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CULLEN RESOURCES LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2014

Jul 29, 2014

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ABN 46 006 045 790

QUARTERLY REPORT for the period ended 30 June 2014

www.cullenresources.com.au ASX Symbol: CUL 30 July 2014

HIGHLIGHTS

Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture (MSIOJV), West Pilbara - Cullen 30% iron ore rights

  • The MSIOJV owns the Catho Well channel iron ore deposit (CID) – one of four starter pits for the proposed West Pilbara Iron Ore Project - Stage 1 (WPIOP), a 30 Mtpa project to be developed by the APIJV (based upon a 2010 Feasibility Study). Cullen Exploration Pty Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cullen Resources Limited (Cullen), is contributing funds and maintaining its 30% participating interest in the Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture (MSIOJV). The participants in the APIJV are: Aquila Steel Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of Aquila Resources Limited) 50%, and AMCI (IO) Pty Ltd 50%.

  • Cullen’s ownership of iron ore produced from Catho Well, under one scenario, is ~1.5Mtpa for a 14 year mine life derived from the Catho Well Ore Reserve of 70Mt @ 54.81% Fe (JORC 2004 compliant) – see Cullen’s ASX announcements of 14 December 2010; and 7 June 2012.

  • Cullen anticipates new momentum towards a development decision for the proposed West Pilbara Iron Ore Project, to include mining of Cullen’s ore in the Catho Well CID, in the wake of the successful takeover of Aquila Resources Limited by Baosteel Resources Australia Pty Ltd (Baosteel) and Aurizon Operations Limited (Aurizon).

Wyloo Iron Ore Joint Venture, West Pilbara - Cullen 49% of iron ore rights

  • Drilling is planned for the coming Quarter at the Wyloo North and Wyloo South prospects (Fortescue Mining Group Ltd, Manager, earning 80% in iron ore rights)

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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Mt Eureka, nickel and gold project, North Eastern Goldfields - Cullen 100%

  • A further phase of RC drilling (9 holes for 1502m, MERC 126-134, and deepening of MERC121, Table 1, page 10) was completed in July, testing various targets at the Doyles and Silverbark North nickel sulphide prospects and elsewhere. Ni, Cu and Au assays for 5-metre composite samples are pending. Geological logging indicates no significant Ni sulphide mineralisation associated with the ultramafics intersected. Of the four EM anomalies tested: two were explained as black shale/pyritic sediments; two were pyritic-pyrrhotitic-quartz veined structures in basalt and possibly prospective for gold mineralisation. Other holes tested ultramafics and below anomalous geochemistry in ultramafics, and a magnetic anomaly.

  • On-going geological mapping and prospecting of nickel sulphide targets at Mt Eureka has underlined the AK47 prospect area, the Central Ultramafics basal contact, and the Silverbark North BIF contacts – both east and west – as the priorities for further exploration and drill testing

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Project generation

  • Cullen has two exploration licence applications for ground in the Fraser Range region in southern W.A. - one in the Dundas Region (ELA 63/1673) and one 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).

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WEST PILBARA, W. A. – Iron

MT STUART IRON ORE JOINT VENTURE (MSIOJV) ELs 08/1135, 1292, 1330, 1341 , API JV 70% (Manager), Cullen 30%, and contributing. Cullen retains 100% of Other Mineral Rights

The MSIOJV is between Cullen Exploration Pty Ltd - 30%, 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 (a subsidiary of Aquila Resources Limited) 50%, and AMCI (IO) Pty Ltd 50%. The Manager provided the following information in relation to activities for the June Quarter:

  • There were no significant safety incidents reported during the quarter;

  • KM Native Title Agreement was executed (see CUL:ASX announcement, 12 June 2014) ;

  • PKKP Native Title Agreement execution process commenced;

  • Compliance activities were carried out in respect of mine environmental approval and licence conditions; and,

  • A programme and budget for FY2014-15 was approved .

RC drilling programmes are scheduled to commence in the September Quarter at the Catho Well deposit and Cardo Bore prospect.

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%, Cullen 20% (FCI to DTM). Cullen retains 100% of Other Mineral Rights - EL08/1393, ELs 47/1154, 1649, 1650 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. No exploration undertaken for the quarter.

