AI assistant
CULLEN RESOURCES LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2014
Jan 29, 2014
64724_rns_2014-01-29_d42584cf-eb1d-46b3-88a9-737058ca68bf.pdf
Interim / Quarterly Report
Open in viewerOpens in your device viewer
==> picture [477 x 70] intentionally omitted <==
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]
1
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
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.
==> picture [521 x 432] intentionally omitted <==
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.
2
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
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.
3
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
==> picture [473 x 98] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [473 x 99] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [473 x 98] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [473 x 98] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [473 x 98] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [473 x 98] intentionally omitted <==
- Mt Eureka Project – ELs 53/1299, 1300, 1209, 1630, 1635, 1637, 1611 - Cullen 100%
4
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
==> picture [441 x 621] intentionally omitted <==
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.
5
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
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.
6
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
==> picture [475 x 107] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [475 x 108] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [475 x 107] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [475 x 108] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [475 x 108] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [475 x 107] intentionally omitted <==
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.
7
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
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. “
8
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
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.
9
Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
Cullen Resources Limited
==> picture [432 x 652] intentionally omitted <==
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.
10
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
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%.
11
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
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.
12
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
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. |
13
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
| 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. |
14
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
| 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. |
15
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
| 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. |
16
Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
Cullen Resources Limited
| 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. |
17
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
| 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 |
18
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 of drill spoil piles and were recorded as a percentage of the expected total |
19
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
| 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 |
20
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
| 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 |
21
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
| 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). |
22
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
| 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. |
23
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
| 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 |
24
Cullen Resources Limited Quarterly Report for the period ending 31 December 2013
| 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. |
25
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% |
26