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CULLEN RESOURCES LIMITED Capital/Financing Update 2021

Sep 15, 2021

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www.cullenresources.com.au ASX:CUL 16 September 2021

Nickel sulphides hosted by a meta-ultramafic identified at Wongan Hills

Cullen Resources Limited (“Cullen” or “the Company”) is pleased to provide the following update for the Wongan Hills Project (see Fig.1).

Nickel Sulphide identification and occurrence

  • Percussion drill chips from 11x1m intervals in Cullen’s previously reported drill hole RC6 at the Rupert Prospect (ASX:CUL, 30-7-2021) have been examined in thin and polished section by a consultant petrologist (Minerex Services Pty Ltd).

  • The petrographic study was carried out to investigate a 30m down hole zone strongly anomalous in nickel within metabasalt (ASX:CUL, 30-7-2021, and see Table 1 below).

  • A total of 6 drill chip samples is reported to contain nickel sulphides and/or iron and copper sulphides

  • Sulphides identified include: pentlandite (iron-nickel sulphide), pyrite, pyrrhotite, bravoite (iron-nickel sulphide) and violarite (oxidized form of pentlandite-pyrrhotite); with niccolite – a nickel arsenide.

  • Significantly, the host to these sulphides is described as an “ amphibolitised, former serpentinised komatiite” in a 30m thick (downhole) section of RC6 which averages 1150 ppm Ni (0.11%) from 5m composite samples (see Table 1). Note, the identification of ultramafic as komatiite is tentative given the relatively high-grade of metamorphism of the samples.

  • Other samples are identified as: mafic (2), pelite, Banded Iron Formation (BIF), arkose and quartz-carbonate vein.

Implications

  • RC6 was positioned to test a modelled ground EM anomaly plate (C3) situated at 125m downhole for base metal mineralisation of the VHMS-type. A 2m semi massive to massive sulphidic (pyrite-pyrrhotite, 60-70%) BIF from 131m was interpreted to be the source of the EM anomaly.

REGISTERED OFFICE : Unit 4, 7 Hardy Street, South Perth WA 6151 Telephone : 089 474 5511; FAX : 089 474 5588 Contact : Dr. Chris Ringrose, Managing Director: email: [email protected]

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  • The nickeliferous, amphibolitised, former komatiite (meta-komatiite) intersected in RC6 is open up and down-dip and in both directions along strike.

  • RC6 intersected part of a highly-magnetic trend of greenstone which has been interpreted as BIF from aeromagnetic data (in WAMEX 47022 ).

  • The magnetic trend stretches for ~15km, crops out very rarely as BIF, and includes Cullen’s newly-recognised Ni-Cu-PGE target at the “Jackaby” prospect ~13km to the north (Fig. 3).

  • Cullen contends that this strike-extensive, magnetic stratigraphy along the eastern boundary of the greenstone belt within E4882, may comprise both BIF and ultramafics which constitute a highly prospective, target trend for Ni-Cu-PGE mineralisation (Figs. 3 - 4).

  • Within E70/4882, there has been no drilling, by Cullen or any previous explorers south of RC6 to 6590000mN, or along the 15km trend northwards, which targets the magnetic BIF +/- ultramafics strata on the eastern greenstone boundary.

  • As far as Cullen is aware, komatiites and/or nickel sulphides have never been reported from previous exploration in the Wongan Hills greenstone belt. Thin units of ultramafics are shown on some historical maps (e.g. in Red River Resources Limited Prospectus, 2005), and referred to as “dykes and sill-form bodies”, some composed of serpentinite, in Notes to the 1:250,000 Moora, Geological Map Sheet (GSWA).

Immediate follow-up exploration

Samples from RC6 will now be re-assayed for PGE elements and further targeting for nickel sulphides is a priority, to include:

  • diamond drilling down dip and along strike of RC6, guided by the ground EM models C1-C3 and DHEM surveying when acquired

  • review and target prioritisation of the multiple magnetic anomalies along the magnetic trend, both south of RC6 and north towards the Jackaby Prospect

  • planning for follow-up auger geochemical and/or ground EM surveying and/or air core drilling as a first pass.

