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CARNAVALE RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2019

Feb 25, 2019

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CARNAVALE RESOURCES LIMITED ASX Release 26 February 2019

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Grey Dam Ni-Co Mineral Resource Update

Carnavale Resources (ASX: CAV) is pleased to announce a new Nickel (“Ni”) and Cobalt (“Co”) Mineral Resource estimate (JORC 2012) at its 100% owned Grey Dam Project. The Ni-Co deposit is shallow and flat lying, with the laterite style mineralisation occurring from surface to approximately 50m depth. The project is located 80km east of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia with excellent local infrastructure including sealed roads, airport and mining related contract services.

The laterite Ni-Co Mineral Resource estimate is based on 5,000m of infill and extensional reverse circulation (“RC”) drilling (85 holes) together with inter-laboratory check sampling and incorporating previous third party drilling (108 RC and 4 diamond holes). Approximately half of the deposit occurs on a granted mining lease (M28/378) with the remainder on Carnavale’s surrounding exploration licence E28/1477. The drilling was completed at 100m x 50m hole spacing with selected 50m infill sections providing strong continuity to the mineralisation.

Grey Dam Ni-Co Project - Total Mineral Resource (JORC 2012), February 2019

Total 14.6Mt @ 0.75% Ni and 0.049% Co for 110,000t Ni metal and 7,200t Co metal

  • Indicated 10.4Mt @ 0.76% Ni and 0.050% Co for 78,700t Ni metal and 5,200t Co metal (71%)

  • Inferred 4.2Mt @ 0.74% Ni and 0.047% Co for 31,300t Ni metal and 2,000t Co metal (29%)

(using >0.5% Ni or >0.05% Co cutoff)

  • 71% in Indicated category.

  • Shallow flat lying blanket of Ni-Co mineralisation

  • 1.3km x 1.0km x 20-40m thick.

  • Internal high grade Co blanket averaging 0.12% Co.

  • Potential for simple open pit mining methods

Andy Beckwith, Managing Director, commented “Grey Dam is well located only one hour drive from Kalgoorlie. We have defined a high value shallow resource that should be readily amenable to an open pit mining strategy. Our next step is to assess metallurgy and deliver on a low cost processing strategy.

Figure 1 Nickel wireframe (0.4% Ni) looking NE

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Carnavale Resources Limited ABN 49 119 450 243 Level 2, Suite 9, 389 Oxford Street, Mt Hawthorn, WA, 6016 T + 61 8 9380 9098 F + 61 8 9380 6761 E: [email protected] W : www.carnavaleresources.com

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Figure 2 Cobalt wireframe (0.04% Co) looking NE

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- Internal high grade Ni and Co zones

Internal to the overall resource, strong individual high-grade Ni or Co domains occur within the upper portions of the deposit with the bulk of the high grade mineralisation being less than 30m depth. The high-grade cobalt domain almost entirely falls within the high grade Ni domain. The shallow and flat lying nature of the mineralisation lends itself to low strip ratio and simple open pit mining methods.

Shallow High-Grade Nickel Domain (using 0.8% Ni cut-off)

Total 6.7Mt @ 0.95% Ni and 0.061% Co for 64,200t Ni metal and 4,100t Co metal

  • 57% of total nickel metal and 54% of cobalt metal in 45% of resource tonnes

  • Shallow flat lying mineralisation from surface to approximately 40m depth.

and almost entirely within this domain there is a significantly smaller high-grade cobalt domain with associated nickel containing

Shallow High-Grade Cobalt Domain (using 0.05% Co cut-off)

Total 2.6Mt @ 0.122% Co for 3,100t Co metal (with 0.86% Ni for 21,900t Ni metal)

  • Substantially increased high-grade cobalt mineralisation at 0.12%

  • Contains 46% of the cobalt and 20% of the nickel in only 19% of the resource.

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Table 1 Grey Dam Mineral Resource (>0.5% Ni or > 0.05% Co), February 2019

Ni Domain Class
Tonnes
Mt
Ni
%
Co
%
Ni Metal
Tonnes
Co Metal
Tonnes
High Ni
>0.5% Ni
Indicated
10.0
0.77
0.049
77,100
4,900
Inferred
3.9
3.9
0.76
0.043
30,100
Sub Total
14.0
0.77
0.048
107,300
6,700
Low Ni
<0.5% Ni, >0.05% Co
Indicated
0.3
0.46
0.093
1,600
300
Inferred
0.3
0.45
0.100
1,200
300
Sub Total
0.6
0.46
0.092
2,800
600
Total
>0.5% Ni or >0.05% Co
Indicated
10.4
0.76
0.050
78,700
5,200
Inferred
4.2
0.74
0.047
31,300
2,000
Sub Total
14.6
0.75
0.049
110,000
7,200

