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ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2017
Oct 26, 2016
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Quarterly Activities Report and Appendix 5B For the Quarter ending 30[th ] September 2016
HIGHLIGHTS
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Farm-in / Joint Venture (FIJV) agreement with Rio Tinto signed on 19 August 2016 over one of the Liverpool Uranium Project Tenements held by Eclipse Metals subsidiary North Minerals Pty Ltd.
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Rio Tinto may earn up to a 90% interest in the Liverpool tenements by staged expenditure of $5 million.
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Eclipse Metals / North Minerals may retain a 25% interest by contributing pro-rata to further costs after Rio Tinto has expended $3.5 million.
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Under the FIJV Rio Tinto holds a right of first refusal over all the Eclipse uranium prospective tenements in the Northern Territory
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Implementation of an advanced geophysical survey on the Mary Valley manganese project tenements has been contracted and is anticipated to be conducted this year.
LIVERPOOL URANIUM PROJECT
On 22 August 2016, Eclipse Metals Ltd executed a Farm-In / Joint Venture Agreement ( the Agreement ) with Rio Tinto Exploration Pty Ltd ( Rio Tinto ), a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto Limited. The Agreement is for Rio Tinto to acquire an interest in part of the Company’s Northern Territory Liverpool uranium Project tenements, in the world class Alligator Rivers uranium field on the Ranger fault line (Figure 1).
The Agreement also provides Rio Tinto with a right of first refusal over the Company’s other uranium prospective tenements in Northern Territory.
Terms of the Agreement
Under the Agreement, Rio Tinto has the right to farm into Exploration License Application 27584, containing the Devil’s Elbow prospect (refer to Figure 2 showing a map of the land area involved) and Rio Tinto can earn up to a 90% interest by incurring various levels of expenditure on the key terms outlined below:-
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Rio Tinto must spend a minimum of $250,000 on exploration from commencement and will separately fund costs associated with the Northern Land Council.
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If Rio Tinto completes $1.5 million sole-funded exploration within 3 years of execution of the Agreement they will earn an initial 65% joint venture interest (Stage 1).
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Following the acquisition of the initial 65% interest, Rio Tinto may elect to earn a 75% joint venture interest (Stage 2) in the prospect by committing to $2.0 million solefunded exploration expenditure within a further 3 year period.
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On Rio Tinto having satisfied its earn-in obligations to acquire a joint venture interest of 75%, Eclipse may elect to contribute to expenditure and maintain a 25% joint venture interest.
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In the event that Eclipse elects not to contribute, then Rio Tinto will sole fund a further $1.5 million expenditure within 2 years to earn a 90% joint venture interest (Stage 3).
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Upon Rio Tinto earning a 90% interest, Eclipse may elect to maintain a contributing 10% interest or sell its interest to Rio Tinto at Fair Market Value.
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Figure 1. Liverpool Project location map and Devil’s Elbow detail
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Figure 2. E clipse Uranium Project Location Map in Northern Territory
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Liverpool Project Background
The Liverpool Uranium project lies approximately 285km east of Darwin, hosted within the world class Alligator River Uranium Field. The Devil’s Elbow Prospect within ELA 27584, is situated approximately 24km east-southeast of Cameco’s Caramal Uranium resource; 41km southeast of the completed Nabarlek Uranium Mine, which produced 12,000 tonnes of uranium oxide in 1979, and some 68km east of the significant Ranger Uranium Mine operated by ERA since 1980.
The Ranger Mine lies on the Ranger Fault which passes through all the Eclipse Liverpool Project tenements.
In 1987 and 1989, Uranerz Australia Pty Ltd conducted regional uranium exploration within the central part of ELA 27584, targeting uranium unconformity type deposits. Uranerz discovered the Devil's Elbow uranium-gold-palladium prospect, located within ELA27584, during a regional radiometric survey. Samples from shallow trenching yielded high grade uranium assays including 3.2% U3O8, 3.7% U3O8, 4.40% U3O8 and 5.8% U3O8, with 38.1g/t Au and 28.02g/t Pd, related to fractures within altered amygdaloidal basalt of the Nungbalgarri Volcanics.
From 2006 to 2008, Cameco Australia Pty Ltd conducted regional uranium exploration within the current area of ELA 30165, targeting “unconformity style” uranium deposits, the nearby economic deposits at Ranger, Jabiluka, Koongarra and Nabarlek serving as exploration models. The gold, palladium and platinum-rich Coronation Hill-style deposits of the South Alligator Valley were also considered a valid exploration target.
Work carried out included general geological reconnaissance and a helicopter-supported surface sampling program targeting a number of illite and tourmaline alteration anomalies associated with a northeast-trending fault zone identified by an airborne Hyperspectral survey (Hymap) flown in 2006.
Workers identified two types of ore-related alteration haloes similar to Athabasca Basin (Canada) unconformity-style deposits with anomalous illite, chlorite, dravite and hematite alteration that are currently used in the exploration models in Northern Australia,. Interpretation of the HyMap data generated several anomalies for further investigation.
MARY VALLEY MANGANESE PROJECT
Subsequent to the end of the Quarter, the company accepted a proposal to conduct geophysical gravity and passive seismic surveys over three manganese deposits in its Mary Valley Project tenements in southeast Queensland. Results from these surveys will be used to assist with mapping and drilling of these manganese deposits. The surveys are expected to be conducted this year.
On completion of further geological evaluation and geophysical surveys, the Company is planning to conduct market research and bulk sample collection with a view to progressing development of a manganese mining operation.
The Company is maintaining its tenement holdings by cooperation with the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines and Department of the Environment.