Cullen’s on-ground work will be concentrated between December to April and integrated with the seasonal farming activities. Given that RC6 is in a cultivated wheat paddock, follow-up drilling at this time will need to be negotiated with the farmer, but otherwise will commence as soon as access is given after harvesting (after December 2021) under the current agreement.

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Chris Ringrose, Cullen’s MD has commented:

“The occurrence of nickel sulphides in ultramafics within E4882 at Wongan Hills is a discovery that implies significant prospectivity for Ni-Cu-PGE mineralisation along a substantial, and underexplored, 15km magnetic-stratigraphic trend which is a new focus for exploration.”

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Fig. 1 Wongan Hills Project Location Map

Wongan Hills Project set amongst significant Regional Exploration Activity with industry attention focused on what may be an emerging Nickel - Copper - PGE province to the north east of Perth. There is also a notable copper resource near Calingiri (see Caravel Minerals Limited, ASX:CVV, “Caravel Copper Project”) just south of the Wongan Hills project.

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Table 1: Assay data RC 6 and 7, Rupert prospect (from ASX:CUL, 30-7-2021)

**Hole ID ** From To Ag As Au Bi Co Cu Mo Ni Pb Sb Te W Zn
RC 6 0 5 0.04 27.5 16 0.46 15.8 173.4 0.91 27.9 21.2 0.5 0.03 0.06 22
5 10 0.03 18 4 0.42 7.7 144.4 1.12 16.1 29.8 1 0.03 0.08 16
10 15 0.04 5.8 2 0.22 4 105.2 0.34 13.6 12.8 0.7 0.02 <0.05 23
15 20 0.05 11.8 3 0.38 3.9 165.9 0.23 11.5 12.8 4.4 0.02 <0.05 41
20 25 0.03 3.2 2 0.26 10.4 179 0.35 32.6 37.6 5.5 0.02 <0.05 201
25 30 0.09 2.3 5 0.11 47.4 523.9 0.28 119.2 60.3 2.9 0.04 <0.05 451
30 35 0.62 4.6 11 0.2 109.5 702.2 0.47 112.6 52.7 2.7 0.03 0.09 509
35 40 0.38 5.7 39 0.21 146.9 443.7 0.32 114.8 19.6 2.9 0.02 0.11 571
40 45 0.29 7.5 16 0.34 87.5 332.3 0.31 118.4 16.6 6.3 0.02 0.06 654
45 50 0.4 3.9 19 0.86 78 338.3 0.43 134.9 15.7 7.1 0.04 <0.05 464
50 55 0.5 20.4 13 0.52 76.8 288.1 0.41 170 164.9 21.7 0.1 <0.05 538
55 60 0.36 81.7 6 0.36 92.5 255 0.55 240.1 64.3 27 0.1 <0.05 627
60 65 0.33 23.4 3 0.88 43.4 174.8 0.66 185.8 164.4 16 0.1 0.06 390
65 70 0.16 30.7 3 1.06 8.6 21.7 0.57 41.9 67.7 12.1 0.06 0.13 114
70 75 0.06 56.6 2 0.71 29.8 38.1 1.45 110.6 13.8 8.5 0.04 0.08 145
75 80 0.11 59.6 3 0.76 30 25.9 8.66 125.7 21.6 6 0.02 1.87 401
80 85 0.33 83.4 2 0.78 27.4 38.8 1.92 97.6 65.2 8.2 0.06 5.89 255
85 90 0.17 292.1 <1 0.19 34.7 65.3 1 397 32.7 6.7 0.03 2.61 253
90 95 0.04 27.2 2 1.1 85.1 23.4 0.35 1110.6 10.8 2.4 0.02 1.13 203
95 100 0.06 12.7 <1 0.53 135.8 9.7 0.24 1311.9 7 0.9 0.01 0.91 42
100 105 0.03 10.7 <1 0.4 110.3 2.9 0.16 1219.5 3.5 0.9 <0.01 0.58 29
105 110 0.02 20.4 <1 0.34 77.9 1.9 0.19 1186.9 1.2 1.2 0.01 0.39 29
110 115 0.03 16.7 <1 0.28 74.1 1.8 0.15 991.6 1.6 1.4 <0.01 0.26 20
115 120 0.04 31.4 2 0.52 78.1 5.7 0.39 1085.5 9.6 2.5 0.03 0.49 35
