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CULLEN RESOURCES LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2014

Jan 29, 2014

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ABN 46 006 045 790

QUARTERLY REPORT for the period ended 31 December 2013

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

HIGHLIGHTS

Cullen is exploring in highly prospective terranes, focused in Australia, and has projects with drill-ready targets for gold, nickel and tungsten. Cullen also has two Joint Ventures for iron ore in the West Pilbara managed by key players. These projects provide an excellent platform of projects for future growth.

Gold and Nickel - Mt Eureka Project, North Eastern Goldfields, W.A. (Cullen 100%)

During the Quarter, Cullen planned and proposed to initiate a ground EM survey at its Doyles nickel prospect. This survey was completed in January as reported to the ASX on 22/1/2014. In summary, the ground EM survey was highly successful and:

  • Preliminary interpretation indicates two strong EM conductors and one weaker EM conductor within an interpreted ultramafic sequence

  • Cullen has clearance to drill two of these EM conductors, and intends to commence as soon as possible, and will seek statutory approvals and heritage clearance for drilling the third conductor in the same programme

  • Cullen also intends to drill test (diamond or RC) the Silverbark North nickel prospect where two previous RC holes did not reach the target

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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Iron Ore - Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture (MSIOJV), West Pilbara

  • Cullen 30% iron ore rights

Cullen is contributing funds and maintaining its 30% participating interest in the MSIOJV with on-going work focused on obtaining approval of Mining Lease applications. Exploration drilling (36 RC holes for 1164m) was completed on four prospects during the Quarter with assays awaited.

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Iron Ore - Wyloo Joint Venture – Cullen 49% iron ore rights

JV Manager, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (Fortescue), earning 80% of iron ore rights, has previously reported supergene mineralisation at the Wyloo North prospect, interpreted to be in northerly-dipping, Brockman Iron Formation and open along strike and up dip.

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

Background

Cullen Resources Limited (Cullen) holds 100% of ~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).

1. GROUND EM COMPLETED AT DOYLES NICKEL PROSPECT

Cullen has completed a ground EM survey at its Doyles nickel prospect, located approximately 25km north and along strike of Camelwood, to optimise drilling positions. This survey covers a cluster of “picks” (anomalies), from a 2007 VTEM survey. These anomalies are broadly coincident with an area of anomalous nickel geochemistry from historical shallow drilling (as reported previously, Cullen ASX: 23/10/2013). Preliminary interpretation of the ground EM data has identified two strong conductors, interpreted by Cullen to be at the base of the oldest ultramafic horizon (UM) within the Mt Eureka greenstone sequence .

This part of the stratigraphy was only lightly examined by previous explorers with no deep drilling (>35m) known to have occurred in the vicinity of the recently-discovered conductors. Cullen also notes that the Doyles prospect is located where the strongly magnetic BIF, which marks the eastern stratigraphic base to the greenstone belt, appears to be demagnetised or thinned – a setting very similar to the stratigraphic situation at the Camelwood discovery. Cullen’s consultants (Southern Geoscience Consultants) are now modeling the anomalies to estimate the size, shape and orientation of the conductor plates, and to calculate drill hole positions to test these.

The strong northern EM conductor at Doyles (“C2” – see Figure) is located along a line for which all statutory approvals and heritage clearance have been received so drilling can commence. It is anticipated that such approvals and clearances will also be obtained for the strong southern conductor (“C1”). Cullen is sourcing a suitable drilling rig and intends to recommence its field activities in February, subject to any rain affected access.

2. SILVERBARK NORTH GROUND EM TARGET

Cullen’s previous reconnaissance RC drilling testing conductors at its Target Area 1 (“Silverbark North”) prospect, failed to reach the target depth and two drill holes were abandoned in silicate facies, Banded Iron Formation (BIF) about 100m above the target EM conductor. Cullen now intends to complete an effective test of one of the modeled conductive plates at Silverbark North using an RC pre-collared diamond drill hole or RC drilling with specialised equipment.

