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CAPRICORN METALS LTD Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Jan 26, 2021

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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27 January 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

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ACTIVITIES REPORT DECEMBER QUARTER 2020

  • Development of the Karlawinda Gold Project (KGP) is proceeding as planned and is expected to culminate in first gold production in the June 2021 quarter.

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

    • Concreting and civil earthworks for processing plant substantially completed;

    • Ball mill manufacture completed, shipped to Port Hedland in December 2020 and delivered to KGP in early January 2021;

    • Majority of processing equipment and fabricated steelwork delivered to site;

    • Commencement of equipment installation in the reclaim, CIL and goldroom areas;

    • Continued progress on the construction of the gas lateral pipeline with line pipe delivered, contractors mobilised, and clearing and civils commenced; and

    • Earthmoving contractor mobilised to site and commenced mining in the Bibra open pit and construction of Tailings Storage Facility (TSF).

  • During the quarter $30.2 million was spent on KGP development with total project expenditure to date of $92.7 million.

  • Development cost estimate continues to be in line with budget of $165-$170 million with available funding of $96.4 representing a 29% contingency allowance at the midpoint of the forecast cost to complete.

  • Available funding of $96.4 million made up of cash at bank of $18.9 million at end of quarter and undrawn bank facility of $77.5 million.

  • All conditions precedent to first drawdown of $80 million debt facility with Macquarie Bank satisfied during the quarter with $2.5 million drawn to the end of December 2020.

  • Significant workflows planned for the March 2021 quarter include:

    • Continued structural and plate steel work and equipment installation;

    • Commencement of electrical installation; and

    • Completion of start-up ROM pad and TSF embankment earthworks.

  • Grade control of 4 million tonnes (+/- 1 year mill feed) of laterite ore in the Bibra open pit complete and confirming the reserve model.

  • 6,500 metre near mine infill and extensional drill programme commenced, with significant early (from first 2,500m) results including:

  • 5 metres @ 3.77g/t from 36 to 41m

  • 7 metres @ 1.59g/t from 48 to 55m

  • 4 metres @ 2.09g/t from 35 to 39m

  • 2 metres @ 3.68g/t from 49 to 51m

The results of this programme will be used to update the MRE and allow for studies to assess the economic potential of Easky and Finns deposits

  • Commenced a high resolution aeromagnetic survey over the regional tenement package (~36,000 line km) to develop detailed structural interpretation for target generation.

  • Stategic investment of $1.2 million committed to take a 12% interest in Pilbara gold and base metals explorer DiscovEx Resources Ltd (ASX:DCX) which holds a prospective 2,247km2 tenement package proximal to Karlawinda.

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DECEMBER 2020 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

The project development is proceeding as planned and is expected to culminate in 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

The steel pipe for the 40km gas lateral pipeline arrived on site in November 2020. Mobilisation of APA subcontractors commenced at the end of the quarter with some preliminary clearing works carried out on the gas lateral pipeline and civil work on the gas delivery station located on site.

During the December 2020 quarter the manufacture of the ball mill by CITIC was completed in Luo Yang, China. Following completion of the required manufacture quality control inspections and tests, the mill components were despatched to Australia. Upon arrival to Port Hedland in late December 2020, the mill components were transported to KGP in early January 2021. Other than the girth gear and feed chute trolley, which are expected on site in February 2021, all mill components are on site ready for installation.

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During the quarter major processing equipment including the cone crushers, screens (crushing, gravity, trash, and carbon), vibrating and apron feeders, conveyor components, elution column and boiler were delivered to site. Structural and plate steel packages continued to arrive on site and by the end of December 2020 most of the major processing equipment and fabricated steelwork had been delivered.

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Ball mill being offloaded from ship in Port Hedland

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Ball mill oversize loads being delivered to site

After completion of a competitive pricing process the contract for the electrical and instrumentation installation contract was awarded to WAY Electrical Pty Ltd. Installation is expected to commence in January 2021.