120 125 0.13 48.9 1 0.42 55 109 1.89 130 8.7 3.1 0.11 2.07 118
125 130 0.08 81.5 1 0.59 55 83.8 0.78 113.2 10.6 1 0.01 0.83 101
130 135 0.64 43.7 <1 0.88 25.9 40.2 1.68 51.4 46.5 2.5 0.04 4.64 272
135 138 0.16 76.4 <1 0.14 4.2 7.4 1.27 24.6 37.6 9.7 0.01 5.29 41
RC7 0 5 0.04 34.3 13 0.5 16.1 145.7 1.18 30.2 24.1 0.9 0.05 0.14 37
5 10 0.02 12.3 2 0.33 6.8 114.1 1.5 16.4 21.5 1.3 0.04 <0.05 6
10 15 0.02 0.8 1 0.1 2.3 43.8 0.4 7.4 12.7 0.6 <0.01 <0.05 5
15 20 0.04 3.6 12 0.05 3.5 108 0.26 6.2 12.3 1.1 <0.01 <0.05 32
20 25 0.12 3 2 0.3 9.1 184.9 1.13 49 21.1 3.8 0.02 <0.05 108
25 30 0.17 6.8 5 0.26 51.3 495.2 0.67 87.3 20.1 7.9 0.03 <0.05 284
30 35 0.74 11.9 3 0.69 147.2 494.2 0.35 169.6 27.9 8.6 0.04 <0.05 743
35 40 0.91 24.2 6 2.21 112.8 533.5 0.42 155.3 43.5 16.6 0.09 0.08 453
40 45 1.55 102.9 30 0.8 85 325.5 0.46 144.5 497.9 106.9 0.43 <0.05 599
45 50 1.35 67.9 7 0.36 82.3 241.6 0.59 228.2 170.8 16.6 0.1 <0.05 827
50 55 0.35 54.2 4 1.3 49.2 78.5 0.83 361.6 159.4 29.3 0.38 <0.05 629
55 60 0.05 75.4 3 0.72 20.3 37 0.74 84 37.8 19.1 0.03 <0.05 196
60 65 0.05 70.3 2 0.71 49.4 63.4 0.91 168.4 25.9 9.6 0.04 <0.05 277
65 70 0.11 71 2 0.84 32.1 56.6 1.23 109 17.8 7.5 0.04 0.23 247
70 75 0.22 88.3 <1 0.32 24.6 44.5 1.75 132.8 48 7.5 0.04 3.29 279
75 78 0.16 228.1 <1 0.17 27.6 22.6 1.05 210.2 40.2 4.9 0.02 1.14 303

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Table 2: Summary petrological descriptions, samples: RC6, 1 to 11

Sample Depth
(m)
Description of percussion chips
(sulphide content visibly estimated at < 1% in any one chip,
except one chipin R6-9 at 5% pyrrhotite)
R6-1 136-137 Tectonised, weakly sulphidised quartz vein adjacent to BIF
(magnetite, pyrrhotite)
R6-2 133-134 Amphibolitised, veined and partially sulphidised BIF
(magnetite, pyrrhotite+/-chalcopyrite)
R6-3 119-120 Amphibolitised, former serpentinised komatiite, containing
nickel sulphides (pentlandite-violarite and bravoite + limonite
inquartz-carbonate veinlet), photomicrographs p.12.
R6-4 114-115 Amphibolitised, former serpentinised komatiite, containing
nickelsulphides (pentlandite altered to violarite)
R6-5 109-110 Amphibolitised, former serpentinised komatiite, containing
iron-nickel sulphides (a few blebs of pentlandite, pyrrhotite,
bravoite, andniccolite)
R6-6 102-103 Amphibolitised, former serpentinised komatiite, containing
iron-nickel sulphides
(pyrrhotite andpentlandite,upto 0.4mm in size)
R6-7 90-91 Amphibolitised, and supergene altered former probable
komatiite, containing remobilised iron-nickel-copper sulphides
(pyrite-violarite, after former pyrrhotite-pentlandite, and rare
chalcopyrite)
R6-8 83-84 Sulphidised quartz-carbonate vein within possible mafic
(sulphides include granular pyrite, some that replace
pyrrhotite, some with a few inclusions of
sphalerite and chalcopyrite)
R6-9 81-82 Amphibolitised, veined and sulphidised possible mafic
(disseminatedpyrrhotite and rare chalcopyrite)
R6-10 75-76 Chloritised pelite
R6-11 62-63 Silicified and tectonisedformerarkosicrock.