The Joint Venture Manager has reported that earthworks were completed on E47/1154 and E47/1650 at Wyloo North and E47/1649 at Wyloo South in preparation for a drilling program. This program, and drilling on E47/1650 and E47/1649, is planned to be undertaken in the September quarter.

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. Further work is planned to follow up this drilling over the next 2 years. No exploration undertaken for the quarter.

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MT EUREKA, NORTH EASTERN GOLDFIELDS, W.A. – Gold and Nickel

Cullen holds 100% of approximately 650km[2] of approved tenure* in the Mt Eureka Greenstone Belt in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia which includes 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 3/10/2013 describes the maiden mineral resource for Camelwood and ASX release of 10/1/2014 describes discoveries at Cannonball and Musket).

In early July 2014, Cullen commenced a further program of RC drilling, which had been suspended in early May due to heavy rain, and completed on the 14 July (9 holes for 1502 m, including deepening of MERC121). This drilling continued Cullen’s systematic exploration and evaluation of various EM targets and ultramafic trends for nickel sulphides, focused on targets in the stratigraphic corridor along strike of and commencing ~3km north of the Camelwood nickel mineralisation. The program also included reconnaissance drill testing of EM targets on the western margin of the greenstone belt, which intersected pyritic metasediments (MERC129 and 130) at modelled EM plate positions downhole, and MERC133 which intersected meta-sediments and mafic rocks at the Doyles east prospect (see Figures).

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*** Mt Eureka Project –** ELs 53/1299,1300,1209,1630,1635,1637,1611 - Cullen 100%

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DOYLES NICKEL PROSPECT

This “Doyles ultramafic trend” is coincident with a trend of “weak” bedrock conductors interpreted from Cullen’s ground EM, but not modeled, which are generally untested both along strike and in fresh rock. Recent drilling (MERC134 and MERC121 deepened) tested below shallow, anomalous nickel sections of ultramafic but did not intersect any visible Ni sulphide mineralisation. Drilling of the magnetic anomaly under cover east of the main Doyles ultramafic trend, interpreted to be an ultramafic close to the greenstone-granite contact, indicates the magnetic signature is most likely related to meta-sediments and meta-basalts (MERC133).

SILVERBARK NORTH NICKEL PROSPECT

This prospect comprises a series of VTEM and ground EM modeled conductors stretching over 1km in Cullen’s ground (E1637). Cullen has only completed an effective test of one of the modeled conductor plates at Silverbark North; in a previous RC programme (MERC107). However, the VTEM and ground EM anomalous responses are multiple both along strike and across the metasediment stratigraphy and the western contact (hanging wall) of the mixed BIF/black shale package remains largely untested. This contact may host massive nickel sulphides where intersected by any overlying ultramafic. There are two VTEM anomalies coincident with this stratigraphic position which warrants drill testing (see figures).

Drilling completed in the most recent programme targeted modelled EM conductor plates located further to the west of the Silverbark North VTEM/ground EM trend mentioned above (see Figures). This drilling intersected: quartz-pyrite-pyrrhotite zones in meta-basalts at modelled EM plate positions down hole (MERC 126, 127); meta-basalt (MERC 131 and 132); and ultramafic without visible sulphide (MERC 128).

Assay data is pending for all drillholes - MERC 126-134, and the deepened section of MERC121.

FOLLOW-UP PROGRAMMES FOR NICKEL

Cullen’s next round of exploration at Mt Eureka is planned to include (see Figures):

  • follow-up RC drilling of VTEM anomalies on the western margin of the Silverbark North BIF/black shale – possibly coincident with an ultramafic contact;

  • Prospecting of the interpreted basal contact of the Central ultramafic sequence , and an RC drill hole designed to intersect the base of these ultramafic strata on section to the west of MERC 103 – interpreted to be a prospective shale/ultramafic contact;

  • ground EM surveying around the AK47 prospect; and,

  • first pass drill testing, of ground EM anomalies at the Wonganoo Prospect (E53/1611).

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MINTER, N.S.W – Tungsten

MINTER - EL6572 - Cullen 100%

The company has applied for co-funding, budget assistance from the N.S.W. government which is providing support for selected exploration drilling programmes through its : “New Frontiers Cooperative Drilling” initiative.

No exploration undertaken for the quarter.

