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DEVELOP GLOBAL LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2012

Jan 29, 2013

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ASX Announcement
ASX Code: VXR
Released: 30 Jan 2013
For further details
Michael Mulroney
Managing Director
T: +61 8 6389 7400
M: +61 412 443 806
[email protected]
Board
Tony Kiernan
Chairman
Michael Mulroney
Managing Director
Allan Trench
Non-Executive Director
John Nitschke
Non-Executive Director
Ray Parry
Non-Executive Director
Liza Carpene
Company Secretary
Contact Details
Registered Office
Level 2
91 Havelock Street
West Perth WA 6005
T: +61 8 6389 7400
F: +61 8 9463 7836
[email protected]
www.venturexresources.com
ABN: 28 122 180 205
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QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

Highlights

  • Pilbara Copper-Zinc Project Feasibility Study Completed

  • Financing and Permitting Processes Commenced

  • Atlas Elects to Construct Joint Haul Road

  • Acquisition of Kangaroo Caves Resource Completed

  • Excellent RC Drilling Results from Sulphur Springs Drive Resource Upgrade

  • New Gold Anomalies Defined in Brazil

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PILBARA COPPER-ZINC PROJECT

Feasibility Study

The completion of the Pilbara Copper-Zinc Project Feasibility Study (Study) during the quarter was a significant milestone for the Company.

The final development proposal is for the construction of a 1.0 Mtpa processing facility at Sulphur Springs treating high grade copper-zinc (Cu-Zn) ore from the adjacent Sulphur Springs underground mine, supplemented by ore from two open pit mines at Whim Creek. The processing plant is a conventional flotation circuit producing separate, high quality Cu and Zn concentrates for shipment to overseas markets.

The mine life of the Project is over eight years before the inclusion of the other potential ore sources within the Company’s resource portfolio, including the high grade Salt Creek and Evelyn resources at Whim Creek, and the more recently acquired Kangaroo Caves resource in the Sulphur Springs area. These resources have the potential to significantly increase the Project’s life and/or scale but require additional technical evaluation, and hence were not included in the Study at this time.

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Figure 1 - Pilbara Copper-Zinc Project – Key Locations

Resources

During the quarter, the Company completed a revised Mineral Resource Estimate for the Project following the completion of recent drilling at the Sulphur Springs deposit.

The total Mineral Resources for the Pilbara Cu-Zn Project increased to 26.37 Mt grading 1.2% Cu, 3.4% Zn, 0.3% Pb and 18.9 g/t Ag.

Full details of the revised Mineral Resource estimate together with the Resource Estimation Parameters used are contained in the Appendix.

Ore Reserves

The Study Ore Reserve estimate is based on a “Net Smelter Return (NSR)” cut-off generated for each deposit which is considered the best methodology for base metal ore deposits. Ore Reserve block cut off grades were calculated taking into account mining recovery, dilution, process recoveries, pricing assumptions, operating costs and TC/RC costs based on long term forecasts. Full Ore Reserve parameters are appended.

The Study Mine Plan delivered a Probable Ore Reserve 8.37 Mt @ 1.8% Cu, 4.0% Zn, 0.3% Pb and 21.5 g/t Ag.

PROJECT PROJECT ORE RESERVES ORE RESERVES
JORC
Classification
Tonnes
('000t)
Cu
%
Zn
%
Pb
%
Ag
g/t
Au
**g/t **
Location
Whim Creek Probable 221 2.7 0.9 0.1 8.5 0.1
Mons Cupri Probable 951 1.7 2.2 1.0 47.1 0.3
**Sulphur Springs ** Probable 7,200 1.8 4.3 0.1 18.5 0.0
Total 8,372 1.8 4.0 0.3 21.4 0.1

Table 1 – Current Project Ore Reserves

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Mine Design

The Sulphur Springs underground mine design and production schedule was revised during the quarter to incorporate extensions to the resource model defined by recent exploration drilling. The revision extended the planned mining areas adding over one million tonnes of ore to the Ore Reserve and a corresponding increase in life of the Project.

The increased Sulphur Springs Ore Reserve resulted in the overall production schedule being revised, with the development of the Sulphur Springs underground mine a priority to provide the sole feed to the operation for the first six years before introducing production from the Whim Creek open pits.

An extensive paste fill test work program was completed providing critical data on key parameters enabling finalisation of designs for the paste fill plant, tailings facility and the reticulation system to the underground mine.

