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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
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Pilbara Copper-Zinc Project Feasibility Study Completed
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Financing and Permitting Processes Commenced
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Atlas Elects to Construct Joint Haul Road
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Acquisition of Kangaroo Caves Resource Completed
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Excellent RC Drilling Results from Sulphur Springs Drive Resource Upgrade
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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 | ||||
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| JORC Classification |
Tonnes ('000t) |
Cu % |
Zn % |
Pb % |
Ag g/t |
Au **g/t ** |
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| 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 |
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| 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:
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completion of the Feasibility Study documentation;
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preparation and submission of the Project Permitting applications; and
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 |
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| September 2012 | |||||
| JORC Classification |
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| 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:
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1,375,362,048 ordinary fully paid shares; and
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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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Current Quarter $A’000 |
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| 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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. |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Current Quarter $A’000 |
Previous Quarter $A’000 |
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| 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 Preference+Securities (Description) |
- | - | ||||
| 7.2 Changes During Quarter (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through returns of capital, buy- backs,redemptions |
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| 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 |
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| 7.5 +Convertible debt securities (Description) |
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| 7.6 Changes during quarter (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through securities matured, converted |
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| 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 |
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| 7.8 Issued during quarter |
Exercise Price | Expiry Date | ||||
| 7.9 Exercised during quarter |
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| 7.10 Expired during quarter VXRAI |
12,000,000 | Exercise Price 15 cents |
Expiry Date 6 Dec 2012 |
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| 7.11 Debentures (totals only) |
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| 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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