(Rounding discrepancies may occur in summary tables)

Table 2 Grey Dam Mineral Resource High Grade Nickel Domain (0.8% Ni Cut-off)

Classification Tonnes
Mt
Ni
%
Co
%
Ni Metal
Tonnes
Co Metal
Tonnes
Indicated
Inferred
Total
5.0
0.95
0.063
47,200
3,100
1.8
0.97
0.054
17,000
1,000
6.7
0.95
0.061
64,200
4,100

Table 3 Grey Dam Mineral Resource High Grade Cobalt Domain (0.05% Co Cut-off)

Classification Tonnes
Mt
Ni
%
Co
%
Ni Metal
Tonnes
Co Metal
Tonnes
Indicated
Inferred
Total
1.9
0.88
0.123
16,800
2,300
0.6
0.78
0.121
5,100
800
2.6
0.86
0.122
21,900
3,100

The shallow nature of the Ni and Co resource is highlighted in Figure 3 and 4 where the bulk of the total resource lies within 50m of surface (~370RL).

Figure 3 Ni block model; showing high grade domains and flat lying nature of the mineralisation

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Figure 4 Grey Dam Ni-Co Total Mineral Resource by Laterite Zone

Grey Dam Nickel-Cobalt Laterite February 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate

Blocks > 0.5% Ni or > 0.05% Co

Blocks > 0.5% Ni or > 0.05% Co
Grey Dam Nickel-Cobalt Laterite
February 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate
Blocks > 0.5% Ni or > 0.05% Co
Grey Dam Nickel-Cobalt Laterite
February 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate
Blocks > 0.5% Ni or > 0.05% Co
Grey Dam Nickel-Cobalt Laterite
February 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate
Blocks > 0.5% Ni or > 0.05% Co
Grey Dam Nickel-Cobalt Laterite
February 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate
Blocks > 0.5% Ni or > 0.05% Co
Grey Dam Nickel-Cobalt Laterite
February 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate
Blocks > 0.5% Ni or > 0.05% Co
Grey Dam Nickel-Cobalt Laterite
February 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate
Upper Sap Zone
Lower Sap Zone
Saprock Zone
Total Deposit
Bench
Top RL
Tonnes
Ni
Co
T
%
%
Tonnes
Ni
Co
T
%
%
Tonnes
Ni
Co
T
%
%
Tonnes
Ni
Co
T
%
%
370
365
360
355
350
345
340
335
330
325
320
315
310
5,000
0.56
0.07
53,000
0.54
0.07
137,000
0.59
0.088
120,000
0.70
0.102
77,000
0.74
0.131
65,000
0.70
0.083
54,000
0.66
0.058
4,000
0.80
0.046
11,000
0.63
0.07
98,000
0.67
0.07
322,000
0.66
0.053
529,000
0.77
0.085
435,000
0.85
0.103
252,000
0.86
0.087
329,000
0.73
0.061
242,000
0.85
0.046
76,000
0.85
0.054
11,000
0.76
0.036
1,000
0.60
0.033
3,000
0.58
0.04
157,000
0.65
0.07
671,000
0.69
0.052
1,742,000
0.76
0.054
2,116,000
0.81
0.052
2,073,000
0.80
0.041
1,740,000
0.77
0.033
1,323,000
0.72
0.031
849,000
0.76
0.040
636,000
0.64
0.030
418,000
0.55
0.026
52,000
0.54
0.031
4,000
0.50
0.034
18,000
0.61
0.06
308,000
0.63
0.07
1,131,000
0.67
0.056
2,390,000
0.76
0.063
2,629,000
0.81
0.062
2,390,000
0.81
0.047
2,123,000
0.76
0.038
1,568,000
0.74
0.034
925,000
0.76
0.041
647,000
0.65
0.030
418,000
0.55
0.026
52,000
0.54
0.031
4,000
0.50
0.034
Total 515,000
0.66
0.091
2,305,000
0.78
0.075
11,783,000
0.75
0.042
14,604,000
0.75
0.049
0
600,000
1,200,000
1,800,000
2,400,000
3,000,000
Tonnes
0.00
0.20
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
370
365
360
355
350
345
340
335
330
325
320
315
310
Grade Ni%
Bench Top RL
Grey Dam Nickel-Cobalt Laterite Mineral Resource >0.5% Ni or > 0.05% Co
SAPROCK
Lower Sap
Upper Sap
Deposit Ni Grade
0
600,000
1,200,000
1,800,000
2,400,000
3,000,000
Tonnes
0.00
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.10
370
365
360
355
350
345
340
335
330
325
320
315
310
Grade Co%
Bench Top RL
Grey Dam Nickel-Cobalt Laterite Mineral Resource >0.5% Ni or > 0.05% Co
Saprock
Lower Sap
Upper Sap
Deposit Co Grade

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Figure 5 Grey Dam plan view showing Mineral Resource Classification

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Forward Program

The focus of on-going activities includes the following:

  • Metallurgical test work to determine a suitable processing flowsheet.

