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CORE ENERGY MINERALS LTD — Capital/Financing Update 2014
Oct 8, 2014
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Oakdale Resources Limited (ACN 009 118 861)
REPLACEMENT PROSPECTUS
This Prospectus is a Replacement Prospectus and replaces the Prospectus lodged by the Company on 25 September 2014
This Prospectus for Oakdale Resources Limited (‘Company’) (ASX: OAR) (formerly Teys Limited) invites investors to apply for a total of 30,000,000 Shares at an issue price of $0.20 per Share to raise up to $6,000,000 (”Offer”)
This Prospectus is a compliance prospectus for the purposes of satisfying Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules and to satisfy ASX requirements for the re–listing of the Company following a change to the nature and scale of the Company’s activities and a change in the name of the Company approved by shareholders on 21 July 2014.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants should read this Prospectus in its entirety before deciding to apply for Shares. If, after reading this Prospectus, you have any questions about the Offer, you should contact your professional advisers.
There are risks associated with an investment in the Company and the Shares offered under this Prospectus are to be regarded as a speculative investment. Please refer to Section 5 for investment risks.
CHANGE IN NATURE AND SCALE OF ACTIVITIES AND RE-COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 OF THE ASX LISTING RULES
At the General Meeting held on 21 July 2014 the Company obtained Shareholder approval for a change in nature and scale of its activities.
The ASX requires that the Company re-comply with Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules. The Company is currently suspended from official quotation on the ASX and will remain suspended until it has successfully re-complied with Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules.
There is a risk that the Company may not be able to meet the ASX’s requirements for re-listing. In the event that the conditions to the Offer or completion of the acquisition of Lymex Tenements are not satisfied, or the Company does not receive conditional approval for re-quotation on the ASX (where any conditions imposed by ASX are customary and capable of being satisfied by the Company within a reasonable timeframe) then the Company will not proceed with the Offer and will repay all Application monies received.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This Prospectus is dated 9 October 2014 and has been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). This is a Replacement Prospectus, which replaces the Prospectus dated 25 September 2014 lodged with ASIC on that date (Original Prospectus). Neither ASIC nor ASX takes any responsibility for the contents of this Prospectus.
A summary of the material differences between the Original Prospectus and this Replacement Prospectus is as follows
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. rewording of the Investment Highlights Section and Chairman’s Letter to simplify some of the technical language used to make it more readily understandable to prospective investors
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. inclusion of additional information in the Investment Highlights Section setting out the steps that will be taken by the Company if it does identify commercially viable reserves of minerals on the tenements covered by the Exploration Licences
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. additional disclosure in Section 1.6 Application of Funds clarifying how monies will be applied by the Company for evaluation activities if only the Minimum Subscription funds are achieved.
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. additional information in Section 2.10 Share Capital Structure after the Offer to detail the percentage dilution effect to existing Shareholders of the various components of the consideration to be to issued to Lymex Shareholders
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. additional more detailed disclosure in Section 3.2 in relation to the Company’s initial exploration targets
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. additional disclosure in Section 3.7 as to the current status and condition of the Tenements
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. additional disclosure in Section 3.5 and 3.6 to clarify that the Company intends to focus its attention and the funds raised in this Prospectus on the Oakdale Graphite Project and not to expend the funds raised on its other mineral prospects
No securities will be issued or sold on the basis of this Prospectus later than thirteen (13) months after the date of issue of this Prospectus.
The Company will apply to ASX within seven (7) days following the date of issue of this Prospectus for official quotation by ASX of the Shares offered by this Prospectus.
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KEY DATES
| Lodgement of the Replacement Prospectus with ASIC | 9 October 2014 |
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| Opening Date | 9 October 2014 |
| Offer Closing Date | 23 October 2014 |
| Allotment of Shares pursuant to Offer | 24 October 2014 |
| Dispatch of holding statements | 27 October 2014 |
| Expected date that suspension is lifted and the Company’s shares recommence trading on ASX (subject to satisfaction of Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules) |
30 October 2014 |
These dates are indicative only and subject to change. The Company reserves the right to vary the dates without prior notice.
Electronic Prospectus
This Prospectus (excluding the Application Form during the Exposure Period) may be viewed in electronic form online at the Company’s website http://www.oakdaleresources.com.au
The information on the Company’s website does not form part of this Prospectus. Additional copies of this Prospectus are available at the registered office of the Company.
This Offer is available to persons receiving an electronic version of this Prospectus in Australia.
Any person may obtain a hard copy of this Prospectus free of charge by contacting the Company via email at [email protected]
Restrictions on Offer
This Prospectus does not, and is not intended to, constitute an offer in any place or jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, it would not be lawful to make such an offer or to issue this Prospectus.
The distribution of this Prospectus in jurisdictions outside Australia may be restricted by law and persons who come into possession of this Prospectus should seek advice on and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with such restrictions may constitute a violation of applicable securities laws.
Application Form
Applications for Shares can only be made pursuant to an Application Form attached to and forming part of this Prospectus.
The Corporations Act prohibits any person from passing Application Forms to any other person unless it is attached to, or accompanied by, a complete and unaltered version of the Prospectus.
The Application Form contained in this Prospectus contains a declaration that the Applicant has personally received the complete and unaltered Prospectus prior to completing the Application Form.
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Exposure Period
In accordance with Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act, this Prospectus is subject to an Exposure Period of seven (7) days from the date of the Original Prospectus. This period may be extended by a further seven (7) days by ASIC. The purpose of the Exposure Period is to enable the Prospectus to be examined by market participants prior to the raising of funds. If this Prospectus is found to be deficient, Applications received during the Exposure Period will be dealt with in accordance with section 724 of the Corporations Act. Applications received during the Exposure Period will not be processed until after the expiry of the Exposure Period and receive no preference.
Privacy
If you apply for Shares you will provide personal information to the Company and the Share Registry. This enables your Application to be assessed, you to be registered as the holder of Shares, to enter you in the Company’s register of members and to enable the Company to contact you. The Company may from time to time be required to disclose your personal information to the Australian Taxation Office, other government agencies or as required by law. The Company and the Share Registry may disclose your personal information to its agents and service providers as authorised by the Privacy Act (1988) (Cth) or for purposes required by the Listing Rules or Corporations Act. You may access your personal information by contacting the Share Registry and may request corrections to such personal information.
Forward looking statements
Various statements in this Prospectus constitute statements relating to intentions, future acts and events. Such statements are generally classified as forward looking statements and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause those future acts, events and circumstances to differ from the way implicitly portrayed within this Prospectus. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the matters described in Section 5 and in the Independent Geologists Report in Section 6 of this Prospectus. The Company gives no assurance that the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward looking statements will be achieved.
Consolidation
This Prospectus Offer and inter alia the acquisition of Lymex Tenements and Consolidation of the Company’s Shares were approved by the Company’s Shareholders at the General Meeting of the Company held on 21 July 2014. All references to securities of the Company as set out in this Prospectus are on a post-Consolidation basis.
Definitions
Please refer to the Glossary in Section 13 of this Prospectus for terms and abbreviations used in parts of this Prospectus.
Miscellaneous
The financial amounts in this Prospectus are expressed in Australian dollars unless stated otherwise. Items and undertakings displayed in photographs in this Prospectus are not necessarily assets owned by the Company. The inclusion of photographs supplied by persons or entities other than the Company does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by those persons or entities of Shares offered under this Prospectus.
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CONTENTS
| Item | Page |
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| Investment Highlights | 5 |
| Corporate Directory | 7 |
| Letter from the Chairman | 8 |
| Section 1 – Investment Summary | 10 |
| Section 2 – Details of Offer | 14 |
| Section 3 – Overview/Market | 20 |
| Section 4 – Board and Corporate Governance | 29 |
| Section 5 – Risk Factors | 37 |
| Section 6 – Independent Geologist’s Report | 45 |
| Section 7 – Financial Information | 89 |
| Section 8 – Investigating Accountant’s Report | 95 |
| Section 9 –Solicitor’s Report on Tenements | 102 |
| Section 10 –Material Contracts | 135 |
| Section 11 – Additional Information | 140 |
| Section 12 – Directors Authorisation | 147 |
| Section 13 – Glossary of Terms | 148 |
| Section 14 – Application Form | 153 |
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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Company acquisition of Oakdale Graphite Project:
The Company entered into a Share Sale Agreement on 25 February 2014 to acquire all of the issued capital in Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd (ACN 146 438 431) (‘Lymex Tenements’).
Lymex Tenements is the holder of eight (8) exploration licences over tenements located in the Central Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, which are considered highly prospective for graphite, iron ore and base metals.
Following completion of the Acquisition, the Company will further evaluate the potential of the tenements covered by the exploration licences, which contain graphite mineralization. In the event that the Company does identify commercially viable reserves of minerals it will apply to the Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade and Energy and undertake all necessary and appropriate steps required to ensure that mining leases are granted to enable the Company to mine the tenements.
The current and planned future infrastructure in this part of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia appears favourable for the development of a viable graphite mine.
Oakdale Graphite Project:
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The project area comprises 8 tenements over approximately 2,008 square kilometres located on the Central Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, a region with a history of graphite production.
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Exploration conducted to date on the “Oakdale Graphite Project” has identified graphite in an area over 200 meters wide. This graphite has been intersected in drill holes over several kilometres.
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The graphite is approximately 40 meters thick and is only 20 meters below the surface.
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Initial metallurgical results have shown that the graphite extracted has a high component of flake graphite.
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Jumbo flake graphite has been recovered in the metallurgical test work carried out to date
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More than 60% of the recovered graphite is flake graphite
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The tenements are located close to existing accessible infrastructure.
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The positive outlook for the graphite market is being driven by new technologies (including lithium-ion batteries) and the potential replacement of petroleum coke with graphite in the aluminium smelting industry
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Incoming Managing Director, John Lynch and his team have extensive backgrounds in exploration and mining over the past 40 years.
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Our People
As part of the acquisition of Lymex Tenements, four (4) new directors will join the board of the Company; John Lynch, Graham White, Phillip Staveley and Andrew Harrington.
The new Board and management team of the Company have the experience and skills required to successfully develop and exploit the Oakdale Graphite Project and pursue additional mineral exploration and project acquisition opportunities for the Company in order to create further shareholder value.
Profiles of the Directors of the Company are outlined in Section 4 of this Prospectus
Risk Factors
In addition to the general risks associated with any investment in the stock market, there are certain additional risks in investing in companies, which are involved in exploration or mining ventures generally. The income able to be achieved by the Company, the value of its assets and the market price of its securities on ASX may be affected by a number of factors, including risks outside the control of management.
These risks include:
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(a) there is no certainty that the Company will be re-admitted to the Official List of the ASX;
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(b) there are no JORC Code compliant resources currently defined on the Tenements;
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(c) further funding may be required by the Company to undertake subsequent more detailed exploration activities, however there is no guarantee that the Company will be able to raise the additional required funds;
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(d) exploration may be hampered by adverse geological conditions, mining, heritage and environmental legislation, weather conditions, technical failures, accidents, labour disputes, environmental hazards and other unforeseen circumstances;
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(e) there is no guarantee the Company will find mineral resources that are economically recoverable or viable;
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(f) even if the Company does discover commercial quantities of minerals there is no assurance that it will achieve a commercial return;
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(g) the future development of a mining project, if commercial reserves of minerals are located, is also subject to a number of risks, including geological and weather conditions, approvals from authorities and other parties, technical issues and other unforseen circumstances;
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(h) the price of minerals will fluctuate, which may impact the commercial viability of the mining project; and
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(i) mining exploration and investment in companies focused on mining exploration and evaluation is inherently risky and constitutes an extremely speculative investment
A more detailed description of these risks is outlined in Section 5 of this Prospectus.
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
Directors of the Company
Mr Constantine Scrinis Mr Gregory Wood Mr Hemant Amin Mr John Lynch Mr Graham White Mr Phillip Staveley Mr Andrew Harrington
Company Secretary
Mr Hemant Amin
Auditors
BDO East Coast Partnership Level 11 1 Margaret Street SYDNEY NSW 2000
Investigating Accountants
Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited Level 29 St. Martins Tower 31 Market Street SYDNEY NSW 2000
Principal Office
24 Palmerston Road West RINGWOOD VICTORIA 3134 Telephone: +61 3 9845 8300 email: [email protected] web page: http://www.oakdaleresources.com.au
Postal Address 24 Palmerston Road West RINGWOOD VICTORIA 3134
Independent Geologist Reporting on Oakdale Graphite Project Veronica Webster Pty Ltd 7 O’Quinn Street NUDGEE BEACH QLD 4014
Solicitor Reporting on the Tenements Watsons Lawyers Ground Floor 60 Hindmarsh Square Adelaide SA 5000
ASX Code: OAR (formerly TYS)
Share Registry
Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd 770 Canning Highway APPLECROSS WA 6009 Telephone: + 61 8 9315 2333 Facsimile: + 61 8 9315 2233
Lead Manager to the Offer and Corporate Adviser Patersons Securities Limited Level 15 333 Collins Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000
*Note: John Lynch, Graham White, Phillip Staveley and Andrew Harrington are to be appointed directors of the Company on completion of the acquisition of Lymex Tenements. As at the date of this Prospectus, Constantine Scrinis, Gregory Wood and Hemant Amin are the directors of the Company. They intend to resign as Directors of the Company on the Company’s relisting on ASX.
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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Dear Prospective Shareholder
It is my pleasure to invite you to become a shareholder in Oakdale Resources Limited (formerly Teys Limited) (‘Company’).
The Company intends to change the nature of its business and become a mining exploration company having agreed to acquire the Oakdale Graphite Project. By acquiring the Oakdale Graphite Project, the Company will control a graphite project located on Central Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. .
To pursue this opportunity, the Company has entered into a Share Sale Agreement pursuant to which it will acquire 100% of the issued share capital in Lymex Tenements, a privately owned Australian company, which holds the titles to eight (8) exploration tenements in the Central Eyre Peninsula, containing both the prospective graphite project and also iron ore and base metal targets.
The Company has conducted extensive due diligence on the graphite prospects to be acquired and is seeking to raise up to $6,000,000 through the issue of 30,000,000 Shares at an issue price of $0.20 per Share. The capital raising is being undertaken to enable further evaluation of the Oakdale Graphite Project, to provide working capital for the Company and to meet the costs of this capital raising.
On successful completion of this Offer, the Company will immediately commence further more detailed evaluation of the Oakdale Graphite Project. The proposed future exploration programme will begin with a ground electromagnetic survey to outline the exact distribution of the graphite units. This will be followed by a 30,000-metre air core drilling programme to define the initial resource target.
The Company’s priority will then be to conduct detailed metallurgical test work on the recovered graphite from the proposed drill programme. Samples from this metallurgical test work will then be sent to potential end users to demonstrate the purity and crystallinity of the Oakdale Graphite Project graphite..
The Oakdale Graphite Project prospects are analysed in greater detail in the Project Overview in Section 3 of this Prospectus and the Independent Geologist’s Report in Section 6 of this Prospectus. I encourage you to read the analysis of the various projects in detail.
The proposed Board, Officers and Consultants of Oakdale Resources Limited combine an appropriate mixture of professions and knowledge. A number of the Company’s consultants have worked with incoming Managing Director, John Lynch, for many years and have been involved in the discovery, evaluation and development of numerous projects and mines, including the Mt Leyshon, Camel Creek and Big Rush Gold Mines in North Queensland and the discovery and evaluation of the huge Weda Bay nickel deposit in Indonesia.
The same team was also involved in the discovery of gold and copper at Portia and North Portia on the Benagerie Ridge, South Australia and the Mt Terrible Gold Project in New South Wales.
Prospective shareholders should however be aware, notwithstanding the above, that mining exploration and investment in companies focused on mining exploration and evaluation is inherently risky and accordingly constitutes an extremely speculative investment.
This Prospectus contains detailed information about the Company, the Oakdale Graphite Project and the various risks, (as set out under the heading Risk Factors on page 6 of the Prospectus), of participating in a speculative mining investment of this nature.
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I recommend that potential investors read this Prospectus carefully in its entirety and consider the investment opportunity presented in this Prospectus in light of their individual circumstances and particular investment objectives.
On behalf of the Board, I look forward to welcoming you as a shareholder of the Company.
Yours faithfully,
Mr Constantine Scrinis Chairman and Managing Director
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1. INVESTMENT SUMMARY
1.1 Transaction Summary
The following is a summary only and is not intended to be a comprehensive analysis of the investment opportunity. Potential investors should read the entire Prospectus in detail and if you are uncertain about any aspect of it you should consult your investment adviser before making any investment decision.
The Company is currently listed on the ASX (ASX Code: OAR) but suspended from trading.
The Company’s past business activities were in property and strata management but as at the date of this Prospectus the Company has no effective operating business and is essentially a corporate shell with its only asset being its ASX listing.
The Company entered into a Share Sale Agreement on 25 February 2014 pursuant to which it agreed to acquire 100% of the issued capital of Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd (‘Lymex Tenements’) .
The key terms of the Share Sale Agreement include:
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a) That the Company consolidate its securities on the basis of one (1) new Share for every seventy two (72) Shares held;
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b) That the Company change the nature and scale of its activities to become a mining exploration company;
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c) That the Company conduct a Prospectus capital raising to raise a minimum of $3.75 million by the issue of 18,750,000 ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.20 and up to $6 million by the issue of 30,000,000 ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.20;
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d) That the Company issue 30,000,000 fully paid Shares to the Lymex Shareholders at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per Share (‘Initial Consideration Shares’) ;
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e) That the Company issue 7,500,000 fully paid Shares at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post consolidation basis) to the Lymex Shareholders. The Shares to be issued upon the Company announcing to the ASX that at least 10 million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant inferred graphite resources have been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content (‘Deferred Consideration Tranche 1 Shares’) ;
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f) That the Company issue 7,500,000 fully paid Shares at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post consolidation basis) to the Lymex Shareholders. The Shares to be issued upon the Company announcing to the ASX that at least 10 million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant indicated graphite resources plus JORC Code compliant measured graphite resources have been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content (‘Deferred Consideration Tranche 2 Shares’) ;
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g) That the Company issue 7,500,000 fully paid Shares at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post consolidation basis) to the Lymex Shareholders. The Shares to be issued upon the Company announcing to the ASX that the Company has sold 50% of its iron ore rights for at least $10,000,000 (excluding GST) provided such sale and receipt of the sale proceeds occurs within 36 months of the date of the Company’s listing on ASX. The Deferred Consideration Tranche 3 Shares are to be issued by the Company only after receipt (without deduction) of the sum of $10,000,000 by the Company. (‘Deferred Consideration Tranche 3 Shares’) .
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1.2 Change in nature and scale of activities
The Company previously operated a property and strata management business in Australia.
Following the Company’s acquisition of the Oakdale Graphite Project pursuant to the acquisition of Lymex Tenements, the Directors intend to focus the Company’s operations on the exploration and evaluation of graphite, iron ore and base metals at the Tenements.
As the Company has no prior involvement in the exploration of graphite, iron ore and base metals, the acquisition of the rights to the Oakdale Graphite Project will result in a significant change in the nature and scale of the Company’s activities. Accordingly, the Company will need to re-comply with Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules as if it were seeking admission to the official list of the ASX for the first time.
Shares in the Company are currently suspended from trading on the ASX and will remain suspended until the Company has satisfied all of its obligations under the ASX Listing Rules, including re-complying with Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules.
1.3 Purpose of the Prospectus
The purpose of the Prospectus is to:
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a) assist the Company to meet the requirements of Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules and to satisfy ASX requirements for re-admission to the official list of the ASX; and
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b) to raise up to $6,000,000 pursuant to the Offer, in order to enable the Company to:
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Fund the planned evaluation activities on the Oakdale Graphite Project as set out in this Prospectus;
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Facilitate the re-listing of the Company’s Shares on the ASX and the listing of the Shares offered under this Prospectus;
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Provide funds for general working capital purposes; and
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Pay the costs and expenses associated with this Offer.
1.4 Shares Offered for Subscription
This Prospectus offers investors the opportunity to apply for a total of up to 30,000,000 Shares at an issue price of $0.20 per Share to raise up to $6,000,000.
All Shares issued pursuant to this Prospectus will be issued as fully paid and will rank equally in all respects with the Shares already on issue in the Company.
Applications must be for a minimum of 10,000 Shares and thereafter in multiples of 1,000 Shares.
The details of how to apply for Shares are set out below.
1.5 Offer
The Offer will be for a minimum of 18,750,000 Shares (to raise $3,750,000) and up to a maximum of 30,000,000 Shares (to raise $6,000,000), which are being offered to investors with registered addresses in Australia at $0.20 cents per share.
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1.6 Application of Funds
Under the Offer, the Company plans to raise up to $6,000,000. The Company intends to apply the funds raised from the Offer as follows:
| Minimum **Subscription ** |
Maximum Subscription* |
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| Total funds raised in this Offer | $ 3,750,000 | $ 6,000,000 |
| Costs associated with the evaluation activities to be conducted over a twenty four (24) month period |
$ 1,698,833 | $ 3,071,333 |
| Anglo American Royalty Payment(1) | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 |
| Expenses of the Offer | $ 585,000 | $ 725,000 |
| Working Capital | $ 1,216,167 | $ 1,953,667 |
| Total Funds applied | $ 3,750,000 | $ 6,000,000 |
(1) This sum represents the agreed settlement under the variation to the Royalty Agreement with Anglo-American dated 20 August 2014 (Refer Section 10)
The use of the funds allocated to meet ongoing evaluation activities and working capital requirements will depend on the results achieved and on future opportunities that may arise.
As set out in the Independent Geologists Report in Section 6 of the Prospectus under the heading “Future Programs and budget” the Company has planned for an “optimal budget” of -$5.2 million (comprising evaluation activities and working capital as set out in the Application of Funds table above) in the next two years if the Maximum Subscription level under the Prospectus is achieved.
The Directors consider however that, on completion of the Offer (even if only the Minimum Subscription level is achieved comprising $1,698,833 for evaluation activities and $1,216,167 for working capital), the Company will have sufficient funds to satisfactorily achieve its evaluation activities so as to achieve a JORC defined graphite resource and working capital requirements as set out in this Prospectus.
As set out in the Independent Geologists Report in Section 6 of the Prospectus under the heading “Programs and budgets” “Allowance has been made for successful first year programs and high expenditures on follow up activities in the second years”. The funds to be allocated by the Company in the Application of Funds table above reflect the “high expenditure” contemplated by the Company in the second year if the first year program is successful.
However, investors should be aware that the Company may spend its cash reserves on its activities more quickly than currently anticipated. The Directors may consider further equity funding where it considers that the raising of such further capital is necessary to meet the Company’s objectives and requirements.
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1.7 Professional Advice
The Directors recommend that potential investors, when making an assessment of what will be the assets and liabilities, financial position, profits and losses and prospects of the Company, should read this Prospectus in its entirety. Potential investors who have any questions about investing in the Company, or are in any doubt about any matter relating to the Offer, should seek the advice of their professional advisers.
1.8 Enquiries
Questions relating to this Prospectus should be directed to the Company. Additional copies of the Prospectus or advice on how to complete the Application Forms can be obtained from the Company by telephone on 03 9845 8300 or by e-mail at [email protected]
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2. DETAILS OF THE OFFER
2.1 The Offer
Under this Prospectus, the Company offers for subscription 30,000,000 Shares each at $0.20 to raise up to $6,000,000.
All of the Shares offered under this Prospectus will rank equally with all existing Shares of the Company currently on issue.
2.2 Re-compliance with Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules
The Company has obtained Shareholder approval for a change in the nature and scale of its activities given its intention to focus its future activities on graphite, iron ore and base metals exploration.
The Company will not be reinstated on the ASX until the ASX is satisfied that the Company has re-complied with Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules.
If the Company does not receive approval for re-quotation of its Shares on the ASX, it will not proceed with the Offer, or completion of the acquisition of Lymex Tenements, and will repay all Application monies received.
2.3 Minimum Application
Applications must be for a minimum of 10,000 Shares, being $2,000 in Application monies. Applications to acquire Shares will only be accepted on submission of the Application Form attached to this Prospectus.
The Directors may reject any application or allocate any Applicant fewer Shares than applied for by that Applicant.
2.4 Minimum Subscription
The Minimum Subscription for this Offer is 18,750,000 shares to raise $3,750,000. If the Minimum Subscription is not achieved within three (3) months after the date of this Prospectus, the Directors will not allot any new Shares and all Application monies will be returned without interest.
2.5 Maximum Subscription
The Maximum Subscription available under this Offer is 30,000,000 Shares to raise $6,000,000.
2.6 Over-Subscriptions
The Company will not accept over-subscriptions above the Maximum Subscription level.
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2.7 Opening and Closing Dates
Subscriptions for the Offer Shares will open at 9.00am AEDT on the Offer Opening Date and remain open until 5.00pm AEDT on the Offer Closing Date.
The Offer Opening Date and Offer Closing Date are subject to the right of the Directors to either close the Offer at an earlier time and date or to extend the closing time and date without prior notice.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their Applications as soon as possible after the Offer Opening Date.
2.8 Applications for Shares – How to Apply
Applications for Shares offered by this Prospectus may only be made on the Offer Application Form attached to and forming part of this Prospectus. Please read the instructions on the Application Form carefully before completing it.
