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ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED. Interim / Quarterly Report 2016

Jan 30, 2017

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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www.eclipseuranium.com.au

Eclipse Metals Ltd is an Australian exploration company focused on exploring the Northern Territory and Queensland for multi commodity mineralisation. The company has an impressive portfolio of assets prospective for uranium, gold, manganese and base metals. Eclipse Metals holds a portfolio of over 11,300km[2] in over 20 exploration licence areas in the Northern Territory and Queensland. The Company’s mission is to increase Shareholder wealth through capital growth and ultimately, dividends. Eclipse plans to achieve this goal by exploring for and developing viable mineral deposits to generate mining or joint venture income.

Activities Report and Appendix 5B for the Quarter ending 31 December 2016

MARY VALLEY PROJECT – GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS

During November and December 2016, further exploration was conducted on the Eclipse Metals Mary Valley manganese project area in Queensland (Figure 1), using innovative geophysical survey methods on advanced prospects selected through initial geological evaluation. Based on preliminary results, further geophysical surveys are scheduled to be carried out in January and February 2017.

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ASX CODE EPM BOARD Carl Popal Executive Chairman Rodney Dale Non-Executive Director Craig Hall Non-Executive Director COMPANY SECRETARY Eryn Kestel

REGISTERED OFFICE

C/-NKH Knight Unit 19 Level 2, Spectrum 100 Railway Road Subiaco WA 6008 Phone: +61 8 9367 8133 Fax: + 61 8 9367 8812 PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS Level 3, 1060 Hay Street West Perth WA 6005 Phone: + 61 8 9480 0420 Fax: + 61 8 9321 0320

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS NUMBER 85 142 366 541

SHARE REGISTRY Security Transfer Registrars 770 Canning Highway Applecross WA 6153

Figure 1 Location of Mary Valley Project tenements

WEBSITE www.eclipsemetals.com.au

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ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED

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The Amamoor, Upper Kandanga and Eel Creek historical mines and surrounding areas (locations in Figure 2) were surveyed using detailed geophysical gravity and passive seismic methods. These surveys were conducted to evaluate the resource potential of projected extensions to known high grade manganese mineralisation, previously observed and sampled during two periods of geological fieldwork (for Amamoor refer Figures 3 and 4 and Upper Kandanga Figure 5). These prospects were previously worked as high grade mines and the company considers that further mineralisation with potential for production of direct shipping ore (DSO) products can be developed in these old mining areas.

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Figure 2 Location of main prospects in Mary Valley tenements

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www.eclipsemetals.com.au

ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED

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Figure 3 Geological map of historical Amamoor Manganese Mine

Preliminary geophysical results indicate there is potential for significant extension of mineralisation in the Amamoor and Eel Creek prospects and further work is scheduled for late January to confirm this potential. Initial data from all surveys is presently being collated and will be interpreted upon receipt of data from the currently scheduled programme.

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Figure 4 Typical cross section of historical Amamoor mine-site

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www.eclipsemetals.com.au

ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED

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Figure 5 Upper Kandanga historical mine workings

CORPORATE

During the quarter the company showcased its projects to the Low Emission and Technology Minerals Conference. The company was represented and a presentation made to investors by company directors.

Several presentations were made during the quarter to local brokers and international sophisticated investors.

Competent Person Statement

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results together with any related assessments and interpretations is based on information compiled by Mr Rodney Dale, a Non-Executive Director of Eclipse Metals Limited. Mr Dale is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has sufficient experience relevant to the styles of mineralisation under consideration and to the activity being reported to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.

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www.eclipsemetals.com.au

ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED

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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 Mt Wells 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 Flying Fox Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals
Ltd
482
ELA 27549 Liverpool 3 Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals
Ltd
51
ELA 27584 Devil’sElbow 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

Mining Tenements Acquired and Disposed during the December 2016 Quarter Nil

Beneficial Percentage Interests Held in Farm-In or Farm-Out Agreements during the December 2016 Quarter Nil

Beneficial Percentage Interests Held in Farm-In or Farm-Out Agreements Acquired or Disposed of during the December 2016 Quarter Nil

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www.eclipsemetals.com.au

Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

+Rule 5.5

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”)

DECEMBER 16

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(6 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
(17)
-
-
-
(84)
-
1
-
-
45
-
(49)
-
-
-
(160)
-
2
-
-
45
8
(55) (154)

2. Cash flows from investing activities

  • 2.1 Payments to acquire:
(a) property, plant and equipment
(b) tenements (see item 10) - -
(c) investments - -
(d) other non-current assets - -
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

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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
(6 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
-
-
-
-
- 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
546
(55)
-
-
-
431
(154)
-
214
-
491 491
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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
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)
491
-
-
-
546
-
-
-
491 546
6. Payments to directors of the entity and their associates Current quarter
$A'000
6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 21
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

Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

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
- -
- -
- -
  • 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
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
200
-
-
-
95
295
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
10.1
Interests in mining
tenements and
petroleum tenements
lapsed, relinquished
or reduced
10.2
Interests in mining
tenements and
petroleum tenements
acquired or increased

Compliance statement

  • 1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.

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

Sign here: ............................................................ Date: 31 January 2017

Print name: Carl Popal Director

  • 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

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 that wishes to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes included in or attached to this report.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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