This prospect comprises a series of VTEM and ground EM modeled conductors stretching over 1km in Cullen’s ground (E1637). The recent results reported by Rox Resources Limited (10/1/2014) from their Camelwood-Cannonball-Musket discoveries, demonstrate that nickel sulphide mineralisation in the region may have significant strike potential. Cullen interprets its Silverbark North conductors as being along strike from the Camelwood-Cannonball-Musket mineralisation.

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

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Figure: Doyles nickel prospect - Cullen’s interpreted geological setting (from aeromagnetic data and limited historical drilling) and ground EM survey data showing two strong conductors at the base of ultramafic lenses – note strata are younging to the west and dipping moderately east (overturned sequence). Preliminary, modeled conductor plates ( C1 – C3) are shown.

Image : Doyle_MLEM_Ch20_SEshadeL: Image of In-loop, vertical component (Z), EM amplitude channel 20 (6.0925 msec) amplitude, shaded from the southeast, linear colour stretch.

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3. GOLD TARGETS

The Southern gold prospect was discovered by RAB/air core drilling across a gold-in-lag geochemical anomaly in 2001. A review of the tenor and position of this anomaly on Cullen’s aeromagnetic interpretation and regolith maps shows a major NW-SE alluvial channel lying south of Southern which overlies a number of interpreted intersecting structures. It is notable that a number of gold-in-lag gold anomalies sit at the margin of this channel and are controlled by structures, suggesting that other such geochemical anomalies may have been “stripped out”.

The position of Southern and other truncated geochemical anomalies suggests that numerous north and NW-SE trending shear zones and thrusts mapped beneath the alluvial channel are prime targets for gold. Although there have been some previous RAB and aircore traverses drilled in the channel, most holes are too shallow and too widely spaced to have effectively tested this area.

It is notable that the Garden Well gold deposit in the Duketon greenstone belt sits on the margin of a Tertiary palaeochannel, and that the Bronzewing gold deposit in the Yandal greenstone belt was discovered beneath thick, transported overburden.

Cullen has further prioritised the targets: the NW-SE structure which hosts the Galway prospect, only lightly explored, and the parallel structure directly beneath the alluvial channel are key targets for the next drilling programme (see Figure).

MINTER, N.S.W – Tungsten

MINTER - EL6572 - Cullen 100%

No exploration completed.

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 completed.

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NOTE: The information relating to Cullen’s past exploration results and its compilation of historical exploration data, in the figure, was prepared and first disclosed under the 2004 JORC code. Cullen has not updated the compilation to comply with the JORC 2012 Code on the basis that there is no change to the information since last reported.

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JOINT VENTURES MANAGED BY PARTNERS

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 - 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, Aquila Steel Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of Aquila Resources Limited, ASX: AQA) 50%, and AMCI (IO) Pty Ltd 50%.

The Manager provided the following information in relation to activities for the December Quarter:

  • “ There were no significant safety incidents reported during the December quarter.

  • Several environmental reports were submitted to the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (OEPA).

  • Native title negotiations continue with the Kuruma Marthudunera (K&M) and Puutu Kunti Kurrama & Pinkura (PKKP) people.

  • 36 RC drill holes were completed for 1,164m at the Yanks Bore, Catho Well, Mt Stuart and Cardo Bore prospects targeting CID”

“Exploration work continued during the Quarter targeting Channel Iron Deposits (CID) and included the completion of an RC drilling programme. CID have been formed by the alluvial and chemical deposition of iron rich sediments in palaeo-river channels after erosion and weathering of lateratised Hamersley Group sediments.

A total of 36 RC drill holes were completed for 1,164m at the Yanks Bore, Catho Well, Mt Stuart and Cardo Bore prospects targeting CID. Assay results remain pending. “

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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%, 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 within Fortescue’s proposed “Western Hub” mining centre, and just south east of the MSIOJV’s Catho Well Channel Iron Deposit. Fortescue has previoulsy 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.