Final test work and modelling of the site groundwater regime has demonstrated that adequate water supplies are available and dewatering can proceed concurrently with underground mine development.

Metallurgy

All metallurgical test work for the Project has been finalised with stable flotation regimes being successfully determined for each of the Sulphur Springs, Mons Cupri and Whim Creek ore types. Concentrate specifications have been finalised for each of the ore types present.

Processing and Infrastructure

Process and engineering design work for the 1.0 Mtpa processing plant at Sulphur Springs is complete. The process design is based on a three stage crushing circuit feeding a single ball mill leading to the production of separate copper and zinc concentrates from a conventional two-stage flotation circuit. Provision has been made for the addition of a lead recovery circuit later in the operation’s life when processing of the lead-rich Mons Cupri ore commences.

Process tailings will be filtered, with the resulting filter cake being directed either to the paste fill plant for placement underground or for disposal in a dry stacked tailings storage facility.

All surface infrastructure design is complete with the proposed treatment plant and associated support infrastructure located in an open valley to the east of the rugged hills above the underground mine portal. The accommodation village and airstrip will be located eight kilometres north-west of the plant site within granted tenements permitted for the purpose.

Venturex and Atlas Iron Limited (Atlas) continue regular discussions on advancing opportunities to cooperate on the development of infrastructure items of common interest to the Project and Atlas’s Abydos Project, which lies approximately ten kilometres west. In early 2013, Atlas will commence construction of the road from the sealed Marble Bar Road to Abydos on Venturex’s existing tenements. In accordance with the existing agreement, Venturex will contribute its share of the capital cost of the road upon the decision to proceed with the Sulphur Springs Project.

Discussions are continuing with interested parties for the transport, loading and shipping of concentrates through Port Hedland and Venturex has communicated to the Port Hedland Port Authority its support for, and anticipated usage of, the planned Lumsden Point port facility.

Environment and Permitting

Extensive fauna, flora and ecosystem surveys have been completed at Sulphur Springs. No material issues that will affect the development of the Project have been identified.

The Stakeholder consultation process continues with a range of State Government authorities, Local Government, Traditional Owners and other interested bodies in the Pilbara Region. The Project has been favourably received by key Stakeholders given the lower environmental

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impact of the Project relative to that of previous development plans. Preparation of the Project’s permitting applications has commenced and is anticipated to be lodged with relevant authorities in the first quarter of 2013.

Financial Modelling

Inputs from the Study have been compiled into a financial model with the outcomes of the DFS summarised below (refer ASX announcement 18 December 2012):

PILBARA CU-ZN PROJECT OUTCOMES
Processing Rate **1.0 Mtpa **
Average annualpayable metalproduction 16,500 t Cu, 30,000 t Zn, 200,000 oz Ag
Average annual concentrateproduction 130,000 dmt
Current Reserve Mine Life 8.5years
Life of Mine C1 Operating Cost1 A$1.57/lbpayable copper
Pre-Production Capital Cost2 A$279 million(incl. EPCM and contingency)
Capital Intensity US$10,500/t annualproduction CuEQ
EBITDA A$548 million
EBIT A$234 million
Price Assumptions (flat real) Cu – US$3.50/lb, Zn – US$0.95/lb ,Pb – US$0.95/lb,
Ag – US$25/oz, A$/US$ - 0.95

The Project outcomes are based on long term flat (real) metal price and exchange rate assumptions as indicated. The proposed production profile provides significant leverage to the increasing positive outlook for metal markets in 2015 and beyond.

Project Timetable

The Project execution plan has been finalised based on a 22 month detailed design, mine development, construction and commissioning timetable. The timing of the proposed Project execution plan is contingent on the financing and permitting processes underway, and Board approval to proceed.

Financing

Specialist advisory group, Optimum Capital Pty Ltd, has been appointed as debt advisor to assist in the securing debt funding required for the construction and development of the Project. In addition, discussions are underway with potential off-take partners and other finance providers as part of the broader financing strategy for the Project.

Future Developments

Work under way or planned for the current quarter includes:

  • completion of the Feasibility Study documentation;

  • preparation and submission of the Project Permitting applications; and

  • progressing financing discussions to secure an appropriate funding package for the development of the Project.