  • Assessment of deeper Ni-Co-Cu sulphide and gold mineralisation potential.

Initial metallurgical samples have been collected from the recent RC drilling campaign and the Company is currently preparing for a program of test work to determine potential processing options. This test work will initially focus on possible low capex options including heap leach, vat leach on site processing and simple physical upgrading to a higher grade concentrate for direct sale to interested third parties.

The potential for deeper fresh sulphide Ni-Co-Cu mineralisation is considered high within the ultramafic sequences within the tenement package. Previous drilling intersected promising sulphide mineralisation in drilling which has not been followed-up. The Company is currently assessing the application of a detailed EM survey to target this style of mineralisation.

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Encouraging Ni-Co sulphide mineralisation in previous drilling includes:

33m @ 0.43% Ni and 0.73% Co from 148m

3m @ 1.14% Ni and 0.04% Co from 157m

3m @ 1.18% Ni and 0.015% Co from 104m

The shallow gold potential has previously been assessed by the past owners with mixed results. Gold potential noted in previous drilling includes: 5m @ 5.74g/t Au, 4m @ 7.02g/t Au, 4m @ 14.26g/t Au and 4m @ 11.12g/t Au. A review of this earlier work highlights strong gold mineralisation just east of the Grey Dam Ni Co laterite resource. Mineralisation appears to remain untested along strike and elsewhere along the controlling regional structures. Further work will be undertaken to assess this potential. Refer ASX release “New cobalt acquisition in WA”, 19 March 2018.

For further information contact:

Ron Gajewski (Chairman) or Andrew Beckwith (Director)

P: +61 8 9380 9098

E:[email protected]

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Grey Dam - Mineral Resource Estimate Background

A Mineral Resource estimate has been completed for the Grey Dam Nickel-Cobalt laterite project, located approximately 80km east of Kalgoorlie and near Kurnalpi in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia.

Ni and Co mineralisation is hosted within the weathering profile developed over Archaean ultramafic rocks. A nickel envelope was interpreted using a 0.4% Ni cut-off. This resulted in two large zones of continuous nickel mineralisation typically 20m to 40m in thickness (Figure 1 and Figure 6). Within the broad nickel envelope, a zone of higher grade nickel was defined using a 0.7% Ni cut-off.

A distinct zone of cobalt enrichment is also present in the deposit. A cobalt envelope was interpreted using a 0.05% Co cut-off which defined a largely continuous blanket of mineralisation typically 8m to 15m in thickness. The cobalt-rich blanket occurs within the upper part of the nickel envelope (Figure 2 and Figure 7).

The Mineral Resource is defined over an east-west extent of 1,000m and a north-south extent of 1,300m. The majority of mineralisation is within 50m of surface, with a maximum depth of 76m. The mineralisation remains open in a number of areas.

The Mineral Resources have been classified as Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources in accordance with the JORC Code, 2012 Edition and are shown in Table 1. This table represents the total deposit and is reported using a cut-off grade of > 0.5% Ni or > 0.05% Co.

Separate high grade domains for nickel and cobalt were defined within the broad nickel envelope. These were defined using a 0.7% threshold for nickel and a 0.05% threshold for cobalt. The Mineral Resource within the high grade domains is shown in Table 2 and Table 3.

The high grade domains occur near the top of the broad nickel envelope and formed largely continuous zones of mineralisation as shown in Figures 3, 6 and 7.

Figure 6 High Grade Nickel Envelope (dark blue) at 50m Section Spacings (looking NE)

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Figure 7 High Cobalt Nickel Envelope (red) at 50m Section Spacings (looking NE)

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Resource Summary – Grey Dam Nickel-Cobalt Deposit

Geology

Nickel and cobalt mineralisation is hosted within the weathering profile developed over Archaean ultramafic rocks, of the Norseman-Wiluna greenstone belt. Elevated nickel and cobalt values are due to the mobilisation and enrichment of those metals as they are released from silicate minerals during the weathering process.