Fortescue has also previously identified significant iron ore mineralisation within E47/1650 at its Wyloo North prospect and drilling in 2013 (6 RC holes for 583m) highlighted potential for further mineralisation and tonnage to be added on E47/1650.

Also during 2013, Fortescue made an Mining Lease application (MLA 47/1490) over parts of E47/1650 and E47/1154 positioned to include a proposed open-pit mine for any Fortescue 100% - owned iron ore in MLA47/1489 and MLA47/1488, and incorporating any ore on the intervening MLA47/1490 owned by the Wyloo JV (see Figure). The Wyloo JV’s MLA47/1490, may host a large amount of the infrastructure required for this proposed mining operation.

Note: to earn an 80% interest in the iron ore rights of the Wyloo JV Project, Fortescue must delineate an Indicated Resource (without time limit) and must pay Cullen $500,000 in cash and 3c per tonne of Resource >62% Fe delineated, already or thereafter, up to a maximum of 35Mt and minus the $500,000 already paid. Cullen will then retain 20% FCI to DTM.

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 EL52/1667 (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.

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NOTE: In this figure, the information relating to exploration drilling results and a Reserve, was prepared and first disclosed under the 2004 JORC code. Cullen has not updated the compilation to comply with the JORC 2012 Code on the basis that there is no change to the information since last reported.

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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

No exploration completed.

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 completed.

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 completed.

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%, Cullen 20% free carried interest

No exploration completed.

OVERSEAS PROJECTS

Cullen’s present activities overseas are restricted to data base reviews and monitoring of competitor exploration in certain regions of Namibia, Finland and Sweden. In Namibia, Cullen’s two EPL’s in the Tsumeb area were relinquished, and in Finland a number of Cullen’s Claim Reservations around Rovaniemi in northern Finland lapsed. Other overseas tenure is under constant review and prioritisation. Cullen intends to withdraw from the option to earn equity in the TL property in Canada, which will lapse in March, 2014.

CORPORATE

BASS GAS ROYALTY – T/L1 BASS BASIN PROJECT, YOLLA GAS FIELD

Cullen Resources Limited (Cullen), formerly Montague Gold N.L., is entitled to an overriding royalty of 2.5% of 1.25% of the gross production from Tasmanian Exploration Permit T/14P, as created in a Deed of Assignment and Grant of Royalty (Deed) between Montague Gold N.L. and Galveston Mining Corporation Pty Limited (Galveston), dated 24/3/1986.

The Joint Venture partners in the Yolla Gas Field are: Origin Energy Resources Limited (Origin – Operator) - 42.50%; AWE Limited (through subsidiaries) - 46.25%; and Toyota Tsusho Gas E&P Trefoil Limited - 11.25%.

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Origin has recently provided Cullen with a Royalty Statement for the first two Quarters of 2013-2014 and has indicated it will pay Cullen $1,226 and $2,235 for Q1 and Q2 respectively as their obligation for the Montague Royalty (being 50%).

SHARE CAPITAL INFORMATION

The issued capital of the company is as follows:

  • 818,389,431 fully paid shares

  • 6,000,000 unlisted options exercisable at 6.0 cents expiring on 13 March 2014

The substantial shareholders of the Company are:

  • Aquila Resources Limited – 12.81%

  • Wythenshawe Pty Ltd and associates – 11.52%

  • Brisbane Investments I and II, Mende and Kundrun – 6.22%

Cash at the end of the quarter was: $0.84M.

Dr Chris Ringrose, Managing Director

30 January 2014

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]

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 Namibia, Canada and Scandinavia. A number of Cullen’s projects are at the target drill-testing stage.

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.

The information in this report that relates to exploration results from the Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture (MSIOJV) is based on information compiled by Mr Stuart Tuckey, who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is a full-time employee of API Management Pty Ltd (API), manager of the MSIOJV. 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.

