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ENERGY METALS LTD Capital/Financing Update 2014

Jan 29, 2014

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

30[th ] January 2014

ASX Code - EME

For further information, contact: Dr Weidong Xiang Energy Metals Limited

Telephone: 61 8 9322 6904 Facsimile: 61 8 9321 5240 Email: [email protected] Level 2, 8 Colin Street West Perth WA 6005

PO Box 1323 West Perth WA 6872

This report and further information are available on Energy Metals’ website at:

www.energymetals.net

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NGALIA REGIONAL PROJECT EXPLORATION UPDATE BIGWEST DRILLING PROGRAM

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 3m @ 413ppm U3O8 from 111m in BWRC1337 including 1m @ 518ppm U3O8 from 112m

  • 2m @ 892ppm U3O8 from 176m in BWRC1347 including 1m @ 1,129ppm U3O8 from 176m

  • 2m @ 627ppm U3O8 from 106m in BWRC1367 including 1m @ 1,079ppm U3O8 from 106m

  • 3m @ 474ppm U3O8 from 140m in BWRC1390 including 1m @ 1,221ppm U3O8 from 140m

  • 1m @ 4,906ppm U3O8 from 143m in BWRC1392

Energy Metals Limited (ASX: EME) is pleased to announce results from Phase-2 of its RC drilling program recently completed at the Bigwest target (EME 100%), located on the northern margin of the Ngalia Basin approximately 8km west of the Bigrlyi Joint Venture tenements in the Northern Territory (Figure 1).

Phase-1 of the RC drilling program, resulted in the discovery of significant uranium mineralisation along the Unit B – Unit C sandstone contact that extends to the west from the Bigrlyi deposit. A further 53 RC holes (total 9,085m) have now been completed at Bigwest in the Phase-2 program. In addition, 22 reconnaissance holes (total 2,937m) have been completed at the Autobahn target, located approximately 15km west of Bigrlyi.

The program at Bigwest was aimed at establishing the continuity, width, and tenor of uranium mineralisation along the Unit B – Unit C contact. Drilling was undertaken at a spacing of approximately 50m around previous significant intercepts; additional holes were designed to test the Unit C – Unit D contact at depth below the weathering profile.

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Figure 1. Location plan for the Ngalia Regional Project showing location of the Bigwest and Autobahn target areas

Processed down-hole gamma logs and/or chemical assay results have now been received for all holes, the locations and details of which are listed in Annexure 1. Both gamma log (eU3O8) and chemical assay (U3O8) results are available for most holes; however, in several cases difficult ground conditions prevented gamma probe access and anomalous intercepts were instead identified by hand-held scintillometer and portable XRF measurements of drill spoils. There are two holes (BWRC1376, BWRC1390) where gamma logs could not be measured over a mineralised interval and only chemical assay results are reported for those holes. Significant gamma log intercepts are reported in Annexure 2 and significant intercepts based on chemical assays are reported in Annexure 3 (see the section below for an explanation of the terms used and for additional information and qualifications associated with the results).

Results from the Bigwest target have been encouraging with 32 out of 59 holes reporting intercepts with U3O8 grade (ppm) multiplied by thickness (metres) values greater than 100, and 17 holes having intercepts >400 (Figure 2). Numerous significant intersections occur over a strike length of 2km on the Unit B – Unit C contact (southern redox boundary in Figure 2) including 1m @ 4,906ppm U3O8 from 143m (1.05m @ 5,799ppm eU3O8 from 142.4m) in BWRC1392 , which is the highest grade intercept yet reported from Bigwest. Most intercepts include anomalous V2O5 with a maximum value of 1.05% V2O5 reported over 1m in BWRC1337 (Annexure 3). Difficult ground conditions were encountered in the vicinity of the Unit C – Unit D contact (northern redox contact in Figure 2) due to deep weathering, and attempts to test for mineralisation at this contact have not been successful to date.

