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CULLEN RESOURCES LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2018

Jan 30, 2018

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ABN 46 006 045 790 QUARTERLY REPORT for the period ended 31 December 2017 www.cullenresources.com.au ASX Symbol: CUL 31 January 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Mt Eureka Project, NE Goldfields, W.A. (Fig.1)

  • completed air core drilling (43 holes for 2630m) – assays pending;

  • identified large, new, gold-in-soil anomaly north of Graf‟s Find prospect, along interpreted NW structures; and,

  • on-going compilation, interpretation, and field studies mark significant progress.

2. Central Finland

new reservation application targeting cobalt and gold now registered.

3. New targets and tenement applications, W.A. (ASX: CUL, 16 Jan 2018).

  • identified two new trends of VTEM anomalies from a review of geophysical database, Cue project ;

  • made a new exploration licence application (ELA) near Lake King in south west Western Australia targeting supergene Ni-Co mineralisation; and,

  • made a new ELA targeting an undrilled gold-in-auger soil anomaly near Norseman.

Information relating to the abovementioned Cue, Lake King and Norseman initiatives has recently been provided by Cullen Resources Limited (“Cullen” or the “Company”) via its “Exploration Update”, ASX announcement (ASX: CUL) of 16 Jan 2018.

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

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MT EUREKA PROJECT - gold (Cullen 100%)

Galway-Southern - air core drilling, assays pending

Background

The Galway-Southern gold system was discovered in 2001 by air core drilling across a gold-in-lag anomaly. The mineralisation is concealed by 2-15m of transported cover, on the northern side of a major NW-SE alluvial channel and comprises an open-ended zone of discontinuous shears and contacts over a strike of ~1km.

Cullen‟s “working model” is one of gold mineralisation controlled by stratigraphic N-S contacts, NE and NW faults and a set of felsic intrusives. Gold mineralisation is related to both supergene zones and high-moderate angle, sheared contacts of felsic volcaniclastics/intrusives with mafics/ultramafics. Several sub-circular features (magnetic low) have been interpreted by Cullen‟s geophysical consultants to be caused by hydrothermal alteration or underlying felsic intrusives.

Air core and RC drilling to date have expanded the area of interest and refined the model of mineralisation. Numerous intersections of gold, several of high-grade, have been reported previously.

Objectives of recent air core drilling

Cullen‟s reconnaissance air core drilling program was completed in December 2017 over target areas outlined from a compilation of aeromagnetic and ground magnetics interpretation, previous drilling (Galway), historical geochemistry, and mapping of old prospecting pits to the north along the interpreted granitegreenstone contact. However as mentioned, surface alluvium/colluvium in the target areas (2-15m thickness) preclude complete reliance on surface geochemical data. Drilling comprised:

  • One line at the northern limit of the Galway prospect – an extension to the east, and infill on some previous drilling as “scissor holes”, designed to identify any mineralised structures or contacts trending between the Galway and Southern prospects; and,

  • Three lines testing the granite-greenstone contact to the west of the GalwaySouthern system and a interpreted parallel trend of mafic-ultramafic contacts and faults (see Fig. 2 and 3).

(Drilling at the Eureka NW target area is planned, pending further heritage surveying to allow broader air core traversing.)

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Interpretation

Preliminary compilation of this drilling data indicates a prospective setting west of Southern marked by a coincidence of a transitional granite-greenstone contact, a broad shear zone, a marked increased depth to bedrock and a transition from highly foliated, mafic to felsic gneiss. “True” granite was not intersected in the drilling reported herein - Cullen‟s current interpretation is that granite occurs further west or is at depth in the target areas recently drill tested.

Infill drilling at Galway showed a sharp boundary between undeformed ultramafic and sheared ultramafic along the known gold mineralisation trend, with felsic intrusives a distinctive feature.

Next Steps

Assay results are expected in the near future, after which data will be compiled, interpreted and reported; thereafter further exploration drilling will be prioritised.

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Figure 1.

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Figure 2.

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Figure 3.

