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Celsius Resources Limited Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

Jul 26, 2017

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ASX RELEASEASX RELEASE | 16 February 2017 | 27 July 2017

QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT

JUNE 2017

Opuwo Cobalt Project, Namibia (CLA earning 76%)

Drilling continued at the Project during the Quarter, aimed at testing the mineralisation identified in surface sampling and limited drilling, across a strike length of approximately 20 km. Cobalt-copper mineralisation has now been confirmed by assays over approximately 15 km of strike (Figures 1 and 2, Table 1).

As previously reported, significant intercepts from each hole, using a cutoff grade of 0.05% cobalt, were:

  • 19 m @ 0.13% cobalt and 0.62% copper , from 87 m, including 7 m @ 0.13% cobalt and 1.11% copper , from 87 m (DOFR04)

  • 10 m @ 0.14% cobalt and 0.43% copper , from 62 m (DOFR22)

  • 7 m @ 0.17% cobalt and 0.49% copper , from 66 m, including 2 m @ 0.31% cobalt and 0.41% copper , from 69 m (DOFR06)

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

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

  • 6 m @ 0.17% cobalt and 0.52% copper , from 71 m, including 4 m @ 0.23% cobalt and 0.62% copper , from 73 m (DOFR21)

  • 6 m @ 0.13% cobalt and 0.64% copper , from 147 m (DOFR26)

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

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

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

  • 5 m @ 0.18% cobalt and 0.55% copper from 84 m, including 3 m @ 0.21% cobalt and 0.68% copper from 85 m (DOFR28)

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

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

  • 5 m @ 0.13% cobalt and 0.36% copper , from 173 m (DOFR27)

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

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

  • 4 m @ 0.14% cobalt and 0.56% copper, from 26 m (DOFR24)

  • 4 m @ 0.14% cobalt and 0.51% copper , from 85 m (DOFR31)

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

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The Company is highly encouraged by these initial results, which importantly continue to show potential for higher grade zones within the extensive mineralised system at Opuwo. Mineralisation extends to surface or near surface along the entire strike length investigated to date, and has now been demonstrated to extend to a vertical depth of at least 150 metres.

During the Quarter, the Company reported an initial Exploration Target, consisting of between 33 and 41 million tonnes, grading approximately 0.13% - 0.17% cobalt and 0.45% - 0.65% copper , covering the central 11 km portion of the mineralised zone (Figure 3). 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. (Please refer to ASX release of 18 May, 2017 for details, including information required under the JORC Code (2012) on the Exploration Target).

Diamond drilling has commenced, providing samples for the first pass metallurgical testing detailed above. Two holes have been completed, with another 6 holes remaining in the planned program. Completion of the diamond drilling program is expected in mid-August, with samples for metallurgical testing dispatched as they are completed.

Perth based Orway Mineral Consultants (“OMC”) will design and supervise the metallurgical test work program, with test work to be conducted in Perth by SGS Australia. The work will be supervised by Mr. Grenvil Dunn of Hydromet Pty Ltd, who has particular relevant experience in African cobalt and copper ores. The Scope of Work includes:

  • Testwork definition and analysis for comminution and flotation scouting;

  • Circuit selection, equipment sizing and engineering design;

  • Capital and operating cost estimates (accuracy +/- 50%).

Auralia Mining Consulting (Auralia) have been appointed to evaluate the mining methods and costs associated with possible development of the Project. The Company’s joint venture partner, Gecko Namibia, will provide local costing data to optimise these studies. Auralia is a boutique mining consultancy whose principals have extensive experience in sub-Saharan Africa, including work on projects in Zambia and South Africa. They have also completed recent studies into Australian cobalt projects.

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Figure 1: Drilling Assay Results extending mineralised strike to 15 km

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Figure 2: Strike length of mapped and interpreted DOF at the Project

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Figure 3: Initial Exploration Target Area

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Table 1: Drilling Results, 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
(%)
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 71 77 6 0.17 0.52 0.75 1.76
including 73 77 4 0.23 0.62 0.71 1.91
including 75 76 1 0.39 0.65 1.33 2.32
DOFR22 364232 8026504 -90 180 81 62 72 10 0.14 0.45 0.47 1.53
DOFR23 363667 8025977 -55 135 41 23 26 3 0.11 0.39 0.44 2.09
DOFR24 363667 8025980 -90 135 40 26 30 4 0.14 0.56 0.54 2.31
DOFR25 360902 8026568 -55 200 200 No Significant Intercept (missed DOF horizon)
DOFR26 365187 8026845 -55 180 170 147 153 6 0.13 0.64 0.61 1.82
DOFR27 365187 8026844 -75 180 184 173 178 5 0.13 0.36 0.47 1.81
DOFR28 362029 8026240 -55 200 93 84 89 5 0.18 0.55 0.69 2.06
including 85 88 3 0.21 0.68 0.86 2.55
DOFR29 362709 8026133 -55 200 189 180 183 3 0.12 0.48 0.59 1.86
DOFR30 358774 8026077 -55 200 181 No Significant Intercept (missed DOF horizon)
DOFR31 363577 8025781 -55 200 96 85 89 4 0.14 0.51 0.73 1.91
DOFR32 366065 8026658 -55 180 162 Results Pending
DOFR33 366064 8026654 -75 180 165 Results Pending
DOFR34 361175 8026001 -55 40 228 Results Pending
DOFR35 361673 8026389 -55 200 179 Results Pending
DOFR36 368870 8024690 -75 180 150 Results Pending
DOFR37 368550 8024220 -75 180 150 Results Pending
DOFR38 363250 8025960 -55 180 170 Results Pending
DOFR39 373527 8025932 -55 180 70 Results Pending
DOFR40 373525 8025936 -90 180 147 Results Pending
DOFD41 365147 8026723 -90 180 122 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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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 4). 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.

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 4: Location of the Opuwo Cobalt Project, Namibia

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Abednegno Hill Project, WA (CLA 100%)

The Abednegno Hill Nickel Project is located to the south and west of Minara Resources’ Murrin Murrin nickel mine.

Design and planning of surveys to test targets delineated at the Abednegno Hill project was completed during the Quarter. Heavy rains in the project area resulted in work on the project being deferred, with work now anticipated to be completed in July-August.

Carnilya Hill Project, WA (CLA 30%)

Celsius (through View Nickel Pty Ltd) owns a 30% joint venture interest in the Carnilya Hill Joint Venture in Western Australia with Mincor Resources NL. Mincor Resources NL (ASX:MCR) is the operator of the Carnilya Hill JV. No activity was reported by Mincor during the quarter.

Corporate

Celsius successfully completed a capital raising of $3.5 million during the Quarter, at an issue price of 3.7 cents per share. The Placement attracted strong interest from a number of domestic and international institutional and professional investors.

At the end of the Quarter, the Company held approximately $3.85 million in cash reserves.

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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 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 are based on standard industry practices for drilling, logging, sampling and assay methods, including quality assurance and quality control measures, as reported in various ASX announcements during April to July, 2017.

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