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DEEP YELLOW LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

Oct 30, 2014

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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ASX Announcement

ASX: DYL

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31 October 2014

QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

HIGHLIGHTS

Corporate

  • DYL’s cash position strengthened due to a successful capital raising of $4.5 million (before fees) via a non-renounceable rights issue and a placement to Sophisticated and Institutional Investors.

  • DYL ended the quarter with cash resources of approximately $5.3 million.

  • Renewed investor interest in the uranium sector due to the Australian-Indian Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and restart approval for two nuclear plants in Japan led to a small but steady improvement in the uranium spot price.

Omahola Project

  • Further internal studies were conducted on the Project during the quarter following the encouraging results of the in-house Preliminary Economic Analysis completed in June. These studies had the objective of identifying a more optimal rate of future production and enhanced life of mine.

Exploration

  • Mapping continued on selected targets identified in last year’s target generation and prospectivity analysis study.

Tubas Sand Project

  • The production of a sand concentrate for sale to an existing Namibian producer remains the preferred development strategy for this project in the short term, however this strategy remains conditional on securing an offtaker.

  • DYL has to date been unable to secure an offtaker for the concentrate that could be produced by mining and physical beneficiation of the Tubas deposit and will thus proceed cautiously with future project expenditure.

  • The option of incorporating the sand into DYL’s flagship Omahola Project in the longer term remains.

Marenica Energy Limited U-PGRADE[TM] Testwork

  • In the light of the inability to secure an offtaker for the planned Tubas Sand Project product no further work was warranted on the potential use of Marenica Energy Limited’s (‘Marenica’) Upgrade™ process to concentrate sand.

  • However discussions with Marenica on the possible application of its technology continued during the quarter following the encouraging results of earlier tests conducted on samples from the Company’s palaeochannels.

Level 4, 502 Hay Street, Subiaco, WA 6008 / PO Box 1770, Subiaco, WA 6904 Tel : 61 8 9286 6999 / Fax : 61 8 9286 6969 / ABN 97 006 391 948 Email: [email protected] / Website: www.deepyellow.com.au

Quarterly Report - 30 September 2014

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BUSINESS REVIEW

OMAHOLA PROJECT

Additional Studies

During the quarter further internal studies were conducted on the Project with the objective of identifying a more optimal rate of future production and enhanced life of mine. In the Preliminary Economic Analysis completed and announced in the previous quarter rates of production (in terms of uranium output) between 2.5 Mlbs/a U3O8 and 3.5 Mlbs/a U3O8 were modelled which would require between 7 ~ 10 Mtpa of ore to be mined and treated. These different production scenarios generated an estimated mine life of between 10 and 14 years. (See Figure 1 for a map of the Omahola Project’s Resources.)

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Figure 1: Locality Map Showing Omahola Project Resource Outlines

Acknowledging the importance of the MS7 deposit (being higher grade and open to depth) a review of the structural interpretation of the deposit has been completed. This was done to better understand the fundamental controls of the deposit’s geometry. An improved understanding would enhance the chances of success of any future drill program at MS7 – either drilling to depth or for possible strike extensions. It may also improve the chances of success for discovering similar deposits. The review concluded that it is possible that the prime control on uranium distribution at MS7 may be NW-SE and near vertical pegmatitic leucogranite dykes which is contrary to the prevailing view that uranium is conformable with a major marble contact that is perpendicular to the leucogranite dykes.

This alternate view will be tested with detailed field work in the forthcoming quarter.

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Quarterly Report - 30 September 2014

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TUBAS SAND PROJECT

Offtake Discussions

DYL has engaged with all of the potential offtakers in Namibia for its planned higher grade sand concentrate that could be produced by mining and physical beneficiation of the Tubas Sand deposit. Whilst some interest remains the Company has been unable to secure a definitive agreement and will therefore in future proceed cautiously with further work on the Project. As described last quarter, this work would consist of an infill and extension drilling program as well as further metallurgical characterisation test work which will include mineralogy, solid/liquid separation, rheology and diagnostic leaching to provide sufficient data for design and value optimisation.

This work is valid for either development strategy available to the Project – as a provider of concentrate to a third party or as future supplemental feed to the Omahola Project.

EXPLORATION OVERVIEW

Target Generation – Geological Mapping, Surface Sampling and Ground Geophysical Surveys

In August 2013 Deep Yellow released the results of a prospectivity analysis conducted on its subsidiary Reptile Uranium Namibia’s (RUN) EPLs in the highly prospective Erongo district of Namibia (See Figure 2). The analysis confirmed the prospectivity of the region and defined new exploration targets on a priority basis.