Completed Application Forms must be accompanied by a cheque in Australian dollars, crossed "Not Negotiable" and made payable to “Oakdale Resources Limited Share Subscription A/C” and may be lodged at any time after the issue of the Prospectus and on or before the applicable closing date as follows:
by post or delivered to:
Oakdale Resources Limited
24 Palmerston Road West RINGWOOD VIC 3134
Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd 770 Canning Highway APPLECROSS WA 6153 or PO Box 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953
Tel: + 61 8 9315 2333
No brokerage or stamp duty is payable by Applicants.
2.9 Acceptance of Applications
An Application for Shares may be accepted in full, for any lesser number, or rejected by the Directors in their absolute discretion. If any Application is rejected, in whole or in part, the relevant Application monies will be returned without deduction. No interest will be earned on any Application monies held by the Company.
The final allocation of Shares under the Offer will depend on the overall demand for the Company’s Shares. In the event that Applications are received for more than 30,000,000 Shares under the Offer, it is currently intended that Applications will be treated on a firstcome, first-served basis. To the extent that subscriptions exceed 30,000,000 Shares, the Company may scale back the Share allocation to some or all of the Applicants to the Offer
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2.10 Share Capital Structure after the Offer:
The effect of the Offer and the acquisition of the Lymex Tenements on the Company’s capital structure is set out below. The table below assumes the Offer is fully subscribed.
Prospective investors are referred to the Notice of Meeting, a copy of which was posted on ASX on 19 June 2014 and is available from the Company upon request.
Shares
| Shares on Issue prior to the Share Consolidation |
397,346,991 | Tranche 1 % |
Tranche 2 % |
Tranche 3 % |
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| Shares on issue as at the date of this Prospectus (after Share Consolidation on a 1:72 basis) |
5,519,185 | 8.42% | 7.55% | 6.85% | 6.27% |
| Shares to be issued under the Offer @ $0.20 (20 cents) per Share |
30,000,000 | 45.79% | 41.09% | 37.26% | 34.08% |
| Initial Consideration Shares to be issued to Lymex Shareholders in consideration for the acquisition of Lymex Tenements |
30,000,000 | 45.79% | 41.09% | 37.26% | 34.08% |
| Total Shares on issue if all Shares are subscribed for under the Offer |
65,519,185 | ||||
| Deferred Consideration Tranche 1 Shares(1) |
7,500,000 | 10.27% | 9.31% | 8.52% | |
| Deferred Consideration Tranche 2 Shares(2) |
7,500,000 | 9.31% | 8.52% | ||
| Deferred Consideration Tranche 3 Shares(3) |
7,500,000 | 8.52% | |||
| Total Shares on issue if all Shares are subscribed for and all Deferred Consideration Share tranches are issued |
88,019,185 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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(1) Deferred Consideration Tranche 1 Shares are to be issued to the Lymex Shareholders upon the Company announcing to the ASX that at least 10 million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant inferred graphite resources has been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content.
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(2) Deferred Consideration Tranche 2 Shares are to be issued to the Lymex Shareholders upon the Company announcing to the ASX that at least 10 million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant indicated graphite resources plus JORC Code compliant measured graphite resources has been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content.
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(3) Deferred Consideration Tranche 3 Shares are to be issued to the Lymex Shareholders upon the Company announcing to the ASX that the Company has sold 50% of the Company’s iron ore rights for at least $10,000,000 (excluding GST) provided such sale and receipt of the sale proceeds occurs within 36 months of the date of the Company’s listing on ASX. The Shares are to be issued by the Company only after receipt (without deduction) of the sum of $10,000,000 by the Company.
2.11 Allotment
Acceptance of an Application by the Company creates a legally binding contract between the Applicant and the Company for the number of Shares for which the Application is accepted.
The Company will allot and issue the Shares offered by this Prospectus as soon as possible after the grant of quotation of the Shares offered under this Prospectus.
Following the allotment and issue of the Shares, Holder Statements detailing the Applicants' Shareholdings in the Company will be despatched.
It is the responsibility of Applicants to determine their allocation prior to trading in Shares. Applicants who sell Shares before they receive their Holding Statements do so at their own risk.
2.12 Application Monies Held on Trust
All application monies received for the Shares offered under this Prospectus will be held in trust in a bank account established solely for the purpose of depositing application monies received pursuant to this Prospectus until the Shares are allotted. Application monies will be returned (without interest) if the Shares are not allotted.
2.13 Placement Fees
The Offer is not underwritten.
In addition to the arrangement with the Lead Manager referred to in Sections 10 and 11 of this Prospectus, the Company reserves the right to pay a fee of up to 6% of the total amount subscribed (and accepted by the Company) for an Application for Shares bearing the stamp of a licensed securities dealer or holder of an Australian Financial Services licence (“AFSL”) (other than the lead manager) subject to any such fees being permissible at law. Payment will be subject to the receipt of a proper tax invoice from the licensed securities dealer or AFSL holder.
The other estimated expenses of the Offer are referred to in Section 11 of this Prospectus.
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2.14 Foreign Selling Restrictions and Overseas Applicants
This Prospectus does not, and is not intended to constitute an offer of securities in any place or jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, it would not be lawful to make such an offer or to issue this Prospectus.
The distribution of this Prospectus in jurisdictions outside Australia may be restricted by law and persons who come into possession of this Prospectus should seek advice on and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with such restrictions may constitute a violation of applicable securities laws.
The Company has not taken any action to register or qualify the Shares the subject of the Offer, or otherwise to permit a public offering of the Shares, in any jurisdiction outside Australia.
It is the responsibility of any applicant for Shares that is based in a foreign jurisdiction (outside Australia) to ensure compliance with all laws of any foreign jurisdiction that are relevant and applicable to their Application. The return of a properly completed Application Form will be taken by the Company to constitute a representation and warranty by the Applicant that there has been no breach of any applicable foreign jurisdiction laws and that all necessary approvals and consents have been obtained.
2.15 ASX Quotation
The Company’s Shares are currently suspended from quotation on the ASX and will remain suspended until the Company has re-complied with Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules.
The Company will apply to ASX no later than seven (7) days from the date of this Prospectus for ASX to grant official quotation to the Shares issued pursuant to this Prospectus.
If the Shares are not admitted to quotation within three (3) months after the date of this Prospectus, no Shares will be issued. The Company will refund application monies at the earliest practicable time (without interest).
The ASX takes no responsibility for the contents of this Prospectus.
2.16 Escrow
Certain of the Shares issued to the Lymex Shareholders in connection with the transaction are subject to escrow. However, certain of the Shares issued to minority shareholders in Lymex that are not associated with incoming directors of Lymex are not to be subject to ASX imposed escrow.
Restriction agreements have been entered into in relation to those Shares to which escrow restrictions apply in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules. ASX may determine further escrow restrictions once the Company lodges its application for quotation of the Shares.
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2.17 Chess
The Company will apply to CHESS, the Clearing House Electronic Sub-Register System (CHESS) operated by ASX Settlement and Transfer Corporation Pty Ltd (ASTC), a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX. This is regulated by the Listing Rules and Security Clearing House Business Rules.
Under this system, the Company will not issue certificates to investors. Instead, shareholders will receive a statement of their holdings in the Company.
If an investor is broker sponsored, ASTC will send the broker a CHESS statement. The CHESS statement will set out the number of securities allotted to each investor under the Prospectus, give details of the investor's Holder Identification Number and give the Participant Identification Number of the sponsor.
If an investor is registered on the issuer sponsored sub register, their statement will be dispatched by the Share Registry and will contain the number of securities allotted under the Prospectus and the investor's Security holder Reference Number and their Sponsor Issuer Number.
A CHESS statement or Issuer Sponsored Statement will routinely be sent to investors at the end of any calendar month during which the balance of their holding changes. An investor may request a statement at any other time however, a charge may be made for additional statements.
2.18 Dividend Policy
The Company does not have any current intention to declare dividends. The payment of dividends in the future will depend upon the future profitability and financial position of the Company.
2.19 Withdrawal
The Company may at any time decide to withdraw this Prospectus and the Offer in which case the Company will return all application monies received without deduction or interest at the earliest practicable time.
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3. OVERVIEW
COMPANY
As announced on the ASX on 25 February 2014, the Company has entered into a Share Sale Agreement with Lymex Ltd (ACN 145 384 961) ( Lymex Limited) , pursuant to which the Company will acquire all of the issued capital in Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd (ACN 146 438 431) (Lymex Tenements) , a private Australian company, which holds the mining tenements noted below ( Acquisition ).
Under the terms of the Share Sale Agreement, Lymex Limited will procure that the Lymex Shareholders transfer all of their shares in Lymex Tenements to the Company. On completion of the Acquisition, the Company will own 100% of Lymex Tenements.
Lymex Tenements is the holder of the following eight (8) exploration licences over tenements located in South Australia ( Tenements – refer Figure 1), which are considered prospective for graphite, iron ore and base metals.
| Tenement name | **Exploration Licence number ** |
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| Sheringa | EL 5455 |
| Kapinnie | EL5454 |
| Lock | EL5456 |
| Brimpton Park | EL 4537 |
| TungkettaHill | EL 4895 |
| Mt Hope | EL 4442 |
| Brooker | EL5378 |
| Hillside | EL 4768 |
3.1 Overview of the Tenements
Lymex Tenements holds eight (8) exploration licences in the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Following completion of the Acquisition, the Company will further evaluate the potential of the tenements covered by the exploration licences, which contain graphite mineralization, iron, zinc, lead, copper and nickel. The Company will apply to the Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade and Energy (DMITRE) and undertake all necessary and appropriate steps required by DMITRE to ensure that mining leases are granted to enable the Company to mine the tenements.
The Tenements on the Eyre Peninsula, prior to 1995, were considered to have prohibitive surficial and sedimentary cover and interpreted to be of a geological age that was not prospective for mineral deposits. As a result, negligible exploration had been carried out.
Exploration carried out by Lynch Mining Pty Ltd and subsequently Lymex Tenements discovered magnetite iron mineralisation at Bramfield, zinc, lead, copper, germanium, gallium, indium and molybdenum mineralisation at Malache and graphite at Oakdale (refer Figure 1) .
Approximately $ 6,000,000 of work has been carried out by Lynch Mining Pty Ltd and subsequently Lymex Limited / Lymex Tenements and other related parties within the Tenements.
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This includes:
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§ 1640 calcrete geochemical samples and 694 gravity stations;
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§ 7,855 line kilometres of ground and aeromagnetic surveys;
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§ 27 line kilometres of ground Electromagnetic (“ EM ”) surveys;
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§ 428 aircore and Reverse Circulation (“RC”) drill holes totaling 29,147metres;
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§ 40 diamond drill holes totalling an additional 10,623 metres; and
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§ metallurgical studies.
The current focus is on the graphite mineralization, which was discovered in two diamond drill holes, drilled to test an electromagnetic anomaly through over 200 metres of interbedded massive graphite horizons.
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Figure 1 – Exploration Tenements on Eyre Peninsula
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3.2 Oakdale Graphite Project
Lymex Limited has discovered high-grade graphite horizons at Oakdale. This graphite discovery (known as the Oakdale Graphite Project, refer Figure 2) is to be further evaluated to determine if a mineable deposit of graphite can be proved to be viable and enable the Company to become a viable graphite producer.
The reference in the Independent Geologists Report in Section 6 to the Company having “an opportunity to become a graphite producer in a relatively short time frame” means within a 2-3 year period from the completion of the capital raising the subject of this Prospectus.
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Figure 2 – Location of Oakdale Graphite Project
The Oakdale Graphite Project will be further explored following completion of the proposed capital raising and ASX re-listing. Initially the graphite beds will be defined by an electromagnetic survey as they are extremely conductive, containing both graphite and pyrrhotite. This will be followed by approximately 30,000 metres of closely spaced air-core evaluation drilling with the objective of defining a JORC Code compliant graphite resource. Detailed metallurgical test work, preliminary scoping studies and market research will be carried out concurrently with the fieldwork.
The graphite at Oakdale is approximately 40 metres thick, under approximately 20 metres of cover and lies within a graphite bearing zone which is greater than 200 metres wide (See figure 3). This graphite can be traced in numerous drill holes for many kilometres. The Company will focus on evaluating the oxide zone, in particular the area between and along the strike from diamond drill holes BLD02 and BLD03 (refer Figure 2).
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The Company has an initial exploration target for the oxidised zone of 10 million tonnes to 15 million tonnes grading 5% to 10% total graphitic carbon. This estimate is based upon assays of two diamond drill holes spaced 400 meters apart and the geological nature of the graphite mineralisation which can be correlated between the drill holes. (See figure 3). It should be noted that this potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature, as there has been insufficient exploration carried out to date to estimate a mineral resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a mineral resource in accordance with the JORC Code 2012.
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Figure 3 - Correlation of drilled Graphite Units
3.3 Preliminary Metallurgical Testing
Preliminary metallurgical tests have demonstrated that the weathered oxidized graphite zone at Oakdale does not need to be heavily crushed and ground to liberate the graphite, as weathering has altered the feldspar, pyrrhotite and other gangue minerals in the primary zone to soft clay minerals and oxides.
Graphite, being pure carbon, does not break down in the oxidized zone so it can be readily recovered with minimal crushing and subsequent flotation. Preservation of flake crystalline graphite is positive for the economic potential of the project, as this product commands a higher premium price in the market.
Metallurgical test work on the Oakdale oxidized zone recovered jumbo, coarse and fine flake graphite in excess of 37 microns and greater than 1000 microns (refer Table 1).
| Oxide | Zone |
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| - | ~2% to 10% Jumbo flake graphite > 425µm |
| - | ~30%Large andmedium flake graphite<425 µm > 75 µm |
| - | ~30%Fineflake graphite<75 µm >38 µm |
| - | ~30%Amorphous (crystalline) graphite<38 µm |
| PrimaryZone | |
| - | ~30% Fine flake graphite <106µm > 38µm |
| - | ~ 70%Amorphous (crystalline) graphite<38 µm |
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Table 1 – Initial Metallurgical Results (extracted from Consultant Metallurgist Nick Mooney Summary Report on ALS/AMMTEC metallurgical results)
The above table highlights the fact that in excess of 60% of the recovered graphite in the initial metallurgical test work on the Oakdale oxidised zone consists of saleable flake graphite, with microns ( µ m) being the particle size of the flake (1 millimetre = 1000 microns).
Graphite, similar to many other minor metals such as antimony and tungsten, is sold directly to an end user by means of negotiated contracts. Price is negotiated directly between the producer and customer and is based on a function of purity (% carbon) and flake size with high purity being 90% carbon and above. The higher the purity and the higher the flake size the higher graphite price. Refer to Section 3 of the Prospectus for a further discussion on the graphite market.
3.4 Regional Infrastructure
On the basis of its work carried out to date, the Company believes that the existing and planned infrastructure in this part of the Eyre Peninsula is very favourable for the development of a viable mining operation.
In addition as the graphite is located on poor arable land the environmental conditions (subject to further studies), are not expected to hinder the potential development of a viable graphite project on the Tenements.
The Eyre Peninsula is well serviced by criss-crossing access roads and an all-weather airstrip at Port Lincoln which is serviced by six flights a day from Adelaide.
Labour is expected to be available locally with the overall population of the Eyre Peninsula being approximately 58,000 people. Services and supplies should be able to be sourced locally with any complicated repairs and maintenance being carried out in Adelaide which is 45 minutes by air and 6 hours by road.
A port exists at Port Lincoln and a new port is proposed at Port Spencer on eastern Eyre Peninsula for the export of iron ore.
An electrical power transmission line already exists from Port Augusta to Port Lincoln. Sea water can be used for plant process water, with potable water sourced from bores or a small desalination plant.
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Figure 4 – Available Infrastructure
3.5 Base Metal and Iron Prospectivity
During the investigation of its Eyre Peninsula tenements, Lymex Tenements has established an Archean (2540 Ma) age within its tenements. This geological age hosts deposits of volcanogenic massive sulphide (VHMS) deposits similar to those of the Canadian Shield and the Yilgarn and Pilbara cratons of Western Australia. Widespread anomalism in base metals within the tenements constitutes the target for massive sulphur (VHMS) deposits containing zinc-copper (+ lead).
Other base metal targets within the Tenements on Eyre Peninsula include an interpreted shear zone containing at least 30 kilometres of base-metal anomalous target area, which includes wide intersections of low grade zinc mineralisation. Drill testing of this shear zone has been widely spaced and the Company is hopeful of discovering base metal deposits of zinc with contained lead and copper, by-product silver and gold and trace indium, gallium, germanium and molybdenum.
Drill hole BLDD04 in the Malache Prospect, the discovery diamond drill hole, averaged 0.45% zinc over 144.80 metres, which includes 92.27 metres grading 0.67% zinc from 83.4 metres to 175.67 metres. There are parallel shear zones with similar geology and anomalism which have been tested with even fewer drill holes.
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komatiites have also been identified on the tenements. These ultramafic intrusive igneous rock units can host massive nickel-copper sulphide deposits similar to those in Western Australia. Anomalous nickel sulphide mineralisation, associated with Komatiites, has been discovered north of the Oakdale Graphite Project.
It should be noted that this potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature only as there has been insufficient exploration carried out to date to estimate a mineral resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a mineral resource in accordance with the JORC Code 2012
Notwithstanding the potential for iron and base metals on the tenements, the Company intends to focus its attention in the first two (2) years following the re-quotation of the Company’s shares on ASX on the Oakdale Graphite Project and accordingly does not intend to expend any of the funds raised on the basis of this Prospectus on its prospective iron and base metal assets.
3.6 Iron Potential
The Bramfield Project is still in the early stages of evaluation, however it has a number of positive attributes that stand out when compared to the other deposits in South Australia, including:
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A folded banded iron formation with a magnetic signature 2,700 metres long
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Metallurgical testing has demonstrated a concentrated grade with trace phosphorous, sulphur and aluminium and with acceptable silica content.
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Drilling has shown the magnetite has virtually no internal dilution.
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Coarse grained magnetite with relatively low processing costs is indicated.
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The iron grade of the Bramfield Project is higher than the grade of most of the other magnetite iron ore deposits in the region.
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The project is 9 kilometres from the township of Elliston where approximately 300 people reside and additional housing could be built if required using the existing infrastructure.
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The project is 160 kilometres north east of the regional port city of Port Lincoln along a sealed highway and 150-180 kilometres from the planned new ports.
It should be noted that this potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature only as there has been insufficient exploration carried out to date to estimate a mineral resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the estimation of a mineral resource in accordance with the JORC Code 2012
Notwithstanding the potential for iron on the tenements, the Company intends to focus its attention in the first two (2) years following the re-quotation of the Company’s shares on ASX on the Oakdale Graphite Project and accordingly does not intend to expend any of the funds raised on the basis of this Prospectus on its prospective iron assets.
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3.7 Status and Condition of the Tenements
As at the date of this Prospectus all of the below eight (8) tenements are in good standing.
The Company will, on the successful completion of the capital raising being conducted under this Prospectus (even if only the Minimum Subscription amount is raised) be in position to satisfy all of its expenditure commitments in respect of the tenements. The terms of the exploration licences enable the expenditure commitments in relation to all of the Company’s tenements to be consolidated so that the Company’s proposed expenditure on the tenement that contains the Oakdale Graphite Project will satisfy the Company’s minimum expenditure commitments in relation to all of the tenements.
The Company and its predecessor companies, have had exploration licences in relation to the areas covered by the tenements in the table below on substantially the same terms since 2005 and there is no reason for the Company to believe that, subject to its continuing to meet its minimum expenditure commitments that its exploration licences will not be renewed on substantially the same terms in the future.
| Tenement name | **Exploration Licence number ** |
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| Sheringa | EL 5455 |
| Kapinnie | EL5454 |
| Lock | EL5456 |
| Brimpton Park | EL 4537 |
| TungkettaHill | EL 4895 |
| Mt Hope | EL 4442 |
| Brooker | EL5378 |
| Hillside | EL 4768 |
Competent Person’s Statement
The information in Section 3 of this Prospectus was compiled by Mr John Lynch who is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
John Lynch has sufficient experience, which is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity to which he is undertaking 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.’
John Lynch is also the Managing Director of Lymex Ltd and the beneficial owner of 100% of the shares in Matamin Pty Ltd, which will acquire up to 57.7% of the issued Share capital of the Company pursuant to this transaction. Pursuant to the terms of the Share Sale Agreement, Matamin Pty Ltd will be entitled to receive 25,302,224 Initial Consideration Shares, 6,325,500 Deferred Consideration Tranche 1 Shares, 6,325,500 Deferred Consideration Tranche 2 Shares and 6,325,500 Deferred Consideration Tranche 3 Shares. Following completion of the Acquisition, John Lynch is to become Managing Director of the Company.
John Lynch consents to the inclusion in this Prospectus of the matters set out in Section 3 of the Prospectus based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.
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GRAPHITE MARKET
Graphite is a natural form of carbon and is recognised for its high electrical conductivity, lubrication and resistance to heat. Graphite’s high thermal stability, along with its conductive qualities, allows it to be used in many heat intensive applications.
Graphite retains its strength in temperatures exceeding 3,600 degrees Celsius and has the greatest natural strength of any known material. As a result of its unique crystal structure, it is also one of the lightest of all reinforcing agents and has extremely high self lubricity.
Graphite has traditionally been used in steel refractory’s (for metal production, ceramics and the cement industry) and as a lubricant. More recently, the unique properties of graphite have been more widely recognised resulting in a significant increase in graphite usage. This is particularly true of flake graphite, which is used in the production of lithium-ion batteries.
The demand and production of lithium-ion batteries has increased dramatically in recent years as a result of their use in a range of applications including electric cars and a wide range of consumer electronics. Car manufacturer Tesla has announced that they will build a new USD $5 Billion lithium-ion battery facility in the USA. Other new uses for graphite include the replacing of petroleum coke for the manufacture of aluminium and in pebble bed nuclear reactors..
The new “wonder” mineral is considered to be graphene. Graphene is a thin flake of ordinary carbon formed from graphite, the discovery of which is only a relatively recent one.
Graphene is estimated to be 200x stronger than steel, can be as thin as one atom, as electrically conductive as copper and a better heat conductor than all other known materials. As a result of it being practically transparent and a conductor, graphene is believed to be suitable for producing transparent touch screens, light panels and solar cells.
It is also believed that when mixed with plastics graphene can turn them into conductors of electricity while at the same time making them more heat resistant and mechanically robust.
The global investment in graphene research and development has increased significantly in the past decade. Companies including Apple, Samsung and Panasonic have patented a variety of graphene applications and are carrying out a wide range of developments in the area. Globally there have been over 7,500 patents lodged in relation to graphene with 30% of those originating in China.
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4. BOARD AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
4.1 Proposed Directors’ Profiles
Mr John Lynch B.Sc (Sydney) M.Sc. (James Cook) FAICD and FAIMM
John Lynch is to be appointed Managing Director of the Company following completion of the acquisition of Lymex Tenements.
He has significant exploration and development experience including the discovery and development of the Mt Leyshon, Camel Creek and Big Rush gold mines in North Queensland and the discovery and evaluation of the Weda Bay nickel cobalt deposit in Indonesia.
He has successfully delivered a number of mining projects into production. John Lynch has previously held the following positions: Founding Director, President and CEO of Weda Bay Minerals Inc; Founder and Managing Director of Werrie Gold Limited; General Manager, Director and Co-founder of Pan Australian Mining Limited; Exploration Manager of Marathon Petroleum Australia Ltd; Exploration Manager and Chief Geologist of Metals Exploration Limited; and Assistant Exploration Manager of North Broken Hill Limited.
Mr Graham White B.A.
Graham White is to be appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.
He has extensive experience in investor and media relations with companies and organisations in the mining sector over more than 25 years. He has consulted to industry groups including the Minerals Council, The Aus IMM and AMIRA International on communications issues, handled investor and media relations for a range of minerals companies and developed and managed community relations programmes for mining projects and for other sensitive industries.
Mr Phillip Staveley CPA. B.A. (Hons) Dipl Btr
Phillip Staveley is to be appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.
He is a qualified accountant with over 30 years experience in the resources sector. He started his career in the oil and gas sector working for Schlumberger in London, followed by a number of years with SAGASCO and SAOG (South Australian Oil and Gas Company).
After a number of years in that sector he moved to the mining sector, spending almost ten years with Normandy Mining Limited. Whilst with Normandy, Phillip fulfilled a number of planning, finance, M&A and commercial roles, including the establishment of a Group Supply Function and spending three years based in Rio de Janeiro as the CFO of TVX Normandy Americas.
In recent years he has been involved in mining and contracting companies in CFO and, more latterly, CEO roles with an emphasis on strategy and corporate finance. He is currently engaged in the acquisition, funding and development of several resource projects in Australia and Brazil.
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Mr Andrew Harrington B.Econ, M.Bus.
Andrew Harrington is to be appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.
He has worked in the mining and energy industries for 17 years in consulting, project finance, institutional banking, and stockbroking roles. He was a top rated mining and energy equities analyst at Patersons Securities for six years where he covered the coal, rare earths, lithium, and other specialty products like graphite. In that time Reuters Starmine awarded him the #1 Stock picker in the Energy Sector for 2011.
