Includes) 9 13 4 4.3
KBRC817 50,078 199,800 2590 -60/105 8 18 10 1.3
(Includes) 9 12 3 3.6
KBD033 50,101 199,799 2590 -60/105 8 20 12 1.5
(Includes) 10 17 7 2.2
KBRC754 50,127 199,800 2590 -60/105 8 17 9 1.7
(Includes) 11 14 3 4.1
KBRC426 50,150 199,800 2590 -60/105 9 16 7 1.6
(Includes) 11 14 3 3.0
KBRC753 50,175 199,800 2590 -60/105 9 16 7 1.2
(Includes) 13 16 3 2.4

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APPENDIX 3: 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
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.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
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
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.
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 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
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

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
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.
Drillhole collars were positioned using a Garmin
hand held GPS or by Survey group of Osbourne
Park, WA
Downhole surveys were collected by driller operated
in-rod reflex north seeking gyro at the end of each
hole. The measurements were taken every 30
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.
No exploration results have been reported
Drilling is being completed on a 25x25m grid.
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.
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.

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
Greenmount Resources 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 beendelineated. TheNyiyaparligroup

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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 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 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 refer to Tables in the text
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
lengths are reported, there should be a clear
statement to this effect (e.g. ‘down hole length,
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.
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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.
Drilling Program is currently taking place

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