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Figure 2. Hole collar locations at the Bigwest target with significantly mineralised holes shown in red (grade multiplied by thickness >400 ppm·m)

At the Autobahn target reduced sandstone units were encountered at depth in a number of holes giving an indication that conditions are favourable for the occurrence of uranium mineralisation; however, only one hole (BWRC13101) recorded a significant intercept. The Autobahn target area shows unexpected structural and stratigraphic complexity and further work is required to trace the prospective horizons from the adjacent Bigwest target.

The Phase-1 and Phase-2 drilling programs at the Bigwest target have successfully tested the distribution and grade of uranium mineralisation at approximately 50m intervals along 2 km of strike-length west of Bigrlyi. Energy Metals considers that Bigwest, as a potential satellite deposit to the main Bigrlyi deposit, is capable of contributing additional uranium resources to Bigrlyi project as a whole. The data are considered to be of sufficient density and quality to proceed with estimation of an initial mineral resource, and mineral resource consultants CSA Global have been appointed for this purpose.

For and on behalf of the Board

Weidong Xiang Managing Director 30[th] January 2014

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In accordance with the 2012 JORC reporting guidelines, a summary of the information associated with these exploration results is as follows:

The Bigwest and Autobahn targets are located on Exploration Licences EL24453 and EL24533, respectively, which are 100% owned and operated by Energy Metals Ltd.

Bigrlyi and associated satellite deposits and exploration targets are tabular, stratiform, sandstone-hosted uranium-vanadium deposits of Carboniferous age located on the northern margin of the Ngalia Basin (NT). The prospective stratigraphy lies within a geological unit known as the Mt Eclipse Sandstone. The mineralisation is controlled by physical and chemical characteristics of the host rock such as permeability and redox state and is influenced by primary depositional and sedimentological features.

The Bigwest target was tested by reverse circulation (RC) drilling on drill lines with a nominal 50m spacing (eastings). Drill holes were angled at a nominal 60 degrees to the north to optimally intersect the mineralisation in steeply south-dipping beds. All intersections are down-hole widths with the true thickness estimated to be 75- 80% of the down-hole thickness, based on the dip of the stratigraphy in outcrop to the north and south of the drilling area and from geological interpretation.

Drill holes were probed by a 33mm calibrated Auslog down-hole gamma tool to obtain a total gamma count reading with depth at 5cm intervals. Uranium mineralisation grades derived from the down-hole gamma ray logging results are annotated with a sub-prefix ‘e’ because they have been determined as uranium equivalent grades. The eU3O8 results were calculated by David Wilson BSc, MSc, MAusIMM, from 3D Exploration Pty Ltd based in Perth, Western Australia using raw gamma probe data supplied by Energy Metals Ltd.

A significant intercept is defined using a 100ppm U3O8 or eU3O8 cut-off grade with a minimum thickness of 1m and a maximum internal dilution of 3m and no external dilution. The “inc.” intersections are determined using a 500ppm U3O8 or eU3O8 cut-off grade with a minimum thickness of 1m and a maximum internal dilution of 3m and no external dilution. Gamma log intersections are composites of 5cm deconvolved eU3O8 data determined using a calibrated gamma probe. Chemically assayed intersections have been determined from ca.3-5 kg size sub-samples of metre-interval RC drill spoils. Samples were measured for uranium using the pressed-powder-pellet XRF method.

Because of differences in sampling width and differences in sampling volumes, chemical assay U3O8 results may not exactly match the processed gamma log eU3O8 values. Gamma radiation is measured from a volume surrounding the drill hole that has a diameter of approximately 70cm. The gamma probe therefore samples a much larger volume than RC drill spoil or drill core samples recovered from a drill hole (diameter of ca.14cm in this case). There are 16 holes with eU3O8 >100ppm but with gamma log intercepts <1.0m width that do not classify as significant intercepts as listed in Annexure 2, however, based on chemical assay data sampled over metre intervals, these holes have intercepts that classify as significant (see Annexure 3).