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LIST OF ANGLED AIR CORE HOLES COMPLETED - Galway-Southern

Hole ID Easting
GDA94,Zone 51
Northing
GDA94,Zone 51
Depth (m)
(-60º dip)
Azimuth°
MEAC1701 353040 7056979 65 275
MEAC1702 353117 7056976 74 275
MEAC1703 353200 7056971 83 275
MEAC1704 353238 7056972 80 275
MEAC1705 353453 7056961 46 275
MEAC1706 353486 7056960 48 275
MEAC1707 353520 7056959 53 275
MEAC1708 353561 7056960 38 275
MEAC1709 353600 7056956 7 275
MEAC1710 353614 7056956 65 275
MEAC1711 353641 7056953 80 275
MEAC1712 353720 7056953 47 275
MEAC1713 353765 7056954 50 275
MEAC1714 353802 7056957 67 275
MEAC1715 353340 7056560 53 275
MEAC1716 353375 7056560 56 275
MEAC1717 353418 7056567 62 275
MEAC1718 353458 7056570 71 275
MEAC1719 353499 7056563 65 275
MEAC1720 353546 7056564 68 275
MEAC1721 353576 7056560 59 275
MEAC1722 353628 7056559 74 275
MEAC1723 353660 7056553 53 275
MEAC1724 353300 7056570 45 275
MEAC1725 354203 7056136 26 095
MEAC1726 354153 7056139 34 095
MEAC1727 354144 7056137 80 095
MEAC1728 354118 7056141 73 095
MEAC1729 354099 7056142 59 095
MEAC1730 354083 7056146 80 095
MEAC1731 354060 7056142 57 095
MEAC1732 354023 7056146 29 095
MEAC1733 353999 7056150 69 095
MEAC1734 353980 7056145 60 095
MEAC1735 353960 7056145 71 095
MEAC1736 353920 7056144 53 095
MEAC1737 353220 7056573 92 275
MEAC1738 353260 7056563 89 275
MEAC1739 353280 7056575 89 275
MEAC1740 353198 7057371 74 275
MEAC1741 353242 7057380 64 275
MEAC1742 353280 7057365 50 275
MEAC1743 353322 7057370 70 275

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Graf’s Find Prospect - soil sampling

In September 2017, Cullen collected about 700 soil samples from the Graf‟s Find prospect area and the area northwards towards the Galway prospect targeting an interpreted unconformity boundary, structures and a large felsic intrusive body internal to the greenstone belt. Samples were collected on a triangular grid at 100 x 100m spacing.

Field studies of the complex regolith terrain indicated mixed surface sample types and as a first pass, 100m spaced samples from 500m spaced traverses along strike were analysed using the “Terraleach TM” partial leach technique.

The analytical results received to date (Fig. 4 below) are encouraging, and have outlined a large gold anomaly (~1 x 0.5 km) with a close spatial relationship to an interpreted NW-SE fault set. Based on these results, some further analyses of infill samples is underway, in conjunction with planned field mapping. The anomaly is largely undrilled – one line of historical RAB drilling across the southern part of the anomaly returned a drill hole maximum value of 0.4g/t Au.

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Figure 4.

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Figure 5.

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CENTRAL FINLAND – cobalt, zinc, gold

Cullen has made an additional Reservation application of ~1000km [2] in central Finland, named Korvenkyla (registered in mid-December 2017 and valid for two years). This area surrounds a group of cobalt prospects under investigation by European Cobalt (ASX: EUC) and in Cullen‟s opinion the Korvenkyla area is prospective for cobalt, gold and/or zinc in volcanic-hosted massive sulphide-type (VHMS) deposits and veins given the regional and local geological setting. This new Reservation together with Anges and Sulkava ( see below ) gives Cullen a regional focus in Central Finland with compilation of existing public data, at a low cost, as a first step towards identifying prospects for further exploration

Anges, ~120 sq. km , surrounds a known zinc prospect at Rauhala (owned by Phyasalmi Mine Company) with has a reported, non-compliant resource of 1.7Mt @ 4.97 % Zn and 1.33% Cu. (see:www.tukes.fi and http://tupa.gtk.fi/karttasovellus/mdae/raportti/532_Rauhala.pdf.). Cullen‟s application covers ~3km of prospective stratigraphy along strike of this prospect.

