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CAPRICORN METALS LTD Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Mar 31, 2021

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HIGHLIGHTS

ACTIVITIES REPORT MARCH QUARTER 2021

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  • Development of the Karlawinda Gold Project (KGP) is nearing completion within time and cost guidance, with commissioning and first gold production expected in the June 2021 quarter.

  • Considerable progress made during the quarter on the development of the KGP including:

    • All key equipment and fabricated steelwork delivered to site;

    • Ball mill in place and installation well advanced;

    • Crushing plant equipment in place and installation well advanced;

    • Completed equipment installation in the reclaim, CIL, tailings and goldroom areas;

    • Commenced piping and electrical installation;

    • Construction of the gas lateral pipeline and power station nearing completion;

    • First ore mined and delivered to ROM; and

    • Starter embankment earthworks of the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) nearing completion.

  • During the quarter $36.6 million was spent on KGP development with total project expenditure to date of $129.3 million.

  • Development cost estimate continues to be in line with budget of $165-$170 million. Forecast cost to complete $38.2m (using midpoint of cost guidance) with available funding of $56.7 million representing an $18.5m (48%) contingency allowance.

  • Available funding of $56.7 million made up of cash at bank of $19.2 million at end of quarter and undrawn bank facility of $37.5 million.

  • Significant workflows to be completed in the June 2021 quarter include:

    • Complete structural steel, equipment installation, piping and electrical installation;

    • Commissioning of the gas lateral pipeline and power station;

    • Complete initial stages of ROM pad and TSF embankment construction;

    • Complete borefield and TSF perimeter pipework installation;

    • Build ROM ore stocks; and

    • Commissioning of the processing plant.

  • A near mine infill and extensional drill programme (7,000 metres) continued, with significant results outside the current Resource including:

  • 19 metres @ 2.46g/t from 136 to 155m19 metres @ 1.69g/t from 122 to 141m

and outside the current Reserve:

  • 6 metres @ 1.70g/t from 54 to 60m6 metres @ 1.33g/t from 83 to 89m

Approximately 3,000 metres of the programme remain to be drilled with results to form the basis of a Resource and Reserve update in June 2021 quarter.

  • Completion of a high resolution aeromagnetic survey (~36,000 line km) and results of reconnaissance field work validate regional prospectivity and exploration strategy.

  • Investment of $1.2 million (12.6% interest) in gold and base metals explorer DiscovEx Resources Ltd (ASX:DCX) which holds a prospective tenement package proximal to Karlawinda.

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MARCH 2021 QUARTER ACTIVITIES SUMMARY

Capricorn Metals Ltd (Capricorn) is constructing the wholly owned Karlawinda Gold Project (KGP) located 65 kilometres south-east of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Karlawinda Gold Project Development

Project development is proceeding in line with time and cost guidance and is expected to culminate in commissioning and first gold production in the June 2021 quarter.

The KGP processing plant throughput capacity is anticipated to be:

  • Up to 4.5 - 5.0 mtpa in the oxide/fresh ore blend in the first 3 years; and

  • o Up to 4.0 - 4.5 mtpa in solely fresh rock ore in years four and beyond.

These throughput capacities are expected to produce a long-term production range of 110,000 to 125,000 ounces per annum.

During the quarter, the Company made significant progress on the development of the project as detailed below:

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Engineering and Procurement

Mechanical, civil, electrical and instrumentation design was completed during the quarter.

Equipment procurement and delivery is essentially complete with only a few items including the cyclone crane, PSA plant and smelting furnace due for delivery in the June 2021 quarter.

Site Works

Construction of the processing plant continued with significant progress made in the current quarter including:

  • Completion of the crusher buildings structural steel erection (secondary and tertiary crushers, scalping screen and product screen);

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  • Equipment installation in the crushing circuit well advanced;

  • All equipment installed in the reclaim, cyclone structure, leaching, adsorption, tailings and goldroom areas;

  • Ball mill installation well advanced with final drive alignment to be completed and mill lining installed;

  • Pipework and electrical installation commenced;

  • Final trimming of the process and raw water dam earthworks ready for liner installation in April 2021;

  • Completion of power station generator installation and now finalising electrical installation;

  • Substantially completed the starter embankment of the TSF ready for pipework installation in April 2021; and

  • Construction of the gas lateral pipeline nearing completion with commissioning expected during May 2021.

