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CONNECTED MINERALS LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2013
Jul 23, 2013
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Leopard Resources NL

PO Box 8 . West Perth . Western Australia . 6872 $T: +61(0)893812517$ $F: +61(0)893815853$ $ABN$ 99 009 076 233
24 July 2013
ASX Limited Shannon Nicholson Adviser - Listings (Perth) (by email)
Dear Ms Nicholson
Appendix 5B
We refer to your letter dated 19 July 2013 in regard to Leopard Resources NL's ("the Company") Appendix 5B for the month ended 30 June 2013 and comment as follows:
- It is possible to conclude on the basis of the information provided that if the Company were to continue to expend cash at the rate for the month indicated by the Appendix 5B, the Company may not have sufficient cash to fund its activities. Is this the case, or are there other factors that should be taken into account in assessing the Company's position?
On 27 March 2013 the Company issued a Notice of meeting for its shareholders to consider, among other things, a capital raising up to the value of \$1.5 million. At general meeting on 30 April 2013 a resolution was passed to that effect. The Company confirms that it continues to raise capital under that mandate and will be issuing an Appendix 3b for the raising of \$102,000 (copy attached). Further, the Company has remaining capacity to raise funds under Listing Rule 7.1. and has saleable securities available. Should the need arise, the Company may ask shareholders at General Meeting for a mandate to raise further funds.
Further, the Company advises that the \$350,000 estimated expenditure at section 4 of the Appendix 5b was in fact an estimate for the whole of the next quarter. The estimated expenditure for July is \$115,000 in total. The Company will be releasing an amended Appendix 5b to that effect.
As such, the Company confirms that it has sufficient cash and other sources of funds to fund its ongoing activities.
$2.$ Does the Company expect that in the future it will have negative operating cash flows similar to that reported in the Appendix 5B for the month and, if so, what steps has it taken to ensure that it has sufficient funds in order to continue its operations at that rate?
The Company expects to continue to have future negative cash flows for the foreseeable future as is normal for a resource company conducting exploration activities. As outlined in 1. above the Company has sufficient financial resources to fund its current level of activities.
The Company continues to monitor its cash and funding requirements.
- What steps has the Company taken, or what steps does it propose to take, to enable it to continue to meet its business objectives?
With the balance of cash and other financial resources available, the Company is of the opinion that it is in a position to continue to meet its business objectives and to fund its minimum expenditure commitments. As part of its internal processes, the Company continually reviews its commitments and in the event that additional funds are required, the Company will actively pursue further fund raising initiatives.
- Can the Company confirm that it is in compliance with the listing rules, and in particular, listing rule 3.1?
The Company is in compliance with the listing rules, and in particular, listing rule $3.1.$
- Please comment on the Company's compliance with listing rule 12.2, with reference to the matters discussed in the note to the rule.
Having given consideration to the composition of the balance sheet, relative size of liabilities to assets and access to funds the Company confirms that it is in compliance with listing rule 12.2, for the reasons as outlined above, and further that the Company:
- has sufficient financial resources in cash and receivables to meet its current $(a)$ activities;
- $(b)$ has reasonable expectation that it will be able to fund its planned future activities; and
- $(c)$ will pursue access to further funding, should there be a requirement.
Yours faithfully
DAMON SWEENY Company Secretary
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 708A(5)(e) OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT
Leopard Resources NL (ABN 99 009 076 233) (Company) hereby confirms that 164,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company at an issue price of \$0.003 per share (Shares) were issued on 19 July 2013.
The Company gives notice pursuant to section 708A(5)(e) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) that:
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- the Company issued the Shares without disclosure under Part 6D.2 of the Corporations Act; and
- $2.$ as at the date of this notice, the Company has complied with:
- a. the provisions of Chapter 2M of the Corporations Act as they apply to the Company; and
- b. section 674 of the Corporations Act;
- $3.$ the Company issued 131,666,667 Shares on 17 June 2013 pursuant to a placement. The Company has advised subscribers to the placement not to sell these shares until the Company issues a prospectus. The Company anticipates releasing this cleansing prospectus later today; and
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- as at the date of this notice, there is no further information to be disclosed which is excluded information (as defined in section 708A(7) of the Corporations Act) that is reasonable for investors and their professional advisers to expect to find in a disclosure document.