Sulkava, ~ 400 sq. km , is centred on a previously mined zinc deposit (Kangasjarvi), and covers about 20km of prospective stratigraphy including other base metal prospects in a VHMS setting. This reservation application is centred ~35 km south of the active, Phyasalmi base metal mine owned by First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

http://tupa.gtk.fi/karttasovellus/mdae/raportti/548_Kangasj%C3%A4rvi.pdf

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WONGAN HILLS – gold and base metals

Cullen has held further discussions with some key landowners and provided Draft access agreements for review. Agreements remain to be finalised.

CORPORATE

SHARE CAPITAL INFORMATION AND CASH POSITION

The issued capital of the company at 31 December 2017:

2,598,560,131 fully paid ordinary shares

20m unlisted options expiring 30 November 2020

Substantial shareholders are:

Perth Capital, Wythenshawe Pty Ltd and Associates – 19.65%.

Cash at 31 December 2017 was approximately $0.95M.

AGM, BOARD CHANGES AND CAPITAL RAISING

The Annual General Meeting was held on 21 November 2017 with all resolutions approved. Dr. Denis Clarke and Mr. Grahame Hamilton retired as Directors at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting, as announced on 19 October 2017. The Board would like to sincerely thank Denis and Grahame for their valuable contributions to the Cullen board over many years.

The Company conducted a share purchase plan during the Quarter to raise $300,000 however the plan closed oversubscribed with 597m shares issued at $0.001 raising $597,000.

The Directors acknowledge and appreciate the support of shareholders who participated in the Share Purchase Plan.

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SCHEDULE OF TENEMENTS (as at 31 December 2017)

REGION TENEMENTS TENEMENT
APPLICATIONS
CULLEN
**INTEREST **
COMMENTS
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
PILBARA
Wyloo North E47/3342 ELA 47/3743 100%
Paraburdoo JV E52/1667 100% Fortescue can earn up to 80% of
iron ore rights; Cullen 100%
other mineral rights
North Pilbara E 45/4626 ELA 45/4924 100%
NE GOLDFIELDS- Mt Eureka
Gunbarrel E53/1299,1300+/ *
E53/1635,1892,
1893
ELA 53/1958 -
1961
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 E1300)
Irwin Well E53/1637 100%
Irwin Bore E53/1209 ELA 53/1957 100%
MURCHISON, Cue E20/714 100%
YINNETHARRA E09/2179 100%
WONGAN HILLS E70/4882 90%
GREENBUSHES ELA 70/4802
EASTERN GOLDFIELDS / SW W.AUSTRALIA
Killaloe
Bromus
Lake King
E63/1018,
E63/1199
ELA 63/1882
ELA 70/5066
20%
20%
Matsa Resources Limited 80%
FORRESTANIA
Forrestania JV M77/544 20% Hannans Reward Ltd 80%
Gold rights only
FINLAND
Rita ,Kaatiala Outu,
Vesikko (Risti) Anges
,Sulkava Korvenkylä
100% - Registered Reservations
TENEMENTS RELINQUISHED, SOLD and APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN DURING THE QUARTER
E47/4803 ELA 70/4957
Surrendered Withdrawn

Notes: Cullen has a 1% F.O.B. royalty on any iron ore production from the following tenements – E08/1135, E08/1330, E08/1341, E08/1292, ML08/481, and ML08/482 (former Mt Stuart Iron Ore Joint Venture – Baosteel/Aurizon/Posco/AMCI) and will receive $1M cash upon any Final Investment Decision. The Catho Well Channel Iron Deposit (CID) has a published in situ Mineral Resources estimate of 161Mt @ 54.40% Fe (ML 08/481) as announced by Cullen to the ASX – 10 March 2015. Cullen has a 1.5% F.O.B. royalty up to 15 Mt of iron ore production from the Wyloo project tenements, part of Fortescue‟s proposed Western Hub/Eliwana project, and will receive $900,000 cash if and when a decision is made to commence mining on a commercial basis – E47/1649, 1650, ML 47/1488-1490, and ML 08/502.

Cullen is a 20% holder of the gold rights on M77/544 via the Forrestania Joint Venture with Hannans Reward Ltd, and as previously announced the proposed sale of its 20% share to Mine Builder Pty Ltd together with Hannans (see CUL:ASX 12 March 2015) via one agreement. Cullen is due to receive $200,000 cash as consideration via four instalments. Title to the gold rights will be transferred on receipt of the final instalment. $180,000 of this payment under this agreement has been received to date.