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Tables: Data description as required by the 2012 JORC Code

Section 1 Sampling techniques and data– ground EM programme, Cullen 100% project
Criteria JORC Code explanation Comments
Sampling
technique
Nature and quality of sampling
(eg cut channels, random chips,
or specific specialised industry
standard
measurement
tools
appropriate to the minerals under
investigation, such as down hole
gamma
sondes,
or
XRF
instruments,
etc.).
These
examples should not be taken as
limiting the broad meaning of
sampling.
A ground electromagnetic survey was
completed
using
a
Moving
In-Loop
configuration. Transmitter loops were 200m
x 200m with a three component fluxgate
sensor was used as the receiver.
Include reference to measures
taken
to
ensure
sample
representivity
and
the
appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems
used
At least two readings were performed at
each station in order to ensure data
repeatability.
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.
Not applicable for all Criteria in these
Tables relating to drilling, as no drilling
completed in this Quarter.
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 whatmethod etc.).
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
Drill
Sample
recovery
Method
of
recording
and
assessing core and chip sample
recoveries andresults assessed
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.

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Measurements
taken
to
maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of
the samples.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
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.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
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.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or
costean,
channel
etc.)
photography.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
The total length and percentage
of the relevant intersections
logged
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core
taken.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
If non-core, whether riffles, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc. and
whether sampled wet or dry.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
For all sample types, quality and
appropriateness of the sample
preparationtechnique.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
Quality
control
procedures
adopted for all sub-sampling
stages
to
maximise
representivity of samples.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
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.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.

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Whether
sample
sizes
are
appropriate to the grain size of
thematerialbeing sampled.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
The
nature,
quality
and
appropriateness of the assaying
and laboratory procedures used
and whether the technique is
considered partialortotal.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
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
theirderivation, etc.
EM
Receiver:
Smartem
24;
EM
Transmitter:
Phoenix
TX-50;
Sensor:
fluxgate magnetometer; Current:30 amps;
Base frequency: 1Hz.
Quality
of
assay
data
and
laboratory
tests
Nature
of
quality
control
procedures
adopted
(e.g.
standards,
blanks,
duplicates,
external laboratory checks) and
whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have beenestablished.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
The verification of significant
intersections
by
either
independent
or
alternative
company personnel.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
The use of twinned holes Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
Documentation of primary data,
data
entry
procedures,
data
verification,
data
storage
(physically
and
electronic)
protocols.
All primary analytical data were recorded
digitally and sent in electronic format to
Southern Geoscience for quality control and
evaluation.
Discuss any adjustment to assay
data.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
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.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
Specification of the grid system
used.
The grid system is MGA_GDA94, Zone 51
Quality
and
adequacy
of
topographic control.
Topographic data has been obtained from
the 2007 VTEM survey, which uses a radar
altimeter and GPS for calculation of the
digital terrain model. The VTEM survey
wasflownalongE-Wlines spaced200m.
Data
spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.

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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.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
Whether sample compositing has
beenapplied.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
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.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
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.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure
sample security.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
Audits
or
reviews
The results of and audits or
reviews of sampling techniques
and data.
All
electromagnetic
data
was
quality
checked
by
Southern
Geoscience
Consultants
Section 2 Reporting of exploration results- ground EM programme,Cullen 100% project
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 prospect is located on E53/1299 which
is 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 area. A heritage survey
was conducted by Central Desert in late
2013 and approval was given to conduct
non-ground disturbing activities on the
survey area. Some areas have also been
cleared for ground disturbing activities,
suchas drilling.
The security of the tenure held at
the time of reporting along with
any
known
impediments
to
obtaining a licence to operate in
the area.
The tenure is secure and in good standing at
the time of writing.
Exploration
done
by
other parties
Acknowledgement and appraisal
of exploration by other parties.
A VTEM survey was carried out by BHP in
2007 that showed some VTEM anomalies in
the survey area. The possible significance
of these VTEM anomalies was recently
recognised
by
Cullen
and
Southern
Geoscience as part ofa technical review.