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Site Works

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

  • Commenced crusher buildings structural steel erection (secondary crusher, scalping screen and product screen);

  • Installed crushed ore reclaim chutes and feeders;

  • Commenced mill and cyclone tower building structural steel erection;

  • Numerous items of equipment to be installed in the leaching, adsorption and goldroom areas now in place;

  • Completed the power station engine hall and crane installation;

  • Clearing and topsoiling of the air strip runway was completed;

  • Compaction of the subgrade within the decant area, lower TSF internal section and wall areas was completed. The embankment keyway was excavated with compacted clay placement to commence in January 2021; and

  • Continued progress on the construction of the gas lateral pipeline with line pipe delivered, contractors mobilised, and clearing and civils commenced.

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Primary and secondary crusher area

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Mill and CIL tank area

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CIL and gold room area with crushed ore stockpile in background

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Power station

Mining

The open pit earthmoving contractor, MACA Mining Pty Ltd (“MACA”) commenced mobilising mining equipment to site in October 2020. Mining activity started in the Bibra open pit during the quarter with 406,097BCM of waste material mined and utilised for processing plant civil works, flood bunding, road and ROM pad construction. Mining increased to double shift by the end of the quarter utilising a new fleet of mining equipment including a Liebherr R9200 200-tonne excavator and four Hitachi EH3500AC-3 180-tonne capacity haul trucks. A second excavator and truck fleet are due to be mobilised at the end of the June 2021 quarter.

In order to provide certainty to the early stages of mining and production at the KGP, a pre-production grade control drilling programme in the order of 45,000 metres was completed during the quarter. This grade control drilling has delineated over 4 million tonnes of ore and is in-line with the Ore Reserve in the areas drilled. This drilling defines the entire laterite portion of the deposit and provides confidence in the planning of mining activities and management of mill feed for the first year of

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operations. This completes the pre-production phase of grade control drilling with further grade control drilling to commence once oxide mineralisation is exposed through mining activities.

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Bibra open pit

Development Outlook - March 2021 Quarter

Development activities at KGP in the March 2021 quarter will include various key work streams being progressed including:

  • Complete concrete works;

  • Continue structural steel and equipment installation;

  • Commence electrical installation;

  • Install power station generators and electricals;

  • Install HV powerline to the accommodation village;

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

  • Commence mining of ore.

  • Practical completion and commissioning of the gas lateral pipeline and power station ahead of the commencement of commercial operations.

Exploration

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). The Company is restricted to areas of the tenement package that are cleared for aboriginal heritage purposes and a priority over the last 6 months has been to carry out the necessary ethnographical and archaeological surveys required to be able to conduct meaningful scale regional exploration activities on the tenure. This work has progressed significantly and will be ongoing as the Company continues extensive drilling programmes across the KGP ground.

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. The Mundiwindi greenstone was first identified

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through mapping in 2018 and has not been subject to any previous gold exploration. The rock types observed are interpreted to be similar to those seen within the host stratigraphy of Bibra and of similar metamorphic grade. This suggests both areas are similar age and tectonic regime.

Heritage surveys on large areas are planned for the March 2021 quarter in order to facilitate commencement of an initial broad scale reconnaissance aircore drilling programme across this prospective area.

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Figure 1: Capricorn drilling on CMM tenements surrounding the Bibra deposit

Near Mine RC Drilling Programme

A reverse circulation (RC) drill rig was mobilised to site late in the December 2020 quarter to infilldrill areas of the Resource where existing drilling consists of mainly shallow aircore (AC) holes. The 6,500 metre programme (as shown in Figure 2) was designed to convert Inferred Resources within the March 2020 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) to Indicated, particularly between the current $1,600 Ore Reserve pit design and higher gold price open-pit optimisations. The programme is also designed to test extensions to the Southern Corridor pit.

Drilling has been completed on approximately 2,500 metres of the programme with a further 4,000 metres to be completed in the March 2021 quarter. The infill results received to date confirm the current MRE and together with the remainder of the programme will be used to update the MRE and allow for studies to assess the economic potential of Easky and Finns deposits.