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Fig. 2

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Fig. 3 Wongan Hills Ni-Cu-PGE Prospects on regional magnetics image.

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Fig. 4 The eastern boundary, target magnetic trend (BIF/ultramafic) is highlighted

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Fig. 5 C1-C3 ground EM plates and image (red stars are VTEM “picks”, white star – RC6)

Frorn ASX:CUL 30-7-2021

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Fig.6

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WONGAN HILLS PROJECT targeting for Ni - Cu - PGE mineralisation (E70/4882, 5735, 5414, 5162, ELA 70/5794 - Cullen 90%)

Rupert Prospect – Background (see ASX: CUL, 30-7-2021)

The assays for RC6 and 7 include significant anomalies of up to : 498 ppm Pb; 107 ppm Sb; 827 ppm Zn; 702 ppm Cu; 1.55 ppm Ag; and 39 ppb Au; (5m composites) in the weathering profile, some of the highest levels of base metals and pathfinders intersected to date. RC6 also included a section of high Ni assays in a 30m thick downhole section with up to 1312ppm Ni in a 5m composite sample from 95-100m depth (Table 1). RC chips from the length of RC6 were submitted to a petrologist for thin section examination.

Jackaby Prospect – Background (see ASX: CUL, 30-7-2021)

Historical exploration in the northern part of E4882 has focused on gold, centered on the historical Paynes Shaft, and apparently with no previous Ni-Cu-PGE exploration. However, ultramafics are reported to be part of the stratigraphy around the Paynes Shaft and a N-S oriented magnetic anomaly (~1km of strike), visible in air mag images has been interpreted as an ultramafic body with nickel sulphide potential (WAMEX A66562). This magnetic anomaly lies in a wheat paddock, with no outcrops, and is untested. The air magnetics images from this area also support the possibility of a corridor of mafic/ultramafic rocks trending N to NW, from Paynes Shaft area into E70/5414.

Table 3: Drill hole stats: R6-R10 Rupert, R11 and R12 Wongan. (from ASX:CUL, 30-7-2021)

HOLE ID EAST NORTH DIP AZI DEPTH(m) RL(m)
21WHRC006 466433 6593232 -60 90 138 300
21WHRC007 466452 6593234 -60 90 78 300
21WHRC008 466482 6593402 -60 90 90 298
21WHRC009 466380 6593404 -60 90 138 301
21WHRC010 466184 6593395 -60 90 120 311
21WHRC011 463785 6593050 -60 90 138 310
21WHRC012 464152 6592221 -60 90 102 345

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REFERENCES (Wongan Hills Project)