Andrew has previously worked at ANZ, Wood Mackenzie, and ABN Amro in various analytical and client-facing roles. He is an expert in mining evaluation and has conducted due diligence, market supply and demand analysis, management interrogation, and financial modeling on many projects. He is often quoted in the print and television media commenting on the mining industry. Currently, he is the director and founder of his own advisory firm, Indexys, which assists miners and investors with valuation, analysis, presentations, capital allocation and sourcing.
Mr Constantine Scrinis (Existing Director)
Constantine (Con) Scrinis was the founder and Managing Director of commercial and industrial lighting manufacturer Moonlighting Pty Ltd which was acquired by Gerard Lighting Pty Ltd in 2004. He then established and was joint Managing Director of publically listed Traffic Technologies Limited from 2005 to 2007 and was instrumental in the Company becoming Australia’s largest traffic products company with approximately $100 million in annual revenues. Con Scrinis will resign as a Director of the Company on completion of the acquisition of Lymex and capital raising and the relisting of the Company on ASX.
Mr Gregory Wood (Existing Director)
Gregory Wood has an extensive background in advisory, merchant banking and financial services industries. He is currently Managing Director of K S Capital Pty Ltd, a licensed dealer in securities and specialises in capital raisings, mergers and acquisition advice, public company takeovers and financial reconstructions. He was previously a Chartered Accountant. Gregory Wood will resign as a Director of the Company on completion of the acquisition of Lymex and capital raising and the relisting of the Company on ASX
Mr Hemant Amin (Existing Director)
Hemant Amin is a certified practicing accountant. He has over 25 years of accounting and business experience and has worked for both large multinational and public companies as well as smaller family owned enterprises. He now works as a management consultant. His most recent roles were as CFO of the Traffic Group and before that as Group Treasurer at Primelife. Hemant Amin will resign as a Director of the Company on completion of the acquisition of Lymex and capital raising and the relisting of the Company on ASX.
4.2 Company Secretary
Mr. Hemant Amin
Hemant Amin will resign as a Director of the Company on completion of the acquisition of Lymex and the relisting of the Company on ASX but will remain as Company Secretary
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4.3 Corporate Governance
Role of the Board
The Board is responsible for the following principal matters:
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the strategic direction of the Company;
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the negotiating and implementation of the significant capital investments and material transactions entered into by the Company;
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development of management goals and implementation of the Company’s policies;
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monitoring and reviewing the financial and operational performance of the Company;
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overseeing risk management, strategy and operations of the company;
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expansion of the Company’s operations.
Without limiting this general role of the Board, the principal functions and responsibilities of the Board include the following:
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§ Leadership of the organisation including overseeing the Company and establishing policies that reflect the values of the Company and guide the conduct of the Board;
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§ Strategy Formulation including setting and reviewing the overall strategy and goals for the Company and ensuring that there are policies in place to govern the operation of the Company;
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§ Overseeing Planning Activities including development of the Company’s strategic plan;
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§ Shareholder Liaison including ensuring effective communications with shareholders and promoting participation at general meetings of the Company;
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§ Monitoring, Compliance and Risk Management including the development of the Company’s risk management, compliance, control and accountability systems and monitoring and directing the financial and operational performance of the Company; and
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§ Overseeing Company Finances including approving expenses and monitoring acquisitions, divestitures and financial and other reporting.
The Board has adopted a Board Charter, which sets out its responsibilities, processes and duties in greater detail.
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ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Guidelines
The Board is committed to the principles of best practice in corporate governance.
The Board will conduct itself in accordance with the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, 2[nd] Edition (2007 ) with 2010 Amendments as issued by the ASX Corporate Governance Council, to the extent that such principles and recommendations are applicable to an entity the size and structure of the Company.
The Company has formulated its own Corporate Governance policies and practices using the ASX Principles and Recommendations as a guide.
The Board will review on an ongoing basis the corporate governance policies and structures that the Company has in place to ensure that these are appropriate for the size of the Company and the nature of its activities and that these policies and structures continue to meet the corporate governance standards that the Board is committed to.
Summary of Company’s position in relation to ASX Principles and Recommendations:
| ASX PRINCIPLE AND RECOMMENDATION |
COMPANY’S POSITION: |
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| Principle 1– Lay solid foundations for management and oversight |
The Role of the Board The Board is responsible for and has the authority to determine, all matters relating to strategic direction, policies, practices, management goals and the operations of the Company. The Role of Management It is the role of senior management to manage the Company in accordance with the direction and delegations of the Board and it is the responsibility of the Board to oversee the activities of management in carrying out these delegated duties. The Company’s officers and management have all entered into service contracts, which outline the responsibilities of each of the company’s officers and of management personnel when performing their roles for the Company. |
| Principle 2– Structure the Board to add value |
Structure of the Board At the date of this Prospectus, the Company has three non-executive directors, being Constantine Scrinis, Gregory Wood and Hemant Amin. Four further directors, John Lynch, Graham White, Phillip Staveley and Andrew Harrington are to be appointed on completion of the acquisition of Lymex Tenements. It is intended that Constantine Scrinis, Gregory Wood and Hemant Amin will then retire as directors, leaving the CompanywithaBoard comprisingfour(4)members. TheBoardis an |
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| appropriate size to effectively and efficiently oversee the management and operations of the Company, based on the present size of the Company’s activities. The Board has a majority of independent directors. The Board considers that the presence of a majority of independent non-executive directors is appropriate given the size of the Company and the nature of its operations. The Board is responsible for the nomination and selection of directors. Given the size of the Company and the nature of its operations, the Board does not believe it to be appropriate to establish a nomination committee at this time. The composition of the Board, its performance and the appointment of new Directors will be reviewed periodically by the Board, taking advice from external advisers where appropriate. |
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Code of Conduct The Board has established a_Code of Conduct_for the Board and Management. The Board is committed to meeting their responsibilities under the Constitution and_Corporations Act 2001_(Cth) when carrying out their functions as company officers. Diversity Policy The Board has established a_Diversity Policy_in accordance with the 2010 Amendments to the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, and will endeavour to provide for appointments to the Board and Company in accordance with this Policy as the Company develops and grows. Securities Trading Policy The Company has adopted a_Securities Trading Policy_for directors, officers and employees. The purpose of the_Securities Trading Policy_is to reduce the risk of insider trading and ensure that the Company’s directors, officers and employees are aware of the legal restrictions on trading shares in the Company whilst in possession of undisclosed information concerning the Company. The_Securities Trading Policy_sets out when trading in the Company’s shares by directors, officers and employees is not permitted. Restrictions on trading are imposed by the Company to reduce the risk of insider trading and to minimise the chance that misunderstandings or suspicions arise that the Company’s directors, officers, or employees are trading whileinpossessionofundisclosedinformationconcerning the Company |
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| Reporting Unethical or Illegal Practices Company policy requires employees who are aware of any unethical or illegal practices to report these practices to the Board and management. Any reports of unethical or illegal practices will be investigated by management and the Board. Employees who report unethical practices will be able to remain anonymous. |
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Maintaining the Integrity of the Company’s Financial Reporting The Company has established an_Audit and Risk Management_ Committee, which will be responsible for monitoring and reviewing the financial reporting by the Company. Initially the_Audit and Risk_ Management Committee_will be made up of all members of the Board of the Company The Company has adopted a Charter for the_Audit and Risk Management _Committee_which sets out the committee’s responsibilities, procedures, guidelines and composition. |
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| Principle 5– Make timely and balanced disclosure |
Timely and Balanced Disclosure The Company has adopted a_Communication and Disclosure Policy_to ensure compliance with the ASX Listing Rules disclosure requirements. To comply with the ASX Listing Rules, the Company intends to immediately notify the ASX of information: • concerning the Company that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of the Company’s securities; • that would, or would be likely to, influence persons who commonly invest in securities. The_Communication and Disclosure Policy_includes processes designed to ensure that Company information: • is disclosed in a timely manner; • is factual; • does not omit material information; and • is expressed in a clear and objective manner that allows the making of informed investment decisions The Company is committed to ensuring all investors have equal and timely access to material information concerning the Company. |
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| Principle 6– Respect the rights of Shareholders |
Respecting the Rights of Shareholders The Board is committed to ensuring that the Company’s shareholders receive information relating to the Company on a timely basis and will endeavour to keep shareholders appropriately informed of all material developments to the Company. The Board has adopted a_Communications and Disclosure Policy_, and as part of this policy, will ensure that all relevant announcements and documents are published on the Company’s website in a prompt fashion. The Company will respect the rights and entitlements of the Company’s shareholders under the Constitution and the_Corporations Act 2001_(Cth). |
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Recognise and Manage Risk The Company has established an_Audit and Risk Management_ _Committee,_which will be responsible for monitoring, identifying and managing risks, and ensuring that these risk identification and management procedures are implemented and followed. The Audit and Risk Management Committee has adopted a Charter. The Company has also adopted a_Risk Management Policy_designed to ensure: • all major sources of potential opportunity for harm to the company (both existing and potential) are identified, analysed and treated appropriately; • business decisions throughout the Company appropriately balance the risk and reward trade off; • regulatory compliance and integrity in reporting is achieved; and • the Company’s good reputation with its stakeholders is maintained. The Company intends to establish a_Technical Committee_in the future that shall be responsible for oversight of, and reporting to the Board on, the status of the Company’s exploration and mining activities from a technical perspective. |
| Principle 8– Remunerate fairly and responsibly |
Nomination and Remuneration Policy The Board is responsible for the Company’s remuneration policy and has adopted a_Nomination and Remuneration Policy,_which outlines the processes by which the Board will review management remuneration. The Company has provided disclosure of a summary of its remuneration |
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policies for the Company’s officers in this Prospectus. The Company is committed to remunerating its executives and management fairly and to a level which is commensurate with their skills and experience and which is reflective of their performance. Further disclosure of officer and executive remuneration will be made in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
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5. RISK FACTORS
The exploration and development of natural resources is a speculative activity that involves a high degree of risk. While the Company has sought to acquire an interest in a project, which has identified prospective mineral targets, there is no guarantee that the project will generate commercial returns for the Company and its investors. Therefore, the Shares to be issued pursuant to this Prospectus are to be considered a highly speculative investment.
The following summary explains some of the risks associated with an investment in the Company which may impact upon the financial performance of the Company. Potential investors should read this Prospectus in its entirety and consult their professional advisers before applying for Shares under this Prospectus. The list of risk factors outlined in this Prospectus is not exhaustive.
Neither the Company, nor its Directors nor any of its professional advisers give any form of guarantee on the future prospects of the Company, future dividends, the return on capital or the price at which the Company’s Shares might trade on ASX.
Investors should consider the following non-exhaustive list of risks associated with investing in the Company set out below and consult with their professional advisors before making an investment in the Company.
5.1 Risks associated with the acquisition of Lymex Tenements
Shareholders should be aware that if the capital raising is successfully completed, the Company will be changing the nature and scale of its activities to a graphite, iron ore and base metals exploration company, which is subject to various risk factors. Based on currently available information, a non-exhaustive list of risk factors is set out below.
Re – quotation of Shares on ASX
The acquisition of Lymex Tenements constitutes a significant change in the nature and scale of the Company’s activities. Accordingly, the Company needs to re-comply with Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules as if it were seeking admission to the official list of the ASX for the first time.
There is a risk that the Company may not be able to meet the requirements of the ASX for re – quotation of its shares. Should this occur, the Shares will not be able to be traded on the ASX until such time as those requirements can or have been met.
This is a risk for existing Shareholders who will continue to be prevented from trading their Shares on ASX until such time as the Company is able to re–comply with the ASX Listing Rules.
Contractual Risks
The ability of the Company to complete the acquisition of Lymex Tenements and achieve its objectives is dependent on the performance of Lymex Limited of its obligations under the Share Sale Agreement and is dependent on each shareholder of Lymex Tenements agreeing to formally transfer their shares in Lymex Tenements to the Company. If Lymex Limited defaults in the performance of its obligations, the Share Sale Agreement may be terminated and it may be necessary for the Company to undertake legal proceedings to seek a legal remedy. Legal proceedings can be costly and there can be no guarantee that a suitable legal remedy will ultimately be granted (and enforceable) on appropriate terms.
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Dilution Risk
On a post Consolidation basis, the Company has 5,519,185 Shares on issue (based on holdings of current Shareholders) prior to completion of the capital raising.
On completion of the acquisition of Lymex Tenements, the Company will issue a further 30,000,000 Initial Consideration Shares to the Lymex Shareholders, with the potential for the issue of further Deferred Consideration Shares to the Lymex Shareholders on the achievement of certain key milestones as follows:
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7,500,000 Shares in the Company to be issued to Lymex Shareholders at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post Consolidation basis) to be issued upon the Company announcing to the ASX that at least 10 million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant inferred graphite resources have been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content and
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7,500,000 Shares in the Company to be issued to the Lymex Shareholders at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post Consolidation basis) to be issued upon the Company announcing to the ASX that at least 10 million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant indicated graphite resources plus JORC Code compliant measured graphite resources have been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content
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7,500,000 Shares in the Company to be issued to the Lymex Shareholders at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post Consolidation basis) to be issued upon the Company announcing to the ASX that the Company has sold 50% of the Company’s iron ore rights for at least $10,000,000 (excluding GST) provided such sale and receipt of the sale proceeds occurs within 36 months of the date of the Company’s listing on ASX. The Shares are to be issued by the Company only after receipt (without deduction) of the sum of $10,000,000 by the Company
For further details on the dilution effect on existing and new Shareholders in various scenarios refer to the table headed Share Capital Structure after the Offer in Section 2.10 of the Prospectus.
In addition, the holdings of existing Shareholders may be further diluted as a result of any future equity capital raisings required in order to fund future exploration.
5.2 General Investment Risks
Some of the general risks of investment which are considered beyond the control of the Company are as follows:
- (a) The state of Australian and international economies:
A downturn in the Australian and/or the International economy may negatively impact the performance of the Company, which in turn may have a negative impact on the value of the Company’s securities.
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(b) Changes to Government Policies and Legislative Changes :
Changes in Government policy and legislative changes which are outside the control of the Company may also have a negative impact on the financial performance of the Company.
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Economic Risk and Price of Commodities
The Company’s Share price will be influenced by the prevailing market prices from time to time of the resources that the Company is targeting in its exploration programmes.
The price of minerals is influenced by physical and investment demand for, and supply of, those resources. Fluctuations in these prices may influence individual projects in which the Company has an interest and the price of the Company’s Shares.
Further, commodities are principally sold throughout the world in US dollars so any fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Australian and US dollars could adversely affect the Company’s financial position, performance and prospects.
These factors may have an adverse effect on the Company’s activities as well as its ability to finance future projects and activities.
(d) Movements in local and international stock markets:
The price of stocks in a publicly listed company can be highly volatile and the value of a company’s securities can be expected to fluctuate depending on various factors, including commodity price changes, stock market sentiment, government policies, investor perceptions, economic conditions and market conditions which affect the exploration industry. It is therefore possible that the Company’s securities will trade at below the offer price.
(e) The Company’s on-going funding requirements:
Further funding may be required by the Company to undertake its exploration activities. If commercial quantities of minerals are discovered and the Company commences mining activities then further funding is likely to be required. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to raise the additional required funding on a timely basis, on favourable terms or that such further funding will be sufficient to enable the Company to implement its planned commercial strategy. Any additional equity financing will dilute shareholdings, and debt financing, if available, may involve restrictions on financing and operating activities. If the Company is unable to obtain additional financing as needed, it may be required to reduce the scope of its operations or scale back its exploration programmes as the case may be, which may adversely affect the business and financial condition of the Company and its performance.
(f) Resource estimates and targets
There are no JORC Code compliant resources currently defined on the Tenements.
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If a resource is defined in the future, that resource estimate will be an expression of judgment based on knowledge, experience and industry practice. Often these estimates were appropriate when made but may change significantly when new information becomes available. Resource estimates are necessarily imprecise and depend to some extent on interpretations, which may ultimately prove to be inaccurate and require adjustment.
(g) Investment Speculative
Mining exploration and investment in companies that are focused on mining exploration and evaluation is inherently risky and constitutes a speculative investment.
(h) Potential Acquisitions
As part of its business development strategy, the Company may make acquisitions or significant investments in other companies or resource projects. Any such future transactions would be accompanied by the risks commonly encountered in making acquisitions of companies or resource projects.
(i) Insurance Risk
The Company may, where economically practicable and available, endeavour to mitigate some project and business risks by procuring relevant insurance cover. However, such insurance cover may not always be available or economically justifiable and the policy provisions and exclusions may render a particular claim by the Company outside the scope of the insurance cover. While the Company will undertake all reasonable due diligence in assessing the creditworthiness of its insurance providers there will remain the risk that an insurer defaults in a legitimate claim by the Company under an insurance policy. Insurance against all risks associated with mining exploration and production is not always available and where available the cost may be prohibitive.
(j) Unforeseen expenses
The Company is not aware of any expenses that it will be required to incur in the two years after listing and which it hasn’t already taken into account. However, if the Company is required to incur any such unforeseen expenses then this may adversely affect the currently proposed expenditure plan and existing budgets for the Company’s activities.
(k) Competition Risk
The industry in which the Company will be involved is subject to global and domestic competition. The Company will undertake all reasonable due diligence, however, the Company is unable to influence or control the conduct of its competitors and such conduct may detrimentally affect the Company’s financial or operating performance.
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(l) Regulatory Risk
The Company’s proposed evaluation and exploration activities will be subject to numerous laws and regulations. Such regulations include license consent conditions relating to native vegetation, heritage agreements, environmental protection and rehabilitation, native title and heritage, protection of endangered and protected species, groundwater use and mining operations for radioactive minerals, among other matters. The Company will regularly require permits from regulatory authorities to authorize its operations. There is a risk that these permits may not be obtained or acquired on acceptable terms or in a timely fashion. Any costs or delays associated with obtaining or complying with permits or complying with applicable laws and regulations may restrict or prevent the Company from undertaking mining exploration or evaluation. If the Company fails to comply with applicable laws, permits or regulations, penalties, fines or other liabilities may accrue, the Company’s activities may be suspended or the Tenement licenses revoked.
(m) Reliance on Key Personnel
Directors, senior management and key personnel of the Company will direct the Company’s operations and provide strategic direction and management. However, if key employees cease to be employed by the Company or suitable replacement personnel can not be identified and employed there may be a detrimental impact on the Company.
5.3 Exploration and Development Risk Factors
The business of mineral exploration, project development and production involves inherent risks. Success depends on successful exploration appraisal, design and construction of efficient recovery and processing facilities, competent operational and managerial performance and efficient distribution and marketing services. Exploration is a speculative endeavor and production operations can be hampered by engineering difficulties, cost overruns, inconsistent recovery rates and other unforeseen events. The outcome of the Company’s exploration, project development and production programmes will affect the future performance of the Company and the price of its Shares.
If and when the Company commences production, the production may be adversely effected or shut down for considerable periods of time owing to a range of factors such as disruptions to transport infrastructure, lack of market demand, government regulation, production allocations or force majeure events. These restrictions may continue for a considerable period of time which may have a materially adverse effect on the operations and/or financial condition of the Company.
The exploration for and production of minerals involves certain operating hazards, such as:
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The Company may also be liable for environmental damage caused as a result of its exploration and/or mining activities. As a result, substantial liabilities to third parties or governmental entities may be incurred, the payment of which could reduce or eliminate funds available for acquisitions, exploration and development or cause the Company to suffer losses.
Exploration, development and environmental factors, which may affect the Company’s financial position, prospects and the price of its Shares are set out below.
(a) Exploration Risks
There are a number of risks associated with the mineral exploration activities to be conducted by the Company, including:
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The discovery and/or acquisition of economically recoverable resources or reserves. Exploration on the existing prospecting and exploration tenements of the Company may be unsuccessful, resulting in a reduction of the value of those tenements, diminution in the cash reserves of the Company and the possible relinquishing of certain of the prospecting and exploration tenements;
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There can be no assurance that the Company will discover significant resources or reserves of commodities nor can there be any assurance that any particular level of recovery from such resources or reserves will be economically viable;
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Development Risks
If the Company does locate commercially viable reserves of minerals, then the future development of a mining operation at any of the Company’s projects will be subject to a number of risks, including:
- Geological and weather conditions causing delays and interference to operations;
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Obtaining all necessary and requisite approvals from relevant authorities and third parties;
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Technical and operational difficulties associated with mining of minerals and production activities;
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Mechanical failure of plant and equipment;
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The costs of extraction being higher than expected.
There is no guarantee that the Company will achieve commercial viability through the development of its projects.
If the Company locates commercial reserves of minerals, it may seek to apply for a mining lease over the area. The lease is subject to approval being obtained from the Minister and may be subject to any terms and conditions imposed by the Minister or other parties deemed necessary to protect the environment, activities affected by the lease and any Aboriginal heritage issues.
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Environmental Risks
The activities being undertaken by the Company are subject to environmental laws and regulations. The Company will endeavour to comply at all times with all applicable laws and intends to conduct its activities in an environmentally responsible manner.
However, the existence of environmental legislation means that the Company may potentially face a liability risk relating to its activities and/or be restricted from engaging in certain exploration activity due to environmental legislation.
A number of the Tenements have conditions attached relating to native vegetation agreement areas.
(d) The licence conditions for Tenement EL 4172 provide that prior to conducting exploration activity in a Native Vegetation Heritage Agreement Area, the Hincks Wilderness Protection Area, Peachna Conservation Park, Hincks Conservation Park, Bascombe Well Conservation Park, National Heritage Area or Investigator Marine Park and Wetlands involving the off-road use of vehicles, the use of declared equipment or drilling equipment, a Declaration of Environmental Factors must be approved by the Director of Mines. There is no guarantee that the Director of Mines will approve any Declaration of Environmental Factors made by the Company.
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The Company will be relying upon the expertise, experience and equipment of various consultants and contractors who will be engaged to conduct the different aspects of exploration and mining activity. In the event of a failure of, or by, one of these contractors, or the failure of any equipment used by these consultants or contractors, the Company’s business, activities and operating results may be adversely affected.
5.4 Native Title Risks
Native title or Aboriginal heritage sites or objects may exist in the areas covered by the Tenements. Searches of the Register of Native Title Claims has revealed that there were three (3) native title claims affecting the Tenements, being the Barngarla, Wirangu No 2 and Nauo native title claims. These claims have not yet been determined.
If native title has been claimed, the Company may seek a native title determination from the ERD Court authorising entry onto land where native title has been claimed. If the title grants exclusive possession, the landowner may object to a notice of entry. Entry may only be granted on specific terms and conditions, and the Company may have to pay compensation to the landowner.
If there is a determination of native title over an area the subject of the prospecting and exploration tenements held by the Company, the native title holder's consent may be required for exploration and mining to occur.
Native title could potentially impact the status, renewal and conversion of existing tenements held by the Company and may impact the future grant of new tenements. Compensation may be required to be provided by the Company to native titleholders in the form of money, transfer of property or provision of goods and services.
5.5 Risks relating to Exploration Licences
(a) Licence terms
The Tenements have been granted for 2 to 5 year terms with renewal dates being in the second half of 2014 and first half of 2015. All tenements are current and reporting requirements have been met.
The Tenement licences mandate that failure to meet expenditure commitments may result in the licence area being reduced by 25% or more at the end of the current term.
(b) Compensation
The Minister may require the licensee to pay compensation to persons who suffer loss or damage as a result of the operations conducted under the licence.
(c) Exempt Land
If the licence applications for the Tenements have been made over exempt land, being land that is exempt from mining operations under the Mining Act 1971 (SA), the Company may be required to enter into an agreement with the owner of the exempt land. Any agreement may specify that compensation may be paid to the landowner or impose conditions of entry.
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6. INDEPENDENT GEOLOGISTS REPORT
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VERONICA WEBSTER PTY. LIMITED (Incorporated in Queensland; ACN 010 299 224) Consultants to the Mining Industry Les W Davis - Minerals Exploration Consultant
Brisbane Office 7 O’Quinn Street Nudgee Beach QLD. 4014 Telephone & Fax: 07 3267 3355 L Davis 0411 484 295 V Davis 0407 596 301
Email [email protected]
POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 619, Hamilton QLD 4007
5[th] August 2014
Directors, Teys Limited, 24 Palmerston Road West, RINGWOOD, VICTORIA 3134.
Dear Directors
RE: INDEPENDENT GEOLOGIST’S REPORT ON THE MINERAL PROPERTIES OF LYMEX LIMITED, EYRE PENINSULA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Teys Limited (ASX code “TYS”) commissioned Veronica Webster Pty. Limited ("VWPL") to provide an Independent Geologist’s Report (“IGR”) on the Mineral Properties of Lymex Limited (“Lymex”),held by its wholly owned subsidiary Lymex Tenements Pty Limited, in the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. These consist of graphite and base metal projects located in Exploration Licences (“ELs”), acquired or to be acquired by TYS, with either granted or applied for tenements.