Significant intercepts from the assays received to date of the RC programme include;

  • 5m @ 3.77g/t from 36m in KBRC1470

  • 7m @ 1.59g/t from 48m in KBRC1456

  • 4m @ 2.09g/t from 35m in KBRC1467

  • 2m @ 3.68g/t from 49m in KBRC1467

  • 12m @ 0.74g/t from 44m in KBRC1455

  • 11m @ 0.75g/t from 67m in KBRC1468

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

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Figure 2: Near mine RC Drill Programme

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Figure 3: Cross Section of the Easky Drilling

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Aircore Drilling Programme

A study of the geological, geophysical and geochemical datasets from Capricorn’s exploration activities identified 8 high-quality targets within a 15 kilometre radius of the Karlawinda processing plant location. These 8 targets are located on geochemical anomalies with little to no historic drilling. The anomalies are in several cases coincident with major fault structures and geological contacts that contain gold mineralisation along strike and a 20,000 metre drill programme has been developed to test these targets.

An aircore (AC) drill rig was mobilised to site during the September 2020 quarter to drill an 11,000 metre AC drilling programme, which is a subset of the 20,000 metre total programme planned to test the 8 targets. The 11,000m (Phase 1) programme falls within previously heritage cleared areas whilst heritage surveys over the remaining uncleared areas (Phase 2) was conducted in late 2020. Phase 2 is expected to be drilled in the June 2021 quarter. A significant amount of drilling in Phase 1 related to sterilisation drilling for infrastructure purposes with most results released in the September 2020 quarterly report.

The final assay results from the Phase 1 AC programme were received in the current quarter and included near mine hole KBAC1429 (see fig 2). This hole returned an intercept with promising width:

  • 3m @ 1.08g/t from 9m

  • 3m @ 0.41g/t from 18m

  • 18m @ 0.56g/t from 39m

This intercept has prompted follow up with an RC rig for a 6,500m near mine programme as noted above.

Further details of the completed AC drilling are provided in Appendix 2 of the September quarterly report released to the ASX on 27[th] October 2020.

Aeromagnetic Survey

Capricorn commenced a high resolution (50m line spaced) aeromagnetic survey over the regional tenement package (~36,000 line kilometres) in September 2020. The survey was expected to be completed in the December 2020 quarter but due to a maintenance issue with the survey aircraft, the programme will now be completed in January 2021.

Currently Capricorn only has high resolution surveys over the project area (Bibra) and Mundiwindi, with the remainder of the tenement package being 200 metre line spaced open file surveys. The new survey will be merged with the existing detailed surveys to create a complete detailed image of the whole tenement package. This will allow detailed structural and lithological interpretation which can then be used as a framework for target generation.

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Figure 4: Aeromagnetic survey

Corporate

At the end of the December 2020 quarter, Capricorn had $18.9 million in cash and had spent $92.7 million in project development expenditure, leaving a balance of between $72.3 million and $77.3 forecast spend to complete the project.

On 20 October 2020 the Company announced it had satisfied all conditions precedent to commence draw down on the $80 million debt facility with Macquarie Bank. As at the end of December 2020, the Company had drawn down $2.5 million of the facility. With the current cash position of $18.9 million and the remaining available debt facility of $77.5 million, the Company’s current total available funding is 96.4 million representing a 29% contingency allowance at the midpoint of the forecast cost to complete.

Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company committed $1.2 million in a strategic investment with DiscovEx Resources Ltd (ASX: DCX) via participation in a proposed share placement as announced by DCX on 18 January 2021. If the transactions, of which the placement is a part, are approved by DCX shareholders, Capricorn will become a substantial shareholder of DCX, holding a 12% (approx.) interest and the Company’s CEO Kim Massey will join the DCX board as a nonexecutive director.

After completion of the proposed transactions DCX will hold controlling interests in the Sylvania Project tenements, an extensive 2,247km[2] , highly prospective package located adjacent to Capricorn’s Karlawinda Gold Project.