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Airborne radiometric
anomalies
Unexplored
Under-explored
Known deposits
Alaskite
exploration
targets
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Figure 2: Map showing some of the targets on DYL’s and Nova Energy’s EPLs

Assessment of ABU 001 and ABU 002

As reported in DYL’s previous quarterly it is believed that ABU 002 is the most drillable of all the alaskite regional targets assessed to date. Further analysis in the quarter showed that ABU 001 was similar to ABU 002 and is also a natural fit as it is also close to the adjacent planned Tubas Sand Zone E drill out. Accordingly a detailed mapping exercise will be conducted in the coming months prior to a final decision on a drill program. Figure 3 overleaf shows the location of the airborne anomalism and existing drilling in the sand and the location of two holes in the anomaly. Assuming that the detailed mapping exercise is a success a small RC drill program will be designed to test what is now a significantly enlarged concept.

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Quarterly Report - 30 September 2014

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Figure 3. Radiometrics over AEM and existing drilling. Area of interest circled.

CORPORATE

DYL completed the Quarter with cash and liquid assets of $5.3 million as at 30 September 2014.

During the quarter 2,910,980 performance rights were issued and 2,796,100 shares were issued in relation to vested performance rights.

The Company closed its Non-renounceable Rights Issue on Friday, 18 July 2014 with subscriptions for 89,013,543 ordinary shares at 1.7 cents per share, raising $1,513,230. An additional $3,050,382 (before fees) was raised during the quarter partially in satisfaction of the Non-renounceable Rights Issue shortfall and also in a placement made under the Company’s 15% placement capacity. The Non-renounceable Rights Issue shortfall was for 113,118,169 shares at 1.7 cents per share for $1,923,009 and the placement was for 66,316,059 shares also at 1.7 cents per share for $1,127,373. Both tranches were settled and the resulting shares were issued on 27 August 2014.

For further information regarding this announcement, contact:

Greg Cochran Managing Director

Phone: +61 8 9286 6999 Email: [email protected]

For further information on the Company and its projects - visit the website at www.deepyellow.com.au

About Deep Yellow Limited

Deep Yellow Limited is an ASX-listed, Namibian-focussed advanced stage uranium exploration company. It also has a listing on the Namibian Stock Exchange.

Deep Yellow’s operations in Namibia are conducted by its 100% owned subsidiary Reptile Uranium Namibia (Pty) Ltd. Its flagship is the high grade alaskite Omahola Project where further studies are being conducted and the next phase of metallurgical testwork is being planned as inputs into a Pre-Feasibility Study. It is also evaluating fast track development options for its Tubas Sand Project utilising physical beneficiation techniques it successfully tested in 2011.

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Quarterly Report - 30 September 2014

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Competent Person’s Statements

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation prepared or reviewed by Mr Geoffrey Gee, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Gee, who is employed as a contract Exploration Geologist with Deep Yellow, has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking, to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2004 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr Gee consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this announcement, including, without limitation, those concerning the preliminary economic analysis of the Omahola Project and the techno-economic assessment and risk analysis of the Tubas Sand Project, contain or comprise certain forward-looking statements regarding DYL’s exploration operations, economic performance and financial condition. Although DYL believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic and market conditions, success of business and operating initiatives, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, fluctuations in metals prices and exchange rates and business and operational risk management. DYL undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forwardlooking statements to reflect events or circumstances after today's date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The Company notes that an inferred resource has a lower level of confidence than an indicated or measured resource. The Company believes that based on the geological nature of its deposit and the work done over several years by its geological team and its Competent Person that there is a high degree of probability that the inferred resources will upgrade to indicated resources with further exploration work.

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity quarterly report

Rule 5.3

Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity quarterly report

Introduced 1/7/96. Origin: Appendix 8. Amended 1/7/97, 1/7/98, 30/9/2001, 01/06/10.

Name of entity Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
30 SEPTEMBER 2014
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
30 SEPTEMBER 2014
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
30 SEPTEMBER 2014
DEEP YELLOW LIMITED
30 SEPTEMBER 2014
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(3 months)
$A’000
-
(322)
-
-
(209)
-
23
-
-
-
-
(322)
-
-
(209)
-
23
-
-
-
(508) (508)
-
-
-
-
-
-
345
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
345
-
-
-
-
345 345
(163) (163)
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity quarterly report

1.13
Total operating and investing cash flows (brought
forward)
(188) (188)
Cash flows related to financing activities
1.14
Proceeds from issues of shares, options, etc.
1.15
Proceeds from sale of forfeited shares
1.16
Proceeds from borrowings
1.17
Repayment of borrowings
1.18
Dividends paid
1.19
Other (Capital Raising Costs)
Net financing cash flows
4,538
-
-
-
-
(229)
4,538
-
-
-
-
(229)
4,309 4,309
Net increase (decrease) in cash held
1.20
Cash at beginning of quarter/year to date
1.21
Exchange rate adjustments to item 1.20
1.22
Cash at end ofquarter
4,121
1,236
(62)
4,121
1,236
(62)
5,295 5,295

Payments to directors of the entity and associates of the directors Payments to related entities of the entity and associates of the related entities

1.23
1.24
Aggregate amount of payments to the parties included in item 1.2
Aggregate amount of loans to the parties included in item 1.10
Current quarter
$A'000
201
-
1.25 Explanation necessaryforanunderstanding ofthe transactions
The cash component of Non-executive Director fees and Executive Director’s salaries were
reduced by approximately A$36,000 during the quarter in an effort to further preserve cash.
The board has resolved to issue DYL shares in lieu, subject to shareholder approval.