ASHBURTON, W.A. – Gold

WYLOO DOME AREA – EL08/1341 , Cullen 100% of mineral rights other than iron ore; E08/2145, E2227 - Cullen 100%

No exploration undertaken for the quarter.

OTHER JOINT VENTURES MANAGED BY PARTNERS

ASHBURTON, W.A. – Gold and Uranium

KUNDERONG/SALTWATER POOL JV: ELs 52/1890, 1892, Thundelarra and Lion One Metals Limited (ASX: LLO) - can earn 70%, Cullen 100%

.

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. Regional targeting work, which included acquisition of airborne multispectral images and a University of WA/Centre for Exploration Targeting study, was completed over a large area including the Hardey Junction JV tenements.

FORRESTANIA, W.A. – Gold / Nickel / Iron

STORMBREAKER AND NORTH IRONCAP JV – ELS 77/1327, 1354, 1406, ML 77/544 and PLs Hannans Reward Limited 80% and Manager, Cullen 20% free carried interest

Despite a long campaign of promotion by the Manager, the Joint Venture was unable to attract support from any third party for further nickel exploration, and no divestment was achieved. Subsequently the Joint Venture agreed to surrender a number of tenements, but retains the gold rights on M77/544.

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

During the Quarter, 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 semi-massive, and disseminated sulphides in komatiite at the “Hanging Wall Gossan” nickel prospect (diamond drill-hole 14KLDH01 – see CUL: ASX, 17 June 2014). Down hole surveying of this hole identified two strong off-hole conductors (CUL: ASX, 20 June ASX).

Thereafter, Matsa reported that ground EM surveying and full assessment of all existing exploration data for the prospect would be undertaken to allow for the design of a follow-up drill programme at the Hanging Wall Gossan prospect (MAT: ASX, 23 June 2014).

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In addition, Cullen suggests there is significant nickel sulphide prospectivity along the western contact of the Eastern Ultramafic Belt (see Figure above). Cullen interprets this contact is 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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CORPORATE

SHARE CAPITAL INFORMATION

The issued capital of the company is as follows:

  • 1,038,472,843 fully paid shares

  • 6m unlisted options on issue

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:

  • Baosteel together with Aurizon own 9.86% via their takeover of Aquila Resources Limited;

  • companies associated with AMCI (IO) Pty Ltd own 4.90% ; and,

  • Wythenshawe Pty Ltd, own 16.48% of Cullen.

Cash at the end of the quarter was: $1.01M.

Dr Chris Ringrose, Managing Director

30 July 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 (Aquila-AMCI), Hannans Reward, Northern Star, Matsa and Thundelarra/Lion One), 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). Projects are sought for most commodities mainly in Australia but with selected consideration of overseas opportunities in Scandinavia. A number of Cullen’s projects are at the target drill-testing stage.

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 Statements

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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TABLE 1: RC Drilling completed in July 2014, Mt Eureka nickel and gold project.

Hole Id Easting Northing RL (m)
nominal
Azimuth
(degree)
Dip
(degree)
Depth
(m)
MERC121 358627 7062297 500 270 ‐60 58‐111
MERC126 354520 7042029 500 257 ‐60 279
MERC127 354631 7039581 500 257 ‐60 253
MERC128 354465 7038886 500 257 ‐60 198
MERC129 351843 7040102 500 77 ‐60 123
MERC130 351865 7043785 500 270 ‐60 113
MERC131 354601 7042051 500 257 ‐60 123
MERC132 354624 7042055 500 257 ‐60 58
MERC133 359170 7061504 500 0 ‐90 161
MERC134 358700 7062301 500 270 ‐60 141

Note: MERC121 was drilled during a previous programme to a depth of 58m and has been deepened to 111m as part of this programme.