VWPL understands that TYS has entered into a share sale agreement to acquire all of the shares in Lymex, which owns the Oakdale Graphite Project. The Company then proposes, subject to obtaining the necessary shareholder approvals at a meeting of shareholders to be called shortly, to conduct a capital raising through Patersons Securities Limited to raise between $3.75 and $6 million and then, subject to having satisfied Chapter 1 and 2 of the Listing Rules, to seek the re quotation of the Company’s shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”). The IGR will be used to assist TYS in the execution of these endeavours.
The shareholders of Lymex Limited are to be issued with 30 million fully paid ordinary shares in TYS (on a post consolidation basis) at a deemed price of $0.20 per share.
The shareholders of Lymex are to receive three further tranches of fully paid ordinary shares in TYS on the achievement of certain key specific milestones, at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post consolidation basis). The details of which are as follows:
- 7,500,000 ordinary fully paid shares in TYS to be issued to the Lymex shareholders at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post Consolidation basis) to be issued upon TYS announcing to the ASX that at least 10 million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant Inferred graphite resources have been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content.
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A further 7,500,000 ordinary fully paid shares in TYS to be issued to the Lymex shareholders at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post Consolidation basis) to be issued upon TYS announcing to the ASX at least 10 million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant indicated graphite resources plus JORC Code compliant measured graphite resources have been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content.
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A third tranche of 7,500,000 fully paid ordinary shares in TYS to be issued to the Lymex shareholders at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post Consolidation basis) upon the Company announcing to the ASX that the Company has sold 50% of the Company’s iron ore rights for at least $10,000,000 (excluding GST) provided such sale and receipt of the sale proceeds occurs within 36 months of the date of the Company’s listing on ASX. The Deferred Consideration Tranche 3 Shares are to be issued by the Company only after receipt (without deduction) of the sum of $10,000,000 by the Company.
The proposed ASX-listed company is to be renamed Oakdale Resources Limited.
Mr. L W Davis, who is a duly authorised representative and director of VWPL, has supervised the preparation of the Report. Mr Davis has had over 40 years’ experience in the minerals industry, is a registered Chartered Professional (Geology) and is affiliated with The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. He specialises in mineral resource/reserve estimations, advanced project assessment and exploration management.
The exploration projects of Lymex are situated in the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia and are principally for base-metals of zinc, lead, copper and nickel, graphite, iron, manganese, uranium and lignite. TYS/Oakdale Resources Limited will be entitled to all the mineralisation within the Lymex ELs.
In January to February 2013 and in March 2014, Mr Davis was supplied exploration information by Lymex, which warrants that the supplied information is accurate and complete. He visited the Oakdale Project area in February 2013 and inspected core samples for both the base metals and graphite prospects.
Mr Davis has at his own discretion relied on the observations and interpretations of previous explorers, exploration consultants and Lymex geological staff. Independent checking at other organisations which may have been previously involved in exploration and mining activities in the area of the Lymex tenements was not carried out. Lymex has indemnified both L Davis and VWPL for liability arising from reliance on information provided or from available information not provided and for any further activities relating to enquiries from the Australian Securities Exchange and the Australian Securities and Investment Commission ("ASIC") with regard to the Report.
The views and conclusions expressed in this Report are solely those of VWPL and L W Davis. Generally these views concur with the views of Lymex and there are no material differences.
An appraisal of all the above-mentioned information forms the basis of this Report.
VWPL affirms that L Davis is both a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, with a minimum of five years’ experience in the estimation, assessment and evaluation of mineral resources and ore reserves that is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and the types of deposits under consideration. Previous geological reports are publicly available from an open-file register, or website of a department of mines of a state or territory, or an open register or website of the Australian Securities Exchange or
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publications in the public domain. All references to previous geological sources of information fairly represent the contents of the previous geological reports. Reports and publications attributed to organisations and persons are referenced only to support the technical (scientific) aspects within the Independent Geologist’s Report and are not used for promotional reasons. Consent for the use of any public domain information has not been sought.
All references to mineral resources are consistent with the most recent Australasian Code (and Guidelines to the Code) for Reporting of Identified Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves: Reports prepared by the Joint Committee of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, (“AusIMM”) the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Minerals Council of Australia (JORC). The VALMIN Code for the Technical Assessment and Valuation of Mineral and Petroleum Assets and Securities for Independent Expert Reports, 2005 Edition, is binding on AusIMM members and so observed.
L Davis observes Section 947B of the Corporations Act 2001. In accordance with Corporations Regulation 7.6.01 (1) (u) and Corporations Amendment Regulations 2003 (No. 7) 2003 No. 202, the independent report is not financial product advice but is intended to provide investors with expert opinion on matters relevant to an investment in Lymex. L Davis and VWPL are not operating under an Australian financial services licence and the advice in the independent report is an opinion on matters other than financial products and does not include advice on a financial product.
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2.0 SUMMARY
Oakdale Resources Limited is a proposed relisting on the Australian Securities Exchange principally for the evaluation of a graphite deposit, development of a mine to produce graphite and the exploration for world-class base metal deposits.
Lymex Limited holds title to eight exploration licences (“ELs”) in the Eyre Peninsula. Oakdale Resources Limited will be entitled to all minerals, principally base-metals of iron, zinc, lead, copper and nickel, plus any minor or trace minerals associated with the base metals and graphite mineralisation within the Lymex ELs. Manganese, coal and uranium are also known to be present in the EL areas.
The Eyre Peninsula contains a basement of the Gawler Craton, which in the tenement holding is completely overlain by extensive surficial and sedimentary basin cover that is on average 35 m thick.
Lymex Limited has established an Archaean (2540 Ma) age for this area and that the geology is favourable for hosting deposits of Archaean age: VHMS (“volcanogenic massive sulphide”) deposits similar to those of the Canadian Shield and the Yilgarn and Pilbara cratons of Western Australia. Drilling has intersected a volcanic terrane ranging from basaltic to felsic in composition. These are intercalated with fine grained meta-sediments. Widespread anomalism in base metals now constitutes the target for VMS containing zinc-copper (± lead) and nickel-copper sulphide deposits.
During the prospecting for these exploration targets, high-grade graphitic horizons have been drilled. This graphite (the Oakdale Graphite Project) has become an evaluation project rather than an exploration project, which presents Oakdale Resources Limited with an opportunity to become a graphite producer in a relatively short time frame.
At the Malache and Tooligie prospects, an interpreted shear zone contains at least 30 km of base-metal anomalous target area, which includes wide intersections, but has received drill testing at only wide spacing. Drill hole BLDD04, the Malache Prospect discovery diamond drill hole, averages 0.45% zinc over 144.80 m, which includes 92.27 m grading 0.67% zinc from 83.4 m to175.67 m.
There are parallel zones with similar geology and anomalism which have been tested with even fewer drill holes. The usefulness of electromagnetic and electrical geophysical methods has been substantiated and will be crucial in generating targets.
Lymex has outlined by geophysics and drilling a substantial zone, extending for 2.7 km, of Banded Iron Formation (“BIF”) at the Bramfield Iron Prospect. This contains magnetite and hematite below the weathered zone with iron grades ranging from 31.8% to 42.4%. Although a resource cannot be estimated at the stage, Lymex has an aspirational exploration target of between 250 million and 300 million tonnes. Drilling to estimate resources is the next step.
At the Oakdale graphite project, early drilling has intersected several zones of graphitic carbon, such as:
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39.3 m of 3.87% graphitic carbon
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33.9 m of 8.39% graphitic carbon.
The Oakdale Graphite Project has been scheduled for a program of evaluation drilling. The graphite beds will first be defined with electromagnetic surveying, because they are extremely
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conductive, containing both graphite and pyrrhotite. Concurrent with the field work, metallurgical test work, preliminary scoping studies and market research will be carried out.
The oxidised, weathered graphitic units are ~40 m thick, under ~20 m of cover an d lie within a graphite-bearing zone which is greater than 200 m wide. This graphite-bearing zone with its contained graphite-rich units can be traced for many kilometres.
Although the graphite beds may be quite extensive, especially if the primary rocks are considered and might constitute a large resource from which considerable amorphous graphite might be produced, Lymex will focus only on the oxide zone at this stage. A nominal exploration target of between 10 and 15 million oxide tonnes grading between 5% and 10% graphitic carbon has been selected.
It has been demonstrated in preliminary metallurgical tests that the weathered oxidised graphite zone does not need to be heavily crushed and ground to liberate the graphite, as weathering has altered the feldspar, pyrrhotite and other gangue minerals to soft clay minerals and oxides. Graphite, being pure carbon, does not break down in the oxidised zone so it can be readily recovered with minimum crushing and subsequent flotation. Preservation of coarse crystalline graphite is desirable as this product commands a higher price in the market. However, there is no set producer price but this is subject to negotiation between the supplier and the consumer. Metallurgical test work on the oxidised zone recovered both coarse flake and flake graphite in excess of 75 microns and up to 1000 microns.
AMMTEC’s Metallurgical Report in the Prospectus states that the recoveries and the carbon grade can be improved to 90% or better by removing the carried over silica by gravity techniques and washing the recovered graphite to remove the clays contained in the concentrate. If necessary, recoveries and carbon grade could further be improved by chemical treatment of the recovered graphite concentrates.
Lymex Resources Limited is confident at this early stage that the existing and planned infrastructure in this part of the Eyre Peninsula is favourable and environmental conditions are satisfactory.
2.1 Programs and budgets
Currently, the Oakdale Graphite Project is considered the most likely to be developed quickly and will receive priority.
Lymex has a satisfactory and clearly defined exploration and expenditure program, which is reasonable having regard to its stated objectives. Allowance has been made for successful firstyear programs and high expenditures on follow-up activity in the second year.
Lymex have planned for an optimal budget of ~$5.2 million in the next two years. In the first year, ~$2.4 million has been allocated to drilling around 30 000 m of air core, all which will be applied at Oakdale graphite prospect. Following the drill campaign, resource studies, then metallurgical, environmental and scoping studies will be carried out mainly in the second year of operations. Full details are given in the Directors review of operations in the Prospectus.
Graphite intersections and richly anomalous base-metal intersections form meritorious targets for further exploration. Even though encouraging intersections and some continuity of mineralised zones are established, the proposed programs carry the fundamental risks for this style of speculative activity. In the view of VWPL the programs are fully justified.
3.0 TENEMENTS, LOCATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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Lymex, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd holds eight ELs in the Eyre Peninsula. See Figure 1 and Table 1..
| Annual $ | |||||
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| TENURE ID | EL | Commitment | |||
| EL No | Name | Date GRANTED | Renewal Date | km² | |
| 5378 | Brooker | 25-Aug-08 | 24-Jul-14 | 190 | 100 000 |
| 5454 | Kapinnie | 05-Mar-09 | 04-Feb-15 | 160 | 90 000 |
| 5455 | Sheringa | 01-Apr-09 | 28-Feb-15 | 337 | 120 000 |
| 5456 | Lock | 01-Apr-09 | 28-Feb-15 | 247 | 110 000 |
| 4442 | Mt Hope | 15-Mar-10 | 14 Dec-14 | 121 | 80 000 |
| Brimpton | |||||
| 4537 | Lake | 09-Aug-10 | 8-Jul-2014 | 683 | 400 000 |
| Tungketta | |||||
| 4895 | Hill | 07-Mar-12 | 6-Feb-15 | 91 | 80 000 |
| 4768 | Hillside | 26-Jul-11 | 25-Jun-15 | 191 | 55 000 |
| TOTALS | 2020 | 1 035 000 |
Table 1. Lymex tenements in Eyre Peninsula, South Australia (May 2013)
Anglo American Exploration (Australia) Pty Limited in a previous Joint Venture with Lymex negotiated a 1.5% net-smelter-return royalty, applicable to expired EL 4172 and ELs 5454 and 4537. This agreement has subsequently been re-negotiated. The royalty will be cancelled with the payment of $250,000 from the proceeds of a successful capital raising.
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Figure 1.Lymex Tenements in Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Lymex believes the ELs will proceed through to grant or renewal in the normal course of time frames set by the Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy (“DMITRE”) formerly Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia, the department that administers exploration and mining tenements in South Australia. The Table 1 above lists the tenement details and indicates the statutory levels of expenditure necessary to ensure that the tenements are maintained in good standing. All the tenements are in the name of Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd and they are for “all minerals”.
Note that the granted tenements allow Lymex to carry out many of their planned drilling programs under relevant access procedures applying to each tenement. However, drilling programs cannot be undertaken on those tenements which are in the application stage.
All the granted EPMs are subject to the Native Title Protection Conditions with respect to Native Title and in this area there are no current Native Title claims.
Conservation areas and other land classifications can restrict exploration activity. These are not affecting Lymex’s main prospects but will have impact on regional programs in places. None of Lymex’s current prospects are affected by restrictions or are close to restrictions.
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Details of these tenements are set out in the Tenement Report in the Prospectus.
3.3 Project location, infrastructure and access (refer Figure 2)
The tenements are situated from 120 km to 160 km north-west of Port Lincoln (population 14,500) via the Flinders or Tod Highways, which are all weather bitumen roads. Numerous all weather minor roads and farm tracks provide further access to prospects.
Port Lincoln has an all-weather airstrip and is serviced by four to six flights a day from Adelaide. Adelaide is 45 minutes by air and six hours by road from Port Lincoln.
Export ports exist at Port Lincoln and Whyalla. Whyalla is operated by Arrium Limited (previously One Steel Limited) and may not be available to other organisations. A new port is proposed at Port Spencer (Sheep Hill) on the eastern Eyre Peninsula to export iron ore.
The Lymex current prospects are mainly on farming and grazing land that is mostly freehold title. Current prospects are in calcrete regolith, which forms poor quality grazing land in which there are relatively few beasts, mainly sheep, to unit area.
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Figure 2. Infrastructure of the Eyre Peninsula
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4.0 REGIONAL GEOLOGY, MINERALISATION, EXPLORATION AND RESOURCES
The Eyre Peninsula contains a basement of the Gawler Craton, which has been defined by Geoscience Australia as that region of South Australia where Archaean to Mesoproterozoic crystalline basement has undergone no substantial deformation (except minor brittle faulting) since 1450 Ma.
As a consequence of the extensive surficial and sedimentary basin cover, the level of understanding of the craton's geology and prospectivity are limited in comparison with most other Australian Archaean and Proterozoic cratons. This is especially true for the Eyre Peninsula where Lymex’s tenements are completely under cover and contain abundant calcrete cropping out in the top of the calcareous regolith. Previous exploration drilling has shown that the cover sequences generally have thicknesses ranging from 5 m to 100 m with thicknesses controlled in parts by incision of Tertiary palaeo-channels into a weathered basement terrain. Careful plotting of water bores demonstrated that the average thickness of the Recent and Tertiary overburden within the Lymex EL area is approximately 35 m.
The central, western Eyre Peninsula consists of an Archaean supracrustal sequence with possible Palaeoproterozoic sub-basins.
From drilling we know that basement rock types in the region include felsic to mafic volcanics, mafic sills, magnetite rich pelites, dolomites, marbles, calcsilicates, oxide, BIFs – magnetite, hematite, sulfide and silicate iron formations, graphitic schists, komatiitic basalts, iron sulfide horizons, tourmalinite, pegmatites and other intrusives. However, post-tectonic granitoids do not appear to be present.
Metamorphic grade in the region increases from lower amphibolite facies in the Mount Hope region on the Flinders Highway to upper amphibolite, transitional granulite facies, inland in the Brimpton Lake -Oakdale area, a distance of ~40 km.
The tenements are traversed by two major north-west trending structural fault zones interpreted from magnetic survey information.
4.4 Mineralisation
Geosience Australia reports several styles of base-metal mineralisation in the Gawler Craton, some of which can form world-class ore deposits. They include:
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VHMS (volcanic hosted massive sulphide) zinc-copper (± lead) deposits of Archaean age.
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Proterozoic copper-gold (Cu-Au) seen in the eastern and central Gawler Craton; iron oxide Cu-Au (IOCG) systems in the Olympic Cu-Au province
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Gold systems in the Archaean rocks in the north-western part of the craton
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Nickel-copper± platinum group metals in the Archaean Harris Greenstone Belt in the central Gawler Craton. The Lake Harris Komatiite in the central Gawler Craton of South Australia is the first documented komatiite outside the West Australian craton and the easternmost occurrence of such primitive ultramafic rocks in Australia. A uranium-lead zircon radiometric age of ca. 2540 Ma for the komatiitic sequence suggests a previously unknown period of mantle-plume activity in the Late Archaean.
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Lymex have independently discovered komatiite facies and have confirmed an Archaean age in the Malache base metal project in the south Gawler Craton. At Mount Hope, on the northern part of the Coffin Bay Magnetic Anomaly, drilling by Werrie Gold Ltd intersected a sequence of iron rich metasediments and felsic and mafic volcanic which yielded an age of 2540±7Ma. This age is considered to be very encouraging as it equates with the timing of important massive sulphide - gold mineralisation in the Archaean of Canada and with much of the volcanism in the Yilgarn Craton of Western Australia.
The southern Gawler Craton could host VHMS and any of the above mentioned deposit types.
4.4 Mining, exploration and resources
In the 19[th] century there was sporadic mining of base metals and gold. Only minor occurrences have been discovered and there are no resources.
As there is no basement outcrop within the area of the tenements, all modern exploration has been strongly controlled by geophysics. However, only limited drilling of geophysical basement targets under cover has been completed in the area of the tenements.
The project area has been subject to sporadic and limited exploration by various companies over the past few decades. The most significant previous exploration was undertaken by Stockdale Prospecting Limited (“Stockdale”), circa 1999, which drilled numerous magnetic features for diamonds and located six kimberlites. Stockdale reported anomalous nickel, lead and zinc in some of the basement rocks.
Werrie Gold Limited (of which Lynch Mining was the dominant shareholder) prospected gold mineralisation at Mount Hope. Others investigated coal, uranium, base metals and gold without success. Consequently, Lynch Mining’s early 1990s investigations were the first substantial modern exploration initiatives after Stockdale. By this time, better geochemical techniques for sampling in calcrete cover terranes had been developed. Previous estimates for a young Proterozoic age, largely assumed, for the Gawler Craton were being challenged.
4.4.1 Iron resources
The region has been an iron ore producer since the early 1900s and the Middleback Ranges deposits in the north-east of the Eyre Peninsula were very important to Australia, up to the time of production from the Pilbara commencing in 1966. It was not until 1985 that the search for iron ore recommenced in earnest and potential was realised during the global mineral resources boom of 2004 to 2008
Currently there is only one producer (South Australia has another producer of iron ore in the northern Gawler Craton) in the north-east of the Eyre Peninsula; Arrium Limited, which produces hematite and magnetite iron ore from several iron ore deposits in the Middleback Ranges. There are half a dozen iron projects being investigated, mainly on the eastern side of the peninsula. A hematite mine is under construction at Wilgerup, which is not far north of the Lymex EL holding. Advanced and important exploration is taking place for magnetite deposits in the Eyre Peninsula which is similar to the mineralisation identified by Lymex at the Bramfield Prospect.
Drilling and geophysical interpretation of the Bramfield anomaly suggests several hundred million tonnes of magnetite iron formation might be available. Other identified targets in the immediate vicinity have not been tested.
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4.4.2 Graphite resources.
Graphite has been prospected for in South Australia where it has been located in outcrops but it has only been mined in two places: the Uley graphite mine (“Uley”), some 23 km by road southwest of Port Lincoln and the Koppio graphite mine, about 45 km by road north of Port Lincoln where graphitic schist can be traced discontinuously for 8 km.
Uley was discovered in the early 1900s and has been worked intermittently since the late 1920s. When in operation, the plant was capable of producing up to 14,000 tonnes of graphite concentrate per year.
The Uley mine was closed in 1993 due to low graphite prices but had a processing plant and infrastructure. Valence Industries Limited (ASX : “VXL”), through subsidiary company Strategic Graphite Limited acquired the Uley project and in December 2013 raised $6.73 million to restart the project and process existing mine stockpiles.
In the Replacement Prospectus of 15[th] November 2013, the following resources were announced, estimated by Coffey Mining Pty Ltd:
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1.9 million tonnes of Indicated Resource with an average grade of graphitic carbon of 10.7% (at a lower cut-off grade of 3.5% graphitic carbon)
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4.5 million tonne Inferred Resource with an average grade of graphitic carbon of 5.5% (at a lower cut-off grade of 3.5% graphitic carbon); and
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74,454 tonne Inferred Resource comprised of mined stockpile material with an average grade of graphitic carbon of 11.42%.
In April 2014 VXL announced initial production and a sales agreement with a Japanese customer. VXL intends to expand the project by increasing plant capacity and primary production from open-pit mining from late 2014 through 2015.
Lincoln Minerals Limited (“LML”) is an explorer, primarily focused on graphite, iron ore and base metals exploration. In July 2012, LML announced that the Koppio Mine and the nearby Kookaburra Gully graphite deposits contain small Inferred Mineral Resources: Koppio Graphite Mine, 57 000 tonnes grading 13.1% graphitic carbon and Kookaburra Gully, 2.2 million tonnes grading 15.1% graphitic carbon.
Archer Exploration Limited (ASX listed; “AXE”) holds the Campoona, Carappee Hill and Sugarloaf graphite deposits in the northern Eyre Peninsula. Sugarloaf is described as a 250 m long by 10 to 50 m thick bed of quartz-graphite schist.
AXE reports that the Campoona deposit has a JORC Code compliant combined Measured, Indicated but mainly Inferred Resource of 5.27 million tonnes grading 7.6% graphitic carbon (based on 2% cut off). According to ASX, Carappee Hill has an exploration target of 37 to 70 million tonnes grading 10-12% graphitic carbon.
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5.0 MALACHE BASE METAL DEPOSIT
5.1 Geology and Mineralisation
Lymex have interpreted that the geology is favourable for hosting deposits of Archaean age: VHMS (“volcanogenic massive sulphide”) deposits containing zinc-copper (± lead) and nickelcopper sulphide deposits. Drilling has intersected a volcanic terrane ranging from komatiiticbasaltic-felsic composition interbedded with fine grained meta-sediments. The age of these rocks has been verified by Lymex with lead isotope radioactive dating. This is independent from the work of Geoscience Australia on the Lake Harris Komatiite in the central Gawler Craton of South Australia is the first documented komatiite outside the West Australian craton of Archaean (2540 Ma) age.
The exploration target deposits are thus similar to those in the Yilgarn and Pilbara Shields of Western Australia and the Canadian Shield. VHMS deposits containing zinc-copper (± lead) characteristically contain silver, gold and other metals occasionally recoverable as bi-products. Mineralisation at Malache contains gallium, germanium and indium as well as the principal metals .
5.2 Previous investigations and results
The Lymex tenements were initially acquired by Lynch Mining Pty Ltd (“Lynch Mining”) in 1991.
Alphadale Pty Ltd, (“Alphadale”) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lynch Mining carried out an assessment of the previous work and available geophysical datasets, basement geological interpretation and production of a basement geology map. Calcrete orientation sampling was applied.
In the 1980s, Stockdale Prospecting Limited (“Stockdale”) had explored exclusively for diamonds contained within kimberlitic pipes in this area. One of their drill holes (MH108 anomaly) intersected 13 m grading 0.26% nickel, which Alphadale confirmed with petrological examination to be sulphide nickel.
5.2.1 BHP Joint Venture
Alphadale entered into a joint venture agreement with BHP Billiton Limited (“BHP”) and during the period July 2000 to August 2001, BHP carried out aeromagnetic survey interpretation and compiled an interpretative geological map. Follow-up included two ground magnetic traverses and 175 aircore drill holes for a total of 11 922 m, drilled in two phases. The drilling density was 2000 m traverses and 400 m spaced vertical holes, along the traverse (see Figure 3).
The area and ELs concerned were EL2662, Brimpton Lake, EL 3096 and EL 3126.The target zone based on magnetic survey interpretation covered several prospects: Malache, Oakdale and Tooligie prospects are the main prospects and Hopping Jack Well Prospect is a less advanced prospect. Subsequent interpretation after several phases of work showed Malache and Tooligie to lie in the same structural lineament or trend but the Oakdale Prospect is located on a different magnetic feature, some 3 km to the south-west of the principal lineament. All the prospects are considered to host similar stratigraphy which Lymex has informally named the “Oakdale Sequence”.
Oakdale Prospect has now proved to be a graphite-rich prospect and will be subject to a separate program (an evaluation program) from the other prospects. Tooligie Prospect, (for the purposes of this IGR) will be combined with Malache Prospect.
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The Oakdale sequence is a package of meta- mafic volcanics, altered felsic volcanics, komatiites, graphitic schist, graphite-bearing feldspathic gneiss, sillimanite gneiss and various calc-silicates metamorphosed to the lower granulite facies.
It is known that the Oakdale Sequence is also present ~10km to the south-south-west where Stockdale intersected anomalous base metals in iron-rich meta-pelites/felsic volcanics (anomaly MH36; 14 m grading 0.25% zinc and 0.1% lead) near the Hopping Jack Well Prospect.
Air core drilling by Lymex in 2011 located the Hopping Jack Well Prospect base metal mineralisation in a parallel major north-west trending shear system. Base metal values of up to 1.6% combined lead and zinc were assayed at the base of the air core holes. The system is open in all directions. Diamond drill hole (KADD02) at Hopping Jack Well, designed to test the base metal target also intersected 10 m of uranium mineralisation in thin veins associated with an oxidised hematite breccias, with uranium values of up to 700 ppm. The uranium mineralisation is not available to Oakdale Resources Limited. The base-metal mineralisation is available.
