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ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2011
Apr 28, 2011
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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- ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 29 APRIL 2011
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QUARTERLY REPORT
FOR PERIOD ENDING 31 MARCH 2011
HIGHLIGHTS
Corporate
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- Eclipse Uranium Limited (Eclipse) was officially admitted to the Official List of the ASX Limited on the 15[th] of February 2011. Official Quotation commenced on the 17[th] February 2011 at 9:30 am (WST).
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- A pro rata non renounceable options entitlement issue was announced on the 3[rd] of March. The options issue will be made to Eclipse Shareholders on the basis of one Option for every two Shares held at the record date, anticipated to be in May 2011.
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- Mr Paul Kelly was appointed to the board as non-executive director on the 3[rd] of March 2011. Mr Kelly has more than twenty years experience in the field of finance, investment and banking. Mr Robert Marusco resigned his position as Company Secretary and Ms Melissa Chapman was appointed in that role.
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- The company changed its place of business and registered office to:
18 Oxford Close Leederville Western Australia 6007 Telephone: (08) 6382 5577 Facsimile: (08) 9380 9666
Exploration
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- During the March Quarter of 2011, Eclipse Uranium commenced exploration on its uranium assets in the Northern Territory at the Eclipse Project. An aircore drilling program was completed on EL24625 targeting two radiometric anomalies. The program consisted of 35 holes for 1397m, and encountered anomalous values in nine holes.
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The company is currently completing reconnaissance exploration and securing land access rights in preparation for future exploration programs on its landholding in the Northern Territory. The company also commenced a review of open file reports, including geological and geophysical data, over its project areas.
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Exploration Activities
– Eclipse Project Drilling
An initial Aircore drilling program, totalling 35 holes for 1397m, was completed on EL24625. The drilling targeted two previously identified radiometric anomalies, one of which is located on the margin of the Ngalia Basin adjacent to the Stuart Bluff Range, and the other within the Napperby Creek.
Anomalous results were encountered adjacent to the Stuart Bluff Range including 1m at 62 ppm U3O8, 1m at 64 ppm U3O8, 4m at 38 ppm U3O8. All holes were drilled to granitic basement and varied in depth from 6m to 68m in this area. No significant intersections were encountered in the Napperby Creek anomaly.
The anomalous results from the Stuart Bluff Area show that uranium is in the system and gives the company encouragement for future exploration in the region.
EL 24625 Stuart Bluff Area – Drilling Results
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EL 24625 Stuart Bluff Area – Table of Anomalous Results
| Hole ID | Easting | Northing | From (m) | **To (m) ** | Sample type | U308 ppm |
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| EULAC0002 | 242405 | 7480399 | 24 | 28 | 4m_comp | 38.0 |
| EULAC0002 | 242405 | 7480399 | 28 | 29 | 1m_comp | 48.5 |
| EULAC0002 | 242405 | 7480399 | 29 | 30 | 1m_comp | 57.0 |
| EULAC0002 | 242405 | 7480399 | 30 | 31 | 1m_comp | 32.7 |
| EULAC0002 | 242405 | 7480399 | 31 | 32 | 1m_comp | 35.1 |
| EULAC0002 | 242405 | 7480399 | 32 | 36 | 4m_comp | 33.1 |
| EULAC0003 | 242399 | 7480000 | 24 | 26 | 2m_comp | 36.1 |
| EULAC0004 | 241619 | 7479997 | 37 | 38 | 1m_comp | 61.6 |
| EULAC0004 | 241619 | 7479997 | 38 | 39 | 1m_comp | 63.6 |
| EULAC0004 | 241619 | 7479997 | 39 | 40 | 1m_comp | 45.4 |
| EULAC0004 | 241619 | 7479997 | 40 | 44 | 4m_comp | 33.1 |
| EULAC0005 | 240800 | 7480003 | 20 | 24 | 4m_comp | 31.8 |
| EULAC0005 | 240800 | 7480003 | 24 | 28 | 4m_comp | 36.2 |
| EULAC0008 | 238400 | 7479998 | 48 | 49 | 1m_comp | 40.3 |
| EULAC0008 | 238400 | 7479998 | 49 | 50 | 1m_comp | 40.7 |
| EULAC0008 | 238400 | 7479998 | 52 | 56 | 4m_comp | 32.0 |
| EULAC0009 | 237596 | 7479999 | 24 | 28 | 4m_comp | 30.5 |
| EULAC0019 | 239991 | 7480394 | 20 | 25 | 5m_comp | 33.4 |
| EULAC0023 | 241592 | 7480400 | 40 | 44 | 4m_comp | 32.8 |
| EULAC0023 | 241592 | 7480400 | 44 | 45 | 1m_comp | 42.0 |
| EULAC0023 | 241592 | 7480400 | 45 | 46 | 1m_comp | 32.5 |
| EULAC0026 | 242365 | 7481201 | 8 | 12 | 4m_comp | 32.7 |
| EULAC0026 | 242365 | 7481201 | 12 | 16 | 4m_comp | 32.3 |
| EULAC0026 | 242365 | 7481201 | 18 | 19 | 1m_comp | 36.3 |
Samples were collected at 1m and 4m composite intervals using a spear. All samples were forwarded to ALS Minerals for assay. Sample preparation within the laboratory included riffle splitting of any samples of over 3kg and all samples were pulverised and crushed to a minimum of 70% nominal -6mm. Samples were prepared using four acid „near‟ total digestion and then analysed for 48 elements using HF-HNo3-HClO4 acid digestion. HCl leach was followed by ICP-AES and ECP-MS analysis.