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Installing primary crusher steelwork and equipment

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Primary, secondary and tertiary crusher installation

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Mill and CIL tank area

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CIL and Gold Room

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Power station and gensets installed

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Process plant equipment installed

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Mining

The open pit earthmoving contractor, MACA Mining Pty Ltd (“MACA”) continued mining in the Bibra open pit during the quarter with approximately 1.2 million BCM of waste material mined and utilised for processing plant civil works, flood bunding, road, TSF and ROM pad construction. A second excavator and truck fleet are due to be mobilised in accordance with the schedule at the end of the June 2021 quarter.

First ore was mined and delivered to the ROM pad in March 2021 with an additional 200,000 tonnes of blasted ore stocks ready to be mined.

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Bibra open pit

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Tailings Storage Facility

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First load of ore to the ROM pad

Development Outlook - June 2021 Quarter

Development activities at KGP in the June 2021 quarter will include the key work streams to facilitate commissioning of the processing plant and first gold production, including:

  • Complete structural steel and equipment installation;

  • Complete piping and electrical installation;

  • Commissioning of the gas lateral pipeline and power station;

  • Complete initial stages of ROM pad and TSF embankment construction;

  • Complete borefield and TFS perimeter pipework installation; and

  • Build ROM ore stocks.

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Exploration

During the quarter significant exploration work was undertaken across the prospective Karlawinda Gold Project including the continuation of a near mine 7,000 metre RC infill programme and systematic early-stage exploration work to define the regional exploration opportunity.

Near Mine RC Drilling Programme

A reverse circulation (RC) drill rig was mobilised to site late in the March 2021 quarter to complete a 7,000 metre near mine infill programme. This drilling is designed to convert Inferred Resources within the March 2020 Mineral Resource estimate to the higher confidence Indicated category, particularly between the current A$1,600 Ore Reserve pit design and higher gold price open-pit optimisations. A total of 912 metres were drilled to the end of the quarter with approximately 3,000 metres of the programme to be completed. Figure 1 shows the collar positions of holes drilled in the quarter and significant assays received including:

  • 19m @ 2.46g/t from 136m in KBRC1500

  • 19m @ 1.69g/t from 122m in KBRC1498

  • • 16m @ 0.78g/t from 67m in KBRC1493

  • 6m @ 0.85g/t from 133m in KBRC1493

  • 15m @ 0.55g/t from 174m in KBRC1493

  • 6m @ 1.70g/t from 54m in KBRC1472

  • 1m @ 6.96g/t from 49m in KBRC1472

  • 6m @ 1.33g/t from 83m in KBRC1478

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Figure 1: Collar positions of holes drilled in the quarter

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Encouraging results were received in holes KBRC1498 and KBRC1500 drilled south of Southern Corridor pit (refer Figure 2) which are outside the current March 2020 Mineral Resource estimate. These results together with the remaining drilling will form the basis of an updated Reserve and Resource estimate expected in the June 2021 quarter.

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Figure 2: Cross Section of the Southern Corridor Drilling

Further details of the completed drilling are provided in Appendix 2.

Refining the Exploration Opportunity

Background

Capricorn wholly owns a 2,052 square kilometre tenement package at Karlawinda which includes the greenstone belt hosting the 2.1 million ounce Resource and 1.2 million ounce Reserve Bibra gold deposit and other significant greenstone areas.

Due to the location of the project, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia (a region not historically explored for gold), very little modern and meaningful gold exploration has been completed outside of the immediate Bibra deposit (Figure 1).