As with most Western Australian nickel laterite deposits, distinct geochemical zonation occurs through the weathering profile. At Grey Dam, three horizons have been interpreted – an Upper Saprolite zone with elevated iron and low magnesium, a Lower Saprolite zone with low iron and low aluminium, and a basal Saprock zone with highly elevated magnesium.

Drilling

The deposit was partially delineated by previous explorers using a variety of drilling methods. In 2018 Carnavale completed infill and confirmation holes using RC drilling to provide 50m by 100m spaced holes through the majority of the deposit. All Carnavale holes and the majority of historical holes were vertical. Only RC and diamond drilling are used in the estimate. The Mineral Resource is now defined by a total of four diamond holes and 193 RC holes for 19,847m.

Historic drill collar locations were surveyed in MGA grid by licenced surveyors using DGPS equipment. Carnavale holes were located using hand-held GPS. The majority of holes do not have down hole surveys.

- Sampling and Sub Sampling Techniques

Carnavale drilling has been completed using RC drilling with samples collected at 1m intervals from a rig mounted cone splitter. Samples were initially composited to 4m and for composites that returned assays greater than 0.1% Ni or greater than 100ppm Co, the individual 1m samples were then submitted for analysis.

Sampling methods from historic RC and diamond drilling are not documented, however 1m samples were generated for all holes.

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Sample Analysis Method

Samples were submitted to a commercial laboratory in Kalgoorlie, for a multi-element analysis using a peroxide fusion and XRF analysis.

Extensive quality control protocols were in place for the resource drilling and involved a certified standard being submitted at a ratio of 1:20 and a field duplicate being collected at a ratio of 1 in 60. A program of interlaboratory assay checks was also carried out. The results of the QAQC program were satisfactory and confirmed the reliability of the assay data.

Estimation Methodology

Separate nickel and cobalt wireframes were prepared. The nickel wireframe was based on a 0.4% Ni threshold. Internal high grade nickel and cobalt envelopes was also interpreted using a 0.7% Ni cut-off and a 0.05% Co cut-off respectively. The high grade wireframes lie within the upper part of the broad nickel envelope.

The nickel wireframes were used as hard boundaries for the Ni estimate, and the cobalt wireframes was used as hard boundaries for the Co estimate. Other elements were estimated using the interpreted weathering profile boundaries (upper saprolite, lower saprolite, saprock) as hard boundaries.

Interpolation parameters were based on the geometry of each zone and geostatistical parameters were determined by variography. A high-grade cut of 0.55% Co was applied to the estimate with no cutting of Ni values.

The block dimensions used in the model were based on deposit geometry and drill hole spacing. Parent block sizes used were 25m NS by 25m EW by 2m elevation with sub-celling to 12.5m by 12.5m by 0.5m.

Sample data was composited into 1m intervals then block model grades estimated using ordinary kriging (OK) grade interpolation. A first pass search range of 120m was used and oriented to match the strike of the mineralisation. A minimum of 10 samples and a maximum of 24 samples were used to estimate each block. The majority of the resource (77%) was estimated in the first pass with an expanded search radius of 240m used for the blocks not estimated in the first pass. Approximately 1% of blocks required a third pass with a minimum of 2 samples required for estimation.

Bulk density determinations were not available for the deposit. For the estimate, a density value of 1.4t/m[3] was applied to the laterite zones, with a value of 1.8t/m[3] applied to mineralisation in the Saprock zone.

Mineral Resource Classification

The Mineral Resource was classified in accordance with the Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC, 2012).

The portion of the deposit defined by 50m spaced drill holes on 100m spaced cross sections displays good continuity of geology and grade and has been classified as Indicated Mineral Resource. The remainder of the deposit has been defined by 100m to 200m spaced drilling, displays reasonable continuity of geology and mineralisation and has been classified as Inferred Mineral Resource.

Cut-off Grades

The cut-off grades of 0.5% Ni or 0.05% Co reflect the likely minimum grades required to consider processing through either atmospheric or high pressure acid leach (“HPAL”) processes if they could be applied to the deposit. The shallow, flat-lying nature of the deposit suggests good potential for eventual exploitation by open pit mining if sufficient scale of operation can be established at the project.

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Metallurgy

No metallurgical test work has been conducted at the project. Due to the similarities with the mineralisation at other operating or historically operating mines throughout Western Australia, it can be reasonably assumed that good nickel and cobalt recoveries will be achieved via HPAL processing or other leaching processes.

Modifying Factors

No modifying factors were applied to the reported Mineral Resource estimate. Parameters reflecting mining dilution, ore loss and metallurgical recoveries will be considered during the any future mining evaluation of the project.