Karajas, J., 2005: Swancove Enterprises Pty Ltd, Combined annual mineral exploration report, E70-2437 and E/702443, Wongan Hills. WAMEX report A70056 . Red River Resources Ltd, 2007: Partial Surrender Report E70/2437 and E70/2443. WAMEX report A74956. Chaku,S.K., and Hungerford,N .,1985: Annual Exploration Report, Wongan Hills prospect, Billiton. WAMEX report A17145. Lee, S.D ., 1979: Annual Exploration progress Report, Wongan Hills prospect, Shell, WAMEX report A8879. Belford,S.M., 1996 : Wongan Hills Project, Annual Report 1995, Sipa Exploration NL , WAMEX report A47022 Blackburn, G, 1975 : Progress Report, Wongan Hills, W.A. Otter Exploration NL, WAMEX report A6281 Smit,R., 1989 : Wongan Hills project, BHPG-Otter Joint Venture, 1988 Annual report, Regional BLEG Soil Sampling . WAMEX report A26695 :Spitalny, P., (2003) Final Summary for EL 70/2388, Wongan Hills, W.A., - The Wongan Gift Prospect. WAMEX report A66562 Drabsch, B., (2007) Annual Report, Dalwallinu Project, C22/2006, 31/12/2006- 20/12/2007, Independence Group NL. WAMEX report A77767

Red River Resources Limited prospectus, 2005.

Moora, Geology Sheet SH/50-10 , 1:250,000, Notes compiled by J.D. Carter and S.L. Lipple, 1982

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Further Information – Cullen 2020 ASX Releases

1. 29-1-2020 : Quarterly activities Report

2. 07-2-2020 : Exploration Update

3. 10-2-2020 : Share Purchase Plan

4. 12-2-2020 : Investor presentation

5. 03-3-2020 : Key Tenement Granted

6. 28-4-2020: Quarterly Report, March 2020

7. 19-6-2020: Barlee Update

8. 22-6-2020: Exploration Update

9. 15-7-2020: Exploration Update

10. 23-7-2020: Quarterly Report, June 2020

11. 21-8-2020: Exploration Update

12. 29-10-2020: Quarterly Report, September 2020

13. 4-12-2020: Investor Presentation

14. 9-12-2020: Exploration Update

Further Information – Cullen 2021 ASX Releases

1. 28-1-2021: Quarterly Report, December 2020

2. 18-2-2021: Exploration Update

3. 2-3-2021 : Exploration Update – Wongan Hills

4. 8-3-2021 : Exploration Update – Barlee

5. 15-3-2021: Results of FLEM survey

6. 29-4-2021: Quarterly Report, March 2021

7. 14-5-2021: Exploration Update 8. 30-7-2021 : Quarterly Report, June 2021

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Example thin section description – sample RC6-3

A fine-grained groundmass of antigorite serpentine also carries minor patches of talc. The assemblage is overprinted by coarse, radiating sheafs of porphyroblastic tremolite and patches of Mg chlorite.

Subhedral magnetite grains up to 100µm in size are thinly disseminated throughout the groundmass. A small number of pentlandite/violarite aggregates up to 0.40mm in size are dispersed throughout. A narrow quartz-carbonate vein also carries euhedral bravoite crystals and pseudomorphous limonite.

FULL ROCK NAME AND CLASSIFICATION:

An amphibolitised, former serpentinised komatiite, containing nickel sulphides

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Photomicrographs of R6-3 in XPL and reflected light (REF). The XPL image shows antigorite, tremolite and Mgchlorite. The reflected light image above features a pentlandite grain while the image left is of bravoite (etched to highlight zoning) + limonite in quartz - carbonate vein.

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Data description as required by the 2012 JORC Code - Section 1 and Section 2 of Table 1 RC Drilling used for Petrology samples – Wongan Hills Project

