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CULLEN RESOURCES LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2015
Oct 30, 2014
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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QUARTERLY REPORT for the period ended 30 September 2014
www.cullenresources.com.au
ASX Symbol: CUL 31 October 2014
HIGHLIGHTS
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The Manager of the Wyloo Iron Ore JV (Fortescue) reported the following drill intersections from the Wyloo South and Wyloo North, Bedded Iron Prospects (Cullen 49%)
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75m @ 61.3% Fe from 34m in WS0052 (WYLOO South) and 17m @ 55.6% Fe from 116m
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31m @ 60.0% Fe from 8m in WS0057
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58m @ 60.6% Fe from 0m in WS0058
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30m @ 61.0% Fe from 6m in WS0059 and
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66 m @ 60.3% Fe from 0m in WN0145 (WYLOO North)
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44 m @ 62.9% Fe from 28m in WN0146
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The Manager of the Mt Stuart Iron Ore JV (Cullen 30%) reported drill results targeting Channel Iron Deposits including:
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8.0m @ 56.53% Fe from 2m in CBRC0369 (Cardo Bore);
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6.0m @ 55.32% Fe from surface in CWRC0530 (Catho Well); and, 6.0m @ 55.62% Fe from 6m in CWRC0531 (Catho Well)
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At Mt Eureka, Cullen’s interpretation suggests known nickel sulphide mineralisation at “AK47” prospect and the Camelwood-Musket-Cannonball nickel sulphide mineralisation, of Rox Resources Limited, are at similar stratigraphic horizons some 25km apart - this interpretation will dictate the focus for further nickel sulphide exploration by Cullen
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During the Quarter, Cullen initiated a Rights Issue which closed on 9 October and raised $538,700 (as announced to the ASX on 14 October 2014)
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On 23 October 2014, Cullen provided an update to the ASX for the Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture (MSIOJV) describing the objectives and context of a revised programme and budget of $3.3m (Cullen’s share 30%) for FY 2014-2015
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 30 September 2014
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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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WEST PILBARA, W. A. – Iron
Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture, West Pilbara - Cullen 30% iron ore rights
The Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture (ELs 08/1135, 1292, 1330, 1341 and MLA’s 08/481,482) is between Cullen Exploration Pty Ltd - 30% and contributing, and API Management Pty Ltd (“API”) - 70%. The shareholders of API are the parties to the unincorporated joint venture known as the Australian Premium Iron Joint Venture (APIJV). The participants in the APIJV are: Aquila Steel Pty Ltd 50% (the ultimate owners of which are Baosteel Resources Australia Pty Ltd (85%) and Aurizon Operations Limited (15%)); and AMCI (IO) Pty Ltd 50% (the ultimate owners of which are AMCI Investments Pty Ltd (51%) and Posco WA Pty Ltd (49%)). Baosteel and Posco are subsidiaries of major steel producers in China and Korea respectively.
The Manager has provided the following report:
“MOUNT STUART IRON ORE JOINT VENTURE SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES QUARTER ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014
HIGHLIGHTS
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There were no significant safety incidents reported during the quarter;
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A total of 48 RC drill holes for 1,722m were completed;
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Native Title agreement processes continued;
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Compliance activities were carried out in respect of mine environmental approval and licence conditions; and
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A revised programme and budget for FY2014-15 was approved (refer to Cullen ASX announcement 23 October 2014).
Additional detail is provided hereunder
EXPLORATION
Exploration work continued targeting Channel Iron Deposits (CID) and included infill RC drilling across the Mount Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture (MSIOJV) project area (Figure 1).
A total of 48 RC drill holes for 1,722m were completed with drilling targeting CID mineralisation formed by the alluvial and chemical deposition of iron rich sediments in palaeo-river channels. Better RC drill assays received from drilling targeting outcropping and buried CID include (≥ 5m thick):
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Cardo Bore
o 8.0m @ 56.53% Fe from 2m in CBRC0369
Catho Well
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6.0m @ 55.32% Fe from surface in CWRC0530
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6.0m @ 55.62% Fe from 6m in CWRC0531.
Intercepts are true widths and calculated for greater than 54% Fe.
A full set of better intercepts (intercepts ≥ 5m thick) are reported in Table 1. Figure 2 and 3 show the location of drill holes. Table 2 (Appendix) contains all drill results. Results confirm previous geological interpretations and mineralised intercepts at the Catho Well Deposit and the Cardo Bore prospect.
Infill drilling at the Catho Well Deposit is scheduled to commence next Quarter. The programme has been designed to increase confidence in the Mineral Resource estimate. On completion of the drilling programme the Mineral Resource estimate will be revised.
Competent Person Statement
Exploration Results
The information in this report that relates to exploration results is based on information compiled by Mr Stuart Tuckey, who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is a fulltime employee of API Management Pty Ltd. Mr Tuckey has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Tuckey consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
Table 1 – Better Drilling Intercepts Received – September 2014 Quarter
| Prospect | Site ID | Easting | Northing | RL | Depth **From ** |
Intercept | Al2O3% | SiO2% | P% | S% | LOI1000% | Hole **Depth ** |
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| Cardo Bore | CBRC0369 | 417608 | 7544255 | 228 | 2 | [email protected]%Fe | 3.98 | 3.37 | 0.045 | 0.028 | 10.98 | 52 |
| Catho Well | CWRC0530 | 428987 | 7519607 | 183 | 0 | [email protected]%Fe | 4.05 | 6.38 | 0.083 | 0.026 | 9.79 | 46 |
| Catho Well | CWRC0531 | 428958 | 7519579 | 192 | 6 | [email protected]% Fe | 3.45 | 6.38 | 0.089 | 0.031 | 10.01 | 34 |
All drill holes targeting CID were drilled vertically. All co-ordinates are in MGA94 Zone 50.
Intercepts are true widths ≥ 5m thick and calculated using a 54% Fe cut-off.
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Figure 1 – Location Plan
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Figure 2 – Cardo Bore Drill Hole Locations
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Figure 3 – Catho Well Drill Hole Locations
FEASIBILITY & COMPLIANCE Environmental
Environmental compliance activities continued which included groundwater monitoring in accord with licence requirements.
A Groundwater Drawdown Monitoring Plan was submitted to the OEPA.
Land Management
Implementation of the KM Native Title Agreement continued. The finalization of the PKKP Native Title Agreement is progressing. Each of these leads to authority for grant of the Project Mining Leases.
Heritage surveys are being planned to cover areas around the Catho Well deposit required for further resource definition work, including an extension to the estimated resource area (refer Cullen ASX Announcement 23 October 2014).
