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CULLEN RESOURCES LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2016

Oct 29, 2015

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ABN 46 006 045 790 QUARTERLY REPORT for the period ended 30 September 2015 www.cullenresources.com.au ASX Symbol: CUL 30 October 2015

HIGHLIGHTS

1. MT STUART IRON ORE JV, WEST PILBARA (“MSIOJV” - Cullen 30% and contributing)

  • An updated Ore Reserve estimate of 83Mt at 55.1% Fe for the Mount Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture (MSIOJV) was reported (and released to the ASX on 16 September 2015), representing a 19% increase on the previous estimate of 70Mt at 54.8% Fe. The updated MSIOJV Ore Reserves form part of an updated Ore Reserve estimate for Stage 1 of the broader West Pilbara Iron Ore Project (WPIOP) of 780Mt at an average product grade of 57.2% Fe.

2. MT EUREKA PROJECT, NE YILGARN (Cullen 100%) GOLD

  • In early October Cullen completed a first pass programme of 813m of air core drilling in four traverse lines (17 holes) to test: the depth of transported cover over a number of favourable structural targets for gold (from aeromagnetics interpretation); and, parts of the Galway gold prospect. The programme was also planned to prioritise these targets for follow-up work

  • Assay results include a best intersection of: 5m at 12.43 g/t Au to the end of hole (45 - 50m) in “MIA011” at Galway. Together with geological interpretation, the results indicate that follow up, deeper RC drilling at Galway is a first priority to test this gold mineralised zone into fresh bedrock

NICKEL

  • Cullen has completed Soil Gas Hyrdocarbon (SGH [1] ) analyses of samples from a survey area mainly south of the Southern Gold Prospect targeting nickeliferous sulphide systems. The analyses have identified a Redox Zone [2] with a coincident SGH nickel class map anomaly – interpreted to point to nickel-based mineralisation. This nickel target is associated with folded ultramafics undercover (interpreted by Cullen from airmagnetics) and will be prepared for ground EM and possibly drill testing

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

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  • Cullen has also completed sampling for SGH analyses over bedrock conductors around the AK47 nickel target in an effort to discriminate nickeliferous sulphide systems by sampling across drill-tested EM anomalies with nickel sulphide and barren sulphides, and two undrilled bedrock EM anomalies, as a test case

  • Planned drill programmes to test bedrock conductors at the AK47 nickel sulphide prospect are pending heritage clearances

3. GOLD AND NICKEL – Dundas Region, SE Yilgarn (Cullen 100%)

  • Cullen holds E63/1673 and adjoining exploration licence application ELA 63/1755 in the Dundas Region along the SE margin of the Yilgarn craton, W.A.

  • The tenements, comprising ~ 420 sq. km, are centred ~130km south-west of the Nova-Bollinger deposits and ~ 70km north-east of Mt Ridley.

  • Data compilation and planning for geophysical and geochemical surveying is continuing.

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

Background - GOLD

Cullen Resources Limited (Cullen) holds 100% of ~450km[2] of approved tenure* in the Mt Eureka Greenstone Belt in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia (Fig. 1) which includes multiple targets for gold and nickel sulphides.

The high gold prospectivity is underlined by the presence of numerous positive leads including:

  • historical gold intersections along favourable structures;

  • the presence of multiple, complex structures including shear zones and thrust faults;

  • interpreted multiple phases of granitoids including discrete late stage bodies; and

  • the large range of lithologies including basalts, dolerites, felsics and ultramafics.

In Cullen’s opinion, the Mt Eureka project presents opportunities for gold discoveries similar to various orebodies such as Jundee - Nimary and the recent discovery at the “Dusk ‘Til Dawn” prospect, Horse Well project in the Yandal greenstone belt parallel to, and west of, the Mt Eureka greenstone belt.

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*** Figure.1: Mt Eureka Project –** ELs 53/1299, 1300, 1209, 1630, 1635, 1637- Cullen 100%

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Work completed

In early October Cullen completed a programme of 813m of air core drilling in four traverse lines (17 holes) to test: the depth of transported cover over a number of favourable structural targets for gold (from aeromagnetics interpretation); and parts of the known Galway gold prospect. The programme was also planned to prioritise these target areas for follow-up work.

The drilled traverses (see Fig.2) revealed approximately 40m of transported cover consistently over the first target area south of Galway-Southern, and approximately 10-15m of transported cover over the most southerly target area tested. The Central area tested has a typical weathering profile with just a few metres of transported cover. At Galway, transported cover is about 5-10m.

The geological information from the three traverse lines south of Galway – Southern indicates that bedrock in these target areas is only moderately sheared and there was no significant quartz veining or hydrothermal alteration. At Galway the drilling intersected iron-rich, supergene layers of mineralisation but without sufficient penetration into fresh bedrock.

Assay results from 5m composite samples have been received and confirm these visual conclusions. The results from Galway, as expected, confirm that there is significant gold mineralisation where tested in the oxidised profile (depth penetration limited for this air core programme), with a best result of 5m at 12.43 g/t Au to the end of hole (see Table 1 below) . Follow-up RC drilling beneath the anomalies in MIA010 and MIA011 is clearly warranted (see x-section, Fig.3).

Implications for further work

These drilling results together with Cullen’s on-going review of the setting for the gold mineralisation at the Galway-Southern prospects, underlines that controls to gold mineralisation at this prospect area are:

  1. a north-south striking, east dipping mafic – ultramafic sequence intruded by sheets of felsics in a number of phases. Mafic rocks are the favoured host with gold also concentrated at sheared lithological boundaries;

  2. a north-east striking, high angle shear/fault corridor - open along strike and untested at depth for plunging shoots within; and,

  3. possible presence of low-angle, north dipping thrust planes.

The known gold mineralised system at Galway-Southern is of significant size. Historical drill holes with maximum values greater than 0.5 g/t Au occur across an area of approximately 1200 x 200-400m with air core drill traverse at 50-100m along strike. However, the “roots” to this gold mineralisation have not been sufficiently drill tested and the controls and continuity of higher grade zones are not well understood – local structural complexity suggests that the optimal drill hole orientation across the target area may not have been used in previous drill programmes.

Applying the interpretation of the controls to mineralisation at the Galway-Southern system also identifies a number of nearby, surrounding targets which have only been lightly explored, if at all, by previous shallow air core traverses (Fig.4).