Competent Persons Statements

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on, and fairly represents information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr. Andy Beckwith, a Competent Person who is a Member of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr. Beckwith is an employee of Carnavale Resources Limited. Mr. Beckwith has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves”. Mr. Beckwith consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The Information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Paul Payne, a Competent Person who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Payne is a full-time employee of Payne Geological Services Pty Ltd. Mr Payne has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Payne consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements regarding Carnavale’s plans with respect to the mineral properties, resource reviews, programmes, economic studies and future development are forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that Carnavale’s plans for development of its mineral properties will proceed any time in the future. There can also be no assurance that Carnavale will be able to confirm the presence of additional mineral resources/reserves, that any mineralisation will prove to be economic or that a mine will successfully be developed on any of Carnavale’s mineral properties.

Information relating to Previous Disclosure

Information relating to Exploration Results associated with previous disclosures relating to the Grey Dam Project in this announcement has been extracted from the following ASX announcements:

“New cobalt acquisition in WA”, 19 March 2018 “High grade nickel-cobalt defined at Grey Dam”, 10 October 2018

The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the original market announcements. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.

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Table JORC Code, 2012 Edition

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.

All drilling and sampling was undertaken in an
industry standard manner.

All holes were sampled on a 1m nominal basis
over the entire length of the hole.

1m samples were taken direct from a cone
splitter mounted on the drill rig cyclone. The
cyclone was calibrated to provide a continuous
sample volume.

Each 1m sample ranges from a typical 2.5-
3.5kg.

The independent laboratory then takes the
sample and pulverises the entire sample for
analysis as described below.
Drilling techniques
Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation,
open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger,
Bangka, sonic, etc.) and details (e.g. core
diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of
diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other
type, whether core is oriented and if so, by
_what method, etc.). _

All Carnavale drill holes are RC with a 5 1/2-inch
bit and face sampling hammer.

Details of previous drilling include RC , diamond
and aircore drilling.
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.

All Carnavale samples were visually assessed
for recovery.

Samples are considered representative with
good recoveries. Only a small percentage of
samples were considered low recovery
primarily due to change of rods when a small
amount of damp sample occurred.

No sample bias is observed.
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.

Geologists logged each hole and supervised
all sampling.

The sample results are appropriate for a
resource estimation.

The 1m sample results are considered the
preferred sample to use in the resource
estimation
for
accurate
definition
of
mineralisation.
Sub-sampling
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether

The samplingof the RC sample was carried

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
techniques and
sample preparation
quarter, half or all core taken.

If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled,
rotary split, etc. and whether sampled wet
or dry.

For all sample types, the nature, quality
and appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.

Quality control procedures adopted for all
sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.

Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in situ
material collected, including for instance
results for field duplicate/second-half
sampling.

Whether sample sizes are appropriate to
the grain size of the material being
sampled.
out by a cone splitter on the rig cyclone and
drill cuttings were sampled on a 1m basis.

Independent standard reference material was
inserted every 20 samples.

Duplicate samples were taken approximately
every 60 samples for 1m resplits.

Subsequent third-party umpire test work was
collected as a field duplicate sample and
submitted to an independent third-party
laboratory

The samples are considered representative
and appropriate for this type of drilling and for
use in a future resource estimate.

Sub-sampling methods for historic drilling are
not known.
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.

The samples were submitted to a commercial
independent
laboratory
in
Kalgoorlie,
Australia.

Each sample was dried, crushed and
pulverised.

Determination of major and minor elements in
Nickel Laterite ores by Fusion XRF.

The techniques are considered quantitative in
nature.

As discussed previously standards and
duplicates samples were inserted by the
Company and the laboratory also carries out
internal standards in individual batches.

Results for the standards and duplicates were
considered satisfactory.

Subsequent third-party umpire test work was
collected as a field duplicate sample and
submitted to an independent third-party
laboratory

It is not known what QAQC procedures were
used in historic drilling.
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.

Sample results are received and entered into
the company database, checked and verified.

No adjustments have been made to the assay
data.

Results are reported on a length weighted
basis.

Carnavale’s new drill sampling supports
previous drill sample results
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.

Carnavale drill hole collar locations were
located by handheld GPS to an accuracy of +/-
4m.

Locations are given in GDA94 zone 51.

Topographic control uses a combination of
locations of drill collars and public DTM data.

Historic drill collar locations were surveyed in
MGA grid by licenced surveyors using DGPS
equipment.
Data spacing and
distribution

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration
Results.

Whether the data spacing and distribution
is sufficient to establish the degree of

The RC drilling is on a nominal 100m x 50m
spacing
infilling
previous
drilling
to
approximately 50m x 50m overall.

