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Celsius Resources Limited Capital/Financing Update 2017

May 17, 2017

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ASX RELEASEASX RELEASE | 16 February 2017 | 18 May 2017

INITIAL EXPLORATION TARGET ESTABLISHED FOR OPUWO COBALT PROJECT

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Initial Exploration Target established for the central portion of the Opuwo Cobalt Project.

  • Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling is continuing across the 30 km of prospective strike extent within the Project. Further assay results to be reported in the coming weeks.

  • Diamond drilling to commence in late May, providing samples for first pass metallurgical testing.

  • Metallurgical testing program, preliminary mining studies and resource definition drilling planned to provide input into Project Scoping Study, with completion before the end of 2017.

Celsius Resources Limited (“Celsius” or “the Company”) is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing exploration at the Opuwo Cobalt Project (“Project”) in Namibia. As previously reported, the mineralised Dolomite Ore Formation (DOF) has been intersected in wide spaced drilling over a total of approximately 11 km of strike length.

Data from the first 20 holes drilled across this 11 km zone has enabled the Company to generate an Initial Exploration Target of between 33 and 41 million tonnes, grading approximately 0.13% - 0.17% cobalt and 0.45% - 0.65% copper . It is noted that the potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature, and that there has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a Mineral Resource. Current and future drill programs are planned to test the Exploration Target.

Celsius Managing Director, Brendan Borg, commented:

“The Company is highly encouraged by this Initial Exploration Target, which demonstrates the potential scale of the Opuwo Cobalt Project. Drilling is continuing in the western sector of the project, outside of this Exploration Target zone, where the highest grades of cobalt were identified in surface sampling.”

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Discussion

Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion
Opuwo Project Exploration Target
Area Tonnage Range (MT) Co range (%) Cu range (%) Zn range (%)
Central 33 – 41 0.13 – 0.17 0.45 – 0.65 0.50 – 0.70
TOTAL 33 – 41 0.13 – 0.17 0.45 – 0.65 0.50 – 0.70

Table 1: Exploration Target at the Opuwo Cobalt Project. For detail and supporting information relating to the Central Exploration Target please refer to text below and Appendix 2.

The Exploration Target (Table 1) has been generated based on the drilling results announced to date by Celsius (refer ASX Releases 20 April 2017, 27 April 2017 and 8 May 2017):

  • 19 m @ 0.13% cobalt, 0.62% copper and 0.71% zinc , from 87 m (DOFR04)

  • 5 m @ 0.20% cobalt, 0.52% copper and 0.61% zinc, from 80 m (DOFR12)

  • 7 m @ 0.17% cobalt, 0.49% copper and 0.61% zinc , from 66 m (DOFR06)

  • 7 m @ 0.16% cobalt, 0.64% copper and 0.61% zinc, from 88 m (DOFR08)

  • 7 m @ 0.13% cobalt, 0.53% copper and 0.62% zinc , from 54 m (DOFR10)

  • 6 m @ 0.13% cobalt, 0.37% copper and 0.28% zinc, from 56 m (DOFR14)

  • 6 m @ 0.12% cobalt, 0.55% copper and 0.39% zinc , from 46 m (DOFR03)

  • 5 m @ 0.15% cobalt, 0.44% copper and 0.48% zinc , from 57 m (DOFR11)

  • 5 m @ 0.14% cobalt, 0.53% copper and 0.45% zinc , from 76 m (DOFR09)

  • 5 m @ 0.12% cobalt, 0.66% copper and 0.42% zinc, from 87 m (DOFR19)

  • 4 m @ 0.15% cobalt, 0.80% copper and 0.62% zinc , from 41 m (DOFR07)

  • 4 m @ 0.13% cobalt, 0.57% copper and 0.45% zinc , from 44 m (DOFR05)

Sectional interpretations were completed and wireframed to generate the volume estimates, with grades estimated using ID2 methods. It should be noted that’ due to the limited amount of drilling to date, the grade estimate is not statistically significant and principally mirrors the tenor of the drill intersections. A bulk density of 2.8 was applied to the volume estimate (detail provided in Appendix 2).