5.2.1.1 Malache and Tooligie prospects
At the Malache Prospect itself several BHP aircore holes produced anomalous results, mainly zinc, Table 2 and Figure 3.
| Hole ID | Intercept width m |
Zn % | Pb % |
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| BLA 1099 | 11 | 0.14 | Anomalous<0.1 |
| BLA 1150 | 6 | 0.10 | Anomalous<0.05 |
| BLA 1156 | 32 | 0.18 | Anomalous<0.1 |
| BLA 1165 | 6 | 0.11 | Anomalous<0.05 |
| BLA 1166 | 17 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| BLA 1172 | 6 | 0.11 | Anomalous<0.05 |
| BLA 1174 | 12 | 0.21 | Anomalous<0.1 |
Table 2. Malache Prospect - Anomalous intersections in BHP’s air core drill program.
Most of the vertical air core drill hole sample material was contaminated due to flowing sands from partially consolidated Cainozoic sands. Furthermore the sample length was up to 6.0 m which could reduce an anomalous response. There is scope to discover more mineralisation with better drilling.
The air core drilling extended to the Tooligie prospect 17 km to the south-east, Figure 3. Here, a manganese-lead-zinc anomaly has been intersected in air core traverses over a strike length of 6 km (open at both ends). Drill-hole BLA1090 intersected 14 m grading 0.12% zinc, 6 m grading 0.19% lead and 15 m grading 8.4% manganese, see Table 3. The area is covered by 40 m to 60 m of Cainozoic cover and is generally flat.
| Hole ID | Intercept width m |
Zn % | Pb % | Mn % |
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| BLA 1090 | 15 | 0.12 | 0.19 (6 m only) | 8.4 |
| BLA 1115 | 6 | Anomalous<0.01 | Anomalous<0.01 | 2.71 |
| BLA 1126 | 2 | 0.14 | Anomalous<0.05 | 3.04 |
| BLA 1130 | 12 | Anomalous<0.1 | Anomalous<0.05 | 6.55 |
| BLA 1137 | 6 | Anomalous<0.05 | Anomalous<0.01 | 8.35 |
Table 3. Tooligie Prospect - Anomalous intersections in BHP’s aircore drill program.
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Figure 3. Malache base metal prospect, magnetic survey image and drilling.
BHP carried out lead-isotope dating of the mineralisation and nine electromagnetic survey (‘EM”) vertical soundings to establish the effectiveness of EM as a future exploration tool. Some sampling was carried out for diamond indicator-minerals in gravels at the unconformity between the basement and cover rocks.
5.2.2 Anglo American Exploration (Australia) Pty Limited Joint Venture
BHP withdrew from the joint-venture in August 2001. Anglo American Exploration (Australia) Pty Limited (“AAEA”) in Joint Venture with Alphadale tested the anomalism encountered in the BHP air core traverses, during the period April 2003 to October 2004:
AAEA applied geophysical EM to search for conductive VHMS; a well-known technique for this purpose, especially under cover rocks. The method chosen was Transient or Time domain EM (“TEM”). The SIROTEM method was used: a ground EM method usually with a large fixed rectangular loop transmitter and a coincident rectangular receiving loop, but these can be separated. A survey of 26.6 line km of SIROTEM utilising both 200 m and 100 m transmitting loops was applied over the prospective magnetic and metal anomalous areas. Sixty-seven line km of ground magnetic surveying was completed as well.
AAEA’s program culminated in drilling six RC (“reverse circulation”) percussion drill holes for 1130 m. All these were drilled at EM conductive features. The holes were drilled to the north-east
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at -60[o] dip. About 300 drill samples were assayed, at 3.0 m generally reducing to 1.0 m down-hole when mineralisation was recorded, see Table 4 for results.
| RC Hole ID | From m |
To m |
Intercept m |
Grade | Prospect |
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| **BlRC00l ** | 200 | 209 m | 9 | 0.31%Zn. | Oakdale |
| BlRC002 | 201 | 222 m | 21* | 1.21% Zn, 0.32% Pb, 3.6ppm Ag. |
Malache |
| **BLRC003 ** | 82 | 97 m. | 15 | 0.15% Zn | Malache |
| **BLRC04 did not reach basement ** | because of poor ground conditions | Oakdale | |||
| BLRC006 | 152 | 170 m | 18 15 |
0.22% Zn 0.12% Ni and 0.39% Cr203 |
Oakdale |
| **BLRC007 ** | 74 | 95 m | 21 | 0.17% Zn. | Malache |
Table 4. Anomalous intersections in AAEA’s RC drill program.
- Reported also as 14 m of 1.66% zinc, 0.41% lead and 3.4g/t silver.
AAEA analysed for a large suite of elements which included total carbon. Widespread carbon was thus identified in several RC holes, with the highest in:
BLRC01 (Oakdale) 176 to 179; 3 m grading 6.24% Cg
and 185 to 190; 5 m grading 8.02% Cg BLRC02 (Malache) 201 to 207; 6 m grading 9.28% Cg
and 212 to 215; 3 m grading 5.22% Cg BLRC03 (Malache) 97 to 103; 6 m grading 18.7% Cg
BLRC07 (Malache) 62-77; 13 m grading 10.16% Cg
In each case the intersections of carbon are directly associated with and/or close to elevated sulphur, zinc, lead, copper and other metals and this can be seen in Table 4; however the correlation is not linear. Lymex geologists do not interpret the graphite to lie within the Malache shear zone but adjacent to it.
AAEA carried out petrological examination of drill chip samples and geochronology on several samples using SHRIMP (Sensitive High Resolution Ion Microprobe).
After the drilling of the RC holes, SQUID TEM reconnaissance, at that time a proprietary EM method of AAEA[1] , was trialled. SQUID is an acronym for “superconducting quantum interference device” and has been developed as the TEM sensor or receiver magnetometer.
AAEA chose for the test SQUID TEM to follow up previously recorded SIROTEM conductors and BHP TEM soundings. This was near BLRC001, which tested a geophysical model created by Adelaide Mining Geophysics Pty Limited interpreting relatively flat lying conductors (Figure 4).
1 SQUID High temperature (SQUID) magnetometers have been developed in a collaborative project between BHP and CSIRO specifically for application in airborne time domain electromagnetic (TEM) surveying.
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Figure 4. Comparison of SIROTEM and SQUID EM methods in the Malache/Oakdale area (after AAEA).
Modelling of the SQUID data by AAEA interpreted that there is likely to be a separate and much stronger conductor with a dip of around 50[o ] to the south-west of the conductor intersected in BLRC01. This conductor is likely to have been missed with BLRC01. Remodelling of the SIROTEM data showed that is possible to get an acceptable model using a series of plates dipping at 50[o] to the south-west as an alternative to the flat dip of the original model. Modelling of the strong ground magnetic anomaly to the south-east also supports a steep dip.
AAEA recommended to drill test the strong SQUID anomaly with a second cored hole collared 80 m to the south-west of BLRC01. The division responsible for the Oakdale exploration was advised that finding base metals of zinc and lead was no longer in the company’s corporate objectives and the hole was not approved.
AAEA withdrew from the Joint Venture in 2005; the ELs were transferred to Alphadale and Lynch Mining but AAEA retains a 1.5% net-smelter-return royalty.
5.2.3 Lymex exploration
The wide spaced drilling of the BHP and AAEA prospecting has exposed anomalism on an interpreted shear or lineament about 45 km long. Calcrete sampling and structural interpretation indicate that this structure could be mineralised for ~30 km. VWPL considers that the zone is under-drilled and more work is desirable. The Lynch Group began this work.
EL 2662 expired and Alphadale resumed exploration on grant of the follow-on title of EL 3301, Brimpton Lake. (EL 3301, Brimpton Lake in turn expired and another EL was applied for, EL 4537, Brimpton Lake, which is current).
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The Lynch Group spent ~$4 million from 2005 to 2010. Lymex Limited acquired the tenements from Lynch Mining and Alphadale in 2010 and has spent a further $2.5 million. These funds have been applied to iron, uranium and lignite as well as the Malache, Oakdale and other prospects.
Since the withdrawal of AAEA, 40 diamond drill holes have been completed for 10623m on several prospects in the area and the Bramfield Iron Deposit was discovered. At Malache, Oakdale and Hopping Jack Well prospects, sixteen diamond drill holes have been completed.
Regional exploration work has included:
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Flying of 2600 line kilometres of low-level helicopter aeromagnetic survey.
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Completion of 694 new gravity stations on the Bramfield iron and Malache-Oakdale
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prospects.
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Completion of 21 line km of ground magnetic surveying over the Bramfield, Kappawanta
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Collection and assaying of 1640 calcrete geochemical samples.
Petrological work, assaying and metallurgical studies have been integrated with this exploration.
The Lynch Group and its previous joint-venture partners have drilled 422 air core holes for 28 017 m, six RC drill holes for 1130 m, carried out 6551 line km of aeromagnetic surveying, 1304 line km of ground magnetic surveying and 27 line km of ground EM surveys.
5.2.3.1 Diamond drilling results at Malache Prospect
Drillhole BLDD04, (see Figure 5), the Malache Prospect discovery diamond drill hole, averages 0.45% zinc over 144.80 m, which includes the following:
92.27 m grading 0.67% zinc from 83.4 m to175.67 m, which includes:
19.2 m grading 1.77% zinc, 0.86% lead and 3.5ppm silver from 141.0 m to160.2 m and 3.07 m grading 4.92% zinc, 3.3 ppm silver and 0.12 ppm gold from 172.6 m to 175.67 m
The “breccia hosted zinc” mineralisation is present in low temperature milled breccias, adjacent crackle breccias and fractures which cut across a high metamorphic grade meta-sedimentary and volcanic sequence. Sphalerite in the mineralisation is iron-poor and hosts high concentrations of indium, germanium, gallium and molybdenum.
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Figure 5. BLDD04 intersection and stratigraphy.
Drill-hole BLDD12 averages 0.36% zinc over 90.4 m, which includes the following:
7.00 m grading 0.38% zinc, 0.13% lead from 169.6 m to 176.6 m, 36.40 m grading 0.65% zinc, 0.19% lead from 191.6 m to 228.0 m. 5.50 m grading 0.36% zinc, 0.13% lead from 23.5 m to 241.0 m. 7.10 m grading 0.75% zinc and 0.36% lead from 308.3 m to 315.4 m.
Several other 1.0 m intersections of <0.4% zinc are present.
The relationship between drill holes BLDD04 and BLDD12, which intersected a mineralised zone of similar thickness is shown on Figure 6.
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Figure 6. Cross section through BLDD04 and BLDD12 - intersections and correlation.
The cordierite-sillimanite bearing gneisses, possibly altered and metamorphosed felsic volcanics, can contain up to 25% pyrrhotite, secondary pyrite and trace chalcopyrite.
Drill hole BLDD13 also averages 0.29% zinc over 99 m, which includes the following:
11.00 m grading 0.36% zinc, 0.11% lead from 58.0 m to 69.0 m 2.00 m grading 0.42% zinc, 0.09% lead from 133.0 m to 135.0 m 22.5 m grading 0.40% zinc, 0.12% lead from 139.0 m to 161.5 m 14.00 m grading 0.34% zinc, 0.11% lead from 174.0 m to 188.0 m 1.00 m grading 0.46%zinc, 0.13% lead from 192.0 m to 193.0 m 2.00 m grading 0.41% zinc, 0.10% lead from 208.0 m to 210.0 m 16.00 m grading 0.53%zinc, 0.20% lead from 214.0 m to 230.0 m.
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BLDD14 intersected minor anomalous base metals with 10.2 m grading 0.22% zinc from 139.8 m to 150.0 m, 2 m grading 0.48% zinc and 0.1% lead from 163 m to 165 m and 6 m grading 0.3% zinc from 173.5 m to 179.5 m. Trace iron-rich sphalerite can be observed in thin section and poorly developed, iron-poor vein sphalerite (+ galena) can be observed in the drill core.
Drill Hole BLDD15 contains eight narrow intersections (1.0 m to 3.8 m) grading from 0.39 to 2.5 % zinc between 125.7 m and 247.9 m.
BLDD16 contains the following intersections:
3.00 m grading 0.42% zinc, 0.12% lead from 97.5 m to 100.5 m 8.65 m grading 0.30% zinc and 0.12% lead from 208.35 m to 217.0 m 3.70 m grading 0.21% copper from 240.9 m to 244.6 m
BLDD18 better intersections include:
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` 7.20 m grading 0.68% zinc, 0.23% lead from 148.3 m to 155.5 m 4.30 m grading 0.59% zinc, 0.44% lead from 169.7 m to 174.0 m 1.60 m grading 1.31% zinc and 0.07% lead from 199.4 m to 201.0 m 23.00 m grading 0.40% zinc, 0.10% lead from 214.0 m to 237.0 m 4.00 m grading 0.67% zinc, 0.22% lead from 283.3 m to 287.3 m
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` 6.00 m grading 0.21% zinc and 0.02% lead from 125.0 m to 131.0 m 4.00 m grading 0.56% zinc and 0.08% lead from 143.0 m to 147.0 m 1.20 m grading 0.78% zinc, 0.02% lead from 226.6 m to 227.8 m 3.90 m grading 0.50% zinc and 0.13% lead from 279.0 m to 283.1 m.
The Malache Prospect (and Oakdale Prospect) diamond drill collars are shown on magnetic imagery, Figure 7.
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Figure 7. Malache and Oakdale prospects - diamond drilling shown on magnetic imagery superimposed on topography
5.3 Future Programs and budget
At Malache/Tooligie, Lymex is hopeful of discovering rich structurally controlled base-metal deposits, and has decided that IP (induced polarisation) might be the most suitable technique to outline mineralised domains containing disseminated sulphides.
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VWPL is of the opinion that the basic to felsic volcanic stratigraphy is favourable for the development of VHMS deposits as well. VHMS deposits commonly are associated with adjacent zones of disseminated mineralisation containing minor amounts of zinc, lead, copper, silver and other metals, similar to those discovered in parts of Malache/Tooligie prospect.
EM may or may not be a suitable tool depending on the amount of sulphide in the target and whether it contains enough pyrite, pyrrhotite and galena to form a conductor. Sphalerite, the zinc sulphide is not very conductive, especially when pure or iron-poor. The sphalerite at Malache has been shown to be mainly iron-poor
Nickel mineralisation associated with komatiitic basalts may occur in conductive sulphides. VWPL concludes that selective combined EM and IP surveys might be appropriate.
Aircore drilling along the known Malache structural zone, at least ~30km in length will be used extensively.
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Continued calcrete sampling and air core drilling of anomalous zones will be carried out at extensions of the Malache/Tooligie shear zone and parallel structures.
RC percussion and/or diamond drilling of zones of interest generated from the above will be necessary.
In VWPL’s opinion Lymex has a satisfactory and clearly defined exploration and expenditure program, which is reasonable having regard to its stated objectives. Allowance has been made for successful first-year programs and high expenditures on follow-up activity in the second year. However, there will be greater emphasis on the Oakdale graphite prospect than Malache/Tooligie in the next two years, see below.
Even though encouraging intersections and some continuity of mineralised zones are established, the proposed programs carry the fundamental risks for this style of speculative activity (see Section 5 of the Prospectus). In the view of VWPL the programs are fully justified.
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6.0 BRAMFIELD IRON PROJECT
The Bramfield Project is located 9 km from Elliston on Eyre Peninsula, approximately 170 km from Port Lincoln (via a sealed highway), see Figures 1 and 2.
6.1 Geology and Mineralisation
A large magnetic anomaly measuring ~2700 m in length and ~500 m in width was initially considered to represent a mafic-ultramafic intrusive complex but it has been shown to be more diverse than this with BIFs and calc-silicate horizons.
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Figure 8. The Bramfield Prospect – aeromagnetic image and drill sites
6.3 Previous investigations and results
The previous nearest drilling was carried out by Stockdale 10 km to the south-east of the magnetic anomaly where a kimberlite was intersected.
The iron formation was discovered in 2006 by Drill hole BLDD06, which intersected an east dipping (60-80º) sequence: iron-rich skarn and associated forsterite-magnetite marbles and calcsilicates. The hole commenced in weathered iron formation which gives way down hole to magnetite-hematite rock. The zone from 87.3 m to 125.1m assayed 37.8 m @ 40.40% iron. Lymex drilled six diamond drill holes into a section of the structure and the intersections include:
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BLDD09 1.90 m grading 34.94% Fe from 186.30 – 188.20 m BLDD10 22.4 4m grading 34.15% Fe from 178.60 – 201.04 m 7.70 m grading 32.71% Fe from 252.40 – 260.10 m 1.10 m grading 38.25% Fe from 268.70 – 269.80 m 1.00 m grading 37.57% Fe from 273.90 – 274.90 m 62.51 m grading 32.99% Fe from 282.82 – 345.33 m 3.32 m grading 31.81% Fe from 355.18 – 358.50 m
BLDD20 36.20 m grading 42.39% Fe from 75.00 – 111.20 m BLDD21 53.00 m grading 39.77% Fe from 82.00 – 135.00 m BLDD22 29.45 m grading 36.92% Fe from 152.65 – 182.10 m 3.95 m grading 35.04% Fe from 187.30 – 191.25 m
Silica, sulphur, alumina and phosphorus in the concentrate are acceptably low.
This drilling explores only a limited area of the magnetic anomaly, Figure 9.
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Figure 9. Bramfield drilling pattern
The traverse of drill holes has revealed the complexity and folding in the strata with repetition of magnetite horizons, Figure 10.
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Figure 10. Bramfield drill traverse - geology and intersections, geophysical magnetic traverse and interpretation
Magnetic surveys are one of the most reliable of geophysical methods and on the traverse presented on Figure 10 there is a clear interpreted second strong magnetic feature to the east of that which has been drilled. This feature is expected to be caused by more magnetic rich strata.
6.4 Metallurgical Studies
At AMDEL Limited, Mineral Services Laboratory (Amdel) in Adelaide, South Australia, Initial DAVIS TUBE Recovery (DTR) tests on the Bramfield drill core were carried out. Summary of the results below demonstrate that the Bramfield deposit produces a high grade (+68% Fe) concentrate with no damaging deleterious impurities present.
| SAMPLE ID |
Calculated Fe % Recovery |
CONC Fe% |
CONC Fe2+% |
CONC SiO2% |
CONC P% |
CONC S% |
CONC Al2O3% |
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| Detection limit 0.010% |
Detection limit 0.010% |
Detection limit 0.010% |
Detection limit 0.001% |
Detection limit 0.001% |
Detection limit 0.010% |
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| 298-300 | 74.13 | 67.400 | 22.700 | 4.700 | 0.002 | 0.002 | <0.010 |
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| SAMPLE ID |
Calculated Fe % Recovery |
CONC Fe% |
CONC Fe2+% |
CONC SiO2% |
CONC P% |
CONC S% |
CONC Al2O3% |
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| 318-319 | 82.50 | 68.700 | 23.200 | 3.500 | 0.001 | 0.006 | 0.060 |
| 293-294 | 70.75 | 65.800 | 21.800 | 6.000 | 0.003 | 0.003 | <0.010 |
| 326-327 | 72.30 | 67.000 | 22.900 | 4.700 | 0.003 | 0.003 | 0.030 |
| 288-289 | 67.65 | 68.700 | 23.400 | 3.100 | <0.001 | 0.003 | <0.010 |
6.5 Conclusions and Future work
Lymex has outlined by geophysics and drilling a substantial zone of BIF at the Bramfield Iron Prospect. This contains magnetite and hematite below the weathered zone with iron grades ranging from 31.8% to 42.4%. Although a resource cannot be estimated at the stage, Lymex has an aspirational exploration target of between 250 million tonnes and 300 million tonnes based on the extent of magnetic anomalism.
Drilling to estimate resources is the next step to define the potential over the full strike extent.
Overburden to the iron mineralization relatively soft sandy material and about 50 m thick, so open pitting would appear to be a suitable mining method.
The Bramfield Project is situated within an emerging iron ore province. The surrounding region of the Eyre Peninsula on three sides of the Bramfield tenement is being investigated by listed iron ore companies for magnetite-rich mineralisation: Iron Road Limited (ASX Code: “IRD”),(~37 billion tonnes, see below), Lincoln Minerals (99.3 million tonnes grading 24.4% iron), IMX Resources NL (14.3 million tonnes grading 50.6% iron plus copper credits), South Australian Iron Ore Group (extensive exploration in five ELs) and Centrex Metals Limited (“Centrex”) in several joint ventures, (Inferred 368.4 million tonnes grading 25.2% iron, Indicated24.9 million tonnes grading 24.9% iron and Measured 10.8 million tonnes grading 22.7% iron. Combined resources are ~680 million tonnes grading 25.1% iron).
In a Definitive feasibility study announced on 28[th] February 2014, IRD plans an initial 17 years of mine life based on Proven and Probable Mining Reserves of 2,071 million tonnes grading 15.5% iron. A further eight years of mine life is forecast based on 28% Measured, 24% Indicated and 48% Inferred Resources of 1,303 million tonnes grading 15.0% iron. The project capital cost and construction time is estimated to be ~$4 billion and four years
The Bramfield Iron Project clearly holds potential for the discovery of resources with attractive tonnes and grade characteristics.
Centrex has advanced magnetite resource joint ventures, plus a port joint venture, Port Spencer, with Chinese steel majors. Magnetite projects are estimated to take five or more years to get into production. Centrex expects to eventually become a small but significant shareholder in a series of magnetite joint venture companies producing >10 million tonnes per annum of iron ore concentrates, shipping out of owned Port Spencer port facilities.
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IRD is proposing a significant new export facility on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula. The company has now secured sufficient land for a proposed deep water, 30 million tonne per annum bulk export facility, capable of loading various size bulk carriers, including Cape-size vessels. This would be the first port in South Australia to support Cape-size vessels.
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7.0 OAKDALE GRAPHITE PROJECT
7.1 Discovery and geology
Lymex has extensive graphite-rich units within its tenements, which were discovered serendipitously during the course of base-metal exploration.
The Oakdale Prospect, Figures 3 and 7, is part of the original Malache base-metal exploration area and is a product of AAEA’s work; the company spent approximately $300,000 looking for copper zinc VHMS using, EM and RC drilling. When testing an EM method called SQUID EM, a very strong conductor was discovered, which was subsequently drilled by Lynch Mining and found to be massive pyrrhotite-graphite mineralisation containing anomalous copper and zinc values.
Diamond drill-holes BLDD02 and BLDD03 which are approximately 400 metres apart, Figure 7 are the discovery holes and they proved the strong SQUID EM conductor to be caused by strong graphite mineralisation. Graphite is an extremely conductive mineral, more so than sulphide. The units hosting the graphite also occur in BLDD15 and BLDD16 which are approximately 900 metres and 1,500 metres respectively from BLDD02 (see Figure 5).
Assaying and preliminary metallurgy has been undertaken on the fresh, primary unoxidised graphitic diamond drill core from BLDD02 and BLDD03. The oxidised graphitic material was not cored in the original drill holes which were drill testing for interpreted copper/zinc rich VHMS deposits. Three holes were drilled specifically to sample graphite within the oxidised zone in a second program. The oxidised graphite is 42 m thick (down hole) and the cover rocks are about 20 m thick, vertically.
Petrographic studies of the fresh, primary unoxidised graphite unit show graphite flakes averaging in excess of 200 micron (0.2 mm) and up to 1 mm as in Figure 11 below and as per the attached photomicrographs in the Directors review of operations.
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Figure 11. Graphite-rich meta-sediment with coarse flakes of graphite –silver white to light grey, gangue is even mid-grey. The top microphotograph shows sulphide –prominent white. (note scale bar in right-hand lower corner of each microphotograph – 200 microns).
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Assays of the primary zone are as follows:
- BLDD02 intersected 39.3 m of 3.87% graphitic carbon (“Cg”) between 166.4 and 205.9 m. Within this zone there exists 30.6 m of graphitic schist averaging 4.75% Cg after eliminating internal waste in excess of 2 m and using a cut-off of a nominal 2%Cg.
A further zone from 222.6 m to 241.5 m assayed 5.38% Cg and within this zone, after eliminating internal waste in excess of 2.0 m and using a nominal cut-off of 2% Cg, there exists 16.4 m of graphitic schists averaging 6.2% Cg within this zone. (The zone from 205.9 m to 222.6 m was not assayed).
- BLDD03 - Within the zone assayed between 63 m and 122.7 m, there is 57 m of 4.9% Cg and after eliminating internal waste greater than 2 m using a nominal cut-off grade of 2% carbon, there exists 33.9 m of graphitic schists averaging 8.39% Cg within this zone.
These graphitic schist units can be projected up dip into the oxidised zone.
It should be noted that these assays are weight percentage assays and the primary fresh rock contains considerable pyrrhotite with a specific gravity of ~4, which will increase the average density of the rock. The graphite content, expressed as a volume percentage, is much higher than the weight percentage. The weathered oxidised graphitic material has higher weight percentage assays, because the pyrrhotite and much of the other associated gangue minerals with higher specific gravities than graphite have been removed by the weathering and oxidisation processes.