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Annexure 1. Collar coordinates for the 2013 RC Phase-2 drilling

at the Bigwest and Autobahn Targets

HOLE
NUMBER
EXPLORATION
TARGET
EASTING
(m)
NORTHING
(m)
ELEVATION
(m)
TOTAL
DEPTH
(m)
TRUE
AZIMUTH
(degrees)
DIP
(degrees)
BWRC1301 BIGWEST 702902 7539190 642.2 121 325 -60
BWRC1334 BIGWEST 702513 7538738 647.1 96 325 -60
BWRC1335 BIGWEST 701350 7538069 645.2 168 333 -60
BWRC1336 BIGWEST 701244 7538065 644.8 108 333 -60
BWRC1337 BIGWEST 701150 7538023 644.3 132 333 -60
BWRC1338 BIGWEST 700933 7537940 643.2 144 333 -60
BWRC1339 BIGWEST 700445 7537781 644.0 192 345 -60
BWRC1340 BIGWEST 699854 7537702 644.0 276 333 -60
BWRC1341 BIGWEST 701438 7538130 645.6 144 333 -60
BWRC1342 BIGWEST 701654 7538208 646.4 126 325 -55
BWRC1343 BIGWEST 701747 7538249 646.9 132 325 -55
BWRC1344 BIGWEST 701928 7538334 647.7 150 325 -60
BWRC1345 BIGWEST 702014 7538384 648.1 114 325 -60
BWRC1346 BIGWEST 701830 7538314 647.2 90 325 -60
BWRC1347 BIGWEST 701861 7538257 647.5 198 325 -60
BWRC1348 BIGWEST 701140 7538052 644.3 96 333 -60
BWRC1349 BIGWEST 701162 7537996 644.4 180 333 -60
BWRC1350 BIGWEST 698289 7537297 645.0 60 337 -60
BWRC1351 AUTOBAHN 694350 7536054 645.0 90 335 -60
BWRC1352 AUTOBAHN 694371 7536002 645.0 108 335 -60
BWRC1353 AUTOBAHN 694391 7535943 645.0 114 335 -60
BWRC1354 AUTOBAHN 694409 7535892 645.0 174 335 -60
BWRC1355 AUTOBAHN 694429 7535840 645.0 90 335 -60
BWRC1356 BIGWEST 701307 7538174 645.1 186 333 -62
BWRC1357 BIGWEST 700842 7537901 642.7 162 333 -60
BWRC1358 BIGWEST 701666 7538185 646.5 180 325 -60
BWRC1359 BIGWEST 702113 7538413 648.3 162 325 -60
BWRC1360 BIGWEST 702183 7538470 648.5 132 325 -60
BWRC1361 BIGWEST 702270 7538532 648.6 120 325 -60
BWRC1362 BIGWEST 702365 7538572 648.4 168 325 -60
BWRC1363 BIGWEST 702449 7538644 647.7 144 325 -60
BWRC1364 BIGWEST 702530 7538711 646.9 138 325 -60
BWRC1365 BIGWEST 701778 7538407 647.3 120 325 -60
BWRC1366 BIGWEST 701399 7538090 645.4 180 333 -60
BWRC1367 BIGWEST 701299 7538045 645.1 168 333 -60
BWRC1368 BIGWEST 701893 7538303 647.5 156 325 -60
BWRC1369 BIGWEST 701802 7538261 647.1 168 325 -60
BWRC1370 BIGWEST 701911 7538275 647.6 204 325 -60