Mineralisation was extrapolated to approximately 150 and 250 metres below ground surface, which provide the lower and upper tonnage estimates for the Exploration Target.

The mineralisation is open at depth and covers only 11 km of the approximately 30 km mapped and interpreted strike of the mineralised unit (Figures 1 and 2). The Company looks forward to potentially being able to update the Exploration Target as further results become available.

Positive results from planned metallurgical studies, preliminary mining studies and resource definition drilling, are expected to support a maiden JORC Resource and contribute to a Scoping Study for the Project. This work is planned to be completed before the end of 2017.

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Current Drill Program

Samples from a further 6 drillholes were submitted to the laboratory this week, with results expected in approximately 3 weeks. A total of 24 drillholes have now been completed by Celsius since the commencement of the program (refer to Appendix 1). Drilling continues to successfully intersect the DOF horizon at locations where it has been mapped or interpreted to occur.

Drilling is now proceeding in the western portion of the project, where higher grade cobalt mineralisation (up to 4,300 ppm, or 0.43%) has been identified in surface sampling and trenching. First results from this area are expected in approximately 4-5 weeks.

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Figure 1: Plan showing Exploration Target defined with respect to drilling results received.

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Figure 2: Plan showing location and scale of Exploration Target relative to the strike length of mapped and interpreted DOF at the Project.

Background on the Opuwo Cobalt Project

The Opuwo Cobalt Project is located in northwestern Namibia, approximately 800 km by road from the capital, Windhoek, and approximately 750 km from the port at Walvis Bay (Figure 3). The Project has excellent infrastructure, with the regional capital of Opuwo approximately 30 km to the south, where services such as accommodation, fuel, supplies, and an airport and hospital are available. Good quality bitumen roads connect Opuwo to Windhoek and Walvis Bay. The Ruacana hydro power station (320 MW), which supplies the majority of Namibia’s power, is located nearby, and a 66 kV transmission line passes through the eastern boundary of the Project.

The identification of the geological similarities of the DOF horizon with the “Ore Shale” of the Central African Copperbelt and the discovery of Namibia’s first significant cobalt mineralisation at the Opuwo Cobalt Project goes back to exploration activities led by Dr. Rainer Ellmies. Despite intensive surface exploration by previous explorers, only seven drill holes had tested the DOF horizon prior to the current phase of exploration. Only the recently drilled holes, DOF01 and DOF02, were assayed for cobalt, with significant results comprising:

  • 8 m @ 1137 ppm cobalt, 0.54% copper and 0.53% zinc, from 60.4 m (DOF02)

  • 4.65 m @ 1153 ppm cobalt, 0.55% copper, 0.59% zinc, from 106.65 m (DOF01)

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Celsius is gaining exposure to the Project via the following stages of expenditure on exploration:

  • An initial 30% interest will be earned by expenditure of $500,000 within 6 months of exercising the option to proceed,

  • a further 30% to be earned following expenditure of a further $1,000,000 within 12 months of completing the stage 1 earn in, and

  • a final 16% to be earned following expenditure of a further $1,000,000 within 6 months of completing the stage 2 earn in.

Following the earning of the 76% interest all parties will be required to contribute to exploration.

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Figure 3: Location of the Opuwo Cobalt Project, Namibia

Background on Cobalt

Cobalt has a diverse range of metallurgical and chemical uses ranging from aircraft engines to rechargeable batteries. Strong demand for rechargeable batteries has been the biggest growth driver for cobalt consumption and demand is forecast to continue to increase as batteries are increasingly adopted in households and vehicles. Cobalt cathode chemistry continues to be the product of choice for applications requiring thin, flexible and high energy density batteries with the best possible cycle life. Furthermore, automotive related demand for cobalt containing battery materials is expected to rapidly increase in coming years with increasing sales of plug in hybrid and fully electric vehicles.

