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CULLEN RESOURCES LIMITED Regulatory Filings 2021

Mar 7, 2021

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ASX ANNOUNCMENT

www.cullenresources.com.au ASX:CUL 8 March 2021

Auger sampling outlines Gold Target areas at Barlee Project

BARLEE PROJECT - ELs 77/2606, 57/1135, and ELA 77/2688 (Cullen 100%)

Cullen Resources Limited (“Cullen” or “the Company”) has received the assays for 579 auger samples collected on a 400 x 100m grid over a section of N - S trending stratigraphy within E2606. This ~7 x 4km target area has been interpreted from air magnetics data to include underexplored shear zones and numerous elongate and/or folded sections of greenstone in contact with granites (Figs.1 and 2), which Cullen considers has potential to host quartz gold lodes of the Penny-type.

This is the first systematic field test within the project area, that extends from 10 - 55 km SSE of the Penny Gold (previously “Penny West”) deposit and the Youanmi greenstone belt towards the NW tip of the Marda - Diemals greenstone belt (Fig.1).

Highlights

  • Cullen considers these first-pass auger sampling results to be highly encouraging, with three key target areas outlined for further investigation (Areas 1-3, Figs.3 -4)

  • Cullen is currently negotiating a heritage agreement to allow for access development and required clearances for further exploration which would likely include field mapping, follow-up sampling and first pass air core drilling.

Results Gridded images of all geochemical data, are shown in Fig.5.

  • Target Area 1 : Gold values of 2-10ppb form a coherent zone of interest overlying interpreted greenstone and coincident with an anomaly of Ag (to 110ppb) and elevated pathfinder elements - As, Bi, Mo, Pb, and Te;

  • Target Area 2: Elevated levels of As, Bi, Mo, Pb, and Te over ~2.5km in strike length, overly a zone of greenstones interpreted from air magnetics images;

  • Target Area 3: A single, notable value of 430ppb Ag along the southern boundary of the survey (Ag values are generally below detection, <10ppb), with a gold assay of 11ppb nearby – close to western granite-greenstone contact;

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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  • The distribution of Cu, Co, Zn and Ni values is similar and interpreted to reflect the trend of greenstones, but elevated pathfinder levels overlie only portions of these trends;

  • Galena is a characteristic sulphide associated with the Penny high-grade gold zone, hence a focus on the Pb assay distribution from this auger program; and,

  • The highest nickel and copper values overlie the most magnetic portions of interpreted greenstones and suggest ultramafics may occur locally.

Conclusions

The coherent anomaly of Au with Ag which is coincident with As, Bi, Au, Mo, Pb, and Te, is interpreted by Cullen to represent an overprint of felsic intrusives and/or hydrothermal alteration on greenstones (Target Area 1)

The second As, Bi, Au, Mo, Pb, and Te zone to the south-east , ~2.5 km in strike length, overlies greenstones cut by a major E-W fault, as interpreted from air magnetics images (Target Area 2)

The western Ag-Au anomaly (Target Area 3) is open to the south and may be partially obscured to the north due to the presence of a channel where auger sampling to ~1m depth may not have been effective.

In Cullen’s opinion, these compiled geochemical, geophysical and regolith data have identified key target areas with gold lode potential for further investigation.

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Forward Plans

Cullen is currently negotiating a heritage agreement to allow for the development of access into the area for further exploration. In the first instance, the Company plans to seek clearance for air core drilling traverses as planned along existing fence lines. Such work to be undertaken in conjunction with field mapping and follow-up sampling within the targets areas to prepare for later drill testing.

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E57/1135
Soil
sampling
survey
planned
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Fig.1. Interpretation of air magnetics data, south east of the Youanmi greenstone belt.

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Fig.2. Target areas in E2606 as identified from of air magnetics data and now supported by positive auger sample assays.

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2.5km
Cu, Co, Ni, Zn, W,
+ Au, Ag +
pathfinders
1
Channel of
colluvium
As, Bi, Mo, Pb, Te
pathfinders
2
3
Ag-Au
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Fig.3. Outlines of zones of interpreted, significant target areas from auger sampling shown on aerial photography for priority follow-up.