Yours faithfully, Leopard Resources NL
Damon Sweeny Company Secretary
Rule 2.7, 3.10.3, 3.10.4, 3.10.5
Appendix 3B
New issue announcement, application for quotation of additional securities and agreement
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property and may be made public.
Introduced 01/07/96 Origin: Appendix 5 Amended 01/07/98, 01/09/99, 01/07/00, 30/09/01, 11/03/02, 01/01/03, 24/10/05, 01/08/12
Name of entity
LEOPARD RESOURCES NL
ABN
99 009 076 233
We (the entity) give ASX the following information.
Part 1 - All issues
You must complete the relevant sections (attach sheets if there is not enough space).
- +Class of +securities issued or to $\mathbf{1}$ be issued
- Ordinary fully paid shares a) b) Ordinary fully paid shares
- Number of +securities issued or $\overline{\mathbf{2}}$ to be issued (if known) or maximum number which may be issued
- 130,000,000 a) 34,000,000 $b)$
- Principal terms of the $\overline{\mathbf{3}}$ +securities (eg, if options, exercise price and expiry date; if partly paid +securities, the amount outstanding and due dates for if payment; securities, +convertible the conversion price and dates for conversion)
| $a)$ $n/a$ | |||
|---|---|---|---|
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
| 4 | Do the + securities rank equally in all respects from the date of allotment with an existing +class of quoted + securities? If the additional securities do not rank equally, please state: the date from which they do $\bullet$ the extent to which they $\bullet$ participate for the next dividend, (in the case of a distribution) trust, Or interest payment the extent to which they do ۰ not rank equally, other than in relation to the next dividend, distribution Оľ interest payment |
Yes a) Yes b) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Issue price or consideration | Nil a) \$0.003 per share b) |
| 6 | Purpose of the issue (If issued as consideration for the acquisition of assets, clearly identify those assets) |
Consideration pursuant to Resolution 2 of a) Notice of Meeting dated 27 March 2013 Placement pursuant to Resolution 3 of Notice of b) Meeting dated 27 March 2013 |
| 6a | Is the entity an + eligible entity has obtained that security holder approval under rule 7.1A? If Yes, complete sections 6b - 6h in relation to the + securities the subject of this Appendix 3B, and comply with section 6i |
YES |
| 6b | The date the security holder resolution under rule 7.1A was passed |
30 November 2012 |
| 6с | Number of + securities issued without security holder approval under rule 7.1 |
Nil |
$\bar{\alpha}$
$\overline{g}$
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
- 6d Number of +securities issued with security holder approval under rule 7.1A
- 6e Number of +securities issued with security holder approval under rule 7.3, or another specific security holder approval (specify date of meeting)
- 130,000,000 30 April 2013 a) 34,000,000 - 30 April 2013
Nil
$b)$
- $6f$ Number of securities issued under an exception in rule 7.2
- If securities issued under rule 6g 7.1A, was issue price at least 75% of 15 day VWAP as calculated under rule 7.1A.3? Include the issue date and both values. Include the source of the VWAP calculation.