In its 2016 market outlook respected industry group CRU stated: “The refined cobalt market will fall into a 3,000 tonne deficit this year following seven years of overcapacity and oversupply. CRU anticipates prices to increase onward into 2017 as global demand for refined cobalt exceeds the 100,000 tonne mark and mine and refined supply tightens.”

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Cobalt resources and production are concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has close to half of the world’s cobalt reserves and accounts for more than half of the world’s production. The balance of the world’s cobalt is concentrated in Australia, Cuba, Zambia, New Caledonia, Canada, Russia and Brazil. Notably, the United States has no domestic resources of cobalt ore. As a result of the industrial importance of cobalt and the concentration of supply, cobalt is classed as a strategic mineral by the USGS and as a critical raw material by the EU.

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Celsius Resources Contact Information

Level 3, 216 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 PO Box 7775 Cloisters Square Perth WA 6850 P: +61 8 9226 4500 F: +61 8 9226 4300 E: [email protected] www.celsiusresources.com.au

Competent Persons Statement

Information in this report relating to Exploration Results and Exploration Targets is based on information reviewed by Mr. Brendan Borg, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and Managing Director of Celsius Resources. Mr. Borg has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr. Borg consents to the inclusion of the data in the form and context in which it appears. The Exploration Results and Exploration Targets are based on standard industry practices for drilling, logging, sampling, assay methods including quality assurance and quality control measure as detailed in Appendix 2.

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Appendix 1. CLA Drilling at the Opuwo Cobalt Project

Hole ID Easting
(UTM
Zone 33S)
Northing
(UTM
**Zone 33S) **
Dip Azimuth
(mag)
Final
Depth
(m)
Intercept
From (m)
Intercept
To (m)
Interval
(m)
Cobalt
(ppm)
Copper
(%)
Zinc
(%)
Manganese
(%)
DOFR03 365148 8026718 -55 180 58 46 52 6 0.12 0.55 0.39 1.43
DOFR04 365148 8026720 -90 180 112 87 106 19 0.13 0.62 0.71 1.75
including 87 94 7 0.13 1.11 1.10 1.53
DOFR05 366981 8026370 -55 180 55 44 48 4 0.13 0.57 0.45 1.69
DOFR06 366981 8026373 -90 180 86 66 73 7 0.17 0.49 0.61 1.92
including 69 71 2 0.31 0.41 1.13 3.17
DOFR07 367745 8026254 -55 180 50 41 45 4 0.15 0.80 0.62 1.91
DOFR08 367742 8026266 -90 180 99 88 95 7 0.16 0.64 0.61 1.69
DOFR09 366049 8026549 -55 180 87 76 81 5 0.14 0.53 0.45 1.59
DOFR10 366060 8026497 -90 180 66 54 61 7 0.13 0.53 0.62 1.57
DOFR11 370176 8026304 -55 180 70 57 62 5 0.15 0.44 0.48 1.58
DOFR12 370176 8026305 -90 180 90 80 85 5 0.20 0.52 0.61 1.83
DOFR13 372034 8026137 -55 180 50 37 40 3 0.09 0.24 0.63 1.17
DOFR14 372034 8026138 -85 180 70 56 62 6 0.13 0.37 0.28 1.8
DOFR15 374531 8025781 -55 200 130 No Significant Intercept (missed DOF horizon)
DOFR16 374421 8025771 -55 200 70 11 17 6 0.08 0.22 0.18 0.83
and 19 21 2 0.09 0.28 0.13 1.39
DOFR17 374422 8025788 -90 200 70 No Significant Intercept (below 500ppm reporting cutoff grade)
DOFR18 368497 8026351 -55 180 117 No Significant Intercept (missed DOF horizon)
DOFR19 368526 8026224 -55 180 99 87 92 5 0.12 0.66 0.42 1.53
DOFR20 368497 8026469 -55 180 80 29 32 3 0.11 0.33 0.39 2.08
DOFR21 364229 8026530 -55 180 87 Results Pending
DOFR22 364232 8026504 -90 180 81 Results Pending
DOFR23 363667 8025977 -55 135 41 Results Pending
DOFR24 363667 8025980 -90 135 40 Results Pending
DOFR25 360902 8026568 -55 200 200 Results Pending
DOFR26 365187 8026849 -55 180 170 Results Pending