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BWRC1371 BIGWEST 701824 7538327 647.2 216 325 -50
BWRC1372 BIGWEST 701316 7538020 645.1 216 333 -60
BWRC1373 BIGWEST 701197 7538044 644.6 120 333 -60
BWRC1374 BIGWEST 701112 7538007 644.2 138 333 -60
BWRC1375 BIGWEST 701066 7538017 643.9 96 333 -60
BWRC1376 BIGWEST 701078 7537985 644.0 150 333 -60
BWRC1377 BIGWEST 700980 7537957 643.4 150 333 -60
BWRC1378 BIGWEST 700887 7537921 643.0 150 333 -60
BWRC1379 BIGWEST 700830 7537929 642.6 120 333 -60
BWRC1380 BIGWEST 700791 7537883 642.5 72 333 -60
BWRC1381 BIGWEST 700752 7537837 642.2 102 333 -60
BWRC1382 BIGWEST 700704 7537955 642.2 168 333 -60
BWRC1383 BIGWEST 701620 7538166 646.4 180 325 -60
BWRC1384 BIGWEST 701640 7538234 646.4 90 325 -60
BWRC1385 BIGWEST 701716 7538201 646.6 174 324 -60
BWRC1386 BIGWEST 701817 7538235 647.1 198 325 -60
BWRC1387 BIGWEST 701875 7538227 647.6 270 325 -62
BWRC1388 BIGWEST 701925 7538244 647.5 270 325 -62
BWRC1389 BIGWEST 701950 7538303 647.7 192 325 -60
BWRC1390 BIGWEST 701988 7538333 648.0 174 325 -60
BWRC1391 BIGWEST 702070 7538387 648.1 168 325 -60
BWRC1392 BIGWEST 702154 7538429 648.5 174 323 -60
BWRC1393 AUTOBAHN 694451 7535789 645.0 120 335 -60
BWRC1394 AUTOBAHN 694471 7535737 645.0 120 335 -60
BWRC1395 AUTOBAHN 693868 7535623 645.0 168 335 -60
BWRC1396 AUTOBAHN 693115 7535307 645.0 120 335 -60
BWRC1397 AUTOBAHN 693138 7535240 645.0 168 335 -60
BWRC1398 AUTOBAHN 693301 7535359 645.0 156 335 -60
BWRC1399 AUTOBAHN 693181 7535692 645.0 174 335 -60
BWRC13100 AUTOBAHN 693201 7535628 645.0 94 335 -60
BWRC13101 AUTOBAHN 693226 7535564 645.0 180 335 -60
BWRC13102 AUTOBAHN 693547 7535521 645.0 114 335 -60
BWRC13103 AUTOBAHN 693883 7535577 645.0 234 335 -60
BWRC13104 AUTOBAHN 693250 7535495 645.0 137 335 -60
BWRC13105 AUTOBAHN 693275 7535426 645.0 138 335 -60
BWRC13107 AUTOBAHN 693562 7535475 645.0 150 335 -60
BWRC13106 AUTOBAHN 694148 7535731 645.0 108 335 -60
BWRC13108 AUTOBAHN 694165 7535691 645.0 90 335 -60
BWRC13109 AUTOBAHN 694610 7535920 645.0 90 335 -60
BWRC13110 BIGWEST 702198 7538444 648.6 180 325 -60
BWRC13111 BIGWEST 702138 7538455 648.4 126 325 -60
BWRC13112 BIGWEST 702168 7538402 648.5 204 325 -62
BWRC13113 BIGWEST 702085 7538461 648.2 72 325 -60

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Annexure 2. Significant eU3O8 (Processed Gamma Log) results from the 2013 RC Phase-2 Drilling Program at Bigwest.

Hole Number From
(m)
To (m) Width
(m)
eU3O8
(ppm)
BWRC1337 104.48 105.48 1.00 117
and 110.33 113.83 3.50 295
BWRC1342 106.53 110.03 3.50 258
BWRC1347 176.11 177.71 1.60 932
inc 176.41 177.41 1.00 1,334
BWRC1359 129.72 131.07 1.35 561
BWRC1367 105.74 107.64 1.90 283
BWRC1368 117.93 118.93 1.00 286
BWRC1370 167.79 170.09 2.30 438
and 176.04 178.94 2.90 413
BWRC1372 198.97 200.42 1.45 218
BWRC1379 93.19 95.89 2.70 185
BWRC1387 247.54 248.84 1.30 434
BWRC1392 142.39 143.44 1.05 5,799
BWRC13101 128.28 129.28 1.00 107
BWRC13112 177.40 178.40 1.00 422

Annexure 3. Significant U3O8 & V2O5 chemical assay results from the 2013 RC Phase-2 Drilling Program at Bigwest.