6h If securities were issued under for non-cash rule 7.1A consideration, state date on valuation which of consideration was released to ASX Market Announcements
- Calculate the entity's remaining 6i issue capacity under rule 7.1 and rule 7.1A - complete Annexure 1 and release to ASX Market Announcements
- Dates of entering +securities $\sqrt{ }$ into uncertificated holdings or despatch of certificates
- Number and +class of all 8 *securities quoted on ASX (including the securities in section 2 if applicable)
| Number | + Class |
|---|---|
| 979,748,565 | Ordinary fully paid shares |
| 4,000,000 | Partly paid shares; |
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Nil $N/A$
Rule 7.1 - 111,940,725
$N/A$
b)
19 July 2013 a)
19 July 2013
Rule $7.1A - nil$
| Number | +Class | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number and + class of all *securities not quoted on ASX |
22,038,057 | Options (\$0.50; 31/12/2013) | |
| (including the securities in |
51,750,000 | Options (\$0.20; 28/02/2014) | |
| section 2 if applicable) | 304,355,841 | Options (\$0.01; 30/06/2014) | |
Dividend policy (in the case of a $N/A$
trust, distribution policy) on the $10\,$ increased capital (interests)
Part 2 - Bonus issue or pro rata issue
| 11 | holder approval security Is required? |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Is the issue renounceable or non- renounceable? |
|
| 13 | Ratio in which the + securities will be offered |
|
| 14 | + Class of + securities to which the offer relates |
|
| 15 | to determine + Record date entitlements |
|
| 16 | different Will holdings on registers (or subregisters) be aggregated calculating for entitlements? |
|
| 17 | Policy for deciding entitlements in relation to fractions |
|
| 18 | Names of countries in which the entity has + security holders who will not be sent new issue documents |
|
| Note: Security holders must be told how their entitlements are to be dealt with. |
||
| Cross reference: rule 7.7. |
$+$ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
| 19 | Closing date for receipt οf acceptances or renunciations |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Names of any underwriters | |
| 21 | Amount of any underwriting fee or commission |
|
| 22 | Names of any brokers to the issue |
|
| 23 | Fee or commission payable to the broker to the issue |
|
| 24 | Amount of any handling fee payable to brokers who lodge acceptances or renunciations on |
|
| behalf of + security holders | ||
| 25 | If the issue is contingent on 'security holders' approval, the date of the meeting |
|
| 26 | Date entitlement and acceptance form and prospectus or Product Disclosure Statement will be sent to persons entitled |
|
| 27 | If the entity has issued options, and the terms entitle option holders participate to on exercise, the date on which notices will be sent to option holders |
|
| 28 | Date rights trading will begin (if applicable) |
|
| 29 | Date rights trading will end (if applicable) |
|
| 30 | How do + security holders sell their entitlements in full through a broker? |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
How do +security holders sell $31$ part entitlements of their through a broker and accept for the balance?
How do +security holders dispose $32$ of their entitlements (except by sale through a broker)?
+Despatch date 33
Part 3 - Quotation of securities
You need only complete this section if you are applying for quotation of securities
Type of securities $34$ (tick one)
$(b)$
- Securities described in Part 1 $(a)$
- All other securities
Example: restricted securities at the end of the escrowed period, partly paid securities that become fully paid, employee incentive share securities when restriction ends, securities issued on expiry or conversion of convertible securities
Entities that have ticked box 34(a)
Additional securities forming a new class of securities
Tick to indicate you are providing the information or documents
If the *securities are *equity securities, the names of the 20 largest holders of the 35 additional +securities, and the number and percentage of additional +securities held by those holders
If the *securities are *equity securities, a distribution schedule of the additional 36 *securities setting out the number of holders in the categories $1 - 1,000$ $1,001 - 5,000$ 5,001 - 10,000 10,001 - 100,000 100,001 and over
37
A copy of any trust deed for the additional +securities
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Entities that have ticked box 34(b)
- Number of securities for which 38 +quotation is sought
- Class of +securities for which 39 quotation is sought
- Do the +securities rank equally in $40$ all respects from the date of allotment with an existing +class of quoted +securities?
If the additional securities do not rank equally, please state:
- the date from which they do
- the extent to which they $\bullet$ participate for the next dividend, (in the case of a trust, distribution) or interest payment
- the extent to which they do not rank equally, other than in relation to the next dividend, distribution $O\Gamma$ interest payment
- Reason for request for quotation $41$ now
Example: In the case of restricted securities, end of restriction period
(if issued upon conversion of another security, clearly identify that other security)
+class of all Number and 42 +securities quoted on ASX (including the securities in clause $38)$
| Number | +Class | |
|---|---|---|
$+$ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Quotation agreement
- +Quotation of our additional +securities is in ASX's absolute discretion. $\mathbf{1}$ ASX may quote the *securities on any conditions it decides.
- We warrant the following to ASX. $\overline{2}$
- The issue of the +securities to be quoted complies with the law and is $\bullet$ not for an illegal purpose.
- There is no reason why those *securities should not be granted $\bullet$ +quotation.
- An offer of the +securities for sale within 12 months after their issue will not require disclosure under section $707(3)$ or section $1012C(6)$ of the Corporations Act.