Section 1 Sampling techniques and data Section 1 Sampling techniques and data
Criteria JORC Code explanation Comments
Sampling
technique
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g.
cut channels, random chips, or specific
specialised
industry
standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as
down hole gamma sondes, or XRF
instruments, etc.). These examples
should not be taken as limiting the
broad meaning of sampling.
Sampling was by Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling
testing bedrock and interpreted geological and/or
geophysical targets for gold, base metals - 7 RC holes
for 804m in this programme.
RC chips sieved from the 1m samples generated by
this drilling were collected and retained for each
metre in chip trays for reference. 2-3 chips have
been selected at random from 11 metre intervals, to
be examined by a petrologist in thin and polish thin
section
for
mineral
identification
and
rock
classification.
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate
calibration
of
any
measurement tools or systems used
The collar positions were located using handheld GPS
units with an approximate accuracy of +/- 5 m. Drill rig
cyclone and sampling tools cleaned regularly during
drilling.
Aspects
of
the
determination
of
mineralisation that are material to the
Public report. In cases where ‘industry
standard’ work has been done this
would
be
relatively
simple
(e.g.
‘reverse circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1m samples from which 3kg
was pulverised to produce a 30g charge
for fire assay’). In other cases more
explanation may be required, such as
where there is coarse gold that has
inherent sampling problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralisation types
(eg submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.
Mineralisation determined qualitatively from rock type,
alteration, structure and veining observations.
RC drilling was used to obtain one metre samples
delivered through a cyclone and also collected in plastic
bags with a ~500g sample collected using a scoop and
five of such 1m samples combined into one 5m
composite sample. The composite RC samples (2-3kg)
were sent to Perth laboratory Minanalytical for analysis.
Drilling
technique
Drill
type
(e.g.
core,
reverse
circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary
air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic etc.) and
details (e.g. core diameter, triple or
standard tube, depth of diamond tails,
face-sampling
bit
or
other
type,
whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method etc.).
RC Drilling using a 5.5in, face sampling hammer bit.
Drill
Sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed
RC sample recovery was assessed visually and adverse
recovery recorded. The samples were generally dry, a
few were damp, and showed some (<10%) variation in
volume.
Measurements
taken
to
maximise
sample
recovery
and
ensure
representative nature of the samples.
The samples were visually checked for recovery,
contamination and water content; the results were
recorded on log sheets. Cyclone and buckets were
cleaned regularly and thoroughly (between rod changes
as required and after completion).
Whether a relationship exists between
sample recovery and grade and whether
sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material.
The holes were generally kept dry and there was no
significant loss/gain of material introducing a sample
bias.

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Logging Whether core and chip samples have
been geologically and geotechnically
logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation, mining and metallurgical
studies.
All samples were qualitatively logged by a geologist in
order to provide a geological framework for the
interpretation of the analytical data.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel etc.) photography.
Logging of rock chips was qualitative (lithology, type of
mineralisation) and semi-quantitative (visual estimation
of sulphide content, quartz veining, alteration etc.).
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged
Drill holes logged in full.
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core taken.
Not applicable (N/A)
If non-core, whether riffles, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether
sampled wet or dry.
One-metre samples were collected from a cyclone
attached to the drill rig into bags, then emptied on to the
ground in rows. Composite samples were taken using a
sampling scoop.
For all sample types, quality and
appropriateness
of
the
sample
preparation technique.
All samples pulverised to produce a homogenous
representative sub-sample for analysis. A grind quality
target of 85% passing 75μm is established and is relative
to sample size, type and hardness.
Analysis of all drill sample and soils : Gold (Au), Silver
(Ag,) Arsenic (As), Bismuth (Bi) Copper (Cu), Cobalt
(Co), Molybdenum (Mo), Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb),
Antimony (Sb), Tellurium (Te), Tungsten (W) and Zinc
(Zn)) was analyzed by Aqua Regia digest with ICP-MS
finish.
Quality control procedures adopted for
all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Duplicates certified reference materials and blanks are
inserted by the laboratory and reported in the final assay
report. Check analyses to be undertaken by the
laboratory.
Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in situ
material
collected,
including
for
instance
results
for
field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
No field duplicate samples were taken – one metre
resampling and duplicating was anticipated for any
mineralised intersections.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate
to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
Considered appropriate for the purpose of these drilling
programmes, which are reconnaissance only, primarily
aimed at establishing source of EM anomalies (RC
drilling) and geology, and presence of favourable shear
structures forgold and base metals.
Quality
of
assay
data
and
laboratory
tests
The nature, quality and appropriateness
of
the
assaying
and
laboratory
procedures used and whether the
technique is considered partial or total.
Technique partial but considered adequate for this phase
of drilling..
.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments, etc., the
parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times,
calibrations
factors applied and their derivation,
etc.