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APPENDIX
Table 2 – Drilling Intercepts Received – September 2014 Quarter
| Prospect | Site ID |
Easting |
Northing |
RL |
Depth **From ** |
Intercept |
Al2O3% |
SiO2% |
P% |
S% | LOI1000% | Hole **Depth ** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardo Bore | CBRC0356 | 417460 | 7545206 | 127 | 0 | 2.0m @ 54.10% Fe | 7.10 | 5.83 | 0.043 | 0.024 | 9.17 | 28 |
| Cardo Bore | **CBRC0357 ** | **417882 ** | 7546014 | 230 | Results below intercept cut-off | 46 | ||||||
| Cardo Bore | CBRC0360 | 419200 | 7545145 | 274 | Results below intercept cut-off | 40 | ||||||
| Cardo Bore | **CBRC0361 ** | 419003 | 7544941 | 277 | 2 | 2.0m @ 56.07% Fe | **3.82 ** | 6.15 | 0.076 | 0.030 | 9.27 | 40 |
| Cardo Bore | **CBRC0362 ** | 418853 | 7544845 | **201 ** | Results below intercept cut-off | 40 | ||||||
| Cardo Bore | CBRC0363 | 418369 | 7544517 | 200 | Results below intercept cut-off | 46 | ||||||
| Cardo Bore | **CBRC0364 ** | 418343 | 7544859 | 244 | 0 | 4.0m @ 54.90% Fe | 4.21 | 8.72 | **0.067 ** | 0.038 | 7.75 | **52 ** |
| Cardo Bore | **CBRC0364 ** | 418343 | 7544859 | 244 | **34 ** | 2.0m @ 54.53% Fe | 5.14 | **6.67 ** | 0.133 | 0.008 | **9.51 ** | **52 ** |
| Cardo Bore | CBRC0365 | **418134 ** | 7544973 | 240 | 2 | 2.0m @ 54.54% Fe | **3.87 ** | 7.69 | 0.058 | 0.027 | 10.10 | 58 |
| Cardo Bore | CBRC0366 | 417955 | 7545044 | 259 | 0 | 2.0m @ 54.04% Fe | 4.56 | 8.78 | 0.046 | 0.028 | 8.30 | 58 |
| Cardo Bore | **CBRC0367 ** | 417611 | 7544798 | 241 | 24 | 2.0m @ 55.33% Fe | 3.93 | 5.10 | 0.105 | 0.006 | 10.80 | 40 |
| Cardo Bore | CBRC0368 | 417708 | 7544263 | 174 | 0 | 2.0m @ 54.63% Fe | 4.26 | 4.75 | 0.038 | 0.019 | 11.40 | **34 ** |
| Cardo Bore | CBRC0369 | 417608 | 7544255 | 228 | 2 | 8.0m @ 56.53% Fe | 3.98 | **3.37 ** | 0.045 | 0.028 | 10.98 | **52 ** |
| Cardo Bore | CBRC0370 | 417498 | 7544256 | 223 | 0 | 2.0m @ 54.79% Fe | 4.36 | 4.60 | **0.067 ** | 0.166 | 10.60 | **52 ** |
| Cardo Bore | CBRC0371 | 417403 | 7544289 | 219 | Results below intercept cut-off | 58 | ||||||
| Cardo Bore | CBRC0372 | 417308 | 7544285 | 223 | Results below intercept cut-off | 58 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0530 | **428987 ** | **7519607 ** | 183 | 0 | 6.0m @ 55.32% Fe | 4.05 | 6.38 | 0.083 | 0.026 | 9.79 | 46 |
| Catho Well | **CWRC0531 ** | 428958 | 7519579 | **192 ** | 6 | 6.0m @ 55.62% Fe | 3.45 | 6.38 | 0.089 | **0.031 ** | **10.01 ** | **34 ** |
| Catho Well | **CWRC0532 ** | 428916 | 7519509 | 196 | Results below intercept cut-off | **34 ** | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0533 | 429000 | 7519498 | **182 ** | Results below intercept cut-off | **34 ** | ||||||
| Catho Well | **CWRC0534 ** | **428692 ** | 7519413 | 195 | 0 | 2.0m @ 54.57% Fe | 3.80 | 8.68 | 0.108 | 0.021 | 8.72 | 28 |
| Catho Well | CWRC0535 | 428798 | **7519402 ** | **201 ** | 0 | 2.0m @ 54.03% Fe | **6.32 ** | **8.31 ** | 0.065 | 0.021 | 7.36 | 40 |
| Catho Well | CWRC0535 | 428798 | **7519402 ** | **201 ** | 8 | 2.0m @ 57.26% Fe | 3.40 | **5.52 ** | 0.098 | 0.021 | 8.43 | 40 |
| Catho Well | CWRC0536 | 428900 | **7519404 ** | 177 | 2 | 2.0m @ 55.01% Fe | 5.41 | 6.14 | 0.074 | 0.019 | 8.89 | **34 ** |
| Catho Well | **CWRC0537 ** | 428842 | 7519328 | 178 | 4 | 2.0m @ 56.56% Fe | 3.89 | 7.66 | 0.070 | **0.034 ** | 6.96 | 28 |
| Catho Well | CWRC0538 | 428699 | **7519282 ** | 275 | 2 | 2.0m @ 55.55% Fe | 5.89 | 4.95 | 0.060 | 0.059 | 9.00 | 28 |
| Catho Well | CWRC0539 | 428603 | **7519194 ** | 272 | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0540 | **428597 ** | **7519104 ** | 276 | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0541 | 428512 | 7519110 | 277 | 14 | 4.0m @ 55.60% Fe | **3.92 ** | **5.31 ** | 0.108 | 0.018 | 10.44 | 28 |
| Catho Well | CWRC0542 | **428401 ** | 7519113 | **284 ** | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0543 | 428311 | 7519109 | **282 ** | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0544 | 428229 | 7519117 | 277 | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0545 | **428687 ** | 7519200 | 225 | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0546 | **428804 ** | 7519193 | 223 | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0547 | 428742 | 7519086 | 222 | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0548 | 428706 | 7519011 | 222 | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0549 | **428764 ** | **7518937 ** | 225 | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0550 | **428594 ** | 7518925 | 276 | 10 | 2.0m @ 54.77% Fe | 5.22 | 7.18 | 0.069 | 0.018 | 8.58 | **34 ** |
| Catho Well | **CWRC0551 ** | **428602 ** | 7519023 | 286 | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | **CWRC0552 ** | **428501 ** | **7519004 ** | 274 | Results below intercept cut-off | **34 ** | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0553 | 428498 | **7518934 ** | 225 | Results below intercept cut-off | **34 ** | ||||||
| Catho Well | **CWRC0554 ** | 428393 | 7518985 | 212 | Results below intercept cut-off | **34 ** | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0555 | 428399 | 7518924 | 269 | Results below intercept cut-off | 28 | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0556 | 428258 | 7519013 | 268 | 14 | 2.0m @ 55.61% Fe | 3.79 | 8.22 | 0.053 | 0.012 | 7.93 | **34 ** |
| Catho Well | **CWRC0557 ** | 428306 | 7518911 | **264 ** | Results below intercept cut-off | **34 ** | ||||||
| Catho Well | CWRC0558 | **428187 ** | 7518999 | 259 | 0 | 2.0m @ 54.42% Fe | 3.70 | 9.76 | 0.038 | 0.008 | 8.09 | **34 ** |
| Catho Well | CWRC0559 | **428097 ** | 7518998 | **202 ** | 2 | 2.0m @ 54.04% Fe | **4.01 ** | 9.45 | 0.046 | 0.010 | 8.40 | 28 |
| Catho Well | CWRC0560 | 428096 | 7518927 | 259 | Results below intercept cut-off | **34 ** | ||||||
| Catho Well | **CWRC0561 ** | 428090 | 7519098 | 253 | 0 | 2.0m @ 54.80% Fe | 4.44 | 9.12 | 0.048 | 0.014 | 7.38 | 28 |
| Catho Well | **CWRC0562 ** | **428097 ** | 7519180 | 263 | Results below intercept cut-off | 22 |
All drill holes targeting CID were drilled vertically. All co-ordinates are in MGA94 Zone 50.