Hole Number From
(m)
To
(m)
Width (m) U3O8
(ppm)
V2O5 (ppm)
BWRC1334 65 66 1 189 146
BWRC1335 145 146 1 103 553
BWRC1337 111 114 3 413 7,498
inc. 112 113 1 518 10,550
BWRC1338 125 126 1 145 1,403
BWRC1339 171 172 1 155 2,553
BWRC1341 117 118 1 175 4,302
BWRC1342 106 110 4 356 2,185
inc. 106 107 1 714 4,481
inc. 109 110 1 624 3,070
BWRC1345 94 95 1 202 259
BWRC1346 66 68 2 217 468
BWRC1347 176 178 2 892 1,073
inc. 176 177 1 1,129 441
BWRC1357 125 126 1 541 3,660
BWRC1358 160 161 1 627 3,356

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BWRC1359 130 131 1 471 1,051
BWRC1362 142 143 1 1,142 605
BWRC1367 106 108 2 627 303
inc. 106 107 1 1,097 407
and 151 152 1 313 1,166
BWRC1368 118 119 1 346 459
BWRC1370 167 169 2 498 262
inc. 167 168 1 868 368
and 175 178 3 341 1,006
inc. 177 178 1 620 2,258
BWRC1372 198 200 2 323 808
BWRC1376 124 125 1 143 1,312
BWRC1377 126 127 1 243 1,280
BWRC1379 94 96 2 248 2,365
BWRC1383 147 148 1 127 773
BWRC1384 67 68 1 412 807
BWRC1386 177 178 1 250 1,141
BWRC1387 247 249 2 420 955
inc. 247 248 1 717 1,121
BWRC1388 222 223 1 125 339
and 236 237 1 107 791
BWRC1389 163 164 1 110 204
BWRC1390 140 143 3 474 714
inc. 140 141 1 1,221 1,503
BWRC1392 143 144 1 4,906 1,519
BWRC13110 150 151 1 179 341
BWRC13111 96 97 1 127 148
BWRC13112 177 178 1 409 420

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Competent Persons Statement

Information in this report relating to exploration results, data and cut-off grades is based on information compiled by Dr Wayne Taylor and Mr Lindsay Dudfield. Mr Dudfield is a member of the AusIMM and the AIG. Dr Taylor is a member of the AIG and is a full time employee of Energy Metals; Mr Dudfield is a consultant to Energy Metals. They both have sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves – The JORC Code (2012)”. Dr Taylor and Mr Dudfield both consent to the inclusion of the information in the report in the form and context in which it appears.

Information in this report relating to the determination of the gamma probe results and geophysical work is based on information compiled by Mr David Wilson. Mr Wilson is a member of the AusIMM and the AIG. Mr Wilson is a consultant to Energy Metals. He has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves – The JORC Code (2012)”. Mr Wilson consents to the inclusion of the information in the report in the form and context in which it appears.