1 C1 Costs = Direct Opex + all concentrate transport and shipping costs + all TC/RC charges – all By Product Credits divided payable copper sold.

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Contingency = Variable from 2.5% - 9.0% on estimated capital costs.

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WHIM CREEK SITE OPERATIONS

A substantial program of remedial work was undertaken at Whim Creek during the quarter to upgrade the integrity of the Evaporation Pond constructed by the site’s previous operators. The program involved the relining and re-armouring of the existing facility to assist in the management of the site’s water flows.

Other care and maintenance and monitoring activities on site continued.

EXPLORATION

Whim Creek Region

During the quarter, a total of 3,285 metres of RC drilling was completed on several target areas within the Salt Creek trend, located approximately 17 kilometres north-west of Whim Creek.

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Figure 2 - Whim Creek Region Exploration Targets

East Balla

At East Balla, RC drilling (BBR001-006) intersected a broad zone of footwall-style alteration with local zones of disseminated, and occasionally semi-massive[3] , sulphide mineralisation.

The mineralisation intersected is predominately pyrite (iron sulphide) with traces of copper and zinc mineralisation. The assay results revealed a broad zone (up to 17 metres) of anomalous copper, zinc and lead values consistent with an alteration halo in a peripheral footwall setting.

3 “Semi-massive" refers to up to 40% pyrite.

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From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
Cu
%
Zn
%
Pb
%
Ag
g/t
Au
g/t
Location
EAST BALLA
BBR001 NSA
BBR002 Hole abandoned , not assayed
BBR003 120 138 18 0.03 0.15 0.02 1.3 0.0
BBR004 218 232 14 0.00 0.16 0.07 1.4 0.0
BBR005 175 192 17 0.00 0.16 0.06 0.9 0.0
BBR006 149 154 5 0.03 0.15 0.03 2.9 0.0
BBR007 197 201 4 0.03 0.20 0.03 1.9 0.0

Table 2 - East Balla Drill Hole Assay Results Note: NSA = No significant assay

Dough Boy

A program of seven RC drill holes was completed at the Dough Boy prospect, located at the southern end of the Salt Creek trend to test geochemical anomalies. Several drill holes (DBR001, DBR005, DBR006), intersected broad (+20 metres) zones of weak footwall-style alteration but no significant assays were recorded.

Salt Creek

Two RC drill holes were completed 400 metres south-west along strike of the existing Salt Creek deposit prospect to test geochemical anomalies. Both drill holes intersected only minor disseminated sulphide mineralisation in altered volcanoclastic sediments. Assay results from SCR014 indicated narrow zones of anomalous copper and zinc values whilst no significant assays were recorded from SCR015.

From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
Cu
%
Zn
%
Pb
%
Ag
g/t
Au
g/t
Location
SALT CREEK
SCR014 81 83 2 0.12 0.03 0.00 <0.5 0.0
and 88 92 4 0.02 0.12 0.08 <0.5 0.0
SCR015 NSA
Table 3 - Salt Creek Drill Hole Assay Results
Note: NSA = No significant assay

Liberty-Indee Joint Venture (VXR 70%)

Evelyn Deposit

The two diamond drill holes completed to test strong down-hole EM anomalies positioned down plunge from the existing Evelyn Cu-Zn resource revealed that the targeted contact horizon has been extensively folded. Both holes intersected narrow zones of sulphide mineralisation consisting of predominately pyrrhotite (iron sulphide) with minor zinc and copper sulphides. Significant assays included:

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From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
Cu
%
Zn
%
Pb
%
Ag
g/t
Au
g/t
Location
EVELYN
JED009 205.4 208.7 3.3 0.15 0.62 0.01 1.3 0.02
and 362.4 362.8 0.4 0.09 3.36 0.33 7.0 0.01
and 365.6 366.8 1.2 0.49 0.10 0.01 3.3 0.01
and 372.5 372.9 0.4 0.46 0.06 0.01 2.0 0.02
JED010 165.5 166.7 1.2 0.11 0.42 0.01 1.0 0.01
and 335.8 336.4 0.6 0.48 0.04 0.01 4.0 0.02

Table 4 - Evelyn Deposit Drill Hole Assay Results

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Figure 3 - Long Section Evelyn Deposit (update)

The drilling results do not fully explain the strong down hole geophysical anomalies and further geophysical surveys have commenced to assist in the structural analysis and modelling of the area prior to the next round of drilling.