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E77/2606
1
2
3
E77/2606
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Fig.4. Outlined zones of interpreted, significant target areas on air magnetics image.

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Fig. 5 Gridded geochem. data images

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Ag As
x
0.11 ppm
~3.7km
x
430 ppb Ag
(0.43ppm)
10 ppb
Au x
Bi
x
11 ppb Au
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Co
Mo
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Cu
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Ni
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Pb
Te
W
Zn
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Lab Elements Ag As Au Bi Co Cu Mo Ni Pb Sb Te W Zn
Unit Codes ppm ppm ppb ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
LDETECTION 0.01 0.5 1 0.01 0.1 0.5 0.05 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.01 0.05 2
UDETECTION 100 10000 4000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 500 10000 10000
BD - Below
MAX VALUE 0.43 38.6 11 8.35 144.3 101.2 15.27 1123.2 43.2 BD 0.19 5.04 123

Assays by aqua regia digest with ICP-MS finish

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Two iron ore
Royalties in
the Pilbara
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Project Location Map

Further Information - 2020 ASX Releases

1. 29-1-2020 : Quarterly activities Report

2. 07-2-2020 : Exploration Update

3. 10-2-2020 : Share Purchase Plan

4. 12-2-2020 : Investor presentation

5. 03-3-2020 : Key Tenement Granted

6. 28-4-2020: Quarterly Report, March 2020

7. 19-6-2020: Barlee Update

8. 22-6-2020: Exploration Update

9. 15-7-2020: Exploration Update

10. 23-7-2020: Quarterly Report, June 2020

11. 21-8-2020: Exploration Update

12. 29-10-2020: Quarterly Report, September 2020

13. 4-12-2020: Investor Presentation

14. 9-12-2020: Exploration Update

Further Information - 2021 ASX Releases

1. 28-1-2021: Quarterly Report, December 2020 2. 18-2-2021: Exploration Update

3. 2-3-2021 : Exploration Update – Wongan Hills

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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 (Rox, Fortescue and Liontown), 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. 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 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 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.

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 e accepted by Cullen or its directors, officers or advisers, as a result of any reliance upon any forward looking statement contained in this document.

Authorised for release to the ASX by: Chris Ringrose, Managing Director, Cullen Resources Limited.

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Data description as required by the 2012 JORC Code - Section 1 and Section 2 of Table 1 Auger Sampling – E77/2606

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 Toyota-mounted auger drill rig taking
samples from 0.5 to 1.5m depth. Drilling was a first pass
sampling program targeting areas of interpreted
geological
and/or
geophysical
interest
for
gold
mineralisation.
579 samples at 400 x 100m spacing – vertical holes.
Include reference to measures taken to
ensure sample representivity and the
appropriate
calibration
of
any
measurement tools or systems used
The sample 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
(e.g.
‘reverse circulation drilling was used to
obtain 1m samples from which 3kg
was pulverised to produce a 30g charge
for fire assay’). In other cases more
explanation may be required, such as
where there is coarse gold that has
inherent sampling problems. Unusual
commodities or mineralisation types
(eg submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information.
Notes taken of depth of sample and colour observations.
Samples (~500g) were sent to Perth laboratory
Minanalytical for analysis.
Drilling
technique
Drill
type
(e.g.
core,
reverse
circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary
air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic etc.) and
details (e.g. core diameter, triple or
standard tube, depth of diamond tails,
face-sampling
bit
or
other
type,
whether core is oriented and if so, by
what method etc.).
Auger blade
Drill
Sample
recovery
Method of recording and assessing
core and chip sample recoveries and
results assessed
Auger sampling filed notes provided in Excel sheet.
Measurements
taken
to
maximise
sample
recovery
and
ensure
representative nature of the samples.
Not Applicable (N/A)
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.
N/A