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Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary Commentary
Sampling Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or The Bigwest target was sampled by reverse circulation (RC) drilling
techniques specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate on drill lines with a nominal 50m spacing (eastings). At both Bigwest
to the minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma and Autobahn drill holes were angled at a nominal 60 degrees to the
sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should north to optimally intersect the mineralisation in steeply south-dipping
not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling. beds. Drill holes were probed by a 33mm calibrated Auslog downhole
Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity gamma tool to obtain a total gamma count reading with depth at 5cm
and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems intervals (see below for tool calibration information).
used. The total count gamma logging method used here is a common
Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the method used to estimate uranium grade where the radiation
Public Report. contribution from thorium and potassium is small (as is the case for
In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be sandstone-hosted deposits of the Bigrlyi-type considered here).
relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 Background gamma rays from thorium and potassium add the
m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge equivalent of a few parts per million to the equivalent uranium values
for fire assay’). In other cases more explanation may be required, and are relatively constant in each geological unit. Gamma radiation
such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling is measured from a volume surrounding the drill hole that has a
problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg radius of approximately 35cm. The gamma probe therefore samples a
submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information. much larger volume than RC drill spoil or drill core samples recovered
from a drill hole of normal diameter.
Estimates of uranium concentrations based on gamma ray
measurements are based on the commonly accepted initial
assumption that the uranium is in secular equilibrium with its daughter
products (radionuclides), which are the principal gamma ray emitters
along the U-series decay chain. If uranium is in disequilibrium as a
result of the redistribution (depletion or enhancement) of uranium
relative to its daughter radionuclides, then the true uranium
concentration in the holes logged using the gamma probe will be
higher or lower than those reported in the announcement. Previous
chemical assays from Bigrlyi and surrounding deposits have generally
confirmed the gamma intersections and as such Energy Metals
believes that the uranium in the system is in equilibrium with its
daughter products.
Routine chemical assays were carried out on ca.3 kg size, metre-
sample RC drill spoils split from the cyclone over mineralised
intervals. Sampling was undertaken using industry standard QAQC
practices. Chemical assays for uranium were obtained by pressed
powder pellet XRF (<1% U) or lithium borate fusion disc XRF for
cases where U >=1% (see below for further details).

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Drilling Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air The drill type was reverse circulation (RC) drilling with a bit diameter
techniques blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple of 140mm. No diamond core drilling has been undertaken at Bigwest
or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other or Autobahn.
_type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc). _
Drill sample Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries Assessment of RC drill spoil recovery was made as a visual estimate
recovery and results assessed. (percent recovery) and this information was entered into the
Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure company’s database; except in some deeply weathered, water-
representative nature of the samples. saturated zones (generally located outside mineralized intervals)
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade estimated sample recoveries were high (>90%). The drilling
and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential company’s practice was to use appropriate drilling techniques to
loss/gain of fine/coarse material. maximize sample recovery. No relationship has been identified
between sample recovery and grade of mineralization.
Logging Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and All RC drill chip samples were geologically logged with information on
geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate lithology, colour, grain-size, stratigraphic unit, oxidation state,
Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical alteration, cementation, weathering and other features recorded
studies. digitally. All coded data was verified according to Energy Metals
Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or standard logging look-up tables. Chip trays were archived at the
costean, channel, etc) photography. Bigrlyi camp sample storage facility
The total length andpercentage of the relevant intersections logged.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sub- If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core RC drill spoils were sampled off the cyclone via a cone splitter to yield
sampling taken. two ca.3-5 kg sub-samples (primary assay and duplicate sample) and
techniques
and sample
preparation
If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and
whether sampled wet or dry.
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the
sample preparation technique.
ca.40kg of bulk material which was collected in a large bag. The bulk
material was sampled by random spearing and/or riffle splitting to
provide additional samples for check assay.
Field QC procedures involved the insertion of a set of QC samples
Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to comprising a field standard, a blank and a duplicate at the approx.
maximise representivity of samples. frequency of 1 QC set per 25 samples.
Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in
Sample preparation of RC drill spoils involved riffle splitting the
situ material collected, including for instance results for field sample to a maximum sub-sample size of 3kg; this was followed by
duplicate/second-half sampling. pulverization in a low-Cr steel ring mill so that 85% passed 75
Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material
microns grain size. The unpulverised remainder was bagged and
being sampled. retained.
Sub-sample sizes of 3-5 kg are considered to be appropriate for the
style of mineralization found here (tabular sandstone-hosted uranium)
taking into consideration the nature and mineralogy of mineralized
intersections containing >100ppm U3O8.
Quality of The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and Uranium was assayed by XRF using the pressed powder pellet (PPP-
assay data laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered XRF) method for samples containing <1% U. This method gives total
and partial or total. uranium content and is accurate for low strontium matrices as found
laboratory
tests
For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc,
the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument
make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their