Sulphur Springs Region

During the quarter, a six hole (1,498 metres) RC drilling program was completed at the Sulphur Springs deposit to test for extensions to the known resource model. The drilling program successfully confirmed high grade extensions to the Western Lens copper-zinc mineralisation at depth and located a zone of high grade zinc (lead) mineralisation in the hanging wall zone of the Western Lens. Significant assay results included:

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Est True
Hole From To Width Width Cu Zn Pb
%
Ag Au
ID (m) (m) (m) (m) % % **g/t ** **g/t ** Domain
SSR001 215 240 25.0 23.6 0.92 2.72 0.13 14.2 0.04 Main Zone
incl. 215 223 8.0 7.7 0.46 7.03 0.37 35.9 0.09
and 232 240 8.0 7.7 1.69 0.51 0.02 4.5 0.02
SSR002 174 185 11.0 9.6 0.43 19.44 0.27 34.3 0.38 Hanging Wall
232 255 23.0 20.0 1.68 0.22 0.02 2.6 0.01 Main Zone
incl. 232 239 7.0 5.4 3.68 0.15 0.04 6.9 0.01
and 244 255 11.0 9.4 1.15 0.30 0.02 1.0 0.01
SSR003 215 226 11.0 8.6 0.10 4.79 0.30 10.1 0.06 Main Zone
234 241 7.0 4.9 4.63 0.05 0.02 1.7 0.01
SSR004 187 196 9.0 8.3 0.76 0.02 0.01 5.1 0.05 Hanging Wall Zone
242 244 2.0 1.8 1.56 0.02 0.01 0.5 0.01 Main Zone
SSR005 229 236 7.0 5.5 0.10 2.18 0.09 10.1 0.10 Main Zone
SSR006 217 223 6.0 4.7 0.06 2.00 0.14 5.33 0.07 Main Zone

Table 5 - RC Drill Hole Intersections

The drilling results resulted in an increase to the total Indicated and Inferred Resource for the Sulphur Springs deposit to:

12.83 million tonnes grading 1.5% copper, 4.1% zinc, 0.2% lead and 17.6 g/t silver based on a cut-off grade of copper >0.4% or zinc >2%.

SULPHUR SPRINGS MINERAL RESOURCE

SULPHUR SPRINGS MINERAL RESOURCE SULPHUR SPRINGS MINERAL RESOURCE SULPHUR SPRINGS MINERAL RESOURCE SULPHUR SPRINGS MINERAL RESOURCE SULPHUR SPRINGS MINERAL RESOURCE SULPHUR SPRINGS MINERAL RESOURCE
September 2012
JORC
Classification
Tonnes (‘000t) Cu % Zn % Pb % Ag g/t
Indicated 8,175 2.0 5.5 0.3 22.0
Inferred 4,159 0.7 1.5 0.1 9.0
Total 12,334 1.5 4.1 0.2 17.6
November 2012
Indicated 8,300 2.0 5.5 0.3 22.3
Inferred 4,531 0.7 1.5 0.1 8.9
Total 12,831 1.5 4.1 0.2 17.6

Table 6 - Sulphur Springs Resource Estimate Comparison (Note: Rounding errors may occur)

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Gold Exploration - Brazil

Venturex is exploring for large gold deposits in Brazil through its wholly owned subsidiary, CMG Mineração Ltda (CMGM).

Exploration during the quarter focused on reconnaissance geochemical sampling of the Company’s projects in the Western Tapajós Gold Province of Pará.

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Figure 4 - Gold Projects Controlled by CMG Mineração Ltda in Mato Grosso and Pará, Brazil

Grande Canaã

Regional auger sampling (800 metres x 200 metres grid) which commenced in the previous quarter was completed over a large area. A total of 286 soil samples and 14 rock chip samples were collected during the sampling program.

Regional mapping revealed a variable volcanic sequence ranging from andesite to dacite in the west, to volcanoclastic sediments in the east. Local prospectors are currently mining from small shafts and pits in mineralised granite and coarse felsic volcanic breccias immediate to the south of the Grand Canaã tenements. The presence of highly altered zones and hydrothermal breccias within the volcanic sequence, and sheeted to stockwork veining in the adjacent granites indicates the structural contact between the lithologies is a highly prospective location.