– Eclipse Project Heritage Survey
During the quarter, field work was conducted by the Central Land Council over EL24808. Eclipse is planning a drilling program at this prospect, which lies equidistant between Energy Metals LTD‟s (ASX: EME) Bigrlyi Uranium Deposit (13,107t U3O8 at an average grade of 0.08%) and the Camel Flat Uranium Prospect. Eclipse anticipates a Sacred Site Clearance Certificate from the Central Land Council for EL24808 within two weeks.
The ground covered by EL24808 is a structurally complex area dominated by the east-west trending Yuendumu Thrust fault. The proposed drilling program will target the Mount Eclipse Sandstone adjacent to the Yuendumu Thrust and additional faults interpreted from magnetic and gravity surveys.
The program is due to start once the Sacred Site Clearance Certificate has been received.
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Gravity over Magnetic (TMI) Image EL24808
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Pine Creek Project – Field Reconnaissance
Eclipse‟s Pine Creek Project comprises six granted exploration licences in the top end of the Northern Territory. The company has prepared ground exploration programs which include ground based scintillometer and soil/rock geochemistry surveys. These programs will commence once environmental and heritage approvals have been obtained. This is expected to be achieved in May or June this year.
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Tenement Location – Pine Creek Project
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Corporate Activities
Eclipse IPO
On the 15[th] of February 2011, Eclipse Uranium Limited was admitted to the official List of the ASX Limited. Official Quotation of 20,347,002 ordinary paid shares commenced on the 17[th] of February 2011 under the security code EUL.
Non Renounceable Options Entitlement Issue
Eclipse Uranium Limited announced a pro rata non renounceable options entitlement on the 3[rd] of March 2011.
The Options Issue will be made to Eclipse Shareholders on the basis of one (1) Option for every two (2) Shares held on the record date (anticipated to be in May 2011) (“Eligible Shareholders”). The Options will be offered under a Prospectus at an issue price of 1 cent
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per Option and will have an exercise price of 20 cents each and an expiry date of 3 years from record date (“Options”). The Company will apply for quotation of the Options issued under the Prospectus
Each Shareholder‟s entitlement under the Options Issue will be set out in the entitlement and acceptance form that will accompany the Prospectus. The vendors of the sale of assets into the company, being Dourado Resources Limited (ASX: DUO) and Cauldron Energy Limited (ASX: CXU), have indicated to the Company that they will not be taking up their entitlement under the Options issue and accordingly, a maximum of approximately 10,373,500 Options will be issued under the Options Issue.
Change in Board Structure and Registered Office
Mr Paul Kelly was appointed to the board as a non-executive director on the 3[rd] of February 2011. Mr Kelly has more than 20 years experience in the fields of finance, investment and banking. Mr Kelly was previously National Manager of Advertising and Sponsorship for Members Equity Bank and held a number of senior roles with the bank over a 15 year period. Mr Kelly is also a director of Chameleon Mining NL (ASX: CHM) and Monitor Energy Limited (ASX: MHL).
Mr Robert Marusco has resigned from his position as Company Secretary and Ms Melissa Chapman has been appointed in that role. The company thanks Mr Marusco for his involvement in listing the Company on the Australian Securities Exchange.