Intercepts are true widths ≥ 2m thick and calculated using a 54% Fe cut-off.
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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria in this section apply to all succeeding sections.)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| Sampling | Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or | Samples for analysis were collected every 2m down hole directly from |
| techniques | specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma |
the cyclone after passing through a three tier riffle splitter mounted on the RC drilling rig. Each sample represented 12% (by volume) of the |
| sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should | drilling interval with an average weight of 4kg for a 2m interval. | |
| not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling. | Standards and duplicates were inserted into the sample sequence at | |
| Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used. |
the rate of 1 in 50 samples, i.e. every 25th sample was a standard or a duplicate. These samples were used to test the precision and accuracy of the sampling method and laboratory analysis. |
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| Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public Report. |
Sample analysis was completed by SGS Laboratories in Welshpool, WA. Samples were sent direct to the laboratory, sorted, dried and pulverised using a ring mill. |
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| In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as |
Samples were analysed for a suite of elements by X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry and gravimetrically for Loss on Ignition (LOI 1000° and LOI 371 °C). Assays were reported to API by email. |
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| where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. | ||
| Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) | ||
| may warrant disclosure of detailed information. | ||
| Drilling | Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air | RC drilling utilised a 5 ¼” face sampling hammer. |
| techniques | blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other |
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| type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc). | ||
| Drill | Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries | Sample recoveries and quality were recorded for each sampling |
| sample recovery |
and results assessed. Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples. |
interval by the geologist as part of the digital logging system. Samples were classified as dry, damp or wet. Sample recoveries were based on estimates of the size of drill spoil piles and were recorded as a percentage of the expected total sample volume. The majority of |
| Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and | drilling was completed above the water table and sample recovery |
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| whether sample bias may have occurred due topreferential loss/gain | estimates of 100% were the norm. The cyclone was cleaned in |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| of fine/coarse material. | between drill holes to minimise sample contamination. Previous | |
| twinned hole studies (diamond vs RC) at API project areas indicate | ||
| minimal sample bias using RC drilling techniques. | ||
| Logging | Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and | All RC drill holes were sampled, assayed and geologically logged. All |
| geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral | data and information was validated prior to being uploaded and |
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| Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. | stored in the API SQL-based geological database in Perth. | |
| Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or | ||
| costean, channel, etc) photography. | ||
| The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged. | ||
| Sub- | If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken. | Sample recoveries and quality were recorded for each sampling |
| sampling techniques and sample preparation |
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry. For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique. |
interval by the geologist as part of the digital logging system. Samples were classified as dry, damp or wet. Sample recoveries were based on estimates of the size of drill spoil piles and were recorded as a percentage of the expected total sample volume. The majority of drilling was completed above the existing water table and recoveries |
| of 100% were therefore the norm. | ||
| Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to | ||
| maximise representivity of samples. | Samples for analysis were collected every 2m down hole directly from | |
| Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in situ material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling. Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled. |
the cyclone after passing through a three tier riffle splitter mounted on the RC drilling rig. Each sample represented 12% (by volume) of the drilling interval with an average weight of 4kg for a 2m interval. Duplicate samples were collected every 50thsample. Results were compared on receipt of results from laboratory. |
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| Quality of | The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory | Sample analysis was completed by SGS Laboratories in Welshpool, |
| assay data and laboratory tests |
procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total. For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc. |
WA. Standards and duplicates were inserted into the sample sequence at the rate of 1 in 50 samples, i.e. every 25th sample was a standard or a duplicate. These samples were used to test the precision and accuracy of the sampling method and / or laboratory analysis. All results show an acceptable level of accuracy and precision. |
| Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks, | ||
| duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established. | ||
| Verification | The verification of significant intersections by either independent or |
Laboratory performance was monitored by the submission of |
| of sampling and assaying |
alternative company personnel. The use of twinned holes. Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data |
analytical standards and the collection of duplicate samples. Standards and duplicates were inserted into the sample sequence at the rate of 1 in 50 samples, i.e. every 25th sample was a standard or a duplicate. Results from the standard and duplicate samples were |
| verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. | monitored for any discrepancies throughout the drill programmes. | |
| Discuss any adjustment to assay data. | QA/QC reports were routinely generated by API geological staff and any issues were addressed immediately. QA/QC reporting was |
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| completed by a Senior Geologist (API). No twinned holes were | ||
| completed during the programme. No adjustments were made to any | ||
| of the results. All data management procedures (field and office) are | ||
| documented. | ||
| Location of | Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and | All drill holes are initially surveyed by handheld GPS and later |
| data points | down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation. |
surveyed by differential GPS utilising an independent contractor (MGA, Zone 50). Drill hole collar co-ordinates were verified in |
| Specification of the grid system used. | MapInfo GIS software utilising aerial photography as part of API’s routine QA/QC procedures. |
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| Quality and adequacy of topographic control. | Topographic coverage of all API projects has been established by | |
| aerial survey (LIDAR) with a vertical accuracy of ±0.15m. | ||
| Data | Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. | Drill hole spacing is sufficient for first pass and infill exploratory drilling |
| spacing and distribution |
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral |
to establish geological and grade continuity. No sample compositing has been undertaken. |
| Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications | ||
| applied. | ||
| Whether sample compositing has been applied. | ||
| Orientation | Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of |