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Geology Deposit type, geological settings
and style of mineralisation.
The targeted deposit style is an Archaean
komatiite-related nickel mineralisation.
Drill
hole
information
A summary of all information
material for the understanding of
the exploration results including
a tabulation of the following
information for all Material drill
holes:
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
· Easting and northing of the
drill hole collar
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
· Elevation or RL (Reduced
level-elevation above sea level in
metres)and the drill hole collar
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
· Dip and azimuth of the hole Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
· Down
hole
length
and
interception depth
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
· Hole length Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
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
explainwhy thisis the case.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
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.
Not applicable, as no sampling completed in
this Quarter.
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.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent
values should be clearly stated.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
Relationship
between
mineralisatio
n widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly
important in the reporting of
Exploration Results.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.

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If
the
geometry
of
the
mineralisation with respect to the
drill hole angle is known, its nature
should be reported.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
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 notknown’)
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
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 plans
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.
Not applicable, as no drilling completed in
this Quarter.
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
orcontaining substances.
Previous VTEM surveying showed two discrete,
late time anomalies which are possibly caused
by
significant
accumulations
of
massive
sulphide mineralization.
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 will include RC and possibly
diamond drilling of modeled conductive plates
to test the nature of the conductors.
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 plans

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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table (contd.)

Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data – Mt Stuart Iron Ore JV

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or specific  Samples for analysis were collected every 2m down hole directly from the
techniques specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the cyclone after passing through a three tier riffle splitter mounted on the RC
minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or drilling rig. Each sample represented 12% (by volume) of the drilling
handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as interval with an average weight of 4kg for a 2m interval. Standards and
limiting the broad meaning of sampling. duplicates were inserted into the sample sequence at the rate of 1 in 50
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.

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.
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
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be using a ring mill.
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 where
there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual
 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.
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 blast,  RC drilling utilised a 5 ¼” face sampling hammer.
techniques auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg 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 chip sample recoveries and  Sample recoveries and quality were recorded for each sampling interval by
recovery results assessed. the geologist as part of the digital logging system. Samples were classified
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative
nature of the samples.
as dry, damp or wet. Sample recoveries were based on estimates of the size
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and sample volume. The majority of drilling was completed above the water
whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of table and sample recovery estimates of 100% were the norm. The cyclone
fine/coarse material. was cleaned in between drill holes to minimise sample contamination.
Previous twinned hole studies (diamond vs RC) indicate minimal sample
bias using RC drilling techniques.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically  All RC drill holes were sampled, assayed and geologically logged. All data
logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource and information was validated prior to being uploaded and stored in the API
estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies. 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-sampling If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken.  Sample recoveries and quality were recorded for each sampling interval by
techniques
and sample
preparation
If non‐core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether
sampled wet or dry.
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
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample sample volume. The majority of drilling was completed above the existing
preparation technique. water table and recoveries of 100% were therefore the norm.
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub‐sampling stages to maximise  Samples for analysis were collected every 2m down hole directly from the
representivity of samples. cyclone after passing through a three tier riffle splitter mounted on the RC
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in situ
material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second‐
drilling rig. Each sample represented 12% (by volume) of the drilling
interval with an average weight of 4kg for a 2m interval.
half sampling.  Duplicate samples were collected every 50thsample. Results were
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being
compared on receipt of results from laboratory.
sampled.
Quality of assay The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory  Sample analysis was completed by SGS Laboratories in Welshpool, WA.
data and
laboratory tests
procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total. 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