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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.

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, 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]

www.cullenresources.com.au

FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document may contain certain forward-looking statements which have not been based solely on historical facts but rather on Cullen's expectations about future events and on a number of assumptions which are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and contingencies many of which are outside the control of Cullen and its directors, officers and advisers. Forward-looking statements include, but are not necessarily limited to, statements concerning Cullen’s planned exploration program, strategies and objectives of management, anticipated dates and expected costs or outputs. When used in this document, words such as “could”, “plan”, “estimate” “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “potential”, “should” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Due care and attention has been taken in the preparation of this document and although Cullen believes that its expectations reflected in any forward looking statements made in this document are reasonable, no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. This document should not be relied upon as providing any recommendation or forecast by Cullen or its directors, officers or advisers. To the fullest extent permitted by law, no liability, however arising, will be accepted by Cullen or its directors, officers or advisers, as a result of any reliance upon any forward looking statement contained in this document.

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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 – E53/1299

Section 1 Sampling techniques and data Section 1 Sampling techniques and data
Criteria JORC Code explanation Comments
Sampling
technique
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 meaningof sampling.
Sampling was by air core (AC) drilling testing depth of
transported cover, bedrock type and interpreted
geological
and/or
geophysical
targets
for
gold
mineralisation.
A total of 43 holes for 2630m 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 handheld GPS
units with an approximate accuracy of +/- 5 m.
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 of detailed information.
Air core drilling was used to obtain one metre samples
delivered through a cyclone. The 1m sample was placed
on the ground. From each drill spoil pile, a ~500g
sample was then collected using a spear, four of such
1m samples were combined into one 4m composite
sample.
The composite samples (2-3kg) were sent to Perth
laboratorySGSfor analysis.
Drilling
technique
Drill
type
(e.g.
core,
reverse
circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary
air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic etc.) and
details (e.g. core diameter, triple or
standard tube, depth of diamond tails,
face-sampling
bit
or
other
type,
whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method etc.).
Drilling was by air core 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, a very few
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 log sheets. Cyclone and buckets were
cleaned regularly and thoroughly (between rod changes
and after completion of each drill hole) to minimise
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 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.

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Logging Whether core and chip samples have
been geologically and geotechnically
logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate
Mineral
Resource
estimation,
mining
studies
and
metallurgical studies.
All samples were qualitatively logged by a geologist in
order to provide a geological framework for the
interpretation of the analytical data.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel etc) photography.
Logging of rock chips was qualitative (lithology, type of
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 spear.
For all sample types, quality and
appropriateness
of
the
sample
preparation technique.
All 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.
Gold (Au), Arsenic (As), Silver (Ag), Copper (Cu),
Nickel (Ni), and Cobalt (Co) were analysed by Aqua
Regia digest with ICP-MS finish.
Gold levels over 500ppb would be repeated by AAS.
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 4m 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 cover (which
ranged from 2-20m).
The nature, quality and appropriateness
of
the
assaying
and
laboratory
procedures used and whether the
technique is considered partial or total.
For all 4m composite samples, a 25g aliquot is digested
using Aqua Regia. Analysis for gold and a range of
other trace elements is by ICP-MS or AAS. The aqua
regia digestion is considered partial depending on the
host of the elements analyzed, but does provide an
acceptable level of accuracy for an initial assessment of
the contained target elements.

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For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments, etc., the
parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation,
etc.
Not applicable, no geophysical parameters reported.
Quality of
assay data
and
laboratory
tests
Nature of quality control procedures
adopted
(e.g.
standards,
blanks,
duplicates, external laboratory checks)
and whether acceptable levels of
accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and
precision have been established.
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) has 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
half of the respective 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 +/-5 m.
Specification of the grid system used. The grid are in UTM grid GDA94, Zone 51
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
There is currently no topographic control and the RL is a
nominal 500m for all drill holes.
Data
spacing and
distribution
Data
spacing
for
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
The drilling tested geological and geophysical targets, a
few kilometers apart. Some of the targets were drilled
along a traverse with holes spaced 40-100m apart, and
upto 400m alongstrike.
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 4m intervals.