Note: An entity may need to obtain appropriate warranties from subscribers for the securities in order to be able to give this warranty
- Section 724 or section 1016E of the Corporations Act does not apply to $\bullet$ any applications received by us in relation to any 'securities to be quoted and that no-one has any right to return any 'securities to be quoted under sections 737, 738 or 1016F of the Corporations Act at the time that we request that the 'securities be quoted.
- If we are a trust, we warrant that no person has the right to return the $\bullet$ *securities to be quoted under section 1019B of the Corporations Act at the time that we request that the 'securities be quoted.
- We will indemnify ASX to the fullest extent permitted by law in respect of 3 any claim, action or expense arising from or connected with any breach of the warranties in this agreement.
- We give ASX the information and documents required by this form. If any $\overline{4}$ information or document not available now, will give it to ASX before *quotation of the *securities begins. We acknowledge that ASX is relying on the information and documents. We warrant that they are (will be) true and complete.

$+$ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Appendix 3B - Annexure 1
1.1 Calculation of placement capacity under rule 7.1 and rule 7.1A for
+eligible entities
Introduced o1/08/12
1.2 Part 1
Rule 7.1 - Issues exceeding 15% of capital
Step 1: Calculate "A", the base figure from which the placement capacity is calculated
| Insert number of fully paid ordinary securities on issue 12 months before date of issue or agreement to issue |
252,309,678 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add the following: | |||||
| Number of fully paid ordinary $\bullet$ securities issued in that 12 month period under an exception in rule 7.2 |
$\Omega$ | ||||
| Number of fully paid ordinary $\bullet$ |
652,666,617 | ||||
| securities issued in that 12 month | issued | purpose | GM approval |
Res'n # |
# issued |
| period with shareholder approval | 16/10/12 | convertible loan | 16/10/12 | 1 | 214,000,000 |
| 15/01/13 | convertible loan | 16/10/12 | 1 | 43,355,841 | |
| 16/10/12 | interest on Ioan | 30/4/2013 | 8 | 8,504,109 | |
| 17/10/12 | 15% placement | 30/4/2013 | $\overline{7}$ | 44,140,000 | |
| 30/04/13 | Director Shares | 30/4/2013 | $4 - 6$ | 47,000,000 | |
| 17/06/13 | Placement | 30/4/2013 | 3 | 131,666,667 | |
| 19/07/13 | This issue | 30/4/2013 | 2,3 | 164,000,000 | |
| Number of partly paid ordinary $\bullet$ securities that became fully paid in that 12 month period |
$\mathbf{0}$ | ||||
| Subtract the number of fully paid ordinary securities cancelled during that 12 month period |
$\mathbf 0$ | ||||
| "A" | 904,976,295 |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
| Step 2: Calculate 15% of "A" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "B" 0.15 [Note: this value cannot be changed] |
||||
| Multiply "A" by 0.15 | 135,746,444 |
Step 3: Calculate "C", the amount of placement capacity under rule 7.1 that
has already been used
| Insert number of equity securities | 23,805,719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| issued or agreed to be issued in that 12 month period not counting those issued: |
securities issued issued purpose 23,805,719 29/04/13 Placement |
||
| Under an exception in rule 7.2 | |||
| Under rule 7.1A | |||
| With security holder approval under rule 7.1 or rule 7.4 |
|||
| Note: This applies to equity securities, unless specifically excluded - not just ordinary securities Include here (if applicable) the securities the subject of the Appendix 3B to which this form is annexed It may be useful to set out issues of securities on different dates as separate line items |
|||
| ${}^{11}C$ | 23,805,719 | ||
| capacity under rule 7.1 | Step 4: Subtract "C" from ["A" x "B"] to calculate remaining placement | ||
| "A" x 0.15 | 135,746,444 | ||
| Note: number must be same as shown in Step 2 |
|||
| Subtract "C" | 23,805,719 | ||
| Note: number must be same as shown in Step 3 |
|||
| Total ["A" $\times$ 0.15] – "C" | 111,940,725 | ||
| [Note: this is the remaining placement capacity under rule 7.1] |
$+$ See chapter 19 for defined terms.