Assay results from the sampling produced a significant continuous gold anomaly (+20ppb gold) over more than three kilometres in length in the central southern portion of the grid, a second anomalous trend in the west of the grid together with various spot anomalies. Rock chip sampling of the hosting volcanic package in the southern anomaly highlighted an extensive zone of disseminated pyrite, quartz veining and mineralised quartz-pyrite boulders in creeks, which returned gold values up to 9.58g/t.

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Figure 5 - Grande Canaã Sample Location and Results

Castelo de Sonhos

A detailed soil sampling programme was completed at the new Cesar Prospect at Castelo de Sonhos. A total of 365 soil samples (50 m x 100 m sample grid) and 14 rock chip samples from veins and host granites were collected. The sampling program tested an area of quartzpyrite veining in biotite granite host rocks.

Assay results outlined several isolated gold in soil anomalies (+20ppb gold) and rock chip assay results to a maximum of 1.95 g/t gold. Mineralisation appears to be limited to the quartz veins with minor alteration and mineralisation in the hosting granites.

Continuing regional exploration on the Castelo Project has identified further historical garimpo pits and shafts which are largely inaccessible due to unstable ground conditions (ie. Chico prospect). Surface grab sampling from mullock piles produced anomalous assay results up to a maximum of 11.9g/t gold Au. The mineralisation appears to be associated with veining on the margin of a late granite intrusion marked by circular drainage and elevated topography. Further work is required to understand the significance of these results.

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Figure 6 - Castelo de Sonhos Sample Locations and Results

General

The Company is awaiting further information on the proposed regulatory changes in Brazil in relation to the Mineral Code and environmental permitting processes. Pending environmental permitting, field work will continue to test current geological and geochemical targets and define of new targets and projects.

CORPORATE

Commercial

In October 2012, Atlas elected to commence construction of the haul road linking the new Abydos mining operation to the existing sealed Marble Bar Road via Venturex’s access road route to the proposed Sulphur Springs Hub site as per the agreement between Atlas and Venturex dated 26 April 2012 (refer ASX Announcement 27 April 2012).

On 20 November 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of the Kangaroo Caves Resource (M45/587) from CBH Panorama Pty Ltd (CBH)(60%) and Sipa Resources Limited (Sipa)(40%).

The Company has appointed Optimum Capital Pty Ltd as debt advisor to assist in the securing debt funding required for the construction and development of the Pilbara CopperZinc Project.

Securities Information

The Company’s current capital on issue stands at:

  • 1,375,362,048 ordinary fully paid shares; and

  • 36,500,000 unlisted options

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Financial Information

The Company’s net cash position at the date of this report is ~$3.5 million (excluding performance bonds) and it has no debt.

MICHAEL MULRONEY Managing Director

For further information, please contact:

Michael Mulroney / Liza Carpene – Venturex Resources Limited on (08) 6389 7400 Tony Dawe – Professional Public Relations on 0405 989 743 / (08) 9388 0944

About Venturex Resources Limited

Venturex Resources Limited (ASX: VXR) is an exploration and development company with a significant portfolio of VMS projects in the Western Pilbara. Venturex owns or controls significant resources of copper, zinc, lead, silver and gold at Sulphur Springs, Kangaroo Caves, Whim Creek, Mons Cupri, Salt Creek and Liberty‐Indee. The Company is committed to a strategy of consolidating VMS projects in the Western Pilbara and developing a centralised processing hub at Sulphur Springs. Venturex is also exploring for gold in Brazil through its wholly owned subsidiary CMG Mineração Ltda.

Competency Statements

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr Michael Mulroney and Mr Steven Wood who are Members of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Mulroney and Mr Wood are full time employees of Venturex Resources Limited and have sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaking to qualify as Competent Persons as defined in the 2004 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Mulroney and Mr Wood consent to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report that relates to Ore Reserves is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr David Clark who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Clark is a full time employee of RMDSTEM Limited and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken 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 Clark consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report that relates to Brazil Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Karl Weber who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Weber is a fulltime employee of CMG Mineração Ltda, a wholly owned subsidiary of Venturex Resources Limited, and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation, 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 Weber consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.