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Nature of quality control procedures
adopted
(e.g.
standards,
blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have been established.
International standards, blanks and duplicates to be
inserted by the laboratory.
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
The
verification
of
significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
Cullen staff (Managing Director) was geologist on site
and visually inspected the samples and sampling
procedures for the RC drilling.
The use of twinned holes N/A
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physically and electronic)
protocols.
All primary geological data are recorded manually on
log sheets and transferred into digital format.
Discuss anyadjustment to assaydata. No adjustments are made to assaydata aspresented.
Location of
data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used
to locate drill holes (collar and down-
hole surveys), trenches, mine workings
and other locations used in Mineral
Resources estimation.
Drill collar survey by handheld GPS. Several
measurements (2-3) at different times are averaged; the
estimated error is +/-5 m. RL was measured by GPS.
Specification of the grid system used. The grids are in UTM grid GDA94, Zone50
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
There is currently no topographic control and the RL is
GPS (+/-5m).
Data
spacing and
distribution
Data
spacing
for
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
The drilling was reconnaissance only and tested EM
anomalies, stratigraphy and interpreted structures.
Whether
the
data
spacing
and
distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree
of
geological
and
grade
continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Reserve and Ore Re4serve estimation
procedure(s)
and
classifications
applied.
The drilling was reconnaissance and not designed to
satisfy requirements for mineral reserve estimations.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
The drill spoil generated was composited into 5m
samples.
Orientation
of data in
relation to
geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling
achieves unbiased sampling of possible
structures and the extent to which this
is known, considering the deposit type.
The drilling is reconnaissance level and designed to test
geophysical and geological targets, to assist in mapping,
and to test for mineralisation below anomalies. The RC
drill orientation was easterly (090°)
If the relationship between the drilling
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if
material.
N/A
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
All drilling and other samples are handled, transported
and delivered to the laboratory by Cullen staff. All
samples were accounted for.
Audits or
reviews
The results of and audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
No audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data
have been conducted to date.

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Section 2 Reporting of exploration results

Section 2 Reporting of exploration results Section 2 Reporting of exploration results Section 2 Reporting of exploration results
Mineral
tenements and
land tenure
status
Type,
reference
name/number,
location and ownership including
agreements or material issues with
third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties,
native title interest, historical sites,
wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.
The drill targets are located on E70/4882 owned 90% by
Cullen Exploration Pty Ltd (a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Cullen Resources Limited). Cullen has completed a
review of heritage sites, and found no issues. Particular
environmental settings have been considered when
planning drilling.
The security of the tenure held at the
time of reporting along with any
known impediments to obtaining a
licence to operate in the area.
The tenure is secure and in good standing at the time of
writing.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgement and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
There has been previous drilling by Cullen in the
general area of this current programme, and historical
drilling and exploration as referenced.
Geology Deposit type, geological settings and
style of mineralisation.
The drilling targeted volcanic-hosted base metal
mineralisation.
Drill hole
information
A summary of all information
material for the understanding of the
exploration
results
including
a
tabulation
of
the
following
information for all Material drill
holes:
See included Table 3 herein ,and ASX CUL:30-7-2021
· E_asting and northing of the drill_
hole collar
N/A
·Elevation or RL (Reduced level-
elevation
above
sea
level
in
metres)and the drill hole collar
·Dip and azimuth of the hole
·Down hole length and interception
depth
·Hole length
If the exclusion of this information is
justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this
exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly
explain whythis is the case.
N/A
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration results,
weighing
averaging
techniques,
maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (e.g. cutting of high
grades) and cut-off grades are
usuallymaterial and should be stated
N/A
Where
aggregate
intercepts
incorporate short lengths of high
grade results and longer lengths of
low grade results, the procedure used
for such aggregation should be stated
and some typical examples of such
aggregations should be shown in
detail.
N/A
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearlystated.
N/A