The graphitic schist units in BLDD02 are in excess of 200 m thick (down hole). The correlation between BLDD02 and BLDD03 interprets a thickness of approximately 240 m in BLDD03, see Figure 12. BLDD02 and BLDD03 intersected graphite from the start of the hole, so the thickness of the graphitic units could be greater.
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Figure 12. Correlation of graphitic rich units (24 m to 240 m BLDD02 and 24 m to 130 m BLDD03).
Figure 13 shows graphite bearing schist, core from BLDD15.
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Figure 13.BLDD15 –Photograph of part of the primary graphite bearing units (from ~125 m to ~138 m)
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7.2 Assays and metallurgical studies
IntertekGenalysis Laboratory Services analysed for graphitic carbon by and metallurgical studies were carried out by ALS AMMTEC Metallurgy of Burnie.
The graphite is contained within high-grade metamorphic granulite facies rocks and consequently is coarsely crystallised, pure with minimal inclusions and has a high component of “flake”. Recovery of flake concentrates is desirable as flake is a more valuable product than finely crystalline or amorphous graphite, refer Table 5.
| Natural graphite concentrates | Natural graphite concentrates | |
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| 99% to 99.9% Cg, +50 mesh | $4,500 | $6,000 |
| 94% to 97% Cg, +80 mesh | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| 90% Cg, +80 mesh | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| 94% to 97% Cg, +100-80 mesh | $2,200 | $2,500 |
| 90% Cg, +100-80 mesh | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| 85% to 87% Cg, +100-80 mesh | $1,500 | $1,900 |
| 94% to 97% Cg, -100 mesh | $2,000 | $2,400 |
| 90% Cg, -100 mesh | $1,400 | $1,800 |
| Amorphous powder 80% to 85 Cg | $600 | $800 |
Synthetic 99.95% C2 $7,000 $20,000
Table 5. Industrial Minerals Graphite Prices per tonne after MEGA Graphite Incorporated, 2012. (note 50 mesh = ~ 0.3 mm; 80 mesh = ~ 0.2 mm and 100 mesh = ~ 0.15 mm). The prices are not current to April 2014 but show the relative difference between products.
The initial metallurgical work on the Oakdale graphite beds was performed on the graphitic material in primary, competent, unoxidised rocks. The recoveries and grades were high, however the crushing and grinding degraded the bulk of the soft coarse graphite flakes to 30% fine flake graphite with the rest less than 38 microns and this is caused by the hard minerals: plagioclase, amphiboles, garnet, siliceous metamorphic minerals and quartz auto-grinding the softer components like graphite.
Lymex carried out a program of drilling to sample the graphite horizons in the oxide zone immediately beneath the cover rocks: holes BLDD025, BLDD026 and BLDD027. The graphite is associated with variable rock types but commonly clay derived from mafic meta-volcanics (amphibolites) of andesitic to basaltic composition.
Lymex geologists predicted that those rocks with low free silica, particularly sulphide-rich amphibolites would weather into much softer secondary minerals that would have a much lesser abrasive effect on the large graphite flakes. Also quartz and other hard granulite minerals would liberate with much less crushing and grinding. To substantiate this, three diamond holes were drilled to recover oxidised graphite samples. This was successful but only some of the graphite could be cored; some sections of high-grade graphite were ground and washed away and noted in the drill sludge/water return (see Figure 14).
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Figure 14. BLDD025: Top – high-grade oxide graphite at 26.9 m. Bottom – graphite beds from 26.9 m to 32.2 m; some removed for assay and metallurgical work (Sample). Note that from 30.2 m to 31.2 m there was zero recovery of a graphite bed.
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It was concluded that the weathered oxidised graphite zone does not need to be heavily crushed and ground to liberate the graphite, as weathering has altered the feldspar, pyrrhotite and other gangue minerals to soft clay minerals and oxides. Graphite, being pure carbon, does not break down in the oxidised zone so it can be readily recovered with minimum crushing and subsequent flotation.
Metallurgical test-work on the oxidised zone recovered both coarse flake and flake graphite in excess of 75 microns (µm) and up to 1000 microns.
Consultant metallurgist Mr N Moony, (refer to the Metallurgical Report in the Prospectus) believes that the recoveries and the carbon grade can be improved to 90% or better by removing the carried-over silica by gravity techniques and washing the recovered graphite to remove the clays contained in the concentrate. If necessary, recoveries and carbon grade could further be improved by chemical treatment of the recovered graphite concentrates.
Moony’s summary of the results of the preliminary metallurgical investigations is as follows:
Oxide Zone
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~ 2% to 10% Jumbo flake graphite > 425 µm
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~ 30% Large and medium flake graphite <425 µm > 75 µm
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~ 30% Fine flake graphite <75 µm > 38 µm
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~ 30% Amorphous (crystalline) graphite <38 µm
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~ 30% Fine flake graphite <106 µm > 38 µm
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~ 70% Amorphous (crystalline) graphite <38 µm
7.3 Exploration target
The weathered oxidised graphite resource is p otentially large, the total graphite resource much larger.
The oxidised, weathered graphitic units are ~40 metres thick, under ~20 m of cover and sit within a graphite-bearing zone which is gr eater than 200 m wide. This graphite-bearing zone with its contained graphite-rich units can be traced for kilometres.
Although the graphite beds may be quite extensive, especially if the primary rocks are considered and could constitute a large resource from which considerable amorphous and fine flake graphite might be produced, Lymex will focus only on the oxide zone at this stage. A nominal exploration target of between 10 and 15 million oxide tonnes grading between 5% and 10% graphic carbon has been selected, which could be open cut with a favourable stripping ratio of ore to waste.
7.4 Future Programs and budget
Lymex intend to further t est the oxide graphitic zone and build a resource inventory , undertaking definition and correlation of high-grade graphite zones within the ~200 m-wide graphitic zone and collecting many samples for assay and metallurgy.
The overburden depth will be measured accur ately and t he unconformity between the cover rocks and the graphitic zone and the oxide/primary transition contact will be carefully assessed.
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Concurrent with this field activity, Oakdale intend to investigate thoroughly the global graphite market, end-user requirements, competition and costs of extraction and processing in this part of the Eyre Peninsula.
A nominal exploration target of between 10 and 15 million to nnes grading between 5% and 10% graphic carbon has been selected but this will be refine d as resource studies and market research progress.
The Oakdale Graphite Project has become an evaluation project rather than an exploration project, which presents Oakdale Resources Limited with an opportunity to become a graphite producer in a relatively short time frame.
The units hosting the graphite are folded and can be readily traced by an EM survey. There is graphite in other parts of the Malache prospect area but Lymex will concentrate on those identified at Oakdale Prospect at this stage. Drilling will be carried out to evaluate the Oakdale prospect prior to bulk testing the graphite.
Lymex have planned for an optimal budget of ~$5.2 million in the next two years. In the first year, ~$2.4 million has been allocated to drilling around 30 000 m of air core, all of which will be applied at Oakdale graphite prospect. Following the drill campaign, resource studies, then metallurgical, environmental and scoping studies will be carried out mainly in the second year of operations. Full details are given in the Directors review of operations in the Prospectus.
VWPL considers that the exploration program is well p lanned and that there are sufficient funds to achieve the objectives. Early discussions with consumers about quan tities and product types of graphite required are considered a vital component of the planning and exploration process.
In VWPL’s opinion Lymex has a satisfactory and clearly defined exploration and expenditure program, which is reasonable having regard to its stated objectives. Allowance has been made for successful first-year programs and high expenditures on follow-up activity in the second year.
The proposed programs carry the fundamental risks for this style of speculative activity (see Section 5 of the Prospectus). In the view of VWPL the programs are fully justified.
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8.0 SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Lymex holds an extensive dataset which was made available to VWPL. A comprehensive list of reports, publications and other materials relating to the mineral properties is available in the public domain and at the offices of Lymex. VWPL considered the following sources of information were most relevant.
8.1 Geological Reports, mainly published
8.1.1 General
Coffey Mining Pty Ltd, 2012. Uley Main Road Graphite Deposit, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia - N143-101 Report. July 2012.
DMITRE; South Australia Earth Resources Informatio Sheets –Iron and graphite. Geoscience Australia, 2005. Gawler Craton Mineral Promotion Project Plan, 2000-2004 Global Industry Analysts, 2010. Carbon & Graphite: A Global Strategic Business Report, Global Industry Analysts Inc. HoatsonD. M.and Shen-Su Sun, 2005. Late Archaean Lake Harris Komatiite, Central Gawler Craton, South Australia: Geologic Setting and Geochemistry. Economic Geology March 2005 v. 100 no. 2 p. 349-374 J.B. Lee et al, 2001. Experience with SQUID magnetometers in airborne TEM surveying. Exploration Geophysics 32(1) 9 - 8 Kenan, W. M., 1984. Economics of Graphite. Presentation October 1984, Society of Mining Engineers of AIME. Moores, S., 2012. Graphite Market, Industrial Minerals (14 February 2012). Peninsula Graphite, Prospectus 2012. Roskill, 2009. The Economics of Natural Graphite, 7th edition, Roskill Information Services Ltd. Solomon M. and Groves D. I., 1994. The Geology and Origin of Australia’s Mineral Deposits. Clarendon Press – Oxford. U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries, January 2012 USGS, 2010. Minerals Yearbook, Graphite. United States Geological Survey, 33.1-33.10. Webb Michael, [email protected] Anglo American Exploration, Suite] 16 Brodi Hall Drive Bentley WA 6983 Australia 2005. Squid -Use in Transient Electromagnetic Surveys
8.2 Websites May 2014
www.archerexploration.com.au/assets/pdfs/AXEGraphite120919.pdf www.carbonandgraphite.org www.centrexmetals.com.au www.focusmetals.com www.lincolnminerals.com.au/pdfs/2012-07-30-08082012-0730_Graphite_project_scoping_study_on_Eyre_Peninsula.pdf www.ironroadlimited.com.au www.megagraphite.com www.ontariographite.com www.prweb.com/releases/carbon/graphite/prweb4545674.htm www.strategyr.com/Carbon_and_Graphite_Market_Report.asp www.techmetalsresearch.com www.valenceindustries.com www.webmineral.com
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U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries, January 2011 minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs.../graphite/mcs-2011-graph.pdf
9.0 GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS
Terms not included in the glossary are used in accordance with their definition in the Concise Oxford Dictionary.
Air core drilling and related methods use hardened steel or tungsten blades to bore a hole into unconsolidated ground. The rods are hollow and contain an inner tube which sits inside the hollow outer rod barrel. The drill cuttings are sampled via the inner tube. Air core drilling can occasionally produce small chunks of cored rock. This method of drilling is used to drill the weathered regolith, as the drill rig and steel or tungsten blades cannot penetrate fresh rock. Where possible, air core drilling is preferred over RAB drilling as it provides a more representative sample. As the cuttings are removed inside the rods and are less prone to contamination compared to conventional drilling where the cuttings pass to the surface via outside return between the outside of the drill rob and the walls of the hole.
aeromagnetic survey a survey made from the air for the purpose of recording magnetic characteristics of rocks.
alteration change in the physical or chemical composition of a rock commonly brought about by reactions with hydrothermal solutions.
Archaean , Archean (Amer.) The earlier part of Precambrian time, corresponding to Archean rocks in Australia older than 2500 Ma. Said of the rocks of the Archeozoic.
basement the igneous and metamorphic crust of the earth, underlying sedimentary deposits. basic an igneous rock having a relatively low silica content.
breccia rock fragmented into angular pieces; often rock consisting of angular fragments in a finer-grained matrix; distinct from conglomerate.
calcareous said of a rock which contains calcium carbonate.
Calcrete (cal-crete ' ) (a) A term suggested by Lamplugh (1902) for a conglomerate consisting of surficial sand and gravel cemented into a hard mass by calcium carbonate precipitated from solution and redeposited through the agency of infiltrating waters, or deposited by the escape of carbon dioxide from vadose water. (b) A
carbonate a rock, generally a sedimentary rock, comprised largely of minerals containing C03. Cordierite a mineral; common constituent in metamorphic rocks formed under low pressure. diamond drilling rotary drilling using diamond-impregnated bits, to produce a solid continuous core sample of rock.
dip the angle at which any planar feature is inclined from the horizontal. disseminated descriptive of mineral grains which are scattered throughout the host rock. EM survey an electromagnetic geophysical exploration technique based on measuring magnetic fields from currents usually artificially induced into the ground.
Electromagnetic Survey or EM Survey an electromagnetic geophysical exploration technique based on measuring resultant magnetic fields from currents usually artificially induced into the ground.
SIROTEM a ground EM method either with a large fixed rectangular loop transmitter or a smaller moving rectangular loop; time domain method.
TEM Time domain EM
Ga ( for gigaannum), is a unit of time equal to 10[9] years. It is commonly used in scientific disciplines such as cosmology and geology to signify extremely long time periods in the past. For example, the formation of the Earth occurred approximately 4.57 Ga (4.57 billion years) ago. Ma (for megaannum), is a unit of time equal to one million (10[6] ) years.
Gangue mineral contained or associated with ores, which has no value.
kimberlite a basic igneous intrusive rock-type which may contain diamonds.
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komatiite an igneous suite distinguished by the presence of ultramafic lavas. intercept, intersection the length of e.g. mineralisation traversed by a drill hole. intrusion the process of formation of an rock mass emplaced within surrounding rock intrusive a rock mass emplaced within surrounding rock, usually a plutonic rock formed by intrusion of molten magma into a high level, below the surface, of the Earth's crust where it cooled and crystallised to form a solid rock.
IP (Induced Polarisation) a geophysical exploration method which measures changes in magnetic and electrical fields induced in the earth by the application of an electrical current to the ground. lineament a linear feature of regional extent that is believed to reflect the Earth's crustal structure. lower cut-off grade the grade of mineralised material that qualifies as potential ore in a given deposit.
Ma (see Ga )
magnetic ‘low’ an area of low magnetic expression relative to the surrounding area. magnetic survey systematic collection of readings of the Earth's magnetic field at a series of different locations, in order to define the distribution of values which may be indicative of different rock types, formations, etc.
Mesozoic an era of geologic time, from the end of the Palaeozoic to the beginning of the Cainozoic, or from about 250 to about 65 million years ago.
meta a prefix denoting a metamorphosed rock.
metamorphic descriptive of a rock which has changed its structure and properties due to the effects of heat and/or increased pressure over time. percussion a type of drilling method whereby the rock is broken by a hammering action into small chips.
petrography study of rock texture on a macro and microscopic scale. petrology study of formation of rock.
ppb parts per billion (1000 million).
ppm parts per million (the same as grams per tonne g/t).
RC(Reverse Circulation) a drilling method in which the sample is brought to the surface inside the drill rods, thereby reducing contamination. Conventional percussion drilling retrieves the sample exterior to the rods between the rods and the wall of the drill hole
regolith general term for the layer or mantle of fragmental and unconsolidated rock material, whether residual or transported and of highly varied character, that nearly everywhere forms the surface of the land and overlies or covers the bedrock.
resistivity a method of geophysical exploration which measures the electrical resistance of rocks in the ground.
schist a metamorphic rock with platy to foliated texture.
shear (zone) (to move as to create) a planar zone of deformed rock. SHRIMP (Sensitive High Resolution Ion Microprobe ) is a large-diameter, double-focusing secondary ion mass spectrometer sector instrument produced by Australian Scientific Instruments in Canberra, Australia
Sillimanite a mineral in schists and gneisses; it forms at the highest temperatures and pressures of a regionally metamorphosed sequence and is characteristic of the innermost zone of contact-metamorphosed sediments.
SQUID High temperature superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) magnetometers developed for airborne time domain electromagnetic (TEM) surveying.
strike horizontal direction or trend of a geologic structure.
Strikelength the long dimension of a geological feature such as a bed, vein or fault where it intersects a horizontal plane, especially the ground surface
sulphide a general term to cover minerals containing sulphur and commonly associated with mineralisation.
terrane a rock or group of rocks together occurring as a discrete structural block. Tertiary first period of the Cenozoic era covering the time span from 2 to 65 million years ago.
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ultrabasic said of rocks with less than 35% silica, which are dense, composed of calcic feldspars and ferro-magnesian silicate minerals.
Unconformity a substantial break or gap in the geologic record where a rock unit is overlain by another that is not next in stratigraphic succession.
VHMS volcanic hosted massive sulphides VMS volcanic massive sulphides
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10.0 DECLARATION
10.1 Qualifications and Experience
This report has been prepared for Veronica Webster Pty Limited through its duly authorised and qualified representative, Mr. Leslie William Davis, Minerals Exploration Consultant and Director of the company. Veronica Webster Pty Limited has operated in Australia serving the mining industry since 1980.
Mr. Davis has had more than 40 years experience in the Australian minerals industry, particularly exploration for precious metals and base metals, mining geology, ore resource/reserve estimation and property evaluation. He held senior positions with Electrolytic Zinc Co of Australasia Limited, Freeport Minerals Corporation of Australia, Tenneco Oil & Minerals and Amad NL before joining Veronica Webster Pty Limited in 1985.
His principle qualification is Bachelor of Science (Special Geology) Leics., UK. His professional affiliations are as follows:-
Ruby Fellow - The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.
Chartered Professional Geology (CP Geo).
Fellow - Australian Institute of Geoscientists.
Member - Geological Society of Australia.
10.2 Independence
Veronica Webster Pty Limited and L W Davis have no conflict of interest in preparing this Independent Report. The Independent Report has been commissioned by TYS with payment to be made for services rendered solely on a standard time-fee basis. The companies and consultants preparing this Independent Report have no association with TYS or Lymex nor have they any financial interest in or entitlement to TYS or Lymex or associates of Lymex.
10.3 Limitations
The views expressed in this Independent Report are solely those of Veronica Webster Pty Limited, and L W Davis. When conclusions and interpretations credited specifically to other parties are discussed within the Report, then these are not necessarily the views of Veronica Webster Pty Limited or L W Davis.
10.4 Consents
Veronica Webster Pty Limited hereby consents to the inclusion of the Independent Report in a Prospectus prepared by TYS for the purpose of raising exploration capital.
Veronica Webster Pty Limited hereby consents to the inclusion of the Independent Report, in both electronic and paper form, in the form and context in which it appears and advise that we have not, at the date of the Independent Report, withdrawn such consent. Veronica Webster Pty Limited was only commissioned to prepare, and has only authorised issue of this Independent Report on Lymex's exploration tenements specified in the Independent Report. It has not been involved in the preparation of, or authorised issue of, any other part of the Prospectus in which this Independent Report is included.
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For and on behalf of VERONICA WEBSTER PTY LIMITED
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L W DAVIS
BSc (Special Geology), Leics.UK, FAusIMM, FAIG, CP Geo
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7. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
7.1 Basis and method of preparation
The purpose of this section is to provide a pro forma financial perspective of the Company following completion of the acquisition of Lymex and completion of this Offer (subscribed to a minimum of $3,750,000 and maximum of $6,000,000).
The Company is to acquire 100% of the issued capital of Lymex, the owner of eight exploration licences or “Tenements” prospective for flake graphite, located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. The tenements of Lymex are referred to as the “Oakdale Graphite Project”. In acquiring Lymex, the Company shall have the right to explore for graphite, iron ore and base metal deposits from the Tenements.
Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information presented in this section comprises the pro forma consolidated Statement of Financial Position of the Company including:
i. Lymex as if the acquisition had occurred at the balance date;
ii. the raising under the Prospectus; and iii. the conversion of Convertible Notes and payables into shares in the Company; based on the historical consolidated Statements of Financial Position as at 30 June 2014 of the Company and Lymex.
The Company currently has no business and is in the process of completing the acquisition of Lymex. Lymex assets are not yet producing any revenue. Historical Statements of Comprehensive Income have therefore not been disclosed for the Company or Lymex.
The Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information is presented in the Prospectus in an abbreviated form, insofar as it does not include all of the presentation and disclosures required by Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements applicable to general purpose financial reports prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 .
The stated basis of preparation is the recognition and measurement principles contained in Australian Accounting Standards applied to the Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information and the transactions to which the pro forma adjustments relate, as if those transactions had occurred as at 30 June 2014, or prior to that date. Due to its nature, the Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information does not represent the Company’s prospective financial position.
The Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information has been extracted from the financial accounts of the Company and Lymex.
The General Purpose Financial Reports for the Company have been subject to an annual audit and half year review by BDO East Coast Partnership. The auditor’s reports have contained an Emphasis of Matter in relation to the going concern of the Company, stating that “the ability of the disclosing entity to continue as a going concern is dependent on the successful completion of the proposed Capital Raising.”
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The General Purpose Financial Reports for Lymex Limited, the parent entity of Lymex prior to its acquisition by the Company, have been subject to an annual audit (on a consolidated basis) for the financial year ended 30 June 2014 by KPMG. The auditor’s report contained an Emphasis of Matter in relation to the going concern of Lymex Limited, stating that there exists a material uncertainty about the company’s and group’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore realise its assets, in particular the exploration and evaluation assets, and extinguish its liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial report.
The Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information should be read in conjunction with the Investigating Accountant’s Report.
7.2 Consolidated Historical and Pro Forma Consolidated Historical Statements of Financial Position
Set out in the table below are summarised historical consolidated statements of financial position for the Company and Lymex as at 30 June 2014, and a summarised pro forma consolidated statement of financial position assuming the acquisition of Lymex and completion of the Offer as detailed in the notes below.
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| Statements of financial position as at 30 June 2014 |
Statement of financial position Minimum Maximum |
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| Company (1) Lymex (2) |
Subscription (3) Subscription (3) |
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| CURRENT ASSETS Cash assets4 Trade and Other Receivables TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NON CURRENT ASSETS Mineral assets5 TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables Financial liabilities TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL LIABILITIES |
274 6,553 3,171,827 5,281,827 - 792 792 792 |
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| 274 7,345 3,172,619 5,282,619 - 5,684,664 5,684,664 5,684,664 |
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| - 5,684,664 5,684,664 5,684,664 274 5,692,009 8,857,283 10,967,283 113,348 13,025 13,025 13,025 100,000 - - - |
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| 213,348 13,025 13,025 13,025 213,348 13,025 13,025 13,025 |
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| Historical Consolidated | Pro-Forma Consolidated | |
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| Statements of financial position as at 30 June 2014 |
Statement of financial position Minimum Maximum |
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| Company (1) Lymex (2) |
Subscription (3) Subscription (3) |
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| NET ASSETS EQUITY Issued capital6 Accumulated losses TOTAL EQUITY |
(213,074) 5,678,984 8,844,258 10,954,258 26,596,792 100 4,422,043 6,494,296 (26,809,866) 5,678,884 4,422,215 4,459,962 |
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| (213,074) 5,678,984 8,844,258 10,954,258 |
Notes:
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Column 1 represents the historical consolidated statement of financial position of the Company as at 30 June 2014.
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Column 2 represents the historical consolidated statement of financial position of Lymex as at 30 June 2014.
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Column 3 and 4 represent the pro forma consolidated statement of financial position of the Company assuming:
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(a) the acquisition of 100% of Lymex on 30 June 2014. Under the reverse acquisition accounting standard requirements, the consolidated financial statements of the legal parent (the Company) are presented as a continuation of the financial statements of the main private operating entity (Lymex);
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(b) the Minimum Subscription of $3,750,000 (column 3) and the Maximum Subscription of $6,000,000 (column 4) respectively less estimated associated costs to be satisfied in cash for the minimum / maximum raise of $585,000/ $725,000. Cash costs of the Minimum / Maximum Offer have been allocated as $349,380/ $527,127 to contributed equity relating to the issue of Shares and $235,620/ $197,873 to accumulated losses.
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(c) The conversion of the Company Convertible Notes totalling $100,000 and payables totalling $192,361 ($113,348 of which were recorded as at 30 June 2014) into 1,750,947 (post consolidation) shares in the Company subsequent to 30 June 2014.
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Cash assets comprise the following:
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| Cash balance from the Company, 30 June 2014 Cash balance from Lymex, 30 June 2014 Offerproceeds Offer costs |
274 | 274 |
| 6,553 | 6,553 | |
| 3,750,000 | 6,000,000 | |
| (585,000) | (725,000) | |
| Cash as per pro forma statements of financial position |
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3,171,827 |
5,281,827 | |
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Mineral assets in Lymex comprise the capitalised costs associated with the exploration and development of the Lymex tenements.