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Depth
(m)
Prospect Hole ID Easting Northing RL Dip Azimuth
Balla Balla East BBR001 581475 7706875 13 172 -600 1800
BBR002 581075 7706850 13 76 -600 1800
BBR003 580700 7706730 13 172 -600 1800
BBR004 580710 7706780 13 262 -600 1800
BBR005 580650 7706740 13 214 -600 1800
BBR006 581075 7706855 13 172 -600 1800
BBR007 580760 7706800 13 268 -600 1800
Dough Boy DBR001 570130 7703890 11 186 -600 3600
DBR002 570130 7703965 11 172 -600 3600
DBR003 570120 7704250 11 226 -600 3600
DBR004 570360 7703840 11 226 -600 3600
DBR005 569880 7703860 11 226 -600 3600
DBR006 571060 7704150 11 292 -600 3600
DBR007 571060 7704450 11 226 -600 3600
Salt Creek SCR014 573335 7704518 11 244 -600 3300
SCR015 573190 7704485 11 227 -600 3300
Evelyn JED009 587938 7667345 82 499 -600 1300
JED010 587963 7667316 82 466 -600 1200
Sulphur Springs SSR001 728888 7659931 249 292 -550 193.50
SSR002 728857 7259915 246 274 -640 1980
SSR003 728773 7659879 252 280 -830 117.50
SSR004 728856 7659916 246 274 -550 2050
SSR005 728772 7659879 252 292 -770 2570
SSR006 728773 7659880 252 298 -730 2380

Table 7 - Whim Creek Drill Hole Details

PROJECT MINERAL RESOURCES
JORC
Classification
Tonnes
('000t)
Location Cu % Zn % Pb % Ag g/t Au g/t
Indicated 967 2.1 1.1 0.2 10.3 0.1
Whim Creek Inferred 4 0.5 2.3 0.6 13.9 0.1
Sub-total 972 2.1 1.1 0.2 10.3 0.1
Measured 1,273 1.5 1.7 0.8 41.1 0.3
Indicated 3,286 0.7 1.1 0.4 17.7 0.1
Mons Cupri
Inferred 48 0.7 0.6 0.1 9.0 0.0
Sub-total 4,607 0.9 1.3 0.5 24.1 0.1
Zn Indicated 475 0.2 14.1 4.4 107.1 0.5
Salt
Creek
Indicated 423 3.7 0.9 0.1 2.7 0.1
Cu
Inferred 105 3.5 0.1 0.0 1.5 0.0
Zn/Cu Sub-total 1,003 2.0 7.0 2.1 52.0 0.3
Indicated 453 2.2 4.5 0.4 42.0 0.9
Liberty-Indee Inferred 204 1.0 1.8 0.2 22.4 0.4
Sub-total 657 1.8 3.7 0.3 35.9 0.8
Indicated 8,300 2.0 5.5 0.3 22.3 0.1
Sulphur Springs Inferred 4,531 0.7 1.5 0.1 8.9 0.1
Sub-total 12,831 1.5 4.1 0.2 17.6 0.1
Indicated 4,300 0.6 3.3 14.0
Kangaroo Caves Inferred 2,000 0.3 3.4 8.0
Sub-total 6,300 0.5 3.3 12.1
Measured 1,273 1.5 1.7 0.8 41.1 0.3
Indicated 18,205 1.4 4.0 0.3 21.1 0.1
All Locations
Inferred 6,892 0.6 2.0 0.1 8.9 0.0
Total Resources 26,370 1.2 3.4 0.3 18.9 0.1