In addition, Cullen has received a grant of $60,000 under the Western Australian Government’s Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) for the year to June 2016 to test the gold mineralisation at the Southern Prospect at depth (and down plunge) with two diamond drillholes.

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FIG 4. A and B - Position of gold target areas surrounding Galway – Southern prospects

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Other “Regional” targets for gold

Given that the deep transported cover south of Galway-Southern is a limiting factor, Cullen has prioritised a number of other targets across the wider project area as worthy of further exploration including:

  • structural embayments along the granite-greenstone contact (e.g. Grafs Find trend – see Fig.5 below);

  • dolerites within mafic pile (see Fig.5 below); and,

  • the granite greenstone contact in the northern half of the project area which is marked by a mineralised conglomerate (such as the Eureka NW prospect).

At Graf’s Find, previous RAB/air core drilling defines a trend of gold anomalies which appears to be consistent and linear (at >0.1g/t Au to 4 g/t Au maximum value per hole) and closely follows the curved granite-greenstone contact from Graf’s Finds nugget field southwards (~2km of strike – Fig.6). A second target trend may link nugget patches east of Graf’s Find to a major north-south trending structure and possible coincident dolerites. These are key target trends for future, focused and deeper drill testing.

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  • FIG 5. Previous Cullen and historic RAB/air core drilling with position of known prospects and target trends for further focused, deeper drilling.

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TABLE 1: Air core drill holes completed and gold intersections ( > 0.5 g/t Au over 5m)

Hole
ID
Prospect Easting
(m)
Northing
(m)
EOH
Depth (m)
Dip
(degrees)
Azimuth
(degrees)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Thickness
(m)
Au g/t
MIA001 Grafs
East
352390 7049954 51 -60 290 NSR
MIA002 352278 7049998 59 -60 290 NSR
MIA003 352236 7050012 44 -60 290 NSR
MIA004 352491 7049919 38 -60 290 NSR
MIA005 Central 352404 7051009 41 -60 290 NSR
MIA006 Central 352500 7050975 25 -60 290 NSR
MIA007 Central 352452 7050996 56 -60 290 NSR
MIA008 Galway
South
353301 7054359 41 -60 290 NSR
MIA009 Galway
South
353332 7054343 38 -60 290 NSR
MIA010 Galway 353919 7055946 41 -60 275 15
25
20
30
5
5
2.61
1.04
MIA011 Galway 353943 7055946 50 -60 275 45 50 5 12.43
MIA012 Galway 353956 7055949 59 -60 180 55 59 4 0.83
MIA013 Galway 353955 7055927 53 -60 180 NSR
MIA014 Galway
South
353369 7054330 65 -60 290 NSR
MIA015 Galway
South
353401 7054453 62 -60 290 NSR
NIA016 Galway
South
353544 7054263 50 -60 290 NSR
MIA017 Galway 353292 7055031 41 -60 180 NSR
TOTAL 813

NOTES :

1. Easting and Northing – MGA94 Zone 51

2. Au assays from mainly 5m composite samples, ICP-OES from Aqua Regis digest ( partial) 10g charge, no upper cut applied, 5m maximum internal dilution

3. NSR – No significant result

4. Average value calculated as arithmetic average, rounded up or down

5. Downhole lengths of mineralisation are reported here

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Background - NICKEL

The high nickel prospectivity of Cullen’s ground is supported 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 southern tenement boundary , and at the “AK47” nickel sulphide prospect, where drilling in 2002-2003 by the WMC - Cullen joint venture intersected 0.2m of massive sulphide with 1.93% Ni, with 0.42% Cu and 0.7g/t Pt+Pd (drill hole GBD2). Cullen is continuing nickel sulphide exploration on its extensive ground holding, which includes ~ 35km of strike of greenstone and numerous prospective ultramafic contacts, for analogies to the “Camelwood trend.”

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FIG.6 Main gold target area between Galway-Southern and Graf’s Find, and SGH anomaly

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FIG.7 Location of SGH soil sampling survey and position of anomaly

1 SGH is a proprietary technology developed by Actlabs Laboratories Ltd (Actlabs) in collaboration with the Canadian Mineral Research Organization (CAMIRO), the governments of Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and Canada, as well as twelve major mining companies. This proprietary method extracts organic compounds adsorbed onto particles in the soil B horizon. It provides highly sensitive analysis of 162 organic compounds in the C5-C17 range using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Analysis utilizes a very weak leach to liberate the hydrocarbons from the sample. They are then separated using high capillary column gas chromatography. This method is designed to detect near surface redox variations present above deeply-buried, sulphide mineralization, and hydrocarbons produced directly from the sulphide source as a result of bacterial activity.

Over the past 14 years of research and investigation, Actlabs has developed an in-depth understanding of the unique SGH signatures associated with different commodity targets. Using a forensic approach Actlabs has developed target signatures or templates for identification, and the understanding of the expected geochromatography that is exhibited by each class of SGH compounds. (References : www.actlabs.com).

2 The term Redox Zone, as used herein, refers to the presence of a local gradient or difference in oxidizing/reducing conditions within the regolith, or between regolith and fresh rock (for example sulphide).

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WEST PILBARA, W.A. – Iron

The Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture (ELs 08/1135, 1292, 1330, 1341 and MLA’s 08/481,482 – “MSIOJV” is between Cullen Exploration Pty Ltd - 30% and contributing, and API Management Pty Ltd (“API”) - 70%. The shareholders of API are the parties to the unincorporated joint venture known as the Australian Premium Iron Joint Venture (“APIJV”). The participants in the APIJV are: Aquila Steel Pty Ltd 50% (the ultimate owners of which are Baosteel Resources Australia Pty Ltd (85%) and Aurizon Operations Limited (15%)); and AMCI (IO) Pty Ltd 50% (the ultimate owners of which are AMCI Investments Pty Ltd (51%) and Posco WA Pty Ltd (49%)). Baosteel and Posco are subsidiaries of major steel producers in China and Korea respectively.

The approved budget for FY 2015-2016 is $2.28M with Cullen’s contribution to be $0.68M.

