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ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED. Interim / Quarterly Report 2018

Apr 29, 2018

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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Quarterly Activities Report and Appendix 5B For the Quarter ending 31 March 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 320.7m of Diamond Drilling completed on Mary Valley Manganese Project;

  • High grade intersections of 59.8% MnO over 3.2m, 5.9% MnO over 6m and 20.9% MnO over 3.4m from diamond core drilling at Amamoor; and

  • Further samples of high grade manganese mineralisation found on surface and 8.6m of 7.0% MnO in drill hole in SE gravity anomaly, extending prospective area

QUEENSLAND - MARY VALLEY MANGANESE PROJECT

Eclipse Metals has completed the first phase of diamond drilling on its Mary Valley manganese project tenements (refer Figure 1) as follows:-

Amamoor 152.4m in 7 holes to depths ranging from 15.0m to 30.2m. (refer Figures 2 and 3 for hole locations) Eel Creek 168.3m in 5 holes to depths ranging from 18.1m to 45.1m

AMAMOOR

In this part of the Amamoor State Forest on a steep sided ridge, the original forest has been invaded by exotic weeds and undergrowth. Large sections of the forest have been cleared and replaced with plantations of hoop pine. Access was gained via existing forestry tracks and by clearing exotic weeds from previously excavated tracks and mining benches.

Eclipse Metals drilled eight diamond core holes for an aggregate of 152.4m – refer Table below and map in Figure 3 of Amamoor Mine Site with gravity, digital elevation model (DEM) and drill-hole locations.

Hole ADD002B, drilled adjacent to ADD002, which experienced considerable coreloss, toward the southwestern end of the prospect in an area of elevated gravity values, intersected 8.6m of manganese mineralisation with an average grade of 7.0% MnO. This intersection, together with the discovery of float and sub-outcropping manganese mineralisation to the west (previously reported), strongly supports the potential for substantial southerly extensions of mineralisation from the old workings (refer table below).

Holes ADD006 and ADD007, targeting depth extensions of historically mined orebodies, intersected layered to massive manganese mineralisation over 15.6m and 17m respectively. In ADD006 an intersection of high grade mineralisation averaged

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59.8% MnO over 3.2m from 8.8m. In ADD007 two intersections averaged 5.9% MnO over 6m from surface and 26.3% MnO over 2.4m from 14.9m (note – weighted averages), (refer table below and Figure 4. Cross Section).

Intersections in both holes plus surface evidence of probable intervening mineralisation indicate the potential for mineable widths of lower grade beneficiable and high grade manganese mineralisation.

Results from the recent drilling and further geological / geophysical assessment are now being interpreted to assist with planning of the next phase of exploration.

This drilling program was conducted strictly on a reconnaissance basis and, as such, extent of drilling and sample analyses was limited to contain costs.

AMAMOOR DRILL-HOLE SPECIFICATIONS AMAMOOR DRILL-HOLE SPECIFICATIONS AMAMOOR DRILL-HOLE SPECIFICATIONS AMAMOOR DRILL-HOLE SPECIFICATIONS
HOLE ID FINAL
DEPTH m
AZIMUTH /
INCLINATION
UTM GDA94
m East
UTM GDA94
m North
ADD001 16 Vertical 462255 7085724
ADD002 20.1 120/85 462158 7085708
ADD002B 10.6 125/88 462155 7085711
ADD003 16 146/85 462104 7085764
ADD004 30.2 125/85 462060 7085818
ADD005 20.9 268/72 462013 7085992
ADD006 16.1 270/60 461954 7085992
ADD007 22.5 235/60 461944 7085983

EEL CREEK

Access for drilling on this steep hillside was facilitated by construction of temporary tracks by local contractors using a digger and skid-steer equipment.

The area highlighted by the gravity anomaly was adequately tested with holes intersecting deeply weathered to fresh silty to siliceous sediments. Manganese mineralisation in the form of thin bands and blebs was recognised in most holes together with sections of black pyritic sediments and quartz / carbonate mineralisation. Anticipated thicker layers of manganese mineralisation were not intersected in this program, but there is scope for future discoveries in this area as the Eclipse geological / geophysical models evolve.