Table 8 - Pilbara Cu-Zn Project Mineral Resources

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RESOURCE ESTIMATION PARAMETERS
**Sulphur Springs **
Tenements M45/494
Geology Archaean polymetallic (Cu, Zn, Pb, Ag, Au) VMS deposits hosted by volcanogenic sediments.
Twoprincipal styles of mineralisation: stratabound massive sulphide and stringer/feeder.
Drilling
Techniques
Diamond & RC. Diamond core size is HQ and NQ. Core recovery generally excellent. Core
orientations where possible. Hole intersections points generally spaced 15 – 50 metres, with
the majority less than 20 metres. Down hole orientation information is mainly from 30 metres-
spaced single shots with some gyro. Hole orientation is 30 – 90 degrees to the stratiform
component of the ore zones.
Logging and
Photography
Geological logging is sufficient and representative across the deposits. Wet core
photographs have been taken of holes drilled mainlyin the last 6years.
Sampling
Technique
Approximately 50% diamond core and 50% RC chips. Core samples are generally <1.5
metres. Recent RC samples aregenerally1m splits.
Sample
Preparation and
Assay
Techniques
Recent samples were analysed at Ultra Trace and ALS Laboratories, Perth, WA. Samples were
dried, crushed, split with a riffle splitter and pulverized. Analysis is by 4 acid digest with Ag, Cu,
Zn, Pb determined by ICP-AES and Au determined by 30gm fire assay with AA finish.
Database &
QAQC
DataShed was used for drill hole and sample data storage and validation. Samples with
QAQC data were evaluated using QAQCR assay quality reporting software. QAQC data
evaluation included field duplicates, lab standards, repeats and lab blank flushes.
Interpretation Geological confidence is high for the main high grade stratabound lenses. Wireframes were
interpreted by using a 2% Cu cut-off and 5% Zn cut-off for high grade domains. Low grade
domains were determined using a 0.03% Cu cut-off. Cut-off's were determined
geostatistically.
Dimensions Two massive sulphide lenses (East and West) have been identified by drilling. The East Lens has
a long axis length of approximately 150 metres, a vertical extent of 300 metres and plunges to
the north at approximately 50 degrees. The larger West Lens has a long axis length of at least
300 metres, a vertical extent of 300 metres and plunges to the north at approximately 50
degrees. The maximum true width is approximately 30 metres with an average true width of
approximately10 metres.
Estimation &
Modelling
Techniques
Vulcan software used. Parent cell measures 20 metres (X axis), 20 metres (Y) and 10 metres
(Z) with sub-cells of 5 metres (X), 2 metres (Y), 2 metres (Z), appropriate given an average drill
spacing of 20-30 metres. The estimation was performed using ordinary kriging. Search ellipse
parameters determined using variography. No top cuts were used. The estimations were
validated against original composite grades. Oxide ore was not estimated. Hard boundaries
were used between domains. Minimum samples per estimate are 1. Maximum samples per
estimate are 20. Discretisation was set to 5(Y)X 5(X)X 2(Z).
Moisture Tonnages are estimated on a drybasis. Moisture content in ore is expected to be verylow.
Bulk Density A very high proportion of the assayed samples also have a bulk density measurement. During
2000 and 2001, every sample submitted for assay had a density determination made on site.
This was also the case during the Sipa programs from hole SSD013 onwards. Overall,
approximately 79% of assayed samples in the sulphide lenses had a measured density value.
This is adequate to support interpolation of density into resource models. Density
measurements were made on site by the classical water immersion method, using the total
cut core for each sample.
Classification Classifications into Inferred, Indicated and Measured categories are based on a combination
of average weighted distance from sample points, variography, drill density and geological
confidence.

Table 9 - Sulphur Springs Resource Estimation Parameters

Note: The geological information contained within this Quarterly Report has been prepared in accordance with the JORC Code 2004 edition.

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Appendix 5B Mining Exploration Entity Quarterly Report

Rule 5.3

Appendix 5B – 2nd Quarter 2013

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, 17/12/10.

Name of Entity:

Name of Entity:
Venturex Resources Limited (ASX Code: VXR)
ABN:
28 122 180 205
Quarter Ended ('Current Quarter')
28 122 180 205 31 December 2012

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Year to Date
(6 months)
$A’000
Current Quarter
$A’000
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
Cash Flows Related to Operating Activities
Receipts from product sales and related
debtors
Payments for: (a) exploration and evaluation(1)
(b) development
(c) production
(d) administration
Dividends received
Interest and other items of a similar nature
received
Interest and other costs of finance paid
Taxes received (paid)
Other(increase in bankguarantees)
-
(1,782)
-
-
(810)
-
132
-
487
1
-
(4,158)
-
-
(1,776)
-
224
-
720
(71)
Net Operating Cash Flows (1,972) (5,061)
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
Cash Flows Related to Investing Activities
Payment for purchases of:
(a) prospects
(b) equity investments
(c) other fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of:
(a) prospects
(b) equity investments
(c) other fixed assets
Loans to other entities
Loans repaid by other entities
Other
-
-
(677)
-
-
21
-
-
-
-
-
(718)
-
-
22
-
-
-
Net Investing Cash Flows (656) (696)
1.13 Total Operating and Investing Cash Flows
(carriedforward)
(2,628) (5,757)

Venturex Resources Limited has five controlled entities incorporated in Australia, (Venturex Pilbara Pty Ltd, Venturex Sulphur Springs Pty Ltd, Jutt Resources Pty Ltd, Juranium Pty Ltd and CMG Gold Ltd) and one controlled entity incorporated in Brazil, CMG Mineração Ltda. The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows covers Venturex Resources Limited and its controlled entities.