The Manager has provided the following information for the quarter ending 30 September 2015:

“Highlights

  • An updated Ore Reserve estimate of 83Mt at 55.1% Fe for the Mount Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture ( MSIOJV ) was reported (and released to the ASX on 16 September 2015), representing a 19% increase on the previous estimate of 70Mt at 54.8% Fe.

  • The updated MSIOJV Ore Reserves form part of an updated Ore Reserve estimate for Stage 1 of the broader West Pilbara Iron Ore Project ( WPIOP ) of 780Mt at an average product grade of 57.2% Fe.

  • Feasibility work on the development of the MSIOJV as part of the proposed 40Mtpa development of Stage 1 of the broader WPIOP continued with a draft feasibility study targeted for delivery in mid‐2016.

  • Feasibility activities on the broader WPIOP during the quarter included mine schedule development, substantial engagement with contractors to provide updated capital and operating cost estimates, the planning and advancement of key project approvals and the signing of Letters of Intent with potential customers in relation to product offtake.

  • Planning undertaken for drilling the Cardo Bore deposit in early 2016.

  • Total MSIOJV expenditure for the quarter totalled $494K compared to budget of $848K, with the main variance due to delayed mining lease grant.

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1. Background

API Management Pty Ltd ( APIM ) is the manager of three joint ventures: the Australian Premium Iron JV ( APIJV ) between Aquila Steel Pty Ltd (Baosteel & Aurizon) and AMCI (IO) Pty Ltd (AMCI & Posco); the MSIOJV between APIJV and Cullen Exploration Pty Ltd and the Red Hill Iron Ore Joint Venture ( RHIOJV ) between APIJV and Red Hill Iron Limited. These joint ventures hold the iron ore rights over a number of deposits that form part of the WPIOP, located in the northern part of Western Australia.

The WPIOP concept involves iron ore production of 40 million tonnes per annum (dry), transportation of the ore via a new 250 km railway and export to Asian markets via a new deepwater port facility located at Anketell Point. APIM is currently conducting mine and market feasibility studies for the potential development of the WPIOP. Feasibility studies relating to rail and port components of the WPIOP are being undertaken by project partner – Aurizon - a wellestablished logistics operator across Australia.

2. Exploration

Planning for the drilling program on the Cardo Bore deposit (see Figure 1) in early 2016 was progressed with clearing permits prepared for the relevant areas. Previous drilling at Cardo Bore identified generally lower grade highly weathered CID mineralisation, but with selected higher grade results. The current programme is aimed at better assessing the potential for zones of higher grade mineralisation.

The Cardo Bore drilling forms part of a broader exploration drilling program across the WPIOP which commenced in September 2015 and is aimed at adding further Mineral Resources for Stage 1 of the WPIOP.

3. Feasibility Study

MSIOJV Feasibility Study activities have been scheduled to maintain alignment with the broader WPIOP, which is comprised of Feasibilities Studies on the West Pilbara Mine Project ( WPMP ) (which is being undertaken by the APIJV) and the West Pilbara Infrastructure Project ( WPIP ) (which is being undertaken by Aurizon). A draft MSIOJV Feasibility Study is scheduled for delivery by mid-2016.

The MSIOJV Feasibility Study is being completed on the basis that MSIOJV ore will be purchased by the APIJV participants at the ROM pad on a net-back sales price basis before being crushed, screened and blended with ore from other WPIOP Stage 1 deposits.

Details on key Feasibility Study activities during the quarter for both the MSIOJV and broader WPIOP are set out in following sections.

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Figure 1 – Location Plan (“CPF” = Central Processing Facility)

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4. Mine Planning

An updated Ore Reserve estimate of 83Mt at 55.1% Fe for the MSIOJV (see Table 1 below) was reported on 14 September 2015, representing a 19% increase on the previous estimate of 70Mt at 54.8% Fe. The increased Ore Reserves followed a successful exploration program which identified additional Mineral Resources (as announced March 2015) at the Catho Well South deposit.

Table 1: Updated Ore Reserve Estimate (JORC Code 2012) for the MSIOJV

Product Category Mt(dry) Fe(%) SiO2 (%) Al2O3 (%) P(%) LOI(%)
Product 1
(WPF1)
Proved 2.4 55.7 6.3 3.4 0.04 9.9
Probable 58.5 55.4 6.8 3.0 0.04 10.2
Total Ore 60.9 55.4 6.8 3.0 0.04 10.2
Product 2
(WPF2)
Proved 0.4 54.1 7.1 4.5 0.04 10.1
Probable 21.3 54.1 7.7 3.6 0.04 10.4
Total Ore 21.6 54.1 7.7 3.7 0.04 10.2
TOTAL
(WPF1 +
Proved 2.8 55.4 6.4 3.5 0.04 9.9
Probable 79.8 55.1 7.1 3.2 0.04 10.2
WPF2) Total Ore 82.6 55.1 7.0 3.2 0.04 10.2

The updated MSIOJV Ore Reserve estimate represents 11% of an updated Ore Reserve estimate for Stage 1 of the broader West Pilbara Iron Ore Project (WPIOP) of 780Mt at an average product grade of 57.2%.

Table 2: Updated Ore Reserve Estimate (JORC Code 2012) for the WPIOP Stage 1

Product Category Mt (dry) Fe (%) SiO2(%) Al2O3(%) P (%) LOI (%)
TOTAL
(WPF1 +
Proved 220 57.6 5.5 3.6 0.08 7.9
Probable 560 57.0 6.1 3.2 0.08 8.5
WPF2) Total Ore 780 57.2 5.9 3.3 0.08 8.4

Full details and assumptions on the updated Ore Reserve estimate are set out in the original Ore Reserve update letter (and accompanying reports) that was released to the ASX by Cullen Resources Ltd on 16 September 2015.

The Ore Reserve estimate followed significant mining study work, and included consideration of geotechnical analysis, mining method and dilution, pit design and optimisation, processing and marketing factors, water management, drill and blast methods, equipment selection and optimisation, haulage, scheduling, product blending and cost estimation.