All holes have beengeologicallylogged and

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
geological and grade continuity
appropriate for the Mineral Resource and
Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and
classifications applied.

Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
provide a strong basis for geological control
and continuity of mineralisation.

Data spacing and distribution is sufficient to
provide strong support for the results to be
used in a resource estimate.

Sample compositing has not been applied
except in reporting of drill intercepts.
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.

The drilling was completed on a vertical basis
to intersect the sub-horizontal laterite style
mineralisation perpendicular to the strike of
mineralisation and therefore the sampling is
considered representative of the mineralised
zone.

The downhole drill intercepts can therefore be
approximated to true thickness.
Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.

Samples
from
Carnavale
drilling
were
collected by company personnel/consultants
and delivered direct to the laboratory.

Sample security for historic drilling is not
known.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.

Review of QAQC data has been carried out by
company geologists and database manager

Resampling of field samples were undertaken
and samples submitted to a third party and
independent umpire laboratory as a check
against the original laboratory samples and
results. Results have supported the original
laboratoryresults.

Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

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 license to
operate in the area.

The drilling is on E28/1477 and M28/378
which are located approximately 80km east of
Kalgoorlie and are 100% owned by Tojo
Minerals Pty Ltd, a 100% owned subsidiary
for Carnavale Resources. Tojo acquired the
tenements in March 2018.
Exploration done by
other parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.

The Grey Dam Ni-Co deposit has had
previous RC, diamond and aircore drilling
undertaken by previous owners.

A
Mineral
Resource
was
previously
undertaken by an independent resource
consultant to JORC 2004 standard.

The current RC drilling programme completed
by Carnavale was aimed at infilling and
extending the resource. The closer spaced
drilling and systematic 1m sampling has
allowed the resource to be upgraded to JORC
2012 standards.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style
of mineralisation.

The mineralisation targeted is secondary
remobilized Ni and Co sourced from the

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
original fresh bedrock then deposited in the
weathering horizon. This style is similar to
many other Ni-Co laterite deposits in the
Kalgoorlie region.
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:

easting and northing of the drill hole collar

elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in metres) of the
drill hole collar

dip and azimuth of the hole

down hole length and interception depth

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.

Drill hole location and directional information
was provided in previous releases to the
ASX.
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.

Results are reported to a minimum cutoff
grade as listed below:

Ni to 0.4% Ni lower cutoff with a maximum
internal dilution of 2m.

Ni higher grade intercepts are reported to Ni
to 0.8% Ni lower cutoff with a maximum
internal dilution of 2m.

Co to 0.03% Co lower cutoff with a maximum
internal dilution of 2m.

Co higher grade intercepts are reported to
0.07% Co lower cutoff with a maximum
internal dilution of 2m.

Intercepts are length weighted averaged.

No maximum cuts have been made.
Relationship
between mineralisa-
tion 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’). _

The drill holes are interpreted to be
approximately perpendicular to the strike of
mineralisation.

Down holes lengths are approximately
equivalent to true width of mineralisation.
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.

Drilling plan and representative cross section
were provided in previous releases to the
ASX.

Drill holes are shown on various plans in this
report
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

Comprehensive reporting of results was
provided in previous ASX releases.

The report is considered balanced and
provided in context.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
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.

Geophysical surveys have been completed.

Previous RC drilling has been completed on
the resource area and other areas of the
project. Limited diamond drilling has partially
tested deeper portions of the bedrock
mineralisation.

Regional air core drilling has been completed
in parts of the project area.
Further work
The nature and scale of planned further
work (e.g. tests for lateral extensions or
depth extensions or large-scale step-out
drilling).

Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of
possible extensions, including the main
geological interpretations and future
drilling areas, provided this information is
not commercially sensitive.

The company plans to carry out metallurgical
test work on field samples retained from the
RC drilling program

Economic studies to determine potential
mining scenarios.

Exploration activities to assess the deeper
fresh bedrock Ni-Co-Cu sulphide and
structurally controlled gold potential.

Section 3 Estimation and Reporting of Mineral Resources

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Database integrity
Measures taken to ensure that data has
not been corrupted by, for example,
transcription or keying errors, between its
initial collection and its use for Mineral
Resource estimation purposes.

_Data validation procedures used. _

Field data was loaded into excel
spreadsheets at site.

Digital laboratory assay records were loaded
into an electronic database.

Validation included visual review of results.
Site visits
Comment on any site visits undertaken by
the Competent Person and the outcome of
those visits.

If no site visits have been undertaken
indicate why this is the case.