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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 and metallurgical
studies.
N/A.
Whether logging is qualitative or
quantitative in nature. Core (or costean,
channel etc.) photography.
Logging of samples for colour and any reaction to
hydrochloric acid (indicating calcrete) was qualitative.
The total length and percentage of the
relevant intersections logged
Each auger hole described for colour and compostion.
Sub-
sampling
techniques
and sample
preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and
whether quarter, half or all core taken.
N/A
If non-core, whether riffles, tube
sampled, rotary split, etc. and whether
sampled wet or dry.
Samples were collected in geochem bags.
For all sample types, quality and
appropriateness
of
the
sample
preparation technique.
All samples to be pulverised 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.
Planned analysis of all drill samples : Gold (Au), Silver
(Ag,) Arsenic (As), Bismuth (Bi) Copper (Cu), Cobalt
(Co), Molybdenum (Mo), Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb),
Antimony (Sb), Tellurium (Te), Tungsten (W) and Zinc
(Zn)) was analyzed by Aqua Regia digest with ICP-MS
finish.
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. Check analyses to be undertaken by the
laboratory.
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 duplicate samples were taken each 25m and
standards and blanks were submitted with Gyro
generated samples.
Whether sample sizes are appropriate
to the grain size of the material being
sampled.
The sample size is considered appropriate for the
purpose, which is reconnaissance only, primarily aimed
at establishing presence of any geochemical anomalies.
The nature, quality and appropriateness
of
the
assaying
and
laboratory
procedures used and whether the
technique is consideredpartial or total.
N/A

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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.
N/A.
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 to be
inserted by the laboratory.
Verification
of sampling
and
assaying
The
verification
of
significant
intersections by either independent or
alternative company personnel.
Contractor Gyro Drilling handled sample collection and
dispatch to Perth via Kalgoorlie.
The use of twinned holes N/A
Documentation of primary data, data
entry procedures, data verification, data
storage (physically and electronic)
protocols.
All primary auger data is recorded manually on log
sheets and transferred into digital format.
Discuss anyadjustment to assaydata.
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.
Drill collar survey by handheld GPS. Several
measurements (2-3) at different times are averaged; the
estimated error is +/-5 m. RL was measured by GPS.
Specification of the grid system used. The grid are in UTM grid GDA94, Zone50
Quality and adequacy of topographic
control.
There is currently no topographic control and the RL is
GPS (+/-5m).
Data
spacing and
distribution
Data
spacing
for
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
The
drilling
tested
interpreted
stratigraphy
and
structures.
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.
N/A
Whether sample compositing has been
applied.
N/A

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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 reconnaissance level and designed to test
geophysical and geological targets, to assist in mapping.
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.
N/A
Sample
security
The measures taken to ensure sample
security.
All auger samples are handled, transported and delivered
to the laboratory contractor Gyro Drilling. 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 E77/2606 owned 100%
by Cullen Exploration Pty Ltd (a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Cullen Resources Limited). Cullen has
completed a review of heritage sites, and found no
issues. Particular environmental settings have been
considered when planning drilling.
The security of the tenure held at the
time of reporting along with any
known impediments to obtaining a
licence to operate in the area.
The tenure is secure and in good standing at the time of
writing.
Exploration
done by other
parties
Acknowledgement and appraisal of
exploration by other parties.
There has not been any previous drilling or systematic
gold exploration.
Geology Deposit type, geological settings and
style of mineralisation.
The
targeted
mineralisation
is
shear-hosted
Au
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 figures for auger sample locations.
·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 N/A
·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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
The assumptions used for any
reporting of metal equivalent values
should be clearlystated.
N/A
Relationship
between
mineralisation
widths and
intercept
lengths
These relationships are particularly
important
in
the
reporting
of
Exploration Results.
N/A
If the geometry of the mineralisation
with respect to the drill hole angle is
known, its nature should be reported.
N/A
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’)
N/A
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.
N/A

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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.
N/A
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.
N/A – no specific previous historical exploration.
Further work The nature and scale of planned
further work (e.g. tests for lateral
extensions or depth extensions or
large-scale step-out drilling).
Further work 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.

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

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