Ore bodies and the geology described at the RC drilling locations |
| of data in relation to |
possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit type. |
described in this release are all flat lying. All drill holes were vertical. No sample biasing was observed. |
| geological | If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of | |
| structure | key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling | |
| bias, this should be assessed and reported if material. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Sample | The measures taken to ensure sample security. | API and SGS communicate on a regular basis and standard chain of |
| security | custody paperwork is used. Samples are despatched and transported to the laboratory on a regular basis. |
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| Audits or | The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data. | QA/QC procedures and rigorous database validation rules ensures |
| reviews | sampling and logging data is validated prior to being used by API | |
| Geologists. | ||
| Independent audits of API’s sampling techniques and QA/QC data | ||
| have been undertaken. Sampling procedures are consistent with | ||
| industry standards. Any inconsistency within the QA/QC dataset were | ||
| investigated and action taken as required. API monitors in house all | ||
| QA/QC data as and when it is received from the laboratory. |
Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
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| Mineral | Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including | The Australian Premium Iron Joint Venture (APIJV - between Aquila |
| tenement and | agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, | Steel Pty Ltd and AMCI (IO) Pty Ltd), the Red Hill Iron Ore Joint |
| land tenure status |
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings. 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. |
Venture (RHIOJV - between API and Red Hill Iron Limited) and the Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture (MSIOJV – between API and Cullen Exploration Pty Ltd) and the Yalleen Project (Helix Resources – royalty) collectively comprise the broader West Pilbara Iron Ore Project (WPIOP), with each joint venture managed by API |
| Management Pty Ltd (API). | ||
| Exploration | Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. | No other mineral exploration for iron ore has taken place by any other |
| done by other parties |
parties on any of the project areas during the Quarter mentioned in this report. Exploration work completed by API prior to this report has been summarised in previous ASX releases. |
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| Geology | Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. | Work during the Quarter focussed on exploration for outcropping and |
| buried Channel Iron Deposits (CID). | ||
oCID has been formed by the alluvial and chemical deposition of |
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| iron rich sediments inpalaeo-river channels after erosion and |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| weathering of lateratised Hamersley Group sediments. | ||
| Drill hole | A summary of all information material to the understanding of the | Drill hole information is attached in Table 2. All drill holes targeting |
| Information | exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material drill holes: |
CID were drilled vertically. |
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar |
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o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in |
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| metres) of the drill hole collar | ||
o dip and azimuth of the hole |
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o down hole length and interception depth |
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o hole length. |
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| If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the | ||
| information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the | ||
| understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly | ||
| explain why this is the case. | ||
| Data | In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, | Intercepts in “Table 1 – Better Drilling Intercepts Received – |
| aggregation methods |
maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated. |
September 2014 Quarter” are shown are for intercepts ≥ 5m thick using a 54% Fe cut-off. |
| Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high grade | ||
| results and longer lengths of low grade results, the procedure used for | ||
| such aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of such | ||
| aggregations should be shown in detail. | ||
| The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values | ||
| should be clearly stated. | ||
| Relationship | These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of | Due to the shallow depth of drill holes and the horizontal stratigraphy |
| between | Exploration Results. | of the CID it was not considered a requirement to complete down |
| mineralisation widths and |
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should be reported. |
hole orientation surveys. Mineralisation in each of the areas reported in flat lying and only true mineralisation widths are reported. |
| intercept | If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there | |
| lengths | should be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| width not known’). | ||
| Diagrams | Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of | Maps showing drill hole locations (where assay results are reported) |
| intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being | were included in the body of the report. | |
| reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill | ||
| hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views. | ||
| Balanced | Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not | Due to the amount of drilling data it is not practicable to report all |
| reporting | practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration |
drilling results. Cut-off grades used for intercept reporting is generally based on a natural well-defined boundary that is consistent |
| Results. | with how API has previously reported and modelled and reported CID | |
| mineralisation. | ||
| Other | Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported | Meaningful and material API exploration data has previously been |
| substantive | including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical | reported and is publically available. |
| exploration data |
survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential |
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| deleterious or contaminating substances. | ||
| Further work | The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral | Work will continue across the WPIOP area next Quarter. |
| extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). | ||
| Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, | ||
| including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, | ||
| provided this information is not commercially sensitive. |
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END OF MANAGER’S REPORT - MSIOJV
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WEST PILBARA, W.A. – Iron
WYLOO JV – Iron Ore Rights JV with Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (Fortescue) - Fortescue has earned 51% and may earn 80%, then Cullen 20% (FCI to DTM). Cullen retains 100% of Other Mineral Rights - EL08/1393, ELs 47/1154, 1649, 1650, PL 08/556 and MLA 47/1490.
The Wyloo JV project lies just south east of the MSIOJV’s Catho Well Channel Iron Deposit. Fortescue has previously provided a maiden Resource Estimate of 16.9 Mt @ 57.11% Fe , for the Wyloo South Bedded Iron deposit, classified as Inferred and JORC 2004 compliant. Further drilling has been completed during July-August 2014.
The Joint Venture Manager has reported that four holes were drilled at the Wyloo North prospect, targeting mineralisation both in the Brockman and Marra Mamba Iron Formations. At the Wyloo South prospect, twelve holes were completed targeting mineralisation in the Brockman Iron Formation (see following Table).
The Manager has reported that the results from this small programme confirm the potential for further Bedded Iron Deposits ore at both Wyloo South and North and further drilling is planned.