The increased WPIOP Stage 1 Ore Reserve supports a mine schedule for an initial 20 year mine life including 18 years at 40Mtpa product after a 2 year ramp-up period. The updated mine schedule by deposit (and joint venture) is in Figure 2 below:

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Figure 2: Proposed WPIOP Stage 1 Mine Schedule – by Deposit (and JV)

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The updated proposed mine schedule involves a staged approach to the mining of the deposits in different WPIOP – Stage 1 areas, with the main Central Area deposits (Kens Bore, Red Hill Creek and Upper Cane) deposits, which are located closest to the proposed site for the central processing facility (CPF), commencing first. The Southern Area deposits (Catho Well and Trinity Bore) and Buckland Hills deposits are then scheduled to start in years 5 and 6 respectively, with Northern Area deposits (Cochrane and Jewel) being introduced in year 12. This approach defers higher ore haulage costs and capital for haul road development .

Under the revised mine plans and schedule, the Life-of-mine waste to ore ratio for MSIOJV has reduced to 0.84:1 (and 0.75:1 for the broader WPIOP).

WPMP mining studies continued during the quarter with good responses received to contract mining and road haulage Expression of Interest ( EOI ) packages. Evaluation of a short list for the next Request for Quotation ( RFQ ) phase continues. The development of a draft mining services agreement and a road haulage agreement, which will form the basis of the RFQ packages, was progressed. The RFQ responses will then be used to derive updated mining and haulage capital and operating cost estimates for the MSIOJV and broader WPIOP Feasibility Study.

5. Engineering (for Broader WPIOP)

Feasibility activities for the broader WPMP undertaken by the APIJV during the quarter included ongoing engineering design work and engagement with potential contractors for key elements of the WPMP development and operation. This work is focused on deriving cost estimates for the project.

In particular, two shortlisted contractors for an Early Contractor Involvement ( ECI ) phase for the Central Processing Facility ( CPF ) continued with technical design and documentation work, with both undertaking market pricing for equipment and cost estimating activities. Both contractors are approximately 70% complete overall with forecast completion of the ECI phase work during the December 2015 quarter.

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Cost estimates from potential contractors for other works packages (non-process infrastructure and pioneering works) for the WPMP are also being received ahead of a shortlisting and EPC contractor selection process during late 2015 and early 2016.

Separately, Aurizon continues to advance the Feasibility Study on the WPIP (rail and port), with substantial engagement with contractors for cost estimation purposes.

6. Tenure

In relation to the existing Mining Lease applications for the WPIOP Stage 1 deposits (including Catho Well South), State Deeds supplementary to Land Access Agreements with KM and PKKP Native Title Groups were submitted to the DMP following execution by the respective Tenement holder parties. Once execution by the State is complete, the Mining Leases will be granted (expected during the December 2015 quarter).

New Mining Lease applications covering the WPIOP Stage 1 deposits with initial Ore Reserve estimates (Red Hill Creek and Buckland Hills) and General Purpose Lease applications for infrastructure development (waste dumps) adjacent to the Kens Bore and Kens Bore East Mining Leases were pegged and then lodged with DMP.

Heritage surveys continued during the quarter with a focus on achieving coverage of future disturbance areas.

Processes to maintain tenements across the broader project area were completed, including lodgement of required extensions of term and reporting obligations for work completed.

7. Environment

Environmental compliance activities including surveys and baseline monitoring were maintained.

Ongoing field programmes and data analysis were undertaken during the quarter to support the advancement of the environmental approval applications for expanded mine footprint areas across the WPIOP Stage 1 deposits (including Catho Well South) following the recent Ore Reserve estimate increases. These applications are targeted for lodgement in the December 2015 quarter.

8. Commercial

Negotiations continued with Aurizon in relation to an Information Sharing Agreement between the various participants in the WPIOP (including the MSIOJV participants) and Aurizon.

9. Marketing (for Broader WPIOP)

In relation to marketing, it is noted that it is envisaged the MSIOJV participants will sell their ore to the APIJV participants on a net-back price basis at the ROM pad (after mining). The product marketing activities reported below are undertaken by the APIJV and are outside the scope of the MSIOJV but are reported for general project update purposes.

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APIJV continued engagement with potential customers for WPIOP ore products, notably Asian steel mills and trading groups. Letters of Intent were entered into with several groups as a precursor to future offtake agreements. Further value in use work and customer sinter testwork was also undertaken.

10. MSIOJV Expenditure

Total MSIOJV expenditure for the September 2015 quarter totalled $494K compared to budget of $848K, with the main variance due to delayed mining lease grant. A detailed breakdown of the expenditure will be provided in the separate expenditure report.

Competent Person Statement ( for report on MSIOJV)

The Competent Person responsible for the geological interpretation and the drill hole data used for the resource estimation is Mr Stuart Tuckey who is a full-time employee of API Management Pty Ltd, and Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Stuart Tuckey has sufficient relevant experience to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity for which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012.

The information in this statement which relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Mr Richard Gaze who is a full-time employee of Golder Associates Pty Ltd, and Member and Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Richard Gaze has sufficient relevant experience to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity for which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012.

The information in this letter that relates to the WPIOP Ore Reserve estimate is based on information compiled and reviewed by Ms Kate Sommerville, a Competent Person who is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Ms Sommerville is a full time employee of AMC Consultants Pty Ltd. Ms Sommerville has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012.”

End of Manager’s Report

Note - updated resource estimate of 161Mt @ 54.4% Fe (Cullen 30%) for the Catho Well deposit previously announced by Cullen to the ASX – 10 March 2015.

WEST PILBARA, W.A. – Iron

WYLOO JV – Iron Ore Rights JV with Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (Fortescue) - EL08/1393, ELs 47/1154, 1649, 1650, PL 08/556 and MLA 47/1490.

As announced on the 3 August 2015 by Cullen to the ASX, Cullen has sold these Wyloo JV tenements for cash and a royalty. The Wyloo JV tenements lie just south east of the MSIOJV’s Catho Well Channel Iron Deposit. Fortescue has previously provided a maiden Resource Estimate of 16.9 Mt @ 57.1% Fe , for the Wyloo South Bedded Iron deposit, classified as Inferred and JORC 2004 compliant.

PARABURDOO JV – Iron Ore Rights JV with Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (Fortescue), Cullen retains 100% of Other Mineral Rights - EL52/1667

Fortescue can earn up to an 80% interest in the iron ore rights on Cullen’s E52/1667 (Snowy Mountain), located ~25km south east of Paraburdoo in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. The tenement includes potential for Bedded Iron Deposits within the Brockman Iron Formation, along strike from the Paraburdoo and Channar Groups of iron deposits.