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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.
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 below
transported cover. The drill orientation was westerly
(275 degrees) or easterly (095 degrees) and at a dip
angle of -60 degrees. 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 but it is likely that any drilled
intersections overestimate the true thickness of any
intersected mineralisation.
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
All samples are handled, transported and delivered to
the laboratory by Cullen staff or Cullen contractors. All
samples were accounted for.
Audits or
reviews
The results of and audits or reviews of
samplingtechniques and data.
No audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data
have been conducted to date.
Section 2 Reporting of exploration results
Mineral
tenements and
land tenure
status
Type,
reference
name/number,
location and ownership including
agreements or material issues with
third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties,
native title interest, historical sites,
wilderness or national park and
environmental settings.
The drill targets are located on E53/1299 which is 100%
owned by Cullen Exploration Pty Ltd (a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Cullen Resources Limited). Cullen has
signed an agreement with the Wiluna traditional owners
who have determined native title over the tenement area.
All drill sites and access tracks were cleared by the
traditional owners prior to commencement of theses
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
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.
There has been previous drilling at the tested sites by
Cullen and across the project area by WMC limited and
BHP Billiton limited (in Joint Venture with Cullen)
since 2001 – appraised byCullen for drill targeting.
Geology Deposit type, geological settings and
style of mineralisation.
The targeted mineralisation is orogenic, shear-hosted
gold 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:
· E_asting and northing of the drill_
hole collar
See included table – nominal 500m RL
·Elevation or RL (Reduced level-
elevation
above
sea
level
in
metres)and the drill hole collar

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·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
explain whythis is the case.
See included table
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.
See included table
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 clearlystated.
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 at a high angle or
is near vertical, 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 yet
known.
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‟)
See Table in 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 to
a plan view of drill hole collar
locations and appropriate sectional
views.
See included figures

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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
or containingsubstances.
See included figures where current reported data shown
together with interpretation of previous drill hole
information and historic aeromagnetic and ground
magnetic data. 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-out drilling).
Further work, including air core and 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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Data description as required by the 2012 JORC Code - Section 1 and Section 2 of Table 1 Soil sampling programme – E53/1299 and E53/1209

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
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 meaningof sampling.
Soil samples (200-300g) were collected with a hand
tool from 0-0.1m depth on an approximately 100m
x 100m triangular grid.
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate
calibration
of
any
measurement tools or systems used
Sample locations were determined using a hand
held GPS, with an estimated error is +/-5 m.
Soil sample co-ordinates are in UTM grid (GDA94
Z51).
Elevation was determined by hand held GPS and is
approximate only.
No measurement tools other than a hand held GPS
were used.
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 of detailed information.
Soil samples were analyzed using Intertek's
proprietary Terra Leach (TL1 MS) partial leach
method and ICP-MS for 19 elements: Ag, Au, As,
Bi, Cd, Co, Cu, La, Mo, Ni, Pb, Pd, Pt, Sb, Sn, Th,
U, W and Zn.
Intertek's laboratory QAQC includes standards,
blanks and repeats. Precision and accuracy of the
analyses, based on the available data, are acceptable
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).
No drilling used
Drill
Sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed
No drilling used
Measurements
taken
to
maximise
sample
recovery
and
ensure
representative nature of the samples.
No drilling used
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.
No drilling used.