Notes: Significant intersections reported using a cutoff grade of 0.05% cobalt (500 ppm) Previous announcements reported cobalt in ppm (1,000 ppm = 0.1%)

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Appendix 2. The following tables are provided to ensure compliance with the JORC Code (2012) requirements for the reporting of the Exploration Target for the Opuwo Cobalt Project

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 (eg
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
(eg ‘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
(eg submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.

Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling using standard equipment.

Sampling was undertaken at one metre intervals.

Drilling designed to intersect the DOF horizon based on mapped or
interpreted location.
Drilling
techniques

Drill type (eg core, reverse
circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary
air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc)
and details (eg 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). _

Reverse circulation percussion.
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.

Recovery generally recorded as good, with poor recovery in a small
number of samples due to groundwater.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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 logged in detail on a metre by metre basis.

Lithology, alteration and oxidation logged qualitatively.

Sulphide and quartz vein content logged quantitatively.
Sub-sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation

If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core
taken.

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

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

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

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

Whether sample sizes are
appropriate to the grain size of the
material being sampled.

RC drill samples split using a rig mounted cone splitter.

Field duplicates collected to confirm representivity of sampling.
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 (eg standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable
levels of accuracy (ie lack of bias)
andprecision have been established.

Samples were assayed prepared at Activation Laboratories Limited
(ACTLABS) Windhoek laboratory, and assayed at ACTLABS in Ancaster,
Canada. A total acid digestion sample preparation method and ICP finish
were utilised.

No geophysical tools were used to determine any element concentration in
these results.

The drilling program included field duplicates, standards and blanks that
were inserted into the drill sequence, in addition to the standard QA/QC
samples and procedures used by the laboratory. No abnormalities were
detected.
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,

Mineralised zones reported in assays correspond approximately with the
zones as logged in the field, and the tenor of grades is consistent with
previous drilling and surface sampling.

No twin holes have yet been drilled, however, several of the RC holes will
be twinned bydiamond holes in the comingmonths.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
data storage (physical and
electronic) protocols.

Discuss any adjustment to assay
data.

An electronic database containing collars, geological logging and assays is
maintained by the Company.

No adjustment to assay data has been made, other than conversion of
cobalt values from parts per million (ppm) to % (rounded to the nearest
0.01%)
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.

All sampling located by hand held GPS.

UTM grid WGS84 Zone 33 (South).

A majority of holes have had down hole surveys completed.

Holes will be surveyed using Differential GPS (DGPS) prior to potential
resource modelling.
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.

Drill spacing approximately every 500 – 1,000 metres along the strike of
the DOF horizon (based on mapping / interpretation).

Optimum drill spacing to delineate a Mineral Resource not yet known, and
is to be determined from assay data / assessment of grade variability.
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 of angled holes aimed to test perpendicular to DOF horizon. Some
holes were designed to be oblique to mineralisation.

Further drilling will better determine the orientation of the geological
features and mineralisation and enable any biases to be determined.
Sample
security

The measures taken to ensure
sample security.

Drill samples delivered to laboratory by senior Celsius or Gecko Namibia
staff.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews
of sampling techniques and data.

No review has been carried out.

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

The Opuwo Cobalt Project comprises a single Exclusive Prospective
License EPL4346 owned by Kunene Resources (Pty) Ltd.