Table 1: RC drill parameters and analytical results from Wyloo North and Wyloo South
| HOLEID | EAST | NORTH | RL (m) | Dip | Hole depth (m) |
From (m) |
Thickness (m) |
Fe% | SiO2 % |
Al2O3 % |
P % | LOI % | Prospect | Tenement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN0132 | 455404 | 7497543 | 453 | ‐90 | 42 | No significant mineralisation | Wyloo North | E47/1154 | ||||||
| WN0133 | 455138 | 7497793 | 433 | ‐90 | 24 | No significant mineralisation | ||||||||
| WN0145 | 445660 | 7503885 | 387 | ‐90 | 156 | 0 | 66 | 60.3 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 0.24 | 5.6 | E47/1650 | |
| WN0146 | 445645 | 7504108 | 404 | ‐90 | 132 | 28 | 44 | 62.9 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 0.14 | 4.0 | ||
| WS0049 | 455357 | 7479575 | 296 | ‐90 | 96 | No significant mineralisation | Wyloo South | E08/1393 | ||||||
| WS0050 | 457115 | 7479873 | 305 | ‐90 | 54 | No significant mineralisation | ||||||||
| WS0051 | 457313 | 7479472 | 302 | ‐90 | 102 | No significant mineralisation | ||||||||
| WS0052 | 457303 | 7479655 | 372 | ‐90 | 168 | 34 | 75 | 61.3 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 0.17 | 5.4 | ||
| and | 116 | 17 | 55.6 | 7.9 | 2.8 | 0.28 | 8.6 | |||||||
| WS0053 | 457684 | 7479706 | 388 | ‐90 | 84 | No significant mineralisation | ||||||||
| WS0054 | 457940 | 7479920 | 391 | ‐90 | 48 | No significant mineralisation | ||||||||
| WS0055 | 457891 | 7479886 | 386 | ‐90 | 54 | No significant mineralisation | ||||||||
| WS0056 | 461011 | 7481843 | 460 | ‐90 | 84 | No significant mineralisation | ||||||||
| WS0057 | 461091 | 7481832 | 466 | ‐90 | 66 | 8 | 31 | 60.0 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 0.11 | 7.0 | ||
| WS0058 | 461192 | 7481840 | 444 | ‐90 | 84 | 0 | 58 | 60.6 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 0.12 | 6.2 | ||
| WS0059 | 461115 | 7481756 | 469 | ‐90 | 66 | 6 | 30 | 61.0 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 0.11 | 4.0 | ||
| WS0060 | 461007 | 7481638 | 499 | ‐90 | 54 | No significant mineralisation |
Notes: Significant mineralisation is defined as intervals of >5m thickness with >50% Fe and <10% SiO2 and <5% Al2O3, with maximum internal dilution of 2m; hole coordinates are given in GDA94 MGA Zone 50,
Competent Persons Statement
The detail in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Stuart Robinson and Mr Nicholas Nitschke. Mr Robinson and Mr Nitschke are all full‐time employees of Fortescue . Each provided technical input for the compilations of the exploration results. Mr Robinson is a Fellow of, and Mr Nitschke is a Member of, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Robinson & Mr Nitschke have sufficient experience relevant to the type of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration to each being qualified as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code
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Table 1 (Wyloo JV drilling)
JORC Code, 2012 Edition
Section 1: Sampling techniques and data
| Criteria |
JORC Code explanation | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampling techniques |
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 sonde, or XRF instruments, etc.). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling. |
Reverse circulation drill chips were collected via splitter at 1m intervals. Samples weighing approximately 1 to 3 kilograms were taken from each 1m interval and taken to a commercial laboratory for XRF analysis. |
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| Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used |
Analytical standards were used to assist in checking laboratory results. Field duplicates were used to assist with determining sampling quality at the rig. Geophysical probes were calibrated on a regular basis using static methods and specific calibration holes. All drill hole locations were determined by survey contractors. |
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| 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 (e.g. submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information. |
In 2014, 16 RC drill holes have been drilled within the Joint Venture for a total of 1324m, of which 991m have been sent for analysis. Samples sent for element and analytical work were selected based on potential ore-grade material with a reasonable envelope both above and below this interval. Most holes, where possible, underwent down-hole geophysical logging. |
Drilling Drill type (e.g. core, reverse circulation, opentechnique 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.). Drill Sample Method of recording and assessing core and recovery chip sample recoveries and results assessed
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Measurements taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples.
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.
Reverse circulation drill holes of approximately 140mm diameter were completed using a standard face sampling hammer. All drill holes are vertical.
The quality of each sample was recorded by the logging geologist at the time of drilling and categorised as either poor, moderate or good. 91.02% of samples were recorded as good, 3.94% were recorded as moderate, 5.05% were recorded as poor and 0.00% of samples were not recorded.
No major issues with the sample collection system were identified during drilling. Minimal loss of fines was achieved through the use of an automated sample collection and splitting system.
There is assumed to be no expected relationship between sample recovery and grade
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Comments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logging | Whether core and chip samples have been | Geological logging was completed by |
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| geologically and geotechnically logged to a | geologists experienced in iron mineralisation. | ||||
| level of detail to support appropriate Mineral | The standard of logging is suitable to support | ||||
| Resource estimation, mining | studies and | an estimate of Mineral Resources | |||
| metallurgical studies. | |||||
| Whether logging is qualitative |
or | For RC drill holes: stratigraphy, mineralogy, | |||
| quantitative in nature. Core | (or costean, | chip size, chip shape, chip recovery, hardness, | |||
| channel etc.) photography. | colour, moisture and sample quality were | ||||
| recorded chip trays from RC holes were | |||||
| collected on an intermittent basis. | |||||
| The total length and percentage of | the | 100% of RC drill chips were geologically | |||
| relevant intersections logged | logged. | ||||
| Sub-sampling | If core, whether cut or sawn | and whether | Drilling samples are collected in labelled bags, | ||
| techniques | and | quarter, half or all core taken. |
which are stored onsite or sent for analysis. | ||
| sample | These samples are collected using a cone | ||||
| preparation | splitter installed directly beneath the cyclone. | ||||
| Wet samples are collected using the same | |||||
| technique as dry samples, with thorough | |||||
| cleaning of sampling system between samples. | |||||
| Wet samples are allowed to dry before being | |||||
| processed. | |||||
| If non-core, whether riffles, tube sampled, | The sample collected from the cone splitter | ||||
| rotary split, etc. and whether sampled wet or | represents approximately 6 to 7% of the total | ||||
| dry. | sample interval. Cone splitters are the preferred | ||||
| splitting system used by Fortescue as they | |||||
| generally give the most representative sample | |||||
| in both dry and wet conditions. | |||||
| For all sample types, |
quality and |
At the laboratory, samples were weighed, dried | |||
| appropriateness of the sample preparation | and pulverised to 85% passing through 75 | ||||
| technique. | microns (Genalysis). | ||||
| Quality control procedures adopted for | all | Coarse field standards (approximately 1 in 100 | |||
| sub-sampling stages to |
maximise |
samples) and laboratory standards (1 per lab | |||
| representivity of samples. | job) were used as a quality control measure at | ||||
| different sub-sampling stages. | |||||
| Measures taken to ensure that | the sampling | Rig duplicate samples are taken at an average | |||
| is representative of the in | situ material | of 3 rig duplicate samples per approximately | |||
| collected, including for instance results | for | 100 samples sent to the laboratory. An analysis | |||
| field duplicate/second-half sampling. | of these duplicate samples indicates that they | ||||
| are of good quality and repeatable. | |||||
| Whether sample sizes are appropriate to | the | No formal analysis of the appropriateness of | |||
| grain size of the material being | sampled. | sample size compared to grain size has been | |||
| completed but the sampling regime is |
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| considered to be industry best practice | |||||
| The nature, quality and appropriateness of | All samples were sent to Genalysis laboratories | ||||
| the assaying and laboratory procedures used | for analysis. All laboratories have National | ||||
| and whether the technique is considered | Association of Testing Authorities, Australia | ||||
| partial or total. | (NATA) accreditation. The standard elements | ||||
| tested were Fe, SiO2, Al2O3, P, Mn, MgO, CaO, | |||||
| TiO2, Na2O, S and K2O by X Ray Fluorescence | |||||
| (XRF) and a three point LOI thermo | |||||
| gravimetric analysis at 371, 650 and 1000 | |||||
| degrees Celsius. This is considered a total | |||||
| analysis |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Comments | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For geophysical tools, spectrometers, |
No geophysical tools were used to determine |
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| handheld XRF instruments, |
etc, the |
any element concentrations used in the |
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| parameters used in determining | the analysis | estimate. |