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Issued capital is calculated as follows:
| Minimum Subscription | Minimum Subscription | Maximum Subscription | Maximum Subscription | |
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| Number of shares on issue as at 30 June 2014 (pre- consolidation) |
271,278,809 | 26,596,792 | 271,278,809 | 26,596,792 |
| Capital structure following share consolidation(1:72) |
3,768,238 | 26,596,792 | 3,768,238 | 26,596,792 |
| Convertible Notes conversion | 789,141 | 100,000 | 789,141 |
100,000 |
| Other debt to equity conversion |
961,806 | 192,361 | 961,806 | 192,361 |
| Shares currently on issue | 5,519,185 | 26,889,153 | 5,519,185 | 26,889,153 |
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| Shares issued to Lymex shareholders |
30,000,000 | 6,000,000 | 30,000,000 | 6,000,000 |
| Reverse acquisition accountingentry |
(31,867,730 ) |
(31,867,730 ) |
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| Total Shares on issue post Lymex acquisition |
35,519,185 | 1,021,423 | 35,519,185 | 1,021,423 |
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| Capital Raising | 18,750,000 | 3,750,000 | 30,000,000 | 6,000,000 |
| Offer costs to equityfrom cash | (349,380) | (527,127) | ||
| Total Shares issued post Lymex acquisition and Offer |
54,269,185 | 4,422,043 | 65,519,185 | 6,494,296 |
7.3 Statement of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of preparation
The above financial information of the Company has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for for-profit oriented entities. The financial information also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB').
Principles of consolidation
The pro forma consolidated historical financial information incorporates the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of the Company ('company' or 'parent entity') and Lymex Tenements Pty Limited as at 30 June 2014 and the results of all subsidiaries
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and special purpose entities for the period then ended. The Company, its subsidiaries and special purpose entities together are referred to in this financial information as the 'consolidated entity'.
Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the consolidated entity has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. The effects of potential exercisable voting rights are considered when assessing whether control exists. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the consolidated entity. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between entities in the consolidated entity are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries and special purpose entities have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the consolidated entity.
Non-controlling interests, being the equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent, are shown separately within the Equity section of the consolidated Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Comprehensive Income. The non-controlling interests in the net assets comprise their interests at the date of the original business combination and their share of changes in equity since that date.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables include amounts due from customers for goods sold and services performed in the ordinary course of business. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-current assets.
Exploration and Development Expenditure
Exploration, evaluation and development expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest. These costs are only carried forward to the extent that they are expected to be recouped through the successful development of the area or where activities in the area have not yet reached a stage that permits reasonable assessment of the existence of economically recoverable reserves.
Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full against profit in the year in which the decision to abandon the area is made.
When production commences, the accumulated costs for the relevant area of interest are amortised over the life of the area according to the rate of depletion of the economically recoverable reserves.
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A regular review is undertaken of each area of interest to determine the appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest.
Trade and Other Payables
Trade and other payables represent the liabilities for goods and services received by the Company that remain unpaid at the end of the reporting period. The balance is recognised as a current liability.
Reverse Acquisition
The consolidated financial information has been prepared using reverse acquisition accounting. In reverse acquisition accounting, the cost of the business combination is deemed to have been incurred by the legal subsidiary, Lymex (the acquirer for accounting purposes) in the form of equity instruments issued to the owners of the legal parent, the Company (the acquired for accounting purposes). Any difference arising between the fair value of the net assets of the Company at the date of acquisition and the fair value of the portion of Lymex shares deemed to be issued to the Company shareholders to complete the acquisition has been recorded against accumulated losses on consolidation.
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8. INVESTIGATING ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT
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INVESTIGATING ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT
7 October 2014
The Directors Oakdale Resources Limited 24 Palmerston Road West RINGWOOD VIC 3134
Dear Sirs,
Investigating Accountant’s Report and Financial Services Guide
HALL CHADWICK CORPORATE (NSW) LIMITED ACN 080 462 488 SYDNEY
Level 40, 2 Park Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia GPO Box 3555 Sydney NSW 2001
Ph: (612) 9263 2600 Fx: (612) 9263 2800
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We have prepared this Investigating Accountant’s Report (report) at the request of the Directors of Oakdale Resources Limited (“the Company”) for inclusion in a Prospectus relating to the proposed issue by the Company of up to 30,000,000 shares at an issue price of $0.20 each to raise up to $6,000,000 before the costs of the issue (“the Prospectus”). The minimum amount of the Offer under the Prospectus is $3,750,000 which would comprise the issue of 18,750,000 shares at an issue price of $0.20 each.
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Expressions and capitalised terms defined in the Prospectus have the same meaning in this report.
The nature of this report is such that it can only be issued by an entity which holds an Australian Financial Services License (No. 227902) under the Corporations Act 2001 . Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited holds the appropriate Australian Financial Services License .
Background
The Company, formerly known as Teys Limited, currently has no business and its shares are suspended from trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”).
The Company is to acquire 100% of the issued capital of Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd (“Lymex”). Lymex holds eight (8) exploration licences in the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia referred to as the “Oakdale Graphite Project”. Following completion of the Acquisition, the Company will further evaluate the potential of the tenements covered by the exploration licences which contain graphite mineralization. The Company will apply to the Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade and Energy (DMITRE) and undertake all necessary and appropriate steps required by DMITRE to ensure that mining leases are granted to enable the Company to mine the tenements.
Proceeds of the Prospectus will be used to undertake drilling at the Oakdale Graphite Project with the objective of delineating a JORC compliant resource, to meet the costs of the acquisition of Lymex and for general working capital purposes.
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Potential investors should read the Prospectus in full. We make no comments as to the value of the current and proposed activities of the Company.
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Scope
You have requested Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Ltd. to prepare an Investigating Accountant’s Report covering the following:
Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information
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a) The pro forma consolidated Statement of Financial Position of the Company including:
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Lymex as if the acquisition had occurred at the balance date;
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the raising under the Prospectus; and
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the conversion of Convertible Notes and trade payables into shares in the Company;
based on the audited historical consolidated Statements of Financial Position as at 30 June 2014 of the Company and Lymex.
The above is known as the “Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information”.
The Company currently has no business and is in the process of completing the acquisition of Lymex. Lymex assets are not yet producing any revenue. For this reason Historical Statements of Comprehensive Income have not been disclosed for the Company or Lymex.
The Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information is presented in the Prospectus in an abbreviated form, insofar as it does not include all of the presentation and disclosures required by Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements applicable to general purpose financial reports prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 .
The stated basis of preparation is the recognition and measurement principles contained in Australian Accounting Standards applied to the Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information and the transactions to which the pro forma adjustments relate, as if those transactions had occurred as at 30 June 2014, or prior to that date. Due to its nature, the Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information does not represent the Company’s prospective financial position.
Scope of review of Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information
The Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information has been extracted from the financial accounts of the Company and Lymex.
The General Purpose Financial Reports for the Company have been subject to an annual audit and half year review by BDO East Coast Partnership. The auditor’s reports have contained an Emphasis of Matter in relation to the going concern of the Company, stating that “the ability of the disclosing entity to continue as a going concern is dependent on the successful completion of the proposed Capital Raising.”
The General Purpose Financial Reports for Lymex Limited, the parent entity of Lymex prior to its acquisition by the Company, have been subject to an annual audit (on a consolidated basis) for the financial year ended 30 June 2014 by KPMG. The auditor’s report contained an Emphasis of Matter in relation to the going concern of Lymex Limited, stating that there exists a material uncertainty about the company’s and group’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore realise its assets, in particular the exploration and evaluation assets, and extinguish its liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial report.
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The pro forma consolidated Statement of Financial Position at 30 June 2014 incorporates:
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a) the historical consolidated Statement of Financial Position of the Company as at 30 June 2014;
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b) the historical consolidated Statement of Financial Position of Lymex as at 30 June 2014;
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c) the effect of the capital raising as disclosed in the Prospectus; and
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d) the conversion of Convertible Notes and trade payables into shares in the Company that occurred subsequent to 30 June 2014.
Directors’ responsibility
The directors of the Company and Lymex are responsible for the preparation of the Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information, including the selection and determination of pro forma adjustments made to the historical financial information and included in the Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information. This includes responsibility for such internal controls as the directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a limited assurance conclusion on the financial information based on the procedures performed and the evidence we have obtained. We have conducted our engagement in accordance with the Standard on Assurance Engagement ASAE 3450 Assurance Engagements involving Corporate Fundraisings and / or Prospective Financial Information .
A review consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain reasonable assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Our engagement did not involve updating or re-issuing any previously issued audit or review report on any financial information used as a source of the financial information.
Conclusions
Based on our review, which is not an audit, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the Pro forma Consolidated Historical Financial Information is not presented fairly in all material respects, in accordance with the stated basis of preparation as described in the Prospectus.
Restriction on Use
Without modifying our conclusions, we draw attention to the purpose of the financial information, being for inclusion in the Prospectus. As a result, the financial information may not be suitable for use for another purpose. We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the financial information to which it relates, for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared.
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Consent
Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited has consented to the inclusion of this assurance report in the Prospectus in the form and context in which it is included.
Disclosure of Interest
Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited does not have any interest in the outcome of the Prospectus other than the issue of this report for which normal professional fees will be received. Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited does not hold nor have any interest in the ordinary shares of the Company.
Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited was not involved in the preparation of any part of the Prospectus, and accordingly, makes no representations or warranties as to the completeness and accuracy of any information contained in any other part of the Prospectus.
Yours faithfully
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FINANCIAL SERVICES GUIDE
Dated 7 October 2014
What is a Financial Services Guide (FSG)?
This FSG is designed to help you to decide whether to use any of the general financial product advice provided by Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited ABN 28 080 462 488, Australian Financial Services Licence Number 227902 (“HCC”).
This FSG includes information about:
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HCC and how they can be contacted;
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the services HCC is authorised to provide;
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how HCC are paid;
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any relevant associations or relationships of HCC;
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how complaints are dealt with as well as information about internal and external dispute resolution systems and how you can access them; and
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the compensation arrangements that HCC has in place.
This FSG forms part of an Investigating Accountant’s Report (“Report”) which has been prepared for inclusion in the Prospectus. The purpose of the Prospectus is to help you make an informed decision in relation to a financial product. The contents of the Prospectus, as relevant, will include details such as the risks, benefits and costs of acquiring the particular financial product.
Financial services that HCC is authorised to provide
HCC holds an Australian Financial Services Licence, which authorises it to provide, amongst other services, financial product advice for securities and interests in managed investment schemes, including investor directed portfolio services, to retail clients. We provide financial product advice when engaged to prepare a report in relation to a transaction relating to one of these types of finance products.
HCC's responsibility to you
HCC has been engaged by the Directors of Oakdale Resources Limited to prepare this Report for inclusion in a Prospectus in relation to the public offering of shares in Oakdale Resources Limited on the ASX (“Offer”).
You have not engaged HCC directly but have received a copy of the Report because you have been provided with a copy of the Prospectus. HCC nor the employees of HCC are acting for any person other than Oakdale Resources Limited. HCC is responsible and accountable to you for ensuring that there is a reasonable basis for the conclusions in the Report.
General advice
As HCC has been engaged by Oakdale Resources Limited, the Report only contains general advice as it has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of the general advice in the Report having regard to your circumstances before you act on the general advice contained in the Report.
You should also consider the other parts of the Prospectus before making any decision in relation to the Offer.
Fees HCC may receive
HCC charges fees for preparing reports. These fees will usually be agreed with, and paid by, the Oakdale Resources Limited. Fees are agreed on either a fixed fee or a time cost basis. In this instance, Oakdale Resources Limited has agreed to pay HCC $10,000 (excluding GST and out of pocket expenses) for preparing the Report. HCC and its officers, representatives, related entities and associates will not receive any other fee or benefit in connection with the provision of this Report.
HCC officers and representatives receive a salary or a partnership distribution from Hall Chadwick Sydney professional advisory and accounting practice (the Hall Chadwick Sydney Partnership) and dividends from
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associated companies. Remuneration and benefits are not provided directly in connection with any engagement for the provision of general financial product advice in the Report. Further details may be provided on request.
Referrals
HCC does not pay commissions or provide any other benefits to any person for referring customers to them in connection with a Report.
Associations and relationships
Through a variety of corporate and trust structures HCC is controlled by and operates as part of the Hall Chadwick Sydney Partnership. HCC's directors may be partners in the Hall Chadwick Sydney Partnership. Mr David Kenney and Mr Drew Townsend, directors of HCC and partners in the Hall Chadwick Sydney Partnership, have prepared this Report. The financial product advice in the Report is provided by HCC and not by the Hall Chadwick Sydney Partnership.
From time to time HCC, the Hall Chadwick Sydney Partnership and related entities (HC entities) may provide professional services, including audit, tax and financial advisory services, to companies and issuers of financial products in the ordinary course of their businesses.
No individual involved in the preparation of this Report holds a substantial interest in, or is a substantial creditor of, Oakdale Resources Limited or has any other material financial interest in the Offer.
Complaints resolution
If you have a complaint, please let HCC know. Formal complaints should be sent in writing to: The Complaints Officer Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited GPO Box 3555 Sydney NSW 2001
If you have difficulty in putting your complaint in writing, please telephone the Complaints Officer, Drew Townsend, on (02) 9263 2600 and he will assist you in documenting your complaint. Written complaints are recorded, acknowledged within 5 days and investigated. As soon as practical, and not more than 45 days after receiving the written complaint, the response to your complaint will be advised in writing,
External complaints resolution process
If HCC cannot resolve the complaint to your satisfaction within 45 days, you can refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). FOS is an independent company that has been established to provide free advice and assistance to consumers to help in resolving complaints relating to the financial services industry.
Further details about FOS are available at the FOS website www.fos.org.au or by contacting them directly at: Financial Ombudsman Service Limited GPO Box 3, Melbourne Victoria 3001 Telephone: 1300 78 08 06 Facsimile (03) 9613 6399 Email: [email protected]
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission also has a free call infoline on 1300 300 630 which you may use to obtain information about your rights.
Compensation arrangements
HCC has professional indemnity insurance cover as required by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth).
Contact details
You may contact HCC at: Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited GPO Box 3555 Sydney NSW 2001 Telephone: (02) 9263 2600 Facsimile: (02) 9263 2800
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9. SOLICITORS REPORT ON TENEMENTS
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10. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
The Company or Lymex Tenements have entered into various agreements, which the Board consider to be material and relevant to potential investors in the Company. Set out below is a summary of these material contracts.
List of Material Contracts:
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Share Sale Agreement between the Company, Lymex Limited and Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd dated 25 February 2014.
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Corporate Advisory Mandate Letter between Teys Limited (now Oakdale Resources Limited and Patersons dated 22 January 2014
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Settlement Agreement with Anglo-American dated 3 August 2014
Employment, Consultant and Service Agreements:
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Bourse Securities Pty Ltd (John Lynch) – Managing Directors Consulting Agreement
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Graham White - Director’s Service Agreement
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Phillip Staveley - Director’s Service Agreement
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Andrew Harrington - Director’s Service Agreement
Other Agreements:
- Escrow Agreement
The entire agreements are not reproduced in this Prospectus.
10.1 Share Sale Agreement between Teys Limited, Lymex Limited and Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd dated 25 February 2014
The Company entered into a Share Sale Agreement with Lymex Limited and Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd on 25 February 2014 (‘Share Sale Agreement’) .
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Company agreed to purchase all 100% of the issued share capital of Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd. Lymex Ltd has agreed to procure the Lymex Shareholders sell their shares in Lymex Tenements to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Share Sale Agreement.
The material terms of the Share Sale Agreement are as follows:
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million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant inferred graphite resources have been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content; and
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7,500,000 Shares in the Company to be issued to the Lymex Shareholders in the Lymex Shareholder’s Proportions at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post Consolidation basis) to be issued upon the Company announcing to the ASX that at least 10 million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant indicated graphite resources plus JORC Code compliant measured graphite resources have been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content.
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7,500,000 Shares in the Company to be issued to the Lymex Shareholders in the Lymex Shareholder’s proportions at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per share (on a post Consolidation basis) to be issued upon the Company announcing to the ASX that the Company has sold 50% of the Company’s iron ore rights for at least $10,000,000 (excluding GST) provided such sale and receipt of the sale proceeds occurs within 36 months of the date of the Company’s listing on ASX. The Shares are to be issued by the Company only after receipt (without deduction) of the sum of $10,000,000 by the Company .
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Completion of the Share Sale Agreement was conditional on inter alia the following:
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The requisite Shareholder approvals being obtained in respect to the Company for the transaction; (obtained)
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Completion of consolidation of the Company’s share capital on a 1:72 basis; (completed)
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The Company receiving approval from the ASX for readmission;
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The South Australian Mines Department approving the change in control of Lymex Tenements (no longer required)
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The Tenements being or becoming unencumbered other than any rights granted to Anglo pursuant to the Anglo Royalty Agreement;
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Lymex having no liabilities at the date of completion of the acquisition of Lymex Tenements; and
As at completion of the acquisition of the Tenements by the Company, the Board of Directors of the Company will comprise four (4) persons, including two (2) directors nominated by Lymex Limited and two (2) independent directors. Refer to Section 4 for further information on the Directors.
The Company will assume all royalty obligations to Anglo insofar as they relate to the graphite, iron ore and base metal resources on the Tenements.
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10.2 Mandate Agreement between the Company and Patersons Securities Limited
The Company has entered into an agreement with Patersons Securities Limited (‘ Patersons’ ) whereupon Patersons will act as Corporate Advisor to the Company in respect to the Oakdale Graphite Project and Lead Manager to the capital raising. Patersons will assist the Company with the introduction and arrangement of the acquisition of Lymex Tenements and to raise the required equity to satisfy applicable ASX Listing Rules. The following fees are payable to Patersons:
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A corporate advisory fee of $60,000 (excluding GST);
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A success fee, calculated at 2.5% of the value of the initial consideration paid by the Company for the acquisition of the Lymex Tenements; and
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A selling fee of 6.0% of the gross amount raised by the Capital Raising from all sources.
10.3 Royalty Agreement with Anglo-American, including Sale Documents and Deeds of Variation
The key terms of the original Termination of Tenement Sale and Option Agreement and creation of revised royalty dated 30 November 2009 (‘ Royalty Agreement’ ) between Anglo American Exploration (Australia) Pty Ltd (‘ Anglo’ ) and Lynch Mining Pty Ltd (‘ Lynch Mining’ ) were as follows:
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Lynch Mining would pay Anglo a royalty on all minerals or other commodities other than uranium derived from the Tenements which are the subject of exploration licences EL 2662, EL 3096 or EL 3126 (‘ Royalty Tenements ’);
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If a capital raising was undertaken for purposes which include exploration or mining on one or more of the Royalty Tenements, Lynch Mining would pay Anglo $280,000 plus GST upon completion of the capital raising;
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As security for the performance of the Royalty Agreement, Lynch Mining would provide a charge in favour of Anglo.
The key terms of the Deed of Variation and Assumption between Anglo, Lynch Mining, Alphadale Pty Ltd (‘ Alphadale’ ) and Lymex Tenements dated 21 October 2010 (‘ Deed of Variation’ ) were as follows:
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Lymex Tenements and Alphadale assumed all obligations of Lynch Mining under the Royalty Agreement;
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Alphadale and Lymex Tenements provided a charge in favour of Anglo as security for the due performance of Alphadale and Lymex
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Tenement’s performance under the Royalty Agreement and Deed of Variation;
- If a capital raising was undertaken for purposes which included exploration or mining on one or more of the Royalty Tenements, Alphadale and/or Lymex Tenements would pay Anglo $280,000 plus GST upon completion of the capital raising.
On 20 August 2014 Lymex entered into a further Deed of Variation with Anglo that requires the Company to make a one off payment of $250,000 plus GST (‘Anglo Royalty Payment’) in full and final settlement of all of its obligations to Anglo provided that the Company raises a minimum of $3,750,000 in the capital raising being conducted pursuant to this Prospectus and has its Shares re-quoted on ASX.
10.4 Bourse Securities Pty Ltd (John Lynch) – Executive Services Agreement
The Executive Chairman Employment Agreement is for the engagement of John Lynch as the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of the Company.
The remuneration to be paid by the Company to John Lynch under the terms of the Agreement is the sum of $ 180,000 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
10.5 Graham White – Non-Executive Director’s Service Agreement
The Director’s Service Agreement is for the engagement of Graham White as a non-executive director of the Company.
The remuneration to be paid by the Company to Graham White under the terms of the Agreement is the sum of $ 40,000 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
10.6 Phillip Staveley – Non-Executive Director’s Service Agreement
The Director’s Service Agreement is for the engagement of Phillip Staveley as a non-executive director of the Company.
The remuneration to be paid by the Company to Phillip Staveley under the terms of the Agreement is the sum of $ 40,000 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
10.7 Andrew Harrington – Non-Executive Director’s Service Agreement
The Director’s Service Agreement is for the engagement of Andrew Harrington as a non-executive director of the Company.
The remuneration to be paid by the Company to Andrew Harrington under the terms of the Agreement is the sum of $ 40,000 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
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10.8 Escrow Agreements
The Company has entered into Restriction Agreements with certain holders of restricted securities for the purposes of complying with Chapter 9 of the ASX Listing Rules.
The Agreements are in the approved form as set out in Appendix 9A of the ASX Listing Rules.
The Initial Consideration Shares issued to Matamin Pty Ltd a company associated with Mr John Lynch an incoming director of the Company will be subject to an escrow period of 24 months.
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11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
11.1 Documents Available for Inspection
The following documents are available for inspection during normal office hours, free of charge, at the registered office of the Company and will be for a period of at least 12 months from the date of lodgement of this Prospectus with the ASIC:
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the material contracts referred to in Section 10 of this Prospectus.
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(3) the consents referred to in Section 12 of this Prospectus;
11.2 Rights attaching to Shares
The Shares to be issued pursuant to this Prospectus will rank equally in all respects with the existing Shares of the Company. Full details of the rights attaching to the Shares are set out in the Constitution.
The Constitution contains the internal rules of the Company and defines matters such as the rights, duties and powers of its shareholders and Directors and includes provisions to the following effect:
Issue of Shares
The issue of Shares by the Company is under the control of the Directors, subject to the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules and any rights attached to any special class of Shares.
Transfer of Shares
The Company may participate in the electronic share registration and transfer system known as CHESS operated by ASX under the Security Clearing House Business Rules. For the purposes of the participation in CHESS, the Company may issue holding statements in lieu of share certificates. The Company will not charge any fee for registering a transfer of Shares. The Directors may refuse to register a transfer of Shares in the circumstances permitted or required under the Corporations Act and Listing Rules.
Meetings of members
Directors may call a meeting of members whenever they think fit. Members may call a meeting as provided by the Corporations Act. The Constitution contains provisions prescribing the content requirements of notices of meetings of members and all members are entitled to a notice of meeting. A quorum for a meeting of members is two (2) eligible voters. The Company will hold annual general meetings in accordance with the Corporations Act and the Listing Rules.
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Voting
Subject to any rights or restrictions for the time being attached to any shares or class of shares of the Company, each shareholder is entitled to receive notice of, attend and vote at a general meeting. Resolutions of members will be decided by a show of hands unless a poll is demanded. On a show of hands each eligible voter present has one vote. On a poll each eligible member has one vote for each fully paid share held and a fraction of a vote for each partly paid share determined by the amount paid up on that share.
Directors
Under the provisions of the Constitution, the minimum number of Directors is 3 and the maximum is 9. The Board may appoint a new Director to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to the board. Any such Director must retire at the next Annual General Meeting (at which meeting he or she may be eligible for election as director).
The Company in general meeting may appoint a new Director to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to the board.
No Director, other than the Managing Director may hold office for longer than 3 years without submitting himself or herself for re-election.
The business of the Company is to be managed by or under the direction of the Directors.
Dividends
The Directors may from time to time declare a dividend to be paid to the Shareholders entitled to the dividend, subject to the rights of any preference Shareholders and to the rights of the holders of any shares created or raised under any special arrangement as to dividend. Such dividend will be payable on all Shares according to the proportion that the amount paid (not credited) is of the total amounts paid and payable (excluding amounts credited) in respect of such Shares. The Directors may from time to time pay to the Shareholders any interim dividends as they may determine. No dividend will carry interest as against the Company.
Subject to the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act and upon resolution of the Directors, the Company may introduce a dividend reinvestment plan on any terms and conditions, which the Directors think fit. Such plan may provide for any dividend declared to be payable on Shares which are participating Shares in the dividend reinvestment plan, less any amount which the Company will be entitled or obliged to retain, whether pursuant to law or the Constitution, to be applied by the Company to the payment of the subscription price of Shares.
Officers: indemnities and insurance
The Constitution provides the Company with the ability to indemnify an officer (including Directors) against liabilities incurred by the officer in that capacity in relation to costs and expenses incurred by that officer in successfully defending legal proceedings.
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Under the Constitution, to the extent permitted by law, the Company indemnifies every person who is or has been a Director or Secretary of the Company against a liability incurred by that person in his or her capacity as a Director or Secretary provided that the liability does not arise out of conduct involving a lack of good faith. The Company may also pay the premiums on Directors’ and officers liability insurance.
Winding Up
Subject to any rights attaching to shares, which may in the future be issued with special or preferred rights under the Constitution, on a winding up of the Company all assets that may be legally distributed among members will be distributed in proportion to the amounts paid on those shares.
11.3 Options
As at the date of this Prospectus, the Company has no Options on issue.
11.4 Directors’ interests
Other than as set out below or elsewhere in this Prospectus, no Director and no firm in which a Director is a partner, has an interest in the promotion or in property proposed to be acquired by the Company in connection with its formation or promotion. Other than as set out below or elsewhere in this Prospectus no amounts have been paid or agreed to be paid (in cash or shares or otherwise) to any Director or any firm in which any Director is a partner, either to induce him to become, or to qualify him as, a Director or otherwise for services rendered by him or by the firm in which he is a partner in connection with the formation or promotion of the Company.