Part 2
| Rule 7.1A - Additional placement capacity for eligible entities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Calculate "A", the base figure from which the placement capacity is calculated |
|||
| "A" Note: number must be same as shown in Step 1 of Part 1 |
N/A - Transaction approved under Listing Rule 11.1.2 |
||
| Step 2: Calculate 10% of "A" | |||
| "D" | 0.10 Note: this value cannot be changed |
||
| Multiply "A" by 0.10 | N/A | ||
| Step 3: Calculate "E", the amount of placement capacity under rule 7.1A that has already been used |
|||
| Insert number of equity securities issued or agreed to be issued in that 12 month period under rule 7.1A |
|||
| Notes: This applies to equity securities - not just ordinary securities Include here $-$ if applicable $-$ the securities the $\bullet$ subject of the Appendix 3B to which this form is annexed Do not include equity securities issued under $\bullet$ rule 7.1 (they must be dealt with in Part 1), or for which specific security holder approval has been obtained It may be useful to set out issues of securities ۰ on different dates as separate line items |
securities issued issued 29/04/13 50,966,551 |
||
| ``F" | 50,966,551 |
Step 4: Subtract "E" from ["A" x "D"] to calculate remaining
placement capacity under rule 7.1A
| " $A$ " x 0.10 Note: number must be same as shown in Step 2 |
N/A |
|---|---|
| Subtract "E" Note: number must be same as shown in Step 3 |
N/A |
| Total ["A" $\times$ 0.10] – "E" | N/A Note: this is the remaining placement capacity under rule 7.1A |
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.

ASX Compliance Pty Limited ABN 26 087 780 489 Level 8 Exchange Plaza 2 The Esplanade PERTH WA 6000
GPO Box D187 PERTH WA 6840
Telephone 61 8 9224 0000 Facsimile 61 8 9221 2020 www.asx.com.au
19 July 2013
Mr Damon Sweeny Company Secretary Leopard Resources NL 32 Barker Street SUBIACO WA 6008
By email: [email protected]
Dear Damon
Leopard Resources NL ("Company")
I refer to the Company's monthly Appendix 5B for the month ended 30 June 2013, released to ASX Limited ("ASX") on 15 July 2013, (the "Appendix 5B").
ASX notes that the Company has reported the following.
-
- Receipts from product sales of \$0
- $\overline{2}$ . Net negative operating cash flows for the month of \$154,000.
- $\overline{3}$ . Cash at end of month of \$182,000.
In light of the information contained in the Appendix 5B, please respond to each of the following questions.
- It is possible to conclude on the basis of the information provided that if the Company were to continue to expend cash at $1.$ the rate for the month indicated by the Appendix 5B, the Company may not have sufficient cash to fund its activities. Is this the case, or are there other factors that should be taken into account in assessing the Company's position?
- $\overline{2}$ . Does the Company expect that in the future it will have negative operating cash flows similar to that reported in the Appendix 5B for the month and, if so, what steps has it taken to ensure that it has sufficient funds in order to continue its operations at that rate?
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- What steps has the Company taken, or what steps does it propose to take, to enable it to continue to meet its business objectives?
- Can the Company confirm that it is in compliance with the listing rules, and in particular, listing rule 3.1? 4.
-
- Please comment on the Company's compliance with listing rule 12.2, with reference to the matters discussed in the note to the rule.
Listing rule 3.1
Listing rule 3.1 requires an entity to give ASX immediately any information concerning it that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of the entity's securities. The exceptions to this requirement are set out in the rule.
In responding to this letter you should consult listing rule 3.1 and the guidance note titled "Continuous disclosure: listing rule 3.1".
If the information requested by this letter is information required to be given to ASX under listing rule 3.1 your obligation is to disclose the information immediately.
Your responsibility under listing rule 3.1 is not confined to, or necessarily satisfied by, answering the questions set out in this letter.
This letter and your response will be released to the market. If you have any concerns about your response being released, please contact me immediately. Your response should be sent to me on facsimile number (08) 9221 2020 or email [email protected]. It should not be sent to the Company Announcements Office.
Unless the information is required immediately under listing rule 3.1, a response is requested as soon as possible and, in any event, not later than 9.00 a.m. W.S.T. on Tuesday, 23 July 2013.
If you are unable to respond by the time requested you should consider a request for a trading halt in the Company's securities.
If you have any queries please let me know.
Yours sincerely,
[sent electronically without signature]
Shannon Nicholson Senior Adviser, Listings Compliance (Perth)