at Bigrlyi and surrounding deposits. In addition to normal laboratory
QC procedures, two certified reference materials with chemical
matrices matching the sandstone-deposit-style were run as laboratory
derivation, etc. standards at a frequency of approx. 1 standard per 25 samples for
Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks, the PPP-XRF assay work. At levels equal to or above 1% U (i.e.
duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels
beyond the calibration limit of the PPP-XRF method), uranium was
of accuracy (ie lack of bias) and precision have been established. assayed by oxidizing lithium borate fusion disc XRF, the oxidizing
lithium borate fusion provides complete dissolution of the rock matrix.
The gamma tools used for downhole gamma ray measurements were
calibrated in Adelaide at the SA Department of Water in calibration
pits constructed under the supervision of the CSIRO; the tools are
recalibrated annually. Energy Metals runs regular checks to ensure
the accuracy and reproducibility of probe data on site by daily
measurements of a standard radioactive source and byfortnightly

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
measurements down a standard test hole. The raw gamma ray data
was converted from counts per second to equivalent U3O8values
(eU3O8in ppm) using the probe calibration factors determined in
Adelaide together with an attenuation factor, determined onsite, due
to drill rod characteristics. Additional factors take into account
differences in drill-hole size and drill-hole water levels. The eU3O8
data is filtered (deconvolved) to more closely reproduce true grades
and thicknesses, essential where narrow mineralised zones are
encountered. The various calibration factors, deconvolution
parameters and eU3O8determinations were compiled and/or
calculated by David Wilson BSc MSc MAusIMM from 3D Exploration
Pty Ltd based in Perth, Western Australia.
Verification The verification of significant intersections by either independent or Significant uranium intersections were verified on site by specialist
of sampling alternative company personnel. geological personnel from the Uranium Resources Company (URC),
and The use of twinned holes. Beijing, China; URC is the technical arm of the China General
assaying Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data
verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.
Nuclear Power Corporation (CGNPC), the major shareholder of
Energy Metals Ltd.
Discuss any adjustment to assay data. No holes were twinned at Bigwest or Autobahn.
Primary data was collected in the field into a Micromine Field Marshal
template operating on a toughbook computer. The information was
validated by import into Micromine and then dispatched to Perth office
for compilation into an SQL database.
No adjustments to assay data as reported by the laboratory were
made.
Location of Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and Coordinates are located on the MGA94 grid, Zone 52 using the
data points down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations GDA94 datum.
used in Mineral Resource estimation. Hole collar locations for the 2013 drilling are based on hand-held
Specification of the grid system used. GPS measurements (accuracy +/- 4m in the horizontal plane).
Quality and adequacy of topographic control. In the vertical plane, topographic control at Bigwest was provided by
a high resolution digital elevation model (DTM) determined by SGM
photogrammetric methods and based on a 2011 airborne digital line
sensor (ADS) survey. At Autobahn no DTM is currently available and
a nominal elevation of 645m was assigned. A planned DGPS collar
survey will provide accurate coordinates later in 2014.
Down-hole surveys were undertaken with a single-shot tool (Reflex
EZ-Shot or Globaltech) every 30m and at EOH depth. QC involved
field checks using a test stand. Initial collar orientations were aligned
by compass and goniometer.

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Data Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results. The Bigwest target was drilled on lines with a nominal 50m spacing
spacing and Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the (eastings).
distribution degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Energy Metals consider the spacing sufficient to establish continuity
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and of geology and grade for the purposes of estimation of an inferred
classifications applied. mineral resource.
Whether sample compositing has been applied. Downhole gamma logs measured at 5cm spacing have been
composited to 0.5m and 1m intervals. Samples for geochemical
assay were not composited.
Orientation Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of Several investigations have shown that Bigrlyi style (tabular stratiform
of data in possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering sandstone-hosted) uranium mineralization exhibits no significant
relation to the deposit type. structural control. Mineralisation is controlled by physical and
geological
structure
If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation
of key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a
sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material.
chemical characteristics of the host rock such as permeability and
redox state and is influenced by primary depositional and
sedimentological features.
Drilling has mostly been conducted perpendicular to bedding planes
that host the mineralized zones and no bias of sampling related to
orientation of these zones has been identified.
Sample The measures taken to ensure sample security. The chain of custody of samples including dispatch and tracking is
security managed by Energy Metals staff. Samples are stored in a fenced
yard at site prior to transport to the assay laboratory by Energy Metals
personnel or by contractors Alice Springs Bush Haulage and Mining
Services. Sample pulps are returned to site for storage and archive
on completion of assay work.
Audits or The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.
Downhole gamma probe logging procedures were reviewed and
reviews updated in 2012 with the assistance of David Wilson (3D Exploration
Pty Ltd) and geophysical personnel from Paladin Energy Ltd.
Geochemical sampling procedures were reviewed in 2013 with tests
conducted to ensure optimal sampling methods were in place.
Improvements to Energy Metals data management procedures were
made in 2012; Energy Metals considers its current exploration
database is of sufficient quality to carry out resource estimation work.