Significant gold discoveries have emerged in the Pilbara region over recent years across a number of geological settings:

  • Greenstone hosted shear gold – e.g. Karlawinda, Warrawoona and Mt York

  • • Granite hosted intrusion related – e.g. Hemi; and

  • Folded mafic intrusion – e.g. Paulsons

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Figure 3: Location of Karlawinda Gold Project

Building knowledge at Karlawinda

During the quarter progress was made on several fronts towards increasing the understanding of the geological opportunity at Karlawinda:

  • Completion and analysis of the package wide high resolution (50m spaced lines) aeromagnetic survey;

  • Recruitment of Mr William Higgins as Exploration Manager. William has a strong track record of gold discovery in analogous geological settings to Karlawinda. Most recently he was instrumental in the discovery of the Ramone mine for Northern Star Resources; and

  • Field mapping and rock chip sampling during the quarter of several regional areas, identified as having the prospective geological settings described above, have validated the high-level geological interpretations. This first phase of work has identified significant exploration targets for drilling in the June 2021 quarter and beyond.

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Figure 4: Merged high resolution (50m line spaced) aeromagnetic survey completed in December 2020 over the regional tenement package, with current quarter prospect locations

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Prospective Geological Settings

As noted, field work has confirmed the geological settings of several regional areas as follows:

Mundiwindi – Greenstone Shear Zone

In the September 2020 quarter the Company received consent from the Jigalong Community and the Minister for Mines and Petroleum to conduct exploration activities over tenements E52/3474 and E52/3533 which unlocks the Mundiwindi greenstone. In 2018 the Company delineated a new area of prospective Archean greenstone stratigraphy at Mundiwindi approximately 10km to the east of the Bibra deposit. The project area has not been subject to any previous on-ground gold exploration and the rock types observed are interpreted to be similar to those which are seen within the host stratigraphy for the Bibra gold deposit. This suggests both areas are of similar age and tectonic regime.

During the March 2021 quarter, ethnographic heritage surveys were completed across areas of the Mundiwindi greenstone area with archaeological surveys booked to commence in April 2021. First pass aircore drilling is planned to commence in the June 2021 quarter upon completion of these surveys.

Jamie Well – Greenstone Shear Zone

Capricorn soil sampling programmes completed in the June 2020 quarter identified coherent 4km long NE trending Au + Au pathfinder soil anomalies at the Jamie Well project located 10 kilometres South of Newman. Mapping confirmed the geochemical anomalies are associated with outcropping NE trending Archean greenstone lithologies, truncated and offset by local and regional faulting and are strongly folded and foliated around the fault intersections. This geological setting is known to host major economic Au deposits in both the Yilgarn and Pilbara cratons. In the centre of the project area a strike slip system has been identified with a large northerly trending fault offsetting lithological unit, an increase in quartz veining and shear zone development was observed along truncation points.

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Figure 5: Aeromagnetic survey imagery with on ground mapping identifying NNW faults offsetting geology interpreted as Fortescue Group lithologies

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Multiple NNE trending anastomosing quartz veins commonly between 10cm and 1m thick, associated with shear zones and lithological contacts were mapped and sampled. 55 rock chip samples were taken with assays due back late April 2021. With encouraging results from the rock chip sampling, follow up exploration will consist of heritage surveys and first pass Aircore drilling, this work is expected to take place late 2021.

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Figure 6: Sampled quartz veining associated with shear zones and lithological contacts

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Figure 7: Jamie Well projects greyscale aeromagnetic signature with anomalous Au soil contours and current quarter rock chip locations

Flatrock – Intrusion Related

Field work following up previous geochemical anomalies and newly identified structural targets from the recent aeromagnetic survey has identified the potential for intrusion related/hosted gold deposits in the project area, 34km west of the Bibra deposit. The geology of the Flatrock project area consists of granitoids of the Sylvania Dome and greenstone sequences of the Fortescue Group. A regional ENE shear zone system called the Central Lode Shear transects the project area and is the main focus of current Capricorn exploration. Mineralisation is hosted in shear zones with quartz stockwork vein systems along mafic/sediment contacts and granite/sediment contacts.

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Figure 8: Flatrock prospect aeromagnetic signature with gold occurrence locations, anomalous Au soil contours, and current quarter rock chip locations

Mapping on Capricorn tenure identified quartz vein and shear zone systems along greenstone granite contacts as well as shear zone and ferruginous quartz veining hosted in granites. 144 rock chip samples were taken with assays due late April 2021. With encouraging results from the rock chip sampling, follow up exploration will consist of heritage surveys and first pass Aircore drilling, this work is expected to take place late 2021.