The Company changed its registered address and place of business to:
18 Oxford Close Leederville Western Australia 6007 Telephone: (08) 6382 5577 Facsimile: (08) 9380 9666
About Eclipse Uranium Limited:
Eclipse Uranium Limited is an Australian company with a portfolio of quality uranium tenement assets and rare earths in the highly prospective provinces of the Northern Territory. The company holds almost 9,000 km2 of selected tenure across six separate project areas situated around key locations in the Northern Territory.
Competent Persons statement:
The information in this report to which this statement is attached that relates to Eclipse Uranium Limited’s Exploration targets and results is based on information compiled by Mr Mark Fogarty who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Fogarty is a fulltime employee of Eclipse Uranium Limited. Mr Fogarty has sufficient experience which is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration. Mr Fogarty is 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 Fogarty consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.
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
| Name of entity | Name of entity | Name of entity | |||
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| ECLIPSE URANIUM LIMITED | |||||
| ABN 85 142 366 541 Consolidated statement of cash flows |
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| 31 March 2011 | |||||
| Cash flows related to operating activities 1.1 Receipts from product sales and related debtors 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration & evaluation (b) development (c) production (d) administration 1.3 Dividends received 1.4 Interest and other items of a similar nature received 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.6 R&D Tax Offset 1.7 Other (provide details if material) Net Operating Cash Flows |
Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (9 months) $A’000 |
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| - (264) - - (54) - 17 - - - |
- (264) - - (54) - 17 - - - |
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| (301) | (301) | ||||
| 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 |
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 (provide details if material) (a) Proceeds from disposal of controlled entity (b) Cash on hand upon purchase of controlled entity Net investing cash flows Total operating and investing cash flows (carried forward) |
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| - | - | ||||
| (301) | (301) | ||||
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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| 1.13 Total operating and investing cash flows (brought forward) |
(301) | (301) |
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| 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 (Listing Costs) Net financing cash flows |
4,069 - - - - (622) |
4,069 - - - - (622) |
| 3,448 | 3,448 | |
| 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 |
3,147 - - |
3,147 - - |
| 3,147 | 3,147 |
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 |
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| 34 | ||
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| 1.25 | Explanation necessaryfor an understandingof the transactions | |
| Directors Fee |
34 |
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
Not Applicable.
- 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
Not Applicable.
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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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 |
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| Nil | Nil | ||
| Nil | Nil |
Estimated cash outflows for next quarter
| 4.1 Exploration and evaluation 4.2 Development 4.3 Production 4.4 Administration |
$A’000 |
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| 300 | |
| - | |
| - | |
| 80 | |
| Total | 380 |
Reconciliation of cash
| Reconciliation of cash | ||
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| 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) |
3,147 | - |
| - | - | |
| - | - | |
| - | - | |
| Total: cash at end of quarter(item 1.22) | 3,147 | - |
Changes in interests in mining tenements
| 6.1 Interests in mining tenements relinquished, reduced or lapsed |
Tenement reference |
Nature of interest (note (2)) |
Interest at beginning ofquarter |
Interest at end of quarter |
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| Nil |
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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| 6.2 Interests in mining tenements acquired or increased |
EL 24625 EL 24637 EL 24808 ELA 24623 ELA 24624 ELA 24627 ELA 24861 ELA 26283 ELA 26284 EL 24880 EL 27701 EL 27702 EL 27851 EL 27853 EL 27930 ELA 27584 ELA 27703 ELA 24862 |
Eclipse Eclipse Eclipse Eclipse Eclipse Eclipse Lake Mackay North Arunta North Arunta Pine Creek Pine Creek Pine Creek Pine Creek Pine Creek Pine Creek West Arnhem West Arnhem Canning Basin |
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% |
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% |
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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 note3) (cents) |
Amount paid up per security (see note3) (cents) |
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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 7.4 Changes during quarter (a) Increases through issues (b) Decreases through returns of capital, buy- backs |
70,747,000 | 70,747,000 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 70,747,000 | 70,747,000 | 0.20 | 0.20 | |
| 7.5 +Convertible debt securities (description) |
- See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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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) 7.8 Issued during quarter 7.9 Exercised during quarter 7.10 Expired during quarter |
550,000 | Exercise price $0.20 |
Expiry date 30/11/2015 |
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| 550,000 | $0.20 | 30/11/2015 | ||||
| 7.11 Debentures (totals only) |
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| 7.12 Unsecured notes(totals only) |
Compliance statement
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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).
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2 This statement does give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
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Sign here: ............................................................ Date: 29 April 2011 Company Secretary Print name: Melissa Chapman
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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See chapter 19 for defined terms.
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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 1022: Accounting for Extractive Industries and AASB 1026: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report.
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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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