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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results

Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including The Bigwest and Autobahn targets are located on Exploration
tenement agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint Licences EL24453 and EL24533, respectively, which are 100%
and land ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, owned and operated by Energy Metals Ltd.
tenure historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental The exploration licences are located within the Mt Doreen Perpetual
status settings.
The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any
Pastoral Lease Native Title Claim (NTD39/2011) which was
determined by consent on 3/7/2013.
known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area. The exploration licences are held in good standing with no known
impediments.
Exploration Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties. No other company exploration drilling has previously been conducted
done by at the Bigwest prospect. Several percussion holes, without significant
other parties result, were previously drilled at Autobahn by Central Pacific Minerals
NL in 1975.
Geology Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation. Bigrlyi and associated satellite deposits are tabular, stratiform,
sandstone-hosted uranium-vanadium deposits of Carboniferous age
located on the northern margin of the Ngalia Basin (NT).
Drill hole A summary of all information material to the understanding of the Refer to Annexure 1 in the body of the text.
Information exploration results including a tabulation of the following information
for all Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in
metres) of the drill hole collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the
information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from
the understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly
explain why this is the case.
Data In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, Exploration results, i.e. mineralized intercepts, are reported as either
aggregation maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high equivalent U3O8values (eU3O8) from processed gamma logs or as
methods grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated. chemical assay U3O8values in parts per million (ppm) by weight.
Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high grade Gamma log intersections have been composited from 5cm
results and longer lengths of lowgrade results, theprocedure used deconvolved eU3O8values. AssayU3O8values have been

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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
for such aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of determined from metre samples of RC drill spoils. A cut-off of 100ppm
such aggregations should be shown in detail. U3O8has been used with a minimum thickness of 1m and a maximum
The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values internal dilution of 3m and no external dilution. All reported_including_
should be clearly stated. _(inc.)_intersections are determined using a 500ppm U3O8cut-off with
a minimum thickness of 1m and a maximum internal dilution of 3m
and no external dilution. Because of the larger sampling width and
differences in sampling volumes, chemical assay results may not
exactly match the processed gamma log eU3O8values.
Relationship These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Based on geological mapping and structural measurements of drill
between Exploration Results. core, beds have been upturned and are steeply dipping, typically at
mineralisation
If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole
70 to 80 degrees. Most holes have been drilled at -60 degrees
widths and angle is known, its nature should be reported. perpendicular to bedding planes and true widths of intersections are
intercept
lengths
If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there
should be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true
_width not known’). _
estimated to be 75% to 80% of the reported downhole widths.
Diagrams Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of Refer to figures in the body of the text.
intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being
reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of
drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views.
Balanced Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not All significant results as defined above have been reported.
reporting practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades
and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
Other Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported
Vanadium is routinely assayed together with uranium, however, the
substantive including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical recovery of vanadium is not considered to be an economic
exploration
data
survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and
method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density,
proposition at present nor is it likely to be in the near future.
groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential
deleterious or contaminating substances.
Further work The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral Some core drilling is planned at Bigwest and further exploration
extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling). drilling is planned at Autobahn in the 2014 season.
Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions,
including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas,
provided this information is not commercially sensitive.

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