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Figure 5: DCX tenure and interpretive geology

During the quarter, payments to related parties of Capricorn and their associates (being the Company’s directors) totalled $155,588. 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.

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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.

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 Application 26/03/2020 -
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
KBAC1429 203366.8 7368827.2 589.36 -90 103.56 9 12 3 @1.08
18 21 3 @ 0.41
39 57 18 @ 0.56
KBRC1452 203409.1 7368945.3 590.59 -90 103.56 58 59 1@ 3.97
71 72 1@ 0.54
KBRC1454 203420.8 7368889.9 589.48 -90 103.56 24 25 1@ 0.58
42 45 3 @1.29
55 61 6 @ 0.74
KBRC1455 203420.8 7368889.9 589.48 -90 103.56 38 40 [email protected]
44 56 12@ 0.74
KBRC1456 203366.8 7368827.2 589.36 -90 103.56 9 10 1@ 0.48
28 30 2@ 0.61
41 44 3 @ 0.73
48 55 [email protected]
KBRC1457 203366.8 7368827.2 589.36 -90 103.56 31 49 18 @ 0.49
82 86 4@ 0.49
99 100 1@ 0.48
KBRC1458 203300.4 7368819.1 589.92 -90 103.56 18 19 1@ 0.79
24 29 5 @ 0.36
65 76 11@ 0.61
83 84 [email protected]
KBRC1459 203348.7 7368806.2 589.92 -90 103.56 30 31 1@ 0.56
46 56 10 @ 0.32
KBRC1460 203396.9 7368793.2 589.92 -90 103.56 28 38 10 @ 0.54
47 48 1@ 0.40
KBRC1461 203306.4 7368791.6 588.67 -90 103.56 39 42 3 @ 0.59
46 54 8 @ 0.42
60 65 5 @ 0.48
KBRC1462 203354.7 7368778.7 588.67 -90 103.56 10 11 1@ 0.55
34 35 1@ 0.76
42 50 8 @ 0.40
KBRC1463 203246 7368756 587.4 -90 103.56 21 27 6 @ 0.66
47 51 [email protected]
57 73 16 @ 0.48
101 102 1@ 0.42
KBRC1464 203294.3 7368743.1 587.4 -90 103.56 38 53 15 @ 0.54
KBRC1465 203342.6 7368730.1 587.4 -90 103.56 10 11 1@ 0.59
KBRC1466 203095.4 7368434 586.88 -60 103.56 42 43 [email protected]
48 52 4@ 0.65
57 59 [email protected]
64 75 11@ 0.45
84 87 3 @ 0.33
95 101 6 @ 0.46
121 122 1@ 0.45
KBRC1467 203140.6 7368421.9 586.88 -60 103.56 35 39 [email protected]
49 51 2@ 3.68
55 69 14@ 0.66
75 80 5 @ 0.80
108 109 1@ 0.46
KBRC1468 203185 7368405.8 587.66 -61 108.6 21 22 1@ 0.41
52 56 4@ 0.61
67 78 11@ 0.75
KBRC1470 203135.4 7368398 587.61 -60 103.83 36 41 5 @ 3.77
52 55 3 @ 0.75
85 90 5 @ 0.52
95 96 1@ 0.43
KBRC1471 203173.3 7368387.1 587.75 -60 103.83 68 69 1@ 0.55
80 81 1 @ 1.92