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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Appendix 5B Mining Exploration Entity Quarterly Report

Current Quarter
$A’000
Year to Date
(6 months)
$A’000
1.13
Total Operating and Investing Cash Flows
(brought forward)
(2,628) (5,757)
1.14
1.15
1.16
1.17
1.18
1.19
Cash Flows Related to Financing Activities
Proceeds from issues of shares, options, etc.
Proceeds from sale of forfeited shares
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Dividends paid
Other – Capital raisingcosts
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,187
-
-
-
-
(310)
Net Financing Cash Flows - 3,877
1.20
1.21
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash Held
Cash at beginning of quarter/year to date
Exchange rate adjustments to item 1.20
(2,628)
7,280
-
(1,880)
6,532
-
1.22
Cash at End of Quarter(2)
4,652
4,652

~~(1)~~ Actual exploration and evaluation includes $964k for the Feasibility Study (YTD $1,901k). (2)At 31 December 2012 Venturex Resources Ltd had $1.7m utilised to cash back environmental bonds and rental guarantees that does not appear in the cashflow

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
1.25
Aggregate amount of payments to the parties included in item 1.2
Aggregate amount of loans to the parties included in item 1.10
Explanation necessary for an understanding of the transactions
Current Quarter
$A'000
138
-
Item 1.23 includes aggregate salaries, directors’ fees, corporate advisory & consulting
fees at normal commercial rates

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

.2 Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or increase their share in projects in
which the reportingentityhas an interest
-
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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Appendix 5B Mining Exploration Entity Quarterly Report

Financing Facilities Available

Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position.

Amount Available
$A’000
Amount Used
$A’000
3.1
Loan facilities
- -
3.2
Credit standby arrangements
- -

Estimated Cash Outflows for Next Quarter

$A’000
4.1
Exploration and evaluation
4.2
Development
4.3
Production
4.4
Administration
1,000
550
-
900
Total: 2,450

Reconciliation of Cash

Reconciliation of cash at the end of the quarter
(as shown in the consolidated statement of cash
flows) to the related items in the accounts is as
follows.
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)
652 280
4,000 7,000
- -
- -
Total: Cash at End of Quarter(item 1.22)
4,652(5)
7,280(5)

(5)At 31 December 2012 Venturex Resources Ltd had $1.7m utilised to cash back environmental bonds and rental guarantees that does not appear in the cashflow

Changes in Interests in Mining Tenements

6.1
6.2
Tenement
Reference
Nature of Interest
(note 2)
Interest at
Beginning
ofQuarter
Interest
at End of
Quarter
Interests in mining tenements
relinquished, reduced or
lapsed
Tarrawarra
E08/1737
Tanque Fundo
866855
Relinquished
Relinquished
100%
100%
Nil
Nil
Interests in mining tenements
acquired or increased
Kangaroo Caves
M45/587
Acquired Nil 100%
  • 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
(cents)
(see note 3)
Amount Paid
Up Per
Security
(cents)
(see note 3)
Amount Paid
Up Per
Security
(cents)
(see note 3)
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
1,375,362,048 1,375,362,048
7.4
Changes during quarter
(a) Increases through
issues
(b) Decreases through
returns of capital, buy-
backs
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)
VXRAD
VXRAQ
VXRAS
VXRAK
8,000,000
7,500,000
11,000,000
10,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
Exercise Price
15 cents
15 cents
15 cents
12 cents
Expiry Date
28 Nov 2013
9 Oct 2014
5 Dec 2014
22 July 2015
7.8
Issued during quarter
Exercise Price Expiry Date
7.9
Exercised during
quarter
7.10
Expired during quarter
VXRAI
12,000,000 Exercise Price
15 cents
Expiry Date
6 Dec 2012
7.11
Debentures
(totals only)
7.12
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 5).

  • 2 This statement does give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

Sign Here: ____ Company Secretary

Date: 30 January 2013

Print Name: Liza Carpene

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 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report.

  • 5 Accounting Standards ASX will accept, for example, the use of International Financial Reporting 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.

== == == == ==

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms.

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