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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SCHEDULE OF TENEMENTS (as at 30 June 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 E52/1890,1892 100% Thundelarra Exploration/Lion
One can earn upto 70%
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)
Irwin Well E53/1637 100%
Irwin Bore E53/1209 100%
Wonganoo E53/1611 100%
DUNDAS E63/1673 0%
FRASER RANGE E28/2377
E28/2470
0%
0%
In ballot – competing applications
MURCHISON, Cue E20/714,E20/808 100%
EASTERN GOLDFIELDS
Killaloe E63/1018,
E63/1199, P63/1672
P63/1331-1333
20% Matsa Resources Limited 80%
FORRESTANIA
Forrestania JV M77/544 20% Hannans Reward Ltd 80%
Gold rights only
NEW SOUTHWALES
Minter EL6572 100%
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Amadeus E25493,25494, 0%
SWEDEN:Holmajarvi 2;Lavasjakka – Exploration Permits 100%interest
TENEMENTS RELINQUISHED DURING THEQUARTER – 100%
NORTHERN
FINLAND
Claim Reservations -
Central Rompas
0%
FORRESTANIA JV
LAKE MACKAY
E77/1406, E77/1327,
E77/1354
P77/3607,3613,3762,
3763, 3582-3588
E80/4209
0%
0%

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Data description as required by the 2012 JORC Code - Section 1 and Section 2 of Table 1

Section 1 Sampling techniques and data Section 1 Sampling techniques and data
Criteria JORC Code explanation Comments re RC drilling programme
Sampling
technique
Nature and quality of sampling (egg
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
broadmeaning ofsampling.
Sampling was by reverse circulation (RC) drilling
testing individual EM conductors and geological targets.
Nine RC holes were drilled and one previously drilled
hole was deepened for a total of 1502m.
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 a handheld GPS
with an approximate accuracy of ±3m; down-hole
surveys were completed.
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 ofdetailedinformation.
RC drilling was used to obtain one metre samples from
which a 3-4kg sub-sample was taken using a cone
splitter. The sub-sample together with the remainder of
the 1-m sample was placed on the ground. From each
drill spoil pile, a c. 400g sample was then collected
using a scoop; five of such 1-m samples were combined
into one composite sample. The composite samples (2-
3kg) were sent to an accredited Perth laboratory 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.).
Drilling was by reverse circulation using a 140mm
diameter face-sampling hammer bit.
Drill
Sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed
Sample recovery was assessed visually and the recovery
recorded. The samples were generally dry or damp, and
showed little (<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 spreadsheets. Cyclone, splitter and buckets
were cleaned regularly and thoroughly (between rod
changes and after completion of each drill hole) to avoid
cross contamination.
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 kept dry and within the targeted zones,
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
studies
and
metallurgical studies.
All samples were 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
mineralization) and semi-quantitative (visual estimation
of sulphide content, quartz veining, alteration etc.).
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged
All drill holes were 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 - no core taken
If non-core, whether riffles, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether
sampled wet or dry.
One-metre samples were split dry using a cone splitter
attached to the drill rig. Composite samples were taken
using a sampling scoop.
For all sample types, quality and
appropriateness
of
the
sample
preparation technique.
All samples are pulverised using Essa LM1, LM2 or
LM5 grinding mills determined by the size of the
sample. Dry crushed or fine samples are pulverized to
produce a homogenous and representative sub-sample
for analysis. A grind quality target of 85% passing 75μm
is established and is relative to sample size, type and
hardness. However the nature (hardness) of some
samples is such that this may not always be achievable
using standard preparation protocols.
In such case an additional 2nd stage grinding is applied
where a sub split is taken and further ground to ensure
the assay pulp passes QC. In extreme cases, 85%
passing 75 micron may not be achievable and thus
cannot be guaranteed for all samples. Low chrome steel
bowls are used for pulverising which could impart trace
levels ofcontaminants suchas Cr,Fe andMo.
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.
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.
For quality control of the field sampling, duplicate
samples of the 5-m composites are taken at the rate of 1
per 20.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate
to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
The sample size is considered appropriate for the
purpose of this drilling programme, which is exploratory
and primarily aimed at establishing the presence of
mineralisation.
The nature, quality and appropriateness
of
the
assaying
and
laboratory
procedures used and whether the
technique is considered partial or total.
For all 5-m composite samples, a 10g aliquot is digested
using aqua regia. Analysis for gold is by AAS; Cu and
Ni are analysed using ICP-OES. The aqua regia
digestion is considered partial depending on the host of
the elements analyzed, but does provide an acceptable
level of accuracy for an initial assessment of the
containedtargetelements.