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ECLIPSE METALS TENEMENT INTERESTS
Granted Tenements
| Tenement | Project | Commodity | Status | State | Beneficial | Gratic |
| Name | **Holder ** | Blk | ||||
| EL 24808 | Bigrlyi | Uranium | Granted | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
27 |
| EL 27567 | MtWells | Gold, Base- metals |
Granted | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
5 |
| EPM 17672 | Mary Valley | Manganese | Granted | Qld | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
54 |
| EPM 17938 | Amamoor | Manganese | Granted | Qld | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
4 |
| EPM 25698 | West Mary Valley |
Manganese | Granted | Qld | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
10 |
Tenement Applications
| Tenement | Project | Commodity | Status | State | Beneficial | Gratic |
| Name | Holder | Blk | ||||
| ELA 24623 | Eclipse | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
305 |
| ELA 24624 | Eclipse | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
476 |
| ELA 24627 | Eclipse | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
500 |
| ELA 24861 | Lake Mackay | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
50 |
| ELA 25666 | Mt Pozieres | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
229 |
| ELA 26193 | Liverpool 1 | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
240 |
| ELA 26244 | Liverpool 2 | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
50 |
| ELA 26259 | South Alligator 1 |
Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
202 |
| ELA 26260 | South Alligator 2 |
Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
274 |
| ELA 26283 | Mt Theo | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
260 |
| ELA 26487 | Yuendi | Copper, Uranium |
Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
320 |
| ELA 27130 | FlyingFox | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
482 |
| ELA 27549 | Liverpool 3 | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
51 |
| ELA 27584 | Devil’s Elbow | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
30 |
| ELA 27703 | Gumadeer | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
3 |
| ELA 31065 | Liverpool 4 | Uranium | Application | NT | Eclipse Metals Ltd |
68 |
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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report
Introduced 01/07/96 Origin Appendix 8 Amended 01/07/97, 01/07/98, 30/09/01, 01/06/10, 17/12/10, 01/05/13, 01/09/16
Name of entity
ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED
ABN
85 142 366 541
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
SEPTEMBER 2016
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (3 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cash flows from operating activities 1.1 Receipts from customers 1.2 Payments for (a) exploration & evaluation (b) development (c) production (d) staff costs (e) administration and corporate costs 1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) 1.4 Interest received 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.6 Income taxes paid 1.7 Research and development refunds 1.8 Other (BAS Refund) 1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities |
(32) - - - (76) - 1 - - - 8 |
(32) - - - (76) - 1 - - - 8 |
| (99) | (99) |
2. Cash flows from investing activities
- 2.1 Payments to acquire:
| (a) | property, plant and equipment | ||
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| (b) | tenements (see item 10) | - | - |
| (c) | investments | - | - |
| (d) | other non-current assets | - | - |
- See chapter 19 for defined terms
1 September 2016
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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (3 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of: (a) property, plant and equipment (b) tenements (see item 10) (c) investments (d) other non-current assets 2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities 2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) 2.5 Other (provide details if material) 2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities |
- - - - - - |
- - - - - - |
| - | - | |
| 3. Cash flows from financing activities 3.1 Proceeds from issues of shares 3.2 Proceeds from convertible notes 3.3 Proceeds from exercise of share options 3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of shares, convertible notes or options 3.5 Proceeds from borrowings 3.6 Repayment of borrowings 3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings 3.8 Dividends paid 3.9 Other (provide details if material) 3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities |
96 - - (2) 120 - - - - |
96 - - (2) 120 - - - - |
| 214 | 214 | |
| 4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period 4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) 4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) 4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) 4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held 4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
431 (99) - 214 - |
431 (99) - 214 - |
| 546 | 546 |
- See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016
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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report
| 5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts |
Current quarter $A’000 |
Previous quarter $A’000 |
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| 5.1 Bank balances 5.2 Call deposits 5.3 Bank overdrafts 5.4 Other (provide details) 5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) |
546 - - - |
431 - - - |
| 546 | 431 |
| 6. | Payments to directors of the entity and their associates | Current quarter |
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| $A'000 | ||
| 6.1 | Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 | 24 |
| 6.2 | Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included | - |
| in item 2.3 | ||
| 6.3 | Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in | |
| items 6.1 and 6.2 |
Director fees
| 7. | Payments to related entities of the entity and their | Current quarter |
|---|---|---|
| associates | $A'000 | |
| 7.1 | Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 | - |
| 7.2 | Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included | - |
| in item 2.3 | ||
| 7.3 | Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in | |
| items 7.1 and 7.2 |
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Appendix 5B
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| 8. Financing facilities available Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position 8.1 Loan facilities 8.2 Credit standby arrangements 8.3 Other (please specify) |
Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 |
Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000 |
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| - | - | |
| - | - | |
| - | - |
- 8.4 Include below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include details of those facilities as well.
| 9. Estimated cash outflows for next quarter |
$A’000 |
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| 9.1 Exploration and evaluation 9.2 Development 9.3 Production 9.4 Staff costs 9.5 Administration and corporate costs 9.6 Other (provide details if material) 9.7 Total estimated cash outflows |
80 - - - 75 |
| 155 |
| 10. Changes in tenements (items 2.1(b) and 2.2(b) above) |
Tenement reference and location |
Nature of interest | Interest at beginning of quarter |
Interest at end of quarter |
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| 10.1 Interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements lapsed, relinquished or reduced |
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| 10.2 Interests in mining tenements and petroleum tenements acquired or increased |
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Appendix 5B
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Compliance statement
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1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
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2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
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Date: 26 October 2016
............................................................ Carl Popal Executive Chairman
Notes
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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 that wishes to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes included in or attached to this report.
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If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, 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. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
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Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
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See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016
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