No exploration undertaken for the quarter.

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ASHBURTON, W.A. – Gold / Iron

WYLOO DOME AREA – E08/2145 - Cullen 100%

Cullen‘s E08/2145 (Three Corner Bore) lies on the southern limb of the Wyloo Dome, some 35km south east of the Paulsens gold mine. On 2 October 2014 Cullen made an announcement to the ASX in regards to sampling and target generation on this tenement.

In summary, lag analyses up to 54.7% Fe identify a new iron ore target on E08/2145 with potential for a channel iron deposit (CID). In addition, untested historic geochemical anomalies (Au-As-Sb) along a WNW structural trend within E08/2145 are considered by Cullen to be highly prospective for gold, and warrant drilling.

No exploration undertaken for the quarter.

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MINTER, N.S.W – Tungsten

MINTER - EL6572 - Cullen 100%

No exploration undertaken for the quarter.

OTHER JOINT VENTURES MANAGED BY PARTNERS

.

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

During the Quarter, Cullen received notification from Northern Star Resources Limited of their intention to withdraw from the Joint Venture. Thereafter Cullen reviewed the tenement status and the technical data for the project to consider the merits of its own further exploration. Following this review Cullen agreed to surrender the Joint Venture tenements and the Joint Venture will be terminated in due course.

FORRESTANIA, W.A. – Gold

STORMBREAKER AND NORTH IRONCAP JV – ML 77/544 Hannans Reward Limited 80% and Manager, Cullen 20% free carried interest- gold rights only.

On the 12 March, Cullen made reference to the ASX announcement made by Hannans Reward Ltd (ASX: HNR) in relation to the sale of Gold Rights for M77/544.

Cullen is a 20% holder of the gold rights on this tenement via the Forrestania Joint Venture with Hannans Reward Ltd, and has also sold its 20% share to Mine Builder Pty Ltd via the same agreement. Cullen will receive $200,000 cash as consideration via four instalments to be paid before the end of 2015. Title to the gold rights will be transferred on receipt of the final instalment. No payment under this agreement has been received to date.

No exploration undertaken for the quarter.

EASTERN GOLDFIELDS, W.A. – Gold / Nickel

KILLALOE JV– EL63/1018, 1199 and PL 63/1331 and 1672 ; Matsa Resources Limited (Matsa) 80%; Cullen 20% free carried interest

No exploration undertaken for the quarter.

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CORPORATE

. SHARE CAPITAL INFORMATION

The issued capital of the company at the end of the Quarter is as follows:

� 1,378,469,841 fully paid ordinary shares

� 6m unlisted options expiring 31 May 2017

� 20m unlisted options expiring 30 November 2017

The substantial shareholders of Cullen are:

� Perth Capital, Wythenshawe Pty Ltd and Associates – 20.48%, and � Baosteel together with Aurizon – 7.4%

Cash at the end of the quarter is $0.51M.

Dr Chris Ringrose, Managing Director

30 October 2015

ATTRIBUTION: Competent Person Statement

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

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

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SCHEDULE OF TENEMENTS (as at 30 September 2015)

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 - 100% 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% - tenements to be
surrendered.
Wyloo North ELA 47/3342
Paraburdoo JV E52/1667 100% Fortescue can earn up to 80% of
iron ore rights; Cullen 100%
other mineral rights
North Pilbara ELA45/4626
Wyloo SE E08/2145 100%
NE GOLDFIELDS
Gunbarrel E53/1299,1300 +/ *
E53/1630,1635
100% +2.5% NPI Royalty to Pegasus
on Cullen's interest (parts of
E1299); *1.5% NSR Royalty to
Aurora (other parts of E1299
and parts of 1300)
Irwin Well E53/1637 100%
Irwin Bore E53/1209 100%
Wonganoo E53/1611 100%
DUNDAS E63/1673 ELA63/1755 100%
FRASER RANGE E28/2470 100%
MURCHISON, Cue E20/714 100%
EASTERN GOLDFIELDS
Killaloe E63/1018,
E63/1199, P63/1672
20% Matsa Resources Limited 80%
FORRESTANIA
Forrestania JV M77/544 20% Hannans Reward Ltd 80%
Gold rights only
NEW SOUTH WALES
Minter EL6572 100%
TENEMENTS RELINQUISHED and APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN DURING THEQUARTER – 100%

ABOUT CULLEN : Cullen is a Perth-based minerals explorer with a multi-commodity portfolio including projects managed through a number of JVs with key partners (Fortescue, APIJV (Baosteel/Aurizon-AMCI/Posco), Hannans Reward, and Matsa), and a number of projects in its own right. The Company’s strategy is to identify and build targets based on data compilation, field reconnaissance and early-stage exploration, and to pursue further testing of targets itself or farm-out opportunities to larger companies. Projects are sought for most commodities mainly in Australia but with selected consideration of overseas opportunities.