The license is undergoing the renewal process for a further two year term
from June 2017.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
time of reporting along with any
known impediments to obtaining a
licence to operate in the area.
Exploration
done by other
parties

Acknowledgment and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.

Previous work carried out by Kunene Resources includes geological
mapping, outcrop sampling, soil sampling, high resolution magnetic and
radiometric data and hyperspectral data. Two holes were drilled in 2015,
which intersected cobalt, copper and zinc mineralisation.
Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and
style of mineralisation.

Copper-cobalt mineralisation is developed in a sedimentary package of
likely Nosib succession. Arkose quartzitic sandstones and conglomerates of
the footwall Nosib Formation are exposed to the west and southwest

The upper Nosib or Ombombo Formation consists of a sequence of finely
intercalated siltstones and shales with minor sandstone, marlstone,
limestone and dolostone layers.
Drill hole
Information

A summary of all information material
to the understanding of the
exploration results including a
tabulation of the following information
for all Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill
hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level –
elevation above sea level in
metres) of the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and
interception depth
o hole length.

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

All information detailed in ASX releases dated 20 April 2017, 27 April 2017
and 8 May 2017. No new results presented.
Data
aggregation
methods

In reporting Exploration Results,
weighting averaging techniques,
maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (eg 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.

Simple length weighted averages were used for reporting of significant
intercepts. Significant intercepts were reported using a cutoff grade of 500
ppm (or 0.05%) cobalt.
Relationship
between

These relationships are particularly
important in the reporting of

Orientation of drilling vs dip of DOF horizon likely means that the downhole
length reported for the DOF is not true width.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
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 (eg ‘down hole length, true
_width not known’). _

Determination of the orientations and thickness of mineralisation will be
possible with further drilling, and in particular, diamond drilling, which is
scheduled to commence in May, 2017.
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 Figures 1 and 2. Sectional views will be compiled once further drilling
is available to confirm the geometry of the mineralisation.
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.

All holes for which results have been received contained significant
intersections and have been reported in ASX releases dated 20 April 2017,
27 April 2017 and 8 May 2017.
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 and geological datasets detailed in previous releases.
Further work
The nature and scale of planned
further work (eg 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.

Planned further work detailed in this, and previous releases, and in figures.
This work includes comprises drill testing along a significant portion of the
mapped/interpreted mineralised unit.

Section 3 Sampling Techniques and Data

(Criteria listed in section 1, and where relevant in section 2, also apply to this section.)

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
• All data has been compiled under the supervision of the Competent Person.
• Simple validation processes were undertaken in Excel. The data was further
validated and visually verified using Surpac software, by an experienced
consultant geologist.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
estimation purposes.

_Data validation procedures used. _
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. _
• Regular site visits have been undertaken by the Competent Person to
oversee drilling and sampling techniques, and QA/QC protocol.
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.
• The Competent Person has confidence in the preliminary geological
interpretation of the mineral deposit based on the drilling information.
• It should be emphasised that the drilling to date has been wide spaced and
not tested the full extent of the DOF horizon.
• It is likely that further drilling will result in refinement of the geological
interpretation and consequently improve the confidence in the interpretation.
• The Competent Person considers that the nature of the available information
is insufficient to define a Mineral Resource and the estimates can only be
considered as Exploration Targets.
• At this point continuity of geology seems consistent as is expected from
sediment hosted mineralisation.
• There is variation both in the grade and the proportion of the DOF horizon
that is mineralised, which will be better defined by further drilling.
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 estimate covers the portion of the DOF horizon that has been drill tested
and intersected in drilling.
• The mineralisation as modelled to generate this estimate has a strike of 10.8
km (out of a total mapped and interpreted strike of approximately 30 km).
The mineralisation commences at surface and has been extrapolated to
approximately 250 metres depth. Thicknesses have been determined from
drill intersections.
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
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. _
• The Exploration Target refers to areas tested by drilling and the
interpretation based on this information.
• To generate a range of values the sectional interpretations were extended to
approximately 150 to 250 metres below ground surface.
• The estimate for volume was generated by completing sectional
interpretations of drilling then wireframing in Surpac.
• Grades were estimated using an unconstrained ID2 model with large search
radii to ensure the grade was estimated for all blocks.
• Grades were cross checked against drilling results to ensure that no
“smearing” was taking place.
• No by-products are considered at this stage in the study.
• For the Exploration Target, no assessment has been made of deleterious
elements.
• No assumptions have been made regarding the correlation between
variables.
• Geological interpretation was used to constrain the resource model.
• Cursory statistical analysis revealed no outliers as expected in this deposit
style. However, trends may not be clear at this early stage due to insufficient
data.
• The model was visually reviewed against the drill hole data. Reconciliation of
blocks to drilling results is not deemed appropriate for this early stage.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary