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Figure 9: Sampled quartz veining and quartz veining hosted in shear zones

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Woggaginna – Folded Mafic Intrusion

The Woggaginna Prospect, 17 km north west of the Bibra deposit has been identified as a folded mafic intrusive unit and is crosscut by regional north trending faults. Field work has identified stockwork quartz veins in the hinge zones of anticlines and synclines. June 2020 quarter surface geochemical programmes identified anomalous Au areas associated with the mafic intrusive granite contact, historical stream sediment samples over the mafic unit have returned results up to 158ppb Au which is considered highly anomalous due to the project areas limited weathering profile. 55 rock chip samples were taken in the March 2021 quarter with assays due late April 2021. With encouraging results from the rock chip sampling, follow up exploration will consist of heritage surveys and first pass Aircore drilling, this work is expected to take place late 2021.

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Figure 10: Aerial imagery of the prospect area showing darker coloured mafic intrusive that has intruded granitoids of the Sylvania Dome. Capricorn rock chip locations and +50ppb Au historic surface sample locations shown

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Figure 11: Sampled stockwork veining hosted by highly sheared mafic intrusive and surface expression of a northerly trending regional fault zone that cross cuts the mafic intrusive unit

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Corporate

At the end of the March 2021 quarter, Capricorn had $19.2 million in cash and had drawn down $42.5 million of the Macquarie Bank financing facility with a further $37.5 million available for drawdown.

As at the end of March 2021, the Company had spent $129.3 million in project development expenditure and forecast final cost remains in line with guidance of $165-170 million. The Company’s current total available funding of $56.7 million compares to the remaining forecast spend to complete the project of $38.2 million (at mid-point of cost guidance), representing an $18.5 million (48%) contingency allowance.

During the quarter Capricorn completed a strategic investment in DiscovEx Resources Ltd (ASX: DCX) via a $1.2 million share placement in the company. DCX holds controlling interests in the Sylvania Project tenements, an extensive 2,247km[2] , highly prospective package located adjacent to Capricorn’s Karlawinda Gold Project. Upon completion of the share placement Capricorn became a substantial shareholder of DCX, holding a 12.6% interest with Capricorn CEO Kim Massey joining the DCX board as a non-executive director.

During the quarter, payments to related parties of Capricorn and their associates (being the Company’s directors) totalled $139,793. The payments were remuneration for their roles, including superannuation.

Competent Persons Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr. Jarrad Price who is a full-time employee of the Company. Mr. Price is a current Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 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. Price 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 Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Mr. Jarrad Price who is Resource Geologist and an employee of the Company. Mr. Jarrad Price is a current Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists 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. Price 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 Ore Reserves is based on information compiled by Mr Daniel Donald. Mr Donald is an employee of Entech Pty Ltd and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM, #210032). Mr Donald has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity currently being 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. Donald consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward Looking Statements

This announcement may contain certain “forward-looking statements” which may not have been based solely on historical facts, but rather may be based on the Company’s current expectations about future events and results. Where the Company expresses or implies an expectation of belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. The detailed reasons for that conclusion are outlined throughout this announcement and all material assumptions are disclosed.

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However, forward looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Such risks include, but are not limited to resource risk, metals price volatility, currency fluctuations, increased production costs and variances in ore grade or recovery rates from those assumed in mining plans, as well as governmental regulation and judicial outcomes.

For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see the Company’s Annual Reports, as well as the Company’s other filings. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to any “forward looking statement” to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this announcement, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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APPENDIX 1 – TENEMENT SCHEDULE

Australia:

Lease Project Company Blocks1 Status Date of Grant/
Application
Expiry
Tenements
E52/1711 Karlawinda Greenmount 33 Granted 05/08/2004 04/08/2020
E52/2247 Karlawinda Greenmount 16 Granted 21/07/2009 20/07/2021
E52/2398 Karlawinda Greenmount 15 Granted 28/04/2010 27/04/2022
E52/2409 Karlawinda Greenmount 8 Granted 15/06/2010 14/06/2022
E52/3323 Karlawinda Greenmount 11 Granted 11/03/2016 10/03/2021
E52/3363 Karlawinda Greenmount 36 Granted 13/01/2017 12/01/2022
E52/3364 Karlawinda Greenmount 44 Granted 07/03/2017 06/03/2022
E52/3450 Karlawinda Greenmount 16 Granted 13/01/2017 12/01/2022
E52/3474 Karlawinda Greenmount 128 Granted 03/07/2017 02/07/2022
E52/3533 Karlawinda Greenmount 109 Granted 06/11/2018 05/11/2023
E52/3541 Karlawinda Greenmount 7 Granted 28/03/2018 27/03/2023
E52/3543 Karlawinda Greenmount 8 Granted 28/03/2018 27/03/2023
E52/3571 Karlawinda Greenmount 10 Granted 18/09/2018 17/09/2023
E52/3656 Karlawinda Greenmount 94 Granted 24/08/2018 17/02/2025
E52/3671 Karlawinda Greenmount 26 Granted 02/07/2019 01/072024
E52/3677 Karlawinda Greenmount 31 Granted 16/07/2020 15/07/2025
E52/3729 Karlawinda Greenmount 51 Granted 17/02/2020 16/02/2025
E52/3797 Karlawinda Greenmount 9 Granted 06/08/2020 05/08/2025
E52/3808 Karlawinda Greenmount 6 Granted 18/03/2021 17/03/2026
Total Blocks 658
Miscellaneous Licences
L52/174 Karlawinda Greenmount 22.17 ha Granted 18/04/2018 17/04/2039
L52/177 Karlawinda Greenmount 12.20 ha Granted 08/12/2017 07/12/2038
L52/178 Karlawinda Greenmount 21.41 ha Granted 08/12/2017 07/12/2038
L52/179 Karlawinda Greenmount 127.83 ha Granted 28/05/2018 27/05/2039
L52/181 Karlawinda Greenmount 1.00 ha Granted 18/04/2018 17/04/2039
L52/183 Karlawinda Greenmount 28.46 ha Granted 03/05/2018 2/05/2039
L52/189 Karlawinda Greenmount 1258 ha Granted 10/04/2019 10/04/2040
L52/192 Karlawinda Greenmount 220 ha Granted 16/05/2018 28/09/2039
L52/197 Karlawinda Greenmount 173ha Granted 10/04/2019 10/04/2040
L52/223 Karlawinda Greenmount 371.1ha Application 12/10/2020 -
L52/224 Karlawinda Greenmount 183.3ha Application 12/10/2020 -
Mining Lease
M52/1070 Karlawinda Greenmount 2975.07 ha Granted 23/11/2016 22/11/2037

Note:

  1. The area measurement for one block can vary between 2.8 – 3.2 km[2]

Madagascar:

Title
Number
Permit Type
Grant
Date
Expiry
Date
Term
(Years)
Project Name Total Carres
(New - 0.391km2)
Interest
%
Note
25095 PE 18-Jan-07 17-Jan-47 40 Ampanihy- Maniry 48 100% 1
Total Carres 608

Note:

  1. Leased to SQNY – Royalty and partial tenement fees payable to subsidiary Mada-Aust SARL.

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APPENDIX 2 – SIGINIFICANT RESULTS