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| including instrument make and model, | ||||
| reading times, calibrations factors applied | ||||
| and theirderivation, etc. | ||||
| Quality of assay | Nature of quality control procedures adopted |
Field duplicates were collected at a rate of |
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| data | and | (e.g. standards, blanks, duplicates, external |
approximately 3 in 100 samples. Standards are |
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| laboratory tests | laboratory checks) and whether acceptable | submitted at approximately 1 in every 100 |
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| levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and | samples. Analysis of duplicates did not indicate |
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| precision have been established. | any major issues. Analysis of laboratory | |||
| standard results indicates high confidence in | ||||
| XRF analysis at each laboratory. Analysis of | ||||
| field standards indicates an ongoing issue with | ||||
| laboratory sample preparation and standard | ||||
| certification. Field standard results are closely | ||||
| monitored and actions are underway to mitigate | ||||
| issues. | ||||
| Verification | of | The verification of significant intersections |
Significant intersections have been visually |
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| sampling | and | by either independent or |
alternative | verified by Fortescue's Exploration and |
| assaying | company personnel. | Resource Geology Managers. | ||
| The use of twinned holes | No twin holes have been drilled in this stage of | |||
| the project. | ||||
| Documentation of primary data, data entry | Sample data is stored using a customized |
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| procedures, data verification, data storage | acQuire database, which includes a series of |
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| (physically and electronic) protocols. | automated electronic validation checks. |
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| Fortescue data entry procedures are |
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| documented and readily available. Only trained | ||||
| personnel perform further manual validation in | ||||
| order to confirm results reflect field collected | ||||
| information and geology | ||||
| Discuss anyadjustment to assay | data. | No adjustments have been made to assaydata. | ||
| Location of | data | Accuracy and quality of surveys used to |
Drill hole collar locations have been surveyed |
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| points | locate drill holes (collar and down-hole | using a differential GPS (by Down Under |
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| surveys), trenches, mine workings and other | Surveys), with an accuracy of better than 3 cm |
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| locations used in Mineral |
Resources |
for Easting and Northing. No down hole |
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| estimation. | surveys have been completed. Collar survey | |||
| data is validated against planned coordinates. | ||||
| Specification of the grid system | used. | Grid coordinates given for each point are Map | ||
| Grid of Australia (GDA94) and heights are in | ||||
| the Australian Height Datum. The project area | ||||
| lies inside UTM zone 50. | ||||
| Quality and adequacy of | topographic | Collar survey data is validated against the |
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| control. | topographic surface. Drill hole collar |
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| elevation has been surveyed using a differential | ||||
| GPS (by Down Under Surveys), with an | ||||
| accuracy ofbetterthan5 cm inelevation | ||||
| Data spacing and | Data spacing for reporting of |
Exploration | Due to the structural complexity of the project |
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| distribution | Results. | and difficulties in terrain RC drilling has been | ||
| carried out at an irregular drill pattern, ranging | ||||
| from at least 200X100m to 100X50m in some | ||||
| areas. | ||||
| Whether the data spacing and distribution is | More drilling needs to be carried out to |
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| sufficient to establish the | degree of | understand the geometry of the ore body and to |
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| geological and grade continuity appropriate | calculate a mineral resource. |
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| for the Mineral Reserve and Ore Reserve | ||||
| estimation procedure(s) and classifications | ||||
| applied. | ||||
| Whether sample compositing has been | Samples have been taken in 1m intervals; |
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| applied. | No composite samples have been taken. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | of | Whether the orientation of sampling |
Drill holes have been drilled as vertical holes in |
| data in relation | to | achieves unbiased sampling of possible |
drill lines perpendicular to interpreted strike of |
| geological | structures and the extent to which this is | host stratigraphy. Identified mineralisation is |
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| structure | known, considering the deposit type. | structurally complex and holes have been | |
| planned based on surface mapping and | |||
| previous results to extend known mineralisation | |||
| but also to increase the understanding of | |||
| faulting and folding in the project area. | |||
| If the relationship between the drilling | No material relationship is apparent between |
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| orientation and the orientation of key | sampling bias and geological orientation. |
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| mineralised structures is considered to have | |||
| introduced a sampling bias, this should be | |||
| assessed and reported if material. | |||
| Sample security | The measures taken to ensure sample | To ensure sample security, consignment notes |
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| security. | (sample submission information) have been | ||
| used and direct delivery to site laboratories has | |||
| beencarried out. | |||
| Audits | or | The results of and audits or reviews of |
For analogous deposits Fortescue has had a |
| reviews | sampling techniques and data. | sampling audit conducted by Snowden. For this | |
| project there were no major risk factors relating | |||
| to the sampling and assaying of the data. | |||
| Similar rigs and splitter systems were utilised | |||
| in the this year’s phase of drilling as the ones | |||
| audited by Snowden. |
Section 2: Reporting of exploration results
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | JORC Code explanation | Comments | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral | Type, reference name/number, location and | The Wyloo North and South deposits are |
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| tenements | and | ownership including agreements or material |
located within the Wyloo Project, which |
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| land tenure | status | issues with third |
parties | such as joint | comprises Exploration Licences 47/1154, |
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| ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, | 47/1649-1650, 08/1393, Prospecting Licence |
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| native title interest, |
historical | sites, | 08/556 and Mining Lease Applications 08/502 |
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| wilderness or |
national | park |
and |
and 47/1490. The tenements are registered to |
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| environmental settings. | Cullen Exploration Pty Ltd (100/100 shares). | ||||||
| Fortescue holds a 51% beneficial interest in the | |||||||
| iron ore rights to the tenements. In addition, | |||||||
| Fortescue has the right to earn an additional | |||||||
| 29% interest in the iron ore rights, taking its | |||||||
| interest in the iron ore rights to a total of 80%. | |||||||
| Cullen retains 100% of the rights to other | |||||||
| minerals.There are no particular environmental | |||||||
| settings. The tenements lie within the Puutu | |||||||
| Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura Native Title | |||||||
| Determination (WC 2001/005). Fortescue has a | |||||||
| current Land Access Agreement with the | |||||||
| Registered Native Title Body Corporate. | |||||||
| The security of the tenure held at the | time of | The tenure is currently in good standing and no |
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| reporting along |
with | any | known | impediments are known to exist. |
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| impediments to obtaining | a license to | ||||||
| operateinthe area. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Comments | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exploration | done | Acknowledgement and appraisal of |
Iron exploration in the region has previously |
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| by other parties | exploration by other parties. | been carried out by Hamersley Iron Pty | Ltd in | |
| two periods, separated by a short | break. | |||
| Exploration tenements surround |
State | |||
| Agreement mining lease sections covering the | ||||
| Metawandy beddedirondeposits. | ||||
| Geology | Deposit type, geological settings and style of | The Wyloo Project sits on the northern and |
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| mineralisation. | south-eastern fringes of the Wyloo Dome. Iron | |||
| Ore targets consist of mineralised Brockman | ||||
| and Marra Mamba Iron Formations. The | area is | |||
| structurally complex with a number of | north- | |||