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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.
Not applicable, no geophysical parameters reported.
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted
(egg
standards,
blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have beenestablished.
International standards, blanks and duplicates are
inserted by the laboratory.
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
The
verification
of
significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
Cullen staff (Chief Geologist and Managing Director)
has visually inspected the samples and sampling
procedures.
The use of twinned holes No twinned holes drilled to date
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 any adjustment to assay data. No adjustments are made to assay data other than the
replacement of ‘less than detection limit’ with a value of
halfoftherespective detection limit.
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.
All drill collar surveys are by handheld GPS. Several
measurements (2-3) at different times are averaged; the
estimated error is ±3m.
Specification of the grid system used. The grid coordinates for the Silverbark North and
Doyle's targets are in GDA94, Zone 51
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
There is currently no topographic control and the RL is a
nominal 500m for all drill holes.
Data
spacing and
distribution
Data
spacing
for
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
The drilling tested geological and geophysical targets,
several kilometers apart. Some of the targets were
tested by a single hole others were drilled along a
traverse with holes spaced20-80mapart.
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 exploratory and not designed to satisfy
requirements for mineral reserve estimations.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
The drill spoil generated by the RC drilling was
composited into one metre intervals.
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 exploratory only and designed to test
geophysical and geological targets for the presence of
nickel mineralisation at depth. The drill orientation was
generally to the west (257 or 270 degrees) and at an
angle of -60 degrees with the exception of MERC133
which targeted a magnetic high east of Doyles at a dip
of -90 degrees. No visible Ni sulphide mineralisation
has been encountered and hence it is unclear whether the
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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.
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.
The exact dip of the mineralization related to
geophysical modeling has not been established yet
(single holes only) but based on the geophysical
modeled plates it is likely that the drilled intersections
overestimate the true thickness of any intersected
mineralisation.
The exact dip of the mineralization related to
geophysical modeling has not been established yet
(single holes only) but based on the geophysical
modeled plates it is likely that the drilled intersections
overestimate the true thickness of any intersected
mineralisation.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
All samples are handled, transported and delivered to
the laboratory by Cullen staff or Cullen contractors. All
samples were accounted for.
Audits or
reviews
The results of and audits or reviews of
samplingtechniques and data.
No audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data
have been conducted to date.
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 E53/1209 (Targets 1
& 4), E53/1299 (Doyles) and E53/1637 (Silverbark
North Targets 2 & 3)) which are all 100% owned
by Cullen Resources Limited. Cullen has signed an
agreement with Central Desert on behalf of the
Wiluna traditional owners who have native title
over the respective areas. All drill sites and access
tracks were cleared by the traditional owners prior
to commencement of ground-disturbing activities.
There areno particularenvironmentalsettings.
The security of the tenure held at the time
of reporting along with any known
impediments to obtaining a licence to
operatein 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 no previous drilling at Silverbark
North by other parties than Cullen and only limited
historic drilling at the Doyles Prospect (Dominion
Mining,1994).
Geology Deposit type, geological settings and style
of mineralisation.
The targeted mineralisation is komatiite-hosted
and/orassociatedArchean nickelsulphide.
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:
· E_asting and northing of the drill hole_
collar
See attached table
·Elevation or RL (Reduced level-
elevation above sea level in metres)and
the drill hole 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.
See attached table

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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
usually material and should be stated.
No analytical results reported - all assays pending.
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 indetail.
No analytical results reported - all assays pending.
The assumptions used for any reporting
of metal equivalent values should be
clearly stated.
No metal equivalents used.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These
relationships
are
particularly
important in the reporting of Exploration
Results.
Drilling was at 60-90 degree angles to test
geophysical target plates derived from EM ground
surveys and prospective geological settings. The
stratigraphy encountered in drilling is variably
dipping to the east and any mineralisation intercepts
are likely to overstate the true width of
mineralisation.
If the geometry of the mineralisation with
respect to the drill hole angle is known,
its nature should be reported.
The exact geometry of the mineralisation is not
known yet.
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’)
No mineralized intervals reported in this release –
all assays pending.
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 sectionalviews..
see attached table/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.
see attached table
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
containing substances.
There are currently no other exploration data that
appear meaningful in the context of the reported
results.
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, including RC drilling, and ground
and down hole geophysical surveys, is planned.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of
possible extensions, including the main
geological
interpretations and
future
drilling areas, providing this information
is not commercially sensitive.
See attached figures

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