Hole ID NAT East NAT North NAT RL Dip NAT Azi From To Intersection
KBRC1469 203089.23 7368410.45 587.496 -60 105 42 43 1m@ 0.77ppm
47 48 [email protected]
57 58 1m@ 0.41ppm
64 68 [email protected]
74 75 1m@ 0.40 ppm
104 107 [email protected]
114 115 1m@ 0.72ppm
119 120 [email protected]
KBRC1472 203076.49 7368363.77 587.443 -60 105 26 27 [email protected] ppm
38 41 [email protected]
49 50 1m@ 6.96 ppm
54 60 [email protected]
66 67 [email protected]
71 81 [email protected]
86 88 2m@ 0.53 ppm
92 96 [email protected]
102 103 1m@ 0.45 ppm
107 115 [email protected]
KBRC1473 203121.49 7368351.83 587.53 -60 105 13 15 2m@ 0.69 ppm
35 36 [email protected]
43 48 5m@ 0.29 ppm
83 94 [email protected]
KBRC1474 203162.79 7368338.44 587.626 -60 105 32 33 1m@ 0.86 ppm
48 51 [email protected]
74 75 1m@ 0.88 ppm
KBRC1475 203068.58 7368339.5 587.374 -60 105 49 50 [email protected]
56 64 8m@ 0.33 ppm
94 101 [email protected]
KBRC1476 203114.69 7368326.14 587.347 -60 105 51 56 5m@ 0.50 ppm
66 70 [email protected]
89 90 1m@ 0.55 ppm
KBRC1478 203713.91 7368344.12 580 -60 105 46 47 [email protected]
56 57 1m@ 0.51ppm
69 71 [email protected]
83 89 [email protected] ppm
94 99 [email protected]
KBRC1481 203727.78 7368288.76 588.639 -60 105 79 80 [email protected]
KBRC1482 203774.97 7368276.04 588.818 -60 105 35 37 [email protected]
43 48 5m@ 0.47ppm
52 60 [email protected]
KBRC1491 203322 7368037 588 -60 105 26 27 1m@ 0.92ppm
110 111 [email protected]
116 117 [email protected]
142 147 [email protected]
152 155 3m@ 0.51ppm
159 165 [email protected]
KBRC1492 203370 7368024 588 -60 105 42 47 5m@ 0.42ppm
102 106 [email protected]
125 128 [email protected] ppm
134 142 [email protected]
KBRC1493 203528 7368034 588 -60 105 62 63 1m@ 0.40 ppm
67 83 [email protected]
125 126 1m@ 0.43 ppm
133 139 [email protected]
146 151 5m@ 0.33 ppm
169 170 [email protected]
174 189 15m@ 0.55 ppm
194 196 [email protected]
202 203 1m@ 0.48 ppm
211 212 [email protected]
KBRC1498 203853.6 7367480 586 -60 105 93 94 [email protected] ppm
111 114 [email protected]
122 141 [email protected] ppm
148 153 [email protected]
160 164 4m@ 0.34ppm
KBRC1500 203794.9 7367470.17 586.316 -60 105 129 130 [email protected]
136 155 [email protected] ppm
162 163 [email protected]
175 179 4m@ 0.50 ppm

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APPENDIX 3 – 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
For Reverse Circulation drilling 2kg - 3kg samples are split from
dry 1m bulk samples. The sample was collected through a
cyclone and 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.
RC Field duplicates were collected at a ratio of 1:40 and
collected at the same time as the original sample through the B
chute of the cone splitter. Matrix matched CRMS and OREAS
certified reference material (CRM) were inserted at a ratio of
1:40. The grade ranges of the CRM’s were selected based on
grade populations and economic grade ranges.
Samples were sent to the laboratory where they were
pulverised to produce a 50 g charge for fire assay.
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.).
Drilling
A Ranger Drilling drill rig was used to drill the RC drill holes:
Hole diameter was 140mm (5.5”).
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.
Drilling
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. 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.
Drilling
Reverse circulation chips were washed and stored in chip trays
in 1m intervals for the entire length of each hole. Chip trays
were stored on site in a sealed container. Chips were visually
inspected and logged by an on-site geologist to record lithology
(including rock type, oxidation state, weathering, grain size,
colour, mineralogy, and texture), alteration, mineralisation,
veining, structure, sample quality (dry/wet, contamination) and
approximate water flow down hole. Mineralisation, veining and
water flow were quantitative or semi-quantitative in nature; the
remainder of logging was qualitative.
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
Drilling
For RC holes samples were split from dry, 1m bulk samples via
a cone splitter directly from the cyclone.
RC Field duplicates were collected at a ratio of 1:40 and
collected at the same time as the original sample through the B
chute of the cone splitter. Matrix matched CRMS and OREAS
certified reference material (CRM) were inserted at a ratio of
1:40. The grade ranges of the CRM’s were selected based on
grade populations and economic grade ranges.
The duplicates and CRM’s were submitted to the lab using