| west trending faults offsetting stratigraphy | ||||
| throughout the project. | ||||
| Drill | hole | A summary of all information material for |
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| information | the understanding of the exploration results | |||
| including a tabulation of the following | ||||
| information for all Material drill holes: | ||||
| E_asting and northing of the drill hole collar_ | Collar details of all RC holes drilled in 2014 on | |||
| Elevation or RL (Reduced level-elevation above sea level in metres)and the drill hole |
the above listed tenure are shown in attached table. |
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| collar | ||||
| D_ip 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 | ||||
| why this is the case. | ||||
| Data aggregation | In reporting Exploration results, weighing |
Assay data is reported in intercepts with |
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| methods | averaging techniques, maximum and/or | average thickness and grade of the intersection. |
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| minimum grade truncations (e.g. cutting of | ||||
| high grades) and cut-off grades are usually | ||||
| material and should be stated. | ||||
| Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short | Mineralised interval (more than 5m in |
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| lengths of high grade results and longer | thickness) is referred to in attached table and |
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| lengths of low grade results, the procedure | intercepts have been calculated based on the |
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| used for such aggregation should be stated | following cut-off criteria, allowing for |
2m of | ||
| and some typical examples of such |
internal dilution: |
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| aggregations should be shown in detail. | >50% Fe |
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| <10% SiO2 |
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| <5% Al2O3 |
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| The assumptions used for any reporting of | No metal equivalents have been used. |
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| metal equivalent values should be clearly | ||||
| stated. |
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| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relationship | These relationships are particularly |
The geometry of the mineralisation is unknown |
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| between | important in the reporting of Exploration | at this stage. Therefore this statement only |
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| mineralisation | Results. |
reports the down hole intersection for each drill | |
| widths | and | collar | |
| intercept | |||
| lengths | |||
| If the geometry of the mineralisation with | The geometry is not known as stated above |
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| respect to the drill hole angle is known, its | |||
| nature should be reported. | |||
| If it is not known and only the down hole | True width of the ore body is not known |
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| lengths are reported, there should be a clear | |||
| statement to this effect (e.g. ‘down hole | |||
| length, true width not known’) | |||
| Diagrams | Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) | No figures attached. |
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| and tabulations of intercepts should be | |||
| included for any significant discovery being | |||
| reported. These should include, but not be | |||
| limited to a plan view of drill hole collar | |||
| locations and appropriate sectional views. | |||
| Balanced | Where comprehensive reporting of all | All exploration results have been reported for |
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| reporting | Exploration Results is not practicable, | the tenements stated above. |
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| representative reporting of both low and | |||
| high grades and/or widths should be | |||
| practiced to avoid misleading reporting of | |||
| Exploration Results. | |||
| Other | Other exploration data, if meaningful and | Geological surface mapping of the Wyloo |
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| substantive | material, should be reported including (but | projects has been carried out by Fortescue |
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| exploration | not limited to): geological observations, | geologists. Dip and strike measurements, |
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| data | geophysical survey results, geochemical | stratigraphy and mineralisation have been |
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| survey results, bulk samples – size and | recorded into a database |
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| method of treatment; metallurgical test | Down hole geophysics has been carried out on |
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| results; bulk density, groundwater, |
some RC drill holes including: natural gamma, |
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| geotechnical and rock characteristics; |
magnetic susceptibility and density |
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| potential deleterious or containing |
The estimated groundwater level has been |
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| substances. | recorded on most RC drill holes | ||
| Further work | The nature and scale of planned further work | Further infill drilling is planned for Wyloo |
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| (e.g. tests for lateral extensions or depth | projects to test for mineralisation extensions. |
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| extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). | |||
| Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of | Collar and downhole assay information have | ||
| possible extensions, including the main | been released in this report. Geological |
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| geological interpretations and future |
interpretation and mapping data has not been | ||
| drilling areas, providing this information is | released to the market and therefore areas of | ||
| not commercially sensitive. | future drilling will stay confidential at this stage. |
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End of Report – Wyloo JV
PARABURDOO JV – Iron Ore Rights JV with Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (Fortescue), Cullen retains 100% of Other Mineral Rights - EL52/1667
Fortescue can earn up to an 80% interest in the iron ore rights on Cullen’s E52/1667 (Snowy Mountain), located ~25km south east of Paraburdoo in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. The tenement includes potential for bedded iron deposits within the Brockman Iron Formation, along strike from the Paraburdoo and Channar Groups of iron deposits. No exploration undertaken for the quarter.
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MT EUREKA, NORTH EASTERN GOLDFIELDS, W.A. – Gold and Nickel
Cullen holds 100% of ELs 53/1299, 1300, 1209, 1630, 1635, 1637) in the Mt Eureka Greenstone Belt in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia (approximately 650km[2)] with multiple targets for nickel sulphides and gold. The high nickel prospectivity of Cullen’s ground is confirmed by the discovery of nickel sulphides by Rox Resources Limited (Rox) at Camelwood and Cannonball – Musket (Fisher East Project), located a few kilometres along strike to the south of Cullen’s tenement boundary (Rox ASX release, ASX: RXL of 4/9/2014 describes an updated mineral resource for their project). In early July 2014, Cullen commenced a further program of RC drilling, which had been suspended in early May due to heavy rain, and was completed on 14 July (9 holes for 1502 m, including deepening of MERC121), with the results provided to the ASX by Cullen on 4/9/2014. On-going work, as summarised in Cullen’s above mentioned announcement of 4 September 2014, has included:
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Heritage survey completed over AK47 nickel sulphide prospect in preparation for new ground EM survey;
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Compilation of geological and geophysical data which highlights Central Ultramafic Package and its basal contact as the high priority target stratigraphy for nickel sulphide deposits;
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Cullen’s interpretation which suggests AK47 prospect and Camelwood-MusketCannonball mineralisation, of Rox Resources Limited, are at similar stratigraphic positions some 25km apart, and
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Planning for three ground EM surveys (see Figures)
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MINTER, N.S.W – Tungsten
MINTER - EL6572 - Cullen 100%
Cullen successfully applied to the NSW Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services Department, for a grant of funds under the New Frontiers Co-operation Drilling Program. Cullen has been awarded $36,250 towards a diamond and RC drilling program it has proposed to test its Doyenwae and Orr Trigg prospects at Minter.
No exploration undertaken for the quarter.
ASHBURTON, W.A. – Gold
WYLOO DOME AREA – E08/2145, E08/2227 - Cullen 100%
Cullen‘s E08/2145 (Three Corner Bore) lies on the southern limb of the Wyloo Dome, some 35km south east of the Paulsens gold mine. On 2 October 2014 Cullen made an announcement to the ASX in regards to sampling and target generation on this tenement.
In summary, lag analyses up to 54.68% Fe identify a new iron ore target on E08/2145 with potential for a channel iron deposit (CID), and untested historic geochemical anomalies (AuAs-Sb) along a WNW structural trend within E08/2145 are considered by Cullen to be highly prospective for gold, and warrant drilling.