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. _
Moisture
Whether the tonnages are estimated
on a dry basis or with natural
moisture, and the method of
determination of the moisture
_content. _
• All tonnages are estimated on a dry basis.
Cut-off
parameters

The basis of the adopted cut-off
grade(s) or quality parameters
applied.
• Values of 0.05% Co (500 ppm) were used to define the “mineralised
intersections” and are used as the cut off as it is considered by the
Competent Person as a reasonable estimate for the economic cut off for
mineralisation at this stage in the project.
• Detailed studies into potential cut-off grades have not been completed due to
the early stage nature of the project.
• This cut off will be revised as the project progresses and the various
parameters that affect the cut-off grade are better understood.
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
explanation of the basis of the mining
_assumptions made. _
• No assumptions have been made regarding possible mining methods.
• Celsius intends to complete studies into the possible mining methods and its
impact on factors such as cut-off grade and dilution as part of advancing the
Exploration Target towards a potential Mineral Resource.
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. _
• Due to the sulphidic nature of the mineralisation it is assumed that it will be
possible to separate the metal-bearing sulphide minerals from the host rock.
• No other assumptions have been made regarding metallurgical factors.
• Celsius intends to complete studies into the metallurgy and its impact on
factors such as cut-off grade as part of advancing the Exploration Target
towards a potential Mineral Resource.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Environmen-
tal 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 Company is commencing a process of environmental review and
community engagement to gauge what environmental factors, if any, could
restrict future activities on the project.
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. _
• Bulk Density of 2.8 was applied based on specific gravity (SG) results
determined from a limited number of drill samples. Four analyses on two
samples yielded values of 3.44 and 3.25, and 2.75 and 2.86. The
mineralisation is expected to have low porosity, and as such, a bulk density
assignment of 2.8 is considered appropriate at this stage of evaluation.
• Bulk Density measurements will be taken from future drill samples,
principally core samples, which are anticipated to be more definitive, and
take into account any pore space present in the mineralisation.
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 resource estimate is considered by the Competent Person to fall into the
Exploration Target category.
• Drill / sample density is too wide spaced to allow a JORC 2012 compliant
resource estimation.
• Further drilling will also enable refinement of the geological interpretation.
• The majority of the geological and assay data is derived from drilling
completed by Celsius and therefore is reliable in the opinion of the
Competent Person.
• Appropriate account has been taken of all relevant factors for the definition of
the Exploration Target.
• The results appropriately reflect the Competent Person's view of the deposit.
Audits or
reviews

The results of any audits or reviews
of Mineral Resource estimates.
• No external audits or reviews have been carried out on the Exploration
Target.
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
procedure deemed appropriate by the
Competent Person. For example, the
• The Competent Person considers that the relevant accuracy and confidence
level is sufficient for an Exploration Target.
• The Exploration Target Range is based on interpretation and modelling of
drill hole intercepts. It is considered by the Competent Person that there is
currently insufficient data density due to the amount of drilling completed to
improve the estimate or to achieve a higher level of confidence.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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. _
• It is considered by the Competent Person that all the above factors are
appropriate for the estimate of the Exploration Target.

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