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HoleID NAT East NAT North NAT RL Dip NAT Azi From To Intersection
KBAC1331 209812 7368854 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1332 209717 7368885 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1333 209629 7368898 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1334 209504 7368923 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1335 209234 7369019 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1336 209140 7369025 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1337 209040 7369064 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1338 208872 7369087 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1339 208704 7369127 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1340 208681 7369157 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1341 208586 7369188 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1342 208475 7369206 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1343 208387 7369230 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1344 208282 7369262 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1345 208191 7369283 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1346 207996 7369348 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1347 207894 7369362 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1348 207801 7369380 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1349 207703 7369416 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1350 208805 7368739 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1351 208843 7368827 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1352 208883 7368918 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1353 208910 7369021 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1354 208955 7369115 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1355 208995 7369206 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1356 209030 7369299 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1357 209063 7369393 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1358 209102 7369490 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1359 209132 7369589 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1360 209171 7369671 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1361 209207 7369762 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1362 209230 7369865 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1363 209277 7369957 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1364 209298 7370008 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1365 209306 7370061 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1366 209326 7370091 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1367 209341 7370146 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1368 209359 7370195 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1369 209386 7370241 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1370 209396 7370288 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1371 209417 7370335 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1372 209433 7370380 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1373 209452 7370423 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1374 209477 7370525 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1375 209512 7370619 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1376 209560 7370708 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1377 209909 7368829 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1378 209929 7368941 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1379 209997 7369029 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1380 210017 7369125 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1381 210046 7369219 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1382 210076 7369312 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1383 210011 7369376 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1384 210050 7369481 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1385 210078 7369559 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1386 210118 7369646 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1387 210131 7369704 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1388 210155 7369753 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1389 210172 7369807 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1390 210185 7369847 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1391 210204 7369901 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1392 210221 7369941 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1393 210262 7370033 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1394 210303 7370132 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1395 210323 7370225 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1396 210368 7370314 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1397 213505 7369612 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1398 213409 7369609 590 -60 195 NSA

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KBAC1399 213304 7369599 590 -60 195 NSA
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KBAC1402 213008 7369602 590 -60 195 NSA
KBAC1403 212911 7369593 590 -60 195 NSA
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KBAC1412 212012 7369594 590 -60 195 NSA
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KBRC1453 203457.36 7368932.35 590.59 -60 195 NSA
KBRC1469 203089.23 7368410.45 587.496 -60 195 PENDING
KBRC1472 203076.49 7368363.77 587.443 -60 195 PENDING
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KBRC1481 203727.78 7368288.76 588.639 -60 195 PENDING
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KBRC1502 202411.78 7369035.22 589 -60 195 NOT SAMPLED
KBRC1503 202384.93 7369034.9 589.044 -60 195 NOT SAMPLED
KBRC1504 201111.62 7366190.28 585.637 -60 195 NOT SAMPLED
KBRC1505 201150.16 7366188.85 585.759 -60 195 NOT SAMPLED
KBRC1506 201189.29 7366186.81 585.693 -60 195 NOT SAMPLED

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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 Strike Drilling drill rig was used to drill the RC drill holes:
Hole diameter was 124mm (4.9”).
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 programmes 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.
Programme 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) retain 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.
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
sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar
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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 programmes. 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 is to be completed in the
January quarter to finalise the programme.

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Rule 5.5

Appendix 5B

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 30 December 2020
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (12
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
-
-
(30,160)
-
(729)
(1,026)
-
62
(255)
-
-
25
-
-
(55,489)
-
(1,423)
(1,293)
-
170
(530)
-
-
100
(32,083) (58,465)
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
-
-
(4)
(735)
-
-
-
-
(331)
(1,417)
-
-

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Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (12
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(739) (1,748)
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
-
-
90
(2)
2,500
(152)
-
-
-
32,300
-
130
(1,224)
2,500
(285)
-
-
-
2,436 33,421
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)
49,291
(32,083)
(739)
2,436
45,697
(58,465)
(1,748)
33,421

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

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (12
months)
$A’000
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
- -
18,905 18,905
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)
18,905
-
-
-
49,291
-
-
-
18,905 49,291
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
156
-
include a description of,

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

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
77,500
2,500
7.2
Credit standby arrangements
-
-
7.3
Other (Bank Guarantee)
7,500
12,500
7.4
Total financing facilities
85,000
-
7.5
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
85,000
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
77,500 2,500
- -
7,500 12,500
85,000 -
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
$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)
(32,083)
(735)
(32,818)
18,905
85,000
103,905
3
  • 8.8 If Item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:

  • 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:

  1. 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:

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

Answer:

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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: 27 January 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.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (01/12/19) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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