OTHER JOINT VENTURES MANAGED BY PARTNERS
ASHBURTON, W.A. – Gold and Uranium
KUNDERONG/SALTWATER POOL JV: EL 52/1892, Thundelarra and Lion One Metals Limited (ASX: LLO) - can earn 70%, Cullen 100%
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No exploration undertaken for the quarter.
ASHBURTON, W.A. - Gold
HARDEY JUNCTION JV – ELs 08/1166, 1189, 1763, 1145; PL 08/546 Northern Star Resources Limited 80%, Cullen 20% free carried interest
No exploration undertaken for the quarter.
FORRESTANIA, W.A. – Gold / Nickel / Iron
STORMBREAKER AND NORTH IRONCAP JV – ML 77/544 Hannans Reward Limited 80% and Manager, Cullen 20% free carried interest- gold rights only.
No exploration undertaken for the quarter.
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EASTERN GOLDFIELDS, W.A. – Gold / Nickel
KILLALOE JV– EL63/1018, 1199 and PLs Matsa Resources Limited 80%; Cullen 20% free carried interest
On the 4 and 30 September, Cullen reported to the ASX in relation to the exploration activities completed by Matsa Resources Limited (Matsa), the JV Manager. These announcements described the intersection of narrow zones of disseminated, laminated and blebby sulphides in komatiite at the “Hanging Wall Gossan” (HWG) nickel prospect.
Matsa has also reported that Stage 3 diamond drilling is completed, with the extension of 14KLDH02 targeting a conductor approximately 120m beyond original end of hole and the basal contact of komatiite at the HWG. 14KLDH05 targeted a highly conductive off-hole DHEM anomaly approximately 50m northeast of 14KLDH03. Assays and downhole surveying will follow.
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In addition, Matsa recognises there is significant nickel sulphide prospectivity along the western contact of the Eastern Ultramafic Belt (see Figure above), where the western contact appears to be the southern strike extent of the basal contact of ultramafics which host the Taipan nickel sulphide discovery of Sirius Resources Limited (SIR: ASX announcement of 16 July, 2014) in their Polar Bear Project.
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PROJECT GENERATION
Cullen has two exploration licence applications for ground in the Fraser Range region in southern W.A. - in the Dundas Region (ELA 63/1673) and near Zanthus (ELA 28/2470) - which are progressing towards grant. In early July, Cullen applied for two exploration licences in the Gascoyne Region of W.A. (ELAs 09/2108, 2109) - positioned along strike from the Yalbra graphite project of Buxton Resources Limited (BUX: ASX). Cullen has also applied for E30/466 in the Perrinvale greenstone belt about 80km west of Menzies.
CORPORATE
SHARE CAPITAL INFORMATION
Cullen raised $538,700 through acceptances of Entitlements and applications for Shortfall Shares under the rights issue and issued 44,891,671 New Shares to eligible shareholders.
Shortfall from the Rights was 103,461,592 New Shares and the Company will look to place this within two months of the offer closing date in accordance with the terms of the offer.
The issued capital of the company is as follows:
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1,083,364,514 fully paid shares
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6,000,000 unlisted options
Baosteel Resources Australia Pty Ltd and Aurizon Operations Limited completed a successful takeover of Aquila Resources Limited in July 2014. The substantial shareholders of Cullen are:
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Wythenshawe Pty Ltd, Perth Capital and Associates - 19.80% , and
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Baosteel together with Aurizon - 9.45% via their takeover of Aquila Resources Limited.
Cash at the end of the quarter was: $0.55M
Dr Chris Ringrose, Managing Director
31 October 2014
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 (Fortescue, APIJV (Baosteel/AurizonAMCI/Posco), Hannans Reward, Northern Star, Matsa and Thundelarra/Lion One Metals), 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 (particularly geochemistry), 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, currently in Scandinavia.
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.
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.
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SCHEDULE OF TENEMENTS (as at 30 September 2014)
| REGION | TENEMENTS | TENEMENT APPLICATIONS |
CULLEN **INTEREST ** |
COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN AUSTRALIA | ||||
| ASHBURTON / PILBARA | ||||
| Mt Stuart JV | E08/1135, E08/1330, E08/1341, E08/1292 |
MLA08/481, MLA08/482 |
30% | API has earned 70% of iron ore rights; Cullen 100% other mineral rights |
| Hardey Junction JV | E08/1145, 1166, 1189,1763, P08/546 |
20% | Northern Star Resources Limited 80% |
|
| Wyloo JV | E08/1393, E47/1154 E47/1649, 1650 P08/556 |
MLA47/1490 | 49% | Fortescue has earned 51%, can earn 80% of iron ore rights Cullen 100% other mineral rights |
| Paraburdoo JV | E52/1667 | 100% | Fortescue can earn up to 80% of iron ore rights; Cullen 100% other mineral rights |
|
| Tunnel Creek JV | E52/1892 | 100% | Thundelarra Exploration/Lion One can earn upto 70% |
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| Mt Edith | E08/2227 | 100% | ||
| Wyloo SE | E08/2145 | 100% | ||
| NE GOLDFIELDS | ||||
| Gunbarrel | E53/1299,1300 +/ * E53/1630,1635 |
100% | +2.5% NPI Royalty to Pegasus on Cullen's interest (parts of E1299); *1.5% NSR Royalty to Aurora (other parts of E1299 and parts of 1300) |
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| Irwin Well | E53/1637 | 100% | ||
| Irwin Bore | E53/1209 | 100% | ||
| Wonganoo | E53/1611 | 100% | ||
| DUNDAS | E63/1673 | 0% | ||
| FRASER RANGE | E28/2470 | 0% | ||
| MURCHISON, Cue | E20/714, | 100% | ||
| Gascoyne | E09/2108,2109 | 0% | ||
| EASTERN GOLDFIELDS | ||||
| Killaloe | E63/1018, E63/1199, P63/1672 P63/1331-1333 |
20% | Matsa Resources Limited 80% | |
| Lemon Rock | E30/466 | 0% | ||
| FORRESTANIA | ||||
| Forrestania JV | M77/544 | 20% | Hannans Reward Ltd 80% Gold rights only |
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| NEW SOUTH WALES | ||||
| Minter | EL6572 | 100% | ||
| NORTHERN TERRITORY | ||||
| Amadeus | E25493,25494, | 0% | ||
| SWEDEN:Holmajarvi 2;Lavasjakka – Exploration Permits 100% interest | ||||
| TENEMENTS RELINQUISHED DURING THEQUARTER – 100% | ||||
| E20/808, E52/1890 | 0% |
REGISTERED OFFICE : Unit 4, 7 Hardy Street, South Perth WA 6151. Telephone: +61 8 9474 5511 Facsimile:+61 8 9474 5588 CONTACT: Dr. Chris Ringrose, Managing Director. E-mail : [email protected]
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