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

(SOIL sampling and SGH analyses) Section 1 Sampling techniques and data

Criteria JORC Code Explanation Commentary
Sampling
techniques
Nature and quality of sampling (e.g.
cut channels, random chips, or specific
specialised industry standard
measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as
down hole gamma sondes, or XRF
instruments, etc). These examples
should not be taken as limiting the
_broad meaning of sampling. _
Soil samples were collected on a regularly spaced rectangular
grid with samples 100m apart. A handheld GPS is used to
determine the sample locations.
Approx. 200-300g of soil is collected from 10-15cm below
surface and placed in a plastic bag that is then sealed airtight.
Analysis of 305 samples
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate calibration of any
measurement tools or systems used
An equal aliquot of a random sample from the survey submitted
is analysed as a laboratory replicate. Due to the large number
of hydrocarbon measurements, the estimate of method
variability is reported as the percent coefficient of Variation
(%CV). A laboratory replicate analysis is reported at a
frequency of 1 for every 15 samples analysed. The variability of
field duplicate samples(1 per 20) is similarly reported.
Aspects of the determination of
mineralisation that are Material to the
Public report
SGH has been proven to be a deep penetrating geochemistry
that is based on the analysis of surficial samples taken over
potential mineral or petroleum targets. The analysis involves
the testing for 162 specific hydrocarbon compounds in the C5-
C17 carbon series range applicable to a wide variety of sample
types. The hydrocarbons are residues from the decomposition of
bacteria and microbes that have fed on the target commodity as
they require inorganic elements to catalyze the reactions
necessary to develop the organic hydrocarbons necessary for
them to grow in their life cycle. In the death phase, the cells
breakdown and the organic hydrocarbons migrate to the
surface. Samples of various media have been successfully used
with this geochemistry. These include soils (any horizon), sand,
till, silt, drill core, rock, peat, humus, lake-bottom sediments
and even snow. After preparation in the laboratory, the SGH
analysis incorporates a very weak leach, essentially aqueous,
that only extracts the surficial bound hydrocarbon compounds
and those compounds in interstitial spaces around the sample
particles. These are the hydrocarbons that are the
decomposition products that have been migrated from the target
depth. Specific classes of hydrocarbons (SGH) have been
proven to be successful in delineating mineral and petroleum
targetsfound at over 950 metres in depth.
In cases where ‘industry standard’
work has been done this would be
relatively simple (eg ‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to obtain
1m samples from which 3kg was
pulverised to produce a 30g charge for
fire assay’). In other cases more
explanation may be required, such as
where there is coarse gold that has
inherent sampling problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralisation types
(eg submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.
The soil samples are air-dried at a relatively low temperature of
40°C.
The samples are then sieved and the -60 mesh sieve fraction
(<250 microns) is collected as the “pulp” sample.
The collected “pulp” is packaged in a Kraft paper envelope and
transported from the sample preparation department to the
Organics/Forensics department at Activation Laboratories,
Ontario.
Each sample is then extracted, 162 compounds separated by
high resolution gas chromatography and detected by mass
spectrometry at a Reporting Limit of one part-per-trillion (ppt
or nanogram/Kg).
Drilling
techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation,
open-hole hammer, rotary air blast,
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). _
Not applicable – no drilling used
Drill Sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed
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Measurements taken to maximise
sample recovery and ensure
representative nature of the samples.
Not applicable – no drilling used
Whether a relationship exists between
sample recovery and grade and wether
sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material.
Not applicable – no drilling used
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.
The type of soil and the general landform are descriptively
logged by experienced field staff.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or
_costean, channel etc) photography. _
Not applicable – no drilling used
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged
Not applicable – no drilling used
Sub-sampling
techniques and
sample
**preparation **
If core, whether cut or sawn and
wether quarter, half or all core taken.
No subsampling or sieving is done in the field. The total soil
sample is submitted to the laboratory and all sample
preparation is done there.
If non-core, whether riffles, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc and whether
_sampled wet or dry. _
The samples are sieved and the -60 mesh sieve fraction (<250
microns) is collected as the “pulp” sample.
For all sample types, quality and
appropriateness of the sample
preparation technique.
SGH is a proprietary method developed by Activation
Laboratories. All sample preparation is carried out at its
laboratory and is considered appropriate and to industry
standard, to the best of our knowledge.
Quality control procedures adopted for
all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representavity of samples.
An equal aliquot of a random sample from the survey submitted
is analysed as a laboratory replicate. A laboratory replicate
analysis is reported at a frequency of 1 for every 15 samples
analysed.
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. _
Field duplicates are collected at a rate of 1:20.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate
to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
Samples are taken in accordance with instructions from
Activation Laboratories and are considered adequate in size for
the analytical method used.
The nature, quality and
appropriateness of the assaying and
laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered
partial or total.
This data is semi-quantitative and is presented in units of pg/g
or parts-per-trillion (ppt) as the concentration of specific
hydrocarbons in the sample. The number of samples submitted
for this survey is adequate to spatially cover the survey area
and use SGH as an exploration tool.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments, etc, the
parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make
and model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation,
etc.
Not applicable – no such instruments used in the field.
Quality of assay
data and
laboratory tests
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.
No control procedures or external checks done.
Verification of
sampling and
assaying
The verification of significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel
Not applicable – no drilling used
The use of twinned holes Not applicable – no drilling used
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification,
data storage (physically and
electronic) protocols.
Not applicable – no drilling used
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. Not applicable – no drilling used

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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.
Soil samples located using a handheld GPS.
Specification of thegrid system used. GDA94, Z51
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
No topographic control.
Data spacing and
distribution
Data spacing for reporting of
Exploration Results.
Samples are 100m spaced.
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 – no drilling used
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
No compositing applied.
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.
Sampling is on a regular rectangular grid which is thought to
be optimal at this early stage of exploration.
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 – no drilling used
Sample security The measures taken to ensure sample
_security. _
All samples are collected and bagged by experienced field
technicians and taken to the laboratory by Cullen staff.
Audits or
reviews
The results of and audits or reviews of
sampling techniques and data.
No reviews or audits of techniques and data.

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Section 2 Reporting of exploration results

Mineral
tenements and
land tenure status
Type, reference name/number, location
and ownership including agreements
or material issues with third parties
such as joint ventures, partnerships,
overriding royalties, native title
interest, historical sites, wilderness or
national park and environmental
settings.
The samples are taken on E53/1299 which is held by Cullen
Exploration Pty Ltd (Cullen). Heritage clearance has been
obtained from the group representing the traditional owners.
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 there are no known impediments.
Exploration done
by other parties
Acknowledgement and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
Previous work was done mainly by Cullen and comprised
various sampling and drilling programmes.
Geology Deposit type, geological settings and
style of mineralisation
The sampling targets Archaean orogenic gold deposits and
nickel sulphides in komatiites
Drill hole
information
A summary of all information material
to the understanding of the exploration
results including a tabulation of the
following information for all Material
drill holes:
Easting and northing of the drill
hole collar
Elevation or RL (Reduced level-
elevation
above
sea
level
in
metres)and the drill hole collar
Dip and azimuth of the hole
Down hole length and interception
depth
Hole length
Not applicable – no drilling used
If the exclusion of this information is
justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this
exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.
Data aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration results,
weighing averaging techniques,
maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (eg cutting of high grades)
and cut-off grades are usually material
and should be stated.
The SGH results are interpreted and classed by Activation
Laboratories.
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 – no drilling used
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearly stated.
Not applicable
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept lengths
These relationships are particularly
important in the reporting of
Exploration Results.
Not applicable – no drilling used
If the geometry of the mineralisation
with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
Not applicable – no drilling used
If it is not known and only the down
hole lengths are reported, there should
be a clear statement to this effect (e.g.
‘down hole length, true width not
known’)
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Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with
scales) and tabulations of intercepts
should be included for any significant
discovery being reported. These should
include, but not be limited to a plan
view of drill hole collar locations and
appropriate sectional views..
Diagrams depicting the distribution of SGH anomalies are
attached.
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.
The shown diagrams depict the entire survey area.
Other substantive
exploration data
Other exploration data, if meaningful
and material, should be reported
including (but not limited to):
geological observations, geophysical
survey results, geochemical survey
results, bulk samples – size and method
of treatment; metallurgical test results;
bulk density, groundwater,
geotechnical and rock characteristics;
potential deleterious or containing
substances.
There has been limited previous drilling in the area of the soil
sampling specifically for nickel mineralisation. Previous
drilling in the area of the SGH survey has been for gold, and
intersected gold mineralisation with grades of >1g/t. locally.
Further work The nature and scale of planned
further work (eg tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or
_large-scale step-out drilling). _
Drilling of the SGH anomalies is planned.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the
areas of possible extensions, including
the main geological interpretations and
future drilling areas, providing this
information is not commercially
sensitive.
The included diagrams depict the entire survey area, and show
the area of anomaly. Drill testing of the area of the SGH
anomaly will be planned.