Constantine Scrinis
Mr Scrinis has a relevant interest in 750,343 Shares in the Company. Mr Scrinis received no remuneration from the Company during the period from 30 June 2013 to 31 December 2013 or since, up to the date of this Prospectus.
Gregory Wood
Mr Wood has a relevant interest in 454,092 Shares in the Company. Mr Wood received no remuneration from the Company during the period from 30 June 2013 to 31 December 2013 or since, up to the date of this Prospectus.
Hemant Amin
Mr Amin has no a relevant interest in any Shares in the Company. Mr Amin received no remuneration from the Company during the period from 30 June 2013 to 31 December 2013 or since, up to the date of this Prospectus.
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John Lynch
Mr Lynch does not have a relevant interest in any securities held by the Company and has not received any remuneration from the Company.
Matamin Pty Ltd is a private company owned and controlled by John Lynch. Following the completion of the transaction to acquire Lymex Tenements, Matamin will hold 25,302,224 Shares in the Company and a right to 6,325,556 Deferred Consideration Tranche 1 Shares, 6,325,556 Deferred Consideration Tranche 2 Shares and 6,325,556 Deferred Consideration Tranche 3 Shares
Graham White
Mr White does not have a relevant interest in any securities held by the Company and has not received any remuneration from the Company.
Following the completion of the transaction to acquire Lymex Tenements, Graham White will hold 46,387 shares in the Company and a right to 11,597 Deferred Consideration Tranche 1 Shares and 11,597 Deferred Consideration Tranche 2 Shares and 11,597 Deferred Consideration Tranche 3 Shares.
Phillip Staveley
Mr Staveley does not have a relevant interest in any securities held by the Company and has not received any remuneration from the Company.
Andrew Harrington
Mr Harrington does not have a relevant interest in any securities held by the Company and has not received any remuneration from the Company.
11.6 Interests of Experts and Advisers
Except as disclosed below or elsewhere in this Prospectus, no expert nor any firm of which such expert is a partner, has or has had any interest in the formation or promotion of, or in any property proposed to be acquired by, the Company in connection with its formation or promotion, and no amounts have been paid (in cash or shares or otherwise), or agreed to be paid, to any expert or to any firm in which such expert is a partner for services rendered by him or the firm in connection with the promotion or formation of the Company.
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(a) Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited has provided an Investigating Accountant's Report to the Company in relation to the Offer. Professional fees paid or payable to Hall Chadwick for preparation of the Investigating Accountant's Report is approximately $10,000
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(b) Veronica Webster Pty Ltd has provided an Independent Geologist’s Report in relation to the Australian Project. Professional fees paid or payable to Veronica Webster Pty Ltd for preparation of the Independent Geologist’s Report is $1,750
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(3) Watsons Lawyers has provided an Independent Solicitor’s Report in relation to the Australian Tenements. Professional fees paid or payable to Watsons Lawyers for preparation of the Independent Solicitor’s Report are $4,000 (ex. GST)
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(4) Cary Stynes acted as a consultant to the Company. Professional fees payable to Mr Stynes for work done in relation to this Prospectus are $50,000 (ex. GST).
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(e) Patersons Securities Limited has acted as Corporate Advisor to the Company in relation to the Oakdale Graphite Project and Lead Manager to the capital raising. Professional fees payable to Patersons are disclosed in Section 10.2.
11.7 Consents
The following consents have been given in accordance with the Corporations Act:
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(c) Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited has given and has not before lodgement of this Prospectus withdrawn its written consent to be named in this Prospectus as the Investigating Accountant and to the inclusion in this Prospectus of its Investigating Accountant's Report of this Prospectus in the form and context in which it is included. Notwithstanding that it may be referred to elsewhere in this Prospectus, Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited has only been involved in the preparation of the Investigating Accountant's Report and was not involved in the preparation of any other part of this Prospectus. Hall Chadwick Corporate (NSW) Limited did not authorise or cause the issue of this Prospectus and does not accept any liability to any person in respect of any false or misleading statement in, or omission from, any part of this Prospectus other than in respect of the Investigating Accountant's Report.
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(d) BDO East Coast Partnership has given and has not before lodgement of this Prospectus withdrawn its written consent to be named in this Prospectus as the auditor of the Company. BDO East Coast Partnership did not authorise or cause the issue of this Prospectus and does not accept any liability to any person in respect of any false or misleading statement in, or omission from, any part of this Prospectus.
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respect of any false or misleading statement in, or omission from, any part of this Prospectus other than in respect of the Independent Geologist’s Report.
(f) Watsons Lawyers has given and has not before lodgement of this Prospectus withdrawn its written consent to be named in this Prospectus as the Independent Solicitor Reporting on the Tenements and to the inclusion in this Prospectus of its Independent Solicitor’s Report of this Prospectus in the form and context in which it is included. Notwithstanding that it may be referred to elsewhere in this Prospectus, Watsons Lawyers has only been involved in the preparation of the Independent Solicitor’s Report reporting on the Tenements and was not involved in the preparation of any other part of this Prospectus. Watsons Lawyers did not authorise or cause the issue of this Prospectus and does not accept any liability to any person in respect of any false or misleading statement in, or omission from, any part of this Prospectus other than in respect of the Independent Solicitor’s Report.
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(g) Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd has given and, as at the date hereof, has not withdrawn, its written consent to be named as Share Registrar in the form and context in which it is named. Security Transfer Registrars has had no involvement in the preparation of any part of the Prospectus other than being named as Share Registrar to the Company. Security Transfer Registrars has not authorised or caused the issue of, and expressly disclaims and takes no responsibility for, any part of the Prospectus.
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(g) Patersons Securities Limited has given and, as at the date hereof, has not withdrawn, its written consent to be named as Corporate Advisor and Lead Manager to the Offer in the form and context in which it is named. Patersons Securities Limited has had no involvement in the preparation of any part of the Prospectus other than being named as Corporate Advisor to the Company and Lead Manager to the Offer. Patersons Securities Limited has not authorised or caused the issue of, and expressly disclaims and takes no responsibility for, any part of the Prospectus.
11.8 Expenses of the Offer
The estimated expenses of the Offer are as follows:
| Expense | Amount (A$) |
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| InvestigatingAccountant'sFees | $10,000 |
| Independent Geologist’s Report | $1,750 |
| Independent Solicitor’s Report | $4,000 |
| CorporateAdvisoryFees/SuccessFee | $210,000 |
| ProspectusPreparation | $100,000 |
| BrokerageFees (if$6,000,000israised) | $360,000 |
| Other expenses | $39,250 |
| **Total ** | $725,000 |
The above amounts are exclusive of GST
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11.9 Litigation
The Company is not involved in any litigation, arbitration or other legal proceedings and the Directors are not aware of any threatened or pending litigation or arbitration against the Company.
11.10 Forecasts
The Company is a mining exploration company with the intention of becoming a producer of minerals in the medium term. Given the speculative nature of exploration, mineral production and development there are considerable uncertainties associated with forecasting future revenue of the Company. On this basis, the Directors consider that reliable forecasts cannot be prepared and therefore no forecasts have been included in this Prospectus.
11.11 Taxation
The acquisition and disposal of Shares in the Company will have taxation consequences for investors which will differ depending on the individual financial affairs of each investor.
It is the responsibility of the investors to satisfy themselves of the particular taxation treatment that applies to them in relation to the Offer by consulting their professional advisors.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company, any of the Directors, officers and each of their respective advisors, accept no liability and responsibility in respect of any of the taxation consequences arising from the Offer.
11.13 Directors' Statement
The Directors state that they have made all reasonable enquiries and have reasonable grounds to believe that any statements by the Directors in this Prospectus are true and not misleading and that in respect to any other statements made in this Prospectus by persons other than Directors, the Directors have made reasonable enquiry and have reasonable grounds to believe that persons making the statement or statements were competent to make such statements, those persons have given the consent required by section 716 of the Corporations Act to the issue of this Prospectus and have not withdrawn that consent, before lodgement of this Prospectus with the ASIC.
This Prospectus is prepared on the basis that:
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(a) certain matters may be reasonably expected to be known to professional advisers of any kind with whom Applicants may reasonably be expected to consult; and
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(b) Information is known to Applicants or their professional advisers by virtue of any Acts or laws of the Commonwealth of Australia or any State of Australia.
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12. DIRECTORS’ AUTHORISATION
In accordance with s.720 of the Corporations Act, the lodgement and issue of this Prospectus has been consented to and authorised by each of the Directors.
Signed for and on behalf of the Company
____ Chairman and Managing Director_
Dated: 9 October 2014
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13. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
These definitions are provided to assist persons in understanding some of the expressions used in this Prospectus.
“$” means Australian dollars
“AEDT” means Australian Eastern Daylight Time
“Agreement” means the Share Sale Agreement between Teys Limited (ACN 009 118 861), Lymex Limited (ACN 145 384 961) and Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd (ACN 146 438 431) dated 25 February 2014
"Applicant" means a person who submits an Application.
"Application" means a valid application to subscribe for Shares under this Prospectus.
"Application Form" or “Application Forms” means the application forms that are attached to and forming part of this Prospectus and includes the Public Offer Application Form.
"ASIC" means Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
"ASTC" means ASX Settlement and Transfer Corporation Pty Ltd (ACN 008 504 532).
"ASX" means Australian Stock Exchange Limited (ACN 008 624 691).
"Auditor" means BDO East Coast Partnership
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company unless the context indicates otherwise.
"CHESS" means ASX Clearing House Electronic Sub registry System.
"Company" means Oakdale Resources Limited (ACN 009 118 861) formerly Teys Limited
"Constitution" means the Constitution of the Company as at the date of issue of this Prospectus.
“Consolidation” means the consolidation of the Company’s existing Shares (prior to the issue of Shares under this Prospectus), on a ratio of one (1) new share for each seventy two (72) shares held (rounded up to nearest whole number).
"Corporations Act" means the Corporations Act (2001).
“Deferred Consideration Tranche 1 Shares” means the Shares to be issued to the Lymex Shareholders upon the Company announcing to the ASX that at least 10 million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant inferred graphite resources have been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content.
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“Deferred Consideration Tranche 2 Shares” means the Shares to be issued to the Lymex Shareholders upon the Company announcing to the ASX that at least 10 million tonnes in total of JORC Code compliant indicated graphite resources plus JORC Code compliance measured graphite resources have been delineated and defined at the Tenements grading at no less than 8% total graphitic content.
“Deferred Consolidation Tranche 3 Shares” means the Shares to be issued to the Lymex Shareholders upon the Company announcing to the ASX that the Company has sold 50% of the Company’s iron ore rights for at least $10,000,000 (excluding GST) provided such sale and receipt of the sale proceeds occurs within 36 months of the date of the Company’s listing on ASX. The Shares are to be issued by the Company only after receipt (without deduction) of the sum of $10,000,000 by the Company.
“Declaration of Environmental Factors” means a program for mining operations that is required to identify elements of the environment which may be at risk from the proposed exploration activities and the ways in which potential impacts can be prevented or managed.
“Declared Equipment” is defined in the Mining Act to mean:
- (a) a trench digger or excavator; or
(b) drilling equipment within a class prescribed by the Mining Regulations; or
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(c) mechanically driven equipment, equipped with a blade or bucket of a width exceeding 750 mm, capable of ripping, gouging, scooping or digging earth or rock material; or
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(d) equipment that is capable of digging, boring or tunnelling underground, generally in a horizontal plane, with a cross sectional dimension greater than 750 mm;
“Department” means the South Australian Government Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy, the department responsible for administering the Mining Act;
“Director of Mines” means the Director of Mines appointed pursuant to the Mining Act to exercise powers and discharge duties pursuant to that Act;
"Directors" means the board of directors of the Company as it is constituted from time to time.
“Eligible Shareholders” means the Company’s existing Shareholders with registered addresses in Australia, and who are eligible to participate in the Offer;
“Energy Act” means the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act 2000 (SA);
“Environment Act” means the Environment Protection Act 1993 (SA);
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“Environment and Biodiversity Act” means the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth);
“ERD Court” means the Environment, Resources and Development Court of South Australia;
"EST" means Eastern Standard Time.
“Exposure Period” means the period of 7 days after the date of lodgement of this Prospectus, which period may be extended by ASIC by not more than 7 days pursuant to s. 727(3) of the Corporations Act.
“General Meeting” means the Company’s General Meeting of shareholders held on 21 July 2014;
“ Heritage Act ” means the Aboriginal Heritage Act, 1988 (SA);
“Heritage Protection Act” means the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (Cth);
“ILUAs” means indigenous land use agreements and ILUA means one of them;
"Issuer Sponsored" means securities issued by an issuer that are held in uncertificated form without the holder entering into a sponsorship agreement with a broker or without the holder being admitted as an institutional participant in CHESS;
“JORC Code” means the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Reserves and Ore Reserves 2012;
"Listing Rules" means the listing rules of ASX;
“Lymex Tenements” means Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd (ACN: 146 438 431);
“Lymex Shareholders” means the shareholders of Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd (ACN 146 438 431) who are selling their shares in Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd to the Company under the Share Sale Agreement;
"Minimum Application" means the minimum application for Shares that can be made by an Applicant under this Offer, being valid subscriptions for at least 10,000 Shares;
“Mining Act” means the Mining Act 1971 (SA);
“Mining Regulations” means the Mining Regulations, 2011 (SA);
“Minister” means the Minister of the Crown responsible for the administration of the Mining Act;
“National Native Title Register ” means the register maintained by the Native Title Registrar pursuant to Part 8 of the Native Title Act;
“Native Title Act” means the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth);
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“Native Title (SA) Act” means the Native Title (South Australia) Act 1994 (SA);
“Native Title Registrar” means the registrar appointed under Part 5 of the Native Title Act;
“Native Vegetation Act” means the Native Vegetation Act 1991 (SA);
“ Native Vegetation Regulations ” means the Native Vegetation Regulations 2003 (SA);
“ Oakdale Graphite Project ” means the graphite and base metal exploration project Tenements located on the Eyre Peninsula, comprising of the Tungketta Hill, Brimpton Lakem Sheringa, Mt Hope, Lock, Kalpinnie, Brokker, Hillside and Lake Malata tenements and covering an area of approximately 2,008 square kilometres.
“Offer” means the offer made to the public during the Offer Period to subscribe for up to 30,000,000 Shares at an issue price of $0.20;
“ Offer Application Form ” means the Application Form attached to or accompanying this Prospectus and which relates to the Offer;
" Offer Closing Date " means 23 October 2014 or such earlier or later date as the Directors may determine;
" Offer Period " means the period commencing on the Opening Date and ending on the Public Offer Closing Date.
"Opening Date" means 9 October 2014 or such earlier or later date as the Directors may determine;
“Other Drilling Equipment” means all drilling equipment which is not Declared Equipment;
“Parks and Wildlife Act” means the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1972 (SA);
“Prospectus” means this Replacement Prospectus dated 9 October 2014 and which was lodged with ASIC on 9 October 2014
“Radiation Protection Act” means the Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982 (SA);
“Register of ILUAs” means the register maintained by the Native Title Registrar pursuant to Part 8A of the Native Title Act;
“Register of Native Title Claims” means the register maintained by the Native Title Register pursuant to Part 7 of the Native Title Act;
“Resolutions” means the resolutions as set out in the Notice of General Meeting of the Company held on 21 July 2014
“ SARIG ” means the Department’s spacial database of that name;
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"Share" means a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Company.
“Shareholder” means a holder of shares in the Company.
"Share Registry" means Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd
“Share Sale Agreement” means the agreement entered into between Oakdale Resources Limited, Lymex Limited and Lymex Tenements on 25 February 2014 pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase all of the shares in Lymex Tenements in consideration for Lymex Shareholders being issued securities in Oakdale Resources.
"Tenements" means the exploration licence tenements held by Lymex Tenements Pty Ltd that the Company will acquire following completion of the Share Sale Agreement as described in section 3 of this Prospectus.
“Tribunal” means the National Native Title Tribunal constituted under Part 6 of the Native Title Act;
“Wilderness Protection Act” means the Wilderness Protection Act 1992 (SA).
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14. APPLICATION FORMS
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APPLICATION FORM
THIS DOCUMENT IS IMPORTANT. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO HOW TO DEAL WITH IT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STOCK BROKER OR LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR.
| respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
respondence to: Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd X 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 nning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 [email protected] .securitytransfer.com.au OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED ACN: 009 118 861 BROKER STAMP Broker Code Advisor Code SE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM es will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS. |
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| Shares at AUD $0.20 per share A or such lesser number of Shares which may be allocated to me/us by their Directors. Postal Address / Unit Street Number Street Name or PO BOX Postcode State Suburb/Town/City Country Name (if not Australia) (where applicable) CHESS HIN XIf an incorrect CHESS HIN has been provided (e.g.: incorrect number, registration details do not match those registered) any securities issued will be held on the Issuer Sponsored subregister. Contact Number ( ) Contact Name Email Address @Tax File Number / Australian Business Number Tax File Number of Security Holder #2 (Joint Holdings Only) I/We apply for: , , I/We lodge full application of monies of: $ , , . (e.g.: THE SMITH SUPER FUND A/C) Account Designation < > Title (e.g.: Dr, Mrs) Given Name(s) or Company Name Title (e.g.: Dr, Mrs) Given Name(s) or Company Name Joint Applicant #2 Full Name of Applicant / Company Title (e.g.: Dr, Mrs) Given Name(s) or Company Name Joint Applicant #3 |
Shares at AUD $0.20 per share A or such lesser number of Shares which may be allocated to me/us by their Directors. Postal Address / Unit Street Number Street Name or PO BOX Postcode State Suburb/Town/City Country Name (if not Australia) I/We apply for: , , I/We lodge full application of monies of: $ , , . (e.g.: THE SMITH SUPER FUND A/C) Account Designation < > Title (e.g.: Dr, Mrs) Given Name(s) or Company Name Title (e.g.: Dr, Mrs) Given Name(s) or Company Name Joint Applicant #2 Full Name of Applicant / Company Title (e.g.: Dr, Mrs) Given Name(s) or Company Name Joint Applicant #3 |
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All Correspondence to:
Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd PO BOX 535, APPLECROSS WA 6953 770 Canning Highway, APPLECROSS WA 6153 T: +61 8 9315 2333 F: +61 8 9315 2233 E: [email protected] W: www.securitytransfer.com.au
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM
No shares will be issued pursuant to the Prospectus later than 13 months after the date of the Prospectus. Before completing this Application Form you should read the accompanying Prospectus and the instructions overleaf. Please print using BLOCK LETTERS.
CHESS HIN (where applicable) If an incorrect CHESS HIN has been provided (e.g.: incorrect number, registration details do not X match those registered) any securities issued will be held on the Issuer Sponsored subregister. Contact Name Contact Number ( ) Email Address @ Tax File Number / Australian Business Number Tax File Number of Security Holder #2 (Joint Holdings Only)
If an incorrect CHESS HIN has been provided (e.g.: incorrect number, registration details do not match those registered) any securities issued will be held on the Issuer Sponsored subregister.
Declaration and Statements:
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(1) I/We declare that all details and statements made by me/us are complete and accurate.
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(2) I/We agree to be bound by the Terms & Conditions set out in the Prospectus and by the Constitution of the Company.
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(3) I/We authorise the Company to complete and execute any documentation necessary to effect the issue of Shares to me/us.
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(4) I/We have received personally a copy of the Prospectus accompanied by or attached to this Application form, or a copy of the Application Form or a direct derivative of the Application Form before applying for the Shares.
(5) I/We acknowledge that the Company will send me/us a paper copy of the Prospectus and any Supplementary Prospectus or Replacement Prospectus
(if applicable) free of charge if I/we request so during the currency of the Prospectus.
(6) I/We acknowledge that returning the Application Form with the application monies will constitute my/our offer to subscribe for Shares in the Company and that no notice of acceptance of the application will be provided.
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TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT, THIS FORM MUST NOT BE HANDED TO ANY PERSON UNLESS IT IS ATTACHED TO OR ACCOMPANIED BY THE PROSPECTUS DATED 9 OCTOBER 2014 AND ANY RELEVANT SUPPLEMENTARY PROSPECTUS.
This Application Form relates to the Offer of Fully Paid Shares in OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED pursuant to the Prospectus dated 9 October 2014.
APPLICATION FORMS
Please complete all parts of the Application Form using BLOCK LETTERS. Use correct forms of registrable name (see below). Applications using the wrong form of name may be rejected. Current CHESS participants should complete their name and address in the same format as they are presently registered in the CHESS system.
Insert the number of Shares you wish to apply for. The application must be for a minimum of 10,000 Shares and thereafter in multiples of 1,000 Shares. The applicant(s) agree(s) upon and subject to the terms of the Prospectus to take any number of Shares equal to or less than the number of Shares indicated on the Application Form that may be allotted to the applicants pursuant to the Prospectus and declare(s) that all details of statements made are complete and accurate.
No notice of acceptance of the application will be provided by the Company prior to the allotment of Shares. Applicants agree to be bound upon acceptance by the Company of the application.
Please provide us with a telephone contact number (including the person responsible in the case of an application by a company) so that we can contact you promptly if there is a query in your Application Form. If your Application Form is not completed correctly, it may still be treated as valid. There is no requirement to sign the Application Form. The Company's decision as to whether to treat your application as valid, and how to construe, amend or complete it shall be final.
PAYMENT
All cheques should be made payable to OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED and drawn on an Australian bank and expressed in Australian currency and crossed "Not Negotiable". Cheques or bank drafts drawn on overseas banks in Australian or any foreign currency will NOT be accepted. Any such cheques will be returned and the acceptance deemed to be invalid.
Sufficient cleared funds should be held in your account as your acceptance may be rejected if your cheque is dishonoured. Do not forward cash as receipts will not be issued.
LODGING OF APPLICATIONS
Completed Application Forms and cheques must be:
Posted to: OR Delivered to: OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED C/- Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd C/- Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd PO Box 535 770 Canning Highway APPLECROSS WA 6953 APPLECROSS WA 6153
Applications must be received by no later than 5.00pm (AEDT) on the Closing Date 23 October 2014 which may be changed immediately after the Opening Date at any time and at the discretion of the Company.
CHESS HIN/BROKER SPONSORED APPLICANTS
The Company intends to become an Issuer Sponsored participant in the ASX CHESS System. This enables a holder to receive a statement of holding rather than a certificate. If you are a CHESS participant (or are sponsored by a CHESS participant) and you wish to hold shares allotted to you under this Application on the CHESS subregister, enter your CHESS HIN. Otherwise, leave this box blank and your Shares will automatically be Issuer Sponsored on allotment.
TAX FILE NUMBERS
The collection of tax file number ("TFN") information is authorised and the tax laws and the Privacy Act strictly regulate its use and disclosure. Please note that it is not against the law not to provide your TFN or claim an exemption, however, if you do not provide your TFN or claim an exemption, you should be aware that tax will be taken out of any unfranked dividend distribution at the maximum tax rate.
If you are completing the application with one or more joint applicants, and you do not wish to disclose your TFN or claim an exemption, a separate form may be obtained from the Australian Taxation Office to be used by you to provide this information to the Company. Certain persons are exempt from providing a TFN. For further information, please contact your taxation adviser or any Taxation Office.
CORRECT FORM OF REGISTRABLE TITLE
Note that only legal entities are allowed to hold securities. Applications must be in the name(s) of a natural person(s), companies or other legal entities acceptable to OAKDALE RESOURCES LIMITED. At least one full given name and the surname are required for each natural person. The name of the beneficiary or any other non-registrable name may be included by way of an account designation if completed exactly as described in the example of the correct forms of registrable names below:
| TYPE OF INVESTOR Individual Use given names in full, not initials. Company Use the company's full title, not abbreviations. Joint Holdings Use full and complete names. Trusts Use trustee(s) personal name(s), Do not use the name of the trust. Deceased Estates Use the executor(s) personal name(s). Minor (a person under the age of 18) Use the name of a responsible adult with an appropriate designation. Partnerships Use the partners' personal names. Do not use the name of the partnership. Superannuation Funds Use the name of the trustee(s) of the super fund. |
CORRECT Mr John Alfred Smith ABC Pty Ltd Mr Peter Robert Williams & Ms Louise Susan Williams Mrs Susan Jane Smith Ms Jane Mary Smith & Mr Frank William Smith Mr John Alfred Smith Mr John Robert Smith & Mr Michael John Smith Jane Smith Pty Ltd |
INCORRECT J A Smith ABC P/L or ABC Co Peter Robert & Louise S Williams Sue Smith Family Trust Estate of Late John Smith or John Smith Deceased Master Peter Smith John Smith and Son Jane Smith Pty Ltd Superannuation Fund |
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PRIVACY STATEMENT Personal information is collected on this form by Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd as the registrar for securities issuers for the purpose of maintaining registers of securityholders, facilitating distribution payments and other corporate actions and communications. Your personal details may be disclosed to related bodies corporate, to external service providers such as mail and print providers, or as otherwise required or permitted by law. If you would like details of your personal information held by Security Transfer Registrars Pty Ltd or you would like to correct information that is inaccurate please contact them on the address on this form.
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