A site visit by the Competent Person has not
been undertaken. The Competent Person is
familiar with the region and drilling and
sampling procedures employed at the project.
A visit is planned during the next exploration
phase at theproject.
Geological
interpretation

Confidence
in
(or
conversely,
the
uncertainty of) the geological interpretation
of the mineral deposit.

Nature of the data used and of any
assumptions made.

The
effect,
if
any,
of
alternative
interpretations
on
Mineral
Resource
estimation.

The use of geology in guiding and
controlling Mineral Resource estimation.

The factors affecting continuity both of
grade and geology.

Geological interpretations of the weathering
profile were largely based on geochemical
zonation.

Nickel and cobalt mineralisation were not
controlled by geological boundaries so the
interpretations were grade based.

Information between different drilling
programs is consistent and the interpretations
are considered to have a high degree of
confidence.

There is no real possibility of alternative
interpretations other than variation in grade
thresholds used to define the mineralisation
envelopes.
Dimensions
The extent and variability of the Mineral
Resource expressed as length (along strike or
otherwise), plan width, and depth below
surface to the upper and lower limits of the
Mineral Resource.

The Mineral Resource is defined over an
east-west extent of 1,000m and a north-south
extent of 1,300m. The majority of
mineralisation is within 50m of surface, with a
maximum depth of 76m..
Estimation and
modelling techniques

The nature and appropriateness of the
estimation technique(s) applied and key
assumptions, including treatment of extreme
grade
values,
domaining,
interpolation
parameters
and
maximum
distance
of

Ordinary kriging grade interpolation was used
to estimate block grades within the resource.

Surpac software was used for the estimation.

Samples were composited to 1m intervals. A
high-grade cut of 0.55% Co was applied to

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
extrapolation from data points. If a computer
assisted estimation method was chosen
include a description of computer software
and parameters used.

The availability of check estimates, previous
estimates and/or mine production records and
whether the Mineral Resource estimate takes
appropriate account of such data.

The assumptions made regarding recovery of
by-products.

Estimation of deleterious elements or other
non-grade variables of economic significance
(eg
sulphur
for
acid
mine
drainage
characterisation).

In the case of block model interpolation, the
block size in relation to the average sample
spacing and the search employed.

Any assumptions behind modelling of selective
mining units.

Any assumptions about correlation between
variables.

Description
of
how
the
geological
interpretation was used to control the
resource estimates.

Discussion of basis for using or not using grade
cutting or capping.

The process of validation, the checking process
used, the comparison of model data to drill
hole data, and use of reconciliation data if
available.
the estimate with no cutting of Ni values.

The parent block dimensions were 25m EW
by 25m NS by 2m vertical with sub-cells of
12.5m by 12.5m by 0.5m. Cell size was
based on 50% of the average drill hole
spacing in the well drilled part of the deposit.

A previous estimate was completed in 2009
but has not been publicly reported. It is
superseded due to the substantial drilling
campaign completed in 2018.

No assumptions have been made regarding
recovery of by-products.

An orientated ellipsoid search was used to
select data and was based on drill hole
spacing and the geometry of the
mineralisation.

A search of 120m was used with a minimum
of 10 samples and a maximum of 24 samples
which resulted in 80% of blocks being
estimated. Most of the remaining blocks were
estimated with search radii of 240m with
approximately 1% of blocks requiring a third
pass where the minimum number of samples
was reduced to 2.

Selective mining units were not modelled in
the Mineral Resource model. The block size
used in the model was based on drill sample
spacing and deposit geometry.

Mineralisation was constrained by wireframes
prepared using a 0.4% Ni grade envelope. In
addition, a cobalt domain was wireframed
using a 0.05% Co cut-off grade.

For validation, quantitative spatial comparison
of block grades to assay grades was carried
out using swath plots.

Global comparisons of drill hole and block
modelgrades were also carried out.
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated on a dry
basis or with natural moisture, and the
method of determination of the moisture
content.

Tonnages and grades were estimated on a
dry in situ basis. No moisture values were
reviewed.
Cut-off parameters
The basis of the adopted cut-off grade(s) or
quality parameters applied.

The cut-off grades of 0.5% Ni or 0.05% Co
reflect the likely minimum grades required to
consider processing through a high-pressure
acid leach (“HPAL”) or an atmospheric leach
process which are both potential processing
technologies applicable to nickel laterite
deposits.

The shallow, flat-lying nature of the deposit
suggests good potential for eventual
exploitation if a viable project can be
demonstrated with appropriate studies.
Mining factors or
assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible mining
methods, minimum mining dimensions and
internal (or, if applicable, external) mining
dilution. It is always necessary as part of the
process of determining reasonable prospects
for eventual economic extraction to consider
potential
mining
methods,
but
the
assumptions made regarding mining methods
and parameters when estimating Mineral
Resources may not always be rigorous. Where
this is the case, this should be reported with an

Based on comparison with similar deposits,
the Mineral Resource is considered to have
potential for economic treatment via a
recognised processing route.