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

Section 1 Sampling techniques and data

Section 1 Sampling techniques and data Section 1 Sampling techniques and data Section 1 Sampling techniques and data
Criteria JORC Code explanation Comments re Air Core drilling programme
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
broadmeaning ofsampling.
Sampling was by Aircore (AC) drilling testing depth of
transported cover, bedrock type and geological targets.
A total of 17 holes for 813m was completed.
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate
calibration
of
any
measurement tools or systems used
The collar positions were located using a handheld GPS
with an approximate accuracy of ±3.
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 (eg ‘reverse
circulation drilling was used to obtain
1m samples from which 3kg was
pulverised to produce a 30g charge for
fire assay’). In other cases more
explanation may be required, such as
where there is coarse gold that has
inherent sampling problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralisation types
(eg submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure ofdetailedinformation.
Air core drilling was used to obtain one metre samples
delivered through a cyclone. The 1-m sample was
placed on the ground. From each drill spoil pile, a ~400
– 500g sample was then collected using a scoop, five of
such 1-m samples were combined into one 5m
composite sample. The composite samples (2-3kg)
were sent to an accredited Perth laboratory for analysis.
Drilling
technique
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation,
open-hole hammer, rotary air blast,
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).
Drilling was by Aircore using a 90mm diameter bit.
Drill
Sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed
Sample recovery was assessed visually and the recovery
recorded. The samples were generally dry or some were
damp, and showed little (<10%) variation in volume.
Measurements
taken
to
maximise
sample
recovery
and
ensure
representative nature of the samples.
The samples were visually checked for recovery,
contamination and water content; the results were
recorded on spreadsheets. Cyclone and buckets were
cleaned regularly and thoroughly (between rod changes
and after completion of each drill hole) to avoid cross
contamination.
Whether a relationship exists between
sample recovery and grade and whether
sample bias may have occurred due to
preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse
material.
The holes were kept dry and within the targeted zones,
there
was
no
significant
loss/gain
of
material
introducing a sample bias. At the end of a few holes,
where water flow was high, the hole was terminated.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have
been geologically and geotechnically
logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate
Mineral
Resource
estimation,
mining
studies
and
metallurgical studies.
All samples were logged by a geologist in order to
provide a geological framework for the interpretation of
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Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel etc) photography.
Logging of rock chips was qualitative (lithology, type of
mineralisation) and semi-quantitative (visual estimation
of sulphide content, quartz veining, alteration etc.).
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged
All drill holes were logged in full.
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core taken.
Not applicable - no core taken
If non-core, whether riffles, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc and whether
sampled wet or dry.
One-metre samples were collected from a cyclone
attached to the drill rig. Composite samples were taken
using a sampling scoop.
For all sample types, quality and
appropriateness
of
the
sample
preparation technique.
All samples are pulverised utilising Essa LM5 grinding
mill. Dry crushed or fine samples are pulverized to
produce a homogenous representative sub-sample for
analysis. A grind quality target of 85% passing 75μm is
established and is relative to sample size, type and
hardness. Low chrome steel bowls are used for
pulverising which could impart trace levels of
contaminants such as Cr, Fe and Mo.
Quality control procedures adopted for
all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
Duplicates, certified reference materials and blanks are
inserted by the laboratory and reported in the final assay
report.
Measures taken to ensure that the
sampling is representative of the in situ
material
collected,
including
for
instance
results
for
field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
No, duplicate field samples of the 5-m composites were
taken.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate
to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
The sample size is considered appropriate for the
purpose
of
this
drilling
programme,
which
is
reconnaissance only and primarily aimed at establishing
the depth to and type of bedrock beneath thick, barren
superficialcover(10-40m).
The nature, quality and appropriateness
of
the
assaying
and
laboratory
procedures used and whether the
technique is considered partial or total.
For all 5-m composite samples, a 10g aliquot is digested
using aqua regia. Analysis for gold is by ICP-OES with
a range of other trace elements also analysed using ICP-
OES. The aqua regia digestion is considered partial
depending on the host of the elements analyzed, but
does provide an acceptable level of accuracy for an
initialassessmentof the containedtargetelements.
For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments, etc., the
parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation,
etc.
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Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted
(egg
standards,
blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have beenestablished.
International standards, blanks and duplicates are
inserted by the laboratory.
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
The
verification
of
significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
Cullen staff (Managing Director) have visually
inspected the samples and sampling procedures.
The use of twinned holes No twinned holes drilled
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physically and electronic)
protocols.
All primary geological data are recorded manually on
log sheets and transferred into digital format.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No adjustments are made to assay data other than the
replacement of ‘less than detection limit’ with a value of
halfoftherespective detection limit.
Location of
data points
Accuracy and quality of surveys used
to locate drill holes (collar and down-
hole surveys), trenches, mine workings
and other locations used in Mineral
Resources estimation.
All drill collar surveys are by handheld GPS. Several
measurements (2-3) at different times are averaged; the
estimated error is ±3m.
Specification of the grid system used. The grid are in GDA94, Zone 51
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
There is currently no topographic control and the RL is a
nominal 500m for all drill holes.
Data
spacing and
distribution
Data
spacing
for
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
The drilling tested thickness of transported cover over
geological and geophysical targets, several kilometers
apart. Some of the targets were tested by a single hole,
others were drilled along a traverse with holes spaced
40-100mapart.
Whether
the
data
spacing
and
distribution is sufficient to establish the
degree
of
geological
and
grade
continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Reserve and Ore Re4serve estimation
procedure(s)
and
classifications
applied.
The drilling was exploratory and not designed to satisfy
requirements for mineral reserve estimations.
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
The drill spoil generated by the AC drilling was
composited into 5m intervals.
Orientation
of data in
relation to
geological
structure
Whether the orientation of sampling
achieves unbiased sampling of possible
structures and the extent to which this
is known, considering the deposit type.
The drilling is exploratory only and designed to test
geophysical and geological targets to assist in mapping
and for the presence of gold mineralisation at depth.
The drill orientation was westerly (275-290 degrees) and
at an angle of -60 degrees with the exception of two
holes which targeted interpreted east-west trending,
north
dipping
thrust
faults.
No
visible
gold
mineralisation has been encountered and hence it is
unclear whether the sampling is unbiased or not.
If the relationship between the drilling
orientation and the orientation of key
mineralised structures is considered to
have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if
material.
The exact dip of the structures targeted has not been
established yet (single holes only) but it is likely that the
drilled intersections overestimate the true thickness of
any intersected mineralisation.