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the material being sampled. unique sample ID’s.
2kg – 3kg RC samples are submitted to the laboratory.
Samples are 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.
This sample preparation technique is appropriate for the
Karlawinda Project; and is standard industry practice for a gold
deposit.
Quality control for maximising representivity of samples
included 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.
Drilling
Drilling samples were submitted to Intertek laboratory in Perth.
RC samples were assayed by a 50gm fire assay which is a total
assay.
RC Field duplicates were collected at a ratio of 1:40 and
collected at the same time as the original sample through the B
chute of the cone splitter. Matrix matched CRMS and OREAS
certified reference material (CRM) were inserted at a ratio of
1:40. 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.
Drilling
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. Validated
data was sent to the database administrator in Perth who then
carried out independent verifications using Maxwell’s
Datashed.
Assay results when received were plotted on section and were
verified against neighbouring holes.
QAQC reports were generated on a hole-by-hole basis by the
database administrator as results were received.
Any failure in company QAQC protocols resulted in follow-up
with the laboratory and occasional repeat of assays as
necessary.
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.
Drilling
Drillhole collar positions were surveyed before and after drilling
using a Trimble RTK system, comprising an R10-2 Base and
Receiver and a Trimble TSC3 Data Collector. The Base was
set up on KB01 located on “Laterite Hill”, which was adopted as
control for the surveys. All surveys were checked against and
closed off on KB01DRM to ensure accuracy. Drillhole location
data was initially captured in the MGA94 grid system and have
been converted to a local grid for resource estimation work.
Down hole surveys were undertaken on 30m increments from
end of hole, using a Reflex down hole gyroscopic tool.
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.
RC Samples were collected and analysed for each metre down
the hole.
Hole spacing was 25m N x 25m E, sufficient for resource
estimation.

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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.
Drilling
Drill lines are oriented across strike on a local grid. Bibra
orebody dips at 20 to 30 degrees to the North West.
Holes in the drill programs have been drilled at inclination of -
60 degrees or -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.
Drilling
Calico sample bags are sealed into green bags/polyweave
bags and cable tied. These bags were then sealed in bulka
bags by company personnel, dispatched 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 Karlawinda Project is located in the Pilbara region of
Western Australia on tenements M52/1070, E52/1711,
E52/2247, E52/2398, E52/2409, E52/3323, E52/3363,
E52/3364, E52/3450, E52/3474, E52/3533, E52/3541,
E52/3543, E52/3571, E52/3656, E52/3671, E52/3677,
E52/3729, E52/3797, E52/3808 held by Greenmount
Resources Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Capricorn
Metals.
The near mine exploration drilling was undertaken on
M52/1070, which is within the area of granted E52/1711
exploration tenement in the Pilbara region of Western
Australia. E52/1711 was acquired from BHPB in 2008.
South32 (via the spin-out from BHPB) retained a 2% NSR
whilst BHPB 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. In
February 2021 South32 sold the 2% NSR to Elemental
Royalties Limited The Nyiyaparli People hold Native Title over
the area including E52/1711 and M52/1070. There is no
known heritage or environmental impediments over the area
being explored and heritage surveys are undertaken by the
Nyiyaparli People prior to exploration work being undertaken.
No other known impediments exist 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
Independence Group NL (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; Laterite 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 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
Please See Table 1 for Results

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sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.

If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis
that the information is not Material and this exclusion
does not detract from the understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly explain why this is the
case.
Data
aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging
techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations
(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.
Drilling
Reported intercepts include a minimum of 0.4g/t Au value over
a minimum length of 1m with a maximum 3m length of
consecutive internal waste. No upper cuts have been applied.
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, true width not known’).
Drilling
At Karlawinda, 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.
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.
Refer to the diagrams in the body of this report and within
previous ASX announcements.
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.
No other substantive exploration data is available to report.
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.
Further near mine RC drilling will be ongoing pending rig
availability and other exploration programs to infill remaining
data gaps in the Mineral Resource estimate.