No mining parameters or modifying factors
have been applied to the Mineral Resource.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
explanation of the basis of the mining
assumptions made.
Metallurgical factors
or assumptions

The basis for assumptions or predictions
regarding metallurgical amenability. It is
always necessary as part of the process of
determining
reasonable
prospects
for
eventual economic extraction to consider
potential metallurgical methods, but the
assumptions
regarding
metallurgical
treatment processes and parameters made
when reporting Mineral Resources may not
always be rigorous. Where this is the case, this
should be reported with an explanation of the
basis of the metallurgical assumptions made.

No metallurgical test work has been
conducted at the project. Due to the
similarities with the mineralisation at other
operating or previously operating projects in
Western Australia, it can be reasonably
assumed that good recoveries can be
achieved via HPAL processing or other
leaching processes.

Metallurgical test work is planned.
Environmental factors
or assumptions

Assumptions made regarding possible waste
and process residue disposal options. It is
always necessary as part of the process of
determining
reasonable
prospects
for
eventual economic extraction to consider the
potential environmental impacts of the mining
and processing operation. While at this stage
the determination of potential environmental
impacts, particularly for a greenfields project,
may not always be well advanced, the status
of early consideration of these potential
environmental impacts should be reported.
Where these aspects have not been considered
this should be reported with an explanation of
the environmental assumptions made.

The area is on sparsely vegetated pastoral
land in an unpopulated area. It is not known
to be environmentally sensitive and there is
no reason to think that proposals for
development including the dumping of waste
would not be approved if planning and
permitting guidelines are followed.
Bulk density
Whether assumed or determined. If assumed,
the basis for the assumptions. If determined,
the method used, whether wet or dry, the
frequency of the measurements, the nature,
size and representativeness of the samples.

The bulk density for bulk material must have
been measured by methods that adequately
account for void spaces (vugs, porosity, etc),
moisture and differences between rock and
alteration zones within the deposit.

Discuss assumptions for bulk density estimates
used in the evaluation process of the different
materials.

No bulk density measurements were
available.

Bulk density values were assumed based on
similar deposits in the region.

A value of 1.4t/m3 was applied to the laterite
zones, and a value of 1.8t/m3 was applied to
the Saprock zone.

Density test work is recommended as part of
any future drilling at the project.
Classification
The basis for the classification of the Mineral
Resources into varying confidence categories.

Whether appropriate account has been taken
of all relevant factors (ie relative confidence in
tonnage/grade estimations, reliability of input
data, confidence in continuity of geology and
metal values, quality, quantity and distribution
of the data).

Whether the result appropriately reflects the
Competent Person’s view of the deposit.

The Mineral Resource was classified in
accordance with the Australasian Code for
the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral
Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC, 2012).

The portion of the deposit defined by 50m
spaced drill holes on 100m spaced cross
sections displays good continuity of geology
and grade and has been classified as
Indicated Mineral Resource.

The remainder of the deposit has been
defined by 50m spaced drilling on 200m
spaced sections, displays reasonable
continuity of geology and mineralisation and
has been classified as Inferred Mineral
Resource.

The results reflect the view of the Competent
Person.
Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of Mineral
Resource estimates.

The Mineral Resource estimate has been
checked byan internal auditprocedure.
Discussion of relative
accuracy/ confidence

Where appropriate a statement of the relative
accuracy and confidence level in the Mineral
Resource estimate using an approach or

The estimate utilised good estimation
practices, high quality drilling, sampling and
assaydata. The extent and dimensions of the

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
procedure
deemed
appropriate
by
the
Competent
Person.
For
example,
the
application of statistical or geostatistical
procedures to quantify the relative accuracy of
the resource within stated confidence limits,
or, if such an approach is not deemed
appropriate, a qualitative discussion of the
factors that could affect the relative accuracy
and confidence of the estimate.

The statement should specify whether it
relates to global or local estimates, and, if
local, state the relevant tonnages, which
should be relevant to technical and economic
evaluation. Documentation should include
assumptions made and the procedures used.

These statements of relative accuracy and
confidence of the estimate should be
compared with production data, where
available.
mineralisation are sufficiently defined by the
detailed drilling. The deposit is considered to
have been estimated with level of accuracy
appropriate to the classification.

The Mineral Resource statement relates to
global estimates of tonnes and grade.

There is no historic production data to
compare with the Mineral Resource.

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