Non-cash financing and investing activities

  • 2.1 Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a material effect on consolidated assets and liabilities but did not involve cash flows NIL

  • 2.2 Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or increase their share in projects in which the reporting entity has an interest NIL

Financing facilities available

Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position.

3.1
Loan facilities
3.2
Credit standby arrangements
Amount available
$A’000
Amount used
$A’000
- -
- -
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity quarterly report

Estimated cash outflows for next quarter

stimated cash outflows for next quarter
4.1
Exploration and evaluation
4.2
Development
4.3
Production
4.4
Administration
$A’000
300
-
-
200
Total 500

Reconciliation of cash

econciliation of cash
Reconciliation of cash at the end of the quarter (as shown
in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related
itemsinthe accountsis asfollows.
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
5.1
Cash on hand and at bank
5.2
Deposits at call
5.3
Bank overdraft
5.4
Other (provide details)
4,795 736
500 500
- -
- -
Total: cash at end of quarter(item 1.22) 5,295 1,236

Changes in interests in mining tenements – Refer to Annexure 1 of the Quarterly Activity Report for a list of all mining tenements

6.1
Interests in mining
tenements
relinquished,
reduced or lapsed
6 .2
Interests in mining
tenements acquired
or increased
Tenement
reference
Nature of interest
(note (2))
Interest at
beginning of
quarter
Interest at
end of
quarter
EPM14281 Partial relinquishment 37 blocks 22 blocks
- - - -
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity quarterly report

Issued and quoted securities at end of current quarter

Description includes rate of interest and any redemption or conversion rights together with prices and dates.

Total
number
Number
quoted
Issue price per
security (see
note 3) (cents)
Amount paid
up per security
(see note 3)
(cents)
7.1
Preference+securities
(description)
7.2
Changes during quarter
(a) Increases through
issues
(b) Decreases through
returns of capital, buy-
backs,redemptions
- - - -
- - - -
7.3
+Ordinary securities
7.4
Changes during quarter
(a) Increases through
issues
(b) Decreases through
returns of capital, buy-
backs
1,891,196,227 1,891,196,227 - -
268,447,780
5,707,080
268,447,780
5,707,080
1.7
*
1.7
*
7.5
+Convertible debt
securities(description)
7.6
Changes during quarter
(a) Increases through
issues
(b) Decreases through
securities matured,
converted
- - - -
- - - -
7.7
Options (description
and conversion factor)
7.8
Issued during quarter
7.9
Exercised during quarter
7.10
Expired during quarter
7.11
Cancelled during quarter
Unlisted
options
-
- Exercise
Price
-
Expiry
Date
-
- - - -
- - - -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- - - -

*Shares issued in relation to vested performance rights

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity quarterly report

Total
number
Number
quoted
Issue price per
security (see
note 3) (cents)
Amount paid
up per security
(see note 3)
(cents)
7.12
Performance Rights
7.13
Granted during quarter
7.14
Vested during quarter
7.15
Lapsed during quarter
7.16
Cancelled during quarter
Unlisted rights
3,450,000
500,000
2,549,020
5,250,000
1,500,000
3,027,000
3,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Vesting dates
01/12/2014
01/02/2015
01/07/2015
01/12/2015
01/02/2016
01/07/2016
01/12/2016
2,910,980
2,796,100
- - 01/07/2014
12/09/2014
- - - -
- - - -
7.17
Debentures
(totals only)
- -
7.18
Unsecured notes
(totals only)
- -
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity quarterly report

Compliance statement

  • 1 This statement has been prepared under accounting policies which comply with accounting standards as defined in the Corporations Act or other standards acceptable to ASX (see note 4).

  • 2 This statement does /does not* (delete one) give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

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Sign here: ............................................................ Date: 31 October 2014 ( ~~Director/~~ Company secretary)

Print name: Mark Pitts

Notes

  • 1 The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the market how the entity’s activities have been financed for the past quarter and the effect on its cash position. An entity wanting to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes attached to this report.

  • 2 The “Nature of interest” (items 6.1 and 6.2) includes options in respect of interests in mining tenements acquired, exercised or lapsed during the reporting period. If the entity is involved in a joint venture agreement and there are conditions precedent which will change its percentage interest in a mining tenement, it should disclose the change of percentage interest and conditions precedent in the list required for items 6.1 and 6.2.

  • 3 Issued and quoted securities The issue price and amount paid up is not required in items 7.1 and 7.3 for fully paid securities .

  • 4 The definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 1022: Accounting for Extractive Industries and AASB 1026: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report.

  • 5 Accounting Standards ASX will accept, for example, the use of International Accounting Standards for foreign entities. If the standards used do not address a topic, the Australian standard on that topic (if any) must be complied with.

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  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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