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the duplicate. These samples were used to test the precision and accuracy of
parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and
the sampling method and / or laboratory analysis. All results show an
model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc. acceptable level of accuracy and precision.
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established.
Verification of The verification of significant intersections by either independent or  Laboratory performance was monitored by the submission of analytical
sampling and alternative company personnel. standards and the collection of duplicate samples. Standards and duplicates
assaying The use of twinned holes. 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
Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, and duplicate samples were monitored for any discrepancies throughout
data storage (physical and electronic) protocols. the drill programmes. QA/QC reports were routinely generated by API
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. geological staff and any issues were addressed immediately. QA/QC
reporting was 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 down‐  All drill holes are initially surveyed by handheld GPS and later surveyed by
data points hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral differential GPS utilising an independent contractor (MGA, Zone 50). Drill
Resource estimation. hole collar co‐ordinates were verified in MapInfo GIS software utilising
Specification of the grid system used. aerial photography as part of API’s routine QA/QC procedures.
Quality and adequacy of topographic control.  Topographic coverage has been established by aerial survey (LIDAR) with a
vertical accuracy of ±0.15m.
Data spacing Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.  Drill hole spacing is sufficient for first pass and infill exploratory drilling to
and
distribution
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral
establish geological and grade continuity. No sample compositing has been
undertaken.
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
applied.
Whether sample compositing has been applied.
Orientation of Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible
 Ore bodies and the geology described at the RC drilling locations in this
data in relation
structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit
release are all flat lying. All drill holes were vertical. No sample biasing was
to geological type. observed.
structure 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.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security.  API and SGS communicate on a regular basis and standard chain of custody
security paperwork is used. Samples are despatched and transported to the
laboratory on a regular basis.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.  QA/QC procedures and rigorous database validation rules ensures sampling
reviews 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 (contd.) – Mt Stuart Iron Ore JV

(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section.)

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement
Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including
 The Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture (MSIOJV) between API and Cullen
and land tenure
status
agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites,
Resources Ltd is managed by API Management Pty Ltd (API).

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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.
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 on any of the project areas during the Quarter mentioned in this
parties report. Exploration work completed by API prior to this report has been
summarised in previous ASX releases.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.  Work during the Quarter focussed on exploration for outcropping and
buried Channel Iron Deposits (CID). CID has been formed by the alluvial and
chemical deposition of iron rich sediments in palaeo‐river channels after
erosion and weathering of lateratised Hamersley Group sediments.
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the understanding of the  Not applicable – results from drilling not received from laboratory at time of
Information exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for all
reporting.
Material drill holes:  All drill holes were drilled vertically.
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of
the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o 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.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum  Not applicable – results from drilling not received from laboratory at time of
aggregation and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut‐off reporting.
methods grades are usually Material and should be stated.
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 Exploration
 All drill holes in this report are vertical. Due to the shallow depth of drill
between Results. holes and the horizontal stratigraphy of the CID it was not considered a
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
requirement to complete down hole orientation surveys. Mineralisation in
each of the areas reported in flat lying and only true mineralisation widths
are reported.
lengths If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should
be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true width not
known’).
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts Not applicable – awaiting results from laboratory.
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 Exploration Results is not practicable,  Not applicable – awaiting results from laboratory.
reporting representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should
be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.
Other substantive
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported
 Meaningful and material exploration data has previously been reported and
exploration data including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey is publically available.
results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions  Exploration work will continue next Quarter.
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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SCHEDULE OF TENEMENTS (as at 31 December 2013)

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%
Woonganoo E53/1611 100%
LAKE MACKAY E80/4209 100%
DUNDAS E63/1673 0%
FRASER RANGE E28/2376,2377 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 E77/1406, E77/1327,
E77/1354
M77/544
P77/3607,3613,3762,
3763, 3582-3588
20% Hannans Reward Ltd 80%
NEW SOUTH WALES
Minter EL6572 100%
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Amadeus E25493,25494, 0%
FINLAND:Misi,Tunturi,Aitoo,Kolari,Rompas Central – Claim Reservations 100% interest
SWEDEN:Holmajarvi 2;Lavasjakka – Exploration Permits 100% interest
Tenements relinquished during the Quarter – 100%
NAMIBIA
Tsumeb EPL 4493,4495 0%
FINLAND Claim Reservations
Northern Finland,
Rovaniemi area
Kuusamo West;
Suurikuusikko NE;
Rompas West;
Suurikuuisikko South;
Rompas South;
Kuusamo-South.
0%

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