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Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly
important
in
the
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
RC was at -60 degree angles. The stratigraphy
encountered in drilling appears to be dipping to the west
at a shallow to moderate angle (~30 -50°).
If the geometry of the mineralisation
with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
N/A
If it is not known and only the down
hole lengths are reported, there
should be a clear statement to this
effect (e.g. ‘down hole length, true
width not known’)
Down hole assays reported.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with
scales) and tabulations of intercepts
would be included for any significant
discovery being reported. These
should include, but not be limited to
a plan view of drill hole collar
locations and appropriate sectional
views.
See included figures.
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of
all
Exploration
Results
is
not
practicable, representative reporting
of both low and high grades and/or
widths should be practiced to avoid
misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
“Significant”, and examples of “background” assay
results are included.
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if meaningful
and material, should be reported
including (but not limited to):
geological observations, geophysical
survey results, geochemical survey
results, bulk samples – size and
method of treatment; metallurgical
test
results;
bulk
density,
groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious
or containingsubstances.
N/A – reported previously referenced.
Further work The nature and scale of planned
further work (e.g. tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or
large-scale step-out drilling).
Further work is planned – likely to include air core and
follow-up RC drilling.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the
areas
of
possible
extensions,
including
the
main
geological
interpretations and future drilling
areas, providing this information is
not commerciallysensitive.
See included figures.

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ATTRIBUTION: Competent Person Statement

The information in this report that relates to exploration activities is based on information compiled by Dr. Chris Ringrose, Managing Director, Cullen Resources Limited who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Dr. Ringrose is a full-time employee of Cullen Resources Limited. He has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration, and to the activity which has been undertaken, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the 2012 edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Dr. Ringrose consents to the report being issued in the form and context in which it appears.

Information in this report may also reflect past exploration results, and Cullen’s assessment of exploration completed by past explorers, which has not been updated to comply with the JORC 2012 Code. The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data which materially affects the information included in this announcement.

ABOUT CULLEN: Cullen is a Perth-based minerals explorer with a multi-commodity portfolio including projects managed through a number of JVs with key partners (Rox, Fortescue and Lachlan Star), and a number of projects in its own right. The Company’s strategy is to identify and build targets based on data compilation, field reconnaissance and early-stage exploration, and to pursue further testing of targets itself or farm-out opportunities to larger companies. Projects are sought for most commodities mainly in Australia but with selected consideration of overseas opportunities. Cullen has a 1.5% F.O.B. royalty up to 15 Mt of iron ore production from the Wyloo project tenements, part of Fortescue’s Western Hub/Eliwana project, and will receive $900,000 cash if and when a decision is made to commence mining on a commercial basis – originally : E47/1649, 1650, ML 47/1488-1490, and ML 08/502. Cullen has a 1% F.O.B. royalty on any iron ore production from the following tenements – E08/1135, E08/1330, E08/1341, E08/1292, ML08/481, and ML08/482 (former Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture – Baosteel/Aurizon/Posco/AMCI) and will receive $1M cash upon any Final Investment Decision. The Catho Well Channel Iron Deposit (CID) has a published in situ Mineral Resources estimate of 161Mt @ 54.40% Fe (ML 08/481) as announced by Cullen to the ASX – 10 March 2015.

FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document may contain certain forward-looking statements which have not been based solely on historical facts but rather on Cullen's expectations about future events and on a number of assumptions which are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and contingencies many of which are outside the control of Cullen and its directors, officers and advisers. Forward-looking statements include, but are not necessarily limited to, statements concerning Cullen’s planned exploration program, strategies and objectives of management, anticipated dates and expected costs or outputs. When used in this document, words such as “could”, “plan”, “estimate” “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “potential”, “should” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Due care and attention has been taken in the preparation of this document and although Cullen believes that its expectations reflected in any forward looking statements made in this document are reasonable, no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. This document should not be relied upon as providing any recommendation or forecast by Cullen or its directors, officers or advisers. To the fullest extent permitted by law, no liability, however arising, will be accepted by Cullen or its directors, officers or advisers, as a result of any reliance upon any forward looking statement contained in this document.

Authorised for release to the ASX by: Chris Ringrose, Managing Director, Cullen Resources Limited.

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