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Logging Whether core and chip samples have
been geologically and geotechnically
logged to a level of detail to support
appropriate
Mineral
Resource
estimation,
mining
studies
and
metallurgical studies.
No drilling used
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel etc.) photography.
No geological/mineralogical descriptions of soil samples
recorded.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged
No drilling used
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.
Not applicable - no drilling used
For all sample types, quality and
appropriateness
of
the
sample
preparation technique.
All samples were dry at the time of sampling.
Samples were dry sieved to -180µm by the
laboratory.
Sampling was carried out in accordance with
Intertek's sampling protocols for “TERRA LEACH
TM” partial digests.
Quality control procedures adopted for
all sub-sampling stages to maximise
representivity of samples.
No field duplicates taken
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 field duplicates taken
Whether sample sizes are appropriate
to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
The sample size is considered adequate given the grain
size of the material analyzed (-180µm).
The nature, quality and appropriateness
of
the
assaying
and
laboratory
procedures used and whether the
technique is considered partial or total.
Soil samples were analyzed using Intertek's
proprietary Terra Leach (TL1 MS) partial leach
method and ICP-MS for 19 elements: Ag, Au, As,
Bi, Cd, Co, Cu, La, Mo, Ni, Pb, Pd, Pt, Sb, Sn, Th,
U, W and Zn.
Terra Leach laboratory QAQC includes standards,
blanks and repeats. Precision and accuracy of the
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For geophysical tools, spectrometers,
handheld XRF instruments, etc., the
parameters used in determining the
analysis including instrument make and
model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation,
etc.
Not applicable, no geophysical parameters reported.
No geophysical tools were used.
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 been established.
Intertek‟s laboratory QAQC includes standards, blanks
and repeats. Precision and accuracy of the analyses,
based on the available data, are acceptable
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
The
verification
of
significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
No applicable – no drilling used
The use of twinned holes No applicable – no drillingused
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physically and electronic)
protocols.
All field location data are recorded manually on
handheld GPS and transferred into digital format, Excel
sheets.
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
half of the respective 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.
Not applicable – soil sampling only.
Specification of the grid system used. The grid are in UTM grid GDA94, Zone 51
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
There is currently no topographic control and the RL is a
nominal 500m for all samples.
Data
spacing and
distribution
Data
spacing
for
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
Samples were collected on an approximately triangular
100 x 100m grid pattern. A subset of samples at 100m
spacing on lines 500m apart was analyzed and is
reported here.
Data not used for Mineral Resource estimation.
No sample compositingwas applied.
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.
No drilling used
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
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Orientation Whether the orientation of sampling Due to the reconnaissance nature of the programme,
of data in achieves unbiased sampling of possible sampling was along lines perpendicular to the dominant
relation to structures and the extent to which this lithological strike of the greenstone sequence.
geological is known, considering the deposit type.
structure No drilling used.
If the relationship between the drilling No drilling used
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 All samples are handled, transported and delivered to
security security. the laboratory by Cullen staff or Cullen contractors. All
samples were accounted for. Samples were collected in
individually numbered ziplock bags and packed in large
plastic bags secured with cable ties.
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 sampling was located on E53/1299 and E53/1209,
tenements and location and ownership including each is 100% owned by Cullen Exploration Pty Ltd (a
land tenure agreements or material issues with wholly-owned subsidiary of Cullen Resources Limited).
status third parties such as joint ventures, Cullen has signed an agreement with the Wiluna
partnerships, overriding royalties, traditional owners who have determined native title over
native title interest, historical sites, the tenements. The area of sampling and access tracks
wilderness or national park and were cleared by the traditional owners prior to
environmental settings. commencement of these activities. There are no
particular 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
licence to operate in the area.
Exploration Acknowledgement and appraisal of Previous surface geochemistry in the general survey
done by other exploration by other parties. area by other parties includes lag sampling by WMC
parties Resources in 2002 (WAMEX report A66603)
Geology Deposit type, geological settings and The targeted mineralisation is orogenic, shear-hosted
style of mineralisation. gold mineralisation.
Drill hole A summary of all information
information material for the understanding of the No drilling used
exploration
results
including
a
tabulation
of
the
following
information for all Material drill
holes:
· E_asting and northing of the drill_
hole collar No drilling used
·Elevation or RL (Reduced level-
elevation
above
sea
level
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·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
explain whythis is the case.
No drilling used
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.
No drilling used
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.
No drilling used
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearlystated.
No metal equivalents used.
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly
important
in
the
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
No drilling used
If the geometry of the mineralisation
with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
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 (eg „down hole length, true
width not known‟)
No drilling used
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 sectional
views.
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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.
No drilling used. All analytical results for gold by Terra
Leach shown in report.
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 containingsubstances.
A geological interpretation of aeromagnetic data by
Terra Resources, Perth, is shown in the body of the
announcement, for the area of the sampling.
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 analyses of infill samples.
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 figure.

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