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Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report


quarterly cash

flow report
Name of entity
Capricorn Metals Ltd
ABN
84 121 700 105
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
84 121 700 105 31 March 2021
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (9
months)
$A’000
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
(a) exploration & evaluation (if expensed)
(b) development
(c) production
(d) staff costs
(e) administration and corporate costs
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
1.4
Interest received
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
1.6
Income taxes paid
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
-
-
(36,627)
-
(765)
(89)
-
5
(133)
-
-
-
-
-
(92,169)
-
(2,188)
(1,376)
-
175
(611)
-
-
(64)
(37,609) (96,233)
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire:
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment
(d) exploration & evaluation (if capitalised)
(e) investments
(f)
other non-current assets
-
-
(7)
(971)
(1,200)
-
-
-
(243)
(2,388)
(1,200)
-

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Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (9
months)
$A’000
2.2
Proceeds from the disposal of:
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment
(d) investments
(e) other non-current assets
2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
2.5
Other (provide details if material)
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,178) (3,831)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
securities
3.3
Proceeds from exercise of options
3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of equity
securities or convertible debt securities
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
3.8
Dividends paid
3.9
Other (provide details if material)
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
-
-
187
-
40,000
(112)
-
-
-
32,300
-
317
(1,224)
42,500
(332)
-
-
-
40,075 73,561
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
18,905
(37,609)
(2,177)
40,075
45,697
(96,233)
(3,831)
73,561

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Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (9
months)
$A’000
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
- -
19,194 19,194
5.
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
5.1
Bank balances
5.2
Call deposits
5.3
Bank overdrafts
5.4
Other (provide details)
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
19,194
-
-
-
18,905
-
-
-
19,194 18,905
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must
and an explanation for, such payments
Current quarter
$A'000
140
-
include a description of,

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7.
Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing
arrangements available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the
sources of finance available to the entity.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
7.1
Loan facilities
80,000
42,500
7.2
Credit standby arrangements
-
-
7.3
Other (Bank Guarantee)
20,000
12,500
7.4
Total financing facilities
100,000
55,000
7.5
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
45,000
7.6
Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest
rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing
facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end,
include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
80,000 42,500
- -
20,000 12,500
100,000 55,000
Project Loan Facility of $80 million and a Bank Guarantee of $20 million at an interest rate of 1%
with Macquarie Bank Ltd. Macquarie Bank Ltd have first ranking security over the assets of
Greenmount Resources Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Capricorn Metals Ltd and corporate
guarantee.
8.
Estimated cash available for future operating activities
8.
Estimated cash available for future operating activities
$A’000
8.1
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (Item 1.9)
8.2
Capitalised exploration & evaluation (Item 2.1(d))
8.3
Total relevant outgoings (Item 8.1 + Item 8.2)
8.4
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (Item 4.6)
8.5
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (Item 7.5)
8.6
Total available funding (Item 8.4 + Item 8.5)
8.7
Estimated quarters of funding available (Item 8.6 divided by
Item 8.3)
(37,609)
(971)
(38,580)
19,194
45,000
64,194
1.7
8.8
If Item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
1.
Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating
cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
Answer: No, the Company is in the final stages of funding the capital cost of the
construction of the Karlawinda Gold Project (expenditure to the end of the quarter
on the project being $129.3 million) which is expected to be completed in the June
quarter with commissioning and first gold expected in the June 2021 quarter.
Following the completion of construction and commissioning the operating revenue
from gold production will cover the Company’s expenditure in future quarters.
  • Answer: No, the Company is in the final stages of funding the capital cost of the construction of the Karlawinda Gold Project (expenditure to the end of the quarter on the project being $129.3 million) which is expected to be completed in the June quarter with commissioning and first gold expected in the June 2021 quarter. Following the completion of construction and commissioning the operating revenue from gold production will cover the Company’s expenditure in future quarters.

  • Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?

Answer: The Company has $56.7 million in available funding to meet the cost of completion of the Karlawinda Project and the Company expects to be in production in the June 2021 quarter and generate revenue to cover future expenditure.

  1. Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?

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Answer: Yes, and on the basis set out in Answers 1 and 2 above.

Compliance statement

  • 1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.

  • 2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

Date: 1 April 2021

Authorised by: The Board of Directors

Notes

  1. This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.

  2. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.

  3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.

  4. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the [ name of board committeeeg Audit and Risk Committee ]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.

  5. If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations , the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.

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