Results from interpretation of geology, geophysics and drilled geology will be collated in due course to determine the future of this prospect.

FUTURE EXPLORATION

Results from the recent drilling and further geological and geophysical assessment are ongoing. Planning of the next phase of exploration will include further drilling at Amamoor, targeting high grade mineralisation down-dip and along strike from these shallow intersections.

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Other manganese prospects will be progressively evaluated. The company is assessing new technology that may be suitable for quick extensional exploration of the manganiferous horizons at depth.

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Figure 1 Location Plan for Eclipse’s Mary Valley Manganese Project

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Figure 2 Mary Valley Tenement Map (updated)

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Figure 3 Amamoor Drill-hole Locations with Gravity and DEM

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Figure 4 Cross section of ADD006 and ADD007, Amamoor

NORTHERN TERRITORY: DEVILS ELBOW- RIO TINTO FARM-IN / JV ELA 27584

Under the farm-in and joint venture arrangement with Eclipse, Rio Tinto Exploration (RTX) is continuing to pursuing an arrangement with the Northern Land Council (NLC) for a site anthropological survey to determine consent and non-consent areas by Traditional Owners to facilitate the application procedure. This activity is now expected to take place later in the 2018 field season. Following the results of the site survey a final meeting will be planned with the NLC Executive for endorsement of these areas by Traditional Owners.

NORTHERN TERRITORY: OTHER TENEMENTS

No field activity was performed during the quarter (refer Figure 5 for NT tenure).

Addendum - ECLIPSE METALS TENEMENT INTERESTS ASX - Listing Rule 5.3.3

The mining tenements held at the end of the quarter and their locations are listed below. No granted ground was acquired or relinquished during the quarter, nor granted interest earned in or farmed out.

Granted Tenements

Tenement Project Name Commodity Status State Holder % Graticular
Blocks
EL 24808 Bigrlyi Uranium Granted NT Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 27
EPM 17672 Mary Valley Manganese Granted Qld Walla Mines Pty Ltd1 100 15
EPM 17938 Amamoor Manganese Granted Qld Walla Mines Pty Ltd1 100 4
EPM 25698 West Mary Valley Manganese Granted Qld Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 5

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Tenement Applications

Tenement Project Name Commodity Status State Holder % Graticular
Blocks
ELA 24623 Eclipse Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 305
ELA 24861 Lake Mackay Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 50
ELA 26487 Yuendi Cu, Uranium Application NT Whitvista Pty Ltd2 100 320
ELA 27584 Devil’s Elbow Uranium Application NT North Minerals Pty Ltd3 100 30
ELA 27703 Gumadeer Uranium Application NT North Minerals Pty Ltd3 100 3
ELA 31065 Liverpool 4 Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 68
ELA 31499 Ngalia 1 Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 249
ELA 31500 Ngalia 2 Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 250
ELA 31501 Ngalia 3 Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 250
ELA 31502 Ngalia 4 Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 226
ELA 31770 Liverpool 2 Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 50
ELA 31771 Liverpool 1 Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 240
ELA 31772 Liverpool 3 Uranium Application NT Eclipse Metals Ltd 100 51

1 Walla Mines Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Eclipse Metals Ltd

2 Whistvista Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Eclipse Metals Ltd

3 North Minerals Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Eclipse Metals Ltd

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Figure 5. Northern Territory Tenement Map (updated)

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.

For further information please contact:

Carl Popal - Executive Chairman T: +61 8 9480 0420

Rod Dale - Non-Executive Director T: +61 8 9480 0420

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”)
85 142 366 541 Mar 18
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(9 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
(165)
-
-
-
(50)
-
1
-
-
-
-
(248)
-
-
-
(258)
-
4
-
-
-
14
(214) (488)
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

1 September 2016

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Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(9 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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- -
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
982
(214)
-
-
-
1,256
(488)
-
-
-
768 983
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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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)
768
-
-
-
983
-
-
-
768 983
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 26
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 and geological fees for services provided

7.
Payments to related entities of the entity and their
associates
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
Current quarter
$A'000
-
-

7.3 Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 7.1 and 7.2

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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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
- -
- -
- -
  • 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
150
-
-
-
60
210
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.

  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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Sign here: ............................................................

Date: 30 April 2018

Print name: Carl Popal Director

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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