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Sample The measures taken to ensure sample All samples are handled, transported and delivered to
security security. the laboratory by Cullen staff or Cullen contractors. All
samples were accounted for.
Audits or The results of and audits or reviews of No audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data
reviews samplingtechniques and data. have been conducted to date.
Section 2 Reporting of exploration results
Mineral Type,
reference
name/number,
The drill targets are located on E53/1299 which is 100%
tenements and
location and ownership including
owned by Cullen Resources Limited. Cullen has signed
land tenure agreements or material issues with an agreement with the Wiluna traditional owners who
status third parties such as joint ventures, have determined native title over the respective areas.
partnerships, overriding royalties, All drill sites and access tracks were cleared by the
native title interest, historical sites, traditional owners prior to commencement of ground-
wilderness or national park and disturbing
activities.
There
are
no
particular
environmental settings. environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the The tenure is secure and in good standing at the time of
time of reporting along with any writing.
known impediments to obtaining a
licenceto operatein the area.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
All samples are handled, transported and delivered to
the laboratory by Cullen staff or Cullen contractors. All
samples were accounted for.
Audits or
reviews
The results of and audits or reviews of
samplingtechniques and data.
No audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data
have been conducted to date.
Section 2 Reporting of exploration results
Mineral
tenements and
land tenure
status
Type,
reference
name/number,
location and ownership including
agreements or material issues with
third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties,
native title interest, historical sites,
wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.
The drill targets are located on E53/1299 which is 100%
owned by Cullen Resources Limited. Cullen has signed
an agreement with the Wiluna traditional owners who
have determined native title over the respective areas.
All drill sites and access tracks were cleared by the
traditional owners prior to commencement of ground-
disturbing
activities.
There
are
no
particular
environmental settings.
The security of the tenure held at the
time of reporting along with any
known impediments to obtaining a
licenceto operatein the area.
The tenure is secure and in good standing at the time of
writing.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgement and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
There has been previous drilling at the tested sites by
Cullen and across the project area by WMC limited and
BHP Billiton limited since 2001.
Geology Deposit type, geological settings and
style of mineralisation.
The targeted mineralisation is komatiite-hosted and/or
associated Archaean nickel sulphides, and orogenic,
shear-hosted goldmineralisation.
Drill hole
information
A summary of all information
material for the understanding of the
exploration
results
including
a
tabulation
of
the
following
information for all Material drill
holes:
· E_asting and northing of the drill_
hole collar
See included table
·Elevation or RL (Reduced level-
elevation
above
sea
level
in
metres)and the drill hole collar
·Dip and azimuth of the hole
·Down hole length and interception
depth
·Hole length
If the exclusion of this information is
justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this
exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the
Competent Person should clearly
explainwhythisisthe case.
See included table
Data
aggregation
methods
In reporting Exploration results,
weighing
averaging
techniques,
maximum and/or minimum grade
truncations (eg cutting of high
grades) and cut-off grades are
usually material and should be
stated.
See included table

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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.
See included table
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearly stated.
No metal equivalents used.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly
important
in
the
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
Drilling was at 60 degree angles to test geophysical
targets and prospective geological settings beneath
transported cover. The stratigraphy encountered in
drilling is variably dipping to the east and any
mineralisation intercepts are likely to overstate the true
width of mineralisation.
If the geometry of the mineralisation
with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
The exact geometry of the mineralisation is not known
yet.
If it is not known and only the down
hole lengths are reported, there
should be a clear statement to this
effect (eg ‘down hole length, true
width notknown’)
.See Table 1 of report
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 toa
plan view of drill hole collar
locations and appropriate sectional
views..
See included figures
Balanced
reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of
all
Exploration
Results
is
not
practicable, representative reporting
of both low and high grades and/or
widths should be practiced to avoid
misleading reporting of Exploration
Results.
See included table
Other
substantive
exploration
data
Other exploration data, if meaningful
and material, should be reported
including (but not limited to):
geological observations, geophysical
survey results, geochemical survey
results, bulk samples – size and
method of treatment; metallurgical
test
results;
bulk
density,
groundwater, geotechnical and rock
characteristics; potential deleterious
orcontaining substances.
See included figures where current reported data shown
together with interpretation of previous drill hole
information. There are currently no other exploration
data that appear meaningful in the context of the
reported results.
Further work The nature and scale of planned
further work (eg tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or
large-scale step-outdrilling).
Further work, including RC drilling, is planned.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the
areas
of
possible
extensions,
including
the
main
geological
interpretations and future drilling
areas, providing this information is
not commerciallysensitive.
See included figures

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